Emergencies
Contents of the tyre mobility system* Fig. 79
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct
ure kit. The anti-puncture kit is located underneath
the floor c
o
v
ering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components
››› Fig. 79:
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
Air compressor
Tube for inflating tyres
1 2
3
4
5 Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
t
orin
g sy
stem1)
Air bleed screw 2)
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve
The valve insert remover 1 has a gap at the
lo w
er end f
or a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
WARNING
When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the inflat or t
ube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or
hot air compr
essor on flammable material.
● Allow them to cool before storing the de-
vice.
● If
it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at
lea
st 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a
good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance. 6
7
8
9
10
11 CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 oper ation
al minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes. Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw in the inflator tube
›››
Fig. 79 5 again
and chec k
the pressure on the gauge 6 .
1.3 bar (19 p s
i / 130 kPa) and lower:
● Stop the vehicle! The tyre c
annot be sealed
sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.
● You should obtain professional assistance
›››
.
1.4 b ar (20 p
s
i / 140 kPa) and higher:
● Set the tyre pressure to the correct value
again ››
› page 200.
● Carefully resume your journey until you
reac
h the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Have the damaged tyre replaced. 1)
It can also be integrated in the compressor.
2) In its place, the compressor may have a button.
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Operation
Transport and practical
equipment T r
an
sporting objects
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
comp
ar
tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Never overload the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle affect driv-
ing behaviour and braking ability ››› .
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cau se seriou
s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
keep equipment and he
avy objects in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or
sling
s so that they cannot enter the deploy-
ment areas around the frontal or side airbags
in case of sudden braking or an accident.
● Always ensure that objects inside the vehi-
cle c
annot move into the deployment area of
the bags while driving. ●
Whil e driv
ing, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat
when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the frontal airbag must remain
disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF light on.
● Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be plac
ed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not
be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
ch an
ge when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. Transporting the load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
and on the roof a
s uniformly as possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
poss
ible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Check the headlight adjustment
›››
page 103.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load bein
g transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label ›››
page 200. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wir e
s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
carrier ››
› page 127. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tion
al
ri
sk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
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Air conditioning
support, the roof carrier system and the load
bein g tr
an
sported ››› .
A lw
a
ys check the weight of the base support,
the roof carrier system and the weight of the
load to be transported and, if necessary,
weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k
att
achments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can r e
sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight f
or the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle. ●
Never e x
ceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and di
stribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
fr om the r oof
carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● A
lways secure loads correctly. Air conditioning
He atin
g,
ventilation and air
conditioning
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 28
One of the following systems can be installed
in the vehicle:
● Heating and fresh air system
● Manual air conditioning
● Climatronic
The heatin g and fr
esh air system heats and
ventilates the interior. The heating and fresh
air system cannot cool.
The manual air conditioning and the Clima-
tronic cool and dehumidify the air. They oper-
ate most effectively with the windows and
the sunroof closed. If a great deal of heat ac-
cumulates in the interior, ventilating it can
accelerate the cooling process.
Display of active functions
The LEDs that light up on the rotary controls
on the buttons indicate that the function in
question is activated. »
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Emergencies
Safety
Operation
In the case of the Climatronic, the control
p anel
s
creen shows the functions that are
currently activated. WARNING
When visibility through the window display is
poor, the ri sk
of collisions and accidents
which may cause serious injury increases.
● To guarantee good visibility, keep all win-
dows
free of ice and snow and properly dem-
isted.
● Adjust the heating, air conditioning and the
heated r
ear window so that the windows do
not mist up.
● Drive off only when you have good visibility
through the windo
ws.
● Do not use the air recirculation for long pe-
riods of
time. When the cooling is switched
off and the air recirculation is on, the win-
dows can mist over very quickly and seriously
impair visibility.
● Switch the air recirculation off when you do
not need it. WARNING
Used air can quickly cause driver tiredness
and reduc e their att
ention span, which could
lead to collisions, accidents and serious in-
jury.
● Never switch off the fan for a long time or
leav
e the air recirculation on for too long, since no exterior air enters the interior during
that
time. CAUTION
If the air conditioning is not working, switch
it off immedi
ately, together with the de-
frost/demist function (in the case of manual
air conditioning) and have a specialised
workshop check it out. This may help to avoid
other possible damage. CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heated rear window,
nev er affi x
adhesives to the electric filaments
on the inside of it. Air recirculation
In air recirculation mode, no fresh air enters
the
v
ehic
le interior.
To switch on the air recirculation, turn the ad-
juster to the right or press the button.
To switch off the air recirculation, turn the ad-
juster to the left or press the button
again ››› .
WARNING
Used air can quickly cause driver tiredness
and reduc e their att
ention span, which could lead to collisions, accidents and serious in-
jury
.
● Nev
er use the air recirculation for too long,
since no e
xterior air enters the interior during
that time.
● When the cooling is switched off and the
air recir
culation is on, the windows can mist
over very quickly and seriously impair visibil-
ity.
● Switch the air recirculation off when you do
not need it. CAUTION
In vehicles with an air conditioner, do not
smoke when air r ec
irculation is switched on.
The smoke taken in could impregnate the
cooling vaporiser and the activated charcoal
cartridge of the dust and pollen filter, leading
to permanent unpleasant odours. Note
● Climatr onic:
When reverse gear is engaged,
the air recirculation switches on briefly to
prevent exhaust gas from entering the interi-
or.
● When the outside temperature is very high,
it is
recommendable to switch the air recircu-
lation on briefly to cool down the interior
faster. 130
Air conditioning
Air vents Fig. 143
On the dash panel: air vents To achieve sufficient heating power, cooling
and
v
enti
lation in the interior, the vents
should be left open.
Key to the Fig. 143:
Adjustable air vents: the vent slats can
be used to open and close the vents and
to adjust air direction. For the air to reach
1 the windows as best as possible, open
the c
orr
e
sponding vent and turn it to the
defrost/demist position, where it will en-
gage.
Non-adjustable air vents
There are more vents in the footwell areas
and at the back of the interior. 2 CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other temper-
atur e-
sensitive objects close to the air vents.
Food, medicines and other objects sensitive
to heat or cold may be damaged or made un-
suitable for use by the air coming from the
vents. 131
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Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Tips and instructions for use Fig. 144
At the top of the centre console: Clima-
tronic c
ontrols The following tips and instructions for use
w
i
l
l help you to use the systems properly.
Reasons why the cooling switches off auto-
matically or will not switch on
● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
prox
imately +3°C (+38°F).
● The cooling system compressor has been
temporari
ly switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner chec
ked by a specialised work-
shop. How to optimise visibility
●
To improve heating or cooling performance
and to prev
ent the windows from misting
over, keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves.
● To allow the air to move freely through the
interior from the fr
ont to the rear, keep the
ventilation slits located at the back of the
luggage compartment free.
● The highest possible heating power will on-
ly be re
ached and ice removed from the win-
dows as quickly as possible when the coolant
is at its operating temperature.
Recommended settings for the heating and
fresh air system and the manual air condi-
tioning
● Switch off the air recirculation. ●
Set fan s
peed or .
● Turn the temperature control to the inter-
mediate po
sition.
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
dash p
anel.
● Turn the air distribution control to the re-
quired pos
ition.
● Manual air conditioning: pres
s the but-
ton in the control panel to switch on the cool-
ing. The air is dehumidified in cooling mode.
Recommended Climatronic settings
● Press the button in the control panel.
● Set the temperature to +22°C (+72°F).
● Open and direct the air outlets in the dash
p anel
.
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Driving
Maximum cooling power or heating power in
the c a
se of
Climatronic
When driving, the maximum cooling power or
heating power can be adjusted by pressing
the 1 or
2
› ››
Fig. 144
b
utton repeatedly.
The temperature is not regulated.
● Maximum cooling power: adjus
t the tem-
perature below +16°C (+60°F). The display
then shows LO.
● Maximum heating power: adjus
t the tem-
perature above +29°C (+84°F). The display
then shows HI.
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter should be changed
regularly in order to maintain air conditioner
performance.
If the vehicle is used frequently in areas
where the outside air is highly polluted, it
may be necessary to change the filter before
the next scheduled service.
Water under the vehicle
If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a small pool underneath the vehicle.
This is normal and does not indicate a leak! Driving
St op
pin
g and starting the en-
gine
Switching on the ignition and starting
the engine Fig. 145
Vehicle key positions Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 20
Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of
a system fault, is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. The engine cannot be started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not
be push- or tow-started. Jump starting is pref-
erable. Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key
which is not authorised for this vehi-
cle is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be
removed as follows:
● Automatic gearbox : the key c
annot be re-
moved from the ignition lock. Press and re-
lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
● Manual gearbox: Remov
e the key from the
ignition. WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes
st op
ping the vehicle difficult. As a conse-
quence you may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The assisted braking and steering systems,
the airbag sys
tem, seat belts and certain
safety equipment are only active while the
engine is running.
● The engine should only be switched off
when the vehic
le is at a standstill. WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it
cou l
d help reduce the risk of serious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in
poorly v
entilated or closed spaces. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, col-
ourless and odourless gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death. » 133
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Driving
and increase braking distance. If you drive for
a pr o
lon
ged period on salted roads without
braking then brake carefully several times to
eliminate the layer of salt on the brakes ››› .
If the
v
ehicle remains parked for considera-
ble lengths of time, is used little, or if the
brakes are not used, there may be corrosion
on the brake discs and a build up of dirt on
the brake pads. If the brakes are not used fre-
quently, or if rust has formed on the discs,
SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and
discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod-
erately high speed. Only do this without en-
dangering vehicles behind you or any other
road users ››› .
F au
lt
s in the brake system
During braking, if you notice that the vehicle
does not react as usual (that the braking dis-
tance has increased suddenly) it may be pos-
sible that there is a fault in the braking sys-
tem. This is indicated by the warning lamp
. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop immediately and have the fault re-
paired. Drive at a moderate speed and be
prepared to use more pressure on the brake
pedal, and allow for longer stopping distan-
ces.
Brake servo
The brake servo only operates when the en-
gine is running and the pressure applied by
the driver on the brake pedal increases. If the brake servo does not operate or the ve-
hicle mu
st be towed, then the brake pedal
will have to be pressed with more force given
that the braking distance will be increased
when the brake servo does not operate ››› .
WARNING
New brake pads do not brake to full efficien-
cy.
● For the fir
st 320 km, new brake pads have
not y
et reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity, and need to be “run in” first. For this,
to compensate for reduced braking efficiency
the brake pedal will have to be pressed with
more force.
● To avoid losing control of the vehicle and
caus
ing serious accidents, always take great
care when driving with new brake pads.
● When running in new brake pads, always
res
pect the safety distances between you and
other vehicles and do not cause situations re-
quiring extreme braking performance. WARNING
When brakes overheat, braking is less effi-
cient and br
aking distances increase.
● When driving on slopes, brakes can be
overlo
aded and overheat quickly.
● Reduce speed or change down a gear when
faced w
ith steep and long slopes. This allows
you to use the engine braking effect and to
reduce the strain on the brake system. ●
Non-s t
andard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. WARNING
Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon-
g er t o en
gage and this increases braking dis-
tances.
● Test the brakes carefully.
● Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt by
brakin
g gently several times, when visibility,
weather, and road and traffic conditions per-
mit. WARNING
Driving without the brake servo may signifi-
cantly inc
rease the braking distance and re-
sult in a severe accident.
● Never allow the vehicle to move forwards
when the engine is
switched off.
● If the brake servo does not operate or the
vehicl
e must be towed, then the brake pedal
will have to be pressed with more force given
that the braking distance will be increased
when the brake servo does not operate. CAUTION
● Never m ak
e the brakes “slip” by pressing
the pedal gently, if it is not really necessary
to brake. Continuously pressing on the brake
pedal will heat the brakes. This could signifi-
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