2005 Seat Altea oil change

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However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
“MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. A display on the instru-
ment panel will warn you if the brake fluid level is too low
⇒page 71.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and observe
the warnings ⇒page 201.Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be renewed every two years.We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised
Service Centre.
Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on page 201 in
“Working in the engine compartment”.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the cour se of time, it will absorb water from
the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the brake
system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling point of the
brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour lock which
could impair the braking effect.
For this reason the brake fluid must be renewed every two years.
It important that you use only use brake fluid compliant with the US standard
FMVSS 116 DOT 4. We recommend the use of Genuine SEAT brake fluid.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.
•
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and
observe the warnings ⇒page 201.
•
Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. This represents a toxic danger.
•
Have the brake fluid changed every two years at the latest. Heavy use
of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the system
for too long. This would seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes and the
safety of the vehicle. This may be an accident risk.Caution
Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the
paintwork immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid must be drained and disposed of in the proper manner observing
environmental regulations.
WARNING (continued)
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220Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear
indicators” ⇒page 219, fig. 162 running across the tread. Depending on the
make, there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Mark-
ings o n the tyre sidewall (fo r instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indi-
cate the positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth
required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread
wear indicators). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in
export countries ⇒.
Tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow-out.
For this reason, the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per month
⇒ page 219.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable
to change them around as shown ⇒page 219, fig. 163. All the tyres will then
last for about the same time.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-
tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results
in steering vibration.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive
wear on steering, suspension and tyre s. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessiv e tyre wear, impairing the safety of
the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel align-
ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!•
The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to
the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn
tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater
risk of “aquaplaning”.
•
At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.
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If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked
by an Authorised Service Centre.
•
Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
•
Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.The tyres and wheel rims are an essen tial part of the vehicles design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe
handling ⇒.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
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Technical Data
262Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 2.0l 110 kW (150 bhp)General engine data Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1920
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1395/ 1480
Gross axle weight, front in kg 967
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 690
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 110 (150)/ 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 3500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Compression 11,5-0,5
Fuel Super Plus unleaded 98 RON or Premium unleaded 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 206
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9,6
Urban cycle 11,3/ 27111,5/ 276
Extra urban cycle 6,5/ 1566,7/ 160
Combined 8,2/ 1968,4/ 201
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1970
We ight in working order (with driver) in kg 1450/ 1520
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1015
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 720
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 5.3 litres
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Weights
Trailer weights
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 77 kW (105 bhp)General engine data
Gross
vehicle weight in kg 2010
We ight in working order (with driver) in kg 1490/ 1560
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1050
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 985
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 740
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 5.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 77 (105) 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1900
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/1896
Compression 19 ± 0,5
Fuel Min 49 CZ
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Technical Data
266Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 183
Accelera tion from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8,2
Accelera tion from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12,3
Urban cycle 6,8/ 1847,0/ 189
Extra urban cycle 4,6/ 1244,6/ 124
Combined 5,4/ 1465,5/ 149
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2005
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1480/ 1573
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1045
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 983
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 740
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4,3
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Technical Data
268Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 2.0l TDI 103 kW (140 bhp). AutomaticGeneral engine data
Performance figures With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
750
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 103 (140)/ 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/ 1750 - 2500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1968
Compression 18,5 ± 0,5
Fuel Min 49 CZ
Maximum speed in km/h 201
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,7
Accelera tion from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9,8
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Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Urban cycle
7,5/ 203
Extra urban cycle 5,1/ 138
Combined 6,0/ 162
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2060
Weight in wor king order (with driver) i
n kg 15
40/1608
G ro s
s ax l
e weight, front i
n kg 1105
G ro s
s ax l
e weight, rear i
n kg 980
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ermitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 750
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.3 litres
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