Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 34

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.
Open door 
The warning light  comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the
doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
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.
Windshield washer fluid level
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid  page 197.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid!
Brake system 
The warning light  lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a fault
in the ABS.
if the warning light flashes 
check the brake fluid level 
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual Car documentation!
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
the ABS but also another part of th brake system is defective 
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
Using the system Safety
 up and an audible signal

and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
.
 comes on and at the
 . Be aware that not only
Driving Tips
For further information on the brake system  page 163, "Brakes".
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instructions  page 188, "Working in the
engine compartment" before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•
If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and check
the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 193. 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.
Hand break 
The warning light
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
Alternator 
The warning light
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
Caution
If the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
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General Maintenance
Instruments and warning lights
 does not go out a few seconds after
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
 comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
Breakdown assistance
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Technical data