Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 284

282 Checking and refilling levels
Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the
sump. When the engine has cooled down, immediately check the oil level and
top up if necessary.
Open the bonnet
The engine oil filler opening can be recognised by the symbol
cap fig. 166 and the dipstick by its coloured handle.
Checking the engine oil level
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean cloth.
Replace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as it will go. If the dipstick has a
mark, when you reintroduce it this mark should slot into the corresponding
groove located on the upper end of the tube.
Remove the dipstick again and check the engine oil level
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After reading the oil level, replace the dipstick in the tube completely.
Engine oil topping up ranges
Operations required depending on the engine oil topping
fig. 165
up level:
A
Area Do not top up oil
A
Add approximately 0.5 L of oil (1/2 quarter of a gallon). The
A
Area
B
oil level can be in the zone
It is essential to add oil (approximately 1 litre or quarter of
A
a gallon). Ensure that the level is around the centre of the
Area :
C
A
zone
B
Adding oil after checking the level
Only add engine oil in small quantities and in steps.
Unscrew the cap from the engine oil filler opening on the cylinder head
fig. 166. If you are not sure where the cap is, request help from a
specialist.
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.
A
, but never above
A
after adding oil.
Only refill using engine oil expressly approved by SEAT and in small quan-
tities (not more than 0.5 l or 1/2 a quarter of a gallon at a time)
To avoid adding too much oil, each time you add a quantity, wait until the
oil has flowed into the crankcase so that it can be measured with the dipstick.
on the Check the oil level before adding any more oil. Do not top up with too
much engine oil
When the oil level is in at least the
the dipstick into the tube fully to avoid engine oil escaping when the engine
is running.
After topping up the oil, ensure that the cap is screwed on to the filler
mouth correctly.
table on
WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact with hot engine components.
This could lead to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
Always ensure that after topping of oil, the engine oil filler cap is
correctly tightened. This will avoid engine oil spilling onto hot engine parts
when the engine is running.
Caution
If the oil level is above the area
A
.
A
engine. You should obtain professional assistance. Otherwise catalytic
converter and engine damage may occur.
When refilling or changing service liquids, ensure that you put the liquids
into the right tank. Making a mistake when refilling could cause serious
malfunctions and damage the engine!
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area
oil can be drawn in through the crankcase breather and escape into the
atmosphere via the exhaust system.
.
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A
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A
zone, insert
B
do not start the
A
A
. Otherwise
A