Checking and refilling levels
Super unleaded 98 octane or super 95 oc-
t ane u
n
leaded petrol
We recommend you use super plus 98 octane
petrol. If this is not available: super 95 oc-
tane petrol, with a slight decrease in power.
If super is not available, in an emergency you
may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol. In
this case only use moderate engine speeds
and a light throttle. Refuel with super as soon
as possible.
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel influences the behav-
iour, power and service life of the engine.
This is why the petrol you use should carry
suitable additives already included by the
petrol industry, free of metals. These addi-
tives will help to prevent corrosion, keep the
fuel system clean and prevent deposits from
building up in the engine.
If good-quality petrol with metal-free addi-
tives is not available or engine problems
arise, the necessary additives must be added
when refuelling ››› .
Not al
l
petrol additives have been shown to
be effective. The use of unsuitable petrol ad-
ditives may cause significant damage to the
engine and the catalytic converter. Metal ad-
ditives should never be used. Metal additives
may also be contained in petrol additives for
improving anti-detonation ratings or octane
ratings ››› . SEAT recommends “genuine Volkswagen
Gr
oup F
uel
Additives for petrol engines”.
These additives can be bought at SEAT deal-
ers, where information on how to use them
can also be obtained. CAUTION
● Do not r ef
uel if the filler indicates that the
fuel contains metal. LRP ( lead replacement
petrol) fuels contain high concentrations of
metal additives. Using them may damage the
engine!
● Never refuel with fuels containing a large
proportion of
ethanol (for example, E50, E85).
This could damage the fuel system.
● Just filling one full tank of leaded fuel or
fuel c
ontaining other metal additives would
seriously impair the efficiency of the catalytic
converter.
● Only use fuel additives that have been ap-
prov
ed by SEAT. Octane boosting or anti-
knock additives may contain metal additives
that could seriously damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. These additives must
not be used.
● High engine speed and full throttle can
damag
e the engine when using petrol with an
octane rating lower than the correct grade for
the engine. Note
● You m a
y use petrol with a high octane num-
ber than the one recommended for your en-
gine.
● In those countries where unleaded petrol is
not avai
lable, you may refuel with a fuel with
a low lead content. Diesel fuel
Please note the information on the inside of
the f
uel
t
ank flap.
We recommend the use of diesel fuel which
complies to European standard EN 590. If
diesel fuel which meets European standard
EN 590 is not available, the Cetane number
(CZ) must, at minimum, be 51. If the engine
is equipped with a particulate filter, the sul-
phur content of the fuel must be below 50
parts per million.
Winter-grade diesel
Summer fuel becomes thicker in winter and it
is more difficult to start the engine. For this
reason, petrol stations in some countries al-
so offer winter diesel with improved fluidity
when cold (winter-grade diesel). »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
Water in the fuel filter 1)
If
y
our vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sepa-
rator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning: Water in the
fuel filter. If this is the case, take the
vehicle to a specialised workshop so that
they can drain the fuel filter. CAUTION
● The v ehic
le is not designed for the use of
FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.
● Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called
“thinners”, petro
l or similar additives with
diesel fuel.
● If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
neces
sary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems. Engine compartment
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 11
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 checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous 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.
● Eng
age neutral in vehicles with manual
gearbo
x and move the selector lever to posi-
tion 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
vehicle is moving. There- fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that
it
is properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment
.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of
burns!
● Nev
er spill fluids on hot engine compart-
ments. The
se fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system, especially when working
on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the en-
gine is hot
. The fan may start running sud-
denly!
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot
ste
am or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or
tool
s, in the engine compartment. 1)
Valid for the market: Algeria.
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Index
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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c entr
al locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
in the door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
rear lid of the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . 10
tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
with the central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Opening manually rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
P Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
surroundings warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Parking Aid adjusting the display and audible warnings . 171
automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
sensors and camera: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
visual indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 168
Parking distance warning system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 168
ParkPilot see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 168 Particulate filter
contro l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Particulate filter (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 56, 57, 58
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . . . 63
Plastic parts: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Positioning seat belts during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Pre-heating system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Puncture action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
R
Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
special characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Rear Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Rear fog light
contro l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 114 see also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear lights change a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Rear seat passengers see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 56, 57, 58
Rear View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Rear view mirror anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear view mirrors adjusting the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear window wiper blade changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 opening tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Replacing the battery of the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Reset the trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 95
Reverse (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Rims changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Roll-back function windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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