Cupra BORN - Page 139

Driving
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Tyre pressure
Very low tyre pressure not only causes tyre
wear, but also increases tyre rolling resistance,
which reduces the vehicle’s range. Use tyres
with optimised rolling resistance.
Adapt tyre pressure to the load:
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Please note the information on the tyre pres-
sure sticker ››› page 295.
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Tyre pressure loss indicator ››› page 303.
Remove unnecessary weight
Energy consumption can be reduced if the lug-
gage compartment is emptied of items such
as snow chains or unused child seats before
setting o.
To keep the vehicle’s aerodynamic drag as low
as possible, remove exterior accessories, such
as the ski rack, bike rack or roof rack, when
they are no longer needed.
Saving energy
Convenience consumers, such as the air con-
ditioning or the heated windscreen and win-
dow, require energy from the high-voltage bat-
tery. If you wish to increase the vehicle’s range:
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Set higher vehicle interior temperatures in
summer and lower temperatures in winter. If
the outside temperature is high, ventilate the
vehicle interior before setting o.
•
Use the stationary air conditioning when
charging the battery with an external power
supply ››› page 134.
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Switch o the convenience consumers when
they have completed their task.
WARNING
Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traic condi-
tions.
For the sake of the environment
CUPRA dealers can provide you with further
information about correct vehicle mainte-
nance and spare parts, e.g. new, particularly
energy-eicient tyres.
Driving with a loaded vehicle
In order to achieve appropriate driving char-
acteristics when the vehicle is loaded, please
note the following:
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Place all luggage securely
›››
page 260.
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Accelerate with particular care and precau-
tion.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake earlier than usual.
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If applicable, please note the information
about the roof rack ››› page 264.
WARNING
Loads that move around could seriously
threaten the vehicle's stability and safety,
extend the braking distance during hard or
emergency braking and lead to serious acci-
dents and injuries.
•
Secure the load correctly to prevent it from
moving around.
•
Secure heavy objects with suitable lashing
straps or tie-down belts.
•
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are se-
curely engaged.
NOTICE
Do not transport large amounts of liquid in
the vehicle interior. If the liquid leaks out, it
could get into the orange high voltage cable
connectors. This could damage the electrical
system and the high voltage battery.
Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open is particularly
dangerous. Secure all objects and the open
rear lid correctly and take any necessary meas-
ures.
Driving with the rear lid open increases the
aerodynamic drag of the vehicle, along with
the energy consumption of the electric drive
system. This therefore considerably reduces