2014 Seat Toledo engine coolant

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Advice about driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sitting position for vehicle occupants . . . . . . . 6
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The reasons why we should wear seat belts . . 11
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 14
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Airbag overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transporting children safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Instruments and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Multi-function display* (on board computer) . . 39
MAXI DOT* (Informative display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maintenance interval display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Steering wheel controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Electric window opening and closing . . . . . . . . 60
Lights and visibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers . . 68
Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . 71
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 76
Practical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Air conditioning (manual)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . 93
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes and brake servo systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wading and driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Start-Stop* System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Advice
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Accessories and modifications to the vehicle . 122
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Tyre control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Tyre repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . 161
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Changing front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel) . 169
Changing rear lights (in rear lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Changing bulb for the number plate light . . . . 173
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 3

Instruments and warning lamps
Rev counter The red part of the rev counter scale
1›››
Fig. 24 ››› page 30 marks the area where
the engine control unit begins to limit the en-
gine speed. The engine control unit is re-
sponsible for reducing the revs to a safe lim-
it.
Before the needle reaches the red zone
change up into a higher gear, or move the se-
lector lever of the automatic gearbox to D.
In order to drive at an optimum RPM, follow
the gear change indications ››› page 32. For the sake of the environment
Changing to higher gears in advance helps to
reduce fuel consumption and noise levels,
helps to protect the environment and benefits
both the useful life and the reliability of the
engine. Speedometer
Speed warning
An audible warning will be heard when 120
km/h (75 mph) is exceeded. If the speed falls
below this limit, the audible warning
switches off. Note
This function is only valid for certain coun-
tries. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge
4
››› Fig. 24
››› page 30 only works when the ignition is
sw it

ched on.
Damage to the engine can be avoided by ob-
serving the indications regarding the temper-
ature zones.
Engine cold
If the needle is still on the left of the scale,
the engine has not yet reached operating
temperature. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
Operating temperature zone
When the needle has reached the central part
of the scale, this means the engine has
reached operating temperature. Running the
engine at full throttle and the high tempera-
tures involved can cause the needle to be
positioned in the zone on the right. CAUTION
The additional headlights and other parts
placed in front of the fresh air inlets reduce
the effect of engine cooling. With high out-
side temperatures and engine speeds a risk
becomes present of the engine overheating.
››› page 35, Coolant level and temperature
 Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge
7
›››
Fig. 24 ›
›
›
page 30 oper-
ates only when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 li-
tres. When the needle reaches the reserve
area, the  ›››
page 37
warning symbol illu-
minates on the general instrument panel and
an audible warning can be heard. CAUTION
Never completely empty the tank! An irregu-
larity in the fuel supply system can cause ir-
regularities when the engine is running. Un-
burned fuel can reach the exhaust gas sys-
tem, which can cause deterioration of the cat-
alytic converter. Note
Some vehicles come fitted with the fuel
gauge on the general instrument panel. 31
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Safety

Instruments and warning lamps
Brake system›››
page
33 
Fasten your seat belt›››
page
34 
Alternator›››
page
34 
Door open›››
page
34 
Engine oil (red or yellow colour)›››
page
34 
Coolant temperature/level (red or
blue colour)›››
page
35 
Power steering›››
page
35 
Electronic stability control (ESC)›››
page
35 
Traction control system (ASR)›››
page
35 
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)›››
page
36 
Rear fog light›››
page
36 
Bulb fault›››
page
36 
Emission control system›››
page
36 
Glow plug system (diesel en-
gines)›››
page
36 
Engine electronics control (petrol
engines)›››
page
36 
Particulate filter (diesel engines)›››
page
37 
Fuel reserve›››
page
37 
Airbag system›››
page
37 
Tyre pressure›››
page
38 
Liquid level in the window washer
system›››
page
38 

Turn signals (left/right)››› page
38 
Fog lights›››
page
38 
Cruise speed›››
page
38 
Selector lever lock›››
page
38 
Main beams›››
page
38 WARNING
● Failure to observe control lamps and warn-
ing 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 com- partment, i.e. checking and filling service liq-
uids, can lead to injury, scalding, burns and
fires. Therefore the corresponding warnings
must always be observed
››› page 132, En-
gine compartment. Handbrake 
If the
 warning lamp lights up, the hand-
br ak

e is applied. Additionally, driving the ve-
hicle at speeds exceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for
at least 3 seconds produces an audible warn-
ing.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake!
Brake system  The warning lamp 
illuminates if the brake
fluid level is 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 139
»
33
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Instruments and warning lamps
Coolant level and temperature If the warning lamp
 (blue) is lit up, the en-
gine h a
s not yet reached its operating tem-
perature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
If the warning lamp  (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the c

oolant 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 138 and refill if
nec e

ssary ››› page 138.
If the c
oolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
››› page 165, Changing fuses in the engine
compartment
.
If the warning lamp  (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition, 
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● Take care when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns!
Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the cover.
● Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatically regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on. Power steering 
If the
 warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the power steering.
The power steering system functions with re-
duced power steering effect.
Go to a technical service.
Stability Control (ESC)  If the control lamp
 flashes, the ESC is
working.
If the  warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the ESC system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition
and turn it on again. Upon switching on the
ignition again, if the warning lamp has switched off, this means the ESC is function-
ing correctly again.
If the
 warning lamp is illuminated there is
a f au

lt in the ESC.
The informative display indicates: Report No.: electronic stability control (ESC)
or Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Go to a technical service.
Further information ››› page 108, Stability
system (ESC). Note
If the battery is disconnected and connected
again, the yellow warning lamp  lights up
when the ignition i s

switched on. This warn-
ing lamp must switch off after covering a
short distance. Traction control system (ASR)
 If the control lamp

flashes, the ASR is
working.
If the 
warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the TCS system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition »1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
informative display. 35
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Safety

Heating and air conditioning
Heating and air conditioning Heating and air conditioning General notes The power of the heating depends on the
temperature of the coolant. Therefore, maxi-
mum power is only obtained when the en-
gine has reached operating temperature.
The temperature and humidity of the air in-
side the vehicle decrease when the cooling
system is turned on. This therefore increases
the comfort of all vehicle occupants when
outside temperatures and humidity are high.
It also helps prevent the windows from mist-
ing over during cold periods of the year.
The air recirculation system can be switched
on temporarily to increase the cooling effect.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the wind-
screen clear of ice, snow or leaves to ensure
unimpaired heating and cooling.
When the air conditioning is on,
condensa-
tion can drip from the evaporator in the air
c oo
ling system and form a pool underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a leak! WARNING
● All windows must be clear of ice, snow and
condensation for driving safety. Therefore, make sure you familiarise yourself with the
correct use of heating and ventilation, win-
dow demisting and defrosting and cooling.
●
Never use the air recirculation system for
too long, as it prevents fresh air from enter-
ing the vehicle and used air can cause tired-
ness, reduce your attention span and cause
the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recircu-
lation system as soon as the windows begin
to mist over. Note
● Used air escapes through ventilation slots
in the rear of the luggage compartment.
● Smoking is not recommended while the air
recirculation system is in use, as the smoke
drawn from the interior of the vehicle settles
in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-
tem. This causes a persistent, unpleasant
smell while the system is running that is
time-consuming and expensive (evaporator
replacement) to eliminate.
● To ensure proper functioning, never cover
the air outlets. Economic use of the air conditioning
system
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption.If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
excessive solar radiation, it is best to open
the windows or doors to allow the hot air to
escape.
While in motion, the air conditioning should
not be switched on if the windows are open.
If the interior temperature can be reached
without switching on the air conditioning, the
fresh air mode should be used.
For the sake of the environment
Saving fuel reduces emissions. Faults
If the air conditioning does not work at out-
side temperatures above +5 °C (+41 °F) then
the system is faulty. This may be due to one
of the following reasons:
● One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse
and replace if necessary ›››
page 163.
● The air conditioning compressor has
switched off temporarily because of in-
creased engine coolant temperature
››› page 31 .
If

you cannot repair the fault yourself or
where cooling power continues to drop,
switch off the system. Contact a specialised
service.
87
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Operation
Safety

Heating and air conditioning
Switching on air recirculation mode
– Press button 
1
››› Fig. 87
›
›› page 90
and the lamp in the button will illuminate.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 
1
››› Fig. 87
›
›› p
age 90
again and the lamp in the button will
switch off.
If air distribution control C
››› Fig. 87
››› page 90 is in position
, air r
ec
irculation
mode switches off automatically Press the  button to switch air recirculation mode
back on in this position. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ››› in
General notes on page 87. Climatronic* (automatic air
conditioning)
General notes Climatronic automatically maintains a com-
fortable temperature. To do so, it automati- cally regulates the supplied air temperature
and the blower and air distribution levels.
The system also allows for the effect of sun-
light, so there is no need for manual adjust-
ment.
Automatic operations
›
›
› page 94
guarantee maximum comfort any time of
year.
Climatronic description
Cooling only works if the following conditions
are met:
● The engine is running
● the outside temperature is above +2 °C
(+36 °F);
● A/C
18
››› Fig. 88
›
›› p
age 94 switched
on.
In order to ensure engines subject to heavy
loads are cooled, the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched off in the event of high
coolant temperatures.
Recommended setting for all seasons of the
year
● Set the required temperature. We recom-
mend +22 °C (72 °F). ●
Press the AUTO button
12
››› Fig. 88
››› page 94 .
● Adju s

t vents 3 ››› p
age 88 and 4 so that the
air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and
degrees Fahrenheit
Keep the AUTO and
A/C
››› Fig. 88
››› page 94 buttons pressed down at the
s ame time.

The data is displayed on the
screen in the units required. Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year
is recommended to clean the Climatronic sys-
tem. 93
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Driving
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine
speeds; changing to a higher gear sooner
contributes to saving fuel, reduces operating
noise and protects the environment. Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage
recycling
● Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
● 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, includ-
ing 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, hexa-
v al
ent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
● Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle transport.
● Use of solvent-free adhesives.
● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
● Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
● Improvement in the quality of waste water.
● Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
● The use of water-soluble paints.
Catalytic converter An exhaust gas emission control system (cat-
alytic converter) that functions perfectly is vi-
tally important for vehicle operation that re-
spects the environment.Please observe the following indications:
● Refuel only using unleaded petrol in petrol
engine vehicles ››› page 130, Unleaded pet-
rol .
● Do not a

dd too much oil to the engine
››› page 136, Checking the engine 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, when return-
ing to a country where using a catalytic con-
verter is obligatory, the catalytic converter
must be replaced. WARNING
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic 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 under-
body protection or anti-corrosives for the ex-
haust pipes, the catalytic converter or the
heat-resistant screens. Risk of fire! CAUTION
● Never completely empty the tank! An irreg-
ular fuel supply can cause ignition faults,
which can result in damage to a substantial
amount of engine parts and the exhaust sys-
tem. » 105
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Towing bracket device
altitude, this also reduces climbing ability,
which requires a reduction of the weight of
the vehicle with a trailer by 10% for every
1000 m increase in altitude. The weight of
the assembly is calculated by adding the ve-
hicle weight (loaded) to the trailer weight
(loaded). Always drive with special care when
towing a trailer.
The towed load and support load information
that is displayed on the towing bracket man-
ufacturers label are only values for the verifi-
cation of the device. The correct figures for
your specific vehicle, which are usually lower
than these figures, are given in the documen-
tation of your vehicle. 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 as-
sembly can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.
● A sliding load can considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly, resulting in accidents and serious in-
juries. 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 additional 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 set-
tings if necessary
›››
page 62, 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 position” by accelerating.
Brakes
Brake in due course! If the trailer has an over-
run brake , apply the brakes gently at first and
then, firm ly
. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by locking of trailer wheels.
Change to a lower gear in good time before descending a slope in order to take advant-
age of the engine brake.
The trailer is incorporated into the vehicle's
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 operational.
● When the vehicle is locked and the vehi-
cle's anti-theft alarm device is activated.
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 57,
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 re-
duce speed. If the control lamp  flashes on
the general instrument panel, stop the vehi-
cle and switch off the engine. Wait several
minutes and check the coolant level in the
tank ››› page 138
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