Warning; Damage To The Vehicle; The Warning Triangle Must Be Set Up At The Prescri- Bed Distance - Observe The National Legal Provisions When Doing So; Light System » Page - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indica-
ted again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
On vehicles with a colour MAXI DOT display some warning icons in the display are
in colour.

WARNING

Ignoring illuminated warning icons and related messages or instructions in
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the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury or

damage to the vehicle.

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 61. The warning triangle must be set up at the prescri-
bed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
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the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page

215, Engine compartment.

  Rear seat belt warning
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 21.
A rear seat belt is not fastened
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A rear seat belt is fastened
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The warning icons  or  come on after the ignition has been switched on.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular icon lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
Further information » page 180, Seat belts.
 Alternator
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 21.
The warning icon  lights up if the vehicle battery is not charged when the en-
gine is running.
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Using the system
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
or continue
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CAUTION
If the icon  (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the icon  when driv-
ing, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine – risk of engine dam-
age!
 Coolant
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
Coolant level too low
If the coolant level is too low, the warning icon  lights up and the following
message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
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ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
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If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir
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If, after adding coolant and switching on the ignition, the warning icon  disap-
pears, you can continue your journey.
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If the coolant level is within the specified range, but the warning icon  is still
lit, check the fuse for the radiator fan and replace it if necessary
Fuses in the engine compartment.
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If the coolant level and fan fuse are in order, but the warning icon  is still lid,
do not continue your journey!
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warning icon  lights up and the fol-
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lowing message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner's manual!
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ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
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Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
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Wait until the coolant temperature gauge pointer returns to the operating
range » page
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Continue your journey only after the warning icon  has disappeared.
on page 21.
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