Power Steering; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Traction Control System (Asr) - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Power steering

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
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on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steer-
ing operates with reduced steering assist or does not function at all.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Further information » page 95.
Note
If the yellow warning light goes out after starting the engine again and driv-
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ing a short distance, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warn-
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ing light comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
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out after driving a short distance.
There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
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without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to
turn the steering wheel.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light flashes to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after you start the engine, the ESC
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might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on
again. The ESC is fully functional again if the
after you switch the engine back on.
There is a fault in the ESC system if the
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Fault: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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warning light does not light up
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warning light lights up.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
The ESC system cannot be turned off, the 
TCS off, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.
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As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESP indicator light will also
come on if the ABS system fails.
Further information » page 110, Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Note
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
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battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go out
after the vehicle has driven a short distance.

Traction Control System (ASR)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 20.
The warning light flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR
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can be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again.
The TCS is fully functional again if the
switch the engine back on.
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If the warning light lights up, there is a fault in the ASR.
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The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Fault: Traction control (TCS)
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information » page 111, Traction Control System (ASR).
Note
The warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
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battery has been disconnected and reconnected. The warning light should go out
after the vehicle has driven a short distance.
» page 111 button only switches the
warning light does not light up after you
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