2014 Seat Toledo ignition

Operation
Settings You can make certain adjustments using the
informative display. The current values are
displayed directly in their respective places
above and below the line.
The following items can be selected:
■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Second speed
■ Inspec. Service
■ Factory settings
■ Back
Select the option Back
to return to the superi-
or menu level.
Language
Here the language used to display the warn-
ing and information texts can be selected.
MFD data
Here certain data shown on the multifunction
display can be switched on or off. Time
In this menu you can set, the time, the dis-
play format (24 or 12 hours) and changes
from winter to summer time.
Winter tyres
The speed at which an audible warning is
given can be adjusted here. This function can
be used with winter tyres, whose maximum
permitted speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the maximum speed the fol-
lowing is shown on the display:
Winter tyres max speed … km/h … (mph)
Units
The units of measure for temperature, con-
sumption and journey distances can be set
here.
Second speed
The second speed can be activated/deactiva-
ted in mph or km/h respectively here.
Inspection Service
Here you can choose to display the kilome-
tres (miles) and days remaining until the next
service, and reset the service interval display. Factory settings
Select
Factory setting to reset the values of
the informative display to their factory set-
tings.
Door, rear lid or bonnet open indicator If at least one of the doors, rear lid or bonnet
is open, a symbol is shown on the informa-
tive display indicating that the door, rear lid
or bonnet concerned is
open.
An audib l
e warning is also given simultane-
ously if the vehicle is being driven at a speed
higher than 6 km/h (4 mph).
Auto-check system Vehicle status
When the ignition is switched on, some vehi-
cle functions such as the condition of its sys-
tems are continually checked.
The warning messages about eventual faults
in addition to other information is displayed
on the informative display. This information
is displayed together with the respective
symbols on the informative display or by
warning lamps that illuminate on the general
instrument panel
›››
page 32 .
The option, V
ehic

le status , appears in the
menu when at least one warning message is
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Information system
present. The first of the warnings given is dis-
played upon selecting this option. If there is
more than one message, the number of mes-
sages is displayed on the screen, i.e. 1/3.
This means that the warning currently dis-
played is the first of a total of three.
Warning symbols The engine oil pressure is too
low›››
page 34 
Automatic gearbox overheated
clutches›››
page 45 
Engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty›››
page 34 
Engine oil pressure fault›››
page 45 Automatic gearbox overheated clutches

If the symbol  appears on the informative
display, the temperature of the automatic
gearbox clutches has reached an unaccepta-
ble level.
The informative display indicates:
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Instruction Man-
ual!
Stop the vehicle in this case, stop the engine
and wait until the symbol  has switched off.
Danger of damage to the gearbox! You can
continue driving once the symbol is switched
off. Engine oil pressure fault

If the symbol  appears on the informative
di s

play, the vehicle must be immediately tak-
en to a specialised service. Information re-
garding the maximum engine speed is dis-
played together with this symbol. WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical
reasons, park it a safe distance away from
moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn
on the hazard warning lights ››› page 65. Note
● If a warning appears on the informative dis-
play it must be confirmed by pressing the
button, B
››› Fig. 29 ››› p
age 43 before pro-
ceeding to the main menu.
● The symbols are displayed again until the
fault is corrected. After the first time a sym-
bol is displayed, the symbols reappear, but
without a message for the driver. Maintenance interval display*
Service interval display Before reaching the service interval, when
the ignition is switched on the key symbol

appears on the screen for several seconds to-
gether with the indication of the number of kilometres (miles) remaining. The number of
days remaining until the service inspection is
indicated simultaneously.
The informative display indicates:
Service in … km (miles) or… days.
The indication of kilometres (miles) or time
remaining until the inspection reduces in in-
tervals of 100 km or 1 day.
If the service interval is reached, when the ig-
nition is switched on the key symbol  ap-
pe ar

s flashing on the screen together with
the word Service.
The informative display indicates: Service now!
Indication of number of kilometres (miles) or
time remaining until the service inspection
The number of kilometres (miles) or time re-
maining until the service inspection can al-
ways be displayed when the ignition is
switched on by pressing the button 5 ›››
Fig. 24
›
›› p
age 30.
The key symbol  and indication of the
number of kilometres (miles) remaining ap-
pear on the display for several seconds. The
number of days remaining until the service
inspection is indicated simultaneously.
In vehicles equipped with an informative dis-
play this information can be accessed from
the menu, Settings ››› page 44.
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Opening and closing
Multimedia AUX-IN and MDI Inputs Fig. 34
AUX-IN input/MDI input. The operating description is located in the re-
spective Instruction Manuals of the audio
system or the navigation system. AUX-IN Input
The AUX-IN input is located in one of the fol-
lowing places:
● in the centre console between the front
seats ››› Fig. 34 -
 ;
● abo
ve the storage compartment in the front
centre console ››› Fig. 34 - 
;
● in the front panel of the SEAT Media System
2.2 navigation system.
The purpose of the AUX-IN input is to connect
external devices in order to play music (i.e.
iPod ®
or an mp3 player) using the factory-fit-
ted audio system or the navigation system.
MDI Input
The MDI input is located above the storage
compartment in the front centre console
››› Fig. 34 - ;
The MDI input
is composed of the USB and
AUX-IN inputs.
The purpose of the MDI input is to connect
external devices (i.e. iPod ®
, mp3 players or
USB memories) in order to play music using
the audio system or the navigation system.
In order to connect Apple multimedia devices
(such as an iPod ®
/iPhone ®
, etc.) the corre-
sponding adaptor from the SEAT Original Ac-
cessories Catalogue is required. Opening and closing
Remote control General notes The remote control key can
● Lock and unlock the vehicle
● Unlock or open the rear lid
The remote control transmitter and the bat-
teries are integrated in the key. The receiver
is inside the vehicle. The remote control key
has a maximum range of 30 metres. The
range is reduced as the batteries start to lose
power.
The key includes a foldaway part that can be
used to manually lock or unlock the vehicle
and to start the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or the receiver is re-
paired or changed, the remote control key
must be adapted by an authorised SEAT deal-
er. Only then can the remote control key be
used again. Note
● The remote control is automatically deacti-
vated when the ignition is switched on.
● The remote control function may be tempo-
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Advice
Operation
Safety

Operation
transmitters near the vehicle that operate on
the same frequency (e.g. mobile phone, tele-
vision transmitter).
● If the central locking system or the anti-
theft alarm only responds to the remote con-
trol at a distance of less than 3 metres, then
the battery must be replaced ››› page 53.
● If the driver door is open, the vehicle can-
not be locked using the remote control. Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Fig. 35
Remote control key Unlocking the vehicle

– Press button 1 .
Locking the vehicle 
– Press button 3 . Deactivating the Safe lock
– Press button 3 twice in 2 seconds. Further
information ››› page 54.
Unlocking the rear lid 
– Pr e
ss button 2 . Further information
››› page 59 .
Unf o

lding the key shaft
– Press button 4 .
Folding the key shaft
– Press button 4 and fold the key shaft back
to its original position.
The turn signals will flash twice when the ve-
hicle is unlocked. If the vehicle is unlocked
using button 1 and none of the doors or the
rear lid is opened in the following 30 sec-
onds, the vehicle will automatically relock
and the Safe lock or the anti-theft alarm will
be activated. This function prevents the vehi-
cle from being unlocked by mistake.
Locking indication
The turn signals will flash if the vehicle has
been correctly locked.
Should any of the doors or the rear lid remain
open when the vehicle is locked, the turn sig-
nals will only flash when they are closed. WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in vehicles
locked from outside with the Safe lock activa-
ted: the doors and windows cannot then be
opened from the inside. Doors locked in this
manner could delay assistance in an emer-
gency. Risk of death! Note
● Only use the remote control when the
doors and the rear lid are locked and the ve-
hicle is within sight.
● Do not press the lock button  on the re-
mote control before inserting the key in the
ignition, otherwise the vehicle could be
locked by mistake. Should this occur, press
the unlock button  on the remote control.
Remote control synchronisation
f the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
using the remote control, the key code may
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 fol-
lows:
● Press any key on the remote control key.
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Opening and closing
● Open the door using the key within the
next minute.
Keys General notes Fig. 36
Key with remote control/Key without
remote control. Two keys are always supplied with the vehi-
cle. Depending on the model version, your
car may include keys without remote control
››› Fig. 36 
or w
ith remote control › ›› Fig. 36
. WARNING
● Never leave the key inside whenever you
leave the vehicle - even if only for a moment.
This is particularly important if children are
to remain in the vehicle. Children might start
the engine or some other electrical compo-
nent, e.g. electric windows. Risk of injury!
● Wait until the vehicle has completely stop-
ped before taking the key out of the ignition.
Otherwise the steering wheel may lock sud-
denly. Risk of accident! CAUTION
● Each key contains electronic components
and must, therefore, be protected from damp-
ness and strong vibrations.
● Keep the grooves in the key shaft clean.
Any dirt (fibre from clothing, dust, etc.) has a
negative impact on locks, ignition, etc. Note
Should a key be lost, request a duplicate key
from an Authorised SEAT dealer. Replacing the battery in the remote
control key
Fig. 37
Remote control key: removing the cov-
er/taking out the battery. Each remote control key contains a battery
that is fitted below the cover
A
››› Fig. 37 . If
the b att

ery is flat, the red control lamp
››› Fig. 36
 will not light up when one of the
buttons is pressed. We recommend replacing
the battery at a SEAT dealer. You can replace
the battery yourself as follows. »
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Operation
– Unfold the key shaft.
– Remove the battery cover by pressing down
with your thumb or a flat screwdriver in the
location of the arrows 1
››› Fig. 37 .
– Remo
ve the flat battery from the key by
pressing downwards in the location of the
arrows 2 .
– Insert the new battery. Check that the “+”
symbol on the battery is facing upwards.
The correct polarity is indicated on the bat-
tery cover.
– Replace the battery cover and press down
until it clicks. CAUTION
● The correct polarity must always be ob-
served when replacing the battery.
● The new battery must be of the same type
as the original. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in line with na-
tional legislation. Note
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the vehi-
cle with the remote control key once the bat- tery has been replaced, it will need to be re-
synchronised
››› page 52. Central locking system
General notes All of the doors, the boot lid and the fuel cap
fl ap w

ill1)
unlock at the same time when the
central locking system is used.
Warning lamp on the driver door
Once the doors are locked, the warning lamp
will flash quickly for 2 seconds and then at a
slower rate.
If the vehicle is locked with Safe lock engag-
ed ››› page 55, the warning lamp on the
driv er door w

ill flash quickly for 2 seconds
before switching off for 30 seconds and then
flashing at a slower rate.
If the warning lamp flashes quickly for 2 sec-
onds and then remains switched on before
flashing at a slower rate after 30 seconds,
there is a fault in the interior monitor and
tow-away protection system ››› page 58. Go
to a technical service. Individual settings Unlocking single doors
This optional function unlocks the driver door
only. The other doors remain locked and are
only unlocked when the next command is giv-
en (unlock).
Automatic unlock and lock
The doors and the rear lid are locked auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h (9 mph).
The doors unlock automatically when the key
is removed from the ignition. Additionally,
the driver or front passenger can unlock the
doors by pressing the
 ›››
page 56 central
lock button or by pulling the front door han-
dle. WARNING
Locking the doors prevents intruders from
getting into the car, e.g. while waiting at in-
tersections. However, it can also delay assis-
tance in the event of an accident. Risk of
death! Note
● Activation of the single door setting can be
requested at your SEAT dealer. 1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
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Opening and closing
●
In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags deploy, the doors will be automatically
unlocked for easier access and assistance.
● If the central locking system should fail to
work at any time, only the driver door can be
locked or unlocked using the key
››› page 55. All other doors and the boot
h at
ch can be operated manually.
– Manual release ››› page 161.
– Manual release of the rear lid
››› page 161. Unlocking the vehicle with the key
Fig. 38
Key positions during vehicle locking
and unlocking. –
Turn the key in the driver door in the for-
ward driving direction to its unlock position
A
››› Fig. 38 .
– Pu

ll the handle and open the door.
● All doors (driver door only on vehicles with
anti-theft alarm) are unlocked.
● The rear lid is unlocked.
● The fuel tank flap is unlocked 1)
.
● The courtesy lights switch on.
● The Safe lock is deactivated.
● The driver door warning lamp stops flash-
ing (on vehicles not equipped with an anti-
theft system) ››› page 57. Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft
alarm system, you have 15 seconds from the
time the door is opened to insert the key in
the ignition and start the vehicle. If, during
these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started,
the alarm is triggered. Locking the vehicle with the key
–
Turn the key in the driver door lock cylinder
in the reverse direction to its lock position
B
›››
Fig. 38 . ●
The door s, the boot
lid and the fuel tank
flap 1)
will be locked.
● The courtesy lights switch off.
● The Safe lock is immediately activated.
● Warning lamp on the driver door starts to
flash. Note
The vehicle doors cannot be locked if the
driver door is open. Safe Lock
The central locking system is equipped with a
Safe lock
. If the vehicle is closed from out-
s ide, the door loc

ks will automatically lock.
The warning lamp on the driver door will
flash quickly for about 2 seconds and then at
a slower rate. It is not possible to open any of
the doors from the inside or outside using
the handle. This limits the possibility of in-
truders getting into the vehicle.
The Safe lock can be deactivated by pressing
the lock button twice in less than 2 seconds.
If Safe lock is out of service, the control lamp
on the driver door will flash quickly for about
2 seconds before switching off for 30 sec-
onds and then flashing at a slower rate. »1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
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Operation
The Safe lock is re-activated on unlocking
and locking the vehicle again.
If the vehicle is locked and the Safe lock is
deactivated, the vehicle can be opened from
inside by pulling on the door handle. WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in locked ve-
hicles with Safe lock activated: the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the in-
side. Doors locked in this manner could delay
assistance in an emergency. Risk of death! Note
● The anti-theft alarm switches on automati-
cally when the vehicle is locked, even if the
Safe lock is deactivated. The Vehicle interior
monitoring, however, is not activated.
● Given that the Safe function will be activa-
ted on locking the vehicle, CHECK DEADLOCK
will be shown on the general instrument pan-
el display. On vehicles equipped with an in-
formative display, Caution SAFE! On-board doc- umentation! Central locking button
Fig. 39
Central lock button. If the vehicle has not been locked from out-
side, it is possible to lock and unlock the
doors from inside by pressing the
››› Fig. 39
button, even without the key in the ignition.
Locking of all doors, the boot lid and the fuel
tank flap 1)
– Press the button  ››› Fig. 39 . The warning
l amp
 on the button will light up.
Unlocking of all doors, the boot lid and the
fuel tank cap 1)
– Press the button  ››› Fig. 39. The warning
lamp

 on the button will switch off. If the vehicle has been locked using the cen-
tral lock button.
● The rear boot lid cannot be unlocked from
the outside (security measure, e.g. when
stopped at an intersection).
● The doors can be unlocked individually by
pulling the handle.
● The vehicle doors cannot be locked if any
of the doors are open.
● In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags activate, doors locked from the inside
will be automatically unlocked for easier ac-
cess and assistance. WARNING
The central locking system remains operative
when the ignition is switched off. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as doors
locked from the inside delay assistance in an
emergency. Risk of sustaining fatal injuries! Note
The handles and the central lock buttons will
not work if the Safe lock ››› page 55 is activa-
ted. 1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
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