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ContentsManual structure
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . . 
Pedal area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stowing luggage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seat belts
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Brief Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Belt tension devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Airbag system
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Curtain airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Deactivating airbags*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Child safety
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Securing child seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Operating instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Instruments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Digital display in the instrument panel  . . . . . . . 
Instrument panel menus* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Steering wheel controls
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General information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unlocking and locking
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Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Keys  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lights and visibility
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Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windscreen wipers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seats and stowage
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . . 
Head restraints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stowage compartments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical 
sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher  
Boot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Climatic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2C-Climatronic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving
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Address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Starting and stopping the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Automatic gearbox* / DSG automatic gearbox*  
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Parking aid acoustic system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cruise control system (CCS)*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Practical tips
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti-lock brake system and traction control M-ABS 
(ABS and TCS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*  . . . . 
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Exhaust gasses purification system . . . . . . . . . . 
Economical and ecological driving  . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Airbag system
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Always properly adjust the front seats.
The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat
Rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front 
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.An enabled front airbag on the front passenger side is potentially a major 
danger to a child. The front passenger seat is life threatening to a child if 
he/she is transported in a rear-facing child seat. You should always transport 
all children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating 
airbag can strike it with such great force that critical or fatal injuries may 
result.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to transport children on the rear seats. 
That is the safest place for children in the vehicle. Alternatively, the front 
passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch  ⇒page 43. 
When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to the age and size 
of each child ⇒ page 45.
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the airbag off, 
an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
WARNING
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If a child seat is secured to the fron t passenger seat, the risk to the child 
of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.
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Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the 
front passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal inju-
ries when the front passenger airbag is triggered.
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An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child seat 
and hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the backrest.
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If, under special circumstances, it is necessary to transport a child in a 
rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutely essential 
that you observe the following safety measures:
−Disable the front passenger airbag  ⇒page 43, “Deactivating 
airbags*”.
− The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for 
use on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.
− Follow the installation instructions  given by the child seat manufac-
turer and observe the safety instructions  ⇒page 45, “Child safety”.
− Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passenger 
seat completely backwards so that the greatest possible distance to 
the front passenger airbag is ensured.
− Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from being 
pushed completely back.
− The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an upright 
position.
Warning lamp for airbag and belt tension device system 
This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension 
device system.The warning lamp monitors all airbag s and belt tension devices in the 
vehicle, including control units and wiring connections.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system43
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Deactivating airbags*Disabling front passenger airbag
If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat, 
the front passenger airbag must be de-activated.
When the passenger airbag is  deactivated, this means that only the 
frontal airbag is deactivated. All the other airbags in the vehicle 
remain functional.
Disabling front passenger airbag
– Switch the ignition on.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove  box to the position  OFF ⇒ fig. 26 .
– Check that the warning lamp “OFF” on the instrument panel  ⇒fig. 27  remains lit when the ignition is switched on  ⇒.
Enabling front passenger airbag
– Switch the ignition on.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glove  box to the position  ON ⇒ fig. 26 .
Fig. 26  In the glovebox: 
key for enabling and disa-
bling front passenger 
airbag
Fig. 27  Warning lamp for 
deactivated passenger 
airbag in centre console
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– Check that the warning lamp on the instrument panel does ⇒page 43, fig. 27  not  light up when the ignition is switched on 
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WARNING
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The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated 
switch. 
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You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only when, in excep-
tional cases, you have to use a rear-facing child seat  ⇒page 45, “Child 
safety”
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Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front 
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This 
represents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary in 
exceptional circumstances to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on 
the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger 
airbag.
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As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger 
seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.
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Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-
wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, this will create a danger that 
in case of an accident, the airbag does not deploy properly or does not 
deploy at all.
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When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIRBAG 
OFF is not continuously lit up when the front passenger airbag is disabled, 
there may be a fault in the airbag system:
−Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified work-
shop.
− Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front 
passenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault 
in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-
ries. −
It is predictable whether the front passenger airbag will deploy 
during an accident! Warn all your passengers of this.
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When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger front 
airbag, only the passenger front airbag  will be activated / deactivated. The 
side airbag and head airbag on the  passenger side will remain active.WARNING (continued)
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46“Deactivating airbags*”. If the passe nger seat has a height adjustment 
option, move it to the highest position.•
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the 
airbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
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All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting 
position and be properly belted in while travelling.
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Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentially 
fatal injuries to the child!
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Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly 
secured, or to stand up or kneel on a  seat while travelling. In an accident, 
the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries 
to themselves and to the other passengers.
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If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving, 
they expose themselves to greater risk of injury in the event of sudden 
braking manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly important if the 
child is travelling on the front passeng er seat and the airbag system is trig-
gered in an accident; as this could cause serious injury or even death.
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A suitable child seat can protect your child!
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Never leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the 
vehicle.
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Depending on weather conditions, it  may become extremely hot or cold 
inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
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Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seat 
belt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to the 
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an 
accident.
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Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub 
on any sharp edges.
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Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collision 
or in sudden braking manoeuvres.
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The seat belt provides maximum prot ection only when the belt web is 
properly positioned ⇒ page 23, “Seat belts”.
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Only one child may occupy a child seat  ⇒page 47.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Cockpit71
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
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SEAT dealers are able to programme other functions or change the 
existing functions depending upon the vehicle equipment.
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The Configuration menu is only accessible when the vehicle is at a 
standstill.
Convenience menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle conven-
ience settings.Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option Configuration from the main menu and press  the button      ⇒page 64, fig. 43 on the windscreen wiper 
lever.
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 64, fig. 44 until the  Configuration menu is displayed.
– Choose the option  Convenience from the main menu and press 
the button   on the windscreen wiper lever.Example of menu use  ⇒page 64
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be 
displayed.
OK
AA
AA
Displayed on the 
screen
Function
Open door
One door: Individual unlocking activated. 
Auto. locking: the doors are automatically locked 
when the vehicle is travelling at more than approx 
15 km/h.
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked when the key 
is removed from the ignition.
Elec. window control
Opening and closing electric windows: this deter-
mines whether to open or close all the windows 
when the vehicle is unlocked or locked. The open 
function can also be activa ted for the driver's door 
only.
Wing mirror adjust.
If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the 
driver's side wing mirror is adjusted, the passen-
ger wing mirror is also moved.
Manufacturer's set-
tings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
This returns to the Configuration menu
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Cockpit
82Differential lock fault (EDL)*
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an 
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)*A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp 
. Please 
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further infor-
mation on the EDL  ⇒page 186, “Electronic differential lock (EDL)*”.
Traction control system (TCS)*
The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from 
spinning when the vehicle is acceleratingThe warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should turn 
out after about 2 seconds.
When the TCS is operating while drivi ng, the warning lamp flashes. If the 
system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the warning lamp will 
remain lit.
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the TCS oper-
ates in conjunction with the ABS. For further information, see  ⇒page 183, 
“Brakes”
If the TCS button is activated, the TC S function deactivates and the warning 
lamp remains lit.
By pressing again, TCS function is reactivated and the warning lamp switched 
off.
Operating the foot brake 
The footbrake must be depressed when this warning lamp lights up. This is 
necessary when the automatic gearbox*  selector lever is moved out of the 
positions  P or  N.Electronic immobiliser* “Safe”
This warning lamp flashes if an unauthorised key is used.Inside the key there is a chip that deac tivates the electronic immobiliser auto-
matically when the key is inserted into the ignition. The immobiliser will be 
activated again automatically as soon as you pull the key out of the ignition 
lock.
The instrument panel displays the following message
17):  SAFE . The vehicle 
cannot be used in that case  ⇒page 166.
The engine can, however, be started if the appropriate coded SEAT genuine 
key is used.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured if genuine SEAT keys are used.17)Depending on the version of the model.
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Unlocking and locking91
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Unlocking and lockingCentral lockingBasic functions
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all 
doors with just pushing on the keybutton.Description
Central locking can be activated by  using any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating it manu-
ally,
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the central locking button  in the passenger compartment as an electronic 
control  ⇒page 94.
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the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key 
⇒ page 98.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle safety:
– Locking system “Safe”
– Selective unlocking system*
– Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking system*
– Self-locking system to prevent involuntary unlocking
– Emergency unlocking system
Unlocking the vehicle*
– Press button    ⇒page 98, fig. 63  on remote control to unlock all the 
doors and tailgate. Locking the vehicle*
– Press button   
⇒page 98, fig. 63  on the remote control to lock all 
doors and the tailgate or turn the key in the door to lock all doors and the 
tailgate.
WARNING
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their 
own.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle 
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on 
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have 
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors 
when you are not using the vehicle.
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Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Misuse 
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and 
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
− If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
− The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could 
make assistance difficult in an emergency situation.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The 
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer 
the vehicle.
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