12-Volt Battery - Seat Tarraco 2022 Owner's Manual

For the sake of the environment
● We recommend that you change the en-
gine oil and the filter at a technical service
centre.
● Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground.
● Use a suitable container when draining the
used oil. It must be large enough to hold all
the engine oil.
Troubleshooting
Engine oil pressure too low
The indicator lamp lights up red.
Do not carry on driving! Switch off the en-
gine. Check the engine oil level.
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If this warning lamp starts to flash, and
is accompanied by three audible warnings,
switch off the engine and check the oil level. If
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necessary, add more oil page 341.
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If the warning lamp flashes although the
oil level is correct, stop driving. Do not even
run the engine at idle speed! Seek professional
assistance.
Engine oil level too low
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Checking and refilling levels

12-volt battery

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Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
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page 341.
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Change the oil as soon as you have the op-
portunity to do so.
Fault in the oil level sensor
The control lamp flashes yellow.
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Have the check done by a specialised work-
shop.
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Until then it is advisable to check the oil level
every time you refuel.
12-volt battery
Introduction
The 12 volt battery is located in the engine
compartment or in the luggage compartment
(PHEV hybrid vehicles). The 12 volt battery is
checked and, if necessary, replaced as part of
maintenance work.
All work on batteries requires specialist knowl-
edge. Please refer to a SEAT Official Service
or a workshop specialising in batteries: risk of
burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened! Never try to
change the fluid level of the battery. Otherwise
explosive gas is released from the battery that
could cause an explosion.
Battery warning indications
Wear protective goggles.
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection.
Rinse any splashes of electrolyte with
plenty of water.
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking
are prohibited.
The battery should only be charged in a
well-ventilated zone. Risk of explosion!
Keep children away from acid and the
battery.
Always follow the instruction manual.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The vehicle has a system for monitoring
the current consumption when the engine
is left unused for extended periods of time
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page 347. Some functions, such as the in-
terior lights, or the remote door opening, may
be temporarily disabled to prevent the battery
from running flat. These functions will come
back on as soon as the ignition is switched on
and the engine started.
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