Driving
●
Use the engine brak
e on downhills by
changing to the gear that is best suited for
the gradient. Fuel consumption will be
“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.
Driving on flooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, t
ake the following into ac-
count:
●
The water should never come above the
low
er edge of the bodywork.
●
Drive at pedestrian speed.
WARNING
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp
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page 262 .
CAUTION
●
Driving through flooded areas may dam-
age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.
●
Whenever driving through water, the
Start-Stop system* must be switched off
›››
page 213.
Note
●
Check the depth of the water before en-
tering the flooded zone.
●
Do not stop in the w
ater, drive in reverse,
or stop the engine.
●
Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
●
Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion)
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page 349 .
Trips abroad
●
With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured
that le
ad-fr
ee petrol is available throughout
the journey
›››
page 313, Fuel types. Seek
information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.
●
In some countries, it is possible that your
vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.
CUPRA distributors and importers will pro-
vide information about the technical prepa-
ration that your vehicle requires and also
about necessary maintenance and repair
possibilities.
CAUTION
CUPRA does not accept liability for any
damage to the vehicle due to the use of a
lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or
the non-availability of genuine spare parts.
Assistant systems
General notes
Safety advice
WARNING
●
Responsibility for driving rests with the
driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.
●
Use the drive assist systems only when
conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
●
In order for drive assist systems to react
correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the
notes on sensors and cameras in this chap-
ter.
Note
●
Keep in mind the specific rules of each
country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-
sponsible for always complying with the
specific regulations of each country.
●
The area in front of and around the radar
sensor should not be covered with
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