Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 30

Note
Further information about diesel particle filter  page 167.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while
driving  . This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner
have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
•
The warning light  lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag in thefront passenger storage compartment:
•
the warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on,
•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
Control system for exhaust
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
Using the system Safety
  (airbag switched off)  page 152.
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Driving Tips
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
•
If the yellow warning light lights up
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
•
If the red warning light lights up
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information  page 165.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light 
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
•
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
driving a short distance.
Engine oil pressure 
The warning light comes on for a few seconds

on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off after
the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with
oil as necessary  page 190, "Replenishing engine oil".
4)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after

switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Instruments and warning lights
 
 , this indicates a partial failure of the
 , this indicates a complete failure of the
goes out after starting the engine again and a
4)
when the ignition is switched
Technical data
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