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General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The dis-
tribution of power is controlled automatically
according to your driving style and the road
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conditions. See also
page 170.
The four-wheel drive is specially designed
to complement the superior engine power.
This combination gives the vehicle exceptional
handling and performance capabilities, both
on normal roads and in more difficult condi-
tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or per-
haps especially for this reason), it is important
to observe certain safety points
Winter tyres
Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless, we
still recommend that winter tyres or all-season
tyres be fitted on all four wheels to give even
better braking response.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory,
this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive
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page 340.
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Changing tyres
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres
must have the same rolling circumference.
Also avoid using tyres with varying tread depths
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page 336.
Off-roader?
Your CUPRA vehicle is not an off-roader: it
does not have enough ground clearance to be
used as such. Avoid consequently rough tracks
and uneven terrain.
WARNING
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Even with four-wheel drive, you should al-
ways adjust your speed to suit the conditions.
Do not let the extra safety features tempt you
into taking any risks when driving. Accident
hazard!
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The braking capability of your vehicle is
limited by the tyres' grip. It is therefore
no different from a car without four-wheel
drive. So do not be tempted to drive too fast
on firm or slippery roads just because the
vehicle still has good acceleration in these
conditions. Accident hazard!
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On wet roads bear in mind that the front
wheels may start to "aquaplane" and lose
contact with the road if the car is driven
too fast. If this should happen, there will be
no sudden increase in engine speed to warn
the driver, as occurs with a front-wheel drive
Driving
The vehicle has been manufactured for a spe-
cific country and meets the approval regula-
tions in force in that country at the time it was
manufactured.
If you are going to use the vehicle abroad tem-
porarily or for a short period of time, please
observe the relevant instructions.
Some countries have special safety regulations
and provisions that the vehicle may not comply
with. Before travelling abroad, CUPRA recom-
mends that you seek information from one of
your dealers about the legal provisions in force
in your destination country.
If you are going to sell the vehicle in another
country or use it there for a longer period of
time, please observe the legal regulations in
force in the country in question.
In some cases it may be necessary to install or
remove certain equipment at a later date, and
to deactivate certain functions. Sets and types
of services may also be affected. In particular,
this can occur if the vehicle is to be used in an-
other climatic region for a long period of time.
Due to the different frequency bands around
the world, the factory-fitted infotainment sys-
tem may not work in another country.
car. For this reason you should always choose
a driving speed suitable for the road condi-
tions. Accident hazard!
Trips abroad
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