2014 Seat Toledo PAGE 44

Transporting children safety
Important information regarding the
front passenger's airbag Fig. 19
Passenger's side sun visor: airbag
sticker. Fig. 20
On the rear frame of the passenger
side door: airbag sticker. A sticker with important information about
the passenger airbag is located on the pas-
senger's sun visor and/or on the passenger
side door frame. Read and always observe the safety information included in the follow-
ing chapters:
● Safety distance with respect to the passen-
ger airbag ››› page 16, Why wear a seat belt
and assume the correct sitting position? .
● Objects between the passenger and the
passenger side airbag ››› in Front airbags
on page 20 .
The p a
ssenger side front airbag, when ena-
bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing
backward since the airbag can strike the seat
with such force that it can cause serious or
fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-
ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-
bled with a key-operated switch ››› page 22.
When transporting children, use a child seat
suitable for the age and size of each child
››› page 24. WARNING
● If a child seat is secured to the front pas-
senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can
strike the rear-facing child seat and project it with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest.
●
Never install a child seat facing backwards
on the front passenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled ››› page 22. If the
front passenger seat has a height adjustment
option, move it to the highest position.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key
lock switch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children,
must assume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a
vehicle without being properly secured, or to
stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an accident, the child could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting posi-
tion when the vehicle is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the
child is travelling on the front passenger seat » 25
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Safety
and the airbag system is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
●
A suitable child seat can protect your child!
● Never leave a child alone in the child seat
or inside the vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall
must not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat
››› page 26, Child seats. Child seats
Categorisation of child seats into
groups Use only child seats that are officially ap-
proved and suitable for the child.
Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE-
R 44. ECE-R stands for: Economic Commis-
sion for Europe Regulation.
The child seats are grouped into 5 catego-
ries: Group 0: Up to 10 kg (up to around 9
months)
Group 0+
: Up to 13 kg (up to around 18
months)
Gr oup 1: From 9 to 18 kg (up to around 4
years old)
Group 2
: from 15 to 25 kg (up to approx. 7
years old)
Group 3: From 22 to 36 kg (over around 7
ye

ars old)
Child seats that have been tested and ap-
proved under the ECE R44 standard bear the
test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle
with the test number below it).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats.
We recommend you to always include the
manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual
together with the on-board documentation.
SEAT recommends you use child seats from
the
Original Accessories Catalogue . These
child seats have been designed and tested
for use in SEAT vehicles. You can find the
right child seat for your model and age group
at SEAT dealers. WARNING
Read and always observe information and
warnings concerning the use of child seats
››› page 25. Possible ways to secure child seats
You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or
front passenger seat in the following ways:
● Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured
w ith a se

at belt.
● Child seats for groups 0, 0+ and 1 can be
f a

stened without seatbelts, using the “ISO-
FIX” and Top Tether* system, using the “ISO-
FIX” and Top Tether* securing rings
››› page 27.
CategoryWeight
Seat locations
Front
passen- gerRear
outerRear
centre
Group 0<10 kgU*U/LU
Group
0+<13 kgU*U/LU
Group 19-18 kgU*U/LU
Group
2/315-36 kgU*UU 26

Transporting children safety
Suitable for universal approved restrain-
ing systems for use in this age category
(universal retention systems are those
fitted using the adult seat belt).
Move the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, as high as possible
and always disable the airbag.
Suitable for retention systems using the
“ISOFIX” and Top Tether* anchors. WARNING
● When travelling, children must be secured
in the vehicle with a restraint system suitable
for age, weight and size.
● Read and always observe information and
warnings concerning the use of child seats
››› page 25. Child seats fastened with the
“ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system
Fig. 21
ISOFIX securing rings. U:
*:
L:
Fig. 22
Top Tether* securing ring. Child seats with the “ISOFIX” or Top Tether*
system can be secured quickly, easily and
safely on the rear outer seats.
When removing or fitting the child seat,
please be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Move the rear seat as far to the rear as it
will go.
– Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-
taining rings until the child seat can be
heard to engage. If the child seat is equip-
ped with Top Tether* anchor points, secure
it to the correspondent ring. Observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sure that it is secure.
Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted on
e ac
h rear seat. In some vehicles, the rings
are secured to the seat frame and, in others,
they are secured to the rear floor. Access to the “ISOFIX” rings is between the rear seat
backrest and the seat cushioning. The Top
Tether* rings are located at the rear of the
backrests of the rear seats (behind the seat
backrest or in the boot).
Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*
attachment system are available from Techni-
cal Services.
WARNING
● The retaining rings are designed only for
use with “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system
child seats.
● Never secure other child seats that do not
have the “ISOFIX” or Top Tether* system, or
retaining belts or objects to the fastening
rings - this can result in potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child.
● Ensure that the child seat is secured cor-
rectly using the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* se-
curing rings. 27
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Instruments and warning lamps
Dash General instrument panel Fig. 24
General dash panel. Rev counter
››› page 31
Digital display:
– with trip counter ››› page 32
– with service interval display
››› page 45
– with digital clock ››› page 32
– with multifunction display ››› page 39
– with informative digital display
››› page 43
– with outside temperature indicator
››› page 40
Speedometer ››› page 31
1 2
3 Coolant temperature indicator
››› page 31
Control for selecting the mode:
– adjust hours/minutes
– activate/deactivate according to speed
in mph or km/h respectively
– service intervals – show the days and
kilometres (miles) remaining
Switch for:
– delete trip counter
– reset the service intervals
– adjust hours/minutes
4 5
6 –
activate/deactivate the selected mode
Fuel reserve indicator ››› page 31 WARNING
● Always keep your attention on driving! As
the driver, you have the full responsibility for
the safety of traffic.
● Never use the instrument panel controls
when the vehicle is in motion. Do so only
when the vehicle is stopped! 7
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Instruments and warning lamps
Rev counter The red part of the rev counter scale
1›››
Fig. 24 ››› page 30 marks the area where
the engine control unit begins to limit the en-
gine speed. The engine control unit is re-
sponsible for reducing the revs to a safe lim-
it.
Before the needle reaches the red zone
change up into a higher gear, or move the se-
lector lever of the automatic gearbox to D.
In order to drive at an optimum RPM, follow
the gear change indications ››› page 32. For the sake of the environment
Changing to higher gears in advance helps to
reduce fuel consumption and noise levels,
helps to protect the environment and benefits
both the useful life and the reliability of the
engine. Speedometer
Speed warning
An audible warning will be heard when 120
km/h (75 mph) is exceeded. If the speed falls
below this limit, the audible warning
switches off. Note
This function is only valid for certain coun-
tries. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge
4
››› Fig. 24
››› page 30 only works when the ignition is
sw it

ched on.
Damage to the engine can be avoided by ob-
serving the indications regarding the temper-
ature zones.
Engine cold
If the needle is still on the left of the scale,
the engine has not yet reached operating
temperature. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
Operating temperature zone
When the needle has reached the central part
of the scale, this means the engine has
reached operating temperature. Running the
engine at full throttle and the high tempera-
tures involved can cause the needle to be
positioned in the zone on the right. CAUTION
The additional headlights and other parts
placed in front of the fresh air inlets reduce
the effect of engine cooling. With high out-
side temperatures and engine speeds a risk
becomes present of the engine overheating.
››› page 35, Coolant level and temperature
 Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge
7
›››
Fig. 24 ›
›
›
page 30 oper-
ates only when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 li-
tres. When the needle reaches the reserve
area, the  ›››
page 37
warning symbol illu-
minates on the general instrument panel and
an audible warning can be heard. CAUTION
Never completely empty the tank! An irregu-
larity in the fuel supply system can cause ir-
regularities when the engine is running. Un-
burned fuel can reach the exhaust gas sys-
tem, which can cause deterioration of the cat-
alytic converter. Note
Some vehicles come fitted with the fuel
gauge on the general instrument panel. 31
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Trip counter* Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter indicates the distance
that has been covered since the last time the
function was reset in 100 metre sections.
In order to reset the daily distance covered
keep the button
6
››› Fig. 24 ››› page 30
pressed down.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total number of
kilometres (or mileage) that the vehicle has
covered until now.
Fault indication
In the event of a fault the word Error
will be
permanently displayed on the informative
display. Please take the vehicle to a special-
ised Technical Service to solve this fault. Note
In vehicles equipped with an informative dis-
play, if the indicator of the second speed in
mph or in kph are activated respectively, this
speed will be displayed in place of the odom-
eter. Digital clock
The clock is set using the buttons
5 to
6 ›››
Fig. 24 ››› p
age 30.
Select the indication you want to change with
button 5 and make the adjustment with but-
ton 6 .
In vehicles equipped with an informative dis-
play this can be reset from the menu, Time
››› page 44.
R ec

ommended gear display Fig. 25
Recommended gear display. The general instrument panel display indi-
cates the engaged gear
A
›››
Fig. 25 .
In or der t

o optimally reduce the fuel con-
sumption, the recommended gear is dis-
played on the screen. If the control unit analysis decides that a gear
change is required, an arrow appears on the
display
A . This arrow can point up or down
indicating whether a lower or higher gear is
recommended.
Simultaneously, the gear currently engaged
is indicated B in the place of the recommen-
ded gear. CAUTION
However, the driver is always responsible for
choosing the appropriate gear for each situa-
tion, (i.e. when overtaking). Control lamps
Summary The control lamps indicate certain functions
or faults that may be accompanied by an au-
dible warning.
When the ignition is switched on some of the
warning lamps illuminate for several seconds
for the purpose of the control systems of the
vehicle. These warning lamps must switch off
several seconds after the ignition is switched
on.

Handbrake›››
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Instruments and warning lamps
Brake system›››
page
33 
Fasten your seat belt›››
page
34 
Alternator›››
page
34 
Door open›››
page
34 
Engine oil (red or yellow colour)›››
page
34 
Coolant temperature/level (red or
blue colour)›››
page
35 
Power steering›››
page
35 
Electronic stability control (ESC)›››
page
35 
Traction control system (ASR)›››
page
35 
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)›››
page
36 
Rear fog light›››
page
36 
Bulb fault›››
page
36 
Emission control system›››
page
36 
Glow plug system (diesel en-
gines)›››
page
36 
Engine electronics control (petrol
engines)›››
page
36 
Particulate filter (diesel engines)›››
page
37 
Fuel reserve›››
page
37 
Airbag system›››
page
37 
Tyre pressure›››
page
38 
Liquid level in the window washer
system›››
page
38 

Turn signals (left/right)››› page
38 
Fog lights›››
page
38 
Cruise speed›››
page
38 
Selector lever lock›››
page
38 
Main beams›››
page
38 WARNING
● Failure to observe control lamps and warn-
ing messages can result in serious personal
injuries or damage to your vehicle.
● The engine compartment is a dangerous
area. Carrying out work in the engine com- partment, i.e. checking and filling service liq-
uids, can lead to injury, scalding, burns and
fires. Therefore the corresponding warnings
must always be observed
››› page 132, En-
gine compartment. Handbrake 
If the
 warning lamp lights up, the hand-
br ak

e is applied. Additionally, driving the ve-
hicle at speeds exceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for
at least 3 seconds produces an audible warn-
ing.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake!
Brake system  The warning lamp 
illuminates if the brake
fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the
ABS system.
The informative display indicates:
Brake fluid Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the level of the brake fluid
››› page 139
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WARNING
● The following indications must be taken in-
to account when opening the engine com-
partment to check the brake fluid
››› page 132, Engine compartment.
● If the w
arning lamp  illuminates together
with the warning lamp  ››› p
age 36, Anti-
lock system (ABS) ,  , stop the vehicle!
Go t o a t
echnical service.
● A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-
lock brake system (ABS) can lead to longer
braking distances – Risk of accident! Fastening seat belts
After switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp  illuminates to instruct the driver or
front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The
warning lamp switches off when the driver or
front passenger fastens their seat belt
››› page 11 .
A lt

ernator  If the
 control lamp is illuminated while the
engine is running, the battery is not charg-
ing.
Go to a technical service. Have the car's elec-
trical equipment inspected. CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp  lights up
whi l

e driving, the warning lamp  also lights
up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine – Risk of engine
damage! Door open 
If the control lamp,
 lights up, one of the
doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is open.
Engine oil  The control lamp
 flashes red (oil pressure
low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the engine! Instruc-
tion Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level ›››
page 136
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is
correct,  do not drive on
. Do not
ev
en run
the engine at idle speed!
Go to a technical service.
The control lamp  lights up yellow
(insufficient oil level)
The informative display indicates: Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level ››› page 136
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30
seconds, the warning lamp switches off. If
the engine oil is not refilled, the warning
lamp illuminates again after 100 km (62
miles).
The control lamp  flashes yellow (oil level
sensor f

aulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The
warning lamp  flashes various times after
the ignition is switched on and an audible
warning is given.
Go to a technical service.
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