Seat Mii owners manual page 155

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Checking and refilling levels In the course of time, the brake fluid absorbsHowever, fluids that comply with the Ameri-complying with the required specificationss water from the ambient air. If there is toocan FMVSS 116 DOT 4 standard or the Ger-will be used. ation much water in the brake fluid, the brake sys-man DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standard do not ific tem could be damaged. In addition, the boil-necessarily comply with the VW 501 14WARNING pec ing point of the brake fluid is significantlystandard. Always check the information on s If the brake fluid level is low or unsuita- al lowered. When the brake fluid contains toothe brake fluid container and ensure that you ble/old brake fluid is used, the brake system hnic much water and the brakes are subject toare using suitable brake fluid. may fail or braking power may be reduced. ec T considerable forces, bubbles of water vapour ● Check the brake system and the brake fluid A suitable brake fluid can be obtained from can form in the system. These bubbles can level regularly! SEAT dealerships. significantly reduce braking power, notably ● The brake fluid should be changed regular- increasing braking distance, and could even Brake fluid level ly in accordance with the instructions given e result in the total failure of the brake system. ic in the Maintenance Programme. Ensuring that the brake system is alwaysThe level of the brake fluid should always be ● When the brake fluid is used and brakesAdv functioning correctly is essential for your ownbetween the MIN and MAX marks, or above are subjected to extreme braking forces, bub- safety and the safety of other road usersthe MIN mark ››› . bles of vapour form in the brake system. ››› . It is not always possible to check the level ofThese bubbles can significantly reduce brak- the brake fluid, as in some models the en-ing power, notably increasing braking dis- Brake fluid specifications gine components make it difficult to see thetance, and could result in the total failure of the brake system. SEAT have developed a special brake fluidbrake fluid reservoir. If you cannot read the optimised for the brake systems of their vehi-exact brake fluid level, consult a specialist.● Always ensure that you use suitable brake ation cles. To ensure the optimum working of the fluid. Only used brake fluid that conforms to The brake fluid level drops slightly when the the VW 501 14 standard, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 brake system, SEAT recommends the use of Oper vehicle is being used due to wear of the standard or even the DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 brake fluid in accordance with the VW 501 14 brake pads and the automatic readjustment standard. Other types of brake fluid could af- standard. If this brake fluid is not available or of the brake. fect brake operation and reduce braking pow- another brake fluid is used for different rea- er. Do not use a brake fluid if the container sons, use a brake fluid that complies with the Changing the brake fluid does not specify compliance with the United States standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or The brake fluid should be changed in accord- the German standard DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards.ety ance with the instructions given in the Main- ››› . ● The replacement brake fluid must be new.Saf tenance Programme. Have the brake fluid Brake fluids conforming to the standard changed by a specialised workshop. SEAT VW 501 14, fulfil the American requirements recommends taking your car in for technical WARNING of the FMVSS 116 DOT 4 standard and the service. This means that only brake fluid Brake fluid is poisonous. German DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standard. » 153

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