Lights and visibility
If an obstacle is present, the closing mecha-
ni sm w
i
ll stop and the window will roll back a
few centimetres.
If an obstacle prevents closing for the next
10 seconds, the closing mechanism will once
again stop and the window will roll back an-
other few centimetres.
If in the next 10 seconds you attempt to close
the window after it has rolled back the sec-
ond time, only the closing mechanism will be
stopped even if the obstacle is still present.
The roll-back function is still connected.
The roll-back function will only be disconnec-
ted if you once again attempt to close the
window in the following 10 seconds. In this
case, the window will close at full force .
If you wait for a further 10 seconds, the roll-
back function will be once again connected. Lights and visibility
Light s
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 18
The location of the controls of right-hand
drive cars differs slightly from the location
shown here ››› Fig. 129 ››› page 121. Howev-
er, the symbols indicating the respective po-
sitions of the controls remain the same. WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The
side light s
are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use
your dipped beam headlights if it is dark or if
visibility is poor. CAUTION
● Use the light s
in line with local law.
● However, drivers always remain responsi-
ble f
or correctly adjusting and using the
lights. Note
● An audibl e w
arning will be heard when the
light control is set to and you remove the ignition key and open the door. Once the
driver door i
s
closed (ignition off), the audi-
ble warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehi-
cle in case this is necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or
wet), the lights
may mist up temporarily on
the inside. This is particularly the case in the
event of a difference in temperature between
the inside and in front of the light. By switch-
ing on the lights, the area through which the
beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted, although the edges may remain
misted. The real lights and turn signals can
mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. Side light and dipped beam headlight
Fig. 129
Instrument panel: light control. » 121Technical data
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Switching on side lights – Turn the light switch ››
› Fig. 129 to position
.
Switching on dipped beam
– Turn the light switch ›››
Fig. 129 to position
.
Switching off lights (except daytime driving
lights) – Turn the light switch ›››
Fig. 129 to position
0.
Main light range control Fig. 130
Instrument panel: light range con-
tr o
l
. –
Turn the control ››
›
Fig. 130 to set the lights
to the required setting. Positions
The contro
l positions roughly correspond to
the following vehicle load conditions.
Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
fully loaded.
Driver only, luggage compartment fully
loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the range of the lights so that:
● Your vehicle does not dazzle others, partic-
ul arly
oncoming traffic
● The range of the headlights is sufficient for
safe driv
ing Note
Make sure you set the range of the main
lights when the dip
ped beam headlights are
switched on. Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights are signalling devices
f
or impr o
ving road safety. The lights are built
into the headlights and come on each time
the ignition is turned on if the light switch is - 1
2
3 in position 0 or
›
›
› Fig. 129. It is automat-
ically switched off when the side lights are
turned on.
Switching the daytime driving lights on
● Remove the key from the ignition, move the
turn sign
al lever upward (right turn signal),
press it back to flash position and hold it
there.
● Insert the key and switch on the ignition,
holdin
g it in this position for 3 seconds.
Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime
running light is now activated and the corre-
sponding lights can come on.
Switching the daytime running light off
● Remove the key from the ignition, press the
turn sign
al lever down (left turn signal), press
it back to flash position and hold it here.
● Insert the key and switch on the ignition,
holdin
g it in this position for 3 seconds.
Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime
running light is now deactivated and the cor-
responding lights cannot come on.
OR: activate and deactivate the daytime
lights using the Easy Connect system
››› page 20.
Automatic control of the dipped beam in
combination with the daytime running lights
If the dipped beam control and the daytime
running lights are activated at the same
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time, the dipped beams and the instrument
p anel
lightin
g will automatically come on as
required (e.g. when entering a tunnel) and
the daytime running lights will switch off.
When the automatic dipped beam control
switches off the dipped beams (e.g. when
coming out of a tunnel), the daytime running
lights come back on. WARNING
The rear lights do not come on with the day-
time drivin g light
. A vehicle which does not
have the rear lights on may not be visible to
other drivers in the darkness, if it is raining
or in conditions of poor visibility. Note
Please observe any relevant legal require-
ments whic
h may apply in your country. Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 131
Turn signal and main beam lever. The turn signal and main beam lever also op-
er
at
e
s the parking lights and the headlight
flasher.
Right and left-hand turn signal
● Move the lever ›››
Fig. 131 up 1 or down
2 .
● Keep the lever held down at the point of re-
s i
s
tance for the turn signals to flash for as
long as you hold the lever, e.g. when chang-
ing lanes.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times. The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivat
ed in the Easy Connect system
via the key and the
Set
up function button
› ›
›
page 104.
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop.
Main beams
● Switch on the dipped beam ›››
page 121.
● Press the lever ›››
Fig. 131 forward in the di-
rection indicated by arrow 3 .
● Pull the lever back to its original position in
the dir ection indic
at
ed by arrow 4 to switch
the m ain be
am off
.
Headlight flasher
● Pull the lever ›››
Fig. 131 towards the steer-
ing wheel (point of resistance) in the direc-
tion indicated by arrow 4 .
P ark
in
g lights
● Instructions for use ›››
page 126. CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the
hea dlight
flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers. » 123
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Interior lights Int erior lightin
gFig. 134
Interior lighting – version 1. Fig. 135
Interior lighting – version 2. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 19 Where the courtesy light is on (switch
A ›››
Fig. 134 in po s
ition
), the light will come
on if:
● the vehicle is unlocked,
● one of the doors is opened,
● The key is removed from the ignition
When the court
esy light is on (switch A in
po s
ition
), the light will switch off if:
● the vehicle is locked,
● the ignition is switched on,
● 30 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed
If
a door is left open or if switch A is in the
po s
ition, the int
erior lighting switches off
after about 10 minutes to prevent the battery
from running flat.
Rear interior light Fig. 136
Rear interior light. Press the button
››
›
Fig. 136 to switch the
lighting on or off.
Interior lights / ambient light* The ambient lighting lights up the central
con
so
le area, the footwell area and the dash
panel trim when the dipped beam is on.
The lighting of the central console area and
the footwell area will switch on fully when the
doors are opened and will decrease in inten-
sity while driving with the dipped beam
headlights on.
The intensity of the ambient light* can be ad-
justed using the menu Easy Connect > Lighting settings > Vehicle inte-
rior lighting ›››
page 20.
Glove box light The light will come on automatically when
the glo
v
e c
ompartment is opened. The light
will go out when the glove compartment is
closed.
Luggage compartment light The light switches on automatically when the
boot
i
s
open and switches off automatically »
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Transport and practical equipment
●
Do not u se c
ups or glasses made of fragile
materials (e.g. glass or china). These could
cause injury in the event of an accident. CAUTION
Avoid putting open drinks containers in the
drink hol
der while the vehicle is moving.
They could spill (e.g. on braking) and cause
damage to the electrical equipment or the
seat covers. Drink holder in rear seat armrest
Fig. 151
Rear seats armrest: drink holder Two drinks can be placed in the drink holder.
U
se the det
ac
hable parts A and
B ›››
Fig. 151 to c h
ange the size of the holes.
– Remove part A or
B in the direction indi-
c at ed b
y the arrow and replace in the re-
quired position in the drink holder. Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 152
Centre console: lighter The cigarette lighter is located at the front of
the c
entr
e c
onsole ››› Fig. 152.
Using the cigarette lighter – Press the cigarette lighter knob ›››
Fig. 152.
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigar
ette on the glowing coil immediately.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket. WARNING
● Tak e c
are when using the cigarette lighter!
Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns and serious
injuries.
● The cigarette lighter also works when the
ignition is off
and when the ignition key is re- moved. Therefore, never leave children unsu-
perv
i
sed in the vehicle. Note
● The 12 V po
wer socket of the cigarette
lighter can also be used as a power source for
electrical appliances ››› page 138, 12V Power
socket.
● Additional information ›››
page 193, Acces-
sories and modifications to the vehicle . 137
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Safety
Operation
Ashtrays* Fig. 153
Centre console: front ashtray/rear
a shtr
a
y. Removing the ashtray
– Pull the ashtray ››
›
Fig. 153 upwards to re-
move.
Inserting the ashtray
– Push the ashtray down. WARNING
Never put flammable materials in the ashtray.
Risk of
fire! CAUTION
Never hold onto the ashtray by the lid when
remo v
ing it. Risk of breaking the lid. 12V Power socket
Fig. 154
Centre console: 12 V power socket. The 12 V power socket is located at the front
of
the c
entr
e console ›››
Fig. 154.
Using the power socket
– Open the cover or remove the cigarette
lighter conc
ealing the socket.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the sock
et. Additional information
›››
page 193, Acces-
sories and modifications to the vehicle . WARNING
● Improper u se of
the sockets or electrical
appliances can cause a fire and lead to burns
and other serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The 12 V power socket is also func-
tional when the ignition is switched off and
the key is removed.
● Should the connected appliance overheat,
immediately
switch it off and disconnect it
from the socket. CAUTION
● The 12 V po
wer socket can only be used to
power appliances with a power rating of up to
120 watts.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted pow-
er, as
this could cause damage to the vehicle
electrical installation.
● With the engine switched off, however, the
vehicl
e battery will drain. Risk of discharging
the battery!
● Only use suitable plugs so as not to dam-
age the pow
er socket.
● Only use appliances that have been tested
for electr
omagnetic compatibility in compli-
ance with current regulations.
● Before switching the ignition on or off, un-
plug the app
liances from the power socket to138
Driving
It is possible, however, to set the blower
s peed t
o s
uit requirements.
● Turn control 10
› ››
Fig. 171
c
ounter-clock-
wise (to lower the speed) or clockwise (to in-
crease the speed).
Climatronic will switch off when the blower
switches off. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 146. Windscreen defrost
Switching on windscreen defrosting
●
Press the button
12
› ›
›
Fig. 171.
Switching off windscreen defrosting
● Press button
12
› ›
›
Fig. 171 several
times or press the AUTO button.
The t emper
at
ure is regulated automatically.
The air output is increased from vents 1
››› page 147 and 2. Driving
St ar
tin
g and stopping the en-
gine
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 17 WARNING
● When mov in
g with the engine switched off,
the ignition key must always remain in posi-
tion 2
››› Fig. 172 ›
›› page 154 (ignition on).
The control lamps will light up in this posi-
tion. Otherwise, the steering lock could en-
gage suddenly. Risk of accident!
● Do not remove the key from the ignition un-
til the
vehicle has come to a standstill and is
secure (e.g. the handbrake is engaged). Oth-
erwise, the steering lock could suddenly en-
gage. Risk of accident!
● Always take the ignition key with you when
you le
ave the vehicle. This is particularly im-
portant if you leave children in the vehicle.
Children could, for example, start the engine
with the subsequent risk of accident.
● Never leave the engine running in unventi-
lated or c
losed rooms. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and
colourless poisonous gas. Risk of fatal acci-
dents! Carbon monoxide can cause people to
lose consciousness and can cause death. ●
Never l e
ave the vehicle unattended if the
engine is running.
● Never switch the engine off until the vehi-
cle h
as come to a complete stop. Risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
● Turnin g the s
teering wheel fully in either
direction when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is in gear puts the power steering
under great stress. This could lead to noise.
Never leave the steering wheel turned fully in
either direction for more than 15 seconds.
Risk of damage to the power steering system!
● The starter motor may only be used (key
position 3
››› Fig. 172 ›
›› page 154 in the ig-
nition) if the engine is off. Using the starter
motor when the engine is running could dam-
age it.
● Immediately release the ignition key when
the engine st
arts, otherwise damage could be
caused to the starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, you should avoid
high engine speed
s, driving at full throttle
and over-loading the engine before it reaches
operating temperature. Risk of engine dam-
age!
● Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of engine
damag
e! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This would lead to a fault in the catalytic con-
verter. You may use the battery from another » 153
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vehicle to help you start your engine
›› ›
page 51.
● After prolonged and demanding operation
of the engine, when the j
ourney has ended,
do not stop the engine immediately. Let the
engine run at idle for about one more minute.
This will stop the engine from overheating. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
i s s
tationary. If possible, move off immediate-
ly after starting the engine. This will help the
engine reach operating temperature more
quickly, reducing the quantity of emissions. Note
● The engine c an on
ly be started with the
original SEAT key.
● Loud running noises may be heard briefly
after c
old-starting the engine. This is normal
and is no cause for concern.
● After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switc
hed 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 80 or contact your Specialised Serv-
ice.
● You should always engage the steering lock
when you e
xit the vehicle. This will hinder
any attempts at theft. Power steering
The power steering allows you to turn the
st
eerin
g 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 (immo-
bili
ser) There is an electronic chip in the key. The
el
ectr
onic
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. 172
Ignition key positions. Petrol engines
1 – Ignition switched off, engine stopped,
s t
eerin
g can be locked
2 – Ignition switched on
3 – Starting
Die sel
en
gines
1 – Fuel supply stopped, ignition switched
off , en
gine s
topped, steering can be locked
2 – Engine pre-heating, ignition switched
on
3 – Starting
T o en
g
age the Steering lock without the key
in the ignition, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly until you hear it engage.
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