a health hazard. For this reason, always store
the coolant additive in a safe place out of the
reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
If splashed into eyes, rinse immediately
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with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.
Seek immediate medical attention if the
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coolant is accidentally ingested.
Brake fluid
Fig. 52
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
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gine compartment
The level should be between the and
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.
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WARNING
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Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-
pour lock if the brake fluid is left in the brake
system for too long. This would seriously af-
fect the efficiency of the brakes and the safe-
ty of the vehicle.
If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN
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mark,
do not continue driving. Risk of acci-
dent! Go to a technical service.
Windscreen washer
Fig. 53
205.
The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the engine compartment
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.
The essentials
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205.
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Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
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205. It does not require
ment
maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Service.
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WARNING
Battery acid is very corrosive, therefore, the
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battery must be handled with the utmost
care. Wear protective gloves and protect your
eyes and skin when handling batteries. The
corrosive fumes in the air irritate and inflame
the respiratory tract and cause conjunctivitis.
It corrodes tooth enamel. Causes deep and
difficult-to-heal wounds when it comes in
contact with the skin. Repeated contact with
diluted acids causes skin disease (inflamma-
tion, ulcers and fissures). When in contact
with water, acids dilute and develop a great
deal of heat.
Do not tilt the battery, as acid could leak
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out of the vapour vents. Protect your eyes
with glasses or a protective helmet! Risk of
blindness! If acid should splash into the
eyes, rinse the affected eye immediately for
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