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Information on the brakes

Running in brake pads

New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during around the first 200 to 300 km(around 100 bis

200 miles) and must first be run in→ . However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by

applying more pressure to the brake pedal. During the run-in period, the braking distance is longer when the brakes

are depressed fully or during emergency braking than with brake pads that have been fully run in. In the run-in

period, the brakes should not be depressed fully and situations should be avoided that create a heavy load on the

brakes, e.g. when driving up close to the vehicle ahead.

Brake pad wear

The wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under which the vehicle is operated and the

way in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is used for regular urban trips or short journeys and is driven with a

sporty driving style, the brake pads must be regularly checked by a correspondingly qualified workshop. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

External influences on the brakes

When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after heavy rainfall or after washing the

vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed as the brake discs will be wet, or possibly iced up (in winter). The brakes

must be “dried” as quickly as possible by careful braking at higher speed. The braking force must be higher than can

be decelerated by recuperation in order to apply the brake pads. Engage position when performing these braking

operations so that recuperation is not used for braking. Please ensure that no other vehicles and no road users are

put at risk as a result of this action →

Any salt layer accumulating on the discs and pads will delay the braking effect and increase the braking distance. If

the brakes on the vehicle have not been applied for a long time on roads that have been gritted with salt, the layer of

salt must be reduced through careful braking → . The braking force must be stronger than that which recuperation

can retard in order to grind off the salt layer by applying the brake pads. Engage position when performing these

braking operations so that recuperation is not used for braking. Please ensure that no other vehicles and no road

users are put at risk as a result of this action →

Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt in the brake pads are facilitated through long periods of inactivity, low mileage

and low load levels. If the brake pads have been hardly used or if they are corroded, Volkswagen recommends that

the brake discs and brake pads be cleaned by braking strongly several times from high speed. Engage position

when performing these braking operations so that recuperation is not used for braking. Please ensure that no other

vehicles and no road users are put at risk as a result of this action →

WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty brake system can lead to loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and

serious or fatal injuries.

● If you have reason to believe that the brake pads are worn or the brake system is faulty, go to a suitably qualified

workshop immediately and have the brake system checked and have any worn brake pads replaced. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

WARNING

New brake pads cannot generate the full braking effect during around the first 300 km(around 200 miles) and must

first be bedded in. An insufficient braking effect can increase the risk of accidents. This can cause severe or fatal

injuries.

● Increase the pressure on the brake pedal if you notice that the braking effect is reduced.

● Drive with particular care with new brake pads to reduce the risk of accidents, serious injuries and loss of control

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of the vehicle.

● Never drive too close to other vehicles when running in new brake pads, and never create a driving situation that

will place a heavy load on the brakes.

WARNING

Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat. This can significantly reduce the braking performance, increase

the braking distance and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fail completely. This can cause you to

lose control of the vehicle and can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never “ride” the brake pedal or depress the brake pedal too often and for too long.

WARNING

When driving downhill, the brakes are placed under particular strain and become hot very quickly. Overheated

brakes reduce the braking effect and considerably increase the braking distance. This can cause you to lose control

of the vehicle and can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Reduce your speed before driving down a long, steep gradient and select a higher energy recovery level. This will

make use of the electric drive braking effect and relieve the load on the brakes.

● Before starting your journey, make sure that the air supply to the brakes is not covered, e.g. by non-standard or

damaged front spoilers.

WARNING

Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or road salt react more slowly and require longer braking distances. This can

cause you to lose control of the vehicle and can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Carefully test the brakes.

● Carry out a few careful braking operations to dry the brakes and clean off any coating of ice and salt when

visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit.

Regularly perform a visual check of the thickness of the front brake pads through the openings in the rims or

from the underside of the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wheels to carry out a comprehensive check.

Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

When the front brake pads are checked, the brake pads in the drum brakes on the rear axle should also be

checked at the same time. This check is performed though an inspection hole on the rear of the drum. A

sealing plug must be removed for this purpose. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

Troubleshooting

Brake system fault

The warning lamp lights up red. A text message may also be displayed.

Do not drive on! Seek expert assistance immediately.

Brake pad wear indicator

The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The brake pads are worn.

1. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the system checked. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

2. All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.

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Brakes are too hot

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

An acoustic signal may also be given. A text notification may also be shown on the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop at the next opportunity.

2. Keep the vehicle stopped with the electronic parking brake switched on and ignition switched on until a further

text message appears.

3. Then go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends using a

Volkswagen dealership.

Unusual noises when braking

If you hear scratching or squeaking noises each time you brake, this is an indication that your brake pads on the front

and rear axle are worn.

1. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the system checked. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

2. All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.

If the braking performance of the vehicle changes

If the brake pads are worn or if you establish that the vehicle is no longer braking in the usual way, for example, a

sudden lengthening of the stopping distance:

1. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the system checked. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

2. All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.

Electronic immobiliser

The immobiliser helps to prevent the vehicle’s drive system from being activated and driven with an unauthorised

vehicle key.

Vehicles with starter button

The vehicle key contains a chip that automatically deactivates the immobiliser when a valid vehicle key is located in

the vehicle interior.

The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated as soon as the ignition is switched off (→ Starter button).

The vehicle’s drive system can be activated only when a Volkswagen Genuine vehicle key with the correct

code is used. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership.

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