
8SEAT maintenance programme
SEAT maintenance programme
Service intervals General information
To ensure that you have each service carried out on time and that none are
forgotten, there is a reminder sticker on the driver side door pillar and a re-
minder will also be shown via the service interval display on the instrument
panel.
The service intervals quoted are for vehicles used under  normal operating
conditions.
However, if the vehicle is used in  adverse conditions, it may require work
before the next established service interval or even between service inter-
vals.
Adverse conditions include:
● the use of fuel with a high sulphur content
● frequent short journeys
● leaving the engine idling for long periods of time (as occurs with taxis)
● driving on dusty roads or in dusty areas
● frequently using the vehicle for towing
● mainly driving in the city, in heavy traffic where it is necessary to contin-
uously brake and start, and
● using the vehicle mainly in the winter This particularly affects:
●
the air filter
● the timing belt
● the engine oil and
● the diesel particulate filter
In some countries diesel fuel has a high sulphur content; in these cases  the
fuel filter and the oil should be changed every 7500 km (5000 miles)
⇒  page 9. Your SEAT Official Service will be able to tell you which coun-
tries have diesel with a high sulphur content.
The service advisor at your SEAT Official Service will advise you on  the need
to carry out additional work on your vehicle, taking into account the usage
conditions of the vehicle.
In the following pages, we have compiled the jobs that must be carried out.
These services are valid at the time of printing and can be subject to further
modifications for technical reasons.  Your SEAT Official Service always has
the latest available information  and will be able to tell you if your vehicle
requires any other additional inspections established by law.
The cost of the SEAT service may vary, depending on the vehicle type,
equipment fitted, additional work and statutory inspections. Your SEAT Offi-
cial Service will tell you how much the SEAT service will cost (labour and
parts). Ð 

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General Service Programme
● LPG filler neck and cap 1)
: Check condition and, if necessary, clean and
inspect seals (only engines with LPG) 1)
. Ð
Every 60 000 km (40 000 miles)
● Change oil and oil filter for DSG ®
 automatic gearboxes (only 6-speed
DSG ®
 gearboxes).
● Change the automatic gearbox oil (only Exeo, Exeo ST and 09G gearbox
in hot climates).
● Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace (only Al-
tea, Altea XL, Altea Freetrack, Leon and Alhambra).
● Spark plugs: Replace (except 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).
● Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only engines codes
CDLA and CDLD and Diesel engines in Exeo and Exeo ST).
● Fuel filter: Replace (only Exeo and Exeo ST, engine codes CAGA, CAGC,
CAHA).
● LPG evaporator: Check for traces of oil or other dirt (only engines with
LPG) 1)
. Ð
Every 90 000 km (60 000 miles)
● Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (except engines codes
CDLA and CDLD and Diesel engines in Exeo and Exeo ST). ●
Fuel filter: Replace (only Diesel engines which use fuel that complies
with the EN 590 standard. In Exeo and Exeo ST, except engine codes CAGA,
CAGC, CAHA).
● Spark plugs: Replace (only 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).
● LPG evaporator paper filter: Replace (only engines with LPG) 1)
. Ð
At 90 000 km (60 000 miles) the first time,
then every 30 000 km (20 000 miles)
● Timing belt for camshaft: Check condition and replace if necessary (only
petrol engines, except 2.0 TFSI). Ð
Every 180 000 km (120 000 miles)
● Timing belt for camshaft: Replace (only 2.0 TFSI engines in Exeo and Ex-
eo ST). Ð
At 180 000 km (120 000 miles) the first time,
then every 30 000 km (20 000 miles)
● Particulate filter: Check (TDI Common Rail engines). Ð
1)
LPG: Liquefied petroleum gas. 

14General Service Programme
Every 210 000 km (130 000 miles)
●Timing belt for camshaft: Replace (TDI Common Rail engines).
● Camshaft timing belt tension roller: Replace (TDI Common Rail engines). Ð
Every 2 years
● Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace.
● LPG installation filter: Replace (only engines with LPG) 1)
. Ð
Every 3 years
● Haldex clutch: Change oil (four-wheel drive vehicles only). Ð
After 3 years the first time, then every 2
years
● Brake and clutch fluid: Replace.
● Check the gas system (LPG) (only LPG engines) 1)
. ÐEvery 4 years
●
Spark plugs: Replace (except 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).
● Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only engines codes
CDLA and CDLD and Diesel engines in Exeo and Exeo ST).
● Replace AdBlue (Blue TDI engines with less than 15 000 km / 10 000
miles in 4 years). Ð
Every 6 years
● Spark plugs: Replace (only 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines up to 147 kW).
● Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (except engines codes
CDLA and CDLD and Diesel engines in Exeo and Exeo ST).
Note
● We recommend that you visit a SEAT Authorised Service whenever you
require any work done on your vehicle.
● SEAT keeps its Authorised Services up-to-date on new product develop-
ments. They have tools and highly specialised personnel who can guaran-
tee the safety and performance of your vehicle.
● Scrupulously following the General Programme for Inspection Services
at the SEAT Authorised Services can help you maintain greater value for your
vehicle. Ð
1)
LPG: Liquefied petroleum gas.  

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Records
Service receipts
  YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)    
Additional tasks YES NO   YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter   
   
Date  
   
Km/Miles:  
   
Invoice number  
   
Repair recommendation:  
   
Service carried out by:  
   
   
   
   
Technical Service Stamp
   
Next service due:  
   
Date:  
   
Km/miles:  
   
(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð  

20Records
Service receipts
  YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)    
Additional tasks YES NO   YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter   
   
Date  
   
Km/Miles:  
   
Invoice number  
   
Repair recommendation:  
   
Service carried out by:  
   
   
   
   
Technical Service Stamp
   
Next service due:  
   
Date:  
   
Km/miles:  
   
(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð  

21
Records
Service receipts
  YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)    
Additional tasks YES NO   YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter   
   
Date  
   
Km/Miles:  
   
Invoice number  
   
Repair recommendation:  
   
Service carried out by:  
   
   
   
   
Technical Service Stamp
   
Next service due:  
   
Date:  
   
Km/miles:  
   
(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð  

22Records
Service receipts
  YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)    
Additional tasks YES NO   YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter   
   
Date  
   
Km/Miles:  
   
Invoice number  
   
Repair recommendation:  
   
Service carried out by:  
   
   
   
   
Technical Service Stamp
   
Next service due:  
   
Date:  
   
Km/miles:  
   
(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð  

23
Records
Service receipts
  YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)    
Additional tasks YES NO   YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter   
   
Date  
   
Km/Miles:  
   
Invoice number  
   
Repair recommendation:  
   
Service carried out by:  
   
   
   
   
Technical Service Stamp
   
Next service due:  
   
Date:  
   
Km/miles:  
   
(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð