Practical tips
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CAUTION
In countries in which there is no sulphur-
as they can cause severely damage the fuel
system and the engine.
free fuel, it is also allowed to use low sul-
phur content fuel.
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Fuels high percentage of ethanol, e.g.
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If the wrong fuel has been filled, do not
E30 - E100 button must not be used. The
fuel system would be damaged.
start the engine under any circumstances.
Risk of damaging the fuel system and the
engine! Seek professional assistance.
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A single refuelling with leaded fuel or
Diesel
other metal additives entails a permanent
deterioration of the effectiveness of the
catalytic converter.
3 Valid for: vehicles with diesel engines
Please note the information on the inside of
the fuel tank flap.
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Only use fuel additives that have been
AdBlue®
approved by SEAT. The products that con-
tain substances to increase the octane rat-
ing or decrease knocking may contain met-
al additives that damage the engine and
catalytic converter. This type of products
must not be used.
The diesel can thicken at very low tempera-
tures, thus affecting the start or operation of
the engine. Ask your service station attend-
ant if their diesel is suitable for winter use.
Information about AdBlue®
AdBlue® consumption depends on your per-
sonal driving style, the temperature of the
system and the outdoor temperature when
the vehicle is used.
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Do not use fuels shown in the pump as
Water in the fuel filter1)
containing metals. LRP (lead replacement
petrol) fuels contain high concentrations of
metal additives. Risk of engine damage!
If your vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sep-
arator, the instrument panel may display the
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures of -11 °C
(+13°F). The system has heating elements
that guarantee its operation even at low tem-
peratures.
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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.
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.
The AdBlue® tank has a capacity of approx.
11 litres.
When the range is less than 2400 km the
instrument cluster screen displays a message
requesting an AdBlue® refill.
Note
CAUTION
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Fuel with an octane rating higher than
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the one required by the engine can be
used.
Never use of FAME (biodiesel that does
not meet the EN590 standard), petrol,
heating oil, other fuels or thinning agents
If this message is ignored, the yellow warning
lamp will come on when the remaining
range is less than 1000 km. . The
1)
Depending upon country.
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