Seat Tarraco 2018 Owner's manual

Checking and refilling levels
Checking levels Fig. 303
Diagram for the location of the various el-
ements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the v
ehicl
e must be check
ed. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath the cover)
Windscreen washer reservoir
The checking and refilling of service fluids are
carried out on the components mentioned 1 2
3
4
5
6 above. These operations are described in

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If the recommended engine oil is not availa-
bl e
, in the e
vent of an emergency you can
add oil once up to a maximum of 0.5 L of the
next oil until the next oil change:

Checking and refilling levels
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the v ehicl
e is used, oil con-
sumption can be up t
o 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a journey. WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine com-
partment or on the engine must be carried out cautiously.

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The oil change intervals are shown in the
Maint enance Pr
ogr
amme.WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist kno wl

edge required!

Checking and refilling levels

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Windscreen washer reservoir Checking and t opping up the wind-
scr een w
asher reservoirRead the additional information carefully

Checking and refilling levels
disconnected, some of the vehicle

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connections. This could cause an electrical
fire
.

Wheels
can otherwise escape and possibly cause
damage.

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If the rims and tyres have received a heavy
impact or hav e been damaged, hav
e them
check
ed and, if required, replaced at a speci-
alised workshop.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate
that one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce
speed immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that damage may have occurred. In-
spect the tyres for damage. If no external
damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest specialised workshop and
have the car inspected.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Al-
ways note the direction of rotation indicated
when mounting the wheel. This guarantees
optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan-
ing, excessive noise and wear.
Retrofitting accessories
If you wish to change or fit wheels, rims or
wheel trims, we recommend that you consult
with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice
regarding current techniques. Service life of tyres
Fig. 306
Location of the tyre pressure sticker. Correct inflation pressures and sensible driv-
ing habits will incr
ease the useful lif
e of your
t

yres.