Brakes And Parking - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

On vehicles with the starter button, the ignition is turned off by the first press
of the starter button; the start process is only initiated when the button is
pressed for the second time.
Error: start-stop system
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START STOP ERROR
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A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage.

Brakes and parking

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
Handbrake
Parking
WARNING
Greater physical effort for braking is required when the engine is switch-
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ed off – risk of accident!
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
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when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
When leaving the vehicle never leave persons leave unattended in the
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vehicle who could release the brake. The vehicle might then move off – risk
of accident!
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads
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CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
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Read and observe and
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
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The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions, the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
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Long or steep slopes
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Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
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into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af-
ter accelerating or driving off again.
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Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically
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