11SEAT maintenance programmeSEAT maintenance programmeService intervals
General information
To ensure that you have each service carried out on time and that none areforgotten, 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 instrumentpanel.
The service intervals quoted are for vehicles used under normal operatingconditions.
However, if the vehicle is used in adverse conditions, it may require workbefore the next established service interval or even between service inter-vals.
Adverse conditions include:
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the use of fuel with a high sulphur content
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frequent short journeys
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leaving the engine idling for long periods of time (as occurs with taxis)
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driving on dusty roads or in dusty areas
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frequently using the vehicle for towing
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mainly driving in the city, in heavy traffic where it is necessary to contin-uously brake and start, and
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using the vehicle mainly in the winter
This particularly affects:●
the air filter
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the timing belt
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the engine oil and
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the diesel particulate filter
In some countries diesel fuel has a high sulphur content; in these cases thefuel filter and the oil should be changed every 7500 km (5000 miles)⇒ page 12. 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 specialised workshop will tell you if, due to pre-vailing conditions, your vehicle will require more frequent work.
Your SEAT Official Service always has the latest available information andwill be able to tell you if your vehicle requires any other additional inspec-tions 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 andparts).
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17WarrantyWarrantyFault-free operation warranty
SEAT Official Services provide a warranty for the fault-free operation of SEATvehicles new from the factory. Consult your sales contract, or complimentaryor additional documentation provided by your Technical Service where thedetails of the warranty conditions and the warranty period are accredited.Please ask your SEAT Official Service for further information.
We hope that it is understood that natural wear as well as damage causedby the abuse of vehicle performance through inappropriate use or by unac-ceptable modifications are excluded from the warranty. The warranty is alsoinvalid when the vehicle is damaged by the use of parts and accessoriesthat are not SEAT approved or damage due to ignoring the maintenance andrepair requirements.
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Paintwork and body warranty
SEAT Official Services provide a warranty that covers the
paintwork and bodies of all vehicles purchased from them.
In addition to the warranty conditions for brand new SEAT vehicles (as de-tailed in the purchase contract, or complimentary or additional documenta-tion), a defined period warranty is also provided covering paintwork andbody rusting:
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The additional warranty on paint faults covers the first 3 years followingdelivery
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Covered against perforation rusting on the body during the first 12 yearsfollowing delivery.
However, should this type of damage occur, it will be repaired free of chargefor parts and labour by any SEAT Official Service.
Warranty claims will not be accepted in the following circumstances:
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if damage is caused by external influence or carelessness, or
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if the damage to the body or the paint has not been repaired in accord-ance with the manufacturer-defined requirements, or
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if perforation rusting was caused by the failure to carry out repairs in ac-cordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
If the body is repaired or painted, your Technical Service will certify yourwarranty against perforation rusting for the repaired sections.
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