2012 Seat Toledo towing

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

88Opening and closing
Remote control synchronisation
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked using the remote control, the
code of the key might not match that of the control unit. This can occur
when the remote control buttons are frequently pressed outside the range
of the system or if the remote control battery has been replaced.
In this case, it must be synchronised as follows:
●Press any key on the remote control key.
● Open the door using the key within the next minute. 
Anti-theft alarm system
General notes
The anti-theft alarm system increases vehicle protection from intruders. If
the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle it triggers
an audible and visible alarm.
Activating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm switches on automatically when the vehicle is locked
using the remote control key or inserting the key in the driver door. The
alarm is activated around 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated when the remote control unlock
button is pressed. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after emit-
ting the radiofrequency signal, the system will be reactivated.
If the vehicle is unlocked using by inserting the key in the driver door, the
ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds. This deactivates the alarm system. If, during these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started
, the alarm is
triggered.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The following areas of the vehicle are monitored:
● Bonnet
● Rear lid
● Doors
● Ignition
● Tilt angle ⇒ page 89, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away protec-
tion system
● The interior ⇒ page 89, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away pro-
tection system
● Drop in voltage in the car systems
● The factory-fitted towing bracket
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is disconnec-
ted while the alarm system is active.
How to turn off the alarm
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock button on the remote control key
or switch on the ignition.
Note
● The alarm horn power supply has a 5-year useful life. Contact an Official
Service for more detailed information.
● To make sure that the anti-theft alarm is fully operative when leaving the
vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Remote control and receiver unit coding means that the remote control
cannot be used on other vehicles. 

89
Opening and closing
Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away
protection system
Fig. 50 Button for Vehi-
cle interior monitoring
and tow-away protection
system
The Vehicle interior monitoring system is activated if movements
are detected in the interior of the vehicle.
Deactivating Vehicle interior monitoring and the tow-away
protection system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the 
⇒ Fig. 50 button on the centre column. The red
backlit symbol  on the button turns orange.
– Lock the vehicle within the next 30 seconds.
The Vehicle interior monitoring system and the tow-away protection system
are reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked again.
Note
● The Vehicle interior monitoring system and the tow-away protection sys-
tem must be deactivated if there is a danger of the alarm being triggered
due to movements by children or animals in the interior during either trans-
port (e.g. by boat or by train) or towing.
● The effectiveness of the Vehicle interior monitoring system is reduced if
the spectacle case is left open. Always close the case before locking the ve-
hicle to ensure the Vehicle interior monitoring system operates correctly. 
Rear lid
Introduction
WARNING
● After closing the lid, check that the catch has engaged properly. The
lid could otherwise open suddenly when the vehicle is moving, even if
the lock is engaged. Risk of accident!
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, as exhaust gases
can be drawn into the interior. Risk of intoxication!
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing down on the rear window, as it
could break. Risk of injury!
Note
● Once the rear lid is closed, its lock is engaged and the alarm system is
activated. Only valid if the vehicle has been locked before the rear lid is
closed.
● The release catch located at the top of the registration plate recess is de-
activated on accelerating or at speeds of over 5 km/h (3 mph). The catch is
reactivated when the vehicle comes to a standstill and a door is opened. 
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96Lights and visibility
Switching on front fog lights
–First turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 56 to position  or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 1
.
The  ⇒ page 65 warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel if
the front fog lights are switched on. 
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 56 ⇒ page 95 to position  or
.
– Pull on the light switch to position 2
.
If the vehicle is not equipped with front fog lights ⇒ page 95, the rear fog
light is switched on by turning the switch to position  and pulling it to po-
sition 2
. This type of switch only has one position.
The  ⇒  page 65 warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel if
the front fog lights are switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehi-
cle with a factory-fitted towing bracket or one installed using parts from the
original SEAT parts catalogue , only the rear fog light on the trailer or cara-
van will light up. Range control of main lights

Fig. 57 Instrument pan-
el: light range control
– Turn the control ⇒ Fig. 57 to set the lights to the required set-
ting.
Positions
The control positions roughly correspond to the following vehicle load con-
ditions. Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment fully loaded.
Driver only, luggage compartment fully loaded.
CAUTION
Always adjust the range of the lights so that:
● Your vehicle does not dazzle others, particularly oncoming traffic
● The range of the headlights is sufficient for safe driving 
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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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Driving
R
– Reverse
Reverse gear must be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary and the
engine is idling.
To move the selector lever to position R from positions P or N, press the in-
terlock button on the selector lever knob and press down on the brake ped-
al.
The reverse lights come on when the selector lever is in position R and the
ignition is on.
N
– Neutral (idling)
Neutral (idling) is engaged in this position.
To move the selector lever from position N (if the lever has remained in this
position for more than 2 seconds) to position D or R at speeds of less than
5 km/h (3 mph) and when the vehicle is stationary, press down on the
brake pedal.
D
– Drive (forwards)
In this position, the gearbox automatically changes to a lower or higher
gear, depending on engine requirements, the driving speed and the gear
shift programme.
To move the selector lever to position D from position N at speeds of less
than 5 km/h (3 mph) and when the vehicle is stationary, press down on the
brake pedal.
In some situations (e.g. on mountain roads or when towing a trailer or cara-
van), it can be advantageous to switch temporarily to the manual shift pro-
gramme ⇒ page 145 so that the gear ratios can be selected manually to
suit driving conditions.
S
– Sports driving position
Shifting up later than usual makes full use of the engine power. This shifts
down earlier in relation to position D. To move the selector lever to position S from position D, press the interlock
button on the selector lever knob.

Tiptronic gearbox
Fig. 107 Selector lever:
Tiptronic
The Tiptronic gearbox allows the driver to change gears manually
using the selector lever.
Activating the manual gearbox
– From position D, push the selector lever to the right. The selec-
ted position of the selector lever is shown on the general instru-
ment panel display together with the gear engaged 1
⇒ Fig. 106.
Shifting up
– Push the selector lever gently forwards +
⇒ Fig. 107.
Shifting down
– Push the selector lever gently backwards -
⇒ Fig. 107.
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148Driving
–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
Switching the parking aid system on and off
Parking aid is switched on when the ignition is on and reverse gear engag-
ed. This is confirmed by a short audible warning.
Parking aid is switched off when reverse gear is released.
WARNING
● Parking aid does not free the driver from responsibility when parking
or performing similar manoeuvres. Pay special attention to small children
or animals, as the parking aid sensors may not always be able to detect
them.
● Before reversing or parking, make sure there are no small obstacles,
e.g. stones, narrow pillars, towing brackets, etc. in front and behind the
vehicle. These obstacles may not always be detected by the parking aid
device.
● The surface of certain objects may not reflect the signals of the park-
ing aid sensors. Therefore, people wearing clothing of this kind may not
be detected by the parking aid system.
● Outside noise may interfere with the parking aid system. Under cer-
tain unfavourable circumstances, certain objects or people may not be
detected.
Note
● If a constant sound at a higher frequency is emitted for 3 seconds when
the system is switched on then there is a fault in the system. Please take the
vehicle to a specialised technical service to solve this fault.
● To ensure that the parking aid system works properly, the sensors must
be kept clean (e.g. free of ice).
● If the parking aid system is switched on when the automatic gearbox se-
lector lever is in position P, the acoustic signal will be interrupted (the car
cannot be moved). Cruise control
Introduction
The cruise control system allows you to drive at a constant speed of 30 km/
h (19 mph) or higher without having to press the accelerator. However, the
speed is only maintained within the margin permitted by the engine power
and the braking effect of the engine.
The  warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel if cruise con-
trol is switched on.
WARNING
● For safety reasons the cruise control system must not be used in
dense traffic or where roads conditions are poor (e.g. due to ice, aqua-
planing, loose grit, snow). Risk of accident!
● The programmed speed can only be re-established if it is not too high
for current traffic conditions.
● Always switch the cruise control system off after using it in order to
avoid involuntary use.
CAUTION
● The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when the vehicle is
moving downhill. The vehicle tends to accelerate under its own weight.
Therefore, shift down or use the brake pedal in good time to slow the vehi-
cle.
Note
● In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the cruise control system cannot
be switched on if the selector lever is in position P, N or R.
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox, the cruise control cannot be switched
on if first gear or reverse gear is engaged. 
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