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Driving and the environment
Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in the design, choice of materials
and manufacture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage recycling
● Joints and connections designed for easy dismantling
● Modular construction to facilitate dismantling
● Increased use of single-grade materials.
● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in accordance with ISO 1043,
ISO 11469 and ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
● Use of recycled materials.
● Use of compatible plastics in the same part if its components are not
easily separated.
● Use of recycled materials and/or materials originating from renewable
sources.
● Reduction of volatile components, including odour, in plastic materials.
● Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions dictated by law (Annex II of ELV
Directive 2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the protective wax for cavities.
● Use of plastic film as protection during vehicle transport.
● Use of solvent-free adhesives.
● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling systems.
● Recycling and energy recovery from residues (RDF).
● Improvement in the quality of waste water. ●
Use of systems for the recovery of residual heat (thermal recovery, en-
thalpy wheels, etc.).
● The use of water-soluble paints 
Driving abroad General notes
It is possible that in some countries the SEAT dealer network is limited or
inexistent. Therefore it is difficult to acquire certain spare parts and the
workers at the specialised workshops can only carry out limited repair
works. SEAT will inform you about the technical requirements of your vehi-
cle, necessary maintenance work and possibilities for repair. 
Unleaded petrol
Refuel only using unleaded petrol ⇒ page 157, Catalytic converter in petrol
engine vehicles. Automobile associations will provide information regarding
the network of petrol stations offering unleaded petrol. 
Headlights
Your dipped beam headlights are adjusted in an asymmetrical formation.
The side of the road on which you are driving is illuminated more brightly.
If you are driving in a foreign country where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road this will dazzle the oncoming traffic. In order to avoid daz-
zling oncoming traffic, it is essential to have the headlights adjusted at an
authorised SEAT dealer. 
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Driving the vehicle with a trailer
WARNING
● Exceeding the maximum established load per axle and the maximum
towing bracket load in addition to the maximum permitted load or the
load of the vehicle + trailer assembly can cause accidents and serious in-
juries.
● A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the
vehicle + trailer assembly, resulting in accidents and serious injuries.

Towing a trailer
Exterior mirrors
Check whether you can see enough of the road behind the trailer with the
standard rear vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you should have addi-
tional exterior mirrors fitted. Observe the relevant statutory requirements of
the country you are in.
Headlights
Before starting a journey, also check the headlight beam settings with the
trailer hitched up. Adjust the headlight range settings if necessary
⇒ page 99, Range control of main lights .
Driving speed
For your own safety do not drive faster than the maximum permitted speed
indicated on the trailer.
At all times, immediately reduce speed if you detect the slightest swaying
movement of the trailer. Never try to “return the trailer to a straight posi-
tion” by accelerating.
Brakes
Brake in due course! If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes
gently at first and then, firmly. This will prevent the jerking that can be caused by locking of trailer wheels. Change to a lower gear in good time be-
fore descending a slope in order to take advantage of the engine brake.
The trailer is incorporated into the vehicle anti-theft alarm system.
●
When the vehicle has a factory-fitted anti-theft alarm and a towing
bracket
● When the trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle via the towing
bracket socket
● When the vehicle electrical device and the towing bracket are operation-
al
● When the vehicle is locked and the vehicle anti-theft alarm device is ac-
tivated
Once the electrical connection is interrupted with the vehicle trailer locked,
the alarm sounds.
Always switch off the vehicle anti-theft alarm device before connecting or
disconnecting a trailer. The vehicle anti-theft alarm device could cause the
alarm to sound ⇒ page 91, Anti-theft alarm system*.
Engine overheating
In the event that the coolant temperature gauge needle moves to the right
section of the scale or to the red area, immediately reduce speed. If the con-
trol lamp  flashes on the general instrument panel, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine. Wait several minutes and check the coolant level in
the tank ⇒ page 188.
Please observe the following indications ⇒ page 72, Coolant level and tem-
perature .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. 
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● 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 .
WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no steam or
coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
● Engage neutral in vehicles with manual gearbox and move the selec-
tor lever to position P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be closed when the vehi-
cle is moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet always check that it is
properly secured.
WARNING (Continued)
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when the ve-
hicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet prop-
erly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine compartment.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of burns!
● Never spill fluids on hot engine compartments. These fluids can
cause a fire (e.g. antifreeze in coolant).
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, especial-
ly when working on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the engine is hot. The fan may start
running suddenly!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. The cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot steam or hot coolant re-
leased by covering the cap with a large, thick rag when opening the ex-
pansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths and tools, in the engine com-
partment.
● When working underneath the vehicle, secure it so that it cannot roll
away and support it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic jack is not
sufficient for this purpose. Risk of injuries!
● If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an
extra safety risk from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, alternator
and radiator fan, etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system. You
should also note the following:
–Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
– Keep away from moving engine parts when wearing jewellery,
loose clothing or long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewellery must be
removed, hair tied back and close-fitting clothing worn.
● Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel system
or the electrical system is necessary.
–Always disconnect the battery from the on-board network.
– Do not smoke. 

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Checking and refilling levels
Topping up engine oil
– Check the engine oil level ⇒ page 186, Checking the engine oil
level.
– Unscrew the cap from the filler opening.
– Put in the specified grade of oil 0.5 litres at a time ⇒ page 184.
– Check the oil level ⇒ page 186.
– Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push the dipstick all the
way in. 
Changing engine oil
Engine oil must be changed with the frequency indicated in the Mainte-
nance Programme or according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 59.
CAUTION
Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of damage to the engine! Damage
caused by these products is not covered by the warranty.
Note
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine oil. Coolant
General notes
The cooling system is factory-filled with an anti-freeze product.
Coolant consists of a mixture of water and 40% anti-freeze additive. This
mixture gives the required anti-freeze protection at temperatures down to
+25 °C (+77 °F) and protects the cooling and heating system against corro-
sion. It also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the coolant con-
siderably.
The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding water, even in
warmer seasons or in warm countries. The concentration of the anti-freeze
additive in the coolant must be at least 40 %.
If greater anti-freeze protection is required in very cold climates, the propor-
tion of the anti-freeze additive can be increased, but only up to 60 % (anti-
freeze protection down to approx. -40 °C (-40 °F). Any excess in this propor-
tion would reduce the anti-freeze protection and affect the cooling effect.
Vehicles for countries with cold climate are are supplied with coolant protec-
tion down to around -35 °C (-31 °F). The proportion of the antifreeze addi-
tive in these countries should always be at least 50 %.
The type of anti-freeze to be used for topping up is indicated on the coolant
tank cover ⇒ Fig. 126.
Amount of coolant
Petrol enginesTop-up quantity (in litres)1.2 l/55 kW MPI4.21.2 l/63 kW TSI7.01.2 l/77 kW TSI7.01.4 l/90 kW TSI7.0 
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Diesel enginesTop-up quantity (in litres)1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR6.5
CAUTION
● Anti-freeze that does not correspond to the correct specification may
particularly affect corrosion protection considerably.
● Faults caused by corrosion may lead to coolant leaks. Risk of serious en-
gine faults! 
Checking coolant level
Fig. 126 Engine com-
partment: Coolant tank
The coolant expansion tank is located in the engine compartment
of the vehicle.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒ page 182.
– Read off the coolant level on coolant expansion tank ⇒ 
Fig. 126.
When the engine is cold, the coolant should be between marks B
(min.) and
A (max.). When the engine is hot, it may be
slightly above mark A (max.).
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this will be indicated by the
warning lamp  (red) in the general instrument panel ⇒ page 72, Coolant
level and temperature . However, we recommend checking the coolant
level directly in the tank.
Coolant fluid loss
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a leak. It is not sufficient merely to
top up the coolant. The cooling system should be inspected by an Official
Service without delay.
CAUTION
In the event of a fault that causes the engine to overheat, contact an author-
ised SEAT dealer immediately, as this could damage the engine. 
Topping up coolant
– Switch the ignition off.
– Wait for the engine to cool down.
– Cover the cap on the coolant expansion tank ⇒ Fig. 126 with a
cloth and carefully unscrew the cap.
– Refill the level of coolant.
– Screw the cap on again until it clicks into place.
Do not use a different type of additive if the prescribed anti-freeze additive
is not available, in the event of an emergency. In this case, use only water
and bring the coolant concentration back up to the correct level as soon as
possible at an Official Service. 

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Checking and refilling levels
Always top up with unused coolant.
Never fill the coolant tank above mark A
(max.) ⇒ Fig. 126 Excess coolant
is forced out of the cooling system through the overpressure valve in the fill-
er cap of the expansion tank when the engine heats up.
WARNING
● The anti-freeze additive and, therefore, the entire coolant, are a
health hazard. Avoid touching the coolant. Coolant fumes are also a
health hazard. Store the coolant additive in a safe place out of the reach
of children. Risk of poisoning!
● If splashed into eyes, rinse immediately with clean water and seek
immediate medical advice.
● Seek immediate medical advice if the coolant is accidentally inges-
ted.
CAUTION
If the engine oil cannot be topped up under the given conditions,  do not
drive on. We recommend contacting an authorised SEAT dealer, as this can
damage the engine. 
Radiator fan
The radiator is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the
temperature of the coolant.
After the engine has been stopped and the ignition switched off, the radia-
tor fan may continue running for around 10 minutes. Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 127 Engine com-
partment: Brake fluid res-
ervoir
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment of
the vehicle.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒ page 182.
– Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ Fig. 127. It should
be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
The fluid level drops slightly after a period of time due to automatic com-
pensation for brake pad wear. This is quite normal.
However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below
the “MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. If the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low, this will be indicated by the warning lamp in
the instrument panel 
⇒  page 70, Brake system .
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Technical Data
Checking fluid levels
From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the ve-
hicle must be checked. Never fill with incorrect fluids, other-
wise serious damage to the engine may be caused.
Fig. 175 Diagram for the location of the various elements Coolant expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Windscreen washer fluid container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine oil level dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
The checking and replenishment of the service fluids are carried out on the
components mentioned above. These operations are described in the
⇒ page 182. 1
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Overview
You will find further explanations, instructions and restrictions on the tech-
nical specifications as of
⇒ page 233.
Note
Availability in the engine compartment is very similar to all the petrol and
diesel engines. 

Brakeshandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
bulbs – changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Button on driver door opening and closing electric windows . . . . 95
C
Car computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Care of vehicle automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
high-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
polishing of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Central lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Changing bulbs double headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Changing gear economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Checking battery acid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Checking fluid levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Child seat
Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cleaning chrome see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Climatronic air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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