
Contents
4Accessories, parts replacement and 
modifications
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Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Technical 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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
If and when
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Vehicle tools, spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheel change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre repair kit (Tyre-Mobility-System)* . . . . . . . . 
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bulbs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Changing bulbs. Double headlights  . . . . . . . . . 
Changing bulbs. Single headlight . . . . . . . . . . . 
Changing the rear lights (on the wing)  . . . . . . . 
Changing the rear lights (on the rear lid)  . . . . . 
Side turn signal bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Number plate light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior light and front reading lights  . . . . . . . . 
Additional brake lights*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Luggage compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Technical Data
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General notes on the technical data
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Outstanding information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Data on fuel consumption  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing a trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Te chni cal Data
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.2 51 kW (70 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 bhp)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 66 kW (90 bhp)  . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 bhp) . . . . 
Dimensions and capacities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
The immobiliser will be activated again automatically as soon as you pull the 
key out of the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured if genuine SEAT keys are used.Starting and stopping the engineStarting petrol engines
The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with 
its correct code.– Move the gear lever to the neutral position and depress the 
clutch pedal thoroughly and hold it in this position for the starter 
to turn the engine on.
– Turn the ignition key to the starting  ⇒page 132 position.
– Le t  go  o f  the  ig nit io n key  as  so on  as the  e ngin e  star t s; t he sta r ter  motor must not run on with the engine.After starting a very hot engine, you may need to slightly press down the 
accelerator.
When starting a very cold engine, it may be a little noisy for the first few 
seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators. 
This is quite normal, and no cause for concern. If the engine does not start immediately, switch the starter off after 
10 seconds and try again after half a minute. If the engine still does not start, 
the fuel pump fuse should be checked 
⇒page 209, “Fuses”.
WARNING
•Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The 
exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless 
poisonous gas. Risk of fatal accidents. Carbon monoxide can cause loss of 
consciousness. It can also cause death.•Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.•Never use “cold start sprays”, they could explode or cause the engine 
to run at high revs. Risk of injury.Caution
•When the engine is cold, you should avoid high engine speeds, driving at 
full throttle and over-loading the engine. Risk of engine damage.•The vehicle should not be pushed or towed more than 50 metres to start 
the engine. Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.•Before attempting to push-start or tow a vehicle in order to start it, you 
should first try to start it using the battery of another vehicle. Note and follow 
the instructions in  ⇒page 222, “Jump-starting”.For the sake of the environment
Do not warm-up the engine by running the engine with the vehicle stationary. 
You should drive off as soon as you start the engine. This helps the engine 
reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
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 power point.
– 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.
NoteThe compressor should never be allowed to run for longer than 6 minutes.
FusesChanging a fuse
Blown fuses must be replacedFuse cover
– Switch off the ignition and its failed electrical component.
– Identify the fuse corresponding to the damaged electric consumer  ⇒page 210.
– Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the  blown fuse and pull the fuse out.
– Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)  with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.
Fig. 137  Fuses in the 
dash panel
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210The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located 
behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel. When the steering 
wheel is on the right, the fuses are on the right-hand side of the dash panel, 
behind a cover.
The electric windows are protected by circuit breakers . These reset automat-
ically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen 
windows) has been corrected.
Fuses colour code
WARNING
Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a 
higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause 
damage to other parts of the electrical system.
Note
•If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical 
system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.•If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to 
another location in the electrical system.
•Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from 
SEAT dealers.Fuses on left side of dash panelFuses
Colour
Amps
Beige
5
Brown 
7,5
Red
10
Blue
15
Ye ll ow
20
Natural (white)
25
Green
30
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Power steering/Engine operation
7,5
2
Diagnostics/Heater/Autoclimate/Cli-
matronic/Electric anti-dazzle mirror/Naviga-
tor/Air conditioning pressure switch/ Climate 
fan/ Kisi/ AFS Control unit/Coming home 
relay/Soundaktor
10
3
Petrol engine control unit/Flow meter/Diesel 
engine control unit/Relay coils/Engine opera-
tion/Bi-turbo fuel control unit
5
4
ABS/ESP switch (turning sensor)/Light lever
10
5
Reverse light/Heating nozzles
10
6
Instrument panel
5
7
Rear fog light
5
8
Vaca n t
9
Headlight lever
10
10
Headlight lever/Clutch (Petrol)/Brakes (all)
5
11
Airbag control unit
5
12
Automatic gearbox/ Headlight lever
10
13
Exterior mirror control
5
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212Fuses below steering wheel in relay holderPTC fuses
AUX 1 Fuses
AUX 3 Fuses
Fuses in engine compartment above batteryNon-metal fuses
Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain 
models or are optional extras.
Please note that the above list contains all data at the time of going to press, 
so it is subject to modifications.
56
Rear windscreen wiper
10
57
Dipped beam headlight (right side)
15
58
Dipped beam headlight (left side)
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Supplementary electrical heating using air
40
2
Supplementary electrical heating using air
40
3
Supplementary electrical heating using air
40
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Dipped headlight (left side)
15
2
Dipped headlight (right side)
15
3
Headlight washer pump
20
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Trailer control unit
15
2
Trailer control unit
20
3
Trailer control unit
20
Number
Consumer
Amps
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
ABS unit
25
2
Electroblower clima heater/fan
30
3
Climate fan
5
4
ABS unit
10
5
Electronic control unit
5
6
Injection module
30
Fig. 138  Fuses in engine 
compartment
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Index
244Fastening rings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Fire extinguisher  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
Floor mats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
Fog lights with cornering function . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Front airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Front drink holder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Front interior light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  93
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . .  36
Front reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104
Frontal airbags Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
Fuel reserve warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176
Fuel tank See Fuel reserve  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  209
GG 12  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  186
Gear shift pattern  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  135
General overview of the engine compartment   234
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  107
Glow plug system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  134 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
GRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  143 Warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  144
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91
head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 103
adjustment of the head restraint angle . . .  103
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
Washer system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
Heated exterior mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  105
Heated rear window heating element wires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  167
Heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120 Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  121
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165
Hill-start assist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  145
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
How to jump start description  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  223
IIdentification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  230
Ignition key  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132
Instrument and switch lighting  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Interior monitoring and anti-towing alarm*
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79
Intermittent wipe, windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95
ISOFIX system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43JJump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  222
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  222KKeys  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75LLeather cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170
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