
Contents
4Trailer towing
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Instructions to follow  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ball coupling of towing bracket*  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle exterior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle interior maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accessories, parts replacement and 
modifications
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Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Technical modifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Roof aerial*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mobile phones and two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . 
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
LPG system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . . 
Brake fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
If and when
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Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel  . . . . . . . . 
Wheel change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre repair kit* (Tyre Mobility System)  . . . . . . . . 
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Technical Specifications
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Description of specifications
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Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing a trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Technical Specifications
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 PS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 PS)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 PS)  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS)  . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 PS) 
with/without DPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 PS) DPF 
Start&Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) DPF  
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI PD 103 kW (140 PS) without 
DPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Dimensions and capacities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Index
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62Recommended gear display* 
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are driving in the correct gear, a dot 
will be shown next to the gear display. If you are not in the correct gear, an 
arrow will appear next to the gear display indicating whether you should 
change up or down.Odometer or flexible service interval displayOdometer
The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance 
covered by the vehicle.
The right-hand counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates 
steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by holding down 
the reset button for a few seconds. Service interval display
Ve hi cle s wi th Service intervals dependent on time/distance travelled
 already 
have certain service intervals set. The intervals are calculated individually in 
vehicles with  LongLife service .
The service interval display only indicates the dates of services that include 
engine oil change. The dates of all other services, such as Inspection Service 
or brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on the door pillar or in the Main-
tenance Programme.
A  Service pre-warning  will appear in the odometer if a service is due soon. A 
“spanner” symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance that can 
be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will change 
after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the number 
of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The following 
message is shown in the instrument panel display*:
Service in
[XXXX]
km
or
[XXXX]
days
The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on or the engine is running. The normal display can be 
resumed by briefly pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing 
the   button on the steering wheel controls.
With the ignition on, you can  check the current service message at any 
moment in the  Vehicle status menu or turning the reset button to access the 
service display.
An  overdue service  is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day 
information.
Fig. 40  Gear display
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The multifunction system uses two automatic memories:  1 - Actual 
memory  and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown 
in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting a memory
– When the ignition is on, briefly press button  ⇒page 63, fig. 41  
 on the windscreen wiper lever  to change from one memory to 
another or press button   on the steering wheel controls 
⇒ page 63, fig. 41 .
Resetting a memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Hold down button   on the windscreen wiper lever or button    on the steering wheel contro ls for at least 2 seconds.The trip memory 1  collects the travel and consumption rates from the 
moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is 
continued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will 
be added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically 
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The  total memory 2  collects the trip data for any number of individual jour-
neys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours) up to a 
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km distance travelled. 
The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named values is 
reached.
Information in th e multifunction display (MFI)* You can switch between the following displays in the multifunction display 
(MFI) by operating rocker switch  ⇒fig. 43    on the windscreen wiper lever.
AA
AA
AA
AA
Fig. 43  Rocker buttons A 
and B. Steering wheel 
controls.Fig. 44  Digital instru-
ment panel display: 
average fuel consumption 
indicator.
AB
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68Instrument panel menus*Example of menu use 
All the menus on the instrument panel may be used according 
to the following procedure. The instrument panel menus may 
vary according to the version of the model.
The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how to 
use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using 
winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.
1. Open the main menu with the MFI lever 
– Switch the ignition on.
– Hold down button   for two seconds to return to main menu 
from other menu. It may be necessary to repeat this operation 
until the main menu is displayed.
2. Open the menu “Configuration” with the MFI lever
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end  of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between 
two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right.
– Select menu  Configuration.
Fig. 45  Windscreen wiper 
lever: button A to confirm 
the menu selection and 
rocker switch B to change 
the menu
Fig. 46  Steering wheel 
controls: button A to 
confirm the menu selec-
tion and switch B to 
change the menu
AB
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– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 46  until the Vehicle Status  menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning 
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a 
time and will be stored in the  Vehicle status menu.
The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no 
warning or information message, the option  Vehicle status is not displayed. 
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use  ⇒page 68
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option  Configuration from the main menu: “Main 
menu” and press button      ⇒page 68, fig. 45  on the wind-
screen wiper lever.  or
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 68, fig. 46  until the Configuration  menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 68.
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Displayed on the 
screen
Function
Multifunction 
display data.
This menu is used to establish the data in the multi-
function display menu to be displayed on the instru-
ment panel  ⇒page 71
Convenience
This menu allows you to make the settings for the 
convenience functions in the vehicle.
Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle 
lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the naviga-
tion system can be changed. Choose between 12 
and 24-hour format and change to summer time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which an 
optical and acoustic warning will be given by the 
system. You can use this function, for example, if 
you have fitted winter tyres which are not suited for 
the top speed of your vehicle. Please see the sec-
tion “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts 
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values and 
distances.
Aux. Speed
The instrument panel also displays the speed in 
another different unit of measurement (mph or 
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Note
•For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be 
displayed.•SEAT dealers are able to programme other functions or change the 
existing functions depending upon the vehicle equipment.•The Configuration menu is only accessible when the vehicle is at a 
standstill.Convenience menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle conven-
ience settings.Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option  Configuration from the main menu and press 
the button     ⇒ page 68, fig. 45 on the windscreen wiper 
lever.
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 68, fig. 46  until the Configuration menu is displayed. – Choose the option 
Convenience from the main menu and press 
the button   on the windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use  ⇒page 68.
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be 
displayed.
Inter Service
Consult service messages and reset service interval 
display here.
Factory settings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
a)
This returns to the main menu
a)Only if the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFI).
OK
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Displayed on the 
screen
Function
Open door
One door: Individual unlocking activated. 
Auto. locking: the doors are automatically locked 
when the vehicle is travelling at more than approx 
15 km/h.
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked when the key is 
removed from the ignition.
Elec. window control
Opening and closing electric windows: this deter-
mines whether to open or close all the windows 
when the vehicle is unlocked or locked. The open 
function can also be activated for the driver door 
only.
Exterior mirror 
adjust.
If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the 
driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passen-
ger exterior mirror is also moved.
Factory settings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
This returns to the Configuration menu
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break 
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance.
Washer fluid 
 Y
This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen 
washer level is too low.This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity 
⇒
page 241
The following message is shown on the instrument panel display*
14):  REFILL 
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID .
Alternator 
 F 
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.
The warning lamp 
 F lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go 
out when the engine has started running.
If the warning lamp  F lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer 
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest specialised 
workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary 
because this will drain the battery.
Worn brake pads 
 I
If the 
 I symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety reasons, 
the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialised workshop.
Tyre pressure
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The tyre pressure control system controls the tyre speed and 
the frequency spectrum of each tyre.The tyre warning lamp
15) compares wheel revolutions and with this informa-
tion, the diameter of each wheel using the ESP sensors. If the diameter of a 
wheel changes, the tyre warning lamp   ~ lights up. The wheel diameter 
changes when:
•Tyre pressure is insufficient.
14)Depending on the version of the model.WARNING (continued)
15)Depending on the model version
Fig. 52  Centre console: 
tyre monitor system 
button
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86•The tyre structure is damaged.•The vehicle is unbalanced because of a load.•The wheels of one axle are under more pressure (for example, driving with 
a trailer or on extreme slopes).•The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.•The temporary spare wheel is fitted.•The wheel on one axle is changed.
Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or after changing one or more 
wheels, the button  ⇒page 85, fig. 52  must be kept pressed while the igni-
tion is on until an acoustic signal is heard and the warning lamp goes out.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or 
heavy load), the tyre pressure must be increased to the recommended value 
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre m onitor 
system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure warning lamp 
 ~ lights up
If the tyre pressure of one or more wheels is much lower than the value set by 
the driver, the tyre control warning lamp lights up ⇒ .
The tyre pressure warning lamp  ~ flashes
If the tyre pressure warning lamp flashes, this indicates a fault. Go to the 
nearest specialist workshop.
WARNING
•When the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi-
ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible, 
and check the tyre pressure and status.•The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. For this 
reason, tyre pressure must be regularly checked.
•Under certain circumstances (for example, when driving in a sportslike 
manner, in winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre warning lamp may 
light up or function incorrectly.Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow warning lamp 
 ~ lights up after 
turning the ignition on. This should turn off after a brief journey.
Brake system* / handbrake 
 H 
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the 
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake 
system.
This warning lamp 
 H lights up if
•the handbrake is on.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following message 
will appear on the instrument panel display 
16):  HANDBRAKE ON.  You will also 
hear an acoustic warning signal.
•the brake fluid level is too low  ⇒page 245.
The instrument panel displays the following message
16):  STOP BRAKE FLUID 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
•there is a fault in the brake system.
The instrument panel displays the following message
16):  BRAKE SYSTEM 
FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
16)Depending on the version of the model.WARNING (continued)
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