Table of Contents
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Tiredness detection (break recommenda-
tion)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
175
P ark
ing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Cruise speed* (cruise control - GRA) . . . . . . . . . 184
“SEAT Drive Profile” system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Towing bracket device and trailer . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Retrofitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 201
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
4
The essentialsMenuFunction
MFD from
departure
Display and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption from
when the ignition is switched on to
when it is switched off.
If the journey is continued in less than
2 hours after the ignition is switched
off, the new data is added to the data
already stored in the memory. The
memory will automatically be deleted if
the journey is interrupted for more than
2 hours.
MFD from refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption. By
refuelling, the memory will be erased
automatically.
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a
specific number of partial trips, up to a
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km or
9999 km, depending on the model of
instrument panel. On reaching either of
these limits a)
, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0
again.
a) It varies according to the instrument panel version.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the button of the multifunction
s t
eerin
g wheel or the button of the multi-
f u nction wheel
pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds. Personalising the displays
In the Easy
Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button and the function button
Set up
› ››
p
age 107.
Dat
a summary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption dis-
play operates throughout the jour-
ney, in litres/100 km; and with the
engine running and the vehicle
stopped, in litres/hour.
Average fuel consumption
After turning on the ignition, aver-
age fuel consumption in li-
tres/100 km will be displayed after
travelling about 100 metres. Other-
wise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approxi-
mately every 5 seconds.
ACT ®
*: Depending on the equip-
ment, number of active cylinders.
Operating range
Approximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank, assuming the
same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current
fuel consumption.
MenuFunction
Journey du-rationThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
Distance
coveredDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
Average
speed
The average speed will be shown af-
ter a distance of about 100 metres
has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value
shown is updated approximately ev-
ery 5 seconds.
Digital dis- play of
speedCurrent speed displayed in digital
format.
Speed warn-
ing at ---
km/h or Speed
warning at
--- mphIf the stored speed is exceeded (be-
tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 19 -
155 mph), an audible warning is
given together with a visual warn-
ing.
Oil tempera-
tureUpdated engine oil temperature dig-
ital display
Coolant tem-
perature
gaugeDigital display of the current temper-
ature of the liquid coolant. Storing a speed with the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at
--- km/h (---
mph)30
The essentials
● Pr e
s
s the button on the windscreen
w iper l
ev
er or the button on the multifunc-
tion s t
eerin
g wheel to store the current speed
and activate the warning.
● To switch system on: adjust to the desired
speed within 5 sec
onds using the rocker
switch on the windscreen wiper lever or
b y
t
urning the thumbwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. Next, press the button or
again or wait several seconds.
The s peed i
s
stored and the warning activa-
ted.
● To switch system off: press the but-
ton or
. The stored speed is de-
l et
ed.
En
gine oil temperature display The engine reaches its operating temperature
when in norm
al
driv
ing conditions, the oil
temperature is between 80°C (180°F) and
120°C (250°F) . If the engine is required to
work hard and the outside temperature is
high, the engine oil temperature can in-
crease. This does not present any problem as
long as the warning lamps ›››
table on
page 36 or ›››
table on page 36 do not
appear on the display. Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
● Press the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 37 2 until
the m ain menu ap
pe
ars. Enter into Journey
data . With the button 2 move to the oil
t emper
at
ure gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
● Enter the submenu Journey data and
turn the thumbwheel
until the oil tempera-
ture display appears.
additional electrical appliances ●
Operation with the windscreen wiper lever*:
Pr e
s
s the rocker switch ››› Fig. 37 2 until the
m ain menu ap
pe
ars. Enter into the section
Journey data . With the rocker switch,
move to the display Convenience appli-
ances .
● Operation with the multi-function steering
wheel*:
Move with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Journey data and enter w
ith
OK . Turn the
thumbwheel to the right until the Conven-
ience appliances display appears.
In addition, a scale will inform you of the cur-
rent sum of all the additional appliances. Saving tips Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in
condition
s
that increase fuel consumption.
Follow them to reduce consumption. The indi-
cations appear automatically only with the ef-
ficiency programme. After a time, the tips will
disappear automatically.
If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately
after it appears, press any button on the
windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction steer-
ing wheel*. Note
● If y
ou hide a saving tip, it will reappear af-
ter you switch the ignition on again.
● The saving tips do not appear in all situa-
tions, but
rather with a large separation of
time. Timer*
You can access the timer via the selection
menu
››
›
page 27.
It allows you to manually time lap times on a
racing circuit, memorise them and compare
them to the vehicle's previous best times.
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap » 31
The essentials
on the instrument panel, as well as a mes-
s ag
e f
or the driver: speed warning ex-
ceeded! The warning lamp switches off
when reducing speed below the stored maxi-
mum limit.
Speed warning programming is recommen-
ded if you wish to be reminded of a maxi-
mum speed, such as when travelling in a
country with different speed limits or for a
maximum speed for winter tyres.
Setting speed limit warning
You can use the radio or the Easy Connect* to
set, alter or cancel the speed limit warning.
● Vehicles with radio : pres
s the button SETUP> control button Driver Assistant
>
Speed warning .
● Vehicles with Easy Connect : pre
s
s the but-
ton Systems or else Vehicle systems >
Driver assistant > Speed warning.
The warning limit can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 150 mph). The adjustment
is done in 10 km/h (mph) intervals. Note
● Ple a
se bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep an eye on the vehicle speed with the
speedometer and to observe the legal speed
limits. ●
The speed limit w
arning function in the ver-
sion for several countries warns you at a
speed of 120 km/h (80 mph). This is a facto-
ry-set speed limit. Service intervals
The service interval indication appears on the
ins
trument
panel display ›››
Fig. 121
4 .
SEA T di
stinguishes between services with en-
gine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without engine oil change (e.g. In-
spection).
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Thanks to
technological progress, maintenance work
has been greatly reduced. Because of the
technology used by SEAT, with this service
you only need to change the oil when the ve-
hicle so requires. To calculate this change
(max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of
use and individual driving styles are consid-
ered. The pre-warning first appears 20 days
before the date established for the corre-
sponding service. The kilometres (miles) re-
maining until the next service are always
rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles)
and the time is given in complete days. The
current service message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last service. Prior to
this, on
ly
lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a Service remind-
er is displayed.
Vehicles without text messages : a span-
ner will be displayed on the instrument
panel plus an indication in km.
The kilometres indicated are the maximum
number of kilometres that can be travelled
until the next service. After a few seconds,
the display mode changes. A clock symbol
appears and the number of days until the
next service is due.
Vehicles with text messages : Service in
--- km or --- days will be shown on the
instrument panel display.
Service due
When the service date is due , an audible
warning is given when the ignition is switch-
ed on and the spanner displayed on the
screen flashes for a few seconds .
Vehicles with text messages : Service now
will be shown on the instrument panel dis-
play. » 33
The essentials
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
169
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
Or else
: ESC in Sport mode.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
21
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
106
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
››› page
101
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
101
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
105
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
104
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
105
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
66 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
22
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
127
Trailer turn signals›››
page
187
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
159
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
34
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded.
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
22 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 43
See position on page 7-8
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
112
››› page 9
››› page
201
Ignition: Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
207
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
204 36
The essentials
Fault in the battery.›››
page
209
Driving light totally or partially
faulty.›››
page
83
Fault in the cornering light sys-
tem.››› page
123
Diesel particulate filter blocked›››
page
101
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
209
Flashing: Fault in the oil level de-
tection. Control manually.›››
page
204
Ignition: Insufficient engine oil.
Fault in the gearbox.›››
page
164
Immobiliser active.›››
page
107
Service interval display›››
page
33
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tele-
phone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system
Mobile telephone battery charge
meter. Available only for devices
pre-installed in factory.
Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4°C
(+39°F).›››
page
27
Start-Stop system activated.›››
page
173
Start-Stop system unavailable.
Low consumption driving status›››
page
27 On the instrument panel
Fig. 44
See position on page 7-8
Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (
).
››› page
66
››› in Warning symbols on page 101
›››
page 100 Gearbox lever
M anua
l
gearbox Fig. 45
Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed
m anual
g
earbox The position of the gears is indicated on the
g
e
arbo
x lever ››› Fig. 45.
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Mo
ve the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● Rel
ease the clutch.
Selecting r
everse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● W
ith the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwar
ds, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 45
R .
» 37
The essentials
Fuel Fig. 51
Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached. The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and loc
k
ed aut
omatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
● Open the flap.
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Rest it on the upper part of the fuel tank
flap ››
› Fig. 51.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as
it will go.
● Close the lid.
››› in Refuelling on page 199
›››
page 199 Oil
Fig. 52
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 53
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi
ller cap The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine c
ompartment
››› page 204.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at
zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin
g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Oil properties
Engine typeSpecification
Petrol without flexible serv-
ice intervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible service
interval (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without Par-
ticulate filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506
01/VW 507 00» 41
The essentialsEngine typeSpecification
Diesel. Particulate Filter En-
gines (DPF).
With or without flexible
service interval (with and
without LongLife)
a)VW 507 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the
engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty.
››› in Changing engine oil on page 207
››› page 204 Coolant
Fig. 54
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank
cap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
ar
tment ›››
page 204.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25°C
(-13°F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine cooling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %, even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is
not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Topping up cool-
ant on p ag
e 208
. The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will significant-
ly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Topping
up c oo
l
ant on page 208.
››› in Topping up coolant on page 207
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