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Opening and closing
Release
– Fold down the backrest of the rear seat ⇒ page 113.
– Insert the car key in the opening in the mat.
– Move it towards the arrow to release the rear lid.
– Open the rear lid. 
Opening and closing electric windows Introduction
WARNING
● When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that nobody is
inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened from the inside in
an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use the safety button S
⇒ Fig. 53 that deacti-
vates the window switches in the rear doors when children are travelling
in the rear seats.
CAUTION
● Keep the windows clean to ensure the system operates correctly.
● Defrost ⇒ page 175, Windows and exterior mirrors any frozen windows
before use. Risk of damaging the electric window riser mechanism.
● Always make sure all of the windows are closed on leaving the locked
vehicle.
Note
● The vehicle heating and ventilation system should be used to ventilate
the interior while driving. Leaving the windows open could allow dust and
other dirt to enter the vehicle and cause unpleasant noises at certain
speeds.
● Do not leave the side windows open at high speeds, as this will overly
increase fuel consumption. 
Electric window function
Fig. 53 Controls on the driver door/on the rear doors
The electric window opening and closing system only works when
the ignition is switched on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on the door to open the
window. The process will stop when the button is released. 
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DAY LIGHT Function*
Switching on daytime driving lights
Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 54 ⇒  page 97 to position 0.
Switching off daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 57 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. 57 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.
Deactivation of the daytime running light function 1)
● The daytime running light function is deactivated by removing the corre-
sponding fuse ⇒ page 219.
Activation of the daytime running light function 1)
● The daytime running light function is activated by placing the corre-
sponding fuse ⇒  page 219.
Note
The daytime driving lights work when the ignition is switched on. 
Front fog lights*
Fig. 55 Instrument pan-
el: light switch 
1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with the START-STOP system.

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Lights and visibility
Switching on front fog lights
– First turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position  or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 1
.
The  ⇒ page 69 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. 55 ⇒ page 98 to position  or
.
– Pull on the light switch to position 2
.
If the vehicle is not equipped with front fog lights ⇒ page 98, 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 warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel  ⇒ page 69 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. 56 Instrument pan-
el: light range control
– Turn the control ⇒ Fig. 56 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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Note
Make sure you set the range of the main lights when the dipped beam
headlights are switched on. 
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 57 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.
Right  and left-hand  turn signal
– Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 up A
or down B.
– In order for the turn signals to flash three times (turn signal to
change lanes), move the lever briefly up or down just as far as
point of resistance and then release it.
– Keep the lever held down at the point of resistance for the turn
signals to flash for as long as you hold the lever, e.g. when
changing lanes. Mean beams

– Switch on the dipped beam ⇒ page 97.
– Press the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 forwards in the direction indicated by
arrow C
.
– Pull the lever back to its original position in the direction indica-
ted by arrow D
to switch the main beam off.
Headlight flasher 
– Pull the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 towards the steering wheel (point of re-
sistance) in the direction indicated by arrow D
.
Parking lights 
Instructions for use ⇒ page 101.
CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers.
Note
● The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp  or  flashes in the general instrument panel.
● The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel is re-
turned to the straight-ahead position.
● If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control lamp flashes at double
speed. 

102Lights and visibility
Note
Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for example:
● When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
● If the vehicle has a technical fault or you are involved in an emergency
situation. 
Interior lights
Interior lighting – version 1
Fig. 59 Interior lighting
– version 1
Switching on the interior light
– Move the switch A
⇒ Fig. 59 towards the side of the light. The
symbol  will be displayed.
Switching off the interior light
– Move the switch A

⇒ 
Fig. 59 to the centre position O
. Operating the courtesy light
–
Move the switch A
⇒ Fig. 59 to the centre of the light. The sym-
bol  will be displayed.
Reading lights
– The reading lights are switched on and off by pressing switch
B
⇒ Fig. 59.
Where the courtesy light is on (switch A
⇒ Fig. 59 in position ), the light
will come on if:
● The vehicle is unlocked
● One of the doors is opened
● The key is removed from the ignition
When the courtesy light is on (switch A
in position ), the light will switch
off if:
● The vehicle is locked
● The ignition is switched on
● 30 seconds after all of the doors have been closed
If a door is left open or if switch A
is in position
, the interior lighting is
switched off after about 10 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. 

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Visibility
Heated rear window
Fig. 62 Heated rear win-
dow switch
– Switch the heated rear window on or off by pressing the button

⇒ Fig. 62, the warning lamp in the button will come on or go
off respectively.
The heated rear window only works when the engine is running.
After approx. 7 minutes, the rear window heating device switches off auto-
matically.
For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched off as soon as the glass is dem-
isted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel ⇒ page 160, Save
electrical energy.
Note
In the event of a drop in voltage in the onboard systems, the heated rear
window switches off automatically to ensure enough power to control the
engine ⇒ page 194, Automatic disconnection of electrical equipment. Sun visors
Fig. 63 Driver sun visor
Fig. 64 Front passenger
sun visor
The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of
their central supports and turned towards the doors in the direction of arrow 1
⇒  Fig. 63 and 2
⇒  Fig. 64 respectively.
The strip A
is to store small objects such as notepaper, etc.
The front passenger sun visor includes a vanity mirror B
with a cover. The
cover is opened by sliding it in the direction indicated by arrow 3
⇒ 
Fig. 64.
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Lights and visibility
Interval wipe
– Move the lever up to the stop 1
⇒ Fig. 65.
– Set the required interval wipe using the control A
.
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to the stop 2
⇒ Fig. 65.
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to the stop 3
⇒ Fig. 65.
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel, position 5
⇒ Fig. 65,
and the windscreen washer and wipers are switched on.
– Release the lever. The washer will stop and the windscreen wip-
ers will keep running for 1–3 wipes (depending on the wind-
screen washer operating time).
Rear window wiper *
– Press the lever forwards to the stop 6
⇒ Fig. 65 and the rear
window wiper will run every 6 seconds.
Automatic rear window wash wipe*
– Press the lever forwards fully to position 7
⇒ Fig. 65 and the
rear window wiper and washer are switched on at the same
time.
– Release the lever. The rear window washer will stop and the rear
window wipers will keep running for 1–3 wipes (depending on
the jet operating time). When released, the lever remains in po-
sition 6
. Switching off the wipers
–
Move the lever to position 0
⇒ Fig. 65. 
Headlight washer system*
The headlight washers operate briefly if the dipped or main beam is on and
the lever is raised to position 5 ⇒ Fig. 65. The headlight washer system al-
so operates every ten windscreen wash cycles.
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the headlights at regular inter-
vals, for instance when filling the fuel tank. Please observe the following in-
dications ⇒ page 175, Headlights.
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders free
of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
CAUTION
Never pull on the nozzle holders. Risk of damage to the system! 
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 66 Windscreen wip-
er blades 
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Lights and visibility
Rear vision mirrors
Interior rear vision mirror with manual anti-dazzle
adjustment
Basic settings
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.
Rear vision mirror anti-dazzle setting
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you. 
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 68 Door interior: ad-
juster knob
Before beginning any journey, adjust the rear vision mirrors for cor-
rect rear visibility.
Heated rear vision mirrors*
– Turn the knob to position  ⇒  Fig. 68. Electrically adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror*
–
Turn the knob to position  ⇒  Fig. 68. The mirror movements are
the same as those of the knob.
Electrically adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror*
– Turn the knob to position  ⇒ Fig. 68. The mirror movements are
the same as those of the knob.
WARNING
● Convex (wide-angle) rear vision mirrors give a larger field of vision.
However, they make objects appear smaller and further away than they
really are. For this reason, you should not rely on these rear vision mir-
rors for judging the distance of vehicle behind.
● If possible, use the interior rear vision mirror to estimate distances to
vehicles behind you.
Note
● Exterior mirrors are only heated when the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exterior mirrors when the heating system is running.
● If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the rear vision
mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
● Visit the technical service in the event of a fault in the electrical rear vi-
sion mirror adjustment system. 
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