Accessories, parts replacement and modifications
172Accessories, parts replacement and modificationsAccessories and spare partsAlways consult an Authorised Service Centre before
purchasing accessories and parts.Your vehicle is designed to offer a high standard of active and passive safety.
Before purchasing accessories and parts, and before making technical
changes to your car, we recommend you to consult your Authorised Service
Centre.
SEAT dealerships will be happy to provide you with the latest information
about the use, legal requirements and recommendations from the manufac-
turer regarding accessories and parts.
We recommend you use only SEAT Approved Accessories
® and SEAT
Approved Spare Parts
®. This way, SEAT can guarantee that the product in
question is suitable, reliable and safe. SEAT Authorised Service Centres have
the necessary experience and facilities to ensure that parts are correctly and
professionally installed.
Despite a continuous observation of the market, SEAT is not able to assess
the reliability, safety and suitability of those parts SEAT has not approved. For
this reason, SEAT cannot assume responsibility for any non-genuine parts
used, even if these parts have been approved by an official testing agency or
are covered by an official approval certificate.
Any equipment subsequently installed which has a direct effect on the
ve hi cle a nd/ or the way i t is d ri ve n ( e. g. cr u is e co ntrol s ys te m o r e lec tro ni ca lly-
controlled suspension) must be approved by SEAT and bear the e mark (the
European Union's authorisation symbol).
If any additional electrical components are fitted so that they do not serve to
control the vehicle itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop or ventilator fan, etc.), then they must bear the
CE mark (European Union manufacturer
conformity declaration).
WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone holders or drink holders, should never
be fitted on the covers, or within the working range, of the airbags. Other-
wise, there is a danger of injury if the airbag is triggered in an accident.Technical modificationsModifications must always be carried out according to our
specifications.Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the
vehicle may cause malfunctions. Due to the way the electronic components
are linked together in networks, other indirect systems may be affected by the
faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead to excessive wear of compo-
nents, and also invalidate your vehicle registration documents.
SEAT Authorised Service Centres cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by modifications and/or work incorrectly performed.
For this reason, we recommend having all work performed by an Authorised
Service Centre using Genuine SEAT
® Approved Parts and Accessories .
WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or other kind of work on your vehicle
can lead to malfunctions and cause accidents.
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Technical Data
Oil propertiesViscosity
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
11). 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.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indi
cates the level of the oil.
Engine type
Specification
Petrol
VW 501 01/ VW 502 00/ VW 504 00
Diesel
VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01
Diesel Engines with Particulate filter
(DPF)
a)
a)Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the engine.
VW 507 00
Fig. 121 Types of oil
according to temperature
11)Viscosity: oil density
Fig. 122 Engine oil
dipstick
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Technical Data
Checking the coolant level and topping up
The correct coolant level is important for fault-free func-
tioning of the engine cooling system.Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on
page 179.
Opening the coolant expansion tank
– Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
– To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the expansion tank with a
thick cloth and carefully unscrew the cap ⇒.
Checking coolant level
– Look into the open coolant expansion tank and read off the coolant level. – If the level is below the “MIN” mark, top up with coolant.
To p p i n g u p c o o l a n t
–Only use
new coolant liquid.
– Do not fill above the “MAX” mark.
Closing the coolant expansion tank
– Screw the cap on again tightly.
The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the corresponding
engine compartment illustration ⇒page 234.
Ensure the coolant conforms to the required specifications. Do not use a
different type of additive if coolant additive G 12++ is not available. In this
case use only water and bring the coolant concentration back up to the
correct level as soon as possible by putting in the specified additive.
Always top up with new coolant.
Do not fill above the “MAX” mark. Otherwise the excess coolant will be forced
out of the cooling system when the engine is hot.
The additive G 12++ can be mixed with the G 12+ in any proportion.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 179.•When the engine is warm or hot, the cooling system is pressurised! Do
not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot. This is
a burn injury risk.
Fig. 124 In the engine
compartment: Coolant
expansion tank cap
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Petrol engine 1.2 51 kW (70 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weightPower output in kW (bhp)
rpm 51 (70)/ 5400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 112/ 3000
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
3/ 1198
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 163
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9,5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 14,8
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1500
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1074
Gross front axle weight in kg 810
Gross rear axle weight in kg 780
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 560
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1000
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
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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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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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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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