Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 37

36 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
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The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
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 ABS warning light
within 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 appropriately as
you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 167, "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 ⇒
.
WARNING
•
If the brake system warning light
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir ⇒ page 209, "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 204, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".
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comes on after switching on
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does not go out
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comes on together with the ABS
WARNING (continued)
•
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 circum-
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault
rectified.
Seat belt warning light
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the
driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a permanent
warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the

warning light flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next 90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
nently.
Further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 141, "Seat belts".
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Thickness of the brake pads*
The warning light comes on for a few seconds
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If the warning light comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have the
brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check brake pads!
5)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
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the ignition on, but only if a fault exists.
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
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5)
when the ignition is switched on.
lights up perma-