engine oil Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The whys and wherefores of seat belts . . . . . . . 10
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 14
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General overview of the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Three button unit in headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Central locking and locking system . . . . . . . . . 57
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panoramic sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lights and visibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Windscreen wiper and window wiper systems . 81
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Adjusting the seats and head restraints . . . . . . 88
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 98
Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Roof carrier system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Ashtray and cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) . . . . . . . . 128
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine management and exhaust gas
purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Driving along flooded roadways . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Start assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Parking sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Park Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Rear Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cruise control* (Cruise control system - CCS) . . 169
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Sign Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Tiredness detection (recommendation to take
a break) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Towing bracket device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . 195
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 200
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Selective catalytic reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . 212
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 214
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Checking and topping up the windscreen
washer reservoir with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Changing a wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Towing and tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
3

Operation
Service interval display The service indication is shown on the dash
panel display
››› Fig. 34 4 .
SEAT distinguishes between services with en-
gine oi l
change (Interval Service) and serv-
ices without
engine oil change (Inspection
Service). The service interval display only
gives information for service dates which in-
volve an engine oil change. The dates for the
other services (e.g. the next Inspection Serv-
ice or change of brake fluid) are listed on the
label attached to the door strut, or in the
Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pr e-defined.
In

vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Technical
progress has made it possible to considera-
bly reduce servicing requirements. The tech-
nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi-
cle only has an Interval Service when it is
necessary. To establish when the Interval
Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's
conditions of use and individual driving
styles are considered. The service pre-warn-
ing first appears 20 days before the date es-
tablished for the corresponding service. The
kilometres (miles) remaining until the next
service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km (miles) and the time is given in com-
plete days. The current service message can- not be viewed until 500 km after the last
service. Prior to this only lines are visible on
the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a
Service remind-
er
is displayed.
In
vehicles without text messages , a spanner
is displayed on the instrument panel  with
a figure given in km. The number of kilome- tre
s shown is the maximum number that may
be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds, the display mode changes. A clock
symbol appears and the number of days until
the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages , Serv
ice in ---
km (miles) or --- days is displayed on the in- strument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
giv

en when the ignition is switched on and
the spanner displayed on the screen flashes
for a few seconds . In
vehicles with text
messages, Service in --- km or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current
service notification
can be read: ●
Press the button  on the instrument pan-
el several times until the spanner symbol is
displayed 
.
● OR:

select the Setting
s menu.
● From the
Service submenu, select the op-
tion Info.
When the service date has past , a minus
sign
is displayed in front of the number of kilome-
tres or days. In vehicles with text messages
the following is displayed: Service --- km
(miles) or --- days ago .
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a techni-
cal service centre, the display can be reset as
follows:
In vehicles with text messages:
Select the Settings menu.
In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.
Confirm with OK when requested to do so by the sys-
tem.
In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the 0.0 / SET button.
Switch the ignition back on.44

CockpitIn vehicles without text messages:
Release the
0.0 / SET button and, press  for the next
20 seconds. Do not
reset the indicator to zero between
tw

o intervals, otherwise the display will be
incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the
service interval display is reset to zero, the
“service will be activated by time or mile-
age”. The service interval is no longer calcu-
lated individually ›››
Booklet Maintenance
Programme. Note
● The service message disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK is pressed.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in
which the battery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor-
rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum
service intervals permitted in the ››› Book-
let Maintenance Programme. Control lamps
Control and warning lamps The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings,
››› , faults
››› or certain func-
tions. Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ›››
page 40, Instruments .
D ependin

g upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
Red symbols
Sym- bolMeaning ››› See  
Do not continue driving!
The electronic parking brake is on,
the brake fluid level is too low or
the brake system is faulty.››› page
137
Sym-
bolMeaning ››› See  
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling sys-
tem.››› page
221  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
218  
Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors
is open, or is not correctly closed.››› page
63  
Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is incorrect-
ly closed.››› page
66  
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
131 
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.›››
page
212 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
14 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
143
Brake
››› page
137 
Faulty generator.›››
page
227» 45
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Operation
Safety

Operation
Yellow symbolsSym- bolMeaning ››› See 
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
137 
it lights up: ESC malfunction or
off.
flashes: ESC working.

ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Electronic parking brake faulty.›››
page
137 
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
74 
it lights up: Driving light totally or
partially faulty.›››
page
266
flashes: Fault in the adaptive light
system.››› page
74 
Fault in catalytic converter.
›››
page
151 
it lights up: pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
flashes: Fault in engine manage-
ment.

Fault in engine management.

Diesel particulate filter blocked
Sym-
bolMeaning ››› See 
Fault in the steering system.›››
page
131 
Tyre pressure too low.›››
page
231
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.››› page
177 
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
81 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
206 
flashes: engine oil sensor faulty.›››
page
218
it lights up: insufficient engine oil. 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
20 


Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (    ).››› page
20 
Top up "AdBlue", or there is a fault
in the "AdBlue" system.›››
page
212 
Fuel tank not closed correctly.›››
page
206 
Lane Assist is switched on, but not
active.›››
page
172 Green symbols
Sym-
bolMeaning ››› See 
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
74
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
242 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
143
Brake
››› page
137 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
169 
Lane Assist is switched on and ac-
tive.›››
page
172 Blue symbols
Sym-
bolMeaning ››› See 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
74 Headlight adjustment (Light As-
sist) on.
46

Cockpit
Other control lampsSym- bolMeaning ››› See 
Electronic immobiliser active.›››
page
133 
Service interval display›››
page 44 
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tel-
ephone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system 
Mobile telephone battery
charge meter. Available only for
pre-installed factory-fitted devi-
ces.

Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4 °C
(+39 °F).›››
page 42 WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel). ●
A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 214. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
messages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. SEAT information system
Introduction With the ignition switched on, it is possible
to read the different functions of the display
by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with a multifunction steering
wheel, there are no buttons on the wind-
screen wiper lever. The multifunction display
can only be controlled from the buttons on
the steering wheel.
The number of menus displayed on the in-
strument panel will vary according to the ve-
hicle electronics and equipment.A specialised workshop will be able to pro-
gramme or modify additional functions, ac-
cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service.
Some menu options can only be read when
the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it
will not be possible to read the menus. To
display the menus, confirm the warning by
pressing
OK .
Summary of the menu structure ■
Multifunction display (MFI) ››› page 50
■ Journey duration
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Operating range
■ Distance covered
■ Average speed
■ Digital display of speed
■ Oil temperature digital display
■ Speed warning
■ Audio ›
›
›
Booklet Radio or ›››
Booklet Navi-
gation system
■ Navigation ››
›
Booklet Navigation system
■ Telephone ›››
Booklet Radio or ›››
Book-
let Navigation system
■ Auxiliary heating ››› page 128
»
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Operation
Safety

OperationMenuFunctionSee
Tele-
phoneMobile telephone pre-installa-
tion set up information and
options
›››
Book-
let Radio
or ››› Book-
let Naviga- tion sys- tem
Parking
heating
Information and configura-
tions of the parking heating:
switching the parking heating
on or off. Select the operating
mode and duration.
››› page
128
Vehicle
condition
Current warning or informa-
tion texts.
This option only appears
when one of the following
texts is available. The number
of available messages is dis-
played. Example 1/1 or 2/2.
››› page 40
Configu-
ration
Different setting options, for
example, the Convenience,
Lighting & Visibility menus,
and the time, speed warning
with winter tyres, language,
units of measurement, or “Dis-
play off”.
››› page
51 MFI
(multifunction display) menu The multifunction display (MFI) has two auto-
matic memories:
1 - Partial memory and 2 -
T ot

al memory . The selected memory will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the
display.
With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or
2 displayed, briefly press
OK to change from
one memory to another.
1
Trip
memory
(for a
single
jour-
ney).
The memory stores the values for the
journey and the consumption from the
moment the ignition is switched on until
it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than 2
hours, the memory is automatically
erased. If the journey is continued in less
than 2 hours after the ignition is switch-
ed off, the new data is added to the data
already stored in the memory.
2
Total
memory
(for all
jour-
neys).
The memory records the values for a spe-
cific number of partial trips, up to a total
of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours
and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles)
for 9999 km (or miles), depending on the
model of instrument panel. On reaching
either of these limits, the memory is au-
tomatically erased and starts to count
from 0 again. Possible displays
MenuFunction
Journey dura-
tionThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption while
driving is displayed in l/100 km (or
miles per gallon, mpg); when the en-
gine is running but the vehicle is not
moving, in l/h (or gallons per hour).
Average fuel
consumption
When the ignition is switched on, the
average consumption (in l/100 km or in mpg) is displayed after the vehicle
has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines
are displayed. The value shown is up-
dated approximately every 5 seconds.
Operating
range
Approximate distance in km (or miles)
that can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank, assuming the
same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current fuel
consumption.
Distance cov-
eredDistance travelled, after ignition is
switched on, in km (or miles).
Average speed
After the ignition is switched on, the
average speed will be shown after a
distance of approximately 100 metres
(328 feet) has been travelled. Other-
wise horizontal lines are displayed. The
value shown is updated approximately
every 5 seconds.
Digital display
of speedCurrent speed displayed digitally.
Oil tempera-
ture digital
displayUpdated engine oil temperature digital
display 50

Transport and practical equipment
WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire
or burns and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects
in the ashtray. Cigarette lighter
Fig. 117
Front centre console: lighter Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be a lighter to the front of the centre
console
››› Fig. 117 or in the compartment to
the fr ont
of the centre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
wards with the ignition on ››› Fig. 117.
● Wait

for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigarette on the glowing coil ››› .
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert. WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause
a fire or burns and other serious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to
light cigarettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. The cigarette lighter can be used
when the ignition is switched on. Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with
the 12 Volt power socket ››› page 119. Power sockets
Introduction Electrical equipment can be connected to the
power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults.
WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electri-
cal devices could lead to a fire and cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the ig-
nition is switched on. ●
Should a connected electrical device over-
heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gener-
ates electrical current, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt power
sockets in order to charge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
● Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to cur-
rent regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations,
switch off all devices connected to the 12 V
power sockets before switching the ignition
on or off and before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 Volt
power socket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the max-
imum power absorption could damage the ve-
hicle's electrical system. For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-
hicle is at a standstill. Note
● Using devices with the engine stopped and
the ignition switched on will drain the bat-
tery. » 119
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Operation
Safety

Driving
Operating instructions The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow,
mud and other objects. The exhaust gases
must not be obstructed in any way. The ex-
haust gases generated by the auxiliary heater
are removed via an exhaust pipe fitted under-
neath the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on
the outside temperature the warm air is first
directed at the windscreen and then to the
rest of the vehicle interior through the air
vents. If the air vents are turned towards the
windows, for example, the form of air distri-
bution may be affected.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
temperature at which the auxiliary heater
warms the vehicle interior may be somewhat
higher if the heating or air conditioner tem-
perature control is set to maximum before
switching the heating on.
Depending on the engine, vehicles with aux-
iliary heater may be fitted with a second bat-
tery in the luggage compartment that is re-
sponsible for powering the auxiliary heater.
Cases in which the auxiliary heater will not
switch on
● The auxiliary heater requires about as
much power as the dipped beam headlights.
If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heat- er will switch off automatically or will not
even switch on. This avoids problems when
starting the engine.
●
The heater will switch on just once each
time. The timer will also have to be switched
back on every time it is required. Note
● Noise will be heard while the auxiliary
heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the out-
side temperature low, the heating system
may evaporate condensation from the auxili-
ary heater. In this case, steam may be re-
leased from underneath the vehicle. This is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a fault!
● If the auxiliary heater runs several times
over a prolonged period, the vehicle battery
may run flat. To re-charge the battery, drive
the vehicle for a long distance. As a general
rule, drive for as much time as the auxiliary
heating was working. Driving
Address Introduction The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromechanical. The advantage of this steer-
ing system is that it disposes of hydraulic
tubes, hydraulic oil, the pump, filter and oth-
er components. The electromechanical sys-
tem saves fuel. While a hydraulic system re-
quires 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 ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning.
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.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering may » 131Technical specifications
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Operation
frequently, or if rust has formed on the discs,
SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and
discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod-
erately high speed. Only do this without en-
dangering vehicles behind you or any other
road users ››› .
Faults in the brake system
During braking, if you notice that the vehicle
does not react as usual (that the braking dis-
tance has increased suddenly) it may be pos-
sible that there is a fault in the braking sys-
tem. The  warning lamp lights up and a
text message displayed. Take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop immediately and have
the fault repaired. Drive at a moderate speed
and be prepared to use more pressure on the
brake pedal, and allow for longer stopping
distances.
Brake servo
The brake servo only operates when the en-
gine is running and the pressure applied by
the driver on the brake pedal increases.
If the brake servo does not operate or the ve-
hicle must be towed, then the brake pedal
will have to be pressed with more force given
that the braking distance will be increased
when the brake servo does not operate ››› . WARNING
New brake pads do not brake to full efficien-
cy.
● For the first 320 km, new brake pads have
not yet reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity, and need to be “run in” first. For this,
to compensate for reduced braking efficiency
the brake pedal will have to be pressed with
more force.
● To avoid losing control of the vehicle and
causing serious accidents, always take great
care when driving with new brake pads.
● When running in new brake pads, always
respect the safety distances between you and
other vehicles and do not cause situations re-
quiring extreme braking performance. WARNING
When brakes overheat, braking is less effi-
cient and braking distances increase.
● When driving on slopes, brakes can be
overloaded and overheat quickly.
● Reduce speed or change down a gear when
faced with steep and long slopes. This allows
you to use the engine braking effect and to
reduce the strain on the brake system.
● Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. WARNING
Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon-
ger to engage and this increases braking dis-
tances.
● Test the brakes carefully.
● Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt by
braking gently several times, when weather,
road and traffic conditions permit. WARNING
Driving without the brake servo may signifi-
cantly increase the braking distance and re-
sult in a severe accident.
● Never allow the vehicle to move forwards
when the engine is switched off.
● If the brake servo does not operate or the
vehicle must be towed, then the brake pedal
will have to be pressed with more force given
that the braking distance will be increased
when the brake servo does not operate. CAUTION
● Never make the brakes “slip” by pressing
the pedal gently, if it is not really necessary
to brake. Continuously pressing on the brake
pedal will heat the brakes. This could signifi-
cantly reduce braking power, increase brak-
ing distance or even result in the total failure
of the brake system.
● Reduce speed or change down a gear when
faced with steep and long slopes. This allows
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and helps to clean it by recommending a spe-
cific gear for driving. It may therefore be nec-
essary to drive with the engine at an
exceptionally high speed ››› page 151. WARNING
The recommended gear display is intended as
a guideline only; it should never replace the
driver's attention to driving carefully.
● Responsibility for selecting the correct gear
for each situation continues to lie with the
driver, for example when overtaking, climb-
ing a hill or towing a trailer. For the sake of the environment
Selecting the most appropriate gear for the
situation will help you to save fuel. Note
The recommended gear display is switched
off when the clutch pedal is pressed. Run-in and economical driving
Running-in Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components. Running-in the engine
The engine needs to be run-in over the first
1500 km (1000 miles). During its first few
hours of running, the internal friction in the
engine is greater than later on when all the
moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first
1500 km (1000 miles) influences the future
engine performance. Throughout the life of
the vehicle, it should be driven at a moderate
speed – especially when the engine is cold –
this will reduce engine wear and increase its
useful life. Never drive at extremely low en-
gine speeds. Always engage a lower gear
when the engine works “irregularly”. For the
first 1000 km or 600 miles, please note:
● Do not use full throttle.
● Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
● Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600 to
1000 miles) ,
gradually increase power until
reaching the maximum speed and high en-
gine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
● Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
››› page 231
● Notes on the brakes ››› page 141 For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced. Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage
recycling
● Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
● Increased use of single-grade materials.
● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
● Use of recycled materials.
● Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its components are not easily separated.
● Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
● Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
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