Seat Ateca Owner's Manual page 307

CAUTION
● Do not mix cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This could
lead to flocculation and may block the wind-
screen washer jets.
When topping up service fluids, make abso-
●
lutely certain that you fill the fluids into the
correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage!
● Not having windscreen wiper fluid reduces
visibility through the windscreen, and leads
to loss of visibility in headlights in models
with headlight washer.
Battery
General information
Read the additional information carefully
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page 59.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment and is almost maintenance-free. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.
Nevertheless, check the terminals are clean
and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in
exceptional cases. When the battery is dis-
Checking and refilling levels
connected, some of the vehicle's functions
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are "lost" ( table on page 305). These
functions will require resetting after the bat-
tery is reconnected.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you
disconnect the battery Otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
Function Reprogramming
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One-touch function of page 141, One-touch
the electric windows opening and
If the vehicle does not re-
spond to the key, they
Remote control key
should be synchronised
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page 134.
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Digital clock page 116.
After driving for a few me-
ESC warning lamp tres, the warning lamp goes
out again.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The vehicle has a system for monitoring the
current consumption when the engine is left
unused for long periods of time
Some functions, such as the interior lights, or
the remote door opening, may be temporarily
disabled to prevent the battery from running
flat. These functions will come back on as
soon as the ignition is switched on and the
engine started.
Winter conditions
During the winter, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
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be charged
ings for handling a vehicle battery on
page 306
Important safety warnings for han-
dling a vehicle battery
closing.
All work on batteries requires specialist
knowledge. Please refer to a SEAT Official
Service or a workshop specialising in batter-
ies: risk of burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try to
change the fluid level of the battery. Other-
wise explosive gas is released from the bat-
tery that could cause an explosion.
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Wear eye protection.
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Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection. In the event
of electrolyte splashes, rinse off with plenty of
››› water.
page 203.
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Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are pro-
hibited.
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The battery should only be charged in a well-ven-
tilated zone. Risk of explosion!
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Keep children away from acid and batteries!
in Important safety warn-
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