The essentials
Yellow warning lamps Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument
panel display–
Front brake pads worn.›››
page
181
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or
disconnection caused by the sys-
tem.
››› page
183
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
it lights up:
fault in the ASR or
disconnection caused by the sys-
tem.
››› page
184
flashes: ASR working.
ASR manually deactivated.
Or else
: ESC in Sport mode.››› page
183
ABS faulty or does not work.›››
page
187
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page 31
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
203
it lights up:
pre-heating of diesel
engine.
››› page
203
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine man-
agement.›››
page
203
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
198
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
278
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
121
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
91 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page 32
Hazard warning lights on.››› page 32
››› page
150
Trailer turn signals›››
page
243
it lights up green:
Press the brake
pedal!
It blinks in green: the selector lev-
er locking button has not engag-
ed.
››› page
190
it lights up green:
cruise control
activated or speed limiter switch-
ed on and active.
››› page 45
››› page
209
it blinks in green: the speed set
by the speed limiter has been ex-
ceeded.
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page 32
Natural gas operating mode›››
page
121
››› in Warning symbols on page 122
›››
page 122 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 56
On the instrument panel display: door
open.
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.
››› page 40 48
The essentials
Identifying a blown fuse
A f u
se i
s blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 73.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
T
o replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identica
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
B
ulbs
Bul
bs (12 V) Note: D
epending on the level of equipment
fitt ed in the
vehicle, LEDs may be used for
part or all of the interior and/or exterior light-
ing. LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds
that of the vehicle. If an LED light fails, go to
an authorised workshop for its replacement.
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlights.Type
Dipped beam headlightsH7 Long Life
Main beam headlightsH7
Halogen headlights.Type
Side light/DRL (daytime running
light)W21W
Turn signalPY 21W
Halogen headlight with LED
DRLType
Dipped beam headlightsH7 Long Life
Main beam headlightsH7
Turn signalPY 21W
Side light/DRL (daytime running
light)LED a)
a)
In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to have
it replaced.
Full-LED main headlightsType
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs.
In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to
have it replaced.
›››
page 106 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
R
elated video Fig. 74
Wheels What to do first
●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af
e p
lace as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››
page 65 and
the spare wheel ›››
page 279 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.). » 63
The essentials
Note
● The v ehic
les must not touch each other,
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.
● The discharged battery must be properly
connected t
o the on-board network. How to jump start: description
Fig. 89
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ithout
Start-Stop system. Fig. 90
Diagram of connections for vehicles
with St
art-Stop system. Jump lead terminal connections
Swit
c
h off the ignition of both vehicles
››› .
C onnect
one end of
the red jump lead to
the positive + terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at
battery A
› ›
› Fig. 89 .
Connect the other end of the red jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the
v ehic
l
e providing assistance B .
F or
vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect one end of the black jump lead
to the negative terminal – of the vehi-
c l
e pr
oviding the current B
› ›
› Fig. 89 .
For vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of the black jump lead X to a suitable ground terminal, to a solid
piec
e of
met
al in the engine block, or to
the engine block itself ››› Fig. 90.
1.
2.
3.
4a.
4b. Connect the other end of the
black
jump
lead X to a solid metal component bol-
t ed t
o the en
gine block or to the engine
block itself of the vehicle with the flat
battery. Do not connect it to a point near
the battery A .
P o
s
ition the leads in such a way that
they cannot come into contact with any
moving parts in the engine compart-
ment.
Starting Start the engine of the vehicle with the
boosting battery and let it run at idling
speed.
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes
until the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads Before you remove the jump leads,
switch off the dipped beam headlights if
they are switched on.
Turn on the heater blower and heated
rear window in the vehicle with the flat
battery. This helps minimise voltage
peaks which are generated when the
leads are disconnected.
When the engine is running, disconnect
the leads in reverse order to the details
given above.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
72
EmergenciesNo.Consumer/Amps
4Petrol engine pump relay (MPI), Gauge
control unit (TSI and Diesel)15
5
Pressure transducer, EPW Solenoid
Valve, TOG Sensor, PWM Electric fan,
Camshaft Control Valve, Active Carbon
Tank Valve and Oil Pressure Regulat-
ing Valve (TSI)
10
6
Ignition coils (MPI and TSI)20
Glow plug relay, Suction hose resist-
ance (Diesel)7.5
7Vacuum pump (TSI)15
8Injectors and EKP Relay Coil (MPI and
CNG), Fuel metering valve (diesel)10
9Servo sensor7.5
10Vref Battery: Gateway, BDM and BCM7.5
14Engine Injection Module, Main Engine
Relay, ESC7.5
15Automatic Gearbox DQ200 and AQ16030
1750 Diag7.5
18Starter Motor30
20ESC (Pump)60
ABS (Pump)40
21ESC/ABS (Valves)25
24TH4 Electric fan without A/C for mod-
erate climate countries30
No.Consumer/Amps
25
TH4 fan with A/C or T5I for moderate
climate countries20
PTC140
26TJ1/TJ4/TJ7/T6P or TH4/T5I Electric fan
for warm climate countries50
27
TH4 fan with A/C or T5I for moderate
climate countries30
PTC240
28PTC340
Changing bulbs
Gener a
l
notes Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 63
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.
If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Safety notes for work
in the en gine c
omp
artment on page 263.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder. Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are diff
erent sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights.
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Halogen headlights with LED daytime run-
ning lights*
● Re
ar bulb light
● LED rear light*
Ful
l-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak e p
articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm, there is a risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure
yourself on sharp parts in the head-
light housing. 106
Operation
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
in g menu, thi
s
function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of ac c
ident! Never use the main beam head-
lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on
venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signals only
work when the igni-
tion is switched on. The corresponding warn-
ing lamp flashes in the instrument pan-
el. The control lamp flashes when the turn
signals are operated, provided a trailer is cor-
rectly attached and connected to the vehicle.
If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control
lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer
turn signal bulbs are defective, the control
lamp does not light up. Change the bulb.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. The warning lamp then
comes on in the instrument panel.
● The headlight flasher come
s on for as long
as you pull the lever – even if no other lights
are switched on. The warning lamp then
comes on in the instrument panel. ●
When the parkin g ligh
ts are switched on,
the headlight and the tail light on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle light up. The
parking lights will only work with the ignition
off. If said light is on, an audible warning will
be emitted while the driver door is open.
● If the turn signal lever is left on after the
key h
as been taken out of the ignition lock,
an acoustic signal sounds when the driver
door is opened. This is intended as a remind-
er to switch off the turn signal, unless you
wish to leave the parking light on. Coming Home/Leaving Home Func-
tion*
Fig. 149
Related video The Leaving Home function is controlled with
a phot
o
sen
sor.
If the Coming Home or Leaving Home func-
tion is connected, the front side and dipped
lights, the tail lights and the number plate
light will light up to provide assistance. Coming home function
The Coming Home f
unction is activated by
switching off the ignition. When the driver
door is opened, the Coming Home lighting
comes on.
The Coming Home lighting switches off in the
following cases:
● If, 30 seconds after being connected, any
doors or the r
ear lid remain open.
● If the light switch is turned to position .
● If the ignition is switched on.
Automatic
Leaving Home function
The Leaving Home function is activated when
the vehicle is unlocked if:
● the light control is in position and
● the photo
sensor detects “darkness”.
The Leav
ing Home lighting switches off in the
following cases:
● If the time period for the delay in switching
off the hea
dlights has ended
● If the vehicle is locked again.
● If the light switch is turned to position .
● If the ignition is switched on.
148
Lights and visibility
Note
● To activ at
e the Coming/Leaving home func-
tion, the rotary light switch must be in posi-
tion and the light sensor must detect
darkness. Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped
beam he
a
dlights to light up the road as a
bend is taken.
The cornering light operates with the lights
switched on and when driving at less than
40 Km/h (25 mph). Ignition occurs by turning
the steering or connecting the turn signal.
Forward gear
● If the steering wheel is turned to the right,
or the right-h and t
urn signal operated, the
right-hand fog light turns on.
● If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or
the left
-hand turn signal operated, the left-
hand fog light turns on.
In reverse, both fog lights turn on. Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering
fu nction i
s activated and both headlights are
continuously on. Motorway light*
The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f
ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Headlight range control Fig. 150
Dash panel: headlight range control. The lights range control adapts according to
the
v
alue of
the headlight beam and the ve- hicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum vi
sibility and the headlights do not daz-
zle oncoming drivers ››› .
The he a
dlights
can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 150:
ValueVehicle load status a)
Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full. With trailer and minimum drawbar
load.
Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load.
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on. »
149
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the hea dlight
s dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Hazard warning lights
Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 32
The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from mov in
g traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights
››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut
om
atic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other ro
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle. All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazar
d warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps
and the turn signal lamp in the switch will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off. WARNING
● The risk of
an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come
into contact with highly inflammable materi-
als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The batt er
y will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Interior lights
R el
at
ed video Fig. 151
Convenience Lighting of instruments and controls
The lighting level of instruments, controls
and di
s
p
lays can be adjusted through the
Easy Connect system using the button
and the S
ET
TINGS function button
› ›
›
page 34.
The instrument lighting (some dials and nee-
dles), the centre console lighting and the
lighting of the displays are regulated by a
photodiode incorporated in the instrument
panel.
The instrument lighting (needles) is switched
on when the ignition is on and the light is
off. The instrument lighting is dimmed auto-
matically as the daylight starts to fade. It
goes out completely when ambient light is
very low. This function is intended to remind
the driver to switch on the dipped beam
150
Driving
filter to burn. On completion of the cleaning
the w arnin
g l
amp will switch off. If the warn-
ing lamp does not switch off, go immediately
to a specialised workshop to rectify the prob-
lem.
Engine management* This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
agement
sy
stem for petrol engines.
The warning lamp (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible and have the engine checked.
Emission control system* Control lamp
fla
she
s:
When there is misfiring that can damage the
catalytic converter. Reduce speed and drive
carefully to the nearest specialised workshop
to have the engine checked. The control lamp
lights up:
If
a fault has developed during driving which
has reduced the quality of the exhaust gas
(e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and
drive carefully to the nearest specialised
workshop to have the engine checked.
Engine pre-heating/fault system* The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glow p
lug
s are preheating the diesel engine.
The control lamp lights up
If the control lamp lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs
are preheating. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.
Control lamp flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked. Driving tips
Drivin g abr
oad To drive abroad, the following must be taken
into c
on
sideration:
● For vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter
ensur
e that unleaded petrol is available for
the journey. See chapter ››› page 258, Fuel.
Automobile organisations will have informa-
tion about service station networks selling
unleaded fuel.
● In some countries, it is possible that your
car model i
s not sold, and therefore some
spare parts are not available or the technical
services may only be able to carry out limited
repairs.
SEAT importers and distributors will gladly
provide information about the technical prep-
aration that your vehicle requires and also
about necessary maintenance and repair
possibilities.
Adhesive strips for headlights
In countries where vehicles drive on the other
side of the road to your home country, the
asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers
of oncoming vehicles. »
203
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety