Bonnet; Winter Driving - Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's Manual

220 Checking and refilling levels

Winter driving

Diesel can thicken in winter.
Winter-grade diesel
When using summer-grade diesel fuel, difficulties may be experienced at
sub-zero temperatures because the fuel thickens due to wax separation.
Therefore, winter-grade diesel fuel is available in some countries during the
cold months. It can be used at temperatures as low as -22 °C.
In countries with different climatic conditions the diesel fuel generally sold
has different temperature characteristics. Check with an Authorised Service
Centre or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the type of die-
sel fuels available.
Filter pre-heater
Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter glow plug system, making it well
equipped for operation in winter. This ensures that the fuel system remains
operational to approx. -24 °C, provided you use winter-grade diesel which is
safe to -15 °C.
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not
start at temperatures of under -24 °C, simply place the vehicle in a warm
place for a while.
CAUTION
Do not mix fuel additives (thinners or similar products) with diesel fuel.

Bonnet

Releasing the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dash panel
⇒ f ig. 164
in the direction indicated (arrow).
The bonnet springs out of its lock.
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Fig. 164 Detail of foot-
well area on driver side:
lever for unlocking the
bonnet.
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