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Stop the vehicle in this case, stop the engine and wait until the symbol 
has switched off. Danger of damage to the gearbox! You can continue driv-
ing once the symbol is switched off.
Engine oil pressure fault 
If the symbol  appears on the informative display, the vehicle must be im-
mediately taken to a specialised service. Information regarding the maxi-
mum engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.
Note
● If a warning appears on the informative display it must be confirmed by
pressing the button, B
⇒ Fig. 35 ⇒ 
page 63 before proceeding to the main
menu.
● The symbols are displayed again until the fault is corrected. After the
first time a symbol is displayed they reappear, but without a message for
the driver. 
Control lamps Summary
The control lamps indicate certain functions or faults accompanied by an
audible warning.
When the ignition is switched on some of the warning lamps light up for
several seconds for the purpose of the control systems of the vehicle. These warning lamps must switch off several seconds after the ignition is switched
on.
Handbrake⇒ page 66
Brake system⇒ page 66
Fasten your seat belt⇒ page 67
Alternator⇒ page 67
Door open⇒ page 67
Engine oil (red or yellow colour)⇒ page 67
Coolant temperature/level (red or blue colour)⇒ page 68
Power steering⇒ page 69
Electronic stability control (ESC)⇒ page 69
Traction control system (ASR)⇒ page 69
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)⇒ page 70
Rear fog light⇒ page 70
Bulb fault⇒ page 70
Emission control system⇒ page 70
Glow plug system (diesel engines)⇒ page 70
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WARNING (Continued)
● If the warning lamp  lights up together with the warning lamp 
⇒ page 70, Anti-lock system (ABS) ,  , Stop the vehicle! Seek pro-
fessional help.
● A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-lock brake system (ABS) can
lead to longer braking distances – Risk of accident!

Fastening seat belts 
After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp  lights up to instruct the
driver or front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The warning lamp switch-
ed off when the driver or front passenger fastens their seat belt.
While driving at a speed in excess of 20 km/h (12 mph), and if the driver or
front passenger does not have their seat belt fastened an audible warning
is given and the control lamp  lights up.
If the driver or front passenger does not fasten their seat belt during the fol-
lowing 90 seconds the audible warning switches off while the warning lamp
 will remain up. 
Alternator 
If the control lamp  is lit up while the engine is running, the battery is not
charging.
Seek professional help. Have the car's electrical equipment inspected.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98, Hazard warning light switch.
CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp  lights up while driving, the warning
lamp  also lights up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine – Risk of engine damage! 
Door open 
If the control lamp,  lights up, one of the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet
is open.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.

Engine oil 
The control lamp
 flashes red (oil pressure low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the engine! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
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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. 