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TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
The brake fluid reservoir is on the left
hand side of the engine compartment.
On vehicles with ABS* the reservoir is in
the same place but its design is different.
Note
On vehicles with right-hand drive the
reservoir is on the other side of the
engine compartment.
Checking fluid level
The fluid level must always be between
the “
MAX
” and “
MIN
” marks to ensure
perfect operation.
The level of fluid tends to sink slightly
when the vehicle is used due to the auto-
matic adjustment of brake linings. This is
quite normal.
If the level sinks noticeably in a short time
or drops below the “
MIN
” mark, however,
the system may be leaking. A low fluid
level in the reservoir is indicated by the
brake warning lamp lighting up (see the
"Warning lamps" chapter).
Proceed
immediately to Technical Service Cen-
tre and have the braking system exam-
ined.
Renewing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the
course of time it takes in water from the
atmosphere. Too high a content of water
in the brake fluid system can cause corro-
sion damage. Furthermore the boiling
point of the brake fluid is reduced consid-
erably.
For this reason the brake fluid
must be renewed every two years.
Warning
When the brake fluid becomes too
old, vapour bubbles can form in
the brake system when the brakes
are used vigorously. The efficiency
of the brakes and thus the vehicle
safety are seriously reduced.
Only use our genuine brake fluid (US FM
VSS 116 DOT 4 standard) which you can
buy at the Official SEAT Service Points.
The fluid must be new.
Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous! It must
therefore only be stored in the
closed original container out of
reach of children.
Remember also that brake fluid will
attack the paintwork.
❀
Because of the disposal prob-
lems and specialised tools and
knowledge required, brake fluid
should preferably be changed at a
Technical Service Centre.
It is advisable to have the fluid change
done during an Inspection Service.
IN0-073
Brake fluid
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