Seat Alhambra 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Practical tips
Topping up the engine oil
Fig. 289
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil filler cap.
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings
›››
in Working in the engine
compartment on page 315 .
Topping up engine oil
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Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening
›››
Fig. 289 .
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Carefully add oil in small quantities (no
more than 0.5 l).
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To avoid adding too much oil, whenever you
add a certain amount, wait about 2 minutes
and recheck the oil level
›››
page 319 .
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If necessary, add some more oil.
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When the oil level reaches at least zone
›››
Fig. 288
B
, unscrew the engine oil filler
cap carefully
›››
.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
lustration
›››
page 317 .
Engine oil specification
›››
page 319 .
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above area
›››
Fig. 288
A
,
do not start the engine. This could result in
damage to the engine and catalytic con-
verter. Contact a specialised workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above zone
›››
Fig. 288
A
. Otherwise oil can be drawn
in through the crankcase breather and leak
into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conforms to the corre-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available
for a top-up if needed.
Engine oil change
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist knowledge required!
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Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings
›››
page 315 .
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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may cause burn injuries.
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Wear eye protection to avoid injuries,
such as acid burns, caused by splashes of
oil.
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When removing the oil drain plug with
your fingers, keep your arm horizontal to
help prevent oil from running down your
arm.
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Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
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Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stored in a safe place out of the 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.
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