Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 33

32 Instruments and warning lights
WARNING (continued)
delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.
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Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights
up while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you
will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS  page 164, "Antilock brake system (ABS)".
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light  comes on together with the brake system warning light
 (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system 
WARNING
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If the brake system warning light
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir  page 193, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer
to obtain professional assistance.
 comes on after switching

 does not go out
.
 comes on together with the ABS
WARNING (continued)
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Pay attention to the following instructions  page 188, "Working in the
engine compartment" before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
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If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skidding!
Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Bonnet 
The warning light  comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the engine bonnet
unlocks while driving  , the warning light lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
On vehicles with an Information display this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol  page 23.
Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for the
driver to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has
fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warning
signal is deactivated and the warning light
Further information on the seat belts  page 141, "Seat belts".
Boot lid 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
 lights up permanently.
 , the warning light