Brakes And Parking - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Manually deactivating/activating the system
Deactivating/activating
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Press the symbol button  » Fig.
When system is deactivated, the warning light in the button illuminates.
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the
ignition off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically,
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then the automatic start process takes place.
Selecting the driving mode Eco when the system is deactivated will automat-
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ically activate the system » page
Mode Selection).
Information messages
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Start the engine manually!
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START MANUALLY
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If for example the driver's seat belt is stored, the engine must be started man-
ually.
On vehicles with the starter button, the ignition is turned off by the first press
of the starter button; the start process is only initiated when the button is
pressed for the second time.
Error: start-stop system
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START STOP ERROR
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A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Driving
Fig. 146
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
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157, Selection of the driving mode (Driving

Brakes and parking

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
Handbrake
Parking
WARNING
Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch-
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ed off – risk of accident!
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
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when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
When leaving the vehicle never leave persons leave unattended in the
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vehicle who could release the brake. The vehicle might then move off – risk
of accident!
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads
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CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
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Read and observe and
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions, the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
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