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Run-in and economical driving
Running in a new engine
The engine needs to be run-in over the first
1500 km (900 miles).
For the first 1,000 kilometres (600 miles)
Do not drive at speeds of more than 2/3
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the maximum speed.
Do not accelerate hard.
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Avoid high engine revolutions.
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Do not tow a trailer.
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From 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) to 1,500
kilometres (900 miles)
Speeds can be gradually increased to the
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maximum road speed or maximum permis-
sible engine speed (rpm).
During its first few hours of running, the in-
ternal friction in the engine is greater than
later on, when all the moving parts have bed-
ded in.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, its life will be in-
creased and its oil consumption reduced.
Driving
Tyre and brake pad run-in
New tyres should be run in carefully for the
first 500 km (300 miles) and new brake pads
should be run in carefully for the first 200 km
(125 miles).
During the first 200 km (125 miles) you have
to compensate for the reduced braking effect
by applying more pressure to the brake ped-
al. In case of a sharp braking, the braking
distance will be longer with new brake pads
than with brake pads which have been run-
in.
WARNING
At first, new tyres do not give maximum
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grip, and require running-in. This may cause
an accident. Drive particularly carefully in the
first 500 km (300 miles).
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New brake pads must be "run in" and do
not have the correct friction properties during
the first 200 km (125 miles). However, the re-
duced braking capacity may be compensated
by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder.
Environmental compatibility
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage recy-
cling
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Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantling.
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Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling.
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Increased use of single-grade materials.
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Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
Use of recycled materials.
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Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its components are not easily separated.
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Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
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Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
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Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
valent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
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Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protective wax for cavities.
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Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle transport.
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