Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual page 27

Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
switch for the airbag in the front passenger storage compartment:
● the warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
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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.
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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 near-
est 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.
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If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electromechanical power steering.
● If the yellow warning light lights up , this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.
● If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
Further information ⇒ p age 158.
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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 or the engine oil level is too low.
Using the system Safety
⇒ p age 145.
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Driving Tips
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective.
Note
● If the yellow warning light
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short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
● If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning
light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
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after driving a short distance.
Engine oil
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The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
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The warning light comes on for a few seconds
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 oil as necessary ⇒ p age 191.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
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ditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain pro-
fessional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en-
gine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest spe-
cialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
The warning light lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
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If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably
too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ p age 191 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Instruments and warning lights
goes out after starting the engine again and a
1)
when the ignition is switched on.
Technical data
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