Checking and refilling levels
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Open the front bonnet
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The windscreen washer reservoir is marked
with the symbol on the cap.
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Check if there is enough fluid in the tank.
Plain water is not enough to clean the wind-
screen and headlights. We recommend that
you always add a product to the windscreen
washer fluid.
Recommended windscreen wipers
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For the hottest seasons we recommend
summer G 052 184 A1 for clear glass. Propor-
tions of the mixture in the washer fluid tank:
1:100 (1 part concentrate per 100 parts water).
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All year round, G 052 164 A2 for clear glass.
Approximate proportion of the winter mixture,
up to -18°C (0°F): 1:2 (1 part concentrate per
2 parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 proportion of
mixture in the washer fluid tank.
The capacity of the windscreen washer tank is
approximately 3 litres.
NOTICE
If the water from the windscreen washer
does not contain enough anti-freeze, it may
freeze on the windscreen and rear window,
reducing forward and rear visibility.
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In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contains enough anti-freeze.
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In cold conditions, you should not use the
windscreen wiper system unless you have
warmed the windscreen with the ventilation
system. The antifreeze could freeze on the
windscreen and reduce visibility.
NOTICE
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
similar additives with the windscreen washer
water. A greasy layer may be formed on the
windscreen which will impair visibility.
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Use clean water with a window cleaner rec-
ommended by CUPRA.
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If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the reservoir.
NOTICE
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Do not mix cleaning products recommen-
ded by CUPRA with other products. This
could lead to flocculation and may block the
windscreen washer jets.
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When topping up service fluids, make ab-
solutely certain that you fill the fluids into
the correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions.
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Lack of window washer fluid causes the
view through the windscreen to be obscured.
12-volt battery
Introduction
The 12 volt battery is located in the front com-
partment, under the bonnet. It is part of the
electrical system and, in the event of a fail-
ure of the high-voltage battery, it ensures that
power is supplied to vehicle systems of rele-
vance to safety. The 12 volt battery is checked
and, if necessary, replaced as part of mainte-
nance work.
All work on batteries requires specialist knowl-
edge. Please refer to a specialised CUPRA
Service, SEAT Official Service or a workshop
specialising in batteries: risk of burns or ex-
ploding battery!
