Seat LEON 2024 - Brake Fluid; Check and Refill the Brake Fluid

Checking and refilling levels
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Brake fluid
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Do not add coolant if the expansion tank
is completely empty! Air may have got into
the cooling system. Do not continue driving
and seek assistance from specialist person-
nel. This could result in engine damage.
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When changing the operating fluids, make
sure that you pour the correct fluids into the
correct filler necks. Using the wrong operat-
ing fluids can lead to serious malfunctions
and engine damage.
Brake fluid
Check and refill the brake fluid
Fig.228 Engine compartment: brake fluid
reservoir cap.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
and markings.
However, if the brake
fluid level goes down no-
ticeably in a short time, or drops below the
mark, there may be a leak in the brake sys-
tem. Seek specialist assistance. A warning light
on the instrument cluster display monitors the
brake fluid level.
Brake fluid level
The control lamp lights up red.
Brake fluid level is too low.
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Stop driving!
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Check the brake fluid level.
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If the brake fluid level is too low, seek special-
ist assistance.
Changing brake fluid
We recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low or unsuitable/old
brake fluid is used, the brake system may fail
or braking power may be reduced.
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Check the brake system and the brake fluid
level regularly!
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When the brake fluid is used and brakes
are subjected to extreme braking forces,
bubbles of vapour form in the brake system.
These bubbles can significantly reduce brak-
ing power, notably increasing braking dis-
tance, and could result in the total failure of
the brake system.
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Be sure to always use the correct brake
fluid. Only use brake fluid that expressly
meets the VW 501 14 standard.
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You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake
fluid in a SEAT dealership or a SEAT O-
cial Service. If none is available, use only
high-quality brake fluid that meets DIN ISO
4925 CLASS 4 standards, or USA Standards
FMVSS 116 DOT4.
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The replacement brake fluid must be new.
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Brake fluid should be stored in the closed
original container in a safe place out of
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
NOTICE
Brake
fluid should not come into contact with
the vehicle paintwork, as it is abrasive.
Note
Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant.
Collect any spilt service fluids get a profes-
sional to dispose of them.