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108 Starting and driving ›
Instructions for the driver of the towed vehicle
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
WARNING
Risk of accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
▶
the ignition!
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
▶
sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
depress the clutch pedal.
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
Do not depress the brake pedal if you do not need
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to brake.
If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
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air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Check the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
✓ The engine is off.
Checking
displayed in the instrument cluster.
recommend that you regularly check the brake fluid
level directly on the reservoir.
Brakes
The fill level must be in
the marked area.
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If the level is below the
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
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Do not refill liquid.
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Get the help of a spe-
cialist company.
If the brake fluid level is
too low, a light will be
However, we
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the fluid level falls significantly within a short time
or drops below the mark
have become leaky.
Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.
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Specification
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the require-
ments of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
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Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist
company.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
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Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist
company.
Braking effect reduced
Moist, frozen, salted or corroded brakes can impair
the braking effect.
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Clean the brakes by braking repeatedly if the traffic
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
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Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
Handbrake
service
WARNING
Risk of accident!
An insufficiently released parking brake will impair
the function of the brake system.
Fully release the parking brake before driving.
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, the brake system may
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