2013 Seat Altea Freetrack fuel reserve

58Cockpit
Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator
Fig. 35 Instrument pan-
el: fuel gauge
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve area ⇒ Fig. 35 (arrow), the warning
lamp will light up and an audible warning will sound reminding the driver to
refuel. At this point there are still 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
The following message appears on the instrument panel display 1)
PLEASE
REFUEL [XXX] .* Engine coolant temperature gauge

This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
Fig. 36 Instrument pan-
el: engine coolant tem-
perature gauge
Needle in cold zone A
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads
⇒ Fig. 36.
Needle in normal zone B
In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard,
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern as
long as the warning lamp does not light up and no warning message* ap-
pears on the instrument panel display.
Needle in warning zone C
The warning lamp* ⇒ Fig. 49 2 will light up if the needle is in the warning
zone. The following warning message appears on the instrument panel dis-
play 1)
. Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the coolant level
⇒ page 229 ⇒ 
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1)
Depending on the version of the model.

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ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning lampsFurther infor-
mation
1Fuel level / reserve⇒ page 79
2Coolant level / coolant temperature⇒ page 80
3Rear fog light switched on⇒ page 80
4 Turn signals in operation⇒ page 80
5Engine fault (petrol engine)⇒ page 81
Glow plug system (diesel engines)⇒ page 81
6Main beam switched on⇒ page 81
7Soot accumulation in the diesel engine
particulate filter⇒ page 81
8ABS system fault⇒ page 82
9Windscreen washer fluid level⇒ page 82
10Alternator fault⇒ page 83
11Fasten seat belts!⇒ page 19
12Brake pad worn⇒ page 83
13Tyre pressure⇒ page 83
14Airbag or belt tensioner system fault or
airbag disabled⇒ page 29
⇒ page 32
ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning lampsFurther infor-
mation
15Bulb defective⇒ page 84
16Brake fluid required or
brake system fault⇒ page 84
17
Red:
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 85Yellow:
If flashing: engine oil sensor faulty
If it remains lit: insufficient engine oil
18Handbrake on⇒ page 180
19Cruise speed activated (Cruise control)⇒ page 85
20Door open indicator⇒ page 86
21If it stays lit: ASR switched off⇒ page 87
⇒ page 87
⇒ page 167
22Electromechanical steering⇒ page 86
23Fault in the emission control system⇒ page 86
24If flashing: the Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) is working or the ASR is work-
ing
If the following remain lit: ESC or ASR
faulty⇒ page 87
⇒ page 87
⇒ page 167

25Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox)⇒ page 88 
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Information messages displayed on the screen*
Message a)Description
SERVICEThe service interval has ended. Take the vehicle to a Techni-
cal Service.
IMMOBILIS-
ERImmobiliser system active. The vehicle will not start. Take
the vehicle to a Technical Service.
ERRORInstrument panel faulty. Take the vehicle to a Technical Serv-
ice.
CLEAN AIRFILTERWarning: Clean the air filter.
NO KEYWarning: Correct key cannot be found in the vehicle.KEY BATTERYWarning: Key battery low. Change the battery.
CLUTCHWarning: Press the clutch to start. In vehicles with manual
gearbox and Start-Stop system.
--> P/NWarning: Place the selector level in P/N to start. Only in ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox.
--> PWarning: Place the selector lever in position P to stop the
engine.
STARTINGWarning: The engine starts automatically. Start-Stop system
activated.
START MAN- UALLYWarning: The engine must be started manually. Start-Stop
system activated.
ERROR
START-STOPWarning: Start-Stop system error.
START-STOP
IMPOSSIBLEWarning: Although the Start-Stop system is switched on, the
engine cannot be stopped automatically. Not all the neces-
sary conditions are met.
START-STOP ACTIVEWarning: Start-Stop system activated. Vehicle in Stop mode.
SWITCH OFFWarning: Start-Stop system activated. Switch off the ignition
when you leave the vehicle.
STOP TRANS-MISSIONTOO HOTWarning: Stop the engine. Gearbox overheated.
BRAKEWarning: To start the engine, press the brake pedal. Only in
vehicles with automatic gearbox.
COASTING FUNCTIONWarning: Coasting mode active. Transmission engaged. On-
ly in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
CHECK SAFE- LOCKNotification of central locking function activated.
a)These messages may vary according the version of the vehicle model. 
Fuel level/reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is under
the reserve level.
It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. You will also hear
an audible warning. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel tank as soon as possi-
ble ⇒ page 219.
The instrument panel displays the following message 1)
: PLEASE REFUEL! .
1)
Depending on the version of the model.
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Technical specifications
Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width 4493 mm/1778 mm
Height at kerb weight 1615 mm
Front and rear projection 940 mm/977 mm
Wheelbase 2578 mm
Turning circle 10,7
Track width Front
Rear
1534 mm 1519 mm
1542 mm 1527 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 60 l. Reserve 8l.
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 3 l/5.5 l
Tyre pressure
Summer-grade tyres:
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
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Safety FirstOperating InstructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Engine fault Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine management control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Engine oil pressure control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 85
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 167, 189 see also Electronic Stability Control . . . . . 167
Example of menu use Program a speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . 68
To activate and deactivate the speed limitwarning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Example of the use of the menus Open the Configuration menu with the MFIlever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Open the Configuration menu with the steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Examples of menu use
Open the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Open the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
To close the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . 68
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
F
Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flexible service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Folding the seat backrests down . . . . . . . . . . 137
Folding tray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front drinks holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Front interior light type 1 Switching light off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Switching light on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front interior light type 2 Switching light off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Switching light on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . 44
Front reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Fuel
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fuel tank see Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
G
Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
General overview of the engine compartment 281
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
292 Index

TankFuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 22
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 276
Traction control system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Trailer Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Trailer turn signals control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 120
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 249
Tyre Mobility System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 255
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tyre pressure control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249, 255 Tyres and wheels
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Tyres useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 239
U Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Unlocking and locking Personalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Upholstery Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
V Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle maintenance electrically adjustable seats . . . . . . . . . . . 213
heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
non-electrically adjustable seats . . . . . . . 213
seats with airbag components . . . . . . . . . 213
seats without airbag components . . . . . . 213
synthetic leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
trim fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
unheated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Vehicle paintwork
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 205
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Volumetric sensor* Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
W Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Warning messages Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 78
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 78
Warning messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning triangle and first-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . 149
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 207
Water Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 231
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Wearing suitable shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
296 Index