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If and when
220Xenon headlights
9)
Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S) 
10)
roadway 12V/55W (H7)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Fog lights*
Fog lights 12V/55W (H3)
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - C5W
Caution
•
The halogen lamps (H3, H7...) are pressurised and might explode on 
changing them.
•
Therefore protective gloves and glas ses should be worn when changing a 
halogen lamp.Note
•
Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should 
be done by a SEAT dealer. However, we shall explain how to change these 
lamps, except for the xenon lights*.
Main headlight lamps
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
9)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.10)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halo gen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
Fig. 148  Main headlight 
lampsFig. 149  Main headlight 
lamps
AAAB
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If and when233
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Towing and tow-startingTo w - s t a r t i n g *
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do  not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting 
is preferable  ⇒page 230.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
–Engage the 2
nd or the 3
rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Once both vehicles are mo ving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear  lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing 
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when  tow-starting. The vehicle being towed 
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing eyesPlease observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate  gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not  working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you 
would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.
Fig. 171  Towing eye at 
the front of the vehicle
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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 understand,
that at any given  time,  changes regarding  shape,  equipment and  technique  may take  place  on  the  car  delivered.  For  this reason  no
right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.
All texts, illustrations and standards in this handbook are based on  the status of information at the time of printing. Except for error
or omission, the information included in the current handbook is valid as of the date of closing print.
Re-printing, copying or translating, whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form.
SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the "Copyright" Act.
All rights on changes are reserved.
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