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

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 125, Engine compartment.
Handbrake
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The warning light comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
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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.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake!

Brake system

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The indicator light illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
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fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 131.
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 » page 36.
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
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checking the brake fluid level » page
18
Using the system
125, Engine compartment.
WARNING (Continued)
If the indicator light is displayed simultaneously with indicator light
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» page 20, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,
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ney. Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
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braking distance - risk of accident!
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Seat belt warning light

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
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90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light
permanently.
Dynamo
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If the indicator light lights up
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not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
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 36, Switches for the hazard warning light system.
CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
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light when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
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risk of engine damage!
do not continue your jour-
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when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
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lights up
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