Engine Compartment; Bonnet Lock Release - Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual

Engine compartment

Working in the engine compart-
ment
Read the additional information carefully
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Always be aware of the danger of injury
and scalding as well as the risk of acci-
dent or fire when working in the engine
compartment (e.g. when checking and re-
filling fluids). Always observe the warnings
listed below and follow all general safety
precautions. The engine compartment of
the vehicle is a potentially hazardous area
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WARNING
Switch the engine off, remove the key
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from the ignition and apply the hand brake.
If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the lever in neutral; if it has an automatic
gearbox, place the selector lever in posi-
tion P. Wait for the engine to cool down.
Keep children away from the engine
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compartment.
Never spill liquids used for vehicle opera-
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tion on the engine compartment, as these
may catch fire (e.g. the antifreeze in cool-
ant).
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Practical tips
Take care not to cause short circuits in
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the electrical system, especially when
working on the battery.
If working inside the engine compart-
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ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
Never cover the engine with additional in-
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sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant
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expansion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
Protect face, hands and arms by cover-
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ing the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
If it is necessary to work in the engine
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compartment while the engine is running,
the rotating components (for example,
poly-V belt, alternator, radiator fan) and
the high voltage ignition system are an ad-
ditional hazard.
Observe the following additional warn-
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ings if work on the fuel system or the elec-
trical system is necessary:
Always disconnect the battery from the
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on-board network.
Do not smoke.
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Never work near naked flames.
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Always keep an approved fire extin-
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guisher immediately available.
CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the cor-
rect fluid is put into the correct filler open-
ing, otherwise this can cause serious mal-
functions or engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehi-
cle regularly so that any leaks are detec-
ted at an early stage. If you find spots of oil
or other fluids in the area where it was
parked, have your vehicle inspected at the
workshop.
Note
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake
fluid reservoirs are on the other side of the
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engine compartment Fig. 304.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
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page 19
WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam
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or drips of coolant being released from the
engine compartment. Failure to comply
could result in burns. Wait until no steam or
coolant can be seen before opening the
bonnet.