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temperature for the vehicle is not too different
t o the outside t
emper
ature. It is a good idea
to air the vehicle before starting your journey
and to drive a short distance with the win-
dows open. Then you can close the windows
and switch on the air conditioning. Keep win-
dows closed when travelling at high speeds.
Driving with the windows open increases fuel
consumption.
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WARNING
Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the v ehicl
es ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the
road and the traffic situation. Engine management and ex-
haust gas purification sys-
tem
Intr oduction WARNING
The components of the exhaust system
reach v ery high t
emperatures. This could
cause a fire.
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For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is
working perf ectly, ther
e may be a smell of
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel
used. Driving tips
Driving abroad In some countries, certain safety regulations
and r
equir
ements ar
e in force relating to ex-
haust gas emissions, which differ from the
technical characteristics of the vehicle. Be-
fore travelling abroad, SEAT recommends
you consult a technical service about the le-
gal requirements and the following points:
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