2017 Seat Ateca brake fluid

Table of Contents
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Front Assist system including City emergency
br ak
ing and pedestrian monitoring* . . . . . . . . 207
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tanc
e (RCTA)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Traffic sign detection system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 231
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking System Plus (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Parking aid (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Area View* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Rear Assist (Rear View Camera)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cl
e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Exhaust purification system for vehicles with
diesel
engines (AdBlue ®
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Wheels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
4

The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument panelFig. 49
Instrument panel, on dash panel Red warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–

Parking brake on.›››
page
170
››› page
172  
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake system. 
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
273 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
68 
Use the foot brake! Yellow warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–
38

The essentials
››› in Topping up coolant on page 287
››› page 286 Brake fluid
Fig. 62
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v

oir cap The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp

artment ›››
 page 282.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Topping up brake fluid on
page 288
››› page 287 Windscreen washer
Fig. 63
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c

reen washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c

ompartment ›››
 page 282.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir on
page 288
››› page 288 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment

›

››  page 282. It does not require maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection

Service.

››› in Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery on page 290
››› page 289 50

Operation
Information on the brakes New brake pads
F
or the fir
st 400 km (250 miles), new brake
pads have not yet reached their maximum
braking capacity, and need to be “run in”
first. However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking effect by applying
more pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid
overloading the brakes while running them
in.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is
a particular problem in urban traffic and
short stretches, or with very sporty driving.
Depending on the speed, the braking force
and the environmental conditions (for exam-
ple, the temperature, air humidity, etc.)
noises may be produced on braking.
Wet roads or road salt
In certain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times. At high speed and with the windscreen wip-
er
s

activated, the brake pads will briefly
touch the brake discs. This takes place, al-
though unnoticeable to the driver, at regular
intervals to improve the response time of the
brakes when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven
for some distance without using the brakes
when there is a lot of salt on the road in win-
ter. The layer of salt that accumulates on the
discs and pads can be removed by gently ap-
plying the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if
rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable
to clean off the pads and disks by braking
firmly a few times at a moderately high speed
››› .
F au

lt in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately
to the nearest specialised workshop and
have the fault repaired. Drive there slowly
and remember that you will have to apply more pressure on the brake pedal and allow
for lon

ger stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake flu-
id level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running. WARNING
● Ap p

ly the brakes heavily to clean the brake
system only in a suitable traffic situation. Do
not put other road users in danger: there is
risk of causing an accident.
● Ensure the vehicle does not move while in
neutra
l, when the engine is stopped. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in an
accident.
● If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
sub
jected to heavy use, vapour bubbles can
form in the brake system. This reduces the ef-
ficiency of the brakes. CAUTION
● Nev er l

et the brakes “drag” by leaving your
foot on the pedal when it is not necessary to
brake. This overheats the brakes, resulting in
longer stopping distances and greater wear. 172

Care and maintenance
Carbon parts The carbon parts on your vehicle have a pain-
t
ed s
urface. They do not need any special
care and are cleaned just like any other pain-
ted part ››› page 266.
Paint damage Minor damage to the paint, such as scratches
or s
t

one chips, should be touched up without
delay before the metal starts to corrode. Suit-
able touch-up brushes or sprays for your car
can be obtained from a SEAT Official Service.
The number of the original paint finish on the
vehicle is given on the data sticker
››› page 301.
If corrosion is already visible it must be thor-
oughly removed by a specialised workshop.
Windows Clear vision is an essential safety factor.
The w
ind

screen must not be cleaned with in-
sect remover or wax, otherwise the wind-
screen wipers will not function properly (jud-
dering).
Traces of rubber, oil, grease or silicone can
be removed with a window cleaning solution
or a silicone remover. Wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner. Your SEAT
Offic

ial Service will be able to provide you
with more detailed information.
The windows should also be cleaned on the
inside at regular intervals.
Use a separate cloth or chamois to dry the
windows. Cloths used for waxing and polish-
ing contain residues that will cause smears
on the glass. WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
w ind

screen. In bad visibility conditions (e.g.
in the rain, dark or with a low sun), these
coatings may cause dazzle: risk of accident!
Such coatings can also cause the windscreen
wiper blades to make noise. CAUTION
● Remo

ve snow and ice from windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To
avoid scratches caused by dirt on the glass,
the scraper should only be pushed in one di-
rection and not moved to and fro.
● The heating element for the rear window is
locat
ed on the inner side of the window. To
avoid damaging them, do not apply stickers
to these heating elements.
● Never use warm or hot water to remove
sno
w and ice from windows and mirrors. This
could cause the glass to crack! Wheels
The wheels require regular attention to pre-
ser
v

e their appearance. It is important to re-
move road salt and brake dust by washing
the wheels at regular intervals, otherwise the
finish will be impaired.
After washing, the wheels should only be
cleaned with an "acid-free" cleaning agent
for alloy wheels. This is available from SEAT
Official Services and specialist retailers. Nev-
er leave the cleaning agent on the rims for
any longer than specified in the instructions
before rinsing it off. If the wheel cleaner fluid
contains acid it can attack the surfaces of the
wheel bolts.
Car polish or other abrasive agents should
not be used for maintaining the rims. If the
protective coating is damaged, e.g. by flying
stones, the damaged area should be re-
paired immediately. WARNING
Please note when cleaning the wheels that
w at

er, ice and road salt can impair the effec-
tiveness of the brakes; this can cause an acci-
dent. Exhaust tail pipe
It is important to remove road salt and brake
du
s

t by washing the wheels at regular »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Engine compartment Chec k
ing levels Fig. 221
Diagram for the location of the various
el ements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluid
s

in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath the cover)
Windscreen washer reservoir
1 2
3
4
5
6 The checking and refilling of service fluids
ar
e c
arried out on the components men-
tioned above. These operations are descri-
bed in ››› page 282.
Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of ››› page 301. Work in the engine compartment 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). Al-
ways observe the warnings listed below and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment of the vehicle is a poten-
tially hazardous area ››› .
282

Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
● Sw it
ch the engine off, remove the key from
the ignition and apply the hand brake. If the
vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever
in neutral; if it has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector lever in position P. Wait for
the engine to cool down.
● Keep children away from the engine com-
par
tment.
● Never spill liquids used for vehicle opera-
tion on the engine c
ompartment, as these
may catch fire (e.g. the antifreeze in coolant).
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electric
al system, especially when working
on the battery.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember th
at, even when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au-
tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury.
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
su
lating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pan
sion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap w
ith a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
● If it is necessary to work in the engine com-
par
tment while the engine is running, the ro-
tating components (for example, poly-V belt, alternator, radiator fan) and the high voltage
ignition sy
s

tem are an additional hazard.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if w
ork on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid i s

put into the correct filler opening, oth-
erwise this can cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
r e

gularly so that any leaks are detected at an
early stage. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids in the area where it was parked, have
your vehicle inspected at the workshop. Note
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake flu-
id r e

servoirs are on the other side of the en-
gine compartment ››› Fig. 221. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 11
The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Check that the windscreen wiper arms are
not unfolded. Otherwise the paint may be
damaged.
The bonnet can only be unlocked when the
driver door is open. WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or
drip s

of coolant being released from the en-
gine compartment. Failure to comply could
result in burns. Wait until no steam or coolant
can be seen before opening the bonnet. Closing the bonnet
–
Slightly lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay before pressing it
bac

k into its support.
– Carefully close the bonnet.
– Press the bonnet down until it locks into
pl

ace.
– Make sure that the bonnet catches onto its
cl

asp. Do not press down too hard ››› .
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Emergencies
Safety

Checking and refilling levels
Topping up coolant
– Wait for the engine to cool down.
– Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a c loth and c
arefully unscrew it to the left
››› .
– Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e

xpansion tank, otherwise you
could damage the engine. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professio- nal assistance ››› .
– If there is still some coolant in the expan-
sion t

ank, top up to the upper mark.
– Top up with coolant until the level becomes
st

able.
– Screw the cap back on correctly.
Any
loss of coolant fluid normally indicates a
leak in the cooling system. Take the vehicle
straight to a specialised workshop to have
the cooling system examined. If there are no
leaks in the engine cooling system, a loss of
coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating. WARNING
● The c oo

ling system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns! ●
The antifr eez

e and coolant fluid can be a
health hazard. Therefore, the antifreeze
should be stored in the original container in a
safe place out of reach of children. Failure to
comply could result in poisoning.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember th
at, even when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au-
tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury. WARNING
If there is not enough anti-freeze in the cool-
ant sy

stem, the engine may fail leading to se-
rious damage.
● Please make sure that the percentage of
ad
ditive is correct with respect to the lowest
expected ambient temperature in the zone in
which the vehicle is to be used.
● When the outside temperature is very low,
the coo
lant could freeze and the vehicle
would be immobilised. In this case, the heat-
ing would not work either and inadequately
dressed passengers could die of cold. CAUTION
Do not top up the expansion tank with cool-
ant fluid if

it is empty! Air could enter the
cooling system. In this case, stop driving.
Seek specialist assistance. Otherwise, there
is a risk of engine damage. CAUTION
The original additives should never be mixed
w ith c

oolants which are not approved by
SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing
severe damage to the engine and the engine
cooling system.
● If the fluid in the expansion tank is not pur-
pl

e but is, for example, brown, this indicates
that the G13 additive has been mixed with an
inadequate coolant. The coolant must be
changed as soon as possible if this is the
case! This could result in serious faults and
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the
en v

ironment. If any fluids are spilled, they
should be collected and correctly disposed
of, with respect to the environment. Brake fluid
Top

ping up brake fluid Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 50
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX markings. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety