Seats and storage compartments115
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power socketFront ashtrayOpening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 81 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
–Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 82 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter ca n lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.•The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 81 Front ashtray
Fig. 82 Lighter
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116Electrical sockets* The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ⇒ page 175.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 175.Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*– Lift the AUX cover ⇒fig. 84 .
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual).
Fig. 83 Front power
socket
Fig. 84 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
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Seats and storage compartments117
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
AUX-USB* Input connectionFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher*First-aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisherThe use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some
countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light bulbs.
The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are located in the luggage compart-
ment, held in place by Velcro. The warning triangle may be located in the rear of the luggage compartment
secured by rubber bands.
Note
•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not
supplied with the vehicle as standard.•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should
meet legal requirements.•The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.•Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.•Before purchasing accessories and spare parts, see the instructions in
⇒ page 175, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.Luggage compartmentStoring objects
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
Fig. 85 AUX/USB* input
connection (depending on
the equipment)
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118
WARNING
•Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle may cause serious
injuries.•Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.•In case of sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring passengers.•Always put objects in the luggage compartment.•When you transport heavy objects, always take in account that a
change in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.•Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.Caution
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered as
this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
Rear shelfRemoving the shelf
– Disengage the loops ⇒fig. 86 from the retaining pins
– Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull outwards.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will
endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Caution
•Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the rear shelf is correctly fitted.•An overloaded luggage compartment could mean that the rear shelf is not
correctly seated and it may be bent or damaged.
Fig. 86 Rear shelf
AB
AA
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•If the luggage compartment is overloaded, remove the tray.Note
•Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.Roof rack*Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT
should be used.•It is essential that you follow the assembly instructions included with the
bars exactly, being especially careful to position front and rear luggage
compartment cover bars on the special housings on the longitudinal bars.
You must also respect their position according to the direction of travel indi-
cated in the assembly manual. Not following these instructions may damage
the bodywork.•Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts and
check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts and
check them at regular intervals.•Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted for
each roof rack system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly along
the entire length. However, the maximum load permitted for the entire roof
(including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor should the
total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the Technical Data section.•When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an
increased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
•For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure that it does not interfere
with the load on the roof rack system when opened.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•Power steering does not work when the engine is not running. That is
why it is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel.•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.•Never allow the car to roll downhill with the selector lever in “N”,
regardless of the engine is running or not.Caution
If you allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off or with the
selector lever in position “N”, take your foot off the accelerator and wait until
the engine starts idling before returning to position “D”.Kickdown feature
This feature allows maximum acceleration.If you press the accelerator down thoroughly, the gearbox automatically
changes down, depending on speed and e ngine speed, into a lower gear to
take full advantage of give the vehicle maximum acceleration.
The gearbox does not change gear until the engine reaches the maximum
determined engine speed for the gear.
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle if you accelerate on slippery road
surfaces. Risk of serious injury.
•Be particularly careful when using the kickdown features on slippery
road surfaces. With a fast acceleration, the vehicle could lose traction and
skid.•You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather
conditions allow it to be used safely.
HandbrakeUsing the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 106 Handbrake
between the front seats
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If and when
214
14
Left-hand AFS headlights
15
15
Right-hand AFS headlights
15
16
Vaca n t
17
Number plate light /Dimmer /Side light indicator
light
5
18
Dimmer
5
19
Electronic control unit
5
20
Turn signals
15
21
Lights control, instrument panel
5
22
Electronic control unit, heated mirrors
5
23
Engine injection module/ Rain sensor/ Auto-
matic gear lever/ Starter relay
7.5
24
Glove compartment light, luggage compartment
light, interior light
10
25
Parking aid
5
26
Towing hook
27
Vaca n t
28
Lambda probe
10
29
Engine power supply
20
30
Petrol engine operation
10
31
Petrol engine operation/Glow plugs/Relay
coil/Bi-turbo electric fan
10
32
Engine control unit
15
33
Clutch switch power supply/ Preheating relay/
Servo sensor
5
Number
Consumer
Amps
34
Fuel control unit / Bi-turbo engine supply
15
35
Vaca n t
36
Main beam headlight, right
10
37
Main beam headlight, left/Coming Home
10
38
Electric fan motor
30
39
Vaca n t
40
12 Volt Input/Cigarette lighter
15
41
Heated seats control unit / Cup Holder
25
42
Horn
20
43
Panorama sunroof
30
44
Windscreen wipers
20
45
Heated rear window
30
46
Radio / VDA telephone / Bluetooth / Steering
wheel controls / DC/DC converter for Start/Stop
20
47
Climatronic/autoclimate
5
48
Locking unit
25
49
Front electric window
30
50
Rear electric windows
30
51
Automatic gearbox control unit
30
52
Alarm/Volume sensor
15
53
Electro-kinetic pump relay/bi-turbo fuel control
unit
15
54
Reverse light for automatic gearbox, fog light
15
55
Transformer on
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
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Index
256Central locking button
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing bulbs interior light and reading light . . . . . . . . . . 224
Changing bulbs on tail lights . . . . . . . . . . 222, 223
Changing double headlight bulbs Dipped beam headlights and side lights . 218
Main headlights and side lights . . . . . . . . 219
Changing gear See Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Changing gear in tiptronic mode . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Changing the bulbs Main headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217, 219
Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Side turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Changing the main headlight bulbs Turn signal bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Changing the single headlight bulb turn signal bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Changing the single headlight bulbs dipped/main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 193
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Checking battery electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 197
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child seats on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cleaning alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Cleaning engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Cleaning steel wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Climatronic automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cloth seat covers cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Coming home function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Compartment for on-board documentation . . 111
Control Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Control lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Controls
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Convenience closing Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Convenience opening Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 191
Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Coolant loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Coolant temperature Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Correct adjustment of front head restraints . . . 12
Correct sitting position Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
DDanger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dash panel cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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