Instrument Cluster; Warning And Indicator Lights - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Instrument cluster

Warning and indicator lights

The warning and indicator lights indicate warnings ⇒
functions. Some warning and indicator lights illuminate when you switch on the
ignition and should go out with the engine running or while driving.
Depending on the model, text messages may also be shown in the instrument
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struments.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, instead of a warning light a symbolic repre-
sentation may be shown on the instrument cluster display.
Some warning and indicator lights are accompanied by acoustic signals.
Sym-
Meaning ⇒
bol

Handbrake applied
Do not drive the vehicle!
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
Brake fluid level is too low or brake system is distur-
bed.
Not drive the vehicle!

 illuminates: Engine coolant temperature too high or
flashes: Engine coolant system is disturbed.
Do not drive the vehicle!


Engine oil pressure is too low.
Do not drive the vehicle!


At least one vehicle door is open or not closed proper-
ly.

Alternator is disturbed.

ABS is disturbed or failed.

Rear fog light switched on.
illuminates: Driving lights failed partially or complete-

ly.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Sym-
bol
, problems ⇒
or certain
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See
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WARNING
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and text messages may result in breaking
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down in traffic, accidents and serious injury.
● Never ignore illuminated warning lights and text messages.
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● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
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When driving
Meaning ⇒
Engine control or emission control system disturbed.
illuminates: Heating glow plugs of diesel engine or
flashes: Engine control disturbed.
Engine control disturbed.
Steering disturbed.
Fuel tank nearly empty.
Airbag system disturbed.
Front passenger airbag turned off.
Turn signal light left or right.
Warning light system switched on.
illuminates: Depress brake pedal! or
flashes: The lock button in the selector lever is not
engaged.
Main beam switched on or headlight flasher operated. ⇒ p age 71
Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
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See
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Change gear
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Brake, stop and
park ⇒ p age 104
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