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TTiippss aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee

RReeffuueelllliinngg

FFiilllliinngg tthhee ttaannkk

General notes

The filler neck is located in the rear right-side panel.

The fuel tank cap turns freely to prevent it’s opening without a key.

Open the cover, hold the cap with one hand and next introduce the

key in the lock and turn it 180° to the left. At this moment the cap

should unscrew in a counter-clockwise direction.

To close, screw the cap to the right until you hear a "click". Turn the

key without releasing the cap clockwise 180°. Remove the key and

close the cover.

The tank holds about 45 liters.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

As soon as the automatic nozzle, correctly operated, disconnects for the

first time, the tank is full. Do not continue filling since the expansion space

would be occupied. If it heats up the fuel could overflow.

After filling the tank, screw cap and close tank flap until it engages.

The cap is tied to an anti-loss cord.

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Any fuel spillage should be wiped off the paint finish immediately, as the

paint could otherwise be damaged, especially if it is RME (“biodiesel”) fuel.

CCaauuttiioonn

On vehicles with a catalytic converter, never drive until the fuel tank is

completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring. This allows

unburnt fuel into the exhaust system, which can cause overheating and

damage to the catalyst.

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PPeettrrooll

In the chapter “Technical Data” and on the inside of the tank flap

you will find information on the correct octane rating for your

engine.

General notes

•

Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN

228 and leaded

petrol with

DIN 51 600.

•

If, in an emergency, the octane rating of the available petrol is

lower than that required by the engine, only drive with medium

engine speeds and low engine loading.

HHiigghh eennggiinnee llooaaddiinngg wwiitthh

ffuullll tthhrroottttllee oorr hhiigghh rreevvss ccaann ccaauussee eennggiinnee ddaammaaggee..

Fill tank with

petrol of the correct octane rating as soon as possible.

•

Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine

can be used without limitation. There are, however, no advantages

regarding output and consumption.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Even one tankful of leaded petrol will detract from the efficiency of the

catalytic converter.

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See chapter “Filling the tank”.

Petrol additives

The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running

behavior, performance and service life of the engine. The additives

which are mixed into the petrol are of particular significance. Itis

therefore advisable only to use good

qquuaalliittyy ppeettrrooll ccoonnttaaiinniinngg

aaddddiittiivveess..

DDiieesseell

Diesel

Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN

590.

CCZZ

22))

nnoo lloowweerr tthhaann 4499..

RME fuel (“diester”)

According to norm DIN 51 606

Vehicles with diesel engines can also run on

RRMMEE ffuueell

(Rapeseed

Methyl Ester).

Ask your Technical Service Centre or automobile club where

biodiesel is available.

See chapter "Filling the tank".

European norm

etan-

ahl (Cetane Number). Measure of diesel fuel ignitability.

DIN preliminary Norm

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Properties of RME

•

RME is chemically produced from vegetable oil (predominantly

rapeseed oil) in a process whereby the oil is mixed with methanol

and converted, via a catalyst, into RME.

•

RME is almost totally sulfur free. The combustion of RME thus

emits practically no sulfur dioxide (SO

•

Exhaust gas contains less

– carbon monoxide

– hydrocarbons

– particles (i.e. soot)

than with conventional diesel fuel.

All emission values are lower than legal requirements.

•

RME fuel is biodegradable.

•

Performance may be slightly lower.

•

Fuel consumption may be slightly higher.

•

RME can be used in temperatures down to approximately –10 °C.

•

Diesel fuel must be added at ambient temperatures of less than

–10 °C to prevent deterioration to the biodiesel. The mixing ratio

of diesel to biodiesel must be approximately 50:50.

IIff tthhee RRMMEE rraattiioo eexxcceeeeddss 5500%%,, ttoooo mmuucchh ssmmookkee mmaayy bbee ffoorrmmeedd..

•

During the summer months, RME may be mixed with diesel at

any ratio.

Driving in winter

When using summer Diesel trouble may be experienced at

temperatures below

0 °C because the fuel thickens due to wax separation.

For this reason winter Diesel which is more resistant to cold is sold

during the winter in some countries, and this works correctly down

to between –15 °C and –22 °C approximately, depending on the

brand of fuel used.

The biodiesel available in countries with different climactic

conditions usually has different temperature characteristics.

Technical Service Centres or service stations in each country can

inform you of the specific characteristics of the respective diesel.

Filter preheating

The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater. This will ensure that the

fuel system will remain operational down to about –25 °C,

provided that winter Diesel which is cold resistant down to –15 °C

is used.

If, at temperatures below –25 °C the fuel is waxed to such an

extent that the engine will not start it is sufficient to place the

vehicle in a warm enclosure for a while.

Fuel

aaddddiittiivveess

(anti-waxing agent), petrol and similar fluids must

nnoott

be mixed with Diesel fuel.

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IInntteelllliiggeenntt tteecchhnnoollooggyy

BBrraakkeess

General notes

• Brake lining wear depends to a large extent on the operating

conditions and style of driving. On vehicles which are used mainly

in town traffic and stop/ start conditions or are driven hard it may

be necessary to have the thickness of the brake linings checked by

a Technical Service Centre in between the intervals given in the

Inspection and Service Schedule.

• Change down in good time when driving downhill, in order to

make use of the engine braking effect. This relieves strain on the

brake system. When the brakes are applied do not keep them on

continuously, apply and release alternately.

What can have a negative effect on the brakes?

WWeett oorr ggrriitttteedd rrooaadd ssuurrffaaccee

OOvveerrhheeaattiinngg ooff tthhee bbrraakkeess

•

UUnnddeerr cceerrttaaiinn ccoonnddiittiioonnss ee..gg.. aafftteerr ddrriivviinngg tthhrroouugghh wwaatteerr,, hheeaavvyy rraaiinn ffaallllss

oorr aafftteerr tthhee vveehhiiccllee hhaass bbeeeenn wwaasshheedd,, tthhee bbrraakkeess ccoouulldd sseett iinn llaatteerr tthhaann

nnoorrmmaall dduuee ttoo ddaammpp,, oorr iinn wwiinntteerr –– ffrroozzeenn,, bbrraakkee ddiissccss aanndd lliinniinnggss –– tthhee

bbrraakkeess mmuusstt ffiirrsstt bbee ddrriieedd tthhrroouugghh ccaarreeffuull bbrraakkiinngg..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

•

FFuullll bbrraakkiinngg ppoowweerr mmiigghhtt aallssoo sseett iinn llaatteerr tthhaann nnoorrmmaall eevveenn wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg

oonn ggrriitttteedd rrooaaddss iiff yyoouu hhaavvee nnoott bbrraakkeedd ffoorr ssoommee ttiimmee –– tthhee llaayyeerr ooff ssaalltt oonn

tthhee bbrraakkee ddiisskkss aanndd bbrraakkee lliinniinnggss mmuusstt ffiirrsstt bbee wwoorrnn ddoowwnn wwhhiillsstt bbrraakkiinngg..

WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))

•• NNeevveerr lleett tthhee bbrraakkeess ““rruubb”” bbyy pprreessssiinngg tthhee ppeeddaall ttoooo lliigghhttllyy wwhheenn yyoouu ddoo

nnoott rreeaallllyy nneeeedd ttoo bbrraakkee.. TThhiiss ccaauusseess tthhee bbrraakkeess ttoo oovveerrhheeaatt,, lleeaaddss ttoo

lloonnggeerr bbrraakkiinngg ddiissttaanncceess aanndd ttoo aa hhiigghheerr lleevveell ooff wweeaarr..

•• BBeeffoorree ssttaarrttiinngg oonn aa lloonngg ssttrreettcchh ooff rrooaadd iinn aa vveerryy hhiillllyy aarreeaa,, pplleeaassee rreedduuccee

yyoouurr ssppeeeedd,, cchhaannggee ttoo aa lloowweerr ggeeaarr ((mmaannuuaall ggeeaarrbbooxx)) oorr cchhoooossee aa lloowweerr

ppoossiittiioonn ((aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx)).. IInn tthhiiss wwaayy yyoouu wwiillll uussee tthhee bbrraakkiinngg ppoowweerr ooff

tthhee eennggiinnee aanndd rreelliieevvee pprreessssuurree oonn tthhee bbrraakkeess..

•• IIff aa ffrroonntt ssppooiilleerr,, ffuullll ssiizzee wwhheeeell ttrriimmss eettcc..,, iiss rreettrrooffiitttteedd,, iitt iiss nneecceessssaarryy ttoo

eennssuurree tthhaatt tthhee ffllooww ooff aaiirr ttoo tthhee ffrroonntt bbrraakkeess iiss nnoott rreessttrriicctteedd –– ootthheerrwwiissee

tthhee bbrraakkeess ccaann oovveerrhheeaatt..

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Servobrake

AAnnttii--lloocckk bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm aanndd ttrraaccttiioonn ccoonnttrrooll

AABBSS

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The anti-lock brake system prevents the wheels locking during

braking.

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) is an important part of the

vehicle’s active safety system.

HHooww tthhee AABBSS wwoorrkkss

If one of the wheels is turning too slowly in relation to the road

speed, and is close to locking, the system will reduce the braking

pressure for this wheel. The driver is made aware of this control

process by a

ppuullssaattiinngg ooff tthhee bbrraakkee ppeeddaall

and audible noise.

This is a deliberate warning to the driver that one or more of the

wheels is tending to lock and the ABS control function has

intervened. In this situation it is important to keep the brake pedal

fully depressed so the ABS can regulate the brake application. Do

not pump the brake pedal.

If you brake hard on a slippery road surface, the best possible

control is retained as the wheels do not lock.

However, ABS will not necessarily guarantee shorter braking

distances in all conditions. The braking distance could even be

longer if you brake on gravel or on fresh snow covering a slippery

surface.

The traction control system (TCS)*

This system includes

AABBSS

and

TTCCSS

The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from

spinning when the car is accelerating.

TThhee sseerrvvoo iiss ooppeerraatteedd bbyy aa vvaaccuuuumm wwhhiicchh iiss oonnllyy ggeenneerraatteedd wwhheenn tthhee

eennggiinnee iiss rruunnnniinngg.. FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn tthhee vveehhiiccllee sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee aalllloowweedd ttoo rroollll

wwiitthh tthhee eennggiinnee sswwiittcchheedd ooffff..

WWhheenn tthhee bbrraakkee sseerrvvoo iiss nnoott wwoorrkkiinngg bbeeccaauussee,, ffoorr eexxaammppllee,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss

bbeeiinngg ttoowweedd oorr aa ddeeffeecctt hhaass ooccccuurrrreedd oonn tthhee bbrraakkee sseerrvvoo iittsseellff,, tthhee bbrraakkee

ppeeddaall mmuusstt bbee pprreesssseedd ccoonnssiiddeerraabbllyy hhaarrddeerr ttoo ccoommppeennssaattee ffoorr tthhee aabbsseennccee

ooff sseerrvvoo aassssiissttaannccee..

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•• TThhee aannttii--lloocckk bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm ccaannnnoott ddeeffyy tthhee llaawwss ooff pphhyyssiiccss.. SSlliippppeerryy aanndd

wweett rrooaaddss aarree ddaannggeerroouuss eevveenn wwiitthh AABBSS!! IIff yyoouu nnoottiiccee tthhaatt tthhee AABBSS iiss

wwoorrkkiinngg ((ttoo ccoouunntteerraacctt lloocckkeedd wwhheeeellss uunnddeerr bbrraakkiinngg)),, yyoouu sshhoouulldd rreedduuccee

ssppeeeedd iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy ttoo ssuuiitt tthhee rrooaadd aanndd ttrraaffffiicc ccoonnddiittiioonnss.. DDoo nnoott lleett tthhee

eexxttrraa ssaaffeettyy ffeeaattuurreess tteemmpptt yyoouu iinnttoo ttaakkiinngg aannyy rriisskkss wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg..

•• TThhee eeffffeeccttiivveenneessss ooff AABBSS iiss aallssoo ddeetteerrmmiinneedd bbyy tthhee ttyyrreess ffiitttteedd..

•• IIff tthhee rruunnnniinngg ggeeaarr oorr bbrraakkeess aarree mmooddiiffiieedd,, tthhee eeffffeeccttiivveenneessss ooff tthhee AABBSS

ccoouulldd bbee sseevveerreellyy lliimmiitteedd..

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DDeessccrriippttiioonn aanndd ooppeerraattiioonn ooff tthhee ttrraaccttiioonn ccoonnttrrooll ssyysstteemm dduurriinngg

aacccceelleerraattiioonn ((TTCCSS))

TCS reduces engine power to help prevent the drive wheels of front-

wheel drive vehicles losing traction during acceleration. The system

works in the entire speed range in conjunction with ABS. If a

malfunction should occur in the ABS, the TCS will also be out of

action.

TCS helps the vehicle to start moving, accelerate and climb a

gradient in slippery conditions where this may otherwise be

difficult or even impossible.

The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started. If

necessary, it may be turned on or off by briefly pushing the button

on the centre console.

When the TCS is off, the warning lamp is lit.

The TCS should normally be left switched on at all times. Only in

exceptional circumstances, when slipping of the wheels is

required, should it be disconnected, for example:

– With compact temporary spare wheel.

– When using the snow chains

– When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces

– When the vehicle is bogged-down, to free it by rocking it.

The TCS should be switched on again afterwards as soon as

possible.

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• In order to ensure that TCS function correctly, all four wheels must be

fitted with the same tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres

can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.

• Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running

gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect the

efficiency of the ABS and TCS.

EElleeccttrroonniicc ssttaabbiilliissaattiioonn pprrooggrraammmmee ((EESSPP))**

General notes

The electronic stabilisation program increases the vehicle’s

stability on the road.

The electronic stabilisation program helps to reduce the danger of

skidding. It includes the

AABBSS

EEDDLL

and

TTCCSS

systems.

HHooww EESSPP wwoorrkkss

ESP reduces the danger of skidding by braking the wheels

individually.

The system uses the steering wheel angle and road speed to

calculate the changes of direction desired by the driver, and

•• IItt mmuusstt bbee rreemmeemmbbeerreedd tthhaatt TTCCSS ccaannnnoott ddeeffyy tthhee llaawwss ooff pphhyyssiiccss.. TThhiiss

sshhoouulldd bbee kkeepptt iinn mmiinndd,, ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy oonn sslliippppeerryy aanndd wweett rrooaaddss aanndd wwhheenn

ttoowwiinngg aa ttrraaiilleerr..

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•• AAllwwaayyss aaddaapptt yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ssttyyllee ttoo ssuuiitt tthhee ccoonnddiittiioonn ooff tthhee rrooaaddss aanndd tthhee

ttrraaffffiicc ssiittuuaattiioonn.. DDoo nnoott lleett tthhee eexxttrraa ssaaffeettyy aaffffoorrddeedd bbyy TTCCSS tteemmpptt yyoouu iinnttoo

ttaakkiinngg aannyy rriisskkss wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg,, tthhiiss ccaann ccaauussee aacccciiddeennttss..

WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))

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constantly compares them with the actual behaviour of the vehicle.

If the desired course is not being maintained (for instance, if the

car is starting to skid), then the ESP compensates automatically by

braking the appropriate wheel.

The forces acting on the braked wheel bring the vehicle back to a

stable condition. If the vehicle tends to oversteer, the system will

act on the front wheel on the outside of the turn.

NNoottee

•

In order to ensure that ESP functions correctly, all four wheels must be

fitted with the same tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres

can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.

•

Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running

gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affectthe

efficiency of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The anti-lock brake system prevents the wheels locking during

braking

⇒

chapter “Anti-lock brake system and traction control

ABS”.

Electronic differential lock (EDL)

The electronic differential lock helps prevent the loss of traction

caused if one of the driven wheels starts spinning.

EDL helps the vehicle to start moving, accelerate and climb a

gradient in slippery conditions where this may otherwise be

difficult or even impossible.

It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the speed of the driven wheels.

In case of an EDL fault the warning light for ABS lights up

⇒

chapter “Warning lamps”.

At speeds of up to approximately 80 km/h, it is able to balance out

differences in the speed of the driven wheels of approximately 100

rpm caused by a slippery road surface on one side of the vehicle. It

does this by braking the wheel which has lost traction and

distributing more driving force to the other driven wheel via the

differential.

To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating,

the EDL cuts out automatically if subjected to excessive loads. The

vehicle will continue to function normally without EDL. For this

reason, the driver is not informed that the EDL has been switched

off.

The EDL will switch on again automatically when the brake has

cooled down.

•• IItt mmuusstt bbee rreemmeemmbbeerreedd tthhaatt TTCCSS ccaannnnoott ddeeffyy tthhee llaawwss ooff pphhyyssiiccss.. TThhiiss

sshhoouulldd bbee kkeepptt iinn mmiinndd,, ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy oonn sslliippppeerryy aanndd wweett rrooaaddss aanndd wwhheenn

ttoowwiinngg aa ttrraaiilleerr..

•• AAllwwaayyss aaddaapptt yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ssttyyllee ttoo ssuuiitt tthhee ccoonnddiittiioonn ooff tthhee rrooaaddss aanndd tthhee

ttrraaffffiicc ssiittuuaattiioonn.. DDoo nnoott lleett tthhee eexxttrraa ssaaffeettyy aaffffoorrddeedd bbyy EESSPP tteemmpptt yyoouu iinnttoo

ttaakkiinngg aannyy rriisskkss wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg,, tthhiiss ccaann ccaauussee aacccciiddeennttss..

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•

Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running

gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect the

efficiency of the EDL.

The traction control system (TCS)

The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from

spinning when the car is accelerating

⇒

chapter “Anti-lock brake

system and traction control ABS”.

PPoowweerr sstteeeerriinngg**

Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned more than 15 seconds

when the engine is switched on, as the hydraulic oil will be heated

to a high temperature by the servo pump.

TThhiiss ccoouulldd ddaammaaggee tthhee ppoowweerr sstteeeerriinngg ssyysstteemm..

Furthermore, each time you turn the steering wheel as far as it will

go with the engine off, you will hear a series of noises made by the

excessive effort of the servo pump. Another consequence is the

decrease of the idling speed for a short period of time.

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Some functional aspects of the vehicle can be programmed according to

the client’s driving style. For further information, consult the Technical

Service.

•• WWhheenn aacccceelleerraattiinngg oonn aa sslliippppeerryy ssuurrffaaccee,, ffoorr eexxaammppllee oonn iiccee aanndd ssnnooww,,

pprreessss tthhee aacccceelleerraattoorr ccaarreeffuullllyy.. DDeessppiittee EEDDLL,, tthhee ddrriivveenn wwhheeeellss mmaayy ssttaarrtt ttoo

ssppiinn.. TThhiiss ccoouulldd iimmppaaiirr tthhee vveehhiiccllee’’ss ssttaabbiilliittyy..

•• AAllwwaayyss aaddaapptt yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ssttyyllee ttoo ssuuiitt tthhee ccoonnddiittiioonn ooff tthhee rrooaaddss aanndd tthhee

ttrraaffffiicc ssiittuuaattiioonn.. DDoo nnoott lleett tthhee eexxttrraa ssaaffeettyy aaffffoorrddeedd bbyy EEDDLL tteemmpptt yyoouu iinnttoo

ttaakkiinngg aannyy rriisskkss wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg,, tthhiiss ccaann ccaauussee aacccciiddeennttss..

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YYoouurr vveehhiiccllee aanndd tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

TThhee ffiirrsstt 11,,550000 kkmm –– aanndd aafftteerrwwaarrddss

Running-in

During the first few operating hours the engine internal friction is

higher than later on when all the moving parts have bedded down.

How well this running-in process is done depends to a

considerable extent on the way the vehicle is driven during the first

1,500 km.

Up to 1,000 kilometres

the following general rules apply:

•

DDoo nnoott uussee ffuullll tthhrroottttllee

•

DDoo nnoott ddrriivvee ffaasstteerr tthhaann 33//44 ooff ttoopp ssppeeeedd

•

AAvvooiidd hhiigghh eennggiinnee ssppeeeeddss

•

Trailer towing should if possible be avoided.

From 1,000 – 1,500 km

The speed can be gradually increased to the road or engine

maximum.

During and after the running-in period the following

applies:

•

Do not overrev the engine when cold – either in neutral or in the

gears.

All speeds and revs given are only valid when engine is

pprrooppeerrllyy

wwaarrmm

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Do not drive with the engine speed unnecessarily high – changing up

early helps to save fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment

⇒

"Environment friendly and economical driving" chapter.

•

Do not let engine labour – change down when engine no longer

runs smoothly.

•• NNeeww ttyyrreess mmuusstt aallssoo bbee ““rruunn iinn”” bbeeccaauussee tthheeyy ddoo nnoott hhaavvee mmaaxxiimmuumm

aaddhheessiioonn aatt tthhee ssttaarrtt.. TThhiiss mmuusstt bbee ttaakkeenn iinnttoo aaccccoouunntt bbyy ddrriivviinngg ccaarreeffuullllyy

dduurriinngg tthhee ffiirrsstt 110000 kkmm..

•• NNeeww bbrraakkee lliinniinnggss mmuusstt aallssoo bbee rruunn iinn aanndd ddoo nnoott hhaavvee tthhee ooppttiimmuumm

ffrriiccttiioonn pprrooppeerrttiieess dduurriinngg tthhee ffiirrsstt 220000 kkmm.. TThhee sslliigghhttllyy rreedduucceedd bbrraakkiinngg

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eeffffeecctt ccaann bbee ccoommppeennssaatteedd ffoorr bbyy mmoorree pprreessssuurree oonn tthhee bbrraakkee ppeeddaall.. TThhiiss

aallssoo aapppplliieess wwhheenn nneeww lliinniinnggss hhaavvee bbeeeenn ffiitttteedd..

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After the running-in period

•

On vehicles with a rev counter* the maximum permissible engine

speed is shown by the beginning of the red zone on the rev

counter scale. The needle of the counter must not move into this

zone.

Extremely high engine revs will be automatically governed.

CClleeaanniinngg tthhee eexxhhaauusstt ffuummeess

Description

TThhee ppeerrffeecctt ffuunnccttiioonniinngg ooff tthhee cclleeaanniinngg ssyysstteemm ffoorr eexxhhaauusstt ffuummeess

is of great importance for the environment-friendly functioning of

your vehicle.

Therefore, keep in mind the following points:

•

Versions with a catalytic converter must only use unleaded fuel

⇒ "Filling the tank" chapter.

•

In vehicles with a catalytic converter never drive until the fuel

tank is completely empty. Irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring,

thus allowing unburned fuel into the exhaust system which can

cause overheating and damage to the catalyst.

•

If you experience starting difficulties, loss of power or engine

problems while driving, the cause could be a failure in the ignition.

In this case, fuel may be entering the exhaust system without

burning and, in this way being released into the atmosphere.

Furthermore, the catalyst could deteriorate due to overheating.

Reduce speed immediately. Have this problem fixed at the nearest

Technical Service Centre.

•

Do not overload the engine with oil

⇒ "Engine oil" chapter.

•

Do not towstart the vehicle for more than 50 m

⇒ "Tow

start/towing" chapter.

NNoottee

Even when the cleaning system for exhaust fumes is in perfect working

order, under certain circumstances, the fumes may smell like sulfur.

This depends on the percentage of sulfur in the fuel.

Often it is sufficient to change brands or buy super unleaded.

•

DDuuee ttoo ppoossssiibbllee hhiigghh tteemmppeerraattuurreess ooff tthhee ccaattaallyysstt,, ddoo nnoott ppaarrkk iinn

ppllaacceess wwhheerree tthhee ccaattaallyysstt iiss eeaassiillyy eexxppoosseedd ttoo iinnffllaammmmaabbllee mmaatteerriiaall..

•

DDoo nnoott uussee aaddddiittiioonnaall pprrootteeccttiioonn ffoorr tthhee bbooddyy oorr aannttiiccoorrrroossiivvee pprroodduuccttss ffoorr

ssuummppss aanndd eexxhhaauusstt ppiippeess,,

ccaattaallyyttiicc ccoonnvveerrtteerrss oorr hheeaatt sshhiieellddss..

TThhee

aabboovvee mmeennttiioonneedd mmaatteerriiaall ccoouulldd iiggnniittee wwhhiillee ddrriivviinngg..

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EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt--ffrriieennddllyy aanndd eeccoonnoommiiccaall

ddrriivviinngg

General notes

Three factors determine the fuel consumption, the burden on the

environment and the wear on the engine, brakes and tyres:

•

The personal driving style.

•

The individual conditions of the use of the car.

•

Technical prerequisites.

The fuel consumption can be reduced by 10 to 15 percent by

adopting a thoughtful and economic driving style. This chapter will

help you lower pollution and save money by following 10

suggestions.

Suggestion 1. Thoughtful driving style

The highest fuel consumption takes place during acceleration. If

you drive in a thoughtful manner you will have to brake less and,

therefore, accelerate less. You can also let the vehicle roll, i.e.

when you can foresee that the following traffic light will be red.

Suggestion 2. Changing gears saves energy

Another way to save fuel is to change up as quickly as possible. If

you drive with high engine revs the car will use up more energy.

The fig. 103 shows the relation between the consumption (l/100

km) and speed (km/h) in first, second, third, fourth and fifth gear.

The following rules may be helpful. Never drive more than a few

meters in first gear. When you reach 2,000 revolutions, you should

change up.

If you drive a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, press the

accelerator pedal gently. Do not press it to the kick-down position.

This way, a consumption oriented program is automatically

selected. It changes up as soon as possible and takes longer to

change down.

30 50 70

km/h

l/100km

B45-354P

Fig. 103

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Suggestion 3. Avoid driving at maximum speed

Try not to drive at maximum speed. The increase of fuel

consumption, exhaust pollution and noise is disproportionate at

high speeds.

The illustration shows the relation between consumption (l/100

km) and speed (km/h)

⇒

fig. 104.

If only about 3 quarters of top speed is utilized, the fuel

consumption will be reduced by about half.

Suggestion 4. Decrease idling

It is worth switching off

the engine in traffic jams, at railroad

crossings and at traffic lights with a long red light. The savings in

fuel after 30-40 seconds with the engine switched off is higher

than the fuel used to switch the engine on again.

Suggestion 5. Periodic revisions

Your fuel savings are guaranteed even before going on a trip with

periodic revisions by your Technical Service Centre. Proper engine

maintenance is not only a safety and maintenance issue but also a

fuel consumption issue.

Poor fine tuning of the engine may increase fuel consumption by

up to 10%.

Check the oil level every time you fill up. The oil consumption

depends largely on the engine load. Depending on the driving

style, the oil consumption can be up to 1.0 l/1000 km.

Another suggestion: You can also lower oil consumption by using

synthetic oils.

km/h

max

l/100km

B45-355P

Fig. 104

Statutory regulations must be respected.

DDrriivviinngg aatt hhiigghh ssppeeeeddss ddeeccrreeaasseess rrooaadd ssaaffeettyy..

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Suggestion 6. Avoid short drives

The engine and the catalytic converter must reach its optimum

functioning temperature in order to effectively reduce consumption

and toxic gas emissions.

The fuel consumption of a cold engine of a normal vehicle right

after the start is about 30-40 liters per 100 km. After about one

kilometer the consumption decreases to 20 liters. After about

ffoouurr

kilometers the engine has warmed up and the consumption is

normal. For this reason, it is important to avoid short drives and

heating the vehicle’s engine when the vehicle is not moving. Drive

on quickly!

The ambient temperature also counts. The illustration shows the

difference in consumption (l/100km) for the same distance (km) at

+20°C and –10°C. Your vehicle’s consumption is higher in the

summer than in the winter

⇒

fig. 105.

Suggestion 7. Check the tyre pressure

Make sure that the tyres have always adequate pressure. Even half

a bar less increases the level of fuel consumption by 5 percent. If

the pressure is not correct, the tyres wear out faster due to an

excessive deformation and overheating which, in turn, will

decrease the driving performance.

Always check the tyre pressure when the tyre is cold.

In addition, do not drive year round with winter tyres. They make

more noise and increase fuel consumption by 10 percent. Change

to summer tyres on time.

Suggestion 8. Avoid unnecessary weight

Apart from driving habits and periodic revisions of your vehicle,

there are other ways to reduce fuel consumption:

AAvvooiidd uunnnneecceessssaarryy wweeiigghhtt

Every kilogram increases fuel consumption. For this reason, it is

worth checking your boot to avoid unnecessary weight.

Frequently, the roof rack will stay on the roof even though it is no

longer needed. Due to greater air resistance, an unloaded roof

rack at a speed of 100-120 km/h increases the consumption by

approx. 12%.

+20°C

–10°C

15 25

l/100km

B45-356P

Fig. 105

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Suggestion 9. Save electricity

The alternator generates electricity while driving. The more

electricity is used, the higher the fuel consumption.

The heated rear window, extra lights, the heater fan and air

conditioning* use a large amount of energy. The heated rear

window creates a consumption of approx. one liter for every 10

hours.

For this reason, disconnect electrical consumers as soon as they

are no longer needed. The alternator generates electricity when the

engine is running.

Suggestion 10. Written check-up

If you wish to reduce fuel consumption keep a trip book. It is not

much work and is worth while since it allows you to detect possible

consumption variations (positive or negative) on time and

intervene, if necessary. If you detect an increase in consumption

you should examine the driving conditions since the last filling.

TTrraaiilleerr ttoowwiinngg

What do you need to bear in mind when towing a trailer?

The vehicle is designed mainly to carry people and luggage.

However it may also be used to tow a trailer, as long as you fit it

with the technically appropriate equipment and you do not

exceed the maximum authorised weights

⇒

“Technical Data”

chapter.

Towing a trailer not only demands more from the car, but from the

driver too.

You should therefore strictly adhere to the service and running-in

instructions on the following pages.

TTeecchhnniiccaall rreeqquuiirreemmeennttss

•

If the trailer to be towed has a 7-pin plug, an adapter cable can

be used which may be obtained in any Technical Service Centre.

Installation of a towing bracket at a later stage should be carried

out according to the instructions of the towing bracket

manufacturer.

IIff aa ttrraaiilleerr iiss ffiitttteedd aatt aa llaatteerr ssttaaggee,, yyoouu sshhoouulldd uussee tthhee bbooddyy rreeiinnffoorrcceemmeenntt

sseett ddeessiiggnneedd bbyy SSEEAATT..

OOtthheerrwwiissee yyoouu mmaayy sseerriioouussllyy ddaammaaggee tthhee bbooddyy wwoorrkk..

DDaannggeerr ooff aacccciiddeenntt!!

TToo iinnssttaallll tthhee ttooww jjooiinntt,, wwee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhaatt yyoouu vviissiitt aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee

CCeennttrree..

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Fixing points for tow bar*

4 attachment points

68 mm

420 (empty vehicle) /

350 mm (vehicle with max. load)

960 mm

345 mm

188 mm

Driving tips

•• TThhee ttoowwiinngg ddeevviiccee iiss aa ssaaffeettyy eelleemmeenntt aanndd yyoouu sshhoouulldd tthheerreeffoorree

oonnllyy uussee aa ddeevviiccee ssppeecciiffiiccaallllyy ddeessiiggnneedd ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee aanndd wwhhiicchh

iiss dduullyy aapppprroovveedd..

OOppeerraattiioonnss iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss

•

The removable ball coupling of the towing bracket* may be

stored in the tool box located inside the spare wheel recess.

•

Additional mirrors are required if the traffic behind the trailer is

not visible with the exterior mirrors fitted as standard. Both exterior

mirrors must be attached to brackets in such a way that a sufficient

field of vision to the rear is guaranteed at all times.

•

The permitted trailer weight must not be exceeded under any

circumstances

⇒

chapter “Technical Data”.

•

In vehicles equipped with air conditioning, the factory

installation provides reinforced cooling system to account for the

fitting of a towing device.

IBN-018

Fig. 106

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144 Your vehicle and the environment

•

In vehicles without air conditioning, the cooling system should

be reinforced if a towing device is fitted at a later stage.

Failure to do so will submit the engine to greater stress (steep

slopes, high temperatures, heavy towing loads, etc.) and result in

overheating of the engine. For more information, contact a

Technical Service Centre.

•

When using a trailer on mountain routes you must bear in mind

that the tow loads given in the “Technical data” chapter are only

applicable for slopes of 10% to 12%. If you do not use the full tow

load you may drive up steeper slopes.

•

The given trailer weights are only applicable for altitudes up

to 1000 m above sea level. As the engine output drops due to

the decreasing air density, the climbing ability must also be

reduced by 10% for each further 1000 m.

•

Where possible make full use of the maximum permissible

drawbar weight on the ball of the towing bracket but do not exceed

⇒

chapter “Technical Data”.

•

While observing the permissible trailer and drawbar weight,

distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy objects are as near

as possible to the axle. The objects must also be secured so that

they cannot slip about.

•

The tyre pressures on the towing vehicle must be adjusted for full

load conditions, and also check the pressures on the trailer.

•

Headlight settings should be checked, with the trailer attached,

before beginning the journey and adjusted as necessary.

On vehicles with headlight beam control it is only necessary to turn

the knurled disc on the dash board in the appropriate direction.

DDrriivviinngg iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss

To obtain the best possible handling of vehicle and trailer, the

following should be noted:

• Try to avoid driving with an unladen vehicle and a loaded trailer.

If this cannot be avoided, only drive slowly to allow for the

unfavourable weight distribution.

• As driving stability of vehicle and trailer decreases when the

speed increases do not drive at the maximum permissible top

speed in unfavourable road, weather or wind conditions –

particularly when going downhill.

In any case the speed must be reduced as soon as the trailer

shows the slightest sign of snaking. On no account try to stop the

snaking by accelerating.

•• FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss oonnee sshhoouulldd nnoott ddrriivvee ffaasstteerr tthhaann 8800 kkmm//hh

((5500 mmpphh)).. TThhiiss aallssoo aapppplliieess iinn ccoouunnttrriieess wwhheerree hhiigghheerr ssppeeeeddss aarree

ppeerrmmiitttteedd..

• Always brake in good time. If the trailer has an overrun brake,

apply the brakes gently at first then firmly. This will avoid the

jerking caused by the trailer wheels locking.

Change down before going down a steep hill so that the engine

can act as a brake.

• When a long climb in a low gear with extremely high engine revs

must be negotiated at exceptionally high ambient temperatures

the coolant temperature gauge must be observed. When the gauge

needle moves to the right end of the scale, the road speed must be

reduced immediately.

• The cooling effect of the radiator fan cannot be increased by

changing down, because the speed of the fan is not dependent on

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the engine speed. One should therefore not change down even

when towing a trailer as long as the engine can cope without the

vehicle speed dropping too much.

General notes

•• DDuurriinngg tthhee rruunnnniinngg iinn ppeerriioodd yyoouu sshhoouulldd aavvooiidd ttoowwiinngg aa ttrraaiilleerr iiff

ppoossssiibbllee..

•• IItt iiss aaddvviissaabbllee ttoo hhaavvee tthhee vveehhiiccllee sseerrvviicceedd bbeettwweeeenn tthhee

IInnssppeeccttiioonn iinntteerrvvaallss iiff iitt iiss uusseedd ffrreeqquueennttllyy ffoorr ttoowwiinngg aa ttrraaiilleerr..

• The trailer and drawbar load figures on the data plate of the

towing bracket are for test certification only. The correct figuresfor

the vehicle, which may be lower than the above figures, are given

in the vehicle documents and in this manual.

• When using the towing device the car’s empty weight is reduced,

and as a result its effective load is decreased.

• Observe all statutory requirements regarding the use of a

trailer.

DDrriivviinngg aabbrrooaadd

Observations

If the vehicle is to be taken abroad, the following must also be

borne in mind:

• If the vehicle has a petrol engine and catalytic converter, one

must ensure that unleaded petrol will be available during the

journey

⇒

"Filling the tank" chapter. The automobile clubs offer

information about the unleaded filling station network.

•

In some countries it is possible that a vehicle model is sold under

conditions where some spare parts are not available or that the

Technical Services may only carry out limited repairs.

SEAT importers and distributors will gladly provide information

about the technical preparation of your vehicle in addition to

necessary maintenance and repair possibilities.

Cover headlights

When the vehicle is used in a country which drives on the opposite

side of the road to the home country, the asymmetric dipped

headlights will dazzle oncoming traffic.

To prevent this, the areas of the headlight lenses shown in the

illustration must be covered with an opaque adhesive strip.

When using a sharp object (i.e. a razor blade) to cut the tape, do

not do this directly on the headlights as you may scratch them.

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146 Your vehicle and the environment

Cover for bi-focal headlights for driving on the left

On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the right to

the left hand side

⇒

fig. 107.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the right to the

left hand side

⇒

fig. 108.

WWhheenn yyoouu ddrriivvee oonn tthhee ooppppoossiittee ssiiddee ooff tthhee rrooaadd ttoo yyoouurr oowwnn ccoouunnttrryy aanndd

wwiitthh tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg ccoovveerraaggee ooff tthhee hheeaaddlliigghhttss,, bbeeaarr iinn mmiinndd tthhaatt

vviissiibbiilliittyy iiss rreedduucceedd aanndd yyoouu wwiillll hhaavvee ttoo aaddaapptt yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ssttyyllee aanndd ssppeeeedd

aaccccoorrddiinnggllyy ffoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss..

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225

IBN-114

175

IBN-113

Fig. 107

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Cover for bi-focal headlights for driving on the right

On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 109.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 110.

Cover for conventional headlights for driving on the left

220

IBN-115

175

IBN-116

Fig. 109

Fig. 110

Fig. 111

Fig. 112

250

IBN-118

IBN-117

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148 Your vehicle and the environment

On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the right to

the left hand side

⇒

fig. 111.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the right to the

left hand side

⇒

fig. 112.

Cover for conventional headlights for driving on the right

On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 113.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 114.

IBN-120

170

IBN-119

Fig. 113

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Cover for GDL headlights for driving on the left

On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the right to

the left hand side

⇒

fig. 115.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the right to the

left hand side

⇒

fig. 116.

Cover for GDL headlights for driving on the right

Fig. 115

Fig. 117

Fig. 118

Fig. 116

127

IBN-128

IBN-127

120120

IBN-125

IBN-126

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On the right headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 117.

On the left headlamp if you change from driving on the left to the

right hand side

⇒

fig. 118.

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CCaarree aanndd mmaaiinntteennaannccee

CCaarree ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee

RReegguullaarr aanndd eexxppeerrtt ccaarree hheellppss ttoo mmaaiinnttaaiinn tthhee vvaalluuee ooff tthhee

vveehhiiccllee..

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

When buying car care materials one should select products which do not

damage the environment. Empty containers which these materials were in

do not belong with household waste.

Washing

The best protection against environmental influences is frequent

washing and use of the right waxing product.

How often this treatment is required depends, amongst other

things on how much the vehicle is used, how it is parked (garage,

in open under trees etc.), the seasons, weather conditions and

environmental influences.

TThhee lloonnggeerr bbiirrdd ddrrooppppiinnggss,, iinnsseeccttss,, ttrreeee rreessiinn,, rrooaadd aanndd iinndduussttrriiaall

ggrriimmee,, ttaarr ssppoottss,, ssoooott,, rrooaadd ssaalltt aanndd ootthheerr aaggggrreessssiivvee mmaatteerriiaallss

rreemmaaiinn oonn tthhee vveehhiiccllee ppaaiinntt tthhee mmoorree llaassttiinngg tthheeiirr ddeessttrruuccttiivvee

eeffffeecctt wwiillll bbee.. HHiigghh tteemmppeerraattuurreess ee..gg.. ffrroomm ssttrroonngg ssuunnlliigghhtt

iinntteennssiiffiieess tthhee ccoorrrroossiivvee eeffffeecctt..

In certain circumstances weekly washing can be necessary, in

other conditions monthly washing with appropriate waxing may be

fully adequate.

After the period when salt is put on the roads the underside of the

vehicle should always be washed thoroughly.

AAuuttoommaattiicc ccaarr wwaasshheess

The vehicle paint is sufficiently durable for the vehicle to be

washed in an automatic car wash without problem. Naturally, the

effect on the paint depends largely on the design of the car wash,

the filtering of the wash water, the type of wash and care material,

etc.

•• IIff mmiissuusseedd,, ccaarr ccaarree mmaatteerriiaallss ccaann bbee hhaarrmmffuull ttoo hheeaalltthh..

•• CCaarr ccaarree mmaatteerriiaallss mmuusstt aallwwaayyss bbee ssttoorreedd iinn aa ssaaffee ppllaaccee wwhheerree tthheeyy aarree

oouutt ooff rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn..

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DDaammppnneessss aanndd iiccee iinn tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm ccaann hhaavvee aa nneeggaattiivvee eeffffeecctt oonn tthhee

bbrraakkiinngg ppoowweerr..

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NNoottee

• Before going through the car wash, apart from the usual precautions

(closing windows and sliding roof).

You do not need to remove the Original roof aerial.

• If there are special fittings on the vehicle – e.g. spoilers, roof rack, two-

way radio aerial – it is best to speak to the car wash operator.

Washing the vehicle by hand

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

In the interests of environmental protection the vehicle should only be

washed in specially provided wash bays. In some districts, washing cars

elsewhere may even be forbidden.

First soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse off as well as

possible. Then clean the car

wwiitthh aa ssoofftt ssppoonnggee,, gglloovvee oorr bbrruusshh

starting on the roof and going from top to bottom

uussiinngg oonnllyy sslliigghhtt

pprreessssuurree eessppeecciiaallllyy wwhheenn cclleeaanniinngg tthhee hheeaaddlliigghhtt aarreeaa..

Paint

shampoo, preferably with a neutral pH, should only be used for

very persistent dirt. Rinse the sponge or glove out thoroughly at

short intervals.

Wheels and sill panels should be cleaned last, using a different

sponge if possible.

After cleaning the vehicle, rinse thoroughly with water and leather

it off.

NNoottee

•

The vehicle should not be washed in strong sunshine.

•

If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not direct the jet of water

at the lock cylinders and the door/boot lid/tailgate shut lines –

they can freeze up in the winter.

Washing vehicle with high pressure cleaner

• The operating instructions for the high pressure cleaner must be

followed closely – particularly with regard to pressure and working

distance.

• Do not use a concentrated jet.

• The water temperature must not be above 60°C.

Conservation

Regular application of protection products protects the vehicle

paintwork to a large extent against the environmental influences

listed under “Washing” on the previous page and even against

light mechanical damage.

At the latest when water on the clean paint does not form small

drops and roll off, the vehicle should be protected by applying a

coat of good hard wax. Even when a wax solution is used regularly

TTyyrreess mmuusstt nneevveerr bbee cclleeaanneedd wwiitthh aa ccoonncceennttrraatteedd jjeett!! EEvveenn aatt aa rreellaattiivveellyy

llaarrggee wwoorrkkiinngg ddiissttaannccee aanndd aa vveerryy sshhoorrtt sspprraayyiinngg ttiimmee,, ddaammaaggee ccaann

ooccccuurr..

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in the washing water it is advisable to protect the paint with a coat

of hard wax at least twice a year.

Polishing

Should only be done if paint has lost its shine and gloss cannot be

brought back with wax. If the polish used does not contain

preservative compounds, the paint must be waxed afterwards.

NNoottee

Matt painted and plastic parts should not be treated with polish or hard

wax.

Paint damage

Small marks in the paint such as scratches

or stone damage

should be touched up immediately with paint before the metal

starts to rust.

However, should rust be found at any time it must be removed

thoroughly and then the area treated first with an anti-corrosion

primer and then the correct paint applied.

The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data

sticker which is inside the boot in the spare wheel housing.

Windows

Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic

scraper only. To avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass, the

scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to

and fro.

Traces of rubber, oil, wax

, grease or silicone can be removed with

a window cleaning solution or a silicone remover.

The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular

intervals.

Do not dry the windows with the leather used for the paintwork

because traces of paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on the

glass, which will hinder vision.

To avoid damaging the heating element wires in the rear window

do not put stickers over the wires on the inside.

Door, boot and window seals

The weatherstrips will remain flexible and last longer if they are

rubbed lightly with a rubber protective compound from time to

time. This will also stop the weatherstrips from freezing on in

winter.

Door lock cylinder

You should only use an appropriate spray, which has lubricating

and anti-corrosive qualities, to de-ice the lock cylinder.

This wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner. Your Technical Service

Centre will provide you with more detailed information.

154 Care and maintenance

Plastic parts and leatherette

Exterior plastic parts are cleaned with normal washing and interior

parts with a damp cloth. If this is not sufficient,

tthheessee ppaarrttss aanndd

lleeaatthheerreettttee mmaayy oonnllyy bbee cclleeaanneedd wwiitthh ssppeecciiaall ppllaassttiicc cclleeaanneerrss tthhaatt

aarree ffrreeee ffrroomm aallccoohhooll aanndd ootthheerr ssoollvveennttss..

NNoottee

The use of liquid air conditioners directly over the air vents of the vehicle

may damage the plastic parts if the liquid is accidentally spilled over

them.

Upholstery cloth and textile trim

Upholstery cloth and textile trim on door panels, parcel shelves,

luggage compartment covers, headlining etc. must be cleaned with

special cleaners or dry foam and a soft brush.

Natural leather*

Leather should, depending on usage, be treated from time to time

in accordance with the following instructions. It must be noted that

on no account may

ssoollvveennttss,, fflloooorr wwaaxx,, sshhooee ppoolliisshh,, ssppoott

rreemmoovveerrss aanndd ssiimmiillaarr pprroodduuccttss bbee uusseedd ffoorr tthhiiss ppuurrppoossee..

To clean leather a cotton or woollen cloth lightly moistened with

water should be used for the dirty surfaces.

Dirtier areas may be cleaned with a mild soap solution (2 dessert

spoonfuls of neutral soap to 1 litre of water). Make sure that the

lleeaatthheerr iiss nnoott mmaaddee ttoooo wweett

and that no water seeps through the

seams. After cleaning, wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Furthermore we recommend that, with normal usage, the leather is

treated at half yearly intervals with a special leather care agent.

Apply one coat and clean off with a soft cloth once it has taken

effect.

Cleaning seat belts

KKeeeepp bbeellttss cclleeaann.. TThheeyy mmaayy nnoott rreettrraacctt pprrooppeerrllyy iiff vveerryy ddiirrttyy..

Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing with a mild soap solution

without taking the belts out of the vehicle.

CCaauuttiioonn

Inertia reel belts should be completely dry before they are allowed to roll up.

•• TThhee sseeaatt bbeellttss mmuusstt nnoott bbee rreemmoovveedd ffoorr cclleeaanniinngg..

•• DDoo nnoott hhaavvee tthhee bbeellttss cclleeaanneedd cchheemmiiccaallllyy bbeeccaauussee tthhee cclleeaanniinngg

ccoommppoouunnddss ddaammaaggee tthhee wweebbbbiinngg mmaatteerriiaall.. EEnnssuurree tthhaatt tthhee bbeellttss ddoo nnoott

ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh ccoorrrroossiivvee fflluuiiddss..

•• YYoouu sshhoouulldd cchheecckk tthhee ccoonnddiittiioonn ooff yyoouurr sseeaatt bbeellttss rreegguullaarrllyy.. IIff yyoouu ffiinndd

aannyy ddaammaaggee ttoo tthhee bbeelltt wweebbbbiinngg,, bbeelltt ccoonnnneeccttiioonnss,, tthhee bbeelltt rreettrraaccttoorr oorr tthhee

lloocckkiinngg ppaarrttss,, tthhee bbeelltt iinn qquueessttiioonn mmuusstt bbee rreeppllaacceedd bbyy aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee

CCeennttrree..

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Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Steel wheels

The wheels and the wheel trims should be cleaned thoroughly at

regular intervals when the vehicle is being washed. This will

prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt from accumulating on the

wheel. Persistent ingrained brake dust can be removed with an

industrial grime remover. Paint damage should be repaired before

rust can form.

Alloy wheels*

In order to maintain the smart appearance of alloy wheels for a

long period, regular care is necessary. In particular, salt and brake

pad dust must be washed off thoroughly at least every two weeks

otherwise the surface of the alloy will be damaged. After being

washed, the wheels should be treated with an acid-free cleaner for

alloy wheels. About every three months it is necessary to give

wheels a good rubbing with hard wax. Paint polish or other

abrasive solutions must not be used. If the protective paint coat

has been damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged spots

should be dealt with as soon as possible.

Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of engine

compartment

The leaves, blossoms etc. which drop into the water box

(underneath the engine bonnet in front of the windscreen) should

be cleaned out occasionally. This will prevent the water drain holes

from becoming blocked and – on vehicles without a dust and

pollen filter – foreign bodies entering the vehicle interior via the

heating and ventilation system.

The engine compartment and the outside surface of the power unit

are given anti-corrosion treatment at the factory.

In the winter when the vehicle is being driven frequently on salted

roads, good anti-corrosion treatment is very important. For this

reason the entire engine compartment and the plenum chamber

should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting period

and then preserved so that the salt cannot have a damaging effect.

TThhee iiggnniittiioonn mmuusstt bbee sswwiittcchheedd ooffff bbeeffoorree wwaasshhiinngg tthhee eennggiinnee..

DDoo nnoott ppooiinntt tthhee wwaatteerr jjeett ddiirreeccttllyy aatt tthhee hheeaaddlliigghhttss ttoo aavvooiidd

ddaammaaggee..

PPlleeaassee nnoottee wwhheenn cclleeaanniinngg tthhee wwhheeeellss tthhaatt ddaammppnneessss,, iiccee aanndd ggrriitt ccaann

hhaavvee aa nneeggaattiivvee eeffffeecctt oonn tthhee bbrraakkiinngg ppoowweerr..

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BBeeffoorree wwoorrkkiinngg iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt,, rreeaadd tthhee nnootteess iinn tthhee

""EEnnggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt"" cchhaapptteerr..

•

FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss ppuullll oouutt iiggnniittiioonn kkeeyy bbeeffoorree rreeaacchhiinngg iinnttoo tthhee wwaatteerr

bbooxx.. OOtthheerrwwiissee iiff tthhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn wwiippeerrss aarree sswwiittcchheedd oonn uunniinntteennttiioonnaallllyy

tthhee mmoovveemmeenntt ooff tthhee wwiippeerr lliinnkk ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy..

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156 Care and maintenance

If the engine compartment is cleaned at any time with grease

removing solutions

or if one has the engine washed, the anti-

corrosion compound is nearly always removed as well. It is

therefore essential to ask for durable preservation of all surfaces,

seams, joints and components in the engine compartment to be

carried out. This applies also when corrosion protected parts are

renewed.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Because when washing the engine petrol, grease and oil deposits are

washed off, the dirty water must be cleaned by an oil separator. For this

reason engine washing should only be carried out in a workshop or filling

station.

Undercoating

The underside of the vehicle is coated with a special compound to

protect it from corrosion and damage.

However, as this protective layer becomes damaged when the

vehicle is in use, the protective coating under the body and on the

running gear should be examined at defined intervals – preferably

before and after the winter season – and any damage made good.

NNoottee ffoorr vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh aa ccaattaallyyttiicc ccoonnvveerrtteerr

Due to the high temperatures which occur in the afterburning

process, additional heat shields are fitted over the catalytic

converter. Underbody sealant must not be applied to these

shields, the catalytic converter or the exhaust pipes. Removal of

the heat shields is also not permissible.

Cavity preservation

All cavities on the vehicle which could be susceptible to corrosion

are given permanent protection at the factory.

This coating does not need checking or any subsequent treatment.

Should a small amount of wax run out of the cavities at high

ambient temperatures it can be removed with a plastic scraper and

some white spirit.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

If the wax which has run out is removed with clean petrol, heed the

environmental protection regulations.

Only the correct cleaning solutions should be used – on no account petrol or Diesel.

NNeevveerr uussee aaddddiittiioonnaall uunnddeerr fflloooorr pprrootteeccttiioonn oorr aannttii--ccoorrrroossiioonn aaggeennttss ffoorr

tthhee eexxhhaauusstt ssiilleenncceerr,, eexxhhaauusstt ppiippee,, ccaattaallyyssttss oorr hheeaatt sshhiieellddss.. TThheessee

ssuubbssttaanncceess ccoouulldd iiggnniittee wwhhiillsstt tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn mmoottiioonn..

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Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

CChheecckkiinngg aanndd rreeffiilllliinngg

EEnnggiinnee bboonnnneett

Opening the bonnet

TToo uunnlloocckk

, pull lever

in the lateral driver’s side panel, under the

instrument panel. The bonnet springs up lightly from the power of

the spring.

•

To open, lift slightly and unlock by applying pressure on the flat

surface (arrow) of the catch.

•

Lift bonnet to the stop.

•

Remove rod from bonnet and place on the base.

NNoottee

Before opening the bonnet ensure that the wiper arms are not lifted off the

windshield. Otherwise paint could be damaged.

Closing the bonnet

TToo cclloossee tthhee bboonnnneett

, lift it slightly and unhitch the support rod,

pressing it into its clip. Let hood fall into the lock from a height of

about 30 cm.

Do not press down if it does not close properly. Open again and

allow to fall as before.

IBN-019

Fig. 119

Fig. 120

IBN-020

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158 Checking and refilling

Engine compartment

CCaauuttiioonn

When topping up fluids do not confuse them with each other under any

circumstances, otherwise serious functional defects may occur.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

The ground underneath the vehicle should be checked regularly. If spots

caused by oil or other fluids can be seen, the vehicle should be taken to a

Technical Service Centre for checking.

•

FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss tthhee bboonnnneett mmuusstt aallwwaayyss bbee pprrooppeerrllyy cclloosseedd wwhheenn tthhee

vveehhiiccllee iiss mmoovviinngg.. AAllwwaayyss cchheecckk tthheerreeffoorree aafftteerr cclloossiinngg tthhee bboonnnneett tthhaatt tthhee

lloocckk iiss eennggaaggeedd.. TThhiiss iiss tthhee ccaassee wwhheenn tthhee bboonnnneett iiss fflluusshh wwiitthh tthhee

aaddjjaacceenntt bbooddyy ppaanneellss..

•

IIff yyoouu sshhoouulldd nnoottiiccee tthhaatt tthhee lloocckk iiss nnoott eennggaaggeedd,, ssttoopp tthhee vveehhiiccllee

iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy aanndd cclloossee tthhee bboonnnneett..

•

GGiivveenn tthhee ttyyppee ooff lloocckk,, ttaallll ppeeooppllee mmaayy bbee iinnjjuurreedd..

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PPaarrttiiccuullaarr ccaarree sshhoouulldd bbee ttaakkeenn wwhheenn wwoorrkkiinngg iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt!!

•

SSwwiittcchh ooffff eennggiinnee,, rreemmoovvee iiggnniittiioonn kkeeyy..

•

PPuullll hhaannddbbrraakkee oonn ffiirrmmllyy..

•

MMoovvee ggeeaarr lleevveerr iinnttoo nneeuuttrraall oorr,, iinn aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxxeess,, iinn ““PP”” ppoossiittiioonn..

•

AAllllooww eennggiinnee ttoo ccooooll ooffff..

•

AAss lloonngg aass tthhee eennggiinnee iiss aatt ooppeerraattiinngg tteemmppeerraattuurree::

–– DDoo nnoott ppuutt yyoouurr hhaanndd iinnttoo tthhee rraaddiiaattoorr ffaann,, iitt ccoouulldd sswwiittcchh oonn ssuuddddeennllyy..

–– DDoo nnoott ooppeenn tthhee rraaddiiaattoorr ccaapp bbeeccaauussee tthhee ccoooolliinngg ssyysstteemm iiss uunnddeerr

pprreessssuurree..

•

NNeevveerr ssppiillll aannyy lliiqquuiiddss oovveerr tthhee hhoott eennggiinnee.. TThheessee lliiqquuiiddss ccoouulldd iiggnniittee..

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AAvvooiidd ccaauussiinngg sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiittss iinn tthhee eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm –– ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy aatt tthhee

bbaatttteerryy..

•

IIff tteessttss hhaavvee ttoo bbee ccaarrrriieedd oouutt wwiitthh tthhee eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, ttaakkee iinnttoo aaccccoouunntt

tthhaatt tthheerree iiss aann aaddddiittiioonnaall ddaannggeerr pprreesseenntt ffrroomm rroottaattiinngg ppaarrttss –– ee..gg.. rriibbbbeedd

bbeellttss,, ggeenneerraattoorr,, rraaddiiaattoorr ffaann eettcc.. –– aanndd ffrroomm tthhee hhiigghh vvoollttaaggee iiggnniittiioonn

ssyysstteemm..

•

IIff wwoorrkk oonn tthhee ffuueell oorr eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm iiss nneecceessssaarryy::

–– DDiissccoonnnneecctt tthhee bbaatttteerryy ffrroomm tthhee vveehhiiccllee eelleeccttrriiccss

–– DDoo nnoott ssmmookkee

–– NNeevveerr wwoorrkk nneeaarr nnaakkeedd ffllaammeess

–– AAllwwaayyss kkeeeepp aa ffiirree eexxttiinngguuiisshheerr iinn tthhee vviicciinniittyy..

•

AAtttteennttiioonn mmuusstt bbee ppaaiidd ttoo tthhee wwaarrnniinnggss ggiivveenn iinn tthhiiss MMaannuuaall aanndd ttoo tthhee

ggeenneerraallllyy aapppplliiccaabbllee ssaaffeettyy rreegguullaattiioonnss..

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159Checking and refilling

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Petrol engine

Coolant surge tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Oil filler hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Vehicle’s battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Windscreen washer container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

The components layout may change in relation to the engine.

NNoottee

Remember the previous page warnings.

Diesel engine

Coolant surge tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Oil filler hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Vehicle’s battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Windscreen washer container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

The components layout may change in relation to the engine.

NNoottee

Remember the previous page warnings.

2 3 5 6

IBN-021

2 3 5 6

IBN-022

Fig. 121

Fig. 122

160 Checking and refilling

EEnnggiinnee ooiill

Specifications

The engine comes with a special, high quality, multi grade oil that

can be used in all seasons of the year except for those regions

affected by extreme cold.

As the use of high quality oil is essential for the correct operation

of the engine and its long useful life, when topping up or

replacement is necessary use only those oils that conform to the

requirements of the VW standards.

If it is not possible to find oil conforming to the VW standards then

oil conforming to the ACEA or API standards with an appropriate

viscosity at atmospheric temperature should be used instead. The

use of this type of oil may have some repercussions on the

performance of the engine for example, long starting time,

increased consumption and a higher emission level.

If a top up is required then different oils may be mixed as long as

they all conform to the VW standards.

The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page

should appear on the container of the service oil; the container will

display together the different standards for petrol and diesel

engines, the oil can be used for both types of engines.

Oil properties

VViissccoossiittyy

The viscosity class is selected according to the diagram above. If

atmospheric temperature falls outside of the described limits for

only a short period then an oil change is not necessary.

B1H-149

Fig. 123

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161Checking and refilling

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

PPeettrrooll eennggiinnee

DDiieesseell eennggiinnee

MMoonnoo--ggrraaddee ooiill

Mono-grade oils cannot be used throughout the whole year due to

their limited range of viscosity

These oils are only useful in a climate that is constantly very cold or

very warm.

EEnnggiinnee ooiill aaddddiittiivveess

No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The

deterioration caused by these additives is not covered by the

guarantee.

NNoottee

Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the

corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. In this way

the required oil will be available if needed.

DDeennoommiinnaattiioonn SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn CCoommmmeennttss

A –

synthetic oil

VW 502 00 /

Dated after

VW 500 00 1-97

B –

mineral oil

VW 501 01

Dated after

1-97

A/B –

multi-grade oil

ACEA A2 ó A3

or Dated after

even API SH/SJ 1-97

DDeennoommiinnaattiioonn SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn CCoommmmeennttss

A –

synthetic oil

VW 505 01

Dated after

1-97

B –

mineral oil

VW 505 00

Dated after

1-97

A/B –

multi-grade oil

ACEA A2 ó A3

or Dated after

even API CD/CF 1-97

Diesel engines that have fuel injection based on a fuel injector pump should use only

oil specification VW 505 01. Avoid the use of any other oil type than VW 505 01 for this

engine. Warning! Possible engine damage!

Viscosity: Oil density

162 Checking and refilling

Checking oil level

Every engine uses a certain amount of oil. The oil consumption can

be up to 1.0 litres per 1000 km. The engine oil level must therefore

be checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank

and before a long journey.

The location of the dipstick

can be determined from the

illustrations on page 159.

The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the oil level.

After stopping engine wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to

the sump.

Then pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a clean cloth and insert

again.

Then pull dipstick out again and check the oil level:

Oil

mmuusstt

be topped up. Afterwards it suffices when the oil level

is somewhere in area

Oil

ccaann

be topped up. It can then happen that the oil level is in

area

Oil

mmuusstt nnoott

be topped up.

When the engine is working hard such as in sustained high-speed

motorway cruising in summer, when towing a trailer or when

climbing mountain passes, the oil level should be kept at area

–– nnoott aabboovvee..

Topping up engine oil

Unscrew the cap from oil filler opening

and pour oil in 0.5 litres

at a time. Then check level with the dipstick.

OOnn nnoo aaccccoouunntt sshhoouulldd tthhee ooiill lleevveell bbee aabboovvee aarreeaa

.. OOtthheerrwwiissee ooiill

ccaann bbee ddrraawwnn iinnttoo tthhee eennggiinnee vviiaa tthhee ccrraannkkccaassee bbrreeaatthheerr aanndd

eessccaappee iinnttoo tthhee aattmmoosspphheerree vviiaa tthhee eexxhhaauusstt ssyysstteemm.. OOnn vveehhiicclleess

ffiitttteedd wwiitthh aa ccaattaallyyttiicc ccoonnvveerrtteerr,, tthhee ooiill ccoouulldd bbuurrnn iinnssiiddee tthhee

ccoonnvveerrtteerr ccaauussiinngg iitt ttoo bbeeccoommee ddaammaaggeedd..

Carefully close the filler cap and push the oil dipstick in as far as

possible, this will prevent oil spill when the engine is running.

TO8-038A

Fig. 124

WWhheenn ttooppppiinngg uupp tthhee ooiill,, ddoo nnoott ssppiillll iitt oonnttoo hhoott eennggiinnee ccoommppoonneennttss ––

ddaannggeerr ooff ffiirree..

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163Checking and refilling

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Changing engine oil

TThhee eennggiinnee ooiill mmuusstt bbee cchhaannggeedd aatt tthhee iinntteerrvvaallss ggiivveenn iinn tthhee

IInnssppeeccttiioonn aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee PPllaann.. WWee tthheerreeffoorree rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhaatt

tthhee ooiill cchhaannggee bbee ddoonnee bbyy aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree..

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

On no account should oil be poured down drains or into the earth. Because

of the disposal problems, the necessary special tools and specialist

knowledge required the engine oil and filter changing should preferably be

done by a Technical Service Center.

CCaauuttiioonn

No additives should be mixed with the engine oil.

CCoooolliinngg ssyysstteemm

Coolant specifications

The cooling system is filled at the factory with a permanent coolant

which is not changed. The coolant consists of water and a 40%

concentration of our coolant additive

GG1122++

(glycol-based anti-

freeze with anti-corrosion additives). This mixture not only gives

the necessary frost protection down to –25 °C but also protects the

alloy parts in the cooling system against corrosion. In addition it

prevents scaling and significantly raises the boiling point of the

coolant.

The concentration of the coolant therefore must not be reduced in

the summer or in warm countries, by topping up with plain water.

TThhee ccoooollaanntt aaddddiittiivvee pprrooppoorrttiioonn mmuusstt bbee aatt lleeaasstt 4400%%..

If greater protection against frost is required, the proportion of

GG1122++

additive can be increased, but

oonnllyy uupp ttoo 6600%%

(frost

protection to approx. –40 °C), otherwise the anti-freeze protection

is reduced and furthermore the cooling effect is impaired.

Vehicles for export to cold countries (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland)

usually have frost protection down to –35 °C (50%

GG1122++

)

approximately.

OOtthheerr aaddddiittiivveess ccaann bbee vveerryy ddeettrriimmeennttaall ttoo tthhee aannttii--ccoorrrroossiioonn eeffffeecctt

iinn ppaarrttiiccuullaarr..

TThhee ssuubbsseeqquueenntt ccoorrrroossiioonn ddaammaaggee ccaann lleeaadd ttoo ccoooollaanntt lloossss

rreessuullttiinngg iinn mmaajjoorr eennggiinnee ddaammaaggee..

IIff yyoouu wwaanntt ttoo cchhaannggee tthhee eennggiinnee ooiill yyoouurrsseellff,, yyoouu mmuusstt nnoottee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg

ppooiinnttss::

•

AAllllooww tthhee eennggiinnee ttoo ccooooll ddoowwnn ffiirrsstt ttoo aavvooiidd tthhee ddaannggeerr ooff bbeeiinngg ssccaallddeedd

bbyy hhoott eennggiinnee ooiill..

•

UUssee aann aapppprroopprriiaattee ccoonnttaaiinneerr ttoo ddrraaiinn ooffff tthhee ooiill.. IItt sshhoouulldd bbee bbiigg eennoouugghh

ttoo hhoolldd tthhee qquuaannttiittyy ooff ooiill iinn yyoouurr eennggiinnee..

•

WWeeaarr pprrootteeccttiivvee ggllaasssseess ffoorr yyoouurr eeyyeess..

•

WWhheenn rreemmoovviinngg tthhee ooiill ddrraaiinn pplluugg wwiitthh yyoouurr ffiinnggeerrss,, kkeeeepp yyoouurr aarrmm

hhoorriizzoonnttaall ssoo tthhaatt tthhee ooiill bbeeiinngg ddrraaiinneedd ccaannnnoott rruunn ddoowwnn yyoouurr aarrmm..

•

IIff yyoouurr hhaannddss ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh eennggiinnee ooiill yyoouu mmuusstt wwaasshh tthheemm

tthhoorroouugghhllyy aafftteerrwwaarrddss..

•

OOlldd ooiill mmuusstt bbee ssttoorreedd oouutt ooff rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn uunnttiill iitt iiss ddiissppoosseedd ooff iinn

tthhee ccoorrrreecctt mmaannnneerr..

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CCaauuttiioonn

• Only our G12+ (purple colour) should be used as an antifreeze additive.

Observe the notice on the container. The cooling liquid may be purchased in

Technical Services.

• The antifreeze additive G12+ can be mixed with other additives (G11 and

G12).

• The additive G12 (red colour) should never be mixed with G11.

Checking coolant level

The level can only be checked properly when the engine is not

running.

The coolant level must be between the

mmaaxx

and

mmiinn

marks on the

expansion tank when engine is cold and can be slightly above the

mmaaxx

mark when it is warm.

Coolant losses

Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in the system. In this case

the cooling system should be checked by a Technical Service

Center without delay. It is not sufficient merely to add coolant.

In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the

coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating, and coolant is

forced out of the system.

Topping up coolant

Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then cover expansion tank

cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti-clockwise and remove.

No other coolant may be used if

GG1122++

is not available. In this

case only water can be used and the correct mixture concentration

must be restored with the specified coolant additive (see previous

page) as soon as possible.

B6Y-0039K

Fig. 126

NNeevveerr ooppeenn tthhee bboonnnneett iiff yyoouu ccaann sseeee sstteeaamm oorr ccoooollaanntt lleeaavviinngg tthhee eennggiinnee

ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt –– RRiisskk ooff ssccaallddiinngg!! WWaaiitt uunnttiill nnoo mmoorree sstteeaamm oorr ccoooollaanntt ccaann

bbee sseeeenn..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

DDoo nnoott rreemmoovvee eexxppaannssiioonn ttaannkk ccaapp wwhheenn eennggiinnee iiss hhoott –– ddaannggeerr ooff

ssccaallddiinngg::

SSyysstteemm iiss uunnddeerr pprreessssuurree..

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If a lot of coolant has been lost, only add cold coolant after the

engine has cooled down. This will prevent engine damage.

DDoo nnoott ffiillll aabboovvee tthhee mmaaxx mmaarrkk..

The excess coolant will be forced out through the pressure relief

valve in the cap when engine becomes hot.

SSccrreeww ccaapp oonn aaggaaiinn ttiigghhttllyy..

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Drained coolant should not normally be reused, it must be disposed of,

bearing in mind environmental protection regulations.

Radiator fan

The radiator fan is driven electrically and controlled by a

thermoswitch from the coolant temperature (also from the engine

compartment temperature on some models).

Brake fluid

The brake fluid reservoir is on the left hand side of the engine

compartment.

On vehicles with ABS* the reservoir is in the same place but its

design is different.

NNoottee

On vehicles with right-hand drive the reservoir is on the other side of the

engine compartment.

TThhee ccoooollaanntt aaddddiittiivvee aanndd tthhee ccoooollaanntt aarree aa ddaannggeerr ttoo hheeaalltthh..

TThhee aaddddiittiivvee mmuusstt tthheerreeffoorree oonnllyy bbee ssttoorreedd iinn tthhee oorriiggiinnaall ccoonnttaaiinneerr wweellll oouutt

ooff rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn.. IIff tthhee ccoooollaanntt hhaass ttoo bbee ddrraaiinneedd aatt aannyy ttiimmee iitt mmuusstt bbee

ccaauugghhtt aanndd aallssoo ssttoorreedd iinn aa ssaaffee ppllaaccee..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

AAfftteerr tthhee eennggiinnee hhaass bbeeeenn ssttooppppeedd tthhee ffaann ccaann ccoonnttiinnuuee rruunnnniinngg ffoorr aa

wwhhiillee –– eevveenn wwiitthh tthhee eennggiinnee sswwiittcchheedd ooffff –– ((uupp ttoo aabboouutt 1100 mmiinnuutteess)).. IItt

ccaann aallssoo ssttaarrtt ttoo rruunn aaggaaiinn ssuuddddeennllyy aafftteerr aa sshhoorrtt ttiimmee iiff

–– tthhee ccoooollaanntt tteemmppeerraattuurree iinnccrreeaasseess dduuee ttoo hheeaatt bbuuiilldd uupp

–– wwhheenn tthhee eennggiinnee iiss hhoott aanndd tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt iiss hheeaatteedd

aaddddiittiioonnaallllyy bbyy ssttrroonngg ssuunnlliigghhtt..

SSppeecciiaall ccaarree mmuusstt tthheerreeffoorree bbee ttaakkeenn wwhheenn wwoorrkkiinngg iinn tthhee eennggiinnee

ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt..

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166 Checking and refilling

Checking fluid level

The fluid level must always be between the “

MMAAXX

” and “

MMIINN

”

marks to ensure perfect operation.

The level of fluid tends to sink slightly when the vehicle is used

due to the automatic adjustment of brake linings. This is quite

normal.

If the level sinks noticeably in a short time or drops below the

“

MMIINN

” mark, however, the system may be leaking. A low fluid level

in the reservoir is indicated by the brake warning lamp lighting up

⇒

“Warning lamps” chapter.

GGoo ttoo aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree

iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy aanndd hhaavvee tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm cchheecckkeedd..

Renewing the brake fluid

Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time it takes in water

from the atmosphere. Too high a content of water in the brake fluid

system can cause corrosion damage. Furthermore the boiling point

of the brake fluid is reduced considerably.

FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn tthhee

bbrraakkee fflluuiidd mmuusstt bbee rreenneewweedd eevveerryy ttwwoo yyeeaarrss..

Only our genuine brake fluid should be used (specification

according to US FM VSS 116 DOT 4 Standard). The fluid must be

new.

CCaauuttiioonn

Remember also that brake fluid will attack the paintwork.

B6Y-0040K

Fig. 125

WWhheenn tthhee bbrraakkee fflluuiidd bbeeccoommeess ttoooo oolldd,, vvaappoouurr bbuubbbblleess ccaann ffoorrmm iinn tthhee

bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm wwhheenn tthhee bbrraakkeess aarree uusseedd vviiggoorroouussllyy.. TThhee eeffffiicciieennccyy ooff tthhee

bbrraakkeess aanndd tthhuuss tthhee vveehhiiccllee ssaaffeettyy aarree sseerriioouussllyy rreedduucceedd..

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BBrraakkee fflluuiidd iiss ppooiissoonnoouuss!! IItt mmuusstt tthheerreeffoorree oonnllyy bbee ssttoorreedd iinn tthhee cclloosseedd

oorriiggiinnaall ccoonnttaaiinneerr oouutt ooff rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn..

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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Because of the disposal problems, the special tools necessary and the

specialist knowledge required, brake fluid should preferably be changed at

a Technical Service Centre.

It is advisable to have the fluid change done during an Inspection

Service.

BBaatttteerryy

Warnings on handling the battery

Wear eye protection

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear

protective gloves and eye protection!

Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are

prohibited!

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when

the battery is under charge.

Keep children away from acid and batteries!

•• WWeeaarr eeyyee pprrootteeccttiioonn.. DDoo nnoott aallllooww ppaarrttiicclleess ccoonnttaaiinniinngg aacciidd oorr lleeaadd ttoo

ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh tthhee eeyyeess,, sskkiinn oorr ccllootthheess..

•• BBaatttteerryy aacciidd iiss hhiigghhllyy ccaauussttiicc.. AAllwwaayyss wweeaarr pprrootteeccttiivvee gglloovveess aanndd ggllaasssseess..

DDoo nnoott ttiipp bbaatttteerryy –– aacciidd ccaann ssppiillll oouutt ooff tthhee vveennttss..

SShhoouulldd aacciidd ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh tthhee eeyyeess,, rriinnssee ffoorr sseevveerraall mmiinnuutteess

uussiinngg cclleeaann rruunnnniinngg wwaatteerr.. SSeeeekk mmeeddiiccaall aassssiissttaannccee iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy.. SShhoouulldd

aacciidd ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh sskkiinn oorr ccllootthheess,, nneeuuttrraalliissee iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy uussiinngg

aann aallkkaalliinnee ssooaapp ssoolluuttiioonn aanndd rriinnssee tthhrroouugghhllyy.. SShhoouulldd aacciidd iinnaaddvveerrtteennttllyy bbee

ddrruunnkk,, sseeeekk mmeeddiiccaall aatttteennttiioonn iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy..

•• KKeeeepp wweellll cclleeaarr ooff nnaakkeedd ffllaammee aanndd ssppaarrkkss.. DDoo nnoott ssmmookkee.. AAvvooiidd

ggeenneerraattiinngg ssppaarrkkss wwhheenn hhaannddlliinngg ccaabblleess aanndd eelleeccttrriiccaall ccoommppoonneennttss..

AAvvooiidd sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiittss.. NNeevveerr sshhoorrtt bbaatttteerryy tteerrmmiinnaallss –– ddaannggeerr ooff iinnjjuurryy ffrroomm

hhiigghh eenneerrggyy ssppaarrkkss..

•• WWhheenn bbaatttteerryy iiss bbeeiinngg cchhaarrggeedd,, aa hhiigghhllyy eexxpplloossiivvee mmiixxttuurree ooff ggaasssseess iiss

pprroodduucceedd..

•• KKeeeepp aacciidd aanndd bbaatttteerryy oouutt ooff tthhee rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn..

•• DDiissccoonnnneecctt ppoossiittiivvee tteerrmmiinnaall ooff bbaatttteerryy bbeeffoorree ddooiinngg aannyy wwoorrkk oonn tthhee

eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm.. WWhheenn cchhaannggiinngg bbuullbbss iitt iiss ssuuffffiicciieenntt ttoo sswwiittcchh tthhee llaammppss

ooffff..

•• WWhheenn ddiissccoonnnneeccttiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy ffrroomm tthhee vveehhiiccllee eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm ffiirrsstt

ddiissccoonnnneecctt tthhee nneeggaattiivvee ccaabbllee aanndd tthheenn tthhee ppoossiittiivvee ccaabbllee..

TThhee bbaatttteerryy mmuusstt nnoott bbee ddiissccoonnnneecctteedd wwiitthh tthhee eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, aass tthhiiss wwiillll

ddaammaaggee tthhee eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm ((eelleeccttrroonniicc ccoommppoonneennttss))..

•• WWhheenn rreeccoonnnneeccttiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy,, ffiirrsstt ccoonnnneecctt tthhee ppoossiittiivvee ccaabbllee,, tthheenn tthhee

nneeggaattiivvee.. OOnn nnoo aaccoouunntt mmaayy tthhee ccaabbllee bbee iinntteerrcchhaannggeedd.. RRiisskk ooff ccaabblleess

bbuurrnniinngg!!

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CCaauuttiioonn

Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when the ignition is on or when the

engine is running, as the electrical system (electronic components) could

otherwise be damaged.

In order to protect the casing from UV radiation, do not expose vehicle

battery to direct sunlight.

Location

The battery is in the engine compartment.

To start with the help of another battery

⇒

"Emergency starting"

chapter.

Checking acid level

Please refer to the warning notes in the chapter "Engine

compartment" before starting any type of work on the engine or

the engine compartment.

The acid/electrolyte level should be checked regularly in the

following cases:

– high mileage

– in countries with a warm climate

– old battery

The battery is otherwise service-free.

The acid level should always be around the

mmaaxx..

mark on the

longside of the battery. It should never be filled above the

mmaaxx..

mark nor be allowed to drop below the

mmiinn..

mark.

We recommend that the electrolyte level be checked and corrected

by a Technical Service Centre.

BBaatttteerryy wwiitthh aa mmaaggiicc eeyyee**

A round viewing window is located on the upper side of the battery

⇒

arrow, fig. 127. This magic eye will change its color according to

the charge condition or the acid level of the battery.

Air bubbles can distort the true color. You should, therefore, tap

carefully on the magic eye.

If the display in the viewing window has no color or is light yellow,

the acid level in the battery is too low. Distilled water must be

added. We recommend that the battery be replaced if it is older

than 5 years.

We recommend that the electrolyte level be checked and corrected

by a Technical Service Centre.

12V 330A 61Ah DIN

ETN 561 019 054

540A EN/SAE

6EO 915 105

Betriebsanleitung beachten!

See ow

ners m

anual!

DANGER/POISON

B6E-030D

Fig. 127

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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

The green and black colour displays are only of use to the Technical

Service Centre as they facilitate battery diagnosis.

CChhaarrggiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy

Before charging, switch off the engine and all electrical consumers.

When charging with a low current (e.g. with a small charger) the

battery cables need not normally be taken off. The instructions

from the battery charger manufacturer must, however, be noted.

In order to connect the positive cable, the cover of the fuse holder

on the battery must first be moved to the side

⇒

page 170.

Before

qquuiicckk cchhaarrggiinngg

, that is charging with a high current, both

battery cables must be disconnected.

WWee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhaatt bbaatttteerriieess sshhoouulldd nnoo lloonnggeerr bbee uusseedd aafftteerr

tthhaawwiinngg,, aass tthhee bbaatttteerryy hhoouussiinngg ccoouulldd hhaavvee sspplliitt iinnssiiddee bbeeccaauussee ooff

iiccee ffoorrmmaattiioonn,, aanndd tthhee aacciidd mmaayy lleeaakk oouutt..

• When charging the battery do not remove caps.

• The main cables of the charger should not be connected until the

clips of the charger have been properly secured to the battery

terminals:

red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .= positive

black, brown or blue . . . .= negative

• After charging the battery, first switch off the charger and

disconnect the main cables. Then disconnect the clips of the

charger from the battery.

•

KKeeeepp cchhiillddrreenn aawwaayy ffrroomm tthhee bbaatttteerryy,, tthhee bbaatttteerryy aacciidd aanndd tthhee cchhaarrggeerr..

•

OOnnllyy cchhaarrggee tthhee bbaatttteerryy iinn aa wweellll vveennttiillaatteedd rroooomm.. DDoo nnoott ssmmookkee aanndd

aallllooww nnoo nnaakkeedd ffllaammeess oorr eelleeccttrriicc ssppaarrkkss nneeaarr tthhee bbaatttteerryy,, aass aa hhiigghhllyy

eexxpplloossiivvee ggaass iiss pprroodduucceedd wwhhiillsstt tthhee bbaatttteerryy iiss bbeeiinngg cchhaarrggeedd..

•

PPrrootteecctt yyoouurr eeyyeess aanndd ffaaccee.. DDoo nnoott bbeenndd oovveerr tthhee bbaatttteerryy..

•

SShhoouulldd aacciidd ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh tthhee eeyyeess oorr sskkiinn,, rriinnssee ffoorr sseevveerraall

mmiinnuutteess uussiinngg cclleeaarr wwaatteerr.. YYoouu sshhoouulldd tthheenn sseeeekk mmeeddiiccaall aassssiissttaannccee

iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy..

•

FFaasstt cchhaarrggiinngg aa bbaatttteerryy iiss vveerryy ddaannggeerroouuss.. FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, iitt sshhoouulldd oonnllyy

bbee ddoonnee aatt aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree,, aass ssppeecciiaall eeqquuiippmmeenntt aanndd sskkiillllss aarree

rreeqquuiirreedd..

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•

NNeevveerr cchhaarrggee aa ffrroozzeenn bbaatttteerryy.. RRiisskk ooff eexxpplloossiioonn!! AA ffrroozzeenn bbaatttteerryy mmuusstt bbee

tthhaawweedd oouutt bbeeffoorree cchhaarrggiinngg..

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170 Checking and refilling

If you disconnect the battery and connect again...

ddiissccoonnnneecctt

the battery of the vehicle you must note the

following:

For example

– all data in the memory of the multifunction indicator are deleted,

– the numbers of the digital clock disappear,

– the automatic function of the electric windows is deactivated,

– the radio memory is deleted.

After

ccoonnnneeccttiinngg

the battery to the onboard electrics, reset the

digital clock and the radio data.

In addition, the automatic opening and closing function of the

electric windows must be reactivated.

The battery is located in the engine compartment under a cover.

To start engine with the battery of another vehicle

⇒

"Tow

start/towing" chapter.

Accessing battery

B6Y-0052K

Fig. 128

Fig. 129

B6Y-055S

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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

First you must remove cover

as follows:

•

Gently pull the lateral flanges of the battery cover

⇒

arrow, fig.

129. Lift the cover to about 45° and remove it by pulling in the

direction of arrow

Remove cover

as follows:

•

Gently pull lateral flange of the battery cover

⇒

arrow, fig. 130.

Lift the cover by pulling in the direction of arrow

•

To replace cover proceed in reverse order.

Constant removal and fitting of the battery is not recommended.

This can result in damage to the battery and the fuse box. If this

happens proceed to a Technical Service.

WWiinnddssccrreeeenn wwaasshheerr

Location

The fluid container is located in the engine compartment on the

right. The container holds about 2 liters. In vehicles with a

headlight washer system*, it holds about 4.5 liters.

Filling the container

You need to add a window cleaning solution with a wax remover to

the water. There are several

aapppprroopprriiaattee pprroodduuccttss,, ccoonnttaaiinniinngg

iissoopprrooppiilliicc aallccoohhooll oorr mmeetthhyyllaatteedd ssppiirriittss

with wax dissolving

properties (with anti-freeze additive in winter) on the market,

because plain water is not usually sufficient to clean the glass and

Fig. 130

Fig. 131

B6Y-056S

B6Y-0042K

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172 Checking and refilling

headlight lenses quickly and thoroughly. The mixing ratios on the

window cleaner packaging must be adhered to.

Even when

hheeaatteedd wwiinnddssccrreeeenn wwaasshheerr jjeettss

* are fitted, a window

cleaning solution containing anti-freeze should be added to the

water in the winter.

CCaauuttiioonn

To avoid a possible error by the fluid level sensor, the proportion of alcohol

and water should be 35% alcohol and 65% water approximately.

We recommend you contact a Technical Service Centre for further advice.

Under no circumstances should you add coolant anti-freeze or other

additives.

Adjusting washer jets

The jet for the rear window washer is in the wiper shaft. The water

jet should hit the glass in the centre of the wiped area.

The jets for the windscreen washer and headlight washers* can

only be adjusted with a special tool. When adjustment is

necessary, contact your Technical Service Centre.

IBN-025

Fig. 132

173Servicing and replacing

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

SSeerrvviicciinngg aanndd rreeppllaacciinngg

AAcccceessssoorriieess,, mmooddiiffiiccaattiioonnss aanndd rreeppllaacceemmeenntt

ooff ppaarrttss

Accessories and parts

YYoouurr vveehhiiccllee iiss bbuuiilltt iinn aaccccoorrddaannccee wwiitthh tthhee mmoosstt mmooddeerrnn

pprriinncciipplleess ooff ssaaffeettyy tteecchhnnoollooggyy aanndd ooffffeerrss tthheerreeffoorree aa hhiigghh ddeeggrreeee

ooff aaccttiivvee aanndd ppaassssiivvee ssaaffeettyy.. TToo eennssuurree tthhaatt tthhiiss rreemmaaiinnss ssoo tthhee

vveehhiiccllee aass ssuupppplliieedd bbyy tthhee ffaaccttoorryy mmaayy nnoott bbee mmooddiiffiieedd wwiitthhoouutt

ccaarreeffuull tthhoouugghhtt.. TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss mmuusstt bbee nnootteedd iiff tthhee vveehhiiccllee

iiss ttoo bbee ssuubbsseeqquueennttllyy ffiitttteedd wwiitthh aacccceessssoorriieess,, tteecchhnniiccaallllyy mmooddiiffiieedd

oorr hhaavvee ppaarrttss rreenneewweedd llaatteerr oonn::

•

BBeeffoorree

buying accessories or carrying out technical

modifications, the advice of the Technical Service should be

considered.

• Approved accessories and original SEAT spare parts may be

obtained through the Technical Services who will also, naturally,

carry out the corresponding assembly in the required conditions.

• Appliances which have been retro–fitted and have a direct

influence on the driver’s control of the vehicle e.g. cruise control

system or electronically controlled shock absorber systems must

have the

symbol and be authorised for that vehicle.

• Additionally connected electric consumers e.g. refrigerators,

horns, fans etc. which are not directly linked to the control of the

vehicle must carry the

CCEE

symbol

• If technical modifications are to be made, our guidelines must be

observed. This is to ensure that no damage occurs to the vehicle,

the traffic and operating safety is retained and that the

modifications are permissible.

– European Community authorisation symbol.

CCEE

– Manufacturer conformity declaration in the European Community.

Not available in all countries.

•• WWee iinnffoorrmm yyoouu tthhaatt eexxpprreessssllyy aapppprroovveedd SSEEAATT

33))

aacccceessssoorriieess aanndd GGeennuuiinnee

SSEEAATT ppaarrttss aarree aavvaaiillaabbllee ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee.. TThhee rreelliiaabbiilliittyy,, ssaaffeettyy aanndd

ssuuiittaabbiilliittyy ooff tthhoossee ppaarrttss aanndd aacccceessssoorriieess hhaavvee bbeeeenn eessppeecciiaallllyy aaddaapptteedd ffoorr

yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee..

•• DDeessppiittee ccoonnttiinnuuoouuss mmaarrkkeett oobbsseerrvvaattiioonn wwee ccaannnnoott aasssseessss oorr aacccceepptt

rreessppoonnssiibbiilliittyy ffoorr ootthheerr pprroodduuccttss,, eevveenn iinn ccaasseess wwhheerree aann ooffffiicciiaallllyy

rreeccooggnniisseedd ppeerrmmiitt hhaass bbeeeenn iissssuueedd..

•• AAcccceessssoorriieess ssuucchh aass tteelleepphhoonnee rreettaaiinneerrss oorr ddrriinnkkss hhoollddeerrss mmuusstt nneevveerr bbee

aattttaacchheedd ttoo tthhee AAiirr BBaagg ccoovveerrss oorr wwiitthhiinn tthheeiirr aarreeaa ooff eeffffeeccttiivveenneessss.. TThheeyy

ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iiff tthhee AAiirr BBaagg iiss aaccttiivvaatteedd dduurriinngg aann aacccciiddeenntt!!

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Spark plugs

The spark plugs are renewed during the SEAT Inspection Service.

If the spark plugs have to be renewed between the Inspection

Services, the following should be noted:

• The spark plugs and ignition system have been matched to the

engine and as such contribute to reducing the levels of exhaust

pollutants. To avoid faulty operation, engine damage and even the

withdrawal of permission to circulate due to excessive emissions

values or non-suppressed spark plugs, only use the Genuine spark

plugs for the respective engine in question. It is particularly

important to examine the number of electrodes, the heat value and

if necessary, the anti-parasitic.

• For technical reasons, plugs may be modified at short notice.

Dust and pollen filter*

The dust and pollen filter is located in the heating system.

TThhee

ffiilltteerr sshhoouulldd bbee cchhaannggeedd aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo tthhee ttiimmee iinntteerrvvaallss ggiivveenn iinn

tthhee IInnssppeeccttiioonn aanndd MMaaiinntteennaannccee PPllaann.. IIff tthhee ppaassssaaggee ooff aaiirr iiss

hhiigghhllyy rreessttrriicctteedd,, tthhee ffiilltteerr sshhoouulldd bbee cchhaannggeedd bbeeffoorree..

You should have the filter replaced by a Technical Service Centre.

175If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

IIff aanndd wwhheenn

FFiirrsstt aaiidd kkiitt,, wwaarrnniinngg ttrriiaannggllee

In some countries a luminous hazard warning triangle must be

carried in the vehicle to be used in an emergency, as well as a first

aid kit and spare bulbs.

The first aid kit can be stored in the spare wheel recess. The

warning triangle can be placed at the rear of the boot using rubber

bands.

NNoottee

The first aid kit and warning triangle are

nnoott

delivered with the vehicle as

standard fittings.

• The first aid kit and warning triangle must fulfil legal requirements.

• You should bear in mind the use-by dates of the contents of the first aid

kit.

OOnn bbooaarrdd ttoooollss,, ssppaarree wwhheeeell

Vehicle tools

The vehicle tools and the jack are located in a box in the spare tire

recess. Here you can also store the removable swivel joint of the

towing device.

IBN-106

Fig. 133

•

TThhee ffaaccttoorryy ssuupppplliieedd jjaacckk iiss ddeessiiggnneedd oonnllyy ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee mmooddeell.. DDoo nnoott

ttrryy aanndd lliifftt hheeaavvyy vveehhiicclleess nnoorr aannyy ootthheerr ttyyppee ooff llooaadd..

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Vehicle tools / Jack

VVeehhiicclleess mmaayy aallssoo hhaavvee::

(Hexagon socket) screwdriver with control lever for the wheel

bolts. The screwdriver is a combined one.

Jack

Before the jack is placed back into the compartment, the claw must

be fully wound back. The crank is then tensioned against the side

of the jack.

Wire hook*

Wheel bolt spanner

Dragging ring*

NNoottee

Never use the hexagon socket of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten wheel

bolts.

•

SSeett tthhee hhaanndd bbrraakkee bbeeffoorree lliiffttiinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. NNeevveerr ssttaarrtt tthhee eennggiinnee wwhheenn

vveehhiiccllee iiss lliifftteedd.. DDaannggeerr ooff aacccciiddeenntt..

•

WWhheenn wwoorrkk mmuusstt bbee ddoonnee uunnddeerr tthhee vveehhiiccllee,, iiff nneecceessssaarryy,, uussee ssuuiittaabbllee

ssuuppppoorrtt..

WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))

IBN-107

IBN-129

Fig. 134

Fig. 135

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177If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

The spare tire is located under the boot floor covering. It is secured

on the bottom with a plastic wheel

⇒

fig. 135.

•

To keep the spare tire always in perfect condition, it is advisable

to regularly check the tire pressure (preferably together with the

other tires, see inside the tank flap).

WWhheeeellss

General notes

• New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should

therefore be run in at moderate speeds and a careful style of

driving for about the first 100 km. This will help to make the tyres

last longer.

• The tread depth of new tyres can vary due to construction and

design features, and depending on version and manufactures.

• Check tyres for damage from time to time (cuts, splits, cracks and

lumps) and remove any foreign bodies embedded in the treads.

• To avoid damage to tyres and wheels drive over curbs and similar

obstacles very slowly and as nearly at right angles as possible.

• Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

• Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible.

• Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the

same direction when put back on again.

• When taken off, the tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and

preferably dark place.

Tyres which are not on wheels should be stored in a vertical

position.

NNoottee ffoorr ttyyrreess wwhheerree tthhee ddiirreeccttiioonn ooff rroottaattiioonn iiss ssttiippuullaatteedd

It is imperative that the designated direction of rotation for tyre treads

(which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the tyre) be kept to.

The best tyre performance i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhesion, noise and

wear is then guaranteed.

DDaammaaggee ttoo wwhheeeellss aanndd ttyyrreess iiss nnoott aallwwaayyss eeaassyy ttoo sseeee.. UUnnuussuuaall vviibbrraattiioonnss

oorr aa ppuulllliinngg ttoo oonnee ssiiddee ccoouulldd iinnddiiccaattee ttyyrree ddaammaaggee.. IIff yyoouu ssuussppeecctt ddaammaaggee

ttoo aa ttyyrree,, iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy rreedduuccee yyoouurr ssppeeeedd.. VViissuuaallllyy cchheecckk aallll ttyyrreess ffoorr

ddaammaaggee ((bbuullggeess,, tteeaarrss eettcc..)).. IIff nnoo eexxtteerrnnaall ddaammaaggee ccaann bbee sseeeenn,, ddrriivvee

ccaarreeffuullllyy ttoo tthhee nneeaarreesstt TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree aanndd hhaavvee tthhee vveehhiiccllee

cchheecckkeedd oovveerr..

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178 If and when

Tyre life

Tyre life depends to a considerable extent on the following

factors:

IInnffllaattiioonn pprreessssuurree

The inflation pressures are to be found inside the fuel lid.

The inflation pressure is very important particularly at high speeds.

Therefore, the pressures should be checked at least once a

month and before every long journey.

At this opportunity do not forget the spare wheel:

• The spare wheel with normal tyre should always be inflated to

the highest pressure required on the vehicle.

• Always check the pressures when the tyres are cold. When warm,

the pressure is higher but do not reduce. If the load changes a

great deal the pressure must be altered to suit.

On vehicles with wheel hub caps, valve extensions are fitted. It is

not necessary to remove the valve extension piece in order to test

and correct the inflation pressure.

PPrreessssuurreess wwhhiicchh aarree ttoooo hhiigghh oorr ttoooo llooww sshhoorrtteenn ttyyrree lliiffee –– qquuiittee

aappaarrtt ffrroomm tthhee ddeettrriimmeennttaall iinnfflluueennccee oonn vveehhiiccllee hhaannddlliinngg..

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

A pressure which is too low increases the fuel consumption and this

burdens the environment unnecessarily.

MMooddee ooff ddrriivviinngg

Fast cornering, hard acceleration and violent braking also increase

tyre wear.

BBaallaanncciinngg wwhheeeellss

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However when the

vehicle is running various influences can cause the wheels to

become unbalanced and this causes steering vibration.

B1H-085

Fig. 136

AAtt ccoonnttiinnuuoouuss hhiigghh ssppeeeeddss aa ttyyrree iinn wwhhiicchh tthhee pprreessssuurree iiss ttoooo llooww fflleexxeess

mmoorree aanndd hheeaattss uupp eexxcceessssiivveellyy.. TThhiiss ccaann ccaauussee ttrreeaadd sseeppaarraattiioonn aanndd ttyyrree

bbllooww oouutt..

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179If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

As imbalance also increases steering, suspension and tyre wear

the wheels should be balanced again. Furthermore a wheel should

always be rebalanced when the tyre has been repaired or when a

new tyre has been fitted.

IInnccoorrrreecctt wwhheeeell aalliiggnnmmeenntt

Incorrect wheel alignment not only causes excessive, usually

uneven, tyre wear but can also impair the vehicle’s safe handling.

In case of abnormal tyre wear, contact a Technical Service Centre.

WWeeaarr iinnddiiccaattoorrss

At the bottom of the tread of the original tyres there are 1.6 mm

high “wear indicators” running across the tread

⇒

fig. 136. There

are 6-8 of these indicators – according to make – evenly spaced

around the tyre circumference. Marks on the walls of the tyre (for

example the letters “TWI” or triangles) show the locations of the

wear indicators.

NNoottee

When tread depth is down to 1.6 mm measured in the tread groove next to

the wear indicator bar – the official permissible minimum tread depth has

been reached (in export countries this figure may differ).

Renewing wheels/tyres

Wheels and tyres are important design features. The wheels and

tyres approved by us should be used. They are specially matched

to the model concerned and contribute largely to the excellent

roadholding and safe driving characteristics.

To maintain the vehicle’s proper operation, SEAT highly

recommends the use of pneumatics/tyres of the same

characteristics to that originally supplied with.

TThhee TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviicceess hhoolldd uupp ttoo ddaattee iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn rreeggaarrddiinngg tthhee

ssttaannddaarrdd ttyyrreess ffiitttteedd bbyy tthhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr.. AAllssoo:: MMaannyy TTeecchhnniiccaall

SSeerrvviicceess ppoosssseessss aa llaarrggee rraannggee ooff ttyyrreess aanndd rriimmss..

• Fitting and repairing tyres requires expert knowledge and special

tools. This work may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Because of the problems in disposing of old tyres and the specialised tools

and knowledge required, tyres should preferably be changed at a Technical

Service Centre.

• For safety reasons the tyres should be renewed in pairs and not

singly. The tyres with the deepest tread should always be on the

front wheels.

•

TThhee ttyyrreess mmuusstt bbee rreenneewweedd wwhheenn tthheeyy aarree wwoorrnn ddoowwnn ttoo tthhee wweeaarr

iinnddiiccaattoorrss..

•

WWoorrnn ttyyrreess aarree ddeettrriimmeennttaall ttoo rrooaaddhhoollddiinngg ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy aatt hhiigghh ssppeeeeddss oonn

wweett rrooaaddss.. FFuurrtthheerrmmoorree,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee tteennddss ttoo aaqquuaappllaannee ssoooonneerr..

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180 If and when

• You should only combine radial tyres of the same construction,

size (rolling circumference) and, as far as possible, the same tread

profile on all four wheels.

•

If the spare wheel has got a different use than the wheels the car

is using actually (for example, winter tyres or wide tyres), in case of

a breakdown it will only be possible to be used for a short time and

driving with special care. It will have to be replaced by the normal

wheel as soon as possible.

• Never fit used tyres whose previous history is not known.

• Knowing the tyre lettering and its meaning makes the selection

of the correct tyres easier. Radial ply tyres have the following

lettering on the sidewall:

TThhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg ddaattee

is also to be seen on the tyre wall

(possibly only on inner side of wheel):

DOT ... 185 means that the tyre was manufactured the 18

week of

2005.

IIff yyoouu wwiisshh ttoo ffiitt yyoouurr ccaarr wwiitthh nnoonn--ssttaannddaarrdd wwhheeeellss oorr ttyyrreess pplleeaassee

nnoottee::

e.g.

119955 // 6655 RR 1155 9911 TT

119955

= Tyre width in mm

6655

= Height/width ratio in %

= Radial construction code letter = Radial

1155

= Wheel diameter in inches

9911

= Carrying capability code

= Speed code letter

TTyyrreess wwhhiicchh aarree mmoorree tthhaann 66 yyeeaarrss oolldd sshhoouulldd oonnllyy bbee uusseedd iinn aann

eemmeerrggeennccyy aanndd tthheenn wwiitthh aa ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy ccaarreeffuull ssttyyllee ooff ddrriivviinngg..

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•

FFoorr tteecchhnniiccaall rreeaassoonnss iitt iiss nnoott nnoorrmmaallllyy ppoossssiibbllee ttoo uussee wwhheeeellss ffrroomm ootthheerr

vveehhiicclleess –– iinn cceerrttaaiinn cciirrccuummssttaanncceess nnoott eevveenn wwhheeeellss ffrroomm tthhee ssaammee vveehhiiccllee

mmooddeell!!

•

UUssiinngg ttyyppeess ooff wwhheeeell aanndd//oorr ttyyrreess wwhhiicchh hhaavvee nnoott bbeeeenn aapppprroovveedd bbyy uuss

ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee mmooddeell ccaann bbee ddeettrriimmeennttaall ttoo tthhee ssaaffeettyy ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. IItt ccaann

aallssoo aaffffeecctt tthhee vveehhiiccllee uunnddeerr tthhee CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn aanndd UUssee rreegguullaattiioonnss..

•

WWhheeeellss aanndd wwhheeeell bboollttss aarree mmaattcchheedd ttoo eeaacchh ootthheerr..

TThheerreeffoorree,, wwhheenneevveerr wwhheeeellss aarree cchhaannggeedd ttoo aa ddiiffffeerreenntt vveerrssiioonn ((ee..gg.. aallllooyy

wwhheeeellss oorr wwhheeeellss wwiitthh wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess)),, tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg wwhheeeell bboollttss wwiitthh tthhee

ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg lleennggtthh aanndd ttaappeerr,, mmuusstt aallssoo bbee uusseedd.. TThhee sseeccuurriittyy ooff tthhee

wwhheeeellss aanndd tthhee ffuunnccttiioonniinngg ooff tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm ddeeppeenndd oonn tthhiiss!!

•

IIff wwhheeeell ttrriimm ddiissccss aarree ssuubbsseeqquueennttllyy iinnssttaalllleedd iitt iiss eesssseennttiiaall ttoo eennssuurree tthhaatt

tthhee aaiirr ffllooww rreemmaaiinnss aaddeeqquuaattee ttoo ccooooll tthhee bbrraakkeess..

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181If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Technical Service Centres have all the necessary information about

the possible conversion of wheels, tyres and wheel trims.

Wheel bolts

TThhee wwhheeeell bboollttss mmuusstt bbee cclleeaann aanndd eeaassyy ttoo ttuurrnn –– ddoo nnoott ggrreeaassee oorr

ooiill uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess!!

TThhiiss aapppplliieess nnoott oonnllyy ttoo cchhaannggiinngg aa ddeeffeeccttiivvee wwhheeeell bbuutt aallssoo wwhheenn

rreeppllaacciinngg ssuummmmeerr ttyyrreess wwiitthh wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess aanndd vviiccee--vveerrssaa..

Changing the wheels round

If the front tyres are worn more than the rear it is advisable to

change the wheels round as shown. All tyres will then have

approximately the same length of service life.

With certain types of tread wear it can be an advantage to change

the wheels diagonally. For more details, contact a Technical Service

Centre.

Winter tyres

When fitting winter tyres note the following:

• For better driving performance, fit winter tyres on all four wheels.

• Winter tyres are no longer fully effective when the tread has worn

down to a depth of 4 mm.

The following speed limits are valid for winter tyres:

Code letter Q max. 160 km/h

Code letter T max. 190 km/h

Code letter H max. 210 km/h

IBN-049

Fig. 137

IInn wwiinntteerr ccoonnddiittiioonnss,, wwiinntteerr ttiirreess wwiillll ssiiggnniiffiiccaannttllyy iimmpprroovvee hhaannddlliinngg ooff tthhee

vveehhiiccllee..

BBeeccaauussee ooff tthheeiirr mmaakkee uupp ((wwiiddtthh,, rruubbbbeerr mmiixxttuurree,, ttrreeaadd ffoorrmmaattiioonn eettcc..)),,

ssuummmmeerr ttyyrreess pprroovviiddee lleessss ttrraaccttiioonn oonn iiccee aanndd ssnnooww..

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TThhee hhiigghheesstt ppeerrmmiissssiibbllee ssppeeeedd ffoorr yyoouurr wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess mmuusstt nnoott bbee eexxcceeeeddeedd..

TThhiiss ccoouulldd ddaammaaggee tthhee wwhheeeell aanndd lleeaadd ttoo aa sseerriioouuss aacccciiddeenntt..

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182 If and when

FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, iinn ssoommee ccoouunnttrriieess,, vveehhiicclleess wwhhiicchh ccaann eexxcceeeedd tthhiiss

ssppeeeedd mmuusstt hhaavvee aann aapppprroopprriiaattee ssttiicckkeerr iinn tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss ffiieelldd ooff

vviieeww.. TThheessee aarree aavvaaiillaabbllee ffrroomm TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrreess..

Please note regulations to this effect in your country.

• All-weather tyres can also be used instead of winter tyres.

• If you have a flat tyre the remarks on using the spare wheel on

page 176 should be noted.

• Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an unnecessary long period

because when the roads are free of snow and ice the handling with

summer tyres is better.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

For environmental reasons summer tyres should be fitted again as soon as

possible because normally they are quieter in running, tyre wear is reduced

and the fuel consumption is lower.

Snow chains

Snow chains can only be fitted on the front wheels.

The use of snow chains is permitted on 155/80 R 13, 165/70 R 14

and 185/60 R 14 tires.

OOnnllyy uussee tthhiinn cchhaaiinnss wwhhiicchh ddoo nnoott ssttaanndd cclleeaarr mmoorree tthhaann 1155 mmmm

((iinncclluuddiinngg tteennssiioonneerr))..

When using snow chains wheel rim plates and rim rings must be

taken off. In this case, to protect the wheel, the bolts must then be

fitted with caps which are available from Technical Service Centres.

When driving over roads which are free of snow you must remove

the chains. On such roads they are detrimental to vehicle handling,

damage the tyres and wear out quickly.

In some countries the maximum permissible speed with snow

chains is 50 km/h.

CChhaannggiinngg wwhheeeellss

Preparation work

– In case of a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far as

possible away from the traffic flow. If necessary, switch hazard

warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position – note

any statutory requirements.

– All vehicle occupants should leave the vehicle and move to a

safe area (e.g. behind safety barrier).

– Apply handbrake firmly, engage a gear or place the gear selector

in position “P” and chock the opposite wheel with a stone or

similar.

– When towing a trailer, the trailer must first be disengaged from

the towing vehicle before the wheel is changed.

– Take tools and spare wheel out of luggage compartment.

CCaauuttiioonn

Carry out wheel change on as flat a surface as possible.

183If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Wheel trims

– Remove

cceennttrraall ccoovveerr

with the wheel spanner and the wire

hook*. Put the wire hook in one of the recesses of the wheel trim.

Pass wheel spanner through hook and lever trim off

⇒

fig. 138.

– Remove

cceennttrraall ccoovveerr

with the wheel spanner and the wire

hook*. Place the wire hook in the two holes of the SEAT symbol.

Pass wheel spanner through the hook and remove cover

⇒

fig.

139.

B11-065D

TO8-042

Fig. 138

Fig. 139

Notes: the type of central cover may vary according to the model or version.

184 If and when

Loosening the wheel bolts

– Push the wheel spanner as far as possible onto the wheel bolt

as shown and turn the spanner anti-clockwise

⇒

fig. 140. When

doing this, grip the spanner as far as possible towards the lever

end.

If the bolts cannot be loosened, one can in an emergency, carefully

push the spanner down with a foot on the end of the lever. One

should ensure that one has a firm stance and a good grip on the

vehicle.

Loosen wheel bolts about one turn.

Raising the vehicle

B45-082C

Fig. 140

Fig. 141

Fig. 142

17 cm

21 cm

IBN-027A

B11-068D

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185If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

• Depressions under vehicle for jack:

– The jack should be placed at some 17 cm in front and

approximately 21 cm away at the rear from the corresponding

wheel track

⇒

fig. 141.

• Place the jack under the vehicle:

The fig. 142 shows the jack fitted on the rear left hand side.

NNoottee

•

In vehicles fitted with a plastic cover*, remove the cover to access the

attachment points of the vehicle. For this proceed as follows:

Pull on the cover and remove from its housing.

Once the cover is removed, it will remain suspended by a rubber to avoid its

loss.

– Wind jack arm up by turning the crank in the spindle until the

jack just goes under the vehicle.

– The claw of the jack must fit round the vertical rib on the side

member so that the jack cannot slip when vehicle is lifted

⇒

fig.

142.

– Align jack and at same time wind claw up further until it contacts

the vertical rib on side member.

• Lift vehicle until the wheel is just clear of the ground.

Removing and fitting the wheel

•

Remove wheel bolts (

aafftteerr lloooosseenniinngg

), using box spanner in

screwdriver handle

⇒

fig. 143, place them on a clean surface (hub

cap, cloth, paper) next to the jack and remove wheel.

Fig. 143

B45-085C

IIff tthhee jjaacckk iiss nnoott ffiitttteedd aatt tthhee ppooiinnttss mmaarrkkeedd oorr ddeessccrriibbeedd,, ddaammaaggee ccoouulldd bbee

ccaauusseedd ttoo tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. TThheerree iiss aallssoo aa rriisskk ooff iinnjjuurryy!!

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IIff tthhee ggrroouunndd uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk iiss ttoooo ssoofftt,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee ccoouulldd sslliipp ooffff tthhee jjaacckk..

EEnnssuurree,, tthheerreeffoorree,, tthhaatt tthhee jjaacckk iiss oonn aa ssoolliidd ssuurrffaaccee.. IIff nneecceessssaarryy,, uussee aa

llaarrggee,, ssttaabbllee uunnddeerrllaayy ttoo ppllaaccee uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk..

IIff tthhee ggrroouunndd uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk iiss sslliippppeerryy,, ppllaaccee aa nnoonn--sslliipp rruubbbbeerr mmaatt

uunnddeerrnneeaatthh..

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186 If and when

– Fit spare wheel, and slightly tighten all bolts using the box

spanner in the screwdriver handle.

TThhee wwhheeeell bboollttss mmuusstt bbee cclleeaann aanndd eeaassyy ttoo ttuurrnn –– ddoo nnoott ggrreeaassee oorr

ooiill uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess!!

– Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in diagonal sequence using

wheel spanner.

– Fit the hub caps again.

When fitting the hub cap, you must first press on the hub cap at

the valve cut-out and then press on around the full circumference.

– Place the defective wheel in the spare wheel bracket and secure

using the plastic nut.

NNoottee

• Having previously loosened them with the key, use the interior hexagon of

the screwdriver hander to unscrew the bolts easily. The blade should be

removed when doing this.

NNeevveerr uussee tthhee bbooxx ssppaannnneerr iinn tthhee hhaannddllee ooff tthhee ssccrreewwddrriivveerr ttoo lloooosseenn oorr

ttiigghhtteenn wwhheeeell bboollttss..

•• TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss sshhoouulldd bbee nnootteedd aafftteerr cchhaannggiinngg aa wwhheeeell::

–– CChheecckk tthhee iinnffllaattiioonn pprreessssuurree ooff tthhee rreeppllaacceemmeenntt wwhheeeell aass ssoooonn aass

ppoossssiibbllee..

–– HHaavvee tthhee ttiigghhtteenniinngg ttoorrqquuee ooff tthhee wwhheeeell bboollttss cchheecckkeedd wwiitthh aa ttoorrqquuee

wwrreenncchh aass qquuiicckkllyy aass ppoossssiibbllee.. TThhee ttoorrqquuee ffoorr sstteeeell aanndd aallllooyy wwhheeeellss aanndd ffoorr

tthhee ssppaarree wwhheeeell iiss 112200 NNmm..

IIff tthhee wwhheeeell bboollttss aarree sseeeenn ttoo bbee ccoorrrrooddeedd oorr ttoooo ttiigghhtt wwhheenn cchhaannggiinngg tthhee

wwhheeeell,, tthheeyy mmuusstt bbee rreeppllaacceedd bbeeffoorree cchheecckkiinngg tthhee ttoorrqquuee..

UUnnttiill tthhiiss hhaass bbeeeenn ddoonnee,, yyoouu sshhoouulldd oonnllyy ddrriivvee aatt llooww ssppeeeeddss..

•

The defective wheel should be repaired as soon as possible.

Notes for tyres where the direction of rotation is stipulated

It is imperative that the designated direction of rotation for the tyre

treads (which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the

tyre) be kept to. The best tyre performance i.e. in aquaplaning,

road adhesion, noise and wear are then guaranteed.

If a spare wheel has to be fitted against the stipulated direction of

rotation, this measure should only be a temporary one. The best

possible tyre performance concerning aquaplaning, noise level and

wear are no longer fully guaranteed.

We recommend that you take this into account, especially in wet

weather, and adjust your speed to the driving conditions.

In order to use the principle of the direction of rotation fully again,

the faulty tyre must be replaced as soon as possible.

If necessary, mount the tyre fitted against the direction of rotation

in the stipulated direction.

IIff tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss ttoo bbee ssuubbsseeqquueennttllyy ffiitttteedd wwiitthh wwhheeeellss oorr ttiirreess ddiiffffeerriinngg ffrroomm

tthhoossee ffiitttteedd bbyy tthhee ffaaccttoorryy,, iitt iiss eesssseennttiiaall ttoo aallwwaayyss nnoottee tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg

iinnddiiccaattiioonnss oonn cchhaapptteerr ""AAcccceessssoorriieess,, cchhaannggeess,, aanndd rreeppllaacceemmeenntt ooff ppaarrttss""..

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187If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Anti-theft* wheel bolts

Anti-theft wheel bolt

Adapter for the wheel bolts

(The adapter is stored with the on board tools.)

LLoooosseenn oorr ttiigghhtteenn wwhheeeell bboollttss

•

First, place adapter

as far as possible onto the anti-theft

wheel

bolt.

•

Place the wheel spanner (from the on board tools) as far as

possible over adapter

and loosen or tighten the wheel bolt.

•

After the wheel has been changed the adapter needs to be

removed from the wheel bolt.

We recommend that you carry the adapter for the wheel bolts in

the vehicle and stow it at a location well known to the owner,

preferably with the on board tools.

CCooddee

The code for the wheel bolt is engraved in the front of the adapter.

MMaakkee aa nnoottee ooff tthhee ccooddee aanndd kkeeeepp iitt iinn aa ssaaffee ppllaaccee.. OOnnllyy wwiitthh tthhiiss

ccooddee ccaann aa rreeppllaacceemmeenntt aaddaapptteerr bbee oobbttaaiinneedd aatt aa SSEEAATT OOffffiicciiaall

SSeerrvviiccee CCeenntteerr..

NNoottee

When fitting anti-theft wheel bolts it is indispensable to ensure a

ttoorrqquuee ooff

112200 NNmm

. If the bolts are too tight, damage to the bolts and adaptor can

occur.

FFuusseess

The individual current circuits are protected by fuses.

We recommend you always carry spare fuses with you, which may

be purchased from any Technical Service Centre.

B45-329C

Fig. 144

NNeevveerr,, uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess ““rreeppaaiirr”” tthhee ffuusseess oorr rreeppllaaccee tthheemm wwiitthh

mmoorree ppoowweerrffuull oonneess,, aass ddaammaaggee iinn aannootthheerr ppaarrtt ooff tthhee eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm

ccoouulldd ooccccuurr.. TThhiiss ccoouulldd eevveenn lleeaadd ttoo aa ffiirree..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

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188 If and when

NNoottee

• If the fuse burns out again shortly after being changed, immediately take

your vehicle to a Technical Service Centre to have the electricalsystem

checked.

• Some of the components listed are only found on certain models or are

optional extras.

Changing a fuse

The fuses are located on the left hand side of the dash panel

behind a cover.

On right-hand drive versions, the fuses are on the right hand side

of the dash panel behind a cover.

• Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

• Take the cover off.

To do this, place the flat blade of the screwdriver in the recess on

the cover (arrow) and lever off.

• With the aid of the list of fuses (see next pages or the cover of

the fuse box) determine which fuse belongs to the component that

has failed.

• Remove the appropriate fuse.

• Replace blown fuse – can be recognised by the burnt metal strip

– with a fuse of same amperage.

• Replace the cover.

IBN-028

Fig. 145

189If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Layout of fuses

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

1 Free ---

2 ABS/ESP 10

3 Free ---

4 Brake light, clutch 5

5 Engine control unit (petrol) 5

6 Dipped beam, right 5

7 Dipped beam, left 5

8 Mirror heating control 5

9 Lambda probe 10

10 "S" signal

. Radio control 5

11 Free ---

12 Height adjustment headlights 5

13 Level sensor/oil pressure 5

14 Additional engine heating/Oil pump 10

15 Automatic gearbox control 10

16 Heated seats 15

17 Engine control unit 5

Instrument panel/Heating and ventilation, Navigation,

Height adjustment headlights, Electric mirror 10

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

19 Reverse light 15

20 Windshield washer pump 10

21 Main beam, right 10

22 Main beam, left 10

23 License plate light/pilot light for side light 5

24 Windshield wiper 10

25 Sprayers (petrol) 10

26 Brake light switch/ESP 10

27 Instrument panel/Diagnosis 5

28 Control: glove compartment light, boot light,

interior light sun roof 10

29 Climatronic 5

30 Free ---

31 Electronic window, left 25

32 Control central locking 15

33 Self-fed alarm horn 15

34 Current supply 15

35 Open roof 20

36 Engine electro-fan heating/Ventilation 25

37 Pump/headlight washers 20

38 Fog lights, rear fog lights 15

39 Control petrol engine unit 15

40 Control diesel engine unit 20

41 Fuel level indicator 15

42 Transformer ignition 15

43 Dipped beam, right 15

44 Electric window, rear left 25

The "S" signal is a system which incorporates steering wheel lock and ignition. Once

the ignition is switched off and without removing the key from the ignition this function

allows you to switch on some of the electrical equipment such as the car radio, the

courtesy light, etc. This function is deactivated once the key is removed from the

ignition.

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190 If and when

Fuse box in the engine compartment on the battery

MMeettaall ffuusseess

11))

NNoonn--mmeettaalllliicc ffuusseess

B1J-092D

Fig. 146

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

1 Alternator/Ignition 175

2 Distribution input potential passenger cabin 110

3 Pump power steering 50

4 SLP (petrol)/Preheating spark plugs (diesel) 50

5 Electro-fan heater/climate fan 40

6 ABS control 40

These fuses should only be changed by a Technical Service Centre.

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

45 Electric window, front right 25

46 Control windshield wipers 20

47 Control heated rear windshield 20

48 Control turn signals 15

49 Lighter 15

50 Current rain sensor/central locking 20

51 Radio/CD/GPS 20

52 Horn 20

53 Dipped beam, left 15

54 Electric window, rear right 25

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

7 ABS control 25

8 Electro fan heater/climate fan 30

9Free --

10 Wiring control 5

11 Climate fan 5

12 Free --

13 Control Jatco automatic gearbox 5

14 Free --

15 Free --

16 Free --

191If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Fuse colour code

Automatic fuse

All electric windows are protected together via an automatic fuse

which breaks the circuit when overloaded (e.g. windows frozen)

and completes the circuit again after a few seconds.

CChhaannggiinngg bbuullbbss

General notes

Before replacing a bulb you must first switch off the corresponding

consumer.

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers since the

finger prints left on the glass or the sweat could evaporate when

the bulb becomes hot and cause a drastic decrease in life span

and/or properties. You can avoid this problem by wearing gloves

when changing a bulb.

A bulb must be replaced by a bulb with the same properties. The

designation is marked on the base of the bulb or on the glass.

We recommend you always carry a box of spare bulbs in the

vehicle. At the very least, carry the following bulbs since they are

essential for driving safety:

RReeaarr lliigghhtt bbuullbbss iinn vveehhiiccllee bbooddyy

Brake light/Side light .............................12N/P21/5W

Turn signal light ..........................................12V/P21W

RReeaarr lliigghhtt iinn ttaaiillggaattee

Small side light............................................12V/W5W

Fog light......................................................12V/P21W

Reverse light...............................................12V/P21W

OOnnee rreefflleeccttoorr lliigghhttss

Main/dipped beam ..........................12V 60/55W (H4)

Turn signal light ........................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

DDoouubbllee rreefflleeccttoorr lliigghhttss

Dipped beam ........................................12V/55W (H7)

Main beam............................................12V/55W (H3)

Turn signal light ........................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

CCoolloouurr AAmmppeerreess

Beige 5 Amp

Brown 7.5 Amp

Red 10 Amp

Blue 15 Amp

Yellow 20 Amp

White 25 Amp

Green 30 Amp

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192 If and when

XXeennoonn

11))

lliigghhttss

Dipped beam ....................................12V/35W (D1S)

Main beam............................................12V/55W (H7)

Turn signal ................................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

FFoogg lliigghhtt**

Fog light................................................12V/55W (H3)

NNoottee

As a result of the special engine construction and the subsequent space

requirements and depending on the vehicle version, access to the bulbs

may be very difficult.

Changing bulbs should be carried out by a Technical Service Center.

Nonetheless, procedures on changing bulbs, except for xenon* bulbs, is

described as follows.

Main beam bulbs

Replacing this type of the light must be carried out by a Technical Service Centre since

complex vehicle parts must be disassembled and the incorporated automatic

regulatory system must be reset.

The glowing capacity of Xenon bulbs is 2.5 times higher than regular ones and their

life span is 5 times higher than halogen bulbs. It is not necessary to replace these

bulbs during the vehicle’s life, unless there is an anomaly.

HHaallooggeenn bbuullbbss ((HH33,, HH77,, HH44......)) aarree pprreessssuurriizzeedd aanndd ccaann eexxppllooddee wwhhiillee bbeeiinngg

cchhaannggeedd..

FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, yyoouu mmuusstt wweeaarr gglloovveess aanndd pprrootteeccttiivvee ggllaasssseess wwhheenn

cchhaannggiinngg aa hhaallooggeenn bbuullbb..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

IBN-029

A B

IBN-030

Fig. 148

Fig. 147

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193If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

The illustration shows the left headlight from the rear

⇒

fig. 147

and fig. 148.

Dipped beam bulb

Main beam bulb

Side light bulb

Turn signal bulb

Dipped beam bulb

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rods

⇒

fig. 149

outwards in the direction of

the arrows and remove cover.

– Pull out connector of the bulb cable

⇒

fig. 150

– Release retaining spring and separate.

– Remove bulb and place the new bulb in the same position as

the former bulb. Ensure good fit.

– Press retaining spring over the bulb plate and engage.

– Connect plug.

– Place plastic cover and place retaining rods

– Have headlight alignment checked.

Fig. 149

Fig. 150

WWhheenn ddooiinngg wwoorrkk iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt yyoouu mmuusstt ttaakkee ggrreeaatt ccaarree ––

ddaannggeerr ooff iinnjjuurryy!!

FFoorr yyoouurr ssaaffeettyy,, ccaarreeffuullllyy rreeaadd tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg wwaarrnniinnggss iinn tthhee ""EEnnggiinnee

bboonnnneett"" aanndd ""EEnnggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt"" cchhaapptteerrss..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

IBN-031

A B

IBN-032

194 If and when

Main beam bulb

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rods

⇒

fig. 151

outwards in the direction of

the arrows and remove cover.

– Pull out plug of the bulb cable

⇒

fig. 152

– Release retaining spring from bulb holder and separate.

– Remove bulb and place the new bulb in the same position as

the former bulb. Ensure good fit.

– Press retaining spring over the bulb plate and engage.

– Connect connecting cable.

– Place plastic cover and place retaining rods

– Have headlight alignment checked.

Side light bulbs

Fig. 151

Fig. 152

Fig. 153

IBN-031

A B

IBN-032

IBN-033

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195If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

– Open bonnet.

– Remove retaining rod

⇒

fig. 153

in the direction of the arrow

and remove cover.

– Pull on cables to free bulb carrier from its housing

⇒

fig. 154

– Pull on lamp and replace.

– To install proceed in reverse.

– Place plastic cover and secure retaining rod.

Turn signal bulb

Fig. 154

IBN-029

Fig. 155

IBN-033

Fig. 156

IBN-029

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196 If and when

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rod

⇒

fig. 155

in the direction of the arrow

and remove cover.

– Turn bulb carrier to the left and remove from housing

⇒

fig. 156

– Turn the bulb to the left and substitute it.

– To install proceed in reverse.

– Place plastic cover and secure retaining rod.

Fog lights

To replace the fog light bulb do the following:

– Remove grid by unscrewing screw

. Carefully pull on the grid

on the screw side and remove cover.

– Unscrew the two light holding screws

and, once unscrewed,

unplug connector.

– Turn the light cover one quarter of a turn to the left.

– Unplug lamp cable.

– Unhook retaining spring from light and separate.

– Remove bulb, insert a new one in the same position and ensure

good fit.

– Press retaining spring on the light housing and engage it.

– Plug in lamp cable.

– To install cover and light follow the same steps in reverse

order.

IBN-035

IBN-036

Fig. 157

Fig. 158

197If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Side indicators

• Press the indicator to the left or to the right and remove the bulb.

• Pull out bulb holder.

• Pull out the defective glass bulb and insert new one.

• Slide bulb holder into the indicator guides until the holder

engages.

• First place the indicator with retaining lugs (arrow

) in body

opening and then engage the light in the direction of the arrow

(arrow

Rear tailgate lights

Fig. 159

Fig. 160

Fig. 161

B11-080D

IBN-037

IBN-038

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198 If and when

DDiippppeedd bbeeaamm 11

FFoogg lliigghhtt

RReevveerrssee lliigghhtt

•

Open tailgate.

•

Remove plastic cover

⇒

fig. 160

and plastic plugs

⇒

fig. 160

by carefully levering with the flat part of a screwdriver. Do not

scratch paint.

•

Remove bolts

⇒

fig. 161

and unplug the connector.

•

Remove pilot from its housing.

•

Unscrew screws

⇒

fig. 162

and remove from light carrier.

•

Press and turn the big bulb to the left. In case of the small bulb,

pull it out.

•

Remove bulb and replace it.

•

Replace light carrier and proceed to installation in reverse order.

•

Install plugs

⇒

fig. 160

and plastic cover

⇒

fig. 160

NNoottee

Ensure that all joints and rubbers and plastic plugs

are well installed.

Rear body work lights

IBN-039

Fig. 162

Fig. 163

IBN-041

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199If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

DDiippppeedd bbeeaamm 22

BBrraakkee lliigghhtt

TTuurrnn ssiiggnnaall

– Open tailgate.

– Unscrew bolts

⇒

fig. 163

with the flat part of the screwdriver.

– Move pilot slightly towards the exterior and pull on it.

– If necessary unplug connector.

– Unscrew screw

⇒

fig. 164

– Remove lamp carrier.

– Press and turn the bulbs to the left.

– Remove defective bulb and replace.

– For the installation, proceed in reverse order by pressing

slightly on the external area of the pilot (metallic clips area).

NNoottee

Ensure that all joints and rubbers are well installed.

Number plate light

• Remove transparent lens by levering lens off with the flat part of

a screwdriver.

• Remove the defective bulb from the lampholder, grasping it by

the central part and pressing toward one side, and fit a new one.

• Place bulb in the corresponding gap. Handle rubber joint

carefully and press until you hear a click.

Interior lights and front reading lights (three parts)

Fig. 164

Fig. 165

IBN-042

B45-145C

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200 If and when

– Remove the lens. To do this insert a fine screwdriver into the gap

between the housing and lens (arrow

⇒

fig. 165) and lever the

lens off carefully, to avoid damage.

– To replace defective reading lamps, pull them outwards. To

remove the central lamp, hold it and press it toward one side.

– For the installation, proceed in reverse order by pressing slightly

on the external area of the pilot.

– First attach lens to switch trim with both retaining lugs. Then

push up at front until both locking plugs engage.

Additional brake light*

Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it

should be done by the Technical Service.

Glove compartment light*

– Insert the screwdriver at the top between the light and the glove

compartment and carefully lever the light out. Then take the light

out at an angle.

– Change the bulb.

– Insert the light with the switch side at the bottom first and then

at the top until it engages.

IInnssttaalllliinngg aa rraaddiioo

If a radio is installed or if the factory-provided radio is replaced,

including speakers, the following must be noted:

•

Connectors* fitted in the vehicle are for Original SEAT Radios

•

Radios with other connections must be connected with an

adapter cable which can also be obtained from Technical Service

Centres.

CCaauuttiioonn

Furthermore, important electronic components could deteriorate or be

damaged. In case of a disturbance in the speed signal, for example, it could

cause failure in the engine control, automatic gearbox, ABS, etc.

Even if the speed signal is connected to a radio fitted with an automatic

volume adjustment by a different manufacturer, a failure of the previously

mentioned kind could occur.

NNeevveerr ccuutt aa ccaabbllee aanndd nneevveerr lleeaavvee iitt wwiitthhoouutt iinnssuullaattiioonn.. IIff nneecceessssaarryy uussee aann

aaddaappttoorr..

OOtthheerrwwiissee tthhee ccaabblleess ccoouulldd bbee oovveerrllooaaddeedd aanndd ccaauussee aa sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiitt ––

ddaannggeerr ooff ffiirree..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

Not for all countries

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201If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

To access the original speakers, the entire door panel must be

removed. Since this operation requires special tools and expertise,

we recommend that this be undertaken by a Technical Service

Centre.

• For this reason, it is advisable to have the radio and speakers

fitted by a Technical Service Centre.

• The radios from the SEAT Original Accessories program

correspond to factory models and guarantee a trouble-free

installation. These radios are fitted with advanced technology and

are easy-to-use.

• It is also advisable to use speakers, assembly kits, antennas and

anti-parasite kits from the Original Accessories program

. These

parts have been created for each type of vehicle.

Roof antenna*

The vehicle may be fitted with an extendable anti-theft roof

antenna* which can be folded backwards, i.e. at a car wash.

TToo ffoolldd

Unscrew rod, bend backwards to the horizontal position and screw

in.

TToo uussee

Proceed in reverse.

MMoobbiillee tteelleepphhoonneess aanndd rraaddiioo tteelleepphhoonneess

Mobile phones and radio – telephones should be installed by a

specialised workshop.

SEAT has authorised the use of mobile telephones and two-way

radios for your vehicle with correctly installed external aerial and

maximum broadcast power of 10 Watts.

CCaauuttiioonn

When using mobile telephones or two-way, faults in the vehicle electrics

could occur under the following conditions:

– no external aerial

– external aerial incorrectly installed

– broadcast power higher than 10 Watts.

Mobile telephones or two-way radios must not, therefore, be operated

inside the vehicle without a separate external aerial or with an aerial which

has been incorrectly installed.

Furthermore, optimal range is only achieved with an external aerial.

NNoottee

Please take the time to review the instruction manuals provided with mobile

telephones and two-way radios!

Not for all countries

MMoobbiillee tteelleepphhoonneess aanndd ttwwoo--wwaayy rraaddiiooss ooppeerraatteedd iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwiitthhoouutt

aa sseeppaarraattee eexxtteerrnnaall aaeerriiaall oorr wwiitthh aann iinnccoorrrreeccttllyy iinnssttaalllleedd eexxtteerrnnaall aaeerriiaall ccaann

bbee hhaarrmmffuull ttoo hheeaalltthh dduuee ttoo tthhee eexxttrreemmeellyy hhiigghh eelleeccttrroommaaggnneettiicc ffiieellddss

ggeenneerraatteedd..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

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202 If and when

If you wish to use mobile phones or radio telephones with a

transmission power of over 10 W, you must necessarily check with

your Technical Service Centre. They will inform you about the

technical possibilities for additional mobile and radio phone

equipment.

EEmmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg

Jump leads

If the engine will not start because the battery is flat,

jjuummpp lleeaaddss

can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the

engine. The following points should be noted:

• Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt variety and the capacity

(Ah) of the booster battery must be approximately the same as that

of the flat battery.

• The jumper cables must be heavy enough to carry the load. Note

cable manufacturer’s data.

• Only use jumper cables with insulated clips.

• There must be no contact between the vehicles, otherwise

current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected.

• The flat battery must be properly connected to the electrical

system.

• The engine of the boosting vehicle must be running.

• Ensure that the insulated clips have enough contact to metal.

This is particularly applicable to clips which are attached to the

engine block.

CCoolloorrss ooff jjuummppeerr ccaabblleess::

Positive cable: generally red.

Negative cable: generally black, brown or blue.

PPlleeaassee ccoonncceennttrraattee oonn yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ffiirrsstt ooff aallll.. NNeevveerr iinnssttaallll tteelleepphhoonnee

rreettaaiinneerrss oonn tthhee AAiirr BBaagg ccoovveerr oorr wwiitthhiinn iittss rraannggee ooff eeffffeeccttiivveenneessss.. TThhiiss

wwoouulldd iinnccrreeaassee tthhee rriisskk ooff iinnjjuurryy sshhoouulldd tthhee AAiirr BBaagg bbee aaccttiivvaatteedd dduurriinngg aann

aacccciiddeenntt..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

AA ffllaatt bbaatttteerryy ccaann ffrreeeezzee aatt tteemmppeerraattuurreess ooff lleessss tthhaann 00°°CC.. AA ffllaatt bbaatttteerryy

mmuusstt ffiirrsstt bbee tthhaawweedd oouutt bbeeffoorree aattttaacchhiinngg tthhee jjuummpp lleeaaddss,, aass iitt ccoouulldd

ootthheerrwwiissee eexxppllooddee..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

203If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

How to jump start

Flat battery

Boosting battery

The battery is in the engine compartment on the left looking

forward.

TThhee eemmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg ccaabbllee mmuusstt bbee aattttaacchheedd iinn tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg

oorrddeerr::

Before the starting cable can be connected to the (

) terminal on

the battery of the vehicle, the cover of the fuse holder must first be

opened

⇒

page 170.

. One end of (

) cable (usually red) to the (

) terminal of the flat

battery

. Other end of the red cable to the (

) terminal of boosting battery

. One end of (

––

) cable (usually black) to the (

––

) terminal of

boosting battery

. Other end of black cable

to a solid metal part bolted to the

block or to cylinder block itself.

Do not connect the cable to the flat battery minus terminal. The

sparks could ignite the explosive gas flowing out of the battery.

• Start the engine as described in the “Starting engine” section.

• If the engine does not start at once, stop using starter after 10

seconds, wait about half a minute and then try again.

•

WWiitthh eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, ddiissccoonnnneecctt ccaabblleess iinn rreevveerrssee sseeqquueennccee ttoo

tthhee ccoonnnneeccttiioonn..

2. 3.

B1H-236C

Fig. 166

•

TThhee nnoonn--iinnssuullaatteedd ppaarrttss ooff tthhee ccaabbllee cclliippss mmuusstt nnoott ttoouucchh oonnee aannootthheerr oonn

aannyy aaccccoouunntt.. FFuurrtthheerrmmoorree tthhee jjuummppeerr ccaabbllee aattttaacchheedd ttoo tthhee bbaatttteerryy ppoossiittiivvee

tteerrmmiinnaall mmuusstt nnoott ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh eelleeccttrriiccaallllyy ccoonndduuccttiivvee vveehhiiccllee

ppaarrttss –– ddaannggeerr ooff sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiitt!!

•

RRoouuttee tthhee jjuummppeerr ccaabblleess ssoo tthhaatt tthheeyy ccaannnnoott ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh

rroottaattiinngg ppaarrttss iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt..

•

DDoo nnoott ssttaanndd wwiitthh yyoouurr ffaaccee oovveerr tthhee bbaatttteerryy –– ddaannggeerr ooff aacciidd bbuurrnnss!!

•

KKeeeepp ssoouurrcceess ooff iiggnniittiioonn ((nnaakkeedd ffllaammeess,, bbuurrnniinngg cciiggaarreetttteess eettcc..)) wweellll aawwaayy

ffrroomm tthhee bbaatttteerryy –– ddaannggeerr ooff eexxpplloossiioonn!!

WWAARRNNIINNGG

204 If and when

TTooww ssttaarrtt//ttoowwiinngg

General notes

• Check whether there are any local traffic regulations concerning

the towing of vehicles.

• The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of

damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre

ropes, or ropes of similar elastic material. It is however safer to use

a towing bar!

Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During towing

operations on other than surfaced roads there is always the danger

that the attachment points will be overloaded and damaged.

•• BBeeffoorree ttrryyiinngg ttoo ttooww ssttaarrtt,, aann aatttteemmpptt sshhoouulldd bbee mmaaddee ttoo ssttaarrtt

uussiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy ooff aannootthheerr vveehhiiccllee –– sseeee pprreevviioouuss ppaaggee..

• When using a tow-rope the driver of the towing vehicle must

engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear.

• The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow-

rope is always taut.

• The emergency lights must be switched on in both vehicles –

unless local regulations differ.

• Turn ignition on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn

signals, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer

can be used.

• As the brake servo only works when the engine is running,

considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when

the engine is not running.

• More force than usual will be required to turn the steering wheel

as the power assisted steering does not work when engine is not

running.

• When there is no lubricant in the manual or automatic gearbox,

the vehicle may only be towed with driving wheels lifted.

A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be applied at the following

points.

Front towing eye

If the car has to be towed, first you will have to remove the right

cover of the inferior part of the front bumper, taking out the

bolt.

Afterwards, you will have to screw in the towing eye located in the

vehicle’s toolbox turning the eye

ttoo tthhee lleefftt

with the wheel wrench

until it is completely screwed in.

To remove the towing eye, turn it

ttoo tthhee rriigghhtt

with the wheel

spanner. Place it in its housing, inside the vehicle’s tool box.

IBN-124

Fig. 167

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Rear towing eye

The towing eye is located on the right under the rear bumper.

Tow starting

IItt iiss nnoott rreeccoommmmeennddeedd ttoo ttooww ssttaarrtt aa vveehhiiccllee.. WWee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhee

uussee ooff aannootthheerr vveehhiiccllee’’ss bbaatttteerryy.. SSeeee tthhee ""EEmmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg""

cchhaapptteerr..

There are various reasons why a vehicle should not be tow started:

• When towing there is a danger of colliding with the towed

vehicle.

•• IInn vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh aa ppeettrrooll eennggiinnee,, ffuueell mmaayy aaccccuummuullaattee iinn tthhee

ccaattaallyyssttss

11))

aanndd ccaauussee ddaammaaggee..

TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss mmuusstt bbee nnootteedd bbyy tthhee ddrriivveerr ooff tthhee mmaannuuaall

ggeeaarr vveehhiiccllee bbeeiinngg ttooww ssttaarrtteedd::

• Before moving off, engage

22nndd

33rrdd

gear, depress and hold

clutch.

• Switch ignition on.

• Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.

• As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear lever

into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.

•• FFoorr tteecchhnniiccaall rreeaassoonnss ttooww ssttaarrttiinngg aa vveehhiiccllee wwiitthh aann aauuttoommaattiicc

ggeeaarr bbooxx iiss nnoott ppoossssiibbllee..

Towing

WWhheenn ttoowwiinngg

vehicles with an

aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx

, the following

points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous page:

• Selector lever at “

”.

• Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).

• Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 kilometres).

If the vehicle has to be towed long distances it must be lifted at the

front.

Reason: When the engine is not running, the gearbox oil pump is

not working and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for high

speeds or long distances.

• With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle may only be suspended at

the front.

Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn

backwards. The planetary gears in the automatic gearbox then turn

at such high speeds that the gearbox will be severely damaged in

a short time.

Does not apply to vehicles with Diesel engine.

206 If and when

LLiiffttiinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee

Trolley jack

To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle it is essential to

use

aa ssuuiittaabbllee rruubbbbeerr ppaadd..

CCaauuttiioonn

On no account should the vehicle be lifted under the engine, gearbox, rear

axle or front axle as this can cause serious damage.

Vehicle hoist

Before driving over the vehicle lift, ensure that there is adequate

clearance between lift superstructure and low parts on underside

of vehicle.

NNoottee

In vehicles fitted with a plastic heelrest and cover we recommend that you

use additional rubber disks with a thickness of 25 or 30 mm to avoid

damage to the heelrest.

Lifting points for workshop hoist and trolley jack

•• WWiitthh tthhee vveehhiiccllee lliifftteedd nneevveerr ssttaarrtt tthhee eennggiinnee –– ddaannggeerr ooff aacccciiddeenntt!!

•• IIff tthhee wwoorrkk hhaass ttoo bbee ddoonnee uunnddeerrnneeaatthh tthhee vveehhiiccllee,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee mmuusstt bbee

ssuuppppoorrtteedd oonn ssuuiittaabbllee ssttaannddss..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

B45-104C

B45-105C

Fig. 168

Fig. 169



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The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the

illustration

⇒

fig. 168, fig. 169.

FFrroonntt

On the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill.

RReeaarr

On the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill.

VVeehhiiccllee jjaacckk

Lifting with the vehicle jack is described on page 184.

Tips and Maintenance for Your Seat Ibiza SUV Second Generation (1993-2002)

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