Skoda Octavia 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 21
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Auto Check Control*
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning
(priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols
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There is at least one error message to be read when the term Vehicle status is
flashing in the main menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages
is displayed. If there are several error messages, they are shown on the display
under the message e.g.
01/03
⇒
fig. 15 . This display indicates that the first of a total
of three error messages should be displayed. The respective symbols light up one
after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Investigate the displayed faults as soon
as possible.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indicated
again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for the
driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text
in the display:
•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Fig. 15 Information
display: Display of opera-
tional fault

Coolant level too low/coolant tempera-
ture too high
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
Engine oil pressure too low
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Fig. 16 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
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