Seat Ateca 2016 - Page 287

Checking and refilling levels
types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-
tr
ation and r
educe the life of the DPF. There-
fore:
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Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
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Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil level is too low ››› page 285 and
you cannot obtain 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).
Checking engine oil level
Fig. 222 Engine oil dipstick.
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The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil level
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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
the operating temperature is reached and
then stop.
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Wait for about two minutes.
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Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
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Then pull it out once more and check the oil
level ››› Fig. 222. Top up with engine oil if
necessary.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 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 jour-
ney.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the en
gine must be carried out
cautiously.
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When working in the engine compartment,
always observe the safety warnings
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CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
A
do not
st
art the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a Technical Service.
Topping up engine oil 
Fig. 223 In the engine compartment: Engine
oi
l
filler cap
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Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings ›››
in Work in the engine
c
omp
artment on page 283.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
lustration ››› page 282.
Engine oil specification ›››
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