2013 Seat Toledo towing

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sitting position for vehicle occupants . . . . . . . . . 10
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Curtain airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Operating instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Instruments and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Multi-function display* (on board computer) . . . 61
MAXI DOT* (Informative display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Steering wheel controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away
protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Opening and closing electric windows . . . . . . . . 95
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers . . . 106
Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Roof carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Cigarette lighter, 12V power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Coat hooks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Air conditioning (manual)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . 135
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Brakes and brake servo systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cruise control (Cruise control system)* . . . . . . . . 152
START-STOP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Practical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
The first 1500 km (900 miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Economical and ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Preventing damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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Care of the vehicle and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Accessories, modifications and spare parts . 204
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Modifications and effects of the airbag system . 205
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
First-aid kit and warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Changing front fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel) . . 227
Changing rear lights (in rear lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Changing bulb for the number plate light . . . . . . 232
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Description of the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Petrol engine 1.2 55 kW (75 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 63 kW (85 PS) . . . . . . . . . . 240
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 77 kW (105 PS) . . . . . . . . . 241
Petrol engine 1.6 77 kW (105 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Petrol engine 1.4 90 kW (122 PS) Automatic . . . 243
Diesel Engine 1.6 CR 66 kW (90 PS) . . . . . . . . . . 244
Diesel Engine 1.6 CR 77 kW (105 PS) . . . . . . . . . 245
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
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Opening 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 92, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away protec-
tion system
● The interior ⇒ page 92, 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. 
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Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away
protection system
Fig. 49 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. 49 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, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● 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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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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140Driving
● 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 214,
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 219 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. 100 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 110, Front
seats.
– Pull down the leave located below the steering wheel
⇒ Fig. 100 .
– 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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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 148 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. 106 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. 105.
Shifting up
– Push the selector lever gently forwards +
⇒ Fig. 106.
Shifting down
– Push the selector lever gently backwards -
⇒ Fig. 106.

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Driving
– 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. 108 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. 108). 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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