oil Seat Alhambra 2005 Owner's Manual

4Contents
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Checking and refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Servicing and replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Accessories, modifications and replacement
of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
First aid kit, warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vehicle tools, towing bracket*,
spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Mobile telephones and radio telephones . . . . . . 223
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Tow starting/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
T
Te
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l dda
at
ta
a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
General considerations on technical data . . . . . . 231
Weights and measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fixing points for tow bar* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
2.0 85 kW Petrol engine. 6 gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
2.0 85 kW Petrol engine. Automatic gearbox . . . . 2381.8 110 kW Petrol engine. 6 gears . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
1.8 110 kW Petrol engine. Automatic gearbox . . . 242
2.8 VR6 150 kW Petrol engine. 6 gears . . . . . . . . . 244
2.8 VR6 150 kW Petrol engine. Automatic gearbox 246
2.8 VR6 150 kW Petrol engine. 6 gears.
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
1.9 66 kW TDI Diesel engine. 6 gears . . . . . . . . . . 250
1.9 85 kW TDI Diesel engine. 6 gears . . . . . . . . . . 252
1.9 85 kW TDI Diesel engine. Automatic gearbox . 254
1.9 85 kW TDI Diesel engine. 6 gears.
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
1.9 96 kW TDI Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Measurements and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
G
Ge
en
ne
er
ra
al
l iin
nd
de
ex
x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Instrument panel45
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
In some model versions or in certain countries, it is possible to
insert the ignition key and have the dash panel lights go on
without switching the engine on. This function is independent of
the vehicle's light connections.
Arrangement of instruments depends on the model and the engine
fitted.
1Oil temperature indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2Revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3Digital clock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outside temperature indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Multi-function indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4Coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5Warning lamps display/selector lever positions*
(automaticgear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7Mileage clock with Service interval indicator* . . . . . . . . . .52
8Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ADigital clock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BTrip mileage clock/Reset service Interval indicator . . . . . . 52K
I In
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Instrument overview
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Temperature of the engine oil*
Do not demand full performance from the engine when the engine
oil is cold. If in exceptional conditions the indicator is in the upper
area, reduce the revolutions. The needle should return to the
normal range.
If the needle remains in the upper zone, stop the vehicle and turn
the engine off. Check the oil level in the engine. If the oil level is
correct and the oil pressure pilot lamp does not switch off when
you turn the engine on, drive to the nearest Technical Service
Centre, avoiding high revolutions.
K
Revolutions counter*
On no account must the revolutions counter needle move into the
red zone of the scale.
F Fo
or
r tth
he
e ssa
ak
ke
e oof
f tth
he
e een
nv
vi
ir
ro
on
nm
me
en
nt
t
Changing up in good time helps to save fuel and keep the noise down.
Change down a gear at the latest when the engine turn over is no
longer smooth.
Avoid high engine revolutions during the running-in period.
K
Digital clock*
To set the digital clock turn knob Alocated on the lower left next
to the rev counter.
• The hours are set by turning the button anti-clockwise until it
stops. By turning the knob once, you move forward one hour. By
turning and holding the knob, the hours move forward
continuously.
• The minutes are set by turning the button clockwise until it stops.
By turning the knob once, you move forward one minute. By
turning and holding the knob, the minutes move forward
continuously.
The knob can be used to set the clock to the exact second.
• Turn the knob to the right until the time is set to exactly one
minute before the required time.
• Turn the button to the right just as the seconds indicator of an
accurately set clock shows one full minute.
Turning the button to the left sets the clock to the required arrow.
K
Outside temperature indicator*
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is on.
At temperatures from +5°C to –5°C, a snowflake symbol is
displayed along with the temperature.
The snowflake symbol is to warn the driver to take extra care when
there is a risk of ice forming on the road.


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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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te
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Sy
ym
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bo
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lM
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ea
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ni
in
ng
g oof
f wwa
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ur
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n
1Air Bag⇒page 58
2Trailer turn signals*⇒page 58
3Cruise control*⇒page 58
4Selector lever lock⇒page 58
5Rear fog light⇒page 58
6Diesel pre-heating system⇒page 58
7Turn signals⇒page 58
8Engine failure*⇒page 59
9Main beam⇒page 59
10Diagnosis/excess pollution*⇒page 59
11Wheel spin regulator (TCS)⇒page 59
11Electronic stability program* (ESP)⇒page 59
12Anti-locking brake system ABS*⇒page 59
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bo
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f wwa
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g aan
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d cco
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l lla
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ps
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Fu
ur
rt
th
he
er
ri
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rm
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at
ti
io
on
n
13Electronic immobilizer*⇒page 60
14Brakes/Hand brake⇒page 60
15Alternator⇒page 61
16Seat belt warning lamp*⇒page 61
17Fuel reserve*⇒page 61
18Headlight failure*⇒page 61
19Open bonnet/tailgate warning lamp*⇒page 61
20Windscreen washer fluid level*⇒page 62
21Open doors warning lamp*⇒page 62
22Brake pad wear monitor*⇒page 62
23Engine oil pressure/level*⇒page 62
24Coolant temperature/level⇒page 63K

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Windscreen washer fluid level*
This warning lamp will light up if the fluid level in the windscreen
washer container is too low.
Add water for the windscreen washers and headlight washers*
⇒
"Windscreen washer" chapter.K
Open door warning lamp*
This warning lamp will light up if any of the doors is open or not
properly closed.
K
Brake pad wear monitor*
The warning lamp will light up if the frontpads are worn out.
You should proceed immediately to a Technical Service Centre to
have the brake pads checked.
Since this warning lamp indicates the wear of the frontpads only,
it is advisable to have the rear brake pads checked at the same
time.
K
Engine oil pressure/level*
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds as a functional check
when ignition is switched on.
If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the
engine oil pressure or level is too low. This warning lamp will also
light up if there is a defect in the oil level indicator.I If
f lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p oor
r ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
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ed
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uf
ff
fi
ic
ci
ie
en
nt
t ooi
il
l ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e)
)
If the warning lamp lights up or flashes red while driving an
acoustic signal will sound three times at engine speeds above
1500 rpm. Stop and switch engine off: check oil level and add oil,
if necessary
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
If the warning lamp flashes even though the oil level is in order, do
not continue driving. Do not even run the engine at idling speed.
Call in expert assistance.
If while driving the engine speed decreases below idling speed the
oil pressure warning lamp may light up. Increase engine speed by
accelerating or changing down gear.
L Li
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p yye
el
ll
lo
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w ((o
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il
l lle
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ve
el
l*
* tto
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o llo
ow
w)
)
The yellow warning lamp indicates that the oil level is too low. Stop
engine and add oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
When opening the bonnet the oil level warning is reset. However, if
you do not refill oil the warning will reappear after about 100 km.
F Fl
la
as
sh
he
es
s yye
el
ll
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at
to
or
r)
)
If the oil level indicator is defective an acoustic signal will sound
and the warning lamp will flash several times.
At the same time the onboard computer will display a warning for a
short time
⇒"Onboard computer" chapter. Take the vehicle to a
Technical Service Centre as soon as possible to have the engine
checked.
From the moment of the defect to the check-up of the engine the
oil level needs to be checked regularly, preferably when filling the
tank.
K

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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Function check
V Ve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h mma
an
nu
ua
al
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Malfunctioning will be displayed once the ignition is switched on.
At the same time the corresponding acoustic signal will sound.
V Ve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h aau
ut
to
om
ma
at
ti
ic
c gge
ea
ar
r
Once the ignition is switched on and the lever is in the positions
"P P
" or "N N
" the warning will appear on the driver’s display:
"STOP CAR, PRESS BRAKES TO SET SPEED".
After choosing the speed ("R R
", "D D
" etc.) this warning will disappear.
In case of one or more malfunctions the warning will disappear
after 15 seconds from switching on the ignition and the symbols of
the corresponding malfunction with the respective informative text
will be displayed.
F Fo
or
r aal
ll
l vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s:
:
In case of malfunction an acoustic signal will sound with the
following display:
– – PPr
ri
io
or
ri
it
ty
y 11 –– tth
hr
re
ee
e aac
co
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us
st
ti
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s
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ty
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ne
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co
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us
st
ti
ic
c ssi
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na
al
lWith malfunctions of priority 1 and 2 simultaneously three acoustic
signals will sound.
In case of malfunction the symbol with the corresponding
informative text will be displayed.
N No
ot
te
e
The priority 2 malfunctions will appear once the priority 1 malfunctions are
repaired or eliminated.K
Priority 1 (red symbols)
T Th
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it
ty
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s ssi
ig
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na
al
l dda
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er
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. FFo
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as
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, sst
to
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v ve
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hi
ic
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le
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nd
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ur
rn
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ff
f een
ng
gi
in
ne
e.
.
Eliminate defect. The help of a mechanic may be necessary.
If there are several priority 1 malfunctions the symbols will appear
consecutively for about 2 seconds. The symbols will flash until the
defect has been corrected.
The following priority 1 malfunction or warning may appear:
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ooi
il
l ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e
The corresponding warning is:
"STOP PRESS OIL"
STOP ENGINE!
If this symbol begins to flash while driving y yo
ou
u mmu
us
st
t sst
to
op
p tth
he
e
v ve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e aan
nd
d ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h oof
ff
f een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
. Check oil level and, if necessary, add
oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.

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If this symbol continues to flash even though the oil level is in
order, d do
o nno
ot
t cco
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
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. The engine must not run even at
idle speed. Call in for expert assistance.
B Br
ra
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e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m
This symbol checks three functions simultaneously:
1 1.
. BBr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d
The corresponding warning is:
"STOP. BRAKE FLUID
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL".
This symbol appears if the brake fluid level is too low.
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
2 2.
. AAB
BS
S,
, EED
DS
S*
*,
, TTC
CS
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nd
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SP
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The corresponding warning is:
"STOP BRAKES FAILURE
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL".If the warning lamp for brakes flashes while the warning lamp for
ABS comes on the ABS system may be malfunctioning and the
normal brake system behavior may be altered.
For further information on the ABS system
⇒page 162.
The EDS and ABS system work together. If the EDS does not work
the ABS warning lamp will light up. This warning lamp will also
light up if the ASR and ESP fail. The vehicle should be taken to a
Technical Service Centre as soon as possible.
3 3.
. HHa
an
nd
d bbr
ra
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ke
e
The corresponding warning is:
"HAND BRAKE SET".
The warning lamp lights up if the h ha
an
nd
d bbr
ra
ak
ke
e iis
s sse
et
t
and the
ignition is switched on. It will disappear when the hand brake is
released. If not, there is a failure in the brake system.
If driving at more than 6 km/h an acoustic signal will sound.
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he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
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ve
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ta
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er
r iis
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e cco
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ai
in
ne
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r.
. IIf
f tth
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d lle
ev
ve
el
l iis
s uun
nd
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r tth
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ar
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k sst
to
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p yyo
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r
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s,
, cca
au
us
se
e tth
he
e rre
ea
ar
r oof
f tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e tto
o ssp
pi
in
n oou
ut
t.
.
P Pr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e wwh
hi
il
le
e eex
xe
er
rc
ci
is
si
in
ng
g eex
xt
tr
re
em
me
e
c ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n tto
o hha
av
ve
e tth
he
e ffa
au
ul
lt
t rre
ep
pa
ai
ir
re
ed
d.
.
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S Se
ea
at
t bbe
el
lt
t wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p
The corresponding warning lamp is:
"FASTEN SEAT BELT".
This warning lamp (only in some countries) lights up for about 6
seconds when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten
your seat belts.
If the seat belt is not fastened an acoustic signal will sound after
switching on the ignition which will stop after about 6 seconds or
when the seat belt is fastened.
⇒"Seat belts" chapter.K
Priority 2 (yellow symbols)
An acoustic signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears. The
symbol is an indication of danger. The function must be checked as
soon as possible. If there are several failures at the same time, the
symbols will appear consecutively for about 2 seconds.
I In
ns
su
uf
ff
fi
ic
ci
ie
en
nt
t ooi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l
The corresponding warning lamp is:
"CHECK OIL LEVEL".
If the symbol lights: stop vehicle and switch off engine! Check oil
level and, if necessary, add oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.D De
ef
fe
ec
ct
ti
iv
ve
e ooi
il
l gga
au
ug
ge
e
The corresponding warning lamp is:
"OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP!"
If the symbol flashes it probably means that the oil level sensor is
defective. Head immediately to a Technical Service Centre. You may
continue motoring, but you should check the oil level regularly, for
instance, every time you stop to fill up.
E En
ng
gi
in
ne
e ffa
ai
il
lu
ur
re
e
• • PPe
et
tr
ro
ol
l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
• • DDi
ie
es
se
el
l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
The corresponding warning lamp is:
"ENGINE FAILURE WORKSHOP".
If there was an electrical engine failure while driving the
corresponding warning lamp would light up (petrol engine) or flash
(diesel engine). The engine must be checked by a Technical Service
Centre immediately.
A An
nt
ti
i-
-b
bl
lo
oc
ck
k ssy
ys
st
te
em
m ((A
AB
BS
S)
)*
*
The corresponding warning sign is:
"ABS FAILURE".
A failure of the ABS system is indicated as follows:
I If
f tth
he
e AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s sse
ep
pa
ar
ra
at
te
el
ly
y
you may brake the
vehicle with the normal brake system without ABS. Nevertheless,
contact a Technical Service Centre as soon as possible.
For more information on the EDS system
⇒page 164.

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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
F Fo
or
r aal
ll
l vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s:
:
• • PPo
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
1
To lock the steering wheel withdraw the key and turn the wheel
until you hear the pin engage.
In vehicles with automatic gearbox the key can only be turned to
position
1and withdrawn when the selector lever is in the “P P
”
position.
• P Po
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
2
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel
until the key turns freely.
• • PPo
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n
3
Before the starter can be operated a second time the key must be
turned back to position 1. This prevents the starter motor from
engaging while the engine is running, as this could damage the
starter.
K
Ignition key lock*
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox* after switching off the
ignition the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the selector lever
is in the “P P
” position.When the ignition key has been withdrawn the selector lever is
locked in this position.
K
S St
ta
ar
rt
ti
in
ng
g tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
General notes
• Before starting, move gear lever to neutral (with automatic
gearbox, selector lever in “P P
” or “N N
” position) and apply handbrake
firmly.
• On vehicles with a manual gearbox depress the clutch pedal
when operating starter so that starter only has to turn engine.
• As soon as engine starts, release the ignition key so that starter
can disengage.
• After starting a cold engine it may sound noisy for a moment or
two because the oil pressure has to build up in the hydraulic
tappets first. This is normal and no cause for alarm.

O On
n vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h mma
an
nu
ua
al
l gge
ea
ar
rb
bo
ox
x,
, nne
ev
ve
er
r rre
em
mo
ov
ve
e tth
he
e kke
ey
y ffr
ro
om
m tth
he
e sst
te
ee
er
ri
in
ng
g
l lo
oc
ck
k wwh
hi
il
le
e tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iis
s mmo
ov
vi
in
ng
g.
. OOt
th
he
er
rw
wi
is
se
e tth
he
e sst
te
ee
er
ri
in
ng
g wwh
he
ee
el
l mma
ay
y llo
oc
ck
k
u un
ne
ex
xp
pe
ec
ct
te
ed
dl
ly
y.
.
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he
en
n rru
un
nn
ni
in
ng
g tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e iin
n cco
on
nf
fi
in
ne
ed
d ssp
pa
ac
ce
es
s tth
he
er
re
e iis
s aa dda
an
ng
ge
er
r oof
f
p po
oi
is
so
on
ni
in
ng
g.
.
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159 Refuelling
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running
behavior, performance and service life of the engine. The additives
which are mixed into the petrol are of particular significance. Itis
therefore advisable only to use good q qu
ua
al
li
it
ty
y ppe
et
tr
ro
ol
l cco
on
nt
ta
ai
in
ni
in
ng
g
a ad
dd
di
it
ti
iv
ve
es
s.
.
K
D
Di
ie
es
se
el
l
Diesel
Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN1)590.
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Z2
2)
)n
no
o llo
ow
we
er
r tth
ha
an
n 449
9.
.K
RME fuel (“diester”)
According to norm DIN 51 6063).
Vehicles with diesel engines can also run on
R RM
ME
E ffu
ue
el
l (Rapeseed
Methyl Ester).
Ask your Technical Service Centre or automobile club where
biodiesel is available.
See chapter "Filling the tank".
K
Properties of RME
•RME is chemically produced from vegetable oil (predominantly
rapeseed oil) in a process whereby the oil is mixed with methanol
and converted, via a catalyst, into RME.
•RME is almost totally sulfur free. The combustion of RME thus
emits practically no sulfur dioxide (SO
2).
•Exhaust gas contains less
– carbon monoxide
– hydrocarbons
– particles (i.e. soot)
than with conventional diesel fuel.
All emission values are lower than legal requirements.
•RME fuel is biodegradable.
•Performance may be slightly lower.
•Fuel consumption may be slightly higher.
•RME can be used in temperatures down to approximately –10 °C.
•Diesel fuel must be added at ambient temperatures of less than
–10 °C to prevent deterioration to the biodiesel. The mixing ratio
of diesel to biodiesel must be approximately 50:50.
I If
f tth
he
e RRM
ME
E rra
at
ti
io
o eex
xc
ce
ee
ed
ds
s 550
0%
%,
, tto
oo
o mmu
uc
ch
h ssm
mo
ok
ke
e mma
ay
y bbe
e ffo
or
rm
me
ed
d.
.
•During the summer months, RME may be mixed with diesel at
any ratio.
K
1)European norm2)Cetan-Zahl (Cetane Number). Measure of diesel fuel ignitability.3)DIN preliminary Norm