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Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

Removing the wiper blade

– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass ⇒ fig. 144.

– Slide the blade adapter in the direction of the arrow and remove

the blade ⇒ fig. 144.

Fitting the wiper blade

– With one hand, hold the top end of the wiper arm.

– Place the blade as shown in the ⇒ fig. 145 and slide the adapter

along until it fits into place.

Check the condition of the wiper blade regularly. Change as required.

If the windscreen wiper scrapes, it should be replaced if damaged, or cleaned

if soiled.

If this is not sufficient, refer to a qualified workshop.

WARNING

Do not drive unless you have good visibility through all windows!

• Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all windows regularly.

• The wiper blades should be changed once or twice a year.

Caution

• A damaged or dirty window wiper could scratch the rear window.

• Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to

clean the window.

• Never move the windscreen wiper by hand. This could cause damage.

Brake fluid

Checking the brake fluid level

The brake fluid is checked at the intervals given in the service

schedule.

– Read off the fluid level at the transparent brake fluid reservoir. It

should always be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

The position of the brake fluid reservoir is shown in the corresponding engine

compartment diagram ⇒ page 263. The brake fluid reservoir has a black and

yellow cap.

The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the

brake pads are automatically adjusted as they wear.

Fig. 146 In the engine

compartment: Brake fluid

reservoir cover

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However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the

“MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. A display on the instru-

ment panel will warn you if the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 73.

WARNING

Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and observe

the warnings ⇒ page 205.

Changing the brake fluid

The Maintenance Program indicates the brake fluid change

intervals.

We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised

Service Centre.

Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒ in

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on page 205 in

“Working in the engine compartment”.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time, it will absorb water from

the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the brake

system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling point of the

brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour lock which

could impair the braking effect.

It is important that you use only brake fluid compliant with the US standard

FMVSS 116 DOT 4. We recommend the use of Genuine SEAT brake fluid.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.

• Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and

observe the warnings ⇒ page 205.

• Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe

place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.

• Complete the brake fluid change according to the Maintenance

Program. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid

is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect the efficiency

of the brakes and the safety of the vehicle. This may cause an accident.

Caution

Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the

paintwork immediately.

For the sake of the environment

Brake fluid must be drained and disposed of in the proper manner observing

environmental regulations.

WARNING (continued)

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