Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 27

If the indicator light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESC
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can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESC can be switched
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the indicator light goes out, the
ESC is fully functional again.
Further information » page 82, Stabilisation control (ESC).
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.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
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 following text will be displayed in the information display:
Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a specialist ga-
rage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you will not
know how great the damage is.
Further information » page 83, Antilock brake system (ABS).
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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Using the system
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does not go out
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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.
If the brake system warning light
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ing light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in the
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reservoir » page 145. If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do
not continue your journey - risk of accident! Get professional assistance.
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level
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If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
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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! Carefully drive to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault recti-
fied.
Brake system
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The indicator light illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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fault in the ABS.
If the indicator light flashes and an audible signal sounds three times, stop and
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check the brake fluid level »
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal
brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
on together with the brake system warning light . An audible signal is also
emitted.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving accordingly
as you will not know how great the damage is nor the limitation it is placing on
the braking efficiency.
Further information » page 80, Brakes and brake assist systems.
comes on together with the ABS warn-
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» page 139, Engine compartment.
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