check oil Seat Toledo 2017 Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 11
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 13
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 13
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 18
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 36
How do you refuel? ››› page 40
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 20
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 33
Where are the first-aid kit and the warning triangle in
the vehicle? ››› page 76
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 11
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 52
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 47
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 46
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 47
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 44
How do you change a light? ››› page 45
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 51
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 97
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 31
What functions do the buttons/thumbwheels on the
steering wheel perform? ››› page 103
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 166
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 41
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 42
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 43
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 43
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 218
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 196
Functions of interest
Easy Connect, CAR menu ››› page 21
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 183
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 170
How does the rear assist work? ››› page 175
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 221
How do you open the vehicle without a key (Keyless Ac-
cess)? ››› page 114
Interior lighting and ambient light ››› page 126

Table of Contents
Engine management and emission control sys-
t em
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driv
ing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cruise speed (Cruise Control)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Emergency brake assist system (Front As-
sis
t)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 185
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
4

The essentials
Oil Fig. 50
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 51
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil fi
ller cap. The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine c

ompartment
›››  page 207.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at


zone. ●
Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin

g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening
›››
Fig. 51.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much. ●
When the oil l
evel reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty. » 41

Self-help
distance. Observe applicable local legal regu-
lation
s.
This is for your own safety and that of
other drivers.
● If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle as
far aw
ay as possible from moving traffic. Stop
on flat, solid ground.
● If you have to change the tyre on a gradi-
ent, block
the wheel opposite the wheel be-
ing changed by placing a stone or similar ob-
ject under it to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away unexpectedly.
● If the vehicle has been fitted with tyres or
allo
ys that are different to those fitted in
manufacture, the instructions ››› page 219,
New tyres or wheels must be followed.
● Always raise the vehicle with the doors
closed.
● Nev

er place parts of your body, e.g. arms
and leg
s, underneath the vehicle when it is
supported only by the jack.
● Secure the base of the jack with suitable
suppor
ts so that it cannot slip. The jack could
slide if the ground below it is soft and slip-
pery and the vehicle could slip off it. There-
fore, place the jack on a firm surface or use a
large, stable base. On a slippery surface, e.g.
tile, use a non-slip base such as a rubber
mat.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
jack
ed. Risk of injury.
● The jack should only be used in the correct
jack
ing points. CAUTION
● The pre s

cribed tightening torque for wheel
bolts on steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
● If the anti-theft wheel bolt is overly tight-
ened, this c
ould damage the bolt and the
adapter. Note
● The set of anti-thef

t wheel bolts or the
adapter are available from authorised SEAT
dealers.
● Please observe the relevant local legal reg-
ulation
s when changing the wheel. Wheel bolts
The wheel
bolts
ar
e m
atched to the rims.
When installing different wheels, e.g. to fit
light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres,
it is important to use the correct wheel bolts
with the right length and correctly shaped
bolt heads. This is essential for a secure fit of
the wheels and for proper operation of the
brake system. Note
● Never gr e

ase or oil the wheel bolts!
● If the wheel bolt is very tight, it may be
poss
ible to loosen it by pushing down the
end of the box spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the vehicle for support and
tak
e c

are not to slip.
● If you notice that the wheel bolts are rusty
and difficult
to turn when changing a wheel,
they must be replaced before having the
tightening torque checked. Tyre repairs
TMS Anti-p

uncture kit (Tyre Mobility
System)* Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 46
The Tyre Mobility System is stored in a box
under the carpet in the boot.
Using the Tyre Mobility System you can relia-
bly seal tyres damaged by foreign bodies,
provided that cuts or punctures are no larger
than approx. 4 mm in diameter. Do not re-
move the foreign bodies, e.g. bolts or nails,
from the tyre!
The tyre must be repaired immediately.
The repair made using the Tyre Mobility Sys-
tem under no circumstances replaces perma-
nent tyre repair and should only be used to
drive to the nearest official service. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
– Rai
se the armr
est until it engages in one of
the 5 positions.
Opening storage compartment
– Press the button located on the front of the
armres

t ››› Fig. 146 - .
– Lift the storage compartment lid ›››
Fig. 146
- .
Armrest on rear seats Fig. 147
Rear seats: armrest. The armrest can be folded away for greater
c
omf
or

t using the handle ››› Fig. 147. Folding down the backrest
Fig. 148
Unlocking the backrest. Folding
– Before folding the rear seats, adjust the po-
sition of
the fr
ont seats so that the rear
seats are not damaged. When the front
seats are adjusted to the rear position,
their head restraints should be removed
before folding the backrests on the rear
seats. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be soiled or
damag

ed.
– Insert the seat belt latch plate into hole A ›››
Fig. 148 loc at
ed on the c
orresponding
side of the vehicle – safety position.
– Press the lock button B to unlock the
b ac
k

rest and fold it forward.
Returning to the initial position
– Where the head restraint has been re-
moved, in

sert it into the backrest when par-
tially raised.
– Push the backrest backwards to its original
position u

ntil the lock button engages –
check that it is locked by pulling on the
backrest ››› .
– Make sure the red protruding part C is not
v i
s

ible. WARNING
● Once the b ac

krests have been lifted, the
seat belts and their buckles must be in their
initial position – ready for use.
● The backrests must be safely locked to en-
sure an
y items in the boot cannot move
around the interior of the vehicle in the event
of a sudden braking manoeuvre. Risk of inju-
ries!
● Make sure the rear backrests are correctly
locked. On
ly then will the three-point auto-
matic seat belt on the rear central seat work
correctly. 134

Operation
●
Do not ap p
ly wax underneath the vehicle
around the area of the exhaust system: Fire
hazard! Note
While the control lamps , ,  or  r
e-
m ain lit, ther

e may be engine problems, fuel
consumption may increase and the engine
may lose power. Catalytic converter
An exhaust gas emission control system (cat-
alytic
c
on

verter) that functions perfectly is vi-
tally important for vehicle operation that re-
spects the environment.
Please observe the following indications:
● Refuel only using unleaded petrol in petrol
engine v
ehicles ››› page 202.
● Do not add too much oil to the engine
›››
page 209, Checking engine oil level .
● Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If y
ou are required to drive in a country where
unleaded fuel is not available, when return-
ing to a country where using a catalytic con-
verter is obligatory, the catalytic converter
must be replaced. CAUTION
● Never c omp

letely empty the tank! An irreg-
ular fuel supply can cause ignition faults,
which can result in damage to a substantial
amount of engine parts and the exhaust sys-
tem.
● Refuelling just once with leaded petrol dis-
able
s the exhaust system! Particulate filter  (diesel
en
gines) The diesel engine particulate filter eliminates
mo
s
t

of the soot from the exhaust gas sys-
tem. Under normal driving conditions, the fil-
ter cleans itself. The diesel particulate filter is
cleaned automatically without need for indi-
cation by the warning lamp . This may be
noticed because the engine idle speed in-
creases and an odour may be detected.
If automatic filter purification cannot be car-
ried out (because only short trips are taken,
for example), soot will accumulate on the fil-
ter and the Diesel particulate filter warning
lamp will  switch on.
Facilitate the automatic filter cleaning proc-
ess by driving in the following manner: drive
for approximately 15 minutes at a minimum
speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) in 4th or 5th gear
(automatic gearbox: gear S). Maintain the en-
gine speed at approximately 2,000 rpm. The
rise in temperature causes the soot on the fil- ter to burn. On completion of the cleaning
the warning l

amp will switch off.
If the lamp  does not turn off, or the three
lamps turn on (particulate filter , fault in
the emission control system  and glow
plugs ), drive the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired at the
earliest opportunity. WARNING
● Alw a

ys drive according to the road weather
conditions, the terrain and traffic.
● The particulate filter attains very high tem-
peratur
es. Therefore, do not park the vehicle
in places where the exhaust pipe could come
into contact with dry grass or with highly-
flammable materials. Risk of fire! CAUTION
While the warning lamp  is lit
up, the fuel
consumption is high, and in certain condi-
tions, the engine power is reduced. Note
● In order f or the p

articulate filter to burn off
soot in a correct manner, avoid carrying out
frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count
can con
siderably reduce the useful life of the
particulate filter. The specialised service pro-
vides information about the countries where
fuel with a high sulphur content is used. 168

Checking and refilling levels
Check the condition of all seat belts at regu-
l ar int
er
vals.
Very soiled belts may not retract properly. WARNING
● The seat belt

s should never be removed
from the vehicle for cleaning.
● Never clean using chemical products, as
chemica
l detergents destroy the fabric. En-
sure that the seat belts do not come into con-
tact with corrosive fluids such as acids, etc.
● If you find any damage to the belt webbing,
belt fitting
s, the belt retractor or the buckle,
the belt in question must be replaced by an
Official Service.
● Make sure that the inertia reel seat belts
are comp
letely dry before allowing them to
retract. Checking and refilling levels
F uel
R ef

uelling Fig. 202
Vehicle as seen from the rear right:
f uel t

ank flap/fuel tank flap with tank un-
screwed cap attached. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 40 The correct type of fuel for your vehicle is in-
dicated on a s

ticker on the inside of the fuel
tank flap, along with the tyre size and pres-
sure ››› Fig. 202 .
Vehicles with a fuel cap with key
– Press the flap in the direction of the arrow
1
› ››
Fig. 202
.
– Open the c

over in the direction indicated
by the arr
ow 2 .
– Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand
and u n
loc

k it using the ignition key, turning
it anti-clockwise.
– Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise and
plac

e it on top of the tank flap ››› Fig. 202
.
– Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel feed
tube as

far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full as soon as the automatic
filler nozzle cuts out ››› .
– Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel feed
tube and p
l

ace it back on the pump.
– Screw the tank cap clockwise until it clicks
into pl

ace.
– Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand
and lock it

using the ignition key, turning it
clockwise.
– Press the tank flap with your hand to close
it. »
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Checking and refilling levels
Checking levels Fig. 205
Diagram for the location of the various elements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluid
s
in the
vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . .210
Window washer water tank . . . . . . . .212
Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Engine oil level dipstick . . . . . . . . . . .209
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
The checking and replenishment of the serv-
ice fluids
are carried out on the components
mentioned above. These operations are de-
scribed in the ››› page 204.
1 2
3
4
5
6 Overview
Y
ou w
i

ll find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of ››› page 223. Note
The layout of the engine compartment is very
simi l

ar to all petrol and diesel engines. Radiator fan
The radiator is driven by an electric motor
and c
ontr
o

lled according to the temperature
of the coolant.
After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes. Engine oil
General
notes The engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oil
th

at can be used all year round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-
tial for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up or
changing oil, use only those oils that comply
with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in
the following page should appear on the con-
tainer of the service oil; when the container
displays the specific standards for petrol and
diesel engines together, it means that the oil
can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change indicated
in the Maintenance Programme, be »
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Emergencies
Safety

Advice
performed by a technical service or special-
i sed w
ork
shop.
The correct oil specifications for your engine
are listed in the ›››
 page 41.
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife
service) or fixed (dependent on time/dis-
tance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the
Maintenance Programme booklet is PR QI6,
this means that your vehicle has the LongLife
service programmed. If it lists the codes QI1,
QI2, QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service is
dependent on time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife service
intervals*)
Special oils and processes have been devel-
oped which, depending on the characteris-
tics and individual driving profiles, enable
the extension of the oil change service (Long-
Life service intervals).
Because this oil is essential for extending the
service intervals, it must only be used ob-
serving the following indications:
● Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service in-
terv
als.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oi l

level is too low ››› page 209 and
LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to top up (once) with oil for
fixed ser
vice inter-
vals ›››
 page 41 (up to a maximum of 0.5
litres).
Fixed service intervals*
If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife
service interval” or it has been disabled (by
request), you may use oils for fixed service
intervals, which also appear in
›››  page 41. In this case, your vehicle
must be serviced after a fixed interval of 1
year/15,000 km (10,000 miles)(whatever
comes first) ››› Booklet Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine
oil l
evel is too low ››› page 209 and you can-
not obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,
you can add a small quantity of oil conform-
ing to the specification ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
(petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (die-
sel engines) (up to 0.5 l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The Maintenance Programme states whether
your vehicle is fitted with a diesel particulate
filter.
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash
formation, may be used in diesel engines
equipped with particulate filter. Using other
types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-
tration and reduce the life of the DPF. There-
fore: ●
Avoid mi
xing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil
level is too low ››› page 209,
Checking engine oil level and you cannot ob-
tain the oil specified for your vehicle, you can
use a small quantity of oil (once) conforming
to the VW 506 00, VW 506 01, VW 505 00,
VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 specification
(up to 0.5 l). Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oi l

that conforms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed. Control lamp
The control lamp
 fla
she
s red (oil pressure
low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the en-
gine! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level ›››
page 209
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is
correct,  do not drive on . Do not even run
the engine at idle speed!
208

Checking and refilling levels
Go to a technical service.
The c ontr
o
l lamp  lights up yellow (insuf-
ficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level ››› page 209
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30
seconds, the warning lamp switches off. If
the engine oil is not refilled, the warning
lamp illuminates again after 100 km (62
miles).
The control lamp  flashes yellow (oil level
sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The
warning lamp  flashes various times after
the ignition is switched on and an audible
warning is given.
Go to a technical service. Checking engine oil level
Fig. 206
Engine oil dipsticks. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 41
The dipstick shows the engine oil level.
››› Fig. 206.
Checking oil level – Park the vehicle on a level surface and en-
sure the en

gine is at operating tempera-
ture.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet.
– Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to
flow bac

k to the sump and remove the dip-
stick.
– Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and in-
sert it

again as far as it will go. –
Then pul
l the dipstick out again and check
the oil level.
It is normal for the engine to consume a cer-
tain amount of oil. Depending on how you
drive and the conditions in which the vehicle
is used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 li-
tres per 1,000 km. Oil consumption can also
be higher for the first 5,000 km (3000 miles).
You should therefore check the oil level at
regular intervals, ideally every time you fill
the tank or before setting off on a long trip. CAUTION
● The oil l

evel must never exceed area A .
Risk of
damage to the exhaust system!
● If the engine oil cannot be topped up under
the given condition
s,  do not drive on! Stop
the engine and seek the professional assis-
tance of an Official Service, as this could
cause serious damage to the engine. Topping up engine oil
–
Check the engine oil level ››
›

page 209,
Checking engine oil level .
– Unscrew the cap from the filler opening.
– Put in the specified grade of oil 0.5 litres at
a time ›››

page 207.
– Check the oil level ›››

page 209. »
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