Practical tips
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the refill bottle in an environ-
ment-friendly manner.
gearbox, place the selector lever in posi-
tion P. Wait for the engine to cool down.
Observe the following additional warn-
ings if work on the fuel system or the elec-
trical system is necessary:
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Keep children away from the engine
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compartment.
Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
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Never spill liquids used for vehicle opera-
Note
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tion on the engine compartment, as these
may catch fire (e.g. the antifreeze in cool-
ant).
Do not smoke.
You can buy refill bottles that are adequate
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Never work near naked flames.
for AdBlue® use at SEAT dealerships.
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Always keep an approved fire extin-
guisher immediately available.
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Take care not to cause short circuits in
the electrical system, especially when
working on the battery.
Engine compartment
CAUTION
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If working inside the engine compart-
When topping up fluids make sure the cor-
rect fluid is put into the correct filler open-
ing, otherwise this can cause serious mal-
functions or engine damage.
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.
Working in the engine compart-
ment
Read the additional information carefully
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Never cover the engine with additional in-
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
For the sake of the environment
Always be aware of the danger of injury
and scalding as well as the risk of acci-
dent or fire when working in the engine
compartment (e.g. when checking and re-
filling fluids). Always observe the warnings
listed below and follow all general safety
precautions. The engine compartment of
the vehicle is a potentially hazardous area
Inspect the ground underneath your vehi-
cle regularly so that any leaks are detec-
ted at an early stage. If you find spots of oil
or other fluids in the area where it was
parked, have your vehicle inspected at the
workshop.
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Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant
expansion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
●
Protect face, hands and arms by cover-
ing the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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If it is necessary to work in the engine
Note
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compartment while the engine is running,
the rotating components (for example,
poly-V belt, alternator, radiator fan) and
the high voltage ignition system are an ad-
ditional hazard.
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake
fluid reservoirs are on the other side of the
WARNING
engine compartment Fig. 309.
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Switch the engine off, remove the key
from the ignition and apply the hand brake.
If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the lever in neutral; if it has an automatic
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