Electromechanical Power Steering; Epc Fault Light (Petrol Engine); Engine Oil Pressure - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Electromechanical power steering

The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
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on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
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If the yellow indicator light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
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If the red indicator light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information » page 97.
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 49.
Note
If the yellow warning light goes out after starting the engine again and a
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short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow indi-
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cator light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should
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go out after driving a short distance.

Engine oil pressure

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The warning light comes on for a few seconds
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on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top
up with engine oil if necessary » page
An audible signal sounds three times as a warning signal.
1)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with an information display does not come on after switching
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the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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when the ignition is switched
1)
167, Checking the engine oil level.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up the
engine oil under the prevailing conditions. Serious engine damage is possible.
Therefore, switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
Even if the oil level is correct, do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed. Seek help from
the nearest specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual
WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 49.
CAUTION
The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
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check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
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The (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
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the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
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driving, a fault exists in the engine control system. The engine management sys-
tem selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
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If the engine is cold, the indicator light
tion (pre-heat position) » page
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cator light goes out.
illuminates when switching on the igni-
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98. The engine can be started after the indi-
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