Braking System; Seat Belt Warning Light; Alternator; Open Door - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Braking system

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 17.
The warning light illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 163.
Further information » page 96, Braking.
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.
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level » page
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light
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» page 21, Antilock brake system (ABS),
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ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance!
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Seat belt warning light

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 17.
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 20 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
warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
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Using the system
155, Engine compartment.
do not continue your jour-
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lights up permanently.
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Further information » page 127.

Alternator

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 17.
If the warning light lights up
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not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
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 » page 44.
CAUTION
If the warning light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the warning
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light when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
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risk of engine damage!

Open door

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 17.
The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
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is opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
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 » page 44.
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
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