Ignition Lock - Seat TOLEDO Owner's Manual

Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of engine
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damage! In vehicles with a catalytic
converter, fuel that has not been burned
could reach the catalytic converter and catch
fire in it. This would lead to a fault in the cata-
lytic converter. You may use the battery from
another vehicle to help you start your engine
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page 58.
● After prolonged and demanding operation
of the engine, when the journey has ended,
do not stop the engine immediately. Let the
engine run at idle for about one more minute.
This will stop the engine from overheating.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. If possible, move off immediate-
ly after starting the engine. This will help the
engine reach operating temperature more
quickly, reducing the quantity of emissions.
Note
● The engine can only be started with the
original SEAT key.
Loud running noises may be heard briefly
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after cold-starting the engine. This is normal
and is no cause for concern.
After the engine has been stopped and the
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ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes.
If the engine still does not start after a sec-
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ond attempt, the fuel pump fuse might have
blown. Check it and replace if necessary
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Operation
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page 84 or contact your Specialised Serv-
ice.
● You should always engage the steering lock
when you exit the vehicle. This will hinder
any attempts at theft.
Power steering
The power steering allows you to turn the
steering wheel more easily.
If the power steering fails or the engine is off
(towing), it is still possible to turn the vehi-
cle's steering wheel fully. However, you need
more strength to steer the vehicle.
Start-up lock security system (immo-
biliser)
There is an electronic chip in the key. The
electronic immobiliser is deactivated when
the key is inserted into the ignition. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The engine will not start if an unauthorised
key is used.
The informative display indicates:
Immobiliser active!

Ignition lock

Ignition key positions.
Fig. 170
Petrol engines
– Ignition switched off, engine stopped,
1
steering can be locked
– Ignition switched on
2
– Starting
3
Diesel engines
– Fuel supply stopped, ignition switched
1
off, engine stopped, steering can be locked
– Engine pre-heating, ignition switched
2
on
– Starting
3
To engage the Steering lock without the key
in the ignition, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly until you hear it engage.