2009 Seat Exeo Owner's manual

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Practical tipsIntelligent technologyElectronic stabilisation programme (ESP)General notes
The electronic sta

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184If required, the ESP can also be enabled and disabled manually by briefly 
pressing the   switch  ⇒page 183, fig. 151. The ESP warning lamp lights 
up when the system is sw

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the brake assist system automatically boosts the braking force to the 
maximum level, up to the point where

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186Traction control system (TCS)
The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from 
spinning when the car is accelerating.General notes
The traction control system (TCS

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Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on the brake pads and corrosion 
to form on the discs

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188Power steeringThe power steering assists the driver when turning the 
steering wheel (with the engine running).The power steering assists the driver by reducing the force nee

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Driving and the environmentRunning-inRunning in a new engine
The engine needs to be run-in over the fir

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190your vehicle has automatic transmission). This makes use of engine 
braking and relieves the brakes.•Never let the brakes “slip” by applying light pressure. Contin