Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual page 28

City Safe Drive
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START-STOP system
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The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate the status of certain func-
tions or the presence of faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster if required.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extin-
guishes for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the
engine.
WARNING
Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
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symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
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distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 45. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 111, Engine compartment.
Handbrake
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Read and observe on page 26 first.
lights up – the handbrake has been applied.
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An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
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Read and observe on page 26 first.
lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
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ABS fault.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 115.
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Using the system
WARNING
» page 30
If the warning light
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» page 30
» page 28,
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journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
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cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Front seat belt warning light
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Read and observe
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
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At a speed of over 20 km/h the warning light
sounds at the same time.
The warning signal is switched of and the
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
Alternator
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Read and observe
lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
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▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, while driving, the warning light
» page 27,
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Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Engine oil pressure
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Read and observe
lights up or flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
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An audible signal sounds as a warning.
lights up at the same time as warning light
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS),
on page 26 first.
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indicator light is permanently lit if
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on page 26 first.
lights up in addition to the warning light
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do not drive any further - risk of damage to the engine!
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on page 26 first.
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do not continue your
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flashes and an audible warning
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