Braking And Stability Systems - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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.
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
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Start and driving
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
When checking the front brake pads, take
the time to also check the rear brake pads.
The thickness of the brake pads should be
checked visually and regularly, by looking
through the openings in the wheel rims or
from underneath the vehicle. If necessary,
remove the wheels to check them thor-
oughly. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Braking and stability sys-
tems
Warning and control lamps
 It lights up yellow
ESC disconnected by the system.
Turn the ignition on and off. If necessary, drive for a
short distance.
Fault in the ESC.
Go to a specialised workshop.
Along with the ABS control lamp : fault in the ABS.
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Contact a specialised workshop. The vehicle can be
braked without ABS.
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The battery has been reconnected
 It flashes yellow
ESC or ASR regulating.
Stop pressing the gas pedal. Adjust your driving style
to the road conditions.
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