oil filter Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

Cockpit 62
Green symbols
Blue symbols
Colourless symbols
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty.Ÿpage 360
flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system.Ÿpage 113
BFault in catalytic converter.
Ÿpage 255Dlights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.
flashes: Fault in engine management.
%0#Fault in engine management.
¬Diesel particulate filter blocked
DFault in the steering system.Ÿpage 192
~Tyre pressure too low.Ÿpage 323
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.Ÿpage 245
YLevel of windscreen washer fluid too low.Ÿpage 124
Fuel tank almost empty.Ÿpage 293
Eflashes: Engine oil sensor faulty.Ÿpage 309lights: Insufficient engine oil.
TFault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.Ÿpage 33
/&&

Passenger front airbag is off (PASSENGER
AIRBAG
/&& ).Ÿpage 33
bTop up "AdBlue", or there is a fault in the "AdB-
lue" system.Ÿpage 300
§Fuel tank not closed correctly.Ÿpage 293
SymbolMeaning ŸSee

Left or right turn signal.Ÿpage 113
Hazard warning lights on.Ÿpage 345
KUse the foot brake!
Change
Ÿpage 201
Brake
Ÿpage 210
%Cruise control operating.Ÿpage 239
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
Headlight on or flasher on.
Ÿpage 113
+Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
3!&%Electronic immobiliser active.Ÿpage 195
>Service interval displayŸpage 68

Driving 192
Driving
Steering
Introduction
The power steering is not hydraulic but electromechanical. The advantage of
this steering system is that it disposes of hydraulic tubes, hydraulic oil, the
pump, filter and other components. The electromechanical system saves
fuel. While a hydraulic system requires oil pressure to be maintained, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted steering function automatically
adjusts according to the vehicle speed, the steering torque and the wheel
turning angle. The power steering only works when the engine is running.
Additional information and warnings:
xStart and stop the engine Ÿpage 195
xVehicle battery Ÿpage 318
xTow-starting and towing away Ÿpage 375
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the steering wheel is much more
difficult to turn and the vehicle more difficult to control.
xThe power steering only works when the engine is running.
xNever allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off.
xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.
Control and warning lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution
D (red)Power steering faulty.The steering system should be
checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
D (yel-
low)
Power steering operation
reduced.
The steering system should be
checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine and
driving for a short distance, the
yellow warning light no longer
comes on, it will not be neces-
sary to take the vehicle to a spe-
cialised workshop.
The vehicle battery was dis-
connected and has been
reconnected.Drive for a short distance at 15 –
20 km/h.

Driving and the environment255
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Engine management and exhaust gas
purification system
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xChanging gear Ÿpage 201
xRefuelling Ÿpage 293
xFuel Ÿpage 297
xEngine oil Ÿpage 309
xVehicle battery Ÿpage 318
xInformation stored in the control units Ÿpage 285
xTow-starting and towing away Ÿpage 375
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures. This
could cause a fire.
xAlways park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as dried grass).
xDo not apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the
exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, heat shields or the diesel particulate
filter.
Warning lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution
%0#Fault in engine management
(Electronic Power Control).Take the vehicle to a qualified
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
DPre-heating a diesel engine
before starting the engine.Ÿpage 195
BFault in catalytic converter.
You should reduce speed accord-
ingly. Drive carefully until you
reach the next qualified work-
shop. Have the engine checked
there.
¬Diesel particulate filter
blocked
Drive for 15 minutes in 4th gear
(manual gearbox), or in D (auto-
matic gearbox) at a minimum
speed of 70 km/h (45 mph).
Observe speed limits Ÿ.
If the warning lamp remains lit
up, take the vehicle to a quali-
fied workshop Ÿpage 256.
flashesPossible causeSolution
DFault in the engine manage-
ment (diesel engines).Take the vehicle to a qualified
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
B
Combustion fault which could
damage the catalytic con-
verter.You should reduce speed accord-
ingly. Drive carefully until you
reach the next qualified work-
shop. Have the engine checked
there.

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Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
Observe traffic regulations when cleaning the diesel particulate filter while
driving.
xOnly carry on driving if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions so
permit.
xNever endanger your safety or that of other road users.
Caution
Always pay attention to any lit lamps and to the corresponding descriptions
and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Note
While the indicators ¬, B or %0# remain lit, there may be engine problems,
fuel consumption may be greater and the engine may lose power
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter permits the subsequent treatment of the exhaust
gases thus reducing contaminating gas emissions. To ensure a longer
working life for the exhaust system and catalytic converter in a petrol engine:
xAlways use unleaded petrol.
xNever run the tank completely dry.
xDo not top up with too much engine oil Ÿpage 309.
xDo not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter cables Ÿpage 371.If you should notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the car
is moving, reduce speed immediately. Have the car inspected by a qualified
workshop. If this happens, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and
escape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also be damaged by
overheating.
For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is working perfectly, there may be a
smell of sulphur from the exhaust gas under some conditions. This depends
on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
Diesel particulate filter
The diesel particulate filter removes soot particulates from the exhaust gas.
The filter retains these particulates and burns them. To assist the combustion
process, SEAT recommends you avoid frequent short trips.
xAlways use diesel with a low sulphur content Ÿpage 297.
xNever use petrol or fuel oil.
xNever use biodiesel. However, a blend prepared by the diesel manufac-
turer containing biodiesel within the limits established by the EN 590
standard may be used Ÿpage 297.
xNever run the tank completely dry.
xDo not top up with too much engine oil Ÿpage 309.
xDo not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter cables Ÿpage 371.
In order to reduce blocking of the diesel particulate filter, some vehicles with
an automatic gearbox may increase the engine speed slightly to automati-
cally start cleaning the diesel particulate filter. The warning lamp will not light
up in this case
¬.

Checking and refilling levels299
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Whenever there is little fuel in the tank (reserve), the auxiliary heater auto-
matically switches off.
WARNING
Never use start boosters. An aerosol start booster could explode or cause
a sudden rise in engine speed leading to engine damage and serious injury.
Caution
xThe vehicle is not prepared for the use of biodiesel. Under no circum-
stances should this fuel be used. It could damage the fuel system and subse-
quently lead to engine faults!
xThe addition of biodiesel to diesel by the diesel producer according to
Standard EN 590 or other equivalent (DIN 51628 in Germany, for example) is
authorised and causes no type of damage to the engine or the fuel system.
xThe diesel engine has been designed for to use diesel fuel exclusively.
Therefore, never use petrol, fuel oil or other unsuitable fuels. The composition
of these fuels may significantly damage the fuel system and the engine.
xThe use of diesel fuels with a high sulphur percentage could considerably
reduce the service life of the diesel particulate filter. Your qualified workshop
will be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur
content.
Information on fuel consumption
The consumption and emission values indicated do not refer to one specific
vehicle. They are only to be used to compare the values of the different
vehicle versions. The fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions of a vehicle not
only depend on the effective use of fuel. They also depend on your driving
style and other non-technical factors.Calculating fuel consumption
Fuel consumption and emission values are determined according to the
current version of the 715/2007/EC or 80/1268/EEC regulation and are valid
for the vehicle kerb weight. The specifications do not refer to an individual
vehicle. Two measuring cycles are carried out on a rolling road test bed. The
test criteria are as follows:
Note
The kerb weight may vary according to the vehicle equipment. This could
raise consumption and the CO
2 emissions slightly.
Note
In practice, consumption values could be different to the values calculated
based on the 715/2007/EC or 80/1268/EEC regulations.
Urban cycleMeasurement of the urban cycle starts with an engine cold
start. City driving is then simulated at between 0 and 50
km/h.
Road cycleIn the road cycle simulation, the car undergoes frequent
acceleration and braking in all gears, as in normal everyday
driving. The road speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h.
CombinedThe average combined consumption is calculated with a
weighting of around 37 % for the urban cycle and 63 % for
the road cycle.
CO2 emis-
sions of the
combination The exhaust gases are collected during both driving cycles to
calculate carbon dioxide emissions (urban and road). The
gas composition is then analysed to evaluate the CO
2 con-
tent and other emissions.

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Engine oil consumption
The consumption of engine oil can be different from one engine to another
and can vary during the useful life of the engine.
Depending on driving style and the conditions of use, the consumption of
engine oil can reach 1 litre every 2,000 km (one quarter of a gallon every
1,200 miles); for new vehicles, this could be higher for the first 5,000 km
(3,000 miles). For this reason the engine oil level must be checked at regular
intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before a journey.
When the engine is working hard, for instance during sustained high-speed
motorway cruising in summer, when towing a trailer or climbing mountain
passes, the oil level should preferably be kept within area Ÿpage 310,
fig. 175 .
Changing the engine oil
The engine oil must be changed regularly according to the specifications of
the Maintenance Programme.
Due to the problems linked with disposing of used oil and the need for suit-
able tools and special knowledge, always visit a qualified workshop to have
the engine oil and filter changed. SEAT recommends visiting a qualified work-
shop.
Detailed information on the service intervals are shown in the Maintenance
Programme.
Engine oil additives make new oil darker after the engine has been running
for a short period. This is normal and does not mean more frequent oil
changes are required.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must change the engine oil yourself,
please note the following:
xWear eye protection.
xAlways wait until the engine has completely cooled to avoid being
burned.
xAlways keep your arms horizontal when unscrewing the oil drainage
bolt so that the oil does not run down your arms when it begins to drain.
xUse a suitable and large enough container to collect all of the used oil
in the engine.
xNever collect engine oil in empty food containers, cans, bottles and
other containers as not all people are able to identify engine oil.
xOil is toxic and must be kept out of the reach of children.
For the sake of the environment
Before changing the engine oil, find a suitable location or service for proper
disposal.
For the sake of the environment
Always dispose of engine oil with the utmost respect for the environment.
Never dispose of used engine oil in places such as a garden, woods, drains,
roads, paths, rivers and drainage systems.
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Technical Data385
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI 100 kW (135 PS)
Engine specifications
Performance figuresTrailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1800
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4,0
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 100 (135)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/1750-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity
in cm
34/1968
Fuel
Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane-Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel
Maximum speed in km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11,1

Technical Data 386
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity5 seats 7 seats
Urban cycle 6,8/179 6,9/182
Extra urban cycle 4,8/127 4,9/130
Combined5,5/143 5,6/146
5 seats 7 seats
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2340 2510
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1174 1822
Gross front axle weight in kg 1190/1240 1200/1250
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1100/1150 1260/1310
Permitted roof load in kg 100 100
Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4,0

Technical Data 388
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI 103 kW (140 PS)
Engine specifications
Performance figuresTrailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4,0
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 103 (140)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/1750-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity
in cm
34/1968
Fuel
Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane-Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel
Maximum speed in km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7,7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10,9

Technical Data389
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity5 seats 7 seats
Urban cycle 6,8/179 6,9/182
Extra urban cycle 4,8/127 4,9/130
Combined5,5/143 5,6/146
5 seats 7 seats
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2340 2510
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1174 1822
Gross front axle weight in kg 1190/1240 1200/1250
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1100/1150 1260/1310
Permitted roof load in kg 100 100
Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4,0