Seat 2007 Cordoba Owner's Manual page 67

The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the ⇒ page 144.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp

, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault
in the brake system ⇒
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 175, "Working in the engine compartment".
•
If the brake warning lamp

warning lamp , stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 187, "Brake fluid". If the fluid level has
dropped below the "MIN" mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.
Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance.
Brake system* / handbrake
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake
system.

This warning lamp lights up if
•
If the handbrake is on
Safety First

lights up together with the brake warning lamp
.

should light up together with the ABS
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Operating instructions
•
If the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 187
•
If there is a fault in the brake system
This warning lamp can light up together with the anti-lock brake system
warning lamp.
WARNING
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level ⇒ page 187, "Brake fluid" in the reservoir is
too low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain tech-
nical assistance.
•

If the brake warning lamp

lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the
rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance.

Emission control system*
This warning lamp monitors the exhaust system.

Warning lamp flashes:
When there is misfiring that can damage the catalytic converter. Reduce
speed and drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop to have the
engine checked.

Warning lamp is lit:
If a fault has developed during driving which has reduced the quality of the
exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and drive carefully to
the nearest qualified workshop to have the engine checked.
Tips and Maintenance
Cockpit
lights up together with the ABS warning
Technical Data
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