After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.
Brakes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
137
Handbrake
138WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switched
off – risk of accident!■
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with manual
transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise, the func-
tion of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
could then start to move – risk of accident!
WARNING■ In the case of damage to the standard fitted front spoiler or if retrofitting
another front spoiler, hub caps etc. » page 193, Services, modifications, and
technical alterations , make sure that the air supply to the front brakes is not
affected. The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on
the functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 143.■Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 137.
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system consid-
ers the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light flashes
automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stopped,
the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on.
The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically after accelerating
or driving off again.
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift in-
to the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be completed in-
termittently, not continuously.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between service intervals.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter. The
brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the
brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriate-
ly, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
137Starting-off and Driving
Jump-starting234, 235
K
KESSY Information message
37
lock37
Lock / unlock the steering134
Starting the engine135
Switching off the engine136
Switching off the ignition136
Switching on the ignition135
unlock37
Key Starting the engine
132
Stopping the engine133
Knee airbag181
L
LEAVING HOME
55
Lever Main beam
53
Turn signal53
Windscreen wipers62
Licht COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
55
Light Cockpit
57
Replacing bulbs247
Travel mode54
Light bulbs Rear light (Superb Combi)
251
Lighting Luggage compartment
84
Lights51
Adaptive headlights (AFS)54
Automatic driving lamp control53
Daylight running52
Fog lights55
Fog lights with the CORNER function55
Hazard warning light system56
Headlight beam adjustment51
Headlight flasher53
Instrument lighting51
Low beam lights51
Main beam53
Parking lights51, 57
Rear fog light55
Switching on and off51
Tourist lights54
Turn signal53
Warning lights14
Loads252
Lock Remote control
33
Vehicle key33
Locking Individual settings
35
KESSY34
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 36
Long-cargo channel
83
Low beam lights51
Luggage compartment84
Cover88
Emergency unlocking241
Fastening elements86
Fix floor covering87
Fixing nets86
Lighting84
Luggage net87
see boot lid40
Side pockets89
Unlocking the tailgate241
Variable loading floor92
Luggage compartment cover88
Luggage compartment lid39
Luggage net87
M
Main beam
53
Maintenance146
Decorative films199
Manual air conditioning adjusting
102
Recirculated air mode102
Manual gear changing see gear changing
138
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
100
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT Main menu
28
see MAXI DOT display28
Settings29
MAXI DOT display28
MDI Installation in the storage compartment
79
MFA see multifunction display
25
Mirror Exterior mirrors
65
Mirrors Interior mirror
64
Vanity60
Mobile phone110, 113, 115
Connecting to the hands-free system113, 116
Modes of the automatic transmission140
Modifications193
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
195
Service194
Spoiler195
Multifunction display Functions
25
Memory26
Multimedia126
AUX127
MDI127
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