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passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child. Ensure
the passenger is in the correct position ’ Ÿpage 10.
Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the
seat backs in a vertical position and fold the armrests down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific categories for the vehicle”,
“limited” or “semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat,
which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is
approved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be used
in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an
updated list of vehicles.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
xPlease read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc-
tions.
xPositioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats
Group 0: chil-
dren up to 10 kgEIUFa)
Group 0+: chil-
dren up to 13 kg
EIUFa)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1: 9 to 18
kg
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats

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There are two retaining rings, the so-called lower anchor points, on each rear
seat or, where applicable, on the front passenger seat. The retaining rings are
attached to the seat frames.
Child seats with rigid mounting
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPress the child seat onto the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or
Ÿpage 49, fig. 28 in the direction of the arrow. The child seat must be safely
engaged and click audibly into place.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
Child seat with adjustable retaining straps
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPlace the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the retaining strap
hooks to the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or Ÿpage 49, fig. 28.
xTighten the straps evenly using the corresponding adjustment device.
The child seat must sit flush against the vehicle seat.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
WARNING
The lower anchor points for child seats do not include rings. Only secure
booster seats to lower anchor points.
Securing a child seat using a Top Tether retaining strap
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xRaise the head restraint behind the child seat until it engages.
xSecure the child seat to the lower anchor points Ÿpage 49.
xPull the upper child seat retaining strap back to the backrest of the rear
seat, below or on both sides of the head restraint (depending on the child
seat model).
xHook the upper retaining strap to the corresponding retaining ring (for
TOP TETHER) on the back of the backrest on the rear seat Ÿfig. 29.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go. Ensure that it does not
interfere with the seatbelt from the upper attachment.
xTighten the strap so that the top of the child seat rests on the backrest.
Fig. 29 Upper retaining
strap hooked in the
luggage compartment

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Operating instructions
Cockpit
Overview
Overview of the dash panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking button 0 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror adjustment , 2 
Heated exterior mirrors ?
Folding exterior mirrors #
Instrument panel controls and lighting control  . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch “. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light off --
Automatic headlight control -!54/-
Side/dipped lights  
Fog lights

Controls on the multi-function steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volume control for radio, navigation system and phone
conversations & – '
Radio mute or voice control activation Activate telephone main menu or accept an incoming
call -
SEAT information system control buttons ƒ, „, OK, E
Lever for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main beam headlights 
Headlight flasher 
Turn signals 
Parking lights 
Instrument panel:
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/Front driver airbag
Windscreen wiper/ windscreen wash lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers ()'( – ,/7
Intermittent wipe
u
“Brief wipe” x
Windscreen wipers U
Automatic windscreen wash/wipe W
Rear window wiper Z
Automatic rear window wash/wipe \
Lever with buttons for controlling the SEAT information
system 42)0- , /+/2%3%4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left seat heating controls A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A192
A283
A3130
A4113
A5113
A6113
A770
A8113
A9
64
64
61
A1033
A11124
70
A12137

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Radio or navigation system (fitted at factory) ŸBooklet
“Radio” or ŸBooklet “Navigation system”
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning lights switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right seat heating controls A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button for:
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) « /&&. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start/stop operation › . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking distance warning system (Park Pilot) '. . . . . . . .
Parking aid system (Park Assist) i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitor ~ 3%4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running gear dynamic control (DCC) #/-&/24 – Q – 30/24 . .
Opening the tailgate ˜. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing of electric sliding doors ¼ . . . . . . .
Locking lever to open glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position of passenger front airbag on the instrument panel .
Key-operated switch in glove box for deactivating front
passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger front airbag off warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for:
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Volt socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Hold Switch !54/-(/,$. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic parking brake switch G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter button (with KESSY starter and close system) . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column adjustment lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for:
Cruise control system (GRA) /&& – #!.#%, – /. – 2%35-% /
-30%%$- / -3%4- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls for:
Electric windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Childproof locks r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
xSome of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
xIn 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
A13
A14162
A15345
A16
179
179
A17137
A18
210
221
225
229
245
243
97
92
A19162
A2033
A2133
A2233
A23
201
201
A24175
A25221
A26210
A27195
A28195
A29201A3010
A31356
A32
239
A33304
A34
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Green symbols
Blue symbols
Colourless symbols
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty.Ÿpage 360
flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system.Ÿpage 113
BFault in catalytic converter.
Ÿpage 255Dlights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.
flashes: Fault in engine management.
%0#Fault in engine management.
¬Diesel particulate filter blocked
DFault in the steering system.Ÿpage 192
~Tyre pressure too low.Ÿpage 323
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.Ÿpage 245
YLevel of windscreen washer fluid too low.Ÿpage 124
Fuel tank almost empty.Ÿpage 293
Eflashes: Engine oil sensor faulty.Ÿpage 309lights: Insufficient engine oil.
TFault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.Ÿpage 33
/&&

Passenger front airbag is off (PASSENGER
AIRBAG
/&& ).Ÿpage 33
bTop up "AdBlue", or there is a fault in the "AdB-
lue" system.Ÿpage 300
§Fuel tank not closed correctly.Ÿpage 293
SymbolMeaning ŸSee

Left or right turn signal.Ÿpage 113
Hazard warning lights on.Ÿpage 345
KUse the foot brake!
Change
Ÿpage 201
Brake
Ÿpage 210
%Cruise control operating.Ÿpage 239
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
Headlight on or flasher on.
Ÿpage 113
+Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
3!&%Electronic immobiliser active.Ÿpage 195
>Service interval displayŸpage 68

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Lights & visibility submenu.
Personal convenience settings
When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always
uses “their” own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or the
vehicle is locked, the personal convenience settings are stored and automat-
ically allocated to the vehicle key Ÿpage 70.The values of the personalised convenience settings of the following menu
options are allocated to the vehicle key:
„Parking heating menu
„Configuration Menu
„Time
„Settings: Language
„Units
„Convenience settings menu
„Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock)
„Convenience handling of windows
„Rear-view mirror adjustment
„Lights & visibility adjustment menu.
„Coming home and leaving home
„Footwell light
„Convenience indicators
The stored settings are automatically activated, at the latest when the igni-
tion is switched on. Please refer to the information and tips relating to the
seat memory Ÿpage 137.
Lights &
visibility menu.Function
Coming HomeThis permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps
stay on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function
can also be connected or disconnected hereŸpage 119.
Leaving Home
Footwell lightThis permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot-
well lighting when the doors are open, the function can
also be connected or disconnected here
Convenience
indicatorsSwitching convenience indicators on and off When the
convenience indicators are connected, when the indicator
is switched on, these flash at least three times
Ÿpage 113.
Manufacturer's
settingsAll the configurations in the submenu Lights & visibil. are
reset to the predefined factory values.
BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again.

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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key set
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xAdjustments to the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xStart and stop the engine Ÿpage 195
xNotes for the user Ÿpage 283
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and
accident.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Chil-
dren and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the tailgate,
start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical systems, for
example: the electric windows.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves
to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temperatures
inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low
resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, particularly for
young children.
xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.

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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of the
lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xChanging bulbs Ÿpage 360
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the main beam is not used correctly,
there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This could result
in serious accident.
xAlways make sure that the headlamps are correctly adjusted.
xNever use the main beam or flashed headlamps as this could dazzle
other drivers.