Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 194

192 Driving
Note
● To ensure that the ESC and ASR work properly, all four wheels must be
fitted with identical tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres
can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.
● If a malfunction should occur in the ABS, the ESC, EDL and ASR will also
be out of action.
● Noises may be heard while any of the above systems are operating.
Turning on and off the ASR
The electronic stability control ESC consists of ABS, EDL and ASR and only
works when the engine is running.
The ASR can be switched off while the engine is running by pressing the
⇒ F ig. 137
button. The ASR (and similar) is only switched off when the
OFF

required traction is not obtained:
● When driving through deep snow or on loose ground (gravel...).
● When freeing a trapped vehicle.
Turn the ASR back on by pressing the button
Brake fluid

Fig. 137 Detailed view of
the centre console: but-
In the course of time, the brake fluid absorbs water from the ambient air. If
ton used to switch ASR
there is too much water contained in the brake fluid, the brake system could
on and off (vehicles with
be damaged. In addition, the boiling point of the brake fluid is significantly
ESC)
lowered. When the brake fluid contains too much water and the brakes are
subject to considerable forces, bubbles of water vapour can form in the sys-
tem. These bubbles of water vapour can significantly reduce braking power,
notably increasing braking distance, and could even result in the total fail-
ure of the brake system. Ensuring that the brake system is always function-
ing correctly is essential for your own safety and the safety of other road
users ⇒
OFF

.
⇒ F ig.
137.
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Fig. 138 In the engine
compartment: brake fluid
reservoir, lid
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