Skoda FABIA Owner's Manual page 34

Further information about ABS ⇒ page 159, "Antilock brake system (ABS)*".
A fault in the entire brake system

If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light
 (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S MANUAL!
WARNING
If the brake system warning light
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level has dropped
below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain
professional assistance.
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 185, "Working in the engine
compartment".
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Brake system 
The warning light  flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.

If the warning light flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake
fluid level ⇒
.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
Using the system Safety
.
 comes on together with the ABS
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake
system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light
together with the brake system warning light
also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, an extended free play of the brake pedal
and long braking distances when carefully driving to the specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S MANUAL!
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 158, "Brakes".
Handbrake applied
The warning light  also comes on if the handbrake is applied. 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.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake
fluid level and opening the bonnet ⇒ page 185, "Working in the engine
compartment".
If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, "Brake fluid". If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Obtain professional assistance.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
 comes on
 . Be aware that not only the ABS but
.

does not go out a few seconds after
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