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››› in General notes on page 146
››› page 148 Level control
Fi l
lin
g capacities
Capacities
Fuel tank55 litres, of which 7 litres actas reserve.
Windscreen washer flu-
id container in version
without headlight wash-
er
3.5 litres
Windscreen washer flu-
id container in versions
with headlight washer5.4 litres Fuel
Fig. 48
Vehicle as seen from the rear right:
f uel
t
ank flap/fuel tank flap with tank un-
screwed cap attached. The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and loc
k
ed aut
omatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
● Press the fuel tank flap in the direction of
the arrow 1
› ›
› Fig. 48
A and open it in the
direction of the arrow 2 .●
Un s
c
rew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Rest it on the upper part of the fuel tank
flap ››
› Fig. 48 B.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as
it will go.
● Close the lid.
››› in Refuelling on page 201
››› page 200 39
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Oil Fig. 49
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 50
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi
ller cap The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine c
ompartment
››› page 206.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil. ●
Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at
zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin
g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening
›››
Fig. 50.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Oil properties
Engine typeSpecification
Petrol without flexible serv-
ice intervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible service
interval (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without Par-
ticulate filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506
01/VW 507 00
Diesel. Particulate Filter En-
gines (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.
››› page 206 Coolant
Fig. 51
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank
cap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
ar
tment ›››
page 206.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of 40
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water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL -
VW
774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25°C
(-13°F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine cooling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %,
even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40% of the G13
or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection. The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will reduce anti-
corrosion protection and should therefore be
avoided.
››› in Topping up the coolant level on
page 209
››› page 208 Brake fluid
Fig. 52
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c
ap The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar
tment ›››
page 206.
The level should be between the and
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.
››› in Checking brake fluid level on
page 210
››› page 209 Windscreen washer
Fig. 53
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r
een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp
artment ›››
page 206.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.
››› page 210 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
›
›
› page 206. It does not require
maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Service. » 41
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››› in Introduction on page 211
››› page 211 42
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Emergencies F u
se
s
Fuse location Fig. 54
On the driver-side dash panel: fuse
bo x
c
over Fig. 55
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o
v
er Underneath the instrument panel
● Carefully tilt the cover in the direction indi-
c at ed b
y the arrow and remove it ››› Fig. 54.
● After changing the fuse, replace the cover
on the dash p
anel in the direction opposite
that is indicated by the arrow so that the cov-
er tabs fit into the slots on the dash panel.
Subsequently, press down on the cover to
close.
In the engine compartment
Press the locking tabs to release the fuse box
cover ››› Fig. 55.
Identifying fuses situated below the dash
panel by colours
ColourAmp rating
Black1
Purple3
Light brown5
Brown7.5
Red10
Blue15
Yellow20
White or transparent25
Green30
Orange40
››› in Introduction on page 80
›››
page 80 Replacing a blown fuse
Fig. 56
Image of a blown fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
tric al
equipment
.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
›››
page 81.
Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 56.
Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has blown. » 43
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To replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
iden tic
a
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
B
ulbs
Bul
bs (12 V) Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lif
etime of
the c
ar and cannot be replaced. If
the headlight becomes damaged, go to a
specialised workshop.
Below, the light source used for all functions
is broken down.
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime driving light/side lightP21W SLL
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W
Full-LED main headlightsType
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear bulb lightType
Brake light/tail lightP21/5W
Side lightsP21/5W (side panel)
R5W (rear lid)
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
The remaining functions work with LEDs Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh
at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af
e p
lace as far away from traffic as
possible. ●
Apply
the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››
page 75
and the spare wheel ›››
page 218 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a
ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 44
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Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-
t ur
e k
it Fig. 57
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct
ure kit. The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor p
anel
in the lug
gage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ›››
Fig. 57 1 tool to remove the insert.
Pl ac
e it
on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
›››
Fig. 57 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››
›
Fig. 57 3 into
the se al
ant
bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically. ●
Remov
e the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 57 3 and screw the open end of the
t ube int
o the ty
re valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill
the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the too
l ››› Fig. 57 1 .
Infl atin
g the ty
re
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
›››
Fig. 57 5 into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
› ›
›
Fig. 57 7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector ››
›
Fig. 57 9 into the
v ehic
l
e's 12-volt socket ›››
page 138.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switc
h ››› Fig. 57 8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
r e
ac
hes 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). a maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
dis trib
uted throughout the tyre. ●
Scr ew the c
ompressor tyre inflator into the
valve.
● Repeat the inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure still cannot be
reac
hed, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.
● Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew
the tyre infl
ator tube from the tyre valve.
● When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and
2.0 bars, c
ontinue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Check the pressure again after 10 minutes
›››
page 78.
››› in TMS Anti-puncture kit (Tyre Mobi-
lity System)* on page 77
››› page 76 45
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Changing a wheel V ehic
l
e tool kit* Fig. 58
Vehicle tool kit. The vehicle tool kit and the jack are stored in
a bo
x
on the s
pare wheel or in the spare
wheel well. There is also enough space for
the towing bracket ball coupling. The box is
strapped to the spare wheel with tape.
The vehicle tool kit includes the following
parts (depending on equipment):
Screwdriver
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towline anchorage
Wire hook for removing hub caps
Jack
Box spanner for wheel bolts
Clip for wheel bolt cover
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 Spare set of bulbs
B ef
or
e stowing the jack again, screw down
the arm as far as it will go.
››› in What to do first on page 44
››› page 75 Wheel cover
Fig. 59
Remove the wheel cover. Removing
● Place the hook from the vehicle tool kit* on
the r einf
or
ced edge of the wheel trim.
● Insert the box spanner through the hook,
suppor
ting it on the tyre and remove the
wheel trim. 8 Fitting
●
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel at the
c ut
out
designed for the valve.
● Press the wheel trim on both sides in the
direction of the
valve so that it fits correctly
in place around all the perimeter. CAUTION
● Pre s
s down by hand, do not hit the wheel
trim! Knocking it sharply, particularly at
points where the wheel trim has not yet been
inserted, could result in damage to the wheel
trim guiding and centring elements.
● Before fitting the trim on a steel wheel at-
tached w
ith an anti-theft wheel bolt, make
sure the bolt is in the hole in the valve area
››› page 47, Anti-theft wheel bolts*.
● Where trim is fitted at a later date, ensure
enough air inflow is
guaranteed in order to
cool the brake system. 46