2012 Seat Toledo key

Table of Contents
Manual structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sitting position for vehicle occupants . . . . . . . . . 10
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Operating instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Instruments and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Multi-function display* (on board computer) . . . 59
MAXI DOT* (Informative display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away
protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Opening and closing electric windows . . . . . . . . 92
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers . . . 103
Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Roof carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cigarette lighter, 12V power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Coat hooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Air conditioning (manual)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . 132
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brakes and brake servo systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
START-STOP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Practical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
The first 1500 km (900 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Economical and ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Preventing damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Care of the vehicle and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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32Airbag system
WARNING (Continued)
● To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear the
seat belt properly ⇒ page 20.
● Always adjust the front seats properly.

The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger
seat
Rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front pas-
senger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled. The front passenger front airbag is a serious risk for a child if it is activated.
The front passenger seat is life threatening to a child if he/she is transpor-
ted in a rear-facing child seat. Children up to 12 years old should always
travel on the rear seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating
airbag can strike it with such force that it can cause critical or fatal injuries.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to transport children on the rear
seats. That is the safest place for children in the vehicle. Alternatively, the
front passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch
⇒ page 43. When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to
the age and size of each child ⇒ page 45.
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to disable the air-
bag, a Technical Service must be consulted.
WARNING
● If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the
child of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident in-
creases.
● Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the
front passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal in-
juries if the front passenger airbag is triggered.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child
seat and hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the seat
backrest.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to disable the
airbag, a Technical Service must be consulted.
● If, under special circumstances, it is necessary to transport a child in
a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutely es-
sential that you observe the following safety measures:
–Deactivate the front passenger airbag ⇒ page 43.
– The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for
use on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.
– Follow the installation instructions given by the child seat manu-
facturer and observe the safety instructions ⇒ page 45, Child safe-
ty.
– Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passenger
seat completely backwards so that the greatest possible distance to
the front passenger airbag is ensured.
– Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from being
pushed completely back.
– The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an upright po-
sition.
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44Airbag system
Front passenger front airbag switch
Fig. 24 Front passenger front airbag switch/warning lamp for the disabling of the
front passenger airbag
The switch disables only the front passenger front airbag.
Disabling the airbag
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the passenger side storage compartment.
– Turn the airbag switch slot with the key to the position 2
⇒ Fig. 24 OFF.
– Check, with the ignition switched on, that the control lamp
lights up 3
  which lights up with the word
  
  in the centre part of the dash panel.
Switching on the airbag
– Switch the ignition off.
– Turn the airbag switch slot with the key to the position 1
⇒ Fig. 24 ON. –
Close the passenger side storage compartment.
– Check, with the ignition switched on, that the control lamp does
not light up 3
  which lights up with the word
 
   in the centre part of the dash panel.
Control lamp with the word      (front passenger airbag
disabled)
If the front passenger front airbag is disabled, after switching on the igni-
tion, the control lamp will light up for several seconds, then it will switch off
for about 1 s and then switch on again.
If the control lamp is flashing, there is a fault in the disabling of the airbag
system ⇒ 
. Please go immediately to an Official Service.
WARNING
● The driver of the vehicle is responsible for disabling or switching on
the airbag.
● Always switch off the ignition before disabling the front passenger
airbag! Failure to do so could result in a fault in the airbag deactivation
system.
● If the control lamp   (airbag deactivated) flashes, the front pas-
senger front airbag will not trigger in the event of an accident! Have the
system immediately checked by an Official Service.
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46Child safety
WARNING
● Never install a child seat facing backwards on the front passenger
seat unless the front passenger front airbag has been disabled. This
could lead to a risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child! However, if it
is necessary, in exceptional cases, to transport a child in the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger front airbag must always be disabled
⇒ page 43. If the passenger seat has a height adjustment option, move it
to the highest position.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to disable the
airbag, the vehicle must be taken to a Technical Service.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children, must assume the proper
sitting position and be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potential-
ly fatal injuries to the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being prop-
erly secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an acci-
dent, the child could be thrown through the vehicle, causing possibly fa-
tal injuries to themselves and to the other vehicle occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting position when the vehicle is
moving, they expose themselves to greater risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly impor-
tant if the child is travelling on the front passenger seat and the airbag
system is triggered in an accident; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
● A suitable child seat can protect your child.
● Never leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the vehi-
cle.
● Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or
cold inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.WARNING (Continued)
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal
seat belt without a child seat, as this could cause injuries to the abdomi-
nal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Do not allow the seat belt to become twisted or jammed, or to rub on
any sharp edges.
● Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor colli-
sion or in sudden braking manoeuvres.
● The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the seat belt is
properly positioned ⇒ page 26, Seat belts.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat ⇒ page 47, Child seats.
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Controls and displays
Trip counter*
Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter indicates the journey that has been covered since the
last time the function was reset in 100 metre sections.
In order to reset the daily distance covered keep the button 6
⇒ Fig. 31
⇒ page 55 pressed down.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total number of kilometres (or mileage) that the
vehicle has covered until now.
Fault indication
In the event of a fault in the informative display the word Error will appear
permanently. Please take the vehicle to a specialised Technical Service to
solve this fault.
Note
In vehicles equipped with an informative display, if the indicator of the sec-
ond speed in mph or in kph are activated respectively, this speed will be
displayed in place of the odometer. 
Service interval display*
Service interval display
Before reaching the service interval, when the ignition is switched on the
key symbol  appears on the screen for several seconds together with the
indication of the number of kilometres (miles) remaining. The number of
days remaining until the service inspection is indicated simultaneously.
The informative display indicates:
Service in … km (miles) or… days. The indication of kilometres (miles) or time remaining until the inspection
reduces in intervals of 100km (miles) or 1 day.
If the service interval is reached, when the ignition is switched on the key
symbol
 appears flashing on the screen together with the word Service.
The informative display indicates: Service now!
Indication of number of kilometres (miles) or time remaining until the
service inspection
The number of kilometres (miles) or time remaining until the service inspec-
tion can always be displayed when the ignition is switched on by pressing
the button 5
⇒ Fig. 31 ⇒ 
page 55.
The key symbol  and indication of the number of kilometres (miles) re-
maining appear on the display for several seconds. The number of days re-
maining until the service inspection is indicated simultaneously.
In vehicles equipped with an informative display this information can be ac-
cessed from the menu, Settings ⇒ page 63.
Resetting service interval display
The service interval display can be reset only after a service message or pre-
warning has been displayed in the general instrument panel display.
It is advisable to visit a Technical Service to reset the display.
The specialised Technical Service:
● resets the display memory after performing the following inspection
● stores the information in the Maintenance Programme
● places a sticker on the side of the instrument panel in the driver area in-
dicating the date of the next inspection
The service intervals display can be reset by pressing the button, 6
⇒ Fig. 31 ⇒ 
page 55. 
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing Keys
General notes
Fig. 43 Key with remote control/Key without remote control Two keys are always supplied with the vehicle. Depending on the model ver-
sion, your car may include keys without remote control ⇒ Fig. 43  or with
remote control ⇒ Fig. 43 .
WARNING
● Never leave the key inside whenever you leave the vehicle - even if
only for a moment. This is particularly important if children are to remain
in the vehicle. They might start the engine or some other electrical com-
ponent, e.g. electric windows. Risk of injury!
● Wait until the vehicle has completely stopped before taking the key
out of the ignition. Otherwise the steering wheel may lock suddenly. Risk
of accident!
CAUTION
● Each key contains electronic components and must, therefore, be pro-
tected from damp and strong vibrations.
● Keep the grooves in the key shaft clean. Any dirt (fibre from clothing,
dust, etc.) has a negative impact on locks, ignition, etc.
Note
Should a key be lost, request a duplicate key from an Authorised SEAT deal-
er. 
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 44 Remote control key: removing the cover/taking out the battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is fitted below the
cover A
⇒ Fig. 44. If the battery is flat, the red control lamp
⇒ Fig. 43  will not light up when one of the buttons is pressed. 
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82Opening and closing
We recommend replacing the battery at a SEAT dealer. You can
replace the battery yourself as follows.
–Unfold the key shaft.
– Remove the battery cover by pressing down with your thumb or
a flat screwdriver in the location of the arrows 1
⇒ Fig. 44.
– Remove the flat battery from the key by pressing downwards in
the location of the arrows 2
.
– Insert the new battery. Check that the “+” symbol on the battery
is facing upwards. The correct polarity is indicated on the bat-
tery cover.
– Replace the battery cover and press down until it clicks.
CAUTION
● The correct polarity must always be observed when replacing the bat-
tery.
● The new battery must be of the same type as the original.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in line with national legislation.
Note
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the door with the remote control key
once the battery has been replaced, it will need to be re-synchronised
⇒ page 88. Childproof locks
Fig. 45 Activating the
childproof lock
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened
from the inside. Doors can only be opened from the outside.
The childproof lock is activated and deactivated using the ignition
key.
Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the slot in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 45 (in the other
direction on the right-hand door).
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Turn the slot in the opposite direction of the arrow (in the other
direction on the right-hand door). 

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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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