Stability Control (Esc) / Traction Control (Asr); Traction Control System (Tcs) Off - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

If the warning light is illuminated, this indicates a partial failure of the Pow-
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er Steering and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering lock (engine start push-button)
A long as the warning light flashes, the steering lock cannot be released.
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The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Move the steering wheel!
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MOVE STEERING WHEEL
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Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
If the warning light flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
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faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Steering lock: Workshop!
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STEERING WORKSHOP
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Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
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faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Steering lock faulty. Stop!
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STOP! VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
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Park the vehicle, and stop driving. After switching off the ignition, it is no
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longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
radio etc), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
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out after driving a short distance. If, after the motor is restarted and a short
drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system error. Seek assis-
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tance from a specialist garage immediately.

Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control (ASR)

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Read and observe on page 34 first.
If the warning light flashes, the ESC or the ASR is just intervening at that
time.
If the warning light lights up, there is an error in the ESC or the ASR.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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ESC ERROR
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Error: Traction control
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ASR ERROR
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Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
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switched off for technical reasons.
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Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
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the ASR is fully functional again.
Further information » page 115, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or
» page 115, Traction Control System (TCS).
Note
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
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battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the indicator light does not
go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in the
system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

Traction control system (TCS) off

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Read and observe on page 34 first.
If the warning light is illuminated, the TCS is switched off.
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Activating/deactivating TCS » page 115, Traction Control System (TCS).
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