Seat Toledo. Service Manual - part 13

Care and maintenance

Wheels

Wheel trims
If you wash the vehicle regularly, you should
also thoroughly wash the wheel trim. Regu-
larly remove any brake dust and road salt
from the wheels, otherwise the wheel materi-
al could be damaged. Repair any damage to
the wheel paintwork immediately.

Alloy wheels
After thorough washing, treat the wheels
with a protective product for alloy wheels. Do
not use abrasive products to care for the
wheels.

WARNING

Moisture, ice and road salt may affect braking
efficiency. Risk of accident!

CAUTION

Heavy dirt on the wheels could lead to their
misalignment. This could result in vibrations
being transmitted to the steering wheel that
under certain conditions may cause prema-
ture steering wear. This dirt must be re-
moved.

Note

We recommend you leave paint damage re-
pairs to a SEAT Authorised Service.

Vehicle underbody protection

The underside of the vehicle is coated to per-
manently protect it from chemical and me-
chanical agents.

Given that damage to the 

protective coating

during driving cannot be completely ruled
out, we recommend you check the condition
of the protective coating on the underbody
and suspension at regular intervals, prefera-
bly before the start and end of the coldest
season of the year.

Authorised SEAT dealers have suitable 

spe-

cial products and the necessary facilities and
are aware of the techniques required for their
application. We therefore recommend all
touch-up work or additional anti-corrosion
measures be performed by an authorised
SEAT dealer.

WARNING

Do not apply underseal or anti-corrosion
coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic con-
verter, particulate filter or heat shields on the
exhaust system. Once the engine has
reached operating temperature, these sub-
stances could catch fire. Risk of fire!

Cavity waxing

All cavities on the vehicle exposed to corro-
sion are permanently factory-protected by a
wax solution.

This wax solution does not need to be
checked or touched up. Should wax run out
of the cavities at high ambient temperatures,
remove it using a plastic scraper and clean
away any stains using lighter fluid.

WARNING

Note the regulations concerning safety and
environmental protection if you use lighter
fluid to remove the wax. Risk of fire!

Leatherette and upholstery

Leatherette can be cleaned with a damp
cloth. If this is not sufficient, these parts
should only be cleaned with 

solvent-free

plastic care and cleaning products.

Textile covers and trim parts on doors, boot
lid, etc. can be cleaned with special deter-
gents, e.g. dry foam. A soft sponge or brush
or a micro-fibre cloth for normal cleaning can
be used. Use special products to clean the
headliner.

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The dye used in many garments, for example
dark jeans, is not always sufficiently colour-
fast. Seat upholstery (fabric and leather), es-
pecially when light-coloured, may visibly dis-
colour if the dye comes out of clothing, even
in normal conditions. This is not an uphols-
tery defect but indicates that the dye in the
item of clothing is not solid enough.

Heated seat upholstery

Do not clean the seat upholstery with 

damp

products, as this could damage the seat
heating system.

Clean the upholstery with special products,
e.g. dry foam, etc.

Natural leather

Leather should be looked after from time to
time, depending on its use.

Normal cleaning
Moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with water
and wipe over the leather surfaces.

More stubborn dirt
Do not let water soak through the leather or
penetrate the seams.

Dry it with a soft, dry cloth.

Removing stains
Remove fresh 

water-based stains such as cof-

fee, tea, juices, blood, etc. with an absorbent
cloth or kitchen roll. Use the special deter-
gent to clean dried-on stains.

Remove fresh 

fat-based stains such as but-

ter, mayonnaise, chocolate, etc. with an ab-
sorbent cloth or paper towel or use the spe-
cial detergent if the stain has not yet soaked
through the surface.

Use a grease-dissolving product to treat
dried-in, fat-based stains.

Treat 

less common stains such as ball-pen

and other inks, felt-tip pens, nail polish,
emulsion paint, shoe cream etc. with a spe-
cial leather stain remover.

Leather care
The leather should be treated regularly
(about twice a year) with a leather-care prod-
uct.

Apply the protective product very sparingly.

Dry the leather with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION

●

Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight

for long periods so that it does not lose its
colour. If the car is left for a prolonged period
outdoors, cover the leather so that it does
not lose its colour.

●

Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as

zips, rivets or belts can leave permanent
scratches and rough marks on the surface of
the leather.

●

Use of a mechanical steering wheel lock

can damage the leather surface of the steer-
ing wheel.

Note

●

Use a suitable impregnating cream with ul-

tra-violet protection at regular intervals and
after cleaning. The cream will nourish and
moisturise the leather, keep it supple and
able to breathe. In addition, it will also help
to protect the surface of the leather.

●

Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months and

remove fresh dirt as necessary.

●

Preserve the colour of the leather. A special

coloured cream for leather will renew the col-
our of more heavily worn areas as required.

●

Leather is a natural material with specific

properties. During vehicle use, the appear-
ance of parts of the leather covers may
change; folds or wrinkles may appear as a re-
sult of their use.

Seat belts

Keep the seat belts clean!

Wash soiled seat belts with mild, soapy wa-
ter, removing any heavier dirt with a soft
brush.

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Check the condition of all seat belts at regu-
lar intervals.

Very soiled belts may not retract properly.

WARNING

●

The seat belts should never be removed

from the vehicle for cleaning.

●

Never clean using chemical products, as

chemical detergents destroy the fabric. En-
sure that the seat belts do not come into con-
tact with corrosive fluids such as acids, etc.

●

If you find any damage to the belt webbing,

belt fittings, the belt retractor or the buckle,
the belt in question must be replaced by an
Official Service.

●

Make sure that the inertia reel seat belts

are completely dry before allowing them to
retract.

Checking and refilling levels

Fuel

Refuelling

Fig. 203 

Vehicle as seen from the rear right:

fuel tank flap/fuel tank flap with tank un-
screwed cap attached.

Read the additional information carefully

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The correct type of fuel for your vehicle is in-
dicated on a sticker on the inside of the fuel
tank flap, along with the tyre size and pres-
sure 

››› 

Fig. 203

 .

Vehicles with a fuel cap with key

–

Press the flap in the direction of the arrow

1

 

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Fig. 203

.

–

Open the cover in the direction indicated
by the arrow 

2

.

–

Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand
and unlock it using the ignition key, turning
it anti-clockwise.

–

Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise and
place it on top of the tank flap 

››› 

Fig. 203



.

–

Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel feed
tube as far as it will go.

The fuel tank is full as soon as the automatic
filler nozzle cuts out 

››› 

.

–

Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel feed
tube and place it back on the pump.

–

Screw the tank cap clockwise until it clicks
into place.

–

Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand
and lock it using the ignition key, turning it
clockwise.

–

Press the tank flap with your hand to close
it.

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Check that the fuel flap is correctly closed.

Vehicles with a keyless fuel cap (the side
flap will unlock using the central locking sys-
tem)

–

Once the vehicle has been unlocked using
the central locking button, press the fuel
flap in the direction of the arrow 

1

››› 

Fig. 203

.

–

Open the cover in the direction indicated
by the arrow 

2

.

–

Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise and
place it on top of the tank flap 

››› 

Fig. 203



.

–

Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel feed
tube as far as it will go.

The fuel tank is full as soon as the automatic
filler nozzle cuts out 

››› 

.

–

Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel feed
tube and place it back on the pump.

–

Screw the tank cap clockwise until it clicks
into place.

–

Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it
click into place.

–

Check that the fuel flap is properly closed.

WARNING

Observe all relevant statutory regulations on
transporting spare fuel canisters. For safety

reasons, we do not recommend carrying a
spare canister in the vehicle. The canister
could be damaged in an accident and fuel
may leak. Risk of fire!

CAUTION

●

Switch off the auxiliary heater (heater and

independent heater) before filling the tank.

●

The fuel tank is full as soon as the automat-

ic filler nozzle cuts out. Do not continue fill-
ing, as this will fill the expansion chamber.

●

Never completely empty the tank! An irreg-

ular fuel supply can cause ignition faults,
which can result in damage to a substantial
amount of engine parts and the exhaust sys-
tem.

●

If any fuel is spilt onto the paintwork of the

vehicle, it should be removed immediately.
Risk of damage to paintwork!

Note

There is no emergency mechanism for the
manual release of the fuel tank flap. If neces-
sary, request assistance from specialised per-
sonnel.

Note

The fuel tank capacity is around 55 litres, of
which 7 litres are the reserve.

Types of petrol

The correct grade of petrol is listed inside the
fuel tank flap.

The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con-
verter and must only be run on 

unleaded pet-

rol. The petrol must comply with European
Standard EN 228 or German standard DIN
51626-1 and must be 

unleaded. You can re-

fuel with a maximum ethanol proportion of
10 % (E10). The types of petrol are differenti-
ated by their 

octane rating (RON).

The following titles appear on the corre-
sponding adhesive on the fuel tank flap:

Super unleaded 95 octane or normal 91 oc-
tane unleaded petrol
We recommend you use super 95 octane pet-
rol. If this is not available: normal 91 octane
petrol, with a slight decrease in power.

Super unleaded petrol with a minimum of 95
octanes
You should use super petrol with a minimum
of 95 octanes.

If super is not available, in an emergency you
may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol. In
this case only use moderate engine speeds
and a light throttle. Refuel with super as soon
as possible.

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Super unleaded 98 octane or super 95 oc-
tane unleaded petrol
We recommend you use super plus 98 octane
petrol. If this is not available: super 95 oc-
tane petrol, with a slight decrease in power.

If super is not available, in an emergency you
may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol. In
this case only use moderate engine speeds
and a light throttle. Refuel with super as soon
as possible.

Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel influences the behav-
iour, power and service life of the engine.
This is why the petrol you use should carry
suitable additives already included by the
petrol industry, free of metals. These addi-
tives will help to prevent corrosion, keep the
fuel system clean and prevent deposits from
building up in the engine.

If good-quality petrol with metal-free addi-
tives is not available or engine problems
arise, the necessary additives must be added
when refuelling 

››› 

.

Not all petrol additives have been shown to
be effective. The use of unsuitable petrol ad-
ditives may cause significant damage to the
engine and the catalytic converter. Metal ad-
ditives should never be used. Metal additives
may also be contained in petrol additives for
improving anti-detonation ratings or octane
ratings 

››› 

.

SEAT recommends “genuine Volkswagen
Group Fuel Additives for petrol engines”.
These additives can be bought at SEAT deal-
ers, where information on how to use them
can also be obtained.

CAUTION

●

Do not refuel if the filler indicates that the

fuel contains metal. LRP (lead replacement
petrol) fuels contain high concentrations of
metal additives. Using them may damage the
engine!

●

Never refuel with fuels containing a large

proportion of ethanol (for example, E50, E85).
This could damage the fuel system.

●

Just filling one full tank of leaded fuel or

fuel containing other metal additives would
seriously impair the efficiency of the catalytic
converter.

●

Only use fuel additives that have been ap-

proved by SEAT. Octane boosting or anti-
knock additives may contain metal additives
that could seriously damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. These additives must
not be used.

●

High engine speed and full throttle can

damage the engine when using petrol with an
octane rating lower than the correct grade for
the engine.

Note

●

You may use petrol with a high octane num-

ber than the one recommended for your en-
gine.

●

In those countries where unleaded petrol is

not available, you may refuel with a fuel with
a low lead content.

Diesel fuel

Please note the information on the inside of
the fuel tank flap.

We recommend the use of 

diesel fuel which

complies to European standard EN 590. If
diesel fuel which meets European standard
EN 590 is not available, the Cetane number
(CZ) must, at minimum, be 51. If the engine
is equipped with a particulate filter, the sul-
phur content of the fuel must be below 50
parts per million.

Winter-grade diesel
Summer fuel becomes thicker in winter and it
is more difficult to start the engine. For this
reason, petrol stations in some countries al-
so offer winter diesel with improved fluidity
when cold (winter-grade diesel).

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Water in the fuel filter

1)

If your vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a 

fuel filter with a water sepa-

rator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning: 



 

Water in the

fuel filter.

 If this is the case, take the

vehicle to a specialised workshop so that
they can drain the fuel filter.

CAUTION

●

The vehicle is not designed for the use of

FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.

●

Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called

“thinners”, petrol or similar additives with
diesel fuel.

●

If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be

necessary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems.

Engine compartment

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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page 11

Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. when checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous area.

WARNING

●

Never open the bonnet if you see steam,

smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no
steam or coolant can be seen before opening
the bonnet.

●

Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition.

●

Engage neutral in vehicles with manual

gearbox and move the selector lever to posi-
tion P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.

●

Apply the handbrake firmly.

●

Wait for the engine to cool down.

●

For safety reasons, the bonnet must always

be closed when the vehicle is moving. There-

fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that it is properly secured.

●

Should you notice that the bonnet is not

safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!

●

Keep children away from the engine com-

partment.

●

Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of

burns!

●

Never spill fluids on hot engine compart-

ments. These fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!

●

Take care not to cause short circuits in the

electrical system, especially when working
on the battery.

●

Never touch the radiator fan when the en-

gine is hot. The fan may start running sud-
denly!

●

Never cover the engine with additional in-

sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!

●

Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-

pansion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure!

●

Protect face, hands and arms from any hot

steam or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.

●

Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or

tools, in the engine compartment.

1)

Valid for the market: Algeria.

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●

When working underneath the vehicle, se-

cure it so that it cannot roll away and support
it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic
jack is not sufficient for this purpose. Risk of
injuries!

●

If any tests have to be performed with the

engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, al-
ternator and radiator fan, etc., and from the
high-voltage ignition system. You should also
note the following:

–

Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.

–

Keep away from moving engine parts
when wearing jewellery, loose clothing or
long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewel-
lery must be removed, hair tied back and
close-fitting clothing worn.

●

Observe the following additional warnings

if work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary.

–

Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.

–

Do not smoke.

–

Never work near naked flames.

–

Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available.

CAUTION

●

When topping up fluids, make sure the cor-

rect fluid is put into the correct filler opening.

Otherwise this can cause serious malfunc-
tions or engine damage!

●

Never open the bonnet using the release

catch. Risk of damage!

For the sake of the environment

Due to the environmentally-friendly disposal
of fluids, the equipment necessary and the
knowledge required, let an authorised SEAT
dealer change fluids during service inspec-
tions of the vehicle.

Note

●

Please contact an authorised SEAT dealer

with any doubts regarding fluids.

●

Fluids of the correct specifications can be

acquired from the selection of SEAT Original
Accessories.

Opening and closing the bonnet

Fig. 204 

Unlocking the bonnet.

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Fig. 205 

Locking the bonnet.

Opening the bonnet

–

Open the front left door.

–

Pull the lever 

1

 

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Fig. 204

 under the dash

panel in the direction indicated by the ar-
row.

Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the windscreen wiper arms are not lifted
away from the glass. Otherwise the paint-
work may be damaged.

–

Pull the release catch in the direction of the
arrow 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 204

 and the bonnet will be

released.

–

Hold and lift the bonnet.

–

Remove the support strut 

3

 

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Fig. 205

from its fastening in the direction of the ar-
row and secure the raised bonnet so that
the end of the strut hooks onto the opening
in the bonnet 

4

.

Closing the bonnet

–

Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the
support strut keeping the bonnet open and
insert it into its fastening 

3

.

–

Let the bonnet drop from a height of
around 20 cm into the catch 

Do not press

down afterwards!

–

Check that the bonnet is correctly closed.

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Checking levels

Fig. 206 

Diagram for the location of the various elements.

From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.

Coolant expansion tank

 . . . . . . . . . . .

208

Window washer water tank

 . . . . . . . .

210

Engine oil filler cap

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

207

Engine oil level dipstick

 . . . . . . . . . . .

207

Brake fluid reservoir

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

209

Battery

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

211

The checking and replenishment of the serv-
ice fluids are carried out on the components
mentioned above. These operations are de-
scribed in the 

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3

4

5

6

Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of 

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page 221

.

Note

The layout of the engine compartment is very
similar to all petrol and diesel engines.

Radiator fan

The radiator is driven by an electric motor
and controlled according to the temperature
of the coolant.

After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes.

Engine oil

General notes

The engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oil that 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 Maintenance Programme, be

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performed by a technical service or special-
ised workshop.

The correct oil specifications for your engine
are listed in the 

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page 40

.

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-

tervals.

●

Only in exceptional circumstances, if the

engine oil level is too low 

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page 207

 and

LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to

top up (once) with oil for 

fixed service inter-

vals 

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 (up to a maximum of 0.5

litres).

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

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

page 40

. 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 Pro-

gramme

.

●

In exceptional circumstances, if the engine

oil level is too low 

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page 207

 and you can-

not obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,
you can add a small quantity of oil conform-
ing to the specification ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
(petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (die-
sel 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.

Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash
formation, may 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 

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page 207

 and

you cannot obtain 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).

Note

Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oil 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.

Control lamp

The control lamp 



 flashes red (oil pressure

low)
The informative display indicates:

Oil pressure. Switch off the en-
gine! Instruction Manual!

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level 

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page 207

If the symbol flashes although the oil level is
correct, 



 

do not drive on. Do not even run

the engine at idle speed!

Go to a technical service.

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The control lamp  lights up yellow (insuf-
ficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:

Check the oil level!

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level 

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page 207

If the bonnet remains open for more than 30
seconds, the warning lamp switches off. If
the engine oil is not refilled, the warning
lamp illuminates again after 100 km (62
miles).

The control lamp  flashes yellow (oil level
sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:

Oil sensor. Workshop!

If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The
warning lamp  flashes various times after
the ignition is switched on and an audible
warning is given.

Go to a technical service.

Checking engine oil level

Fig. 207 

Engine oil dipsticks.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 40

The dipstick shows the engine oil level.

››› 

Fig. 207

.

Checking oil level

–

Park the vehicle on a level surface and en-
sure the engine is at operating tempera-
ture.

–

Switch the ignition off.

–

Open the bonnet.

–

Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to
flow back to the sump and remove the dip-
stick.

–

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and in-
sert it again as far as it will go.

–

Then pull the dipstick out again and check
the oil level.

It is normal for the engine to consume a cer-
tain amount of oil. Depending on how you
drive and the conditions in which the vehicle
is used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 li-
tres per 1,000 km. Oil consumption can also
be higher for the first 5,000 km (3000 miles).

You should therefore check the oil level at
regular intervals, ideally every time you fill
the tank or before setting off on a long trip.

CAUTION

●

The oil level must never exceed area 

A

››› 

Fig. 207

. Risk of damage to the exhaust

system!

●

If the engine oil cannot be topped up under

the given conditions, 



 do not drive on! Stop

the engine and seek the professional assis-
tance of an Official Service, as this could
cause serious damage to the engine.

Topping up engine oil

–

Check the engine oil level 

››› 

page 207,

Checking engine oil level

.

–

Unscrew the cap from the filler opening.

–

Put in the specified grade of oil 0.5 litres at
a time 

››› 

page 205

.

–

Check the oil level 

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page 207

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Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push
the dipstick all the way in.

Changing engine oil

Engine oil must be changed with the frequen-
cy indicated in the Maintenance Programme
or according to the service interval indicator

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page 30

.

CAUTION

Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of
damage to the engine! Damage caused by
these products is not covered by the warran-
ty.

Note

Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.

Coolant

Control lamp

If the warning lamp  (blue) is lit up, the en-
gine has not yet reached its operating tem-
perature

1)

. Avoid high engine speeds, hard

acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.

If the warning lamp 



 (red) is lit up or flash-

ing, the coolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.

The informative display indicates:

Check coolant! Instruction Man-
ual!

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level 

››› 

page 208

 and refill if

necessary 

››› 

page 209

.

If the coolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary

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

page 43

.

If the warning lamp 



 (red) remains lit up,

despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition, 



stop the vehicle!

Go to a technical service.

WARNING

●

Take care when opening the coolant reser-

voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns!

Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the cover.

●

Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on

automatically regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on.

Checking coolant level

Fig. 208 

Engine compartment: coolant fluid

tank.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 40

The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment of the vehicle.

–

Switch the ignition off.

–

Open the bonnet 

››› 

page 202

.

1)

This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an

informative display.

208

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–

Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pansion tank 

››› 

Fig. 208

. When the engine

is cold, the coolant should be between
marks 

B

 (min.) and 

A

 (max.). When the

engine is hot, it may be slightly above mark

A

 (max.).

If the coolant fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, this will be indicated by the 



 red warn-

ing lamp illuminating on the general dash
panel 

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page 208, Control lamp

. However,

we recommend checking the coolant level di-
rectly in the tank.

Coolant fluid loss
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a 

leak.

It is not sufficient merely to top up the cool-
ant. The cooling system should be inspected
by an Official Service without delay.

CAUTION

●

In the event of a fault that causes the en-

gine to overheat, contact an authorised SEAT
dealer immediately, as this could damage the
engine.

●

Anti-freeze that does not correspond to the

correct specification may particularly affect
corrosion protection considerably.

●

Faults caused by corrosion may lead to

coolant leaks. Risk of serious engine faults!

Topping up the coolant level

–

Switch the ignition off.

–

Wait for the engine to cool down.

–

Cover the cap on the coolant expansion
tank 

››› 

Fig. 208

 with a cloth and 

carefully

unscrew the cap.

–

Refill the level of coolant.

–

Screw the cap on again until it clicks into
place.

Do not use a different type of additive if the
prescribed anti-freeze additive is not availa-
ble, in the event of an emergency. In this
case, use only water and bring the coolant
concentration back up to the correct level as
soon as possible at an Official Service.

Always top up with unused coolant.

Never fill the coolant tank above mark 

A

(max.) 

››› 

Fig. 208

 Excess coolant is forced

out of the cooling system through the over-
pressure valve in the filler cap of the expan-
sion tank when the engine heats up.

WARNING

●

The anti-freeze additive and, therefore, the

entire coolant, are a health hazard. Avoid
touching the coolant. Coolant fumes are also
a health hazard. For this reason, always store
the coolant additive in a safe place out of the
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!

●

If splashed into eyes, rinse immediately

with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.

●

Seek immediate medical attention if the

coolant is accidentally ingested.

CAUTION

If the coolant cannot be topped up under the
given conditions, 



 do not drive on. We rec-

ommend contacting an authorised SEAT deal-
er, as this can damage the engine.

Brake fluid

Checking brake fluid level

Fig. 209 

Engine compartment: brake fluid

reservoir.

Read the additional information carefully

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The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment of the vehicle.

–

Switch the ignition off.

–

Open the bonnet 

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page 202

.

–

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir

››› 

Fig. 209

. It should be between the “MIN”

and “MAX” marks.

The fluid level drops slightly after a period of
time due to automatic compensation for
brake pad wear. This is quite normal.

However, if the level goes down noticeably in
a short time, or drops below the “MIN” mark,
there may be a leak in the brake system. If
the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, this will be indicated by the warning
lamp illuminating on the instrument panel 



››› 

page 153, Control lamp

.

WARNING

●

If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN

mark, 



 do not continue driving. Risk of acci-

dent! Go to a technical service.

●

Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-

pour lock if the brake fluid is left in the brake
system for too long. This would seriously af-
fect the efficiency of the brakes and the safe-
ty of the vehicle.

Changing the brake fluid

Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Therefore, it
gradually absorbs moisture from the atmos-
phere. If the water content in the brake fluid
is too high, the brake system could corrode.
The water content also reduces the boiling
point of the brake fluid.

The brake fluid must comply with one of the
following standards or specifications:

●

VW 50114

●

FMVSS 116 DOT4

CAUTION

Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.

Windscreen washer

Topping up windscreen washer fluid

Fig. 210 

Engine compartment: windscreen

washer reservoir.

Read the additional information carefully

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page 41

The container for the windscreen washer con-
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and the headlight washer sys-
tem. The container is located in the engine
compartment.

The 

capacity of the reservoir is approximately

3.5 litres; in vehicles with a headlight washer
system, it is approximately 5.4 litres

1)

.

Plain water on its own is not enough to clean
the glass and the headlights properly. We

1)

Valid only for certain countries. 5.4 litres for both

versions.

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therefore recommend using clean water with
a glass cleaning product to eliminate any
stubborn dirt 

(with an anti-freeze additive in

winter).

Although your vehicle has heated windscreen
washer jets, anti-freeze should always be
added to the water in winter.

Ethanol can be used where glass cleaner with
anti-freeze is unavailable. The concentration
of ethanol must be no greater than 15 %.
However, remember that anti-freeze in this
proportion only protects down to -5°C
(+23°F).

CAUTION

●

Never mix the windscreen washing water

with anti-freeze used for the cooling system
or other additives.

●

If the vehicle is equipped with a headlight

washer system, only mix in with the water a
detergent that does not damage polycarbon-
ates.

Note

When topping up the fluid, do not move the
filter from the container opening, as this
could contaminate the fluid hoses and lead to
a windscreen washer malfunction.

Battery

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 41

.

Warning symbols on the battery

Sym

bol

Meaning



Always wear safety glasses!



Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Always wear
gloves and hearing protection!



Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights
and lit cigarettes away when working on the
battery!



A highly explosive mixture of gases is released
when the battery is under charge!



Keep children away from the battery!

Incorrect handling of the vehicle battery
could lead to damage. We therefore recom-
mend all work on the vehicle battery be per-
formed by an authorised SEAT dealer.

Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working on the battery and the electri-
cal system. Therefore, always observe the
warnings and follow all general safety pre-
cautions.

WARNING

●

Battery acid is very corrosive, therefore, the

battery must be handled with the utmost
care. Wear protective gloves and protect your
eyes and skin when handling batteries. The
corrosive fumes in the air irritate and inflame
the respiratory tract and cause conjunctivitis.
It corrodes tooth enamel. Causes deep and
difficult-to-heal wounds when it comes in
contact with the skin. Repeated contact with
diluted acids causes skin disease (inflamma-
tion, ulcers and fissures). When in contact
with water, acids dilute and develop a great
deal of heat.

●

Do not tilt the battery, as acid could leak

out of the vapour vents. Protect your eyes
with glasses or a protective helmet! Risk of
blindness! If acid should splash into the
eyes, rinse the affected eye immediately for
several minutes using clean water. Then seek
medical care immediately.

●

Neutralize any acid splashes on the skin or

clothing with soap solution as quickly as pos-
sible and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid
is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im-
mediately.

●

Keep children away from the battery.

●

Hydrogen is released and a highly explo-

sive mixture of gases is generated when the
battery is under charge. Sparks when discon-
necting or releasing cable terminals with the
ignition switched on could also cause an ex-
plosion.

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A short circuit is produced if the battery ter-

minals are bridged, e.g. using metal objects,
cables, etc. Possible consequences of a short
circuit: melting of lead plates, battery explo-
sion and fire, splashing acid.

●

The following is forbidden while working on

the battery: fire and open flames, smoking
and activities that could produce sparks.
Avoid causing sparks when handling cables
or electrical apparatus. Risk of injury in the
event of large sparks.

●

Before working on the electrical system,

you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical components and disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal (-) of the
battery. To change a bulb, simply switch off
the corresponding light.

●

Never charge a frozen or thawed out bat-

tery. Risk of explosion and acid burns! Re-
place a frozen battery.

●

Never use the jump leads on batteries in

which the electrolyte level is too low. Risk of
explosion and acid burns!

●

Never use a damaged battery. Risk of ex-

plosion! Replace a damaged battery immedi-
ately.

CAUTION

●

Never disconnect the battery when the igni-

tion is switched on, as the electrical system
(electronic components) of the vehicle could
be damaged. When disconnecting the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, disconnect

its negative terminal (-) first. Only then may
the positive terminal (+) be disconnected.

●

When connecting the battery, first connect

the positive terminal (+) and then the nega-
tive terminal (-). The battery cables must nev-
er be connected to the wrong battery termi-
nals. Risk of burning the electrical installa-
tion!

●

Make sure the battery acid does not come

into contact with the bodywork. Risk of paint-
work damage.

●

Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight

to protect it from ultraviolet radiation.

●

If the vehicle is not used for 3 or 4 weeks,

the battery could run flat. This is because
some components use electricity even in
standby mode (e.g. control units). Prevent the
battery from running flat by disconnecting its
negative terminal or leave it charging at a low
current.

●

If you frequently use the vehicle for short

trips, the battery may not fully charge and
could run flat.

For the sake of the environment

A flat battery is particularly harmful waste for
the environment. It must therefore be dis-
posed of according to current local law.

Note

Replace a battery once it is older than 5
years.

Control lamp

If the 



 control lamp is illuminated while the

engine is running, the battery is not charg-
ing.

Go to a technical service. Have the car's elec-
trical equipment inspected.

CAUTION

Additionally, if the warning lamp 



 lights up

while driving, the warning lamp 



 also lights

up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine – Risk of engine
damage!

Lifting the battery cover

Fig. 211 

Battery: Opening the cover.

The battery is located beneath a plastic cover
in the engine compartment.

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