The Warning Triangle Must Be Set Up At The Pre- Scribed Distance - Observe The National Legal Provisions When Doing So; Warning Lights » Page; Handbrake; Brake System - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Tyre inflation pressure
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Windscreen washer fluid level
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Turn signal system
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Fog lights
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Cruise control system
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Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
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Main beam
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The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
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in the instrument cluster display 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
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distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 62. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 137, Engine compartment.

Handbrake

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Read and observe on page 35 first.
The warning light illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
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An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least
3 seconds while the handbrake is applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
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Brake system

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Read and observe
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The indicator light illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system
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is too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
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Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
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Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 144 » .
WARNING
If the warning light
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Antilock brake system (ABS) illuminates,
Seek help from a specialist garage.
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
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cle's braking distance – risk of accident!

Seat belt warning light

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Read and observe
The warning light illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
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ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light goes off after the respective seat belt has been fastened.
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If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light
if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.

Generator

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Read and observe
The warning light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery
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is not being charged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
on page 35 first.
together with the warning light
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do not continue to drive!
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on page 35 first.
flashes and you will hear an
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on page 35 first.
Instruments and Indicator Lights
» page 37,
is permanently lit
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