Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 33

32 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major
vehicle damage.
•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard
the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light  lights up, one must take into account an increased fuel
consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒ page 170.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system

The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
has been switched off.
Front, side and head airbags or belt tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:
•

The warning light lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the airbag switch* in the stowage compart-
ment on the front passenger side:
•

The warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on.
•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.

Control system for exhaust

The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when driving,
a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist
garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Electromechanical power steering

The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up continu-
ously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
•
If the yellow warning light lights up
steering and the steering assist can be reduced.
•
If the red warning light lights up 
steering and the steering assist has failed.
Further information ⇒ page 168.
⇒ page 154.
    
 
 , this indicates a partial failure of the power
, this indicates a complete failure of the power