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137Your vehicle and the environment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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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138 Your vehicle and the environment
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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139Your vehicle and the environment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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
90
l/100km
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B45-354P
Fig. 103
140 Your vehicle and the environment
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
1)
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
1)
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%.
5
+20°C
–10°C
15 25
km
30
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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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Fixing points for tow bar*
A
4 attachment points
B
68 mm
C
420 (empty vehicle) /
350 mm (vehicle with max. load)
D
960 mm
E
345 mm
F
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.
B
C
D
E
F
A
A
IBN-018
Fig. 106
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
it
⇒
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
145Your vehicle and the environment
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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.
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
225
20
20
50
75
mm
IBN-114
175
175
30
30
50
65
mm
IBN-113
Fig. 107
Fig. 108
147Your vehicle and the environment
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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
220
20
20
55
70
mm
IBN-115
175
175
30
30
55
70
mm
IBN-116
Fig. 109
Fig. 110
Fig. 111
Fig. 112
250
250
60
55
30
20
85
mm
IBN-118
85
85
60
55
30
20
85
mm
IBN-117
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.
80
80
20
20
55
70
mm
IBN-120
170
170
10
10
55
70
mm
IBN-119
Fig. 113
Fig. 114
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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
127
20
20
40
36
mm
26
26
IBN-128
91
91
33
33
38
38
mm
IBN-127
120120
33
36
mm
34
34
41
41
IBN-125
96
96
35
33
mm
30
30
IBN-126
150 Your vehicle and the environment
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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