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Snow chains Snow chains must only be used on the front
wheels.
In winter road conditions, snow chains not
only help to improve grip but also improve
the braking capacity.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used on tyres with the following wheel
rim/tyre combinations.Rim sizeRim offsetTyre size
5J x 14
a)35 mm175/70
6J x 15b)38 mm185/60
6J x 15b)38 mm195/55
a)
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater
than 9 mm.
b) Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater
than 13 mm.
Remove the wheel trims before fitting snow
chains. CAUTION
Chains must be removed when roads are free
of snow. Otherwise they will impair handling,
damage the tyres and wear out very quickly. Emergencies
Emergency equipment First-aid kit and warning triangle* Fig. 121
Location of the warning triangle. The warning triangle, measuring max.
436 x 45 x 32 mm, can be secured to the lin-
ing on the rear of the luggage compartment
with rubber straps
››› Fig. 121. WARNING
The first-aid kit and fire extinguisher must be
properly secured so that they are not catapul-
ted through the vehicle during driving and
braking manoeuvres or in the event of an ac-
cident. Risk of injury. Note
● Observe the expiry date of the contents of
the first aid kit.
● We recommend you use the first-aid kit and
the warning triangle from the SEAT Original
Accessories programme available in author-
ised SEAT dealers. Fire extinguisher*
Read the instructions given on the fire extin-
guisher carefully.
The fire extinguisher must be checked once a
year by an authorised person (take the appli-
cable legal regulations into account).
WARNING
The fire extinguisher must be properly se-
cured so that it is not catapulted through the
vehicle, causing injuries, during driving and
braking manoeuvres or in the event of an ac-
cident. Note
● The fire extinguisher must comply with lo-
cal legal requirements.
● Observe the expiry date of the fire extin-
guisher. The fire extinguisher may not work
properly if used after the expiry date. 149
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Vehicle tool kit* Fig. 122
Vehicle tool kit. The vehicle tool kit and the jack are stored in
a box on the spare wheel or in the spare
wheel well. There is also enough space for
the towing bracket ball coupling. The box is
strapped to the spare wheel with tape.
The vehicle tool kit includes the following
parts (depending on equipment):
Screwdriver
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towline anchorage
Wire hook for removing hub caps
Jack
Box spanner for wheel bolts
Clip for wheel bolt cover
Spare set of bulbs
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Before stowing the jack again, screw down
the arm as far as it will go.
WARNING
● The factory-supplied jack is only designed
for changing wheels on this model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to use it for lighting
heavier vehicles or other loads. Risk of injury!
● Make sure that the vehicle tools are stored
properly in the luggage compartment. Note
● Make sure the box always remains strap-
ped to the spare wheel with tape.
● The jack does not generally require any
maintenance. If required, it should be
greased using universal type grease. Changing a wheel
Introduction WARNING
● If you have a puncture in moving traffic,
switch on the hazard warning lights and
place the warning triangle at the obligatory
distance. Observe applicable local legal regu-
lations. This is for your own safety and that of
other drivers. ●
If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle as
far away as possible from moving traffic. Stop
on flat, solid ground.
● If you have to change the tyre on a gradi-
ent, block the wheel opposite the wheel be-
ing changed by placing a stone or similar ob-
ject under it to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away unexpectedly.
● If the vehicle has been fitted with tyres or
alloys that are different to those fitted in
manufacture, the instructions ››› page 146,
Replacing tyres and wheels must be followed.
● Always raise the vehicle with the doors
closed.
● Never place parts of your body, e.g. arms
and legs, underneath the vehicle when it is
supported only by the jack.
● Secure the base of the jack with suitable
supports so that it cannot slip. The jack could
slide if the ground below it is soft and slip-
pery and the vehicle could slip off it. There-
fore, place the jack on a firm surface or use a
large, stable base. On a slippery surface, e.g.
tile, use a non-slip base such as a rubber
mat.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
jacked. Risk of injury.
● The jack should only be used in the correct
jacking points. CAUTION
● The prescribed tightening torque for wheel
bolts on steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm. 150

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Loosening wheel bolts – Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over
the wheel bolt 1)
.
– Grip the end of the box spanner and turn
the wheel bolt about one turn anti-clock-
w i
se ››› Fig. 124.
Tightening wheel bolts – Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over
the wheel bolt 1)
.
– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as
possible and tighten the bolt firmly by turn-
ing clockwise. WARNING
The wheel bolts should only be loosened
slightly (about one turn) before raising the
vehicle with the jack. Risk of accident! Note
If the wheel bolt is very tight, it may be pos-
sible to loosen it by pushing down the end of
the box spanner carefully with your foot. Hold
on to the vehicle for support and take care
not to slip. Lifting the vehicle
Fig. 125
Changing a wheel: jack position
points. Fig. 126
Fitting the jack. To place the jack, locate the jacking point un-
der the door sill closest to the wheel to be
changed
››› Fig. 125 . The jacking point is di-
r ectly
underneath the stamp on the door sill.
– Turn the crank handle on the jack to wind it
up under the jacking point until its claw is
directly below the jacking point of the door
sill.
»1)
The corresponding adapter is required to unscrew
or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts ››› page 154.
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How to jump start: description Fig. 129
Diagram of connections for vehicles
without Start Stop system Fig. 130
Diagram of connections for vehicles
with Start Stop system Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››› . 2. Connect one end of the
red jump lead to
the po s
itive + terminal of the vehicle
with the flat battery A
››› Fig. 129 .
3. C
onnect the other end of the red
jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hicle providing assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect one end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
providing the current B
››› Fig. 129 .
– For
vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of the black jump lead X to a
suitable ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 130 .
5. C
onnect the other end of the black jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling
speed. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
battery and wait 2 or 3 minutes until the
engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights (if they
are switched on).
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11. When the engine is running, disconnect
the l e
ads in reverse order to the details
given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have
good metal-to-metal contact with the battery
terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-
er after about 10 seconds and try again after
about 1 minute. WARNING
● Please note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
››› page 132.
● The b att
ery providing assistance must have
the same voltage as the flat battery (12V) and
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on battery). Failure to comply could result in
an explosion.
●
Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
teries is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the jump leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the
other vehicle directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the
other vehicle to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they
cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
sult in chemical burns. Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
erwise electricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Towing the vehicle
Introduction Vehicles with manual gearbox can be towed
using a towbar or towrope. They can also be
towed with either the front or rear wheels lif-
ted off the road.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox can be tow-
ed using a towbar or towrope. They can also
be towed with the front wheels lifted off the
road. If the vehicle is towed with the rear
wheels lifted off the road the automatic gear-
box will be damaged!
It is safer to tow a vehicle with a
towbar. A
towrope should only be used if you do not
h av
e a towbar.
Follow the instructions below when towing a
vehicle:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Engage the clutch very gently when starting
to move or on vehicles with automatic gear-
box press the accelerator carefully. –
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the
towrope must be taut before driving off.
Maximum towing speed is 50 km/h (31
mph).
Note
s for the driver of the towed vehicle
– The ignition should be switched on so that
the steering wheel lock is not engaged and
the turn signals, horn and windscreen wip-
ers and washers can be used.
– Put the gear lever in neutral or move the se-
lector lever to position N (automatic gear-
bo
x).
The brake servo and power steering only
work when the engine is running. Considera-
bly more effort is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel when the engine is
switched off.
Ensure the towrope remains taut at all times
when towing. CAUTION
● Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of engine
damage! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This could damage and destroy the catalytic
converter. You may use the battery from an-
other vehicle to help you start your engine
››› page 158.
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●
If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gear-
box, the car may only be towed with the
driven wheels lifted clear of the road and
transported on a special vehicle transporter
or trailer.
● If normal towing is not possible or if the ve-
hicle is to be towed for further than 50 km,
the vehicle must be transported on a special
vehicle transporter or trailer.
● The towrope should be slightly elastic to
reduce the load on both vehicles during tow-
ing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of
synthetic fibre or similar material only.
● Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and always take care to avoid jerking the tow-
rope. When towing on a loose surface there is
always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.
● Attach the towrope or towbar only to the
towline anchorages or to the removable tow-
ing bracket ››› page 114, or ››› page 161. Note
● We recommend you use the towrope or tow-
bar available in the SEAT Original Accessories
programme from authorised SEAT dealers.
● Towing a vehicle requires a certain degree
of practical skill. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow away another vehicle or to have their ve-
hicle towed. ●
Note the legal regulations concerning tow-
ing, particularly those regarding the signal-
ling of the towed and towing vehicle.
● The towrope must not be twisted, as under
certain circumstances this could unscrew the
front towline anchorage. Towline anchorage
Fig. 131
Front bumper: towline anchorage
cover/fitting. Fitting and detaching the cover
– Press on the left of the cover as indicated
by the arrow ››› Fig. 131 .
– Pull on the cover to remove it from the front
bumper.
– To refit the cover after unscrewing the tow-
line anchorage, fit the cover and press
down on its right-hand side. The cover
must be securely engaged.
Fitting and detaching the towline anchorage
– Screw in the towline anchorage anti-clock-
wise by hand as far as it will go ››› Fig. 131
.
To tighten the towline anchorage, we recom-
mend using the box spanner, the towing eye
from another vehicle or a similar object that
can be inserted through the anchorage.
– Unscrew the towline anchorage by turning
it clockwise. CAUTION
The towline anchorage must be screwed in as
far as it will go. Otherwise there is a risk of
the screw connection shearing off during
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Rear Towline anchorage Fig. 132
Rear towline anchorage. The rear towline anchorage is under the rear
bumper, on the right.
Emergency locking and
unlocking
Manual locking Fig. 133
Rear door: manual locking On the front of a door with no lock cylinder
there is an emergency locking device that is
only visible when the door is open.
Locking
– Remove the cap A
››› Fig. 133 .
– Inser
t the key in the slot B and turn it in
the direction of the arrow until horizontal
(on the other direction on the right-hand
door).
– Replace the cap.
Once the door has been locked, it can no lon-
ger be opened from the outside. The door
can be opened from the inside by pulling the
door handle. Manual release of the rear lid
Fig. 134
Manual release of the rear lid In the event of a fault in the central locking
system, the rear lid can be released manual-
ly.
Release
– Fold down the backrest of the rear seat
››› page 75 .
– Inser
t the car key in the opening in the mat.
– Move it towards the arrow to release the
rear lid.
– Open the rear lid.
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Manual release of the selector lever Fig. 135
Manual release of the selector lever. If there is a fault in the power system to the
electronic selector lever lock system (flat bat-
tery, blown fuse) or the system itself is faulty,
the selector lever cannot be moved from po-
sition
P
in the normal manner, which pre-
v
ents the vehicle from being moved. The se-
lector lever must be unlocked using the man-
ual release.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Pull gently on both sides at the front of the
selector lever cover.
– Also loosen the cover at the rear.
– Press the yellow plastic part with your fin-
ger in the direction indicated by the arrow
››› Fig. 135.
– Pre
ss the interlock button on the selector
lever knob at the same time and move the
selector lever to position N (if the selector l
ever is moved back to position
P, it will
lock again).
Changing the wiper blades Changing the windscreen wiper
blades Fig. 136
Windscreen wiper blades. Set the windscreen wiper arms to the service
position before changing the blades.
Service position for changing wiper blades
– Close the bonnet.
– Switch the ignition on and off.
– Press the lever to position 4
››› Fig. 56
››› page 69, the windscreen wiper arms are
set to the service position. Taking off the wiper blade
–
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from
the glass moving the blade slightly in the
direction of the arm – arrow A
››› Fig. 136 .
– Ho l
d the top of the windscreen wiper arm
with one hand.
– Unlock the catch 1 with the other hand
and remove the blade in the direction of ar-
row B .
Fitting the wiper blade – Slide the blade fully until it clicks into posi-
tion.
– Check that the wiper is correctly secured.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back down
onto the glass.
– Switch the ignition on and press the lever
to position 4
››› Fig. 56 ››› page 69, the
windscreen wiper arms are set to the basic
position.
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