Checking and refilling levels
Checking and refilling
levels
Engine compartment
Working in the engine compartment
The engine compartment of the vehicle is a
dangerous area. You should only perform works
in the engine compartment if you have good
knowledge of the necessary operations and the
general safety measures, and if you have ade-
quate tools, means and operating fluids. Works
performed inadequately could lead to serious
injuries ›››
. In this case, get a specialised
workshop to perform all the works. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.
Before performing any work in the engine com-
partment, always park the vehicle on level and
firm ground, taking all necessary safety pre-
cautions.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle dur-
ing maintenance work could cause serious
injuries.
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Never perform works underneath the vehi-
cle without having first immobilised it to pre-
vent it from moving. When working under the
vehicle with the wheels on the ground, the
vehicle must be on a level surface and the
wheels must be locked.
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If work must be performed underneath the
vehicle, take the extra precaution of support-
ing it safely using a suitable support assem-
bly. The jack is not suitable for this purpose
and may not provide support, which could
lead to serious injuries.
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The Start-Stop system must be switched
o manually.
WARNING
The engine compartment of any vehicle is a
dangerous area in which serious injuries can
be caused!
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When performing any type of work, always
ensure you are extremely cautious, and bear
in mind the general safety measures. Never
put yourself at risk.
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Never perform works in the engine com-
partment if you do not have solid knowledge
of the necessary operations. If you are un-
sure of what needs to be done, seek a speci-
alised workshop to perform the works. Works
performed inadequately could lead to seri-
ous injuries.
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Never open or close the bonnet if you
see steam or coolant escaping from the en-
gine compartment. Steam or hot coolant can
cause severe burns. Always wait until you
stop hearing or seeing the steam or coolant
discharging from the engine compartment.
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Before opening the bonnet, always wait for
the engine to cool down.
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Touching hot engine or exhaust system
components could result in skin burns.
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Turn o the ignition and keep the vehicle
key in a safe place at a safe distance from
the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being
turned on and the combustion engine started
by mistake.
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Always keep children away from the en-
gine compartment and never leave them un-
supervised.
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When the engine is hot, its cooling system
is pressurised. Do not open the expansion
tank cap. Hot coolant may splash out and
cause severe burns and other injuries.
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Turn the coolant expansion tank cap
slowly and very carefully anticlockwise
while pressing it down slightly.
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Always protect your face, hands and
arms from the hot coolant and steam with
a large thick cloth.
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