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Driving
Starting a diesel engine after the fuel tank
has run dry
If the fuel t
ank has been compl
et
ely run dry, it
may take longer than normal (up to one mi-
nute) to start a diesel engine after refuelling.
This is because the fuel system must elimi-
nate air first.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
›››
in Start-
ing petrol engines on page 221
.
CAUTION
●
When the engine is cold, you should
av
oid high engine speeds, driving at full
throttle and over-loading the engine. Risk
of engine damage.
●
The vehicle should not be pushed or tow-
ed more than 50 metres to start the engine.
Unburnt fuel could enter the particulate fil-
ter and damage it.
●
Before attempting to push-start or tow a
vehicle in order to start it, you should first
try to start it using the battery of another
vehicle. Please observe and follow the
notes on the
›››
page 59, How to jump
start.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm-up the engine by running the
engine with the vehicle st
ationary. You
should drive off as soon as you start the en-
gine. This helps the engine reach operating
temperature faster and reduces emissions.
“SAFE” electronic immobiliser
1)
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons from driving the vehicl
e.
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code.
If the following message* is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE, the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can, however, be started if the
appropriate coded SEAT genuine key is used.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used.
Switching off the engine
Switching off the engine
–
Stop the vehicle.
–
Turn the ignition key to position
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Fig. 216
1
.
Engaging the st
eering wheel l
ock
In v
ehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the se-
lector lever is in position P
2)
.
–
Remove the ignition key in position
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Fig. 216
1
›
›
›
.
–
Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gage
.
P
ossibl
e vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged.
After switching the engine off, the radiator fan
may run on for up to 10 minutes. It is also pos-
sible that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to the
1)
Available depending on the market
2)
Depending upon country.
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