service interval Seat Ibiza SC 2012 Maintenance programme

Table of Contents
Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Service type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
First service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Importance of the Maintenance Programme . 7
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SEAT maintenance programme . . . 8
Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General Service Programme . . . . . . 10
Oil change service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interval service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Every 7500 km (5000 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Every 30 000 km (20 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Every 60 000 km (40 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Every 90 000 km (60 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
At 90 000 km (60 000 miles) the first time,
then every 30 000 km (20 000 miles) . . . . . . . 13
Every 180 000 km (120 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . 13
At 180 000 km (120 000 miles) the first time,
then every 30 000 km (20 000 miles) . . . . . . . 13
Every 210 000 km (130 000 miles) . . . . . . . . . 14
Every 2 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Every 3 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 After 3 years the first time, then every 2 years
. . .14
Every 4 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Every 6 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other services available . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Legal Inspection Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Approved spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Approved SEAT exchange parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Genuine accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Paintwork and body service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fault-free operation warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Paintwork and body warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other notes from the Technical
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Service information
Service type
LongLife service or service dependent on time/distance travelled?
Depending on your vehicle's technical characteristics either the LongLife
service or the service dependent on time/distance travelled will apply. If you
do not wish to have the LongLife service you can choose the service de-
pendent on time/distance travelled. Your SEAT Official Service has the most
recent information about the services and can advise you on the best type of service for your vehicle, and if there are any additional inspections it re-
quires by law. In the following pages we have compiled the most important
information about the services offered. These services are valid at the time
of printing and can be subject to further modifications for technical reasons.
How to know which type of service your vehicle requires
LongLife Service: Service dependent on time/distance travelled:
- Your vehicle has LongLife Service if the PR number “QG1” (see back) ap- pears on the vehicle data sticker and if, on ⇒ page 6, the LongLife Serv-
ice is marked with a cross. - Your vehicle has service dependent on time/distance travelled if the PR
number “QG0, QG2 or QG3 ” (see back) appears on the vehicle data sticker
and if, on ⇒  page 6, the Oil Change Service is marked with a cross.
- The Interval Service appears on the “Next Services” sticker (on the door pil- lar). - The Oil Change Service appears on the “Next Services” sticker (on the door
pillar).
- The LongLife Service is marked with a cross on ⇒ page 6. - The service dependent on time/distance travelled is marked with a cross
on ⇒  page 6.
SEAT differentiates between services with an engine oil change (e.g. Interval Service) and services without an engine oil change (e.g. Inspection Service).
The service interval display only provides information about service dates that include a change of engine oil. The dates of all other services, such as Inspec-
tion Service or brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on the door pillar.
Note
If LongLife oil is not used, the service dependent on time/distance travelled
is applied, and the oil must be changed every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) or
every year. Ð

6Service information
First service
Your SEAT Official Service will place a cross on the service that your vehicle requires.
 LongLife Service
(PR no. QG1) Service dependent on time/
distance travelled (PR PR: QG0, QG2 or QG3)

Interval Service
According to flexible service interval display (after 2 years at the latest). Oil Change Service
This service is performed according to the service interval display (every year
or every 15 000 km/10 000 miles, whichever comes first)

Vehicle delivery documentation from the SEAT Official Service
Delivery inspection carried out:
Date:

SEAT Official Service stamp
If diesel with a high sulphur content is used, the fuel filter and the oil
should be changed every 7500 km (5000 miles) ⇒ page 9. Your SEAT Of-
ficial Service will be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high
sulphur content.
Before delivery, your vehicle was inspected according to factory guidelines.
This ensures that driving will be a pleasure from the very beginning.
The agent will provide you with the following information when the vehicle
is delivered: ●
Running-in
● Changing the brake fluid
● Service intervals, in particular information on what constitutes severe
operating conditions ⇒ page 8
Note
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur content may significantly reduce
the useful life of the diesel particulate filter.
● If LongLife engine oil is not used, the service dependent on time/dis-
tance travelled then applies. In this case, an oil change service will have to
be carried out every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) or every year. Ð

8SEAT maintenance programme
SEAT maintenance programme
Service intervals General information
To ensure that you have each service carried out on time and that none are
forgotten, there is a reminder sticker on the driver side door pillar and a re-
minder will also be shown via the service interval display on the instrument
panel.
The service intervals quoted are for vehicles used under normal operating
conditions.
However, if the vehicle is used in adverse conditions, it may require work
before the next established service interval or even between service inter-
vals.
Adverse conditions include:
● the use of fuel with a high sulphur content
● frequent short journeys
● leaving the engine idling for long periods of time (as occurs with taxis)
● driving on dusty roads or in dusty areas
● frequently using the vehicle for towing
● mainly driving in the city, in heavy traffic where it is necessary to contin-
uously brake and start, and
● using the vehicle mainly in the winter This particularly affects:
●
the air filter
● the timing belt
● the engine oil and
● the diesel particulate filter
In some countries diesel fuel has a high sulphur content; in these cases the
fuel filter and the oil should be changed every 7500 km (5000 miles)
⇒  page 9. Your SEAT Official Service will be able to tell you which coun-
tries have diesel with a high sulphur content.
The service advisor at your SEAT Official Service will advise you on the need
to carry out additional work on your vehicle, taking into account the usage
conditions of the vehicle.
In the following pages, we have compiled the jobs that must be carried out.
These services are valid at the time of printing and can be subject to further
modifications for technical reasons. Your SEAT Official Service always has
the latest available information and will be able to tell you if your vehicle
requires any other additional inspections established by law.
The cost of the SEAT service may vary, depending on the vehicle type,
equipment fitted, additional work and statutory inspections. Your SEAT Offi-
cial Service will tell you how much the SEAT service will cost (labour and
parts). Ð

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SEAT maintenance programme
Intervals
Service Service type
LongLife Service (PR no. QG1) Service dependent on time/
distance travelled (PR PR: QG0, QG2 or QG3)
Oil change service a)
See ⇒ page 9, LongLife Service According to the service interval indicator
(each year or
every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) b)c)
Interval service a) According to flexible service
interval display
(maximum after 2 years) b) Every 2 years or
every 30 000 km (20 000 miles) b)c)
Inspection service a)
First service after 3 years or at 60 000 km (40 000 miles) c)
, and then every 2 years /60 000 km (40 000 miles)
Changing the brake fluid First change after 3 years, then every 2 years (we recommend using only genuine SEAT brake fluid)
a)
Under certain circumstances different services can be carried out at the same time (Oil Change and Interval Services in combination with the Inspection Service).
b) If diesel with a high sulphur content is used, the fuel filter and the oil should be changed every 7500 km (5000 miles) . Your SEAT Official Service will be able to tell you which countries have
diesel with a high sulphur content.
c) Whichever comes first.
Please see the oil specifications given in the Instruction Manual.
In ⇒ page 10, General Service Programme you will find the work corre-
sponding to each service.
LongLife Service
Thanks to the technology used at SEAT, with the LongLife Service, an Inter-
val Service only has to be carried out when it is necessary.
The length of the service intervals is also determined by factors such as
conditions under which the vehicle is used and personal driving style.
If LongLife engine oil is not used, the service dependent on time/distance
travelled then applies. In this case, an oil change service will have to be
carried out every 15 000 km (10 000 miles) or every year. This also applies
if you reprogram the vehicle to the service dependent on time/distance trav-
elled
Note
In addition to the Inspection and Interval Services, additional work should
be carried out according to the time/distance travelled ⇒ page 12.Ð

10General Service Programme
General Service Programme
Oil change service
Operations to be carried out on your vehicle
● Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
brake discs.
● Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter. 1)
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
tached to the driver side door pillar
● The service interval display is reset Ð
Interval service
Operations to be performed on your vehicle:
● Check the battery.
● Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the spare wheel), that tread wear
is even, check the age and pressure of the tyres. Where applicable, adjust
the tyre pressure monitor.
● Brake system inspected for leaks and damage.
● Check the brake fluid level and wear of pads. ●
Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
brake discs.
● Check the correct operation of the front and rear lighting, the turn sig-
nals, the hazard warning lights, the daytime driving lights, the static corner-
ing lights and the automatic dipped beam control (where applicable) and
the horn.
● Check if the windscreen is damaged.
● Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid and top up as required.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment (from
above) for leaks and damage.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment, the
gearbox, the transmission, the final drive (especially flanges) and the track
rod boots (from below) for leaks and damage.
● Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter 1)
.
● Power steering hydraulic system: Check the seal and the fluid level, and
if it is part of the equipment, if required, top up with hydraulic oil (only Exeo
and Exeo ST)
● Check the expiry date of the puncture kit tyre sealant (where applicable)
and record; check whether the bottle is damaged and the level of the seal-
ant.
● Check the windscreen wipers and headlight washers (where applicable)
operate correctly; check the blades, the rest position, the final position and
possible damage, and top up the washer fluid as required. £
1)
If diesel with a high sulphur content is used, the fuel filter and the oil should be changed
every 7500 km (5000 miles). Your SEAT Official Service will be able to tell you which coun-
tries have diesel with a high sulphur content.

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General Service Programme
● The headlight adjustment is checked
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
tached to the driver side door pillar
● The service interval display is reset Ð
Inspection service
Operations to be performed on your vehicle:
● The exhaust system is checked for leaks, damage and secure fitting
● ATF in the automatic gearbox: Check and, where necessary, top up with
fluid (except Exeo, Exeo ST and 09G gearbox in hot climates).
● Power steering hydraulic system: Check the seal and the fluid level, and
if it is part of the equipment, if required, top up with hydraulic oil (only Exeo
and Exeo ST).
● Check the battery.
● Check the depth of the tyre tread (incl. the spare wheel, if applicable),
the evenness of the tread wear, the age and pressure of the tyres. Where
applicable, adjust the tyre pressure monitor.
● Check brake system and dampers for leaks and damage.
● Check the sunroof (where applicable) operates correctly and if necessary
clean and lubricate guides.
● Check the thickness of brake pads and the condition of front and rear
brake discs. ●
Check the correct operation of the front and rear lighting, the turn sig-
nals, the hazard warning lights, the daytime driving lights, the static corner-
ing lights and the automatic dipped beam control (where applicable) and
the horn.
● Check if the windscreen is damaged.
● Check that the passenger compartment and glove compartment light-
ing, the cigarette lighter/power socket, horn and warning lamps work cor-
rectly.
● Body: check for visible rust.
● Check the condition and, if required, the tension of the Poly V-belt.
● Check the coolant and anti-freeze liquid and top up as required.
● Inspect the engine and components of the engine compartment (from
above) for leaks and damage.
● Visually inspect (from below) the engine and components of the engine
compartment, the gearbox, the end drive and the track rod boots for leaks
and damage.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the expiry date of the puncture kit tyre sealant (where applicable)
and record; check whether the bottle is damaged and the level of the seal-
ant.
● Take a test drive and check that the brakes, handbrake, steering, and air
conditioning operate correctly, and perform a kickdown.
● Check the windscreen wipers and headlight washers (where applicable)
operate correctly; check the blades, the rest position, the final position and
for possible damage, and top up the washer fluid as required.
● The headlight adjustment is checked £

12General Service Programme
● Coil spring (suspension) and bump stop, front and rear: visual check for
damage
● The date of the next service is entered on the service sticker which is at-
tached to the driver side door pillar
● Check the play, fastening and boots of the track rods and the front and
rear axle bearings.
● Lubricate door arresters
● Inspected the underside protection for damage.
Note
● It may be more convenient, taking the individual usage conditions of
your vehicle into account, to have certain scopes of the interval service in-
spection done earlier or at a later, separate date. The service advisor at your
SEAT Official Service will advise you accordingly.
● The engine type determines toothed belt replacement intervals. For
more information on the replacement of the toothed belt, check the chapter
on additional tasks. The service advisor at your SEAT Official Service will ad-
vise you accordingly. Ð
Additional tasks
In addition to the Inspection Service, additional maintenance jobs may have
to be carried out, depending on the conditions in which your vehicle is used
and on the equipment carried. This additional work should be carried out in
accordance with time/distance travelled to ensure your vehicle remains reli-
able. Your SEAT Official Service will provide detailed information about the
additional work that may be necessary. This can be done independently of
the obligatory services, taking into account the notes on the Maintenance Programme (or the label: Next service). Your SEAT Official Services will be
happy to advise you and quote the prices for this additional work. Addition-
al jobs completed are marked on the workshop sheet with the receipt. Ð
Every 7500 km (5000 miles)
● Replace the fuel filter in TDI ®
diesel engines that use diesel with a sul-
phur content of more than 2000 ppm. (Except Exeo and Exeo ST). Ð
Every 15 000 km (10 000 miles)
● Replace the rubber bearings of the engine cover (only engines with en-
gine codes CDLA and CDLD). Ð
Every 30 000 km (20 000 miles)
● Fuel filter: Replace (diesel engine vehicles if the fuel does not comply
with the EN 590 standard, except Exeo and Exeo ST).
● LPG installation filter: Replace (only engines with LPG) 1)
.
● Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace (only Ibi-
za, Ibiza SC, Ibiza ST, Exeo and Exeo ST).
● Gas hoses: inspect for damage (only engines with LPG) 1)
. £
1)
LPG: Liquefied petroleum gas.

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Other services available
Other services available Legal Inspection Service
The legal inspections must be carried out at the intervals
prescribed.Many countries have legal requirements obliging owners to have their vehi-
cle tested at specified intervals for safety for the user and for other traffic,
as well as ensuring that vehicle exhaust emissions meet the countries' reg-
ulations. These revisions must be overseen by officially certified centres.
Your SEAT Official Service can advise of the inspections required by law, and
can check your vehicle in the course of an Inspection Service. This will save
you both time and money.
The SEAT Official Service can also carry out the inspections required by law
at the client's request.
Even if you do not wish to take advantage of this service and decide to take
your vehicle to an officially certified centre for this check, we recommend
that you speak to the manager of your SEAT Official Service first.
This person will be able to inform you of any points that require attention so
that your car does not fail the test and have to be re-tested. Ð
Approved spare parts
Genuine SEAT spare parts are designed for your vehicle and approved by
SEAT, particularly as regards safety. The workmanship, precision of dimen-
sions and materials of these parts comply exactly with factory specifica-
tions. Genuine SEAT spare parts have been designed especially for your ve-
hicle. We therefore recommend that you always use genuine SEAT spare parts. SEAT will not be held responsible for the safety and reliability of parts
from other manufacturers.
In the SEAT Technical Services you will generally find the most important
genuine SEAT spare parts. If a part is not in stock, it can usually be obtained
quickly.
SEAT Technical Services provide a warranty for genuine SEAT spare parts,
valid from the date of purchase or fitting. It is therefore advisable to retain
the original invoice from the SEAT Technical Service as proof of the contrac-
tual warranty.
Please ask your SEAT Official Service for further information.
The genuine SEAT spare parts warranty can be submitted to any SEAT Offi-
cial Service . Ð
Approved SEAT exchange parts
The approved SEAT exchange parts, conforming to the manufacturer's re-
quirements, constitute an additional service at your disposal, offering you
the possibility to replace entire assemblies, the most common being: the
lightened engine, gearboxes, cylinder heads, control units, electrical ele-
ments, etc.
These are Approved parts and as such, share the same approved spare
parts warranty as the manufacturer parts.
However, these parts are considerably cheaper as they are factory-recondi-
tioned used parts. Keep the invoice for the approved SEAT exchange parts
as proof of the start of the existing warranty.
More information about this may be obtained at the SEAT Official Service. Ð

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Records
Service receipts
YES NO
LongLife Service:  
Service dependent on time/distance travelled  
Oil change service  
With Inspection Service  
Interval Service
(includes change of engine oil)  
With Inspection Service  
Inspection service  
(does not include change of engine oil)
Additional tasks YES NO YES NO
Dust and pollen filter  ATF
 
Air filter  HALDEX clutch (oil)
 
Fuel filter  Gas filter and hoses
 
Spark plugs  Liquid gas filter (paper
filter)
 
Brake fluid  Timing belt
 
DSG®: oil and filter  

Date

Km/Miles:

Invoice number

Repair recommendation:

Service carried out by:




Technical Service Stamp

Next service due:

Date:

Km/miles:

(whichever is first)
Note
We recommend that you visit a SEAT Official Service whenever you require
any work done on your vehicle. Scrupulously following the Services (oil, in-
terval, inspection) at a SEAT Official Service can increase the value of your
vehicle. Ð