Starting and driving › Brakes 131
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
If the fluid level falls significantly within a short time
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or drops below the mark
have become leaky.
, the brake system may
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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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.
Specification
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
Brakes
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
What you should be mindful of
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Troubleshooting
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.
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
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rage.
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
required.
If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
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rage.
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Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
Inspecting the brake fluid level
Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
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Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
✓ The engine is off
Checking
Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
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The fill level must be
within the marked range.
Handbrake
service
If the level is below the
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mark
tinue.
, do not con-
WARNING
Risk of accident!
An insufficiently released parking brake will impair
the function of the brake system.
Fully release the parking brake before driving.
Do not refill liquid.
Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
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If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
recommend checking the brake fluid level regularly
directly at the reservoir.
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To back up
Pull the lever up to the
stop position.
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The parking brake
lights up.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
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