Care and maintenance
equipment at the workshop. If the comfort
f u
nction
s are reprogrammed, the information
and Instruction Manual descriptions will not
coincide with the modified functions. There-
fore, SEAT recommends that any modifica-
tions be recorded in the section “Other work-
shop notes” in the Maintenance Programme.
The SEAT Official Service must have a record
of any modification to the programming.
Reading the vehicle fault memory
There is a diagnostics connector in the vehi-
cle interior for reading the vehicle fault mem-
ory. The fault memory documents errors and
deviations from the theoretical values of the
electronic control units.
The diagnostics connector is in the driver
side footwell area, next to the lever for open-
ing the bonnet, below a cover.
The fault memory should only be read and re-
set by a specialised workshop.
Using a mobile telephone in a vehicle
without c
onnection to an exterior aer-
ial Mobile telephones transmit and receive radio
w
av
e
s also called high-frequency energy,
both when in use and when on stand-by. Sci-
entific studies state that radio waves exceed-
ing certain values may be harmful to the hu- man body. International committees and au-
thorities h
ave established limits and direc-
tives in order to ensure electromagnetic radi-
ation from mobile phones remains within cer-
tain limits that do not endanger health. Nev-
ertheless, there is no conclusive scientific
evidence that wireless telephones are totally
safe.
That is why some experts recommend moder-
ate use of the mobile telephone, and the ap-
pliance of measures to reduce radiation on
the human body.
When a mobile phone not connected to an
exterior aerial is used inside the vehicle, the
electromagnetic radiation may be greater
than if the mobile phone were connected to a
built-in aerial or to another exterior aerial.
If the vehicle is fitted with a suitable hands-
free device that allows the employment of
numerous additional mobile telephone func-
tions with compatible Bluetooth technolo-
gy ®
, it will comply with the legislation in
many countries which only permits the use of
mobile phones inside vehicles using a
hands-free device.
The hands-free system of the Portable Navi-
gation System (supplied by SEAT) has been
designed for use with conventional mobile
phones and phones with Bluetooth technolo-
gy ®
››› page 164. Mobile telephones must be
placed in a suitable telephone support or
stored safely in the vehicle. If a support is used for the telephone, it must be securely
fas
tened to the base plate. The mobile will be
secure on the instrument panel and always
within reach of the driver only by following
these procedures. Mobile telephone connec-
tion with an external aerial is carried out sub-
ject to the hands-free device, via the tele-
phone support or by the Bluetooth ®
connec-
tions present in the mobile telephone and
the vehicle.
If the mobile phone is connected to an aerial
incorporated into the vehicle or an exterior
aerial connected to the vehicle, it will help re-
duce the electromagnetic radiation transmit-
ted and the risk to human health. It will also
improve the quality of the connection.
If the phone is used inside the vehicle with-
out the hands-free system, it will not be se-
curely fastened and will not be connected to
the exterior aerial of the vehicle telephone.
Nor will the telephone charge if it is not on
the support. In addition, some calls may
break off and the quality of the connection
will be affected.
Mobile telephones should only be used in-
side the vehicle if they are connected to a
hands-free system. SEAT recommends using
an external aerial should you wish to use a
mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth ®
SIG, Inc. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
WARNING
If the mobile phone is not securely fastened
in pos ition, it
could be sent flying around the
vehicle in the event of sharp braking, sudden
manoeuvres or accident, causing injury.
● While driving, the mobile telephone, other
equipment includin
g telephone accessories
such as telephone supports, notepads and
navigators must be correctly secured, away
from the airbags deployment zones, or stored
in a safe place. WARNING
When using a mobile telephone or two-way
ra dio w
ithout connecting an external aerial,
the maximum permitted levels of electromag-
netic radiation in the vehicle may be excee-
ded, thus putting the driver and the rest of
the vehicle occupants in danger. This is also
the case if the aerial has not been correctly
installed.
● A minimum of 20 centimetres should be
kept betw
een mobile phone aerials and artifi-
cial pacemakers, as mobile telephones may
affect the working of pacemakers.
● Do not keep mobile phones in breast pock-
ets dir
ectly above pacemakers.
● Immediately switch off the mobile tele-
phone if y
ou suspect any interference with
pacemakers or other types of medical equip-
ment. SEAT Portable System*
Fig. 156
In the centre console: Remove the
n av
ig
ator. Fig. 157
Remove the navigator holder The SEAT Portable System (supplied by SEAT)
al
lo
w
s for the use of other vehicle functions
such as additional applications ››› .The gradient and the angle of vision can be
set
b
y
moving the navigator to the required
position ››› Fig. 156 ››› .
The P or
t
able Navigation System Instruction
Manual can be observed directly on the
equipment.
Functions 1)
● Multifunction display (MFI) shown with ad-
ditional in
struments ››› page 86.
● Operation of a factory-fitted radio and a
›››
Booklet Radio system connected multime-
dia player.
● Image display.
● Navigation.
● Hands-free system for mobile telephones
via Bluet
ooth.
● Door open.
● Optical parking system (OPS).
● Recommended gear and driving advice.
Obser
ve the Instruction Manual in the equip-
ment
● Connect the Portable Navigation System.
● Press the button more on the scr
een.
● Press the Manual button. 1)
subject to the vehicle
164
Advice
Labels and plates Fig. 162
Warnings relating to handling the
C ity
Safety Assist system radar sensor func-
tion Some parts in the engine compartment come
fr
om the f
act
ory with certificates of safety, la-
bels or plates containing important informa-
tion regarding the operation of the vehicle,
for example, on the fuel tank flap, on the pas-
senger's sun visor, on the driver door strut, or
on the floor of the boot.
● Never remove these certificates of safety,
labels
or plates, and ensure they are kept in
good condition and are legible.
● If a vehicle part, bearing a certificate of
safety
, label or plate, is replaced, the special-
ised workshop should attach the information
back in the same place. Certificate of safety
A certific
ate of safety on the door strut states
that all the safety standards and regulations
established by the national traffic authorities
responsible for road safety were met at the
time of manufacture. It may also give the
month and year of manufacture, together
with the chassis number.
Warning of high voltage label
There is a label close to the bonnet lock
which warns of high voltage in the vehicle's
electrical system.
Warning relating to the City Safety Assist
system laser sensor
There are some warning and information
signs on the City Safety Assist system laser
sensor ››› Fig. 162.
Using your vehicle in other countries
and continents The vehicle is manufactured at the factory for
u
se in a p
ar
ticular country in accordance with
the national legislation in force at the time of
manufacture.
If the vehicle is sold in another country or
used in another country for an extended peri-
od of time, the applicable legislation of that
country should be observed. It may be necessary to fit or remove certain
pieces
of equipment or to deactivate certain
functions. Service work may also be affected.
This is particularly true if the vehicle is used
in a different climate for an extended period
of time.
As there are different types of frequency
bands around the world, you may find that
the radio system or the Portable Navigation
System (supplied by SEAT) supplied at the
factory does not work in another country. CAUTION
● SEA T doe
s not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.
● SEAT does not accept liability if the vehicle
does not
comply in part or in full with the le-
gal requirements of other countries or conti-
nents. Radio and antenna reception
For factory-fitted radio equipment, the aerial
f
or r
a
dio reception is fitted to the roof of the
vehicle. Note
If electrical equipment such as mobile tele-
phones, i s
used near a roof aerial, you may176
Advice
Filling the tank Intr oduction The fuel tank flap is on the rear right of the
vehic
l
e. WARNING
Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can
cau se an e
xplosion or fire resulting in serious
burns and injuries.
● Always make sure that you correctly close
the fuel c
ap to avoid evaporation and fuel
spillage.
● Fuels are highly explosive and inflammable
subs
tances that can cause serious burns and
injuries.
● Fuel could leak out or be spilt if the engine
is not
switched off or if the filler fuel nozzle is
not fully inserted into the tank filler neck
when refuelling. This could lead to a fire, ex-
plosion and severe injuries.
● When refuelling, turn off the engine and
turn off the ignition f
or safety reasons.
● Always turn off mobile telephones, radio
appar
atus and other radio wave emitting
equipment before refuelling. Electromagnetic
waves could cause sparks and lead to a fire.
● Never enter the vehicle while refuelling. If it
is ab
solutely necessary to enter, close the
door and touch a metal surface before touch- ing the filler nozzle again. This will prevent
the gener
ation of
static electricity. Sparks
could cause a fire when refuelling.
● Never handle fuel close to flames, sparks or
obj
ects with slow combustion (e.g. ciga-
rettes).
● Avoid static electricity and electro-magnet-
ic ra
diation when refuelling.
● Observe the safety regulations of the serv-
ice st
ation.
● Never spill fuel on the vehicle or in the lug-
gage c
ompartment. WARNING
For safety reasons, SEAT does not recommend
carr y
ing a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
Fuel could be spilled and catch fire, above all
in case of an accident and this applies to a
full container as well as empty containers.
This could lead to explosions, fires and inju-
ries.
● Observe the following if you exceptionally
have t
o carry fuel in a canister:
– Never place a fuel container, to fill it, in-
side the vehicle or on the vehicle, for ex-
ample, in the luggage compartment. Fill-
ing in these circumstances could create
an electrostatic charge and spark that
could ignite fuel fumes.
– Always place the canister on the ground
to fill it. –
Inser t
the fuel nozzle into the neck of the
canister as far as possible.
– If you are using a metal fuel canister, the
nozzle must always touch the canister
while it is being filled to avoid static elec-
tricity.
– Follow the legal requirements for the use,
storage and transport of spare fuel canis- ters.
– Insure that the fuel container complies
with manufacturing standards, for exam-
ple, ANSI or ASTM F852-86. CAUTION
● Alw a
ys remove any fuel spilled anywhere
on the vehicle to avoid damage to the wheel
housing, the tyre and vehicle paintwork.
● Refuelling a petrol engine with diesel can
cause seriou
s engine and fuel system dam-
age; the resulting malfunctions are not cov-
ered by the SEAT warranty. If you refuel with
the wrong type of fuel, never start the engine.
This applies to even the smallest amount of
the wrong fuel. Seek specialist assistance.
With the engine running, the composition of
the wrong fuel could significantly damage the
fuel system and the engine itself. For the sake of the environment
Fuels can contaminate the environment. Col-
lect an
y spilt service fluids and allow a pro-
fessional to dispose of them. 180
Checking and refilling levels
Refuelling with petrol Fig. 165
Open fuel tank flap with tank cap in
the ho l
der Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 30
Before refuelling, always turn off the engine,
the ignition, mobile telephones, auxiliary
heating and keep them off during refuelling.
Refuelling
The correct petrol type for the vehicle is loca-
ted on a sticker inside the fuel tank flap
››› page 178.
● If the automatic filler nozzle is operated
correctly
, it will switch itself off as soon as
the fuel tank is full ››› .
● Do not continue to refuel if it is turned off!
Other w
i
se, this will fill the expansion cham-
ber and fuel may leak out if the ambient con-
ditions are warm. Vehicles with a natural gas engine
Ever
y 6 months it is necessary to run on pet-
rol until the control lamp switches off and
then the tank must be refilled. This is neces-
sary to ensure the efficient operation of the
system and the fuel quality required for run-
ning on gas. WARNING
Do not continue refilling once the fuel nozzle
ha s
switched itself off. The fuel tank may be
filled too much. As a result, fuel may spurt
out and spill. This could lead to a fire, explo-
sion and severe injuries. CAUTION
● Alw a
ys remove any fuel spilled anywhere
on the vehicle to avoid damage to the wheel
housing, the tyre and vehicle paintwork. For the sake of the environment
Fuels can contaminate the environment. Col-
lect an
y spilt service fluids and allow a pro-
fessional to dispose of them. Refuelling with natural gas
Fig. 166
Tank flap open: gas filler mouth 1 ,
fi l
l
er mouth retainer 2 Before r
efuelling, the engine and the igni-
tion, mo b
ile telephone and heating must be
switched off separately ››› .
It i
s
also essential to carefully read the in-
structions for the natural gas pump.
The vehicle is equipped for refuelling only
with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ››› . Re-
f uel
lin
g with another type of natural gas is
not allowed, e.g. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
or hydromethane.
Opening the fuel tank cap
The natural gas filler mouth is behind the fuel
tank cap, next to the petrol filler mouth.
● Unlock the vehicle with the key or with the
central
locking button situated on the driv-
er door ››› page 95. »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Index
instrument panel lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
light c
ontr
ols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
parking light remains on both sides . . . . . . . . 102
side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Load compartment in the luggage compartment see Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . 118
Loading general advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
loaded vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
transporting the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Loading the vehicle class N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Locking and unlocking electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
in the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 97, 118 closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
luggage compartment variable floor . . . . . . . . 120
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
see a
lso Loading the luggage compartment . 118
Luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Luggage compartment hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Luggage compartment variable floor . . . . . . . . . 120
M Main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Main panel turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Malfunction automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Malfunction in the catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Mobile phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 use without an exterior aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Model plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
N
Natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 183
Noises brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
O Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Odometer partial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Open and close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
electric
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
in the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 100
rear lid of the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 9
tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Optical parking system (OPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
P
Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 100 anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 134 downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 optical parking system (OPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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