Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 37
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
WARNING
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
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If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), and the Antilock Brake System (ABS).
warning light system ⇒ page 64.
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Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
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Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automati-
cally even if the ignition is off.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the ESP system is fully functional again.
Traction control system (TCS)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
Further information on the ESP ⇒ page 193, “Electronic stability programme
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
(ESP)*”.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
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.
The EDL is a part of the ESP. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ESP warning light
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by an author-
ised Škoda Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 194, “Electronic
Differential Lock (EDL)*”.
If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS
system can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can
be switched on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes
out, the TCS system is fully functional again.
Note
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 195, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes
on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short
distance.
Selector lever lock*
If the green warning light lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in
order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
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