Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual page 18

Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
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driving a short distance.
Traction control (TC)
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The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
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on.
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light lights up permanently if there is a fault in the TC system.
The fact that the TC system operates together with the ABS means that the TC
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TC sys-
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tem can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TC system can be
switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the TC system is fully functional again.
Further information about TC system ⇒ p age 89.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after
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driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
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The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed 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 sys-
tem. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Using the system Safety
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does not go out
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Driving Tips
Further information about ABS ⇒ p age 91.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning
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light , there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another part of the brake
system ⇒
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WARNING
● If the brake system warning light
warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level
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in the reservoir ⇒ p age 113. If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN mark-
ing, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to ob-
tain professional assistance.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ p age 109, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bon-
net.
● 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 skid-
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault recti-
fied.
Seat belt warning light
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The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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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 25 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes.
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If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warn-
ing signal is deactivated and the warning light
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ p age 72.
Brake system
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The warning light lights up when the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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fault in the ABS.
General Maintenance Do-it-yourself
Instruments and warning lights
comes on together with the ABS
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lights up permanently.
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Technical data
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