Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual page 199

Changing the brake fluid
The Maintenance Programme indicates the brake fluid change intervals.
We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by a Technical Serv-
ice.
Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒
Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment on page 185 in
section "Safety notes for working in the engine compartment".
In the course of time, brake fluid becomes hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs water
from the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the
brake system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling
point of the brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour
lock which could impair the braking effect.
Be sure to always use the correct brake fluid. Only use brake fluid that ex-
pressly meets the VW 501 14 standard.
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 CLASS 4 standards, or USA Standards FMVSS 116 DOT
4.
Using any other kind of brake fluid or one that is not of a high quality may
affect operation of the brake system and reduce its effectiveness. Never use
a brake fluid if the container does not state that it complies with VW 501 14,
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards, or USA standards FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.
● Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and ob-
serve the warnings ⇒ p age 185.
Safety
in
Operation
WARNING (Continued)
● Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.
● Complete the brake fluid change according to the Maintenance Pro-
gramme. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake
fluid is left in the brake system for too long. This would seriously affect
the effectiveness of the brakes and the safety of the vehicle. This may
cause an accident.
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from
the paintwork immediately.
For the sake of the environment
The brake pads and brake fluid must be collected and disposed of accord-
ing the applicable regulations. The SEAT Technical Service network has the
necessary equipment and qualified personnel for collecting and disposing
of this waste material.
Advice
Checking and refilling levels

Technical specifications
197