Brakes - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency start-up of the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
If the authorisation check for the key fails, the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display.
Key not found.
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NO KEY
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The emergency start-up must be completed.
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Press the starter button directly with the key
Or
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Press the starter button and then hold the key to the starter button.
Note
During an emergency start-up of the engine, the key bit must face the starter
button » Fig. 117.
Emergency ignition shutoff system

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
The ignition can be turned off in an emergency even when travelling at a speed of
more than 2 km / hr.
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Driving
Fig. 117
Emergency start-up of engine
» Fig. 117.
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Press the starter button » Fig. 116
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within 1 second.
After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.

Brakes

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
Handbrake
WARNING
Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switched
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off – risk of accident!
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission, when
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the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. If you fail to do
so, the functionality of the brake booster can be impaired – risk of accident!
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
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ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off – risk of accident!
WARNING
In the event of damage occurring to the standard fitted front spoiler or the
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retrofitting of another front spoiler, wheel hubs etc.
adjustments and technical alterations, It must be ensured that the air supply
to the front brakes is not impaired. The front brakes may overheat which can
have a negative impact on the functioning of the braking system – risk of acci-
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dent!
CAUTION
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads
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Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
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sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear.
on page 122 for longer than 1 second or twice
» page 200, Service work,
» page 131.
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