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Characteristics of driving profiles
The icon of the selected profile is displayed at
all times in the upper central part of the instru-
ment panel and on the Infotainment System
screen when it is turned off.
Driving pro-
Characteristics
file
It permits more relaxed and
comfortable driving, for ex-
ample for long motorway
Comfort
journeys.
It represents the vehicle's de-
fault behaviour, suitable for
Sport
dynamic driving.
It gives the vehicle a de-
cidedly sportier nature, and
makes for maximum perform-
Cupra
a)
ance.
It allows you to personalise
the configuration. The func-
tions that can be adjusted de-
Individual
pend on the equipment fitted
in the vehicle.
a)
Available depending on the version
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Driving
WARNING
Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
Note
● Regardless of the driving profile selected
when the ignition is switched off, all systems
will start up in Comfort mode. To select a dif-
ferent driving profile, use the CUPRA button
on the multifunction steering wheel or the
infotainment system display.
● Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
Braking system
Information about the brakes
During the first 200 to 300 km, new brake
pads do not provide maximum braking power
›››
and still have to "settle"
. When running
in the brake pads, the emergency braking
distance is longer than after they have been
run in. During the run-in, avoid sharp braking
and situations that place a lot of demand on
the brakes, e.g. driving too close to another
vehicle.
Brake pad wear depends to a large extent on
the conditions in which the vehicle is used, and
driving style. If the vehicle is frequently used
in city traffic and for short distances, or for
sporty driving, brake pad thickness should be
checked regularly at a specialist workshop.
Driving with wet brakes, e.g. after driving
through water, in heavy rain or after washing
the vehicle, braking performance may be af-
fected by wet brake discs, or even frozen discs
in winter. The driver should be ready to brake
harder.
If the brake discs and pads have a layer
of salt on them, the braking performance is
reduced and the braking distance increases.
When driving on salted roads without braking
for some time, the layer of salt should be re-
moved by carefully applying the brakes a few
›››
times
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the
brake pads increase if the vehicle is left unused
for a long time, if it is not driven for many kilo-
metres. If corrosion is present, it is recommen-
ded to clean the discs and pads by braking hard
several times while driving at high speed. Make
sure that you do not endanger any other vehi-
›››
cles or road users
.
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