● 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.
● If the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, apply the brakes gently a few times to dry the brakes and remove ice
and salt.
WARNING
If the vehicle is driven at a high speed, the driver may have to exert more force to achieve sufficient braking efficiency. Inadequate
braking efficiency can increase the risk of accidents and lead to serious or fatal injuries.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted speed.
● Always observe the current traffic regulations and speed limits and think ahead when driving.
Regularly perform a visual check of the thickness of the brake pads through the openings in the wheel rims or from the
underside of the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wheels to carry out a comprehensive check. Volkswagen recommends using
an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Brake system fault
The warning lamp lights up red. A text message may also be displayed.
1.
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 an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
2. All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.
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 an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
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, in the event of 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 an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
2. All brake pads should be checked and renewed as necessary.
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