Overview63
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Operating instructionsOverviewOverview of the instrument panelThis overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric wing mirror adjustment control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting control / Headlamp range control . . . . . . .
Air outlets
main beam and turn signal light lever/ Cruise control* / . . . . .
Instrument panel / warning lights / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn / Driver's airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− windscreen heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− left seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio
Cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switches for:
−
hazard warning light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− PDC* (parking distance control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− right seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− cover for supplementary switch
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger side upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ash tray/ lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric side window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals
Steering control adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusebox cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlock bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
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Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
•
In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on
the left
A1
93
A2
120
A3
102
A4
110
A5
110
A6A7
112, 177
A8
64, 72
A9
37
A10
163
A11
117
A12
116
116
126
184
A13
153
A14A15
137
A16
135
A17
111
175
126
A18
135
A19
37
A20
134
A21
167
A22
140
A23
102
A24
174
A25A26
161
A27
243
A28
213
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86Steering wheel controlsMultifunction steering wheel*
These controls enable you to perform various functions without taking your hands off the steering wheel.The controls on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒fig. 53 only work when
the ignition is switched on.
Rocker switch for the cruise control system (CCS):
− By briefly pressing the button the programmed speed is recov-
ered.
− If the button is held down the speed increases. The speed of the
vehicle at the moment the button is released will be stored.
− By briefly pressing the button the actual speed is stored.
− If the button is held down the speed decreases. The speed of the
vehicle at the moment the button is released will be stored.
Button for switching off CCS temporarily. The target speed remains
stored. Further information. Rocker switch for volume control
8) for the radio unit.
− Press button to raise the volume of the radio.
− Press button to lower the volume of the radio.
Rocker switch for various functions:
− Button for: station search, forwards (radio), listening to TIM
messages, starting with oldest (radio / navigation), fast forward
(cassette mode), next track (CD mode).
Fig. 53 Multi-function steering wheel with controls
A1
-
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A2
8)Only for factory-fitted radio.A3
A4
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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Button for: station search, backwards (radio), listening to TIM
messages, starting with latest (radio / navigation), fast rewind
(cassette mode), last track (CD mode).
Pushbutton for switching lighting on and off on the controls on the multi-
function steering wheel (on the side of the steering wheel).
Note
The cruise control system is switched on and off using the button on the turn-
signal / main beam lever.Te l e p h o n e *Handsfree system for mobile telephones*Using the hands-free unit you can telephone without having to hold the
mobile telephone in your hand.
The voice of the person you are talking to will be relayed via the loudspeakers
of the radio system. You do not have to do anything in particular to respond -
simply behave as if you were talking to the front seat passenger.
The microphone is located on the left-hand side of the drink holder.
The required volume for the conversation can be set via the radio controls.
Note
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P l e as e n o t e t h a t y o u w i l l b e a b l e t o h o l d a p h o n e c o n v e r sa t i o n t h r o u g h t h e
handsfree system only when the key is in the ignition. If the key is removed,
the conversation will only be possible through the telephone, since the
handsfree system is disconnected.
•
When leaving the vehicle, either take the mobile telephone with you or
switch the automatic call acceptance off as incoming calls will be passed on
even if the radio is switched off.
Telephone preinstallation*The telephone preinstallation consists of:•
a microphone (on the left of the drinks holder),
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an interface box,
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the automatic loudspeaker switch in the radio system to relay telephone
conversations,
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a support incorporated in the dash panel,
•
and a telephone roof aerial.
In order to use the telephone together with the vehicle system, a mobile tele-
phone holder adapted to the dash panel is also required. Next, the mobile
telephone holder will then have to be connected to the dash panel telephone
console.
For any queries concerning its use, please contact your SEAT Dealer.
Declaration of conformityNOKIA CORPORATION declares under its sole responsibility that the product
HT-1 conforms to the provisions in 1995/5/EC of the European Union Council.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the Customer
Service Department for this brand.
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Index
280Starting the engine
after the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . . 166
With the ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steam cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 161
Stowage Other stowage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Stowage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Sun visor front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Sunroof blind Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Switches Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Switching off the engine With the ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Tailgate open display*
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 21
Thermos box cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 260
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towline anchorage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 253
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Trailer turn signals Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 113
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 227
UUnderbody sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Unfastening seat belt (with one buckle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unfastening seat belts (with two buckles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Upper right stowage on instrument panel . . . 135VVehicle Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle paint Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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