2013 Seat Toledo air condition

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Seats and storage
Roof carrier*
Introduction
WARNING
● The load on the roof carrier must be properly secured. Risk of acci-
dent!
● Always secure the load using retaining straps in good condition.
● Distribute the load evenly.
● When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in
the normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or
an increased wind resistance must be taken into account. Risk of acci-
dent! For this reason, a suitable speed and driving style must be used.
● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking.
● Adjust your driving style to suit visibility, the weather and road and
traffic conditions.
● Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight.
Risk of accident!
CAUTION
● Only use SEAT-authorised roof carriers.
● Where roof carriers from other systems are used or where they are not
fitted properly, any damage caused to the vehicle will not be covered by the
warranty. Therefore, carefully follow the Instruction Manual for installation
of the roof carrier.
● On vehicles fitted with a sliding sunroof, make sure it does not hit the
load on the roof when opened
● Remember that the rear lid must not hit the roof load.
● The total height of the vehicle increases according to the roof load. Com-
pare the height of the vehicle with the heights of bridges or, for example,
the size of the garage door. ●
Do not forget to remove the roof carrier before entering an automatic
carwash.
● Take into account that the load must not damage the aerial located on
the roof.
For the sake of the environment
The increased air resistance means that the vehicle uses more fuel. 
Attachment points
Fig. 81 Basic roof carrier attachment points
Location of the basic roof carrier attachment points ⇒ Fig. 81.
rear attachment points
front attachment points
Install and remove following the instructions given.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions given in the manual. 
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–The light will go out when the glove compartment is closed.
Glove compartment cooling*
Open or close the air outlet by turning the thumbwheel ⇒ Fig. 88.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is on, the cooled air will be
released into the glove compartment.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is off, outdoor air (not con-
ditioned) will be released into the glove compartment.
The air outlet should be closed if the air conditioning is being used in heat-
ing mode or where glove compartment cooling is not in use.
WARNING
For safety reasons, all storage compartments must be closed while the
vehicle is moving.
Note
A maximum 1 litre bottle can be stored in the glove compartment. Compartment for reflective vest
Fig. 89 Driver seat: stor-
age compartment
There is a compartment below the driver seat ⇒ Fig. 89 to store the reflec-
tive vests.
WARNING
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no
other objects. Objects falling out of the storage compartment could limit
or prevent use of the pedals.
CAUTION
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no other
objects. Risk of damage to the storage compartment. 
Front seat storage pocket
There is a storage pocket on the rear part of the backrest of the front seats.
These pockets are designed to hold maps, magazines, etc. 

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Heating and air conditioning
Heating and air conditioning General notes
The power of the heating depends on the temperature of the coolant. There-
fore, maximum power is only obtained when the engine has reached operat-
ing temperature.
The temperature and the humidity of the air is reduced when the system
cools the interior of the vehicle. This therefore increases the comfort of all
vehicle occupants when outside temperatures and humidity are high. It also
helps prevent the windows from misting over during cold periods of the
year.
The air recirculation system can be switched on temporarily to increase the
cooling effect.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of ice, snow or
leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling.
When the air conditioning is on, condensation can drip from the evaporator
in the air cooling system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak!
WARNING
● All windows must be clear of ice, snow and condensation for driving
safety. Therefore, make sure you familiarise yourself with the correct use
of heating and ventilation, window demisting and defrosting and cooling.
● Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents
fresh air from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, re-
duce your attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as
soon as the windows begin to mist over.
Note
● Used air escapes through ventilation slots in the rear of the luggage
compartment.
● Smoking is not recommended while the air recirculation system is in
use, as the smoke drawn from the interior of the vehicle settles in the evap-
orator of the air conditioning system. This causes a persistent, unpleasant
smell while the system is running that is time-consuming and expensive
(evaporator replacement) to eliminate.
● Never cover the air outlets to ensure the system operates correctly. 
Economic use of the air conditioning system
When the air conditioning is switched on, the compressor consumes engine
power and has influence on fuel consumption.
If the vehicle interior has overheated due to an excessive solar radiation, it
is best to open the windows or doors to allow the hot air to escape. 

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Heating 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 219.
● The air conditioning compressor has switched off temporarily because
of an increased engine coolant temperature ⇒ page 58.
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. 96 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. 96.
– 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. 97. Vents
3 ⇒ Fig. 96 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. 
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Heating
Operation
Fig. 97 Heating: controls
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
⇒ Fig. 97 clockwise to increase the tem-
perature.
– Turn rotary control A
anti-clockwise to reduce the temperature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
⇒ Fig. 97 to position 1 to 4 to switch the
blower on.
– Turn rotary control B
to position 0 to switch the blower off.
– Press button 1
⇒  in Air recirculation on page 132 to close
the fresh air vent. Air distribution selection
–
Turn rotary control C
⇒ Fig. 97 to select the air vents
⇒ page 129, Air vents you wish to activate.
All controls, except control B
⇒ Fig. 97, can be set to any intermediate po-
sition.
Leave the blower activated at all times to prevent the windows from misting
over.
Note
If the system is set so that all of the air is used to defrost the windows, no
air is supplied to the footwell area. This could limit heating comfort. 

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Heating and air conditioning
Heating selection
Recommended settings for the different modes:
SettingsControl positionbutton 1Air vents 4ABC
Windscreen and side window de-
frostClockwise as far as it
will go3Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Windscreen and side window de-
frostRequired tempera-ture2 or 3  Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Heat as quickly as possibleClockwise as far as itwill go3Switch on brieflyOpening
Mild heatingRequired tempera- ture2 or 3  Do not switch onOpening
Fresh air mode - blowerAnti-clockwise as faras it will goRequired positionDo not switch onOpening
Note
● Controls A ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130, B, C and button 1.
● Air vents 4 ⇒ page 129.
● We recommend you leave the air vents 3 ⇒ page 129 in the open posi-
tion. 
Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells, e.g. when passing
through a tunnel or in queuing traffic, from entering the interior. Switching on air recirculation mode
–
Press button 

1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 and the lamp in the
button will light up.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 

1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air vent C
⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ 
page 130 is in position
, air recirculation
mode switches off automatically. Press the  button to switch air recircula-
tion mode back on in this position. 
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WARNING
Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents fresh air
from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, reduce your
attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as soon as the
windows begin to mist over.

Air conditioning (manual)* General notes
The air cooling system only works if the AC button
2 ⇒ Fig. 98
⇒ page 132 is pressed and under following conditions:
● The engine is running
● the outside temperature is above +2 °C (+36 °F)
● The blower control is in position 1 – 4
When the cooling system is on and under certain conditions, air can be
blown from the vents at a temperature of approx. +5 °C (+41 °F). In the
event of prolonged, irregular distribution of the air flow from the outlets and
significant differences in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehicle, sensitive
people may catch a cold.
Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year is recommended to clean the
air conditioning system. Operation
Fig. 98 Air conditioning: controls
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
⇒ Fig. 98 clockwise to increase the tem-
perature.
– Turn rotary control A
anti-clockwise to reduce the temperature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
⇒ Fig. 98 to position 1 to 4 to switch the
blower on.
– Turn rotary control B
to position 0 to switch the blower off.
– Press button 

1 ⇒ page 134, Air recirculation to close the
fresh air vent.
Air distribution selection
– Turn rotary control C
⇒ Fig. 98 to select the air vents
⇒ page 129 you wish to activate. 

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Heating and air conditioning
Switching cooling on and off
– Press button A/C

2 ⇒ Fig. 98 and the lamp in the button will
light up.
– Press the A/C

2 button again and the LED in the button will
switch off.
Note
● If the air distribution is directed towards the windows, all, of the heating
power is used to defrost the windscreen. No warm air is directed to the foot-
well area. This could limit heating comfort.
● The A/C
button lamp lights up after the system has been switched on,
even if not all of the conditions for cooling system operations are met. Cool-
ing is indicated as available once all of the conditions are met ⇒ page 132,
General notes. 
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