Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 26

Airbag system
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If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
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The following is displayed in the information display:
Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
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The warning light lights up for around 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
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tion and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second intervals.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
The following applies if the airbag has been switched off using the key switch
in the storage compartment:
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The warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switch-
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ed on.
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Switching off the airbag is indicated by the lighting up of the warning light 
 (airbag switched off) in the middle of the dash panel
WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
Tyre control display
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The warning light lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
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one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the system.
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Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 175, Tyre control display.
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Using the system
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
nition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short dis-
tance.
Windscreen washer fluid level
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light
up with liquid
The following is displayed in the information display:
Top up wash fluid!
Switching off traction control system (TCS)
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button
warning light
The following is displayed in the information display:
» page 133. Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
Turn signal system
Either the left
turn signal lever.
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If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate. This
does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
» page 170.
Further information
Fog lights
The warning light
Note
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» page 165.
illuminates.
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 
or right warning light flashes depending on the position of the
 
» page 45, Turn signal and main beam lever.
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comes on when the fog lights are operating

illuminates after the ig-

comes on. Top
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» Fig. 96 on page 95 and the
» page 42.
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