2012 Seat Toledo fuel filter

66Controls and displays
Engine electronics control (petrol engines)⇒ page 71
Particulate filter (diesel engines)⇒ page 71
Fuel reserve⇒ page 71
Airbag system⇒ page 72
Tyre pressure⇒ page 72
Liquid level in the window washer system⇒ page 73
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Turn signals (left/right)⇒ page 73
Fog lights⇒ page 73
Cruise speed⇒ page 73
Selector lever lock⇒ page 73
Main beams⇒ page 73
WARNING
● Failure to observe control lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.
● The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Carrying out work in
the engine compartment, i.e. checking and filling service liquids, can
lead to injury, scalding, burns and fires. Therefore the corresponding
warnings must always be observed ⇒ page 173, Engine compartment.
Handbrake 
If the
 warning lamp lights up, the handbrake is applied. Additionally,
driving the vehicle at speeds exceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for at least 3 sec-
onds produces an audible warning.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake! 
Brake system 
The warning lamp  lights up if the brake fluid level falls too low or if there
is a fault in the ABS system.
The informative display indicates:
Brake fluid Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the level of the brake fluid
⇒ page 181
WARNING
● If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe
distance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.
● The following indications must be taken into account when opening
the engine compartment to check the brake fluid ⇒ page 173, Engine
compartment. 

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Controls and displays
If the warning lamp  starts to flash while driving, there is a fault in the
engine power control electronic system. The engine control unit allows driv-
ing to continue in an emergency program.
Seek professional help. 
Engine management  (diesel engines)
If the warning lamp  is lit up, there is a fault in the engine management
system. The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency
program.
Seek professional help. 
Particulate filter  (diesel engines)
The particulate filter eliminates soot from emissions. The particles accumu-
late in the filter where they are normally burned off.
If the warning lamp  is lit up, the filter is obstructed by soot.
In order for the filter to clean itself (if the traffic conditions ⇒ 
so permit) it
is essential to drive for at least 15 minutes (or until the warning lamp
switches off) with 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S)
at a minimum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) with the engine speed between
1800-2500 1/min.
The warning lamp  switches off once the filter has been successfully
cleaned.
If the cleaning process is not successful, the warning lamp  does not
switch off and the warning lamp  starts to flash.
The informative display indicates: Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency program.
When switching the ignition off and on again, the warning lamp  also
lights up.
Seek professional help.
WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high temperatures. Therefore, do
not park the vehicle in places where the exhaust pipe could come into
contact with dry grass or with highly-flammable materials. Risk of fire!
● Always adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic
conditions. Never be encouraged, by the recommendations shown in the
warning lamps, to fail to respect traffic legislation.
CAUTION
While the warning lamp  is lit up, the fuel consumption is high, and in
certain conditions, the engine power is reduced.
Note
● In order for the particulate filter to burn off soot in a correct manner,
avoid carrying out frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count can considerably reduce the
useful life of the particulate filter. The specialised service provides informa-
tion about the countries where fuel with a high sulphur content is used. 
Fuel reserve 
The warning lamp  lights up when approximately only 7 litres of fuel re-
main in the tank.
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Checking and refilling levels
conditions for correct engine running. We do not, therefore, recommend
adding additives to the fuel.
CAUTION
● All SEAT vehicles with petrol engines can only run on unleaded petrol.
Refuelling just once with leaded petrol disables the exhaust system!
● Use of petrol with a lower RON to that prescribed could damage the en-
gine components.
● Under no circumstances may additives be used that contain metal parti-
cles (metal additives), primarily manganese and iron. LRP (lead replacement
petrol) fuels containing metal (metal additives) cannot be used. Risk of
damage to most engine parts or the exhaust system!
● Fuels marked as containing metal on the garage fuel pump cannot be
used. Risk of damage to most engine parts or the exhaust system!
● The use of unsuitable additives in petrol can cause damage to most en-
gine parts or the exhaust system. 
Diesel fuel
Your vehicle can only run on diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN
590 (in Germany, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590 , in Russia
also GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 ).
Winter driving – winter-grade diesel
In winter use diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN 590 (in Germa-
ny, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia also GOST R
52368-2005/EN 590:2004). “Winter-grade diesel” still performs well at
-20 °C (-4 °F).
In countries with other weather conditions, diesel is often available that be-
haves differently with regards to the temperature. The authorised SEAT deal-
ers and petrol stations in each country will inform you on the normal diesel
fuel of the country in question. Preheating the fuel filter
The vehicle is fitted with a glow plug system for the fuel filter. Therefore, the
reliability of the diesel is ensured at ambient temperatures of down to ap-
prox. -25 °C (-13 °F).
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, known as “thinners” (petrol or similar substances) should
not be mixed with the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
● Even one tankful of diesel fuel that does not comply with the standard
could damage engine parts, the fuel system and the exhaust system!
● If fuel different to the prescribed diesel fuel (e.g. petrol) is used by mis-
take, never start the engine or switch on the ignition! Risk of serious dam-
age to the engine! Contact an authorised SEAT dealer to clean the engine
fuel system.
● Water allowed to collect in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
● Your vehicle is not prepared for use of biofuel (RME) and, therefore, this
fuel must not be used for refuelling or driving. The use of biofuel (RME)
could cause serious damage to the engine or the fuel system. 
Engine compartment
Introduction
Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk of
accident or fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. when check-
ing and refilling fluids. Therefore, always observe the warnings and follow
all general safety precautions. The engine compartment of any motor vehi-
cle is a potentially hazardous area . 
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical TipsTechnical specifications

range control of main lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Load compartment in the luggage compart- ment
see Loading the luggage compartment . . . 17
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locking central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Locking and unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . . . 85
Luggage compartment Category N1 vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Manual release of the rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . 91
retaining elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
retaining nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
see rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
see also Loading the luggage compartment . .17
M
Maintenance Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Make-up mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Manual
door locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
release of the rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Release of the selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Manual gearbox gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
MAXI DOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Mirror exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Interior rear vision mirror with manual anti-dazzle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Multi-function display function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Multifunction display Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
N
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
O
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 see engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Oil level checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
On board computer
see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Opening and closing electric windows button on driver door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
control on the driver door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
control on the rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Overview of the engine compartment . . . . . . . 231
P
Paint see paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Parking parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . 11, 12, 13
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Petrol see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 22
Polishing paintwork see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Preheating – warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Preventing damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 159
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