176 Starting and driving › Brakes
Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
recommend checking the brake fluid level regularly
directly at the reservoir.
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Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
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
the ignition!
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.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Specification
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
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Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
Brakes
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.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
Troubleshooting
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
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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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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Worn brake pads
illuminates
Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
propriate caution.
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Inspecting the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
✓ The engine is off
Checking
Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
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The fill level must be
within the marked range.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
If the level is below the
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mark
tinue.
, do not con-
Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
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Do not refill liquid.
Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
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Electric parking brake
Operation
If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
WARNING
Danger of key locking!
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the
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button
must remain empty.
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