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Seats and storage compartments
Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.
Fig. 71 Adjusting and re-
moving the head re-
straints
Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head re-
straint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head re-
straint downwards. –
Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its
positions ⇒ page 14.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒ Fig. 71 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒ page 13.
WARNING
● Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
● Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there
is a risk of serious injury.
● After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly
for height to achieve optimal protection.
● Please observe the safety warnings in ⇒ page 114, Correct adjust-
ment of head restraints.
Note
● To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest
forwards.
● When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possi-
ble into the guides without pressing the button. 
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116Seats and storage compartments
Front seats
Adjustment of the front seats
Fig. 72 Front left seat
controls
1
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip 1
and move the seat further until the
catch engages.
2
Adjusting seat height
– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from
its home position. This adjusts the seat height in stages.
3
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
WARNING
● Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adjust the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of
a sudden braking or an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted to-
wards the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be achieved
only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver and
front passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the
seat backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to
improper positioning of the belt web!
● Exercise caution when securing the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted with-
out due care and attention.
● To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards and not sideways on the
lever, as the force exerted on it in this position could damage it.
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Seats and storage compartments
On split rear seats 1)
the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised re-
spectively in two sections.
WARNING
● Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
● After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position.
Do this by pulling on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest and
check that the position lever is in the neutral position.
● The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the
backrest of the central seat is correctly engaged.

1) Optional equipment
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138Driving
Driving
SteeringAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely ad-
justed to suit the driver.
Fig. 97 Steering column
height adjustment
– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column ⇒ Fig. 97 down ⇒ 
.
– Adjust the steering wheel until the correct position is set
⇒ Fig. 97.
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒ 
.
WARNING
● Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an in-
correct seating position can result in serious injury.
● To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only
when the vehicle is stationary.
● Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of
at least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒ Fig. 97. If
you fail to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you.
Risk of fatal injury.
● If your physical constitution does not allow you to maintain the mini-
mum distance of 25 cm, contact a Technical Service. Here you will be hel-
ped to decide if special specific modifications are necessary.
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face,
the driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.
● When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold
the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner
(e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In
such cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the
arms, hands and head.
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198Checking and refilling levels
WARNING (Continued)
● Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bon-
net, then carefully open the bonnet.
● When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 195.

Closing the bonnet
– Slightly raise the bonnet
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press downwards. Open it once more
and let it fall as before.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it could open while you are driving
and completely obscure your view of the road. Risk of accident.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that it is properly secured. The
bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
● If you notice that the bonnet latch is not secured when the vehicle is
moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet properly.
Risk of accident.
 Engine oil
General notes
The engine comes with a special, multi-grade oil that can be used all year
round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essential for the correct operation of
the engine and its long useful life, when topping up or changing oil, use on-
ly those oils that comply with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page should ap-
pear on the container of the service oil; when the container displays the
specific standards for petrol and diesel engines together, it means that the
oil can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change, indicated in the Maintenance Pro-
gramme, be performed by a Technical Service or a specialised workshop.
The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in ⇒ page 199, Oil
properties.
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife service) or fixed (dependent on
time/distance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the “Maintenance Programme”
booklet is QG1, this means that your vehicle has the LongLife service pro-
grammed. If it has the codes QG0 or QG2 the interval service is dependent
on time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife service intervals*)
Special oils and processes have been developed which, depending on the
characteristics and individual driving profiles, enable the extension of the
oil change service (LongLife service intervals). 

214Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!
● The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread wear indica-
tors are worn ⇒ page 213. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Worn tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a
greater risk of aquaplaning.
● At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.
● If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear
checked by a Technical Service.
● Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
● Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption. 
New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run in.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteris-
tics of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and
safe handling ⇒ 
.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations
marked on the sidewall, for example: 195/65 R15 91T
This contains the following information: Tyre width in mm
Height/width ratio in %
Tyre construction: Radial
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating code
Speed rating
The tyres could also have the following information:
● A direction of rotation symbol
● “Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only
on the inner side of the wheel).
“DOT... 1103...” means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th
week of 2003.
We recommend that work on tyres and wheels be carried out by a Technical
Service. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary spe-
cial tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of the
old tyres.
Any Technical Service has full information on the technical requirements
when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims. 
195
65
R
15
91
T

268Technical specifications
Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width 4061 mm/1693 mm
Height at kerb weight 1445 mm
Front and rear projection 857 mm/735 mm
Wheelbase 2469 mm
Turning circle 10.7 m
Track width a) Front
Rear
1465 mm 1457 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 45 l. Reserve 7 l.
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 2 l/4.5 l
Tyre pressure
Summer-grade tyres:
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
a) This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim. 

Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particu-late filter
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Spanner symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Speed selector lever lock control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Start-Stop Activating and deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Starting petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 142
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 142 After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . 142
Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Steering column controls Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 138
Storage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Front right seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Sun visor Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Switches
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
panoramic/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
T Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 21
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tire Mobility System (tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 224
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 251
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towline anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tow starting Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Traction control system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Traction control system (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Trailer turn signals control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 105
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tyre Mobility System (tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 219
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Tyre pressure control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 224
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tyres useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 212
U Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
V
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 132
Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away pro- tection system
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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