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.
54
Advice
away from the glass. Otherwise the paint-
work may be damaged.
– Pull the release catch in the direction of the
arrow 2
››› Fig. 108 and the bonnet will be
r el
eased.
– Hold and lift the bonnet.
– Remove the support strut 3
››› Fig. 109
from its fastening in the direction of the ar- row and secure the raised bonnet so that
the end of the strut hooks onto the opening
in the bonnet
4 .
Closing the bonnet – Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the
support strut keeping the bonnet open and
insert it into its fastening 3 .
–
Let the bonnet drop from a height of
around 20 cm into the catch Do not press
down afterwards!
– Check that the bonnet is correctly closed.
Checking fluid levels Fig. 110
Diagram for the location of the various elements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank . . . . . . . . . . .138
Window washer water tank . . . . . . . .139
Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
1 2
3 Engine oil level dipstick
. . . . . . . . . . .136
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
The checking and replenishment of the serv-
ice fluids are carried out on the components
mentioned above. These operations are de-
scribed in the ››› page 132 .
4 5
6 Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of
››› page 174 . Note
The layout of the engine compartment is very
similar to all petrol and diesel engines. 134
