
Contents
4Cleaning and caring for your vehicle
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General notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Care of the vehicle interior  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accessories, parts replacement and 
modifications
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Accessories and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Roof aerial*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . . 
Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . . 
Brake fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
If and when
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Vehicle tools, spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheel change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre repair kit* (Tyre Mobility System)  . . . . . . . . 
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
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General notes on the technical data
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What you should be aware of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
How are the figures measured?  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Towing a trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Techn ical  Data
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.2 44 kW (60 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.2 51 kW (69 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (86 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.4 litre 55 kW (75 hp). Automatic
Petrol engine 1.4 74 kW (100 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.6l 77 kW (105 bhp) . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.8 110 kW (150 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.8l 132 kW (180 bhp) CUPRA  . . 
Diesel engine 1.4 litre TDI 51 kW (70 bhp)  . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.4 litre TDI 59 kW (80 bhp)  . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 74 kW (100 bhp)  . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 96 kW (131 bhp)  . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.9 TDI 118kW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Dimensions and capacities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Index
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52InstrumentsInstrument overview
The instruments display the vehicle operating status.Fig. 32  Detailed view of dash panel instrument panelThe layout of the instruments depends upon the model and engine.
Rev counter* ⇒ page 53
Coolant temperature gauge  ⇒page 53
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 54
Speedometer  ⇒page 54 Digital clock*/Outside temperature display*/Multifunction display 
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page 54
Display field for selector lever position  ⇒page 58
Distance display with service interval display*  ⇒page 58A1A2A3A4
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Rev counter
The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per 
minute.The start of the red zone on the dial ⇒ page 52, fig. 32   indicates the 
maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine is warm 
and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a 
gear or move the selector lever to D (or li ft your foot off the accelerator) before 
the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of 
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine 
noise.
Engine coolant temperature display 
 
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
Needle in cold zone 
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads  ⇒fig. 33.
Needle in normal zone 
In normal driving conditions, the needle  should be in the middle section of 
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, 
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern, as long 
as the warning lamp   does not li ght up on the instrument panel.
Needle in warning zone 
The warning lamp*  ⇒page 60, fig. 40    will light up and a buzzer will be 
heard if the needle is in the warning zone.  Stop the car and switch off the 
engine.  Check the coolant level ⇒ page 187 ⇒.
Even if the coolant level is correct  do not continue driving. You should obtain 
technical assistance.
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Fig. 33  Engine coolant 
temperature
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WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety 
warnings ⇒ page 180.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At 
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the 
engine overheating.Fuel gauge 
 and reserve indicator
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres. When the needle reaches the reserve zone 
⇒fig. 34  the warning lamp will 
light and an acoustic signal will sound  reminding the driver to refuel. At this 
point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip counter, in 
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on  ⇒page 151 should 
be followed.Digital display in the instrument panelDigital clock* – Turn the setting knob  ⇒page 52, fig. 32    anti-clockwise to 
the stop to set the hour. If the kn ob is turned briefly anti-clock-
wise the clock will advance one hour further.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the limit stop to set the  minutes. If the knob is turned briefly clockwise the clock will 
advance one minute further.
Fig. 34  Fuel gauge
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The multi-function system us es two automatic memories: 1 - Actual 
memory  and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown 
in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting memory
– With the ignition switched on, briefly press the button  ⇒page 55, fig. 35    on the windscreen wiper lever to move 
between the two memories.
Resetting the memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Press and hold button   on the windscreen wiper lever for at  least 2 seconds.The  trip memory 1  collects the travel and cons umption data from the moment 
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is continued 
within two hours of switching off the i gnition, the new values will be added to 
the existing trip recorder memory. The  memory will automatically be deleted 
if the journey is interrupted  for more than two hours.
The total journey memory 2  collects the journey data for any number of indi-
vidual journeys (even if the ignition is  switched off for longer than two hours) 
up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minute s travel time, 9999 miles distance trav-
elled and 999 litres of fuel consumed. The memory will automatically be 
deleted if one of the named values is reached.
Displays in the multi-function display (MFD)* You can switch between the following displays in the multi-function display 
(MFD) by operating the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 37   on the windscreen wiper 
lever.
AAAA
Fig. 37  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever: button A and rocker 
switch BFig. 38  Digital instru-
ment panel display: 
outside temperature 
display.
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Memory displays
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Time
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Journey duration
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Average speed
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Distance
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Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
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Average fuel consumption
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Current fuel consumption
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Ambient temperature display
Time
The time is also displayed when the ignition is switched off. The clock can be 
set with the right-hand rotating button below the rev counter “digital clock”.
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition 
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both me mories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. 
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Ø km/h - Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 
metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time. 
The display will be updated every 5 seconds whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Miles - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 9999 miles. The memory will 
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
 Miles - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the fi gures for tank content and current fuel 
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
Ø litre/100km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown  ⇒page 56, fig. 38  after a 
distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear 
in the display until that time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds 
whilst the vehicle is in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
ltr/100km or ltr/hr - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the 
vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when  the vehicle is in a stationary position 
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion  ⇒page 160.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures 
lower than +4°C, an “ice crystal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” sounds 
if the vehicle is moving at more than  10 km/h (ice warning). This symbol will 
flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the exterior temperature rises 
above +4°C or 6°C if it was already lit.
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this 
display - Risk of accident!
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Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
Alternator fault ⇒page 62
Electro-hydraulic steering ⇒page 62
Engine fault (petrol engine) ⇒page 63
Glow plug system for diesel engine 
If lit: preheating active 
If flashing:  engine fault ⇒
page 63
 
Turn signals in operation ⇒page 63
Coolant level / coolant temperature  ⇒page 63
Main beam switched on ⇒page 64
Fuel level / reserve  ⇒page 64 
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) * ⇒page 64
Parking brake applied
or low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system ⇒
page 65
Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled ⇒page 24  ⇒page 27
Seat belt warning lamp* ⇒page 16
Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 65
Traction control system (TCS)*/Electronic stabilisation pro-
gramme (ESP)* ⇒
page 66
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64Coolant temperature too high
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too 
high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial.  Stop the vehicle, 
switch off the engine and wait for it to cool down. Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a malfunction 
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-
sary  ⇒page 213.
If the warning lamp lights up again  after driving on for a short distance,  stop 
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Contact an Authorised Service Centre 
or a qualified workshop.
Coolant level too low
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal 
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity  ⇒.
WARNING
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If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a 
safe distance from traffic. Turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights and 
place the warning triangle.
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Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping 
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no 
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
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The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area! 
Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, switch off the 
engine and allow it to cool down. Alwa ys note the corresponding warnings 
⇒ page 180.
Main beam headlights 
This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp 
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the 
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information  ⇒page 93.
Fuel level / reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is down to 
the reserve level.This lights when only 7 litres of  fuel remain in the tank. Also, an  audible 
warning  is given. This serves as a reminder to fill up with fuel at the earliest 
opportunity  ⇒page 177.Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 
 
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp 
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic 
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
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The warning lamp 
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
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The warning lamp does not go  out again after a few seconds.
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The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
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