The essentials
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the
t o
wline anc
horages provided or a towing
bracket.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● The tow rope must be taut before you drive
off.
● Rel
ease the clutch very carefully when start-
ing the v
ehicle (manual gearbox), or acceler-
ate gently (automatic gearbox).
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be switched on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N. The brake servo only works when the engine
is ru
nning. When not running, you must ap-
ply considerably more pressure to the brake
pedal.
As the power assisted steering does not work
if the engine is not running, you will need
more strength to steer than you normally
would.
››› in General information on page 100
››› page 100 Tow-starting
If the engine will not start, first try starting it
u
s
in
g the battery of another vehicle
››› page 71. You should only attempt to tow-
start a vehicle if charging the battery does
not work. This is done by leveraging wheel
movement.
When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-
gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-
tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the
catalytic converter.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-star-
ted:
● Engage 2 nd
or 3 rd
ge
ar.
● Keep the clutch pressed down. ●
Switc
h the ignition on.
● Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clutc
h.
● As soon as the engine starts, press the
clutc
h and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
››› in General information on page 100
››› page 100 How to jump start
Jump l e
a
ds The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
c
r
o
ss section.
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with standard DIN
72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-
tions). The wire cross section must be at least
25 mm 2
for petrol engines and at least
35 mm 2
for diesel engines. » 71
Fuses and bulbsNo.Consumer/Amps
13Lights switch, steering column LSS
and SMLS, diagnostic port, rain/light
sensor7.5
14steering column LSS: wiper controls10
15Instrument panel7.5
16Right Lights Power Supply40
17Right Door Window Control30
18Windscreen wipers30
19Radio, Multimedia System25
20Heated Rear Window30
21SCR Control Unit30
23Rear View Camera7.5
24Connectivity Box, external audio
source wiring (Double USB-Aux IN),
telephone amplifier, MIB display5
25Steering Column Electronics (MFL)7.5
26Gateway7.5
27Active Suspension Control Unit7.5
28DWA Sensor7.5
29DWA Horn7.5
319AA/9AB climate control unit7.5
9AK Climatronic control unit15
32Steering Column LSS, without Kessy7.5
No.Consumer/Amps
33Left Door Window Control30
35Left Lights Power Supply40
36Signal Horn20
37Heated seats control unit30
38BCM Power C6330
39BSD, PDC, MRR10
40
Lights switch, diagnostic port, head-
light range control, steering column
LSS: lights, halogen headlights, re-
verse light switch, electrochromic mir-
ror, RKA without radio
7.5
41Regulation of unfolded exterior mir-
rors7.5
42Clutch pedal, ignition relays, CNG re-
lay coil, AC sensor pressure7.5
43DWP relay coil, rear window wiper mo-
tor, heated nozzles15
44Airbag7.5
45Leimo Plus left headlight7.5
46Leimo Plus right headlight7.5
48Steering Column Lock, Kessy Control
Unit7.5
49SCR Relay Coil7.5
53Automatic gearbox lever, ZSS7.5
No.Consumer/Amps
58Double Water Pump7.5
59Heated rear view mirrors10
60Tow Hook30
61Tow Hook30
Fuse arrangement in engine compart-
ment
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 62
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
No.Consumer/Amps
1
MPI Engine Injection Module10
TSI Engine Injection Module15
Diesel Engine Injection Module30
2
Fuel metering valve (TJ4/T6P/TJ7), Low
temperature coolant pump
(TJ4/T6P/TJ7); Oil Pressure Regulating
Valve (TJ1), Coolant Valve AGR (TJ1),
High and Low Water Bumps (TJ1), SCR
relay coil
7.5
3Lambda probes15» 105
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
o
ls and displays
General instrument panel Electric window controls*
. . . . . . . . .141
Door release lever
Contr o
l for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Air vents
Lev er f
or:
– Turn signals/main beam head-
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
– Crui se c
ontrol* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev er f
or cruise control . . . . . . . . . .207
Steering wheel with horn and:
– Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
– On-boar d c
omputer controls . . . .37
– Contro
ls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .192
Instrument panel and warning
lamp s:
– In
struments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 –
Warnin
g and indic
ation lamps . . .47
Lever for:
– Winds
creen wipers and washer . .152
– Rear w
indow washer system* . . .152
– Multi-f
unction display control* . .37
Infotainment system:
Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Depending on the equipment,
glove c
ompartment with: . . . . . . . . .158
– CD pla
yer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front passenger airbag disconnec-
tion switc
h* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Switches for: – Heating and
ventilation . . . . . . . . . 169
– Air conditionin g* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
– C
limatr
onic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Front passenger seat heating con-
tro l* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Ge
ar lever
– Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
– Autom atic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton s
for:
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
– Star t
-Stop operation button . . . . .204
– SEAT Driv
e Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Park
a
ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
– Tyr
e pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .278
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sys
tem) . . . . . . . . . . 178
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/AUX-IN inp
ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Connectivity
Box/Wireless Charg-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driver seat heating control* . . . . . . .156
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
les
s Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Steering column control lever* . . . .20
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .150
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Note
● Some of the equipment li
sted in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the v
ehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted
radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi-
gation system.
● The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand driv
e models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown in » 19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
115
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Opening and closing
Locking the vehicle ››
› Fig. 136 2 .
Un loc
k
ing the rear lid. Press button
››› Fig. 136 3 until all the turn signals on the
v ehic
l
e flash briefly. When the unlocking but-
ton 3 is pressed, you have 2 minutes to
open the door . Onc
e thi
s time has passed, it
will lock again.
Moreover, the battery indicator on the key
››› Fig. 136 (arrow), will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the bat-
teries are integrated in the key. The receiver
is inside the vehicle. The maximum range de-
pends on different factors. The range is re-
duced as the batteries start to lose power.
Alarm button*
Only press alarm button in the event of an
emergency ››› Fig. 137 5 ! When the al
arm
b utt
on is pressed, the vehicle horn is heard
and the turn signals are switched on for a
short time. When the alarm button is pressed
again, the alarm is switched off. WARNING
Read and observe the relevant warnings ›››
in Set of keys on page 130.
Note
● The remot e c
ontrol key works only when
you are in its scope. ●
If the v
ehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
by using the radio frequency remote control,
the remote control key will have to be re-
synchronised. For this, go to your technical
services. Replacing the battery
Fig. 138
Vehicle key: opening the battery
c omp
ar
tment. Fig. 139
Vehicle key: removing the battery. SEAT recommends you ask a specialised
w
ork
shop t
o replace the battery.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehi-
cle key, under a cover.
Changing the battery ● Unfold the vehicle key blade ›››
page 130.
● Remove the cover from the back of the ve-
hicle k
ey ››› Fig. 138 in the direction of the ar-
row ››› .
● Extract the battery from the compartment
u s
in
g a suitable thin object ››› Fig. 139.
● Place the new battery in the compartment
as sho
wn ››› Fig. 139, pressing in the oppo-
site direction to that shown by the arrow
››› .
● Fit the cover as shown ››
›
Fig. 138 , pressing
it onto the vehicle key casing in the opposite
direction to that shown by the arrow until it
clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the b att
ery is not changed correctly, the
vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of unsuitable batteries may damage
the vehic
le key. For this reason, always re-
place the dead battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications.
● When fitting the battery, check that the po-
larity i
s correct. » 131
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you will
need much mor e s
trength to turn the wheel.
This has a considerable effect on vehicle
safety.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is
running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is
switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
while the
vehicle is moving. The steering lock
could be engaged and vehicle steering would
not work. Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be swit c
hed on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers. Control lamp
The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s
when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.See a specialised workshop im-
mediately and have the steering
checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if
the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s
ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries. ●
Never ignor e the w
arning lamps or messag-
es.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe p
lace. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin g t
ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Information relating to different vehi-
c
l
e pr
ocesses. In order to make the vehicle more difficult to
s
t
e
al, you should always lock the steering be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Mechanical steering lock
The steering column is locked when the key
is removed from the ignition lock and the ve-
hicle is stationary.
Activating the steering lock
● Park the vehicle ›››
page 181.
● Remove the ignition key.
● Turn the steering wheel slightly until the
steerin
g lock has engaged.
198
Index
Gear change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 aut om
atic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
changing gears (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . 189
kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Gear engaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Gear recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gear shift paddles (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . 192
General instrument panel controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . 147
warning and indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
General overview of the engine compartment . . 266
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
H Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 150
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Head-on collisions and their laws of physics . . . . 83
Head-protection airbags description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Headlights driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 54, 56
heating el ement wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 defrosting the windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
demisting the windscreen and side windows 170
Heating and fresh air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 169
Heating and fresh air system controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Heating or cooling the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Hill driving assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
How to jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hydraulic Brake Assist automatic hazard warning lights activation . . 186
I Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Identifying letters on engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 175
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 175 see also Starter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Incorrect position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Indications on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
assist systems submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
distance travelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
doors, bonnet and rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Emergency brake assist system (Front Assist) 212
journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MKB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
recommended g
ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
SEAT Drive Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
second speed display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
selector lever position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
warning and information messages . . . . . . . . . 41
Inertia mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 118
instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
service interval indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument panel lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Interior bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Interior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
J Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
302