Brake System - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

If the indicator light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
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can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS can be switched
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the indicator light goes out, the
TCS is fully functional again.
Further information » page 63, Traction control (TC).
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 vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake sys-
tem. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appro-
priately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information » page 63, 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 34.
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 114, Checking the brake fluid. 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
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.
Seat belt warning light
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 25 km/h and simulta-
neously the warning light flashes.
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If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light
permanently.
Further information » page 80, Seat belts.

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, stop and check the
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brake fluid level » .
comes on together with the ABS warn-
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» page 109, Engine compartment.
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