2007 Seat Cordoba oil

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Tips and Maintenance
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Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”
⇒
page 188, fig. 129 running across the tread. Depending on the ma ke, there
will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on the
tyre sidewall (for instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate 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 indica-
tors). 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 188.
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 188, fig. 130 . 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 tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive 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.
•
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 essential part of the vehicle’s 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 pair s and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
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heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the
brake system functions correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not
use wheel bolts from a different car -
even if it is the same model ⇒page 165.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly, the wheel could become
loose while driving. Risk of accident.•
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Never apply grease or oil
to them.
•
Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.
•
If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen
whilst the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is
too high, the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.Caution
The prescribed torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.Winter tyres
Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and
ice.In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles
handling. The design of summer tyre s (width, rubber compound, tread
pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.
Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure 0.2 bar higher than the pressures
specified for summer tyres (see sticker on tank flap).
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels. Information on permitted
winter tyre sizes can be found in the vehicle’s regis-
tration documents. Use only radial winter tyres. All tyre sizes listed in the
vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres.
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth
of 4 mm.
The speed rating code ⇒page 189, “New tyres and wheels” determines the
following speed limits ⇒:
Q max. 160 km/h
S max. 180 km/h
T max. 190 km/h
H max. 210 km/h
In some countries, vehicles which can exceed the speed rating of the fitted
tyre must have an appropriate sticker in the driver’s field of view. These
stickers are available from your Authorised Service Centre. The legal require-
ments of each country must be followed.
Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessarily long periods. Vehicles with
summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice.
If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the notes on the spare wheel
⇒ page 189, “New tyres and wheels”.
WARNING
The maximum speed for the winter tyres must not be exceeded. Otherwise,
this could lead to tyre damage and thus, an accident risk.
For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres in good time. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly
and reduce fuel consumption.
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If and when
204Fuses on left side of dash panelFuses
Number Electrical equipment Amperes
1 Secondary water pump 1.8 20 VT (T16) 15
2A BS/E S P 10
3 Vacant
4 Brake light, clutch switch, relay coils 5
5 Engine control unit (petrol) 5
6R ig h t s id e lig h t 5
7L eft s id e lig ht 5
8 Mirror heating unit 5
9 Lambda probe 10
10 Signal “S”
a). Radio unit 5
11 Electric mirror power supply 5
12 Headlamp height adjustment 5
13 Oil pressure/level sensor 5
14 Additional heati ng engine/fuel pump 10
15 Automatic gearbox unit 10
16 Heated seats 15
17 Engine control unit 5
18 Instrument panel /Heating and vent ilation, Navigation, Headlamp height adjustment, Electric mirror 10
19 Reverse light 10
20 Windscreen washer pump 10
21 Main beam headlight, right 10
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Technical Data
230Te c h n i c a l D a t aChecking fluid levelsFrom time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the
vehicle must be checked. Never fi ll with incorrect fluids, to do
so may cause serious damage to the engine.
Radiator expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick.
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Windscreen washer fluid container
The checking and replenishment of the service fluids are carried out on the
components mentioned above. These operations are described in the
⇒ page 172. Overview
Further explanations, instructions and restrictions on the technical data are
contained as of
⇒page 225.
Note
The layout of parts may vary according to engine.
Fig. 161 Diagram for the
location of the various
elements
A1A2A3A4A5A6
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Technical Data
232Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.4 litre 63 kW (86 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
3,2 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 63 (86)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3600
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Compression 10,5 +/- 0,3
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.b)Slight power lossMaximum speed in km/h 181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8,4
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12,4
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Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.4 litre 55 kW (75 hp). AutomaticGeneral engine data
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1594
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1150
Gross axle weight, front in kg 840
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 800
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.2 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
Compression 10,5
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.b)With a slight power loss
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Technical Data
234Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 172
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 10,3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 15,9
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1623
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1182
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
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3,5 litres
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Technical Data
236Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.6 litre 77 kW (105 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
3,5 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 77 (105)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 153/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1598
Compression 10,5 +/- 0,2
Fuel 95 super RON
a)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.Maximum speed in km/h 195
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,4
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11,3
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1604
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1184
Gross axle weight, front in kg 820
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 835
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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