Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual page 249

Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed
Fault in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to
the nearest specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-
member that you will have to apply more
pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running.
Start and driving
WARNING
Apply the brakes heavily to clean the
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brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-
tion. Do not put other road users in danger:
there is risk of causing an accident.
Ensure the vehicle does not move while in
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neutral, when the engine is stopped. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in an
accident.
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If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
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subjected to heavy use, vapour bubbles
can form in the brake system. This reduces
the efficiency of the brakes.
CAUTION
Never let the brakes "drag" by leaving
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your foot on the pedal when it is not neces-
sary to brake. This overheats the brakes, re-
sulting in longer stopping distances and
greater wear.
Before driving down a long, steep gradi-
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ent, it is advisable to reduce speed and se-
lect a lower gear. This makes use of engine
braking and relieves the brakes. If you still
have to use the brakes, it is better to brake
firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes
continuously.
Note
If the brake servo is out of action, for ex-
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ample when the car is being towed, you will
have to press the brake pedal considerably
harder than normal to make up for the lack
of servo assistance.
If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-
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cessories such as a front spoiler or wheel
covers, it is important that the flow of air to
the front wheels is not obstructed, other-
wise the brakes can overheat.
Control lamps
 It lights up red
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Brake fluid level too low page 354 or fault in the
brake system.
Do not carry on driving!
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It lights up red
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Electronic parking brake page 248.
The warning lamp turns off when the electronic park-
ing brake is released.
 It lights up green
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Auto Hold function activated page 273.
 It lights up yellow
Front brake pads worn.
WARNING
If the brake warning lamp does not go out
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or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
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