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Checking
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
recommend checking the brake fluid level regularly
directly at the reservoir.
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! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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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
›
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
›
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Worn brake pads
illuminates
›
Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
propriate caution.
Braking is limited
illuminates together with
Message regarding limitations of the braking ef-
fect
The fill level must be
within the marked range.
›
If the level is below the
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
›
Do not refill liquid.
›
Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
, the brake system may
Starting and driving ›
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
›
Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
›
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.
▶
To back up
To solve
›
Pull the lever up a little and push in the lock button.
›
Press and hold the lock button and pull the lever
completely down.
Handbrake
55
›
Pull the lever up to the
stop position.
The parking brake
lights up.
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