Engine Performance Check (Petrol Engine); Safety Systems; Tyre Pressure - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Engine performance check (petrol engine)

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Read and observe on page 32 first.
illuminates – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.

Safety systems

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Read and observe on page 32 first.
System fault
illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
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Error: airbag
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AIRBAG ERROR
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
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under the letters    in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
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nates after switching on the ignition
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
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and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.
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AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
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ProActive passenger protection
illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
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display.
Proactive passenger protection not available.
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PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
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or
Proactive passenger protection: funct. restricted.
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LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
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» page 19.
The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
WARNING
When a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.

Tyre pressure

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Read and observe on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning.
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Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
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Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 205.
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Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 213 or use the repair kit
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Store the tyre pressure values in the system
System fault
flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
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the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
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error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
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The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
» page 217.
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Instruments and warning lights
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