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Controls and displays
Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency program.
When switching the ignition off and on again, the warning lamp  also
lights up.
Seek professional help.
WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high temperatures. Therefore, do
not park the vehicle in places where the exhaust pipe could come into
contact with dry grass or with highly-flammable materials. Risk of fire!
● Always adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic
conditions. Never be encouraged, by the recommendations shown in the
warning lamps, to fail to respect traffic legislation.
CAUTION
While the warning lamp  is lit up, the fuel consumption is high, and in
certain conditions, the engine power is reduced.
Note
● In order for the particulate filter to burn off soot in a correct manner,
avoid carrying out frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count can considerably reduce the
useful life of the particulate filter. The specialised service provides informa-
tion about the countries where fuel with a high sulphur content is used. 
Fuel reserve 
The warning lamp  lights up when approximately only 7 litres of fuel re-
main in the tank. The informative display indicates:
Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles)
Note
The message on the display switches off only after refuelling and carrying
out a short journey. 
Airbag system 
If the warning lamp  is lit up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The informative display indicates: Airbag fault!
The airbag system availability is controlled electronically, regardless of
whether an airbag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protection airbag or the belt tensioner
are disabled using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp  lights up for around
4 seconds and flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled! 
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Driving and the environment
New tyres
New tyres must be submitted to “running in”, given that initially their grip is
not yet at the maximum level. During approximately the first 500 km (120
miles) drive very carefully. 
New brake pads
New brake pads do not yet provide maximum friction capacity. New brake
pads must be “run in” first. During approximately the first 200 km (120
miles) drive very carefully. 
Catalytic converter
An exhaust gas emission control system (catalytic converter) that functions
perfectly is vitally important for vehicle operation that respects the environ-
ment.
Please observe the following indications:
● Refuel only using unleaded petrol ⇒ page 180, Unleaded petrol in pet-
rol engine vehicles.
● Do not add too much oil to the engine ⇒ page 186, Checking the en-
gine oil level;.
● Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If you are required to drive in a country where unleaded fuel is not available
and when returning to a country where using a catalytic converter is obliga-
tory, the catalytic converter must be replaced.
WARNING
● Due to the high temperatures that the catalytic converter can reach,
the vehicle must be stopped so that the catalytic converter does not
come into contact with easily flammable material underneath the vehicle.
Risk of fire!
● Never use substances for additional underbody protection or anti-cor-
rosion for the exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter or the antithermic
screen. Risk of fire!
CAUTION
● Never completely empty the tank! An irregular fuel supply can cause ig-
nition faults, which can result in damage to a substantial amount of engine
parts and the exhaust system.
● Refuelling just once with leaded petrol disables the exhaust system! 
Economical and ecological driving General notes
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and engine, brake and tyre wear
depend largely on three factors:
● personal driving style
● the conditions in which the vehicle is used
● prior technical conditions
By adopting an economical driving style and anticipating the traffic situa-
tion ahead, you can easily reduce fuel consumption by 10-15%. 
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Driving and the environment
Avoid driving at full speed
Fuel can be saved by driving at a slower speed.
Accelerating slowly not only considerably reduces fuel consumption, but al-
so reduces the environmental impact and vehicle wear.
If possible, you should never take advantage of the maximum speed of your
vehicle. Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions of toxic substances and
noise levels all increase very rapidly at higher speeds.
You can reduce fuel consumption by about one half if you do not drive faster
than three quarters of top speed. 
Reduce idling
Idling also consumes fuel.
In a vehicle that does not have the START-STOP function, stop the engine in
traffic jams, level crossings and at traffic lights that remain red for a long
period of time. After 30-40 seconds with the engine switched off, the fuel
savings are greater that the quantity of fuel required to restart the engine
again.
When the engine is idling, a great deal of time is required in order for the
engine to reach operating temperature. When heating the vehicle, however,
engine waste and emissions of toxic substances are elevated. Therefore, im-
mediately begin driving after switching on the engine. Doing so avoids high
engine speeds. 
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily consumes a large quantity of fuel. Conditions for economical driving can be created with regular maintenance
at an Official Service. Maintenance of your vehicle has positive repercus-
sions on traffic safety and conserving the value of the vehicle.
A badly tuned engine can result in fuel consumption that is 10% higher
than normal!
Additionally, check the
oil level after refuelling. Oil consumption depends
to a great extent on the engine load and engine speed. Depending on your
driving style, oil consumption can reach 0.5 litres per 1000 km (600 miles).
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new engine not to reach its mini-
mum level until after a period of running in time. Therefore, the oil con-
sumption of a new vehicle can only be judged correctly after covering 5000
km (3000 miles).
For the sake of the environment
● An additional reduction in consumption can be achieved using high-per-
formance synthetic oils.
● In order to detect leaks in good time, check the ground underneath the
vehicle regularly. If you notice stains from oils or other operating liquids,
contact an Official Service.
Note
We recommend that you have regular maintenance performed on your vehi-
cle a the SEAT Authorised Service. 
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Checking and refilling levels
Checking and refilling levels Fuel
Introduction
The correct type of fuel for your vehicle is indicated on a sticker on the in-
side of the fuel tank flap, along with the tyre size and pressure ⇒ Fig. 122
 .
WARNING
Observe all relevant statutory regulations on transporting spare fuel can-
isters. For safety reasons, we do not recommend carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. The canister could be damaged in an accident and fuel
may leak. Risk of fire!
CAUTION
● Never completely empty the tank! If there is an irregular fuel supply, mis-
firing can occur that can cause damage to many of the engine parts and the
exhaust system.
● If any fuel is spilt onto the paintwork of the vehicle, it should be re-
moved immediately. Risk of damage to paintwork! Refuelling
Fig. 122 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Fuel tank flap/fuel tank flap with tank un-
screwed cap attached
Opening the tank cap
– Press the flap in the direction of the arrow 1
⇒ Fig. 122.
– Open the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 2
.
– Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand and unlock it using
the ignition key, turning it anti-clockwise.
– Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise and place it on top of the
tank flap ⇒ Fig. 122 .
Closing the tank cap
– Screw the tank cap clockwise until it clicks into place.
– Hold onto the fuel tank cap with one hand and lock it using the
ignition key, turning it clockwise 
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Checking and refilling levels
will help to prevent corrosion, keep the fuel system clean and prevent de-
posits from building up in the engine.
If good quality petrol with metal-free additives is not available or engine
problems arise, the necessary additives must be added when refuelling
⇒ 
.
Not all petrol additives have been shown to be effective. The use of unsuita-
ble petrol additives may cause significant damage to the engine and the
catalytic converter. Metal additives should never be used. Metal additives
may also be contained in petrol additives for improving anti-detonation rat-
ings or octane ratings ⇒ 
.
SEAT recommends “genuine Volkswagen Group fuel additives for petrol en-
gines”. These additives can be bought at SEAT Authorised Services, where
information on how to use them can also be obtained.
CAUTION
● Do not refuel if the filler indicates that the fuel contains metal. LRP (lead
replacement petrol) fuels contain high concentrations of metal additives.
Using them may damage the engine!
● All SEAT vehicles with petrol engines can only run on unleaded petrol.
Refuelling just once with leaded petrol disables the exhaust system!
● Use of petrol with a lower RON to that prescribed could damage the en-
gine components.
● Fuels marked as containing metal on the garage fuel pump cannot be
used. Risk of damage to most engine parts or the exhaust system!
● The use of unsuitable additives in petrol can cause damage to most en-
gine parts or the exhaust system. Diesel fuel
Your vehicle can only run on
diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN
590 (in Germany, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590 , in Russia
also GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 ).
Winter driving – winter-grade diesel
In winter use diesel fuel that complies with the Standard EN 590 (in Germa-
ny, also DIN 51628, in Austria also ÖNORM C 1590, in Russia also GOST R
52368-2005/EN 590:2004). “Winter-grade diesel” still performs well at
-20 °C (-4 °F).
In countries with other weather conditions, diesel is often available that be-
haves differently with regards to the temperature. The authorised SEAT deal-
ers and petrol stations in each country will inform you on the normal diesel
fuel of the country in question.
Preheating the fuel filter
The vehicle is fitted with a glow plug system for the fuel filter. Therefore, the
reliability of the diesel is ensured at ambient temperatures of down to ap-
prox. -25 °C (-13 °F).
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, known as “thinners” (petrol or similar substances) should
not be mixed with the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
● Even one tankful of diesel fuel that does not comply with the standard
could damage engine parts, the fuel system and the exhaust system!
● If fuel different to the prescribed diesel fuel (e.g. petrol) is used by mis-
take, never start the engine or switch on the ignition! Risk of serious dam-
age to the engine! Contact an authorised SEAT dealer to clean the engine
fuel system. 
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● Water allowed to collect in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
● Your vehicle is not prepared for use of biofuel (RME) and, therefore, this
fuel must not be used for refuelling or driving. The use of biofuel (RME)
could cause serious damage to the engine or the fuel system. 
Engine compartment
Introduction
Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk of
accident or fire when working in the engine compartment, e.g. when check-
ing and refilling fluids. Therefore, always observe the warnings and follow
all general safety precautions. The engine compartment of any motor vehi-
cle is a potentially hazardous area .
WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no steam or
coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
● Engage neutral in vehicles with manual gearbox and move the selec-
tor lever to position P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be closed when the vehi-
cle is moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet always check that it is
properly secured.
WARNING (Continued)
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when the ve-
hicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet prop-
erly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine compartment.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of burns!
● Never spill fluids on hot engine compartments. These fluids can
cause a fire (e.g. antifreeze in coolant).
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, especial-
ly when working on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the engine is hot. The fan may start
running suddenly!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. The cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot steam or hot coolant re-
leased by covering the cap with a large, thick rag when opening the ex-
pansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths and tools, in the engine com-
partment.
● When working underneath the vehicle, secure it so that it cannot roll
away and support it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic jack is not
sufficient for this purpose. Risk of injuries!
● If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an
extra safety risk from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, alternator
and radiator fan, etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system. You
should also note the following:
–Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
– Keep away from moving engine parts when wearing jewellery,
loose clothing or long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewellery must be
removed, hair tied back and close-fitting clothing worn.
● Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel system
or the electrical system is necessary.
–Always disconnect the battery from the on-board network.
– Do not smoke. 

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
extending the rear lid locking time see rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
F
Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 151
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front fog light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
unleaded petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fuses changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Identifying blown fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Identifying by colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Preparation before replacing . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
G
Gauge coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Headlights driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
HHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hill-hold control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 I
Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Informative display see MAXI DOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Instrument panel see general instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interior ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Interval wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
J Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
250 Index

P
Paint see paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Parking parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . 11, 12, 13
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Petrol see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 22
Polishing paintwork see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Preheating – warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Preventing damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 162
RRadiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Radio reception aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
rear vision mirror exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rear vision mirror
Interior rear vision mirror with manual anti-dazzle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Recommended gear display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Remote control key replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Repairs Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Roof carrier attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Running in brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
the first 1500 km (900 miles) . . . . . . . . . . 156
the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
S Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety notes
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Saving electrical energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Seat adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seat belt control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Seat belt position Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seat belt protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat belt release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Incorrectly fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat belt tensioner control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seats adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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