2021-2026 Seat Leon 4 Door Maintenance User Manual
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Maintenance for Your Seat Leon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2021-2026)

Maintenance  
Service works  
Make sure that any repairs are carried  
Maintenance  
out by a SEAT authorised service or speci-  
alised workshop.  
In the Digital Maintenance Plan, your SEAT  
authorised service or specialised workshop  
documents the following information:  
SEAT Maintenance Pro-  
gramme  
CAUTION  
When each one of the services was carried  
out.  
SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage  
to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of  
lack of availability of spare parts.  
Whether a specific repair has been sugges-  
Service intervals  
ted, e.g. changing the brake pads in the near  
future.  
Service work and the Digital Main-  
tenance Plan  
Note  
If you have expressed a special request for  
Regular services on the vehicle not only  
maintain its value, but also its correct oper-  
ation and road safety. For this reason, con-  
duct the services in accordance with SEAT  
guidelines.  
the maintenance. Your Service Advisor will  
write the work order.  
Log of services performed (“Digital Main-  
tenance Plan”)  
The components or fluids that were  
changed.  
The SEAT dealership or a specialised work-  
shop records Service receipts in a central  
system. Thanks to this comprehensive docu-  
mentation of the service history, it is possible  
to reproduce the services performed any  
time. SEAT recommends requesting a Service  
receipt after every service carried out con-  
taining all the services carried out on the sys-  
tem.  
The date of the next service.  
The Long Life Mobility Warranty is valid until  
the next inspection. This information is docu-  
mented in all checks performed.  
Set Service or Flexible Service In-  
tervals  
The type and the volume of the service may  
vary from one vehicle to another. A special-  
ised workshop will be able to provide specific  
information on the jobs for your vehicle.  
Services are classified as oil change service  
and inspection. The service interval display  
on the instrument panel display serves as a  
reminder of the next service.  
Whenever there is a new service the receipt is  
replaced with a current one.  
Depending on the features, the engine and  
the conditions of use of the car, either the  
Fixed service or the Flexible service will be  
applied for an oil change service..  
WARNING  
The Digital Maintenance Plan is not avail-  
able in some markets. In this case, your  
SEAT dealer will inform you about the cur-  
rent documentation of the work.  
If the services are insufficient or not per-  
formed and if the service intervals are not  
observed, the vehicle may be immobilised  
in traffic cause an accident and severe in-  
juries.  
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SEAT Maintenance Programme  
How to know which type of service needs  
to his vehicle  
you have to carry out this service, take into  
account the individual conditions of use and  
personal driving style. A major component of  
the flexible service the use of LongLife oil in-  
stead of conventional engine oil.  
Information about the terms of use  
The service intervals and groups are usually  
based on normal conditions of use.  
Check the tables below:  
Oil change servicea)  
If, on the other hand, the vehicle is under ad-  
verse conditions of use, some of the work  
must be carried out before the next service  
period or even between service intervals.  
Bear in mind the information about the speci-  
fications of the engine oil according to the  
Type of  
service  
PR No.  
QI1  
Service interval  
VW standard page 330.  
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Every 5000 km or after  
1 yearb)  
If you do not want to the flexible service  
you can select the fixed service However,  
a fixed service may affect service costs  
The Service Advisor will gladly advise you.  
Conditions of use adverse include:  
The use of fuel with a high sulphur content.  
Frequent short trips.  
Every 7500 km or after  
1 yearb)  
QI2  
Fixed  
Letting the engine idle for a long period of  
time, as in the case of taxis.  
Every 10000 km or after  
1 yearb)  
QI3  
Service interval display  
At SEAT, the dates of the services are indica-  
ted by the service intervals display:  
Using the vehicle in areas with thick dust.  
Frequent driving with a trailer (depending  
Every 15000 km or after  
QI4  
1 yearb)  
on the instrument panel page 84  
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on equipment).  
According to the service in-  
terval display  
QI6  
Flexible  
in the infotainment system: menu Vehicle  
Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a  
lot of traffic and stops (e.g. in a city).  
settings; OR Driving data > Vehicle sta-  
a)  
b)  
The data are based on normal conditions of use.  
Whatever happens first.  
tus > Service page 89.  
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Using the vehicle mostly in winter.  
The service interval display gives information  
for service dates that involve an engine oil  
change or an inspection. When the time for  
the corresponding service comes, additional  
work required, such as the change of brake  
fluid and the spark plugs, can be carried out.  
This applies especially for the following  
parts (depending on equipment):  
Inspection Servicea)  
According to the service interval display  
Dust and pollen filter  
Air Care allergen filter  
Air filter  
a)  
The data are based on normal conditions of use.  
Particular characteristics of the Flexible  
Service  
Toothed chain  
Particulate filter  
Engine oil  
Regarding the Flexible Service, the oil  
change service only has to be performed  
when the vehicle needs it. To calculate when  
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Maintenance  
The Service Advisor of your specialised  
workshop will gladly inform you about the  
need of performing service work between  
normal service intervals, always considering  
the conditions of use of your vehicle.  
Your SEAT authorised service  
Your specialised workshop  
accuracy of the measurements and materi-  
als. The original SEAT Spare Parts have been  
conceived exclusively for your vehicle. For this  
reason, we always recommend the use of  
Original SEAT Spare Parts. SEAT cannot be  
held liable for the safety and suitability of  
parts from other manufacturers.  
Due to technical reasons (continuous devel-  
opment of components) the sets of services  
may vary. Your SEAT authorised service or  
specialised workshop is always receiving up-  
dates in time.  
WARNING  
If the services are insufficient or not per-  
formed and if the service intervals are not  
observed, the vehicle may be immobilised  
in traffic and cause accidents and severe  
injuries.  
WARNING  
Approved spare parts  
The 12 volt battery is a subject to wear. A  
reduction in battery power can mean that  
some important safety systems, such as  
power steering, braking intervention, lights  
or airbag systems, operate with limitations  
or stop working entirely. This may cause  
serious accidents and injuries. To avoid  
this, it is necessary to take the following  
safety measure:  
Approved spare parts, following the manu-  
facturer's requirements, are an additional  
service to you, offering the possibility of re-  
placing complete sets, such as: light engine,  
gearboxes, heads, control units, electrical  
components, etc.  
Have the services conducted at author-  
ised SEAT services or specialised work-  
shops.  
CAUTION  
These parts are, approved parts, and are the  
same as the factory parts, which are also ap-  
proved spare parts.  
SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage  
to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of  
lack of availability of spare parts.  
Get a professional service centre to re-  
place the 12-volt vehicle battery every four  
years.  
Original accessories  
Service sets  
We recommend you only use SEAT Original  
Accessories and SEAT approved accessories  
for your vehicle. The reliability, safety and  
suitability of these accessories have been in-  
spected specifically for this type of vehicle.  
SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and  
suitability of parts from other manufacturers.  
Additional service offers  
Sets of services include all the maintenance  
works needed to ensure the safety and the  
smooth running of the vehicle (depending on  
the conditions of use and the features of  
the vehicle, such as the engine, gearbox, or  
operating fluids). Maintenance services are  
divided into inspection and review services.  
Consult the details of the jobs required for  
your vehicle at:  
Approved spare parts  
Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con-  
ceived for their vehicles and approved by  
SEAT, with a special emphasis on safety.  
These parts correspond exactly to the manu-  
facturer's requirements in terms of design,  
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SEAT Maintenance Programme  
tional documentation provided by your Tech-  
nical Service to see the conditions and the  
terms of the warranty. Consult further infor-  
mation in this regard in your SEAT Official  
Service.  
of the warranty validity period, etc.) shall ap-  
ply in relation to the high-voltage battery.  
SEAT Service Mobility  
Since the moment you purchase your SEAT  
vehicle you will be able to enjoy the benefits  
and coverage of the SEAT Mobility Service.  
For the first two years after the purchase,  
your new SEAT vehicle is automatically cov-  
ered by the SEAT Mobility Service without ad-  
ditional costs.  
Commercial warranty for the high-  
voltage battery of electric and hy-  
brid vehicles of SEAT S.A.  
If you wish to enjoy this service after this peri-  
od, you can extend SEAT Mobility as long as  
you carry out the recommended Inspection  
and Maintenance Services at a SEAT Author-  
ised Service.  
1. Complementing the aforementioned war-  
ranties, the seller SEAT dealer grants the  
high-voltage batteries of the vehicles that it  
has sold an 8-year or 160,000-km warranty,  
whichever comes first, for any material or fin-  
ish defect.  
If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a  
fault or an accident, our assistance services  
will help you keep moving.  
2. The reduction in battery capacity over time  
depends on the component itself and is not a  
defect from a warranty perspective.  
Take into account that the SEAT Mobility  
Service differs depending on the country in  
which the vehicle was purchased. For further  
information ask your SEAT dealership or the  
SEAT website in your country.  
3. The warranty for high-voltage batteries will  
be invalidated when the defect is due to use,  
handling or maintenance not in accordance  
with the content of the instruction manual.  
This is particularly applicable the battery  
charge.  
Warranty  
4. In addition, except for the duration of the  
warranty, all conditions relating to the legal  
warranty of the SEAT dealer (requirements,  
criteria for assessing the absence of defects,  
exclusion grounds, processing of entitlements  
to benefits, entry into force, start and scope  
Fault-free operation warranty  
SEAT Authorised Services ensure the perfect  
condition of new vehicles. Check the pur-  
chase agreement or complementary addi-  
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Maintenance  
Washing the vehicle  
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out  
in a direct stream or one that has a rotating  
jet for forcing off dirt.  
Vehicle maintenance  
The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g.  
remains of insects, bird excrements, tree resin  
or anti frost salt adhered to your vehicle, the  
more damage it can cause to the surface.  
High temperatures, for instance strong sun-  
light, further intensify the damage.  
Maintenance and cleaning  
The water temperature must not exceed  
60°C.  
Basic observations  
Automatic car washes  
Regular and careful care helps to maintain  
the value of your vehicle. In addition, it may  
become a prerequisite to demand the war-  
ranty in the event of corrosion damage and  
deficiencies in the paint coat of the body-  
work.  
Spray the vehicle before starting the car  
wash.  
Before washing the car, soften the dirt using  
plenty of water.  
Make sure that the windows and the panor-  
amic sunroof are closed and the windscreen  
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-  
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,  
especially if your vehicle has detachable  
parts.  
To remove encrusted dirt such as insects, bird  
droppings or tree resin, use a lot of water and  
a microfibre cloth.  
Specialised workshops have the necessary  
care products. Please follow the instructions  
for application on the packaging.  
Have the underside of the vehicle washed af-  
ter the end of the anti frost salts in winter.  
Use of car washes without brushes if possible.  
High pressure cleaning equipment  
WARNING  
When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-  
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-  
structions for the equipment. This applies  
particularly to the operating pressure and the  
distance between the spraying water. Do not  
aim the jet directly to the side window gas-  
kets, doors, covers or the panoramic sunroof;  
the same applies to tyres, rubber hoses,  
soundproofing material, sensors or camera  
lenses. Keep a distance of at least 40 cm.  
Washing by hand  
Cleaning products and other materials  
used for car care can be damaging to your  
health if misused.  
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a  
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-  
ing products that do not contain solvents.  
Always keep care products in a safe  
place, out of the reach of children. Danger  
of poisoning!  
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by  
hand  
For the sake of the environment  
To prevent damage to the vehicle when  
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and  
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and  
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner  
for matte paint.  
When purchasing car care products,  
chose products that are compatible with  
the environment.  
Do not remove snow and ice with a high-  
pressure cleaner.  
The waste from car-care products should  
not be disposed of with ordinary household  
waste.  
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Vehicle maintenance  
Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To  
avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do  
not apply too much pressure.  
cial questions or parts that are not listed. Take  
he general considerations into account  
in Take special care with... on page 363.  
view mirrors must always be folded/de-  
ployed electrically!  
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.  
Risk of damaging the paint job!  
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with  
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-  
bre cloth.  
Do not use sponges, abrasive household  
Cleaning the exterior  
sponges or similar to clean insect remains.  
Risk of damaging the surface!  
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water  
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of  
water with a leather cloth.  
Windscreen wipers  
Vehicle parts with matte paint:  
Problem  
Solution  
Do not use polish or hard wax. Risk of  
damaging the surface!  
Dirt  
Soft cloth with wipers  
WARNING  
Never select washing programs that in-  
clude the use of wax. This could dam-  
age the appearance of matte paint.  
Headlights / Tail lights  
Only wash the vehicle with the ignition  
switched off or according to the specifica-  
tions of the car wash tunnel operator. Risk  
of accident!  
Problem  
Solution  
Do not put stickers or magnets on parts  
with matte paint, as removing them  
may damage the paint.  
Dirt  
Soft sponge with neutral soap  
solutiona)  
When cleaning the underbody or the in-  
side of the wheel arches, protect yourself  
from sharp or pointy metal parts. Risk of  
cut!  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
For the sake of the environment  
The car should only be washed in special  
wash bays. These places are prepared to  
prevent oily water from getting into the  
public drains.  
Sensors / Camera lenses  
After cleaning the brakes could act more  
slowly due to moisture or, in winter, the ice  
on the brake discs and pads. Risk of acci-  
dent! In this case the brakes should be  
dried by pressing the brake pedal several  
times.  
Problem  
Solution  
Sensors: soft cloth with a sol-  
vent-free cleaning product  
Camera lenses: soft cloth with  
an alcohol-free cleaning prod-  
uct  
Dirt  
Cleaning and maintenance instruc-  
tions  
CAUTION  
Hand brush/Anti frost spray  
with no solvents  
Snow/ice  
Before washing the vehicle in an auto-  
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The cleaning and maintenance of individual  
components of the vehicle can be checked in  
the following tables. The contents should be  
understood merely as a recommendation. Go  
to your specialised workshop if you have spe-  
matic car wash, please make sure to re-  
tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them  
from being damaged. Electric exterior rear-  
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Maintenance  
Wheels  
Decoration slides  
Problem  
Dirt  
Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Antifreeze salt  
Solution  
Solution  
Have your specialised work-  
shop take care of this  
Corrosion  
Water  
Soft sponge with neutral soap  
solutiona)  
The water does  
not create drop-  
lets on the clean  
paint  
Brake abrasion  
dust  
Acid-free special cleaning  
product  
Maintain with hard wax (at  
least 2 times a year)  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
End exhausts  
Problem  
Treat with suitable wax and ap-  
ply paint preservative after-  
wards if the wax used does not  
contain preservative ingredi-  
ents  
Solution  
No shine de-  
spite sober main-  
tenance/paint  
Interior cleaning  
Antifreeze salt  
Water, if a steel cleaning prod-  
uct is required  
Windows  
Problem  
Solution  
Covers / Trims  
Problem  
Dirt  
Tanks, e.g. insect  
remains, bird  
droppings, tree  
sap, road salt  
Immediately soften with water  
and remove with a microfibre  
cloth  
Dirt  
Apply windscreen cleaner and  
then dry with a cloth  
Solution  
Neutral soap solutiona), if a  
steel cleaning product is re-  
quired  
Covers / Trims  
Problem  
Fat-based dirt,  
e.g. cosmetic  
products or  
sunscreen  
Delete immediately with a neu-  
tral soap solutiona) and a soft  
cloth  
Solution  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
Dirt  
Neutral soap solutiona)  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
a)  
Paint  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
1 litre of water  
Carbon fibre parts  
Problem  
Problem  
Paint flaws  
Spilled fuel  
Solution  
Plastic parts  
Check the paint's colour code  
in an authorised service and re-  
store with a touch-up pencil  
Solution  
Problem  
Dirt  
Solution  
Dirt  
Clean the same way as pain-  
Damp cloth  
ted parts page 358  
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Immediately rinse with water  
Apply rust remover and then  
Encrusted dirt  
Neutral soap solutiona), if pos-  
sible solvent-free plastic clean-  
er  
Environmental rust apply hard wax. Go you your  
tank  
specialised workshop if you  
have any queries  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
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Vehicle maintenance  
Displays/instrument panel  
Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Solution  
Grease-based  
dirt, e.g. oil, make- Absorb the dissolved grease  
Apply a neutral soap solutiona)  
.
Care  
Apply preservative cream regu-  
larly to protect from sunlight.  
Use a colour preservative if re-  
quired  
Dirt  
Soft cloth with a liquid crystal  
display cleaner  
up, etc.  
and paint particles drying with  
an absorbent cloth, in case you  
must treat it with water after-  
wards  
Control panels  
Problem  
Dirt  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
Solution  
Special dirt, e.g.  
pens, nail polish,  
dispersion paint,  
shoe cream etc.  
Special stain remove: dry with  
an absorbent cloth, if applica-  
ble, apply neutral soap solution  
afterwardsa)  
Carbon fibre parts  
Soft brush, then soft cloth with  
neutral soap solutiona)  
Problem  
Solution  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
a)  
Dirt  
Clean like plastic parts  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
Seat belts  
Natural leather  
Take special care with...  
Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Solution  
Dirt  
Neutral soap solutiona), al-  
lowed to dry before retracting  
Headlights/tail lights  
Recent dirt  
Cotton cloth with neutral soap  
solutiona)  
Do not clean the headlights/tail lights with  
a dry cloth or sponge.  
a)  
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in  
1 litre of water  
Water-based dirt,  
e.g. coffee, tea,  
blood etc.  
Recent stains: absorbent cloth  
Dry stains: stain remover suita-  
ble for leather  
Do not use cleaning products that contain  
alcohol. Risk of cracks!  
Fabrics, artificial, Alcantara leather  
Grease-based  
dirt, e.g. oil, make- and suitable stain remover for  
up, etc.  
Recent stains: absorbent cloth  
Problem  
Solution  
Wheels  
Do not use for paint wax or other abrasive  
products.  
leather  
Dry stains: grease solvent  
spray  
Particles of dirt  
stuck to surfaces  
Vacuum cleaner  
If the protective coating on the paint of the  
Water-based dirt,  
e.g. coffee, tea,  
blood etc.  
Absorbent cloth and neutral  
soap solutiona)  
rim has been damaged due to stone impacts,  
scratches, etc., the damage should be re-  
paired immediately.  
Special dirt, e.g.  
pens, nail polish,  
dispersion paint,  
shoe cream etc.  
Stain remover suitable for  
leather  
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Maintenance  
Camera lenses  
The ambient rust deposits must not be re-  
Fabrics/artificial leather/microfibre  
moved through friction. Risk of damaging the  
paint job!  
Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice  
Do not treat artificial leather/microfibre  
or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of  
cracking the lens!  
with leather care products, solvents, floor  
wax, shoe polish, stain removers or similar  
products.  
Remove cosmetic products and sunlight  
immediately. Risk of damaging the paint job!  
To clean the camera lens, never use abra-  
sive cleaning products or products with alco-  
hol. Risk of scratches and cracks!  
If the stain is very hard to remove, take the  
Displays/instrument panel  
vehicle to a specialised workshop to have it  
removed there. This will prevent damage.  
The screens, the instrument panel and the  
Windows  
trim around it must not be cleaned dry. Risk of  
scratches!  
Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard  
sponges, etc. to clean.  
Remove snow and ice from windows and  
exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To  
avoid scratches, the scraper should only be  
pushed in one direction and not moved to  
and fro.  
Make sure that the instrument panel is  
Do not turn on seat heating to dry the  
seats.  
switched off and cooled down before clean-  
ing.  
Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-  
ets or belts can damage the surface.  
Make sure that no liquid leaks between the  
Never remove snow or ice from windows  
instrument panel and the trim. Risk of dam-  
age!  
Open Velcro, e.g. on clothes can damage  
and rearview mirrors with warm or hot water.  
Risk of cracks on the windows!  
the seat upholstery. Make sure that Velcro  
fasteners are closed.  
Control panels  
To prevent damage to the heating of the  
Make sure that no liquid leaks into the con-  
rear window, do not put stickers over the  
heating elements.  
Natural leather  
trol panels. Risk of damage!  
Never use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream,  
spot removers or similar products on leather.  
Seat belts  
Covers/trims  
Do not remove the seat belts to clean them.  
Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-  
ets or belts can damage the surface.  
Do not use cleaning products or chrome  
based cleaning agents.  
Seat belts and their components must nev-  
er be cleaned with chemical products, nor  
should they be allowed to come into contact  
with corrosive liquids, solvents or sharp ob-  
jects. Risk of damaging the fabric!  
Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard  
sponges, etc. to clean.  
Paint  
The vehicle must be free from dirt and dust  
Do not turn on seat heating to dry the  
seats.  
before applying wax or care products. Risk of  
scratches!  
If you find any damage to the belt webbing,  
Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight for  
long periods, otherwise it may tend to lose  
Do not apply wax or care products if the  
belt fittings, the belt retractor or the buckle,  
ask your specialised workshop to replace the  
belt in question.  
vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight. Risk of  
damaging the paint job!  
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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle  
some of its colour. If the car is left for a pro-  
longed period in the bright sun, it is best to  
cover the leather.  
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a di-  
rect effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is  
driven, such as a cruise control system or  
electronically-controlled suspension, must  
be approved for use in your vehicle and bear  
the e mark (the European Union's authorisa-  
tion symbol).  
Accessories and modifi-  
cations to the vehicle  
WARNING  
Accessories, spare parts and  
repair work  
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the  
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions  
such as humid weather, darkness or when  
the sun is in its lowest point, visibility may  
be impacted. Risk of accident! Such coat-  
ings can also cause the windscreen wiper  
blades to make noise.  
If any additional electrical devices are fit-  
ted which do not serve to control the vehicle  
itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop  
or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the  
sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in  
the European Union).  
Introduction  
Always ask your dealer or specialist retailer  
for advice before purchasing accessories  
and replacement parts.  
Note  
Your vehicle is designed to offer a high stand-  
ard of active and passive safety. For this rea-  
son, we recommend that you ask a SEAT Offi-  
cial Service for advice before fitting accesso-  
ries or replacement parts. Your SEAT Official  
Service has the latest information from the  
manufacturer and can recommend accesso-  
ries and replacement parts which are suita-  
ble for your requirements. They can also an-  
swer any questions you might have regarding  
official regulations.  
WARNING  
Remains of insects can be removed much  
more easily with previously treated paint.  
Accessories, for example telephone hold-  
ers or cup holders, should never be fitted  
on the covers, or within the working range  
of the airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger  
of injury if the airbag is triggered in an acci-  
dent.  
Regular car care treatments can prevent  
deposits of ambient rust.  
Remove the vehicle from traffic  
If you want to leave your vehicle stationary  
for a long period of time, contact a qualified  
workshop. They will gladly inform you about  
the necessary measures, such as anti-corro-  
sion protection, Service and storage.  
Technical modifications  
We recommend only using SEAT accesso-  
ries and genuine SEAT parts®. SEAT has  
tested these parts and accessories for suita-  
bility, reliability and safety. SEAT Official  
Services have the necessary experience and  
facilities to ensure that the parts are installed  
correctly and professionally.  
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic  
components, software, wiring or data transfer  
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning.  
Also take into account the indications relating  
to the vehicle’s battery page 306, Con-  
servation of the high-voltage bat-  
You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership  
cannot be held liable for any damage  
caused by modifications and/or work per-  
formed incorrectly.  
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tery, page 337, 12-volt battery.  
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Maintenance  
For this reason we recommend asking official  
SEAT service centres to do any necessary  
work using genuine SEAT parts®.  
Mobile radio transmitters  
a properly installed external aerial can  
create excessive magnetic fields that  
could cause a health hazard.  
Commercial mobile telephones or radio  
equipment might interfere with the electron-  
ics of your vehicle and cause malfunctions.  
This may be due to:  
WARNING  
Note  
Incorrectly performed modifications or  
other work on your vehicle can lead to mal-  
functions and cause accidents.  
The posterior fitting of electric and elec-  
No external aerial.  
tronic equipment in this vehicle affects its  
licence and could lead to the withdrawal of  
the vehicle registration document under  
certain circumstances.  
External aerial incorrectly installed.  
Transmitting power more than 10 W.  
You must, therefore, do not operate portable  
mobile telephones or radio equipment inside  
the vehicle without a properly installed exter-  
Radio telephones and office equip-  
ment  
Please use the mobile telephone/radio  
operating instructions.  
nal aerial  
.
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Radio transmitters (fixed installation)  
Please note also that the maximum range of  
the equipment can only be achieved with an  
external aerial.  
Any retrofit installations of radio transmitters  
in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT  
generally authorises in-vehicle installations  
of approved types of radio transmitters provi-  
ded that:  
Business equipment  
Retrofit installation of business or private  
equipment in the vehicle is permitted, provi-  
ded the equipment cannot interfere with the  
driver's immediate control of the vehicle and  
that any such equipment carries the mark.  
Any retrofit equipment that could influence  
the driver's control of the vehicle must have a  
type approval for your vehicle and must carry  
the e mark.  
The antenna is installed correctly.  
The aerial is installed on the exterior of the  
vehicle (and shielded cables are used to-  
gether with non-reflective aerial trimming).  
The effective transmitting power does not  
exceed 10 Watts at the aerial base.  
A SEAT Official Service and specialised work-  
shop will be able to inform you about options  
for installing and operating radio transmitters  
with a higher transmitting power.  
WARNING  
Mobile telephones or radio equipment  
which is operated inside the vehicle without  
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