Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 16

Brake system
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
If the warning light lights up, the brake fluid level in the brake system is too
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low.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Brake fluid: owner's manual!
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BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 201 » .
If the warning light lights up together with the warning light , there is a
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problem with the ABS.
WARNING
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light
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» page 15, Antilock brake system (ABS),
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ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
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risk of accident!
Front seat belt warning light
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
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 goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened their
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seat belt.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
lights up permanently.
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Using the system
do not continue your jour-
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flashes and you will hear an
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Further information » page 162, Seat belts.
Power steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
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ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
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steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 113.
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. If after a new engine start and a short ride the yellow
warning light does not go out, seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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Traction control system (TCS)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the
ESC » page 131.
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
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The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Error: traction control
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ASR ERROR
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Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
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