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Practical tips
CAUTION
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
similar additiv
es with the windscreen wash-
er water. A greasy layer may be formed on
the windscreen which will impair visibility.
●
Use clean water with a window cleaner
recommended by SEAT.
●
If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the reservoir.
CAUTION
●
Do not mix cleaning pr
oducts recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This
could lead to flocculation and may block
the windscreen washer jets.
●
When topping up service fluids, make ab-
solutely certain that you fill the fluids into
the correct reservoirs. Using the wrong flu-
ids could cause serious malfunctions and
engine damage!
●
Not having windscreen wiper fluid re-
duces visibility through the windscreen,
and leads to loss of visibility in headlights
in models with headlight washer.
12-volt battery
Gener
al inf
ormation
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment and is almost maint
enance-fr
ee. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.
Nevertheless, check the terminals are clean
and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
All work on batteries requires specialist
knowledge. Please refer to a SEAT Official
Service or a workshop specialising in batter-
ies: risk of burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try
to change the fluid level of the battery. Oth-
erwise explosive gas is released from the bat-
tery that could cause an explosion.
Battery warning indications
Wear eye protection.
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear pro-
tectiv
e gloves and eye protection. Rinse any
splashes of electrolyte with plenty of water.
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are
prohibit
ed.
The battery should only be charged in a well-
ventil
ated zone. Risk of explosion!
Keep children away from acid and batteries!
Winter conditions
During the wint
er
, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
be charged
›››
Automatic disconnection of devices
The int
elligent v
ehicle electrical system auto-
matically implements a range of measures to
prevent the battery from discharging when
high demands are made on it:
●
Where necessary, the power to the most
powerful devices is reduced or even com-
pletely disconnected.
The on-board management programme
cannot always prevent the battery from run-
ning flat. For example, when leaving the igni-
tion connected for a long period of time with
the drive system switched off or when leaving
the dipped beam lights or parking lights on,
while the vehicle is parked.
Why the 12-volt battery discharges:
●
Long-term parking with the drive system
disconnected but with the ignition connected.
●
Use of the electric devices with the drive
system disconnected.
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury
and chemical burns as well as the risk of
accident or fir
e when working on the bat-
tery and the electrical system:
●
Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
skin and clothing from acid and particles
containing lead.
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