Get Starting and driving Guide for Skoda Fabia 4 Door Third Generation (2014-2020)

102 Starting and driving › Starting with the key

Start at the push of a button

Starting instructions

Starting and driving

Starting with the key

Starting instructions

DANGER

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

DANGER

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Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

Function conditions

✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.

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Positions of the key in the ignition lock

NOTICE

Ignition oﬀ

1

2

3

Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!

The system can detect the key even if it has been

forgotten on the vehicle roof.

Ignition on

Start the motor

Always keep the key with you.

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Switching the ignition on and oﬀ

Press the starter button.

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Start vehicle with automatic transmission

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

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Move the selector lever to position or

Press the starter button.

.

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Move the selector lever to position or

.

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› ^{Turn key to position}3 .

Let go of the key.

CAUTION

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Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

with the selector lever in the position.

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CAUTION

Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!

At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle

with the selector lever in the position.

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Stopping the engine

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

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› ^{Turn key to position}1 .

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the key

can only be removed when the selector lever is in the

position

.

NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

WARNING

Steering lock hazard!

During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-

tion must always be switched on.

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

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NOTICE

Risk of engine overheating!

Do not switch the engine oﬀ immediately at the

end of your journey after the engine has been run-

ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed

for about 1 minute.

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Starting and driving › Starting issues 103

Starting issues

Troubleshooting

START STOP

Usage

The START-STOPSystem reduces polluting emis-

sions and CO₂emissions and saves fuel.

NOTICE

Risk of engine damage!

Do not start the vehicle by towing.

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The engine does not start

Functionality

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-

dure.

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If the system determine that the engine is not nee-

ded when the vehicle stops, it turns oﬀ the engine

and starts it again when moving oﬀ.

If the engine does not start, start the vehicle using

another vehicle's battery » page 124 or get help

from a specialist company.

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Vehicle with manual transmission

A system-related engine shutdown takes place when

the vehicle is stopped, when the gear lever is shifted

into neutral and when the clutch pedal is released.

The engine does not start, the display shows a

message regarding the immobilizer

Use the other vehicle key.

If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

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A system-related engine start occurs when the

clutch pedal is pressed down.

Vehicle with automatic transmission

A system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs when the

brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.

A system-related engine start takes place after re-

leasing the brake pedal.

Status display in the instrument cluster display

- Engine is switched oﬀ by the START-

STOPSystem

- Engine is switched oﬀ by the START-

STOPSystem not switched oﬀ due to func-

tional conditions not being met

Display of detailed information in the infotainment

screen

Vehicle status

Or:

Vehicle status

The key might not be detected if the battery in

the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.

Functional conditions

The engine cannot be turned oﬀ with the starter

button

Some conditions are system-related and cannot be

inﬂuenced or recognized. Therefore, the system may

react diﬀerently in situations which seem identical

from the driver's perspective.

Hold the starter button or press twice.

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The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-

gine has stopped

The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-

mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This

is not a defect.

The driver must meet the following conditions.

✓ The driver's door is closed.

✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.

✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after

The engine makes noises after the cold start

The increased running noise is due to the brieﬂy in-

creased engine speed. This is not a defect.

the last stop.

✓ No trailer or other accessory is connected to the

trailer socket.

104 Starting and driving › Manual gearbox

Settings

Idle position

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Forward drive / sports program

The gear is changed automatically.

In mode the gear is changed at higher speeds

Automatic activation

Upon start-up of the engine.

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Deactivate / activate system

Press the button.

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When the system is deactivated, the symbol lights

than in mode

Select between and (sprung position)

.

up in the button

.

If a system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Selector lever out of position or solve

lights up - the selector lever is locked

Press the brake pedal,

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Troubleshooting

and at the same time,

press the button in the

selector lever.

The engine does not switch oﬀ when stopping, or

it starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

Manual gearbox

Operation

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

Shift to a higher gear before reaching the red area

on the tachometer scale.

WARNING

Danger of the vehicle rolling away automatically!

▶ When the selector lever is in the position

in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle with the

brake.

▶

,

or

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

Fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.

When not shifting gear, do not put your hand on

the shift lever.

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Operation

Start up

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Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start the engine.

Press the button on the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

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Engaging reverse gear

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Stop the vehicle.

Fully depress the clutch.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the shift lever down.

Turn it completely to the left.

Wait brieﬂy.

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Speeding up while driving (kick-down)

Fully depress the accelerator.

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Engage reverse gear.

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Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

Leave the selector lever in the position

cure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

and se-

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Automatic gearbox

Selector lever positions

Parked vehicle

Stop

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the button in the selector lever and bring it

to the position adjust.

Turn oﬀ the engine.

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The drive wheels are

locked.

Only adjust he po-

sition when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

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Drive in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

Reverse gear

Only adjust he po-

sition when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

It will

be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Starting and driving › Economical driving style 105

Requirements for driving in neutral position

Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the engine.

After the indicator light goes out, your journey can

continue.

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✓

The mode is selected.

✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

pressed.

If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Get the help of a specialist company.

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✓ The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

✓ No device is connected to the trailer socket.

Gearbox impaired

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

Manually switching gear with the selector lever

To turn on, move the selector lever

(to the left for right-hand drive vehicles).

to the right

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To turn oﬀ, move the selector lever back into posi-

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You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

Immediately seek the help of a specialist company.

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tion

.

Upshift

+

-

Downshift

illuminates together with

Message regarding a gearbox fault

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.

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Starting the stuck vehicle

Adjust the selector lever quickly between

. The vehicle will then start to rock and be easier

to free.

and

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Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

Mechanical release of the automatic gearbox

Downshift

Upshift

-

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

›

+

Insert a ﬂat-head

›

screwdriver or push a

similar tool into the

gap in the area of ar-

row A .

To turn on, press the

›

+

shift paddle - or

.

To turn oﬀ, hold the

+

shift paddle

.

Carefully loosen and

lift the cover of the

shift gate.

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If none of the shift pad-

dles are pressed for a

certain time, manual shift

mode turns oﬀ automatically.

Press on the plastic

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If the engine threatens to over-rev

part in the direction of

the arrow and at the

same time press the

button on the selector

lever.

The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

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The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

Move selector lever to

›

position

.

Troubleshooting

The selector lever cannot be moved out of posi-

tion in the normal way

Mechanically unlock the selector lever » page 105.

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Economical driving style

Gearbox overheated

illuminates together with

Message regarding the gearbox overheating

Tips for economical driving style and

evaluation of driving economy

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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Tips for economical driving

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

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along with

Display the gear recommendation in the instru-

ment cluster display

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

106 Starting and driving › Towing a trailer

Avoid full acceleration and excessive speeds.

Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

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The ride is not smooth

Recommended gear

In Infotainment it is possible to display up to

three consumers that are currently making up the

largest share of fuel consumption.

Consumer comfort

Or:

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-

tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as

the engine starts.

Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 133.

Remove unnecessary ballast.

Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

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Consumer comfort

Consumption-friendly driving

If, while driving, the system detects that no gear is

required on a vehicle with automatic transmission, it

automatically shifts to neutral. It therefore reduces

fuel consumption.

Do not leave the windows open while driving.

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Display of evaluation in the infotainment screen

DriveGreen

lights up in the instrument cluster.

Or:

DriveGreen

Towing a trailer

What you should be mindful of

WARNING

When driving with a trailer, special care is required!

NOTICE

With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-

ded so this must also be checked between service

intervals.

Recommendations for using a trailer

A

B

Driving ﬂuid display

When the driving is ﬂuid, the display is located

near the green dot.

Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.

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Do not exceed the maximum permissible total

weight of the vehicle and the combination weight

speciﬁed in the technical vehicle documentation

(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in

the COC document) and on the type plate.

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Sheet

The greener the leaf, the more economic the

driving style. Tapping the screen in the area of

the sheet displays tips for reducing fuel and en-

ergy consumption.

For trailer operation, consider the current load con-

dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of

the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases

the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the

payload.

Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-

cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front

of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being

towed and the headlights may dazzle other road

users.

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C

D

Driving economy diagram

Each bar indicates driving eﬃciency in 5 second

increments. The current bar is on the left. The

higher the green bars, the more economical the

driving style.

Points system (0-100)

The higher the indicated value, the more eco-

nomical the driving style. By tapping the screen

in the area of value D , a rating of the last 30 mi-

nutes of driving is displayed.

A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.

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Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator

pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the

trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the

trailer from swaying by accelerating.

E

F

Average fuel consumption

Tapping the screen in area of value E displays

the average fuel consumption over the past 30

minutes.

If the traﬃc area behind the trailer can not be

viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.

Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is ﬁtted

with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at ﬁrst,

then brake ﬁrmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-

ing from the trailer wheels locking.

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Information about the current driving style

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Economical driving style

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The speed has a negative eﬀect on fuel con-

sumption

Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure 107

Select a lower gear before descending to also use

the braking force of the engine.

Transport small and light objects in the luggage

compartment.

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Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer

combination

Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to

the trailer axle as possible.

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Permitted trailer loads

The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-

ual.

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.

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Engine type

Gearbox

Permissible trailer load,

braked (kg) ^a)

Permissible trailer load, un-

braked (kg)

Fabia

1000

Fabia Combi

1000

Fabia

550

Fabia Combi

560

1.0 l/70 kW TSI

1.0 l/81 kW TSI

Manual gear-

box

DSG ^b)

1000

1100

1000

1100

580

560

590

570

Manual gear-

box

DSG ^b)

1100

800

1100

800

570

540

580

550

1.0 l/44 kW MPI

1.0 l/55 kW MPI

1.6 l/66 kW MPI

1.6 l/81 kW MPI

Manual gear-

box

Manual gear-

box

Manual gear-

box

Automatic

gearbox

800

1100

800

540

550

560

1100

560

580

a)

With gradients up to 12%.

b)

Automatic dual-clutch transmission.

Install the towing eye

Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing eye

Screw in the towing

eye.

Insert the wheel

wrench or similar ob-

ject through the tow-

ing eye.

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Remove the front cover

Press on the cover cap

and remove it.

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Tighten the towing

eye.

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108 Starting and driving › Brakes

Towing eye at the back

Instructions for the driver of the pulling vehicle

Drive slowly and smoothly.

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Only accelerate once the rope is taut.

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Instructions for the driver of the towed vehicle

Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the

selector lever to the position.

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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

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WARNING

Risk of accident!

When the ignition is switched oﬀ, the brake booster

and the power steering do not work. In addition,

there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.

After the towing process

Unscrew the towing eye.

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Insert the cover cap.

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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on

the ignition!

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Towing the vehicle

Brakes

WARNING

Risk of accident!

What you should be mindful of

The tow rope must not be twisted.

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WARNING

When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.

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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!

When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-

sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,

depress the clutch pedal.

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DANGER

Danger of the brakes overheating!

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Use a braided synthetic ﬁbre rope for towing. Do

not use a twisted tow rope.

Do not depress the brake pedal if you do not need

to brake.

▶

If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the

air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.

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NOTICE

Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.

Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.

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Check the brake ﬂuid level

NOTICE

Risk of gear damage!

Test conditions

✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.

If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-

cle must only be towed with the front axle raised

clear of the ground or transported on a special

breakdown vehicle.

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✓ The engine is oﬀ.

Checking

The ﬁll level must be in

the marked area.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission must not

be towed without the ignition switched on or with

the rear axle raised.

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If the level is below the

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mark

tinue.

, do not con-

Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-

cured?

At the front towing eye.

On the towing eye at the back.

On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing de-

vice.

Do not reﬁll liquid.

Get the help of a spe-

cialist company.

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▶

If the brake ﬂuid level is

too low, a light will be

displayed in the instrument cluster.

However, we

Starting and driving › Handbrake 109

recommend that you regularly check the brake ﬂuid

level directly on the reservoir.

To back up

To solve

Pull the lever up to the

stop position.

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WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the ﬂuid level falls signiﬁcantly within a short time

The parking brake

lights up.

or drops below the mark

have become leaky.

, the brake system may

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.

▶

Pull the lever up a little and push in the lock button.

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Speciﬁcation

Press and hold the lock button and pull the lever

completely down.

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The brake ﬂuid must comply with standard

VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-

quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.

Changing

Have the brake ﬂuid replaced by a specialist garage.

WARNING

Danger of brake failure!

If the brake ﬂuid change date is exceeded, heavy

braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the

brake system.

Troubleshooting

Brake ﬂuid level is too low

illuminates

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist

company.

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Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty

illuminates together with

Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist

company.

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Braking eﬀect reduced

Moist, frozen, salted or corroded brakes can impair

the braking eﬀect.

Clean the brakes by braking repeatedly if the traﬃc

conditions allow it.

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When the engine is stopped, the brake booster

does not work

Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.

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Handbrake

service

WARNING

Risk of accident!

An insuﬃciently released parking brake will impair

the function of the brake system.

Fully release the parking brake before driving.

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