Cupra BORN 2024 - Information on the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH; Materials and Recycling Information; Environmental Compatibility

344
User information
WARNING
The refrigerant is ammable and can cause
serious and fatal injuries if not properly main-
tained.
The refrigerant is under pressure and can ex-
plode when heated. This can cause serious
and fatal injuries.
The refrigerant can form toxic vapours when
it comes into contact with hot surfaces. If
inhaled, they can cause poisoning or even
death.
●
Have the air conditioning system repaired
by qualied personnel.
●
Keep the vehicle away from ames, sparks,
or other sources of ignition.
NOTICE
Repair or replacement of the evaporator with
spare parts from end-of-life vehicles or re-
cycling can damage the air conditioning sys-
tem.
●
Never have the evaporator repaired with
spare parts from end-of-life vehicles or recy-
cling.
Information on the
EU chemicals regulation
REACH
In accordance with the European Chemicals
Regulation REACH, SEAT, S.A. has information
on the substances that may be contained in
the vehicle.
You can ask for this information at your CUPRA
Oicial Service or at any SEAT dealership.
Materials and recycling in-
formation
Environmental compatibility
Environmental protection is a top priority in the
design, choice of materials and manufacture of
your new CUPRA.
Constructive measures to encourage recy-
cling
●
Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling.
●
Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling.
●
Increased use of single-grade materials.
●
Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and ISO
1629.
Choice of materials
●
Use of recycled materials.
●
Use of compatible plastics in the same part if
its components are not easily separated.
●
Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
●
Reduction of volatile components, including
odour, in plastic materials.
●
Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
provided for by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC):cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
valent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
●
Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
●
Use of plastic lm as protection during vehi-
cle transport.
●
Use of solvent-free stickers.
●
Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling systems.
●
Recycling and energy recovery of waste
(RDF).
●
Improvement in the quality of waste water.
●
Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, etc.).
●
The use of water-soluble paints.