2005 Seat Altea oil type

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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Winter driving
Diesel can thicken in winter.Winter-grade diesel
When using “summer-grade diesel fuel”, difficulties may be experienced at
sub-zero temperatures because the fuel thickens due to paraffin separation.
For this reason, “winter-grade diesel fuel” is available in some countries
during the cold months. It can be used at temperatures as low as -22
° C.
In countries with different climatic cond itions the diesel fuel sold generally
has different temperature characteristics. Check with an Authorised Service
Centre or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the type of diesel
fuels available.
Filter pre-heater
Your vehicle is fitted with a filter fuel pre-heater, making it well equipped for
operation in winter. This ensures that the fuel system remains operational to
approx. -24
°C, provided you use winter-grade diesel which is safe to -15
°C .
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not start
at temperatures of under -24
° C, simply place the vehicle in a warm room for
a while.
Caution
Do not mix fuel additives (“thinners”, or similar additives) with diesel fuel.
Working in the engine compartmentSafety instructions on working in the engine compartment
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the
engine must be carried out cautiously.Before starting any work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment:
1. Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Apply the handbrake.
3. Move the gear stick to neutral or the selector lever to position P.
4. Wait for the engine to cool down.
5. Keep children away from the vehicle.
6. Raise the bonnet ⇒page 203.You should not do any work in the engine compartment unless you know
exactly how to carry out the jobs and have the correct tools! Have the work
carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and
batteries, are being constantly developed. SEAT provides a constant flow of
information to the Authorised Service Centres concerning modifications. For
this reason we recommend that you have service fluids and consumables
replaced by an Authorised Service Centre. Please observe the relevant
instructions ⇒page 194. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
hazardous area. ⇒ .
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Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
•
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 201
Closing the bonnet– Raise the bonnet slightly
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.If the bonnet does not close, do not press downwards. Open it onc e more and
let it fall as before.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it could open while you are driving and
completely obscure your view of the road. Risk of accident.•
After closing the bonnet, always check that it is properly secured. The
bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•
If you notice that the bonnet latch is not secured when the vehicle is
moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet properly. Risk
of accident.
Engine oilEngine oil specifications
The engine used must conform to exact specifications.Specifications
A special high-quality multigrade oil is put in the engine at the factory. This
can be used all the year round, except in exceptionally cold climates.
As the use of good quality oil is nec essary for the correct operation and long
service life of the engine, when it becomes necessary to replenish or change
the oil, always use an oil that complies to the VW standards.
If it is not possible to find oil conforming to the VW standards then oil
conforming to the ACEA or API standards with an appropriate viscosity at
atmospheric temperature should be used in stead. The use of this type of oil
may have some repercussions on the performance of the engine for example,
long starting time, increased consumption and a higher emission level.
If a top up is required then different oils may be mixed as long as they all
conform to the VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page should
appear on the container of the service oil; the container will display together
the different standards for petrol and diesel engines, the oil can be used for
both types of engines.
WARNING (continued)
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Oil properties
Viscosity
The viscosity class of the oil is selected according to the diagram.
When the ambient temperature falls outside the limits of the scale for a short
period, an oil change is not required.
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Fig. 153 Types of oil
according to temperature
Denomination SpecificationRemarks
A - synthetic oils VW 502 00/ VW 500 00Dated before 1-97
B - mineral oils VW 501 01 Dated before 1-97
A/B - multigrade oils ACEA B2 or B3 or even API SH/SJDated before 1-97
Denomination SpecificationRemarks
A - synthetic oils VW 505 01
a)
a)Diesel engines with a system of pump-injector type injection should use onlyoil with the specification VW 505 01. Avoid using any other type of oil for this type of engine other than
the VW 505 01 specification; This could lead to engine damage!
Dated before 1-97
B - mineral oils VW 505 00 Dated before 1-97
A/B - multigrade oils ACEA B2 or B3 or even API CD/CFDated before 1-97
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206Mono-grade oil
Single grade oils are generally not suitable for all year round use, due to
ranges of viscosity
17).
These oils are only useful in a climate that is constantly very cold or very
warm.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration
caused by these additives is not covered by the guarantee.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend findin g an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil.Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on
page 201 .
– Park the vehicle on an even surface.
– After stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
–Raise the bonnet ⇒ page 203.
– Pull out the dipstick.
– Wipe the dipstick with a cloth and insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go.
17)Viscosity: Ability to flow
Fig. 154 Engine oil
dipstick.
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For the sake of the environmentBatteries contain toxic substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of appropriately and must not be disposed of with ordinary
household waste.WheelsGeneral notesAvoiding damage
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as possible at a right angle to the kerb.
– Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
– Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts, cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign objects embedded in the treads.
Storing tyres
– Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate the direction of
rotation. This ensures you will be able to install them correctly
when you replace them.
– When removed, the wheels and/or tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark location.
– Store tyres in a vertical position if they are not fitted on wheel rims.
New tyres
New tyres have to be run in ⇒page 177.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of tyre
and the tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not re adily visible. If you notice unusual
vibrations or the car pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of the tyres
is damaged. The tyres should be checked immediately by an Authorised
Service Centre.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with
directional tread. Always observe the di rection of rotation indicated when
fitting the wheel. This guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aqua-
planing, excessive noise and wear.
WARNING
•
New tyres do not have maximum grip in the first 500 km. Drive particu-
larly carefully to avoid risk of accident.
•
Never drive with damaged tyres. This may be an accident risk.
•
If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when
driving, stop the vehicle immediately and check the tyres for damage.
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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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Index279
Instrument panel menu
Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Example of menu use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lights and visibility menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Instrument panel menus Principal menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Vehicle status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Interior front light, type 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Interior front light, type 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Interior monitoring system Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Intermittent wipe, windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51JJump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249KKey tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97LLamp changes general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Load compartment
See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 142
Luggage compartment retaining net . . . . . . . . 134
MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Manual mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Mileage display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Mirrors Exterior mirrors, electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Make-up mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment 138 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
NNumber of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19OObservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Octane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Oil pressuremonitor indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
One-touch opening and closing Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Opening and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Overview Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71PPaintworkPolishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
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