Handbrake - Seat Leon 2005 Owner's Manual

158 Driving
– Press the gear lever forwards (+) to select a higher gear.
– Press the gear lever back (-) to select a lower gear.

Handbrake

Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
Always apply the handbrake when you leave your vehicle and when
you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
Fig. 122 Handbrake
between the front seats
⇒ fig.
122.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the locking knob in the direc-
⇒ fig. 122
tion of the arrow and guide the handbrake lever down
fully ⇒
.
Always apply the handbrake firmly. This prevents you driving with the hand-
brake applied ⇒
.

The handbrake warning lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied
and the ignition switched on. The warning lamp goes out when the hand-
brake is released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following
message* will appear in the combi-instrument display: HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED. Also, an audible warning is given.
WARNING
•
Never use the handbrake to slow down the vehicle when it is in motion.
The braking distance is considerably longer, as braking is only applied to
the rear wheels. Risk of accident!
•
If it is only partially released this will cause overheating of the rear
brakes, which can impair the function of the brake system and could lead
to an accident. This also causes premature wear on the rear brake
pads/linings.
Caution
Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle. The first gear
should also be selected.