Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual page 48

Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
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vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 285.
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 290 or use the repair kit
Save the tyre pressure values in the system
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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.
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
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If the warning light flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
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error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Other incidents
The warning light might be lit for one of the following reasons.
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The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
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▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
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not light up at all.
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Operation
» page 293.
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Brake linings
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
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It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
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specialist garage immediately.
Low fuel - petrol/diesel
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
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mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
▶ Fill up with fuel » page 273.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
The warning lights indicate the status of the Lane Assist system.
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More information about the Lane Assist System
Turn signal system
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Read and observe on page 42 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
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flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
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If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice its
normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
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