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General Service ProgrammeOil change serviceOperations to be carried out on your vehic le•Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
brake discs.•Change the engine oil and replace the oil f ilter.
1)
•The date of the next service is entered on th e service sticker which is
attached to the driver side door pillar•The service interval display is resetInterval serviceOperations to be performed on your vehicl e:•Check the battery.•Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the s pare wheel), that tread wear
is even, check the age and pressure of the ty res. Where applicable, adjust the
tyre pressure monitor.•Brake system inspected for leaks and dama ge.•Check the brake fluid level and wear of pads .•Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
brake discs.
•Check the correct operation of the front and rear lighting, the turn signals,
the hazard warning lights, the daytime dr iving lights, the static cornering
lights and the automatic dipped beam contr ol (where applicable) and the
horn.•Check if the windscreen is damaged.•Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid an d top up as required.•Inspect the engine and components of the en gine compartment (from
above) for leaks and damage.•Inspect the engine and components of the en gine compartment, the
gearbox, the transmission, the final driv e (especially flanges) and the track
rod boots (from below) for leaks and damag e.•Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter
1).
•Check the expiry date of the puncture kit tyr e sealant (where applicable)
and record; check whether the bottle is d amaged and the level of the sealant.•Check the windscreen wipers and headligh t washers (where applicable)
operate correctly; check the blades, the res t position, the final position and
for possible damage, and top up the washe r fluid as required.•The headlight adjustment is checked•The date of the next service is entered on th e service sticker which is
attached to the driver side door pillar•The service interval display is reset.
1)If diesel with a high sulphur conten t is used, the fuel filter and the oil shoul d be
changed every 7,500 km (5,000 miles). Your Technical Service will be able to tell you
which countries have diesel with a h igh sulphur content.
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10Inspection ServiceOperations to be performed on your vehicl e:•The exhaust system is checked for leaks, da mage and secure fitting•ATF in the automatic gearbox: check and top up as required.•Check the battery.•Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the spare wheel), that tread wear
is even, check the age and pressure of th e tyres. Where applicable, adjust the
tyre pressure monitor.•Check brake system and dampers for leaks a nd damage.•Check the sunroof (where applicable) operates correctly and if necessary
clean and lubricate guides.•Check the thickness of brake pads and the c ondition of front and rear
brake discs.•Check the correct operation of the front and r ear lighting, the turn signals,
the hazard warning lights, the daytime d riving lights, the static cornering
lights and the automatic dipped beam cont rol (where applicable) and the
horn.•Check if the windscreen is damaged.•Check that the interior and glove box lighting, the cigarette lighter/power
socket, horn and warning lamps work co rrectly.•Body: check for visible rust.•Check the condition and, if required, the te nsion of the Poly V-belt.•Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid an d top up as required.•Inspect the engine and components of the en gine compartment (from
above) for leaks and damage.
•Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment, the
gearbox, the end drive and the track rod boo ts (from below) for leaks and
damage.•Check the oil level.•Check the expiry date of the puncture kit ty re sealant (where applicable)
and record; check whether the bottle is dam aged and the level of the sealant.•Take the car for a test drive and check that the brakes, handbrake,
steering,and air conditioning operate correc tly and perform a kickdown.•Check the windscreen wipers and headlight washers (where applicable)
operate correctly; check the blades, the res t position, the final position and
for possible damage, and top up the washer fl uid as required.•The headlight adjustment is checked•Coil spring (suspension) and bump stop, front and rear: visual check for
damage•The date of the next service is entered on t he service sticker which is
attached to the driver side door pillar•Check the play, fastening and boot of the trac k rods and the front and rear
axle bearings.•Lubricate door arresters•Inspected the underside protection for dam age.Note
•It may be more convenient, taking the individual usage conditions of your
vehicle into account, to have certain scop es of the interval service inspection
done earlier or at a later, separate date. The se rvice advisor at your Official
SEAT Service will advise you accordingly .•The engine type determines toothed belt re placement intervals. For more
information on the replacement of the too thed belt, check the chapter on
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additional tasks. The service advisor at you r Official SEAT Service will advise
you accordingly.Additional tasksIn addition to the Inspection Service, addit ional maintenance jobs may have
to be carried out, depending on the conditions in which your vehicle is used
and on the equipment carried. This add itional work should be carried out in
accordance with time/distance travelled to ensure your vehicle remains reli-
able. Your Service Centre will provide de tailed information about the addi-
tional work that may be necessary. This can be done independently of the
obligatory services, taking into account the no tes on the Maintenance
Programme (or the label: Next service). Y our SEAT Service Centre will be
happy to advise you and quote the prices for th is additional work. Additional
jobs completed are marked on the work shop sheet with the receipt.Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)•Replace the fuel filter in TDI
® diesel engines that use diesel with a sulphu r
content of more than 2,000 ppm.
Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)•Replace the rubber bearings of the engine c over (only engines with
engine codes CDLA and CDLD).•LPG installation filter
2): Replace. Only engines with LPG (engine c ode
CHGA).
Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)•Fuel filter: Replace in diesel engine vehicle s if the fuel does not comply
with the EN 590 standard.•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger com partment: Replace. (Only
models: Ibiza, Ibiza SC, Ibiza ST).•Gas hoses: inspect for damage: Only engin es with LPG
2) (engine code
CHGA).
•LPG filler neck and cap
2): Check condition and clean and inspect se als if
necessary. Only engines with LPG (engine cod e CHGA).
Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)•Change oil and oil filter for DSG
® automatic gearboxes (where equipped)
- only 6-speed DSG
® gearboxes.
•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger com partment: Replace. (Only
models: Altea, Altea XL, Altea Freetrack and Leon)•Spark plugs : Replace (except 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter elemen t (only engines codes
CDLA and CDLD).•LPG evaporator: Check for traces of oil or o ther dirt. Only engines with
LPG2) (engine code CHGA).
2)LPG: Liquefied petroleum gas.
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Every 2 years•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger com partment: Replace. (Only
models: Ibiza, Ibiza SC, Ibiza ST).After 3 years the first time, then every 2 years•Brake fluid: Replace.•Check the gas system (LPG). Only engines with LPG (engine code
CHGA).Every 3 years•Haldex clutch: Replace oil (four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 4 years•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger com partment: Replace. (Only
models: Altea, Altea XL, Altea Freetrack, Leo n)•Spark plugs : Replace (except 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter elemen t (only engines codes
CDLA and CDLD).
Every 6 years•Air filter element replaced and housing cleane d•Replace spark plugs.Note
•We recommend that you visit an Authorised SEAT Service Centre whenever
you require any work done on your vehicle.•SEAT keeps its Technical Services up-to-da te on new product develop-
ments. They have tools and highly specia lised personnel who can guarantee
the safety and performance of your vehicle.•Scrupulously following the General Programme for Inspection Services in
Authorised SEAT Services will ensure you m aintain greater value for your
vehicle.
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