90Opening and closing
Automatic rear lid locking
Where the vehicle has been locked by pressing the button on the remote
control with the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock automatically when
closed.
The automatic rear lid locking time extension function can be activated.
Where this function is activated and once the rear lid has been unlocked by
pressing the
button on the remote control key
2 ⇒
page 87, the rear lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic rear lid locking time extension function can
be activated or deactivated at a SEAT Authorised Service, which will provide
all of the necessary information.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there is a risk of intruders getting in-
to the vehicle. Therefore, we recommend you always lock the vehicle by
pressing the
button on the remote control or by using the key without re-
mote control ⇒ page 85 Rear lid
The rear lid opening system is electrically operated. It is acti-
vated by using the catch on the rear lid.
Fig. 51 Rear lid: opening
from the outside
Fig. 52 Close-up of the
inside trim of the rear lid:
hand grip
114Seats and storage
Hook
Fig. 77 Luggage com-
partment: hook
There are hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment to secure light
items of luggage such as bags, etc. ⇒ Fig. 77.
CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of 7.5 kg.
Retaining nets
Fig. 78 Retaining nets
Fig. 79 Retaining nets
Example of securing retaining nets ⇒ Fig. 78 and ⇒ Fig. 79.
Sideways bag
Ground net
Lengthways bag
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum load that the nets can support. Heavy ob-
jects cannot be safely secured. Risk of injuries!
CAUTION
● The retaining nets support a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
● Do not place any item with sharp edges in the net. Risk of damaging the
net!
A
BC
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–Press the interlock button on the selector lever knob at the
same time and move the selector lever to position N (if the se-
lector lever were to be moved back to position P then it would
lock again).
Foot pedals
Under no circumstances must correct use of the pedals be impaired!
Only a floor mat secured to the two corresponding fastening points may be
used in the driver footwell.
Only use floor mats from the catalogue of SEAT Original Accessories that
fasten at two points.
WARNING
No object must be left in the driver footwell. Risk of preventing or limit-
ing use of the foot pedals!
Parking aid*
Fig. 109 Parking aid:
sensor range
Ultrasound sensors are used so that the parking aid system can calculate
the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle. The sensors are lo-
cated in the rear bumper.
Sensor range
The warning begins at a distance of 160 cm from the obstacle (zone A
⇒ Fig. 109). As the obstacle is approached, the audible warning sounds
with increasing frequency.
At a distance of approx. 30 cm (zone B
), a warning tone will sound contin-
uously. Danger zone. Stop reversing immediately!
In vehicles factory-fitted with certain audio or radio-navigation system mod-
els, the distance from the obstacle is displayed graphically on the screen.
See the audio or navigation system Instruction Manual.
In vehicles factory-fitted with a towing system, the rear area at which the
system starts to indicate the obstacle is extended by around 5 centimetres.
The length of the vehicle can be extended by a detachable towing bracket.
In vehicles factory-fitted with towing equipment, the sensors are deactiva-
ted when towing a trailer or caravan.
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Driving and the environment
Fuel consumption also depends on factors that cannot be influenced by the
driver. It is normal for consumption to be greater in winter or in difficult con-
ditions, on roads in poor condition, when towing a trailer, etc.
Fuel consumption can also vary considerably from that stated by the manu-
facturer due to the outside temperature, the weather and driving style.
The vehicle has factory-fitted technical conditions in order to save fuel and
to operate in economic mode. SEAT pays special attention to minimize the
environmental impact. Take the following indications in this chapter into ac-
count in order to conserve and to take advantage of these qualities:
The engine speed must be maintained at the maximum in order to prevent
vehicle resonance and high fuel consumption.
Foresighted driving
The vehicle consumes the majority of fuel when accelerating, therefore
avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. If you think ahead when driv-
ing, you will need to brake less and thus accelerate less. For example, when
approaching a red traffic light, allow the vehicle to decelerate freely or use
the engine braking effect. Saving energy when changing gear
Fig. 112 Fuel consump-
tion in litres per 100 km
(miles) relating to the en-
gaged gear
Changing up early to the next higher gear will save fuel.
Manual gearbox
● Drive in first gear only at a length of approximately one length of the ve-
hicle.
● When 2000 revs have been reached, change up to the next gear.
An efficient way of saving fuel is to change up early to a higher gear. Ob-
serve the recommendations for changing gear ⇒ page 58, Recommended
gear display.
An appropriately engaged gear can influence fuel consumption ⇒ Fig. 112.
Automatic gearbox
● Press the accelerator pedal slowly. Avoid pressing the pedal to the kick-
down position.
● If you press the accelerator pedal slowly with an automatic gearbox, and
economical program will automatically be selected.
Note
Observe the recommendations for changing gear ⇒ page 58.
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Wheels and tyres
WARNING
● If the warning lamp lights up, slow down immediately and avoid
any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. Stop and check the tyres and
their pressure as soon as possible.
● Under certain conditions (e.g. sporty driving style, driving on loose
surfaces or in the winter) the warning lamp may take a while to light
up or may remain switched off.
● Despite the tyre pressure monitoring system, the driver remains re-
sponsible for maintaining the correct tyre pressure. You must therefore
check the tyre pressure often.
Note
● The tyre pressure monitoring system is not a replacement for regularly
checking the tyre pressure, as it is unable to recognise an even drop in pres-
sure.
● The tyre pressure monitoring system is unable to warn of a sudden drop
in tyre pressure, e.g. a puncture. In this case, try to stop the vehicle carefully
with no severe braking or steering manoeuvres.
● To ensure the tyre pressure monitoring system works correctly, the basic
setting must be performed every 10 000 km (6000 miles) or once a year.
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts are matched to the rims. When installing different wheels,
e.g. to fit light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres, it is important to use
the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt
heads. The is essential for the secure fit of the wheels and for the proper
function of the brake system. Winter tyres
Winter tyres will significantly improve handling of the vehicle in winter road
conditions. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread
pattern) gives less grip at temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), on ice and snow.
This applies particularly to vehicles equipped with
wide section tyres or
high speed tyres (code letters H or V on the sidewall).
In order to preserve the performance of the vehicle as much as possible,
winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels, the minimum depth of the
tread must be 4 mm and the maximum age must be 4 years.
You can use winter tyres of a lower speed rating if the maximum speed limit
of these tyres will not be exceeded, even if the maximum speed limit for the
vehicle is higher.
For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again in time, as they give better handling on
roads free of snow and ice and at temperatures over 7 °C (45 °F). Summer
tyres have a shorter braking distance, produce less rolling noise and do not
wear down as quickly. They also reduce fuel consumption.
Snow chains
Snow chains must only be used on the front wheels.
In winter road conditions, snow chains not only help to improve grip but al-
so improve the braking capacity.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyres with the fol-
lowing wheel rim/tyre combinations.
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Technical Data
Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width 4482 mm/1715 mm
Height at kerb weight 1466 mm
Front and rear projection 876 mm/1004 mm
Wheelbase 2602 mm
Turning circle a)
Track width b) Front
Rear
1463 mm 1500 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 55 litres
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer a)
Tyre pressure
Summer-grade tyres:
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
a) Data not available as this edition goes to print.
b) This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
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