
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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Index
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Cockpit57
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a 
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to 
prevent danger to thirds.
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and 
control lamps
Further 
information
Engine fault (petrol engine)
  ⇒ page 58
Glow plug system for diesel engine 
If lit:  glow plug system active
If flashing:  engine fault
⇒page 58
 
Pollen accumulation in the diesel 
engine particulate filter
⇒page 58
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 59
Bulb defective
⇒page 59
Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 59
Seat belt warning lamp*
⇒page 17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) *
⇒page 59
If flashing : Electronic Stability Pro-
gramme (ESP) is working
If it remains lit: fault on ESP
⇒ page 60
Handbrake applied, 
 lack of brake fluid level or
 serious fault in the brake system
⇒page 61
Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 61
Tyre pressure 
⇒page 61
Automatic gear lever lock (automatic 
gearbox)
⇒page 62
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Fuel level / reserve 
⇒page 62
Doors open
⇒page 62
Rear lid open
⇒page 62
Airbag or belt tensioner system fault 
or airbag disabled
⇒page 27
Main beam switched on
⇒page 63
Electro-hydraulic steering
⇒page 63
Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 63
Coolant level / coolant temperature 
⇒page 63
Alternator fault
⇒page 64
 
Turn signals in operation
⇒page 64
SAFE
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 64
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and 
control lamps
Further 
information
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Cockpit59
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
•The diesel engine particulate filter may reach extremely high tempera-
tures; it should not enter into contact with flammable materials under-
neath the vehicle. Failure to comply could result in fire.
Engine oil pressure 
This warning lamp indicates that the engine oil pressure is 
too low.If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three  audible 
warnings , switch off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is too 
low, top up with oil.
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct,  do not drive on. The 
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.Bulb defect* 
The indicator lights up when a bulb is not functioning.The 
 warning lamp lights up when there is a fault on the turn signals, head-
lights, side lights and fog lights.
Rear fog light* 
This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on 
. For 
further information see  ⇒page 87.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* 
 
An indicator lamp monitors the ABS.
The indicator lamp 
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic 
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•The warning lamp 
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.•The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control 
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as 
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the  ⇒page 152.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESP* and the tyre pressure warning lamp will 
also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp 
 lights up together with the brake warning lamp 
, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault 
in the brake system  ⇒.
WARNING
•Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on 
⇒ page 179, “Working in the engine compartment”.•If the brake warning lamp 
 should light up together with the ABS 
warning lamp 
, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid 
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has 
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident. 
Obtain technical assistance.
WARNING (continued)
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Lights and visibility
92Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the 
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following 
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up  ⇒fig. 55    to indicate right , and 
all the way down   to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up   or down   to the point where you incur  resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several 
times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
–Press the lever forward  ⇒fig. 55    to switch on the main 
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking  lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the 
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other 
drivers.
Note
• The  turn signals  only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes in the instrument panel. The warning 
lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is 
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double sp eed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs 
are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 55  Turn signal and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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A3
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If and when213
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
BulbsGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a 
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus 
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the sam e type. The type is inscribed 
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the 
very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety, 
should be kept in the vehicle.
Double headlights
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Single headlight
Dipped/Main H4 Long Life
Position W5W Long Life
Turn signal PY 21W
Xenon headlights
12) /adaptive*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
13)
Position W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) P21W Super Long Life
Turn signals PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Ta i l  l i g h t s
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position P21 /5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Side turn signal
Side turn signal - W5W
Number plate light
Number plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog 
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This has 
no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the 
lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be 
demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.•Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior 
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning pr operly. This is not only in the interest 
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•D u e  t o  t h e  d i f f i c u l t y  i n  a cc e s s i n g  s o m e  o f  t h e  b u l b s ,  a n y  r e p l a c e m e n t  w o r k  
should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, there is a description below as to 
how to change these bulbs, except for the fog lights.
12)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.
13)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
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If and when
214Changing bulbs. Double headlightsDouble headlights summary
Main beam
Side lights
Dipped beam headlights
Side lights
Turn signal light
Main beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 139  Double head-
lights
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Fig. 140  Main beam 
headlightsFig. 141  Main beam 
headlights
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If and when
216Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder  ⇒fig. 144    to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at  the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Changing bulbs. Single headlightSingle headlights summary
Dipped/main beam headlights
Side lights.
Turn signal
Fig. 144  Turn signal light
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Fig. 145  Single headlight
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If and when
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– Remove the bulb holder    ⇒page 217, fig. 148  outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replacement.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder  ⇒fig. 149    to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at  the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Changing the rear lights (on the wing)Overview of tail lightsTail lights in side panel•Brake lights•Side lights•Turn signal lightAccessing the side light bulbs–Open the rear lid.
– Look for a lid with a grill behind the side lights.
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Fig. 149  Single turn 
signal lamp
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Fig. 150  Side lights
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