Practical tips
CAUTION
The original additives should never be
mixed with coolants which are not ap-
proved by SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk
of causing severe damage to the engine
and the engine cooling system.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
MIN mark, there may be a leak in the brake
system. Seek specialist assistance. A warning
light on the instrument panel display monitors
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The antifreeze and coolant fluid can be a
health hazard. Therefore, the antifreeze
should be stored in the original container in
a safe place out of reach of children. Fail-
ure to comply could result in poisoning.
the brake fluid level page 123.
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If working inside the engine compart-
ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
reservoir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
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If the fluid in the expansion tank is not
purple but is, for example, brown, this indi-
cates that the G13 additive has been mixed
with 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.
Changing brake fluid
WARNING
The regular intervals at which the brake fluid
should be replaced are listed in the Mainte-
nance Programme. We recommend you have
it replaced at a SEAT Official Service, during
an Inspection Service.
If there is not enough anti-freeze in the
coolant system, the engine may fail lead-
ing to serious damage.
For the sake of the environment
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Please make sure that the percentage of
Coolants and additives can contaminate
the environment. If any fluids are spilled,
they should be collected and correctly dis-
posed of, with respect to the environment.
additive is correct with respect to the low-
est expected ambient temperature in the
zone in which the vehicle is to be used.
WARNING
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Brake fluid should be stored in the closed
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When the outside temperature is very
original container in a safe place out of
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
low, the coolant could freeze and the vehi-
cle would be immobilised. In this case, the
heating would not work either and inade-
quately dressed passengers could die of
cold.
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If the brake fluid is left in the system for
Brake fluid
too long and the brakes are subjected to
heavy use, vapour bubbles may form in the
brake system. This would seriously affect
the efficiency of the brakes and the safety
of the vehicle. This may cause an accident.
Top up brake fluid
Read the additional information carefully
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CAUTION
Do not top up the expansion tank with cool-
ant fluid if it is empty! Air could enter the
cooling system. In this case, stop driving.
Seek specialist assistance. Otherwise,
there is a risk of engine damage.
CAUTION
Checking the brake fluid level
Brake fluid should not come into contact
with the vehicle paintwork, as it is abrasive.
The brake fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX markings.
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