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Engine oil
pressure
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top
up with engine oil if necessary
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An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
engine oil under the prevailing conditions. Serious engine damage is possible.
Therefore, switch the engine off and seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Even if the oil level is correct,
do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system
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31, Switches for the hazard warning light system.
CAUTION
The red oil pressure light
is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.
Coolant temperature/coolant level
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
If the warning light
lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant
and refill the coolant if necessary
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Using the system
111, Checking the engine oil level.
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113.
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 ŠKODA 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
Do not continue driving if the warning light
coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system
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31.
Electromechanical power steering
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
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If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
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If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the pow-
er steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information
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Note
If the yellow warning light
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a short distance, it is not necessary to visit a ŠKODA specialist garage.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warn-
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ing light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
112,
out after driving a short distance.
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140, Fuses in the engine compartment.
does not go off even though the
57.
goes out when you restart the engine and drive for
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