Engine Coolant - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must
change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following:
Wear eye protection.
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Always wait until the engine has com-
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pletely cooled to avoid being burned.
Always keep your arms horizontal when
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unscrewing the oil drainage bolt so that it
does not run down your arms.
Use a suitable container large enough to
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collect all of the used oil in the engine.
Never collect engine oil in empty food
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containers, cans, bottles or other contain-
ers as not all people are able to identify
engine oil.
Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the
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reach of children.
CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This could result in engine damage. Any
damage caused by the use of such addi-
tives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.
For the sake of the environment
Before changing the engine oil, find a
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suitable location or service for proper dis-
posal.
Checking and refilling levels
Always dispose of engine oil with the ut-
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most respect for the environment. Never
dispose of used engine oil in places such as
a garden, woods, drains, roads, paths, riv-
ers and drainage systems.

Engine coolant

Introduction
WARNING
Engine coolant is toxic!
Only keep engine coolant in its original
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container, tightly shut and in a safe place.
Never store engine coolant in empty food
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containers or bottles as other people may
accidentally drink it.
Always keep engine coolant out of reach
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of children.
Ensure that the proportion of engine
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coolant additive corresponds to the lowest
outside temperature to which the vehicle
will be exposed.
If the outside temperature is extremely
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low, the engine coolant could freeze caus-
ing the vehicle to stop. As this would also
cause the heating to stop working, passen-
gers without warm clothing could freeze.
For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate
the environment. Collect any spilt fluids in
suitable containers and dispose of them in
accordance with legislation and with the
utmost respect for the environment.
Warning lamp and coolant temper-
ature indicator
Coolant temperature gauge on dash
Fig. 293
panel insert.
Cool zone. Avoid revving the engine too
A
much or making it work hard while it has
not reached normal service temperature.
Normal temperature
B
Warning area
C
When driving normally, the needle will remain
in the middle area. The temperature may also
rise when the engine is working hard,
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