Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 198

196 Driving
Note
To ensure that the ESP and TCS 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 ESP, TCS and EDS will also
be affected.
Noises may be heard while any of the above systems are operating.
Turning the TCS on and off
The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) includes the ABS, EDL and TCS
systems and only works when the engine is running.
The TCS can be switched off while the engine is running by pressing the
fig. 135 button. The TCS (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 TCS back on by pressing the button
Brake fluid
Fig. 135 Detailed view of
In the course of time, the brake fluid absorbs water from the ambient air. If
the centre console: button
there is too much water contained in the brake fluid, the brake system could
used to switch TCS on and
be damaged. In addition, the boiling point of the brake fluid is significantly
off (vehicles with ESP).
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
system. These bubbles of water vapour can significantly reduce braking
power, notably increasing braking distance, and could even result in the total
failure of the brake system. Ensuring that the brake system is always func-
tioning correctly is essential for your own safety and the safety of other road
users
OFF
.
fig. 135.
Fig. 136 In the engine
compartment: brake fluid
reservoir, lid