
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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Driving175
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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 267, “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 281, “Jump-starting”.For the sake of the environment
Do not warm-up the engine by running the engine with the vehicle stationary. 
Start off immediately, driving gently. This helps the engine reach operating 
temperature faster and reduces emissions.
Starting diesel 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 position.
– Turn the ignition key to position  ⇒page 173, fig. 136   . The 
indicator lamp 
 D will light for engine pre-heating.
– When the warning lamp turns off, turn the key to position   to  start the engine. Do not press the accelerator.
– Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts, the starter  motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine.
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 there are problems starting the engine, see the  ⇒page 281.
Glow plug system for the diesel engine
To avoid unnecessary discharging of the battery, do not use any other major 
electrical equipment while the glow plugs are pre-heating.
Start the engine as soon as the glow plug warning lamp  ⇒page 83 goes out.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has been completely run dry
If the fuel tank has been completely run dry, it may take longer than normal 
(up to one minute) to start the engine after refuelling with diesel fuel. This is 
because the system must eliminate air first.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– 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.
Note•If the vehicle is equipped with tyre pressure control, enter the new tyre 
pressures using the SET button on the centre console.•The compressor should never be allowed to run for longer than 6 
minutes.
FusesChanging a fuse
Blown fuses must be replaced
Fig. 181  Left side of dash 
panel: Fuse box coverFig. 182  Fuse box cover 
in engine compartment
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Fuse cover underneath the steering wheel
– Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.
– Identify the fuse corresponding to the damaged electric consumer  ⇒page 270.
– 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.
Fuse cover in engine compartment
– Switch off the ignition and its failed electrical component.
– Prise off the fuse cover in the engine compartment by pressing  the tabs towards the centre of the cover  ⇒page 267, fig. 182 .
– Identify the fuse for the failed component  ⇒page 270.
– Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover (at left-hand end  of the dash panel), 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.
– Carefully fit the fuse cover back  on to ensure no water can enter 
the fuse box.The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located 
behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel and on the left-hand 
side of the engine compartment. 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 specialised workshop as soon as possible.
Colour
Amps
light brown
5
Red
10
Blue
15
Ye ll ow
20
Natural (white)
25
Green
30
orange
40
Red
50
white
80
Blue
100
grey
150
violet
200
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•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.•In addition to the fuses listed in the following tables, there are other fuses 
which must be replaced by the Technical Service Workshop.
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270Fuses on left side of dash panelFusesNumber
Consumer
Amps
1
Va ca n t
2
Va ca n t
3
Va ca n t
4
Va ca n t
5
Va ca n t
6
Va ca n t
7
Va ca n t
8
Va ca n t
9
Airbag
5
10
RSE input (roof screen)
10
11
Va ca n t  
12
Left xenon headlight
10
13
Instrument panel (oil level)/Switchboard wiring 
(BCM)/Heater / ABS, ESP/ Park Pilot/ Gate-
way/Flow meter
5
14
Gearbox/Power steering/Brake light sensor/ 
Trailer/ ABS, ESP/ Haldex/ Light switch
10
15
Heated windscreen / Instrument lighting / Diag-
nosis switchboard/Engine management/Addi-
tional heating/AFS headlamps/Park Pilot
10
16
Right xenon headlight
10
17
Engine management / RSE system with START 
STOP
10
18
Kombi / levers with START STOP
5
19
Navigation/ radio with START STOP
15
20
Park Pilot (parking aid) / Gear lever/ ESP switch-
board
10
21
Va ca n t
22
Volumetric alarm sensor/ Alarm horn
5
23
Diagnosis / Rain sensor / Light switch
10
24
Trailer hook pre-installation assistant
15
25
Va ca n t
26
Va cu um  pum p
20
27
RSE supply (Ceiling display) without START STOP
10
28
Rear window wiper motor
20
29
Va ca n t
30
Cigarette lighter / socket
20
31
Va ca n t
32
Va ca n t
33
Heater
40
34
Va ca n t
35
Va ca n t
36
Va ca n t
37
Va ca n t
38
Va ca n t
39
Trailer control unit (coupling)
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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, while correct at the time of printing, is subject 
to alterations. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to the sticker on the 
inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your model.
Fuses layout, engine compartment, left partFuses
40
Trailer control unit (turn signals, brakes and left 
side)
20
41
Trailer control unit (fog light, reverse light and 
right side)
20
42
BCM wiring switchboard
20
43
Trailer pre-installation
40
44
Heated rear window
25
45
Electric windows (front)
30
46
Rear electric windows
30
47
Engine (Fuel control unit, petrol relay)
15
48
Convenience controls
20
49
Heating controls
40
50
Heated seats
30
51
Sunroof
20
52
Headlight washer system
20
53
Trailer hook pre-installation assistant
20
54
Taxi (taximeter power supply)
5
55
Trailer hook pre-installation assistant
20
56
Taxi (taximeter power supply)
15
57
Telephone power supply with START STOP
10
58
Central locking control unit 
30
Number
Consumer
Amps
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Windscreen wipers
20
2
DQ200 gearbox
30
3
Cable control unit
5
4
ABS
20
5
AQ gearbox
15
6
 Instrument panel/Steering column
5
7
Ignition key
40
8
Radio
15
9
Te lep ho ne /TomTo m Na viga tor
5
10
Engine management
5
Engine management
10
11
Vacant
12
Electronic control unit
5
13
Petrol injection module supply
15
Diesel injection module supply
30
14
Coil
20
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Index
308Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  235
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  237
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  236
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 87
Environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  207 Environmental friendliness  . . . . . . . . . . . .  209
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  227
Environmentally friendly driving  . . . . . . . . . . .  207
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 199 See also Electronic Stability Programme . .  172
Example of menu use Program a speed limit warning  . . . . . . . . . .  69
To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Example of the use of the menus Open the Configuration menu with the MFI lever68
Open the Configuration menu with the steering  wheel controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Examples of menu use Open the main menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Open the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
To close the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Exhaust gas purification system  . . . . . . . . . . .  206
Exterior mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  218FFabric trim cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  222 Fastening rings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Fire extinguisher  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155
Flexible service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Floor mats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118
Fog lights with cornering function . . . . . . . . . .  123
Folding the seat backrests down . . . . . . . . . . .  143
Folding tray*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  145
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Front drinks holders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . .  44
Front reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  128
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  140
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  231
Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  230
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82 Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  226
Fuel tank See Fuel reserve  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  207 Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  267
GG 12  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  239
Gear shift pattern  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181
General overview of the engine compartment   291
Glove compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  144
Glow plug system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
GRA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  192HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  187 Warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 187
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  123
HBA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197
Head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 139
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . .  139
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  139
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  125
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  122
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  210
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118
Headlight washer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  134
Heated front seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  141
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