engine oil Seat Alhambra 2005 Owner's Guide

190Checking and refilling
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• Only our G12+ (purple colour) should be used as an antifreeze additive.
Observe the notice on the container. The cooling liquid may be purchased in
Technical Services.
• The antifreeze additive G12+ can be mixed with other additives (G11 and
G12).
• The additive G12 (red colour) should never be mixed with G11.
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Checking coolant level
The level can only be checked properly when the engine is not
running.
The coolant level must be between the
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ax
xand m
mi
in
nmarks on the
expansion tank when engine is cold and can be slightly above the
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Coolant losses
Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in the system. In this case
the cooling system should be checked by a Technical Service
Center without delay. It is not sufficient merely to add coolant.
In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the
coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating, and coolant is
forced out of the system.
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Topping up coolant
Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then cover expansion tank
cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti-clockwise and remove.
No other coolant may be used if
G G1
12
2+
+is not available. In this
case only water can be used and the correct mixture concentration
must be restored with the specified coolant additive (see previous
page) as soon as possible.
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227 If and when
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Tow starting
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It is not recommended to tow start a vehicle. We recommend the use of
another vehicle’s battery. Check the "Start up help" chapter.
There are various reasons why a vehicle should n no
ot
t
be tow started:
• When towing there is a danger of colliding with the towed
vehicle.
• • IIn
n vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h aa ppe
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tr
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l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e,
, ffu
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um
mu
ul
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at
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n tth
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us
se
e dda
am
ma
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.
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e ffo
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ll
lo
ow
wi
in
ng
g ppo
oi
in
nt
ts
s mmu
us
st
t bbe
e nno
ot
te
ed
d bby
y tth
he
e ddr
ri
iv
ve
er
r oof
f tth
he
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an
nu
ua
al
l
g ge
ea
ar
r vve
eh
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cl
le
e bbe
ei
in
ng
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1
1)
):
:
• Before moving off, engage 2 2n
nd
d
or 3 3r
rd
d
gear, depress and hold
clutch.
• Switch ignition on.
• Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
• As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear lever
into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.
• • FFo
or
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ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l rre
ea
as
so
on
ns
s tto
ow
w sst
ta
ar
rt
ti
in
ng
g aa vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e wwi
it
th
h aan
n aau
ut
to
om
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at
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c
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x iis
s nno
ot
t ppo
os
ss
si
ib
bl
le
e.
.
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, the following
points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous
page:
• Selector lever at “N N
”.
• Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
• Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 kilometres).
If the vehicle has to be towed long distances it must be lifted at the
front.
Reason: When the engine is not running, the gearbox oil pump is
not working and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for high
speeds or long distances.
• With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle may only be suspended at
the front.
Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn
backwards. The planetary gears in the automatic gearbox then turn
at such high speeds that the gearbox will be severely damaged in
a short time.
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1)Valid as an exceptional measure for vehicles with Diesel engines.

237 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2430c)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1653/1973
Authorised load on front axle in kg1210
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280d)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
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We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg1800
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.0 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
c)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.d)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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239 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2450c)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1673/1993
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280d)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg1800
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.0 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
c)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.d)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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241 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2450b)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1674/1994
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280c)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg1900
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
b)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.c)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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243 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2480b)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1707/2005 1707/2027
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280c)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg1900
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
b)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.c)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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245 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2470c)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1694/2014
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280d)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg2000
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 5.5 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
c)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.d)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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247 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2470c)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1727/2020 1727/2025
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280d)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg2000
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 5.5 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
c)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.d)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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249 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2500c)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1786/2047 1786/2084
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1330d)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg2000
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 5.5 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
c)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.d)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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251 Engine data
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Maximum authorised weight in kg 2510b)
Weight in driving order (with driver) in kg 1724/2003
Authorised load on front axle in kg1240
Authorised load on rear axle in kg1280c)
Authorised load on roof in kg75
W
We
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg700
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% in kg2000
T To
ow
w wwe
ei
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 l.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l cca
ap
pa
ac
ci
it
ty
y
b)The weight of 85 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.c)The weight of 75 kg may be exceeded when towing a trailer.
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