Specification
Applying
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the require-
ments of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
— Pull the lever up to the stop position.
WARNING
Illuminates
Loosening
from the isolation box.
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
— Pull the lever up a little and push in the lock but-
ton.
— Press and hold the lock button and pull the lever
completely down.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
— Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist
garage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
— Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist
garage.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
— Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster does
not work
— Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
Handbrake
Operation
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
An insufficiently released parking brake will impair
the function of the brake system.
Fully release the parking brake before driving.
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Handbrake
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