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The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 156, "Traction control system (TCS)*".
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light
shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-
ential Lock (EDL).
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the warning light
a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up
while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the mean-
time since you will not know how great the damage is.
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the ABS.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 159, "Antilock brake system (ABS)".
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS 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 SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by a Škoda
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 157, "Electronic Differen-
tial Lock (EDL)".
Using the system
Safety
does not go out within
comes on together with the brake system warning light
.
Driving Tips
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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 brake fluid level has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
•
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, "Working in the
engine compartment" before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
•
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.
Electronic immobiliser
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when switching on
the ignition. The indicator light
authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised ignition key
(for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
⇒ page 32.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
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.
flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake
If the warning light
fluid level ⇒
.
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
comes on together with the ABS
will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
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