2012 Seat Toledo airbag

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Opening and closing
Central locking system
General notes
All of the doors will unlock or lock at the same time when the central locking
system is used. The rear lid is unlocked. It is then possible to open the rear
lid by pressing the release catch located at the top of the registration plate
recess ⇒ page 90.
Warning lamp on the driver door
Once the doors are locked, the warning lamp will flash quickly for 2 seconds
and then at a slower rate.
If the vehicle is locked with the Safe lock engaged ⇒ page 83, the warning
lamp on the driver door will flash quickly for 2 seconds before switching off
for 30 seconds and then flashing at a slower rate.
If the warning lamp flashes quickly for 2 seconds and then remains switch-
ed on before flashing at a slower rate after 30 seconds, there is a fault in
the interior monitor and tow-away protection system ⇒ page 89. Seek pro-
fessional help. 
Individual settings
Unlocking single doors
This optional function unlocks the driver door only. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the next command is given (unlock).
Automatic unlock and lock
The doors and the rear lid are locked automatically when the vehicle rea-
ches a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph). The doors unlock automatically when the key is removed from the ignition.
Additionally, the driver or front passenger can unlock the doors by pressing
the  ⇒ 
page 85 central lock button or by pulling the front door handle.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents intruders from getting into the car, e.g. while
waiting at junctions. However, it can also delay assistance in the event of
an accident. Risk of death!
Note
● Activation of the single door setting can be requested at your SEAT deal-
er.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags activate, the doors will
be automatically unlocked for easier access and assistance.
● If the central locking system should fail to work at any time, only the
driver door can be locked or unlocked using the key ⇒ page 85. All other
doors and the rear lid can be operated manually.
–Manual release ⇒ page 86.
– Manual release of the rear lid ⇒ page 91. 
Safe Lock
The central locking system is equipped with a Safe lock. If the vehicle is
closed from outside, the door locks will automatically lock. The warning
lamp on the driver door will flash quickly for 2 seconds and then at a slower
rate. It is not possible to open any of the doors from the inside or outside
using the handle. This limits the possibility of intruders getting into the ve-
hicle.
The Safe lock can be deactivated by pressing the lock button twice in less
than 2 seconds. 
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Opening and closing
Locking the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the driver door lock cylinder in the reverse direc-
tion to its lock position B ⇒ Fig. 46.
● The doors and the rear lid are locked.
● The courtesy lights switch off.
● The Safe lock is immediately activated.
● Warning lamp on the driver door starts to flash.
Note
The vehicle doors cannot be locked if the driver door is open. 
Central lock button
Fig. 47 Central lock but-
ton
If the vehicle has not been locked from outside, it is possible to
lock and unlock the doors from inside by pressing the ⇒ Fig. 47
button, even without the key in the ignition. Locking all doors and rear lid
–
Press the button  ⇒ Fig. 47. The warning lamp  on the button
will light up.
Unlocking all doors and rear lid
– Press the button  ⇒ Fig. 47. The warning lamp  on the button
will switch off.
If the vehicle has been locked using the central lock button.
● The rear lid cannot be unlocked from outside (security measure, e.g.
when stopped at a junction).
● The doors can be unlocked individually by pulling the handle.
● The vehicle doors cannot be locked if any of the doors are open.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags activate, doors locked
from the inside will be automatically unlocked for easier access and assis-
tance.
WARNING
The central locking system remains operative when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as locked
doors delay assistance in an emergency. Doors locked from the inside de-
lay assistance in an emergency. Risk of death!
Note
The handles and the central lock buttons will not work if the Safe lock
⇒ page 83 is activated. 
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98Lights and visibility
Parking lights*
Parking lights 
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 ⇒ page 97 up or down to
turn on the right or left-hand parking lights respectively.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  ⇒ page 94 to position  and
engage the steering lock.
Note
● The parking lights  only work when the ignition is switched on.
● The parking light will not come on automatically on switching the igni-
tion off if the left or right-hand turn signal is left on. 
Front fog lights with CORNER function*
Front fog lights with CORNER function provide better lighting of the area
around the car when driving through a corner or parking, etc.
Front fog lights with CORNER function switch on depending on how far you
turn the steering wheel or whether or not the turn signals 1)
are switched on,
if the following conditions are met:
● The vehicle is stationary, the ignition is switched on or you are moving
at a speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph)
● The daytime driving light is switched off ●
The dipped beam is switched on
● The fog lights are switched off
● Reverse gear is not engaged 
Hazard warning light switch
Fig. 59 Instrument pan-
el: switch for hazard
warning lights
– Press the button  ⇒ Fig. 59 to switch the hazard warning
lights on or off.
The warning lamps on the instrument panel and the warning lamp in the
switch will flash at the same time as the turn signals when the hazard warn-
ing lights are switched on. The hazard warning lights also work when the
ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning lights come on automatically in the event of an accident
in which an airbag is triggered. 
1)
In the event of a conflict between both functions, i.e. if you turn the steering wheel to the
left while the right-hand turn signal is on, the turn signals will take priority.

102Lights and visibility
WARNING
Do not turn sun visors with attached objects such as ball-pens, etc. to-
wards the head protection airbag triggering zone on the side windows.
The head protection airbags could injure occupants if triggered.
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Seats and storage
Seats and storage Front seats
Introduction
Set the driver seat in such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with
your legs slightly bent.
Set the driver seat backrest in such a way that the upper point of the steer-
ing wheel can be reached with your arms slightly bent.
The correct seat position is very important for:
● Reaching all of the controls safely and quickly
● A relaxed low-fatigue posture
● maximum protection from the seat belts and airbag system
WARNING
● Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Risk of ac-
cident!
● Be careful when adjusting the front seats! Careless and uncontrolled
adjustment can cause injuries.
● The backrests must not be reclined too far back while driving. This
could limit the effect of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk of in-
jury!
● Never transport more that the permitted amount of people in your ve-
hicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an ap-
propriate child restraint system ⇒ page 45, Child safety.
● The front seats, head restraints and seat belts must always be adjus-
ted to the size of the vehicle occupant to provide you and your passen-
gers with the greatest possible protection.
● Your feet should remain in the footwell while the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, on the window or on the seat! This
also applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to
an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If
the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position!
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury if triggered!
● No items must not be kept in the footwell, as they could block the
pedals in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or change of direc-
tion. You would no longer be able to brake, change gear or accelerate.
● Do not place any items on the front passenger seat other than those
allowed (e.g. child seat). Risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, the backrest angle adjustment mechanism may gain a
certain amount of play. 
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112Seats and storage
Luggage compartment
Introduction
Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
– Secure luggage using the fastening rings or retaining net
⇒ page 113.
During an accident, even small and light objects can have so much kinetic
energy that they can cause very severe injuries. The amount of kinetic ener-
gy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the object. How-
ever, the speed of the vehicle is the most important factor.
Example: An unsecured object weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corre-
sponding to 20 times its weight in a frontal collision at 50 km/h (31 mph).
This means that its weight “reaches” around 90 kg. You can imagine the se-
verity of the injuries that might be sustained if this “projectile” strikes an
occupant as it flies through the vehicle interior.
WARNING
● Store objects in the luggage compartment and secure to the fastening
points.
● In an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the interior can
be flung forwards and possibly injure vehicle occupants or others. This
risk is increased if the flying objects hit and trigger an airbag. In this
case, any rebounding objects could injure vehicle occupants. Risk of fatal
injuries!
● Take into account that transporting heavy objects changes the centre
of gravity that could also cause changes in vehicle handling. Risk of acci-
dent! Therefore, always adjust your speed and driving style to suit these
circumstances.
● Securing the load to the rings using unsuitable or damage straps
could lead to injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking ma-
noeuvre. Secure suitable straps safely to the rings to ensure this does
not happen.
● Position the load so that it cannot moved forwards during a sudden
braking manoeuvre. Risk of injuries!
● If transporting sharp or dangerous objects in the space provided
when the rear seats are folded, ensure the safety of the occupant of the
remaining rear seat ⇒ page 13.
● If the rear seat located alongside a folding seat is occupied, ensure
safety by placing the load so that it stops the seat from folding back-
wards in the event of a collision, for example.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, as exhaust gases
can be drawn into the interior. Risk of intoxication!
● Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight.
Risk of accident!
● Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment! 

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Seats and storage
Storage compartments in centre console
Fig. 93 Centre console:
storage
Open storage compartment in centre console ⇒ Fig. 93.
Multimedia compartment
Fig. 94 Front centre con-
sole: multimedia com-
partment
The multimedia compartment is in the storage compartment of the front
centre console ⇒ Fig. 94.
The compartment can be used to hold mobile phones, mp3 players or simi-
lar devices.
WARNING
Never use the multimedia compartment as an ashtray or to store flamma-
ble materials. Risk of fire!

Storage compartment in front door
Fig. 95 Storage com-
partment in door trim
There is a bottle carrier in part B

⇒  Fig. 95 of the storage compartment in
the front door.
WARNING
Only use part A
⇒ Fig. 95 of the compartment in the front door to store
objects that do not protrude from it so as not the limit the deployment
area of the side airbags.
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Storage compartment in luggage compartment
Fig. 96 Luggage com-
partment: storage
The lid from the side storage compartment can be removed to in-
crease the size of the luggage compartment.
– Hold onto the top of the lid and pull it out in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 96.
CAUTION
● The compartments are designed to hold small objects with a total
weight of 1.5 kg.
● Make sure you do not damage the storage compartment or the luggage
compartment trim when using the compartment. 
Coat hooks*
The coat hooks are located on the B-pillars and on the handles on the interi-
or lining above each rear door.
WARNING
● Make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat hooks do
not obstruct your view to the rear.
● Only use the coat hooks for light items of clothing and make sure that
there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could in-
terfere with the function of the head-protection airbags.
CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of 2 kg. 