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SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, that
at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no rig ht at all
may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.
All texts, illustrations and standards in this handbook are based on the status of information at the time of printing. Except for error or omis-
sion, the information included in the current handbook is valid as of the date of closing print.
Re-printing, copying or translating, whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form.
SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the "Copyright" Act.
All rights on changes are reserved.
This paper has been manufactured using bleached non-chlorine cellulose. 
© SEAT S.A. - Reprint: 15.07.09 
Vehicle data
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1. Vehicle identification number
2. Identification numbers
Type/Model/Engine
Gearbox/Finishes
3. Identification letters
Engine/Gearbox/Paintwork
Equipment
4. Identification codes of variable equipment
5. Consumption (l/100 km) / CO
2Emissions (g/km)   urban
Consumption (l/100 km) / CO
2Emissions (g/km)   motorway
Consumption (l/100 km) / CO
2Emissions (g/km)   mixed
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• We recommend that you visit an Authorised SEAT Service Centre when-
ever you require any work done on your vehicle.
• SEAT regularly communicates to its Authorised Service Centres new
product developments. They have tools and highly specialized person-
nel who can guarantee the safety and performance of your vehicle.
• Scrupulously following the General Programme for Inspection
Services in Authorised SEAT Service Centres will ensure you maintain
greater value for your vehicle.
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Contents1
ContentsVehicle deliver y
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Vehicle data
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Owner data
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Data on the Authorised Service Centre and on 
the delivery inspection
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On-board documentation and vehicle keys
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Client Information
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Delivery certificate
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Change of vehicle ownership
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SEAT maintenance programme
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General information
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Maintenance Programme
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Adverse conditions
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Diesel fuel
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General programme for 
Inspection Services
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Inspection services
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Maintenance intervals
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Inspection Service every 15,000 km (10,000 
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Inspection Service every 30,000 km (20,000 
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Inspection Service every 60,000 km (40,000 
miles) or 4 years
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Additional tasks
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Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)
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Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
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Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
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Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)
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Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
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At 90,000 km (60,000 miles) the first time, 
then every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
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Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
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Every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
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Every 180,000 km (120,000 miles)
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Every 300,000 km (200,000 miles)
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Every 360,000 km (240,000 miles)
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Every 2 years
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After 3 years the first time around, then every 
2 years
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Every 4 years
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Every 6 years
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Other services available
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Legal Inspection Service
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Approved spare parts
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Approved SEAT exchange parts
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Approved accessories
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Paintwork and body service
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Warranty
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Fault-free operation warranty
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Paintwork and body warranty
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Approved SEAT exchange parts
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Approved accessories
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Paintwork and body service
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Service Record
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Other notes from the Service 
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SEAT maintenance programme
8SEAT maintenance programmeGeneral informationThis maintenance programme will inform you of the work to carry out regularly 
on your vehicle in order to ensure the safety, reliability and durability 
required.
Using the “vehicle identification” data or the data contained in this docu-
ment, the correct spare parts your vehicle could require in case of repairs are 
specified, even after many years from the initial purchase.
We recommend that you keep this maintenance programme with the vehicle 
documents. The inspection receipts are one of the essential requirements for 
exercising your rights under warranty.
The maintenance programme shows the date of delivery, and this indicates 
the starting date of the vehicle warranty.Maintenance ProgrammeThe SEAT maintenance programme consists of the different inspection serv-
ices which are carried out according to the time since the vehicle purchase or 
its mileage.
Each Inspection Service, as well as any additional operation required already 
has a pre-established work time. This will allow you to know the total cost of 
the service beforehand.
The SEAT Service Centre network is equipped with modern workshop tech-
nology and well-trained specialists. Many SEAT Service Centres offer different 
service packages at special prices.
Adverse conditionsThe Service Centre “service advisor” will inform you of any necessary addi-
tional work within the intervals defined by the Inspection Service, according 
to the conditions and environment in which the vehicle is used. For example, 
an oil change where the vehicle is used only for frequent short journeys or is 
subject to extreme temperatures. Likewise, when the vehicle is used in dusty 
conditions, dust and pollen filter cartridges must be changed more often and 
the timing belt must be checked.Diesel fuelThe Service Centre “service advisor” can provide information about which 
co untr i es us e  fue l wi th a  hi gh sulp hu r co nten t . I n th ese  cas es , t he  oil m ust  b e 
changed every 7,500 km (5,000 miles).
Caution
•Vehicles with the label “UNSUITABLE FOR BIODIESEL” on the fuel cover 
cannot be driven using biodiesel.•To be certain if your vehicle can be used with biodiesel according to the 
DIN EN 14214 (FAME) standard, consult your Service Centre.•DIN is a German abbreviation for “ Deutsches  Institut für N ormung e.V.”, 
the German standards institute.•EN means European  Norm.•FAME is the English abbreviation for “ Fatty  Acid  Methyl  Ester”.
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General programme for Inspection Services11
Example of maintenance according to time
However, there are different specific “additional jobs” depending on the 
distance covered or the time passed since delivery. For example:•Timing belt change (depending on the mileage).•Change of brake fluid (for the first time after 3 years or 200,000 km 
(130,000 miles), then every two years).Inspection Service every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 1 yearOperations to be carried out on your vehicle•“Next service” sticker: Write the date and mileage, and attach it onto the 
door frame.•Engine oil and oil filter: Replace.
•Front and rear brake pads: Check.•Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Reset to zero.•Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check surface, tread and tyre pressure.•Interior and glove compartment lighting, lighter, warning lights and horn: 
Check operation.•Front/rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, indicators and hazard 
lights: Check operation.•Windscreen wiper and headlight wiper system: Check operation and look 
for possible damage, fill if necessary.•Exhaust system : Check fastenings and absence of leaks and damageInspection Service every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 2 yearsOperations to be performed on your vehicle:•“Next service” sticker: Write the date and mileage, and attach it onto the 
door frame.•Engine oil and oil filter: Replace.•Brake system: Check for damage and losses in previous and subsequent 
brake pads.•Service interval indicator on the instrument panel: Reset to zero.•Tyres, including the spare wheel: Check surface, tread and tyre pressure.•Interior and glove compartment lighting, lighter, warning lights and horn: 
Check operation.
Time
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
Inspection Service 
every 15,000 km 
(10,000 miles) or 1 
year
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Inspection Service 
every 30,000 km 
(20,000 miles) or 2 
years
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Inspection Service 
every 60,000 km 
(40,000 miles) or 4 
years
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General programme for Inspection Services13
Additional tasksIn 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 Service Centre will provide detailed information about the addi-
tional 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 Service Centre will be 
happy to advise you and quote the prices for this additional work. Additional 
jobs completed are marked on the workshop sheet with the receipt.Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)•Engine oil and oil filter: Replace (only engines using high sulphur content 
diesel fuel).•Fuel filter: Replace (only TDI engines using high sulphur content diesel 
fuel).Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)•Air filter: Replace the filter rubber supports (only 177 and 195 kW 2.0 
engines).
Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)•Gas filters: Replace in Altea- Altea XL- Leon with LGP operation.Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only diesel 125 kW 
engines).•DSG gearbox: Replace oil and filter (except 7-speed DSG gearbox)•Dust and pollen filter for the passenger compartment: Replace.•Spark plugs : Replace (except 2.0 TFSI engines).•Haldex clutch: Change oil.Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)•Air filter: Clean casing and replace filter element (only diesel 125 kW 
engines).•Fuel filter: Replacement (only diesel engines using fuel complying with 
the DIN EN 590 standard)•Evaporator paper filter: Replace in ALTEA-ALTEA XL-LEON with LGP opera-
tion.•Spark plugs : Replace (2.0 TFSI engines).
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Other services available
16Other services availableLegal Inspection ServiceThe legal inspections must be carried out at the intervals 
prescribed.Many countries have legal requirements obliging owners to have their vehicle 
tested at specified intervals for safety for the user and for other traffic, as well 
as ensuring that vehicle exhaust emissions meet the countries' regulations. 
These revisions must be overseen by officially certified centres.
Your Authorised Service Centre can inform you about 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 Authorised Service Centre 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 car to an officially certified centre for this check, we recommend that you 
speak to the person in charge of your Authorised Service Centre 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.Approved spare partsAll parts of your vehicle have been approved by SEAT, especially those parts 
on which your safety depends. For this reason, the parts used in the 
Programmed Inspection Services or in any vehicle repair must correspond 
exactly to the manufacturer-defined requirements. The approved SEAT spare  parts have been designed especially for your vehicle. For this reason, we 
recommend that Genuine approved SEAT spares are always used.
In the Authorised SEAT Service Centres you will find the most important 
approved spare parts. If in an exceptional case, the necessary parts are not in 
stock, they can, in general, be obtained swiftly.
The SEAT Service Centres in the EU provide a 24 month warranty
3) for 
Approved Spare parts from the date they are fitted or sold. It is therefore 
advisable to retain the original invoice from the Authorised Service Centre as 
proof of the existing warranty.
More information about this may be obtained from your Authorised Service 
Centre.
Approved SEAT exchange partsThe approved SEAT exchange parts,  conforming to the manufacturer’s 
requirements, 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 
elements, etc.
Of course these are  Approved parts and, as they have the same class as the 
manufacturer parts, they share the same SEAT approved spare parts warranty.
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.3)The warranty is not available for all export markets. For more information, please ask
your Authorised SEAT Service Centre.
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