Self-diagnosis and control lamps of the instrument cluster of the Skoda Rapid car

​Self-diagnosis functions

The self-diagnosis function is designed to check the status of certain functions and components of the vehicle. The test is continuously carried out with the ignition on, both while driving and when the vehicle is stationary.

Information about some failures and malfunctions, urgent repairs or maintenance and other information is displayed on the display in the instrument cluster. Depending on the priority, this information is provided in the form of red or yellow symbols.

Red symbols indicate danger (priority 1), while yellow indicates a warning (priority 2). In addition to the symbols, text messages for the driver are also displayed.

If the menu item " Vehicle status " is displayed, then there is at least one fault message. After selecting this menu, the first error message is displayed. If there are several error messages, the display shows an entry, eg " 1/3 ". This means that the first of the three available messages is displayed. The displayed fault message should be checked as soon as possible.

The fault symbol is displayed until the fault has been corrected. After the first viewing, the symbols are displayed without additional messages for the driver.

In the event of a fault, in addition to the display of the symbol and the output of a text message, a warning tone sounds.

• Priority 1 - three beeps.
• Priority 2 - one beep.

Control lamps of a combination of devices

Depending on the equipment, the Skoda Rapid panel can be equipped with two slightly different versions of the instrument cluster. A simplified version without additional dial indicators for temperature and fuel level and a simple on-board computer segment valve (the so-called "panel with BC") and an improved version with additional dial indicators and an extended on-board computer screen (the so-called "panel with MAXI DOT" ).

Simple ("panel with BC") instrument panel Skoda Rapid

Improved ("panel with MAXI DOT") instrument panel Skoda Rapid

Regardless of the version of the instrument cluster, the control / signal lamps are the same and inform the driver about the inclusion of certain functions, about malfunctions in the vehicle's systems, and can also be duplicated by sound signals.

Information signal lamps Skoda Rapid

Depending on the position of the turn signal switch, the left or right indicator lamp flashes. If there is a malfunction in the direction indicators, the control lamp flashes at a double frequency. When the hazard warning light is on,
all direction indicators of the vehicle, as well as both control lamps, flash simultaneously.

The control lamp "Fog lights" lights up when the fog lights are on.

The control lamp "Cruise control" lights up when the cruise control is on.

If the "Selector lever lock" warning light comes on, depress the brake pedal. This is necessary to move the selector from position P or N.

The control lamp "High beam" lights up when the high beam or light signal is on.

The control lamp "Dipped beam" lights up when the low beam or parking lights are on.

Warning signal lamps Skoda Rapid

If the power steering warning light is on, the power steering is defective. The amplifier does not provide the necessary amplification or does not work at all.

• When the ESC warning light flashes, the ESC system is being activated.
• If the ESC warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESC system may be deactivated for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again. If the ESC warning light does not come on after restarting the engine, the ESC system is fully operational again.
• If the control lamp "Stability Control (ESC)" is on, the ESC system is faulty.

Note:

When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, after the ignition is switched on, the control lamp "Control System Stability Control (ESC)" lights up. If the warning light does not go out after the vehicle has been driven a short distance, the system is faulty. Contact a service station immediately.

• When the Anti Traction Control (ASR) warning light flashes, this indicates that the ASR system is being activated.
• If the "Traction Control (ASR)" warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ASR system may be switched off for technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on again. If, after restarting the engine, the traction control (ASR) warning light does not come on, the ASR system is fully operational again.
• If the Anti Traction Control (ASR) warning light is on, the ASR system is faulty.

Note:

When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, after the ignition is switched on, the "Anti-slip control (ASR)" warning lamp lights up. If the warning light does not go out after the vehicle has been driven a short distance, the system is faulty. Contact a service station immediately.

If the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) warning light is on, the ABS system is faulty. The car is braked only by the brake system, without the participation of the ABS system. Contact a service station immediately.

The control lamp "Rear fog lamp" lights up when the rear fog lamp is on.

• The "Lamp failure" indicator lamp lights up when one of the lamps fails.
• The "Lamp failure" warning lamp lights up for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, or when a lighting device with a defective lamp is turned on.

The taillight and license plate lighting circuit includes several incandescent bulbs. The "Lamp failure" warning lamp lights up when all the position lamps (in one of the rear lamps) or the license plate lamps are faulty (this principle does not apply to vehicles equipped with the Start-Stop system). Therefore, the operation of these incandescent lamps must be checked regularly.

If the "Exhaust gas monitoring system" warning light is on, the exhaust gas monitoring system is defective. The system allows movement in emergency mode. Contact a service station immediately.

• The warning lamp "Pre-glow system" lights up after the ignition is switched on. After the lamp goes out, the engine can be started immediately.
• If the "Glowing system" warning lamp does not light up or stays on, the glow plug system is faulty.
• If the glow plug warning light flashes while driving, there is a fault in the engine management system. The system allows movement in emergency mode. Contact a service station immediately.

If the "electronic accelerator pedal" warning light is on, there is a fault in the engine management system. The system allows movement in emergency mode. Contact a service station immediately.

• If the "Diesel particulate filter" warning light is on, the particulate filter is filled with soot. To clean the particulate filter, follow the steps described in this article. After the filter has been successfully cleaned, the "Diesel particulate filter" indicator icon goes out.
• If the filter is not cleaned, the "Diesel particulate filter" warning lamp will not go out and the "Glowing system" warning lamp will flash. The system allows movement in emergency mode. After the ignition is switched off and on, the "Exhaust gas monitoring system" warning lamp also comes on. Contact a service station immediately.

The "Fuel reserve" warning lamp comes on when there is approximately less than 7 liters of fuel left in the tank.

Note:

The message on the MAXI DOT display disappears only after the vehicle has been filled with fuel and has been driven a short distance.

• If the "Airbag system" warning light is on, the airbag system is defective. The MAXI DOT display shows the following message.
• If the front, side and head airbags or the seat belt pretensioner are deactivated using the diagnostic tester, the Airbag System Warning Light comes on for 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
• If the front passenger airbag is deactivated using the key switch on the side of the dash panel: The "Airbag system" warning lamp comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on. The deactivation of the airbag is signaled by the "OFF" indicator lamp in the inscription "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" in the middle of the front panel.

Warning:

If there is a malfunction, have the airbags checked by a specialist workshop immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the airbags will not deploy in an accident.

The tire pressure warning light comes on if one of the wheels has a significant drop in pressure from its original value. Check all tire pressures and top up if necessary as described here .

If the tire pressure warning light flashes, the tire pressure monitoring system is faulty. Contact a service station immediately.

Note:

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the "Tire pressure" warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on. If the warning light does not go out after the vehicle has been driven a short distance, the system is faulty. Contact a service station immediately.

The control lamp "Washer fluid level" lights up when the fluid level in the washer reservoir is low. Bring the fluid to the correct level as described here .

Skoda Rapid High Attention Warning Lights

This warning lamp illuminates when the parking brake is applied. When driving with the parking brake applied at speeds above 6 km/h, an audible signal sounds for more than 3 seconds.

Brake system

This warning lamp comes on when the brake fluid level in the brake system is low or the ABS is malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the brake fluid level as described here .

This warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to the driver and front passenger to buckle up.

• It only goes out when the driver and/or front passenger have their seat belts fastened.
• Flashes and an audible warning sounds at the same time if the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle speed is above 20 km/h.

If the driver and/or front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within the next 90 seconds, the horn stops and the warning light stops flashing and stays on.

If this warning lamp is on while the engine is running, the vehicle's battery is not being charged. Electrical equipment needs to be checked.

Warning:

Carefully! If, while driving, in addition to the warning lamp "Generator" the warning lamp "Fault in the cooling system" lights up, stop
driving! Stop the engine - risk of engine damage!

This warning lamp comes on when one or more doors are opened or when the tailgate is opened.

• Engine oil warning light flashes red (low oil pressure)

Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level as described here . If the control lamp flashes, do not continue driving, even if the oil level is normal! Under no circumstances should the engine be running, even at idle.

• The control lamp "Engine oil" burns yellow (low oil level)

Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level as described  here . The warning lamp goes out if the hood is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If the oil has not been topped up, the control lamp will light up again after about 100 km.

• The control lamp "Engine oil" flashes yellow (the oil level sensor is faulty).

If the oil level sensor malfunctions, the control lamp flashes continuously after the ignition is switched on and an audible signal sounds.

The "Coolant" warning light stays on until the engine has warmed up to operating temperature (Applies to vehicles with segment display). Avoid high revs, driving with the accelerator pedal fully depressed, and excessive engine load.

When the "Coolant" warning light is on or flashing, the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the coolant level as described here . If, after topping up the coolant and switching on the ignition, the "Coolant" warning light goes out, you can continue driving. 

If the coolant warning light does not go out despite normal coolant level, check the radiator fan fuse. If necessary, replace the blown fuse as described here .

If, despite a normal coolant level and a good fan fuse, the "Coolant" warning light is still on, stop driving!

Skoda Rapid warning lights on MAXI DOT display

Engine oil pressure problem

When this symbol lights up, you should immediately check the car at the service station. Together with this symbol, information about the maximum permissible engine speed is displayed.

Overheating of the friction clutches of automatic transmission DSG

If this symbol lights up, it means that the temperature of the friction clutches of the automatic transmission is too high. The MAXI DOT display shows the following message: " Gearbox overheated. Stop! See service manual! ". Stop the engine and wait until the symbol goes out - risk of damaging the gearbox! After the symbol goes out, the movement can be continued.

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