Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 24

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
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The (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
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the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or
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flashes when driving, a fault exists in the engine control system. The engine man-
agement system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to
the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
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If the engine is cold, the indicator light
tion (pre-heat position) » page 80. The engine can be started after the indi-
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cator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5 °C. This
means that the engine can be started immediately.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
or lights up continuously; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to ob-
tain assistance.
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
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control. 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.
Coolant temperature/coolant level
The warning light lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature
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Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
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on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning
light does not go out or flashes while driving.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
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Not valid for vehicles with information display.
illuminates when switching on the igni-
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does not come on
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In this case, switch off the engine, check the coolant level and top up the cool-
ant, if necessary.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
coolant under the prevailing conditions. Serious engine damage is possible.
Therefore, switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary
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Do not continue driving if the warning light
coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan are in working order. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Further information » page
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 44.
Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling
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system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the engine
to cool down before removing the cap.
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
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matically even if the ignition is off.
Fuel reserve
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The warning light will come on if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
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An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Please refuel! Range...km
» page 171, Fuses in the engine compartment.
does not go off even though the
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143, Coolant.
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