
Care and maintenance
WARNING
● Car -c
are products can be toxic. Because of
this, they must always be kept closed in their
original container. Keep them out of the reach
of children. Failure to comply could result in
poisoning.
● Always read and observe the instructions
and warning
s on the package before using
car-care products. Improper use could cause
health problems or damage the vehicle. The
use of certain products may produce noxious
vapours; they should be used in well ventila-
ted areas.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail
varnish r
emover or other volatile fluids.
These are toxic and highly flammable. Risk of
fire and explosion.
● Before washing your vehicle, or carrying
out any
maintenance, switch the engine off,
apply the handbrake firmly and remove the
key from the ignition. CAUTION
Never attempt to remove dirt, mud or dust if
the sur f
ace of the vehicle is dry. Never use a
dry cloth or sponge for cleaning purposes.
This could damage the paintwork or the win-
dows of your vehicle. Soak dirt, mud or dust
with plenty of water. For the sake of the environment
● When pur c
hasing car care products, try to
select ones that are not harmful to the envi-
ronment.
● The waste from car-care products should
not be dis
posed of with ordinary household
waste. Observe the disposal information on
the package. Care of the vehicle exterior
Autom atic
car wash tunnel The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the
v
ehic
l
e can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash tunnel.
However, the paintwork wear depends to a
large extent on the kind of the car wash tun-
nel, the brushes used, its water filtering and
the type of cleaning and preservative prod-
ucts.
Before going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions (close the win-
dows and rear-view mirrors). There is nothing
to note apart from that.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as
spoilers or a roof rack or two-way radio aerial,
etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash
tunnel operator first. After washing, the brake
s could take some
time to respond as the brake discs and pads
could be wet, or even frozen in winter. “Dry”
the brakes by braking several times. WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduc e br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. Hand-washing
Vehicle washing
– First soften the dirt and rinse it off with wa-
ter
.
– C
lean your vehicle from top to bottom with
a soft s
ponge, a glove or a brush. Use very
light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean
water
.
– Special car shampoo should only be used
for v
ery stubborn dirt.
– Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last,
usin
g a different sponge or glove.
– Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry the vehicle surface gently with a cha-
mois l
eather.
– In cold temperature, dry the rubber seals
and their sur
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freezing. Apply silicone spray to the rubber
se al
s.
Af
ter washing the vehicle
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp
brakin
g. “Dry” the brakes by braking sever-
al times. WARNING
● Wa sh
your vehicle with the ignition switch-
ed off.
● Protect your hands and arms from cuts on
sharp meta
l edges when cleaning the under-
body, the inside of the wheel housings etc.
Risk of injury.
● Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduce br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. CAUTION
● Never r emo
ve dirt, mud or dust if the vehi-
cle surface is dry. Never use a dry cloth or
sponge for cleaning purposes. This could
scratch the paintwork or glass on your vehi-
cle.
● Washing the vehicle in low temperatures:
when washin
g the vehicle with a hose, do not
direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors. Risk of freezing. For the sake of the environment
To protect the environment, the vehicle
shoul d be w
ashed only in specially provided
wash bays, to prevent toxic, oil-laden waste
water from entering the sewer system. In
some places, washing vehicles outside wash
bays is prohibited. Note
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Washing the vehicle with a high pres-
s
ur
e c
leaner Be particularly careful when using a high
pr
e
s
sure cleaner!
– Always observe the instructions for the
high-pres
sure cleaner, particularly those
concerning the pressure and the spraying
distance.
– Increase the spraying distance for soft ma-
terial
s and painted bumpers.
– Do not use a high pressure cleaner to re-
move ic
e or snow from windows
››› page 263.
– Never use concentrated jet nozzles (“rotat-
ing jets”) ›
›› .–
Af t
er w
ashing, avoid sudden and sharp
braking. “Dry” the brakes by braking sever-
al times ››› page 179. WARNING
● Never w a
sh tyres with a concentrated jet
(“rotating nozzle”). Even at large spraying
distances and short cleaning times, damage
can occur to the tyres. This may cause an ac-
cident.
● Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduce br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. CAUTION
● Do not u se w
ater hotter than +60°C
(+140°F). This could damage the vehicle.
● To avoid damage to the vehicle, keep a suf-
ficient di
stance from sensitive materials such
as flexible hoses, plastic, soundproofing ma-
terial, etc. This also applies to bumpers pain-
ted in the colour of the bodywork. The closer
the nozzle is to the surface, the greater the
wear on the material. Factory-fitted adhesive sheets
The following indications should be taken in-
t
o ac
c
ount to avoid damaging adhesive
sheets:
● Do not use high pressure cleaners.
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Wheels
The position of the battery is shown in the
c orr
e
sponding engine compartment diagram
››› page 275.
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 281. 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 197.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
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Engine data P etr
o
l engine 1.0 TSI 70 kW (95 PS)
Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
70 (95)/5,000-5,500175/2,000-3,5003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsManual gearbox
Top speed (km/h)173 (IV)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)11.2
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,615-1,700 a)
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,165
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)850
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)815-900b)
Permitted roof load (kg)75
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)580
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,100
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)1,000
a)
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Petrol engine 1.6 MPI 81 kW (110 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
81 (110)/5,800155/3,800-4,0004/1,598Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsManual gearbox
Top speed (km/h)181 (IV)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.7
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,595-1,680 a)
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,156
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)b)
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)b)
Permitted roof load (kg)75
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)570
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)b)
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (kg)b)
a)
Varies depending on the features (Splitting).
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Petrol engine 1.0 TSI 85 kW (115 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
85 (115)/5,000-5,500200/2,000-3,5003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsManual gearboxAutomatic
Top speed (km/h)182 (V)182 (VI)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.66.7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.810.0
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,625-1,710 a)1,645-1,730a)
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,1871,210
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)860880
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)815-900b)815-900b)
Permitted roof load (kg)7575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)540540
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,0001,000
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)800800
a)
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Petrol engine 1.5 TSI Evo 110 kW (150 CV) ACT ®Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm
3
)Fuel
110 (150)/5,000-6,000250/1,500-3,5004/1,498Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsManual gearbox
Top speed (km/h)205 (V)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)5.5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)8
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,665-1,750 a)
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,222
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)b)
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)b)
Permitted roof load (kg)75
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)610
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)1,200
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (kg)1,200
a)
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Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 70 kW (95 PS) Start-StopPower output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
70 (95)/2,750-4,600250/1,500-2,6004/1,598Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.
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Outputs and weightsManual gearbox
Top speed (km/h)172 (V)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)11.8
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,715-1,800a)
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,297
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)b)
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)b)
Permitted roof load (kg)75
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)640
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)1,200
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (kg)1,100
a)
Varies depending on the features (Splitting).
b) Data not available as this edition goes to print. 298