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alised workshop to perform the works. Works

performed inadequately, could lead to seri-

ous injuries.

WARNING

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levels

Any accidental movement of the vehicle dur-

ing maintenance work could cause serious

injuries.

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Never open or close the bonnet if you

see steam or coolant escaping from the en-

gine compartment. Steam or hot coolant can

cause severe burns. Always wait until you

stop hearing or seeing the steam or coolant

discharging from the engine compartment.

Engine compartment

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Never perform works underneath the vehi-

cle without having ﬁrst immobilised it to pre-

vent it from moving. When working under the

vehicle with the wheels on the ground, the

vehicle must be on a level surface and the

wheels must be locked.

Working in the engine compartment

The engine compartment of the vehicle is a

dangerous area. You should only perform works

in the engine compartment if you have good

knowledge of the necessary operations and the

general safety measures, and if you have ade-

quate tools, means and operating ﬂuids. Works

performed inadequately, could lead to serious

injuries ››› . In this case, seek a specialised

workshop to perform all the works. SEAT rec-

ommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.

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Before opening the bonnet, always wait for

the engine to cool down.

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If work must be performed underneath the

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Touching hot engine or exhaust system

vehicle, take the extra precaution of support-

ing it safely using suitable assembly support.

The jack is not suitable for this purpose and

may not withstand, which could lead to seri-

ous injuries.

components could result in skin burns.

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Turn oꢀ the ignition and keep the vehicle

key in a safe place at a safe distance from

the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being

turned on and the combustion engine started

by mistake.

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The Start-Stop system must be switched

oꢀ manually.

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Always keep children away from the en-

Before performing any work in the engine com-

partment, always park the vehicle on level and

ﬁrm ground, taking all necessary safety pre-

cautions.

gine compartment and never leave them un-

supervised.

WARNING

The engine compartment of any vehicle is a

dangerous area in which serious injuries can

be caused!

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When the motor is hot, its cooling system is

pressurised. Do not open the expansion tank

cap, hot coolant may splash out and cause

severe burns and other injuries.

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When performing any type of work, always

ensure you are extremely cautious, and bear

in mind the general safety measures. Never

put yourself at risk.

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Turn the coolant expansion tank cap

slowly and very carefully anticlockwise

while pressing it down slightly.

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Never perform works in the engine com-

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Always protect your face, hands and

partment if you do not have solid knowledge

of the necessary operations. If you are un-

sure of what needs to be done, seek a speci-

arms from the hot coolant and steam with

a large thick cloth.

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When reﬁlling operating ﬂuids, ensure they

Ensure that no part of your body, or any

Always disconnect the 12 volt battery.

do not spill onto the components of the en-

gine or onto the exhaust system. These liq-

uids could cause a ﬁre.

jewellery or tie, loose clothing, loose long

hair can become trapped in the rotating

parts. Before performing works in the en-

gine compartment, remove any jewellery

or tie you may be wearing, tie up your hair

if it is long and gather any loose clothing.

Ensure the vehicle is unlocked when dis-

connecting the 12-volt battery, otherwise

the anti-theft alarm will trigger.

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Never perform works in the vicinity of

heating elements, water boilers or unpro-

WARNING

tected ﬂames.

The electrical system is under high voltage

and can cause electrical shocks, burns, seri-

ous injuries and even death!

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Do not press the accelerator pedal while

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Always have a ﬁre extinguisher close-by,

not paying attention. Always do so with ex-

treme care. The vehicle may start to move

even when the parking brake is applied.

ensuring it is operational and had been

checked.

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Never short circuit the electrical system.

The 12-volt battery could explode.

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Do not leave objects in the engine com-

NOTICE

partment, e.g. rags or tools.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock and se-

When reﬁlling or changing the operating ﬂu-

ids, ensure you pour the correct ﬂuids into

their corresponding ﬁller caps. Using the

wrong operating ﬂuids can lead to serious

malfunctions and motor damage.

rious injury, never touch the electrical wires

of the ignition system while the engine is run-

ning or when starting.

WARNING

The operating ﬂuids and some materials of

the engine compartment are highly ﬂamma-

ble and could cause a ﬁre and serious inju-

ries!

WARNING

There are rotating parts in the engine com-

partment which could cause serious injury.

For the sake of the environment

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Never smoke in the vicinity of the engine

Operating ﬂuids that overﬂow from the ve-

hicle contaminate the environment. There-

fore, check underneath the vehicle on a reg-

ular basis. If there are marks left by operat-

ing ﬂuids on the ground, consult a special-

ised workshop and request the vehicle be

checked. If any operating ﬂuid leaks out, dis-

pose of it in the correct manner.

compartment.

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Never insert your hand in the radiator fan

or around that area. All the rotor blades can

cause serious injuries. The fan activates de-

pending on the temperature and can switch

on automatically, even if the ignition is oꢀ.

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Never perform works close to unprotected

ﬂames or sparks.

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When you must perform works on the on-

board 12 volt electrical system, bear in mind

the following:

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If any work has to be done during engine

start-up or when it is running, take into ac-

count that the rotating parts (e.g. the poly-

V belt, alternator and the radiator fan) and

the high-voltage ignition system pose a fatal

hazard. Always act with extreme care.

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Checking and reﬁlling levels

Preparing the vehicle for work in the

engine compartment

WARNING

For your own safety, do not ignore this impor-

tant check list, otherwise this could cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Before performing works in the engine com-

partment, always perform the following opera-

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Always follow the indications on the check

tions in the order indicated ›››

list and always bear in mind the general

1. Place the vehicle on level and ﬁrm ground,

safety measures.

taking all necessary safety precautions.

2. Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed

Opening and closing the bonnet

until the ignition is switched o.

Fig. 180 Lever under the bonnet.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Manual transmission: place the gear lever

Opening the bonnet

in neutral.

The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.

Automatic transmission: move the selector

lever to position P.

Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the

windscreen wiper arms are in place against the

windscreen.

5. Switch the ignition o ››› page 112.

6. Remove the vehicle key from the vehicle

and store it outside to avoid inadvertently

starting the engine.

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Open the door and pull the lever that is un-

derneath the instrument panel ››› Fig. 179

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To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on

7. Wait for the engine to cool down su-

Fig. 179 Release lever in the driver's footwell

area.

the lever located under the bonnet, in the cen-

tre ››› Fig. 180

unlocked.

ciently.

. The fastening hooks are

8. Always keep other people away from the

engine compartment.

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The bonnet can be opened. Release the bon-

9. Immobilize the vehicle so that it cannot

move.

net stay and secure it in the ﬁxture designed for

this in the bonnet.

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