General instrument panel
warning in km . The number of
k ilometres
shown is the maximum number that may be
driven until the next service.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition is switched on and
the abbreviation displayed on the screen
flashes for a few seconds. Note
The service message disappears after a few
second s, when the en
gine is started or when
OK is pressed on the windscreen wiper lever.
Note
In vehicles whose batteries have been dis-
connect ed f
or a long period of time, it will not
be possible to calculate the next service date.
Therefore the service interval display may not
be correct. In this case, bear in mind the max-
imum service intervals permitted in the
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of frequencies (for example, radio
tran
smitt
ers, mobile telephones).
● Obstacles between the remote control and
the vehic
le, bad weather conditions and
draining batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control.
● If the buttons of the vehicle key are press-
ed ›››
Fig. 96 or one of the central locking but-
tons ››› page 94 is pressed repeatedly in
quick succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. The vehicle is then unlocked. Lock it if necessary. Mechanical vehicle key
Fig. 97
Vehicle mechanical key The vehicle key set may include a mechanical
k
ey
›
›› Fig. 97. Duplicate keys
To obt
ain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work
if it does not contain a microchip or the mi-
crochip has not been encoded. This is also
true for keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT dealership, a special-
ised workshop or an approved locksmith
qualified to create them.
Control lamp on the vehicle key Fig. 98
Control lamp on the vehicle key When a button on the vehicle key is pressed,
the c
ontr
o
l lamp flashes ››› Fig. 98 (arrow)
once briefly. If the button is pressed and
held, the indicator blinks several times, for example: for the convenience opening func-
tion.
When the contro
l lamp does not light upon
pushing a button, the vehicle key batteries
must be changed ››› page 93.
Replacing the battery Fig. 99
Vehicle key: battery compartment cov-
er Fig. 100
Vehicle key: removing the battery » 93
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Description of the central locking sys-
t em The central locking system allows all doors
and the re
ar lid t
o be locked and unlocked
centrally.
● From outside, using the vehicle key.
● From inside, by pushing the central locking
button ›
›› page 97.
The central locking system can be activated
or deactivated at a specialised workshop.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central lock-
ing system fault, all doors can be locked or
unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have
been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an acci-
dent, the vehicle will be automatically and
completely unlocked. Depending on the
amount of damage, it can be locked follow-
ing an accident in the following ways:
FunctionNecessary operations
Lock the vehicle,
by pushing the
central locking
button:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
– Push the central locking button
.
FunctionNecessary operations
Use the key to lock the vehicle:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
OR: Remove the key from the igni-
tion.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key. Note
If the buttons of the vehicle key are pressed
›› ›
page 92 or one of the central locking but-
tons ››› Fig. 103 is pressed repeatedly in
short succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. In this case, the vehicle remains un-
locked for about 30 seconds. If no door nor
the rear lid is opened during this time, the ve-
hicle will then automatically lock. Unlocking and locking the vehicle
fr
om out
s
ide Fig. 101
Buttons on the vehicle key Fig. 102
Vehicle mechanical key Central locking
FunctionHandling the buttons on the
vehicle
››› Fig. 101
Unlocking the
vehicle.Press the button.» 95
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Locking or unlocking the vehicle from
the in s
ide Fig. 103
In the driver door: central locking
b utt
on Fig. 104
In the passenger door: door handle
f or mec
h
anical locking. Central locking
Push the button
››› Fig. 103:
Unlocking the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle.
The central locking button is still operative
when the ignition is
sw
itched off.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehi-
cle key, the central locking button does not
operate.
Please note the following when you use the
central locking button to lock your vehicle:
● The "Safe" security system wil
l not activate
››› page 97.
● It will not be possible to open the doors or
the rear lid fr
om the outside. This may offer
extra safety, for example when stopped at
traffic lights.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually
from the inside by pulling the door
handle. If necessary, pull the door release
lever twice.
● The driver door cannot be locked when
open. This
avoids locking the vehicle key in-
side the vehicle when there is nobody inside. Mechanical locking
The doors ar
e locked by pressing the door
lever, so that the red mark becomes visible
››› Fig. 104 1 .
T o u
n
lock a door, pull its corresponding door
lever.
If the vehicle becomes locked, take note of
the following:
● The "Safe" security system wil
l not activate
››› page 97.
● It will not be possible to open the doors
from the out
side, when stopped at traffic
lights for example.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually
from the inside by pulling the door
handle.
● The driver door cannot be locked using the
central
locking system when it is still open.
This avoids locking the vehicle key inside the
vehicle when there is nobody inside.
“Safe” security system*
FunctionNecessary operations
Lock the vehicle and
activate the “Safe” se-curity system.Press the button once on
the vehicle key.» 97
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Childproof lock Fig. 105
Childproof lock on the left hand side
door The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
fr
om bein
g opened fr
om the inside. This sys-
tem prevents minors from opening a door ac-
cidentally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle
electronic opening and locking systems. It
only affects rear doors. It can only be activa-
ted and deactivated manually, as described
below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in
which y
ou wish to activate the childproof
lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door usin
g the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the left-hand side doors ››› Fig. 105 and clockwise for the right-hand side
doors.
De
activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door
whose chi
ldproof lock you want to deacti-
vate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door usin
g the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the right-hand side doors, and
clockwise for the left-hand side doors
››› Fig. 105.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the
door can only be opened from the outside.
The childproof lock can be activated or deac-
tivated by inserting the key in the groove
when the door is open, as described above.
Rear lid Introduction WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and
clo s
ing of the rear lid can cause accidents
and serious injury.
● Open and close the rear lid only when no-
body is
in the way. ●
Do not c lo
se the rear lid by pushing it down
with your hand on the rear window. This
could break and cause injury.
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing,
otherwi
se, it may open unexpectedly while
driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with
the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
● Always keep the rear lid closed while driv-
ing to av
oid toxic gases entering the vehicle
interior.
● Do not open the rear lid when there is a
load in
stalled, for example a carrier system.
Likewise, the boot hatch cannot be opened
when a load is attached to it, for example bi-
cycles. An open rear lid could close itself if
there is an additional weight on it. If necessa-
ry, press down on the rear lid and remove the
load.
● Close and lock both the rear lid and all the
other doors when
you are not using the vehi-
cle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the
vehicle.
● Never allow children to play inside or
around the
vehicle without supervision, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. Depending on
the time of the year, temperatures inside a
locked and closed vehicle can be extremely
high or extremely low resulting in serious in-
juries and illness or even death, particularly
for young children.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. If the vehicle key or the » 99
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● The r e
ar lid i
s also locked by a central lock-
ing.
● If the vehicle rear lid is locked or unlocked
usin
g the button of the vehicle key, when
it is closed again it will lock automatically.
● A closed but not locked rear lid will lock au-
tomatic
ally at a speed above about 9 km/h
(6 mph).
Locking the rear lid with the vehicle mechan-
ical key
Locking is only possible when the rear lid is
correctly and fully closed.
● Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder
of the driver door and t
urn the key in a clock-
wise direction ››› page 94. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of
the re ar lid c
ould cause serious injuries.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended, or al-
low chi
ldren to play inside or around the vehi-
cle without supervision, especially if the rear
lid is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the rear lid and become
trapped. A locked vehicle can be subjected to
extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness and even death. Note
Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the
key h
as not been left inside the luggage com-
partment. Controls for the windows
Opening and c lo
sing the windows
electrically Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 11 WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can
cau se seriou
s injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when
nobody i
s in the way.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle if the doors are to be
locked. The windows cannot be opened in
case of an emergency.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. After turning off the ig-
nition, the windows can be opened and
closed for a short time using the buttons on
the door as long as the driver door or passen-
ger side door is not open. CAUTION
When the windows are open, rain can enter
the v ehic
le, dampening the interior equip-
ment and causing damage to the vehicle. Side-opening rear windows
Fig. 108
Lever to open and close the rear win-
do w Opening
P
u
l
l the release lever in the direction of arrow
A and press outward until the lever engag-
e s.
C lo
sing
Pull the release lever in the direction of arrow B and then press the lever backward until it
en gag
es.
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Lights and visibility
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
s u
nr
oof without the anti-trap function
● Within about 5 seconds of activating the
anti-trap fu
nction, pull knob ›››
Fig. 12
5 until the sliding/tilting sunroof is fully
c lo
sed.
● As
such, the sliding/tilting sunroof will
close w
ithout the anti-trap function!
● If the sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a
speci
alised workshop.
If the knob is released during the closing op-
eration, the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof opens automatically. WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
su nr
oof without the anti-trap function can re-
sult in serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should always
be closed c
arefully.
● No person should ever remain in the way of
the sliding/ti
lting sunroof, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers
or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. Lights and visibility
Light s
C ontr
ol lamps
It lights up
Rear fog light switched on
››› page 21.
It lights up
Front fog lights switched on
››› page 21.
It lights up
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a vehicle
turn signal is faulty. If necessary, check the vehicle's
lights.
It lights up
Main beam on or flasher on
››› page 105. Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in On the
ins trument
panel on page 26. Switching lights on and off
Fig. 109
Next to the steering wheel: diagram
of some of
the type
s of light switch Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 21
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights. »
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there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for e
x
ample when it is foggy. “Coming home” and “Leaving home”
fu
nction (guid
ance lights)The “Coming Home” and “Leaving Home”
fu
nction lights
up the vehicle’s immediate
proximity when getting into and out of it in
the dark.
The “Coming home” function is switched on
manually. However, the “Leaving home”
function is automatically controlled by a rain
and light sensor.
Activating the “Coming Home” function
● Switch the ignition off.
● Activates the headlight flasher for approx.
1 second ››
› page 21.
When the driver door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting comes on. The delay in
switching off the headlights is counted from
when the last door or rear lid of the vehicle is
closed.
Deactivating the “Coming Home” function
● It is automatically deactivated once the
time set for the light
switch-off delay has
elapsed. ●
OR: it is
automatically deactivated if, 30
seconds after the function has been activa-
ted, any vehicle door or the rear lid is still
open.
● OR: turn the light switch to the po
sition.
● OR: switch on the ignition.
Activ
ating the “Leaving Home” function
● Unlock the vehicle (the light switch must be
at the po
sition and the rain and light
sensor must detect darkness).
Deactivating the “Leaving Home” function
● It is automatically deactivated once the
light swit
ch-off delay time has elapsed.
● OR: lock the vehicle.
● OR: t
urn the light switch to the pos
ition.
● OR: switch on the ignition.
Turn s
ignal and main beam lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 21
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash 3 times. The convenience indicators can be deactiva-
ted at a
Specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g
etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s
and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or 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 signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 70. » 105
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