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Airbag system
Control lamp
Fig. 16  Control lamp for
disabling the front pas-
senger front airbag on
the dash panel
lights upDigitPossible causeSolution
Instrument
panelFault in airbag sys-
tem and seat belt
tensioners.Have the system checked
immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
 
Dash panel
Fault in the airbag
system.Have the system checked
immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
Front passenger front
airbag disabled.Check whether the airbag
should remain disabled.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
If the  PASSENGER AIR BAG    control lamp does not remain lit  or if it is lit
together with the control lamp  on the instrument panel and the front pas-
senger front airbag is disabled, there may be a fault in the airbag system
⇒ 
.
WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger
correctly, may fail to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly, leading to
severe or fatal injuries.
● Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialised work-
shop.
● Never mount a child seat in the front passenger seat or remove the
mounted child seat! The front passenger front airbag may deploy during
an accident in spite of the fault.
CAUTION
Always pay attention to any lit control lamps and to the corresponding de-
scriptions and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle. 
Airbag system Description and function of the airbag
The airbag can protect vehicle occupants in the event of an accidents, cush-
ioning the movement of the occupants in the direction of the collision in
frontal and side accidents.
Deployed airbags fill with a propellant gas. This causes the airbag covers to
break and the airbags to deploy extremely quickly in their entire deploy-
ment space within fractions of a second. When an occupant with the seat
belt properly fastened puts pressure on the inflated airbag, the propellant
gas escapes to absorb the force of the impact and slow the movement. This
reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Airbag deployment does not
mean that other types of injury such as swelling, bruising, burns and skin
injuries can be ruled out. 
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Airbag system
Deactivating and activating the front passenger front
airbag using the key switch
Fig. 19  In the glove com-
partment on the front
passenger side: key
switch for disabling and
enabling the front pas-
senger front airbag
The front passenger front airbag must be disabled when a rear-facing child
seat is mounted.
Disabling the front passenger front airbag
● Switch the ignition off.
● Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
● Unfold the key shaft  ⇒ page 72.
● Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to  OFF ⇒ Fig. 19.
● Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
● The PASSENGER AIR BAG   control lamp on the dash panel will re-
main lit while the ignition is switched on  ⇒ page 31.
Activating the front passenger front airbag
● Switch the ignition off.
● Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
● Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to  ON ⇒ Fig. 19. ●
Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
● Check that the  PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF control lamp on the dash pan-
el does not light up while the ignition is switched on  ⇒ page 31.
How to know whether the front passenger front airbag is disabled
Disabling of the front passenger airbag is  only indicated by the  PASSENGER
AIR BAG   control lamp that remains   lit on the dash panel (remains
yellow) ⇒  page 31, Control lamp.
If the  PASSENGER AIR BAG   control lamp on the centre console  does not
remain lit or is lit in combination with the control lamp  on the instrument
panel, a child restraint system cannot be mounted on the front passenger
seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front airbag may deploy during
an accident.
WARNING
The front passenger front airbag must only be disabled in special cases.
● Disable and activate the front passenger front airbag when the igni-
tion is switched off to avoid damage to the airbag system.
● It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key operated switch
is set to the correct position.
● Only disable the front passenger front airbag when a child seat is to
be mounted under exceptional circumstances.
● As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger
seat, reconnect the front passenger front airbag.
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Side airbags
Fig. 20  On the side of
the front seat: location of
the side airbag
Fig. 21  Range of action
of the front and rear side
airbags. With 5 and 7
seats.
The side airbags are located in the outer cushion of the driver and front pas-
senger seat backrests  ⇒ Fig. 20. Depending on the equipment of the model,
the outer seats of the second row of seats may also be fitted with side air- bags, located between the seat backrests and the access area. Their posi-
tion is indicated by the word “AIRBAG”. The red area (dotted line) 
⇒ Fig. 21
shows the field of action of the side airbags.
In a side collision, the side airbags are triggered on the affected side of the
vehicle, thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers on that side.
WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
● Always keep the deployment areas of the side airbags free.
● Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry
any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them
and the airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing.
Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Only used protective covers for the seats that are approved for the ve-
hicle. Otherwise, the side airbag would be obstructed when deployed.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the driver's and front passenger seat could prevent
the side airbag from deploying properly and cause severe injuries.
● Never remove the front seats of the vehicle or modify any of their
components.
● Great forces must not be exerted on the seat backrest bolsters be-
cause the side airbags might not deploy correctly, might not deploy at all
or might deploy unexpectedly.
● Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of
the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a specialised
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WARNING (Continued)
● Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry
any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them
and the airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing.
Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Do not fit curtains to the windows other than those expressly ap-
proved for use in the vehicle.
● Only turn the sun blinds towards the windows if there is no object,
e.g. pens or garage remote controls, secured to the sun blind.
Knee airbag
Fig. 24  On the driver
side: location of the knee
airbag
Fig. 25  On the driver
side: Radius of action of
the knee airbag
The knee airbag is located on the driver side below the dash panel
⇒  Fig. 24. Airbags are identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
The area framed red  ⇒ Fig. 25  A
 is covered by the knee airbag when it is
deployed (deployment area). Therefore, objects should never be placed or
mounted in these areas.
WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
● The knee airbag is deployed in front of the driver's knees. Always
keep the deployment areas of the knee airbags free.
● Never not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the
knee airbag.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm (4
inches) between your knees and the location of the knee airbag. If you
physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements,
make sure you contact a specialised workshop.
   

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Cockpit
Operating instructions Cockpit
Overview Overview of the dash panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays. Door release lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Central lock button     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
– Exterior mirror adjustment      
– Heated exterior mirrors  
– Folding exterior mirrors  
Instrument panel controls and lighting control   . . . . . . . . . . .96
Headlamp range adjustment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Light switch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
– Light off - -
– Automatic dipped beam headlight control - -
– Side/dipped lights   
– Fog lights   
Controls on the multi-function steering wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
– Volume control for radio, navigation system and phone
conversations   – 
– Radio mute or voice control activation  
1
23
456
7
–
Activate telephone main menu or accept an incoming call
– SEAT information system control buttons  , , OK, 
Lever for  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
– Main beam headlights  
– Headlight flasher  
– Turn signals  
– Parking lights  
Instrument panel:
– Instruments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
– Digital display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
– Control and warning lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/Front driver airbag 31
Windscreen wiper/ windscreen wash lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
– Windscreen wipers   – 
– Intermittent wipe  
– “Brief wipe” x
– Windscreen wipers  
– Automatic windscreen wash/wipe  
– Rear window wiper 
– Automatic rear window wash/wipe  
– Lever with buttons for controlling the SEAT information
system - , /  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Left seat heating controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8
9
1011
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Radio or navigation system (fitted at factory)  ⇒ Booklet Ra-
dio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system
Storage compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Hazard warning lights switch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Switches for:
– Electronic manual air conditioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
– Climatronic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Right seat heating controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Button for:
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
– Start/stop operation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
– Parking distance warning system (Park Pilot)   . . . . . . . . . . 200
– Park Assist system   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
– Tyre pressure monitor    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
– Opening the rear lid   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
– Opening and closing of electric sliding doors   . . . . . . . . . 81
Locking lever to open glove compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Position of passenger front airbag on the dash panel  . . . . . . .31
Key-operated switch in glove compartment for deactivating
front passenger front airbag  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Passenger front airbag off warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lever for:
– Manual gearbox  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
– Automatic gearbox  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
12 Volt power socket  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Auto Hold Switch -  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Electronic parking brake switch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Ignition lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Pedals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Steering column adjustment lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
13
141516
1718
192021
2223
242526272829
Fuse box cover
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Lever for:
– Cruise control system (CCS)   –  –  –  / -
- / --  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Open bonnet lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Controls for:
– Electric windows   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
– Childproof locks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Note
● Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
model versions or are optional extras.
● In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on
the left 
Instrument panel Control and warning lamps
The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings,  ⇒ , faults ⇒ or certain functions. Some control and warning lamps come on when the ig-
nition is switched on, and switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the
instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be
advising of the need for action  ⇒ page 57, Instruments. 
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Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning
lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also
heard.
Red symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
  Do not continue driving!
The electronic parking brake is on, the brake
fluid level is too low or the brake system is faul-
ty.
⇒ page 185
  Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling system.⇒ page 287
  Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ page 283
  Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors is open, or is
not correctly closed.⇒ page 81
  Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is incorrectly closed.⇒ page 84
  Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.⇒ page 169
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.⇒ page 275
Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt.⇒ page 21
Use the foot brake!
Change
⇒ page 176
Brake
⇒ page 185
Faulty generator.⇒ page 292
Yellow symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Front brake pads worn.
⇒ page 185lights: ESC malfunction or off.flashes: ESC working.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Electronic parking brake faulty.⇒ page 185
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 96
lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty.⇒ page 330flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system.⇒ page 96
Fault in catalytic converter.
⇒ page 232lights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.flashes: Fault in engine management.
Fault in engine management.
Diesel particulate filter blocked
Fault in the steering system.⇒ page 169
Tyre pressure too low.⇒ page 297Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.⇒ page 225
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low.⇒ page 106
Fuel tank almost empty.⇒ page 268 
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SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
flashes: Engine oil sensor faulty.⇒ page 283lights: Insufficient engine oil.
Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.⇒ page 31
 
Front passenger front airbag is off ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).⇒ page 31
Top up "AdBlue", or there is a fault in the "AdBl-
ue" system.⇒ page 275
Fuel tank not closed correctly.⇒ page 268
Lane Assist is switched on, but not active.⇒ page 218
Green symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Left or right turn signal.⇒ page 96
Hazard warning lights on.⇒ page 316
Use the foot brake!
Change
⇒ page 176
Brake
⇒ page 185
Cruise control operating.⇒ page 214
Lane Assist is switched on and active.⇒ page 218
Blue symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 96
Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.
Other control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Electronic immobiliser active.⇒ page 172
Service interval display⇒ page 61
Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to
the original telephone device.⇒ Book-
let Bluetooth
System
Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa-
ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.
Freezing warning. The outside temperature is
lower than +4 °C (+39 °F).⇒ page 59
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from the traffic, ensuring that there are no easi-
ly inflammable materials under the vehicle which could come into contact
with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass, fuel).