cooling Seat Toledo 2017 User Guide

Advice
Water in the fuel filter 1)
If
y
our vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sepa-
rator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning:  Water in the
fuel filter. If this is the case, take the
vehicle to a specialised workshop so that
they can drain the fuel filter. CAUTION
● The v ehic

le is not designed for the use of
FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.
● Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called
“thinners”, petro
l or similar additives with
diesel fuel.
● If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
neces
sary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems. Engine compartment
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
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Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. when checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous area . WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if

you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no
steam or coolant can be seen before opening
the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● Eng

age neutral in vehicles with manual
gearbo
x and move the selector lever to posi-
tion P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be closed when the
vehicle is moving. There- fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that
it

is properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment
.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of
burns!
● Nev

er spill fluids on hot engine compart-
ments. The
se fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system, especially when working
on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the en-
gine is hot
. The fan may start running sud-
denly!
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot
ste
am or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or
tool
s, in the engine compartment. 1)
Valid for the market: Algeria.
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Advice
– Rep
l
ace the oil filler cap carefully and push
the dipstick all the way in.
Changing engine oil Engine oil must be changed with the frequen-
cy indic
at

ed in the Maintenance Programme
or according to the service interval indicator
›››  page 31. CAUTION
Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of
dam ag

e to the engine! Damage caused by
these products is not covered by the warran-
ty. Note
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
cont act

with engine oil. Coolant
C ontr
o

l lamp If the warning lamp
 (b lue) i
s
lit up, the en-
gine has not yet reached its operating tem-
perature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high load

s.
If the warning lamp  (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the coolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Man-
ual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level ››› page 210 and refill if
necessary ››› page 211.
If the coolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
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If the warning lamp  (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition, 
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● Tak e c

are when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns! Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the co
v

er.
● Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatic
ally regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on. Checking coolant level
Fig. 207
Engine compartment: coolant fluid
t ank. Read the additional information carefully
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The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment of the vehicle. – Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet ›››
page 204. 1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
inform ativ

e display.
210

Checking and refilling levels
– Re
a
d off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pansion tank ››› Fig. 207. When the engine
is cold, the coolant should be between marks B (min.) and
A (max.). When the
en gine i
s

hot, it may be slightly above mark
A (max.).
If the c
oo

lant fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, this will be indicated by the  red warn-
ing lamp illuminating on the general dash
panel ››› page 210, Control lamp . However,
we recommend checking the coolant level di-
rectly in the tank.
Coolant fluid loss
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a leak.
It is not sufficient merely to top up the cool-
ant. The cooling system should be inspected
by an Official Service without delay. CAUTION
● In the event of

a fault that causes the en-
gine to overheat, contact an authorised SEAT
dealer immediately, as this could damage the
engine.
● Anti-freeze that does not correspond to the
correct
specification may particularly affect
corrosion protection considerably.
● Faults caused by corrosion may lead to
cool
ant leaks. Risk of serious engine faults! Topping up the coolant level
–
Switch the ignition off.
– Wait for the engine to cool down.
– Cover the cap on the coolant expansion
tank ›

›› Fig. 207 with a cloth and carefully
unscrew the cap.
– Refill the level of coolant.
– Screw the cap on again until it clicks into
plac

e.
Do not use a different type of additive if the
prescribed anti-freeze additive is not availa-
ble, in the event of an emergency. In this
case, use only water and bring the coolant
concentration back up to the correct level as
soon as possible at an Official Service.
Always top up with unused coolant.
Never fill the coolant tank above mark A (max.)
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Fig. 207 Excess coolant is forced
out of the cooling system through the over-
pressure valve in the filler cap of the expan-
sion tank when the engine heats up. WARNING
● The anti-freez e a

dditive and, therefore, the
entire coolant, are a health hazard. Avoid
touching the coolant. Coolant fumes are also
a health hazard. For this reason, always store
the coolant additive in a safe place out of the
reach of children. Risk of poisoning! ●
If s p

lashed into eyes, rinse immediately
with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.
● Seek immediate medical attention if the
cool
ant is accidentally ingested. CAUTION
If the coolant cannot be topped up under the
giv en c ondition

s,  do not drive on. We rec-
ommend contacting an authorised SEAT deal-
er, as this can damage the engine. Brake fluid
Chec kin

g brake fluid level Fig. 208
Engine compartment: brake fluid
r e
ser

voir. Read the additional information carefully
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Checking and refilling levels
therefore recommend using clean water with
a gl a
s
s cleaning product to eliminate any
stubborn dirt (with an anti-freeze additive in
winter).
Although your vehicle has heated windscreen
washer jets, anti-freeze should always be
added to the water in winter.
Ethanol can be used where glass cleaner with
anti-freeze is unavailable. The concentration
of ethanol must be no greater than 15 %.
However, remember that anti-freeze in this
proportion only protects down to -5°C
(+23°F). CAUTION
● Never mi x

the windscreen washing water
with anti-freeze used for the cooling system
or other additives.
● If the vehicle is equipped with a headlight
washer sy
stem, only mix in with the water a
detergent that does not damage polycarbon-
ates. Note
When topping up the fluid, do not move the
filt er fr

om the container opening, as this
could contaminate the fluid hoses and lead to
a windscreen washer malfunction. Battery
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
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Warning symbols on the battery 
Always wear safety glasses!

Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Always wear
gloves and hearing protection!

Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights
and lit cigarettes away when working on the
battery!

A highly explosive mixture of gases is released
when the battery is under charge!

Keep children away from the battery!
Incorrect handling of the vehicle battery
c
ou
l

d lead to damage. We therefore recom-
mend all work on the vehicle battery be per-
formed by an authorised SEAT dealer.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working on the battery and the electri-
cal system. Therefore, always observe the
warnings and follow all general safety pre-
cautions. WARNING
● Batt er

y acid is very corrosive, therefore, the
battery must be handled with the utmost
care. Wear protective gloves and protect your
eyes and skin when handling batteries. The
corrosive fumes in the air irritate and inflame
the respiratory tract and cause conjunctivitis.
It corrodes tooth enamel. Causes deep and
difficult-to-heal wounds when it comes in
contact with the skin. Repeated contact with
diluted acids causes skin disease (inflamma-
tion, ulcers and fissures). When in contact
with water, acids dilute and develop a great
deal of heat.
● Do not tilt the battery, as acid could leak
out of the
vapour vents. Protect your eyes
with glasses or a protective helmet! Risk of
blindness! If acid should splash into the
eyes, rinse the affected eye immediately for
several minutes using clean water. Then seek
medical care immediately.
● Neutralize any acid splashes on the skin or
clothing w
ith soap solution as quickly as pos-
sible and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid
is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im-
mediately.
● Keep children away from the battery.
● Hydrogen is released and a highly explo-
sive mi
xture of gases is generated when the
battery is under charge. Sparks when discon-
necting or releasing cable terminals with the
ignition switched on could also cause an ex-
plosion. » 213
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
●
A short c
ircuit is produced if the battery ter-
minals are bridged, e.g. using metal objects,
cables, etc. Possible consequences of a short
circuit: melting of lead plates, battery explo-
sion and fire, splashing acid.
● The following is forbidden while working on
the batter
y: fire and open flames, smoking
and activities that could produce sparks.
Avoid causing sparks when handling cables
or electrical apparatus. Risk of injury in the
event of large sparks.
● Before working on the electrical system,
you mus
t switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical components and disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal (-) of the
battery. To change a bulb, simply switch off
the corresponding light.
● Never charge a frozen or thawed out bat-
tery
. Risk of explosion and acid burns! Re-
place a frozen battery.
● Never use the jump leads on batteries in
which the electr
olyte level is too low. Risk of
explosion and acid burns!
● Never use a damaged battery. Risk of ex-
plos
ion! Replace a damaged battery immedi-
ately. CAUTION
● Never di s

connect the battery when the igni-
tion is switched on, as the electrical system
(electronic components) of the vehicle could
be damaged. When disconnecting the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, disconnect its negative terminal (-) first. Only then may
the pos
itiv

e terminal (+) be disconnected.
● When connecting the battery, first connect
the positiv
e terminal (+) and then the nega-
tive terminal (-). The battery cables must nev-
er be connected to the wrong battery termi-
nals. Risk of burning the electrical installa-
tion!
● Make sure the battery acid does not come
into cont
act with the bodywork. Risk of paint-
work damage.
● Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight
to prot
ect it from ultraviolet radiation.
● If the vehicle is not used for 3 or 4 weeks,
the batter
y could run flat. This is because
some components use electricity even in
standby mode (e.g. control units). Prevent the
battery from running flat by disconnecting its
negative terminal or leave it charging at a low
current.
● If you frequently use the vehicle for short
trips, the batt
ery may not fully charge and
could run flat. For the sake of the environment
A flat battery is particularly harmful waste for
the env ir

onment. It must therefore be dis-
posed of according to current local law. Note
Replace a battery once it is older than 5
ye ar

s. Control lamp
If the
 control lamp is illuminated while the
en gine i

s running, the battery is not charg-
ing.
Go to a technical service. Have the car's elec-
trical equipment inspected. CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp  lights up
whi
le driving, the warning lamp  also lights
up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine – Risk of engine
damage! Lifting the battery cover
Fig. 210
Battery: Opening the cover. The battery is located beneath a plastic cover
in the en
gine c
omp

artment.
214

Index
depress the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
die sel
p
articulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
disabling airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
engine pre-heating/fault system . . . . . . . . . . . 169
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
gearbox malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
hand brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35
instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Controls and displays general instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Controls for the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 119
Controls on the steering wheel without voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
with voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cooling coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cooling system checking coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
topping up coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
rear seat passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 178 adjusting the stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
setting the speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 temporary deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
turning off
the cruise control system . . . . . . . 179
D Damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Deactivating the front passenger front airbag . . . 14
Deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 72
Defective bulbs changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Diesel diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Direction of rotation tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 97
Disposal belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Doors child-proof locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drink holder centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Driver
see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 57, 58, 59
Driver information system engine oil temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
operation through the windscreen wiper lever . 23
Driving economical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Driving abroad headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Driving data data summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 225
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
E
E10 see Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 101
EDL see Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . 158, 160
Efficiency program saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Efficiency Program additional consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 119
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 160
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 automatic gearbox emergency program . . . . . 164
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 76
emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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