
Operation
Note
Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn
other ro a
d users, for example:
● When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
● if the vehicle has a technical fault or you
are inv
olved in an emergency situation. Parking lights*
Parking lights
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ›
››
Fig. 133
››› page 123 up or down to turn on the right
or left-hand parking lights respectively.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch ›››
Fig. 131
››› page 121 to position and engage the
steering lock. Note
● The park in
g lights can only be activated
with the ignition disconnected.
● The parking light will not come on automat-
ical
ly after switching off the ignition if the
left- or right-hand turn signal is left on. Adjusting the headlights
The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the s
ide of
the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
The light distribution of the halogen and full-
LED headlights of the SEAT Toledo allows the
specific “tourist light” values to be met with-
out the need for stickers or changes in the
settings. Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you ar e p
lanning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Interior lights
Int erior lightin
g Fig. 136
Interior lighting – version 1. Fig. 137
Interior lighting – version 2. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
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126

Operation
Side lines: e xt
en sion of the vehicle (the
approximate width of the vehicle plus the
rear view mirrors) on the road surface.
End of the side lines: the area marked in
green ends approximately 2 m behind
the vehicle on the road surface.
Intermediate line: indicates a distance of
approximately 1 m behind the vehicle on
the road surface.
Red horizontal line: indicates a safe dis-
tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear
of the vehicle on the road surface.
Parking manoeuvre
● Place the vehicle in front of the parking
spac
e and engage reverse gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector to the R posi-
tion (automatic gearbox).
● Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel
so that the s
ide orientation lines lead to-
wards the parking space.
● Guide the vehicle into the parking space so
that the s
ide orientation lines run parallel to
it.
Cruise speed (Cruise Control)*
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ››
page 32
1
2
3
4 The cruise control system allows you to drive
at
a c
on
stant speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or
higher without having to press the accelera-
tor. However, the speed is only maintained
within the margin permitted by the engine
power and the braking effect of the engine.
The warning lamp lights up on the general
instrument panel if cruise control is switched
on. WARNING
● For s af
ety reasons the cruise control sys-
tem must not be used in dense traffic or
where roads conditions are poor (e.g. due to
ice, aquaplaning, loose grit, snow). – Risk of
accident!
● The programmed speed can only be re-es-
tabli
shed if it is not too high for current traf-
fic conditions.
● Always switch the cruise control system off
after u
sing it in order to avoid involuntary
use. CAUTION
● The crui se c
ontrol cannot maintain a con-
stant speed when the vehicle is moving
downhill. The vehicle tends to accelerate un-
der its own weight. Therefore, shift down or
use the brake pedal in good time to slow the
vehicle. Note
● In v ehic
les with an automatic gearbox, the
cruise control system cannot be switched on
if the selector lever is in position P, N or R.
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox, the
cruise c
ontrol cannot be switched on if first
gear or reverse gear is engaged. Setting the speed
Fig. 188
Turn signal and main beam head-
light l
ev
er: cruise control buttons. Setting speed
– Move knob 1
› ›
› Fig. 188
to the ON posi-
tion.
– Briefly press rocker switch 2 in S
ET posi-
tion when y
ou have reached the speed you
wish to set.
178

Towing bracket device
Trailer weight Trailer weight
The comb
ined
vehicle and trailer must be
balanced. To do so use the maximum permit-
ted towing bracket load. An insufficient
weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the
ball joint of the towing bracket will have a
negative impact upon the response of the ve-
hicle-trailer assembly on the road.
Weight distribution
Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible.
Ensure that the objects do not move.
If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer
loaded then the load distribution is incorrect.
However, if these conditions cannot be avoi-
ded, drive very slowly.
Tyre pressure values
Correct the tyre pressure in your vehicle to
“total load” ›››
page 218, Service life of
tyres.
Trailer weight
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight
under any circumstances ›››
page 223, Tech-
nical specifications .
The trailer weights listed are only applicable
for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level.
Due to lower air density, engine power de- creases depending on the increase in alti-
tude, thi
s
also reduces climbing ability,
which requires a reduction of the weight of
the vehicle with a trailer by 10% for every
1000 m increase in altitude. The weight of
the assembly is calculated by adding the ve-
hicle weight (loaded) to the trailer weight
(loaded). Always drive with special care when
towing a trailer.
The towed load and support load information
that is displayed on the towing bracket man-
ufacturers label are only values for the verifi-
cation of the device. The correct figures for
your specific vehicle, which are usually lower
than these figures, are given in the documen-
tation of your vehicle. WARNING
● Exc eedin
g the maximum established load
per axle and the maximum towing bracket
load in addition to the maximum permitted
load or the load of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.
● A sliding load can considerably affect the
stab
ility and safety of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly, resulting in accidents and serious in-
juries. Driving with a trailer
Exterior mirrors
Check
whether
you can see enough of the
road behind the trailer with the standard rear
vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you
should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
Observe the relevant statutory requirements
of the country you are in.
Headlights
Before starting a journey, also check the
headlight beam settings with the trailer
hitched up. Adjust the headlight range set-
tings if necessary ›››
page 122, Headlight
range control.
Driving speed
For your own safety do not drive faster than
the maximum permitted speed indicated on
the trailer.
At all times, immediately reduce speed if you
detect the slightest swaying movement of the
trailer. Never try to “return the trailer to a
straight position” by accelerating.
Brakes
Brake in due course! If the trailer has an over-
run brake, apply the brakes gently at first and
then, firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by locking of trailer wheels.
Change to a lower gear in good time before »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Index
Brakes brak
e fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Braking brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Bulb failure control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
C Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Car-care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Care of vehicle door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 178 see also Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
individualised settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
locking manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cetane number (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
daytime driv ing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
dipped beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
double headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
main beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 76 subsequent work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing bulbs on the number plate . . . . . . . . . . 92 removing the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Changing bulbs on the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 fitting the rear light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
removing the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
removing the rear light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing lights on the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing rear lights on the rear lid changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
fitting the bulb-holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Changing settings CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the rear lights on the rear lid removing the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Checking levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Child-proof locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 75 categorisation into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 74
securing with the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
chromed p arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
leatherette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 200
washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Cleaning and thawing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 adjusting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
blower selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
windscreen defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Closing central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
vehicle with Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Coming Home and Leaving Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Coming Home and Leaving Home Function . . . . 125
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 100 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
audible signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
break recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 210
deactivating the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
236