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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.
Deep water (Cupra version)The speed of the vehicle through puddles and passages of water must not 
exceed 25 km/h.Running in tyres and brake pads
New tyres should be run-in carefully for the first 500 km. New 
brake pads should be run-in carefully for 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 cause an accident. 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.
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152Braking 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 
Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Service 
Schedule.
If you drive with  wet brakes, for example, after crossing areas of water, in 
heavy rainfall or even after washing the car, the effect of the brakes is less-
ened as the brake discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): The brakes should 
be “dried” by pressing the pedal to restore 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 mo ve 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 172, “Modifications”.
•
If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider-
ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary 
journeys.
Exhaust gasses purification systemCatalytic 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 186, “Topping up engine oil  ”.
– Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary  ⇒page 230.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
244Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.2 51 kW (69 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 2.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 51 (69)/ 5400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 112/ 3000
No. of cylinders, capacity  in cm 
3
3/ 1198
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)With a slight power lossMaximum speed in km/h 170
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9,3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 14,2
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Technical Data245
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 63 kW (86 bhp)General engine data
3 doors
5 doors
Gross vehicle weight in kg 15371560
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 11021127
Gross axle weight, front in kg 809814
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 778800
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
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 63 (86)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
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.
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Technical Data
246Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 180
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8,1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11,9
3 doors 5 doors
Gross vehicle weight in kg 15421567
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 11031128
Gross axle weight, front in kg 815820
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 775795
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 600
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.2 litres
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Technical Data
248Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.4 74 kW (100 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures 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
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 74 (100)/ 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
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.b)Slight power lossMaximum speed in km/h 190
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11,2
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Technical Data249
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 1.6l 77 kW (105 bhp)General engine data
3 doors
5 doors
Gross vehicle weight in kg 15431568
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 11041129
Gross axle weight, front in kg 814820
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 778798
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 500
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.5 litres
Power output in kW (bhp)  rpm 77 (105)/5 600
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.
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Technical Data
250Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 192
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11,0
3 doors 5 doors
Gross vehicle weight in kg 15641589
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 11441169
Gross axle weight, front in kg 825830
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 783800
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 550
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.0 litres
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