Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 29

28 Instruments and warning lights
Turn signal system 
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This
does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system  page 54.
Fog lights 
comes on when the fog lights are operating  page 51.
The warning light 
Main beam 
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam  page 54.
Low beam 
The indicator light  comes on when low beam is selected  page 48.
Rear fog light 
comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 52.
The warning light 
Cruise control system 
The warning light  lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Bulb failure 
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
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up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
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when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display:
Check front right dipped beam!
Diesel particle filter  (diesel engine)
If the warning light  comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the
diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15
minutes or until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the
exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits 
The warning light  goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
warning light  begins to flash. The following is displayed in the information
display: Diesel-particle filter: Owner's manual! appears. Afterwards the engine
control unit shifts the engine into the emergency mode, which only has a reduced
power output. After switching the ignition off and on again the warning light
comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
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If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.
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Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic conditions.
The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the
national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
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 does not go out and the
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