Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 34

WARNING

Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 166, "Working in the engine compart-
ment".

If the brake system warning light
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 171, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
Cruise control system* 

The warning light lights up, when operating the speed regulating system.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system

The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or flashes
while driving 
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on after the
ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
has been switched off.
The following situation applies if the front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:


The warning light lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
Using the system Safety
 does not go out a few seconds after
Driving Tips
If the passenger front airbag has been switched off using the switch (for
switching off airbags)* in the end face of the dash panel on the front passenger
side:


The warning light comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched
on.

switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags  page 128, "Deactivating airbags".
Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine)

If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed
of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until
the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: posi-
tion S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust temperature and
the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits 
The warning light  goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle filter.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light

warning light begins to flash. In the information display* appears Diesel-particle
filter! Owner's manual. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the
emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition
off and on again the warning light
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Instruments and warning lights
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
does not go out and the
 comes on.
Technical Data
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