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  • Page 3 Foreword This Instruction Manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value. For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replacements. If selling the vehicle, give all of the on-board documentation to the new owner, as it should be kept with the vehicle.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Remote control keys ..... . Seat belts .......
  • Page 6 Contents Economical and environmentally friendly driving Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel) ..Driving abroad ......Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate) .
  • Page 7: Manual Structure

    Manual structure Manual structure What you should know before reading this manual For the sake of the environment This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information on the protec- vehicle at the time of press.
  • Page 8: Content

    The entire manual is divided into five large parts which are: 1. Safety first Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat belts, airbags, seats, etc. 2. Operating instructions Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, about how to create a suit- able climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
  • Page 9: Safety First

    Front airbags • of for your own safety and for the safety of your passengers. Side airbags in the front and rear seat backrests* • • Ensure that the on-board documentation is kept in the vehicle at all Head-protection airbags* •...
  • Page 10 There are – Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that your passengers also a number of important safety warnings that you and your passengers do the same ⇒...
  • Page 11 Safe driving WARNING WARNING When driving safety is impaired during a trip, the risk of injury and acci- When driving safety is impaired during a trip, the risk of injury and acci- dents increases. dents increases. What affects driving safety? Driving safety is largely determined by your driving style and the personal behaviour of all occupants.
  • Page 12: Proper Sitting Position For Occupants

    ⇒ fig. and steering wheel – Move the driver seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled ⇒ – Ensure that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
  • Page 13 The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the back- rest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt WARNING properly.
  • Page 14 Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is moving; never rest them on the dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an increased risk of injury in case of a WARNING sudden braking or an accident.
  • Page 15 Safe driving Correct adjustment of front seat head restraints Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum protection. Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of – Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same...
  • Page 16 Under no circumstances should the rear passengers travel while the head restraints are in the non-use position. • Do not swap the centre rear head restraint with either of the outer seat rear head restraints. • Risk of injury in case of an accident! Caution Note the instructions on the adjustment of the head restraints ⇒...
  • Page 17: Pedal Area

    If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be pressed down thoroughly in never put your feet on the dash panel, order to stop the vehicle. • never put your feet on the surface of a seat, • Wearing suitable shoes do not allow anyone to travel in the footwell, •...
  • Page 18: Storing Objects

    Safe driving Floor mats on the driver side – Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment. Only floor mats may be used which can be securely fastened – Lay and stow heavy luggage as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 19 This increased risk of injury will be further Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. All passen- increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag. gers must have their seat belt fastened ⇒ page 18. WARNING Note •...
  • Page 20: Seat Belts

    After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp will remain lit until the Your vehicle has five seats, two in the front and three in the rear. Each seat is driver and front passenger (if applicable) have fastened their seat belts.
  • Page 21: Why Wear Seat Belts

    25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic energy is multi- plied by four. Because the passengers in our example are not restrained by seat belts, in the case of a head-on collision all of their kinetic energy has to be absorbed ⇒...
  • Page 22 It is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forward violently in an accident. Rear passengers who do not use seat belts endanger not only themselves but also the front ⇒...
  • Page 23 • If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju- Our examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts ries increases. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents.
  • Page 24: Seat Belts

    • Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt. • Keep both feet in the footwell in front of your seat as long as the vehicle Seat belts is in motion. • Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.
  • Page 25 • Never put the latch plate in the buckle of another seat. If you do this, the seat belt will not protect you properly and the risk of injury is increased.
  • Page 26 An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident. • The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the torso ⇒ page 23, fig.
  • Page 27 • WARNING For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as possible over the pelvis, never across the stomach, and always lie flat so Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. If you do, you that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
  • Page 28: Seat Belt Tensioners

    Sensors will trigger the belt tensioners during severe head-on, lateral and Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. This retracts and tightens the properly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occupants.
  • Page 29 Service and disposal of belt tensioners The belt tensioners are components of the seat belts that are installed in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tensioners or remove and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged.
  • Page 30: Airbag System

    The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second. If you have an • If you are not wearing a seat belt, if you lean forward or to the side while incorrect seating position at the time the airbag is deployed, it could cause travelling or assume an incorrect sitting position, there is a substantially you critical injuries.
  • Page 31 • If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the child of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases. The warning lamp monitors all airbags and seat belt tensioners in the vehicle, •...
  • Page 32 Airbag system Monitoring of airbag and belt tensioner system The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the airbag are scrapped. Specialised workshops and vehicle Both the airbag and belt tensioner systems operation is constantly monitored disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.
  • Page 33 Airbag system For the sake of the environment The airbags, which are a special type of waste, must be disposed of through an authorised service, because they contain pyrotechnic elements. Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications...
  • Page 34: Front Airbags

    The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly.
  • Page 35 • The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the reduce the risk of injury to the head and the upper part of the body.
  • Page 36 Airbag system develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle. Airbag covers when the frontal airbags are triggered Fig. 20 Airbag covers reacting when the front airbags are triggered The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driver ⇒...
  • Page 37: Knee Airbag

    • If you are not wearing a seat belt, if you lean forward or to the side while travelling or assume an incorrect sitting position, there is a substantially increased risk of injury. This increased risk of injury will be further increased if you are struck by an inflating airbag.
  • Page 38 See also ⇒ page 65. This is just one of the reasons why an airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt. The airbag system works most effectively when used with the seat belts.
  • Page 39 All this takes place instantaneously, so fast that many people do not even belt.
  • Page 40: Side Airbags

    The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but it is an integral part Description of side airbags of the vehicle's overall passive safety system.
  • Page 41 Any work carried out to the doors should be made in a specialised work- shop. • The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the occupants are seated correctly ⇒ page 10, “Proper sitting position for occupants”.
  • Page 42 ⇒ page 46, “Child safety”. • If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean forward, or are not seated • Any work on the side airbag system or removal and installation of the...
  • Page 43: Curtain Airbags

    ⇒ page 42, “Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system”. The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly.
  • Page 44 WARNING • In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts fastened while travelling. • For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must be disconnected in those Fig.
  • Page 45 Airbag system WARNING (continued) should only be performed by a qualified workshop. Otherwise, faults may occur during the airbag system operation. • Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way. • The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the interior of the front doors.
  • Page 46: Deactivating Airbags

    Airbag system Deactivating airbags Front passenger airbag deactivation If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must be de-activated. Fig. 28 Warning lamp for deactivated passenger airbag in centre console When the passenger airbag is deactivated, only the front airbag is deactivated.
  • Page 47 Otherwise, there is a risk of death. If under exceptional circumstances it is necessary to trans- port a child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger airbag.
  • Page 48: Child Safety

    Depending on their age, height and weight, children trav- As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport in elling on the rear seat must use a child seat or a seat belt. It is advisable that your vehicle.
  • Page 49 Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an accident, the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries to themselves and to the other passengers.
  • Page 50: Child Seats

    Child seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R 44 standard Group 0: For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight the most bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test number ⇒ fig.
  • Page 51 We recommend you to include the manufacturer's Child Seat instruction Children under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are best manual together with the on-board documentation. protected by group 2 child seats together with properly adjusted seat belts. Group 3 child seats WARNING Children over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than 1.5...
  • Page 52 The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm. The seat belt must lie close to the upper part of the body. The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and always fit closely.
  • Page 53: Securing Child Seats

    You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the ⇒ page 44, “Deactivating airbags” must always be disabled and the seat following ways: adjusted to its highest position, where possible.
  • Page 54 – Slide the child seat anchorages along the plastic guides until secured in the vehicle's ISOFIX rings (when correctly closed, you will hear a click and the seat should also have a visual indicator ⇒ fig. to confirm it is correctly secured) –...
  • Page 55 WARNING An undue installation of the safety seat will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. • Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 56 (lift the head restraint where necessary). – Slide the belt so that the Top Tether belt of the child restraint seat is correctly secured to the rear shelf anchorage. – Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following the child restraint seat manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 57 Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications...
  • Page 58 Fig. 36 Some of the equipment listed in this section is only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.
  • Page 59: Operating Instructions

    Seat memory* ........
  • Page 60 Cockpit Adjustable steering column ......On-board documentation compartment / knee airbag* ..Note •...
  • Page 61: Instruments

    Cockpit Instruments Instrument panel overview The instrument panel is the driver's information centre. Fig. 37 Overview of instrument panel Coolant temperature gauge ......Adjuster buttons for −...
  • Page 62 Cockpit − Driver information system ......Normal temperature CHECK button ........In normal operations, the needle will settle somewhere in the centre of the dial once the engine has reached running temperature.
  • Page 63 Cockpit Rev counter For the sake of the environment The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions Changing up into higher gears early will help you to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and minimise engine noise. per minute. Digital clock and date Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock.
  • Page 64 Cockpit Setting the minutes When the ignition is switched off, the odometer and the digital clock with date display can be switched on for a few seconds by pressing the CHECK – Keep pressing the button until the minutes display MODE ⇒...
  • Page 65 Cockpit Speedometer with odometer Fault display If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the letters DEF will appear perma- The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and the nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault repaired as soon as distance travelled.
  • Page 66 Cockpit CHECK button Calling up driver messages If a Priority 1 symbol flashes in the display ⇒ page 75, or if the bulb monitor detects a failure of one of the lights ⇒ page 82, the relevant driver informa- tion can be called up again by briefly pressing the button.
  • Page 67: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    ⇒ page 67 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults. ⇒ page 68 Seat belt warning ⇒ page 68 Left turn signals ⇒ page 68 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) ⇒...
  • Page 68 Cockpit  Exhaust emission control system Tyre pressure warning lamp* The tyre pressure should be corrected as soon as possible if If the warning lamp lights up continuously you should take your vehicle to a it is too low. specialised workshop as soon as possible in order to have the fault repaired. If the warning lamp flashes drive on at reduced speed and seek professional help in order to avoid damage to the catalytic converter.
  • Page 69 Cockpit  The yellow warning lamp remains on if the system is faulty or if Trailer turn signals* the pressure is too low in at least one tyre. In the event of a system This turn signal lamp flashes when the turn signals are oper- fault, the letters TPMS are displayed in the centre of the instrument ⇒...
  • Page 70 The symbol will light up in the instrument panel if a fault occurs in the driver and front passenger (if applicable) have fastened their seat belts. brake system. Please refer to ⇒ page 77. When the vehicle has reached a certain speed, you will also hear a warning signal and the warning light will flash.
  • Page 71 Cockpit • It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable Caution driving condition. • If the coolant warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up as well as the It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒...
  • Page 72 Cockpit Glow plug system Handbrake on The warning lamp also lights up when the handbrake is applied. In addi- The indicator lamp lights up while the glow plugs are tion to this, the handbrake warning ⇒ page 76 switches on after driving for 3 preheating.
  • Page 73: Driver Information System

    Cockpit Driver information system ⇒ page 72 CD player, radio and telephone display* ⇒ page 72 Outside temperature display General notes ⇒ page 73 Gear indicator* ⇒ page 189 The driver information system in the instrument panel shows Selector lever positions for the 7-speed automatic gear- box* the status of various on-board systems at a glance.
  • Page 74 Cockpit CD, radio and telephone* display Outside temperature display Fig. 48 Display: addi- Fig. 49 Display: Outside tional radio information temperature display If the radio is switched on and no Priority 2 faults are indicated by the auto- The outside temperature is shown in the display when the ignition is switched ⇒...
  • Page 75 Cockpit Note Note • When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation The display may not recommend any gear-change while you are acceler- system, the outside temperature appears in the second line of the radio ating. • display. If desired, you can have the gear-change display deactivated by an Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 76 Cockpit Door and tailgate warning Service indicator This display reminds the driver when the next routine service is due. Fig. 51 Display: Door and tailgate warning Fig. 52 Detailed view of the instrument panel: The door and tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors, or Service indicator the bonnet or tailgate are not properly closed when the ignition is on.
  • Page 77: Auto-Check System

    Cockpit Service reminder displayed during this time. Please remember that it is essential to service the vehicle within the established time limits to prevent its deterioration and to The instrument panel controls the distance travelled every day. It calculates extend its useful life (particularly that of the engine). The period between two the average of these distances travelled and activates the service reminder services must never be longer than the time specified in the Maintenance sufficiently in advance.
  • Page 78 Cockpit Driver messages Driver messages and yellow symbols If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically be Additional messages for the driver are displayed together accompanied by the corresponding driver message. with the warning symbols on the instrument panel. ...
  • Page 79 Cockpit Red symbols The red symbols are used to indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction). A red symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The symbols will keep A red symbol warns of a danger. flashing until the faults are corrected. If several Priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds.
  • Page 80 Cockpit If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒ page 69, it is possible that WARNING (continued) the drive belt has broken. • If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning lamp, this can mean that there is a fault in the ABS control function. As a Caution result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking.
  • Page 81 Cockpit ⇒ page 80  Check engine oil level Note The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil ⇒ page 80  Engine oil sensor faulty* level should therefore be checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank.
  • Page 82 Cockpit  Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning buzzer. The function indi- Check engine oil level cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for ...
  • Page 83 Cockpit  Photosensor/rain sensor faulty Adaptive headlights* faulty  Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty Adaptive headlights faulty  If the symbol lights up, this means that the photosensor/rain sensor is not This symbol indicates that the adaptive headlight system is faulty. Take working.
  • Page 84: Speed Warning

    Cockpit  Bulb monitor WARNING • The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you working. touch the bulb, causing injury. • The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must be If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason, handled correctly.
  • Page 85 Cockpit exceeded by about 10 km/h. A warning symbol will also appear in the display ⇒ fig. Note Please bear in mind that, even with the speed warning function, it is still The speed warning function has two different warning speeds, which operate important to keep a eye on the vehicle's speed with the speedometer and to independently and serve slightly different purposes: observe the legal speed limits.
  • Page 86 Cockpit Clearing the speed limit Setting the speed limit – Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h. – Switch the ignition off. – Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. – Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument panel ⇒...
  • Page 87: Onboard Computer

    Cockpit Onboard computer Single-journey memory (onboard computer 1) The single-journey memory processes the information on a journey from the time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is Introduction resumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures are automatically included in the calculation.
  • Page 88 Cockpit Driving time warning Operation After 2 hours of continuous driving, the display automatically switches over The onboard computer is controlled by means of two switches to the driving time display of 2:00. At the same time the driving time display on the windscreen wiper lever.
  • Page 89: Menu Display

    Cockpit • Menu display Journey duration • Distance covered • Average fuel consumption Introduction • Average speed The onboard computer can only be operated when the ignition is switched on. When the ignition is switched on, the display shows the function that was last selected.
  • Page 90 Cockpit Some of your vehicle's functions can be adjusted, activated and controlled by Controlling the menu menus. With the aid of the menus you can then also select the information The menu display is called up via the button and the Reset you wish to see displayed on the DIS display.
  • Page 91: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Cockpit Use the rocker switch to select the menus and adjust various values. The driven and the tyre pressure will rise accordingly. Therefore, you should only selected values are highlighted on a red background. adjust the tyre pressures when they are cold (i.e. approximately at ambient temperature).
  • Page 92 Cockpit Tyre pressure monitoring display The tyre pressure should be corrected as soon as possible if it is too low. If the symbol appears, the tyre pressure on at least one of the wheels is too low. – Stop the vehicle. –...
  • Page 93: Steering Wheel Controls

    Steering wheel controls Steering wheel controls Multifunction steering wheel* Introduction You can use the multifunction steering wheel to quickly and easily operate selected functions of the radio, CD, and tele- phone*. Fig. 65 Driver informa- tion system The functions are operated by pressing or scrolling the controls ⇒...
  • Page 94 Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio version controls (Mode) (PTT) Press Press 1st press: starts Long press: Station search. Radio Station search. the search. block the steering Decrease fre- Volume up Volume down MUTE mode Increase frequency 2nd press: cancels wheel controls quency the search...
  • Page 95 Steering wheel controls Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls (Mode) (PTT) Press Press 1st press: starts Station search. Station search. the search. Radio mode Increase fre- Decrease fre- Volume up Volume down MUTE 2nd press: cancels quency quency the search Change to CD mode: next CD mode: previ-...
  • Page 96 Steering wheel controls Steering wheel controls, Navigation System* version (Mode) (PTT) Press Press 1st press: starts Repetition of Station search. Station search. the search. the last naviga- Radio mode Increase fre- Decrease fre- Volume up Volume down 2nd press: cancels tion order (only quency quency...
  • Page 97 Steering wheel controls Steering wheel controls, Navigation System + Telephone* version (Mode) (PTT) Press Press 1st press: starts Repetition of Station search. Station search. the search. the last naviga- Radio mode Increase fre- Decrease fre- Volume up Volume down 2nd press: cancels tion order (only quency quency...
  • Page 98: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Remote control keys Set of keys Fig. 67 Remote control key: Release button The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items: one remote control key. Fig. 66 Set of keys one key without remote control.
  • Page 99 Unlocking and locking Condition of the key battery WARNING ⇒ fig. 68 The indicator light (arrow) flashes when one of the buttons is • pressed. If the indicator light does not light up or flash, this means that the Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only battery is exhausted and must be replaced.
  • Page 100: Central Locking

    Note • – Insert the new battery. Make sure that the “+” symbol on the The engine can only be started using an original SEAT key with the correct battery is facing downwards. The correct polarity is indicated on code.
  • Page 101 Unlocking and locking Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)* Unlocking the vehicle with the key The Auto Lock* function automatically locks all doors and the tailgate when the vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h. The vehicle is unlocked again automatically when the ignition key is removed.
  • Page 102 Unlocking and locking • • The interior lights are switched off, provided the light switch is in the cour- The driver door cannot be locked using the central locking system when it tesy light position. is still open. The door must be locked separately after it has been closed. This •...
  • Page 103 Unlocking and locking • The doors and the tailgate cannot be opened from the outside (for secu- Security central locking* rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights). • The security central locking feature allows you to only unlock You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside the driver door and the tank flap.
  • Page 104 Unlocking and locking Locking the doors manually if the central locking fails to A manual locking device is provided on the front passenger door and the rear doors (only visible when the door is open). work – Open the door. Should the central locking system fail to work at any time (for instance if there is no electrical power supply), each door will ⇒...
  • Page 105: Tailgate

    Unlocking and locking Tailgate WARNING • After closing the tailgate, always check that the catch has engaged Tailgate: opening and closing properly. If not, the tailgate could open while driving, even if it has been locked. Risk of accident! • The tailgate must always be completely closed when the vehicle is moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes may be drawn into the vehicle.
  • Page 106: Childproof Lock

    Unlocking and locking ⇒ fig. Unlocking the tailgate manually – Fold down both rear backrests The tailgate can be released manually if it will not open in the – Lean into the luggage compartment. normal way. ⇒ fig. 76 – Lift the cover -arrow-.
  • Page 107: Remote Control Key

    Unlocking and locking The rear doors are equipped with childproof locks. These can be depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the battery starts to lose power. operated using the ignition key. The childproof locks are only visible with the doors open.
  • Page 108 Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory programmed in the key is activated. The driver seat and exterior mirrors will be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
  • Page 109: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Tilt angle (tow-away protection) • Description Ignition • Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio) The system triggers an alarm if anyone attempts to break into • Interior ⇒ page 108 the vehicle. If any of these areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
  • Page 110 Unlocking and locking  If the turn signals do not flash, check the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate Interior monitoring* to make sure they are properly closed. The turn signals will also flash briefly The interior monitoring triggers an alarm if it detects move- if one of the doors or the tailgate or engine bonnet is closed after the alarm system has been enabled.
  • Page 111: Electric Windows

    Unlocking and locking Electric windows Deactivating the tow-away protection  – Open the door and pull out switch (with the symbol ) to one ⇒ page 108, side of the storage compartment, in the driver door Control switches fig. – Then lock the vehicle. ...
  • Page 112 Unlocking and locking Safety switch WARNING (continued) ⇒ page 109, fig. 80 The safety switch can deactivate the rear door or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could switches. The windows can only be operated from the rear when the safety cause injuries.
  • Page 113 Unlocking and locking Opening the windows Opening the windows using the ignition key – Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the – Unlock the driver door with the key and hold the key in the unlock window has moved to the desired position.
  • Page 114: Sliding/Tilting Sunroof

    Unlocking and locking • Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will re-enable Opening/Tilting the automatic function. The sunroof will create less wind noise if it is opened in the convenience position. Sliding/tilting sunroof* Description ⇒...
  • Page 115 Unlocking and locking – With the control in position 0, press the control briefly to make WARNING the roof tilt open all the way. Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For – To open the roof as far as an intermediate setting, press and hold this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 116 Unlocking and locking Emergency electrical activation Closing the sunroof manually In an emergency it is possible to close the sunroof electroni- The sunroof can be closed by hand if the electrical system cally. should fail to operate. The sliding sunroof mechanism is equipped with a safety cut-out. If the roof should fail to close normally, it can be closed with the emer- gency function.
  • Page 117 Unlocking and locking – Carefully insert the flat end of a screwdriver (from the vehicle's tool kit) at the rear of the glass cover on the interior light ⇒ page 114, fig. – Carefully lever off the glass cover. – Take the crank handle from its mounting on the inside of the fuse box cover ⇒...
  • Page 118: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and visibility Lights and visibility – Press the main beam lever forward ⇒ page 123. Lights Switching off the lights Lights: switching on and off – Turn the light switch to position O. Daytime running lights: In vehicles for countries where daytime running lights are obligatory and in all vehicles with AFS headlights, daytime running lights are turned on or off with the ignition.
  • Page 119 Lights and visibility Automatic headlight switch* (sensor-controlled) the main beam headlights while using the automatic headlights function during the day (e.g. when driving through a tunnel), but do not disable them If you set the light switch to “AUTO”, the dipped headlights again, only the dipped beam headlights will come on the next time the lights are automatically switched on.
  • Page 120 Lights and visibility ⇒ page 116, fig. 85 headlight or anti-dazzle function from working correctly or even from working – First turn the light switch to the position at all. •  The warning symbol will appear on the instrument panel if a malfunc- –...
  • Page 121 Lights and visibility Coming home and leaving home functions* – Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being changed unintentionally. The coming home and leaving home functions are used to light up the surroundings in the dark. The front fog lights, the The coming home and leaving home functions are controlled by light sensors rear side lights and the number plate light switch on.
  • Page 122 Lights and visibility – Press the button to increase the brightness. Note • – Press the button to reduce the brightness. If you always wish to use the coming home and leaving home functions, you can leave them permanently switched on. As the system is controlled via a photosensor, it will only work in dark conditions.
  • Page 123 Lights and visibility ⇒ page 120, fig. 89 – Briefly press the knob to release it from Daytime running lights* its set position. The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the – Turn the knob to the required setting. ignition is switched on.
  • Page 124 Lights and visibility – Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being The dynamic cornering light gives better illumination of the curve area and ⇒ fig. the side of the road when driving around a bend 91. The dynamic changed unintentionally.
  • Page 125 Lights and visibility ⇒ page 122, fig. 92 – Press the switch to switch the hazard Turn signal and main beam headlight lever warning lights on or off. The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates the parking lights and the headlight flasher. All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are switched on.
  • Page 126: Interior Lights

    Lights and visibility Main beam headlights Caution – Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams. Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this would dazzle oncoming traffic. – Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
  • Page 127 Lights and visibility Door light position The brightness of the lights is automatically adjusted by a dimmer when they are switched on. – Move switch to the centre position. Interior light switched on Ambient lighting* – Move switch to position I. The ambient lighting illuminates a number of important Interior light switched off controls.
  • Page 128 Lights and visibility Rear reading lights Luggage compartment lighting Fig. 97 Detailed view of the top of the luggage Fig. 96 Detail of head- compartment: luggage liner: rear reading lights compartment lighting The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches The light is in the upper part of the luggage compartment.
  • Page 129: Visibility

    Lights and visibility Visibility The exterior mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above approxi- mately 20 °C. Heated rear window For the sake of the environment The rear window heating clears the rear window of condensa- Switch off the heated rear window as soon as the rear window has demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.
  • Page 130: Windscreen Wipers

    Lights and visibility Windscreen wipers switches itself off when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is pushed back up. Windscreen wipers Sun blind* The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers and the automatic wash and wipe. The rear side windows are fitted with sun blinds.
  • Page 131 Lights and visibility – In vehicles equipped with a rain sensor*, you can move the Rain sensor switch up and down to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor. The rain sensor* will only function in the intermittent wipe position. The inter- mittent wipe function is enabled automatically when it starts to rain.
  • Page 132 Lights and visibility • Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position The rear window wiper and the automatic wash/wipe system are 0) before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent trig- switched on as follows: gering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system.
  • Page 133: Rear View Mirrors

    Lights and visibility Rear view mirrors Headlight washer system Interior mirror with manual anti-dazzle setting Normal setting – Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards. Anti-dazzle setting for the interior mirror – Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the rear. Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment* Fig.
  • Page 134 Lights and visibility Switching off the anti-dazzle function Caution ⇒ page 131, fig. – Press button 104. Indicator lamp goes Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to plastic off. surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon as possible. Switching on the anti-dazzle function ⇒...
  • Page 135 20 °C. Memory for exterior mirrors* In vehicles with memory function for the driver seat, the setting of the exterior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat position ⇒ page 138. Tilting function for exterior mirror on the passenger side* (only if equipped...
  • Page 136: Manual Adjustment Of The Front Seats

    Moving the seat backwards or forwards Raising/lowering the seat WARNING • Adjusting the backrest angle The height of the driver seat must not be adjusted while driving. Failure Adjusting the lumbar support to do so could result in an accident.
  • Page 137 Seats and storage compartments WARNING (continued) • Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention. Adjusting the backrest angle – Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
  • Page 138: Electric Adjustment Of Front Seats

    Fig. 108 Front seat: Seat adjustment switches The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with the layout, design and operation of the seat. The seats can be adjusted merely by pressing the corresponding switch in the required direction.
  • Page 139: Lumbar Support

    To avoid accidental injuries, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. • For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is Lumbar support* at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
  • Page 140: Driver Seat Memory

    STOP button (only visible when the lights are switched on). The stored settings will all remain in the memory. However, the seat and the exterior mirrors can now only be adjusted using the conventional electrical...
  • Page 141 – Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if the memory button. driver door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle with the remote control.
  • Page 142: Head Restraints

    In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head restraints offer effective protection, provided they are prop- Assigning the remote control key to a memory button erly adjusted to suit the height of the occupant.
  • Page 143 The height of the head restraints is adjustable. They should be set to suit the – Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go. height of the occupant. In combination with the seat belts, the head ⇒ fig. 113 –...
  • Page 144: Armrests

    Seats and storage compartments Rear seat central head restraint When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be moved to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision. Armrests The armrest can be adjusted to several positions and incorpo- rates a storage compartment.
  • Page 145: Luggage Compartment

    Seats and storage compartments Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements when it is – Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps secured to the fastening rings ⇒ page 144. lowered. The armrest should therefore be raised when driving in city traffic. WARNING Luggage compartment •...
  • Page 146 Seats and storage compartments Fastening rings Luggage net* There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment, The luggage net can be used to secure and retain light items which can be used to secure loads. in the luggage compartment. Fig.
  • Page 147 Seats and storage compartments Retaining strap* Luggage compartment cover* The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage to The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment. the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment. Fig. 120 Tailgate open with luggage compart- Fig.
  • Page 148 Seats and storage compartments Using the net partition with the rear backrest folded down WARNING – Fold down the rear backrests ⇒ page 149. The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage shelf. – Pull the net upwards. Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occupants in an accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
  • Page 149 Seats and storage compartments Removing and installing luggage compartment cover / net Removing luggage compartment cover / net partition partition – Open the right-hand rear door. – Fold down the backrests ⇒ page 149. The luggage compartment cover / net partition can only be removed when the rear backrests are folded forwards.
  • Page 150 Seats and storage compartments Luggage compartment liner* Lifting the floor panel – Open the tailgate. You can use the liner to protect the inside of the luggage ⇒ fig. compartment when carrying wet or dirty items. – Take hold of handle 124, lift the floor panel and line up the bottom corners of the floor panel with the recesses...
  • Page 151 Seats and storage compartments Extending the luggage compartment Note The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards either It is advisable to secure the items by means of a strap secured to the fastening rings on the left and the right hand side. together or separately to increase the capacity of the luggage compartment.
  • Page 152 Caution When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.
  • Page 153: Roof Rack / Roof Rails

    Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof: into the centre seat belt buckle • We recommend using the cross bars from the of SEAT Genuine Accesso- – Pull the free end of belt to tighten.
  • Page 154 Seats and storage compartments Attachment points Roof load The roof rack must be attached at the marked points only. Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. The vehicle's handling is affected whenever you carry loads on the vehicle. The authorised load on the roof of your vehicle is 75 kg.
  • Page 155: Drink Holder

    Seats and storage compartments uses more fuel. For this reason you should always take off the roof rack when WARNING (continued) it is not in use. • Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the event of an accident.
  • Page 156: Ashtray*, Cigarette Lighter* And Electric Sockets

    Seats and storage compartments One or two drink holders can be held in the centre console. Opening the ashtray ⇒ fig. – Lightly press the front part of the ashtray 133. WARNING Removing the ashtray • Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is ⇒...
  • Page 157 Seats and storage compartments Opening the ashtray Cigarette lighter* – Lift the lid. The 12 volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be used as a power source for other electrical appliances. Removing the ashtray ⇒ page 154, fig. 134 –...
  • Page 158 Seats and storage compartments – Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the cigarette Electric socket in the luggage compartment* lighter socket. Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket. ⇒ fig. 135 The cigarette lighter employs a standard 12 volt socket, which can also be used as a power source for electrical appliances.
  • Page 159 Seats and storage compartments Inserting the Europlug Note – Insert the Europlug in the socket. The childproof safety device on The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a the socket is deactivated. battery discharge. – If necessary, press the Europlug as far as possible into the socket to ensure it is correctly inserted and will not jump out of place while driving over a bump or similar.
  • Page 160 Seats and storage compartments connected to the socket, and which have been left switched on, will automat- WARNING (continued) ically come back on ⇒ • • Ensure that appliances connected to the socket are secure to prevent Do not connect neon lamps to the socket. For technical reasons, these them from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking or could break down.
  • Page 161: Compartments

    Seats and storage compartments Compartments Glove compartment The lockable glove compartment is equipped with a light. Overview There are several storage compartments at various points in the vehicle. Your vehicle has the following storage compartments: First-aid kit* Emergency triangle* ⇒ page 159 Glove compartment Storage compartment in the centre console Fig.
  • Page 162 Seats and storage compartments Coat hooks WARNING There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors. For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Compartments in the door trim Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.
  • Page 163 Seats and storage compartments Compartments in the front seats There is a storage compartment with a lid at the front of each front seat. Opening – Pull the handle to open the compartment. Closing – Close the lid and push it in until it engages.
  • Page 164: Air Conditioning

    Air conditioning Air conditioning 2C-Climatronic If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system and form a pool under- neath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak. Description If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches to a higher speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficiently (this does not...
  • Page 165 Air conditioning Note • Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow, ice and leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling and to prevent the windows misting over. • The air from the outlets flows through the passenger compartment and out through the slots below the rear window.
  • Page 166 Air conditioning Controls This overview will help you become quickly familiar with the controls for the air conditioner. Fig. 141 Air conditioner controls The left-hand display shows the temperature selected for the left-hand side Button(s) Meaning and the right-hand display the temperature for the right-hand side. Automatic mode AUTO The functions can be switched on or off by briefly pressing the buttons.
  • Page 167 Air conditioning output and the temperature is not regulated automatically. The temperature Button(s) Meaning is not regulated. Adjusts blower speed (centre buttons) Note Air to the windows  By keeping the button on the driver side pressed for several seconds, AUTO the temperature of the passenger side can be set to the temperature of the Air from the dashboard outlets...
  • Page 168 Air conditioning • Defrosting When driving through a tunnel or in traffic congestions, to prevent exhaust gas entering the interior of the vehicle. The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or demisted as quickly as possible. WARNING ⇒ page 164, fig. 141 –...
  • Page 169 Air conditioning due to a defect in one of the air conditioner components. If a malfunction – Press button should occur, please contact a specialised workshop. The automatic air recirculation mode should normally be left switched on at all times. Air recirculation: automatic activation* ...
  • Page 170 Air conditioning Switching the air conditioner on/off Blower speed The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced or Switching the air conditioner off: models with an button increased manually. – Press the button. The air conditioner is switched off and the supply of air from outside the vehicle is cut off.
  • Page 171 Air conditioning Air outlets Fig. 143 Dash panel: Location of air outlets ⇒ fig. 143 The air outlets can be operated as follows: Note Outlets The cool air provided by the air conditioner is mainly issued from outlets . To ensure adequate cooling, outlets should therefore –...
  • Page 172 Air conditioning Each of the three buttons has a specific function. The numbers relate to the – If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun, open the ⇒ page 169, fig. air outlets 143. windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle. Air directed to windows ...
  • Page 173 1 to 6. Caution To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point. For Nordic countries only.
  • Page 174: Steering

    Driving Driving Steering WARNING • Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the vehicle is Adjusting the steering wheel position moving, as this could cause an accident. • For safety reasons, the lever must always be securely engaged when The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely the vehicle is moving, so that the position of the steering wheel cannot adjusted to suit the driver...
  • Page 175: Ignition Lock

    Driving The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) contains the electronic differential WARNING (continued) lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works • together with the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒...
  • Page 176: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting the engine After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position by itself. The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key. The ignition key has to be turned back to position before re-starting the engine.
  • Page 177 Driving – Turn the ignition key to position without pressing the acceler- When the engine is warm or at outside temperatures above +8 °C, the glow plug indicator light will only come on for about one second. This means that ator.
  • Page 178: Handbrake

    Driving Handbrake WARNING (continued) • The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the Handbrake engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. Given that you will be unable to steer and The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the brake as usual, this could lead to a risk of accidents and injuries.
  • Page 179: Parking Aid Acoustic System

    Parking The SEAT Parking System gives an acoustic warning if there are any obstacles behind your vehicle ⇒ page 178. The following points will ensure there is no risk of the vehicle...
  • Page 180 SEAT Parking System Plus* The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after about 4 SEAT Parking System Plus is an acoustic parking aid. seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from a detected obstacle (it does not affect the permanent acoustic signal).
  • Page 181 Driving Activating/Deactivating WARNING • The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness. The driver is personally responsible for safe parking and other manoeuvres. • The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not registered. Always look out for small children and animals because the system will not always detect them.
  • Page 182: Cruise Control

    There is no distance warning. SEAT Parking System Plus* WARNING There is no rear distance warning. The system will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving forward.
  • Page 183 Driving Setting the speed Adjusting the stored speed The desired cruising speed has to be stored in the memory. The desired cruising speed can be adjusted up or down as required. Acceleration ⇒ fig. 151 – Move the lever up towards –...
  • Page 184 Driving Deactivating the cruise control temporarily WARNING Retrieve the programmed speed only if this is not excessive for the current traffic conditions. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Deactivating the cruise control While driving ⇒ page 181, fig. 151 –...
  • Page 185: Manual Gearbox

    Driving Manual gearbox WARNING • When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a Driving with a manual gearbox gear is engaged and the clutch released. • Never select the reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion. Risk of acci- dent.
  • Page 186 Driving If desired, you can also select the gears manually (tiptronic mode) Starting the vehicle ⇒ page 189. – Press and hold the brake pedal. Please note that in vehicles with a multitronic® gearbox, torque is trans- – Press and hold the interlock button (the button on the selector mitted via a multi-plate clutch, and not via a torque converter as on conven- lever handle), move the selector lever to the desired position, for tional automatics.
  • Page 187 Driving This avoids overloading the locking mechanism and it will be easier to move Selector lever positions the selector lever from position P. This section covers all the selector lever positions. Vehicles with multitronic® gearbox: Your vehicle is equipped with the hill hold assist function which makes it easier to start off on a slope.
  • Page 188 Driving To move the selector lever to position R, press in the interlock button and at WARNING (continued) the same time press the brake pedal. Depending on the model, one or two reverse lights will come on in selector lever position R (when ignition is hand from the engine compartment) when a gear is engaged with the switched on).
  • Page 189 Driving Selector lever lock The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is stationary or driving at speeds up to 5 km/h. At higher speeds the selector lever lock in the N posi- The selector lever lock prevents gears from being engaged tion is disengaged automatically.
  • Page 190 Driving Vehicles with tiptronic gearbox Vehicles with multitronic® gearbox: the gearbox continuously adapts the gear ratios to gradients. If the brake pedal is pressed on a downhill gradient When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of resistance the gearbox automatically shifts to a lower gear ratio.
  • Page 191 Driving Manual gear selection (tiptronic mode) Switching over to the manual programme – Move the selector lever from the position D to the right-hand With the manual shift programme (tiptronic) the driver can side. As soon as the selector lever has entered the tiptronic rail, manually select pre-programmed gears.
  • Page 192 Driving Back-up programme Steering wheel with paddle levers A back-up system is in place if a fault should occur in the The paddle levers on the steering wheel enable the driver to control system. manually select pre-programmed ratios or gears. The automatic gearbox switches to the back-up programme if a fault should occur in the control system.
  • Page 193: Practical Tips

    Intelligent technology Practical Tips Intelligent technology Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) The anti-lock brake system (ABS), the electronic differential lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS) are all integrated into the Electronic Stability Programme. General notes How it works The Electronic Stability Programme increases the vehicle's The ESP control unit processes data from the three integrated systems.
  • Page 194 Intelligent technology If required, the ESP can also be enabled and disabled manually by briefly How the ABS works ⇒ page 191, fig. pressing the button 160. The ESP warning lamp lights The system runs an automatic self-check when the vehicle reaches a road up when the system is switched off, see ⇒...
  • Page 195 Intelligent technology Brake assist system How it works The EDL works automatically, without the driver's involvement. With the aid The brake assist system helps the driver to achieve optimum of the ABS sensors, the system monitors the rotational speed of the drive wheels ⇒...
  • Page 196: Brakes

    Intelligent technology Brakes Note If the ABS warning lamp lights up, this can also mean there is a fault in the General notes EDL. Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. New brake pads New brake pads do not provide optimal performance during the first 200 km; Traction control system (TCS) first they must be “run in”.
  • Page 197 Intelligent technology Corrosion and prolongs the service life of the brakes. If you still have to use the brakes, it is better to brake firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes continuously. There may be a tendency for corrosion to form on the discs and dirt to build up on the brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently or the brakes are not used very often.
  • Page 198: Power Steering

    Intelligent technology Power steering Servotronic* Power steering makes it easier to turn the steering wheel The servotronic system electronically adjusts the power when the engine is running. assisted steering. Power steering assists the driver by reducing the force needed to turn the In vehicles equipped with servotronic power steering the degree of power assistance ⇒...
  • Page 199: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the environment Driving and the environment Running-in Braking capacity and braking distance The braking capacity and braking distance are influenced by Running in a new engine driving situations and road conditions. The engine needs to be run in over the first 1500 km. The efficiency of the brakes depends directly on the brake pad wear.
  • Page 200: Exhaust Gas Purification System

    Driving and the environment – For engine oil changes, do not replenish with too much engine oil WARNING (continued) ⇒ page 232. change down into a lower gear or range (depending on the type of trans- – Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary mission).
  • Page 201: Economical And Environmentally Friendly Driving

    Driving and the environment • on the sulphur content of the fuel used. Quite often the problem can be Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur content may significantly reduce the solved by changing to another brand of fuel. working life of the diesel particulate filter. Your Authorised Service Centre will be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur content.
  • Page 202 A badly serviced engine can consume up to 10% more fuel than necessary. window heating or the seat heaters*. Avoid short journeys To reduce the consumption and emission of polluting gases, the engine and Note •...
  • Page 203: Driving Abroad

    Recycled materials used in manufacture carry out limited repairs. • Reduction of volatile compounds in plastics SEAT importers and distributors will gladly provide information about the • CFC-free refrigerant in air conditioner technical preparations that you vehicle requires and also about necessary maintenance and repair possibilities.
  • Page 204 Driving and the environment Adhesive strips for headlights If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights will dazzle oncoming traffic. To prevent dazzling, you must apply stickers to certain parts of the headlight lenses.
  • Page 205: Trailer Towing

    Trailer towing Trailer towing Trailer towing Notes on towing There are a number of points which need to be checked before Technical requirements towing a trailer or caravan. The towing bracket must meet certain technical requirements. – Observe the maximum permitted trailer weights ⇒ page 301. Your vehicle is intended mainly for transporting passengers and luggage.
  • Page 206 Trailer towing Where possible, operate the trailer with the maximum permitted drawbar Notes on towing load on the ball joint of the towing bracket, but do not exceed the specified Towing a trailer involves additional attention by the driver. limit. Tyre pressure Weight distribution Check the tyre pressures on your vehicle, and adjust for “full load”...
  • Page 207 ⇒ WARNING • If you wish to mount equipment which has not been approved by SEAT, please ensure that it is suitable for use on SEAT vehicles. • The use of unsuitable accessories can result in severe damage to the towing bracket, which could break while pulling a trailer.
  • Page 208: Removable Towing Bracket

    To prevent damage to the ball joint from unsuitable equipment, we Introduction recommend that equipment for the towing bracket be purchased through your SEAT Dealer. Also see ⇒ page 223. Special care is required when fitting and removing the towing bracket.
  • Page 209 Trailer towing Fitting the ball joint (step 1) Fitting the ball joint (step 2) Fig. 163 Rear bumper: Fig. 164 Removable Open the cover piece towing bracket: Ball joint ⇒ fig. 163 – Remove the cover piece on the mounting fixture below the bumper as far as it will go.
  • Page 210 Trailer towing Make sure the ball joint is clean and undamaged Fitting the ball joint (step 3) – Check the locking pin , release pin , shaft section ⇒ page 207, fig. 164 knob on the ball joint to make sure they are clean and undamaged.
  • Page 211 Trailer towing Setting the spring mechanism to the ready position (if required) Fitting the ball joint (step 4) ⇒ page 208, fig. 166 – Insert the key in the lock on the knob and turn it towards the red marking. –...
  • Page 212 Trailer towing Safety check Removing the ball joint ⇒ page 209, fig. 168 – Check that the green marking on the knob is inside the black zone marked on the ball joint. – Check that the knob is directly against the ball joint, so that there is no gap between the knob and the ball joint -arrow-.
  • Page 213 Trailer towing – Take hold of the ball joint and pull out the knob in direction – Keep hold of the knob and turn it as far as it will go in direction – Release the knob. The spring mechanism will remain in the ready position ⇒...
  • Page 214 Trailer towing Fitting a towing bracket* It is possible to fit a towing bracket to the rear of the vehicle. Fig. 172 Attachment points for towing bracket...
  • Page 215 Trailer towing If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the vehicle is purchased, this must be WARNING (continued) completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer. • If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger of The attachment points for the towing bracket are on the lower part of the accident.
  • Page 216: Vehicle Maintenance And Cleaning

    Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Vehicle maintenance and cleaning General notes WARNING (continued) lems or damage the vehicle. The use of certain products may produce Regular washing and care help maintain the value of your noxious vapours; they should be used in well ventilated areas. vehicle.
  • Page 217: Vehicle Exterior Maintenance

    Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Vehicle exterior maintenance – Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge, a glove or a brush. Use very light pressure. – Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean water. Automatic car wash tunnel –...
  • Page 218 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning – Never use concentrated jet nozzles (“rotating jets”) ⇒ Caution • – After washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. Dry the brakes Never remove dirt, mud or dust if the vehicle surface is dry. Never use a by braking several times ⇒...
  • Page 219 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Regular wax applications help to protect the paintwork from environmental contaminants ⇒ page 214. It is also effective in protecting against minor Caution • scratches. The use of liquid air freshener directly over the air vents of the vehicle may damage the plastic parts if the liquid is accidentally spilled.
  • Page 220 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning screen washer fluid prevents wiper blades from juddering, but wax deposits The rubber strips on the doors, windows, bonnet and tailgate will remain are not removed. pliable and last longer if they are treated with a suitable care product (for example silicone spray).
  • Page 221 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Steel wheel rims Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used. If the protective coating is damaged, e.g. by flying stones, the damaged area should be repaired immediately. – Clean steel wheel rims regularly using a separate sponge. WARNING Use an industrial cleaner to remove brake dust.
  • Page 222: Vehicle Interior Maintenance

    Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the engine compartment WARNING (continued) • Take special care when cleaning the engine compartment. Never touch the radiator fan. It is temperature-controlled and could start automatically, even when the key is removed from the ignition! Anti-corrosion treatment The engine compartment and the surface of the power unit are given anti- For the sake of the environment...
  • Page 223 Cloth seat covers and fabric trim on the doors, headlining etc. can be cleaned Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the surface. If with a special interior cleaner or with dry foam and a soft brush.
  • Page 224 If large stains form on the belts, it will not retract correctly into the automatic belt retractor. WARNING • Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the seat belts, as this can impair the strength of the webbing. Ensure that belts do not come into contact with corrosive fluids. •...
  • Page 225: Accessories, Parts Replacement And Modifications

    Due to the way the electronic components Despite a continuous observation of the market, SEAT is not able to assess are linked together in networks, other indirect systems may be affected by the the reliability, safety and suitability of those parts SEAT has not approved. For faults.
  • Page 226: Mobile Phones And Two-Way Radios

    Accessories, parts replacement and modifications Athermic windscreen* WARNING Incorrectly performed modifications or other kind of work on your vehicle can lead to malfunctions and cause accidents. Mobile phones and two-way radios First consult your Authorised Service Centre if you wish to use a mobile tele- phone or a two-way radio with a transmitting power output in excess of 10 watts.
  • Page 227: Checking And Refilling Levels

    Checking and refilling levels Checking and refilling levels Refuelling Closing the tank cap – Screw the tank cap clockwise into the filler opening until it you The tank flap is released manually. The tank holds approxi- hear it click into position. mately 70 litres.
  • Page 228: Petrol

    Checking and refilling levels WARNING (continued) For the sake of the environment − For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel Do not try to put in more fuel after the automatic filler nozzle has switched off; this may cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
  • Page 229: Diesel

    Checking and refilling levels • High engine speed and full throttle can damage the engine when using Biodiesel* petrol with an octane rating lower than the correct grade for the engine. Caution For the sake of the environment • Your vehicle is not designed to use biodiesel fuel. Never, under any Just one full tank of leaded fuel would seriously impair the efficiency of the circumstances refuel with biodiesel.
  • Page 230: Bonnet

    Checking and refilling levels Bonnet Filter pre-heater Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter glow plug system, making it well equipped for operation in winter. This ensures that the fuel system remains Releasing the bonnet operational to approx. -24 °C, provided you use winter-grade diesel which is safe to -15 °C.
  • Page 231 Checking and refilling levels Opening the bonnet WARNING Never open the bonnet if you see steam or drips of coolant being released from the engine compartment. Failure to comply could result in burns. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet. Work in the engine compartment Extra caution is necessary when working on components in the engine compartment.
  • Page 232: Engine Oil

    Checking and refilling levels WARNING (continued) Note • On right-hand drive vehicles some of the reservoirs mentioned below are Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is hot, as the fan could located on the other side of the engine compartment. start up suddenly.
  • Page 233 Checking and refilling levels As the use of good quality oil is necessary for the correct operation and long Fixed service intervals* service life of the engine, when it becomes necessary to replenish or change If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife service interval” or it has been the oil, always use an oil that complies to the VW standards.
  • Page 234 Checking and refilling levels Checking oil level Oils for LongLife service intervals* – Park the vehicle in a horizontal position. Engine type Specification – Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the service temperature Petrol VW 504 00 is reached and stop. Diesel VW 507 00 –...
  • Page 235: Cooling System

    Checking and refilling levels Topping up the engine oil Caution • The oil level must never be above area . This could damage the cata- lytic converter or the engine. Contact a qualified workshop to drain the engine oil if necessary. •...
  • Page 236 Checking and refilling levels The cooling system is filled at the factory with the correct amount of anti- tion. The damage caused by the use of these antifreezes may lead to a loss of freeze for the country concerned. coolant fluid, causing serious damage to the engine. •...
  • Page 237 Checking and refilling levels The coolant level should be checked with the engine switched off. Make sure that the coolant fluid meets the required specifications ⇒ page 233, “Coolant fluid”. Do not use a different type of antifreeze if The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp on the instrument panel G12++ antifreeze is not available.
  • Page 238: Washer Fluid And Windscreen Wiper Blades

    Checking and refilling levels Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades Radiator fan The radiator fan can start running spontaneously. Windscreen washer system The auxiliary fan can continue to run for as long as 10 minutes after stopping Plain water is not sufficient for the windscreen washer the engine, even after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 239 Checking and refilling levels Caution • Never put radiator antifreeze or other additives into the windscreen washer fluid. • Never use washer fluid which contains paint thinners or solvents as it can damage the paintwork. Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications...
  • Page 240 Checking and refilling levels Changing windscreen wiper blades Removing the wiper blade – Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen. If the windscreen wiper blades are in perfect condition, you will benefit from an improved visibility. Damaged wiper – Slide the retainer catch on the wiper blade in the direction indi- ⇒...
  • Page 241 Checking and refilling levels Changing the rear wiper blade WARNING (continued) • A good rear wiper blade is essential for clear rear vision. To prevent smearing on the windscreen, the wiper blades should be Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution.
  • Page 242: Brake Fluid

    Checking and refilling levels Brake fluid Removing the wiper blade – Lift the wiper arm away from the glass⇒ page 239, fig. 183 Checking the brake fluid level – Slide the blade adapter in the direction of the arrow and remove ⇒...
  • Page 243: Vehicle Battery

    It is best to have the brake fluid changed by a professional. The brake pads and fluid must be collected and disposed of according the applicable regulations. The SEAT service network has the necessary equip- Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Therefore, in the course of time it will absorb ment and qualified personnel for collecting and disposing of this waste water from the air.
  • Page 244 It must also have the same dimensions as the original, factory-fitted gloves and eye protection! battery and have sealed caps. The SEAT batteries which have been specially developed fulfil the maintenance, performance and safety specifications for Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited! your vehicle.
  • Page 245 Checking and refilling levels Charging the battery WARNING (continued) • A fully-charged battery is important for reliable starting. A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is under charge. The batteries should be charged in a well-ventilated room –...
  • Page 246 Checking and refilling levels A flat battery can freeze at temperatures of around 0 °C. The battery must be defrosted before charging ⇒ . It is advisable to replace the battery if it has frozen, because the ice can crack the battery casing and allow the battery acid to escape.
  • Page 247: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Wheels Concealed damage Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of the General notes tyres is damaged.
  • Page 248 Wheels and tyres 2. The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are Tyre pressure monitoring* cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres must not be The tyre pressure monitoring system constantly checks the reduced. pressure of the tyres. 3.
  • Page 249 Wheels and tyres Significant tyre pressure loss wheels. If the rolling circumference or frequency characteristic changes on one or more wheels, the tyre pressure warning lamp will light up. The fault will also be indicated by a warning buzzer. The position of the affected tyre The tyre symbol is displayed and indicates that the tyre pressure of at least will also be shown (if only one tyre is affected) on the centre display of the...
  • Page 250 Wheels and tyres display TMPS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). Please contact the nearest Tyre service life qualified workshop as soon as possible. The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving The tyre pressure warning lamp lights up if the tyre pressure on one or style and fitting.
  • Page 251 Wheels and tyres Wear indicators Wheel balance The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun- ⇒ page 248, fig. 187, running across the tread. Depending on the make, tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre.
  • Page 252 Wheels and tyres Run-flat tyres* necessary. We recommend you contact Technical Service. If more than one tyre is being used under emergency conditions, this reduces the distance Run-flat tyres allow you to continue driving even with a punc- which can be travelled. tured tyre, in the majority of cases.
  • Page 253 We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been handling ⇒ approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front handling.
  • Page 254 This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of • wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen whilst the model may invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.
  • Page 255 Wheels and tyres Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth Snow chains of 4 mm. The speed rating code ⇒ page 251, “New tyres and wheels” determines the Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels, and only to certain tyre sizes ⇒...
  • Page 256: If And When

    If and when If and when Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel Tools The tools and jack are stored under the floor panel in the luggage compartment. Fig. 190 Toolbox and jack ⇒ fig. 190 The tools and jack for vehicles with a spare wheel and for vehicles with the tyre repair kit are stored under the floor panel in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 257 If and when • A hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps Tyre mobility system • Box spanner for wheel bolts The tyre mobility system is stored under the floor panel in the • A screwdriver with reversible blade luggage compartment.
  • Page 258 If and when Spare steel rim wheel Your vehicle can be factory-equipped with a spare steel wheel. The spare wheel does not usually meet the same performance standards as the wheels The spare steel rim wheel is carried in the wheel well under fitted on the vehicle because of the wheel/tyre dimensions, rubber composi- tion, tread pattern, etc.
  • Page 259: Changing A Wheel

    If and when Changing a wheel Note Please observe legal requirements when doing so. Preparation work What you must do before changing a wheel. Changing a wheel – If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away Change the wheel as described below.
  • Page 260 If and when – The inflation pressure of the newly fitted spare tyre must be Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible. The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle. – Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench.
  • Page 261 If and when WARNING Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with the jack. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Note • Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
  • Page 262 If and when An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. After loosening the wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack, Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use change the wheel as described below: a large, stable base if necessary.
  • Page 263 If and when Anti-theft wheel bolts* Tyres with directional tread pattern A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel Tyres with directional tread pattern must be fitted so that they bolts. rotate in the correct direction. A directional tread pattern can be identified by arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction of rotation.
  • Page 264: Tyre Repairs* (Tyre Mobility System)

    If and when Tyre repairs* (Tyre Mobility System) The sealing compound must not be used in the following cases: • ⇒ fig. 198 On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm • If the wheel rim has been damaged General information and safety notes •...
  • Page 265 For the sake of the environment Fig. 199 Repairing a tyre If you have to dispose of a sealant can, go to a specialised waste service or to a SEAT Technical Service, where the product can be recycled in an appropriate Preparations waste container.
  • Page 266 If and when – Stick the “max. 80 km/h” adhesive, which is included with the – If the tyre pressure remains lower than the value specified above tyre sealant can, onto the instrument panel where the driver will drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards, so see it.
  • Page 267: Fuses

    If and when Note • Do not use the compressor for longer than 6 minutes. Otherwise, it might overheat. When the compressor has cooled down, you can use it again. • If tyre sealant should leak out, leave it to dry and then pull it off like foil. •...
  • Page 268 If and when No. Consumer Amps Caution Airbag and disconnection of the front passenger air- Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. It could also cause damage to other parts of the electrical system.
  • Page 269: Bulbs

    ⇒ page 229 ⇒ in “Types of bulbs”. The electric windows and electric seat adjusters are protected by circuit breakers. These reset automatically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen windows) has been corrected.
  • Page 270 If and when no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the Bulb Type lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted. Dipped beam headlights (halogen) 12 V/55 W (H7 LL) •...
  • Page 271 If and when ⇒ page 268, fig. – Unscrew bolts 202. Halogen headlight bulbs – Detach air duct from guide and take it out. Fitting the air duct Once the bulb(s) for the right-side headlight have been changed, the air duct must be re-installed. Fig.
  • Page 272 If and when Changing the turn signal bulb Note The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both ⇒ page 272, Although it is not necessary, previously remove the rigid cover fig. 208 for easier turn signal bulb changes. sides.
  • Page 273 If and when Changing the main headlight bulb – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 206 – Pull up on the rubber cover to remove it.
  • Page 274 If and when Changing the dipped beam headlight bulb – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 208 – Move the brace in the direction of the arrow and remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
  • Page 275 If and when Changing the side light bulb (outside of vehicle) – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 210 – Move the brace in the direction of the arrow and remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
  • Page 276: Changing Bulbs. Bi-Xenon Afs Headlights

    If and when Changing the side light bulb (inside of vehicle) – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 212 – Move the brace in the direction of the arrow and remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
  • Page 277 If and when no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the Bulb Type lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted. Xenon bulbs 12 V/35 W (D1S) •...
  • Page 278 If and when ⇒ page 275, fig. – Unscrew bolts 214. Bi-Xenon AFS headlight bulbs – Detach air duct from guide and take it out. Fitting the air duct Once the bulb(s) for the right-side headlight have been changed, the air duct must be re-installed. Fig.
  • Page 279 If and when Changing the DRL light bulb (daytime running light) Note The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both ⇒ page 279, Although it is not necessary, previously remove the rigid cover fig. 220 for easier day light bulb changes. sides.
  • Page 280 If and when Changing the turn signal bulb – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 218 – Pull the rubber cap to remove it.
  • Page 281 If and when Changing the side light bulb – Switch off the ignition and the lights. The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both – Raise the bonnet. sides. ⇒ fig. 220 – Move the brace in the direction of the arrow and remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
  • Page 282: Changing Tail Light Bulbs (On Side Panel)

    If and when Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel) Overview of tail lights. LED lamps Overview of tail lights Fig. 223 Overview of tail lights Fig. 222 Overview of tail Tail lights on side panel lights • Brake lights and side lights •...
  • Page 283 If and when Removing the tail light A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light. To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assembly. – Check which of the bulbs is defective. Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill. –...
  • Page 284 If and when Remove the bulb holder Changing bulbs When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder. All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder. Fig. 227 Position of the bulbs in the bulb holder: Fig.
  • Page 285 If and when Position of the bulbs – Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the right as far as it will go. ⇒ page 282, Pos. Bulb function fig. 227 – Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb.
  • Page 286 If and when – Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder. – Position the bulb holder on the tail light and align it so that it is securely seated. – Press the bulb holder into the tail light until it engages. ⇒...
  • Page 287: Changing Tail Light Bulbs (On Tailgate)

    If and when Overview of tail lights. LED lamps Caution Take care when fitting the tail light unit to make sure there is no damage to the paintwork or any of its components. Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate) Overview of tail lights Fig.
  • Page 288 If and when Remove the bulb holder You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail lights via the inside of the tailgate. The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs. – Check which of the bulbs is defective. –...
  • Page 289 If and when Changing bulbs Position of the bulbs ⇒ fig. 236 All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder. Pos. Bulb function Reverse lights Rear side lights Rear fog light Changing bulbs. LED lamps All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder. Fig.
  • Page 290: Side Turn Signals

    If and when Side turn signals – Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the right as far as it will go. – Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb.
  • Page 291: Luggage Compartment Lights

    If and when Luggage compartment lights – Remove the protective cover and remove the bulb from the housing. Fig. 239 Luggage compartment light Fig. 240 Luggage compartment light – Remove the tulip-shaped fitting by pressing on its inside edge using the flat side of a screwdriver. Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips...
  • Page 292: Registration Light

    If and when Registration light – Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and ⇒ fig. outwards 242. – Installation is done in the reverse order. Fig. 241 Number plate light Fig. 242 Number plate light ⇒...
  • Page 293: Sun Visor Light

    If and when Sun visor light – Use a screwdriver to remove the protective cover. – Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and ⇒ fig. outwards 244. Jump-starting Jump leads The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section. If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be Fig.
  • Page 294 If and when How to jump start: description 4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not connect it to a point near the battery ⇒...
  • Page 295 If and when WARNING • Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine compartment ⇒ page 229. • The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on battery).
  • Page 296: Towing And Tow-Starting

    If and when Towing and tow-starting General notes Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope: Tow-starting Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting. – Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle.
  • Page 297 If and when • Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over- vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised.
  • Page 298 If and when Rear towing eye There is a towing eye at the rear on the right below the rear bumper.
  • Page 299: Technical Specifications

    Description of specifications Technical Specifications Description of specifications Important information Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications section Abbrevia- Meaning tion Important Kilowatt, engine power measurement. The information in the vehicle documentation always has Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine precedence.
  • Page 300 Description of specifications Vehicle identification data Vehicle data The data sticker is placed on the inside of the spare wheel recess in the The most important information is given on the identification luggage compartment. plate and the vehicle data sticker. ⇒...
  • Page 301: Information On Fuel Consumption

    Description of specifications Information on fuel consumption WARNING • Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting Fuel consumption heavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an acci- dent. Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit road conditions The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle and requirements.
  • Page 302: Wheels

    Description of specifications If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small, WARNING empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with a • wheelbase of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a Check the tyre pressure at least once per month.
  • Page 303: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Checking fluid levels Vehicle battery Engine oil filler cap From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick vehicle must be checked. Never fill with incorrect fluids, Coolant expansion tank otherwise serious damage to the engine may be caused.
  • Page 304: Petrol Engine 1.8 88 Kw (120 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Petrol engine 1.8 88 kW (120 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 88 (120) / 3650-6200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 230 / 1500-3650 No. of cylinders/ capacity 4 / 1798 in cm Fuel Super 95 RON /Normal 91 RON Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
  • Page 305: Petrol Engine 1.8 118 Kw (160 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Engine oil capacity Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 118 (160) / 4500-6200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250 / 1500-4500 No.
  • Page 306: Petrol Engine 2.0 147 Kw (200 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1600 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400 Engine oil capacity Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 147 (200) / 5100-6000...
  • Page 307: Petrol Engine 2.0 155 Kw (210 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Weights Manual Automatic Gross vehicle weight in kg 2050 2075 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1565 1590 Gross front axle weight in kg 1090 1115 Gross rear axle weight in kg 1090 1090 Permitted roof load in kg Trailer weight Manual...
  • Page 308 Technical Specifications Performance Maximum speed in km/h Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. Weights Gross vehicle weight in kg 2050 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1565 Gross front axle weight in kg 1090 Gross rear axle weight in kg...
  • Page 309: Diesel Engine 2.0 Tdi Cr 88 Kw (120 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 88 kW (120 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 88 (120) / 4000 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 290 / 1750-2500 No. of cylinders/ capacity 4 / 1968 in cm Fuel Min.
  • Page 310: Diesel Engine 2.0 Tdi Cr 105 Kw (143 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Engine oil capacity Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 105 kW (143 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 105 (143) / 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320 / 1750-2500 No.
  • Page 311: Diesel Engine 2.0 Tdi Cr 125 Kw (170 Ps)

    Technical Specifications Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1600 Engine oil capacity Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 125 (170) / 4200...
  • Page 312 Technical Specifications Weights Gross vehicle weight in kg 2075 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1590 Gross front axle weight in kg 1115 Gross rear axle weight in kg 1135 Permitted roof load in kg Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%...
  • Page 313: Dimensions And Capacities

    Technical Specifications Dimensions and capacities Dimensions Length, width 4661-4741 mm/ 1772 mm Height at kerb weight 1454 mm with roof bars Front and rear projection 976 mm/ 1048-1123 Wheelbase 2642 mm Turning circle 11.2 m Front Rear Track width 1522 mm 1523 mm Capacities Fuel tank...
  • Page 315: Index

    Index Index Air purity sensor ......167 Automatic gearbox Dynamic gear control programme ..188 Airbag 230 V socket .
  • Page 316 Coolant fluid additive ....233 Child seat ....... 48 Topping up .
  • Page 317 Doors seat ....... 29 Childproof lock ..... . 104 See Dynamic gear control programme .
  • Page 318 Safety notes ......35 Rear seat ......142 Engine compartment Front drink holder .
  • Page 319 Safety interlock ..... . 173 Settings for the driver seat ... . . 140 Fastening rings .
  • Page 320 SEAT Parking System plus ... . . 178 Rear seat bench ......149 Parking aid acoustic system .
  • Page 321 Safe driving ......7 Seat belts ....... 18 Aspects to take into account .
  • Page 322 Solar-powered blower/sunroof ... . 171 The danger of not using the seat belt ..20 Tyre pressure ..... 66, 90, 245 Spare keys .
  • Page 323 Vehicle washing ......215 Why wear seat belts? ....18, 19, 28 Ventilation slits .
  • Page 324 SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.

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