Journeys Abroad - Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry because the irregularity of the fuel
supply may cause ignition problems. This allows unburnt fuel to enter the
exhaust system, which could cause overheating and damage the catalytic
converter.
For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is working perfectly, there may be a
smell of sulphur from the exhaust gas under some conditions. This depends
on the sulphur content of the fuel used. Quite often the problem can be
solved by changing to another brand of fuel.
Diesel engine particulate filter*
Your vehicle is fitted with a DPF (Diesel particulate filter) if the vehicle data
sticker (back cover of the "Maintenance Programme") lists the PR code 7GG
⇒ F ig.
or 7MG 150.
The diesel engine particulate filter eliminates most of the soot from the ex-
haust gas system. Under normal driving conditions, the filter cleans itself. If
this is not possible (for example, multiple short trips) the filter will be ob-
Safety
Fig. 150 Vehicle data
sticker on back cover of
the Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
Operation
structed by soot and  the diesel engine particulate filter warning lamp
will light up. This does not represent a fault, it is a warning that indicates
that the filter has not been able to regenerate automatically and that you
must carry out a cleaning cycle, as indicated in ⇒ p age 65.
WARNING
● The diesel engine particulate filter may reach extremely high temper-
atures; the vehicle should be parked so that the exhaust pipe does not
come into contact with flammable materials underneath the vehicle. Oth-
erwise there is a risk of fire.
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CAUTION
● Your vehicle is not designed to use biodiesel fuel. Never, under any cir-
cumstances refuel with biodiesel. The use of biodiesel fuel could damage
the engine and the fuel system. The addition of biodiesel to diesel by the
diesel producer in accordance with standard EN 590 is authorised and will
not cause damage to the engine or the fuel system.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur content may significantly reduce
the useful life of the diesel particulate filter. Your Technical Service will be
able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur content.

Journeys abroad

To drive abroad, the following must be taken into consideration:
● For vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter ensure that unleaded petrol
is available for the journey. See the chapter "Refuelling". Automobile organ-
isations will have information about service station networks selling unlea-
ded fuel.
● Your vehicle model may not be available in some countries, and there-
fore spare parts are not available or the Technical Services can only carry
out limited repairs.
Advice
Driving and the environment
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Technical specifications
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