2014 Seat Toledo warning

Operation
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
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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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Coolant level and temperature If the warning lamp
 (blue) is lit up, the en-
gine h a
s not yet reached its operating tem-
perature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
If the warning lamp  (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the c

oolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level ›››
page 138 and refill if
nec e

ssary ››› page 138.
If the c
oolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
››› page 165, Changing fuses in the engine
compartment
.
If the warning lamp  (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition, 
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● Take care when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns!
Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the cover.
● Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatically regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on. Power steering 
If the
 warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the power steering.
The power steering system functions with re-
duced power steering effect.
Go to a technical service.
Stability Control (ESC)  If the control lamp
 flashes, the ESC is
working.
If the  warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the ESC system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition
and turn it on again. Upon switching on the
ignition again, if the warning lamp has switched off, this means the ESC is function-
ing correctly again.
If the
 warning lamp is illuminated there is
a f au

lt in the ESC.
The informative display indicates: Report No.: electronic stability control (ESC)
or Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Go to a technical service.
Further information ››› page 108, Stability
system (ESC). Note
If the battery is disconnected and connected
again, the yellow warning lamp  lights up
when the ignition i s

switched on. This warn-
ing lamp must switch off after covering a
short distance. Traction control system (ASR)
 If the control lamp

flashes, the ASR is
working.
If the 
warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the TCS system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition »1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
informative display. 35
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and turn it on again. Upon switching on the
ignition again, if the warning lamp has
switched off, this means the TCS is function-
ing correctly again.
If the  warning lamp remains illuminated,
there is a fault in the TCS.
The informative display indicates:
Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Go to a technical service.
Further information ››› page 109, Traction
control system (ASR) .
Anti-lock system (ABS) If the
 warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the ABS.
The informative display indicates:
ABS fault
The brake system alone is operational in the
vehicle, without ABS.
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● If the  warning lamp illuminates together
w ith the ›
›› page 33  warning lamp,  ,
st
op the vehicle! Go to a technical service. ●
A fault in the Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
can lead to longer braking distances – Risk of
accident! Rear fog light
 The control lamp
 lights up when the rear
fog light is switched on ››› page 64.
Bulb fault  The control lamp
 lights up when there is a
fault in a bulb:
● for several seconds after switching on the
ignition,
● When connecting a faulty bulb
This is indicated on the informative display,
e.g.: Check the front right dipped beam headlight! Note
The rear side lights and number plate light
contain several bulbs. The control lamp 
lights up only when there is a fault in all the
number plate bulbs or side light bulbs (of a
combined tail light). Therefore it is advisable
to regularly check the bulb operation. Emission control system
 If the warning lamp
 is lit up, there is a
fault in the emission system. The engine con-
trol unit allows driving to continue in an
emergency program.
Go to a technical service.
Preheating  (diesel engines) When you switch on the ignition, the warning
lamp  lights up. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.
If the
 warning lamp
does not illuminate or
if it

does not switch off , there is a fault in the
glow plug system.
If the warning lamp  starts to flash
while
driving, there is a fault in the engine power
control electronic system. The engine control
unit allows driving to continue in an emer-
gency program.
Go to a technical service.
Engine management system 
(petrol engines) If the
 warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the engine management system.
The engine control unit allows driving to con-
tinue in an emergency program.
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Go to a technical service.
Particulate filter  (diesel engines)The particulate filter eliminates soot from
emissions. The particles accumulate in the
filter where they are normally burned off.
If the warning lamp
 is illuminated, the fil-
ter is obstructed by soot.
In order for the filter to clean itself (if the traf-
fic conditions ››› so permit) it is essential
to drive for at least 15 minutes (or until the
warning lamp switches off) with 4th or 5th
gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position
S) at a minimum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph)
with the engine speed between
1,800-2,500 rpm.
The  warning lamp switches off once the
filter has been successfully cleaned.
If the cleaning process is not successful, the
warning lamp  does not switch off and the
warning lamp  starts to flash.
The informative display indicates:
Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to con-
tinue in an emergency program. When
switching the ignition off and on again, the
 warning lamp also illuminates.
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high tem-
peratures. 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! CAUTION
While the warning lamp  is lit up, the fuel
c
onsumption is high, and in certain condi-
tions, 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 pro-
vides information about the countries where
fuel with a high sulphur content is used. Fuel reserve
 The  warning lamp illuminates when ap-
proximately only 7 litres of fuel remain 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 jour-
ney. Airbag system 
If the warning lamp
 is lit up, there is a
f au
lt in the airbag system.
The informative display indicates: Airbag fault!
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protec-
tion airbag or the belt tensioner are disabled
using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the  warn-
ing lamp illuminates for about 4 seconds and
flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled! »
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