owners manual Seat Altea

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184 Driving and the environment Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Service WARNING (continued) Schedule. If you drive with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after • Non-standard or damaged front spoilers could restrict the airflow to the heavy rainfall or after washing the car, the braking effect will be reduced as brakes and cause them to overheat. Observe the relevant instructions the brake discs will be wet, or possibly frozen (in winter): the brakes must be before purchasing accessories Ÿ page201, “Modifications”. “dried” through careful braking. • If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider- The brake fluid must be changed every two years at the latest. Heavy use of ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the system for journeys. too long. This prevents the brakes developing their full braking effect. WARNING Exhaust gas purification system Longer braking distances and faults in the brake system increase the risk of accidents. Catalytic converter* • New brake pads must be run-in and do not have the correct friction during the first 200 km. However, the reduced braking capacity may be To conserve the useful life of the catalytic converter compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. This also – Always use unleaded petrol. applies when new brake pads are fitted. • If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have – Do not run the fuel tank dry. been gritted with salt, braking power may set in later than normal. • On steep descents if the brakes are excessively used they will over – For engine oil changes, do not replenish with too much engine oil heat. Before driving down a long steep gradient, it is advisable to reduce Ÿ page214, “Topping up engine oil E ”. speed and change to a lower gear (or move the selector lever to a lower gear if your vehicle has automatic transmission). This makes use of engine – Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary braking and relieves the brakes. Ÿ page258. • Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure. Continuous braking will cause the brakes to overheat and will increase the braking If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is distance. Apply and then release the brakes alternately. moving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected at the • Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off. The braking nearest qualified workshop. In general, the exhaust warning lamp will light distance is increased considerably as the brake servo does not function. up when any of the described symptoms occur Ÿ page72. If this happens, • Very heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape into the environment. is left in the system for too long. This impairs the braking effect. The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.

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