Tips And Maintenance; Intelligent Technology; Brakes - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Tips and Maintenance

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Brakes

Brake servo
The brake servo supplements the pressure you exert on the brake pedal. It
works only when the engine is running.
If the brake servo does not operate, for example, when the vehicle is being
towed or due to a fault in the system, the brake pedal must be depressed
harder.
WARNING
The braking distance can also be affected by external factors.
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Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off. Failure to do so
could result in an accident. The braking distance is increased considerably
as the brake servo does not function.
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If the brake servo is out of action, for example if the car is being towed,
you will have to press the brake pedal considerably harder than normal.
Brake pads wear display
If this light comes on, check the brake pads immediately.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
Safety First
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Operating instructions
WARNING
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If the warning lamp lights up or the corresponding message appears on
the instrument panel, immediately have the brake pads checked and
replaced, if necessary, at a specialised workshop.
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Brake warning lamp
If the warning lamp comes on, this may be caused by the
following reasons:
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With the handbrake on the warning light comes on
panel. If you are travelling at over 6 km/h with the hand brake on, a text
message or the required operations may appear on the instrument panel. In
addition a warning signal is heard.
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In the event of insufficient brake fluid the warning lamp lights up
the instrument panel. At the same time, a text message or the necessary oper-
ations may appear on the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle immediately
and check the level of the brake fluid ⇒ page 221.
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In the event of a fault in the brake system the warning lamp lights up
on the instrument panel and three buzzes are emitted. At the same time, a
text message or the necessary operations may appear on the instrument
panel. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. You should obtain professional
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assistance. This warning lamp
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brake system warning lamp
Tips and Maintenance
Intelligent technology
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on the instrument
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can light up together with the anti-locking
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