Brake Fluid - Seat Leon 5D Owner's Manual

Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
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a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left
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.
Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
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ant in the expansion tank, otherwise you
could damage the engine. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professional
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assistance .
If there is still some coolant in the expansion
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tank, top up to the upper mark.
Top up with coolant until the level becomes
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stable.
Screw the cap back on correctly.
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If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle spe-
cialised workshop to have the cooling system
examined.
WARNING
The cooling system is under pressure. Do
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not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
Store the antifreeze in its original con-
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tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
If working inside the engine compart-
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ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
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Practical tips
CAUTION
If you run out of coolant in the expansion
tank, park the car in a safe place and do
not continue driving. Obtain technical as-
sistance.

Brake fluid

Check and refill the brake fluid
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
Fig. 228
ervoir cap.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
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gine compartment page 325.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
and markings.
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However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
mark, there may be a leak in the brake
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system. Seek specialist assistance. A warning
light on the instrument panel display monitors
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the brake fluid level page
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
reservoir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
Changing brake fluid
We recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low or unsuita-
ble/old brake fluid is used, the brake sys-
tem may fail or braking power may be re-
duced.
Check the brake system and the brake
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fluid level regularly!
When the brake fluid is used and brakes
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are subjected to extreme braking forces,
bubbles of vapour form in the brake sys-
tem. These bubbles can significantly re-
duce braking power, notably increasing
braking distance, and could result in the to-
tal failure of the brake system.
Be sure to always use the correct brake
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
fluid. Only use brake fluid that expressly
meets the VW 501 14 standard.
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