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Driving
WARNING
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At first, new tyres do not give maximum
grip, and require running-in. This may cause
an accident. Drive particularly carefully in the
first 500 km.
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New brake pads must be “run in” and do
not have the correct friction properties during
the first 200 km. However, the reduced brak-
ing capacity may be compensated by press-
ing on the brake pedal a little harder.
Environmental friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage
recycling
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Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling
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Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
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Increased use of single-grade materials.
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Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
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Use of recycled materials.
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Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its components are not easily separated.
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Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
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Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
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Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC):
cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
v
al
ent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
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Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
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Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle transport.
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Use of solvent-free adhesives.
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Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
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Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
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Improvement in the quality of waste water.
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Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
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The use of water-soluble paints.
Catalytic converter
To maintain the useful life of the catalytic
converter
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Use only unleaded petrol with petrol en-
gines, as lead damages the catalytic con-
verter.
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Do not let the fuel get too low in the tank.
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For engine oil changes, do not replenish
with too much engine oil ››› page 170, Top-
ping up engine oil .
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Never t
ow the vehicle to start it, use jump
leads if necessary
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page 188.
If you notice misfiring, uneven running or
loss of power when the vehicle is moving, re-
duce speed immediately and have the vehi-
cle inspected at the nearest specialised
workshop. In general, the exhaust warning
lamp will light up when any of the described
symptoms occur
›››
page 57. If this happens,
unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system
and escape into the environment. The cata-
lytic converter can also be damaged by over-
heating.
WARNING
The catalytic converter reaches very high
temperatures! Risk of fire!
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Never park where the catalytic converter
could come into contact with dry grass or
flammable materials under the vehicle.
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Technical specifications
AdviceOperationSafetyThe essentials
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