WARNING
New brake pads do not brake to full effi-
ciency.
For the first 320 km, new brake pads have
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not yet reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity, and need to be "run in" first. For this,
to compensate for reduced braking effi-
ciency the brake pedal will have to be
pressed with more force.
To avoid losing control of the vehicle and
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causing serious accidents, always take
great care when driving with new brake
pads.
When running in new brake pads, always
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respect the safety distances between you
and other vehicles and do not cause situa-
tions requiring extreme braking perform-
ance.
WARNING
When brakes overheat, braking is less effi-
cient and braking distances increase.
When driving on slopes, brakes can be
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overloaded and overheat quickly.
Reduce speed or change down a gear
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when faced with steep and long slopes.
This allows you to use the engine braking
effect and to reduce the strain on the brake
system.
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
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could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat.
Start and driving
WARNING
Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take
longer to engage and this increases brak-
ing distances.
Test the brakes carefully.
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Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt
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by braking gently several times, when visi-
bility, weather, and road and traffic condi-
tions permit.
WARNING
Driving without the brake servo may signifi-
cantly increase the braking distance and
result in a severe accident.
Never allow the vehicle to move forwards
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when the engine is switched off.
If the brake servo does not operate or the
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vehicle must be towed, then the brake ped-
al will have to be pressed with more force
given that the braking distance will be in-
creased when the brake servo does not op-
erate.
CAUTION
Never make the brakes "slip" by pressing
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the pedal gently, if it is not really necessa-
ry to brake. Continuously pressing on the
brake pedal will heat the brakes. This could
significantly reduce braking power, in-
crease braking distance or even result in
the total failure of the brake system.
Reduce speed or change down a gear
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when faced with steep and long slopes.
This allows you to use the engine braking
effect and to reduce the strain on the brake
system. Otherwise, the brakes may over-
heat and fail. Only use the brakes to reduce
speed or to stop.
Note
Make use, when having the front brake
pads checked, and have the rear pads
checked also. The thickness of the brake
pads should be checked visually and regu-
larly, by looking through the openings in
the wheel rims or from underneath the ve-
hicle. If necessary, remove the wheels to
check them thoroughly. SEAT recommends
taking your car in for technical service.
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