Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Accessories, modifications and spare parts . 195
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Modifications and effects of the airbag system . 196
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
First-aid kit and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Changing front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel) . . 220
Changing rear lights (in rear lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Changing bulb for the number plate light . . . . . . 225
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Description of the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Petrol engine 1.2 55 kW (75 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 63 kW (85 PS) . . . . . . . . . . 233
Petrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS) with/without
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Petrol engine 1.4 90 kW (122 PS) Automatic . . . 235
Diesel engine 1.6 CR 77 kW (105 PS) with/
without Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
4Table of Contents
68Controls and displays
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed!
Seek professional help.
The control lamp lights up yellow (insufficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
⇒ page 177
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30 seconds, the warning lamp
switches off. If the engine oil is not refilled, the warning lamp lights up
again after 100 km (62 miles).
The control lamp flashes yellow (oil level sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The warning lamp flashes various
times after the ignition is switched on and an audible warning is given.
Seek professional help.
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.
Coolant level and temperature
If the warning lamp (blue) is lit up, the engine has not yet reached its op-
erating temperature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard acceleration and
submitting the engine to high loads.
If the warning lamp (red) is lit up or flashing, the coolant temperature is
too high or its level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the coolant level ⇒ page 179
and refill if necessary ⇒ page 180.
If the coolant is situated in the prescribed area, the high temperature may
be due to a fault in the cooling system fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and
replace it if necessary ⇒ page 214, Changing fuses in the engine compart-
ment.
If the warning lamp (red) remains lit up, despite both the coolant level
and the radiator fan fuse being in correct condition, stop the vehicle!
Seek professional help.
1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an informative display.
94Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The location of the controls of right-hand drive cars differs slightly from the
location shown here ⇒ Fig. 55 ⇒ page 94. However, the symbols indicat-
ing the respective positions of the controls remain the same.
WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if it is dark
or if visibility is poor.
CAUTION
● Use the lights in line with local law.
● However, drivers always remain responsible for correctly adjusting and
using the lights.
Note
● An audible warning will be heard when the light control is set to and
you remove the ignition key and open the door. Once the driver door is
closed (ignition off), the audible warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehicle if necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the lights may mist up
temporarily on the inside. This is particularly the case in the event of a dif-
ference in temperature between the inside and in front of the light. By
switching on the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projec- ted will quickly be demisted, although the edges may remain misted. The
real lights and turn signals can mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system.
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 55 Instrument panel: Light switch/Fuses: Switch for daytime driving lights
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position .
Switching on dipped beam
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position .
Switching off lights (except daytime driving lights)
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position 0.
95
Lights and visibility
DAY LIGHT Function*
Switching on daytime driving lights
Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 ⇒ page 94 to position 0.
Switching off daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55 button ⇒ page 94 to the right.
Switching on daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55 button ⇒ page 94 to the left.
Switching off daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it down and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the left turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
off.
– Release the turn signal lever. Switching on daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
–
Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it up and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the right turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
on.
– Release the turn signal lever.
Note
The daytime driving lights work when the ignition is switched on.
Front fog lights
Fig. 56 Instrument pan-
el: light switch
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126Heating and air conditioning
While in motion, the air conditioning should not be switched on if the win-
dows are open.
If the interior temperature can be reached without switching on the air con-
ditioning, the fresh air mode should be used.
For the sake of the environment
This saves on fuel and reduces emissions.
Faults
If the air conditioning does not work at outside temperatures above +5 °C
(+41 °F) then the system is faulty. This may be due to one of the following
reasons:
● One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
⇒ page 210.
● The air conditioning compressor has switched off temporarily because
of an increased engine coolant temperature ⇒ page 56.
If you cannot repair the fault yourself or where the cooling power continues
to drop, switch the system off. Contact a specialised service. Air ventsFig. 97 Air vents
Opening air vents 3 and 4
– Turn the vertical circular control upwards.
Closing air vents 3 and 4
– Turn the vertical circular control downwards.
Changing the direction of air delivery from air vents 3 and 4
– The air circulation height can be varied by changing the posi-
tion of the sliding adjuster upwards or downwards ⇒ Fig. 97.
– The air circulation direction can be varied by changing the posi-
tion of the sliding adjuster to the right or to the left.
The flow of air from the vents is controlled using control C
⇒ Fig. 98. Vents
3 ⇒ Fig. 97 and 4 can be opened and closed individually.
Depending on the position of the adjusters and on the weather, open vents
can provide air which is either heated, unheated or cooled.
137
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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210Fuses and bulbs
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.
211
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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