SEAT maintenance programme
8SEAT maintenance programmeGeneral informationThis maintenance programme will inform you of the work to carry out regularly
on your vehicle in order to ensure the safety, reliability and durability
required.
Using the “vehicle identification” data or the data contained in this docu-
ment, the correct spare parts your vehicle could require in case of repairs are
specified, even after many years from the initial purchase.
We recommend that you keep this maintenance programme with the vehicle
documents. The inspection receipts are one of the essential requirements for
exercising your rights under warranty.
The maintenance programme shows the date of delivery, and this indicates
the starting date of the vehicle warranty.Maintenance ProgrammeThe SEAT maintenance programme consists of the different inspection serv-
ices which are carried out according to the time since the vehicle purchase or
its mileage.
Each Inspection Service, as well as any additional operation required already
has a pre-established work time. This will allow you to know the total cost of
the service beforehand.
The SEAT Service Centre network is equipped with modern workshop tech-
nology and well-trained specialists. Many SEAT Service Centres offer different
service packages at special prices.
Adverse conditionsThe Service Centre “service advisor” will inform you of any necessary addi-
tional work within the intervals defined by the Inspection Service, according
to the conditions and environment in which the vehicle is used. For example,
an oil change where the vehicle is used only for frequent short journeys or is
subject to extreme temperatures. Likewise, when the vehicle is used in dusty
conditions, dust and pollen filter cartridges must be changed more often and
the timing belt must be checked.Diesel fuelThe Service Centre “service advisor” can provide information about which
co untr i es us e fue l wi th a hi gh sulp hu r co nten t . I n th ese cas es , t he oil m ust b e
changed every 7,500 km (5,000 miles).
Caution
•Vehicles with the label “UNSUITABLE FOR BIODIESEL” on the fuel cover
cannot be driven using biodiesel.•To be certain if your vehicle can be used with biodiesel according to the
DIN EN 14214 (FAME) standard, consult your Service Centre.•DIN is a German abbreviation for “ Deutsches Institut für N ormung e.V.”,
the German standards institute.•EN means European Norm.•FAME is the English abbreviation for “ Fatty Acid Methyl Ester”.
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General programme for Inspection Services
12•Front/rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, indicators and hazard
lights: Check operation.•Windscreen wiper and headlight wiper system: Check operation and look
for possible damage, fill if necessary.•Exhaust system : Check fastenings and absence of leaks and damage•Battery: Check.•Self-diagnosis: Check fault memory in all systems.•Poly-V belt : Check conditionInspection Service every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 4 yearsOperations to be performed on your vehicle:•Exhaust system : Check fastenings and absence of leaks and damage•Steering system ball joints: Check attachments and check for leaks and
damage. Check for play.•“Next service” sticker: Write the date and mileage, and attach it onto the
door frame.•Automatic gearbox: Check ATF
1) level, top-up as necessary
•Battery: Check.•Brake system: Check for leaks and damage•Front and rear brake pads: Check.•Brake fluid level, according to brake pad wear: Check.
•Self-diagnosis: Check fault memory in all systems.•Front/rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, indicators and hazard
lights: Check operation.•Poly-V belt : Check status and tension.•Coolant system : Check coolant and frost protection level.•Engine and engine compartment components: Check for leaks and
damage (from above).•Engine and engine compartment components, gearbox and steering
knuckles: Check for leaks and damage (from below).•Engine oil and oil filter: Replace.
2)
•Test drive: Check brake operation, handbrake, gearbox operation,
steering system operation, kick-down (for automatic gearbox), air condi-
tioning and sunroof.•Interior and glove compartment lighting, lighter, warning lights and horn:
Check operation.•Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check surface, tread and tyre pressure.•Headlights: Checking their adjustment.•Windscreen wiper and headlight wiper system: Check operation and look
for possible damage, fill if necessary.•Sunroof: Check operation, clean guttering and lubricate guides.•Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Reset to zero.•Door and tailgate hinges: Lubricate.•Underside protection: Check visually for damage.
1)ATF = Automatic Transmision Fluid
2)If diesel with a high sulphur content is used, the fuel filter and the oil should be
changed every 7,500 km (5,000 miles). Your Au thorised Service Centre will be able to
tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur content.
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Additional tasksIn addition to the Inspection Service, additional maintenance jobs may have
to be carried out, depending on the conditions in which your vehicle is used
and on the equipment carried. This additional work should be carried out in
accordance with time/distance travelled to ensure your vehicle remains reli-
able. Your Service Centre will provide detailed information about the addi-
tional work that may be necessary. This can be done independently of the
obligatory services, taking into account the notes on the Maintenance
Programme (or the label: Next service). Your SEAT Service Centre will be
happy to advise you and quote the prices for this additional work. Additional
jobs completed are marked on the workshop sheet with the receipt.Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)•Engine oil and oil filter: Replace (only engines using high sulphur content
diesel fuel).•Fuel filter: Replace (only TDI engines using high sulphur content diesel
fuel).Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)•Air filter: Replace the filter rubber supports (only 177 and 195 kW 2.0
engines).
Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)•Gas filters: Replace in Altea- Altea XL- Leon with LGP operation.Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only diesel 125 kW
engines).•DSG gearbox: Replace oil and filter (except 7-speed DSG gearbox)•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace.•Spark plugs : Replace (except 2.0 TFSI engines).•Haldex clutch: Change oil.Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only diesel 125 kW
engines).•Fuel filter: Replacement (only diesel engines using fuel complying with
the DIN EN 590 standard)•Evaporator paper filter: Replace in ALTEA-ALTEA XL-LEON with LGP opera-
tion.•Spark plugs : Replace (2.0 TFSI engines).
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Warranty
18WarrantyFault-free operation warrantyAccording to the clauses of the warranty applied to SEAT vehicles in the sales
contract, A fault-free operation warranty of 2 years in accordance with legal
requirements
4) 5) is provided from the date of delivery.
We hope that it is understood that natural wear as well as damage caused by
the abuse of vehicle performance through inappropriate use or by unaccept-
able modifications are excluded from the warranty. The warranty is also
invalid when the vehicle is damaged by the use of parts and accessories that
are not SEAT approved or damage due to ignoring the maintenance and repair
requirements.
Paintwork and body warrantyAuthorised Service Centres provide a warranty on bodywork
and paintwork for vehicles sold in the EU.In addition to the warranty conditions for brand new SEAT vehicles (as
detailed in the purchase contract), a defined period warranty is also provided
covering paintwork and bodywork rusting:•3 year paintwork warranty following delivery date (except the Alhambra
model).
•12 years from the date of delivery against bodywork through-rusting (6
years for the Alhambra).
I f , h o w e v e r, t h i s t y p e o f d a m a g e s h o u l d o cc u r, i t w i l l b e r e p a i r e d f r e e o f ch a r g e
including parts and labour by any SEAT Authorised Service Centre in Europe.
Warranty claims will not be accepted in the following circumstances:•if damage is caused by external influence or carelessness, or•if damage to the body is not repaired promptly and appropriately in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions using genuine, approved
spare parts and materials, or•if perforation rusting is caused by the use of non-genuine parts and mate-
rials for body repairs and if these repairs were not carried out in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
If the bodywork is repaired or painted, your Authorised Service Centre will
certify your warranty against through-rusting for the repaired sections.Approved SEAT exchange partsThe approved SEAT exchange parts, conforming to the manufacturer’s
requirements, constitute an additional service at your disposal, offering you
the possibility to replace entire assemblies, the most common being: the
lightened engine, gearboxes, cylinder heads, control units, electrical
elements, etc.
Of course these are Approved parts and, as they have the same class as the
manufacturer parts, they share the same SEAT approved spare parts warranty.
4)The warranty is not available for all export markets. For more information, please ask
your Authorised SEAT Service Centre.5)As well as the legally required warranty, SEAT offers an extended warranty to their cli-
ents in some European countries. The specific conditions of this extended warranty
are detailed in the vehicle sales contract.
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