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Operation
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Do not
t
op up w
ith too much engine oil
››› page 274.
●
Do not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter
cables ›››
page 52.
In order to reduce blocking of the diesel par-
ticulate filter, some vehicles with an automat-
ic gearbox may increase the engine speed
slightly to start cleaning the filter automati-
cally. The control lamp will not light up in
this case.
Control lamp
If the control lamp lights up you should
help the filter clean itself by driving in the ap-
propriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in fourth
or fifth gear (automatic gearbox: S gear
range) at a minimum speed of 60 km/h
(37 mph), with the engine running at approxi-
mately 2,000 rpm. In this way, the soot build
up in the filter is burned. When cleaning is
successful, the control lamp turns 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
●
Alwa
ys drive according to the road weather
conditions, the terrain and traffic. Driving rec-
ommendations should never lead to illegal
manoeuvres in surrounding traffic.
For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is
workin
g perfectly, there may be a smell of
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel be-
ing used.
Driving tips
Driv
in
g abr
oad
In some countries, certain safety regulations
and r
equir
ements
are in force relating to ex-
haust gas emissions, which differ from the
technical characteristics of the vehicle. Be-
fore travelling abroad, SEAT recommends you
consult a technical service about the legal re-
quirements and the following points:
●
Does the vehicle need technical modifica-
tions for driving abroad, for example, adjust-
ment of the headlamps?
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Does the vehicle have all the tools, diag-
nostics equipment and spare parts required
for inspections and repairs?
●
Are there any SEAT dealers in the destina-
tion country?
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For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol avail-
able at the right octane rating?
●
For diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available
with a low sulphur content?
●
Are a suitable engine oil (››› page 274) and
other engine fluids complying with SEAT
specifications available in the destination
country?
●
Will the navigation system fitted at the fac-
tory operate correctly in the destination coun-
try with the available navigation data?
●
Are special tyres required in the destination
country?
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage
to the v
ehicle due to the use of a lower quali-
ty fuel, an inadequate service or the non-
availability of genuine spare parts.
Driving along flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
in
g thr
ough w
ater, for example, along a floo-
ded road, please observe the following:
●
Check the depth of the water before enter-
ing the flooded zone. The water should never
come above the lower edge of the bodywork
›››
.
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