Checking and refilling levels191
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Brake fluidChecking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid is checked at the intervals given in the service
schedule.– Read off the fluid level at the transparent brake fluid reservoir. It
should always be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.The position of the brake fluid reservoir is shown in the corresponding engine
compartment illustration ⇒page 234. The brake fluid reservoir has a black
and yellow cap.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the
brake pads are automatically adjusted as they wear. However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
“MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. A display on the instru-
ment panel will warn you if the brake fluid level is too low
⇒page 56.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and observe
the warnings ⇒page 179.Changing the brake fluid
The Maintenance Programme indicates the brake fluid
change intervals.We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised
Service Centre.
Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on page 179 in
section “Safety notes for working in the engine compartment”.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time, it will absorb water from
the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the brake
system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling point of the
brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour lock which
could impair the braking effect.
It is important that you use only brake fluid compliant with US standard
FMVSS 116 DOT 4. We recommend the use of Genuine SEAT brake fluid.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.
Fig. 128 In the engine
compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir cover
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If and when
208It also contains the instructions for using the compressor.
WARNING
•Do not attempt to repair a puncture with the sealing compound if the
tyre has been damaged by driving the car after the tyre has lost its air.•Always observe warnings and follow safety instructions concerning
compressor and sealing compound carefully.•Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, avoid heavy acceleration, hard
braking and fast cornering.•Tyres which have been repaired with sealing compound are only suit-
able for temporary use over a short period. Therefore, please drive carefully
to the next available qualified workshop.For the sake of the environment
•Used sealing compound containers should be disposed of at a proper
facility.•The bottle containing sealing compound must be recycled in its correct
container.Note
•If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it has dried, you can pull
it off like a piece of foil.•Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can. Have the
sealing compound exchanged by a qualified workshop.•Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not
possible with the sealing compound.
What to do first
Certain steps must be taken before repairing a tyre.– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic as possible.
–Apply the handbrake firmly.
–Engage first gear, or put the selector lever to position P.
– All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a
safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility System “General information and safety notes.”
– Unscrew inflation cap from the affected wheel.
–Take the tyre repair kit out of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Switch on the hazard warning lights and place the warning triangles in
position. This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.
Caution
Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a slope.
Note
•Please observe legal requirements when doing so.•Remember to replace the sealing compound as soon as possible.
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Technical Data
236Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.75 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)Slight power loss.Maximum speed in km/h 177
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12,3
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1526
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1100
Gross front axle weight in kg 860
Gross rear axle weight in kg 780
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Technical Data237
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 66 kW (90 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Trailer without brakes
560
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 2.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 66 (90)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 230/ 1500-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1598
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the diesel combustion power.Maximum speed in km/h 177
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12,2
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Technical Data
238Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 bhp)Engine specifications Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1621
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1195
Gross front axle weight in kg 930
Gross rear axle weight in kg 780
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 610
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 77 (105)/ 4400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/ 1500-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1598
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the diesel combustion power.
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Technical Data239
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Maximum speed
in km/h 188
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10,9
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1621
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1195
Gross front axle weight in kg 930
Gross rear axle weight in kg 780
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 610
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres
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Index245
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Load compartment in the luggage compartment
See Loading the luggage compartment . . . . 15
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
See also Loading the luggage compartment 15MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 92
Main beam headlights
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Maintenance airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Manual heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Manual heating system Defrosting the windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Demisting the windscreen and side windows . .121
MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Mirrors Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
NNavigator bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17OObservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Octane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
One-touch opening and closing
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Opening and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Operation when a fault occurs Panorama/ tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 53
Overview Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PPaintworkPolishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Petrol engines, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 18
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Plastic parts cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Pollution filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Power socket in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
in the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 163RRadio frequency remote control Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Radio wave remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Rain sensor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rear drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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