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Practical tips
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Unscr
e
w the cap sl
owly and carefully while
pressing downwards on the cap.
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.
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Only refill the coolant if the coolant expan-
sion t
ank still cont
ains cool
ant; otherwise
you could damage the drive system. If
there is no coolant in the expansion tank, do
not continue driving. You should obtain pro-
fessional assistance
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.
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If there is still some coolant in the expansion
t
ank
, t
op up to the upper mark.
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Top up with coolant until the level becomes
stable.
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Screw the cap back on correctly.
If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle spe-
cialised workshop to have the cooling system
examined.
WARNING
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The cooling system is under pressur
e. Do
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the drive system is hot: risk of burns!
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Store the antifreeze in its original con-
tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
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If working inside the engine compart-
ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
If you run out of coolant in the expansion
tank, park the v
ehicle in a safe place and
do not continue driving. Obtain technical
assistance.
Brake fluid
Check and refill the brak
e fluid
Fig. 163 Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
erv
oir cap
.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment.
Checking the br
ak
e fluid l
evel
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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page 65.
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 br
ake fluid is used, the brake 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
180
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