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Driving
● 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 would lead to a fault in the catalytic converter. Use the
battery from another vehicle for help in starting the engine ⇒ page 205,
Jump-starting.
● After the engine has been working hard for a long time, leave the engine
idling for about one minute before switching it off at the end of a journey.
This will stop the engine from overheating.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary. If possible, move
off immediately after starting the engine. This will help the engine reach op-
erating temperature more quickly, reducing the quantity of emissions.
Note
● The engine can only be started with the original SEAT key.
● Loud running noises may be heard briefly after cold-starting the engine.
This is normal and is no cause for concern.
● After the engine has been stopped and the ignition switched off, the ra-
diator fan may continue running for around 10 minutes.
● If the engine still does not start after a second attempt, the fuel pump
fuse might have blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
⇒ page 211, Fuses in the dash panel or contact your Specialised Service.
● You should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle.
This will hinder any attempts at theft. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 101 Adjustable steering wheel: lever beneath steering column/safe distance from
steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.
– First adjust the position of the driver seat ⇒ page 107, Front
seats.
– Pull down the leave located below the steering wheel
⇒ Fig. 101 .
– Adjust the steering wheel vertically or horizontally.
– Pull the lever upwards as far as it will go.
Power steering
The power steering allows you to turn the steering wheel more easily.
If the power steering fails or the engine is off (towing), it is still possible to
turn the vehicle's steering wheel fully. However, you need more strength to
steer the vehicle.
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Checking and refilling levels
conditions for correct engine running. We do not, therefore, recommend
adding additives to the fuel.
CAUTION
● All SEAT vehicles with petrol engines can only run on unleaded petrol.
Refuelling just once with leaded petrol disables the exhaust system!
● Use of petrol with a lower RON to that prescribed could damage the en-
gine components.
● Under no circumstances may additives be used that contain metal parti-
cles (metal additives), primarily manganese and iron. LRP (lead replacement
petrol) fuels containing metal (metal additives) cannot be used. Risk of
damage to most engine parts or the exhaust system!
● Fuels marked as containing metal on the garage fuel pump cannot be
used. Risk of damage to most engine parts or the exhaust system!
● The use of unsuitable additives in petrol can cause damage to most en-
gine parts or the exhaust system.
Diesel fuel
Your vehicle can only run on diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN
590 (in Germany, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590 , in Russia
also GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 ).
Winter driving – winter-grade diesel
In winter use diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN 590 (in Germa-
ny, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia also GOST R
52368-2005/EN 590:2004). “Winter-grade diesel” still performs well at
-20 °C (-4 °F).
In countries with other weather conditions, diesel is often available that be-
haves differently with regards to the temperature. The authorised SEAT deal-
ers and petrol stations in each country will inform you on the normal diesel
fuel of the country in question. Preheating the fuel filter
The vehicle is fitted with a glow plug system for the fuel filter. Therefore, the
reliability of the diesel is ensured at ambient temperatures of down to ap-
prox. -25 °C (-13 °F).
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, known as “thinners” (petrol or similar substances) should
not be mixed with the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
● Even one tankful of diesel fuel that does not comply with the standard
could damage engine parts, the fuel system and the exhaust system!
● If fuel different to the prescribed diesel fuel (e.g. petrol) is used by mis-
take, never start the engine or switch on the ignition! Risk of serious dam-
age to the engine! Contact an authorised SEAT dealer to clean the engine
fuel system.
● Water allowed to collect in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
● Your vehicle is not prepared for use of biofuel (RME) and, therefore, this
fuel must not be used for refuelling or driving. The use of biofuel (RME)
could cause serious damage to the engine or the fuel system.
Engine compartment
Introduction
Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk of
accident or fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. when check-
ing and refilling fluids. Therefore, always observe the warnings and follow
all general safety precautions. The engine compartment of any motor vehi-
cle is a potentially hazardous area .
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Fuses and bulbs
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)