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– Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition lock. Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle  ⇒ .Additional notes on parking the vehicle on gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll against the kerb if it did 
start to roll.•
If the vehicle is facing  downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point 
towards the kerb.
•
If the vehicle is facing  uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point  away 
from the kerb .
•
Secure the vehicle as normal by applying the handbrake firmly and 
selecting first gear.
WARNING
•
Take measures to reduce the risk of injury when you leave your vehicle 
unattended.
•
Never park where the hot exhaust system could ignite inflammable 
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes, spilt fuel etc.
•
Never allow vehicle occupants to remain in the vehicle when it is 
locked. They would be unable to open  the vehicle from the inside, and 
could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. In the event of an 
emergency, locked doors will delay assistance to occupants.
•
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could set the 
vehicle in motion, for example, by releasing the handbrake or the gear 
lever / selector lever.
•
Depending on weather conditions, it  may become extremely hot or cold 
inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
Cruise control system (CCS)*Description
The cruise control system is able to maintain the set speed in 
the range from approx. 30 km/h to 180 km/h.Once the speed setting has been saved, you may take your foot off the accel-
erator.
WARNING
It could be dangerous to use the cruise control system if it is not possible 
to drive at constant speed.•
For safety reasons the cruise control system should not be used in 
dense traffic, in sections with bends  or where roads conditions are poor 
(e.g. aquaplaning, loose chippings, slippery surfaces, snow). Risk of acci-
dent.
•
Always switch off the CCS when you have finished using it. This will 
prevent you using it by mistake.
•
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the current road, 
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.Note
The cruise control cannot maintain a co nstant speed when descending gradi-
ents. The vehicle will accelerate under its own weight. Use the foot brake to 
slow the vehicle.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Taking out the spare wheel
7)
– Lift the carpet, then remove the plastic nut anticlockwise.
– Take out the tool box* and remove the spare wheel*.
Securing the defective wheel in the spare wheel well
– Put the defective wheel into its housing, and then put the tool 
box* into the hollow in the wheel.
– Turn the plastic nut clockwise until the defective wheel is well  secured.
– Unhook the carpet and place it on the floor.
WARNING
Check the spare wheel and the tools ar e firmly held to avoid injury to 
passengers in the event of sudden braking or collision.Tyre repair kit*
The tyre repair kit (for vehicles not including a spare wheel) is 
stored under the floor panel in the luggage compartment.Your vehicle is equipped with the Tyre Mobility System “Tyre repair kit”.
The tyre repair kit consists of a contai ner with sealing compound to repair the 
puncture and a  compressor to generate the required tyre pressure. The kit will 
reliably seal punctures up to a size of  about 4 mm caused by the penetration 
of a foreign body into the tyre.
Note
•
Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not 
possible with the sealing compound.
Wheel changePreparation work
What you must do before changing a wheel.– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away  from the flow of traffic as possible. Choose a location that is as 
level as possible.
– All passengers should leave the  vehicle. They should wait in a 
safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
– Switch off the engine. Switch on the hazard warning lights.
–Apply the handbrake  firmly.
– Engage the first gear , or put the selector lever to position  P for 
those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
– If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.
– Take the  vehicle tools  and the spare wheel  out of the luggage 
compartment.
7)The 17 inch spare wheel is only carried if the "SEAT racing brakes" option is chosen.
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NoteSeek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not possible 
with the sealing compound.Preparation work
Certain steps must be taken before repairing a tyre.– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic as possible.
–Apply the  handbrake firmly.
– Engage the  first gear, of put the selector lever to position  P.
– All passengers should  leave the vehicle. They should wait in a 
safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).
– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility System  “General information and safety notes.”
– Unscrew inflation cap from the affected wheel.
– Take the  tyre repair kit  out of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Put the hazard warning lights on and pl ace the warning triangle in position. 
This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.
Caution
Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a gradient.
Note
Please observe legal requirements when doing so.Tyre repair
The following sections describe the procedures for repairing 
a tyre.Using the sealing compound
– The instructions on the container give detailed information on  how to use the sealing compound.
Inflating the tyre.
– Remove the air compressor and hose from the container.
– Screw the retaining nut onto the valve.
– Plug the compressor cable into a 12 volt socket.
– Turn on compressor and monitor the pressure shown on the pres- sure gauge.
Completing the repair
– Remove the compressor hose from the valve.
– Fit the valve cap.
– Unplug the compressor from the socket.
– Return all tools to their proper storing location.
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218Fuses in engine compartment above batteryMetal fuses
8)
Non-metal fuses
Fig. 147  Fuse box above 
battery
8)These fuses may only be changed at an authorised Service Centre
Number Consumer Amperes
1 Alternator/Starter motor 175
2 Power supply voltage distributor inside vehicle 110
3 Power assisted steering pump 50
4 Spark plug preheating (diesel) 50
5 Electroblower clima heater/fan 40
6 A BS u nit 40
Number Consumer Amperes
7A BS u nit 25
8 Electroblower clima heater/fan 30
9A BS u nit 10
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WARNING
•
Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine 
compartment  ⇒page 180, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat 
battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on 
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of 
explosion! Even after the battery has  thawed, battery acid could leak and 
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
•
Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger 
of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump 
leads.
•
Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the 
negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could 
be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.
•
Do not attach the negative cable from  the other vehicle to parts of the 
fuel system or to the brake line.
•
The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to 
touch. The jump lead atta ched to the positive battery terminal must not 
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
•
Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact 
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
•
Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as 
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
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