Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual page 47

Emission control system
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system makes
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it possible to drive on in emergency mode – there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
There is a fault in the preheating unit if the warning light
or illuminates continuously once the ignition has been switched on.
You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
▶
cialist garage immediately.
Engine electronics warning light (petrol)
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system

makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode – there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
▶
cialist garage immediately.
Safety systems
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
System fault
lights up – there is a fault in the airbag system.
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Error: airbag
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AIRBAG ERROR

Seek help from a specialist garage.
▶
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
lights up for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
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One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
lights up for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
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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

display.
Proactive passenger protection not available.
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PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
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does not come on
 or
Proactive occupant protection: function restricted.
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LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
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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
Change of tyre pressure values
lights up – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning.
on page 42 first.
Instruments and warning lights
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