Warning Lights - Skoda Octavia Tour Owner's Manual

26 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Further information on the ESP  page 105, "Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*".
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ESP warning light
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by an author-
ised Škoda Service Partner. Further information on the EDL  page 106, "Electronic
Differential Lock (EDL)*".
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a
short distance.
Tyre inflation pressure* 
The warning light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres  page 141.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist
garage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about tyre pressure-control system  page 109.
WARNING
•
When the warning light  lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation pres-
sures.
•
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
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 system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving appropriately
as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS  page 108, "Antilock brake system (ABS)".
 comes
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light

another part of the brake system 
•
warning light
the reservoir  page 135, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.
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level and opening the bonnet  page 131, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".
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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 skidding!
Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Bonnet
The warning light
while driving, the warning light lights up
 comes on after switching sounds.

 shows the functionality of the ABS.
 comes on together with the brake system warning light
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
WARNING
If the brake system warning light
 stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.

 comes on if the bonnet is unlocked. If the bonnet unlocks
 does not go out
.
 comes on together with the ABS
 and as a warning an audible signal