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May 26, 2025

How to change side light bulb

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Mr. Anderson
May 26, 2025

To change the side light bulb on a Seat Alhambra 2015:

1. Place the lamp holder in the headlight and pull the wire clip upwards.
2. Insert the lamp holder completely into the headlight until it clicks into place.
3. Insert the rubber cover.

The steps are shown for the left-hand headlight, but the right-hand side is symmetric.

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Summary of Contents for Seat Alhambra 2015

  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Alhambra...
  • Page 2 About this manual ® All registered marks are indicated with This manual is divided into five large parts, ®. Although the copyright symbol does which are: not appear, it is a copyrighted mark. 1. Safety This manual contains a description of the >>...
  • Page 3 Foreword If selling the vehicle, give all of the on-board WARNING documentation to the new owner, as it Read and always observe safety informa- should be kept with the vehicle. This Instruction Manual and its correspond- tion concerning the passenger's front air- ing supplements should be read carefully to You can access the information in this man- ›››...
  • Page 5 Transport and practical equipment ..Seat belts ......
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Emergency locking and unlocking ..Changing the wiper blades ....Fuses and bulbs ......Fuses .
  • Page 7 Safe driving Safety to reduce the risk of damage to the lower part Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi- – of the vehicle and the oil sump when driving sion mirrors properly according to your over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or unsurfaced size.
  • Page 8 Never put your safety or the safety of your passengers in danger. In the event of an acci- dent, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of injury. The following list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT: ● Three-point seat belts ●...
  • Page 9 Fig. hold onto the steering wheel with both hands of your neck as close as possible to the head Adjust the height of the driver seat so that on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and ●...
  • Page 10 Never stand on the seats. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle seats with a seat belt available in the vehicle. has a total of five or seven seats. Each seat is Never kneel on the seats. ● Children must always be protected with an ●...
  • Page 11 Never, for example, injure the passengers of the rear seats. be kept clean. put your feet on the surface of a seat or on ● Sit as far away as possible from the steer- the dash panel and never put them out of a ing wheel and the dash panel.
  • Page 12 Safety Seat belts CAUTION fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip. The pedals must always have free and unob- This also applies to other vehicle occupants The whys and wherefores of structed passage to the floor.
  • Page 13  Fasten seat belts! not fastened if the If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt ● front passenger seat are damaged, the seat belts could break in is occupied.
  • Page 14 The seat belt status is displayed for around is required by law in most countries. 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats Although your vehicle is equipped with air- is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off...
  • Page 15 25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in (30 mph), for example, the corresponding ki- the rear seats who do not use seat belts en- netic energy is multiplied by four. danger not only themselves but also the front Fig.
  • Page 16 Regularly check that the seat belts and ● their components are in perfect condition. ● Always keep your seat belt clean. Do not jam or damage the seat belt or rub it ● with sharp edges. Position of seat belt during pregnan- Fig. 10 ●...
  • Page 17 ››› the vehicle has come to a standstill ● The lap part of the seat belt must lie across as possible over the pelvis, never across the the pelvis, never across the stomach. The stomach and must be worn properly at all ›››...
  • Page 18 Fastening or unfastening the seat belt ● Use latch plate of the belt Fig. 11 position and the seat belt is worn correctly, pull the seat belt down. Do not twist the seat with two buckles according to your size. ››› belt when doing so ●...
  • Page 19 Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove or ● install parts of the belt tensioners or seat the seat belt on the body in the event of an Automatic belt retainer belts. Any work must be performed by a spe- accident.
  • Page 20 SEAT-approved components longing to his or her seat and keeping it fas- for the vehicle. tened throughout the trip. This rule is valid for all vehicle occupants.
  • Page 21 Airbag control lamp  on the instrument before you eat. WARNING panel Prevent the dust from affecting the eyes or ● The seat belts and airbags can only provide ● ● Key-operated switch for front passenger air- open wounds. maximum protection if the occupants are ›››...
  • Page 22 Safety Airbag activation General overview of the airbag the accident may cause extensive damage to the car. The airbags deploy extremely rapidly, within Front airbags thousandths of a second, to provide addi- The following airbags are triggered in tional protection in the event of an accident. serious head-on collisions A fine dust may develop when the airbag de- ●...
  • Page 23 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. wheel or dash panel when the driver and ● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at front passenger front airbags are triggered least 25 cm distance between your chest and ›››...
  • Page 24 ● instrument panel. instrument panel. deployment area of the knee airbag.  Front passenger front Adjust the driver seat so that there is a dis- ● Fig. 15 On the driver side: location of the airbag located in the dash...
  • Page 25 Fig. 17 On the side of the front seat: location thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers from deploying properly and cause severe in- of the side airbag on that side.
  • Page 26 Safety Head-protection airbags Fig. 19 On the left side of the vehicle: location and deployment area of the cur- tain airbag In a side collision, the curtain airbag on the ● The built-in coat hooks should be used only side affected will be deployed. The airbag for lightweight clothing.
  • Page 27 It lights up on the combi-instru-  The front passenger front airbag must be dis- ment Never mount a child seat in the front pas- ● abled when a rear-facing child seat is moun- senger seat or remove the mounted child ted.
  • Page 28 Activating the front passenger front airbag straint system installed on the front passen- WARNING ger seat.
  • Page 29 Only one child may occupy a child seat. Fig. 24 On the rear frame of the passenger ● If you are using a child seat with a base or side door: airbag sticker. foot, always install this base or foot correctly and safely.
  • Page 30 Forward-facing. on page alised workshop should you have any doubts. Not all children fit in the seat of their weight group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle. General information on transporting Specific child seat regulations for each Therefore, always check whether the child fits...
  • Page 31 Different mounting systems Fig. 25 On the rear seats: Possible installations for the child seat. Always secure child seats properly and safely system. Always tighten the Top Tether retain- The systems include the child restraint sys-...
  • Page 32 WARNING ››› senger seat high as possible. If a child seat is mounted on the front passen- Children must always be protected with an ● ger seat, the risk of the child sustaining se- Things to note if using a child seat on the...
  • Page 33 Securing the child seat using the seat belt the size of the child seat and the height of category) the child. Ensure the passenger is in the cor- Please read and observe the child seat ●...
  • Page 34 Fix the child seat with the lower ● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en- sure that it is secure. anchor points (ISOFIX) Child seat with adjustable retaining straps ●...
  • Page 35 Children must always be protected with a Only one child may occupy a child seat. ● a child seat to a retaining ring (for Top Tether) child restraint system suited to their height ● Read and follow the information and warn- on the seat backrest on the rear seat in the and weight.
  • Page 36 ››› Fig. 28 direction of the arrow until it en- gages. Fitting the side head restraint ● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat for- ››› page wards ● Remove the head restraint. Integrated child seats. lift up the Fig.
  • Page 37 Fig. 31, position Children must assume the proper sitting ● the seat belt so that the shoulder part of the child seat position and be properly belted in while trav- belt lies on the centre of the child's shoulder. elling.
  • Page 38 Remove the head restraint on the child safety seat ● Open the guide lever on the seat belt and guide it by hand to pull the belt back in more easily and without damaging the trim. ● Lift the child seat head restraint to the top.
  • Page 40 Operation Dash panel. Fig. 33...
  • Page 41 – – accept an incoming call  the SEAT information system - , / ......SEAT information system control –...
  • Page 42 Operation Key-operated switch in glove com- Ignition lock ..... . Note partment for deactivating front pas- Pedals ......●...
  • Page 43 Cockpit ››› Details of the instruments Fig. gine hot. However, it is advisable to WARNING change up a gear or move the selector Clock set button Any distraction may lead to an accident, with lever to D (or lift your foot off the acceler- the risk of injury.
  • Page 44 Operation ››› page 45) and, in some cases, with audi- ble warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel fitted. Type of message Symbol colour Description Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings. ››› Priority 1 warning.
  • Page 45 Cockpit ● Press button three times. The odometer is permanently and automatically calibrated.  Note display flashes on the instrument panel dis- If electronic or metal accessories (mobile ● Different versions of the instrument panel play. phone, television) are subsequently mounted are available and therefore the versions and in the vehicle, the compass should be recali- ●...
  • Page 46 In the submenu Service , select the option Reset nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi- After the service date, an audible warning is cle only has an Interval Service when it is Confirm with when requested to do so by the sys- given when the ignition is switched on and necessary.
  • Page 47  which the battery has been disconnected for When certain control and warning lamps are tened seat belt. a long period of time, it is not possible to cal- lit, an audible warning is also heard. culate the date of the next service. Therefore Change ›››...
  • Page 48 ››› Lane Assist is switched on and ac- page  ››› ››› page it lights up: Driving light totally or Fault in airbag system and seat page tive.  partially faulty. belt tensioners.  ››› Blue symbols ...
  • Page 49 If Sym- ››› cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec- Meaning necessary, switch on the hazard warning ommends taking your car in for technical lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad- service.
  • Page 50 Operation ■ Activation ■ Automatic unlocking (Auto. unlock.) ■ Autohold On / Off Programme On / Off Service ■ ■ Unlocking doors (Door unlock.: All, ■ Disconnection Info ■ ■ One door, Vehicle side, Individual) Timer 1-3 Reset ■ ■ Back ■...
  • Page 51 Cockpit Using the menus on the instrument ● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev- ● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev- er: the main menu list is displayed. er: hold down the rocker switch. panel ● If managed from the multifunction steering ●...
  • Page 52 Operation shown in the upper right-hand corner of the Menu Function Menu Function display. ››› Book- The current fuel consumption while let Radio driving is displayed in l/100 km (or With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or Mobile telephone pre-installa- Current fuel ›››...
  • Page 53 Cockpit Personalising the displays Menu Function Configu- It is possible to select which of the displays ration Function If the stored speed is exceeded (be- Menu in the multifunction display you wish to see Speed warn- tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 18 - on the instrument panel in the settings ing at --- km/h 155 mph), an audible warning is given...
  • Page 54 Personal convenience settings Pressing the button again unlocks all  menu doors and the boot. When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recom- – : the doors on the driver's side Vehicle side This permits the adjustment of the time the Coming mends that each person always uses “their”...
  • Page 55 SEAT Language ■ dealers in the event of a breakdown. Units ■ Not operational if a SEAT Media system 2.2 navigation system ■ Convenience settings menu with voice control is fitted. Door unlock (individual opening, Auto ■...
  • Page 56 Switching on the speech control system help in case of a breakdown. To this end, the Vehicle key set Press the  button on the multi-function SEAT dealer network, with its mobile assis- ● tance vehicles, is at your disposal. steering wheel.
  • Page 57 Opening and closing Vehicle keys The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be CAUTION obtained from a technical service centre, a ››› ››› With the vehicle key Fig. 39 Fig. 40 All of the vehicle keys contain electronic com- specialised workshop or approved key serv- the vehicle may be locked or unlocked re- ponents.
  • Page 58 Fig. 43 ● Please dispose of your used batteries cor- rectly and with respect for the environment. SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a specialised workshop. ● The vehicle key battery may contain per- chlorate. Observe the legal requirements for The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- their disposal.
  • Page 59 Opening and closing Synchronising the vehicle key Description of the central locking with the ignition off and the driver's door closed. system If the button is pressed frequently outside  The battery of an unlocked vehicle parked for of the vehicle range, it is possible that the ve- The central locking system allows all doors a long period (e.g.
  • Page 60 Operation Locking the vehicle after the airbags have Locking and unlocking the vehicle Please note: depending on the selected func- been deployed tion in the central locking submenu Conven- from the outside ience , you may push the button twice ...
  • Page 61 Opening and closing Locking and unlocking the vehicle tra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example. from the inside ● The doors can be opened and unlocked in- dividually from the inside by pulling the in- side door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever twice.
  • Page 62 Operation Locking the vehicle with a second key ● Keyless-Entry: unlocking of the vehicle with ● Touch the surface sensor once (arrow) the handles on the four doors or the button on the door handle. The door being operated If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and located on the boot hatch.
  • Page 63 Opening and closing few seconds on the lock sensor surface curity system is activated ( Lock SAFE or SAFE- terferes with the key signal (e.g. from a mo- ››› Fig. 47 located on the exterior part of LOCK bile device accessory) or if the key is covered the driver or passenger door handle until the by another object (e.g.
  • Page 64 Operation ● When the vehicle is towed (vehicles with When the doors are locked, it is difficult to If the vehicle battery is run down or flat ● ● anti-tow system) get to passengers in the vehicle interior in then the anti-theft alarm will not operate cor- case of an emergency.
  • Page 65 Opening and closing Risk of false alarms Doors monitoring function (arrow) is not guaran- teed to work freely. The interior monitoring system will only oper- ate correctly if the vehicle is completely Introduction Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the anti- closed.
  • Page 66 Operation Warning lamp Sliding doors Manually opening and closing the sliding door Introduction lights Possible cause Solution WARNING Stop driving imme- If a sliding door is not correctly closed, it  At least one vehicle diately! could open unexpectedly when driving and ...
  • Page 67 Opening and closing Opening and closing the sliding door If an object gets in the way of the sliding Function Necessary operations door while it is opening, the door will be im- electrically* ››› Fig. 50 mobilised at this point. Press the button on the dash panel, on the remote control key and on...
  • Page 68 Operation Electric child safety lock WARNING Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing, ● otherwise, it may open unexpectedly while When the electric child safety function is acti- driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with vated, the sliding door can be opened from the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
  • Page 69 Opening and closing CAUTION WARNING Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there If the rear lid is not correctly closed, it could is sufficient free space to open and close it, open unexpectedly when driving and cause for example if you are towing a trailer or in a serious injuries.
  • Page 70 Operation ● Push the rear lid downwards until it locks WARNING temperatures, depending on the time of year, into place in the lock. thus causing serious injuries/illness and Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening even death. ● Ensure that it is correctly closed by pulling of the rear lid could cause serious injuries.
  • Page 71 Opening and closing Interrupting the opening and closing process In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic WARNING opening of the rear lid is interrupted. Rear lid opening and closing can be stopped Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of by pressing one of the buttons.
  • Page 72 Operation Electric windows When it has cooled, it may be used once Function Necessary operations ● again. During this time, the rear lid may be To stop the Press or pull on the corresponding win- manually opened or closed applying a little Opening and closing the electric one touch dow button.
  • Page 73 Opening and closing been disconnected or is flat and will have to Always take all the keys with you whenever Note ● be reset. you leave the vehicle. After turning off the ig- The one-touch function and roll-back function nition, the windows can be opened and will not work if there is a malfunction in the ●...
  • Page 74 Operation Panoramic sliding sunroof* Opening or closing the panoramic anti-trap function, deactivated for a short time. sliding sunroof ● After more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap Introduction function is reactivated. The window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or ob- WARNING stacle.
  • Page 75 Opening and closing has been switched off, provided the driver The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operat- Switch Necessary opera- Function door and the front passenger door are not ed for up to about ten minutes after the igni- setting tions opened.
  • Page 76 Operation Anti-trap function of the panoramic Lights and visibility ● If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a specialised workshop. sliding sunroof and the sun blind Lights WARNING The anti-trap function reduces the risk of in- jury when opening and closing the panoram- Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun Introduction ›››...
  • Page 77 Lights and visibility Control lamps The legal requirements regarding the use of Flashes Possible cause Solution vehicle lights in each country must be ob-  served. Contact a special- It lights Fault in the adap- Possible cause Solution ised workshop tive light system.
  • Page 78 Operation Turn signal and main beam lever ● Switching on the front fog lights : Turn wards and release the lever. The turn signal the switch to position  or pull out  to the will flash three times. first stop. The control turn signals are switched on and ●...
  • Page 79 Lights and visibility the rear light on the corresponding side of Automatic switching Automatic switching The automatic dipped beam control () ● the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights will on- only switches on the dipped beam when off or switch to day- ly work with the ignition off.
  • Page 80 Operation “Coming home” and “Leaving home” them off again at speeds below approximate- ● If the camera is damaged or if the power ly 30 km/h (18 mph). supply has been cut off function (guidance lights) ● In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain Switching on and off The “Coming home”...
  • Page 81 Note further information, please refer to a special- lighting can be regulated by turning the ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a The time taken for the headlights to go off ● ››› Fig. 62 switch technical service.
  • Page 82 Operation ››› Interior and reading lights To reset, turn switch Fig. 62 Note The reading lights go out when the vehicle is Value Vehicle load status Button/ Function locked, or a few minutes after the key is re- Switch moved from the ignition. This prevents the Two front occupants, luggage compart- –...
  • Page 83 Lights and visibility Vanity mirror light Rear side window sun blinds Windscreen wiper and window There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on wiper systems the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is ››› Fig. 63 opened a light comes on.
  • Page 84 Operation Window wiper lever ››› parked with the wipers in service position Move the lever to the required position ››› page Automatic wipe for cleaning rear win-  dows with the lever pressed. Control lamp CAUTION If the ignition is switched off while the wind- screen wipers are on, the windscreen wipers lights Possible cause...
  • Page 85 Lights and visibility Windscreen wiper functions the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any the windscreen wipers in the service posi- incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be tion, proceed as follows: cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling). Windscreen wiper performance in different sit- ›››...
  • Page 86 Operation Rain sensor* Move the lever to the required position reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or ››› Fig. make it react more slowly, later or not at all. ● Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone Rain sensor off. will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain Rain sensor on;...
  • Page 87 Lights and visibility Rear vision mirror CAUTION In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle Introduction rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should be cleaned as fast as WARNING possible with a damp sponge or similar. The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror contains an electrolytic fluid which may leak if the mirror is broken.
  • Page 88 Operation Exterior mirrors Synchronised mirror adjustment This function can be activated and deactiva- ted by pressing the rear-view mirror switch In the Settings - Convenience menu, select ● ››› Fig. 70 . When it is activated, the warn- whether or not the mirrors should move in ing lamp lights up ›››...
  • Page 89 For crease the field of vision, however objects ap- In the event of faults, the electric exterior ● vehicles with seat memory, please see pear smaller and further away in the mirrors. mirrors can be adjusted manually by pressing ›››...
  • Page 90 Fig. 72 Function Necessary operations Adjusting the front left seat forwards Fig. 73 Forwards or backwards, the height, the seat angle and or back- Adjust the seat backrest angle. Pull the lever and move Moving the wards. the front seat backrest the seat forwards.
  • Page 91 ● It may not be possible to electrically adjust ner as the lever. the seat if the vehicle battery is very low. On the second ● Seat adjustment is stopped when the en- Pull the lever and move row of seats gine is started.
  • Page 92 When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible All seats are equipped with a head restraint. that a small gap remains between it and the seat backrest. Adjusting height Raise the head restraint in the direction of ●...
  • Page 93 ● Correctly place the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest and insert it. ● Completely press the button A and push » the head restraint downwards.
  • Page 94 ››› page seat. ● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat for- ››› page 100. wards Refit any removed head restraints immedi- ●...
  • Page 95 Seat heating* old has been affected by some kind of medi- Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in cine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabe- the seat. tes) may sustain burns to the back, buttocks and legs from using the seat heaters that ›››...
  • Page 96 ● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mir- The position memory system must be restar- Important: a position must be memorised in rors. ted if, for example, the driver seat has been the memory. changed. ● Keep the button held down for more ›››...
  • Page 97 Repositioning the seat in the second row Note Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an ● upright position. The entire seat folds back- The front passenger side exterior mirror auto- ›››...
  • Page 98 ● All seat backrests must engage correctly for and unfolding. the seat belts on the rear seats to work prop- erly. When the seat backrest of an occupied ● Any objects located in the footwell of the...
  • Page 99 When the seat backrest of the front passen- out paying attention may lead to severe inju- Remove any objects from the front passen- ● ger seat is folded, only the outer seat behind ries. ››› ger seat cushion the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
  • Page 100 Remove all objects from the front passen- closed while the vehicle is in motion. Introduction ger seat when it is folded down. When the The centre armrest is not designed for chil- ● seat backrest is folded down, it presses on...
  • Page 101 ● In exceptional circumstances, if you must WARNING lock the seat backs in the vertical position. drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol- Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in- Secure luggage in the luggage compart- ●...
  • Page 102 Always transport heavy loads in the luggage risks, please note the following: ble. compartment and place the seat backs in a ● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always vertical position. Always use the fastening...
  • Page 103 If necessary, pull on the lever Fig. 88 to move the seat to the required position. ● When the seat is folded down, no adults or ››› children should travel in it Fig. 88 Third row of seats: fold down the rear...
  • Page 104 Objects placed in the footrest area in front Fold the seat tray forward on top of the fol- guaranteed for rear seat passengers. ● ●...
  • Page 105 Transport and practical equipment Rear shelf* ● Release the shelf upwards by the side sup- ports and guide it forward. Closing the shelf Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide ● backwards. Secure the shelf using the left and right ●...
  • Page 106 Operation ● Lift the shelf off in direction of the arrow Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects ● ››› Fig. 89 (loose or in bags) on the rear shelf. ● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, ● Never transport animals on the rear shelf.
  • Page 107 Transport and practical equipment Folding in the net partition Fastening rings* ● Hook in the net partition on the rear right- hand side roof support by pressing on the ››› Press on the release button Fig. 91 ● rod. and bend the rod in the direction of the ●...
  • Page 108 ● guide and pull downwards. ● Never secure a load that is too heavy for Securing a load the fastening rings. Never secure a child seat to the fastening ● ● Pull the strap through the attachment ele- ››› rings.
  • Page 109 Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles. ● Secure all objects, little and large. Never secure a child seat to the attachment ● elements. CAUTION The attachment elements placed on the rail ●...
  • Page 110 Operation Baggage net* Using the net for bag type baggage Fit the baggage net supports to each one of ● the upper rails. Fit a movable baggage net attachment ele- ● ment to each one of the lower guides ››› page 106.
  • Page 111 Hooking the baggage net into the boot floor ››› Never secure a child seat to the baggage ● ● Press the retaining hooks down Fig. 97 net supports.
  • Page 112 Compare the vehicle added in order to safely transport luggage, sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports height with the passage height, for example bicycles, skis, surf boards, boats, etc. on the and roof carrier systems can be used.
  • Page 113 Transport and practical equipment Distributing a load roof. All these system components are Always fit the roof carrier system correctly ● available from a technical service centre. for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc. Uniformly distribute loads and secure them ››› correctly ●...
  • Page 114 Operation Storage compartments Spectacle case in the roof console Make sure the pedals can be used at all ● times, with no objects rolling underneath them. Introduction The floor mat should always be secured to ● the floor. Storage compartments must only be used to store light or small objects.
  • Page 115 Transport and practical equipment Storage compartment on the roof Compartment on the instrument Compartment on the centre console console panel* Fig. 103 Compartment in the front centre con- sole. Fig. 101 On the roof console: storage com- Fig. 102 Storage compartment on the dash partment panel There is an open compartment on the centre...
  • Page 116 Operation Compartment in the front central Card compartments* Glove compartment armrest Fig. 105 Centre console, lower section: card Fig. 106 Glove compartment compartment Fig. 104 Storage compartment in the front central armrest. To the bottom of the centre console there is a ›››...
  • Page 117 This could There may be a drawer below the front seats. lead to strange noises and damage to the ve- If you are using a child seat with a base or ● hicle. You should therefore not keep very...
  • Page 118 Operation Other storage compartments To close, push the drawer under the seat until WARNING it clicks into place. The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to avoid the WARNING risk of injuries. If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals.
  • Page 119 Transport and practical equipment Side compartments in the luggage ● Bag hook in the luggage compartment WARNING ››› compartment page 100. Improper use of the drink holders can cause ››› There are other compartments Fig. 112 injury. WARNING in the side of the boot. To open the Never place hot drinks in the drink holders.
  • Page 120 Operation Drink holders, rear* Ashtray and cigarette lighter* Note The drink holders can be removed for clean- Ashtray ing. Drink holders in front centre console Fig. 115 Centre console, rear section: folding out the drink holder Front centre console: ashtray closed Fig.
  • Page 121 Transport and practical equipment WARNING WARNING Should a connected electrical device over- ● heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause or burns and other serious injuries. a fire or burns and other serious injuries.
  • Page 122 Operation 12 volt power socket Unshielded equipment can cause interfer- ● ence on the radio equipment and the vehi- The 12 Volt power socket will only work with cle's electrical system. the ignition on. Interference can occur on the radio's AM ●...
  • Page 123 ● Always follow the operating instructions for versa. Consult a specialist shop for advice on the appliances to be connected! accessories to adapt the connector. SEAT rec- ommends taking your car in for technical Heat protection ● Never exceed the maximum power rating as service.
  • Page 124 When the cooling system is turned off, air ● Climatronic. coming from the outside will not be dried. To avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recom- WARNING The units of temperature measurement is dis- mends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To...
  • Page 125 Air conditioning Controls Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic manual air condition- Fig. 120 ing controls Detailed view of the centre console: Climatronic controls Fig. 121 To switch a function on or off, press the ap- used to make the appropriate settings for the »...
  • Page 126   ››› to dry the air, the cooling system will auto- Buttons for the seat heating page Climatronic: the left and right sides can be  ...  matically switch on.
  • Page 127 Air conditioning Rear operation Setting for conditions of optimal visibility Additional information. Electronic Con- ››› When the air conditioning is switched on, the trol manual air conditioning Fig. 120; temperature and the air humidity in the vehi- ››› button Climatronic Fig.
  • Page 128 Operation the navigation system is carried out in the ● The outside temperature is lower than ap- the vaporiser in the cooling system and form ››› menu on the instrument panel page proximately +3 °C (+38 °F). a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak! ●...
  • Page 129 Air conditioning Switching off: press the button  until the (+59 °F). The windscreen wiper is switched CAUTION lamp on the button switches off. Never place food, medicines or other heat- sensitive objects close to the air vents. Being Switching the recirculation mode on and off Switching the automatic air recirculation heat-sensitive, they may be damaged or manually on the Climatronic ...
  • Page 130 Operation Switching the auxiliary heater on and CAUTION WARNING Do not smoke when air recirculation is The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon di- switched on in vehicles with an air condition- oxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Switching the auxiliary heater on: er.
  • Page 131 Air conditioning Remote control light burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heat- Battery light Meaning er. The exhaust gases are also extracted from The remote control light provides users with Fig. 124 the system. different information at the push of a button: The remote control battery is Flashes orange for flat.
  • Page 132 Operation An optimum range is obtained by keeping Before programming, check that the day is Menu op- Description the remote control vertical, with the aerial correctly set in the Auxiliary heater - day of the tions ››› ››› Fig. 124 pointing upwards.
  • Page 133 Driving Operating instructions Driving er will switch off automatically or will not even switch on. This avoids problems when The auxiliary heater exhaust system located starting the engine. Address below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow, ● The heater will switch on just once each mud and other objects.
  • Page 134 Operation Information on the steering lock and it will not be possible to turn the Flashes Possible cause Solution steering wheel. Steering column electronic lock Fault in the steer- Do not drive on!   ing column elec- Seek professional ad- Vehicles with Keyless Access: the steering (red) tronic lock.
  • Page 135 Do not apply additional underseal or anti- ● the airbag system, seat belts and certain The counter steering system does not steer corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata- safety equipment are only active while the the vehicle.
  • Page 136 Operation Ignition lock lease the selector lever locking button. Key For automatic gearbox vehicles the key can ● can be removed from the vehicle. only be removed from the ignition lock if the gear selector lever is in position P. In this ●...
  • Page 137 Driving Starter button Engine restart feature Opening the driver's door when exiting the vehicle activates the electronic lock on the If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle steering column if the ignition is disabled after the engine stops, you will only have 5 ›››...
  • Page 138 Operation Starting the engine Vehicles without Vehicles with Do not push or tow start the engine. Un- ● burnt fuel could damage the catalytic con- Keyless Access Keyless Access Complete operations only in the sequence verter. given: If the engine does not If the engine does not start, stop and wait for For the sake of the environment...
  • Page 139 For this reason, the vehicle can only be used If the engine has been driven at high speed with a genuine SEAT key with the correct for a prolonged period of time, it may over- If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place the code.
  • Page 140 Operation Warning and control lamps WARNING Never leave children or disabled people ● alone in the car. They could be trapped in the Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty car in an emergency and will not be able to It lights brake system may lead to serious accident.
  • Page 141 Driving It lights It lights WARNING Possible cause Solution Possible cause Solution Driving with brakes in bad condition could re- sult in a serious accident. Switching the igni- Press the brake ped- If the brake warning lamp  does not go ESC disconnected tion on and off If al to select a gear...
  • Page 142 Note wearing his/her seat belt. In addition, in ve- ● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: when hicles with a manual gearbox the clutch ped-...
  • Page 143 Driving ● Press and hold the brake pedal until the ve- tance is larger then when the brake pads WARNING hicle comes to a standstill. have been run in. While running in, avoid full The components of the exhaust system reach power braking or situations requiring braking ●...
  • Page 144 WARNING WARNING SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and New brake pads do not brake to full efficien- Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon- discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod- ger to engage and this increases braking dis- erately high speed.
  • Page 145 WARNING onds. move the wheels to check them thoroughly. Do not allow the brakes to “rub” for a pro- SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech- longed period of time, or brake frequently or WARNING nical service. for long periods of time. Continuous braking ›››...
  • Page 146 Operation The position of each of the gears is shown on When the ignition is on, the current position your hand is transmitted to the gearbox se- ››› the gear stick Fig. 129. of the selector lever is shown on the instru- lector forks.
  • Page 147 Driving ® In vehicles with a DSG automatic gearbox, Selector pressed to keep the vehicle at a standstill. Denomi- on rare occasions the selector lever lock may ››› Transmission is not totally interrupted either lever po- Meaning nation not engage. In this case, the transmission is when the vehicle is idling or when the vehicle sitions locked to prevent the vehicle from moving ac-...
  • Page 148 Operation Changing gears with Tiptronic* Driving with an automatic gearbox rently selected gear. This is possible as long as the system is not changing gear automati- cally due to a traffic situation. The gearbox changes gear ratios automatical- ly as the vehicle moves. Using Tiptronic with the selector lever Driving down hills ●...
  • Page 149 Driving Launch-Control Programme checked by a specialised workshop as soon CAUTION as possible. The Launch-Control programme enables max- ● If you stop on a hill with a gear range en- imum acceleration while at a standstill. gaged, do not try to prevent the vehicle from Overload protection for the 6-speed DSG rolling back by pressing on the accelerator.
  • Page 150 SEAT. speed – especially when the engine is cold – driver, for example when overtaking, climb- this will reduce engine wear and increase its ing a hill or towing a trailer.
  • Page 151 Driving Correct economical and ecological ● Use of CFC-free coolants. 40 km/h (25 mph) in fourth gear and at 50 km/h (31 mph) in fifth gear. driving Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions In addition, “skipping” gears when shifting dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive up helps to save fuel, weather and traffic 2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-...
  • Page 152 ● Switch off the seat heating when the seats the fuel consumption. have warmed up. Adjusting type pressures. When driving on the motorway, it is more effi- ●...
  • Page 153 Always adapt your speed and the distance to the engine checked. legal requirements and ensure that the oil is the vehicles ahead in line with visibility, approved by SEAT. Pre-heating a die- weather conditions, the condition of the road sel engine before and the traffic situation.
  • Page 154 To assist the combustion proc- ensure a longer working life for the exhaust ess, SEAT recommends you avoid frequent system and catalytic converter in a petrol en- Several warning and control lamps light up short trips.
  • Page 155 After driving through water, avoid sudden Driving abroad sharp manoeuvres. SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use of a lower quali- In some countries, certain safety regulations ty fuel, an inadequate service or the non-...
  • Page 156 Operation Driver assistance systems Anti-lock brake system (ABS) the driver to control the vehicle as the loss of adherence with the road surface will prevent- ABS can prevent the wheels from locking dur- ing braking and steering. If the vehicle is ing braking until just before the vehicle stops Braking and stability systems driven through series of bends at high...
  • Page 157 Driver assistance systems front wheels are turned, the normal ABS is tects wheelspin, it brakes the spinning wheel Driving to quickly on wet ground can result ● activated. and directs the power to the other drive in the wheels losing contact with the ground wheels.
  • Page 158 Operation The electronic stability control ESC consists Likewise, the effectiveness of ESC depends Always try to adapt the speed of the vehi- ● ● of ABS, EDL and ASR and only works when ››› on the use of suitable tyres page 231.
  • Page 159 A gear for driving is se- laws of physics. The improved comfort provi- is engaged uphill or the lected from R, D or S. The driver seat belt must be buckled. ● ded by Auto Hold should never prompt you to reverse gear is engaged take risks.
  • Page 160 The park assist system is not switched on. Start-Stop function button ● ● The driver seat belt must be buckled. With the Start-Stop system enabled, the en- Conditions for automatically restarting the ● The driver door must be closed.
  • Page 161 The parking sensor system and the optical display. ● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt. parking system cannot replace driver aware- If the steering wheel is turned more than ● ness.
  • Page 162 Operation Parking sensor system* hicle is too close to the obstacle, the audible show it. Therefore, it will not warn you of warning becomes constant. these objects. Ignoring the warnings of the parking sensor system could cause consider- Switching the parking sensor system on and able damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 163 Driver assistance systems Note Function Necessary operations If the parking sensor system is faulty, a con- Drive forwards at more than about stant audible warning will be emitted the first 10-15 km/h (6-9 mph). Switching the time it is switched on and the button will Select the reverse gear on vehicles display off man- flash.
  • Page 164 Operation Displayed in WARNING WARNING colour on the Do not be distracted from the traffic when Despite the assistance provided by the park Distance from the Audible screen: colour looking at the screen. assist system, do not run any risks when vehicle to the ob- warn- of the segment...
  • Page 165 (parallel or nose/tail to the kerb) Note Preparing to park Contact a specialised workshop with any sys- tem faults. SEAT recommends taking your car ● The Traction control system ASR must be in for technical service. ›››...
  • Page 166 Operation ● Perpendicular parking: press the button ● Observe the surrounding area and acceler- ● There is a system malfunction (system tem-  at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) twice. ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h porarily unavailable).
  • Page 167 Driver assistance systems ● Select reverse gear. ● The ASR system is switched off or the ASR (25 mph) or close to be perpendicular parking or ESC is working. space at about 20 km an hour (12 mph) then Follow the instructions given by the park ●...
  • Page 168 Operation ››› ● Press the foot brake ● Mode 2: reverse parking parallel to the Adjust your speed and driving style to visi- ● curb. bility, road, traffic and weather conditions. Following the intervention of the brakes, the ● Always keep a close eye on the area around Park Assist will stop.
  • Page 169 Driver assistance systems User instructions Display help. The help list explains the Operations in Operations in surfaces and lines on the camera image. vehicles with vehicles with no Press  to exit help. Function the optical park- optical parking Mute the sound. ing system system (OPS) (OPS)
  • Page 170 The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional im- ages. Any cracks in or objects protruding from the ● SEAT recommends that you practise park- ground or from other vehicles are more difficult to spot ing with the rear assist system in a quiet lo-...
  • Page 171 Driver assistance systems Parking lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle ● Continue reversing until the vehicle is in- located on a horizontal surface as reference. side the space, parallel to the road. Correct Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se- ●...
  • Page 172 Operation To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise WARNING ● control system, turn it off every time you fin- lights Possible cause Solution ››› Observe the safety warnings in Control ish using it. and warning lamps on page It is dangerous to use a set speed which is ●...
  • Page 173 Driver assistance systems Cruise control system operation Fig. 148 On the left of the steering column: control lever for cruise control system (CCS) Control position, control opera- Function Action ››› tions Fig. 148 The system is switched on. The system does not maintain the speed because there is still no speed Switch on the CCS.
  • Page 174 Operation Travelling down hills with the CCS Control lamps Always adapt your speed and the distance ● to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility, When travelling down hills the CCS cannot weather conditions, the condition of the road Blinks maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 175 Driver assistance systems Operation mode ● If the limits inherent to the system are ● When there is no dividing line. reached. When the distance to the next dividing line ● ● If the maximum rotational torque during is excessive. the corrective intervention is not enough to When there are more than two lane mark- ●...
  • Page 176 Operation Sign Assist* Indication on display The system cannot always detect or cor- ● rectly show all the traffic signs. Introduction WARNING Sign Assist can help the driver with informa- The traffic sign detection is not a replacement tion on speed limits or if overtaking is pro- for driver awareness.
  • Page 177 Connect or disconnect the assist system in sert the navigation data medi- When Sign Assist is connected, the vehicle the Settings menu in the SEAT information ››› ALTERNATIVELY: Sign Assist is records the traffic signs with a camera in the...
  • Page 178 Operation ››› Tiredness detection shown Fig. 151. The on-screen message Note on the dash panel is displayed for 5 seconds (recommendation to take a ● The tiredness detection function has only and, where required, repeated again. The been designed for driving on motorways and break) system stores the last message displayed.
  • Page 179 179. ● The tyre valves may be damaged if the cap driver unbuckles their seat belt and opens is not in place. Check that the caps are identi- the door. If driving for a long time under 65 WARNING...
  • Page 180 Operation Elements of the tyre monitoring Lights cle stability and increasing braking distan- indicator ces. up or Possible cause Solution flashes ● If tyres are inflated at different pressures or a tyre pressure is too low, a tyre may be dam- Tyre monitoring indicator with button.
  • Page 181 (e.g. when towing a trailer). Vehicles with the Start-Stop function The vehicle is fitted with snow chains ● With a SEAT factory fitted or retrofitted tow ● The wheel on one axle is changed » hitch, the Start-Stop function is automatically...
  • Page 182 For Always secure loads correctly with suitable Note ● tow hitches not installed by SEAT, the Start- and undamaged attachment rope or straps. ● Always turn off the anti-theft alarm system Stop function must be deactivated manually ●...
  • Page 183 Towing a trailer places additional demands ● Electric trailer brake Devices Maximum power on the vehicle. At SEAT, we recommend addi- tional services between the normal inspec- If the trailer has its own braking system, Side lights and rear lights 50 Watts tion intervals if the vehicle is used frequently please note the relevant legal requirements.
  • Page 184 Operation Electric tow hitch ball* The control lamp ● Move the ball joint until it inserts and the button control lamp lights. When the control lamp flashes, the tow ball ● ● Close the rear lid. is not in its final position, has not engaged or ›››...
  • Page 185 Towing bracket device ››› CAUTION Never exceed the load and distances be- Key of the Schematic diagram Fig. 154: ● tween supports indicated. ● If anything is attached to the tow hitch ball, Meaning ● Never fit the bicycle carrier to the tow hitch do not, under any circumstances press the ball neck, underneath the tow hitch given button.
  • Page 186 Operation Trailer connected to the anti-theft alarm: If the system detects that a trailer has been that could result in an accident with serious connected electrically, the electrical equip- consequences. When a vehicle comes from the factory fit- ● ment on the trailer will receive voltage ted with an anti-theft alarm and tow hitch.
  • Page 187 For the sake of road safety, SEAT recom- require adjustment. cause a serious accident with severe conse- mends using the maximum allowed drawbar quences.
  • Page 188 Operation Stabilising the vehicle and trailer slow down the vehicle. Otherwise, the brak- ● Move off slowly. To do this, gently release ing system could overheat and fail. the clutch pedal (for manual gearbox). combination ● The vehicle centre of gravity and handling ●...
  • Page 189 ● Visit a specialised workshop if you wish to tem or to include thermal plates. SEAT recom- » retrofit a tow hitch to the vehicle.
  • Page 190 Never exceed the gross combined weight rating. Note Gross combined vehicle weight rating Use only tow hitches approved by SEAT for The instructions in the official vehicle docu- the vehicle. ments take precedence. All the technical data provided in this documentation is applicable to the basic model.
  • Page 191 Care and maintenance Advice en must be approved by SEAT for use in your Only use wheels and tyre combinations ● vehicle and bear the e mark (the European which have been approved by SEAT for your Union's authorisation symbol). This includes vehicle type.
  • Page 192 Advice consumables should be changed at a speci- ly; neither is the SEAT warranty valid in these effect of the coolant. If the engine is running alised workshop. Technical services are per- cases. under great strain in high outside tempera- manently informed of any modifications.
  • Page 193 ● All repairs and modifications to the vehicle SEAT has approved your vehicle for use with should only be performed by a specialised does not inflate at all. two-way radios providing the following condi- workshop.
  • Page 194 Your vehicle is fitted at the factory with a ser- SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech- signal. This will depend on the network oper- ies of electronic control units responsible for nical service.
  • Page 195 Instruction Manual will not match the radiation from mobile phones remains within aerial connected to the vehicle, it will help re- original functions. Therefore, SEAT recom- certain limits that do not endanger health. duce the electromagnetic radiation transmit-...
  • Page 196 Advice may be exceeded. This is also the case if the WARNING aerial has not been correctly installed. The improper use of the lifting platform or ● A minimum of 20 centimetres should be the jack when raising the vehicle may result kept between mobile phone aerials and artifi- in accidents or serious injury.
  • Page 197 Care and maintenance CAUTION Car care products must always be stored in CAUTION ● the original container which should be kept ● Never raise the vehicle at the engine oil Cleaning products which contain solvents will closed. sump, the gearbox or the rear or front axles. damage the material.
  • Page 198 (and the braking rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the SEAT recommends the use of car washes distance increased) due to moisture (and ice wheels and tyres! without brushes.
  • Page 199 Wax deposits on the windscreen could cause sors and the steam / hose nozzle must be ob- age, visible or invisible, to the tyres or other the wiper blades to judder. SEAT recom- served. materials. This could result in a serious acci- mends you wipe the wax deposits off the dent.
  • Page 200 Never mix our cleaning products with other least twice a year. ● All year round: the G 052 164 A2 window products not recommended by SEAT in the windscreen washer reservoir. This could lead cleaner; proportion 1:2 in windscreen washer Polishing...
  • Page 201 Always use an acid-free detergent for alloy CAUTION wheel rims. Car polish or other abrasive To prevent damage to the anodized surfaces: Clean chrome parts with a damp cloth. SEAT agents should not be used for maintaining ● Do not use products containing solvents.
  • Page 202 SEAT recom- the vehicle. wear from use while driving. Therefore, SEAT mends taking your car in for technical serv- recommends that the protective coating on ice.
  • Page 203 ● Keep all car-care products out of the reach age. SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a of children. specialised workshop to treat any stains on Some products may give off harmful va- ●...
  • Page 204 For this reason, bear the following indica- If the dirt on the trim and upholstery fabrics tions in mind for cleaning: If the seat gets soaked, take the vehicle im- ● is only superficial, you can use a standard mediately to a specialised workshop to be foam cleaner.
  • Page 205 Cleaning synthetic leather upholstery SEAT recommends using a slightly damp cot- ton or woollen cloth for general cleaning pur- Maintenance and treatment Before cleaning synthetic leather upholstery, poses.
  • Page 206 Cleaning the ashtray ● Seat belts should be completely dry before If the seat belt is very dirty, the belt retractor ● Extract the ashtray and empty it. retracting. Damp could damage the belt re- may not work correctly thus preventing the tractor so that it is does not operate correct- ●...
  • Page 207 Care and maintenance Notes for the user complies with several standards, including SEAT does not accept liability if the vehicle ● the Canadian standard, ICES-002. does not comply in part or in full with the le- gal requirements of other countries or conti- Labels and plates nents.
  • Page 208 AM stations. information about the collection and scrap- Introduction ping of end-of-life vehicles. Notes on SEAT repairs The fuel tank flap is on the rear right of the Scrapping vehicle. The relevant safety requirements must be ob-...
  • Page 209 Sparks ing problems are not covered by the SEAT If you are using a metal fuel canister, the – could cause a fire when refuelling.
  • Page 210 Advice Control lamps and fuel gauge verified. They will switch off after a few sec- Note onds. The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on When the control lamp lights up  or  the ››› the instrument panel Fig.
  • Page 211 For the sake of the environment ››› page 209. SEAT recommends the use of sulphur-free or Spilt fuel can contaminate the environment. low sulphur fuel to reduce consumption and If the automatic filler nozzle is operated ●...
  • Page 212 Group Fuel Additives for petrol engines”. Diesel fuel RON (RON = “Research Octane Number”). These additives can be bought at SEAT deal- You may use petrol with a high octane num- ers, where information on how to use them Diesel fuel must correspond to European ber than the one recommended for your en- can also be obtained.
  • Page 213 Checking and refilling levels Information on fuel consumption A cold diesel engine makes more noise dur- WARNING ing winter temperatures than summer tem- Never use start boosters. An aerosol start peratures. Furthermore, the exhaust gases The consumption and emission values indi- booster could explode or cause a sudden rise cated do not refer to one specific vehicle.
  • Page 214  The AdBlue reserve plenty of cold water. ››› page 213. SEAT is low. (yellow) ● If the AdBlue has crystallised, remove with recommends contact- Introduction ing a specialised warm water and a sponge.
  • Page 215 Only refill using AdBlue expressly approved seconds. by SEAT. When the indicators  and  light simulta- WARNING neously, there is a fault. SEAT recommends ››› Observe the safety warnings in Control visiting the closest specialised workshop. and warning lamps on page AdBlue ®...
  • Page 216 Only refill using AdBlue expressly approved ● The engine compartment of the vehicle is a by SEAT. The use of any other type of AdBlue ● Unscrew the liquid bottle anticlockwise and hazardous area. Never work on the engine or could cause engine damage! ›››...
  • Page 217 Checking and refilling levels carried out by a specialised workshop if you Working incorrectly can cause serious inju- When refilling liquids, avoid spilling them ● are uncertain. Negligent work can cause seri- ries. on parts of the engine and the exhaust sys- ous injury.
  • Page 218 Advice Opening and closing the bonnet risk from rotating parts, such as the drive If it is necessary to work on the fuel system ● belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., as well as or the electrical system, please follow the in- from the high-voltage ignition system.
  • Page 219 Checking and refilling levels Checking fluid levels ● Before opening the bonnet, make sure that nism in the lock carrier. The bonnet must be the windscreen wiper arms are in place flush with the surrounding body panels. ››› against the windscreen ●...
  • Page 220 Advice The checking and refilling of service fluids With the engine running, the engine oil Flashes Possible cause Solution ● are carried out on the components men- gets extremely hot and can cause severe skin tioned above. These operations are descri- Stop the vehicle! ...
  • Page 221 Checking and refilling levels Checking the engine oil level and Only use an engine oil that complies to SEAT engine has cooled down, immediately check ››› standards whenever possible . If you the oil level and top up if necessary.
  • Page 222 Only refill using engine oil expressly ap- ensure that you put the liquids into the right Changing the engine oil proved by SEAT and in small quantities (not tank. Making a mistake when refilling could cause serious malfunctions and damage the more than 0.5 l or 1/2 a quarter of a gallon at...
  • Page 223 Checking and refilling levels Engine oil additives make new oil darker after Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the side temperature to which the vehicle will be ● the engine has been running for a short peri- reach of children.
  • Page 224 Advice Coolant temperature warning lamp and gauge When driving normally, the needle will re- main in the middle area. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high outside temperatures and so the indicator will move quite far to the right-hand side.
  • Page 225 40 %, even in warm climates where an- with coolants which are not approved by ti-freeze protection is not required. SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing If greater frost protection is required in very severe damage to the engine and the engine cold climates, the proportion of additive can cooling system.
  • Page 226 ● Carefully and slowly unscrew the cap an- – In the engine compartment: Coolant ››› Fig. 169 cording to SEAT specifications ( page 223) ti-clockwise, gently pressing down on it. expansion tank cap ››› Always protect your face, hands and arms –...
  • Page 227 When refilling liquids, avoid spilling them ● on parts of the engine and the exhaust sys- SEAT have developed a special brake fluid tem. Spilled liquids could cause a fire. Under Checking the brake fluid level optimised for the brake systems of their vehi- specific circumstances, the ethylene glycol cles.
  • Page 228 Programme. Have the brake fluid Always ensure that you use suitable brake ● water changed by a specialised workshop. SEAT fluid. Do not use a brake fluid if the container recommends taking your car in for technical does not specify compliance with the service.
  • Page 229 ! If required, have any standards before carrying out any work: WARNING work carried out by a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech- ● Before working on the battery, switch off Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other the engine, the ignition and all electrical de- nical service.
  • Page 230 Advice Warning lamp Checking the electrolyte level of the Avoid sparks and electrostatic discharges ● vehicle battery when working with cables and electrical devi- ces. lights Possible cause Solution Never short the battery terminals. ● Never use a damaged battery. It can ex- ●...
  • Page 231 Working with the vehicle battery involves a The battery covers are different depending on risk of corrosion, explosions and electric your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT the engine size of the vehicle: shock. recommends you have the battery replaced by a technical service.
  • Page 232 Advice Automatic device disconnection ● The vehicle must be unlocked before dis- WARNING connecting the battery, otherwise the alarm The intelligent vehicle electrical system auto- Incorrectly securing the battery or using the will be triggered. matically implements a range of measures to wrong battery can cause short-circuits, fire ●...
  • Page 233 ● the vehicle's equipment. cracked or dented) or worn tyres. Driving on SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and damaged or worn tyres could result in burst wheels is carried out by a specialised work- tyres, serious accidents or damage. Worn or shop.
  • Page 234 The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and Note rims approved by SEAT are specially matched Tyres with directional tread pattern For technical reasons, it is not generally ● to the characteristics of the vehicle and our...
  • Page 235 The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are spe- use. cially matched to the characteristics of the vehicle and are critical to good road holding...
  • Page 236 Advice good performance, a better seal, improved ● Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car safety and wheel run out. Therefore, worn approved tyres. If the tyres are too big, they in for technical service.
  • Page 237 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressures Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce If you use tyres that are approved by SEAT, ● the life of the tyres considerably and also im- you can be sure that the true tyre dimensions ››› pair the car's handling .
  • Page 238 Advice Tread depth and wear indicators ● Adjust tyre pressures to the loads carried in CAUTION the vehicle. ● Take care not to tilt the manometer when ● After checking the pressure, always replace placing it on the valve. Otherwise, the valve the valve caps, and where applicable, ob- may be damaged.
  • Page 239 250. Use a risk of “aquaplaning”. specialised workshop for repair or replace- Running gear settings: an incorrectly posi- ment. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT deal- tioned running gear increases the wear of ● Worn tyres make control of the vehicle ership for this.
  • Page 240 Advice WARNING Reduce speed immediately and stop, while Never carry on driving on worn tyres or ● ● observing the highway code. wheels. Request qualified assistance immedi- If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulls ately. ● Check the wheels and tyres for damage. to one side while driving, this may indicate If there is no visible exterior damage, drive ●...
  • Page 241 Wheels and tyres Tyre code (example) Meaning P215 / 55 R 16 Size: Passenger vehicle code. Nominal width between walls, in mm. Height/width ratio in % Tyre type (R indicates "radial"). Rim diameter in inches ››› ››› page 240 page 240.
  • Page 242 Advice Tyre code (example) Meaning MAX LOAD 615 KG (1356 LBS) US load rating, indicating maximum permitted load per tyre. MAX INFLATION 350 KPA (51 PSI) US limit, indicating maximum permitted tyre pressure. SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYON Information about tyre wall components: 1 layer of rayon (artificial silk).
  • Page 243 Nevertheless, winter tyres. ● Observe legal requirements in each coun- SEAT still recommend that winter tyres or all- try. season tyres should be fitted on all four...
  • Page 244 6 1/2 J x 16 ET 33 Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if ● SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv- the chains come into direct contact with ice for further information on wheel, tyre and them. SEAT recommends the use of covered chain sizes.
  • Page 245 Have all occupants leave the vehicle and move to safety, for example behind a There is a Fire extinguisher underneath the guard rail. front passenger seat. When leaving the vehicle, take all keys The fire extinguisher must conform to legal with you.
  • Page 246 Advice If the hazard warning lights are not working, for too long (even with the ignition turned WARNING you must use an alternative method of draw- off). Unsuitable or damaged vehicle tools can ing attention to your vehicle. This method ●...
  • Page 247 The individual elements of the vehicle tool ››› changed. Fig. 181 The chocks should be placed directly in front Adapter for anti-theft bolt. SEAT recom- and behind the wheel and only be used on mend you carry the wheel bolt adapter in » firm ground.
  • Page 248 Advice WARNING WARNING WARNING If the folding chocks are assembled or used Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe- If the wheel trims are not appropriate or not incorrectly, an accident may occur and seri- cially on the hard shoulder. Please observe fitted correctly, they could cause major acci- ous injury caused.
  • Page 249 Emergencies Full hubcaps* Wheel bolt caps Wheel bolts Removing the full hubcap Fig. 184 Removing the wheel bolt caps Fig. 185 Changing a wheel: Slacken the Fig. 183 wheel bolts. Removing the full hubcap ● Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit ›››...
  • Page 250 Advice If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be ent rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts The bolts and threads should be clean, free ● able to loosen it by pushing down on the end with the right length and correctly shaped of oil and grease and easy to thread.
  • Page 251 P page 143 and turn You should only use a jack approved by ● on the electronic parking brake SEAT for your vehicle. Other jacks, even those ››› Fig. 187 Jack position points page 137. approved for other SEAT models, might slip out of place.
  • Page 252 Advice Putting on the spare wheel After changing the wheel Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one ● side or the engine is running. Check the direction of rotation of the tyre ● Clean the wheel brace, if necessary, and ›››...
  • Page 253 ● Sealant bottles can be purchased from If the wheel is damaged. ● SEAT dealers. ● Replace the repaired tyre with the tire mo- ● The outside temperature is lower than -20 bility set as soon as possible.
  • Page 254 Advice ››› ››› Tyre valve remover ● Shake the bottle of sealant Fig. 190 200-250 kPa) . Do not leave it running ››› well. for more than 8 minutes Sticker indicating maximum speed “max. ››› 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph” ●...
  • Page 255 Emergencies ● Carefully head to the nearest specialised For vehicles whose battery is not in the en- Protect hands and skin from hot parts. ● workshop at a maximum speed of 80 km/h gine compartment, the jump leads should Do not place the air compressor or inflator ●...
  • Page 256 Advice Jump lead terminal connections On some vehicles, there is a starting assis- Never switch the positive and negative ● tance terminal in the engine compartment, poles or connect the jump leads incorrectly. 1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles under a labelled cover.
  • Page 257 Emergencies Starting WARNING Position the leads in such a way that they ● cannot come into contact with any moving 7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the ● Please note the safety warnings referring to parts in the engine compartment. boosting battery and let it run at idling working in the engine compartment speed.
  • Page 258 Advice the Keyless Access system, the steering ● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn- CAUTION ››› wheel could lock ing lights. ● Carefully fit and remove the towline anchor- ● Release the clutch when both vehicles are age and its cover to avoid damage to the ve- WARNING moving.
  • Page 259 Emergencies Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox Fitting the front towline anchorage ● If the vehicle battery is flat and, as a result, the electronic steering lock and electronic Note the following for a towed vehicle: parking brake cannot be disengaged if ap- plied.
  • Page 260 Advice ››› Towing advice ● After towing, remove the towline anchorage Note the instructions for towing page 256. by turning it clockwise and put the cover back in place. Towing requires some experience, especially Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for when using a tow rope.
  • Page 261: Emergency Locking And Unlocking

    Emergencies Manually locking and unlocking the ● The brake must be depressed must harder If the vehicle is locked from outside, the ● as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid driver door doors and windows cannot be opened from hitting the towing vehicle.
  • Page 262 Advice Unlocking notes: Locking the passenger side door and ● Door open. sliding doors manually Remove the rubber cap to the front of the The anti-theft alarm will remain active when ● ● door. The rubber cap is marked with a lock vehicles are unlocked.
  • Page 263 Emergencies Emergency unlocking the rear lid ● Remove the square cover in the inner trim ››› of the rear lid Fig. 199. ››› ● Push the release lever Fig. 200 in the direction of the arrow to unlock the boot. ●...
  • Page 264 Advice Manually unlocking the gear selector The emergency release mechanism is located CAUTION underneath the gearbox cover panel to the lever If the vehicle is moved on its wheels with the right-hand side. To release the gear selector engine stopped and the selector lever in posi- lever mechanism, a suitable tool is required, tion N for a prolonged period of time and at (e.g.
  • Page 265: Changing The Wiper Blades

    Emergencies Changing the wiper blades noise of the water as it is wiped across the ● Fit a new wiper blade of the same length windscreen will be louder. and design on to the wiper arm and hook it into place. Changing windscreen wiper blades Check the condition of the wiper blades regu- ●...
  • Page 266: Fuses And Bulbs

    Advice Fuses and bulbs CAUTION Take care not to cause short circuits in the ● electrical system. ● Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could Fuses scratch the glass. WARNING If products containing solvents, rough ● sponges or sharp objects are used to clean Introduction Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-...
  • Page 267 Fuses and bulbs Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same ● Move the attachment tabs forwards, in the Several components may run on a single ● amperage (same colour and markings) and direction indicated by the arrow to release fuse.
  • Page 268: Changing Bulbs

    Point a lamp at the fuse. This will make it Changing bulbs requires a certain amount of easier to see if the fuse is blown. manual skill. If you are unsure, SEAT recom- mends that you consult a technical service or To replace a fuse request assistance from a specialist.
  • Page 269 Fuses and bulbs Several warning and control lamps light up WARNING sharp elements. Always protect your hands for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- when changing bulbs. Failure to replace bulbs correctly may cause ed on, signalling that the function is being serious accidents.
  • Page 270 Advice To replace halogen headlight bulbs In the engine compartment: left- Left headlight. Fig. 211 Fig. 212 hand side headlight lining. dipped beam headlights, daytime driving lights and main beam headlights and side lights There is no need to remove the headlight to Complete operations only in the sequence replace bulbs.
  • Page 271 Fuses and bulbs Dipped beam Daytime driving Turn signals (small lamp holder) Main beam headlights Side lights headlights light Place the lamp holder in the head- Place the lamp holder in the head- Place the bulb holder in the headlight and rotate to the right all the way. light and pull the wire clip upwards light and insert completely.
  • Page 272 Advice Note Place the bulb holder in the headlight and rotate to the right all the way. The illustrations show the left hand head- light. The structure of the right hand side ››› Insert the connector Fig. 216 on the bulb headlight is symmetric.
  • Page 273 Fuses and bulbs To replace the rear lid light bulbs To replace the tail light bulbs Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit as a lever ››› ››› Fig. 181) on the indent Fig.
  • Page 274 Advice Tail light, left Tail light, right Tail light, left Tail light, right ››› Fig. 219 Unscrew the attachment screw Carefully insert the tail light unit into the opening ing the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit in the bodywork. To do this, insert the upper tail ›››...
  • Page 275 Fuses and bulbs Changing the number plate light Fixed number plate Bolted number plate Fixed number plate Bolted number plate light light light light Press the flat part of the Insert the number plate light carefully into the screwdriver included in opening on the bumper.
  • Page 276: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Abbreviations used in the Technical Vehicle code Specifications section Abbrevi- Meaning Technical specifications ation Important information Kilowatt, engine power measurement. Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used Important to denote engine power. Revolutions per minute - engine speed. The information in the vehicle documentation always takes precedence over the informa- Newton metres, unit of engine torque.
  • Page 277 Technical specifications Vehicle identification number (chassis The fuel consumption, CO emissions and ac- Note number). tual kerb weight of the vehicle are noted on Actual consumption may vary from quoted the vehicle data sticker. Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type. test values, depending on personal driving The fuel consumption and emissions figures style, road and traffic conditions, the weather...
  • Page 278: Towing A Trailer

    Technical specifications Towing a trailer Wheel bolts WARNING After the wheels have been changed, the ● For safety reasons, do not exceed the 80 Trailer weights tightening torque of the wheel bolts should km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in be checked as soon as possible with a torque countries where higher speeds are permitted.
  • Page 279: Engine Specifications

    Technical specifications Engine specifications Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 110 (150)/5,800 240/5,800 4/1,390 Super 95 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. Manual Automatic Performance...
  • Page 280 Technical specifications Manual Automatic Performance 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats Maximum trailer weights (in kg) Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2,000 1,800 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1,800 1,800 Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm)
  • Page 281 Technical specifications Automatic Performance 5 seats 7 seats Weights (in kg) Gross vehicle weight 2,360 2,530 Weight in running order (with driver) 1,790 1,838 Gross front axle weight 1,210/1,260 1,220/1,270 Gross rear axle weight 1,100/1,150 1,260/1,310 Permitted roof load Maximum trailer weights (in kg) Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2,200...
  • Page 282 Technical specifications Performance 5 seats 7 seats Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 12.6 Consumption (l/100 km)/ CO (g/km) 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 (in kg) Gross vehicle weight 2,360 2,520 Weight in running order (with driver) 1,772 1,823 Gross front axle weight...
  • Page 283 Technical specifications Manual Automatic Performance 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 11.1 11.1 Consumption (l/100 km)/ CO (g/km) Urban cycle 6.8/179 6.9/182 Extra-urban cycle 4.8/127 5/132 Combined 5.5/143...
  • Page 284 Technical specifications Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 103 (140)/4,200 320/1,750-2,500 4/1,968 Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 51 CN Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Manual Automatic...
  • Page 285 Technical specifications Manual Automatic All-wheel drive Performance 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats Trailer without brakes Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 2,300 2,400 2,300 2,400 2,400 Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 2,200 2,200 2,400...
  • Page 286 Technical specifications Manual Automatic Performance 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats Gross vehicle weight 2,370 2,530 2,370 2,530 Weight in running order (with driver) 1,800 1,851 1,804 1,855 Gross front axle weight 1,220/1,270 1,220/1,270 1,220/1,270 1,220/1,270 Gross rear axle weight 1,100/1,150 1,260/1,310 1,100/1,150...
  • Page 287: Dimensions

    Technical specifications Dimensions CAUTION ● Special care should be taken when parking Length/Width (mm) 4,854/1,904 in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob- jects protruding from the ground may dam- Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,720 age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle during manoeuvres.
  • Page 289: Index

    "Air conditioner" ....122 ger seat ......96 Air recirculation mode .
  • Page 290 Index Assistance systems Launch-Control programme ....146 Bicycle carrier Cruise control system ....169 Malfunction .
  • Page 291 Centre armrest ......97 Child seat ....... . 26 Cockpit .
  • Page 292 Display ....... 40, 41 Dangers of not using your seat belt ... 13...
  • Page 293 Index Disposal Windscreen washer bottle ....198 Electronic differential lock system (EDL and XDS) ........155 Airbag system .
  • Page 294 Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat ........96 Folding wheel chocks .
  • Page 295 Heated rear window ..... . . 124 Seat belt routing ......35 Lamps Heated seats .
  • Page 296 Index Headlight range control ....79 Net ........109 Modifications to the vehicle .
  • Page 297 Index See "Unlocking" ......58 Parking ......137, 140 Preparation Sliding doors .
  • Page 298 Reservoir capacity Seat belts ....... . 10 Number of seats ......8 Windscreen washer water reservoir .
  • Page 299 Rocker switches (Tiptronic) ....146 Seat with position memory ....94 High-pressure cleaning system .
  • Page 300 Index Park Assist ......162 Temperature gauge Front towline anchorage ....257 Park Assist system .
  • Page 301 Automatic device disconnection ... 230 ger seat ......96 inflate a tyre .
  • Page 302 Run-out ....... 237 Seat belts ......11 heated seats .
  • Page 303 Index Windscreen washer ......81 Windscreen washer water Checking ......226 See "Brake assist systems"...
  • Page 304 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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