Advice
Filter pre-heater
4. Wait for the engine to cool down.
5. Keep children away from the vehicle.
6. Raise the bonnet ››› page 167.
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Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter glow
plug system, making it well equipped for op-
eration in winter. This ensures that the fuel
system remains operational to approx. -24 °C
(-11 ºF), provided you use winter-grade die-
sel which is safe to -15 °C (+5 °F).
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Apply the handbrake and move the gear
lever to neutral or selector lever to position P.
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Keep children away from the vehicle.
Never touch hot engine parts. There is a
You should not do any work in the engine
compartment unless you know exactly how to
carry out the jobs and have the correct tools!
Have the work carried out by a specialised
workshop if you are uncertain.
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risk of burns.
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an ex-
tent that the engine will not start at tempera-
tures of under -24 °C (-11 °F), simply place
the vehicle in a warm place for a while.
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Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a
hot exhaust gas system. This is a fire hazard.
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Avoid causing short-circuits in the electri-
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. cool-
ant, engine oil, spark plugs and batteries,
are under constant development. SEAT pro-
vides a constant flow of information to Tech-
nical Services concerning modifications. For
this reason, we recommend you have service
fluids and consumables replaced by a Techni-
cal Service. Please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 155. The engine compart-
cal system, particularly at the points where
the jump leads are attached ››› page 188. The
battery could explode.
CAUTION
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Never touch the radiator fan. It is tempera-
Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called “thin-
ners”, or similar additives with diesel fuel.
ture controlled and could start automatically,
even when the engine has been switched off
and the key removed from the ignition!
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Never cover the engine with additional in-
Working in the engine
compartment
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
ment of the vehicle is a hazardous area ›››
.
WARNING
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Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pansion tank when the engine is hot. If the
coolant is hot, the cooling system will be
pressurised!
All work on the engine or in the engine com-
partment, e.g. checking and refilling fluids,
involves the danger of injury and burns, acci-
dents and even fire.
Safety instructions on working in the
engine compartment
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Protect face, hands and arms by covering
Before starting any work on the engine or in
the engine compartment:
the cap with a large, thick cloth to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of
sustaining burns. Wait until no more steam or
coolant is emitted, then allow the engine to
cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
1. Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
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Always make sure you have not left any ob-
jects, such as cleaning cloths or tools, in the
engine compartment.
2. Apply the handbrake.
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If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you must use suitable stands additionally to
3. Move the gear lever to neutral or the selec-
tor lever to position P.
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