2012 Seat Altea oil capacity

202Driving and the environment
Driving and the environment
Running-in Running in a new engine
The engine needs to be run in over the first 1500 km.
Up to 1000 kilometres
– Do not drive at speeds of more than 2/3 the maximum speed.
– Do not accelerate hard.
– Avoid high engine revolutions.
– Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 to 1500 kilometres
– Speeds can be gradually increased to the maximum road speed
or maximum permissible engine speed (rpm).
During its first few hours of running, the internal friction in the engine is
greater than later on, when all the moving parts have bedded in.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consump-
tion reduced. Braking capacity and braking distance
The braking capacity and braking distance are influenced by
driving situations and road conditions.
The efficiency of the brakes depends directly on the
brake pad wear. The
rate of wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions
under which the vehicle is operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If you
often drive in town traffic, drive short distances or have a sporty driving
style, we recommend that you have the thickness of your brake pads
checked by an Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommen-
ded in the Service Plan.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, after crossing areas of water, in
heavy rainfall or even after washing the vehicle, the effect of the brakes is
lessened as the brake discs are wet or even frozen (in winter). In this case
the brakes should be dried by pressing the brake pedal several times.
WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the brake system increase the risk
of accidents.
● New brake pads must be run in and do not have the correct friction
during the first 400 km. However, the reduced braking capacity may be
compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. This also ap-
plies when the brake pads have to be changed further on.
● If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have
been salted, braking power may be lower than normal. 

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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
Care of the vehicle exterior Automatic car wash tunnel
The vehicle can normally be washed without problem in an
automatic car wash.
The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the vehicle can normally be washed
without problems in an automatic car wash tunnel. However, the paintwork
wear depends to a large extent on the kind of the car wash tunnel, the
brushes used, its water filtering and the type of cleaning and preservative
products.
Before going through a vehicle wash, be sure to take the usual precautions
such as closing the windows and sunroof.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as spoilers or a roof rack or two-
way radio aerial, etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash tunnel operator.
After washing, the brakes could take some time to respond as the brake
discs and pads could be wet, or even frozen in winter. Dry the brakes by
braking several times.
WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.
CAUTION
If an automatic car wash tunnel is used, before entering the tunnel, put the
aerial down parallel to the roof and do not tighten to avoid damage. Washing by hand
Vehicle washing
–
First soften the dirt and rinse it off with water.
– Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge, a
glove or a brush. Use very light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean water.
– Special car shampoo should only be used for very stubborn dirt.
– Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last, using a different
sponge or glove.
– Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry the vehicle surface gently with a chamois leather.
– In cold temperature, dry the rubber seals and their surfaces to
prevent them from freezing. Apply silicone spray to the rubber
seals.
After washing the vehicle
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. Dry the brakes
by braking several times ⇒ page 202, Braking capacity and
braking distance. 
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288Technical specifications
Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 PS)
Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
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.
Performance Maximum speed in km/h 169
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 15
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1855
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1335
Gross front axle weight in kg 940
Gross rear axle weight in kg 984
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 660
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 800
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 2.8 litres
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290Technical specifications
Trailer weight Running on LPGRunning on petrol or E-85
Trailer without brakes in kg 720 690
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1200 1200
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
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Petrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS)
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 175/1550-4100
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1197
Fuel Super 95 RON a)
/Normal 91 RON b)
a)
Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
b) With a slight power loss
Performance without Start-Stopwith Start-Stop
Maximum speed in km/h 184 184
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7.3 7.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11.3 11.3

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Technical specifications
Weights without Start-Stop with Start-Stop
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1875 1880
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1355 1360
Gross front axle weight in kg 970 970
Gross rear axle weight in kg 980 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75 75
Trailer weight
without Start-Stopwith Start-Stop
Trailer without brakes in kg 670 680
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1200 1200
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.6 litres
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Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 PS)
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 92 (125)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super 95 RON a)
/Normal 91 RON b)
a)
Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
b) With a slight power loss 
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Performance Maximum speed in km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.3
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1959
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1439
Gross front axle weight in kg 1008
Gross rear axle weight in kg 987
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 710
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1300
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
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Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS)
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 118 (160)4500-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1500-4500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/1798
Fuel Super 95 RON a)
/Normal 91 RON b)
a)
Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
b) Slight power loss. 

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Technical specifications
Performance ManualAutomatic
Maximum speed in km/h 210 210
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.9 5.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.4 8.4
Weights
Manual Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1995 2015
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1475 1495
Gross front axle weight in kg 1062 1062
Gross rear axle weight in kg 994 994
Permitted roof load in kg 75 75
Trailer weight
ManualAutomatic
Trailer without brakes in kg 730 740
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1400 1400
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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294Technical specifications
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 66 kW (90 PS) with/without DPF
Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 66 (90)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 230/ 1500-2500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1598
Fuel Min 51 CN a)
a)
Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel
Performance Maximum speed in km/h 172
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 13.8
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1975
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1455
Gross front axle weight in kg 1045
Gross rear axle weight in kg 960
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 720
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1400
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres
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