Handbrake - Seat Exeo ST 2011 Owner's Manual

176 Driving
WARNING (continued)
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The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the
engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle
when the engine is switched off. Given that you will be unable to steer and
brake as usual, this could lead to a risk of accidents and injuries.
Caution
If the engine has been running under high load for a long time, there is a risk
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been
switched off; this could cause engine damage. Therefore, you should let the
engine idle for approximately 2 minutes before you switch it off.
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator fan may run on for up to 10
minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. It may also start running again
after some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat
under the bonnet, or if the engine is already warm and the engine compart-
ment is heated up further by direct sunlight.

Handbrake

Handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and at the same time press in the release
⇒ fig. 149
button -arrow-.
– Keep the release button pressed and push the lever all the way
down ⇒
.
Fig. 149 Detailed view of
the centre console: Hand-
brake on