Driving
information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.
WARNING
Driver assistance sys-
tems
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
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In some countries, it is possible that your
vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.
discs or pads are damp page 264 .
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General notes
Safety advice
WARNING
CAUTION
CUPRA distributors and importers will pro-
vide information about the technical prepa-
ration that your vehicle requires and also
about necessary maintenance and repair
possibilities.
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Driving through flooded areas may dam-
age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.
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Whenever driving through water, the
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Responsibility for driving rests with the
Start-Stop system must be switched off
driver at all times. The driver assistance
systems are not a replacement for driver
attention. Focus all your attention on driv-
ing and be prepared to intervene at all
times.
page 214.
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CAUTION
CUPRA does not accept liability for any
damage to the vehicle due to the use of a
lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or
the non-availability of genuine spare parts.
Note
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Check the depth of the water before en-
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Use the driver assistance systems only
tering the flooded zone.
when conditions allow. The driving style
must always be suitable for the weather,
visibility, road and traffic conditions.
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Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,
or stop the engine.
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Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
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In order for driver assistance systems to
tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
react correctly, sensors and cameras must
operate without limitations. Please read
the notes on sensors and cameras in this
chapter.
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Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion) page 353 .
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Note
Trips abroad
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Keep in mind the specific rules of each
country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
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With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured
that lead-free petrol is available throughout
the journey page 317, Fuel types . Seek
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