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General Service Programme
General Service Programme
Oil change service Operations to be carried out on your vehicle
● Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
br
ake discs.
● Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter. 1)
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
t
ached to the driver side door pillar
● The service interval display is reset Ð
Interval service Operations to be performed on your vehicle:
● Check the battery.
● Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the spare wheel), that tread wear
i
s even, check the age and pressure of the tyres. Where applicable, adjust
the tyre pressure monitor.
● Brake system inspected for leaks and damage.
● Check the brake fluid level and wear of pads. ●
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k 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 sig-
n
als, the hazard warning lights, the daytime driving lights, the static corner-
ing lights and the automatic dipped beam control (where applicable) and
the horn.
● Check if the windscreen is damaged.
● Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid and top up as required.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment (from
abo
ve) for leaks and damage.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment, the
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earbox, the transmission, the final drive (especially flanges) and the track
rod boots (from below) for leaks and damage.
● Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter 1)
.
● Power steering hydraulic system: Check the seal and the fluid level, and
if
it is part of the equipment, if required, top up with hydraulic oil (only Exeo
and Exeo ST)
● Check the expiry date of the puncture kit tyre sealant (where applicable)
and r
ecord; check whether the bottle is damaged and the level of the seal-
ant.
● Check the windscreen wipers and headlight washers (where applicable)
oper
ate correctly; check the blades, the rest position, the final position and
possible damage, and top up the washer fluid as required. £1)
If diesel with a high sulphur content is used, the fuel filter and the oil should be changed
ev
ery 7500 km (5000 miles). Your Technical Service will be able to tell you which countries
have diesel with a high sulphur content.
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General Service Programme
● The headlight adjustment is checked
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
t
ached to the driver side door pillar
● The service interval display is reset Ð
Inspection service Operations to be performed on your vehicle:
● The exhaust system is checked for leaks, damage and secure fitting
● ATF in the automatic gearbox: Check and, where necessary, top up with
fluid (e
xcept Exeo, Exeo ST and 09G gearbox in hot climates).
● Power steering hydraulic system: Check the seal and the fluid level, and
if
it is part of the equipment, if required, top up with hydraulic oil (only Exeo
and Exeo ST).
● Check the battery.
● Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the spare wheel, if applicable),
the ev
enness of the tread wear, the age and pressure of the tyres. Where
applicable, adjust the tyre pressure monitor.
● Check brake system and dampers for leaks and damage.
● Check the sunroof (where applicable) operates correctly and if necessary
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lean and lubricate guides.
● Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
br
ake discs. ●
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k the correct operation of the front and rear lighting, the turn sig-
nals, the hazard warning lights, the daytime driving lights, the static corner-
ing lights and the automatic dipped beam control (where applicable) and
the horn.
● Check if the windscreen is damaged.
● Check that the interior and glove box lighting, the cigarette lighter/pow-
er soc
ket, horn and warning lamps work correctly.
● Body: check for visible rust.
● Check the condition and, if required, the tension of the Poly V-belt.
● Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid and top up as required.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment (from
abo
ve) for leaks and damage.
● Visually inspect (from below) the engine and components of the engine
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ompartment, the gearbox, the end drive and the track rod boots for leaks
and damage.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the expiry date of the puncture kit tyre sealant (where applicable)
and r
ecord; check whether the bottle is damaged and the level of the seal-
ant.
● Take a test drive and check that the brakes, handbrake, steering, and air
c
onditioning operate correctly, and perform a kickdown.
● Check the windscreen wipers and headlight washers (where applicable)
oper
ate correctly; check the blades, the rest position, the final position and
for possible damage, and top up the washer fluid as required.
● The headlight adjustment is checked
● Coil spring (suspension) and bump stop, front and rear: visual check for
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General Service Programme
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
tached to the driver side door pillar
● Check the play, fastening and boots of the track rods and the front and
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ear axle bearings.
● Lubricate door arresters
● Inspected the underside protection for damage. Note
● It
may be more convenient, taking the individual usage conditions of
your vehicle into account, to have certain scopes of the interval service in-
spection done earlier or at a later, separate date. The service advisor at your
Official SEAT Service will advise you accordingly.
● The engine type determines toothed belt replacement intervals. For
mor
e information on the replacement of the toothed belt, check the chapter
on additional tasks. The service advisor at your Official SEAT Service will ad-
vise you accordingly. Ð
Additional tasks In addition to the Inspection Service, additional maintenance jobs may have
t
o 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 Technical Service will provide detailed information about the ad-
ditional work that may be necessary. This can be done independently of the
obligatory services, taking into account the notes on the Maintenance Pro-
gramme (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
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ompleted are marked on the workshop sheet with the receipt. Ð
Every 7500 km (5000 miles) ●
Replace the fuel filter in TDI ®
die
sel engines that use diesel with a sul-
phur content of more than 2000 ppm. (Except Exeo and Exeo ST). Ð
Every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) ●
Replace the rubber bearings of the engine cover (only engines with en-
gine c
odes CDLA and CDLD). Ð
Every 30 000 km (20 000 miles) ●
Fuel filter: Replace (diesel engine vehicles if the fuel does not c
omply
with the EN 590 standard, except Exeo and Exeo ST).
● LPG installation filter: Replace (only engines with LPG) 1)
.
● Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace (only Ibi-
z
a, Ibiza SC, Ibiza ST, Exeo and Exeo ST).
● Gas hoses: inspect for damage (only engines with LPG) 1)
.
● LPG filler neck and cap 1)
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k condition and, if necessary, clean and
inspect seals (only engines with LPG) 1)
. Ð1)
LPG: Liquefied petroleum gas.