
Steering wheel controls
92Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls
(Mode) (PTT)
+-P re ss +-Pre ss
Radio mode Station search.
Increase fre- quency Station search.
Decrease fre- quency 1st press: starts
the search.
2nd press: cancels
the search
Change to phone
Enable voice recognition Volume up Volume down
No function
specified
CD/
iPod-USB Mode CD mode: next
track.
iPod/USB Mode:
next track CD mode: previ-
ous track.
iPod/USB Mode:
previous track CD mode: fast for-
ward.
iPod/USB Mode:
fast forward Volume up Volume down
No function
specified
MP3 mode Next track Previous track Fast forward Volume up Volume downNo function
specified
Phone mode Next name in
phone book Previous name in
phone book AcceptChange to
radio / CD /
iPod-USB / MP3 Volume up Volume down
No function
specified
Incoming call mode No function spec-
ified No function
specified One press: accept
call.
Held down: reject call No function
specified No function
specified Volume up Volume down
No function
specified
Active call mode No function spec-
ified No function
specified End callNo function
specified No function
specified Volume up Volume down No function
specified
Voice activa- tion mode No function spec-
ified No function
specified No function speci-
fied No function
specified Cancel Volume up Volume down
No function
specified
AA
AB
AC
AD
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Unlocking and locking
102When the childproof lock is enabled, the inside door handle will not work and
the door can only be opened from the outside.Remote control keyDescription
The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle
without having to insert the key in the lock.The following functions are available:•
Locking and and unlocking the vehicle
•
Unlocking the tailgate
All the indicators will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. Furthermore, the interior lights will automatically light up when the
vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the
switches are in the courtesy light position.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated into the handle
of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range
depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the battery
starts to lose power.
The remote control incorporates a foldaway key that can be used to manually
lock or unlock the vehicle, as well as to start the engine.
If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key is used,
the system will need re-programming by a specialist garage. Only then will
you be able use the remote control again.
The remote control meets all relevant authorisation requirements and has
been approved by the Federal Approvals Office for Telecommunications of the
Federal Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance with the current legal requiremen
ts. This certification forms the basis for official
approval for use in other countries.
Note
•
The remote control is automatically disabled when the ignition is
switched on.
•
The function of the remote control may be impaired by interference from
other nearby radio signals (e.g. from a mobile phone or TV transmitter) if
these are in the same frequency range.
Locking and unlocking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 76 for about 1 second.
Fig. 76 Remote control
key: Control buttons
AA
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Unlocking and locking
104Anti-theft alarm system*Description
The system triggers an alarm if anyone attempts to break into
the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm helps to prevent the vehicle being broken into or stolen.
If the system senses interference with the vehicle, it triggers an audible and
visible alarm.
How is the system enabled?
The anti-theft alarm system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the remote control or by turning the key in the driver's door (if the
door is closed). The system is enabled about 30 seconds after the vehicle is
locked.
How is the system disabled?
The anti-theft alarm is only disabled when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control. The vehicle will lock again automatically if none of the doors
is opened within 60 seconds after pressing the remote control button.
If the vehicle is unlocked by turning the key in the driver's door, all the other
doors, the tailgate and the tank flap will remain locked.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the key in the driver's door, the key must
be inserted in the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds of opening the door in order to disable the alarm. The alarm will be
triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When does the system trigger the alarm?
The following parts of the car are monitored when the vehicle is locked:•
Engine compartment (bonnet)
•
Boot
•
Doors
•
Tilt angle (tow-a way protection)
•
Ignition
•
Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio)
•
Interior ⇒page 105
If any of the named areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
How is the alarm disabled?
The alarm can be switched off by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control, or by switching on the igniti on with the key, thus “disabling” the
alarm system. The alarm will also switch off when it comes to the end of its
cycle.
Indicators
The indicators flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors, the engine bonnet and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
If the indicators do not flash, check the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate to
make sure they are properly closed. The indicators will also flash briefly if one
of the doors or the tailgate or engine bonnet are closed after the alarm system
has been enabled.
LED
When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver's door trim will
flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then continue flashing slowly. This is
to indicate that the anti-theft alarm system (including the interior monitor
and tow-away protection) is operative. If the LED lights up continuously for
about 30 seconds when the vehicle is locked instead of flashing, this means
the alarm system is not working properly.Note
•
To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the vehicle,
briefly check that all the doors and windows and the sun roof* are closed.
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Driving169
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Enabling/DisablingEnabling
– Connect the radio or the MMI*
– Engage reverse gear or
– Press the button
on the central console ⇒fig. 142 or on the
gear selector gate. You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone
and the LED on the switch will light up.
Disabling
– Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or
– Press the button
or
– disconnect the on button or
– go out of reverse gear.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness. The driver is
personally responsible for safe parking and other manoeuvres.
•
The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not registered.
Always look out for small children and animals because the system will not
always detect them. Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci-
dents.
•
Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full
use of the rear-view mirrors.Caution
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be
registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not give
any further warning. Certain kinds of ob stacles (such as wire fences, chains,
thin painted posts or trailer draw bars, etc) may not always be detected by the
system, so take care not to damage the vehicle in such cases.
Note
•
Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 169.
•
There is a slight delay in the picture display.
To w i n g b r a c k e t *In towing mode, the rear parking sensors are not enabled when you select
reverse gear or press the switch
. This function may not be guaranteed on
towing brackets that are not factory fitted. This results in the following restric-
tions:
Fig. 142 Centre console:
switch for parking aid
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Your vehicle maintenance and cleaning
198Vehicle exterior maintenanceAutomatic car wash tunnel
The car can normally be washed without problem in an auto-
matic car wash.The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the car can normally be washed
without problems in an automatic car washing tunnel. However, the paint-
work wear depends to a large extent, on the kind of the car washing tunnel,
the brushes used, its water filtering and the type of cleaning and preservative
products.
Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precautions such
as closing the windows and sunroof. There is nothing to note apart from that.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as spoilers or a roof carrier or two-
way radio aerial, etc., it is advisable to consult the car washing tunnel oper-
ator.
After washing, the brakes could hesitate to respond as the brake discs and
pads could be wet, or even frozen in winter. “Dry” the brakes by braking
several times.
WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.Washing by handVe hicle washing
– First soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse it off. – Clea n you r vehicle from top to bo ttom with a soft sponge, a g love
or a brush. Use very light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean water.
– Special car shampoo should only be used for very stubborn dirt.
– Clean the wheels, sill panels etc. until last with a different sponge or glove.
– Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry your vehicle surface gently with a chamois leather.
–When temperature is cold , dry the rubber seals and its surfaces
to prevent them from freezing. Ap ply silicone spray to the rubber
seals.
After washing
– Directly after washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. “Dry” ⇒page 181, “Braking effect and braking distance”the brakes by
braking several times.
WARNING
•
Wash your car with the ignition switched off.
•
Protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp metal edges when
cleaning the underbody, the inside of the wheel housings etc. Risk of
injury.
•
Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.
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Accessories, parts replacement and modifications207
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or other kind of work on your vehicle
can lead to malfunctions and cause accidents.Mobile telephones and radiotelephonesFirst consult your Authorised Service Centre if you wish to use a mobile tele-
phone or a two-way radio with a transmitting power output in excess of
10 watts. Here you will receive information concerning the technical possibil-
ities for retrofitting this equipment.
Mobile telephones and two-way radios should be only fitted by a qualified
workshop, for example an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
•
Always concentrate primarily on driving. If you are distracted while
driving you could have an accident.
•
Never attach the telephone mounting s to the surfaces covering the
airbag units or within the range of the airbags. There is a high danger of
injury if the airbag is triggered.Note
Please observe the operating instructions of your mobile telephone / two-way
radio.
Athermic windscreen*Vehicles with an athermic windscreen have an area without athermic treat-
ment above the rear-view mirror ⇒fig. 159 . This area has been designed for
the operating of electronic components of fitted devices (e.g. electronic toll
collection system).
Note
The customer should ensure that the electr onic toll collection system is fitted
in the correct area to make sure it works correctly.
Fig. 159 Location of the
electronic toll collection
system
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If and when
248Fuse assignment
This list shows the fuses which can be replaced relatively
easily by the owner.No.
Consumer
Amps
1
Climate control
10
2
Footwell lamps
5
3
Heated washer jets
5
4
Radiator fan
5
5
Telephone, multifunction switch, rear window sun
blind
10
6
Air conditioner (air purity sensor), pressure sensor
5
7
Electronic Stabilisation Pro gram (ESP), brake light
switch, clutch pedal switch, steering angle sensor
10
8
Telephone
5
9
Brake servo (vacuum pump)
15
10
Self-directing headlights (adaptive light) right
5
11
Tyre pressure monitoring
12
Diagnostic socket
10
13
Steering column unit
10
14
Brake lights
10
15
instrument panel
10
16
Vacant
5
17
Parking aid, self-levelling suspension, tyre pressure
monitoring system, rain/ light sensor
10
18
Self-directing headlights (adaptive light) left
5
19
Fog lights
15
20
Vacant
21
Vacant
22
Driver's door / front passenger's door
15
23
Rear doors
15
24
Central electrics unit for convenience equipment
20
25
Heater blower
30
26
Rear window heater
30
27
Electrical socket for trailer (control unit)
30
28
Fuel pump, auxiliary pump for diesel
20
29
Vacant
30
Sliding/tilting sunroof
20
31
Diagnosis connection, automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror with automatic adjustment
15
32
Towing socket
15
33
Lighter
20
34
Vacant
35
Luggage compartment power point*
20
36
Wiper system
30
37
Pump for windscreen washer and headlight washer
system
30
38
Central electrics unit for convenience equipment, bon-
net unlocking
15
39
Radio
20
No.
Consumer
Amps
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Index293
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Dipped headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
DIS
Average fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Driving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Instantaneous fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . 84
Disabling front passenger airbag Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disabling the airbag Disabling front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . 44
Disposal Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Distance covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Distance display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Door catch/ tailgate warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Doors Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Locking the doors manually if the central lock-ing fails to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Auto-check system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
CD and radio display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Door catch/ tailgate warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Handbrake warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Red symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Yellow symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Driver's seat Assigning the key to the seat . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Enabling stored settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Driver’s seat With memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Driving Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Economically / With Respect for the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EEconomical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Possible malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Switch on font passenger's door . . . . . . . . 107
Switch on rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Switches in the driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electrical power point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 148
Electronic differential lock How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Electronic stabilisation programme
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Emergencies Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Disconnecting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 241
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
tyre mobility system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Engine compartment Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Oil pressure too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
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