2016 Seat Toledo open bonnet

Driving
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when moving for-
war d. Ri
sk of accident! Note
Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while
drivin g.

The pressure of your hand could lead
to premature wear of the gear system. Automatic gearbox
Ba s

ic information The gearbox changes up and down automati-
c
al
ly

. The gearbox can be set to Tiptronic
mode. The gears can be changed manually in
this mode ›››
page 159.
The engine can only be started in positions P
or N. If, on engaging the steering lock,
switching the ignition on/off or starting the
engine, the selector lever is not in these posi-
tions, the informative display will show Move
the selector lever to position
P/N! , or 
P/N is shown on the general
dash panel display.
At temperatures below -10°C (14°F), the en-
gine can only be started in position P.
Move the selector lever to position P when
parking the vehicle on a flat surface. On a
slope, the handbrake should be firmly ap- plied before moving the selector lever to the
park po

sition. This reduces the load on the
lock mechanism while making it easier to
move the selector lever from position P.
If, while the vehicle is moving, the selector
lever is accidentally moved to position N, re-
lease the accelerator and wait for the engine
to idle before moving it back into position. WARNING
● Never pr e

ss the accelerator when selecting
the automatic gearbox operating mode when
the vehicle is stationary. Risk of accident!
● Never move the selector lever to positions
R or P when driving. Ri
sk of accident!
● If the vehicle is to be stopped with a gear
selected and the en
gine idling (e.g. waiting
or moving slowly at traffic lights), press down
on the brake pedal because the transmission
is not entirely interrupted when the engine is
idling and the vehicle will tend to start mov-
ing.
● Apply the handbrake firmly and put the se-
lector l
ever in position P before opening the
bonnet and working on the vehicle with the
engine running. Risk of accident! Strictly fol-
low the safety instructions ››› page 202, En-
gine compartment.
● When stopping on a slope (hill), try not to
stop the
vehicle from moving by pressing the
“accelerator” with a gear selected. This could
overheat the clutch. If the clutch risks being
burnt due to this force, it would switch off and the vehicle could move backwards. Risk
of ac
c

ident!
● If you have to stop on a hill, press down on
the brake ped
al to stop the vehicle from mov-
ing.
● The drive wheels could lose traction on a
slipper
y road surface when the kick-down
function is activated. Risk of sliding! CAUTION
● In D SG aut om

atic gearboxes, the double
clutch is protected from overloads. If the hill
hold control is used, the clutches are subjec-
ted to greater force if the vehicle is at a
standstill on a slope or suddenly accelerating
on a slope.
● Should the clutches overheat, the  sym-
bol i
s shown on the informative display with
a warning message Gear overheated.
Stop! Instruction Manual! An audible
warning is also heard. Stop the vehicle in this
case, stop the engine and wait until the sym-
bol  has switched off. Danger of damage to
the gearbox! You can continue driving once
the symbol is switched off. Starting and driving
Starting
– Press and hold the brake pedal.
– Press and hold the interlock button on the
sel ect
or l

ever knob and move the selector »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Water in the fuel filter 1)
If
y
our vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sepa-
rator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning:  Water in the
fuel filter. If this is the case, take the
vehicle to a specialised workshop so that
they can drain the fuel filter. CAUTION
● The v ehic

le is not designed for the use of
FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.
● Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called
“thinners”, petro
l or similar additives with
diesel fuel.
● If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
neces
sary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems. Engine compartment
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

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Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. when checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous area . WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if

you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no
steam or coolant can be seen before opening
the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● Eng

age neutral in vehicles with manual
gearbo
x and move the selector lever to posi-
tion P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be closed when the
vehicle is moving. There- fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that
it

is properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment
.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of
burns!
● Nev

er spill fluids on hot engine compart-
ments. The
se fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system, especially when working
on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the en-
gine is hot
. The fan may start running sud-
denly!
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot
ste
am or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or
tool
s, in the engine compartment. 1)
Valid for the market: Algeria.
202

Checking and refilling levels
●
When work in
g underneath the vehicle, se-
cure it so that it cannot roll away and support
it safely on suitable supports. The hydraulic
jack is not sufficient for this purpose. Risk of
injuries!
● If any tests have to be performed with the
engine runnin
g, there is an extra safety risk
from rotating parts, such as the drive belt, al-
ternator and radiator fan, etc., and from the
high-voltage ignition system. You should also
note the following:
– Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
– Keep away from moving engine parts
when wearing jewellery, loose clothing or
long hair. Risk of fatal injuries! All jewel- lery must be removed, hair tied back and
close-fitting clothing worn.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if work
on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary.
–Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. CAUTION
● When top pin

g up fluids, make sure the cor-
rect fluid is put into the correct filler opening. Otherwise this can cause serious malfunc-
tions
or en

gine damage!
● Never open the bonnet using the release
catc
h. Risk of damage! For the sake of the environment
Due to the environmentally-friendly disposal
of fluid s, the equipment

necessary and the
knowledge required, let an authorised SEAT
dealer change fluids during service inspec-
tions of the vehicle. Note
● Ple a

se contact an authorised SEAT dealer
with any doubts regarding fluids.
● Fluids of the correct specifications can be
acquired fr
om the selection of SEAT Original
Accessories. Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 204
Unlocking the bonnet. » 203
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Fig. 205
Locking the bonnet. Opening the bonnet
–
Open the front left door.
– Pull the lever 1
› ››
Fig. 204
u nder the dash
panel in the direction indicated by the ar-
row.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the windscreen wiper arms are not lifted
away from the glass. Otherwise the paint-
work may be damaged.
– Pull the release catch in the direction of the
arrow 2
› ››
Fig. 204
and the bonnet
will be
released.
– Hold and lift the bonnet.
– Remove the support strut 3
› ›
› Fig. 205
fr

om its fastening in the direction of the ar-
row and secure the raised bonnet so that
the end of the strut hooks onto the opening
in the bonnet 4 .Closing the bonnet
– Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the
sup
por

t strut keeping the bonnet open and
insert it into its fastening 3 .
– Let the bonnet drop from a height of
ar ou
nd 20 c

m into the catch Do not press
down afterwards!
– Check that the bonnet is correctly closed.
204

Checking and refilling levels
The control lamp  lights
up yellow (insuf-
ficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the engine oil level ››› page 207
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30
seconds, the warning lamp switches off. If
the engine oil is not refilled, the warning
lamp illuminates again after 100 km (62
miles).
The control lamp  flashes yellow (oil level
sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The
warning lamp  flashes various times after
the ignition is switched on and an audible
warning is given.
Go to a technical service. Checking engine oil level Fig. 207
Engine oil dipsticks. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 40
The dipstick shows the engine oil level.
››› Fig. 207.
Checking oil level – Park the vehicle on a level surface and en-
sure the en

gine is at operating tempera-
ture.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet.
– Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to
flow bac

k to the sump and remove the dip-
stick.
– Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and in-
sert it

again as far as it will go. –
Then pul
l the dipstick out again and check
the oil level.
It is normal for the engine to consume a cer-
tain amount of oil. Depending on how you
drive and the conditions in which the vehicle
is used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 li-
tres per 1,000 km. Oil consumption can also
be higher for the first 5,000 km (3000 miles).
You should therefore check the oil level at
regular intervals, ideally every time you fill
the tank or before setting off on a long trip. CAUTION
● The oil l

evel must never exceed area A ›››
Fig. 207. Risk of damage to the exhaust
system!
● If the engine oil cannot be topped up under
the given condition
s,  do not drive on! Stop
the engine and seek the professional assis-
tance of an Official Service, as this could
cause serious damage to the engine. Topping up engine oil
–
Check the engine oil level ››
›

page 207,
Checking engine oil level .
– Unscrew the cap from the filler opening.
– Put in the specified grade of oil 0.5 litres at
a time ›››

page 205.
– Check the oil level ›››

page 207. »
207
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
– Rep
l
ace the oil filler cap carefully and push
the dipstick all the way in.
Changing engine oil Engine oil must be changed with the frequen-
cy indic
at

ed in the Maintenance Programme
or according to the service interval indicator
›››  page 30. CAUTION
Do not mix engine oil with additives. Risk of
dam ag

e to the engine! Damage caused by
these products is not covered by the warran-
ty. Note
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
cont act

with engine oil. Coolant
C ontr
o

l lamp If the warning lamp
 (b lue) i
s
lit up, the en-
gine has not yet reached its operating tem-
perature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high load

s.
If the warning lamp  (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the coolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Man-
ual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level ››› page 208 and refill if
necessary ››› page 209.
If the coolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
›››  page 43.
If the warning lamp  (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition, 
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● Tak e c

are when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns! Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the co
v

er.
● Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatic
ally regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on. Checking coolant level
Fig. 208
Engine compartment: coolant fluid
t ank. Read the additional information carefully
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›

 page 40
The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment of the vehicle. – Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet ›››
page 202. 1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
inform ativ

e display.
208

Advice
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c omp
ar
tment of the vehicle.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the bonnet ›››
page 202.
– Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
›››
Fig. 209. It should be between the “MIN”
and “MAX” marks.
The fluid level drops slightly after a period of
time due to automatic compensation for
brake pad wear. This is quite normal.
However, if the level goes down noticeably in
a short time, or drops below the “MIN” mark,
there may be a leak in the brake system. If
the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, this will be indicated by the warning
lamp illuminating on the instrument panel 
››› page 153, Control lamp .WARNING
● If the fluid l ev

el has dropped below the MIN
mark,  do not continue driving. Risk of acci-
dent! Go to a technical service.
● Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-
pour lock if
the brake fluid is left in the brake
system for too long. This would seriously af-
fect the efficiency of the brakes and the safe-
ty of the vehicle. Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Therefore, it
gra
dual

ly absorbs moisture from the atmos-
phere. If the water content in the brake fluid
is too high, the brake system could corrode.
The water content also reduces the boiling
point of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with one of the
following standards or specifications:
● VW 50114
● FMVSS 116 DOT4 CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork. Windscreen washer
Top
pin

g up windscreen washer fluid Fig. 210
Engine compartment: windscreen
w a
sher r

eservoir. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

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The container for the windscreen washer con-
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and the headlight washer sys-
tem. The container is located in the engine
compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is approximately
3.5 litres; in vehicles with a headlight washer
system, it is approximately 5.4 litres 1)
.
Plain water on its own is not enough to clean
the glass and the headlights properly. We 1)
Valid only for certain countries. 5.4 litres for both
ver s

ions.
210

Index
Index
A
ABS contr
o
l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
see also Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . 154, 155
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 192
Additional electrical appliances (efficiency pro- gramme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adjusting the head restraints front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Adjustment CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Air-conditioning economic use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 66 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 71
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 69
functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Alternator control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 155
Anti-puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 76
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 76 check after 10 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Anti-slip regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Anti-theft security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Anti-theft system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Armrest front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Aspects to take into account before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
ASR control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
see also Traction control system . . . . . . 154, 156
Assistance systems ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
cruise speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
front Assist Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 168
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
tiredness detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
tyre monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Audible signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Audible w
arning signal
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
warning and indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Automatic air conditioning climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Automatic car washes see Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Automatic gearbox backup programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
driving programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
manual release of selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, 159
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
B Back seat folding down and raising the back seat back- rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Ball coupling disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Belt tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Blown bulbs change a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 205 opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
233