2018 Seat Ateca oil level

Advice
WARNING
● For s af
ety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet,
always check that the locking element is
properly engaged. This is the case if the bon-
net is flush with the adjacent body panels.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in an accident. Engine oil
Gener a
l

notesThe engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oi
l
th

at can be used all year round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-
tial for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up or
changing oil, use only those oils that comply
with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in
the following page should appear on the con-
tainer of the service oil; when the container
displays the specific standards for petrol and
diesel engines together, it means that the oil
can be used for both types of engines. We recommend that the oil change indicated
in the Mainten

ance Programme, be per-
formed by a technical service or specialised
workshop.
The correct oil specifications for your engine
are listed in the ›››
 page 58, Engine oil
specifications.
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife
service) or fixed (dependent on time/dis-
tance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the
Maintenance Programme booklet is PR QI6,
this means that your vehicle has the LongLife
service programmed. If it lists the codes QI1,
QI2, QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service is
dependent on time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife service
intervals*)
Special oils and processes have been devel-
oped which, depending on the characteris-
tics and individual driving profiles, enable
the extension of the oil change service (Long-
Life service intervals).
Because this oil is essential for extending the
service intervals, it must only be used ob-
serving the following indications:
● Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service in-
terv
als. ●
Only in e
xceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil level is too low ››› page 301,
Checking engine oil level and LongLife oil is
not available, it is permitted to top up (once)
with oil for fixed service intervals
›››  page 58 (up to a maximum of 0.5 li-
tres).
Fixed service intervals*
If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife
service interval” or it has been disabled (by
request), you may use oils for fixed service
intervals, which also appear in
›››  page 58, Engine oil specifications
. In
this case, your vehicle must be serviced after
a fixed interval of 1 year/15,000 km (10,000
miles)(whatever comes first) ››› Booklet
Maintenance Programme.
● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine
oil l
evel is too low ››› page 301, Checking en-
gine oil level and you cannot obtain the oil
specified for your vehicle, you can add a
small quantity of oil conforming to the speci-
fication ACEA A2 or ACEA A3 (petrol engines)
or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (diesel engines) (up
to 0.5 l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The Maintenance Programme states whether
your vehicle is fitted with a diesel particulate
filter.
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Checking and refilling levels
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash
f orm
ation, m
ay be used in diesel engines
equipped with particulate filter. Using other
types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-
tration and reduce the life of the DPF. There-
fore:
● Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil
level is too low ››› page 301,
Checking engine oil level and you cannot ob-
tain the oil specified for your vehicle, you can
use a small quantity of oil (once) conforming
to the VW 506 00, VW 506 01, VW 505 00,
VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 specification
(up to 0.5 l).
Checking engine oil level Fig. 240
Engine oil dipstick. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
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 page 57 The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Chec

king oil level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
the operating t

emperature is reached and
then stop.
– Wait for about two minutes.
– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
a cle

an cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
– Then pull it out once more and check the oil
level

››› Fig. 240. Top up with engine oil if
necessary.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a jour-
ney. 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 298. CAUTION
If the oil level is above area A , do not start
the engine. Thi

s could result in damage to the
engine and catalytic converter. Contact a
Technical Service. Topping up engine oil
 Fig. 241
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi

ller cap. Read the additional information carefully
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 page 57
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings ››› in Working in the engine
c omp
ar

tment on page 299.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
lustration ››› page 298.
Engine oil specification ›››
 page 58. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
come s
into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up. CAUTION
If the oil level is above area ›››
Fig. 240 A , do
not s t
art the engine. This could result in dam-
age to the engine and catalytic converter.
Contact a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area
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Fig. 240 A . Otherwise oil can be drawn in
through the c r
ankcase breather and escape
into the atmosphere via the exhaust system. Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oi l

that conforms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed. Changing engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
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 page 57.
The engine oil must be changed at the inter-
vals given in the service schedule. We recommend that you have the engine oil
chan

ged by a Technical Service.
The oil change intervals are shown in the
Maintenance Programme. 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 298.
● 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
● Bec au

se of disposal problems and the spe-
cial tools and specialist knowledge required,
we recommend that you have the engine oil
and filter changed by a Technical Service.
● Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground.
● U

se a suitable container when draining the
used oil
. It must be large enough to hold all
the engine oil. Cooling system
Top
pin

g up coolant Read the additional information carefully
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Top up coolant when the level is below the
MIN (minimum) mark.
Checking coolant level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pans

ion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the marks.
When the engine is hot, it may be slightly
above the upper mark.
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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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Technical data
Advice
Operation
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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