Handbrake - Seat Leon 2010 Owner's Manual

WARNING (continued)
•
You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather
conditions allow it to be used safely.

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.
Safety first
Fig. 128 Handbrake
between the front seats
Operating instructions
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the release knob in the direc-
⇒ fig. 128
tion of the arrow
fully ⇒
.
Always apply the handbrake as far as it will go in order to prevent you from
driving with the handbrake applied by mistake ⇒
The handbrake warning lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied
and the ignition switched on. The warning turns off when the handbrake is
released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following
message* will appear on the instrument panel display: HANDBRAKE ON. Also,
an warning buzzer is given.
WARNING
•
Never use the handbrake to stop the vehicle when it is in motion. The
braking distance is considerably longer, because braking is only applied to
the rear wheels. Risk of accident!
•
If it is only partially released, this will cause rear brakes overheating,
which can impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an acci-
dent. This also causes premature wear on the rear brake pads.
Caution
Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle. The first gear
should also be selected.
Practical tips
Driving
⇒ fig.
128.
and guide the handbrake lever down
.
Technical data
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