Operation
Opening and closing V ehic
l
e key set
Remote control vehicle key* Fig. 96
Remote control key Remote control key
W
ith the
v
ehicle key the vehicle may be
locked or unlocked remotely ››› page 92.
The vehicle key includes an emitter and bat-
tery. The receiver is in the interior of the vehi-
cle. The range of the vehicle key with remote
control and new battery is several metres
around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehi-
cle using the remote control key, this should
be re-synchronised ››› page 92 or the bat-
tery changed ››› page 91. Different keys belonging to the vehicle may
be used.
Fo
lding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed ››› Fig. 96 A , the
k ey
sh
aft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key
shaft in until it locks in place.
Spare key
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work
if it does not contain a microchip or the mi-
crochip has not been encoded. This is also
true for keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT dealership, a Special-
ised workshop or approved key service quali-
fied to create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchron-
ised before use ››› page 92. WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may
re s
ult in severe injury and accident.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. Children and unauthor-
ised individuals could lock the doors or the boot hatch, start the engine or turn on the ig-
nition, activatin
g el
ectrical systems, the elec-
tric windows, for example.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. CAUTION
The remote control key contains electronic
component s. Pr
otect them from damage, im-
pacts and humidity. Note
● Only u
se the key button when you require
the corresponding function. Pushing the but-
ton unnecessarily could accidentally unlock
the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also pos-
sible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
● Remote control key operation can be great-
ly influenced b
y overlapping radio signals
around the vehicle working in the same range 90
OperationFunctionHandling the buttons on the
vehicle
››› Fig. 101
Lock the vehi-
cle.Press button .
Unlocking the
rear lid.Press button .
Locking the rear
lid.Press button .
FunctionHandling the vehicle key
››› Fig. 101 in the lock cylinder
or with the vehicle mechanical
key ››› Fig. 102.
Unlocking the
vehicle.Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in an anticlockwise direc-
tion.
Lock the vehicle.Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in a clockwise direction.
Unlocking the
rear lid.Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in an anticlockwise direc-
tion.
Locking the rear
lid.Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in a clockwise direction. Please note: dependin
g on the oper
ation of
the c
entral locking feature set by a special-
ised workshop, in order to unlock all the doors and the rear lid, press the button
twice.
The
v
ehic
le key only locks and unlocks the
vehicle if it is within range of the vehicle and
if the battery has enough power.
● Upon locking the vehicle, all turn signals
wil
l flash once in confirmation.
● Upon unlocking the vehicle, all turn signals
wil
l flash twice in confirmation.
If the turn signals do not flash in confirma-
tion, at least one of the doors or the rear lid
has been left unlocked.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked with the key. If you unlock the vehi-
cle without opening any doors or the rear lid,
it will lock again automatically after a few
seconds. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking
button is pressed by mistake. Mechanical locking
FunctionUsing the vehicle's mechani-
cal key
››› Fig. 102 in the lock
cylinder
Locking the driv-
er door manually.
To unlock, insert the vehicle key in-
to the lock cylinder of the driver
door and turn the key in an anti-
clockwise direction.
To lock, insert the vehicle key into
the lock cylinder of the driver door
and turn the key in a clockwise di-
rection.
Locking and un-
locking the rear
lid.
To unlock, insert the vehicle key in-
to the lock cylinder of the driver
door and turn the key in an anti-
clockwise direction.
To lock, insert the vehicle key into
the lock cylinder of the driver door
and turn the key in a clockwise di-
rection. If the driver's door is open, it cannot be
loc
k
ed w
ith the vehicle key.
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Lights and visibility
● Chec k
wh
y the sliding/tilting sunroof has
not closed.
● Try to close it again.
● If it is still not possible to close it due to an
obs
tacle or resistance, it will remain in the
corresponding position. Close it without the
anti-trap function.
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof without the anti-trap function
● Within about 5 seconds of activating the
anti-trap fu
nction, pull knob ›››
Fig. 12
5 until the sliding/tilting sunroof is fully
c lo
sed.
● As
such, the sliding/tilting sunroof will
close w
ithout the anti-trap function!
● If the sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a
speci
alised workshop.
If the knob is released during the closing op-
eration, the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof opens automatically. WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
su nr
oof without the anti-trap function can re-
sult in serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should always
be closed c
arefully.
● No person should ever remain in the way of
the sliding/ti
lting sunroof, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function. ●
The anti-trap f u
nction does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. Lights and visibility
Light s
C ontr
ol lamps
It
lights upPossible causeSolution
Rear fog light switched
on.›››
page 21
Front fog lights switched
on›››
page 21
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes
twice as fast when a ve-
hicle turn signal is faul-
ty.If necessary,
check the vehi-
cle's lights.
Main beam on or flasher
on.›››
page 102 Several warning and indication lamps light
up f
or a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in On the
ins trument
panel on page 27. 101
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Operation
Switching lights on and off Fig. 109
Next to the steering wheel: diagram
of some of
the type
s of light switch Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 21
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the light switch is in position .
● When the light switch is in position . WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough t
o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is
raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
used c orr
ectly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly
adjusted. Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light remains on both sides
If
when sw
it
ching off the ignition, the light
control remains in the position and the ve-
hicle is closed from outside, both headlights,
in addition to the side lights and the rear
lights will light up.
Daytime running lights
The daytime driving light consists of individu-
al lights in the front headlamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched
on, only the individual lights come on ››› .The daytime lights are switched on each time
the ignition i
s
t
urned on if the light switch is
in position . WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is
not c l
early visible to other drivers, an acci-
dent may occur.
● Never use the daytime driving light if the
roa
d is not well-lit as a result of the weather
conditions and poor visibility. The daytime
driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals
ma y
mist up temporarily on the inside in cool
or damp weather. This is normal and in no
way effects the useful life of the vehicle light-
ing system. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 22
102
Lights and visibility
Convenience turn signals
F or the c
on
venience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash 3 times.
The convenience indicators can be deactiva-
ted at a Specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g
etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s
and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on
venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected. ●
The turn s ign
al only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 69.
● If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp wi
ll start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. Hazard warning lights
Fig. 110
Dash panel: Button for switching the
h az
ar
d lights warning system on and off. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 22
Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken down vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
flective s
afety vest ››› page 69.
If your vehicle breaks down:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ››› .
T urn on the h
az
ard warning lights with
the button
› ››
Fig. 110
.
Ap
ply the handbrake firmly
››› page 132.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the
selector lever in position N ››› page 137.
Switch off the engine and remove the
key from the ignition.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
Allow the engine to cool and check if a
specialist is required.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily. »
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Driving
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
st
eerin
g wheel. Warning and indication lamps
It lights up red
Power steer-
ing faulty.The steering system should be checked
by a specialised workshop as soon as
possible.
It lights up yellow
Power steer-
ing opera-
tion re-
duced.
The steering system should be checked
by a specialised workshop as soon as
possible.
If, after restarting the engine and driv-
ing for a short distance, the yellow
warning lamp no longer comes on, it will
not be necessary to take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop.
Flashes red
Fault in the
steering col-
umn elec-
tronic lock.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice.
It flashes yellow
Steering col-
umn devia-
tion.Gently turn the steering wheel to and
fro.
It flashes yellow
Steering
wheel not
unlocked or
locked.
Remove the key from the ignition and
then switch the ignition back on. If nec-
essary, check the messages displayed
on the instrument panel display.
Do not drive on, if
the steering column
remains locked after the ignition has
been switched on. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Several warning and indication lamps light
up for a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds. WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
ma y
stall in traffic, or may cause accidents
and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m
ay result in faults in the vehicle. Information on the steering
To prevent theft, we recommend you lock the
s
t
eerin
g before leaving the vehicle. Steering column mechanical lock
Lock
the steering column by removing the
key from the ignition when the vehicle is
stopped.
Please engage steer-
ing lockUnlocking the steering
Parking the vehicle
››› page 132.Insert the key in the igni-
tion lock.
Remove the key from the
ignition.Turn the steering wheel
slightly to release the
steering lock.
Turn the steering wheel
slightly until you hear the
steering lock.Hold the steering wheel in
this position and switch
on the ignition. Electromechanical power steering
W
ith the po
w
er steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning.
You should remember that you will need con-
siderably more power than normal to steer
the vehicle if the power steering is not work-
ing correctly or not at all.
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CAUTION
If the engine has been driven at high speed
for a pr o
longed period of time, it may over-
heat when turned off. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 2 minutes in neutral before switching it off. Note
After stopping the engine, the engine com-
par tment
fan may continue running for a few
minutes, even when the ignition has been
switched off or the key removed. The radiator
fan is automatically switched off. Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being
s
t
ar
ted with an unauthorised key and the ve-
hicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a built-in chip. It auto-
matically deactivates the electronic immobil-
iser when the key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
The electronic immobilizer will be activated
again automatically as soon as you remove
the key from the ignition lock.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used
with a genuine SEAT key with the correct
code. Coded keys can be obtained from SEAT
dealerships ›››
page 90. If an unauthorised key is used, the signal
appe
ars on the instrument panel display. The
vehicle cannot be started in this case Note
The correct operation of the vehicle is only
guarant eed when origin
al SEAT keys are
used. Braking and parking
Introduction The a
ssisted brake systems are the electron-
ic di
stribution of braking force (EBV), the an-
ti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake assist
system (BAS), the electronic differential lock
(EDL), traction control (TC)*, the traction con-
trol system (ASR) and the electronic stability
control (ESC*). WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty
brak e sy
stem may lead to serious accident.
● If you believe the brake pads to be worn or
the brake sy
stem to be faulty, immediately
refer to a specialised workshop to check the
brake pads and replace the worn ones. WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury. ●
Never r emo
ve the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock
may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the vehicle impossible to control.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the handbrake when you
leav
e your vehicle and when you park.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. 132
Driving
Changing gear Intr oduction When reverse gear is engaged and the igni-
tion is
sw
itched on the following takes place:
● Reverse lights light up.
● The rear wiper blade performs one move-
ment when the wind
screen wiper is activa-
ted.
● If necessary, connect the parking distance
warning sy
stem. WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction
and skid din
g, especially on slippery ground.
This could cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident and considerable
damage.
● Use rapid acceleration only when visibility,
weather
, road conditions and traffic permit. WARNING
Do not allow the brakes to “rub” for a pro-
long ed period of
time, or brake frequently or
for long periods of time. Continuous braking
heats up the brakes. This could significantly
reduce braking power, increase braking dis-
tance or even result in the total failure of the
brake system. Control and warning lamps
It lights up red
Fault in the auto-
matic gearbox.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice. Failure to
do so could result in considerable
damage to the transmission
››› page 141.
It lights up yellow
In the automatic
gearbox the
gears can en-
gage incorrectly.Switch the ignition on and off.
When the control lamp does not
light up, find the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the auto-
matic gearbox checked.
The automatic
gearbox over-
heats temporari-
ly.Let the transmission cool with the
gearbox lever in the position .
When the control lamp does not
light up, find the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the auto-
matic gearbox checked.
It lights up
Place the automatic
gearbox lever in the
position
and do not
press the brake pedal.
Press the brake pedal to select
a gear range.
It lights up
Together with the yel-
low control lamp for
the temperature of the
transmission
: the
automatic gearbox
overheats.
Press brake pedal and let the
transmission cool. Avoid
pressing the accelerator. When
the control lamp does not light
up, find the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the
automatic gearbox checked.
Together with the turn
signal display in the
instrument panel dis-
play: the automatic
gearbox lever is not in
the position
, indica-
tion to start the en-
gine.
Move the gearbox lever to the
position and start the en-
gine.
Flashes
An automatic gearbox
in the vehicle does
not guarantee that the
vehicle will not roll
away.Apply the handbrake.
Flashes
In the instrument pan-
el display, in addition
to the control lamp re-
questing the brake
pedal to be pressed
: indicated for start-
ing the engine.
Move the gearbox lever to the
position and start the en-
gine.» 137
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