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Checking and refilling levels

Engine oil specification ››› page 169.

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WARNING

Never pour oil down drains or into the

ground.

Only change the engine oil yourself if you

have the specialist knowledge required!

WARNING

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Use a suitable container when draining the

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil

comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents when topping up.

used oil. It must be large enough to hold all

the engine oil.

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Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-

serve the warnings››› page 166, Safety in-

structions on working in the engine compart-

ment.

CAUTION

If the oil level is above the area

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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil

may cause burn injuries.

Cooling system

do not

start the engine. This could result in damage

to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact

a specialised workshop.

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Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such

as acid burns, caused by splashes of oil.

Engine coolant specifications

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When removing the oil drain plug with your

The engine cooling system is supplied from

the factory with a specially treated mixture of

water and, at least, 40 % of the additive G 13

(TL-VW 774 J). The engine coolant additive is

recognisable by its purple colour. This mix-

ture of water and additive gives the necessa-

ry frost protection down to -25°C (-13 F) and

protects the light alloy parts of the cooling

system against corrosion. It also prevents

scaling and considerably raises the boiling

point of the coolant.

fingers, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-

vent oil from running down your arm.

For the sake of the environment

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Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into

The oil level must never be above area

contact with engine oil.

Otherwise oil can be drawn in through the

crankcase breather and escape into the at-

mosphere via the exhaust system.

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Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be

stored in a safe place out of the reach of chil-

dren.

CAUTION

Changing engine oil

No additives should be used with engine oil.

This could result in engine damage. Any dam-

age caused by the use of such additives

Read the additional information carefully

To protect the engine cooling system, the

percentage of additive must always be at

least 40 %, even in warm climates where an-

ti-freeze protection is not required.

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would not be covered by the factory warranty.

The engine oil must be changed at the inter-

vals given in the service schedule.

For the sake of the environment

If greater frost protection is required in very

cold climates, the proportion of additive can

be increased. However, the percentage of ad-

ditive should not exceed 60%, as this would

reduce the frost protection and, in turn, de-

crease the cooling capacity.

We recommend that you have the engine oil

changed by a Technical Service.

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Because of disposal problems and the spe-

cial tools and specialist knowledge required,

we recommend that you have the engine oil

and filter changed by a Technical Service.

The oil change intervals are shown in the

Maintenance Programme.

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Advice

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When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture

of distilled water and, at least, 40 % of the G

13 or G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive

(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-

corrosion protection ››› . The mixture of G

13 with G 12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G 12 (red) or

G 11 (green-blue) engine coolants will signifi-

cantly reduce the anticorrosion protection

If the level is below the “MIN” mark, top up

with coolant.

an inadequate coolant. The coolant must be

changed as soon as possible if this is the

case! This could result in serious faults and

engine damage.

Topping up coolant

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Only use new coolant liquid.

For the sake of the environment

Do not fill above the “MAX” mark.

Coolants and additives can contaminate the

environment. If any fluids are spilled, they

should be collected and correctly disposed

of, with respect to the environment.

Closing the coolant expansion tank

and should, therefore be avoided ›››

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Screw the cap on again tightly.

WARNING

The position of the coolant expansion reser-

voir is shown in the corresponding engine

compartment illustration ››› page 168.

If there is not enough anti-freeze in the cool-

ant system, the engine may fail leading to se-

rious damage.

Checking the coolant level and

topping up 

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Please make sure that the percentage of

Ensure the coolant conforms to the required

specifications. Do not use a different type of

additive if additive G 12++ is not available. In

this case use only water and bring the cool-

ant concentration back up to the correct level

as soon as possible by putting in the speci-

fied additive.

additive is correct with respect to the lowest

expected ambient temperature in the zone in

which the vehicle is to be used.

Read the additional information carefully

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When the outside temperature is very low,

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe

the warnings ››› in Safety instructions on

working in the engine compartment on

page 166.

the coolant could freeze and the vehicle

would be immobilised. In this case, the heat-

ing would not work either and inadequately

dressed passengers could die of cold.

Always top up with new coolant.

Do not fill above the “MAX” mark. Otherwise

the excess coolant will be forced out of the

cooling system when the engine is hot.

Opening the coolant expansion tank

CAUTION

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Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.

The original additives should never be mixed

with coolants which are not approved by

SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing

severe damage to the engine and the engine

cooling system.

To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the

coolant expansion tank with a thick cloth

The additive G 12++ can be mixed with the G

12+ in any proportion.

and carefully unscrew the cap ›››

WARNING

Checking coolant level

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If the fluid in the expansion tank is not pur-

ple but is, for example, brown, this indicates

that the G 13 additive has been mixed with

Any work carried out in the engine compart-

ment or on the engine must be carried out

cautiously.

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Look into the open coolant expansion tank

and read off the coolant level.

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Checking and refilling levels

ment illustration ››› page 168. The brake fluid

id is too high, the brake system could cor-

rode. This also considerably reduces the boil-

ing point of the brake fluid. Heavy use of the

brakes may then cause a vapour lock which

could impair the braking effect.

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When working in the engine compartment,

reservoir has a black and yellow cap.

always observe the safety warnings

››› page 166.

The brake fluid level drops slightly when the

vehicle is being used as the brake pads are

automatically adjusted as they wear.

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When the engine is warm or hot, the cool-

ing system is pressurised! Do not unscrew

the cap on the coolant expansion tank when

the engine is hot. This is a burn injury risk.

Be sure to always use the correct brake fluid.

Only use brake fluid that expressly meets the

VW 501 14 standard.

However, if the level goes down noticeably in

a short time, or drops below the “MIN” mark,

there may be a leak in the brake system. A

display on the instrument panel will warn you

if the brake fluid level is too low ››› page 57.

CAUTION

You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake fluid

in a SEAT dealership or a SEAT Official Serv-

ice. If none is available, use only high-quality

brake fluid that meets DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4

standards, or USA Standards FMVSS 116 DOT

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If you notice a change in the colour of the

liquid because it has been in use for a long

time, it is recommended to change it, as it

will have lost some of its properties and

could cause damage to the engine.

WARNING

Before opening the bonnet to check the brake

fluid level, read and observe the warnings

››› page 166.

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If a lot of coolant fluid has been lost, wait

Using any other kind of brake fluid or one

that is not of a high quality may affect opera-

tion of the brake system and reduce its effec-

tiveness. Never use a brake fluid if the con-

tainer does not state that it complies with VW

501 14, DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards, or

USA standards FMVSS 116 DOT 4.

for the engine to cool. This avoids damaging

the engine. Large coolant losses are an indi-

cation of leaks in the cooling system. See a

specialised workshop immediately and have

the cooling system checked. Otherwise, there

is a risk of engine damage.

Changing the brake fluid

The Maintenance Programme indicates brake

fluid change intervals.

We recommend that you have the brake fluid

changed by a Technical Service.

WARNING

Brake fluid

Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid im-

pairs the braking effect.

Before opening the bonnet, please read and

follow the warnings ››› in Safety instruc-

tions on working in the engine compartment

on page 166 in section “Safety notes for

working in the engine compartment”.

Checking the brake fluid level

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Before opening the bonnet to check the

brake fluid level, read and observe the warn-

ings››› page 166.

Read the additional information carefully

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Brake fluid should be stored in the closed

In the course of time, brake fluid becomes

hygroscopic and absorbs water from the am-

bient air. If the water content in the brake flu-

original container in a safe place out of reach

of children. There is a toxic risk.

The position of the brake fluid reservoir is

shown in the corresponding engine compart-

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