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Cockpit
For further information on the turn signals, please see ⇒ page 119. 
Engine management* 
This warning lamp monitors the engine management sys-
tem for petrol engines.
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out
once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine management system while you are
driving, this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. 
Glow plug system / engine fault 
The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are
preheating. It flashes if there is an engine fault.
Warning lamp  is lit
The warning lamp  lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When
the warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight away.
Warning lamp  flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving,
the glow plug lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service
Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked. Main beam headlights

This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.
The warning lamp  is switched on once main beams are on or once the
headlight flasher is operating.
For further information see ⇒ page 119. 
Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter*

If the warning lamp  lights up you should help the filter clean itself by
driving in the appropriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in fourth or fifth gear (automatic gear-
box: S gear range) at a speed of 60 km/h, with the engine running at ap-
proximately 2000 rpm. In this way, the pollen build up in the filter is burned.
When cleaning is successful, the indicator turns off.
If the warning lamp  does not turn off, or the three lamps turn on (partic-
ulate filter  , emission control system fault  and glow plugs ), take
the vehicle to a specialised workshop to repair the fault.
WARNING
● Always drive according to the road weather conditions, the terrain
and traffic. Driving recommendations should never lead to illegal ma-
noeuvres in surrounding traffic.
● The diesel engine particulate filter may reach extremely high temper-
atures; it should not enter into contact with flammable materials under-
neath the vehicle. Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

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Driving
Adjusting set speed*
The speed can be altered without touching the accelerator or
the brake.
Fig. 151 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er: switch and rocker
switch for the cruise con-
trol
Setting a higher speed
– Press the upper part RES/+ of the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 151 A
to
increase the speed. The vehicle will continue to accelerate as
long as you keep the rocker switch pressed. When you release
the switch, the new speed is stored.
Setting a lower speed
– Press the lower part SET/– of the rocker switch A
to reduce the
speed. The vehicle will automatically reduce its speed for as
long as you keep the switch pressed. When you release the
switch, the new speed is stored.
When you increase speed with the accelerator and then release the pedal,
the system will automatically restore the set speed. This will not be the case, however, if the vehicle speed is more than 10 km/h higher than the
stored speed for longer than 5 minutes. The speed will have to be stored
again.
Cruise control is switched off if you reduce speed by depressing the brake
pedal. You can reactivate the control by pressing once on the upper part of
the rocker switch RES/+ ⇒ fig. 151
A
.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the current road,
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.

Switching off the system temporarily*
Fig. 152 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er: switch and rocker
switch for the cruise con-
trol
The cruise control system will be switched off in the following situations:
● if the brake pedal is depressed,
● if the clutch pedal is depressed, 
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● if the vehicle is accelerated to over 180 km/h,
● when the lever B
is moved to the position “CANCEL” without reaching
the “OFF” position. Once the “CANCEL” operation is completed, the lever is
released and returns to its initial position.
To resume the cruise control, release the brake or clutch pedal or reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 180 km/h and press once on the upper part of
the rocker switch RES/+ ⇒ fig. 152 A
.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the current road,
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.

Complete system deactivation*
Fig. 153 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er: switch and rocker
switch for the cruise con-
trol Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The system is completely turned off
by moving the control B
all the way to
the right hand side (OFF engaged), or when the vehicle is stationary, igni-
tion off.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox / DSG automatic gearbox*
To completely disengage the system, the selector lever must be placed in
one of the following positions: P, N, R or 1 or with the vehicle stopped and
the ignition turned off. 

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If and when
NumberConsumerAmps
29 a)Electric windows (front and back)50Electric windows (front)3030Ignition key50a)
Ampere rating according to motorisation 
Bulb change General notes
Before changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a re-
duction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus reduc-
ing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscri-
bed 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. Main headlights
- H7
- H1
- W5W - PY21W
Xenon 1)
/adaptive headlights
- D1S2)
- P21W SLL
- W5W - PY21W
Fog lights - H3
Fixed tail light - P21W3)
- P21W
Mobile tailgate light - P21W- P21W
- W5W 
Dipped beam
Main beam
Position
Turn signal
Dipped and full beam
Daylight
Position
Turn signals
Fog lights
Stop/Position
Turn signal
Fog light (driver side)
Reverse (passenger side)
Position
1)
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.
2) 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 circumstances,
there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
3) Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it will
not work in either position or Stop.
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HeadlightsDriving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 133
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . 133
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Heated rear window 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill-start aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
How to jump start description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Hydraulic Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
I
Identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Information in the multifunction display Memory displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Information messages in the display . . . . . . . . 65
Instrument and switch lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Instrument panel menu Lights and visibility menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Instrument panel menus
Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Example of menu use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Vehicle status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Intermittent wipe, windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
J
Jack position points Sill panel trim with cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
L
Leather cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Load compartment in the luggage compart- ment
see Loading the luggage compartment . . . 17
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
see also Loading the luggage compartment . .17
Luggage compartment net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
M
Main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 120
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Main headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Maintenance Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Manual mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
MEDIA-IN connector* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
MFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Mirrors Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* 145 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
289
Index