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Practical tips
Brake fluid
Check and r
efill the br
ak
e fluid
Fig. 286
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
erv
oir cap
.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment
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Checking the br
ake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
and markings.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
mark, there may be a leak in the brake
system. Seek specialist assistance. A warning
light on the instrument panel display monitors
the brake fluid level
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Changing brake fluid
We recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low or unsuita-
ble/old brake fluid is used, the br
ake sys-
tem may fail or braking power may be re-
duced.
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Check the brake system and the brake
fluid level regularly!
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When the brake fluid is used and brakes
are subjected to extreme braking forces,
bubbles of vapour form in the brake sys-
tem. These bubbles can significantly re-
duce braking power, notably increasing
braking distance, and could result in the to-
tal failure of the brake system.
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Be sure to always use the correct brake
fluid. Only use brake fluid that expressly
meets the VW 501 14 standard.
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You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake
fluid in a SEAT dealership or a SEAT Official
Service. If none is available, use only high-
quality brake fluid that meets DIN ISO 4925
CLASS 4 standards, or USA Standards
FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
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The replacement brake fluid must be
new.
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Brake fluid should be stored in the closed
original container in a safe place out of
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
CAUTION
Brake fluid should not come into contact
with the vehicle paintwork, as it is abr
asive.
For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant.
Collect any spilt service fluids and allow a
prof
essional to dispose of them.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Checking the l
e
v
el of the windo
w
w
asher tank and refilling it
Fig. 287 In the engine compartment: window
w
asher t
ank cap
.
The window washer tank is in the engine
compartment
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