Seat Belt Warning Light; Power Steering; Traction Control System (Asr) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 223 » .
If the warning light lights up together with the warning light , there is a
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problem with the ABS.
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 switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 61. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
If the warning light is displayed simultaneously with warning light
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» page 18, Antilock brake system (ABS),
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ney! Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
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risk of accident!

Seat belt warning light

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
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 goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened their
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seat belt.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
lights up permanently.
Further information » page 180, Seat belts.
do not continue your jour-
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flashes and you will hear an
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Power steering

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a partial failure of the power steer-
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ing and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light lights up, this indicates a complete failure of the power
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steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Further information » page 119, Power steering.
Note
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If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go out after
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driving a short distance. If, after starting the engine again and a short drive, the
yellow warning light does not go out, there is a fault in the system. Seek assis-
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tance from a specialist garage immediately.

Traction Control System (ASR)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the
ESC » page 137.
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light illuminates, there is a fault in the ASR.
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The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Error: traction control
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ASR ERROR
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Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be switch-
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ed off for technical reasons.
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Switch the ignition off and on again.
Instruments and warning lights
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