Electric Parking Brake - Skoda KAROQ Owner's Manual

Checking
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
recommend checking the brake fluid level regularly
directly at the reservoir.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the fluid level falls significantly within a short time
or drops below the mark
have become leaky.
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Specification
The brake fluid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Changing
Have the brake fluid replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
brake system.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
illuminates
›
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
›
Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Worn brake pads
illuminates
›
Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
propriate caution.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can
impair the braking effect.
The fill level must be
within the marked range.
›
If the level is below the
mark , do not con-
tinue.
›
Do not refill liquid.
›
Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
, the brake system may
Starting and driving ›

Electric parking brake

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Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic
conditions allow it.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
›
Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
Electric parking brake
Operation
WARNING
Danger of key locking!
The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the
▶
button must remain empty.
Manual switch on
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off automatically when
starting up.
If automatic switch-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
starting off on a slope, keep the button
Conditions for automatic shutting down
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
seat belt is also fastened
Manual shut-down
Troubleshooting
Parking brake error
illuminates
Message regarding a parking brake error
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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›
Pull the button and
hold it.
The following symbols
light up.
in the button.
▶
in the instrument
▶
cluster.
pulled.
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With the ignition
switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
button.