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The essentials
● Sc r
ew the infl
ator tube ››› Fig. 48  3  into
the se al
ant
 bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically.
● Remove the lid from the filling tube
›››
   Fig. 48  3  and screw the open end of the
t ube int
o the ty
re valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill
  the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the too
 l ›››  Fig. 48  1 .
Infl atin
g the ty
re
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
›››
   Fig. 48  5  into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
› ›
›
  Fig. 48  7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector  ››
›
  Fig. 48  9  into the
v ehic
l
e's 12-volt socket  ››› 
 page 117.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switc
 h ›››  Fig. 48  8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
r e
ac
hes 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). a maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
 crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve. ●
Move the 
 vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
distributed throughout the tyre.
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the
valve.
● R
epeat the inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure still cannot be
reac
 hed, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.
● Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew
the tyre infl
 ator tube from the tyre valve.
● When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and
2.0 bars, c
 ontinue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Check the pressure again after 10 minutes
›››
    page 73.
›››  in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* on
page 72
›››  page 71 Changing a wheel
V ehic
l
e tool kit Fig. 49 
Components of the vehicle tool kit Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the
h
andl
e
Ad
apter for anti-theft bolt.
Towline anchorage, removable.
Wire hook for removing the hub caps.
Jack.
Wheel spanner.
Wheel bolt cap clips.
›››  in What to do first on page 34
›››  page 69 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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The essentials
WARNING
If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could
fa l
l off the jack causing serious injury. Please
observe the following rules to minimise the
risk of injury:
● You should only use a jack approved by
SEAT f
 or your vehicle. Other jacks, even those
approved for other SEAT models, might slip
out of place.
● The ground should be firm and flat. If the
ground i
 s sloped or soft then the vehicle
could slip and fall off the jack. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
● If the ground is slippery, such as tiles,
plac
 e a non-slip surface (a floor mat, for in-
stance) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.
● Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking
points. The c
 law of the jack should grip the
reinforcement nerve on the underbody
›››  Fig. 56.
● You should never place a body limb such as
an arm or leg u
 nder a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
 t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!.
● Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one
side or the engine i
 s running.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised. 
 The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations. Removing and fitting a wheel
Fig. 57 
Changing a wheel: loosen wheel bolts
w ith the soc
k
et at the end of the wheel brace Change the wheel after loosening the wheel
bo
lts
 and r
aising the vehicle with the jack.
Removing the wheel
● Slacken the wheel bolts  ›››
  page 37.
● Raise the vehicle  ›››
  page 38.
● Using the hexagonal socket in the wheel
brace  ›
›› Fig. 57, unscrew the slackened
wheel bolts and place them on a clean sur-
face.
● Take off the wheel.
How to u
 se the spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre
›››   page 205, Tyre code. ●
Place the s
 pare wheel or temporary spare
wheel into position.
● Replace the wheel bolts and tighten  slight
 -
ly using the hexagonal socket on the end of
the wheel brace.
● To tighten the anti-theft locking wheel bolts
use the corr
 esponding adaptor.
● Lower the car with the jack.
● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise
›››
   . Tighten the bolts in diagonal pairs (not
in a c ir
c
le).
● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on
›››
   page 36. WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or
not tight ened t
o the correct torque then this
could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a
serious accident.
● All the wheel bolts and hub threads should
be cle
 an and free of oil and grease. The wheel
bolts should be easily tightened to the cor-
rect torque.
● The hexagonal socket in the wheel brace
should be u
 sed for turning wheel bolts only.
Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel
bolts. 39     
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The essentials
fire far from the battery. Never use a mobile
tel
ephone when c
onnecting and removing the
jump leads.
● Charge the battery only in well ventilated
area
 s given that when the battery is charged
by outside assistance, it creates a mix of
highly explosive gases.
● Jump leads should never enter into contact
with mov
 ing parts in the engine compart-
ment.
● Never switch the positive and negative
pole
 s or connect the jump leads incorrectly.
● Note the instruction manual provided by
the manufact
 urer of the jump leads. CAUTION
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
electric a
l system, note the following careful-
ly:
● If the jump leads are incorrectly connected,
this c
 ould result in a short circuit.
● The vehicles must not touch each other,
otherwi
 se electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected. How to jump start: description
Fig. 59 
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ithout
 
Start Stop system Fig. 60 
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ith 
St
art Stop system Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››
›
  .2. Connect one end of the 
re
d
  jump lead to
the positive  +  terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at
 battery  A  
› ›› 
Fig. 59
.
3.
Connect the other end of the  red
  jump
lead to the positive terminal  +  in the ve-
hic l
e pr
oviding assistance  B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect
 one end of
 the black jump lead to
the negative terminal  –  of the vehicle
pr o
v
iding the current  B  
› ›› 
Fig. 59
.
– F
or vehicles with Start-Stop system:  con-
nect one end of
  the black jump lead  X  to a
s uit
ab
le ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself  ››› Fig. 60.
5. Connect the other end of the  black
  jump
lead  X  to a solid metal component bolted
t o the en
gine b
lock or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery  A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot
 c
ome into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boostin
 g battery and let it run at idling
speed. » 43    
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The essentials
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat batt
er
y and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped be
 am headlights (if they
are switched on).
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the 
 vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11.
When the engine is running, disconnect
the leads in reverse order to the details
given above.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-
er after about 10 seconds and try again after
about 1 minute. WARNING
● Ple a
se note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
›››   page 184.
● The battery providing assistance must have
the same v
 oltage as the flat battery (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see imprint on battery). Failure to comply could result in
an exp
lo
sion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
teries
  is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes
awa
 y from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the
manufact
 urer of the jump leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the
other vehic
 le directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the
other vehic
 le to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamp
 s must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they
cannot c
 ome into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
sult
  in chemical burns. Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
erw i
se electricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Changing the wiper blades
Wind s
creen wipers service position Fig. 61 
Wipers in service position The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
er
s
 ar
e in service position  ››› Fig. 61.
● Close the bonnet  ›››
  
 page 184.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
ward
 s briefly  ››› Fig. 32  4 .
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Driving
in the car in an emergency and not be able to
get
 themselv
es to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
 le is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. CAUTION
● An attempt  t
o start the engine while driving
or starting the engine immediately after turn-
ing it off can cause damage to the engine or
starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
 celeration and do not make the
engine work hard.
● Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-
burnt f
 uel could damage the catalytic con-
verter. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start
drivin g immedi
ately if the visibility is OK.
This helps the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and reduces emissions. Note
● If the k ey
 is left in the ignition lock with the
engine off for long periods, the vehicle bat-
tery will run flat.
● For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key can
only be r
 emoved from the ignition lock if the
gear selector lever is in position P. In this
case, press and release the selector lever
locking button.
● Electrical devices with a high power con-
sumption are sw
 itched off temporarily when
the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may
be stron
 g vibrations for a few moments for
technical reasons. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
● Natural gas engines always start up with
petrol, a
 s a certain operating temperature is
required for running with gas. Once the re-
quired operating temperature is reached, the
engine will change to operate with natural
gas. Stopping the engine
Switching off the engine
– Stop the vehicle  ››
›
   .
– Turn the ignition key to position  1 ››› 
Fig. 142. Engaging the steering wheel lock
In 
v
ehic
les with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the selec-
tor lever is in position  P.
– Remove the key from the ignition in posi-
tion  1  
› ›› 
Fig. 142
 ›
››  .
– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gag
e.
P
ossible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is  mo
ving. You may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition i
 s switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. T
 o stop, the brake pedal must be
pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the
engine is
  not running, you will need more
strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the
steerin
 g may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle. » 131
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety       
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Operation
wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
contr
o
l! If possible, reduce your speed and
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
close by to check the brake system. During
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
● If the ABS warning lamp   does not
  go out
or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m
ay result in faults in the vehicle. Handbrake
Fig. 143 
Between the front seats: handbrake. Using the handbrake
●
Pull firmly in an upwards direction on the
h andbr ak
e lever while pressing the button.
● The handbrake is applied when the control
lamp 
  lights up on the instrument panel
›››  page 133 when the ignition is switched
on.
Releasing the handbrake
● Pull gently in an upwards direction on the
handbrak
 e lever and press the lock button
›››  Fig. 143 (arrow).
● Move the handbrake lever downwards
keeping the loc
 k button pressed. WARNING
The incorrect use of the handbrake may result
in a serious  ac
cident.
● Never use the handbrake to brake the vehi-
cle e
 xcept in an emergency. The braking dis-
tance is considerably longer, because braking
is only applied to the rear wheels. Always use
the foot brake.
● Never drive with the handbrake gently ap-
plied. Thi
 s can overheat the brake, affecting
the brakes system. This also causes prema-
ture wear on the rear brake pads.
● Never accelerate from the engine compart-
ment with the en
 gine running and a gear en-
gaged. The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied. Note
If the vehicle moves at a speed superior to
6 km/h (4 mph) with the h andbr
ake applied,
an audible warning is sounded. Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments shou
l
d be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence
given. ● Park the vehicle on a suitable surface  ››
›
   .
● Press and hold the brake pedal until the ve-
hic l
e c
omes to a standstill.
● Apply the handbrake firmly  ›››
  
page 134.
● For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lev
 er to position P.
● Switch off the engine and release the brake
pedal.
● R
emove the key from the ignition.
● If necessary, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly to loc
 k the steering.
● With a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear on
flat gr
 ound and slopes, or even reverse gear
on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
● Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi-
cle, e
 specially children.
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Advice
Preparations
● Park the vehicle on flat ground so that the
en gine oi
l
 reading is correct.
● The engine must be hot to be able to check
the engine oil
  level. Stop the engine and wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into
the sump.
● Open the bonnet   ›››
  page 184.
● The engine oil filler neck can be recognised
by the symbo
 l  on the cap  ››› Fig. 168 and
the dipstick by its coloured handle.
Check the engine oil level
● Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean
cloth.
● Rep
lace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as
it wi
 ll go. If the dipstick to measure engine oil
has a mark, when you reintroduce it this
mark should slot into the corresponding
groove located on the upper end of the tube.
● Remove the oil dipstick again and check
the engine oil
  level.
● After reading the oil level, replace the dip-
stick
  in the tube completely. WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact
with hot  en
gine components. This could lead
to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
● Always ensure that after topping of oil, the
engine oil
  filler cap is correctly tightened. This will avoid engine oil spilling onto hot en-
gine par
t
s when the engine is running. CAUTION
● If the en gine oi
l level is above the area
›››  Fig. 167  A  do not start the engine. Seek
spec i
alist assistance. Otherwise catalytic
converter and engine damage may occur.
● When refilling or changing service liquids,
ensur
 e that you put the liquids into the right
tank. Making a mistake when refilling could
cause serious malfunctions and damage the
engine! For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area  A .
Otherw i
se oil can be drawn in through the
crankcase breather and escape into the at-
mosphere via the exhaust system. Engine oil consumption
The consumption of engine oil can be differ-
ent
 fr
om one en
gine to another and can vary
during the useful life of the engine.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 1 ltr./2000 km. In the
case of new vehicles, the consumption can
exceed this figure over 5,000 kilometres. For
this reason the engine oil level must be checked at regular intervals, preferably when
fillin
g the tank and before a journey.
When the engine is working hard, for in-
stance during sustained high-speed motor-
way cruising in summer or when climbing
mountain passes, the oil level should pref-
erably be kept within area  ››› Fig. 167  A .
Topping up engine oil Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
  page 30.
The engine oil must be changed regularly ac-
cording to the specifications of the Mainte-
nance Programme.
Due to the problems linked with disposing of
used oil and the need for suitable tools and
special knowledge, always visit a specialised
workshop to have the engine oil and filter
changed. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Detailed information on the service intervals
is shown in the Maintenance Programme.
Engine oil additives make new oil darker after
the engine has been running for a short peri-
od. This is normal and does not mean more
frequent oil changes are required.
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AdviceSymbolMeaning
A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
leased when the battery is under charge.
Keep children away from acid and batter-
ies!
WARNING
Working on the vehicle battery and the elec-
trica l
 system can cause corrosion, fire and
electric shocks. Always read and take into ac-
count the following warnings and safety
standards before carrying out any work:
● Before working on the battery, switch off
the engine, the ignition and al
 l electrical de-
vices then disconnect the negative connec-
tion on the battery.
● Keep children away from acid and the bat-
tery
  itself!
● Wear eye protection.
● Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. It
can burn sk
 in and cause blindness. When
handling the battery, protect yourself from
splashes of acids, above all your hands, arms
and face.
● Do not smoke and never work close to pla-
ces
  exposed to flames or sparks.
● Avoid sparks and electrostatic discharges
when workin
 g with cables and electrical devi-
ces.
● Never short the battery terminals. ●
Never u se a d
amaged battery. It can ex-
plode. Replace a damaged battery immedi-
ately.
● Replaced damaged or frozen batteries as
soon as po
 ssible. A flat battery can also
freeze at temperatures close to 0 °C (+32 °F). CAUTION
● Nev er di s
connect the battery if the ignition
is switched on or if the engine is running.
This could damage the electrical system or
electronic components.
● Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight
over a lon
 g period of time, as the intense ul-
traviolet radiation can damage the battery
housing.
● If the car is left standing for long periods,
protect
  the battery from extreme cold temper-
ature so that it does not “freeze up” and be-
come damaged. Warning lamp
It lights up
Faulty generator.
Contact a specialised workshop.
Have the electrical system checked.
Disconnect any unnecessary elec-
trical devices. The generator does
not charge the battery while the ve-
hicle is in motion. Several warning and indication lamps light
up f
or a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings  ›››
    in On the
ins trument
 panel on page 27. Checking the electrolyte level of the
vehic
l
e battery Fig. 171 
In the engine compartment: Remove
the c o
v
er from the vehicle's battery. The battery's electrolyte level should be
c
hec
k
ed regularly in high-mileage vehicles,
in hot countries and in older batteries. Other
batteries do not require maintenance.
Vehicles fitted with the Start-Stop system are
equipped with special batteries. For technical
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Advice
Different control lamps may light up after
c onnectin
g the b
attery and switching the ig-
nition on. They will be turned off after a short
trip at a speed of between 15-20 km/h
(10-12 mph). If the warning indicators remain
lit, please visit a specialised workshop to
have the vehicle checked.
If the battery has been disconnected for a
long time, it is possible that the next service
date is not displayed or calculated correctly
›››  page 86. Respect the maximum service in-
tervals permitted  ››› Booklet Maintenance
Programme.
Automatic device disconnection
The intelligent vehicle electrical system auto-
matically implements a range of measures to
prevent the battery from discharging when
high demands are made on it:
● The idling speed is increased so that the al-
ternat
 or provides more electricity.
● Where necessary, the power to the most
power
 ful devices is reduced or even com-
pletely disconnected.
● On starting the engine, the power supply
from the 12-v
 olt power sockets and the ciga-
rette lighter may be interrupted for a short
time.
The on-board management program cannot
always prevent the battery from running flat.
For example, if the ignition is left on for a long period with the engine off or if the side
lights or park
ing lights are left on while the
vehicle is stationary.
Why the battery runs flat:
● When stationary for a long time without
star
 ting the engine, particularly if the ignition
is switched on.
● Use of electrical devices with the engine
switc
 hed off. WARNING
Incorrectly securing the battery or using the
wron g b
attery can cause short-circuits, fire
and serious injuries.
● Always use only maintenance-free batter-
ies, prot
 ected to prevent a leak, and whose
properties, specifications and size corre-
spond to the standard battery. WARNING
A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
le a
sed when the battery is under charge.
● The batteries should be charged in a well-
ventil
 ated room only.
● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed
batter
 y. A flat battery can also freeze at tem-
peratures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
● Always replace a battery which has frozen.
● Battery cables not correctly connected may
cause a shor
 t circuit. Reconnect first the posi-
tive cable and then the negative cable. CAUTION
● Never di s
connect the battery if the ignition
is switched on or if the engine is running.
This could damage the electrical system or
electronic components.
● Never plug accessories that supply current,
such a
 s solar panels or a battery charger, to
the 12-volt power socket or the cigarette
lighter. This could damage the vehicle's elec-
trical system. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the battery in an environment-
friendly m anner
. Batteries contain toxic sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and lead. For the sake of the environment
Battery acid can contaminate the environ-
ment. C o
llect any spilt service fluids and dis-
pose of them correctly. 196      
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Index
inflating a tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
se alin
g a ty
re  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Tyre Mobility System see Anti-puncture kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tyre pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 211 spare wheel or temporary spare wheel  . . . . . . 201
Tyre profile  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Tyre repair kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 see also Anti-puncture kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tyres avoiding damage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
changing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
damage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
errors in wheel alignment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
foreign bodies in the tyres  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
handling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
interchanging tyres  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
new  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
old  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
replacing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
run-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
snow chains  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
speed rating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
storing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
technical details  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
tyre code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Tyre identification number (TIN)  . . . . . . . . . . . 206
tyre load rating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
tyre pressures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
tyres with directional tread pattern  . . . . . . . . . 198
valve caps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
wear  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
wear indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
wheel balancing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 with compulsory direction of rotation  . . . . . . . . 40
with direction
al tread pattern  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tyre tread depth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Tyre wear  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
U Unfastening the seat belt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 55
Unlocking and locking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
from the inside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Upholstery cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 textile covers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Upholstery: cleaning upholstery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
V Valve caps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vanity mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Vehicle chassis number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
data label  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
identification data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
loading  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
raising  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
recycling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 193 acid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
assisted starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
automatic device disconnection  . . . . . . . . . . . 196
charging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
checking the battery electrolyte level  . . . . . . . 194
connecting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
control and warning lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
discharging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
disconnecting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 preparations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
repl
acing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
running flat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle care Airbag modules (dash panel)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
aluminium wheel rims  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
anodized surfaces  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
antenna incorporated in window . . . . . . . . . . . 176
chrome wheel rims  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
cleaning wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Dash panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
De-icing the door lock cylinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
engine compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
exterior mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Plastic parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
protection of vehicle undercarriage  . . . . . . . . 171
rubber seals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
vehicle paintwork  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Wooden trim  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Vehicle care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Vehicle code Vehicle data label  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Vehicle key set  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Vehicle tool kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 69 components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Vibrations steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
W Warning and control lamp lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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