Table of Contents
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Front Assist system including City emergency
br ak
ing and pedestrian monitoring* . . . . . . . . 207
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tanc
e (RCTA)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Traffic sign detection system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 231
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking System Plus (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Parking aid (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Area View* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Rear Assist (Rear View Camera)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cl
e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Exhaust purification system for vehicles with
diesel
engines (AdBlue ®
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Wheels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
4
The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument panelFig. 49
Instrument panel, on dash panel Red warning lamps
Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–
Parking brake on.›››
page
170
››› page
172
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake system.
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
273
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
68
Use the foot brake! Yellow warning lamps
Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–
38
The essentials
● Pr e
ss the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Move the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● R
elease the clutch.
Selectin
g reverse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right do
wn.
● With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upw
ards, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 52
R .
● Release the clutch.
››› in Changing gear on page 176
››› page 176 Automatic gearbox*
Fig. 53
Automatic gearbox: selector lever po-
s ition
s. Parking lock
R
ev
erse gear
Neutral (idling)
Drive (forward)
Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards
(+) to go up a gear or backwards ( –) to
go down a gear.
››› in Selector lever positions on
page 177
››› page 177
››› page 41 P
R
N
D/S
+/–
Manual release of the selector lever Fig. 54
Selector lever: manual release from
po s
ition P. Should the power supply be interrupted,
ther
e i
s a manual unlocking device located
under the console of the selector lever, on
the right. Releasing the selector lever re-
quires a certain degree of practical skill.
● Unlocking: use the flat part of a screwdriver
bl
ade.
Removing the cover from the selector lever
● Apply the handbrake ››
› to ensure that
the c ar doe
s not move.
● Carefully pull the corners of the selector
lev
er boot and twist it upwards above the lev-
er handle. » 41
Self-help
–
Ac
celerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake earlier than usual and more
smoothly. CAUTION
● To av
oid damaging the vehicle, for example
the paint, remove and replace the lid and
towing eye carefully.
● Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic con-
ver
ter and damage it during towing. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.
The jump start should be used instead
››› page 58.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se in vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated. ●
If the b
attery is flat, it is possible that the
engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Onc
e both vehicles are moving, release the
clut
ch.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and disen
gage the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the c at
alytic converter and damage it. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
el ectr
onic parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. Indications for towing
Tow rope or tow bar
It
i
s safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.
If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch ›››
page 257.
When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed
››› page 88, Cases where towing a vehicle
is not allowed .
● Switch the ignition on.
● Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
l ect
or lever in the N position ›››
page 176.
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
speed
s of over 50 km/h (30 mph).
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
s peed
s of over 50 km. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Emergencies
● If a br
eakdown lorry is used, vehicles with
automatic transmission are only allowed to
be towed with the front wheels suspended.
Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive
(4Drive)
Four-wheel drive vehicles (4Drive) can be
towed using a tow bar or tow rope. If the ve-
hicle is towed with the front or rear axle sus-
pended, the engine must be switched off,
otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Cases where towing a vehicle is not allowed
● If, due to a fault, the gearbox is out of lubri-
cant
.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se the steering remains locked and, if ap-
propriate, the electronic parking brake can-
not be deactivated or the electronic lock of
the steering column released.
● If a distance above 50 km needs to be trav-
ell
ed.
● When, for example, after an accident, the
smooth rot
ation of the wheels or the steering
operation cannot be guaranteed.
When the vehicle is to tow another vehicle:
● Observe legal requirements.
● Keep in mind the instructions in the man-
ual on t
owing vehicles. Note
The vehicle can only be towed if the electron-
ic p
arking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column are deactivated. If the vehi-
cle has no power supply or there is an electric
system fault, the engine must be tow-started
››› page 58 to deactivate the electronic
parking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column. Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 96
Front bumper on right: remove the lid. Fig. 97
Front bumper on right: towline an-
c hor
age screwed in. The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right
s
ide of the front bumper behind a lid
››› Fig. 96.
The towing eye should always be kept in the
vehicle.
Bear in mind the instructions for towing
››› page 87.
Fitting the towline anchorage
● Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
too
l kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
● Extract the lid for the towing eye using a
sc
rewdriver or similar and pressing on the
side.
● Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-
hicl
e.
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Emergencies
CAUTION
● The t o
wing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a
to
wing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used. Driving tips for towing
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
enc
e, e
specially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.
During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile,
the hazard warning lights will go off. When
the turn signal lever is returned to the rest position, the hazard warning lights will be
autom
atically reactivated.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle ● Leave the ignition on, so that the steering
is
not blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.
● More strength is required at the steering
wheel a
s the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.
● You should depress the brake much harder
as
the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate with particular care and caution.
Av
oid sharp manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the towed vehicle. Fuses and bulbs
F u
ses
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
el
ectric
al components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible. WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
giv e seriou
s electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion sys
tem.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electric
al system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridgin g a c
urrent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. 90
EmergenciesNo.Consumers/Amps
12Radio20
14Air conditioner fan40
15Steering column release10
16Connectivity box koppelantenne7.5
17Instrument panel5
18Rear camera7.5
19Kessy7.5
214x4 Haldex Control Unit15
22Trailer15
23Right lights40
24Electric sunroof30
25Left door30
26Heated seats30
28Trailer25
31Left lights40
32Parking aid control unit7.
5/10
33Airbag5
34Reverse switch, clima sensor, electro-
chromic mirror7.5
35Diagnosis, headlight control unit,
headlight adjuster10
No.Consumers/Amps
36Front camera, Radar5/10
38Trailer25
39Right door30
4012V socket20
42Central locking40
43Interior light30
44Trailer15
45Electric driver's seat15
47Rear window wiper15
49Starter motor; clutch sensor5
50Electric rear lid40
53Heated rear window30
Fuse arrangement in engine compartment
No.Consumers/Amps
1ESP control unit40
2ESP control unit40
3Engine control unit (diesel/pet-
rol)30/15
4Engine sensors5/10
5Engine sensors10
6Brake light sensor5
No.Consumers/Amps
7Engine power supply10
8Lambda probe10/15
9Engine5/20
10Fuel pump control unit15/20
11PTC40
12PTC40
13Automatic gearbox control unit15/30
14Heated windscreen40
15Horn15
17Engine control unit7.5
18Terminal 30 (positive reference)5
19Front windscreen washer30
20Alarm horn10
22Engine control unit5
23Starter motor30
24PTC40
31Pressure pump15
33Gearbox pump30
37Parking heating20 92
Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
ols and displays
General instrument panel Door release lever
C
entr
al locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Control for the electric adjustment
of the e
xterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Control lever for:
– Turn s
ignals and main beam
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
– Lane As s
ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
– Main be
am assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
– Crui
se control system (CCS) . . . . .193
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev
er for cruise control . . . . . . . . . .193
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airb
ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
– On-bo ar
d computer controls . . . .29
– Contr
ols for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .179
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Control lever for:
– Wind
screen wipers and washer . .139
– Wipe and w
ash system . . . . . . . . . . 139
– On-boar
d computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Depending on equipment fitted: ra-
dio or dis
play for Easy Connect
(navigation, radio, TV/video) . . . . . .108
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton
s for:
– Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
– Park
assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
– Hazar
d warning lights . . . . . . . . . .135
– Ty
re pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . .297
– Airbag off
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Depending on the equipment,
glo v
e compartment with: . . . . . . . . .148
– CD p l
ayer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front passenger airbag switch . . . .78
Passenger seat heating control . . . .144
Depending on the equipment, con-
tr o
ls for:
– Heating and ventilation system or
manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .46, 44
– Aut om
atic air conditioner . . . . . . .42
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/A UX
-IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 –
Light er/po
wer socket . . . . . . . . . . . 148
– Wir
eless charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
– Stor
age compartment
Gear lever for: – Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
– Autom
atic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Rotating control(Driving Experience
butt
on) for driving modes . . . . . . . . .225
Auto Hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electronic parking brake switch . . .170
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sy
stem) . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driver's seat heating control . . . . . .144
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
le
ss Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steering column adjustment lev-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .137
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Note
● Some of the equipment
listed in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the
vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted » 18
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