Skoda Superb 2019 - Brakes; Electric Parking Brake

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At the rear towing eye.
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On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
hitch.
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Drive slowly and smoothly.
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Only accelerate when the rope is taut.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
When the ignition is switched o, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the
position.
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
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When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
depress the clutch pedal.
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
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Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
required.
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If the standard front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Checking the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
✓ Engine turned o.
Checking
The fill level must be
within the marked range.
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If the level is below the
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
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Do not refill liquid.
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Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
If the brake
fluid level is too low, this will be indica-
ted in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
. Nevertheless, we recommend checking the
brake fluid level regularly directly at the reservoir.
Specification
The brake fluid must comply with the standard VW
501 14 (this standard meets the requirements of the
standard FMVSS 116 DOT4).
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
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If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
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If the fluid level falls significantly within a short
time or drops below the mark
, the brake sys-
tem may have become leaky.
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
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Do not drive the vehicle! Seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
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Do not drive the vehicle! Seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Worn brake pads
illuminates
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Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
propriate caution.
Reduced braking eect
Damp, frozen, salt-aected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking eect.
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Clean the brakes by braking several times if trac
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
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Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
Electric parking brake
Operation
WARNING
Danger of key locking!
The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the but-
ton
must remain empty.
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