Starting and driving › Electric parking brake 171
recommend that you regularly check the brake fluid
Manual switching on
level directly on the reservoir.
Pull on the button
and hold it.
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WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the fluid level falls significantly within a short time
or drops below the mark
have become leaky.
The following symbols
light up.
, the brake system may
▶
▶
in the button.
in the instrument
Stop driving! Get the help of a specialist company.
▶
cluster.
Specification
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the require-
ments of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Automatic shutdown
The parking brake switches off automatically when
starting up.
Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
If there is an automatic shutdown e.g. to prevent
starting on a slope, keep pulling the button
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.
.
Automatic shutdown conditions
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
seat belt is also fastened.
Manual shutdown
With the ignition
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Troubleshooting
switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
Brake fluid level is too low
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button.
.
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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Troubleshooting
Parking brake error
Brake pads worn
illuminates
Drive to a specialist garage with appropriate
careful driving.
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Message regarding a parking brake error
Braking effect reduced
Moist, frozen, salted or corroded brakes can impair
the braking effect.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Parking on a steep slope
Clean the brakes by braking repeatedly if the traffic
conditions allow it.
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flashes
Notification regarding parking position on a steep
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
slope
Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
slope.
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Noise when using the parking brake
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
Electric parking brake
Operation
The vehicle battery is discharged, the parking
brake cannot be switched off
WARNING
Danger of key locking!
Connect the vehicle battery to a power source,
such as the battery of another vehicle.
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The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the
▶
button
must remain free.
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