
SEAT maintenance program
8SEAT maintenance programUsing these instructionsThis programme will indicate the work that should be pe riodically carried out 
on your vehicle in order to maintain the safety, reliability  and lifetime condi-
tions required.
Using the “vehicle  identification” data or the data in this document, the 
correct spare parts for your vehicle will be specified in ca se of repairs; even 
many years following the initial purchase.
We recommend that you keep this maintenance  programme with the vehicle 
documents. The Proof of service is one of the fundamental r equirements for 
warranty rights.
The maintenance programme shows the date of delive ry and this indicates 
the beginning of the vehicle guarantee.Maintenance ProgramThe SEAT maintenance programme is composed of di fferent inspection serv-
ices carried out according to the time since the vehi cle purchase or the 
mileage.
Each Inspection Service as well as an y required additional operation already 
has a pre-established work time. This will allow you to  know the total cost of 
the service beforehand.
. The SEAT Service Centre network is equipped with modern  technology and 
well-trained specialists. Many SEAT  Service Centres offer different value 
service packages
Adverse weather conditionsThe Service Centre “service consultant” will inform you  of any necessary addi-
tional work within the intervals defined by the Inspection Ser vice depending 
on the conditions and the environment  in which the vehicle is used. For 
example, for an oil change where the vehicle is use d only for frequent short 
journeys or is subject to extreme temperatures. Likewis e, when the vehicle is 
used in dusty conditions the air, dust  and pollen filter cartridges must be 
changed more often and  the timing belt checked.Diesel fuelThe Service Centre “service consultant” can provide inf ormation about which 
countries use fuel with a high sulphur content. In th ese cases, the oil must be 
changed every 7,500 km / 4,650 miles.
Caution
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Vehicles with the label “UNSUITABLE FOR BIODIESEL” on th e fuel cover 
cannot be driven using biodiesel.
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To be certain if your vehicle can be  used with biodiesel according to the 
DIN EN 14214 (FAME) standard consult your Serv ice Centre.
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DIN is a German abbreviation for “Deutsches  Institut für  Normug e.V.”, the 
German standards institute.
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EN means  European  Norm.
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FAME is the English abbreviation “F atty Acid Methyl Ester”
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Inspection Service general programme11
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Brake fluid change (every 2 years).
Inspection Service every 15,000 km or 1 yearOperations to be completed on your vehicle•
Label “Next Service”: Note the date, mileage and atta ch it to the door 
frame.
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Engine oil and oil filter: Replacement.
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Front and rear brake pads: Inspection
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Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Re set.
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Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check the profile, tread wear indicator 
and pressure.
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Interior and glove compartment lighti ng, lighter/socket, warning lights 
and horn: Check operation.
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Front/rear boot lights, indicators  and hazard lights: Check operation.
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Windscreen and headlights washer system: Check oper ation and for 
possible damage, top up.
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Exhaust gases installation: Verify attachments and ch eck for leaks and 
damage.
Inspection Service every 30,000 km or each 2 yearsOperations to be completed on your vehicle:•
Exhaust gases installation: Verify attachments and ch eck for leaks and 
damage.
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Steering ball joints: Verify attachme nts and check for leaks and damage. 
Check for play.
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Label “Next Service”: Note the date, mileage and atta ch it to the door 
frame.
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Automatic gearbox (differe ntial): Check the oil level, top-up if necessary.
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Battery: Inspection
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Brake system: Check for leaks and damage.
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Front and rear brake pads: Inspection.
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Brake fluid level, according to brake pad wear: Inspecti on.
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Self-diagnosis: Check fault memory in all systems.
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Front/rear boot lights, indicators and hazard lights: Che ck operation.
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Poly-V belt: Check condition.
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Poly-V belt: Check tension (only engines without automatic tension 
device).
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Cooling system: Check the coolant level and the anti- freeze protection.
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Engine and engine compartment components: Check f or leaks and 
damage (from above).
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Engine and engine compartment comp onents, gearbox and steering ball 
joints: Check for leaks and damage (from bellow).
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Engine oil and oil filter: Replacement.
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Test drive: Check brake operation, handbrake, gearbo x operation, 
steering system operation, kick-down (for autom atic gearbox), air condi-
tioning and sliding roof.
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Interior and glove compartment lighti ng, lighter/socket, warning lights 
and horn: Check operation.
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Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check the profile, tread  wear indicator 
and pressure.
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Headlights: Check adjustment.
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Windscreen and headlights washer  system: Check operation and for 
possible damage, top up.
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Sun roof: Check operation, clean drains and grease guides.
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Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Re set.
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Door and tailgate hinges: Lubricate.
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Undercarriage protection: Visual damage inspection
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Steering servo: Check oil level.
Additional workIn addition to the Inspection Service, additional maint enance jobs may have 
to be carried out, depending on the conditions in which y our vehicle is used 
and depending on the equipment level of your vehicle. Th is additional work 
should be carried out in accordance with time/dista nce travelled to ensure 
your vehicle remains reliable. Your Serv ice Centre will provide detailed infor-
mation about the additional work that may be neces sary. These can be done 
independently of the obligatory services, taking int o account the notes in the 
Maintenance Programme (or the label: Next service).  Your SEAT Service 
Centre will be happy to advise you and quote the p rices for this additional work. Additional jobs completed are marked on the w
orkshop sheet with the 
receipt.
Every 7,500 km•
Engine oil and oil filter: Replacement  (engines using high sulphur content 
diesel).
Every 30,000 km•
Air filter: Clean the housing and replace the filter element (Ibiz a Cupra 
only).
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Fuel filter: Clean.
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Fuel filter: Replacement (only diesel engines using biodi esel, or using fuel 
that  does not  comply to the DIN EN 590 standard)
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Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment : Replacement.
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Manual gearbox: Check the oil level (for cases of perme ability).
Every 60,000 km•
Automatic gearbox (Gearbox): Check the ATF level.
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Fuel filter: Replacement (only diesel engines using fuel conforming to the 
DIN EN 590 standard)
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Air filter: Clean the housing and replace the filter element.
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