2020 Seat Tarraco Owner's manual

Vehicle maintenance
If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a
f ault or an accident, our assist
ance services
will help you keep moving.
Take into account that the SEAT Mobility
Service differs depending on the country in
which the vehicle was purchased. For further
information ask your SEAT dealership or the
SEAT website in your country.
Warranty
Fault
-free operation warranty SEAT Authorised Services ensure the perfect
condition of ne
w v

ehicles. Check the pur-
chase agreement or complementary addi-
tional documentation provided by your Tech-
nical Service to see the conditions and the
terms of the warranty. Consult further infor-
mation in this regard in your SEAT Official
Service.
Commercial warranty for the high-
volt
age battery of electric and hy-
brid vehicles of SEAT S.A. 1. Compl
ementing the aforementioned war-
r
anties, the seller SEAT dealer grants the
high-voltage batteries of the vehicles that it
has sold an 8-year or 160,000-km warranty, whichever comes first, for any material or fin-
ish defect.
2.

The reduction of the battery’s capacity
over time is conditioned by the component it-
self and does not represent a defect from a
warranty point of view.
3. The warranty for high-voltage batteries will
be invalidated when the defect is due to use,
handling or maintenance not in accordance
with the content of the instruction manual.
This is particularly applicable the battery
charge.
4. In addition, except for the duration of the
warranty, all conditions relating to the legal
warranty of the SEAT dealer (requirements,
criteria for assessing the absence of defects,
exclusion grounds, processing of entitlements
to benefits, entry into force, start and scope
of the warranty validity period, etc.) shall ap-
ply in relation to the high-voltage battery. Vehicle maintenance
Maint enance and cl
eaning
Basic observations Regular and careful care helps to maintain
the v
alue of your v

ehicle. In addition, it may
become a prerequisite to demand the war-
ranty in the event of corrosion damage and
deficiencies in the paint coat of the body-
work.
Specialised workshops have the necessary
care products. Please follow the instructions
for application on the packaging. WARNING

Maintenance
Washing the vehicle The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g.
r
emains of insects, bir
d excrements, tree resin
or anti frost salt adhered to your vehicle, the
more damage it can cause to the surface.
High temperatures, for instance strong sun-
light, further intensify the damage.
Before washing the car, soften the dirt using
plenty of water.
To remove encrusted dirt such as insects, bird
droppings or tree resin, use a lot of water and
a microfibre cloth.
Have the underside of the vehicle washed af-
ter the end of the anti frost salts in winter.
High pressure cleaning equipment
When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This applies
particularly to the operating pressure and the
distance between the spraying water. Do not
aim the jet directly to the side window gas-
kets, doors, covers or the panoramic sun-
roof*; the same applies to tyres, rubber ho-
ses, soundproofing material, sensors* or
camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at least
40 cm.
Do not remove snow and ice with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a dir
ect str

eam or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof* are closed and the windscreen
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,
especially if your vehicle has detachable
parts.
Use of car washes without brushes if possible.
Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surf
ace of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-
bre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth. WARNING

Vehicle maintenance
from being damaged. Electric exterior rear-
vie
w mirr
ors must always be folded/de-
ployed electrically!

Maintenance
Problem Solution
Corrosion Have your specialised work-
shop t
ak
e care of this
The water does
not cr eat

e drop-
lets on the clean
paint Maintain with hard wax (at
l
east 2 times a year)
No shine de-
spit e sober main-
t

enance/paint Treat with suitable wax and ap-
ply paint pr
eserv
ative after-
wards if the wax used does not
contain preservative ingredi-
ents
Tanks, e.g. insect
r emains, bir

d
droppings, tree
sap, road salt Immediately soften with water
and remo
ve with a microfibre
cloth
Fat-based dirt,
e.g. cosmetic pr

oducts or
sunscreen Delete immediately with a neu-
tral soap solution
a)
and a soft
cl
oth a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Carbon fibre parts Problem Solution
Dirt Clean the same way as pain-
ted parts

Vehicle maintenance
Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil
, make-
up, etc. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolv ed grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cloth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Special stain remove: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
bl
e, apply neutral soap solution
afterwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Natural leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coff
ee, tea,
blood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: st
ain remover suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil

, make-
up, etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitabl
e stain remover for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Stain remover suitable for
leather Problem Solution
Care Apply preservative cream regu-
larly t

o protect from sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Carbon fibre parts Problem Solution
Dirt Clean like plastic parts Take special care with...
Headlights/tail lights

Maintenance

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle
Accessories and modifi-
cations t o the v
ehicle
Accessories, spare parts and
repair work Introduction Always ask your dealer or specialist retailer
f
or advice bef

ore purchasing accessories
and replacement parts.
Your vehicle is designed to offer a high stand-
ard of active and passive safety. For this rea-
son, we recommend that you ask a SEAT Offi-
cial Service for advice before fitting accesso-
ries or replacement parts. Your SEAT Official
Service has the latest information from the
manufacturer and can recommend accesso-
ries and replacement parts which are suita-
ble for your requirements. They can also an-
swer any questions you might have regarding
official regulations.
We recommend only using SEAT accesso-
ries and genuine SEAT parts®. SEAT has
tested these parts and accessories for suita-
bility, reliability and safety. SEAT Official
Services have the necessary experience and
facilities to ensure that the parts are installed
correctly and professionally. Any r
etro-fitted equipment which has a di-
r
ect effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is
driven, such as a cruise control system or
electronically-controlled suspension, must
be approved for use in your vehicle and bear
the e mark (the European Union's authorisa-
tion symbol).
If any additional electrical devices are fit-
ted which do not serve to control the vehicle
itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the &
sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in
the European Union). WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone hold-
ers or cup hol ders, shoul

d never be fitted
on the covers, or within the working range
of the airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger
of injury if the airbag is triggered in an acci-
dent. Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components, softw
ar

e, wiring or data transfer
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning.
You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership
cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by modifications and/or work per-
formed incorrectly. For this reason we recommend asking official
SEAT service centres t

o do any necessary
work using genuine SEAT parts®. WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or
other w ork on your v

ehicle can lead to mal-
functions and cause accidents. Radio telephones and office equip-
ment
Radio transmitters (fixed installation)
Any r
etr

ofit installations of radio transmitters
in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT
generally authorises in-vehicle installations
of approved types of radio transmitters provi-
ded that:

Maintenance
Mobile radio transmitters
Commer cial mobil
e telephones or radio
equipment might interfere with the electron-
ics of your vehicle and cause malfunctions.
This may be due to: