2012 Seat Toledo handbrake

144Driving
The engine can only be started in positions P or N. If, on engaging the steer-
ing lock, switching the ignition on/off or starting the engine, the selector
lever is not in position P or N, the informative display will show Move the
selector lever to position P/N! or  P/N is shown on the general instrument
panel display.
The engine can only be started in position P at temperatures below -10 °C
(14 °F).
Move the selector lever to position P when parking the vehicle on a flat sur-
face. On a slope, the handbrake should be firmly applied before moving the
selector lever to the park position. This reduces the load on the lock mecha-
nism while making it easier to move the selector lever from position P.
If, while the vehicle is moving, the selector lever is accidentally moved to
position N, release the accelerator and wait for the engine to idle before
moving it back into position. 
Starting and driving
Starting
– Press and hold the brake pedal.
– Press and hold the interlock button on the selector lever knob
and move the selector lever to position ⇒ page 144 before re-
leasing the interlock button.
– Release the brake and press the accelerator.
Stopping
– The selector lever does not have to be moved to position N if
the vehicle is stopped for a short period, e.g. at junctions. Ap-
plying the brake is enough. However, the engine must remain
idling. Parking
–
Press the brake pedal.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Press the interlock button, move the selector lever to position P
and release the button. 
Selector lever positions
Fig. 106 Selector lever/Informative display: selector lever positions The current position of the selector lever is shown on the general instru-
ment panel display 1
⇒ Fig. 106.
P
– Parking position
In this position, the driven wheels are mechanically locked.
The parking position can only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
If you want to move the selector lever from this position, press the interlock
button on the selector lever knob while pressing down on the brake pedal.
If the battery is drained, the selector lever cannot be moved from position P.

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Driving
With a sporty driving style , characterised by sudden acceleration, heavy ac-
celeration, speeds that often increase and decrease and maximum speed,
the gearbox adapts to this driving style when the accelerator is pressed fully
down (kick-down) by shifting down as quickly as possible and can even
shift down by several gears at once.
Selecting the best driving programmes is an endless job. Regardless of this,
the driver can also make the gearbox switch to a more dynamic gear shift
programme by pressing the accelerator quickly. This makes the automatic
gearbox shift down into a lower gear that would normally apply to the cur-
rent speed for more rapid acceleration (e.g. to overtake another vehicle)
without having to press the accelerator fully down into the kick-down posi-
tion. On shifting up in a corresponding driving style, the gearbox returns to
the original programme.
When driving along mountain roads, the gearbox adapts to the gradients.
This avoids having to frequently change gears when driving uphill. In Tip-
tronic mode, it is possible to shift down manually when driving downhill to
use the braking effect of the engine. 
Back-up programme
A back-up programme exists in case of faults.
In the event of a fault in the gearbox electronics, this will continue to work
in one of the corresponding back-up programmes. All segments of the
screen are lit up or switched off.
The fault can be seen as follows:
● The gearbox only engages certain gears
● Reverse gear R cannot be engaged
● The manual gearbox switches off in the back-up programme
Note
If the gearbox switches to the back-up programme, visit an Authorised Serv-
ice as soon as possible to solve the problem. 
Manual release of the selector lever
Fig. 108 Manual release
of the selector lever
If there is a fault in the power system to the electronic selector lev-
er lock system (flat battery, blown fuse) or the system itself is faul-
ty, the selector lever cannot be moved from position P in the nor-
mal manner, which prevents the vehicle from being moved. The se-
lector lever must be unlocked using the manual release.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Pull gently on both sides at the front of the selector lever cover.
– Also loosen the cover at the rear.
– Press the yellow plastic part with your finger in the direction in-
dicated by the arrow ⇒ 
Fig. 108. 
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Driving
To recover the set speed, briefly press switch B
in RES once you have re-
leased the brake or clutch pedal. 
Switching off cruise control completely
– Move knob A ⇒ Fig. 110 ⇒ page 150 to OFF. 
START-STOP*
Fig. 111 Instrument
panel: Start-Stop system
button
The START-STOP system helps save fuel and reduce harmful emis-
sions and CO 2.
The system is automatically switched on every time the ignition is
switched on.
The system automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle
is stationary, e.g. waiting at traffic lights.
The current status of the START-STOP system is displayed on the
general instrument panel display. Automatic engine shut down (Stop phase)
–
Stop the vehicle (if necessary using the handbrake).
– Shift to neutral.
– Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine start up (Start phase)
– Release the clutch pedal.
Switching the START-STOP system on and off
The START-STOP system can be switched on and off by pressing the 
⇒ Fig. 111 button.
The warning lamp in the button will light up when the system is
switched off.
If the vehicle is in Stop phase when the button is pressed, the en-
gine will start immediately.
The START-STOP system works under complex driving conditions that are dif-
ficult to detect without specialist technology. The set of necessary condi-
tions for the correct operating of the START-STOP system are indicated be-
low.
Conditions for automatic engine shut down (Stop phase)
● Selector lever in neutral
● Clutch pedal not pressed
● Driver with seat belt fastened
● Driver door closed
● Bonnet closed
● Vehicle stationary
● The factory-fitted towing bracket is not electrically connected to a trailer 
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Driving the vehicle with a trailer
WARNING
● Adjust your speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.
● An electrical installation that is connected incorrectly or by non-spe-
cialised personnel can prevent the connection of the current to the trailer
and cause faults in the electrical system operation throughout the entire
vehicle, leading to accidents and serious injury.
● All electrical work must be carried out only by the specialised serv-
ices.
● Never directly connect the trailer electrical device to the electrical
sockets of the reverse driving lights or other sources of electrical current.
CAUTION
● Avoid corners, and sudden and sharp braking.
● Once the trailing arm has been removed, place the corresponding cover
on the hole of the fastening point. This prevents dirt from entering the hole
– see the trailer system assembly manual.
Note
● In the event of frequent journeys with a trailer, we recommend also hav-
ing the vehicle inspected in-between the service intervals.
● When connecting and disconnecting the trailer, the handbrake must be
applied.
● For technical reasons, trailers with LED reverse lights cannot be incorpo-
rated into the vehicle anti-theft alarm system. 
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174Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no steam or
coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
● Engage neutral in vehicles with manual gearbox and move the selec-
tor lever to position P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be closed when the vehi-
cle is moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet always check that it is
properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when the ve-
hicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet prop-
erly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine compartment.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of burns!
● Never spill fluids on hot engine compartments. These fluids can
cause a fire (e.g. antifreeze in coolant).
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, especial-
ly when working on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the engine is hot. The fan may start
running suddenly!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. The cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot steam or hot coolant re-
leased by covering the cap with a large, thick rag when opening the ex-
pansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths and tools, in the engine com-
partment.WARNING (Continued)
● When working underneath the vehicle, secure it so that it cannot roll
away and support it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic jack is not
sufficient for this purpose. Risk of injuries!
● If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an
extra safety risk from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, alternator
and radiator fan, etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system. You
should also note the following:
–Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
– Keep away from moving engine parts when wearing jewellery,
loose clothing or long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewellery must be
removed, hair tied back and close-fitting clothing worn.
● Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel system
or the electrical system is necessary.
–Always disconnect the battery from the onboard network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
CAUTION
● When topping up fluids, make sure the correct fluid is put into the cor-
rect filler opening. Otherwise this can cause serious malfunctions or engine
damage!
● Never open the bonnet using the release catch. Risk of damage.
For the sake of the environment
Due to the environment-friendly disposal of fluids, the equipment necessary
and the knowledge required, fluids must be changed by an authorised SEAT
dealer during the service inspections of the vehicle. 

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Self-help
WARNING (Continued)
● Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
● Never place parts of your body, e.g. arms and legs, underneath the
vehicle when supported only by the jack.
● Secure the base of the jack with suitable supports so that it cannot
slip. The jack could slide if the ground below it is soft and slippery and
the vehicle could slip off it. Therefore, place the jack on a firm surface or
use a large, stable base. On a slippery surface, e.g. tiles, use a non-slip
base such as a rubber mat.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Risk of injury.
● The jack should only be used in the correct jacking points.
CAUTION
● The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts on steel and alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
● If the anti-theft wheel bolt is overly tightened, this could damage the
bolt and the adapter
Note
● The set of anti-theft wheel bolts or the adapter are available from au-
thorised SEAT dealers.
● Please observe the relevant local legal regulations when changing the
wheel. 
Preparation work
Some preparation is required before changing a wheel:
– If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from moving traffic. The surface must be horizontal.–
All vehicle occupants should leave the vehicle . Vehicle occu-
pants should waiting in a safe place, e.g. behind the roadside
crash barrier) while the wheel is being changed.
– Switch off the ignition and engage neutral or move the selector
lever on the automatic gearbox to position P.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– If towing a trailer, unhitch it.
– Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 198 and the spare wheel
⇒ page 198 out of the luggage compartment. 
Changing a wheel
If possible, change the wheel on a level surface.
– Pull off the hub cap ⇒ page 191 or the wheel bolt covers
⇒ page 191.
– First loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts and then the other wheel
bolts ⇒ page 200.
– Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is no longer
touching the ground ⇒ page 201.
– Remove the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface
(cloth, paper, etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Lift the spare wheel into position and tighten the wheel bolts
lightly. 
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204Self-help
Before using the tyre repair kit
The following jobs must be performed before using the tyre repair
kit:
–If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle well away from moving
traffic. Stop on flat, solid ground.
– All vehicle occupants should leave the vehicle. Vehicle occu-
pants should waiting in a safe place, e.g. behind the roadside
crash barrier) while the wheel is being changed.
– Switch off the ignition and engage neutral or move the selector
lever on the automatic gearbox to position P.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Check whether the tyre can be repaired using the tyre repair kit
⇒ page 202.
– If towing a trailer, unhitch it.
– Take the tyre repair kit out of the luggage compartment.
– Fix the sticker 2
⇒ Fig. 135 ⇒ 
page 203 onto the dash panel
where the driver will see it.
– Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. bolts or nails, from the
tyre.
– Unscrew the tyre valve cap.
– Using the valve extractor 1
, unscrew the valve insert and place
it onto a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.) Filling and inflating the tyre
Filling the tyre
–
Shake the tyre sealant can 10
⇒ Fig. 135 ⇒ page 203 thorough-
ly several times.
– Attach the flexible filling hose 3
onto the can 10. The foil seal-
ing the can will be automatically pierced.
– Remove the cap from the flexible filling hose 3
and insert the
open end as far as it will go into the tyre valve.
– Hold the can 10
upside down and fill the complete contents of
the can into the tyre.
– Remove the empty can from the tyre.
– Screw the valve insert back into the tyre valve using the valve
extractor 1
.
Inflating the tyre
– Screw the tyre filling hose 5
⇒ Fig. 135 ⇒ page 203 firmly onto
the tyre valve.
– Make sure that the bleed screw 7
is closed.
– Start the vehicle engine and leave it running.
– Plug the connector 9
into the 12-volt power socket.
– Turn the air compressor on with the switch 8
.
– Leave the air compressor running until the tyre pressure has
reached 2.0 - 2.5 bar. Max. operating time for the compressor is
8 minutes ⇒ 
! 

Brakeshandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
bulbs – changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Button on driver door opening and closing electric windows . . . . 92
C
Car computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Care of vehicle automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
high-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
polishing of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Central lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Changing bulbs double headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Changing gear economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Checking battery acid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Checking fluid levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Child seat
Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Cleaning chrome see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Climatronic air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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