owners manual Seat Alhambra

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alhambra_aleman.book Seite 188 Montag, 23. M‰rz 2009 1:12 13 188 Driving and the environment If you drive with wet brakes, for example, after crossing areas of water, in Exhaust gas emission control system heavy rainfall or even after washing the car, the effect of the brakes is less- ened as the brake discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): in this case, “dry” the brakes by applying the brakes carefully several timesCatalytic converter* WARNING To conserve the useful life of the catalytic converter Longer braking distances and faults in the brake system increase the risk – Always use unleaded petrol. of accidents. – Do not run the fuel tank dry. • New brake pads must be run in and do not have the correct friction during the first 200 km. The slightly reduced braking effect can be compen-– For engine oil changes, do not replenish with too much engine oil sated for by increasing pressure on the brake pedal. This also applies when ⇒page217, “Topping up engine oil ”. new brake pads are fitted. • If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have – Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary been gritted with salt, braking power may set in later than normal.⇒page250. • When driving downhill, the brakes work hard and get hot very quickly. Before driving down a long steep gradient, it is advisable to reduce speed If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is and change to a lower gear (or move the selector lever to a lower gear if moving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected at the your vehicle has automatic transmission). In this way you will make use of nearest qualified workshop. These symptoms are communicated by the the engine braking effect and relieve the load on the brakes.exhaust gas warning lamp ⇒ page72. If this happens, unburnt fuel can enter • Never let the brakes “rub” by only applying light pressure. Continuous the exhaust system and escape into the environment. The catalytic converter braking will cause the brakes to overheat and will increase the braking can also be damaged by overheating. distance. Apply and then release the brakes alternately. • Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off. The braking WARNING distance is increased considerably as the brake servo does not work.The catalytic converter reaches very high temperatures! Fire hazard! • Very heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid • Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with is left in the system for too long. This impairs the braking effect.dry grass or inflammable materials under the vehicle. • Non-standard or damaged front spoilers could restrict the airflow to the • Do not apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the brakes and cause them to overheat. Observe the notes ⇒page204 before exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or the heat shields on the exhaust buying accessories. system, because the heat from the engine could ignite them. • If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider- ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary journeys.

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