Engine Oil - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Only open and close the bonnet when
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there is nobody within its range.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the
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windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscreen wipers are in place against
the windscreen.
Before driving, always lower the wiper
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arms.
Checking fluid levels
Diagram for the location of the vari-
Fig. 290
ous elements.
From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
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Practical tips
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant fluid deposit
1
Engine oil dipstick
2
Oil filler neck
3
Brake fluid reservoir
4
Vehicle battery (underneath a cover)
5
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
6
The checking and refilling of service fluids are
carried out on the components mentioned
above. These operations are described in
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Overview
You will find further explanations, instructions
and restrictions on the technical specifica-
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tions as of page 364

Engine oil

Introduction
WARNING
Incorrectly handling engine oil can cause
injury and serious burns.
Always protect your eyes when handling
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engine oil.
Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the
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reach of children.
Engine oil should only be kept in its origi-
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nal packaging; the same goes for used oil
until it is disposed of.
Never store engine oil in empty food con-
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tainers or bottles as other people may ac-
cidentally drink it.
Regular contact with engine oil can be
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bad for the skin. If you come into contact
with engine oil, wash your skin with soap
and water.
With the engine running, the engine oil
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gets extremely hot and can cause severe
skin burns. Always wait until the engine has
fully cooled.
For the sake of the environment
Similar to the other service liquids, spilled
engine oil can be bad for the environment.
Collect these liquids in suitable containers
and dispose of them while respecting the
environment.
Control and warning lamps
 It lights up
Insufficient engine oil.
Stop the engine. Check the engine oil level
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