The essentials
● Inser
t
the key blade into the slot provided
in the deactivation switch.
● Approximately ¾ of the length of the key
bla
de remains inserted (the maximum).
● Turn the key blade, changing its position to
. Do not for
ce it. If you have difficulty, en-
sure that you have inserted the key as far as
it will go.
● Finally, check the control lamp on the in-
strument p
anel where it shows
the following should appear .
››› in Deactivation of front passenger
front airbag* on page 87
››› page 86 Side airbags*
Fig. 23
Side airbag in driver's seat. Fig. 24
Illustration of completely inflated side
airbag on l ef
t side of vehicle. The side airbags are located in the driver's
se
at
and fr
ont passenger seat backrests
››› Fig. 23. The locations are identified by the
text “AIRBAG” in the upper region of the
backrests.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the side
airbag system provides additional protection
for the upper body in the event of a severe
side collision.
In a side collision, the side airbags reduce
the risk of injury to passengers to the areas
of the body facing the impact. In addition to
their normal function of protecting the occu-
pants in a collision, the front and rear outer
seat belts also hold the passengers in the
event of a side collision; this is how these air-
bags provide maximum protection.
››› in Side airbags* on page 85 Head-protection airbags*
Fig. 25
Location and deployment area of the
he a
d-pr
otection airbag. There is a head airbag on each side of the in-
t
erior abo
v
e the doors ››› Fig. 25. Airbags are
identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
The area framed in red is covered by the
head-protection airbag when it is deployed
››› Fig. 25 (deployment area). Therefore, ob-
jects should never be placed or mounted in
this area ››› in Curtain airbags* on
p ag
e 86
.
In the event of a side collision the curtain air-
bag is triggered on the impact side of the ve-
hicle.
The head-protection airbags reduce the risk
of injury to passengers in the front and rear
side seats facing the impact.
››› in Curtain airbags* on page 86 22
The essentials
Wheel bolts Fig. 80
Changing a wheel: loosen the wheel
bo lts. Fig. 81
Changing a wheel: tyre valve 1 and
the c orrect
position for the anti-theft wheel
locking bolt 2 or
3 .
Use only the wheel wrench belonging to the
c
ar t
o loo
sen the wheel bolts.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before raising the vehicle with the jack. If the wheel bolt is very tight, carefully push
on the end of the wheel wr
ench with your
foot. Hold on to the vehicle for support and
take care not to slip during this operation.
Loosening wheel bolts
● Fit the wheel wrench on as far as it will go
›››
Fig. 80.
● Hold the wrench at the end and rotate the
bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlock-
wise ››› in Removing and fitting the wheel
on p ag
e 65
.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and should
be pushed fully on again after changing the
tyre.
Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt
● Take the adapter for the anti-theft wheel
bolts out
of the vehicle tool kit.
● Insert the adapter fully onto the anti-theft
wheel bolt
››› Fig. 81.
● Fit the wheel wrench as far as it will go over
the adapt
er.
● Hold the wrench at the end and rotate the
bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlock-
wise ››› in Removing and fitting the wheel
on p ag
e 65
.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a different cap.
This cap only fits on anti-theft locking bolts
and is not for use with standard wheel bolts. Important information about wheel bolts
Factor
y-fitted rims and wheel bolts are spe-
cially matched during construction. There-
fore, if different rims are fitted, the correct
wheel bolts with the right length and heads
must be used. This ensures that wheels are
fitted securely and that the brake system
functions correctly.
In certain circumstances, you should not
even use wheel bolts from vehicles of the
same model.
In wheels with full hubcaps, the anti-theft
locking bolt must be threaded onto positions 2 or
3 , taking the tyre valve’s position as
r ef
er
ence 1 . Otherwise it will not be possi-
b l
e t
o mount the hubcap. 63
Emergencies
Dipped beam headlight Fig. 110
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid. Fig. 111
In the engine compartment: dipped
be am he
a
dlight. –
Raise the bonnet. –
Mo v
e the loop ›
›› Fig. 110 1 in the direc-
tion of the arr
o
w and remove the cover.
– Remove the bulb connector ›››
Fig. 111 2 .
– Unclip the retainer spring ››
›
Fig. 111 3 pressing inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so
th at
the lug on the b
ase fits into the recess
on the reflector.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the g
asket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. Turn signal light and DRL (daytime
running light)
1) Fig. 112
In the engine compartment: turn sig-
n al
light
bulb 1 and DRL (daytime running
light) b u
l
b 2 .
–
Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder ››
›
Fig. 112 1 or
2 to
the l ef
t
and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb
holder and t
urning it anticlockwise at the
same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps
in rever
se sequence. 1)
In headlight versions with LED DRL, this light
sourc e c
annot be replaced. It is designed to last the
length of the vehicle’s service life. In case of failure,
go to an authorised workshop to have it replaced.
104
Operation
Heated seats* Fig. 152
In the centre console: front seats
he atin
g sw
itch : version with Climatronic.
: version with manual air conditioning. The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i
s
sw
itched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:
● The seat is unoccupied.
● The seat has a covering.
● There is a child seat installed in the seat.
● The seat cushion is wet or damp.
● The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-
er than 25°C (77°F). A
ctivate
Pres
s the button or . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
Adjusting the heating output
Press the button or repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.
Deactivating
Press the button or until all warning
lamps switch off. WARNING
Children and people who cannot perceive
pain or t emper
ature because of medications,
paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
or have a limited perception of these, may
suffer burns to the back, buttocks or legs
when using seat heating, an occurrence that
may entail a very lengthy recovery period or
from which it may not be possible to recover
fully. Seek medical advice if you have doubts
regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresho
lds must never use seat heating.
● If an abnormality in the device's tempera-
ture c
ontrol is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop. WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
ver sely
affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.
● Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
usin
g the seat heater.
● Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is
wet or d
amp.
● Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
on the seat.
● Do not
spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av oid d
amaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-
teria
ls (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherw i
se, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. 148
Driving
a deliberate warning to the driver that one or
mor e of
the wheel
s is tending to lock and the
ABS control function has intervened. In this
situation it is important to keep the brake
pedal fully depressed so the ABS can regu-
late the brake application. Do not “pump”.
If you brake hard on a slippery road surface,
the best possible control is retained as the
wheels do not lock.
However, ABS will not necessarily guarantee
shorter braking distances in all conditions.
Braking distance could even be further if you
brake on gravel or on fresh snow on a slip-
pery surface.
Control lamp
The control lamp lights up for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The control lamp does not
light up when
the ignition is switched on.
● The control lamp does not go out again af-
ter a few sec
onds.
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle
is mo
ving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal
way, without the ABS function. Take the vehi- cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
poss
ible.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESC* and the
tyre pressure control lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp lights up together
with the brake warning lamp , there is a
fault in the ABS function and in the brake
system ››› .
WARNING
● The anti-lock br
ake system cannot defy the
laws of physics. Slippery and wet roads are
dangerous even with ABS! If you notice that
the ABS is working (to counteract locked
wheels under braking), you should reduce
speed immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not let the extra safety fea-
tures tempt you into taking any risks when
driving.
● The effectiveness of ABS is also determined
by the ty
res fitted ››› page 278.
● If the running gear or brake system is modi-
fied, the effectivene
ss of the ABS could be se-
verely limited. WARNING
● Bef or
e opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ››› page 267, Working in
the engine compartment. ●
If the br ak
e system warning lamp should
light up together with the ABS warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check
the brake fluid level in the reservoir
››› page 275, Brake fluid. If the brake fluid
level has dropped below the “MIN” mark you
must not drive on. Risk of accident. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in
the brake sy
stem may have been caused by a
failure of the ABS system. This could cause
the rear wheels to lock quickly when you
brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and
seek technical assistance. Electronic differential lock (XDS)*
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
ti
al
mec
hanism allows the outer wheel to turn
at a higher speed than the inner wheel. In
this way, the wheel that is turning faster (out-
er wheel) receives less drive torque than the
inner wheel. This may mean that in certain
situations the torque delivered to the inner
wheel is too high, causing the wheels to
spin. On the other hand, the outer wheel is
receiving a lower drive torque than it could
transmit. This causes an overall loss of lateral
grip on the front axle, resulting in understeer
or “lengthening” of the trajectory.
The XDS system can detect and correct this
effect via the sensors and signals of the ESC. »
181
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Driver assistance systems
●
Your s peed and driv
ing style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
● The eco mode is not
available when towing
a trailer. Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
cel
er
ation to be reached.
If the eco* ››› page 226 mode has been se-
lected in SEAT Drive Profile*, and the acceler-
ator is pressed beyond a hard point, the en-
gine power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration. WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or w
et, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding. Fatigue detection (break rec-
ommend
ation)*
R el
ated video Fig. 207
Safety Introduction
The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driv
in
g beh
aviour shows signs of
fatigue. WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
detection sy s
tem tempt you into taking any
risks when driving. Take regular breaks, suffi-
cient in length when making long journeys.
● The driver always assumes the responsibil-
ity of driv
ing to their full capacity.
● Never drive if you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of
the driver in al
l circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section ››› page 228, System
limitations. ●
In some sit uation
s, the system may incor-
rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the ef-
fect c
alled microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument p
anel and act as is necessary. Note
● Fatigue det ection h
as been developed for
driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
check
ed by a specialised workshop. Function and operation
Fig. 208
On the instrument panel display: fa-
tigue det ection symbo
l
. Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
h
av
iour of
the driver when starting a journey, »
227
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
OperationFor parallel parking
spacesFor perpendicularparking spaces
Do not exceed approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25 mph)
when driving past the parking space.Do not exceed approxi-
mately 20 km/h (12 mph)
when driving past the parking space.
Keep a distance between 0.5 and 2.0 metres when driv- ing past the parking space.
Length of the space:
length of the vehicle + 0.8 metresWidth of the space: width
of the vehicle + 0.8 me- tres
Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h (4 mph) when
parking. Parking
Do the following:
1.The necessary conditions have to be met to park
with Park Assist
››› page 233 and the parking
mode must be selected ››› page 231.
2.
Look at the display on the instrument panel to
see if the space has been detected as “appropri-
ate” and if the correct position for parking has
been reached ››› Fig. 212
or ››› Fig. 213 .
The space is considered “appropriate” if the dis-
play on the instrument panel shows the message
to park 5
.
3.Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause, engage
the reverse gear.
4.Release the steering wheel
››› in Introduction
on page 229.
Do the following:
5.
Please note the following message: Active au-
tomatic steering. Watch out around
you.
While you keep watch around you, carefully start
accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h (4 mph).
During the parking manoeuvre, the system only
takes charge of the steering. You, as the driver,
have to accelerate, engage the clutch if necessa-
ry, change gears and brake.
6.
Reverse until the ParkPilot continuous signal is
heard.
OR: reverse until the instrument panel displays
the message to go forwards ››› Fig. 212 1or
››› Fig. 213 1.
OR: reverse until the instrument panel displays
the message Park Assist finished
.
The progress bar 7 indicates the distance to
cover ››› page 233.
7.
Press down the brake pedal until the Park Assist
system has finished turning the steering wheel.
OR: until the symbol on the instrument panel
display switches off.
8.Select first gear.
Do the following:
9.
Go forward until the ParkPilot continuous signal
is heard.
OR: go forward until the instrument panel display
shows the message to reverse.
The Park Assist system steers the vehicle forward
and back until it centres it in the space ››› Fig. 212
or ››› Fig. 213 .
10.
For best results, wait at the end of each manoeu-
vre until the Park Assist system has finished turn-
ing the steering wheel.
The parking manoeuvre ends when a correspond-
ing message is displayed on the instrument panel
and, in some cases, an acoustic signal sounds. Note
If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely
during p ark
ing, the result may not be the
best. 234
Driver assistance systems
Exiting a parking space with Park As-
s i
s
t (only for parallel spaces) Fig. 214
On the instrument panel display: ex-
itin g a p
ar
allel parking space. Key to the
Fig. 214:
P ark
ed
vehicle
Your vehicle in reverse gear
Progress bar to indicate the distance left
to cover
Message giving the proposed manoeuvre
to exit the parking space
Necessary conditions to exit a parking space
with Park Assist
● Only for parallel parking spaces
● The traction control system (ASR) must be
turned on ››
› page 179.
● Length of the space: leng
th of the vehicle
+ 0.5 metres 1 2
3
4 ●
Do not e
x
ceed approximately 7 km/h
(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.
Exiting a parking space
Do the following:
For parallel parking spaces
1.The necessary conditions to exit a parking space
with Park Assist have to be met ››› page 235.
2.Switch on the engine ››› page 168.
3.
Press the button ››› Fig. 209.
A control lamp on the button lights up when
the system is switched on.
4.Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards
the road you will enter when exiting the parking
space.
5.Engage reverse gear or turn the selector lever to
position R.
6.
Release the steering wheel ››› in Introduction
on page 229.
Please note the following message: Active
automatic steering. Watch out around
you.
While you keep watch around you, carefully start
accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h (4 mph).
When exiting the parking space, the system only
takes charge of the steering. You, as the driver,
have to accelerate, engage the clutch if necessa-
ry, change gears and brake.
For parallel parking spaces
7.
Reverse until the ParkPilot continuous signal is
heard.
OR: reverse until the instrument panel display
shows the message to go forward.
The progress bar ››› Fig. 214 3 indicates the dis-
tance to cover ››› page 233.
8.
Press down the brake pedal until the Park Assist
system has finished turning the steering wheel.
OR: press down the brake pedal until the sym-
bol on the instrument panel display switches off.
9.
Go forward until the ParkPilot continuous signal
is heard.
OR: go forward until the instrument panel display
shows the message to reverse.
The Park Assist system steers the vehicle forward
and back until it can exit the space.
10.
The vehicle can exit the space when a corre-
sponding message is displayed on the instru-
ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic sig-
nal sounds.
Take charge of the steering with the turning an-
gle set by the Park Assist system.
11.Paying attention to the traffic, exit the parking
space. 235
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety