Table of Contents
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 173
cruise speed (Cruise control)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Monitoring system Front Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tiredness detection (break recommenda-
tion)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
184
T o
wing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Towing bracket device for trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
4
The essentials
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The di s
p
lay is only visible in tiptronic mode
››› page 161.
The following display symbols mean:
● Shiftin g up a gear
●
Shifting down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
sav e f
uel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations.
In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer). Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when
you press the clutch pedal. Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
Fig. 38
A: bonnet open; B: rear lid open; C:
fr ont
l
eft door open; D: rear right door open
(5-door vehicles only). When the ignition is switched on or when
driv
in
g, the bonnet, r
ear lid or doors that are
open will be indicated on the instrument pan-
el display, and, as applicable, this will be in-
dicated audibly. The display may vary accord-
ing to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Illustra- tionKey to ››› Fig. 38
A Do not continue driving!
The bonnet is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 203.
B Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 10.
C, D Do not continue driving!
A vehicle door is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 112. Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents
and f
u
nctions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols and
messages on the instrument panel display
( ››› page 32, ››› page 32) and, in some ca-
ses, with audible warnings. The display may
vary according to the type of instrument pan-
el fitted.
Priority 1 warning (red symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ››› in Warning
and indication lamps on page 98 !
Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessa-
ry, request assistance from specialised personnel.
» 25
The essentials
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
167
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
18
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
101
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
››› page
102
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
102
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
100
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
103
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
102
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
66 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
18
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
126
Trailer turn signals›››
page
185
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
158
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
31
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded.
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
18 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 41
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
99
››› page
10
››› page
203
Ignition: Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
100
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
206» 33
The essentials
To replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
iden tic
a
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
B
ulbs
Bul
bs (12 V) Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lif
etime of
the c
ar and cannot be replaced. If
the headlight becomes damaged, go to a
specialised workshop.
Below, the light source used for all functions
is broken down.
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime driving light/side lightP21W SLL
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W
Full-LED main headlightsType
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear bulb lightType
Brake light/tail lightP21/5W
Side lightsP21/5W (side panel)
R5W (rear lid)
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
The remaining functions work with LEDs Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh
at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af
e p
lace as far away from traffic as
possible. ●
Apply
the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››
page 75
and the spare wheel ›››
page 218 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a
ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 44
Self-help
CAUTION
● Do not t o
w-start the engine. Risk of engine
damage! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This could damage and destroy the catalytic
converter. You may use the battery from an-
other vehicle to help you start your engine
››› page 52.
● If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gear-
box, the car m
ay only be towed with the driv-
en wheels lifted clear of the road and trans-
ported on a special vehicle transporter or
trailer.
● If normal towing is not possible or if the ve-
hicle i
s to be towed for further than 50 km,
the vehicle must be transported on a special
vehicle transporter or trailer.
● The towrope should be slightly elastic to
reduce the lo
ad on both vehicles during tow-
ing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of
synthetic fibre or similar material only.
● Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and alwa
ys take care to avoid jerking the tow-
rope. When towing on a loose surface there is
always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.
● Attach the towrope or towbar only to the
towline anc
horages or to the removable tow-
ing bracket ››› page 185, or ››› page 79. Note
● We r ec
ommend you use the towrope or tow-
bar available in the SEAT Original Accessories
programme from authorised SEAT dealers.
● Towing a vehicle requires a certain degree
of practic
al skill. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow away another vehicle or to have their ve-
hicle towed.
● Note the legal regulations concerning tow-
ing, par
ticularly those regarding the signal-
ling of the towed and towing vehicle.
● The towrope must not be twisted, as under
cert
ain circumstances this could unscrew the
front towline anchorage. Front towline anchorage
Fig. 84
Front bumper: towline anchorage cov-
er/fittin g. Fitting and detaching the cover
– Press on the left of the cover as indicated
by
the arr
ow ››› Fig. 84 .
– Pull on the cover to remove it from the front
bumper.
– T
o refit the cover after unscrewing the tow-
line anchorag
e, fit the cover and press »
79
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Fuses and bulbs
●
Prot ect
the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system.
● Always carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and r
efit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle. Note
● One c omponent m
ay have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fuse.
● In the
vehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicat
ed in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the fo
llowing tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below pert
ain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect at
the time of printing, are subject to
change. Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 85
Diagram of the fuse box to the
l ef
t/right
of the steering wheel Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 43
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
Fuse placement
No.Consumer
1Left light
2Central locking
3Ignition system relay
4Right light
5Electric windows - Driver
6Central control unit - Interior lights
No.Consumer
7Horn
8Towing bracket - Left light
9
Control lever under steering wheel, motor con-
trol device (without Keyless Access), automatic
transmission (without Keyless Access), automat-
ic transmission selector lever (without Keyless
Access), ESC (without Keyless Access), trailer
sensor control device (without Keyless Access),
steering force assist (without Keyless Access),
Airbag (without Keyless Access)
10Electric window - rear left
11Headlight washer unit
12Radio and navigation display
13Preparation as taxi
14
Control lever under steering wheel, light switch,
traction locking with ignition key (automatic
transmission), headlight flasher, SmartGate con-
trol device, rain sensor, telephone preparation
15Air conditioning system control unit, automatic
gearbox selector lever, diagnostics connection
16Instrument panel
17Alarm sensor, horn
22Automatic windscreen and front window washer
23Heated front seats
24Air conditioning fan, heating, control unit for air
conditioning, heating» 81
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Lights and visibility
steering wheel or whether or not the turn sig-
n al
s1)
ar
e switched on, if the following condi-
tions are met:
● The vehicle is stationary, the ignition is
switc
hed on or you are moving at a speed of
less than 40 km/h (25 mph);
● The daytime driving light is switched off
● The dipped beam is switched on
● The fog lights are switched off
● Reverse gear is not engaged
Rear fog light Switching on the rear fog light
– First turn the light switch ››
›
Fig. 132
››› page 124 to position , or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 2 .
If the
v
ehicle is not equipped with front fog
lights ››› page 124, the rear fog light is
switched on by turning the switch to position
or and pulling it to position 2 . This
type of sw
it
ch only has one position.
The ›››
page 98 warning lamp lights up on
the general instrument panel if the rear fog
lights are switched on. If you are towing a trailer or caravan equip-
ped with a re
ar fog light on a vehicle with a
factory-fitted towing bracket or one installed
using parts from the original SEAT parts
catalogue, only the rear fog light on the trail-
er or caravan will light up.
Function “Coming Home”/“Leaving
Home”* This function makes it possible, under poor
v
i
s
ibility conditions, to automatically turn on
the lights for a brief period of time after the
vehicle has been parked or when approach-
ing the vehicle.
The function is automatically turned on if the
following conditions are met:
● The light switch is in position
››
› page 124.
● The visibility around the vehicle is reduced.
● The ignition is switched off.
To turn on thi
s function, switch on the head-
light flasher prior to exiting the vehicle.
The light is adjusted according to the data re-
corded by the light sensor that is installed between the windscreen and the inside rear
view mirror
.
The function automatically turns on the side
lights and headlights, the lighting for the en-
try area on the exterior mirrors and the num-
ber plate light.
“Coming Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the driver door is opened (for 60 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off).
The lights is switched off when all the doors
and the boot lid are closed.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the
light will switch off after 60 seconds.
“Leaving Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote con-
trol.
The light is switched off after 10 seconds or
when the vehicle is locked. 1)
In the event of a conflict between both functions,
i.e. if
you turn the steering wheel to the left while the
right-hand turn signal is on, the turn signals will take
priority. 125
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
engine power. Depending on the road speed
and en gine s
peed, the aut
omatic gearbox
shifts down and the vehicle accelerates. It
only shifts up after the maximum engine
speed has been reached.
Selector lever positions Fig. 177
Gear selector lever Fig. 178
Informative display: selector lever
po sition
s. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 35
The current position of the selector lever is
shown on the general instrument panel dis-
play 1
› ››
Fig. 178
.
P – Parking position
In thi s
po
sition, the driven wheels are me-
chanically locked.
The parking position can only be selected
when the vehicle is stationary.
If you want to move the selector lever from
this position, press the interlock button on
the selector lever knob while pressing down
on the brake pedal.
If the battery is drained, the selector lever
cannot be moved from position P.
R – Reverse gear
R ev
er
se gear must be engaged only when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling.
To move the selector lever to position R from
positions P or N, press the interlock button
on the selector lever knob and press down on
the brake pedal.
The reverse lights come on when the selector
lever is in position R and the ignition is on.
N – Neutral (idling)
Neutr al
(idlin
g) is engaged in this position. To move the selector lever from position N (if
the lever h
as remained in this position for
more than 2 seconds) to position D or R at
speeds of less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and
when the vehicle is stationary, press down on
the brake pedal.
D – Drive (forwards)
In thi s
po
sition, the gearbox automatically
changes to a lower or higher gear, depending
on engine requirements, the driving speed
and the gear shift programme.
To move the selector lever to position D from
position N at speeds of less than 5 km/h (3
mph) and when the vehicle is stationary,
press down on the brake pedal.
In some situations (e.g. on mountain roads or
when towing a trailer or caravan), it can be
advantageous to switch temporarily to the
manual shift programme ››› page 161 so that
the gear ratios can be selected manually to
suit driving conditions.
S – Sports driving position
Shif tin
g up l
ater than usual makes full use of
the engine power. This shifts down earlier in
relation to position D.
To move the selector lever to position S from
position D, press the interlock button on the
selector lever knob.
160