2014 Seat Toledo oil dipstick

Advice
away from the glass. Otherwise the paint-
work may be damaged.
– Pull the release catch in the direction of the
arrow 2
››› Fig. 108 and the bonnet will be
r el
eased.
– Hold and lift the bonnet.
– Remove the support strut 3
››› Fig. 109
from its fastening in the direction of the ar- row and secure the raised bonnet so that
the end of the strut hooks onto the opening
in the bonnet
4 .
Closing the bonnet – Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the
support strut keeping the bonnet open and
insert it into its fastening 3 .
–
Let the bonnet drop from a height of
around 20 cm into the catch Do not press
down afterwards!
– Check that the bonnet is correctly closed.
Checking fluid levels Fig. 110
Diagram for the location of the various elements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . .138
Window washer water tank . . . . . . . .139
Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
1 2
3 Engine oil level dipstick
. . . . . . . . . . .136
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
The checking and replenishment of the serv-
ice fluids are carried out on the components
mentioned above. These operations are de-
scribed in the ››› page 132 .
4 5
6 Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of
››› page 174 . Note
The layout of the engine compartment is very
similar to all petrol and diesel engines. 134

Advice
● Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil level is too low ››› page 136 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).
Oil propertiesEngine typeSpecification
Petrol without flexible
service intervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible serv-
ice interval (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without
Particulate filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506 01/VW
507 00
Diesel. Particulate Filter
Engines (DPF).
With or without flexible
service interval (with
and without LongLife) a)VW 507 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the
engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty. Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oil that conforms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed. Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 111
Engine oil dipsticks. The dipstick shows the engine oil level.
››› Fig. 111 .
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ing oil level
– Park the vehicle on a level surface and en-
sure the engine is at operating tempera-
ture.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet. –
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to
flow back to the sump and remove the dip-
stick.
– Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and in-
sert it again as far as it will go.
– Then pull the dipstick out again and check
the oil level.
Oil level in area A –
Do not
t
op up oil.
Oi

l level in area B –
Oil can be topped up. After topping up the
oi l

level could be in area A .
Oil level in area C –
Oil must be topped up. After topping up,
the oil level should be in area B .
It is normal for the engine to consume a cer-
tain amount of oil. Depending on how you
drive and the conditions in which the vehicle
is used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 li-
tres per 1,000 km. Oil consumption can also
be higher for the first 5,000 km (3000 miles).
You should therefore check the oil level at
regular intervals, ideally every time you fill
the tank or before setting off on a long trip.
When the engine is working hard, for in-
stance during sustained motorway cruising in
summer, when towing a trailer or caravan or
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Checking and refilling levels
climbing on mountain passes, the oil level
should preferably be kept within area A ,
but
no higher .
A w
arning lamp will appear on the instrument
panel ››› page 34, Engine oil  if the oil lev-
el is too low. In this case, check the oil level
as soon as possible. Top up with the required
amount of oil. CAUTION
● The oil level must never exceed area A›››
Fig. 111. Risk of damage to the exhaust
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tem!
● If the engine oil cannot be topped up under
the given conditions,  do not drive on! Stop the engine and seek

the professional assis-
tance of an Official Service, as this could
cause serious damage to the engine. Topping up engine oil
–
Check the engine oil level ›››
page 136,
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 135 .
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the oil level ›››
page 136.
– Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push
the dipstick all the way in. Changing engine oil Engine oil must be changed with the frequen-
cy indicated in the Maintenance Programme
or according to the service interval indicator
››› page 45. CAUTION
Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of
damage to the engine! Damage caused by
these products is not covered by the warran-
ty. 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 temper-
atures down to -25 °C (-13 °F) and protects
the cooling and heating system against cor-
rosion. It also prevents scaling and raises the
boiling point of the coolant considerably.The coolant concentration must not be re-
duced by adding water, even in warmer sea-
sons 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 proportion of the anti-
freeze additive can be increased, but only up
to 60% (anti-freeze protection down to ap-
proximately -40 °C (-40 °F)). Exceeding this
proportion reduces anti-freeze protection and
the cooling effect.
Coolant fluid with protection down to -35 °C
(-31 °F) is added at the factory in vehicles
destined for countries with a cold climate. In
these countries, the concentration of coolant
should always be kept above 50%.
The type of anti-freeze to be used for topping
up is indicated on the coolant tank cover
››› Fig. 112 . 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 engine faults! 137
Technical specifications
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Operation
Safety

Index
C
Car computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Care of vehicle automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
high-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
polishing of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Changing bulbs double headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Changing gear
recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Checking battery acid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Checking fluid levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Child seat Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cleaning chrome see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Climatronic air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Computer
see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controls and displays summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
coolant temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Correct adjustment of front seat head restraints . . 8
Correct adjustment of rear seat head restraints In-use and non-use positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Correct sitting position front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
D Dangers in not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 see dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Daytime driving light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Diesel fuel winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
188