check engine Seat Cordoba 2005 Owner's Manual

3 Contents
C
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Th
he
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ct
tu
ur
re
e oof
f tth
hi
is
s mma
an
nu
ua
al
l . . . . . . 5
C
Co
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nt
te
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t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
S
Sa
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y FFi
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rs
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t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction to the subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Air Bag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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me
en
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Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . . . 41
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Controls on the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Radio-frequency remote control key* . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electric windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Opening roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switches in the central console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seats and luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 87
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Adjustable steering column* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical sockets95
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS . 131
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)* . . . . . 132
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Your vehicle and the environment . . . . . . . . . 135
The first 1,500 km – and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Environment-friendly and economical driving . . . 137
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Checking and refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

40Instrument panel
Revolutions counter*
C
Ca
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On no account must the revolutions counter needle move into the red zone
of the scale.
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f tth
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Changing up in good time helps to save fuel and keep the noise down.
Change down a gear at the latest when the engine turn over is no
longer smooth.
Avoid high engine revolutions during the running-in period.
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Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on.
When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp
cflashes for a
few seconds as a functional check.
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Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet.
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When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle down in the
central zone.
When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high, the
needle may move a long way up.
T Th
hi
is
s iis
s nno
ot
t sse
er
ri
io
ou
us
s aas
s llo
on
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g aas
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If the lamp flashes and a tone is heard at the same time when driving, first
check the coolant temperature being displayed.
If the needle is in the normal zone, top the coolant up at the next
opportunity.
If the reading is in the right hand area, the temperature of the coolant level
is too high. S St
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
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ff
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and try to find cause of trouble
⇒"Cooling system" chapter.
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41 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
C
Ca
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Additional lights in front of the cooling air intake interfere with the flow of
cooling air. At high ambient temperatures and full throttle there isa danger
that the engine will then overheat.
K
Fuel gauge
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on. The
warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional check
when the ignition is switched on.
The tank holds about 45 litres.
When the needle moves to the red reserve zone, warning light
d
lights up at the same time that an acoustic warning signal is
produced; this means that approximately 7 litres of fuel remain.
K
Speedometer
The speedometer is fitted with a digital mileage clock and a trip
mileage clock, as well as a service interval indicator*.
During the running in period you must note the instructions in the
chapter "The first 1,500 km and afterwards".
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Digital clock*
The digital clock is set by turning a knob that is on the bottom right
next to the speedometer.
• The hours are set by turning the button anti-clockwise until it
stops. By turning the knob once, you move forward one hour. By
turning and holding the knob, the hours move forward
continuously.
• The minutes are set by turning the button clockwise until it stops.
By turning the knob once, you move forward one minute. By
turning and holding the knob, the minutes move forward
continuously.
The knob can be used to set the clock to the exact second.
• Turn the knob to the right until the time is set to exactly one
minute before the required time.
• Turn the button to the right just as the seconds indicator of an
accurately set clock shows one full minute.
Turning the button to the left sets the clock to the required arrow.
K
Fig. 3660
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48Instrument panel
Alternator
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on and
must go out when the engine is started.
The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed belt.
If the warning lamp lights during the journey, s st
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h oof
ff
f
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e
and check ribbed belt.
If it isl lo
oo
os
se
e
or broken, d do
o nno
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t ddr
ri
iv
ve
e oon
n
– the coolant pump is no
longer being driven. The belt must be checked/ renewed.
If the warning lamp comes on even though the ribbed belt is not
broken or loose, you can generally wait to have this checked at the
next scheduled service.
As the battery will continue to discharge, all electrical consumers
which are not absolutely necessary should be switched off.
K
Parking light/dipped beam
Dipped beam, parking or side light pilot light (green). Works with
the ignition off.
K
Power steering*
The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional
check when the ignition is switched on.
The warning lamp comes on when the hydraulic oil level is not
sufficient or in case of a failure in the electrical system.
An acoustic signal warns the driver (1 bip).
Contact a Technical Service Centre.
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or
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ma
at
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n
5Indicators⇒page 49
6Coolant temperature/level*⇒page 49
7Main beam⇒page 50
8Fuel level*⇒page 50
9Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*⇒page 50
10Brakes/Hand brake
11Air Bag system1)⇒page 51
12Seat belt warning lamp*⇒page 51
13Engine diagnosis*⇒page 51
14Traction Control System (TCS)*/⇒page 51
14Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*⇒page 52
15Electronic immobiliser*⇒page 52
16Engine oil pressure/level⇒page 52
17Trailer indicators*⇒page 53
1)This equipment will vary according to the country.
K

⇒page
50-51

49 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
N
No
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te
e
When towing the car with the engine shut down or in case of a breakdown
in the servo-steering mechanism, the power steering remains out of order.
Nonetheless, the vehicle continues to be steerable even though the effort to
handle the steering wheel is bigger.
K
Accelerator pedal faults (EPC)*
If there is a fault in the accelerator pedal working, a warning lamp
will go on. Have the fault repaired at a Technical Service Centre.
K
Glowplugs
(Diesel engines only)
When the engine isc co
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ld
d
the warning lamp comes on when key is
turned to Drive position (ignition on).
If the warning lamp does not come on, there is a defect in the glow
plug system – call in expert assistance.
When the lamp goes out, start the engine immediately
⇒"Starting
the engine" chapter.
When the engine isw wa
ar
rm
m
the glow plug lamp does not come on –
the engine can be started straight away.
N No
ot
te
e
If a fault occurs in the diesel engine management system, it will indicated
by a flashing warning lamp. In this case, have the engine checked
immediately by a Technical Service Centre.
K
Indicators
The pilot light flashes at the same time as the indicator. If a turn
signal fails, the warning lamp flashes twice as fast. (Not when
towing a trailer).
For more information
⇒"Flashers and high beam lever" chapter.K
Coolant temperature/level*
The warning lamp* lights up for a few seconds as a functional
check when ignition is switched on.
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or lights up or flashes when
driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level too low. An acoustic signal will sound 3 times as an
additional warning:
S St
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
e oof
ff
f
and check level. Add coolant if necessary.
• • NNe
ev
ve
er
r oop
pe
en
n tth
he
e bbo
on
nn
ne
et
t oof
f yyo
ou
ur
r cca
ar
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te
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ee
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.
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50Instrument panel
Main beam
The warning lamp comes on when main beam is on or when the
headlight flasher is used.
K
Fuel level*
The warning lamp comes on when there are about 7 litres left in
the tank. The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a
functional check when the ignition is switched on.
K
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out again after the system has run
through an automatictest sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
• The ABS warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is
switched on.
• The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
• The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the
ABS control function is out of action). Take the vehicle to the
Authorised Technical Service as soon as possible. For more
information
⇒pages 131 to 134.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light
up*.
Brakes
The warning lamp comes on when the brake fluid level is too low.
The ignition must be switched on.
In vehicles with the Anti-locking Brake System (ABS), the warning
lamp will light up for a few seconds after switching the ignition on
or starting the engine. If the ABS system fails, the brake system
warning lamp may light up together with the ABS warning lamp.
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e iis
s hho
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he
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g ssy
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ca
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ld
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ng
g!
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r ffa
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in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p,
,
s st
to
op
p tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y aan
nd
d cch
he
ec
ck
k tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l
⇒“
“B
Br
ra
ak
ke
e
f fl
lu
ui
id
d.
.”
” IIf
f tth
he
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l hha
as
s ddr
ro
op
pp
pe
ed
d bbe
el
lo
ow
w tth
he
e ““M
MI
IN
N”
” mma
ar
rk
k yyo
ou
u mmu
us
st
t nno
ot
t
d dr
ri
iv
ve
e oon
n.
. RRi
is
sk
k oof
f aac
cc
ci
id
de
en
nt
t.
. OOb
bt
ta
ai
in
n tte
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l aas
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e.
.
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52Instrument panel
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
TCS operates in conjunction with the ABS. For more information
⇒“Brakes”.K
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*
This program includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning light provides information on the electronic
stabilisation programme and has the following functions:
• It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out
again after a few seconds.
• It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.
• It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
• It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
ESP operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on immediately after
the engine is started, this may mean that the control system has
temporarily switched off the ESP. In this case the ESP can be
reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on again. If the
warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully functional.
E El
le
ec
ct
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c ddi
if
ff
fe
er
re
en
nt
ti
ia
al
l llo
oc
ck
k ((E
ED
DL
L)
) ffa
au
ul
lt
t
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an Electronic
Stabilisation Program (ESP*).
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp. Take the
vehicle to the Technical Service as soon as possible. For more information
on the EDL
⇒page 133.K
Electronic immobiliser*
When switching the ignition on, the data from the vehicle key is
automatically processed. This procedure is confirmed by the
warning lamp lighting up briefly.
If a non-authorised key is used, the warning lamp will flash
permanently. The ignition will not work
⇒"Keys with remote
control" chapter.
K
Engine oil pressure/level*
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds as a functional check
when ignition is switched on.
If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the
engine oil pressure or level is too low. This warning lamp will also
light up if there is a defect in the oil level indicator.
I If
f lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p oor
r ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
s rre
ed
d ((i
in
ns
su
uf
ff
fi
ic
ci
ie
en
nt
t ooi
il
l ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e)
)
If the warning lamp lights up or flashes red while driving an acousticsignal
will sound three times at engine speeds above 1500 rpm. Stop and switch
engine off: check oil level and add oil, if necessary
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
I If
f tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
s eev
ve
en
n tth
ho
ou
ug
gh
h tth
he
e ooi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l iis
s iin
n oor
rd
de
er
r,
, ddo
o nno
ot
t
c co
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g.
. DDo
o nno
ot
t eev
ve
en
n rru
un
n tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e aat
t iid
dl
li
in
ng
g ssp
pe
ee
ed
d.
. CCa
al
ll
l iin
n eex
xp
pe
er
rt
t
a as
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e.
.
If while driving the engine speed decreases below idling speed the oil
pressure warning lamp may light up. Increase engine speed by accelerating
or changing down gear.


53 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
L
Li
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p yye
el
ll
lo
ow
w ((o
oi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l*
* tto
oo
o llo
ow
w)
)
The yellow warning lamp indicates that the oil level is too low. Stop engine
and add oil⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
When opening the bonnet the oil level warning is reset. However, ifyou do
not refill oil the warning will reappear after about 100 km.
F Fl
la
as
sh
he
es
s yye
el
ll
lo
ow
w ((d
de
ef
fe
ec
ct
ti
iv
ve
e ooi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l*
* iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r)
)
If the oil level indicator is defective an acoustic signal will sound and the
warning lamp will flash several times.From the moment of the defect to the check-up of the engine the oillevel
needs to be checked regularly, preferably when filling the tank.
K
Trailer indicators*
The warning lamp* flashes when turn signals are switched on
when towing a trailer.
If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehicle, the warning lamp does
not flash.
K

109 Climate control
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Operating faults
•Should the air conditioner not work at any time, it may be due to
one of the following:
– Outside temperature below +5°C
– Blown fuse.
Check the fuse and replace it, if necessary. If the problem is not
due to a defective fuse, switch the air conditioning system offand
have it checked at a Technical Service Centre.
Cooling system compressor may appear to be temporarily
disconnected due to temperature excess of engine coolant.
•If cooling output drops off, switch the air conditioner off and have
the system checked by a SEAT official service point.
K
C Cl
li
im
ma
at
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c*
*
Observations
Climatronic is a combined heating and air conditioning system
which allows for an exact temperature regulation inside the
vehicle. At the same time, it also allows for decreased humidity,
thus contributing to increased comfort and safety.
Temperature regulation is completely automatic. The system keeps
the selected temperature. If necessary, this automatic regulation
can be adjusted manually.
K
• • FFo
or
r rro
oa
ad
d ssa
af
fe
et
ty
y iit
t iis
s iim
mp
po
or
rt
ta
an
nt
t tth
ha
at
t aal
ll
l wwi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s aar
re
e ffr
re
ee
e oof
f iic
ce
e,
, ssn
no
ow
w aan
nd
d
m mi
is
st
t.
. OOn
nl
ly
y tth
he
en
n cca
an
n ccl
le
ea
ar
r vvi
is
si
io
on
n bbe
e ggu
ua
ar
ra
an
nt
te
ee
ed
d.
.
Y Yo
ou
u ssh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d tth
he
er
re
ef
fo
or
re
e ffa
am
mi
il
li
ia
ar
ri
is
se
e yyo
ou
ur
rs
se
el
lf
f wwi
it
th
h tth
he
e cco
or
rr
re
ec
ct
t oop
pe
er
ra
at
ti
io
on
n oof
f tth
he
e
h he
ea
at
ti
in
ng
g aan
nd
d vve
en
nt
ti
il
la
at
ti
io
on
n ssy
ys
st
te
em
m aas
s wwe
el
ll
l aas
s rre
em
mo
ov
vi
in
ng
g dda
am
mp
pn
ne
es
ss
s aan
nd
d ffr
ro
os
st
t
f fr
ro
om
m tth
he
e wwi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s.
.
• •T
Th
he
e hhi
ig
gh
he
es
st
t ppo
os
ss
si
ib
bl
le
e lle
ev
ve
el
l oof
f hhe
ea
at
ti
in
ng
g aan
nd
d qqu
ui
ic
ck
k dde
ef
fr
ro
os
st
ti
in
ng
g oof
ft
th
he
e
w wi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s cca
an
n oon
nl
ly
y bbe
e aac
ch
hi
ie
ev
ve
ed
d wwh
he
en
n tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e hha
as
s aac
ch
hi
ie
ev
ve
ed
d iit
ts
s oop
pe
er
ra
at
ti
in
ng
g
t te
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
e.
.
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130Intelligent technology
I
In
nt
te
el
ll
li
ig
ge
en
nt
t tte
ec
ch
hn
no
ol
lo
og
gy
y
B
Br
ra
ak
ke
es
s
General notes
• Brake lining wear depends to a large extent on the operating
conditions and style of driving. On vehicles which are used mainly
in town traffic and stop/ start conditions or are driven hard it may
be necessary to have the thickness of the brake linings checked by
a Technical Service Centre in between the intervals given in the
Inspection and Service Schedule.
• Change down in good time when driving downhill, in order to
make use of the engine braking effect. This relieves strain on the
brake system. When the brakes are applied do not keep them on
continuously, apply and release alternately.
K
What can have a negative effect on the brakes?
W We
et
t oor
r ggr
ri
it
tt
te
ed
d rro
oa
ad
d ssu
ur
rf
fa
ac
ce
eO Ov
ve
er
rh
he
ea
at
ti
in
ng
g oof
f tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s
•U
Un
nd
de
er
r cce
er
rt
ta
ai
in
n cco
on
nd
di
it
ti
io
on
ns
s ee.
.g
g.
. aaf
ft
te
er
r ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g tth
hr
ro
ou
ug
gh
h wwa
at
te
er
r,
, hhe
ea
av
vy
y rra
ai
in
n ffa
al
ll
ls
s
o or
r aaf
ft
te
er
r tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e hha
as
s bbe
ee
en
n wwa
as
sh
he
ed
d,
, tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s cco
ou
ul
ld
d sse
et
t iin
n lla
at
te
er
r tth
ha
an
n
n no
or
rm
ma
al
l ddu
ue
e tto
o dda
am
mp
p,
, oor
r iin
n wwi
in
nt
te
er
r –– ffr
ro
oz
ze
en
n,
, bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ddi
is
sc
cs
s aan
nd
d lli
in
ni
in
ng
gs
s –– tth
he
e
b br
ra
ak
ke
es
s mmu
us
st
t ffi
ir
rs
st
t bbe
e ddr
ri
ie
ed
d tth
hr
ro
ou
ug
gh
h cca
ar
re
ef
fu
ul
l bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g.
.
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•F Fu
ul
ll
l bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g ppo
ow
we
er
r mmi
ig
gh
ht
t aal
ls
so
o sse
et
t iin
n lla
at
te
er
r tth
ha
an
n nno
or
rm
ma
al
l eev
ve
en
n wwh
he
en
n ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g
o on
n ggr
ri
it
tt
te
ed
d rro
oa
ad
ds
s iif
f yyo
ou
u hha
av
ve
e nno
ot
t bbr
ra
ak
ke
ed
d ffo
or
r sso
om
me
e tti
im
me
e –– tth
he
e lla
ay
ye
er
r oof
f ssa
al
lt
t oon
n
t th
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ddi
is
sk
ks
s aan
nd
d bbr
ra
ak
ke
e lli
in
ni
in
ng
gs
s mmu
us
st
t ffi
ir
rs
st
t bbe
e wwo
or
rn
n ddo
ow
wn
n wwh
hi
il
ls
st
t bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g.
.
W
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co
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
ed
d)
)
• • NNe
ev
ve
er
r lle
et
t tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s ““r
ru
ub
b”
” bby
y ppr
re
es
ss
si
in
ng
g tth
he
e ppe
ed
da
al
l tto
oo
o lli
ig
gh
ht
tl
ly
y wwh
he
en
n yyo
ou
u ddo
o
n no
ot
t rre
ea
al
ll
ly
y nne
ee
ed
d tto
o bbr
ra
ak
ke
e.
. TTh
hi
is
s cca
au
us
se
es
s tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s tto
o oov
ve
er
rh
he
ea
at
t,
, lle
ea
ad
ds
s tto
o
l lo
on
ng
ge
er
r bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g ddi
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
es
s aan
nd
d tto
o aa hhi
ig
gh
he
er
r lle
ev
ve
el
l oof
f wwe
ea
ar
r.
.
• • BBe
ef
fo
or
re
e sst
ta
ar
rt
ti
in
ng
g oon
n aa llo
on
ng
g sst
tr
re
et
tc
ch
h oof
f rro
oa
ad
d iin
n aa vve
er
ry
y hhi
il
ll
ly
y aar
re
ea
a,
, ppl
le
ea
as
se
e rre
ed
du
uc
ce
e
y yo
ou
ur
r ssp
pe
ee
ed
d,
, cch
ha
an
ng
ge
e tto
o aa llo
ow
we
er
r gge
ea
ar
r ((m
ma
an
nu
ua
al
l gge
ea
ar
rb
bo
ox
x)
) oor
r cch
ho
oo
os
se
e aa llo
ow
we
er
r
p po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n ((a
au
ut
to
om
ma
at
ti
ic
c gge
ea
ar
rb
bo
ox
x)
).
. IIn
n tth
hi
is
s wwa
ay
y yyo
ou
u wwi
il
ll
l uus
se
e tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g ppo
ow
we
er
r oof
f
t th
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e aan
nd
d rre
el
li
ie
ev
ve
e ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e oon
n tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s.
.
• • IIf
f aa ffr
ro
on
nt
t ssp
po
oi
il
le
er
r,
, ffu
ul
ll
l ssi
iz
ze
e wwh
he
ee
el
l ttr
ri
im
ms
s eet
tc
c.
.,
, iis
s rre
et
tr
ro
of
fi
it
tt
te
ed
d,
, iit
t iis
s nne
ec
ce
es
ss
sa
ar
ry
y tto
o
e en
ns
su
ur
re
e tth
ha
at
t tth
he
e ffl
lo
ow
w oof
f aai
ir
r tto
o tth
he
e ffr
ro
on
nt
t bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s iis
s nno
ot
t rre
es
st
tr
ri
ic
ct
te
ed
d –– oot
th
he
er
rw
wi
is
se
e
t th
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
es
s cca
an
n oov
ve
er
rh
he
ea
at
t.
.
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