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Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid should be changed in accord-
ance with the instructions given in the Main-
tenance Programme. Have the brake fluid
changed by a specialised workshop. SEAT
recommends taking your car in for technical
service. This means that only brake fluid
complying with the required specifications
will be used.
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low or unsuita-
ble/old brake fluid is used, the brake system
may fail or braking power may be reduced.
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Check the brake system and the brake fluid
level regularly!
The brake fluid should be changed regular-
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ly in accordance with the instructions given
in the Maintenance Programme.
Always ensure that you use suitable brake
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fluid. Only used brake fluid that conforms to
the VW 501 14 standard, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
standard or even the DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4
standard. Other types of brake fluid could af-
fect brake operation and reduce braking pow-
er. Do not use a brake fluid if the container
does not specify compliance with the
VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards.
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The replacement brake fluid must be new.
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Advice
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.
Wipe off any brake fluid from the paintwork
immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant.
Collect any spilt service fluids and allow a
professional to dispose of them.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Checking and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir with water
Read the additional information carefully
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page 36
Check the water level in the windscreen
washer reservoir regularly and top up as re-
quired.
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Open the bonnet
page
186.
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The washer reservoir is marked with the
symbol on the lid.
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Check there is enough water in the reser-
voir.
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To top up, mix water with a window cleaner
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recommended by SEAT
. Please follow
the instructions for use found on the packag-
ing.
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In cold weather, a special antifreeze should
also be added to prevent the water from
freezing.
Reservoir capacity
The washer bottle capacity is approximately 3
litres.
CAUTION
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Do not mix cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This could
lead to flocculation and may block the wind-
screen washer jets.
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When topping up service fluids, make abso-
lutely certain that you fill the fluids into the
correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage!
Vehicle battery
Introduction
Read the additional information carefully
›››
page
36.
The battery is a component of the vehicle's
electrical system.
Never work on the electrical system without
fully understanding the operations required,
the applicable safety standards and without
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the correct tools
in Battery on page
36!
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