Windscreen Washer Reservoir - Seat Mii 2019 Owner's Manual

brake fluid in accordance with the VW 501 14
standard. If this brake fluid is not available or
another brake fluid is used for different rea-
sons, use a brake fluid that complies with the
United States standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
the German standard DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4
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Brake fluids conforming to the standard
VW 501 14, fulfil the American requirements of
the FMVSS 116 DOT 4 standard and the Ger-
man DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standard. How-
ever, fluids that comply with the American
FMVSS 116 DOT 4 standard or the German
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standard do not nec-
essarily comply with the VW 501 14 standard.
Always check the information on the brake
fluid container and ensure that you are using
suitable brake fluid.
A suitable brake fluid can be obtained from
SEAT dealerships.
Brake fluid level
The level of the brake fluid should always be
between the MIN and MAX marks, or above
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the MIN mark .
It is not always possible to check the level of
the brake fluid, as in some models the engine
components make it difficult to see the brake
fluid reservoir. If you cannot read the exact
brake fluid level, consult a specialist.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the
vehicle is being used due to wear of the brake
Checking and refilling levels
pads and the automatic readjustment of the
brake.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid should be changed in accord-
ance with the instructions given in the Mainte-
nance 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 com-
plying 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 sys-
tem may fail or braking power may be re-
duced.
Check the brake system and the brake
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fluid level regularly!
The brake fluid should be changed regu-
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larly in accordance with the instructions
given in the Maintenance Programme.
Always ensure that you use suitable
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brake fluid. Only use brake fluid that com-
plies with the VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
or DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards. Other
types of brake fluids can affect the opera-
tion of the brakes and decrease braking
power. Do not use a brake fluid if the con-
tainer does not specify compliance with
the VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards.
The replacement brake fluid must be
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new.
Brake fluid should be stored in the closed
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original container in a safe place out of
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
If the brake fluid is left in the system for
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too long and the brakes are subjected to
heavy use, vapour bubbles may form in the
brake system. This would seriously affect
the efficiency 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
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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