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Will the navigation system fitted at the fac-
tory operate correctly in the destination coun-
try with the available navigation data?
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Are special tyres required in the destination
country?
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage
to the vehicle due to the use of a lower quali-
ty fuel, an inadequate service or the non-
availability of genuine spare parts.
Driving along flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
ing through water, for example, along a floo-
ded road, please observe the following:
Check the depth of the water before enter-
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ing the flooded zone. The water should never
come above the lower edge of the bodywork
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Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
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Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear
or switch off the engine.
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Oncoming traffic will cause waves which
raise the level of the water, making it difficult
to cross the water.
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Disconnect the Start-Stop system whenever
crossing water.
Driver assistance systems
WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted
snow, etc., please remember that due to
damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in win-
ter, the braking effect may be delayed, there-
fore the required braking distance is greater.
"Dry the brakes and remove ice" by braking
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carefully. Ensure that you are not endanger-
ing other road-users or breaking traffic regu-
lations in the process.
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After driving through water, avoid sudden
sharp manoeuvres.
CAUTION
Driving through flooded areas may severely
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damage vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission, drive train or electrical
system.
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Never drive through salt water as salt cau-
ses corrosion. Always rinse any parts of the
vehicle which have been in contact with salt
water.
Driver assistance systems
Braking and stability systems
Brake assist systems
The assisted braking systems ESC*, ABS,
EBV, BAS, ASR, TC and EDL only operate when
the ignition is switched on. They contribute
significantly to increasing active safety.
Electronic stability control (ESC)*
ESC* reduces the risk of skidding and increa-
ses the vehicle stability by braking individual
wheels under specific driving conditions.
ESC* detects critical handling situations,
such as understeer, oversteer and wheelspin
on the driven wheels. The system stabilises
the vehicle by braking individual wheels or
by reducing the engine torque.
The ESC* has limits. It is important to realise
that ESC* is also subject to the laws of phys-
ics. ESC* will not be able to deal with all sit-
uations with which drivers may be faced. For
example, if the road surface changes sudden-
ly then ESC* will not be useful in all cases. If
the vehicle suddenly enters a section cov-
ered by water, mud or snow then ESC* will
not provide assistance in the same way as on
dry ground. If the vehicle loses its grip on the
ground and moves on a film of water ("aqua-
planing"), the ESC* will not be able to help
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