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Start and driving
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When running in new brak
e pads, always
respect the safety distances between you
and other vehicles and do not cause situa-
tions requiring extreme braking perform-
ance.
WARNING
When brakes overheat, braking is less effi-
cient and br
aking distances incr
ease.
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When driving on slopes, brakes can be
overloaded and overheat quickly.
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Reduce speed or change down a gear
when faced with steep and long slopes.
This allows you to use the engine braking
effect and to reduce the strain on the brake
system.
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Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat.
WARNING
Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take
longer to engage and this incr
eases brak-
ing distances.
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Test the brakes carefully.
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Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt
by braking gently several times, when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
WARNING
Driving without the brake servo may signifi-
cantly increase the braking dist
ance and
result in a severe accident.
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Never allow the vehicle to move forwards
when the engine is switched off.
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If the brake servo does not operate or the
vehicle must be towed, then the brake ped-
al will have to be pressed with more force
given that the braking distance will be in-
creased when the brake servo does not op-
erate.
CAUTION
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Never mak
e the brakes “slip” by pressing
the pedal gently, if it is not really necessa-
ry to brake. Continuously pressing on the
brake pedal will heat the brakes. This could
significantly reduce braking power, in-
crease braking distance or even result in
the total failure of the brake system.
●
Reduce speed or change down a gear
when faced with steep and long slopes.
This allows you to use the engine braking
effect and to reduce the strain on the brake
system. Otherwise, the brakes may over-
heat and fail. Only use the brakes to reduce
speed or to stop.
Note
When checking the front brake pads, take
the time to also check the r
ear brake pads.
The thickness of the brake pads should be
checked visually and regul
arly, by looking
through the openings in the wheel rims or
from underneath the vehicle. If necessary,
remove the wheels to check them thor-
oughly. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Braking and stability sys-
tems
Warning and contr
ol lamps
It lights up yellow
ESC disconnected by the system.
Turn the ignition on and off. If necessary, driv
e for a
short distance.
Fault in the ESC.
Go to a specialised workshop
.
Along with the ABS control lamp : fault in the ABS.
Contact a specialised w
orkshop. The vehicle can be
braked without ABS.
The battery has been reconnected
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It flashes yellow
ESC or ASR regulating.
Stop pressing the gas pedal
. Adjust your driving style
to the road conditions.
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