Alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can considerably impair perception, reaction times, and driving
safety, which can result in loss of vehicle control. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or prescription narcotics.
WARNING
If a brake circuit is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may need to travel farther in order to stop the vehicle. A longer braking
distance could cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Press the brake pedal down farther if braking power is reduced.
Brakes
Information on the brakes
Breaking in brake pads
During the first approx. 200 to 300 km (approx. 100 to 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efficiency
and first need to be “worn in” ⇒
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by pressing firmly o
the brake pedal. During the break-in period, the braking distance during full braking or automatic braking is longer than with
brake pads that have been broken in. During the break-in period, avoid full braking and situations that place a heavy load on
the brakes, such as driving too close to the vehicle ahead.
Brake pad wear
Brake pad wear depends on driving conditions and style. When driving frequently in cities and on curves or with a sporty
driving style, have your brake pads checked frequently by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
External influences on the brake
When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, in heavy rain, or after washing your vehicle, the braking
efficiency can be reduced by moisture or ice on the brake discs. You must “dry” the brakes as soon as possible by braking
carefully at high speeds. Make sure there is no vehicle behind you and that you do not endanger anyone else on the road ⇒
.
A coating of salt on the brake discs and brake pads reduces the braking efficiency and increases the braking distance. If you
do not apply the brakes for long periods of time on salt-covered roads, you must brake carefully to clean off the layer of salt ⇒
.
Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of time, low mileage, and avoiding heavy braking can contribute to corrosion on
the brake rotors and dirty brake pads. If you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is corrosion present, occasional heavy
braking at high speeds is recommended to clean the brake rotors and pads. Ensure that you do not endanger any other
vehicles or anyone else on the road ⇒
.
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a malfunctioning brake system can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
If you suspect that the brake pads are worn or the brake system is malfunctioning, immediately find a suitably
qualified professional and have the brake pads checked and worn brake pads replaced. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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