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owners manual Seat Leon
owners manual Seat Leon - year of production: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - Seat Leon II 2 owners manual EN
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Brake servo Power steering (servotronic*)
The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply to the brake pedal. The The power steering assists the driver when turning the
brake servo works only when the engine is running.
steering wheel (with the engine running).
WARNING The power steering assists the driver by reducing the force needed to turn the
• When applying the brakes to clean off deposits on the pads and discs, steering wheel. In cars equipped with servotronic* power steering the degree
select a clear, dry road. Be sure not to inconvenience or endanger other of power assistance is regulated electronically according to road speed.
road users. Risk of accident. The power steering will keep on working in spite servotronic* device fails. The
• Ensure the vehicle does not move while in neutral, when the engine is degree of power assistance will, however, no longer adapt to different
stopped. Failure to do so could result in an accident.speeds. If the electronic regulating system is not working properly, this is
most noticeable when turning the steering wheel at low speeds (for instance
when parking) – more effort will be required than usual. The fault should be
Caution corrected by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
• Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your foot on the pedal when you do The power steering does not work if the engine is off. In this case the steering
not really intend to brake. This overheats the brakes, resulting in longer stop-wheel is very hard to turn.
ping distances and greater wear.
• Before driving down a long, steep gradient, it is advisable to reduce speed If the steering is held at its turning limit when the car is stationary, this will
and change to a lower gear (or move the gear lever to a lower gear position if place an excessive load on the power steering system. Turning the steering
your car has automatic transmission). This makes use of engine braking and wheel to its limit places a load on the system, which causes noise. It will also
prolongs the service life of the brakes. If you still have to use the brakes, it is reduce the idling speed of the engine.
better to brake firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes continuously.
Caution
Note When the engine is running, do not turn the steering wheel to its limit for
• If the brake servo is not functioning due to a malfunction, or if the vehicle more than 15 seconds. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the power
has to be towed, you will have to press the brake pedal considerably harder steering.
to make up for the lack of servo assistance.
• If you wish to equip the car with accessories such as a front spoiler or Note
wheel covers, it is important that the flow of air to the front wheels is not • If the power steering should fail at any time or the engine is switched off
obstructed, otherwise the brakes can overheat. (for instance when being towed), the car can still be steered. However, more
effort will be required to turn the steering wheel.
• If the system is leaking or malfunctioning, please take the car to a quali-
fied workshop as soon as possible.
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