Brake System; Seat Belt Warning Light - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

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Tyre control display
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Windscreen washer fluid level
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Traction control (TCS) switched off
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Turn signal (left/right).
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Fog lights
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Speed regulating system
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Low beam
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Selector lever lock
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Main beam
WARNING
If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
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ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
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injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes » page 158, Engine compartment.
Note
The arrangement of the warning lights depends on the model version. The sym-
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bols shown in the following functional description are to be found as warning
lights in the instrument cluster.
Handbrake
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The warning light
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also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
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The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!
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Brake system

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The warning light
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fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
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Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 164
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WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
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tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level
If the warning light
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» page 22, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,
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ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance!
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Seat belt warning light

The warning light
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the driver to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has
fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simultaneously the warning
light flashes.
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comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
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illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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» page 158, Engine compartment.
is displayed simultaneously with warning light
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comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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Instruments and warning lights
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