Seat Toledo 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 252 / 300

Practical tips
available, in the event of an emergency. In
this case, use only water and bring the cool-
ant concentration back up to the correct lev-
el as soon as possible at an Official Service.
Always top up with unused coolant.
Never fill the coolant tank above mark
A
(max.)
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Fig. 245 ! Excess coolant is forced
out of the cooling system through the over-
pressure valve in the filler cap of the expan-
sion tank when the engine heats up.
WARNING
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The anti-freeze additive and, therefore,
the entire coolant, are a health hazard.
Avoid touching the coolant. Coolant fumes
are also a health hazard. For this reason,
always store the coolant additive in a safe
place out of the reach of children. Risk of
poisoning!
●
If splashed into eyes, rinse immediately
with clean water and seek immediate med-
ical attention.
●
Seek immediate medical attention if the
coolant is accidentally ingested.
CAUTION
If the coolant cannot be topped up under
the given conditions,

do not drive on. We
recommend contacting an authorised SEAT
dealer, as this can damage the engine.
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 246 Engine compartment: coolant tank.
Read the additional information carefully
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 page 43
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment of the vehicle.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Open the bonnet
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page 244 .
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Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
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Fig. 246 . It should be between the “MIN”
and “MAX” marks.
The fluid level drops slightly after a period of
time due to automatic compensation for
brake pad wear. This is quite normal.
However, if the level goes down noticeably in
a short time, or drops below the “MIN” mark,
there may be a leak in the brake system. If the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this
will be indicated by the warning lamp illumi-
nating on the instrument panel
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page 200, Control lamps .
WARNING
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If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN mark,
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do not continue driving. Risk of
accident! Go to a technical service.
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Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-
pour lock if the brake fluid is left in the
brake system for too long. This would seri-
ously affect the efficiency of the brakes
and the safety of the vehicle.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Therefore, it
gradually absorbs moisture from the atmos-
phere. If the water content in the brake fluid is
too high, the brake system could corrode. The
water content also reduces the boiling point
of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with one of the
following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114
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FMVSS 116 DOT4
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.
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