2012 Seat Toledo Owner's manual

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road. If the vehicle is towed with the rear wheels lifted off the road
the automatic gearbox will be damaged!
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a towbar. A towrope
should only be used if you do not have a towbar.
Follow the instructions below when towing a vehicle:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Engage the clutch very gently when starting to move or on vehi-
cles with automatic gearbox press the accelerator carefully.
– On vehicles with manual gearbox, the towrope must be taut be-
fore driving off.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h (31 mph).
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– The ignition should be switched on so that the steering wheel
lock is not engaged and the turn signals, horn and windscreen
wipers and washers can be used.
– Put the gear lever in neutral or move the selector lever to posi-
tion N (automatic gearbox).
The brake servo and power steering only work when the engine is
running. Considerably more effort is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel when the engine is switched off.
Ensure the towrope remains taut at all times when towing.
CAUTION
● Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of engine damage! In vehicles with a
catalytic converter, unburnt fuel could reach the catalytic converter and
catch fire in it. This could damage and destroy the catalytic converter. Use
the battery from another vehicle for help in starting the engine ⇒ page 206,
Starting the engine.
● If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gearbox, the car may only be tow-
ed with the driven wheels lifted clear of the road and transported on a spe-
cial vehicle transporter or trailer.
● If normal towing is not possible or if the vehicle is to be towed for further
than 50 km (31 miles), the vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle
transporter or trailer.
● The towrope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both ve-
hicles during towing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of synthetic fibre
or similar material only.
● Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and always take care to
avoid jerking the towrope. When towing on a loose surface there is always a
risk of overloading and damaging the anchorage points.
● Attach the towrope or towbar only to the towline anchorages or to the
removable towing bracket ⇒  page 161, or ⇒ page 209.
Note
● We recommend you use the towrope or towbar available in the SEAT
Original Accessories programme from authorised SEAT dealers.
● Towing a vehicle requires some experience. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should
not attempt to tow away another vehicle or to have their vehicle towed.
● Note the legal regulations concerning towing, particularly those regard-
ing the signalling of the towed and towing vehicle.
● The towrope must not be twisted, as under certain circumstances this
could unscrew the front towline anchorage. 

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Front towline anchorage
Fig. 138 Front bumper: towline anchorage cover/fitting
Fitting and detaching the cover
– Press on the left of the cover as indicated by the arrow
⇒ Fig. 138 -  .
– Pull on the cover to remove it from the front bumper.
– To refit the cover after unscrewing the towline anchorage, fit the
cover and press down on its right-hand side. The cover must be
securely engaged.
Fitting and detaching the towline anchorage
– Screw in the towline anchorage anti-clockwise by hand as far as
it will go ⇒ Fig. 138 -  .
To tighten the towline anchorage, we recommend using the box
spanner, the towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object
that can be inserted through the anchorage.
– Unscrew the towline anchorage by turning it clockwise.
CAUTION
The towline anchorage must be screwed in as far as it will go. Otherwise
there is a risk of the screw connection shearing off during towing or tow-
starting! 
Rear towline anchorage
Fig. 139 Rear towline
anchorage
The rear towline anchorage is under the rear bumper, on the right. 
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
All the electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
● Switch off the ignition and the electrical component concerned before
changing a fuse.
● Identify the fuse corresponding to the failed electrical component
⇒ page 211, Fuses in the dash panel, or ⇒ page 214, Changing fuses in
the engine compartment.
● 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 amp rating.
Fuse colour code
ColourMaximum amp rating
light brown5dark brown7,5red10blue15yellow20white25green30
WARNING
Read and follow the warnings ⇒ page 173, Engine compartment before
starting work in the engine compartment.
CAUTION
● Never “repair” a fuse or replace it by fitting a fuse with a higher amp rat-
ing. Risk of fire! This could also cause damage to other parts of the electri-
cal system.
● If a newly replaced fuse blow again when the electrical component con-
cerned is switched on, the electrical system must be checked by an Official
Service as soon as possible.
Note
● It is advisable to always keep spare fuses in the vehicle. The spare fuse
box is available in the range of original SEAT parts.
● One single electrical component could have more than one fuse.
● Several electrical components may be protected by the same fuse. 

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Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 140 Bottom of the
dash panel. Fuse cover
Fig. 141 Diagram of the
fuse box to the left/right
of the steering wheel
The fuses are located behind a cover below the steering wheel.
● Carefully tilt the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove
it ⇒  Fig. 140.
● After changing the fuse, replace the cover on the dash panel in the di-
rection opposite that is indicated by the arrow so that the cover tabs fit into
the slots on the dash panel. Subsequently, press down on the cover to
close. List of fuses in the dash panel
NumberElectrical equipment1S - ignition2START-STOP
3Instrument panel, headlight range control, telephone, oil level
sensor
4ABS/ESC control unit5Petrol engine: cruise control6Reverse light (manual gearbox)7Switch, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake switch, clutch switch, cooling fan
9Heating control panel, air conditioning control unit, parking
aid, electric window riser, radiator fan, windscreen wiper jets
10DC-DC converter11Exterior mirror control12Towing bracket control unit13Automatic gearbox control unit, automatic gear selector14Headlight range control15Vacant16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit17Radio (START-STOP ) daytime driving light18Heated mirrors19Ignition inlet20Engine control unit, fuel pump control unit, fuel pump
21Reverse light (automatic gearbox), fog lights with CORNER func-
tion
22Heating control panel, control unit of the climate control, tele-
phone, general instrument panel, steering wheel angle sensor,
multifunction steering wheel, automatic gearbox key lock
23Interior lighting, glove compartment and luggage compartment
lighting, side lights
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NumberElectrical equipment24Central control unit for the vehicle25Vacant26Rear window wiper27Vacant28Petrol engine: AKF valve, additional heating29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, cruise control31Lambda probe32High-pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump
35Button backlighting, number plate lighting, parking lights,
headlight washers
36Main beams37Rear fog lights, DC/DC converter38Fog lights39Heater blower40Vacant41Heated front seats42Heated rear window43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Rear lid lock, central locking system46Alarm47Cigarette lighter, luggage compartment power socket48ABS49Turn signals, brake lights50DC-DC converter, radio51Electric window riser (driver + rear left-hand side)
NumberElectrical equipment52Electric window riser (front passenger + rear right-hand side)53Windscreen wash system
54START-STOP general instrument panel, module below steering
wheel, multifunction steering wheel
55Automatic gearbox control unit56Headlight washer57Dipped beam headlight (left side)58Dipped beam headlight (right side)

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Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 142 Diagram of
fuses in the engine com-
partment: version 1
Fig. 143 Diagram of
fuses in the engine com-
partment: version 2
List of fuses in the engine compartment
NumberElectrical equipment1Alternator2Vacant3Interior (version 1) ⇒ Fig. 142
Fuse block power (version 2) ⇒ Fig. 143
4Additional electric heating (version 1) ⇒ Fig. 142
Interior (version 2) ⇒ Fig. 143
5Interior
NumberElectrical equipment6Radiator fan, glow plug system control unit7Electric-hydraulic power steering8ABS9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS12Central control unit13Additional electric heating
Note
Fuses 1-7 must be changed in a specialised service. 
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Changing fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 144 Battery: fuse cover (version 1)
Fig. 145 Battery: fuse cover (version 2)
●Press the flexible tabs on the fuse box cover in the direction indicated by
the arrows 1

⇒  Fig. 144.
● Remove the cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by arrow 2.
● Use a flat-headed screwdriver to unlock the holes 3.
● Open the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 4.Changing bulbs
Introduction
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of practical skill. If in doubt, we
recommend you have defective bulbs changed by a specialised service or,
in case of an emergency, seek professional assistance.
● Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before changing a bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. The finger-
prints left on the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the
bulb, causing a reduction in bulb life and condensation on the mirror sur-
face, thus reducing efficiency.
● A bulb must only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is indi-
cated on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
● There is a storage area for the bulb box in the spare wheel well or below
the carpet in the luggage compartment.
The light source used for each function is listed below:
Double headlights
H7 Long Life
H7
W5W Long Life PY21W NA P21W Super Long Life 
Dipped beam:
Main beam:
Side lights:
Turn signals:
Daytime driving lights:

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WARNING
● Take particular care when working on components in the engine com-
partment if the engine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.
CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. Other-
wise, a short circuit could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light before changing a bulb.
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop-
er manner.
Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may remain misted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the inter-
est of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users. ●
Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will va-
porise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and will impair its surface. 
Double headlight bulbs
Fig. 146 Main headlight
bulbs
Installation position of double headlight bulbs side light
main beam headlight
dipped beam headlight
turn signal light
daytime driving light 
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