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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Petrol additives
Petrol additives improve the quality of the petrol.The quality of the petrol influences running behaviour, performance and 
service life of the engine. For this reason you should use good quality petrol 
containing additives. These additives will help to prevent corrosion, keep the 
fuel system clean and prevent deposits from building up in the engine.
If good quality petrol with additives is  not available or engine problems occur, 
the required additives must  be added during refuelling.DieselDiesel*Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN 590 (EN = “European standard”). It 
must have a cetane number (CN) of at  least 51. The cetane number indicates 
the ignition quality of the diesel fuel.
Notes on filling with fuel  ⇒page 177.RME fuel*
Only those vehicles fitted with special equipment (number PR 
2G0 for biodiesel use) may use biodiesel corresponding to 
the standard DIN EN 14214.The biodiesel fuel must comply wit h the DIN EN 14.214 (FAME) Standard.•
Biodiesel is a methylester obtained from rapeseed oil.
•
DIN is a German abbreviation for “Deutsches  Institut für  Normung e.V.”, 
the German standards institute.
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EN means  European  Norm.
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FAME is the English abbreviation for “ Fatty  Acid  Methyl  Ester”
If the date sticker of the vehicle in cludes the number PR 2G0 optional equip-
ment) this means that that vehicle has been prepared for biodiesel use.
Your Authorised Service Centre or automobile association will be able to 
advise on where you can obtain RME biodiesel fuel.
Your Authorised Service Centre can also be consulted to know if the vehicle 
has been prepared for biodiesel use.
Things to note about RME fuel (biodiesel)
•
The performance of a vehicle using biodiesel maybe somewhat reduced.
•
Fuel consumption of a vehicle using biodiesel may be slightly higher.
•
RME fuel can be used in winter at  temperatures down to approx. -10°C.
•
At outside temperatures below -10° C, we recommend using winter diesel 
fuel.Caution
•
RME fuel can damage the fuel system in vehicles which are not suitably 
adjusted.
•
If you decide to use biodiesel in your vehicle, please use only RME fuel 
which is DIN E 14,214 compliant.
•
If you use biodiesel that does not me et the required standard, the fuel 
filter could become clogged.Note
•
In case of low exterior temperatures and a fuel biodiesel percentage of 
higher than 50%, an increase in gas emission may occur during operation of 
the independent heating.
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180•
The fuel filter may become clogged when fuel is changed to biodiesel. For 
this reason, we recommend that, about every 300 or 400 km, following a fuel 
change, also change the fuel filter. Also  note the instructions in the Inspec-
tion and Maintenance plan.
•
If the vehicle is to remain parked for more than about two weeks, we 
recommend filling the fuel tank with  biodiesel and driving about 50 km in 
order to avoid damage to the injection system.
Winter driving
Diesel can thicken in winter.Winter-grade diesel
When using “summer-grade diesel fuel”, difficulties may be experienced at 
sub-zero temperatures because the fuel  thickens due to wax separation. For 
this reason, “winter-grade diesel fuel” is available in some countries during 
the cold months. It can be used  at temperatures as low as -22
°C.
In countries with different climatic conditions the diesel fuel sold generally 
has different temperature characteristics. Check with an Authorised Service 
Centre or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the type of diesel 
fuels available.
Filter pre-heater
Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter pre-heater, making it well equipped for 
operation in winter. This ensures that the fuel system remains operational to 
approx. -24
°C, provided you use winter-grade diesel which is safe to -15
°C.
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not start 
at temperatures of under -24
°C, simply place the vehicle in a warm place for 
a while.
Caution
Do not mix fuel additives (“thinners”, or similar additives) with diesel fuel.Working in the engine compartmentSafety instructions on working in the engine compartment
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the 
engine must be carried out cautiously.Before starting any work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment:
1.  Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Apply the handbrake.
3.  Move the gear stick to neutral or the selector lever to position  P.
4.  Wait for the engine to cool down.
5.  Keep children away from the vehicle.
6. Raise the bonnet  ⇒page 182.You should not do any work in the engine compartment unless you know 
exactly how to carry out the jobs and have the correct tools! Have the work 
carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g.  coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and 
batteries, are being constantly developed . SEAT provides a constant flow of 
information to the Authorised Service  Centres concerning modifications. For 
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184Oil properties
Viscosity
The viscosity class of the oil is selected according to the diagram.
When the ambient temperature falls outside the limits of the scale for a short 
period, an oil change is not required.
Mono-grade oil
Single grade oils are generally not suitable for all year round use, due to 
ranges of viscosity
6). These oils are only useful in a climate 
that is constantly very cold or very 
warm.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed  with the engine oil. The deterioration 
caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty.
Fig. 126  Types of oil 
according to temperature
Engine type Specification
Petrol VW 501 01/ VW 502 00/ VW 504 00
Diesel VW 505 00/ VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01
Diesel Injector Pump 
a)
a)Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the engine.
VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01
Diesel Injector Pump Motor 118 kW
a)
VW 506 01/ VW 507 00
Diesel Engines with Particulate filter (DPF)
a)
VW 507 00
6)Viscosity: oil density
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
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Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings 
⇒ page 180, “Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment”.
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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil may cause burn injuries.
•
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries caused by splashes of oil.
•
When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, keep your arm hori-
zontal to help prevent oil from running down your arm.
•
Wash your skin thoroughly if it  comes into contact with engine oil.
•
Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be stored in a safe place out of 
the reach of children until it is disposed of.Caution
No additives should be used with engine  oil. This could result in engine 
damage. Any damage caused by the use of such additives would not be 
covered by the factory warranty.
For the sake of the environment
•
Because of the disposal problems, the necessa ry special tools and 
specialist knowledge required, we reco mmend that you have the engine oil 
and filter changed by an Authorised Service Centre.
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Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.
•
Use a suitable container when draining the used oil. It has to be large 
enough to hold all the engine oil.
CoolantCoolant specifications
Coolant is a mixture of water and at least 40% coolant addi-
tive.The cooling system must be filled with a mixture of water and at least 40 % of 
our coolant additive G 12+ or an addi tive with the specification TT-VW 774 F 
(it is dyed purple). This mixture gives the necessary frost protection down to 
-25
°C and protects the al loy parts of  the cooling system again st corrosion. It 
also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the coolant.
The concentration of coolant must  always be at least 40% - even if frost 
protection is not required.
If greater frost protection is required in  very cold climates, the proportion of 
the antifreeze additive G 12+ can be increased. However, the percentage of 
coolant additives should not exceed 60%, as this would reduce the frost 
protection. It would also reduce th e cooling effect. A mixture with 60% 
coolant addit ive will give f rost protection to approx. -40
°C.
WARNING
•
The coolant additive is toxic. There is a toxic risk. Always keep the 
coolant additive in the original container which should be stored out of the 
reach of children. The same applies to coolant which you have drained off.
•
The coolant additive G 12+ must be added in sufficient quantities to 
provide anti-freeze protection at the coldest ambient temperatures that 
can be expected. At extremely cold ambient temperatures, the coolant 
could freeze, causing the vehicle to breakdown. As the heater would also 
not work in this situat ion, there is a risk of suffering exposure!
WARNING (continued)
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Index265
LLights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Load compartment
See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Luggage compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15, 116 See also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 15
Luggage compartment cover  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Manual heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Manual heating system Defrosting the windscreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Demisting the windscreen and side windows . .120
MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mileage display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Mirrors courtesy mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
NNumber of seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16OObservations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Octane number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Oil change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
One-touch opening and closing
Electric windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Opening and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Overview Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Instruments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60PPaintworkPolishing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Waxing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Trips to foreign countries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Petrol additives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Petrol engines, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Physical principles of a frontal collision  . . . . . . 17
Plastic key tab  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
RRadio frequency remote control Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Radio wave remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Rain sensor*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear cupholder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear fog lamp indicator lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear seats, folding down  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear window heating Heating element wires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear window wiper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rearview mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Remote control key Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Synchronising  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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