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Start and driving
WARNING
New brake pads do not brake to full effi-
ciency.
●
For the first 320 km, new brake pads have
not yet reached their maximum braking ca-
pacit
y, and need to be “run in” first. For this,
to compensate for reduced braking effi-
ciency the brake pedal will have to be
pressed with more force.
●
To avoid losing control of the vehicle and
causing serious accidents, always take
great care when driving with new brake
pads.
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When running in new brake 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 braking distances incr
ease.
●
When driving on slopes, brakes can be
overloaded and overheat quickly.
●
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.
●
Test the brakes carefully.
●
Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt
by braking gently several times, when visi-
bility, weather, and road and traffic condi-
tions 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
●
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 f
aced 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
Make use, when having the front brake
pads check
ed, and have the r
ear pads
checked also. The thickness of the brake
pads should be checked visually and regu-
larly, by looking through the openings in
the wheel rims or from underneath the ve-
hicle. If necessary, remove the wheels to
check them thoroughly. SEAT recommends
taking your car in for technical service.
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