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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, always note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replace- ments.
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Because this is a general manual for the ALHAMBRA, some of the equip- For the sake of the environment ment and functions that are described in this manual are not included in all Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi- types or variants of the model;...
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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 vehicle interior, etc. 3. Practical tips Tips relating to the driving, caring and maintenance of your vehicle and cer- tain problems you can solve yourself.
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Dear SEAT Driver reduce the risk of damage to the lower part of the vehicle and the oil sump when driving over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or rough roads... SEAT recom- mends you have the guard fitted by a Technical Service.
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⇒ p age 40. a serious accident. ● Correctly adjust front seat, head rests and rear vision mirrors to suit your height ⇒ p age 10. Note ● Wear close-fitting shoes which do not prevent you from using the pedals Regular servicing of your vehicle not only helps to keep it in good working correctly.
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CAUTION ● Driving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle compo- SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use nents such as the engine, transmission, running gear or electrical system. of a lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or the non-availability of genu- ine spare parts.
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Introduction ● Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never, for example, put your feet on the surface of a seat or on the dash Number of seats panel and never put them out of a window. Otherwise the airbag and seat Depending on the equipment, your vehicle has a total of five or seven seats.
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Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe or fatal inju- ries in the event of accidents or sudden braking or manoeuvres. If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries ● All passengers must assume the proper sitting position and be prop- increases.
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⇒ F ig. at least 10 cm (4 inches) ● Adjust the height of the driver seat so that you can easily reach the top The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below. of the steering wheel.
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Safe driving Also valid for the front passenger: WARNING ● Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum pro- tection should the airbag deploy. Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident.
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● Transport heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage com- ● Drive particularly carefully and think ahead. partment and lock the seat backs in the vertical position. ● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking given that this could cause an ●...
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● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle always drive with the rear lid ● When transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps. closed. ● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. ● In exceptional circumstances, if you must drive with the rear lid open,...
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● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and en- Additional information and warnings: sure it is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will ● Adjust the seat position ⇒ p age 10 not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.
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Seat belts WARNING (Continued) ● If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt are damaged, the seat belts could break in the event of an accident or sudden braking. ● Always have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT.
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⇒ F ig. in this seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by pressing the button.
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Because the vehicle occupants in our example are not restrain- ed by seat belts, all of the vehicle occupants' kinetic energy has to be ab- ⇒ F ig. sorbed at the point of impact At speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h (20 to 30 mph), the forces acting on bod- ies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg).
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– regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat. The airbag is only deployed once. To achieve the best possible protection, the seat belt must always be worn properly so that you will be protected in accidents in which no airbag is deployed. Vehicle occupants not wearing belts could be thrown from the vehicle and sustain even more severe or fa- Fig.
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Our examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts ● Do not jam or damage the seat belt or the latch plate when closing the substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents. This is door, for example.
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Twisted seat belt Fastening or unfastening a seat belt with one buckle If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the guide, the seat belt may have become twisted inside the side trim after being wound too quickly on unfastening: ●...
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⇒ be damaged. The seat belts for the centre seat in the second row of seats and for the seats in the third row of seats are fastened using two buckles.
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Seat belts Unfastening the seat belt WARNING The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand- still ⇒ An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
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⇒ p age 10, Adjusting the seat position. Correct seat belt position ● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm, under the arm or behind the shoulder.
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● The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause severe injuries if the belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).
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Seat belts Belt tension limiter WARNING The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the event of an accident. Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion. Note The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or Seat belt tensioners components of the system are scrapped.
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Seat belts For the sake of the environment Airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal requirements for their disposal. ...
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Airbag system Airbag system Brief introduction WARNING (Continued) ● The airbags provide the best protection when the seat belts are prop- erly fastened, thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries ⇒ p age 21, Introduction Seat belts. ● Before each trip, every occupant must sit properly, correctly fasten Front airbags have been installed for both driver and passenger.
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● Ensure deployed airbags and the system components involved are im- mediately replaced with new, SEAT-approved components for the vehicle. ● Have any repairs or modifications carried out at a specialised work- shop. Specialised workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostics equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.
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● Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialised work- ⇒ shop. ● Never mount a child seat in the front passenger seat or remove the mounted child seat! The front passenger front airbag may deploy during an accident in spite of the fault.
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Airbag system Airbags act in conjunction with three-point seat belts in the event of certain CAUTION accidents, when the vehicle deceleration rate is severe enough to trigger Always pay attention to any lit control lamps and to the corresponding de- the airbags.
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● Where applicable, mountings for the child seat upper retaining strap. Situations in which the front, knee, side and curtain airbag does not deploy: ● If the ignition is switched off during the collision.
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Fig. 18 Location and deployment area of the front air- bag for the front passenger ⇒ F ig. 17 In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the driver The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel ⇒ F ig.
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⇒ F ig. ployment area) 17. Therefore, objects should never be placed or ● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm distance between mounted in these areas ⇒ , Factory-fitted accessories are outside the your chest and the hub of the steering wheel. If your physical constitu- range of the front airbag for the driver and the front passenger, e.g.
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● Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side. be mounted under exceptional circumstances. ● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ p age 71. ● As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger seat, reconnect the front passenger front airbag. ⇒ F ig.
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● Never remove the front seats of the vehicle or modify any of their components. Fig. 21 Range of action ● Great forces must not be exerted on the seat backrest bolsters be- of the front and rear side cause the side airbags might not deploy correctly, might not deploy at all airbags.
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Airbag system Curtain airbags Fig. 22 On the left side of the vehicle: location and de- ployment area of the curtain airbag ⇒ F ig. 22 The area framed red is covered by the curtain airbag when it is de- ployed (deployment area).
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Fig. 24 On the driver ● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm side: location of the knee (4 inches) between your knees and the location of the knee airbag. If...
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(for example, the accessory for the floor compartment) to fit the child reten- tion system correctly and securely. ● If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this base or foot correctly and safely.
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● Only if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passen- ger seat ⇒ p age 43. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat be- Note hind the front passenger seat.
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22 to 36 kg Forward-facing. Not all children fit in the seat of their weight group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits properly in the Different mounting systems child seat and whether the seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.
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Child safety Always secure child seats properly and safely in the vehicle according to the Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front pas- child seat manufacturer's installation instructions. senger front airbag is disabled. When it is disabled, the yellow PASSENGER control lamp on the dash panel will be lit ⇒ ...
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IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group. If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat, adapt the position of the front passenger seat so that the child has enough space. Therefore, adapt the WARNING front passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child.
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● The seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible. ● Fasten the seat belt or pass it around the child seat structure in the man- ner described in the manufacturer's instructions. ● Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
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● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go. Ensure that it does not interfere with the seatbelt from the upper attachment. ● Tighten the strap so that the top of the child seat rests on the seat back- WARNING rest.
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● Do not leave toys or other hard, loose objects on the child seat or on ● The seat belt must lie close to the upper part of the body.
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The integrated child seat can be fitted with a side head restraint. SEAT rec- ommends use of the integrated child seat with the side head restraint fitted and also that this seat be used only for children above the age of 3. ...
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● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go. ● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat back. ● Pull the rear seat and the seat backrest to check whether they are en- gaged properly. ...
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● The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably. ● Guide the seat belt by hand to pull the belt back in more easily and not ● Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.
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Child safety CAUTION When lowering the integrated child seat, only press on the centre of the cushion . Otherwise the cushion could bend and not engage properly. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Specifications...
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Overview – Activate telephone main menu or accept an incoming call – SEAT information system control buttons , , OK, Overview of the dash panel Lever for ..........
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⇒ p age 274 "AdBlue" level too low. Diesel particulate filter blocked ⇒ p age 21 Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt. ⇒ p age 168 Fault in the steering system. Change ⇒ p age 175 ⇒ ...
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⇒ p age 282 lights: Insufficient engine oil. Main beam on or flasher on. Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners. ⇒ p age 32 ⇒ p age 95 Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on. ...
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Cockpit Instruments WARNING (Continued) ● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth- er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put Introduction out the warning triangle to advise other drivers. ●...
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Cockpit Clock set button Displays on screen – Press button to select the hour or minute display. A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display – To continue setting the time, press button . Hold button 0.0 / SET 7 ⇒ ...
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Cockpit The temperatures measured range from -40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F). Type of mes- Symbol Description sage colour Compass Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre- audible warnings.
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Cockpit Compass* WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries. ● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages. ● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. ●...
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After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few sec- SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Interval onds . In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km (miles) or --- days Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
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20 seconds. 0.0 / SET tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the dis- play will be incorrect.
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Cockpit Configuration ⇒ p age 67 Summary of the menu structure ■ ■ Multifunction display data Multifunction display (MFI) ⇒ p age 66 ■ Journey duration ■ Current fuel consumption ■ Journey duration ■ Average fuel consumption ■ Current fuel consumption ■...
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Cockpit Time ■ ■ Winter tyres ■ Language Units ■ Second speed display On / Off ■ ■ Autohold Service ■ Info ■ ■ Reset ■ Default setting ...
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Cockpit Using the menus on the instrument panel ● If managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu list is dis- played. ● If managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu list is not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the ar- several times ⇒ ...
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Cockpit Main menu (multifunction display) menu The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Partial Menu Function memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown in the ⇒ p age 66 Information and possible configurations of upper right-hand corner of the display.
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Cockpit ● In addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the Menu Function windscreen wiper lever or buttons on the multifunction steering When the ignition is switched on, the average con- Average fuel con- wheel for 5 seconds.
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Cockpit Configuration Configuration Function Function Menu Menu Changing the visual and audible speed warnings. This Selecting whether the Auto-Hold function should remain Winter tyres Autohold function should only be used when the vehicle is fitted on permanently. with winter tyres, which are not designed for travel at high Service Check the service notifications or reset the service inter- speeds.
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submenu Personal convenience settings Lights & visibility When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always Lights & visi- Function uses “their” own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or menu...
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Cockpit The stored settings are automatically activated, at the latest when the igni- tion is switched on. Please refer to the information and tips relating to the seat memory ⇒ p age 117. ...
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Vehicle key Introduction Additional information and warnings: ● Adjustments to the SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ● Central locking and locking system ⇒ p age 74 ● Start and stop the engine ⇒ p age 171 ● Notes for the user ⇒ p age 258 ●...
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Opening and closing Vehicle keys Note ⇒ F ig. 39 ⇒ F ig. 40 With the vehicle key the vehicle may be locked or un- ● Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function. locked remotely. Pushing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or trigger the alarm.
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Opening and closing Control lamp on the vehicle key When the control lamp does not light upon pushing a button, the batteries of the vehicle key must be changed ⇒ p age 73. Changing the battery Fig. 41 Control lamp on the vehicle key Fig.
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Opening and closing SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a specialised workshop. Synchronising the vehicle key ⇒ F ig. The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover If the button is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is pos- ...
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Opening and closing ● Electric windows ⇒ p age 88 In the submenu in the menu, or by visiting a spe- Convenience Configuration cialised workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be ● Panoramic sliding sunroof ⇒ p age 92 switched on or off ⇒ ...
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Opening and closing Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside Function Handling the buttons on the vehicle Unlocking the vehicle. Press button . Keep it pushed for the convenience opening. Lock the vehicle. Press button . Keep it pushed for the ...
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Opening and closing Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside ● The doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by pulling the inside door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever twice. ● The driver door cannot be locked when it is still open. This avoids lock- ing the vehicle key inside the vehicle when there is nobody inside.
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Opening and closing Driver door control lamp. ● When the door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key without turning the ignition within the following 15 seconds. When the vehicle is locked: Meaning ● A door is opened. The red LED flashes for approximately 2 The deadlock is switched on.
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Opening and closing Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system* To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking the vehicle, for example in the following situations: ● When leaving animals inside the vehicle ⇒ p age 74. ●...
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Opening and closing Doors Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds. Introduction If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the warning lamp or on the in- strument panel will light.
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Opening and closing Function Necessary operations WARNING When the sliding door is released, open Open the sliding door from the If a sliding door is not fully open, it could close unexpectedly and cause the door fully by pulling on the outside inside.
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Opening and closing If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is closing, it opens Function Necessary operations again. ⇒ F ig. 50 Press the button on the dash panel, on the remote control key and on If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is opening, the door the interior lining of the sliding door.
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Opening and closing Electric child safety lock WARNING When the electric child safety function is activated, the sliding door can be opened from the outside only. ● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors are to be locked. Therefore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle.
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Opening and closing Warning lamp WARNING (Continued) ● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing, otherwise, it may open un- lights up Possible cause Solution expectedly while driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with the corre- sponding parts of the bodywork. ...
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Opening and closing Opening the rear lid Opening with the ignition key Press the button on the vehicle key until the rear lid opens automatical- To open using the centre console control ⇒ F ig. Press the button on the centre console 52.
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Opening and closing Closing the rear lid WARNING Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the rear lid could cause se- rious injuries. ● Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su- pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug- gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped.
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Opening and closing Opening the rear lid Interrupting the opening and closing process ● Press and hold the button on the vehicle key until the rear lid opens Rear lid opening and closing can be stopped by pressing one of the but- ...
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In this case, the rear lid must be supported. Additional information and warnings: ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 CAUTION ● Central locking and locking system ⇒ p age 74 ●...
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Opening and closing Opening and closing the electric windows After turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or pas- senger side door is not open. When the key is removed from the ignition and the driver door is open, all of the electric windows can be opened or closed using the corresponding button on the driver door.
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Opening and closing Convenience opening and closing function Electric Windows anti-trap function The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehi- cle key: The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury when opening and closing the electric windows ⇒ ...
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Opening and closing Note The anti-trap function also operates if the windows are closed from the out- side of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing ⇒ p age 90. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Specifications...
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Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof Introduction Additional information and warnings: ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ● Central locking and locking system ⇒ p age 74 ● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ p age 317 WARNING Fig.
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Opening and closing Opening or closing the sun blind Function Switch setting Necessary operations ⇒ F ig. 57 To open the sliding sunroof completely: To choose the con- venience position Rotate the switch to the re- for the sliding sun- quired position.
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Opening and closing Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation Closing without the roll-back function ⇒ F ig. 57 ● The switch should be in the “closed” position Convenience open/close function ● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five seconds of triggering the anti- ⇒ F ig. 58 trap function, pull the control all the way back (arrow E) until the The panoramic sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the...
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Rear fog light switched on. Additional information and warnings: ⇒ p age 98. ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 Fog lights switched on ● Changing bulbs ⇒ p age 329 Left or right turn signal.
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Lights and visibility Turn signal and main beam lever WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries. ● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages. ●...
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Lights and visibility The control turn signals are switched on and off from the menu Lights & Visi- Note on the instrument panel display ⇒ p age 62. This function can be dis- bility connected at a specialised workshop for those vehicles which do not have ●...
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Lights and visibility Lights and visibility: functions if the ignition is switched off when the ignition is on Side light on. Side light on. Parking light Dipped beam off; if necessa- When the parking light is switched on (right or left turn signal), the front ...
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Lights and visibility Adaptive headlights (AFS) tored by a sensor located on the inside of the windscreen, above the interior rear vision mirror. The adaptive headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at speeds of over 10 km/h (6 mph). When taking a bend, the adaptive head- The automatic headlight adjustment automatically switches on the main lights automatically light up the road better.
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For fur- ● If the camera's field of vision is misted up, dirty or covered by a sticker, ther information, please refer to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends snow or ice.
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Lights and visibility Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting “Leaving home” Necessary operations To switch sys- – Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position tem on: and the photo sensor detects darkness. – Automatically, at the end of the delay period. To switch sys- –...
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Lights and visibility Value Vehicle load status Button/ Function Switch All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer and minimum drawbar load Switches door contact control on (central position). The interior lights come on automatically when the vehicle is Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ig- maximum drawbar load ...
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Lights and visibility Sun blind Vanity mirror light There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is opened a light comes on. Introduction The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed back up.
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Lights and visibility ⇒ F ig. 64 ● Pull the sun blind by the handle up to the top. ● Hook both rings of the fastening rod in the spaces provided . Check that the sun blind is securely hooked into the spaces provided when it has been lowered ●...
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Lights and visibility Windscreen wiper and washer Control lamp lights up Possible cause Solution Introduction Top up the windscreen wiper Windscreen wiper fluid level reservoir as soon as possible too low Additional information and warnings: ⇒ p age 109. ●...
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Lights and visibility Window wiper lever Move the lever to the required position ⇒ : Windscreen wiper off. Windscreen wipers interval wipe. ⇒ F ig. 65 Using the control adjust the interval (vehicles without the rain sensor), or the sensitivity of the rain sen- sor.
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Lights and visibility Windscreen wiper functions Note The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen. Windscreen wiper performance in different situations: The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob- If the vehicle is at a stand- The activated position provisionally changes stacle and switch the wiper back on again.
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Lights and visibility Lifting and returning windscreen wiper arms ● Place the wiper arms in the service position ⇒ . ● Only hold the wiper arms at the point where the blade is fixed. CAUTION ● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms, only leave them in the service position.
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(arrow). ● To top up, mix water with a window cleaner recommended by SEAT ⇒ . ● To remove wax and coatings, we recommend a window cleaner contain- Please follow the instructions for use found on the packaging.
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● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the ● Do not mix cleaning products recommended by SEAT with other prod- area for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek medical ad- ucts.
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Lights and visibility Rear vision mirror Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear vision mirror ● Basic position: point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards. ⇒ F ig. ● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror Legend for the Fig.
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● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for- to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For vehicles with seat wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
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Lights and visibility Note WARNING ● The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries. minutes the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature. ● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way ●...
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Fig. 74 Front left seat controls The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat. Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat. Fig. 74 Function Necessary operations...
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● In the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing any button. CAUTION So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or seat backrest. Note Fig. 76 Adjusting the ●...
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Seats and storage Adjusting the rear seats CAUTION ● Tilting the seat backrest of the second row of seats fully back could dam- age the luggage compartment tray. Remove the tray before adjusting the seat backrest. ● Objects in the luggage compartment could cause damage when moving the rear seats forwards or backwards.
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● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary. ● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle is stationary. ● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat- Fig. 79 Detailed view of ing and adjustment radius.
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● To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat Storing exterior mirror settings for driving forwards cushion and seat backrest.
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cle on the vehicle key. An audible warning confirms the settings have been activated. Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to a vehicle key ● Activate the memory function of the vehicle key ● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats Repositioning the seat of the second row ● Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat folds backwards ⇒ ● Make sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts can provide proper protection in the rear seats.
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● If the seat backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in place, no passenger should use them. ● When getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the second row of seats.
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● Remove any objects from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ ● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backrest ● Adjust the front passenger seat to its lowest position ⇒ p age 10.
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Seats and storage Head restraints Adjusting the head restraints Fig. 84 A: Adjust the head restraints with no possibili- ty of lengthways direction adjustment, B: Adjust the head restraints with lengthways direction adjustment Adjusting height ⇒ F ig. 84 ● Raise the head restraint in the direction of the arrow or lower it ⇒ ...
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When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible that a small gap ● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person remains between it and the seat backrest. is occupying a seat. Adjusting the head restraint for tall people ●...
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Removing the front head restraints in vehicles with the lengthways direction adjustment of the head restraints ● If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be fitted. ● Push the head restraint up and backward as far as it will go ⇒ ...
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On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint this incorrect position can cause severe injuries. does not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the seat backrest of the front seat. This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle.
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Seats and storage WARNING (Continued) WARNING ● Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle interior, When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash panel. and the rear lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
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Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading ment. ● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand. ● If it is necessary, remove the head restraints on the integrated child seats then reinstall the integrated child seats ⇒ ...
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● Pull on the handle . The entire seat folds backwards. tion ● Press on the seat tray in the seat backrest until it is held in position by ⇒ F ig. 90 ● If necessary, pull on the lever to move the seat to the re- its magnets.
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● No seat must be occupied if the seat backrest or seat is folded or not themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the at- correctly engaged.
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Seats and storage Rear shelf* Fig. 91 In the luggage compartment: rear shelf Fig. 92 Remove the shelf supports then put them away safely The rear shelf can be fitted behind the second or third row of seats ⇒ Opening the shelf ⇒ ...
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Seats and storage Closing the shelf ● Also, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side- lining supports with their covers. ● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards. ● Only with 5 places: Support the released shelf by placing it on the front ●...
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Seats and storage Net partition* Fig. 93 Unfold the net partition then fold it again Fold out the net partition ⇒ F ig. 93 Fold out the support transversal rods for the net partition fully in the direction of the arrow until you hear a “click”. Installing the net partition behind the second row of seats ⇒ ...
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Seats and storage Installing the net partition behind the front seats Fastening rings* ● Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support . To do this, guide the rod from up to down. ● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by pressing on the rod.
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WARNING In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the parts of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc- cupants. ● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the attachment elements from the rails or move them all the way back.
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● Secure all objects, little and large. Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud- ● Never secure a child seat to the attachment elements. den braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.
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Place the attachment rod on the baggage net support and ro- the parts of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat tate 90° to the left . The red mark on the attachment rod should not be occupants.
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● Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted into the rails; the red mark should not be visible. WARNING ● Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports. Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an CAUTION accident, the hooks could rupture.
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Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody- er and the load secured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier sys- height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.
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Seats and storage ● The roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding sunroof and the Securing the base supports and roof carrier system rear lid should not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly. transported.
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Seats and storage Loading the roof carrier system WARNING Loads can only be correctly secured when the roof carrier system is correctly Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall from the roof carrier system fitted ⇒ causing accidents and injury. ●...
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Seats and storage Note WARNING The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. ...
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Seats and storage Storage compartment on the roof console Compartment on the instrument panel* Fig. 103 On the roof Fig. 104 Storage com- console: storage com- partment on the dash partment panel ⇒ F ig. To open press the button and release it 103.
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Seats and storage Compartment on the centre console Compartment in the front central armrest Fig. 105 Compartment Fig. 106 Storage com- partment in the front cen- in the front centre con- sole tral armrest ⇒ F ig. 105 ⇒ F ig. There is an open compartment on the centre console in which To open, fully lift the central armrest in the direction of the arrow...
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Seats and storage Card compartments* Glove compartment Fig. 107 Centre console, Fig. 108 Glove compart- lower section: card com- ment partment ⇒ F ig. 107 To the bottom of the centre console there is a compartment for coins, cards, car park tickets and similar items. Note To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the compartment to store credit or ATM cards or similar.
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● If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this base or foot correctly and safely. ● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the footwell in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed;...
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WARNING (Continued) WARNING secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart- If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result ment cover could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and in serious accident.
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Seats and storage Other storage compartments WARNING The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to avoid the risk of injuries. Portable waste bin* Fig. 114 In the luggage compartment: Side stor- age compartment Fig.
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Seats and storage can be located in the storage compartment .. The cover of the compart- WARNING ment can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf supports. Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead Compartments in the luggage compartment floor to serious accidents.
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Seats and storage Drink holders in front centre console WARNING Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury. ● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding. ●...
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Seats and storage Drink holders, rear* WARNING Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other serious injuries. ● Never put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray. Ashtray Fig. 117 Centre console, rear section: folding out the drink holder Opening and closing the drink holder in the rear centre console...
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Seats and storage Emptying the ashtray WARNING ● Remove the ashtray from the drink holder or lining of the door by pulling it upwards. Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other se- rious injuries. ●...
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Seats and storage Note WARNING ● Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition Improper use of the power sockets or electrical devices could lead to a switched on will drain the battery. fire and cause serious injuries. ●...
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Seats and storage Vehicle power sockets Maximum power consumption Power socket Maximum power consumption Depending on your vehicle's version, you may have a 12- 12 Volts 120 Watts volt power socket and/or a 230 volt power socket. 230 Volts 150 Watts (300 Watt peak) The maximum capacity of each power socket must not be exceeded.
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Consult a specialist shop for advice on accessories to ● Liquids must not be spilt over the power socket. adapt the connector. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. ● Do not plug adapters or extension cords into the 230 Volt Euro power connector.
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Additional information and warnings: ● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.
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Air conditioning Note ● When the cooling system is turned off, air coming from the outside will not be dried. To avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recommends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To do this, press the button. The button lamp should light up.
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Air conditioning Controls Fig. 122 Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic manual air conditioning controls Fig. 123 Detailed view of the centre console: Clima- tronic controls To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button. Press the but- The LED on each control lights up to indicate that the respective function of ton again to switch off the function.
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Climatronic: Display of the selected interior temperature for the left and right sides. Buttons for the seat heating ⇒ p age 117. Electronic manual air conditioning: Defrost function. The air- flow is directed at the windscreen. In this position, air recir- Climatronic: According to the vehicle equipment there may culation is automatically switched off or is not switched on.
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Air conditioning Additional information. Electronic manual air conditioning Control but- WARNING ⇒ F ig. ⇒ F ig. 122; Climatronic 123. Climatronic: Accept the temperature selection for the driver Never turn off the air fan for a long time or the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.
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Air conditioning Air conditioner user instructions The cooling system does not switch on If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on, this may be caused by The interior cooling system only works when the engine is running and fan the following: is switched on.
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Air conditioning Air vents Fig. 125 Air vents in the dash panel Air vents Note ⇒ F ig. 125 Never close the air vents completely to ensure heating, cool- The air from the vents flows through the vehicle interior and out through the ing and ventilation inside the vehicle.
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Air conditioning Switching off: Press the button until the lamp on the button switches off. Switching the automatic air recirculation mode off temporarily ● Press the button once to temporarily switch to manual air recircula- Switching the recirculation mode on and off manually on the tion mode in the event of unpleasant smells from outside.
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Additional information and warnings: ⇒ p age 165 Manually using the remote control. ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ⇒ p age 166 Automatically at the programmed and enabled on ● Refuelling ⇒ p age 267 time.
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Air conditioning Remote control Battery light Meaning Lights up green for around two The auxiliary heater has been switched on seconds. using the button. Lights up red for around two The auxiliary heater has been switched off seconds. using the button.
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Air conditioning Range Before programming, check that the day is correctly set in the Auxiliary heat- menu ⇒ er - day of the week The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The remote control, when fitted with new batteries, has a range of several hundred metres. Obstacles be- Enabling the menu on the instrument panel Auxiliary heater...
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Air conditioning Checking programming Cases in which the auxiliary heater will not switch on If the timer has been switched on after switching the ignition off, the instant ● The auxiliary heater requires about as much power as the dipped beam on button will remain lit for around ten seconds.
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Driving Driving Steering Control and warning lamps lights up Possible cause Solution Introduction The steering system should be Power steering faulty. checked by a specialised work- The power steering is not hydraulic but electromechanical. The advantage (red) shop as soon as possible. of this steering system is that it disposes of hydraulic tubes, hydraulic oil, The steering system should be the pump, filter and other components.
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Driving Information on the steering flashes Possible cause Solution Fault in the steering column Do not drive on! Steering column electronic lock electronic lock. Seek professional advice. (red) If the driver door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the steering Gently turn the steering wheel to column electronic lock is activated via the ignition key or the sensor built Steering column deviation.
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Driving WARNING WARNING The counter steering assistance system combined with ESC helps the Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjustment function and an incorrect driver to steer the vehicle in critical driving conditions. At all times, it is adjustment of the steering wheel can result in severe or fatal injury. the driver who steers the vehicle.
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Immobiliser display ● The assisted braking and steering systems, the airbag system, seat belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the engine is When an invalid key is used or in the event of a system fault, or Immo- running.
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Driving WARNING The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures. This could cause a fire and considerable damage. ● Always park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come in contact with flammable materials (such as wood, leaves, spilled fuel, dried grass, etc).
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Driving Key not authorised for the vehicle Starting the engine If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be removed as follows: Complete operations only in the sequence given: ● Automatic gearbox: the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock. Step Press and release the selector lever locking button.
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Driving Stopping the engine WARNING Complete operations only in the sequence given: Cold start sprays could explode or cause a sudden increase in the engine speed. Step ● Never use start boosters. Stopping the vehicle completely ⇒ Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 4 has been CAUTION completed.
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Additional information and warnings: ● Instruments ⇒ p age 57 For this reason, the vehicle can only be used with a genuine SEAT key with ● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 184 the correct code. Coded keys can be obtained from your Technical Services ⇒ ...
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Driving Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when WARNING the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds. Do not allow the brakes to “rub” for a prolonged period of time, or brake frequently or for long periods of time.
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Driving Pedals In the event of failure of a brake circuit, the brake pedal must be pressed harder than normal to brake the vehicle. WARNING Objects falling into the driver's footwell could prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a serious accident.
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Driving Manual gearbox: Engaging gears WARNING When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released. This is also the case with the electronic parking brake on. ● Never engage the reverse gear when a vehicle is moving forward. CAUTION To prevent damage and avoid premature wear, please observe the follow- ing:...
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Driving Automatic gearbox*: Selecting gears When the ignition is on, the current position of the selector lever is shown on the instrument panel. Selector Denomination Meaning ⇒ lever po- sitions The driven wheels are locked mechanically. They only engage when the vehicle is at a ...
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Driving The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly WARNING (Continued) through position N (e.g. when shifting from R to D). This makes it possible, ● While the engine is running and with the D, S or R range of gears se- for instance, to rock the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is stuck in lected, keep the brake pressed to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
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Driving Changing gears with Tiptronic* Using Tiptronic with the selector lever ● Press the selector lever from position D to the right into the Tiptronic se- lector gate ⇒ in Automatic gearbox*: Selecting gears on page 180. ● Press the lever forwards or backwards to move up or down a gear –...
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Driving ● You should reduce speed accordingly. Launch-Control Programme ● Press the selector lever from position D to the right into the Tiptronic se- The Launch-Control programme enables maximum acceleration while at a lector gate ⇒ p age 181. standstill. ●...
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Driving Recommended gear display Note The recommended gear display is switched off when the clutch pedal is In some vehicles, the recommended gear for reducing fuel consumption is pressed. displayed on the instrument panel: Display Meaning Optimum gear. ...
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Driving Braking, stopping and parking WARNING (Continued) ● Always apply the electronic parking brake when you leave your vehi- cle and when you park. Introduction ● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. They could release the electronic parking brake, activate the selector lever or The assisted braking systems include the anti-lock braking system (ABS), gear stick and start the vehicle moving.
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Driving Warning and control lamps lights up Possible cause ⇒ Solution Switch on ASR ⇒ p age 192. lights up Possible cause ⇒ Solution ASR is automatically activated ASR manually deactivated. when the ignition is switched on Together with the control (yellow) or off.
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Driving Electronic parking brake WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries. ● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages. ● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. WARNING Driving with brakes in bad condition could result in a serious accident.
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Driving seat belt. In vehicles with a manual gearbox the clutch pedal should also be Parking pressed to the floor before starting the engine so that the system recogni- ses that the parking brake should be released. When parking your vehicle, all legal requirements should be observed.
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If the brakes are not used frequently, or fore the wheels touched the barrier or kerb. if rust has formed on the discs, SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and ● Special attention is required when driving through entrances, over discs by braking firmly a few times at a moderately high speed.
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If necessary, remove the wheels to check them thorough- WARNING ly. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take time to brake and this increases braking distances.
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Driving Brake assist systems The ABS, BAS, ASR and EDL systems are incorporated into the ESC. The ESC is always on. The ESC should only be turned off using the ASR button ⇒ F ig. 137 when traction is insufficient. Always remember to turn on the The brake assist systems ESC, ABS, BAS, ASR and EDL only operate when ASR once more when the vehicle has traction again.
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Driving ¡Do not lift your foot off the brake pedal! When the brake pedal is released WARNING (Continued) or when the brake force is reduced, braking assist automatically turns off ● Brake assist systems can not overcome the laws of physics. Even with the brake servo.
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Driving ● When driving through deep snow or on loose ground (gravel...). Note ● When freeing a trapped vehicle. ● To ensure that the ESC and ASR work properly, all four wheels must be ⇒ F ig. fitted with identical tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres Turn the ASR back on by pressing the button 137.
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WARNING SEAT have developed a special brake fluid optimised for the brake systems of their vehicles. To ensure the optimum working of the brake system, SEAT If the brake fluid level is low or unsuitable/old brake fluid is used, the recommends the use of brake fluid in accordance with the VW 501 14 brake system may fail or braking power will be reduced.
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Driving CAUTION Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the paintwork immediately. For the sake of the environment Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant. Collect any spilt service fluids and allow a professional to dispose of them. ...
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Auto Hold function* Introduction Additional information and warnings: ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 184 ● Vehicle battery ⇒ p age 291 ● Wheels and tyres ⇒ p age 296 ●...
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If the selector lever is placed in ● The driver door must be closed. neutral (N). ● The driver seat belt must be buckled. 4. If the engine is turned off or stalls. If the engine is switched off. ● The engine must be running.
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Driving Start-Stop Function* Important conditions for the engine to automatically switch off ● The driver seat belt must be buckled. ● The driver door must be closed. ● The bonnet must be closed. ● The factory-fitted towing bracket must not be electrically connected to a trailer.
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Driving ● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt. ● If the driver door is opened. ● If the bonnet is opened. ● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: If a gear has been selected. Switching Start-Stop mode on and off manually ⇒ ...
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Driving Parking sensor system* WARNING (Continued) ● The surface of certain objects and some clothing do not reflect the ul- trasound signals from the parking distance system. The system cannot Introduction detect or incorrectly detects these objects and people wearing these types of clothes.
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Driving Parking sensor system* Switching the parking sensor system on and off ⇒ F ig. 141 ● Press the button when the ignition is switched on. ● Automatic on: select reverse gear. ● Automatic off: drive faster than 15 km/h (10 mph). The button lights up when the function is switched on.
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Driving Optical parking system* (OPS) The zone recorded by the sensors in front of and behind the vehicle is dis- played on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system screen. Any obsta- cles are display in relation to the vehicle ⇒ Function Necessary operations Switch on the parking sensor system ⇒ ...
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Driving Displayed in colour on Distance from the vehicle to the Audible warn- the screen: colour of the obstacle segment if an obstacle is recognised in front: approx. 31 - 120 cm beeping Yellow behind: approx. 31 - 160 cm sound approx.
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Driving Park Assist system* WARNING Despite the assistance provided by the park assist system, do not run Introduction any risks when parking. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness. The Park Assist system helps the driver to find a suitable place to park, to ●...
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● When cleaning the sensors with high-pressure or steam cleaning equip- ment, spray the sensors briefly at a distance of no less than 10 cm. Note Contact a specialised workshop with any system faults. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. ...
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Driving Parking ● A sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding door and press the button again. ● Parking parallel to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no more ● There is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable). than 40 km/h (25 mph) and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
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Driving ● A suitable parking space length is at least 1.1 m greater than the length Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre of the vehicle. The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the fol- ● If the results of the park assist system are not as good after changing lowing: the wheels, the system must memorise the perimeter of the new wheels.
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Driving ● Press the foot brake ⇒ Following the intervention of the brakes, the Park Assist will stop. WARNING Despite the assistance provided by the park assist system, do not run any risks when parking. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
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Driving Rear Assist system* WARNING The intelligent technology in the rear assist system cannot change the Introduction limits imposed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless or uncontrolled use of the rear assist system may result in severe injuries The camera fitted to the rear lid helps drivers during parking or reversing and accidents.
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Driving User instructions Display help. The help list explains the surfaces and lines on the cam- era image. Press to exit help. Mute the sound. Adjust the display: brightness, contrast, colour. Switching on the orientation points for rear parking perpendicular to the road (mode 1).
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Note nised. ● SEAT recommends that you practise parking with the rear assist system – If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear. in a quiet location or in a car park to become familiar with the system, in- –...
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Driving Summary of the orientation points Parking parallel to the road (mode 2) ⇒ F ig. Meaning of orientation lines displayed on the screen 149. All of the lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle located on a horizontal surface as reference.
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Driving Parking ● Stop the vehicle 1 m away parallel to the parking space and select re- verse gear. ● Switch on mode 2 on the navigation system screen for parallel parking. ● Slowly reverse and turn the steering wheel so that the surface displayed yellow on the screen stops in front of any obstacles (e.g.
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Driving Cruise control system* Warning and control lamp Introduction The cruise control system (CCS) is able to maintain the set speed when driv- ing forwards from approx. 20 km/h (12 mph). The CCS only slows down by reducing the accelerator but not by braking. ⇒ ...
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Driving CCS temporarily switched off. The set speed is displayed in small fig- Cruise control operation ures. System error. Contact a specialised workshop. CCS switched on. The speed memory is empty. The CCS is switched on. The set speed is displayed in large figures. WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
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Driving ● If the system detects a fault that could affect the working order of the Control position, CCS. Function control operations Action ⇒ F ig. 152 ● If you increase the stored speed by using the accelerator for a certain time.
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Introduction Additional information and warnings: Note ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 If you observe any system malfunction, have the system checked by a speci- alised workshop. ● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ p age 260 ...
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Driving Control lamps Operation mode Blinks or Possible cause Solution lights up The system cannot clearly de- tect the lane. See and Lane assist system connec- page 218, The lane assist sys- ted but inactive. (yellow) tem is inactive (control lamp lit in yellow).
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Driving Switching the lane assist system on or off Disconnect the lane assist system in the following situations ● Select the corresponding menu option using the button for the driver as- sist systems ⇒ p age 62. ● OR: Activate or deactivate the system in the menu Settings , sub-menu Due to the limits of the lane assist system, disconnect it in the following sit-...
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San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Vatican City. Additional information and warnings: ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ● Navigation system ⇒ B ooklet Navigation system WARNING The traffic signs and instructions shown by Sign Assist may differ from the current traffic situation.
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Driving Indication on display Fig. 154 Instrument panel display: Examples of speed limits or overtaking prohibitions detected together with the corresponding additional signs Display text of Sign Assist Cause and solution CAUTION on the instrument panel Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may Error: Sign Assist System fault.
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● Connect or disconnect the assist system in the menu in the Settings SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62. ● OR: Press the button for the driver assist systems on the main beam lev- Trailer Connect or disconnect the secondary display for speed limits and overtak-...
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Tiredness detection (recommendation to Function and operation take a break) Introduction Additional information and warnings: ● SEAT information system ⇒ p age 62 ● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ p age 260 WARNING Fig. 155 On the instru- ment panel display:...
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● in the event of a major distraction for the driver, The tiredness detection function switches off when the ignition is switched off or when the driver unbuckles their seat belt and opens the door. When driving over a long period of time at a speed below about 65 km/h (40 mph), the system automatically stops evaluating tiredness.
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Driving Tyre monitoring systems WARNING Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres may lead to sudden tyre Introduction pressure losses, to tread separation or even to a blow-out. ● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure they are maintained at the The tyre monitor indicator monitors the tyre pressure of each wheel during pressures indicated.
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Driving Control lamp Note ● Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring system. Regularly check your Lights tyres to ensure that the tyre pressure is correct and that the tyres are not Possible cause ⇒ up or Solution damaged due to puncture, cuts, tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects flashes from the tyres only when the tyres have not been pierced by these.
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Driving WARNING (Continued) CAUTION ● If tyres are inflated at different pressures or a tyre pressure is too low, Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may a tyre may be damaged and burst resulting in a loss of control of the ve- result in faults in the vehicle.
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Driving There may be a delay in the reaction of the tyre monitoring indicator or it may not indicate anything under certain circumstances (e.g. sports driving, snow-covered or unpaved roads). Adaptation of the tyre monitoring indicator ⇒ F ig. 156 On adjusting tyre pressure or changing one or more wheels, the button on the tyre monitoring indicator must be kept pressed down, with the ignition on, until an audible warning is heard.
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Driving and the environment Practical tips Driving and the environment Running-in For the sake of the environment If the engine is run in gently, the life of the engine will be increased and the Please observe the instructions for running-in new components. engine oil consumption reduced.
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If the vehicle is going to be at a standstill for a period of time, switch off the engine; for example, while waiting at a level crossing. In vehicles which ● Switch off the seat heating when the seats have warmed up. have the Start-Stop function on, the engine switches off automatically when ●...
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It takes a few kilometres of driving for the engine to When purchasing engine oil, always observe legal requirements and ensure warm up and to normalise consumption. that the oil is approved by SEAT. ...
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Driving and the environment Avoid carrying unnecessary loads WARNING The lighter the vehicle, the more economical and ecological the driving style. For example, an additional weight of 100 kg will increase fuel con- The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures. sumption up to 0.3 l/100 km.
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The filter retains these particulates and burns them. To assist the combus- Note tion process, SEAT recommends you avoid frequent short trips. While the indicators , or remain lit, there may be engine problems, fuel consumption may be greater and the engine may lose power.
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Driving and the environment ● Never run the fuel tank completely dry. ● Do not top up with too much engine oil ⇒ p age 282. ● Do not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter cables ⇒ p age 340. In order to reduce blocking of the diesel particulate filter, some vehicles with an automatic gearbox may increase the engine speed slightly to auto- matically start cleaning the diesel particulate filter.
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Vehicles with the Start-Stop function The tow hitch may fail and the trailer will separate from the vehicle. With a SEAT factory fitted or retrofitted tow hitch, the Start-Stop function is automatically deactivated when a trailer is connected. For tow hitches not...
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Trailer towing ● At SEAT, we recommend folding in the tow hitch ball when a trailer is not WARNING (Continued) being used. In case of a rear collision, the damage caused to the vehicle ● Trailers with a high centre of gravity can overturn more easily than with the extended tow hitch ball could be more extensive.
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In case of any doubt about the electrical connection of the trailer, ask a spe- If the car is supplied with a factory-fitted towing bracket it will already have cialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. the necessary technical modifications and meet the statutory requirements for towing a trailer.
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Note and folds out automatically; the button indicator will blink. ● Towing a trailer places additional demands on the vehicle. At SEAT, we ● Move the ball joint until it inserts and the button control lamp lights. recommend additional services between the normal inspection intervals if the vehicle is used frequently for towing a trailer.
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Trailer towing The control lamp Installing a bicycle carrier to the tow hitch ● When the control lamp flashes, the tow ball is not in its final position, has not engaged or is damaged ⇒ The maximum load permitted for a bicycle carrier on the tow hitch ball is 75 kg, with a maximum distance of 300 mm from the support.
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Trailer towing Trailer power socket CAUTION The electric connection between vehicle and trailer is a 13-pin socket. If the Do not leave the trailer connected to the vehicle when parked; places on its trailer plug has seven pins, an adapter cable must be used. support wheel or its supports.
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Trailer towing For the sake of road safety, SEAT recommends using the maximum allowed WARNING drawbar load. The handling of the combined vehicle and trailer will be poor if the drawbar load is too low. If the load moves, the stability and safety of the vehicle and trailer com-...
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Trailer towing ● The vehicle centre of gravity and handling change because of the trailer WARNING (Continued) load and because of the increased combined mass of the vehicle and trail- ● Anticipate traffic and be extremely cautious. Brake early. ● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and ●...
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● When driving on slippery ground, the trailer could jack-knife despite the stabilisation system. SEAT recommends visiting a specialised workshop to retrofit a tow hitch. For ● Trailers with a high centre of gravity may even tip over before they example, it may be necessary to adjust the cooling system or to include start to rock sideways.
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Note The figures may be different depending whether additional equipment is fit- Use only tow hitches approved by SEAT for the vehicle. ted, for different models and for special vehicles.
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Trailer towing CAUTION Exceeding the maximum gross combined weight rating indicated could cause damage to the vehicle. ● Never exceed the gross combined weight rating. ...
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior WARNING (Continued) ● Harmful vapours may be produced when using car care products. Therefore, care products should only be used in well-ventilated spaces or Introduction in the open air. ●...
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● The temperature of the water must not exceed +60 °C (+140 °F). age to the paintwork will depend on the type of car wash used. SEAT recom- ● To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not wash the vehicle in full sun.
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning ● Switch off the rain sensor and the Auto Hold function before entering a WARNING car wash. ● Compare the height and width of your vehicle with the available height The incorrect use of high pressure cleaning equipment could result in and width when entering and driving through the car wash.
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CAUTION or cleaning cloths. Wax deposits on the windscreen could cause the wiper blades to judder. SEAT recommends you wipe the wax deposits off the wind- ● Never mix our cleaning products with other products not recommended screen with a soft cloth each time after you have washed the vehicle.
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. If the wipers scrape across the glass they should be changed if they are damaged, or cleaned if they are dirty ⇒ . Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately.
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Caring for and cleaning anodized surfaces Even if a wax solution is used regularly in the automatic car wash, SEAT rec- ommends protecting the paint with a hard wax coating at least twice a year.
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Caring for and cleaning alloy wheels Remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels approximately once a fortnight. Use an acid free detergent to clean the wheel rims. SEAT Protection of vehicle undercarriage recommends treating the wheels thoroughly with a wax compound about once every three months.
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● Do not apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion products to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields or other parts of the ve- ● SEAT recommends you have this work performed by a specialised hicle which reach high temperatures. workshop.
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● Some products may give off harmful vapours during use. Therefore, Checklist they should be used outdoors in well-ventilated places. To treat and maintain your seat upholstery, keep the following in mind ⇒ : ● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail-varnish remover or any ¥...
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● Consult the checklist and carry out the operations it describes. ● Use a vacuum cleaner (with the brush attachment) on the trim and seat ® fabrics, the Alcantara upholstery of the seats and the carpet.
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● After cleaning, regularly apply a conditioner with sun-screen and im- pregnating action. These products nourish the leather, soften it and make it ● If the seat gets soaked, take the vehicle immediately to a specialised more breathable, as well as re-hydrating it. They also provide it with a pro- workshop to be dried and for the system components to be inspected.
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CAUTION proved by SEAT ⇒ Do not use solvents, floor wax, shoe cream, stain removers or similar prod- ● Wash wooden trims with a mild soap and water solution.
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● Seat belts should be completely dry before retracting. Damp could damage the belt retractor so that it is does not operate correctly. If the seat belt is very dirty, the belt retractor may not work correctly thus preventing the seat belt from operating correctly.
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Certificate of safety ● SEAT does not accept liability if the vehicle does not comply in part or in A certificate of safety on the door strut states that all the safety standards full with the legal requirements of other countries or continents.
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observe interference in the reception of AM stations. Notes on SEAT repairs WARNING Repairs or modifications which are not performed correctly may result in damage or errors in the vehicle operation, affecting the effectiveness of the driver assist and airbag systems.
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SEAT original spare parts. These parts and accessories have the way it is driven must be approved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and been specially tested by SEAT for suitability, reliability and safety. bear the e mark (the European Union's authorisation symbol). This includes ●...
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They could lead to fire or explosions! SEAT recommends you have any technical modifications or repairs per- ® formed at a Technical Service and that you use genuine SEAT spare parts CAUTION Vehicles with special accessories and equipment ● Only use appropriate fluids. Never mix the fluids. Using the wrong fluids...
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Modifications to the vehicle suspension may affect the operation of the air- bag system in the event of collision. For example, if wheel and tyre combi- nations not approved by SEAT are used, or if the vehicle height is lowered,...
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SEAT has approved your vehicle for use with two-way radios providing the following conditions are observed: Information stored by the control units ●...
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For example, in vehicles with airbag sys- tain values may be harmful to the human body. International committees tems, data relating to speed of impact, seat belt status, seat positions and and authorities have established limits and directives in order to ensure airbag activation times may be stored.
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Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications electromagnetic radiation transmitted and the risk to human health. It will Jacking points for raising vehicle also improve the quality of the connection. If the phone is used inside the vehicle without the hands-free system, it will not be securely fastened and will not be connected to the exterior aerial of the vehicle telephone.
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Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications The vehicle should not be lifted using lifting platforms with lift pads con- CAUTION taining fluid. ● Never raise the vehicle at the engine oil sump, the gearbox or the rear or When raising a vehicle using a platform or jack, a series of precautionary front axles.
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WARNING Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can cause an explosion or fire re- For safety reasons, SEAT does not recommend carrying a spare fuel canis- sulting in serious burns and injuries. ter in the vehicle. Fuel could be spilled and catch fire, above all in case of ●...
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Fuel gauge are not covered by the SEAT warranty. If you refuel with the wrong type of for petrol and diesel fuel, never start the engine. This applies to even the smallest amount of the wrong fuel.
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Checking and refilling levels Filling the tank with petrol or diesel WARNING Driving with insufficient fuel reserve could result in the vehicle breaking down in traffic and a serious accident. ● If the fuel level is too low then the fuel supply to the engine can be- come irregular especially on slopes.
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Checking and refilling levels ● Engine coolant level ⇒ p age 286 Closing the fuel tank flap ● Brake fluid level ⇒ p age 184 ● Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it you hear it click into position. ●...
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For this reason, you should use good quality petrol SEAT recommends the use of sulphur-free or low sulphur fuel to reduce con- containing a mixture of additives. These additives will help to prevent corro- sumption and prevent engine damage.
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Checking and refilling levels ● If, in exceptional circumstances, petrol with a lower octane rating to that A cold diesel engine makes more noise during winter temperatures than recommended is used, only use moderate engine speeds and a light throt- summer temperatures.
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Checking and refilling levels Measurement of the urban cycle starts with an engine cold CAUTION Urban cycle start. City driving is then simulated at between 0 and 50 km/ ● The vehicle is not prepared for the use of biodiesel. Never, under any h (30 mph).
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Refill AdBlue over the next kilo- metres or miles as indicated WARNING ⇒ p age 276. SEAT recommends The AdBlue reserve is low. (yellow) contacting a specialised work- AdBlue is an irritant, corrosive liquid that can cause injuries if it touches shop.
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Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may proved by SEAT. result in faults in the vehicle. When the indicators and light simultaneously, there is a fault. SEAT recommends visiting the closest specialised workshop. Information on AdBlue ®...
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Checking and refilling levels Refilling AdBlue Fig. 166 At the rear left of the luggage compart- ment: AdBlue tank, be- hind a cover panel Fig. 167 AdBlue tank with filler neck cap and refilling bottle To refill AdBlue, the vehicle must be on flat ground and not, for example, parked on a kerb or slope.
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ISO 22241-1 Standard. Only use genuine bottles. CAUTION ● Observe the instructions and information provided by the refill bottle ● Only refill using AdBlue expressly approved by SEAT. The use of any oth- manufacturer. er type of AdBlue could cause engine damage! ●...
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Checking and refilling levels Working in the engine compartment WARNING If the vehicle moves unexpectedly, this could cause serious injury. Introduction ● Never work underneath the vehicle if it is not secured against moving. If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels in contact with Before working in the engine compartment, make sure that the vehicle is the ground then it should be parked on flat ground, the wheels should be parked on horizontal and firm ground.
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Checking and refilling levels WARNING (Continued) WARNING ● Once the engine has cooled, follow the instructions below before In the engine compartment, there are rotating parts that could cause se- opening the bonnet: rious injury. – Turn on the electronic parking brake and place the gear selector ●...
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Checking and refilling levels ● Park the vehicle on an even and solid surface. WARNING (Continued) ● Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill. ● Never pour service fluids over the engine. These fluid may ignite hot ●...
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Checking and refilling levels Opening and closing the bonnet ● Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are in place against the windscreen ⇒ . ● Open the driver door. ⇒ F ig. 168 ● Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
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Checking and refilling levels CAUTION For the sake of the environment ● To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the windscreen wiper arms, only Similar to the other service liquids, spilled engine oil can be bad for the en- open the bonnet when the windscreen wipers are in place against the wind- vironment.
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● Only use engine oils whose specifications are expressly approved by If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in SEAT. The use of any other type of engine oil could cause engine damage! traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
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Checking and refilling levels Checking the engine oil level and topping up Preparations ● Park the vehicle on flat ground so that the engine oil reading is correct. ● Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
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The oil level must never be above area . Otherwise oil can be drawn in through the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the ex- ● Only refill using engine oil expressly approved by SEAT and in small haust system. ...
⇒ ! Have the work carried out by a specialised workshop if you are uncertain. SEAT ● Wear eye protection. recommends visiting a Technical Service.
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Checking and refilling levels Gauge po- For the sake of the environment lights up sition Possible cause Solution Coolants and additives can contaminate the environment. Collect any spilt ⇒ F ig. 172 fluids in suitable containers and dispose of in accordance with legislation ...
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40 % of the additive G 13 (TLVW 774 J). approved by SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing severe damage to The engine coolant additive is recognisable by its purple colour. This mix- the engine and the engine cooling system.
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● Remove the cap very carefully ⇒ ● Only refill using new engine coolant according to SEAT specifications (⇒ p age 288) ⇒ . ● The engine coolant level should be between the marks on the coolant ⇒ ...
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Checking and refilling levels CAUTION WARNING ● Top up with distilled water only. Any other type of water may lead to con- Hot vapours and coolant can cause serious burns. siderable rusting in the engine due to its chemical components. This could ●...
● Keep children away from acid and the battery itself! ⇒ ! Have the work carried out by a specialised workshop if you are uncer- tain. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. Negligent work can ● Wear eye protection. cause serious injury.
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Checking and refilling levels CAUTION CAUTION ● Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the en- Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may gine is running. This could damage the electrical system or electronic com- result in faults in the vehicle.
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Checking and refilling levels Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery Start-Stop systems (⇒ p age 197) are equipped with a special battery label- led “AGM”. For technical reasons, it is not possible to check the electrolyte level of these batteries Preparations ●...
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your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT recommends you have the bat- tery replaced by a Technical Service. Use only maintenance-free genuine batteries conforming to TL 825 06 and...
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Checking and refilling levels ● the idling speed is increased so that the alternator provides more elec- WARNING (Continued) tricity. ● Always replace a battery which has frozen. ● where necessary, the power of the most powerful consumers is reduced ●...
To prevent accidents and major damage, extreme caution should be tak- SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and wheels is carried out by a speci- en for the first 600 km (370 miles).
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The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteris- tics of the vehicle and our critical to good road holding and safe handling.
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SEAT recommends that tyres over six years old are replaced with new tyres. This also applies to tyres which appear to be in perfect condition on the out-...
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WARNING The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the character- If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted ring trims are not correctly istics of the vehicle and are critical to good road holding and safe handling.
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● If you use tyres that are approved by SEAT, you can be sure that the true load and speed capacity. tyre dimensions will be correct for your vehicle. For other tyre models, the ●...
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Wheels and tyres The correct tyre pressures for tyres fitted at the factory is shown on a label WARNING ⇒ F ig. 178 and is valid for summer and winter tyres. This label is either in the driver door strut or inside the fuel cap. If tyre pressures are too high or too low, the tyre may deflate or burst suddenly while driving.
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Wheels and tyres Tread depth and wear indicators (for example, the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the position of the wear indicators. Tread wear indicators indicate if a tyre is worn. Tyres must always be re- placed before the tyre tread has worn to the level of the indicator. WARNING Driving with worn tyres is dangerous, and may lead to loss of control of the vehicle with serious consequences.
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Winter tyres also improve the vehicle brak- Wheel run-out: The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, certain ing performance, reducing the braking distance in winter weather. SEAT rec- circumstances may lead to imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vibra- ommend that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below tions in the steering wheel.
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6 1/2 J x 16 ET 33 Although winter tyres help to make driving safer in the winter, you SEAT recommends you ask a Technical Service for further information on should not take unnecessary risks. wheel, tyre and chain sizes.
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● Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if the chains come into direct contact with them. SEAT recommends the use of covered snow chains. Note Fig. 180 Universal code on tyres Snow chains are available in different sizes according to the vehicle type.
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Wheels and tyres Tyre code (example) Meaning Tyre code (example) Meaning Make, logotype Manufacturer This identifies the position of the Tread Wear In- dicator ⇒ p age 302. Product name Name of tyre assigned by manufacturer. MAX LOAD 615 KG US load rating, indicating maximum permitted P215 / 55 R 16 Size:...
Wheels and tyres Wheel trims* Tyre load rating The load rating code indicates the maximum load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry (load capacity). Introduction 615 kg (1356 pounds) 650 kg (1433 pounds) Additional information and warnings: 690 kg (1521 pounds) ●...
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Wheels and tyres Full hubcaps* Wheel bolt caps Fig. 181 Removing the Fig. 182 Removing the full hubcap wheel bolt caps ● Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ p age 323. Removing the full hubcap ⇒ F ig. 182 ●...
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel* WARNING (Continued) ● Only use suitable tools that are not damaged when changing a wheel. ● Always stop the engine, turn on the electronic parking brake and Introduction place the gear selector lever in position P, for an automatic gearbox, or engage a gear for a manual gearbox to reduce the risk of the vehicle mov- The tyres mounted on the vehicle are anti-puncture.
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Wheels and tyres WARNING Failure to follow the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to accidents and severe injuries. ● Always complete the operations given in the checklist and observe the general rules of safety. Wheel bolts Fig.
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Wheels and tyres ● Fit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far as possible. WARNING ● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise ⇒ If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly they could be released while driving leading to loss of vehicle control and serious damage.
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Wheels and tyres Raising the vehicle with the jack Fig. 185 Jack position points Fig. 186 : jack mounted on the left front part of the vehicle : jack mounted on the left rear part of the ve- hicle The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (marks on chas- Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
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Please observe the following rules to minimise the risk of in- jury: ● You should only use a jack approved by SEAT for your vehicle. Other jacks, even those approved for other SEAT models, might slip out of place.
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Wheels and tyres ● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise ⇒ Changing a wheel . Tighten the bolts in diago- nal pairs (not in a circle). ● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on ⇒ p age 307. WARNING If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or not tightened to the correct torque then this could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a serious ac-...
If and when If and when In case of emergency Protecting yourself and securing the vehicle Introduction Additional information and warnings: ● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ p age 184 ● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ p age 317 ● Vehicle tools ⇒ p age 323 WARNING A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of accident for the driver and Fig.
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If and when Move the selector lever to its intermediate position or to P ⇒ p age 175. WARNING Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition ⇒ p age 171. The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures. Have all occupants leave the vehicle and move to safety, for example This could cause a fire and considerable damage.
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Check the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. Fire extinguisher There is a Fire extinguisher underneath the front passenger seat. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips...
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If and when Manually locking and unlocking the driver door WARNING Opening and closing doors carelessly can cause serious injury. ● If the vehicle is locked from outside, the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside. ● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get them- selves to safety.
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If and when Note The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually us- ing the key ⇒ p age 74. Locking the passenger side door and sliding doors manually Fig. 192 Emergency locking of the vehicle us- ing the vehicle key The passenger side door and the sliding doors can be locked manually.
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If and when ⇒ F ig. 194 Emergency unlocking the rear lid ● Push the release lever in the direction of the arrow to un- lock the rear lid. ● Manually open the rear lid. Fig. 193 From the lug- gage compartment: Re- move the rear lid cover Fig.
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If and when Manually closing the panoramic sliding sunroof ● Rotate the Allen bolt to close the panoramic sliding sunroof. ● Re-install the lining. ● Bring the vehicle to a specialised workshop to check the panoramic slid- ing sunroof given that the emergency closing operation could damage gen- eral operation or the anti-trap function of the panoramic sliding sunroof.
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If and when Manually unlocking the gear selector lever The emergency release mechanism is located underneath the gearbox cover panel to the right-hand side. To release the gear selector lever mechanism, a suitable tool is required, for example a screwdriver. Preparations ●...
If and when Vehicle tool kit* Location Introduction When securing the vehicle in case of a breakdown, please note the legal re- quirements for each country. Additional information and warnings: ● Working in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 278 ●...
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⇒ F ig. 200 The individual elements of the vehicle tool kit Adapter for anti-theft bolt. SEAT recommend you carry the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code number of the anti- theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the adapter. In case it is lost, another adapter can be ordered using this number.
If and when Fuses WARNING Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or bridging a current circuit with- Introduction out fuses can cause a fire and serious injury. ● Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only replace fuses with a fuse of Due to the constant update of vehicles, fuse assignments depending on the same amperage (same colour and markings) and size.
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If and when Vehicle fuses Identifying fuses by colours Colour Amp rating purple Light brown Brown Blue Yellow White or transparent Green Orange Fig. 201 On the driver- To open the dash panel fuse box side dash panel: fuse box cover ●...
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If and when CAUTION ● Always carefully remove the fuse box covers and refit them correctly to avoid problems with your vehicle. ● Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and humidity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to the electrical sys- tem.
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If and when CAUTION If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to an- other part of the electrical system. ...
Changing bulbs requires a certain amount of manual skill. If you are unsure, partment is a hazardous area and could cause severe injury. SEAT recommends that you consult a Technical Service or request assis- ● Discharge lamps work with high-voltage and can cause serious or fa- tance from a specialist.
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If and when Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when Information for replacing bulbs the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds. Checklist Checking the bulbs of a trailer To replace a bulb, carry out the following operations always in the order giv-...
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If and when CAUTION WARNING Always remove and fit headlights carefully to avoid damage to the paint- Failure to follow the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to work and other vehicle parts. accidents and severe injuries. ●...
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If and when Fig. 205, Turn signals (small lamp Dipped beam head- Fig. 206 Daytime driving light Main beam headlights Side lights holder) lights Remove the rubber cover on the rear of the headlight. Rotate the lamp holder Press the wire clip down- Pull the lamp holder to the left all the way Rotate the lamp holder to the left all the way and...
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If and when To replace the xenon headlights bulb Turn signals Turning lights Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ p age 330. Open the bonnet ⇒ p age 278. ⇒ F ig. 207 Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove Rotate the lamp holder...
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If and when To replace the front bumper bulbs Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ p age 330. ⇒ F ig. Pull the cover forwards, in the direction of the arrow 209. Unscrew the attachment screw using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ ...
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If and when To replace the rear lid light bulbs Complete operations only in the sequence given: Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ p age 330. Open the rear lid ⇒ p age 83. Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit as a lever (⇒ ...
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If and when To replace the tail light bulbs Fig. 213 On the side of the luggage compartment: To remove the left and right hand side tail lights. move the cap; attachment screw Tail light, left Tail light, right Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ ...
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If and when To change the bulb Tail light, left Tail light, right To release the lamp holder, press on the attachment tabs Ensure that the tail light unit has been correctly fitted and is firmly ⇒ F ig. 214 in the direction of the arrow.
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If and when Changing the number plate light Fig. 215 On the rear Fig. 216 Number plate bumper: number plate light: Remove the lamp lights holder Complete operations only in the sequence given: Fixed number plate light Bolted number plate light Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions ⇒ ...
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If and when Fixed number plate light Bolted number plate light Insert the number plate light carefully into the opening on the bumper. Ensure that the number plate light is in the correct position. Insert the number plate light into the bumper until it audibly clicks into Tighten the attachment screws for the number plate light using the place.
If and when Starting assistance WARNING (Continued) ● The battery providing current must have the same voltage (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see markings on battery) as the flat Introduction battery. ● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed battery. A flat battery can al- If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery of an- so freeze at temperatures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
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If and when Positive pole on the starting assistance points How to jump start: description Fig. 217 In the engine Fig. 218 Diagram of con- compartment: positive nections for vehicles pole for starting assis- without Start-Stop sys- tance On some vehicles, there is a starting assistance terminal in the engine com- partment, under a labelled cover.
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If and when – Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive termi- Starting ⇒ F ig. nal of the vehicle with the flat battery 218. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
If and when WARNING (Continued) WARNING ● Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump A vehicle with a flat battery should never be towed. leads. ● Never remove the key from the ignition lock. The electronic steering ●...
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If and when Instructions for tow starting A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic mate- rial. In general, the vehicle should not be started by towing. Jump-starting is much more preferable ⇒ ...
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If and when ● Screw in the towline anchorage into its position anticlockwise as far as Note ⇒ F ig. 220 ⇒ . Use a suitable tool to firmly tighten the towline it will go The vehicle can only be towed if the electronic parking brake and steering anchorage in its location.
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If and when Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for vehicles without factory fitted ing lights will go off. When the turn signal lever is returned to the rest posi- tow hitch tion, the hazard warning lights will be turned on automatically. ●...
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 your vehicle's official documents always Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine power.
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Description of specifications Vehicle code Type plate The type plate is visible when the driver door is opened, on the lower part of the strut. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate. The manufacturer's type plate contains the following data: Gross vehicle weight Maximum authorised weight of vehicle and trailer Maximum gross front axle weight...
Description of specifications Information on fuel consumption Note ● Actual consumption may vary from quoted test values, depending on personal driving style, road and traffic conditions, the weather and the vehi- Fuel consumption cle condition. The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle data sticker differ from one vehicle to another.
Description of specifications Towing a trailer Wheels Trailer weights Tyre pressure, snow chains, wheel bolts Trailer weight Tyre pressures The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive tri- The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the als according to precisely defined criteria.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Checking fluid levels Coolant fluid deposit Engine oil dipstick From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the ve- Oil filler neck hicle must be checked. Never fill with incorrect fluids, other- Brake fluid reservoir wise serious damage to the engine may be caused.
Technical specifications Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 110 (150)/ 5800 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 240/ 1500-4000 No. of cylinders/capacity in cm 4/ 1390 Fuel Super 95 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. Performance Maximum speed in km/h (mph)
Technical specifications Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1800 Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) Automatic Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 110 (150)/ 5800 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 240/ 1500-4000...
Technical specifications Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2310 2500 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1742 1790 Gross front axle weight in kg 1190/1240 1190/1240 Gross rear axle weight in kg 1070/1120 1260/1310 Permitted roof load in kg Trailer weight...
Technical specifications Consumption (litres/100 km) (mpg)/ CO (g/km) 5 seats 7 seats Urban cycle 11,5/268 11,6/270 Extra-urban cycle 6,6/155 6,7/156 Combined 8,4/196 8,5/198 Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2360 2530 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1790 1838...
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Technical specifications Performance Maximum speed in km/h (mph) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) in sec. 12,6 Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in sec. Consumption (litres/100 km) (mpg)/ CO (g/km) 5 seats 7 seats Urban cycle 6,8/179 6,9/182 Extra-urban cycle 4,8/127 4,9/130 Combined...
Technical specifications Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 100 kW (136 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 100 (136)/ 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/1750-2500 No. of cylinders/capacity in cm 4/1968 Fuel Min, diesel acc. to DIN EN 590 51 CN Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Performance Maximum speed...
Technical specifications Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2200 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2200 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 100 kW (136 PS) Automatic Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 100 (136)/ 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm...
Technical specifications Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2370 2540 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1803 1851 Gross front axle weight in kg 1220/1270 1230/1280 Gross rear axle weight in kg 1100/1150 1260/1310 Permitted roof load in kg Trailer weight...
Technical specifications Consumption (litres/100 km) (mpg)/ CO (g/km) 5 seats 7 seats Urban cycle 6,8/179 6,9/182 Extra-urban cycle 4,8/127 4,9/130 Combined 5,5/143 5,6/146 Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2340 2510 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1174 1822...
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Technical specifications Performance Maximum speed in km/h (mph) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) in sec. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in sec. 10,9 Consumption (litres/100 km) (mpg)/ CO (g/km) Urban cycle 6,9/182 Extra-urban cycle 5/132 Combined 5,7/149 Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight...
Technical specifications Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) All-wheel drive Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 103 (140)/ 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/1750-2500 No. of cylinders/capacity in cm 4/1984 Fuel Min, diesel acc. to DIN EN 590 51 CN Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Performance Maximum speed...
Technical specifications Trailer weight Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2400 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2400 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) 125 (170)/ 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm...
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Technical specifications Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2360 2530 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1794 1842 Gross front axle weight in kg 1210/1260 1220/1270 Gross rear axle weight in kg 1100/1150 1260/1310 Permitted roof load in kg Trailer weight...
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Technical specifications Consumption (litres/100 km) (mpg)/ CO (g/km) Urban cycle 6,7/177 Extra-urban cycle 5,4/143 Combined 5,9/154 Weights 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight in kg 2370 2550 Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1803 1851 Gross front axle weight in kg 1220/1270 1230/1280...
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Technical specifications Dimensions and capacities Dimensions Length, width 4854 mm 1904 mm Height at kerb weight 1720 mm Front and rear projection Wheelbase 2919 mm Turning circle Front Rear Track width 1.557 - 1.569 mm 1.605 - 1.617 mm Capacities Fuel tank 70 litres.
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Sale of vehicle ..... . 258 senger seat ..... . . 121 Controls .
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Index Anti-theft bolts ......324 Rear assist system ....208 Remote control: Replacing the battery .
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Index Brake ....... . . 184 Front bumper ..... . . 334 Brake servo .
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How it is determined ....273 Child seat ......40 Panoramic sliding sunroof .
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Rain sensor ......108 Dangers of not using the seat belt ..20 Digital clock .
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Index Driving abroad ......8 Dynamic headlight range control ..101 Emergencies Driving through water .
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Index Tyre pressure sensor ....301 Winter Tyres with directional tread pattern . 298, 306 Additional heater ....164 Valve caps .
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SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to under- stand, 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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