fuel consumption Seat Cordoba 2005 Owner's Manual

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This manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly
and clearly as possible. The contents of this Manual are grouped into
relatively shorts se
ec
ct
ti
io
on
ns
s
making up c ch
ha
ap
pt
te
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s
(e.g.“Air conditioning”). The
entire manual is divided into five large parts which are:
1 1.
. SSa
af
fe
et
ty
y FFi
ir
rs
st
t
Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.
2 2.
. CCo
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nt
tr
ro
ol
ls
s aan
nd
d eeq
qu
ui
ip
pm
me
en
nt
t
Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of the
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitable
climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
3 3.
. TTi
ip
ps
s aan
nd
d MMa
ai
in
nt
te
en
na
an
nc
ce
e
Advice relating to driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle and certain
problems which you may solve yourself.
4 4.
. TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l DDa
at
ta
a
Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel
consumption) of your vehicle.
5 5.
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ti
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At the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, thiswill
help you to rapidly find the information you require.K

42Instrument panel
Outside temperature indicator*
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is on.
For temperatures ranging –7 °C and +6 °C, there is -apart from the
temperature clock- an ice cristal icon slights up and if speed is
above 10 km/h an acoustic warning will sound.
T Th
he
e ssn
no
ow
wf
fl
la
ak
ke
e ssy
ym
mb
bo
ol
l iis
s tto
o wwa
ar
rn
n tth
he
e ddr
ri
iv
ve
er
r tto
o tta
ak
ke
e eex
xt
tr
ra
a cca
ar
re
e wwh
he
en
n
t th
he
er
re
e iis
s aa rri
is
sk
k oof
f iic
ce
e ffo
or
rm
mi
in
ng
g oon
n tth
he
e rro
oa
ad
d.
.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of radiant heat from the engine.
K
Multifunction indicator*
The multifunction indicator includes:
• Time
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Distance driven
• Autonomy
• Average fuel consumption
• Instant consumption
• Exterior temperature
The function selector and the "reset" button are located in the
windshield wiper lever.
With the ignition switched on, repeatedly press the upper or lower
part of the function selector and each of the functions will be
displayed consecutively.
W Wh
he
en
n ttu
ur
rn
ni
in
ng
g tth
he
e iig
gn
ni
it
ti
io
on
n oon
n
the previously selected function
before turning the ignition off will be activated, unless outside
temperature is in the frost area, which would then activate the frost
function.
If the battery is disconnected, all stored values will be deleted.
M Me
em
mo
or
ry
y
The system is fitted with two memories which function automatically.
A A ppa
ar
rt
ti
ia
al
l rro
ou
ut
te
e mme
em
mo
or
ry
y ((M
Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 11)
)
collects the following
data from ignition switch on to switch off:
Driving time, distance driven and fuel consumed.
If driving is resumed within two hours from switching off the ignition, the
calculation will include all values accumulated while driving. If driving is
km/h
40
20
0 6080
100
140
180
220
260
10 30507090
120
160
200
240
2
0
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43 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
interrupted for more than two hours, the memory will be deleted
automatically.
A A tto
ot
ta
al
l rro
ou
ut
te
e mme
em
mo
or
ry
y ((M
Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 22)
)
collects two driving data of
any number of partial routes up to a total of 100 driving hours, 10,000
kilometers driven and a consumption of 1,000 liters of fuel. These data are
valuable for the calculation of average values for fuel consumption and
speed applicable to all driven partial routes.
If any of the aforementioned values are exceeded, the memory will be
deleted and the calculation will start over. As opposed to partialroute
memory, this memory is not deleted even if driving is not resumed within
two hours.
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Memory consultation
To check data you must select the memory
function by pressing the "Reset" key for less than 2 sec.– Partial route memory – Multifunction indicator 1
– Total route memory – Multifunction indicator 2
You can visualize the following data:
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Distance driven
• Average fuel consumption
D De
el
le
et
te
e sse
el
le
ec
ct
te
ed
d mme
em
mo
or
ry
y
The memory values are reset by pressing the "reset" key for at least two
seconds.
O On
n ssc
cr
re
ee
en
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
ti
io
on
ns
s
The last selected value will be displayed when ignition is switched on.
T
Ti
im
me
e
The time is displayed even if the ignition is switched off. The clock
is set with the right knob located under the revolution counter
⇒
"digital clock".
D Dr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g tti
im
me
e
M Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 11
– Time elapsed since switching on the
ignition or since deleting memory
⇒"partial route memory".
M Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 22
– Total driving time of all partial routes
⇒
"memory of partial routes".
The maximum time displayed in either selector positions is of 99
hours and 59 minutes. If this value is exceeded, the indication
starts at zero.
Fig. 38
1
07
8
2 3.0°C
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44Instrument panel
Ø
Ø kkm
m/
/h
h -- AAv
ve
er
ra
ag
ge
e ssp
pe
ee
ed
d
The same applies here as to "average fuel consumption".
k km
m -- DDi
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e ddr
ri
iv
ve
en
n
The same applies to "distance driven" as to "driving time"
⇒ page
43
. The maximum distance displayed is of 9,999 km.
k km
m -- AAu
ut
to
on
no
om
my
y
This value indicates the remaining mileage you can drive the
vehicle with the same driving style.
The base to calculate the remaining fuel is the average fuel
consumption for the last 50 km.
When the remaining fuel function is reset (i.e. after disconnecting
battery) the real value for remaining fuel is displayed after driving
approx. 50 km.
Ø Ø ll/
/1
10
00
0 kkm
m -- AAv
ve
er
ra
ag
ge
e ffu
ue
el
l cco
on
ns
su
um
mp
pt
ti
io
on
n
Indicates average fuel consumption, not instantaneous fuel
consumption.
After switching ignition on or after deleting the corresponding
memory, average fuel consumption is displayed after approx. 300
m. Up to that point, the screen displays dashes instead of the
value. The value is updated every 30 m while driving.
M Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 11
– Indicates the average fuel consumption
of a partial trip.M Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 22
– Indicates the average fuel consumption
of all partial trips
⇒"memory of total trip".
N No
ot
te
e
The quantity of fuel used is not indicated.
l
l/
/1
10
00
0 kkm
m -- IIn
ns
st
ta
an
nt
t cco
on
ns
su
um
mp
pt
ti
io
on
n
It indicates the current l/100 km consumption.
The consumption is calculated in 1 second intervals. When the
vehicle is stopped, the consumption is indicated in l/h.
° °C
C -- EEx
xt
te
er
ri
io
or
r tte
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
e
The correct exterior temperature is displayed after five minutes.
With a stationary vehicle or at very low speeds the displayed
temperature may be slightly higher than the real exterior
temperature due to engine heat.
Selector lever position display*
The selector lever position for automatic gearboxes is shown in the
display
⇒"Automaticgearbox" chapter. K
I If
f yyo
ou
u uus
se
e tth
he
e oou
ut
ts
si
id
de
e tte
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
e aas
s aan
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r ffo
or
r iic
ce
e,
, kke
ee
ep
p iin
n mmi
in
nd
d tth
ha
at
t
i ic
ce
e cca
an
n bbe
e ffo
or
rm
me
ed
d aat
t aa tte
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
e aab
bo
ov
ve
e 00°
°C
C.
.
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W WA
AR
RN
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IN
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76Lights and visibility
N
No
ot
te
e
An automatic provisional disconnection of the function may take place to
avoid a possible deterioration to the battery. Once the normal functioning
conditions are established the function is resumed.
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
As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption ⇒page 140.K
Hazard warning lamps5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
When the hazard warning lamps are switched on, all turn signal
lights flash simultaneously. The warning lamps for the indicators
and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash.
O Ob
bs
se
er
rv
ve
e lle
eg
ga
al
l rre
eq
qu
ui
ir
re
em
me
en
nt
ts
s wwh
he
en
n eem
mp
pl
lo
oy
yi
in
ng
g ssu
uc
ch
h ssa
af
fe
et
ty
y
m me
ea
as
su
ur
re
es
s.
.
K
Seat heating* for left seat
For further information on its functions⇒"Heated seats" chapter.K
Seat heating* for right seat
For further information on its functions⇒"Heated seats" chapter.K
Switches in driver’s door
E
El
le
ec
ct
tr
ri
ic
c wwi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s
To use the electric windows switches⇒"Electric windows" chapter.
C
Ce
en
nt
tr
ra
al
l llo
oc
ck
ki
in
ng
g bbu
ut
tt
to
on
n
To use this switch ⇒"Central locking" chapter.
W
Wi
in
ng
g mmi
ir
rr
ro
or
r aad
dj
ju
us
st
tm
me
en
nt
t
⇒"Rear-view mirrors" the chapter.KFig. 59
VOLT12
1654
CON-012

108Climate control
•Disconnect air recirculation mode and A AC
C(ButtonsDand E).
•Rotary control
Ccan be set as you wish.K
Using air conditioner economically
In cooling mode the air conditioner compressor places demands
on the engine and therefore influences the fuel consumption. To
keep the period it is switched on as short as possible, the
following points should be noted.
•If the inside temperature is very high after the car has been
parked in the sun, it is recommended that doors and windows are
opened briefly to enable the hot air to escape.
•The hot air conditioner should not be switched on during a
journey if the windows or sliding/tilting roof* are open.
•The fresh air option should be selected if the desired inside
temperature can be achieved without having to turn on the cooling
system.
K
General notes
•High humidity and outside temperatures may cause
condensation and the evaporator to drip. This water is channeled
outside which can lead to the formation of puddles beneath your
vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate any leak.•For the ventilation to function correctly ice, snow or leaves in
front of the air inlets, on the grid below the windshields (passenger
side, outside) must be removed.
•Only switches
Aand Ccan by adjusted to any intermediate
position.
•When driving at low speed it is advisable to set a low fan speed
and to set switch
Cto position to avoid fogging of the
windshields.
•Since the efficiency of the heating system depends on the
temperature of the coolant, maximum efficiency is achieved when
the temperature reaches service temperature.
•Stale air is channeled outside through the boot area. For this
reason, do not obstruct the air passage from the passenger cabin
to the rear part by placing clothing on the rear shelf.
• • IIt
t iis
s aad
dv
vi
is
sa
ab
bl
le
e tto
o ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h oon
n tth
he
e aai
ir
r cco
on
nd
di
it
ti
io
on
ni
in
ng
g aat
t lle
ea
as
st
t oon
nc
ce
e aa
m mo
on
nt
th
h tto
o llu
ub
br
ri
ic
ca
at
te
e tth
he
e jjo
oi
in
nt
ts
s oof
f tth
he
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m aan
nd
d ppr
re
ev
ve
en
nt
t lle
ea
ak
ks
s iin
n
t th
he
e aai
ir
r cco
on
nd
di
it
ti
io
on
ni
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m.
. IIf
f yyo
ou
u nno
ot
ti
ic
ce
e ddi
im
mi
in
ni
is
sh
he
ed
d cco
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g
p po
ow
we
er
r,
, ggo
o 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 tto
o hha
av
ve
e tth
he
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m
c ch
he
ec
ck
ke
ed
d.
.
F Fo
or
r cco
or
rr
re
ec
ct
t ffu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
ni
in
ng
g oof
f tth
he
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m ddo
o nno
ot
t cco
ov
ve
er
r tth
he
e ggr
ri
id
d llo
oc
ca
at
te
ed
d
n ne
ex
xt
t tto
o tth
he
e
Eb
bu
ut
tt
to
on
n.
.
•The pollen*/odor filter should be changed regularly in
accordance with the Inspection and Maintenance Plan to avoid a
decreased performance of the system.
K

111 Climate control
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
K
Ke
ey
y
By pressing the key, the system directs the air towards the
grid of the windshield and the side windows (
1, 2).
When pressing this key, the system understands that the
windshield is fogged up/frozen and, therefore, it becomes a
priority to execute said operation. It will deactivate the air
recirculation mode, should it be activated, it will increase fan
speed and deactivate ECON mode, should it be activated.
is displayed.
Maximum efficiency is reached by having vents
3closed and 4
facing the side windows.
E EC
CO
ON
N kke
ey
y
By pressing this key the air conditioning compressor is
disconnected.
The word "ECON" is displayed.
When the compressor is deactivated, the fuel consumption
decreases.
When this function is activated, the Climatronic manages the
interior temperature regulation without the air conditioner.
If the selected temperature is lower than the outside temperature,
the selected temperature will not be reached.
Depending on the exterior climate conditions (low outside
temperature and low humidity), it is not necessary to switch on the
air conditioner since you can activate the ECON mode.
In vehicles fitted with additional heating*, this function is
deactivated.R Re
ec
ci
ir
rc
cu
ul
la
at
ti
io
on
n kke
ey
y
By pressing this key, the air recirculation mode is activated.
With this function the entry of air from outside is closed. If a fan
speed has been selected, the air is drawn from the interior instead
of from outside, thus allowing for the air to recirculate. This way,
the entry of bad odors, smoke and dust can be momentarily
avoided.
It is not advisable to use recirculation for an extended period of
time since the air in the cabin is not replaced and would, therefore,
become very stale and dry.
The recirculation symbol is displayed if this mode is activated.
A Ai
ir
r ddi
is
st
tr
ri
ib
bu
ut
ti
io
on
n sse
el
le
ec
ct
ti
io
on
n kke
ey
y
By pressing the keys illustrated in the figure, you can manually
select the origin of the air inlet into the cabin.
If the
A AU
UT
TO
Omode is activated and any of these keys are pressed
the system will switch to
M MA
AN
NU
UA
AL
Lmode. Arrows indicating the air
outlet areas are displayed.
S Sy
ym
mb
bo
ol
l oof
f ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h…
…A
Ai
ir
r oou
ut
tp
pu
ut
t ddi
is
st
tr
ri
ib
bu
ut
ti
io
on
n tth
hr
ro
ou
ug
gh
h tth
he
e vve
en
nt
ts
s:
:
1, 2
5
3, 4


128Refuelling
P
Pe
et
tr
ro
ol
l
In the chapter “Technical Data” and on the inside of the tank flap
you will find information on the correct octane rating for your
engine.
K
General notes
•Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN1)228 and leaded
petrol with
DIN 51 600.
•If, in an emergency, the octane rating of the available petrol is
lower than that required by the engine, only drive with medium
engine speeds and low engine loading. H Hi
ig
gh
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
e llo
oa
ad
di
in
ng
g wwi
it
th
h
f fu
ul
ll
l tth
hr
ro
ot
tt
tl
le
e oor
r hhi
ig
gh
h rre
ev
vs
s cca
an
n cca
au
us
se
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e dda
am
ma
ag
ge
e.
.
Fill tank with
petrol of the correct octane rating as soon as possible.
•Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine
can be used without limitation. There are, however, no advantages
regarding output and consumption.
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
Even one tankful of leaded petrol will detract from the efficiency ofthe
catalytic converter.
N No
ot
te
e
See chapter “Filling the tank”.K
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.
C
CZ
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
1)European norm2)Cetan-Zahl (Cetane Number). Measure of diesel fuel ignitability.3)DIN preliminary Norm

129 Refuelling
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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
Driving in winter
When using summer Diesel trouble may be experienced at
temperatures below
0 °C because the fuel thickens due to wax separation.
For this reason winter Diesel which is more resistant to cold is sold
during the winter in some countries, and this works correctly down
to between –15 °C and –22 °C approximately, depending on the
brand of fuel used.
The biodiesel available in countries with different climactic
conditions usually has different temperature characteristics.
Technical Service Centres or service stations in each country can
inform you of the specific characteristics of the respective diesel.
K
Filter preheating
The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater. This will ensure that the
fuel system will remain operational down to about –25 °C,
provided that winter Diesel which is cold resistant down to –15 °C
is used.
If, at temperatures below –25 °C the fuel is waxed to such an
extent that the engine will not start it is sufficient to place the
vehicle in a warm enclosure for a while.
Fuela ad
dd
di
it
ti
iv
ve
es
s
(anti-waxing agent), petroland similar fluids must
n no
ot
t
be mixed with Diesel fuel.
K

137 Your vehicle and the environment
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
E
En
nv
vi
ir
ro
on
nm
me
en
nt
t-
-f
fr
ri
ie
en
nd
dl
ly
y aan
nd
d eec
co
on
no
om
mi
ic
ca
al
l
d dr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
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General notes
Three factors determine the fuel consumption, the burden on the
environment and the wear on the engine, brakes and tyres:
•The personal driving style.
•The individual conditions of the use of the car.
•Technical prerequisites.
The fuel consumption can be reduced by 10 to 15 percent by
adopting a thoughtful and economic driving style. This chapter will
help you lower pollution and save money by following 10
suggestions.
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Suggestion 1. Thoughtful driving style
The highest fuel consumption takes place during acceleration. If
you drive in a thoughtful manner you will have to brake less and,
therefore, accelerate less. You can also let the vehicle roll, i.e.
when you can foresee that the following traffic light will be red.
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Suggestion 2. Changing gears saves energy
Another way to save fuel is to change up as quickly as possible. If
you drive with high engine revs the car will use up more energy.
The fig. 100shows the relation between the consumption (l/100
km) and speed (km/h) in first, second, third, fourth and fifth gear.
The following rules may be helpful. Never drive more than a few
meters in first gear. When you reach 2,000 revolutions, you should
change up.
If you drive a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, press the
accelerator pedal gently. Do not press it to the kick-down position.
This way, a consumption oriented program is automatically
selected. It changes up as soon as possible and takes longer to
change down.
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B45-354PFig. 100