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Care and maintenance

Despite a continuous observation of the mar-

ket, SEAT is not able to assess the reliability,

safety and suitability of parts that SEAT has

not approved. For this reason, SEAT cannot

assume responsibility for any non-genuine

parts used, even if these parts have been ap-

proved by an official testing agency or are

covered by an official approval certificate.

Technical modifications

Advice

Modifications must always be carried out ac-

cording to our specifications. Unauthorised

modifications to the electronic components

or software in the vehicle may cause malfunc-

tions. Due to the way the electronic compo-

nents are linked together in networks, other

indirect systems may be affected by the

faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead

to excessive wear of components, and also

invalidate your vehicle registration docu-

ments.

Care and maintenance

Accessories and modifications

to the vehicle

Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct

impact on the driver's control of the vehicle,

such as a cruise control system or electroni-

cally-controlled suspension, must be ap-

proved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and

bear the e mark (the European Union's au-

thorisation symbol).

Accessories, replacement of parts and

modifications

Your vehicle is designed to offer a high

standard of active and passive safety.

SEAT Technical Services cannot be held liable

for any damage caused by modifications

and/or work incorrectly performed. For this

reason, we recommend having all work per-

formed by a SEAT Technical Service using

SEAT^®Original Spare Parts.

Before purchasing accessories and parts,

and before making technical changes to your

vehicle, we recommend that you consult your

Technical Service.

If any additional electrical devices are fitted

which do not serve to control the vehicle it-

self, such as refrigerator boxes, laptops or

ventilator fans, they must bear the CE mark

(European Union manufacturer conformity

declaration).

SEAT dealerships will be happy to provide

you with the latest information about the

use, legal requirements and recommenda-

tions from the manufacturer regarding acces-

sories and spare parts.

WARNING

Any type of work or modification performed

incorrectly on your vehicle can lead to mal-

functions and can cause accidents.

WARNING

Accessories, for example telephone holders

or cup holders, should never be fitted on the

covers, or within the working range, of the

airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger of in-

jury if the airbag is triggered in an accident.

We recommend you use only SEAT Approved

Accessories^®and SEAT Approved Spare

Parts^®. This way, SEAT can guarantee that

the product in question is suitable, reliable

and safe. SEAT Technical Services have the

necessary experience and facilities to ensure

that parts are correctly and professionally in-

stalled.

Roof aerial*

The vehicle can be fitted with a foldable* and

anti-theft* roof aerial which can be folded

backwards, for example when going through

an automatic car wash.

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Advice

To fold

mation concerning the technical possibilities

for retrofitting this equipment.

Note

Unscrew the aerial rod, tilting it backwards

into a horizontal position and then screw in

again.

Please observe the operating instructions of

your mobile telephone/two-way radio.

Mobile telephones and two-way radios

should be only fitted by a specialised work-

shop, for example a SEAT dealership.

To return to working position

Care and cleaning

WARNING

Continue in the reverse order to the previous

instruction.

●

Always concentrate primarily on driving. If

you are distracted while driving you could

have an accident.

General notes

CAUTION

Vehicle maintenance

●

Never attach the telephone mountings to

If an automatic car wash tunnel is used, be-

fore entering the tunnel, put the aerial down

parallel to the roof and do not tighten to

avoid damage.

Regular care and washing help to maintain

the value of the vehicle. This may also be one

of the requirements for acknowledging war-

ranty claims in the event of bodywork corro-

sion or paint defects.

the surfaces covering the airbag units or

within the range of the airbags. There is a

high danger of injury if the airbag is trig-

gered.

●

Using your mobile telephones or two-way

radios in the vehicle without an external aer-

ial, electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle

could exceed authorised limits. This also may

occur to external aerials that have not been

correctly installed.

Mobile phones and two-way radios

The best way to protect your vehicle against

the harmful effects of the environment is

through correct maintenance and frequent

washing. The longer substances such as in-

sect remains, bird droppings, resinous tree

sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or

road salt and other aggressive materials re-

main on the vehicle, the more damage they

do to the paintwork. High temperatures, for

instance in strong sunlight, further intensify

the corrosive effect.

SEAT has approved for your vehicle the use of

mobile telephones and two-way radios pro-

viding under the following conditions:

●

CAUTION

The external aerial should be correctly in-

stalled.

Failure to consider the above-mentioned con-

ditions could cause the electronics to mal-

function. The most common causes of faults

are:

●

The transmitting power should be a maxi-

mum 10 watts.

The optimal reach of the equipment is only

achieved with an external aerial.

●

no external aerial,

After winter, a period when salt is put on the

roads, it is important to have the underside

of the vehicle washed thoroughly.

external aerial incorrectly installed,

transmitting power output in excess of 10

First consult your Technical Service if you

wish to use a mobile telephone or a two-way

radio with a transmitting power output in ex-

cess of 10 watts. Here you will receive infor-

watts.

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