
The essentials
● Rel
ea
se the bonnet stay and secure it in
the fixture designed for this in the bonnet.
››› in safety notes for work in the en-
gine compartment on page 202
››› page 201 Electric windows*
Fig. 8
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
ws. ●
Opening the window: Press the b
utton.
● Clo
sing the window: Pull the button.
Butt
ons on the driver door
Window on the front left door
Window on the front right door
1 2 Safety switch for deactivating the electric
w
indo
w butt
ons on the rear doors (only 5-
door vehicles)
Window on the rear left door (only 5-door
vehicles)
Window on the right rear door (only 5-
door vehicles)
››› in Opening and closing of the elec-
tric windows* on page 116
››› page 115 Panoramic roof*
Fig. 9
On the interior roof lining: Panoramic
s u
nr oof
controls ●
Opening: Press the ›
›› Fig. 9
A button once
on ly
. If
you keep it pressed down, it will open
to the desired position. 3 4
5 ●
Clo
sin
g: Press the ››› Fig. 9 B button once
on ly
. If
you keep it pressed down, it will close
to the desired position.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
● Close the sunroof manually until it is com-
pletely
closed. Release the button.
● Press the closing button again, keeping it
pressed do
wn, until a complete opening and
closing cycle has taken place.
››› in Opening or closing of the tilting
panoramic roof on page 117
››› page 117
››› page 12 11

The essentials
Ways to secure a child seat Fig. 25
On the rear seats: Possible installations
for the chi l
d seat. Figure
›››
Fig. 25
A shows the basic child re-
s tr
aint sy
stem mounting using lower retain-
ing rings and the upper retaining strap. Fig-
ure ››› Fig. 25 B shows the child restraint
sy s
tem mou
nting using the vehicle seat belt.
You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or
front passenger seat in the following ways:
● Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be sec
ured
with a seat belt.
● Child seats for groups 0, 0+ and 1 can be
fas
tened without seatbelts, using the “ISO-
FIX” system, using the “ISOFIX” ››› page 18
securing rings.
● During installation of some models of
group I, II and III chil
d seats in the rear seat,
difficulty may arise in mounting given that
the seat comes into contact with the head re- straint. In this case, adjust the height of the
head re
straint or remove it from the seat fol-
lowing the instructions in the corresponding
chapter ›››
page 129. Once you remove
the child seat, replace the head restraint in
its original position. » 17

The essentialsWeight
group
Seating position
Front
passen- ger
seat a)Rear side
seatRear cen-tral seat
Group 0
to 10 kgU*UU
Group 0+ to 13 kgU*UU
Group I
9 to 18 kgU*UU
Group II
15 to 25 kgU*UU
Group III
22 to 36 kgU*UU
a) Compliance with current national legislation and the manu-
facturer's instructions is required when using or installing child
seats.
Suitable for universal restraint systems
for use in this weight group.
Move the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, as high as possible
and always disable the airbag.
The systems include the child restraint sys-
tem mounting with an upper retaining strap
(Top Tether) and lower anchoring points on
the seat.
››› in Safety instructions on page 73 U:
*:
“ISOFIX” and Top Tether child seat mounting system* Child seats can be secured quickly, easily
and s
af
ely on the r
ear outer seats with the
“ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system.
Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted on
each rear seat. In some vehicles, the rings
are secured to the seat frame and, in others,
they are secured to the rear floor. The “ISO- FIX” rings are located between the rear seat
backr
est and the seat cushioning. The Top
Tether* rings are located at the rear of the
backrests of the rear seats (behind the seat
backrest or in the boot). To understand the compatibility of the "ISO-
FIX" systems
in the vehicle, consult the table
below.
The body weight permitted and information
regarding sizes A to F is indicated on the la-
bel on child seats with “ universal” or “semi-
universal” certification. 18

The essentials
Mount the child seat with the “ISOFIX
sy s
tems” Fig. 26
ISOFIX securing rings. When removing or fitting the child seat,
p
l
e a
se be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
● Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-
taining ring
s until the child seat can be heard
to engage securely. If the child seat is fitted
with any other anti-rotation system, follow
the manufacturer instructions carefully.
● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sure that
it is secure.
Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*
attachment system are available from Techni-
cal Services. Top Tether* retainer straps
Fig. 27
Position of the Top Tether rings on the
b ac
k of
the rear seat. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
w
ith a s
trap f
or securing the seat to the vehi-
cle anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce the
forward movement of the child seat in a
crash, to reduce the risk of injuries to the
head from hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing mounted
seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. Securing the Top Tether* of the child
seat to the anc
horage point Fig. 28
Retainer strap: correct adjustment
and fittin g. Securing to the anchorage point located on
the r
e
ar of the b
ackrest
● Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
deploy the c
hild seat Top Tether retainer
strap.
● Guide the strap under the rear seat head re-
straint ›
›› Fig. 28 (lift the head restraint where
necessary).
● Slide the strap and secure it properly with
the anchorage of
the backrest.
● Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following
the manufactur
er's instructions.
Releasing the retaining strap
● Loosen the strap following the manufactur-
er's instruction
s.20

The essentials
Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
erwi se el
ectricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Changing the windscreen wiper
bla
de
s
Changing the wiper blades Fig. 72
Wipers in service position Fig. 73
Changing the windscreen wiper
bla de. To change the blades it is necessary to move
the w
iper
s fr
om the rest position into the
service position.
Do not change the windscreen wipers when
out of the service position, as it could cause
paint to flake off the bonnet due to friction
with the windscreen wiper arm.
Service position (for changing wiper blades)
● Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
● Turn the ignition on and off and then (with-
in approx
imately 9 seconds) push the wind-
screen wiper lever down (short wipe). The
windscreen wipers will move to the service
position ››› Fig. 72.
Removing the wiper blade
● Lift the windscreen wiper arm.
● Press the securing tab down 1
› ›
› Fig. 73 .●
Extr
act the wiper b
lade from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blade ● Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen
wiper arm until
it clicks into place.
● Place the windscreen wiper arms to their in-
itial pos
ition.
››› in Changing the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades on page 79
››› page 78 Changing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 74
Removing and fitting the rear window
w iper b
la
de. Removing the wiper blade
● Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 54

Safety
Safety
Saf e driv
ing
Saf
ety first! This chapter contains important information,
tips, sug
g
estions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety. WARNING
● This m anua
l contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the v
ehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
B ef or
e settin
g offFor your own safety and the safety of your
p
a
ssen
gers, always note the following points
before every trip: –
Make sur
e that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure.
– Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of
the surroundings.
– Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured
››› p
age 135.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adju
st front seat, head restraint and mir-
rors pr
operly according to your size.
– Ensure that the passenger in the central
rear seat
always has the head restraint in
the correct position for use.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints ac
cording to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly
applied seat belts
››› page 72.
– Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your pas
sengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 57.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passen
gers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ››› page 61. What affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your p
a
ssengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road ››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get di s
tracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. b
y medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for ro a
d, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks
regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stres
sed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injur
y and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
p
a
ssen
gers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
56

Safe driving
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the s
afety
equipment in your SEAT:
● Three-point seat belts
● Belt tension limiter for the front and rear
side seats
● Belt
tensioners for the front seats
● Front airbags
● Side airbags in the front seat backrests,
with ches
t and head protection
● “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear
child se
at system
● Height-adjustable front head restraints
● Rear-centre head restraints with in-use po-
sition and non-use pos
ition
● Adjustable steering column
The safety equipment
mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.
Safety is everyone's business! Correct position for passengers
Correct s
itting position for driver Fig. 75
The proper distance between driver
and s t
eerin g wheel Fig. 76
Correct head restraint position for the
driv er
. For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev ent
of an accident, we recom- mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distanc
e of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 75.
– Move the driver's seat forwards or back-
wards
so that you are able to press the ac-
celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the
floor with your knees still slightly angled
››› .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the s
teerin
g wheel.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at
the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› Fig. 76.
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that y
our back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› p
age 61.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the v
ehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver's seat ››› page 128. WARNING
● An incorrect s
itting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries. » 57
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Safety
●
Adjust the driv
er's seat so that there is at
least 25 cm distance between the centre of
the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel ››› Fig. 75. If distance is less than 25
cm, the airbag system may not protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintainin
g the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● When driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hand
s on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock po
sition, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sudden br
aking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optimal
protection. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read the additional information carefully
›››
p
age 14 WARNING
● Never adju s
t the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.
● Move the lever up firmly so the steering
wheel position doe
s not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!
● Make sure you are capable of reaching and
firmly hol
ding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it
points to
wards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest. Correct sitting position for front pas-
sen
g
er For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev ent
of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as pos
sible ››› .–
Mo v
e the se at
backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at
the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› page 60.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the fr
ont passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› p
age 61.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
››› page 70.
Adjusting the front passenger seat
››› page 12. WARNING
● An incorrect s
itting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is at
least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If distance is less than
25 cm, the airbag system may not protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintainin
g the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary. 58