Seat ALTEA FREETRACK Owner's Manual page 87

WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ p age 222.
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when driv-
ing, the brake fluid level ⇒ p age 234, Brake fluid in the reservoir is too
low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain techni-
cal assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp  lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause
the rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek tech-
nical assistance.
Handbrake 
This lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h (4 mph) with the handbrake on, the following
message will appear on the instrument panel display
will also hear an acoustic warning signal ⇒ p age 180.
1)
Depending on the version of the model.
Safety First
1)
: You
HANDBRAKE ON.
Operating Instructions
Engine oil pressure 
If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add
more oil ⇒ p age 225.
The instrument panel displays the following message
PRESSURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical assistance.
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Checking the oil level 
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒ p age 227 at the next opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the  yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel.
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Cruise speed (Cruise control)* 
The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system
is switched on.
The warning lamp  lights up when the cruise control system is switched
on. For further information on the cruise control system, see ⇒ p age 183.
Practical Tips
Cockpit 85
1)
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STOP ENGINE OIL
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Technical Specifications