Working In The Engine Compartment - Seat Leon 2005 Owner's Manual

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following a fuel type change, change the fuel filter. Also note the instructions
in the Maintenance and Inspection Plan.
If you plan to keep the vehicle parked for more than two weeks, we recom-
mend refuelling with biodiesel to a full tank and making a trip of about 50 Km
in order to avoid damage to the injection system.
Winter driving
Diesel can thicken in winter.
Winter-grade diesel
When using "summer-grade diesel fuel", difficulties may be experienced at
temperatures below 0° because the fuel thickens due to wax separation. For
this reason, "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 sold generally
has different temperature characteristics. Check with an Authorised Service
Centre or filling stations in the country concerned regarding the type of diesel
fuels available.
Filter pre-heater
Your vehicle is fitted with a filter fuel pre-heater, 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 room for
a while.
Caution
Do not mix fuel additives ("thinners", or similar additives) with diesel fuel.
Safety First
Handling instructions

Working in the engine compartment

Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the
engine must be carried out cautiously.
Before starting any work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment:
1. Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition
2. Apply the handbrake
3. Move the gear stick to neutral or the selector lever to position P
4. Wait for the engine to cool down
5. Keep children away from the vehicle
6. Raise the bonnet ⇒ page 195
You should not do any work in the engine compartment unless you know
exactly how to carry out the jobs and have the correct tools! Have the work
carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and
batteries, are being constantly developed. SEAT provides a constant flow of
information to the Authorised Service Centres concerning modifications. For
this reason we recommend that you have service fluids and consumables
replaced by an Authorised Service Centre. Please observe the relevant
instructions ⇒ page 186. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
hazardous area ⇒
.
Tips and Maintenance
Checking and refilling levels
Technical Data
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