Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual page 239

If the warning lamp flashes although the oil
level is correct, stop driving. Do not even run
the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical as-
sistance.
Checking oil level
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine
oil level should be checked as soon as possi-
ble. Top up the oil at the next opportunity
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Oil level sensor faulty*
If the  yellow warning lamp flashes, take
the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have
the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is
advisable to check the oil level every time
you refuel.
Check engine oil level
Engine oil dipstick.
Fig. 193
Checking and refilling levels
Read the additional information carefully
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Checking oil level
Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
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the operating temperature is reached and
then stop.
Wait for about two minutes.
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Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
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a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
Then pull it out again and check the oil lev-
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el. Top up with engine oil if necessary.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a jour-
ney.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the engine must be carried out
cautiously.
When working in the engine compartment,
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always observe the safety warnings
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CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
start the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a Technical Service.
Topping up engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
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Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
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the warnings in safety notes for work in
the engine compartment on page
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment
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Engine oil specification
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
start the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a specialised workshop.
do not
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