Driving
Note
● The engine can only be started with the
original SEAT key.
● Loud running noises may be heard briefly
after cold-starting the engine. This is normal
and is no cause for concern.
● After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes.
● If the engine still does not start after a sec-
ond attempt, the fuel pump fuse might have
blown. Check it and replace if necessary
››› page 163 or contact your Specialised
Ser v
ice.
● You should always engage the steering lock
when you exit the vehicle. This will hinder
any attempts at theft. Power steering
The power steering allows you to turn the
steering wheel more easily.
If the power steering fails or the engine is off
(towing), it is still possible to turn the vehi-
cle's steering wheel fully. However, you need
more strength to steer the vehicle. Start-up lock security system
(immobiliser) There is an electronic chip in the key. The
electronic immobiliser is deactivated when
the key is inserted into the ignition. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The engine will not start if an unauthorised
key is used.
The informative display indicates:
Immobiliser active!
Ignition lock Fig. 89
Ignition key positions. Petrol engines
1 – Ignition switched off, engine stopped,
steering can be locked
2 – Ignition switched on3 – Starting
Diesel engines 1 – Fuel supply stopped, ignition switched
off, engine stopped, steering can be locked
2 – Engine pre-heating, ignition switched
on
3 – Starting
To engage the Steering lock without the key
in the ignition, t urn the s
teering wheel slight-
ly until you hear it engage.
If the steering lock is engaged and it is diffi-
cult or impossible to turn the key to position 2 , release the lock by turning the steering
wheel slightly in both directions.
Starting the engine Vehicles with a
diesel engine are equipped
with a glow plug system. When you switch on
the ignition, the glow plug warning lamp
will light up. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.
Do not connect electrical appliances during
preheating so as not the drain the vehicle
battery unnecessarily. »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
Advice
serious damage to the engine! Contact an au-
thorised SEAT dealer to clean the engine fuel
system.
● Water allowed to collect in the fuel filter
can cause engine faults.
● Your vehicle is not prepared for use of bio-
fuel (RME) and, therefore, this fuel must not
be used for refuelling or driving. The use of
biofuel (RME) could cause serious damage to
the engine or the fuel system. Engine compartment
Introduction Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. when checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous area
.WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no
steam or coolant can be seen before opening
the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition. ●
Engage neutral in vehicles with manual
gearbox and move the selector lever to posi-
tion P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be closed when the vehicle is moving. There-
fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that it is properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of
burns!
● Never spill fluids on hot engine compart-
ments. These fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system, especially when working
on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the en-
gine is hot. The fan may start running sud-
denly!
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pansion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure! ●
Protect face, hands and arms from any hot
steam or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or
tools, in the engine compartment.
● When working underneath the vehicle, se-
cure it so that it cannot roll away and support
it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic
jack is not sufficient for this purpose. Risk of
injuries!
● If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, al-
ternator and radiator fan, etc., and from the
high-voltage ignition system. You should also
note the following:
– Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
– Keep away from moving engine parts
when wearing jewellery, loose clothing or
long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewel- lery must be removed, hair tied back and
close-fitting clothing worn.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary.
–Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. 132
Checking and refilling levels
Radiator fan The radiator is driven by an electric motor
and controlled according to the temperature
of the coolant.
After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes.
Engine oil
General notes The engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oil that can be used all year round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-
tial for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up or
changing oil, use only those oils that comply
with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in
the following page should appear on the con-
tainer of the service oil; when the container
displays the specific standards for petrol and
diesel engines together, it means that the oil
can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change indicated
in the Maintenance Programme, be per-
formed by a technical service or specialised
workshop. The correct oil specifications for your engine
are listed in the
››› page 136, Oil properties .
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife
service) or fixed (dependent on time/dis-
tance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the
Maintenance Programme booklet is QG1, this
means that your vehicle has the LongLife
service programmed. If it has the codes QG0
or QG2, the service interval is dependent on
time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife service
intervals*)
Special oils and processes have been devel-
oped which, depending on the characteris-
tics and individual driving profiles, enable
the extension of the oil change service (Long-
Life service intervals).
Because this oil is essential for extending the
service intervals, it must only be used ob-
serving the following indications:
● Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service in-
tervals.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil level is too low ›››
page 136 and
LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to
top up (once) with oil for fixed service inter-vals
››› page 136 (up to a maximum of 0.5 li-
tr e
s).
Fixed service intervals*
If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife
service interval” or it has been disabled (by
request), you may use oils for fixed service
intervals
, which also appear in ››› page 136,
Oil properties . In this case, your vehicle must
be serviced after a fixed interval of 1
year/15,000 km (10,000 miles)(whatever
comes first) ››› Booklet Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
● In ex
ceptional circumstances, if the engine
oil level is too low ››› page 136 and you can-
not o
btain the oil specified for your vehicle,
you can add a small quantity of oil conform-
ing to the specification ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
(petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (die-
sel engines) (up to 0.5 l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The Maintenance Programme states whether
your vehicle is fitted with a diesel particulate
filter.
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash
formation, may be used in diesel engines
equipped with particulate filter. Using other
types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-
tration and reduce the life of the DPF. There-
fore: »
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Advice
Operation
Safety
Index
Multifunction display Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
N Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
O
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 see engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Oil level checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
On board computer see multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Opening and closing from the inside . . . . . . . . . . 56
Opening and closing windows electrically button on driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
switch on driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
switch on rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Overview of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 134
P Paint see paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Parking Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 8
P ed
als . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Petrol see fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Polishing paintwork
see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Positioning seat belts during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Preheating – warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Preventing damage to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Puncture repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
R
Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Radio reception aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
rear vision mirror exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rear vision mirror Interior rear vision mirror with manual anti-dazzle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recommended gear display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remote control key replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Roof carrier attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Run-in
engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
the first 1,500 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Running in brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
S Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safe Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety instructions front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety notes Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Seat adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seat belt control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat belt protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat belt release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
unfastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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