Fuses and bulbs
Changing fuses in the engine
compartment Fig. 140
Battery: fuse cover (version 1). Fig. 141
Battery: fuse cover (version 2). ●
Press the flexible tabs on the fuse box cov-
er in the direction indicated by the arrows 1 ›››
Fig. 140 .
● Remo
ve the cover by sliding it in the direc-
tion indicated by arrow 2 .
● Use a flat-headed screwdriver to unlock the
holes 3 .
● Open the cover in the direction indicated
by the arrow 4 .Replacing a blown fuse
Fig. 142
Image of a blown fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
trical equipment.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
››› page 164 .
Identif y
ing a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 142.
Point a lamp at the fuse. This will make it
easier to see if the fuse is blown.
To replace a fuse ● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identical amperage rating (same colour and
mark
ings) and identical size ››› .
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Advice
Operation
Safety
Advice
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid. CAUTION
If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse,
you could cause damage to another part of
the electrical system. Changing bulbs
Introduction Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill. If in doubt, we recommend you
have defective bulbs changed by a special-
ised service or, in case of an emergency,
seek professional assistance.
●
Switch off the ignition and all of the lights
before changing a bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bare hands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
● A bulb must only be replaced by one of the
same type. The type is indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.
● There is a storage area for the bulb box in
the spare wheel well or below the carpet in
the luggage compartment. The light source used for each function is lis-
ted below:
Double headlights
H7 Long Life
H7
W5W Long Life PY21W NA P21W Super Long Life WARNING
● Take particular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge
bulbs* (xenon light) must be handled correct-
ly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure yourself on sharp parts in the head-
light housing. CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
before changing a bulb. Dipped beam:
Main beam:
Side lights:
Turn signals:
Daytime driving lights: For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of used bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or
wet), the front lights, the fog lights, the rear
lights and the turn signals may be temporari-
ly misted. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam
of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be mis-
ted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on
the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat
generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and damage its surface. 166
Technical specifications
Type plate
The type plate ››› Fig. 165 is located at the
bott om of
the front driver side door pillar be-
tween the front and rear doors.
The type plate indicates the following
weights:
Total permitted weight of the vehicle
when loaded
Maximum authorised weight of the vehi-
cle with a trailer, when the vehicle oper-
ates as a tractor
Maximum permitted load of the front axle
Maximum permitted load of the rear axle
Weight in running order
The weight in running order only has one ap-
proximate value. This value corresponds to
the minimum operative weight of the vehicle
without additional equipment that increases
its weight, i.e. air conditioning, spare wheel,
towing bracket.
The running order weight also includes 75 kg
of the weight of the driver and service fluids,
in addition to a fuel tank at 90% capacity.
From the difference between the total permit-
ted weight in running order the approximate
carrying capacity can be calculated ››› .
The carrying capacity must include:
● occupants,
8 9
10
11 ●
all pieces of equipment and other weights,
● roof loads including the roof rack,
● equipment that is not included in the run-
ning order weight,
● when using the towing bracket, the draw-
bar load (max. 50 kg)
Calculating fuel consumption and CO 2
emissions according to the ECE regulations
and the EU specifications
Calculation of fuel consumption for urban
driving begins when cold-starting the engine.
Then, normal city driving is simulated.
In calculating extra-urban driving fuel con-
sumption, braking and acceleration is done
in all gears, as in daily use of the vehicle.
Driving speed varies within a range of 0 and
120 km/h (75 mph).
The consumption value in combined driving
is composed of 37% of the value of urban
driving and 63% of the value of extra-urban
driving. WARNING
The maximum permitted weight values must
not be exceeded – Risk of an accident and
damage to the vehicle! Note
● If you wish to calculate the exact weight of
your vehicle please contact a SEAT dealer. ●
Depending on the volume of equipment,
driving style, road conditions, weather condi-
tions and the condition of the vehicle, con-
sumption values can differ from the theoreti-
cal values stated here. Information on fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption The consumption and emission details
shown on the vehicle data sticker differ from
one vehicle to another.
Vehicle fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions
appear on the vehicle data sticker in the
spare wheel well, inside the boot and on the
rear cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emission val-
ues refer to the weight category assigned to
your vehicle according to the engine and
gearbox combination, as well as the specific
equipment fitted, and is only used to com-
pare between the different models.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions do
not depend only on the performance of the
vehicle, they can also differ from the estab-
lished values depending on other factors
such as driving style, road conditions, traffic
conditions, environmental conditions, load
and number of passengers. »
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Advice
Operation
Safety
Technical specifications
Calculation of fuel consumption
The consumption values have been calcula-
ted based on measurements performed or
supervised by certified CE laboratories ac-
cording to the latest version of directives
715/2007/EC and 80/1268/CEE (for more in-
formation consult the European Union Publi-
cations Office at EUR-Lex: © European Union,
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) and
are valid for the kerb weight indicated for the
vehicle. Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, consumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel tank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle
››› .
WARNING
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
●
Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gross vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, which could
lead to accidents, injuries and damage to the
vehicle. Towing a trailer
Trailer weights Trailer weight
The trailer weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap-
proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in
the
EU
for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (50
mph) (in c ertain circumstances up to 100
km/h (62 mph)). The figures may be different
in other countries. All data in the official vehi-
cle documentation takes precedence over
these data at all times ››› .
Drawbar loads
The maximum
permitted drawbar load on the
b
all joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed
50 kg. In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load.
WARNING
● For safety reasons, do not exceed the 80
km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the drawbar load. If the permissible axle
load or the permissible total weight is excee-
ded, the driving characteristics of the vehicle
may change, leading to accidents, injuries
and damage to the vehicle. 176
Index
Disconnect the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Display service interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disposal Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Drink holder Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Driver see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 8
Driv in
g
driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Economically/with Respect for the Environ- ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Emission values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Driving abroad Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Driving Economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Driving the vehicle with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Driving with Respect for the Environment . . . . . 106
E EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Electric window opening and closing button on driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
switch on driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
switch on rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Electric windows
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electric window switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Emergency jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
repairing of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Emission values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine run-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Equipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 extend boot lock limit
see boot hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
F Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Filling with fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front fog light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
unleaded petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fuel: saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Fuses changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Identifying blown fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Identifying by colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Preparation before replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
G Gauge coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
189