Checking and refilling levels
Check the water level in the windscreen
w
asher r
eservoir regularly and top up as re-
quired.
The window washer tank contains liquid de-
tergent for the windscreen and rear window.
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Open the bonnet
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page 319 .
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The window washer tank is marked with
the symbol on the cap.
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Check there is enough windscreen water in
the reservoir.
Plain water is not enough to clean the wind-
screen and headlights. We recommend that
you always add a product to the windscreen
washer fluid.
Recommended windscreen wipers
●
For the hottest seasons we recommend
summer G 052 184 A1 for clear glass. Propor-
tions of the mixture in the washer fluid tank:
1:100 (1 part concentrate per 100 parts wa-
ter).
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All year round, G 052 164 A2 for clear glass.
Approximate proportion of the winter mix-
ture, up to -18°C (0°F): 1:2 (1 part concen-
trate per 2 parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 pro-
portion of mixture in the washer fluid tank.
The capacity of the window washer tank can
be found in
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page 363 .
CAUTION
If the water from the windscreen washer
does not contain enough anti-freeze, it
may freeze on the windscreen and rear
window, reducing forward and rear visibili-
ty.
●
In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contains enough anti-freeze.
●
In cold conditions, you should not use the
windscreen wiper system unless you have
warmed the windscreen with the ventila-
tion system. The antifreeze could freeze on
the windscreen and reduce visibility.
CAUTION
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
similar additives with the windscreen wash-
er water. A greasy layer may be formed on
the windscreen which will impair visibility.
●
Use clean water with a window cleaner
recommended by CUPRA.
●
If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the reservoir.
CAUTION
●
Do not mix cleaning products recom-
mended by CUPRA with other products.
This could lead to flocculation and may
block the windscreen washer jets.
●
When topping up service fluids, make ab-
solutely certain that you fill the fluids into
the correct reservoirs. Using the wrong flu-
ids could cause serious malfunctions and
engine damage!
●
L
ack of window washer fluid causes the
view through the windscreen to be ob-
scured.
12-volt battery
General information
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment and is almo
st
maintenance-free.
It is checked as part of the Inspection Serv-
ice. Nevertheless, check the terminals are
clean and have the correct tightening tor-
que, especially in summer and winter.
All work on batteries requires specialist
knowledge. Please refer to a specialised CU-
PRA Service, SEAT Official Service or a work-
shop specialising in batteries: risk of burns or
exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try
to change the fluid level of the battery. Oth-
erwise explosive gas is released from the
battery that could cause an explosion.
Battery warning indications
Wear eye protection.
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