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Driving
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When running in new brake pads, do not
driv
e too close to other vehicles or cause sit-
uations that would require the brakes to be
applied heavily.
WARNING
When the brakes overheat, their braking per-
f
ormance drops and the braking distance in-
creases.
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When driving downhill, particular demand
is placed on the brakes and they heat up
very quickly.
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Before a long steep slope, reduce speed
and change down into a lower gear or range.
Therefore, using the engine brake relieves
the brakes.
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If you wish to retrofit a front spoiler, inte-
gral trim or other accessories, ensure that
the air inlet around the brakes is not reduced,
as otherwise the brake system could over-
heat. Please also note the information on
brake fluid ›››page303.
WARNING
Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon-
ger to brake and increases the braking dis-
tance.
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Test the brakes carefully.
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Always dry the brakes and free them from
ice and salt by braking repeatedly, if permit-
ted by visibility, weather, road surface and
trac conditions.
WARNING
When braking manoeuvres are started auto-
matically, the br
ake pedal may move auto-
matically in the application direction. Do not
put your foot under the brake pedal. Risk of
injury!
Note
Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your
f
oot on the pedal when it is not necessary
to brake. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat, resulting in increased brake travel and
wear. Please consider the important notes on
brake fluid ›››page303.
Note
Regularly check the thickness of the brake
pads visually thr
ough the holes in the rims
or from the underside of the vehicle. If nec-
essary, the wheels should be removed for
a more thorough inspection. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.
Troubleshooting
Defect in the brake system
The w
arning lamp lights up red. A message
may also be displayed.
St
op driving!
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Inform a specialist workshop and request a
br
ake system inspection.
Brake pad wear indicator
The contr
ol lamp switches on yellow.
The front brake pads are worn.
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Contact a specialised workshop immediately.
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Get all the brake pads inspected and replace
if necessary.
Brake assist systems
Information relating to brake assist
systems
Brake assist systems can help the driver in crit-
ical driving or braking situations. The driver is
responsible for driving safely ›››
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When the brake assist systems are regulating
the brakes, the brake pedal may move or make
noises. Even so, continue to brake with the nec-
essary force and control the trajectory of the
vehicle if necessary.
Depending on the equipment, the ESC and TCS
settings may be changed in the vehicle.
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The ESC, ABS and TCS can only operate cor-
rectly if the four wheels are fitted with the stipu-
lated tyres ››› .
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If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESC, TCS and
EDS also cease to function.
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