2018 Seat Ateca check oil

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
ar
efully unscrew it to the left
››› .
– Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e
xp

ansion 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, t

op up to the upper mark.
– Top up with coolant until the level becomes
stab

le.
– Screw the cap back on correctly.
Any lo
ss 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 coo lin

g system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns! ●
The antifreez e and c

oolant 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 that, ev
en 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 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
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
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. 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, with respect to the environment. Brake fluid
Top up br
ak

e fluid Read the additional information carefully
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Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX markings. »
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Emergencies
Safety

Wheels
CAUTION
● Some v ehic
les, for example those with the
Start-Stop system* are fitted with a special
battery (AGM-type or EFB-type battery). If any
other type of battery is fitted, the Start-Stop
function may be considerably reduced and
the vehicle may not stop on repeated occa-
sions.
● Make sure that the vent hose is always at-
tached t
o the original opening on the side of
the battery. Gases or battery acid can other-
wise escape and possibly cause damage.
● The battery holder and clamps must always
be correctly
secured.
● Before starting any work on the battery, al-
way
s observe the warnings listed under
››› page 305, Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery .
● Do not forget to replace the battery cover-
ings, wher
e applicable. It is a protection for
high temperatures. This in turn extends the
vehicle service life. For the sake of the environment
 Batteries contain toxic substances includ-
in g s

ulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of appropriately and must not be
disposed of with ordinary household waste.
Make sure disconnected batteries cannot tip
over. Sulphuric acid could be spilt! Wheels
Wheel s
and ty

res
General notes –
When driving with new tyr e
s, be especially
careful during the first 500 km (300 miles).
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
obs

tacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the obstacle.
– Check from time to time if the tyres are
dam ag

ed (punctures, cuts, cracks or
dents). Remove any foreign objects embed-
ded in the treads.
– Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-
plac

ed immediately.
– Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
– Replace any missing valve caps as soon as
poss

ible.
– Mark the wheels before taking them off so
that they

rotate in the same direction when
put back.
– When removed, the wheels or tyres should
be stor

ed in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
New tyres
New tyres do not give maximum grip straight
away and should therefore be “run in” by driving carefully and at moderate speeds for
about the firs

t 500 km (300 miles). This will
also increase the useful life of the tyres.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate that
one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed
immediately if there is any reason to suspect
that damage may have occurred. Inspect the
tyres for damage. If no external damage is
visible, drive slowly and carefully to the near-
est specialised workshop and have the car
inspected.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Al-
ways note the direction of rotation indicated
when mounting the wheel. This guarantees
optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan-
ing, excessive noise and wear.
Retrofitting accessories
If you wish to change or fit wheels, rims or
wheel trims, we recommend that you consult
with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice
regarding current techniques.
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Emergencies
Safety

Index
Emergency operation front
p
assenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Emission control system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Emissions data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
starting up (driver messages with the mechan-ical contact) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
switching off (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine and ignition automatic ignition switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
My Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
preheating the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
starting the engine with Press & Drive . . . . . . 184
stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 298 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 305
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 303
closing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 302
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 301
opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . 59, 304
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Engine fault
contro l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 300 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 302
checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Environment ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Environmental tips filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 284
ESC electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Multi-collision brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Exhaust gas purification system catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Exhaust pipe: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Exhaust purification system for vehicles with diesel engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Exiting a parking space with Park Assist . . . . . . 256
Exterior lighting changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Exterior mirrors
adjus ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Exterior rear-view mirrors adjusting the exterior rear-view mirrors . . . . . 155
exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
F Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Fatigue detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Fluid Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Fog light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Four-wheel drive snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Four wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 86
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Front Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 indications on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Front passenger front airbag control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front seat manual adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 293 consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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