Checking and refilling levels
parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 proportion of
mixture in the washer fluid tank.
CAUTION
Windscreen washer reservoir
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Do not mix cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This
could lead to flocculation and may block
the windscreen washer jets.
Checking and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir
Capacity
The reservoir holds approximately 3 litres in
versions without headlight washer and 5 litres
in versions with headlight washer.
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When topping up service fluids, make ab-
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solutely certain that you fill the fluids into
the correct reservoirs. Using the wrong flu-
ids could cause serious malfunctions and
engine damage!
Check the water level in the windscreen
washer reservoir regularly and top up as re-
quired.
WARNING
If the water from the windscreen washer
does not contain enough anti-freeze, it may
freeze on the windscreen and rear window,
reducing forward and rear visibility.
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Not having windscreen wiper fluid re-
duces visibility through the windscreen,
and leads to loss of visibility in headlights
in models with headlight washer.
The container for the windscreen washer
contains the cleaning fluid for the wind-
screen, the rear window and the headlight
washer system*.
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In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contains enough anti-freeze.
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In cold conditions, you should not use the
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The windscreen washer reservoir is marked
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windscreen wiper system unless you have
warmed the windscreen with the ventila-
tion system. The antifreeze could freeze on
the windscreen and reduce visibility.
Battery
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with the symbol on the cap.
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General information
Check there is enough windscreen water in
the reservoir.
Read the additional information carefully
››› page 50.
WARNING
Recommended windscreen wipers
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
similar additives with the windscreen wash-
er water. A greasy layer may be formed on
the windscreen which will impair visibility.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment and is almost maintenance-free. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.
Nevertheless, check the terminals are clean
and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
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For the hottest seasons we recommend
summer G 052 184 A1 for clear glass. Propor-
tions of the mixture in the washer fluid tank:
1:100 (1 part concentrate per 100 parts wa-
ter).
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Use clean water with a window cleaner
recommended by SEAT.
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All year round, G 052 164 A2 for clear glass.
If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the reservoir.
Approximate proportion of the winter mixture,
up to -18°C (0°F): 1:2 (1 part concentrate per 2
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in
exceptional cases. When the battery is
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