Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual page 30

28 Instruments and warning lights
Tyre inflation pressure
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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. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒ p age 201.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist ga-
rage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ p age 158.
WARNING
● When the warning light lights up, immediately reduce the speed and
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avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without
delay at the nearest possible stop and inspect the tyres and their inflation
pressures.
● Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
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Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light
ing on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS.
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The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switch-
ed 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 sys-
tem. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Further information about ABS ⇒ p age 157, Antilock brake system (ABS).
comes on after switch-
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does not go out
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A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning
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light (handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also
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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
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in the reservoir ⇒ p age 195, Brake fluid. If the fluid level has dropped below
the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda
dealer to obtain professional assistance.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ p age 190, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the brake fluid level and opening the bon-
net.
● 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 recti-
fied.
Seat belt warning light
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The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
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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 perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the warning light flashes.
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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
manently.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ p age 132, Seat belts.
Boot lid
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The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the luggage
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compartment door is open. If the boot lid opens while driving , the warning light
lights up and an audible signal sounds.
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comes on together with the ABS
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lights up per-
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