Seat Toledo 2014 Owner's Manual page 149

The engine can only be started in positions P or N. If, on engaging the steer-
ing lock, switching the ignition on/off or starting the engine, the selector
lever is not in position P or N, the informative display will show
selector lever to position P/N!
panel display.
The engine can only be started in position P at temperatures below -10 °C
(14 °F).
Move the selector lever to position P when parking the vehicle on a flat sur-
face. On a slope, the handbrake should be firmly applied before moving the
selector lever to the park position. This reduces the load on the lock mecha-
nism while making it easier to move the selector lever from position P.
If, while the vehicle is moving, the selector lever is accidentally moved to
position N, release the accelerator and wait for the engine to idle before
moving it back into position.
Starting and driving
Starting
– Press and hold the brake pedal.
– Press and hold the interlock button on the selector lever knob
and move the selector lever to position ⇒ p age 147 before re-
leasing the interlock button.
– Release the brake and press the accelerator.
Stopping
– The selector lever does not have to be moved to position N if
the vehicle is stopped for a short period, e.g. at junctions. Ap-
plying the brake is enough. However, the engine must remain
idling.
Safety First
Move the
or  P/N is shown on the general instrument
Operating instructions
Parking
– Press the brake pedal.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Press the interlock button, move the selector lever to position P
and release the button.
Selector lever positions
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Fig. 105 Selector lever/Informative display: selector lever positions
The current position of the selector lever is shown on the general instru-
⇒ F ig.
ment panel display 105.
1
– Parking position
P
In this position, the driven wheels are mechanically locked.
The parking position can only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
If you want to move the selector lever from this position, press the interlock
button on the selector lever knob while pressing down on the brake pedal.
If the battery is drained, the selector lever cannot be moved from position P.
Practical Tips
Driving
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Technical specifications
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