2012 Seat Toledo oil level

Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Accessories, modifications and spare parts . 195
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Modifications and effects of the airbag system . 196
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
First-aid kit and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Changing front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel) . . 220
Changing rear lights (in rear lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Changing bulb for the number plate light . . . . . . 225
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Description of the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Petrol engine 1.2 55 kW (75 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 63 kW (85 PS) . . . . . . . . . . 233
Petrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS) with/without
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Petrol engine 1.4 90 kW (122 PS) Automatic . . . 235
Diesel engine 1.6 CR 77 kW (105 PS) with/
without Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
4Table of Contents

64Controls and displays
When exceeding the maximum speed the following is shown on the display: Winter tyres max speed … km/h … (mph)
Units
The units of measure for temperature, consumption and journey distances
can be set here.
Second speed
The second speed can be activated/deactivated in mph or km/h respective-
ly here.
Inspection Service
Here you can choose to display the kilometres (miles) and days remaining
until the next service, and reset the service interval display.
Factory settings
Select Factory setting to reset the values of the informative display to their
factory settings. 
Door, rear lid or bonnet open indicator
If at least one of the doors, rear lid or bonnet is open, a symbol is shown on
the informative display indicating that the door, rear lid or bonnet con-
cerned is open.
An audible warning is also given simultaneously if the vehicle is being driv-
en at a speed of above 6 km/h (4 mph). Auto-check system
Vehicle status
When the ignition is switched on, some vehicle functions such as the condi-
tion of its systems are automatically checked.
The warning messages about eventual faults in addition to other informa-
tion is displayed on the informative display. This information is displayed
together with their respective symbols on the informative display or by
warning lamps that light up on the general instrument panel
⇒ page 65.
The option, Vehicle status, appears in the menu when at least one warning
message is present. The first of the warnings given is displayed upon se-
lecting this option. If there is more than one message present, this is dis-
played on the screen, i.e. 1/3. This means that the warning currently dis- played is the first of a total of three.
Warning symbols
The engine oil pressure is too low⇒ page 67
Automatic gearbox overheated clutches⇒ page 64
Engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty⇒ page 67
Engine oil pressure fault⇒ page 65
Automatic gearbox overheated clutches 
If the symbol  appears on the informative display, the temperature of the
automatic gearbox clutches has reached an unacceptable level.
The informative display indicates:
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Instruction Manual! 

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Controls and displays
Stop the vehicle in this case, stop the engine and wait until the symbol 
has switched off. Danger of damage to the gearbox! You can continue driv-
ing once the symbol is switched off.
Engine oil pressure fault 
If the symbol  appears on the informative display, the vehicle must be im-
mediately taken to a specialised service. Information regarding the maxi-
mum engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.
Note
● If a warning appears on the informative display it must be confirmed by
pressing the button, B
⇒ Fig. 35 ⇒ 
page 63 before proceeding to the main
menu.
● The symbols are displayed again until the fault is corrected. After the
first time a symbol is displayed they reappear, but without a message for
the driver. 
Control lamps Summary
The control lamps indicate certain functions or faults accompanied by an
audible warning.
When the ignition is switched on some of the warning lamps light up for
several seconds for the purpose of the control systems of the vehicle. These warning lamps must switch off several seconds after the ignition is switched
on.
Handbrake⇒ page 66
Brake system⇒ page 66
Fasten your seat belt⇒ page 67
Alternator⇒ page 67
Door open⇒ page 67
Engine oil (red or yellow colour)⇒ page 67
Coolant temperature/level (red or blue colour)⇒ page 68
Power steering⇒ page 69
Electronic stability control (ESC)⇒ page 69
Traction control system (ASR)⇒ page 69
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)⇒ page 70
Rear fog light⇒ page 70
Bulb fault⇒ page 70
Emission control system⇒ page 70
Glow plug system (diesel engines)⇒ page 70
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WARNING (Continued)
● If the warning lamp  lights up together with the warning lamp 
⇒ page 70, Anti-lock system (ABS) ,  , Stop the vehicle! Seek pro-
fessional help.
● A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-lock brake system (ABS) can
lead to longer braking distances – Risk of accident!

Fastening seat belts 
After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp  lights up to instruct the
driver or front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The warning lamp switch-
ed off when the driver or front passenger fastens their seat belt.
While driving at a speed in excess of 20 km/h (12 mph), and if the driver or
front passenger does not have their seat belt fastened an audible warning
is given and the control lamp  lights up.
If the driver or front passenger does not fasten their seat belt during the fol-
lowing 90 seconds the audible warning switches off while the warning lamp
 will remain up. 
Alternator 
If the control lamp  is lit up while the engine is running, the battery is not
charging.
Seek professional help. Have the car's electrical equipment inspected.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98, Hazard warning light switch.
CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp  lights up while driving, the warning
lamp  also lights up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine – Risk of engine damage! 
Door open 
If the control lamp,  lights up, one of the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet
is open.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.

Engine oil 
The control lamp
 flashes red (oil pressure low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the engine! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
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68Controls and displays
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct,  do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed!
Seek professional help.
The control lamp  lights up yellow (insufficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
⇒ page 177
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30 seconds, the warning lamp
switches off. If the engine oil is not refilled, the warning lamp lights up
again after 100 km (62 miles).
The control lamp  flashes yellow (oil level sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The warning lamp  flashes various
times after the ignition is switched on and an audible warning is given.
Seek professional help.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.
Coolant level and temperature

If the warning lamp  (blue) is lit up, the engine has not yet reached its op-
erating temperature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard acceleration and
submitting the engine to high loads.
If the warning lamp  (red) is lit up or flashing, the coolant temperature is
too high or its level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the coolant level ⇒ page 179
and refill if necessary ⇒ page 180.
If the coolant is situated in the prescribed area, the high temperature may
be due to a fault in the cooling system fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and
replace it if necessary ⇒ page 214, Changing fuses in the engine compart-
ment.
If the warning lamp  (red) remains lit up, despite both the coolant level
and the radiator fan fuse being in correct condition,  stop the vehicle!
Seek professional help. 
1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an informative display.

154Driving and the environment
New tyres
New tyres must be submitted to “running in”, given that initially their grip is
not yet at the maximum level. During approximately the first 500 km (120
miles) drive very carefully. 
New brake pads
New brake pads do not yet provide maximum friction capacity. New brake
pads must be “run in” first. During approximately the first 200 km (120
miles) drive very carefully. 
Catalytic converter
An exhaust gas emission control system (catalytic converter) that functions
perfectly is vitally important for vehicle operation that respects the environ-
ment.
Please observe the following indications:
● Refuel only using unleaded petrol ⇒ page 172, Unleaded petrol in pet-
rol engine vehicles.
● Do not add too much oil to the engine ⇒ page 177, Checking the en-
gine oil level;.
● Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If you are required to drive in a country where unleaded fuel is not available
and when returning to a country where using a catalytic converter is obliga-
tory, the catalytic converter must be replaced.
WARNING
● Due to the high temperatures that the catalytic converter can reach,
the vehicle must be stopped so that the catalytic converter does not
come into contact with easily flammable material underneath the vehicle.
Risk of fire!
● Never use substances for additional underbody protection or anti-cor-
rosion for the exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter or the antithermic
screen. Risk of fire!
CAUTION
● Never completely empty the tank! An irregular fuel supply can cause ig-
nition faults, which can result in damage to a substantial amount of engine
parts and the exhaust system.
● Refuelling just once with leaded petrol disables the exhaust system! 
Economical and ecological driving General notes
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and engine, brake and tyre wear
depend largely on three factors:
● personal driving style
● the conditions in which the vehicle is used
● prior technical conditions
By adopting an economical driving style and anticipating the traffic situa-
tion ahead, you can easily reduce fuel consumption by 10-15%. 

156Driving and the environment
Avoid driving at full speed
Fuel can be saved by driving at a slower speed.
Accelerating slowly not only considerably reduces fuel consumption, but al-
so reduces the environmental impact and vehicle wear.
If possible, you should never take advantage of the maximum speed of your
vehicle. Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions of toxic substances and
noise levels all increase very rapidly at higher speeds.
You can reduce fuel consumption by about one half if you do not drive faster
than three quarters of top speed. 
Reduce idling
Idling also consumes fuel.
In a vehicle that does not have the START-STOP function, stop the engine in
traffic jams, level crossings and at traffic lights that remain red for a long
period of time. After 30-40 seconds with the engine switched off, the fuel
savings are greater that the quantity of fuel required to restart the engine
again.
When the engine is idling, a great deal of time is required in order for the
engine to reach operating temperature. When heating the vehicle, however,
engine waste and emissions of toxic substances are elevated. Therefore, im-
mediately begin driving after switching on the engine. Doing so avoids high
engine speeds. 
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily consumes a large quantity of fuel. Conditions for economical driving can be created with regular maintenance
at an Official Service. Maintenance of your vehicle has positive repercus-
sions on traffic safety and conserving the value of the vehicle.
A badly tuned engine can result in fuel consumption that is 10% higher
than normal!
Additionally, check the
oil level after refuelling. Oil consumption depends
to a great extent on the engine load and engine speed. Depending on your
driving style, oil consumption can reach 0.5 litres per 1000 km (600 miles).
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new engine not to reach its mini-
mum level until after a period of running in time. Therefore, the oil con-
sumption of a new vehicle can only be judged correctly after covering 5000
km (3000 miles).
For the sake of the environment
● An additional reduction in consumption can be achieved using high-per-
formance synthetic oils.
● In order to detect leaks in good time, check the ground underneath the
vehicle regularly. If you notice stains from oils or other operating liquids,
contact an Official Service.
Note
We recommend that you have regular maintenance performed on your vehi-
cle a the SEAT Authorised Service. 

176Checking and refilling levels
Engine oil
General notes
The engine is factory-filled with a special multi-grade oil that can be used all
year round.
As the use of high quality oil is essential for the correct operation of the en-
gine and its long useful life, when topping up or replacement is necessary
use only those oils that conform to the requirements of the VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page should ap-
pear on the container of the service oil; when the container displays the
specific standards for petrol and diesel engines together, it means that the
oil can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change, indicated in the Maintenance Pro-
gramme, be performed by a Technical Service or a specialised workshop.
The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in the ⇒ page 177,
Oil properties.
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife service) or fixed (dependent on
time/distance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the “Maintenance Programme”
booklet is QG1, this means that your vehicle has the LongLife service pro-
grammed. If it has the codes QG0 or QG2 the interval service is dependent
on time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife*)
Special oils and processes have been developed which, depending on the
characteristics and individual driving profiles, allow to extend the oil
change service (LongLife service intervals). Because this oil is essential for extending the service intervals, it
must only
be used observing the following indications:
● Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service intervals.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 177 and LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to top up
(once) with oil for fixed service intervals ⇒  page 177 (up to a maximum of
0.5 litres).
Fixed service intervals*
If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife service interval” or it has been
disabled (by request), you may use oils for fixed service intervals, which al-
so appear in ⇒  page 177, Oil properties. In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced after a fixed interval of 1 year/15 000 km (10 000 miles) (whatever
comes first) ⇒ Booklet Maintenance Programme.
● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 177 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you
can put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification ACEA A2 or
ACEA A3 (petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (diesel engines) (up to 0.5
l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The “Maintenance Programme” states whether your vehicle is fitted with a
diesel particulate filter.
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash formation, may be used in die-
sel engines equipped with particulate filter. Using other types of oil will
cause a higher soot concentration and reduce the life of the DPF. Therefore:
● Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 177 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you
can use a small quantity of oil (once) conforming to the VW 506 00,
VW 506 01, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 specification. (up
to 0.5 l). 