2017 Seat Arona service

Advice
long. This would seriously affect the effec-
tivene
s
s of the brakes and the safety of the
vehicle. This may cause an accident. CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.
W ipe off an

y brake fluid from the paintwork
immediately. For the sake of the environment
The brake pads and brake fluid must be col-
lect ed and di

sposed of according the applica-
ble regulations. The SEAT Technical Service
network has the necessary equipment and
qualified personnel for collecting and dispos-
ing of this waste material. Windscreen washer reservoir
Chec k
in

g and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir water Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

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The windscreen washer is supplied with liq-
uid from the windscreen washer reservoir in
the engine compartment. It has a capacity of
approximately 3 litres.
The tank is in the engine compartment. Plain water is not enough to clean the wind-
scr

een and headlights. We recommend that
you always add a product to the windscreen
washer fluid. Approved windscreen cleaning
products exist on the market with high deter-
gent and anti-freeze properties, these may be
added all-year-round. Please follow the dilu-
tion instructions on the packaging. WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the en gine mu

st be carried out
cautiously.
● When working in the engine compartment,
alwa
ys observe the safety warnings
››› page 267. CAUTION
● Never p ut

radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives into the windscreen washer fluid.
● Always use approved windscreen cleansing
products
diluted as per instructions. If you
use other washer fluids or soap solutions,
the tiny holes in the fan-shaped nozzles
could become blocked. Vehicle battery
S ymbo
l

s and warnings on handling
the battery Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

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Wear eye protection

Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear protec-
tive gloves and eye protection!

Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are pro-
hibited!

A highly explosive mixture of gases is released
when the battery is under charge.

Keep children away from acid and batteries!
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
chemic a

l burns as well as the risk of accident
or fire when working on the battery and the
electrical system:
● Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
skin and clothin
g from acid and particles con-
taining lead.
● Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protectiv
e gloves and eye protection. Do not
tilt the batteries. This could spill acid through
the vents.
● Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately
for sever
al minutes with clear water. Then276

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The position of the battery is shown in the
c orr
e
sponding engine compartment diagram
››› page 270.
The “magic eye” indicator, located on the top
of the battery changes colour, depending on
the charge state and electrolyte level of the
battery.
There are two different colours:
● Black: correct charge status.
● Transparent/clear yellow: the battery must
be repl
aced. Contact a specialised workshop.
Charging or changing the battery The battery is maintenance-free and is
c
hec
k

ed during the inspection service. All
work on the vehicle battery requires special-
ist knowledge.
If you often drive short distances or if the ve-
hicle is not driven for long periods, the bat-
tery should be checked by a specialised
workshop between the scheduled services.
If the battery has discharged and you have
problems starting the vehicle, the battery
might be damaged. If this happens, we rec-
ommend you have the vehicle battery
checked by a Technical Service where it will
be re-charged or replaced. Charging the battery
The vehic

le battery should be charged by a
specialised workshop only, as batteries us-
ing special technology have been installed
and they must be charged in a controlled en-
vironment.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
safety features.
Genuine SEAT batteries meet the mainte-
nance, performance and safety specifications
of your vehicle. WARNING
● We r ec

ommend you use only maintenance-
free or cycle free leak-proof batteries which
comply with standards T 825 06 and
VW 7 50 73. This standard applies as of
2001.
● Before starting any work on the batteries,
you mus
t read and observe the warnings
››› in Symbols and warnings on handling
the batt er

y on page 276. For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances such as
su lphuric

acid and lead. They must be dis-
posed of appropriately and must not be dis-
posed of with ordinary household waste. Wheels
Wheel s
and ty

res
General notes Avoiding damage
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
ob s

tacle, drive very slowly and at a right
angle.
– Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
– Inspect the tyres regularly for damage
(cuts, c r

acks or blisters, etc.). Remove any
foreign objects embedded in the treads.
Storing tyres
– When you remove the tyres, mark them in
order to m

aintain the same direction of ro-
tation when they are installed again.
– When removed, the wheels and/or tyres
should be s

tored in a cool, dry and prefera-
bly dark location.
– Store tyres in a vertical position, if they are
not fitted on wheel

rims.
New tyres
New tyres must be run in ›››
page 191.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
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Wheels
Concealed damage
Dam ag
e t
o tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibrations or the
vehicle pulling to one side, this may indicate
that one of the tyres is damaged. They
should be checked immediately by a Techni-
cal Service.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on tyres with directional
tread. Always observe the direction of rota-
tion indicated when fitting the wheel. This
guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid
aquaplaning, excessive noise and wear. WARNING
● New tyr e

s do not have maximum grip dur-
ing the first 500 km. Drive particularly care-
fully to avoid possible accidents.
● Never drive with damaged tyres. This may
cause an ac
cident.
● If you notice unusual vibrations or if the ve-
hicle p
ulls to one side when driving, stop the
vehicle immediately and check the tyres for
damage. Tyre pressure monitoring system
Fig. 238
Location of the tyre pressure sticker. The maximum tyre pressure values are shown
on a s
tic
k

er stuck to the back of the left front
door frame ›››
Fig. 238.
1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure from the stic
ker. The values refer to Sum-
mer tyres.
2. The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyre
s are cold. The slightly raised
pressures of warm tyres must not be re-
duced.
3. Adjust the tyre pressure to the load you are carr
ying. Tyre pressure
The correct

tyre pressure is especially impor-
tant at high speeds. The pressure should
therefore be checked at least once a month
and before starting a journey.
Depending on the vehicle, tyre pressure can
be adjusted to medium load to improve driv-
ing comfort (“comfort” tyre pressure). When
driving with comfort tyre pressure fuel con-
sumption may increase slightly. WARNING
A tyre can easily burst if the pressure is too
low , c

ausing an accident!
● At continuously high speeds, a tyre with in-
sufficient
pressure flexes more. In this way it
becomes too hot, and this can cause tread
separation and tyre blow-out. Always observe
the recommended tyre pressures.
● If the tyre pressure is too low or too high,
the tyre
s will wear prematurely and the vehi-
cle will not handle well. Risk of accident! For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-
sumption. 279
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Tyre useful life Fig. 239
Tyre tread wear indicators. Fig. 240
Diagram for changing wheels. The useful life of tyres is dependent on tyre
pr
e
s
sure, driving style and fitting.
Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have
1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”
››› Fig. 239, running across the tread. De- pending on the make, there will be 6 to 8 of
them evenly

spaced around the tyre. Mark-
ings on the tyre sidewall (for instance the let-
ters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the po-
sitions of the tread wear indicators. The mini-
mum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm
(measured in the tread grooves next to the
tread wear indicators). Worn tyres must be re-
placed. Different figures may apply in export
countries ››› .
T y
r

e pressure
Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature
wear and could cause tyre blow-out. For this
reason, the tyre pressure should be checked
at least once per month ››› page 279.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more
than the rear ones it is advisable to change
them around as shown ››› Fig. 240. The use-
ful life of all the tyres will then be about the
same time.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However, various factors encountered in nor-
mal driving can cause them to become unbal-
anced, which results in steering vibration. Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as
they otherw

ise cause excessive wear on
steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must
also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-
cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the
vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you
should have the wheel alignment checked by
a Technical Service. WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre
bur s

ts during driving!
● The tyres must be replaced at the latest
when the trea
d wear indicators are worn
››› page 280. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in an accident. Worn tyres do not
grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There
is also a greater risk of “aquaplaning”.
● At continuously high speeds, a tyre with in-
sufficient
pressure flexes more. This causes it
to overheat. This can cause tread separation
and tyre blow-out. Risk of accident. Always
observe the recommended tyre pressures.
● If tyres show excessive wear, you should
have the ru
nning gear checked by a Technical
Service.
● Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake
fluid awa
y from tyres.
● Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-
plac
ed immediately! 280

Wheels
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-
sumption. New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run in.
The tyr
e
s and wheel rims are an essential
part of the vehicle's design. Those approved
by SEAT are specially matched to the charac-
teristics of the vehicle and make a major con-
tribution to good road-holding and safe han-
dling ››› .
T y
r

es should be replaced at least in pairs and
not individually (i.e. both front tyres or both
rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre des-
ignations makes it easier to choose the cor-
rect tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designa-
tions marked on the sidewall, for example:
195/55 R16 91V
This contains the following information:
Tyre width in mm
Height/width ratio in %
Tyre construction: Radial
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating code
Speed rating
195
55
R
16
91
V The tyres could also have the following infor-
mation:
● A direction of

rotation symbol
● “Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufact
uring date is also indicated on
the tyre sidewall (possibly only on the inner
side of the wheel).
“DOT ... 1116 ...” means, for example, that
the tyre was produced in the 11th week of
2016.
We recommend that work on tyres and
wheels be carried out by a Technical Service.
They are familiar with the procedure and
have the necessary special tools and spare
parts as well as the proper facilities for dis-
posing of the old tyres.
Any technical service has full information on
the technical requirements when installing or
changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims. WARNING
● We r ec

ommend that you use only wheels
and tyres which have been approved by SEAT
for your model. Failure to do so could impair
vehicle handling. Risk of accident.
● Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are
more than 6
years old. If you have no alterna-
tive, you should drive slowly and with extra
care at all times. ●
Never u se o

ld tyres or those with an un-
known “history of use”.
● If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must en-
sure th
at the flow of air to the brakes is not
restricted. This could cause the brake system
to overheat.
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial
tyre
s of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread pattern. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of according to
the l aw

s in the country concerned. Note
● A S EA

T Service Centre should be consulted
to find out whether wheels or tyres of differ-
ent sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT
can be fitted, and to find out about the com-
binations allowed between the front axle
(axle 1) and the rear axle (axle 2).
● For technical reasons, it is not generally
poss
ible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. This can also apply to wheels of the
same model. The use of wheels or tyres
which have not been approved by SEAT for
use with your model may invalidate the vehi-
cle's type approval for use on public roads.
● If the spare tyre is not the same as the
tyre
s that are mounted on the vehicle (e.g.
winter tyres) you should only use the spare
tyre for a short period of time and drive with » 281
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Winter service W int
er ty
resIn winter conditions winter tyres will consid-
erab
ly

improve the vehicle's handling. The
design of summer tyres (width, rubber com-
pound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice
and snow.
Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure of
0.2 bar (2.9 psi/20 kPa) higher than the pres-
sures specified for summer tyres (see the
sticker on the back of the left front door
frame).
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.
Information on permitted winter tyre sizes
can be found in the vehicle's registration
documentation. Use only radial winter tyres.
All tyre sizes listed in the vehicle documenta-
tion also apply to winter tyres.
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm.
The speed rating code ›››
page 281, New
tyres and wheels determines the following
speed limits for winter tyres: ››› max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
m
ax. 180 km/h (112 mph)
m ax. 190 km/h (118 mph)
m

ax. 210 km/h (130 mph)
Q
S
T
H In some countries, vehicles which can exceed
the speed ratin

g of the fitted tyre must have
an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of
view. These stickers are available from your
technical service. The legal requirements of
each country must be followed.
Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessa-
rily long periods. Vehicles with summer tyres
handle better when the roads are free of
snow and ice.
If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the
notes on the spare wheel ››› page 281, New
tyres and wheels . WARNING
The maximum speed for the winter tyres must
not be e x

ceeded. Otherwise, this could lead
to damage and risk of accident. For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres again as soon as possi-
bl e.

They are quieter, do not wear so quickly
and reduce fuel consumption. 284

Technical specifications
Technical data
T ec
hnic
al specifications
Important information Important The information in the vehicle documentation
alwa
y

s 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 specifi-
cation
s

section
kWKilowatt, engine power measurement.
PSPferdestärke (horsepower), formerly
used to denote engine power.
rpmRevolutions per minute - engine speed.
NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.
CZCetane number, indication of the diesel
combustion power.
RONResearch octane number, indication of
the knock resistance of petrol. Vehicle identification data
Fig. 242
Vehicle data sticker (luggage com-
p ar tment). Fig. 243
Chassis number. Chassis number
The
VIN i
s
located in the Easy Connect, on the
vehicle data sticker and under the wind-
screen, on the driver side ››› Fig. 243. Addi-
tionally, the chassis number is located in the
engine compartment, on the right-hand side.
The number is engraved on the top side rail,
and is partially covered.
VIN in the Easy Connect
● Select:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Service > Chassis number .
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on the rear
pillar of the right-hand front door. Vehicles
for certain export countries do not have an
identification plate. »
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Index
Driver information system ad
dition
al electrical appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
bonnet, rear lid and doors open . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
engine oil temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
warning and information messages . . . . . . . . . 39
Driving driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245, 250, 252, 253
Driving abroad headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving data data summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Driving on flooded roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Dust and pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Dynamic lights range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
E E10 see Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 118 EDL
see Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Efficiency programme additional electrical appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electrical socket trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 135 convenience opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 136
Electrolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 181
Electronic differential lock (XDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . 177, 179
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 automatic gearbox backup programme . . . . . 189
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
emergency warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
first-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
replacing a blown fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
vehicle tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Emergency operation front passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Emergency warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Emission control system
contro l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Emissions data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Engine assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Engine and ignition automatic ignition switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172My Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
preheating the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
starting the engine with Press & Drive . . . . . . 173 stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 267, 270 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273, 274
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
windscreen washer liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
G12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
G13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Engine fault control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 270 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270, 273
check oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
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