Warning Lights; Brake System; Seat Belt Warning Light - Skoda Octavia Tour Owner's Manual

The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Seat belt warning light

The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder 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  .
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the warning
signal is deactivated and the warning light
Further information on the seat belts  page 85, "Seat belts".
Thickness of the brake pads*
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
Boot lid 
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Open door 
The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights
an audible signal sounds.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Using the system Safety

 lights up permanently.

 , the warning light
Driving Tips

Brake system


The warning light 
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light 
is not applied), stop and check the brake fluid level 
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the brake system
(e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
same time the brake system warning light starts flashing
the ABS but also another part of the brake system is defective 
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system  page 107, "Brakes".
Handbrake applied
The warning light 
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
WARNING
•
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 131, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".
•
If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and check
the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 135. If the fluid level has dropped below
the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
assistance.
Alternator 
The warning light 
 up and
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
General Maintenance
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
flashes and an audible signal sounds three times (handbrake

also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
 does not go out a few seconds after
comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
Breakdown assistance
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 comes on and at the
. Be aware that not only
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