2006 Seat Cordoba engine oil capacity

Driving and the environment143
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Driving and the environmentRunning-inRunning in a new engine
The engine needs to be run-in over the first 1,500 km.Up to 1,000 kilometres
– Do not drive faster than three quarters of top speed.
– Do not accelerate hard.
– Avoid high engine revolutions.
– Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 to 1500 km
–Speeds can be gradually increased to the maximum road speed
or maximum permissible engine speed (rpm).During its first few hours of running, the internal fric tion in the engine is
greater than later on when all the moving parts have bedded in.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the engine will be increased and its oil
consumption reduced.
Running in tyres and brake pads
New tyres should be run-in carefully in the first 500 km. New
brake pads should be run-in carefully in the first 200 km.During the first 200 km, you can compensate for the reduced braking effect
by applying more pressure to the brake pedal. If you need to make an emer-
gency stop, the braking distance will be longer with new brake pads than with
brake pads which have been run-in.
WARNING
•
New tyres do not give maximum grip to start with, and require running-
in. This may be an accident risk. Drive particularly carefully in the first 500
km.
•
New brake pads must be “run in” and do not have the correct friction
properties during the first 200 km. However, the reduced braking capacity
may be compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder.
Braking effect and braking distance
The braking effect and braking distance are influenced by
driving situations and road conditions.The efficiency of the brakes depends directly on the brake pad wear. The rate
of wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under
which the vehicle is operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If you often
drive in town traffic, drive short distances or have a sporty driving style, we
recommend that you have the thickness of your brake pads checked by an
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Driving and the environment
144Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Service
Schedule.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after
heavy rainfall or after washing the car, the braking effect will be reduced as
the brake discs will be wet, or possibly frozen (in winter): the brakes must be
“dried” through careful braking.
The brake fluid must be 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 prevents the brakes developing their full braking effect.
WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the brake system increase the risk
of accidents.•
New brake pads must be run in and do not have the correct friction
during the first 200 km. However, the reduced braking capacity may be
compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. This also
applies when new brake pads are fitted.
•
If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have
been gritted with salt, braking power may set in later than normal.
•
On steep descents if the brakes are excessively used they will over heat
Before driving down a long steep gradient, it is advisable to reduce speed
and change to a lower gear (or move the selector lever to a lower gear if
your vehicle has automatic transmission). This makes use of engine
braking and relieves the brakes.
•
Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure. Continuous
braking will cause the brakes to overheat and will increase the braking
distance. Apply and then release the brakes alternately.
•
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off. The braking
distance is increased considerably as the brake servo does not function.
•
Very heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid
is left in the system for too long. This impairs the braking effect.
•
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers could restrict the airflow to the
brakes and cause them to overheat. Observe the relevant instructions
before purchasing accessories ⇒page 162, “Modifications”.
•
If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider-
ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary
journeys.
Catalytic converter*To conserve the useful life of the catalytic converter
– Always use unleaded petrol.
– Do not run the fuel tank dry.
– For engine oil changes, do not replenish with too much engine oil ⇒page 175, “Topping up engine oil ”.
– Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary ⇒page 214.If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is
moving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest qualified workshop. In general, the exhaust warning lamp will light
up when any of the described symptoms occur ⇒page 60. If this happens,
unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape into the environment.
The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
226Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.4 16 V 55 kW (75 CV)General engine data Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1580
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1141/1231
Gross axle weight, front in kg 810
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 830
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 3.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 55 (75)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 126/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Compre ssion 10.5
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
a) b)
a)Research-Octane-Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.
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b)With a slight power loss

Technical Data227
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 176
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 13.6
Urban cycle 8.6/ 206 8.7/209
Extra urban cycle 5.3/ 127 5.4/ 130
Combined 6.5/ 156 6.6/ 158
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1594
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1150/1251
Gross axle weight, front in kg 815
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 840
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 3.5 litres
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Technical Data229
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.4 16 V 74 kW (101 CV)General engine data
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1623
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1182/1271
Gross axle weight, front in kg 847
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 830
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 3.5 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 74 (101)/ 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 126/ 4400
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Compression 10.5
Fuel Super 98 RON
a)/Super 95 RON
a) b)
a)Research-O ctane-Number = Mea sure of the pr
edetonation power of the petrol.
b)With a slight power loss
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Technical Data
230Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 193
Accelera tion from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7.5
Accelera tion from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11.5
Urban cycle 8.9/214 9.0/216
Extra urban cycle 5.3/127 5.4/130
Combined 6.6/158 6.7/161
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1585
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1141/1242
Gross axle weight, front in kg 812
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 835
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 3.5 litres
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Technical Data
232Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 1.4l TDI 51 kW (70 bhp)General engine data Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1653
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1197/1305
Gross axle weight, front in kg 865
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 847
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 600
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.5 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 51 (70)/ 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 195/2200
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
3/1422
Compre ssion 19.5 ± 0.5
Fuel Min 49 CN
a)
a)Cetane-Number (cetane index) = Measure of the co mbustion power of the diesel
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Technical Data233
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 167
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 15.2
Urban cycle 5.9/159 6.0/162
Extra urban cycle 4.1/111 4.2/113
Combined 4.7/127 4.8/130
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1662
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1219/1318
Gross axle weight, front in kg 887
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 840
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 600
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 3.8 litres
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