2015 Seat Altea engine

Advice
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
be familiar with the technique required for
towing. Inexperienced drivers should not at-
tempt to tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be switched on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers.
The brake servo only works when the engine
is running. When not running, you must ap-
ply considerably more pressure to the brake
pedal.
As the power assisted steering does not work
if the engine is not running, you will need
more strength to steer than you normally
would.
● The vehicle must not be towed faster than
50 km/h (31 mph).
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
● Put the selector lever into position “N”.
● Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph). ●
Do not tow further than 50 km.
● If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels raised. Note
● Observe legal requirements when towing or
tow-starting.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicles. However, observe any regulations
to the contrary.
● For technical reasons, vehicles with an au-
tomatic gearbox must not be tow-started.
● If there is no lubricant in the gearbox as the
result of a fault, you must raise the driven
wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
● If the vehicle has to be towed more than
50 km, the front wheels should be raised dur-
ing towing, and towing should be carried out
by a qualified person.
● The steering wheel is locked when the vehi-
cle has no electrical power. The vehicle must
then be towed with the front wheels raised.
Towing should be carried out by a qualified
person.
● The towline anchorage should always be
kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the notes
on ››› page 191, Tow-starting. Towline anchorages
Fig. 165
Fitting the front towline anchorage
to the front right section of the vehicle. Fig. 166
Fitting the towline anchorage to the
rear of the vehicle. Front towline anchorage
– Take the towline anchorage from the on-
board tool set.
– Remove the cover by pressing down on its
left-hand side.
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Advice
Changing the rear wiper blade 3 Applies to the model: ALTEA XL/ALTEA FREETRACK
Fig. 172
Changing the rear window wiper
blade. Perfect rear wiper blade condition is essential
for clear rear vision. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced immediately.
Removing the wiper blade
– Lift the rear wiper arm.
– Release the blade 1 by pulling it in the di-
rection of the arrow 2 .
Fitting the wiper blade – Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen
wiper arm until it clicks into place.
Check the condition of the wiper blade regu-
larly. Change as required. If the
windscreen wiper scrapes, it should be
replaced if damaged, or cleaned if soiled.
If this is not sufficient, refer to a specialised
workshop. WARNING
Do not drive unless you have good visibility
through all windows!
● Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all
windows regularly.
● The wiper blades should be changed once
or twice a year. CAUTION
● A damaged or dirty window wiper could
scratch the rear window.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dow as they may damage the blades.
● Never move the windscreen wiper by hand.
This could cause damage. Fuses and bulbs
Fuses Introduction Due to the constant updating of vehicles,
fuse assignments based on equipment and
the use of the same fuse for various electrical
components, it is not possible to provide an
up-to-date summary of the fuse positions for
the electrical components at the time this
manual was printed. For detailed information
about the fuse positions, please consult a
technical service.
In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible.
Additional information and warnings:
● Working in the engine compartment
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Fuses and bulbs
WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
give serious electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion system.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.
● Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only
replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.
● Never repair a fuse.
● Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple
or similar. CAUTION
● To prevent damage to the vehicle's electric
system, before replacing a fuse turn off the
ignition, the lights and all electrical elements
and remove the key from the ignition.
● If you replace a fuse with higher-rating
fuse, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system. Note
● One component may have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fuse. Vehicle fuses
Fig. 173
Left side of dash panel fuse box cov-
er Fig. 174
In the engine compartment: fuse box
cover Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
Identifying fuses situated below the driver-
side dash panel by coloursColourAmp rating
Purple3
Light brown5
Brown7.5
Red10
Blue15
Yellow20
White or trans-
parent25
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AdviceColourAmp rating
Orange40
Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the dash panel
●
Opening: fold the cover down ››
› Fig. 173.
● Closing:
push back the cover it in until it
clicks into place.
To open the engine compartment fuse box
● Open the bonnet  ›››
page 163.
● Press the locking tabs in the direction indi-
cated by the arrows to release the fuse box
cover ›››
Fig. 174.
● Then lif t

the cover out.
● To
fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.
Push the locking tabs down, in the opposite
direction to that indicated by the arrows, un-
til you hear them click into place. CAUTION
● Always carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid
the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system. Note
In the vehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop. Replacing a blown fuse
Fig. 175
Image of a blown fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
trical equipment.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
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Identif y

ing a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 175
.
Point a lamp at the fuse. This will make it
easier to see if the fuse is blown. To replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identical amperage rating (same colour and
mark

ings) and identical size ››› .
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid. CAUTION
If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse,
you could cause damage to another part of
the electrical system. Changing the lights
General notes Before changing any bulb, first turn off the
failed device.
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bare hands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
A bulb must only be replaced by one of the
same type. The type is indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of
spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the very least,
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Technical specifications
Technical features
Important information Important The information in the vehicle documentation
always takes precedence over the informa-
tion in this Instruction Manual.
All technical specifications provided in this
documentation are valid for the standard
model in Spain. The vehicle data card inclu-
ded in the Maintenance Programme or the
vehicle registration documents shows which
engine is installed in the vehicle.
The figures may be different depending
whether additional equipment is fitted, for
different models, for special vehicles and for
other countries.
Abbreviations used in the Technical
Specifications sectionAb-
brevia- tionMeaning
kWKilowatt, engine power measurement.
PSPferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to
denote engine power.
Ab-
brevia- tionMeaning
rpmRevolutions per minute - engine speed.
NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.
litresper
100 kmFuel consumption in litres per 100 km (70
miles).
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per km
(mile) travelled.
CO 2Carbon dioxide
CNCetane number, indication of the diesel com-
bustion power.
RONResearch octane number, indication of the
knock resistance of petrol. 207
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Vehicle identification data Fig. 202
Vehicle data sticker (boot). Fig. 203
Chassis number. Vehicles for certain export countries do not
have an identification plate.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on the left
rib inside the engine compartment.
Vehicle data
The data sticker is placed on the inside of the
spare wheel well, in the boot and on the rear
cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The following information is provided on the
vehicle data sticker:
››› Fig. 202
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number)
Vehicle type, model, displacement, en-
gine type, finish, engine power and gear-
box type
Engine code, gearbox code, external
paint code and internal equipment code
Optional extras and PR numbers
Consumption values (l/100 km) and CO 2
emissions (g/km)
A Urban cycle consumption
B Out-of-town consumption
C Combined consumption and CO
2
emissions
1 2
3
4
5 Chassis number
The chassis number can be read from outside
the vehicle through a viewer in the wind-
screen
››› Fig. 203 . This is located on the left-
h and s
ide of the vehicle in the lower corner
of the windscreen. It is also located on the
right hand side of the engine compartment.
Information on fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption The consumption and emission details
shown on the vehicle data sticker differ from
one vehicle to another.
Vehicle fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions
can be consulted on the vehicle data sticker
in the spare wheel well, inside the boot and
on the rear cover of the Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emission val-
ues refer to the weight category assigned to
your vehicle according to the engine and
gearbox combination, as well as the specific
equipment fitted, and is only used to com-
pare between the different models.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions do
not depend only on the performance of the
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Technical features
Engine specifications Petrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 PS) Engine specificationsPower output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/dis-
placement (cm 3
)Fuel
LPGPetrolLPGPetrol4/1,595LPGSuper 95
RON a)
/Normal 91
RON b)
72 (98)/5,60075 (102)/5,600144/3,800148/3,800
a)
Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
b) Slight power loss.
PerformanceALTEA
(LPG)ALTEA
(Petrol)ALTEA XL (LPG)ALTEA XL(Petrol)
Top speed (km/h)178181178181
Acceleration 0-80 km/h (seconds)9.28.99.39.0
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (seconds)13.813.21413.4
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,9511,9512,0392,039
Weight in running order (with driver)1,4561,4561,4951,495
Gross front axle weight965967970971
Gross rear axle weight1,0009801,0851,025
Permitted roof load75757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes720720740740» 211
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Petrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS) Start-Stop Engine specificationsPower output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm
3
)Fuel
77 (105)/5,000175/1,550-4,1004/1,197Super 95 RON a)
/Normal 91 RON b)
a)
Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
b) With a slight power loss
PerformanceALTEAALTEA XL
Top speed (km/h)184184
Acceleration 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.37.5
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (seconds)11.311.6
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,8801,939
Weight in running order (with driver)1,3601,395
Gross front axle weight970980
Gross rear axle weight9801,025
Permitted roof load7575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes680690
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,5001,500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,2001,200 213
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