Checking and refilling levels
Petrol engines: st
andar
d VW 504 00,
VW 502 00, VW 508 00, ACEA C3 or
API SN.
Diesel engines: standard VW 507 00,
VW 505 01, ACEA C3 or API CK-4.
Have the oil changed by a specialised work-
shop.
CUPRA recommends using original SEAT oil
to guarantee high performance of CUPRA
engines.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by
these additives is not covered by the warran-
ty.
CAUTION
Take the following into account if you have
refilled with an engine oil different to those
specified in the aforementioned standards,
or by your SEAT technical service centre:
●
There is no way of completely avoiding
the danger of causing damage to the en-
gine and particulate filter*.
●
You can continue driving with the vehicle
if the refill was no more than 0.5 l of engine
oil. Go to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible and request an oil change. Other-
wise, there is a danger of engine damage.
●
If you have topped up more than 0.5 l of
engine oil, drive with the engine at low load
–
–
levels and within the medium RPM range as
a maximum. Do not drive at mor
e than 80
km/h and do not travel more than 300 km
(approximately). Go to a specialised work-
shop as soon as possible and request an oil
change. Otherwise, there is a danger of en-
gine damage.
●
You are responsible for the risk of possi-
ble damage to the vehicle (engine, exhaust
system). If in doubt, do not start the engine
and request assistance from the technical
service centre.
●
Do not start the engine if you have top-
ped up with a fluid other than engine oil.
Request assistance from the technical serv-
ice centre. Danger of engine damage!
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conforms to the corre-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way,
the correct engine oil will always be availa-
ble for a top-up if needed.
Warning lamp
It lights up red
Do not carry on driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.
Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level.
If this warning lamp
starts to flash, and is accompa-
nied by three audible warnings, switch off the engine
and check the oil level. If necessary, add more oil
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If the warning lamp
flashes although the oil level is
correct, stop driving. Do not even run the engine at
idle speed! Seek professional assistance.
It lights up yellow
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible.
Replace oil as soon as you have the opportunity to do
so
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It flashes yellow
Fault in the oil level sensor.
Have the check done by a specialised workshop. Until
then it is advisable to check the oil level every time you
refuel.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
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trol and w
arning lamps on page 83.
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