Operation
●
Addition a
l lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the c
ooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level gauge
Fig. 112
Fuel gauge. The fuel gauge
››
›
Fig. 112 operates only
when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 li-
tres. When the needle reaches the fuel re-
serve area there are only approximately 7 li-
tres left in the tank. In the general instrument panel a warning signal lights up
and an
audible s
ignal sounds.
The informative display indicates: Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles) CAUTION
Never completely empty the tank! An irregu-
larity in the f
uel supply system can cause ir-
regularities when the engine is running. Un-
burned fuel can reach the exhaust gas sys-
tem, which can cause deterioration of the cat-
alytic converter. Note
● Some v ehic
les come fitted with the fuel
gauge on the general instrument panel.
● The message on the display switches off
only af
ter refuelling and carrying out a short
journey. Control lamps
W arnin
g and c
ontrol lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 32.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
›
or certain func-
tion s.
Some c
ontrol and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driv
ing.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ››› page 94.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v ehic
le may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mess
ages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers. 98
Opening and closing
Note
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the vehi-
cl e w
ith the remote control key once the bat-
tery has been replaced, it will need to be re-
synchronised ››› page 105. Central locking system
Genera l
notesAll of
the doors, the boot lid and the fuel cap
fl ap w
ill1)
unlock at the same time when the
central locking system is used.
Warning lamp on the driver door
Once the doors are locked, the warning lamp
will flash quickly for 2 seconds and then at a
slower rate.
If the vehicle is locked with Safe lock engag-
ed ›››
page 108, the warning lamp on the
driver door will flash quickly for 2 seconds
before switching off for 30 seconds and then
flashing at a slower rate.
If the warning lamp flashes quickly for 2 sec-
onds and then remains switched on before
flashing at a slower rate after 30 seconds,
there is a fault in the interior monitor and tow-away protection system
›››
page 113. Go
to a technical service.
Individualised settings Unlocking single doors
This
option
al function unlocks the driver door
only. The other doors remain locked and are
only unlocked when the next command is giv-
en (unlock).
Automatic unlock and lock
The doors and the rear lid are locked auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h (9 mph).
The doors unlock automatically when the key
is removed from the ignition. Additionally,
the driver or front passenger can unlock the
doors by pressing the ›››
page 109 central
lock button or by pulling the front door han-
dle. WARNING
Locking the doors prevents intruders from
gettin g int
o the car, e.g. while waiting at in-
tersections. However, it can also delay assis-
tance in the event of an accident. Risk of
death! Note
● Activ ation of
the single door setting can be
requested at your SEAT dealer.
● In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags
deploy, the doors will be automatically
unlocked for easier access and assistance.
● If the central locking system should fail to
work at
any time, only the driver door can be
locked or unlocked using the key
››› page 108. All other doors and the boot
hatch can be operated manually.
– Manual release ›››
page 10.
– Manual release of the rear lid
››› page 10. 1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
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Operation
Unlocking with key Fig. 120
Key positions during vehicle locking
and u n
loc
king. –
Turn the key in the driver door in the for-
war
d driv
ing direction to its unlock position
A
› ›
›
Fig. 120.
– Pull the handle and open the door.
● All doors (driver door only on vehicles with
anti-theft al
arm) are unlocked.
● The rear lid is unlocked.
● The fuel tank flap is unlocked 1)
.
● The courtesy lights switch on.
● The Safe lock is deactivated.
● The driver door warning lamp stops flash-
ing (on v
ehicles not equipped with an anti-
theft system) ›››
page 112. Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft
al arm sy
stem, you have 15 seconds from the
time the door is opened to insert the key in
the ignition and start the vehicle. If, during
these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started,
the alarm is triggered. Lock with key
–
Turn the key in the driver door lock cylinder
in the rev er
se direction to its lock position
B
› ›
›
Fig. 120.
● The doors, the boot lid and the fuel tank
flap 1)
wi
ll be locked.
● The courtesy lights switch off.
● The Safe lock is immediately activated.
● Warning lamp on the driver door starts to
flash. Note
The vehicle doors cannot be locked if the
driver door i s
open. Safe Lock
The central locking system is equipped with a
Safe loc
k
. If the vehicle is closed from out-
side, the door locks will automatically lock.
The warning lamp on the driver door will
flash quickly for about 2 seconds and then at
a slower rate. It is not possible to open any of
the doors from the inside or outside using
the handle. This limits the possibility of in-
truders getting into the vehicle.
The Safe lock can be deactivated by pressing
the lock button twice in less than 2 seconds.
If Safe lock is out of service, the control lamp
on the driver door will flash quickly for about
2 seconds before switching off for 30 sec-
onds and then flashing at a slower rate.
The Safe lock is re-activated on unlocking
and locking the vehicle again.
If the vehicle is locked and the Safe lock is
deactivated, the vehicle can be opened from
inside by pulling on the door handle. WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in locked ve-
hicl e
s with Safe lock activated: the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the in-
side. Doors locked in this manner could delay
assistance in an emergency. Risk of death! 1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
108
Opening and closing
Note
● The anti-theft a
larm switches on automati-
cally when the vehicle is locked, even if the
Safe lock is deactivated. The Vehicle interior
monitoring, however, is not activated.
● Given that the Safe function will be activa-
ted on lock
ing the vehicle, CHECK DEADLOCK
will be shown on the general instrument pan-
el display. On vehicles equipped with an in-
formative display, Caution SAFE! On- board documentation! Central locking button
Fig. 121
Central lock button. If the vehicle has not been locked from out-
s
ide, it
i
s possible to lock and unlock the
doors from inside by pressing the ›››
Fig. 121
button, even without the key in the ignition. Locking of all doors, the boot lid and the fuel
tank fl
ap1)
– Press the button ›››
Fig. 121. The warning
lamp on the button will light up.
Unlocking of all doors, the boot lid and the
fuel tank cap 1)
– Press the button ›››
Fig. 121. The warning
lamp on the button will switch off.
If the vehicle has been locked using the cen-
tral lock button.
● The rear boot lid cannot be unlocked from
the outside (security
measure, e.g. when
stopped at an intersection).
● The doors can be unlocked individually by
pul
ling the handle.
● The vehicle doors cannot be locked if any
of the doors
are open.
● In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags
activate, doors locked from the inside
will be automatically unlocked for easier ac-
cess and assistance. WARNING
The central locking system remains operative
when the ignition is sw
itched off. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as doors
locked from the inside delay assistance in an
emergency. Risk of sustaining fatal injuries! Note
The handles and the central lock buttons will
not w ork
if the Safe lock ››› page 108 is acti-
vated. 1)
Valid for vehicles with a keyless fuel tank cap.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing of electric
w indo
w
s
Operation of the electric windows Fig. 128
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w
s. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 11
The electric window opening and closing sys-
tem only works when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on
the door to open the windo
w. The process
will stop when the button is released.
– The driver door window can also be auto-
matical
ly opened by pressing the button as
far as it will go (fully open). Press the but-
ton again to immediately stop it. Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close
the window
. The process will stop when the
button is released.
Safety button
Press the safety button 5
› ››
Fig. 128
t
o de-
activate the controls on the rear doors. Press-
ing the safety button 5 again will reactivate
the c ontr
o
ls on the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the
warning lamp on the safety button 5 will
light up
. WARNING
● When lock in
g the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use safety button 5 ›››
Fig. 128 that de
activates the window
switches on the rear doors when children are
travelling in the rear seats. CAUTION
● Keep the w indo
ws clean to ensure the sys-
tem operates correctly.
● Defrost ››› page 196, Windows and mirrors
an
y frozen windows before use. Otherwise
you run the risk of damaging the electric win-
dow riser mechanism. ●
Alw a
ys make sure all of the windows are
closed on leaving the locked vehicle. Note
● The vehic
le heating and ventilation system
should be used to ventilate the interior while
driving. Leaving the windows open could al-
low dust and other dirt to enter the vehicle
and cause unpleasant noises at certain
speeds.
● Do not leave the side windows open at high
speeds, a
s this will overly increase fuel con-
sumption. Note
The electric window opening mechanism is
equipped w ith a thermo
stat switch. This may
overheat if the window is opened and closed
repeatedly. This causes the window to lock
temporarily. Once the thermostat switch has
cooled down, the window can be operated
once again. Roll-back function on the electric win-
do
w
s The electric windows are equipped with a
r
o
l
l-back system that reduces risk of injury
when closing windows. »
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Safety
Lights and visibility
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 lighting in the central console area, the
door h
andl
e
s, the storage pockets in the
front doors, the footwell area and the instru-
ment panel trim 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 21. Glove box light The light will come on automatically when
the glov
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
10 minutes after the boot lid has been
opened.
Visibility Heat ed r
ear window Fig. 137
Heated rear window switch. –
Sw it
c
h the heated rear window on or off by
pressing the button
› ››
Fig. 137
, the
w
arning lamp in the button will come on or
go off respectively.
The heated rear window only works when the
engine is running.
After approximately 7 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically. For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off a s
soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel
››› page 162. Note
In the event of a drop in voltage in the on-
boar d sy
stems, the heated rear window
switches off automatically to ensure enough
power to control the engine ››› page 214, Au-
tomatic disconnection of electrical equip-
ment. 123
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Note
Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front
of the r
ain sensor*. This may cause sensor
disruption or faults. Headlight washers*
The headlight washers operate briefly if the
dipped he
a
dlights or headlights are on and
the lever is moved to position 5
››› Fig. 140 .
The he
adlight washer system also operates
every 10 windscreen wash cycles.
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the
headlights at regular intervals, for instance
when filling the fuel tank. Please observe the
following indications ›››
page 196, Head-
lights.
To ensure the system works properly in win-
ter, keep the nozzle holders free of snow and
remove any ice with a de-icer spray. CAUTION
Never pull on the nozzle holders. Risk of
dam ag
e to the system! Mirrors
R e
ar
view mirror with manual anti-
dazzle device Basic settings
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror
for w
ard.
Rear vision mirror anti-dazzle setting – Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror to-
ward
s you.
Exterior mirrors Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 13
Before beginning any journey, adjust the rear
view mirrors for a good rear visibility. WARNING
● Con v
ex (wide-angle) rear vision mirrors give
a larger field of vision. However, they make
objects appear smaller and further away than
they really are. For this reason, you should
not rely on these rear vision mirrors for judg-
ing the distance of vehicle behind.
● If possible, use the interior rear vision mir-
ror to e
stimate distances to vehicles behind
you. Note
● Exterior mirr or
s are only heated when the
engine is running.
● Do not touch the exterior mirrors when the
heating sy
stem is running.
● If the electrical adjustment should ever fail
to operat
e, the rear vision mirrors can be ad-
justed by hand by pressing the edge of the
mirror glass.
● Visit the technical service in the event of a
fault
in the electrical rear vision mirror ad-
justment system. 126
Transport and practical equipment
Roof rack* Intr oduction WARNING
● The loa d on the r
oof carrier must be proper-
ly secured. Risk of accident!
● Always secure the load using retaining
strap
s that are in good condition.
● Distribute the load evenly.
● When transporting heavy or large objects
on the roof, an
y change in normal vehicle be-
haviour due to a change in the centre of gravi-
ty or increased wind resistance must be taken
into account. Risk of accident! For this rea-
son, speed and driving style must be adjus-
ted for the situation.
● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking.
● Adjust your driving style to suit visibility,
the weather and r
oad and traffic conditions.
● Never exceed the allowed axle loads or al-
lowed m
aximum weight. Risk of accident! CAUTION
● Only u
se SEAT-authorised roof carriers.
● Where roof carriers from other systems are
used or where they
are not fitted properly,
any damage caused to the vehicle will not be
covered by the warranty. Therefore, carefully
follow the Instruction Manual for installation
of the roof carrier. ●
Remember th at
the rear lid must not hit the
roof load.
● The total height of the vehicle increases ac-
cordin
g to the roof load. Compare the height
of the vehicle with the heights of bridges or
other underpasses, for example, the height
of the garage door.
● Do not forget to remove the roof carrier be-
fore ent
ering an automatic carwash.
● Take into account that the load must not
damag
e the aerial located on the roof. For the sake of the environment
If aerodynamic resistance increases, fuel con-
sumption w i
ll also increase. Attachment points
Fig. 167
Basic roof carrier attachment points. Location of the basic roof carrier attachment
points
›
›
› Fig. 167:
Rear attachment points
Front attachment points
Install and remove following the instructions
given. »
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