Exhaust Inspection System; Glow Plug System (Diesel Engine); Engine Performance Check (Petrol Engine); Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Motor) - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The
indicator light only lights up if all bulbs in the parking light (in one rear light)
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or the licence plate lighting are faulty
these light bulbs are working correctly.

Exhaust inspection system

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Read and observe on page 30 first.
If the warning light illuminates, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
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system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

Glow plug system (diesel engine)

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Read and observe on page 30 first.
The warning light illuminates after the ignition has been switched on. Once
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the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
on at all or lights up continuously.
If the warning light begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
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control. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

Engine performance check (petrol engine)

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Read and observe on page 30 first.
If the indicator light illuminates, there is a fault in the engine control. The
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system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
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Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
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Using the system
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does not come
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Diesel particulate filter (Diesel motor)

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Read and observe on page 30 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
If the indicator light illuminates, soot has accumulated in the filter.
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To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light
4th or 5th gear (automatic transmission: position S).
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Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
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Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
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If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning icon
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
the warning light begins to flash.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Diesel particle filter: Owner's manual!
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The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After switching the
ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light
nates.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
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fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
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tions. The recommendations indicated by the warning light must not tempt
you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
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