Advice
engine oil using approved engine oil in ac-
c or
d
ance with the corresponding VW stand-
ard ( ›››
page 32). All oils indicated are
synthetic multigrade oils .
Engine oils are being continuously further
developed. Technical services are constantly
updated with any modifications. SEAT there-
fore recommends that you have the engine
oil changed by a technical service. CAUTION
● Only u
se engine oils whose specifications
are expressly approved by SEAT. The use of
any other type of oil could cause engine dam-
age!
● No additives should be used with engine
oil. An
y damage caused by the use of such
additives would not be covered by the factory
warranty. Checking engine oil level and topping
up
Fig. 168
Marked engine oil dipstick Fig. 169
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi
ller cap. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 31 Preparations
●
Park the vehicle on flat ground so that the
engine oil
reading is correct.
● The engine must be hot to be able to check
the engine oil
level. Stop the engine and wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into
the sump.
● Open the bonnet ›››
page 187.
● The engine oil filler neck can be recognised
by the symbo
l on the cap ››› Fig. 169 and
the dipstick by its coloured handle.
Check the engine oil level
● Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean
cloth.
● Rep
lace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as
it wi
ll go. If the dipstick to measure engine oil
has a mark, when you reintroduce it this
mark should slot into the corresponding
groove located on the upper end of the tube.
● Remove the oil dipstick again and check
the engine oil
level.
● After reading the oil level, replace the dip-
stick
in the tube completely. WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact
with hot en
gine components. This could lead
to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
● Always ensure that after topping of oil, the
engine oil
filler cap is correctly tightened.190
Checking and refilling levels
This will avoid engine oil spilling onto hot en-
gine par
t
s when the engine is running. CAUTION
● If the en gine oi
l level is above the area
››› Fig. 168 A do not start the engine. Seek
spec i
alist assistance. Otherwise catalytic
converter and engine damage may occur.
● When refilling or changing service liquids,
ensur
e that you put the liquids into the right
tank. Making a mistake when refilling could
cause serious malfunctions and damage the
engine! For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area A .
Otherw i
se oil can be drawn in through the
crankcase breather and escape into the at-
mosphere via the exhaust system. Engine oil consumption
The consumption of engine oil can be differ-
ent
fr
om one en
gine to another and can vary
during the useful life of the engine.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 1 ltr./2000 km. In the
case of new vehicles, the consumption can
exceed this figure over 5,000 kilometres. For
this reason the engine oil level must be checked at regular intervals, preferably when
fillin
g the tank and before a journey.
When the engine is working hard, for in-
stance during sustained high-speed motor-
way cruising in summer or when climbing
mountain passes, the oil level should pref-
erably be kept within area ››› Fig. 168 A .
Topping up engine oil Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 31.
The engine oil must be changed regularly ac-
cording to the specifications of the Mainte-
nance Programme.
Due to the problems linked with disposing of
used oil and the need for suitable tools and
special knowledge, always visit a specialised
workshop to have the engine oil and filter
changed. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Detailed information on the service intervals
is shown in the Maintenance Programme.
Engine oil additives make new oil darker after
the engine has been running for a short peri-
od. This is normal and does not mean more
frequent oil changes are required. WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
hav e the s
pecialist knowledge required!
● Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the w
arnings ››› page 187.
● Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may
cause burn injuries.
● Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such
as ac
id burns, caused by splashes of oil.
● When removing the oil drain plug with your
finger
s, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-
vent oil from running down your arm.
● Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact
with engine oil.
● Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stor
ed in a safe place out of the reach of chil-
dren. CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This c
ould result in engine damage. Any dam-
age caused by the use of such additives
would not be covered by the factory warranty. For the sake of the environment
Before changing the engine oil, find a suita-
bl e loc
ation or service for proper disposal. For the sake of the environment
Always dispose of engine oil with the utmost
re s
pect for the environment. Never dispose of » 191
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
used engine oil in places such as a garden,
wood
s, dr
ains, roads, paths, rivers and drain-
age systems. Engine coolant
Introduction WARNING
Engine coolant is toxic!
● Only keep engine coolant in its original
c ont ainer
, tightly shut and in a safe place.
● Never store engine coolant in empty food
container
s or bottles as other people may ac-
cidentally drink it.
● Always keep engine coolant out of reach of
chil
dren.
● Ensure that the proportion of engine cool-
ant ad
ditive corresponds to the lowest out-
side temperature to which the vehicle will be
exposed.
● If the outside temperature is extremely low,
the engine coo
lant could freeze causing the
vehicle to stop. As this would also cause the
heating to stop working, vehicle occupants
without warm clothing could freeze. For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the
env ir
onment. If any fluids are spilled, they should be collected and correctly disposed
of, w
ith r
espect to the environment. Coolant warning lamp
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
It lights up red
Excessive engine
coolant temperature.
Stop the vehicle!
Stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible. Switch off the en-
gine and let it cool.
Insufficient engine
coolant level.
¡Stop the vehicle!
Check the engine coolant
when the engine has cooled
and, if it is low, refill with en-
gine coolant ››› page 193.
Engine coolant sys-
tem faulty. Do not drive any further.
Obtain professional assis-
tance.
Flashes red
Engine coolant sys-
tem faulty.Seek specialist assistance.
It lights up blue
The natural gas en-
gine coolant tempera-
ture is low. The en-
gine has not reached
the operating temper-
ature.As long as the warning lamp is
on, avoid high engine speeds
and pushing the engine too
hard.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in On the
ins trument
panel on page 26. 192
Advice
●
When refi l
ling liquids, avoid spilling them
on parts of the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem. Spilled liquids could cause a fire. Under
specific circumstances, the ethylene glycol
can catch fire. WARNING
If there is not enough anti-freeze in the cool-
ant sys
tem, the engine may fail leading to se-
rious damage.
● Please make sure that the percentage of
additiv
e 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 cool
ant 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
● If ther e i
s no appropriate coolant liquid
available, fill it using distilled water, and
nothing else. Any other type of water may
lead to considerable rusting in the engine
due to its chemical components. This could
consequently damage the engine. If you have
not used distilled water but another type of
water to top up the coolant, a specialised
workshop must immediately replace all of the
fluid in the engine cooling system.
● Only top up coolant to the top level of the
marked ar
ea ››› Fig. 170. Otherwise the ex- cess coolant will be forced out of the cooling
sys
t
em when the engine is hot, causing dam-
age.
● If a lot of liquid coolant has been lost, wait
for the engine t
o cool down completely before
adding coolant. Extensive coolant loss is an
indication of leaks in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Have the engine cooling system inspec-
ted immediately by a specialised workshop.
Otherwise engine damage may occur.
● When refilling service liquids, ensure that
you put
the liquids into the right tank. Mak-
ing a mistake when refilling could cause seri-
ous malfunctions and damage the engine! CAUTION
The original additives should never be mixed
with c oo
lants 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-
ple b
ut 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. Brake fluid
Chec k
in
g the brake fluid level Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 33
In the course of time, the brake fluid absorbs
water from the ambient air. If there is too
much water in the brake fluid, the brake sys-
tem could be damaged. In addition, the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid is significantly
lowered. When the brake fluid contains too
much water and the brakes are subject to
considerable forces, bubbles of water vapour
can form in the system. These bubbles can
significantly reduce braking power, notably
increasing braking distance, and could even
result in the total failure of the brake system.
Ensuring that the brake system is always
functioning correctly is essential for your own
safety and the safety of other road users
››› .
Br ak
e fluid s
pecifications
SEAT have developed a special brake fluid
optimised for the brake systems of their vehi-
cles. To ensure the optimum working of the
brake system, SEAT recommends the use of
brake fluid in accordance with the VW 501 14
standard. If this brake fluid is not available or
another brake fluid is used for different rea-
sons, use a brake fluid that complies with the
United States standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
194
Index
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
O O domet
er
p
artial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Open and close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 186
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
in the door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 102
rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Optical parking system (OPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
P
Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 102 anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 140
downhil l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 optical parking system (OPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Parking distance warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
see also Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Parking light remains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
ParkPilot see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Passenger door emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pollution filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Positioning the seatbelt for pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Positioning the seat belt seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power brake system anti-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Power socket 12 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Protection of vehicle undercarriage . . . . . . . . . . 175
Puncture action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pushing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 R
Radio-oper ated remote control
see Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Radio reception antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Rain and light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 lift platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Rear headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear backrest folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
lifting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . 10
see also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Rear view mirrors adjusting the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear vision mirror interior anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Recycled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
mistakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
opening fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Remote control key unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 180 airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
225