Engine Oil - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the windscreen wiper arms, only
open the bonnet when the windscreen wipers are in place against the wind-
screen.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.

Engine oil

Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● ⇒ B ooklet Maintenance Programme
● Working in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 275
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ p age 257
WARNING
Incorrectly handling engine oil can cause injury and serious burns.
● Always protect your eyes when handling engine oil.
● Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the reach of children.
● Engine oil must only be kept closed in its original container. The same
applies to use oil until it has been disposed of.
● Never store engine oil in empty food containers or bottles as other
people may accidentally drink it.
● Regular contact with engine oil can be 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 gets extremely hot and can
cause severe skin burns. Always wait until the engine has fully cooled.
Safety First Operating instructions
For the sake of the environment
Similar to the other service liquids, spilled engine oil can be bad for the en-
vironment. Collect any spilt fluids in suitable containers and dispose of in
accordance with legislation and with the utmost respect for the environ-
ment.

Warning and control lamps
lights up Possible cause

Insufficient engine oil.
flashes Possible cause

Engine oil pressure too low.

Engine oil sensor faulty.
Practical tips
Checking and refilling levels

Solution
Switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level ⇒ p age 281.
Solution
 Stop the vehicle!
Switch off the engine. Check the
engine oil level.
- If the warning indicator flashes
although the oil level is correct,
do not continue driving or leave
the engine running. Otherwise,
the engine could be damaged.
You should obtain professional
assistance.
Contact a specialist workshop.
Have the engine oil sensor
checked.
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Technical Specifications
279