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Checking and refilling levels WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or m a
y cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Always observe any lit warn

285
Checking and refilling levels WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or m a
y cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Always observe any lit warning lamps and text messages.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear
ma y

result in faults in the vehicle. 
Engine coolant specifications The engine cooling system comes with a special mixture of water and at
le
a

st 40% G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) or G 12 plus (TL-VW 774 F) engine
coolant additive. Both are easily recognisable because they are purple in
colour.
This mixture gives the necessary frost protection down to -25°C (-13°F) and
protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against corrosion. It also pre-
vents scaling and raises the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the engine cooling system, the proportion of additive must al-
ways be at least 40%, even if frost protection is not required in countries
with a warm climate.
If greater frost protection is required in very cold climates, the proportion of
additive can be increased. However, the percentage of additive should not
exceed 60 %, as this would reduce the frost protection and, in turn, de-
crease the cooling capacity. When adding coolant, a mixture of
disti
lled water and at least 40 % of the
additive G 12 plus-plus must be use to ensure optimum rust protection
⇒ .
WARNING
In the event of insufficient antifreeze protection in the engine cooling
sys t

em, the engine could be damaged and severe injuries caused.
● Ensure that the proportion of engine coolant additive corresponds to
the lowe
st outside temperature to which the vehicle will be exposed.
● If the outside temperature is extremely low, the engine coolant could
freeze c
ausing the vehicle to stop. As this would also cause the heating
to stop working, passengers without sufficient clothing could freeze. CAUTION
Never mix genuine additives with other additives that are not approved by
SEA T

. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing severe damage to the engine
and the engine cooling system.
● The engine coolant G 12 plus-plus can be mixed with G 12 plus and
G 11.
● If the fluid in the expansion reservoir is not purple but, for example,
brown, thi
s means that you have mixed G 12 plus-plus or G 12 plus with an-
other coolant. The coolant must be changed as soon as possible if this is
the case! Failure to observe this point will result in serious malfunctions and
engine damage! For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the environment. Collect any spilt
fluids in s

uitable containers and dispose of in accordance with legislation
and with the utmost respect for the environment. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Wheels and tyres
● Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as possible ⇒ p age 299.
● Regularly check tyres for non-visible damage ⇒ page 299.
● Nev

er exceed the maximum permitted

295
Wheels and tyres
● Replace damaged or worn tyres as soon as possible ⇒ p age 299.
● Regularly check tyres for non-visible damage ⇒ page 299.
● Nev

er exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
type of tyr
e fitted on your vehicle ⇒ page 302.
● Do not allow tyres to come into contact with aggressive substances,
grea
se, oil, fuel or brake fluid ⇒ .
● Lost valve caps should be replaced immediately.
Ty r

es with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have been designed to operate best
when rotating in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates
the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread ⇒ page 302. Always
observe the direction of rotation indicated when mounting the wheel. This
guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise
and wear.
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direction of rotation, drive with ex-
treme caution, as the tyre is no longer being used correctly. This is of partic-
ular importance when the road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon as
possible or remount it with the correct direction of rotation.
Interchanging tyres
To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres the wheels should be changed
round from time to time according to the system ⇒ fig. 175. All the tyres will
then last for about the same time.
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a Technical Service to have the
tyres changed.
Tyres that are over 6 years old
Tyres are subject to an ageing process as a result of physical and chemical
processes. This may affect their performance. Tyres which are stored for
long periods of time without being used, harden and become more fragile
than tyres which are in constant use.
SEAT recommends that tyres over six years old are replaced with new tyres.
This also applies to tyres which appear to be in perfect condition on the out- side and which have a tread depth within the values stipulated by the Law
⇒ .
The dat e of

manufacture, part of the tyre identification number (TIN), indi-
cates the age of the tyre ⇒ page 302.
Storing tyres
Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate the direction of rotation (left,
right, forwards, backwards). This ensures you will be able to mount them
correctly when you replace them. When removed, the wheels and/or tyres
should be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark location. Do not place
tyres mounted on the wheel in a vertical position.
Protect tyres not mounted on wheels from dirt by storing them in suitable
bags and standing them on the ground on their tread. WARNING
Aggressive fluids or substances could result in visible or invisible dam-
age w ith the c

onsequent risks.
● Always ensure that tyres do not come into contact with chemical
products, oi
l, grease, fuel, brake fluid or other aggressive substances. WARNING
Old tyres, even if they have never been used, may lose air or burst unex-
pectedly whi

le driving, resulting in serious accident or damage.
● If tyres are over six years old, they should only be used in an emer-
gency and w
ith extreme caution. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of by qualified personnel according to the laws
in the cou ntr

y concerned. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Wheels and tyres
Changing a wheel Fig. 185 Changing the
wheel: loosen wheel
bo
lt
s with the socket at
the end of the wheel
brace.
Removing the wheel
● Please observe the check list ⇒ page

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Technical Data
Trailer weight Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1800Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil

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Technical Data
Weights 5 seats 7 seats
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2310 2500
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1742 1790
Gross front axle weight in kg 1190/1240

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Technical Data
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO 2 (g/km)
5 seats 7 seats
Urban cycle 11.5/268 11.6/270
Extra urban cycle 6.6/155 6.7/156
Combined 8.4/196 8.5/198We

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Technical Data
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4.6/1984
Fuel Min. 51 CN a)a)
Cetane-Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel
P er
formance figures
Maximum speed

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Technical Data
Trailer weight Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2200Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil

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