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Example of maintenance according to time
However, there are different specific “additional jo bs” depending on the 
distance covered or the time passed since delivery . For ex ample:•
Timing belt change (depending on the mileage).
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Change of brake fluid (for the first time after 3 years or 200,000 km 
(125,000 miles), then every two years).
Inspection Service every 15,000 km or 1 yearOperations to be carried out on your vehicle•
“Next service” label: Write the date and mileage, and att ach it to the door 
frame.
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Engine oil and oil filter: Replace.
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Front and rear brake pads: Check
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Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Re set.
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Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check surface, tread and tyre pressure.
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Interior and glove compartment lighting , cigarette lighter, warning lights 
and horn: Check operation.
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Front/rear lights, luggage compartmen t lighting, indicators and hazard 
lights: Check operation
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Windscreen wiper and headlight wiper system: Check  operation and look 
for possible damage, fill if necessary.
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Exhaust installation: Check attachments and check fo r leaks and 
damage.
Inspection Service every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or every 2 yearsOperations to be performed on your vehicle:•
Exhaust installation: Check attachments and check fo r leaks and damage.
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Steering system ball joints: Check attachments and c heck for leaks and 
damage. Check for play.
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“Next service” label: Write the date and mileage, and att ach 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: Test
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Brake system: Check for leaks and damage.
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Front and rear brake pads: check
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Brake fluid level, according to brake pad wear: Check.
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Self-diagnosis: Check fault memory in all systems.
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Front/rear lights, luggage compartmen t lighting, indicators and hazard 
lights: Check operation.
Time 1 year 2 years 3 years
4 years 5 years 6 years
Inspection Service every 15,000 km or 1 year x
xx
Inspection Service every 30,000 km or 2 years x
xx
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General programme for Inspection Services
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Poly-V belt: Check condition.
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Poly-V belt: Check tension (only engines without autom atic tension 
device).
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Cooling system: Check the levels of the coolant and anti -freeze.
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Engine and engine compartment components: Check for leaks and 
damage (from above).
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Engine and components in engine compartment, gea rbox and steering 
knuckles: Check for leaks and damage (from above).
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Engine oil and oil filter: Replace.
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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 lighting , cigarette lighter, warning lights 
and horn: Check operation.
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Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check surface, tread and tyre pr essure.
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Headlights: Check adjustment.
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Windscreen wiper and headlight wiper system: Check
 operation and look 
for possible damage, fill if necessary.
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Sliding roof: Check operation, clean  guttering and lubricate 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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Underbody protection: Check for damage
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Power steering: Check oil level.
Additional workIn addition to the Inspection Service, additional maintenance jobs may have 
to be carried out, depending on the conditions in wh ich your vehicle is used 
and on the equipment carried. This addi tional work should be carried out in 
accordance with time/distance travelled to ensure  your vehicle remains reli-
able. Your Service Centre will provide detailed in formation about the addi-
tional work that may be necessary. This can be done independently of  the 
obligatory services, taking into account the notes i n the Maintenance 
Programme (or the label: Next service). Your SEAT Service  Centre will be 
happy to advise you and quote the prices for this additi onal work. Additional 
jobs completed are marked on the workshop sheet with the  receipt.Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)•
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace (only engines using high sulphur content 
diesel fuel).
Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)•
Air filter: Clean the housing and replace the filter element (Ibiz a Cupra 
only).
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Fuel filter: Drain.
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Fuel filter: Replacement (only diesel engines using biodi esel, or using fuel 
that  does not  comply with the DIN EN 590 standard)
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Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment : Replace.
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Manual gearbox: Check the oil level (only in the case of permeability).
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