2017 Seat Toledo brake pads

The essentials
Yellow warning lamps Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument
panel display–

Front brake pads worn.›››
page
157 
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or
disconnection caused by the sys-
tem.
››› page
158
flashes: ESC or ASR activated. 
ASR manually deactivated.›››
page
158 
ABS faulty or does not work.

Rear fog light switched on.›››
page 18 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
167 
it lights up:
pre-heating of diesel
engine.
››› page
169
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management. 
fault in the petrol engine man-
agement.›››
page
169 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
153 
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
221 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
100 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
67 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page 19
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
125 
Trailer turn signals›››
page
186 
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
163 
it lights up:
cruise control activa-
ted or speed limiter switched on
and active.
››› page 32
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded. 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page 19 
››› in Control and warning lamps on
page 101
››› page 100 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 42
On the instrument panel display: door
open.  
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indi-
cation: door(s), rear lid or
bonnet open or not properly
closed.
››› page 28 
Ignition:  Do not carry on
driving! Engine coolant level
too low, coolant temperature
too high
››› page 210
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page 207 34

Operation
●
If the v
ehicle is stationary for a long time
with the ignition on, the vehicle battery
might be discharged and it might not be pos-
sible to start the engine. Starting the engine
Vehicles with a
diesel en
gine are equipped
with a glow plug system. When you switch on
the ignition, the glow plug warning lamp 
will light up. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.
Do not connect electrical appliances during
preheating so as not the drain the vehicle
battery unnecessarily.
Starting the engine
● Move the gearbox lever into neutral or
mov e the sel

ector lever to position P or N and
pull firmly on the handbrake.
● Press the clutch pedal all the way down
and star
t the engine 3
› ›
› Fig. 173
›
›› page 154, without pressing the accelera-
tor. Keep the clutch pedal pressed down until
the engine starts.
● Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine star
ts. The key returns to position 2 .
● If the engine does not start after 10 sec-
ond s, t
urn the k

ey back to position 1 . Re-
pe at
the action af
ter 30 seconds.
● Release the handbrake before moving off. Switching off the engine with the key Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to
pos
ition 1
››› Fig. 173 ›
›› page 154.
Brakes and brake servo sys-
tems Introduction WARNING
● The brak e ser

vo only works when the en-
gine is running. Braking when the engine is
switched off requires applying more strength
to the brake pedal. Risk of accident!
● Press down on the clutch pedal when stop-
ping and brak
ing with a manual gearbox, pet-
rol engine vehicle at low speed. Otherwise,
the brake servo might not work properly. Risk
of accident!
● In the event of damage to the standard
front s
poiler or where a different front spoil-
er, wheel trims, etc. are subsequently fitted,
make sure the air vent to the brakes on the
front wheels is not blocked. Otherwise, brak-
ing operations may be impaired. Risk of acci-
dent!
● Always fully release the handbrake. If it is
only p
artially released, this will cause over-
heating of the rear brakes, which can impair
the function of the brake system. Risk of acci-
dent! ●
Never l e

ave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could release the handbrake or
move the gear lever. The vehicle could start
moving. Risk of accident!
● Insufficient fuel can cause the engine to run
irregu
larly or to switch off. Brake assist sys-
tems could be impaired. Risk of accident!
● Always adjust your driving style to suit visi-
bility
, the weather and road and traffic condi-
tions. The best vehicle safety offered by
brake assist systems must never encourage
you to run greater risks. Risk of accident! CAUTION
● Ob ser

ve the information concerning new
brake pads ››› page 165.
● Where braking is not necessary, do not
wear do
wn the brake pads by pressing down
gently on the brake pedal. This causes the
brakes to overheat, increasing their wear and
increasing braking distances.
● To ensure the brake assist systems work
properly, a
ll wheels must be fitted with tyres
approved by the manufacturer. Note
● If y

ou brake suddenly and the brake system
control unit regards the situation as hazard-
ous for the drivers behind you, the brake
lights will begin to flash automatically. After
reducing speed to approximately 10 km/h (6
mph) or stopping the vehicle, the brake lights
will stop flashing and the hazard warning 156

Driving
lights will switch on. The hazard warning
lights
ar
e automatically switched off when
you accelerate or restart the vehicle.
● On long, steep gradients, reduce your
speed and ch
ange to a lower gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector lever to a lower
gear position (automatic gearbox). This uses
the force of the engine and the brakes do not
suffer as much. If you still have to brake, do
so intermittently, pressing down repeatedly
on the brake pedal.
● Vehicle modifications (e.g. to the engine,
brake
s, frame or a combination of wheels and
tyres) could impair the brake assist systems
››› page 194, Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle .
● In the event of a fault in the ABS system,
the ESC, T
CS and EDL are switched off auto-
matically. A fault in the ABS is indicated by
the  ››› page 159 warning lamp. Control lamp
The warning lamp  i
l
lumin
ates if the brake
fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the
ABS system.
The informative display indicates:
Brake fluid Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the level of the brake fluid
››› page 211 WARNING
● The fo l

lowing indications must be taken in-
to account when opening the engine com-
partment to check the brake fluid
››› page 204, Engine compartment.
● If the warning lamp  illumin
ates together
with the warning lamp  ››› page 159,  ,
stop the vehicle! Go to a technical service.
● A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-
lock br
ake system (ABS) can lead to longer
braking distances – Risk of accident! Brakes
Wear
The r
at
e of

wear of the brake pads depends
on the driving style and on the way in which
the vehicle is used. The brake pads will wear
more quickly if you use your vehicle frequent-
ly in urban traffic and short trips or drive in a
sporty style. Under these demanding condi-
tions, visit your specialised service, even be-
fore the scheduled service date, so that the
thickness of the brake pads can be meas-
ured.
Wet roads or road salt
If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driv-
ing on roads which have been gritted with
salt, braking power may set in later than nor-
mal. Dry the brakes as soon as possible by
braking repeatedly. Corrosion
Long period

s of inactivity and little use can
lead to rust on the brake discs and dirt on the
brake pads. Where the brake system is sub-
jected to light stress or in the case of corro-
sion, clean the brake discs by braking fully
several times at a high speed.
Brake system fault
If you notice that the braking distance sud-
denly increases and the brake pedal can be
pressed down more fully, there may be a fault
in the brake system. Visit a specialised serv-
ice immediately and adjust your driving style
to the extent of the damage and to limit the
effect of the brakes.
Low brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid could cause faults in
the brake system. The brake fluid level is con-
trolled electronically ››› page 157, Control
lamp.
Brake servo
The brake servo supplements the pressure
you exert on the brake pedal. The brake servo
only works when the engine is running.
157
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driving
displayed when the gearbox has cooled
ag ain.
R u
n-in and economical driving
The first
1,500 kmOver the first 1,500 kilometres the engine
mus
t

be run in.
Up to 1000 kilometres
– Do not drive at more than 3/4 of the maxi-
mum speed c orr

esponding to the engaged
gear, i.e. up to 3/4 of the maximum permit-
ted engine speed.
– Do not drive at full speed.
– Avoid high engine speeds.
– Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 to 1500 k
ilometres (600 to 900
miles)
– Slowly increase the engine speed until
re

aching the maximum permitted speed of
the engaged gear, i.e. the maximum per-
mitted engine speed.
During its first few hours of running, the in-
ternal friction in the engine is greater than
later on, when all the moving parts have bed-
ded in. How the vehicle is driven over approx-
imately the first 1,500 kilometres (900 miles), determines the success of the proc-
ess

of running in the engine.
Even after running in, the vehicle should not
be unnecessarily driven at high engine
speeds. The maximum permitted engine
speed is marked at the start of the red zone
on the rev counter dial. The gear must be
changed up when the red area is reached in
vehicles with a manual gearbox. Extremely
high engine speeds when accelerating are
automatically limited, however the engine is
not protected against high engine speeds
produced by incorrectly changing to a lower
gear, which could cause the engine to run at
revs above the maximum permitted amount,
and consequently result in damage to the en-
gine.
Additionally, vehicles with a manual gearbox
must also bear the following in mind: do not
drive with the engine speed too low. Change
down to a lower gear when the engine no
longer runs smoothly. Observe the recom-
mendations for changing gear
›››  page 29.
New tyres
New tyres must be submitted to “running in”,
given that initially their grip is not yet at the
maximum level. During the first 500 km (120
miles) drive very carefully. New brake pads
New brake p
ads do not yet provide maximum
friction capacity. First they must be “run in”.
During the first 200 km (120 miles) drive very
carefully. CAUTION
All the information for speed and engine
speed r ef

ers to an engine that operates at op-
erating temperature. Do not run the engine at
high engine speeds, neither when stopped or
while driving. For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine
speed s; c

hanging to a higher gear sooner
contributes to saving fuel, reduces operating
noise and protects the environment. Environmental compatibility
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the de
s
ign, c

hoice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage recy-
cling
● Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantlin
g.
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Index
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 att ac
hment
points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rubber seals care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Run-in new engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
the first 1,500 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Running in brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
the tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
S Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Safety child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
deactivating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . 14
safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Safety instructions belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
use of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 74
Saving tips (efficiency program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seat belt position for pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 65
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 65
Seat belt release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 65
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
protectiv
e function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
unfastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 66
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Selector lever (automatic gearbox) malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service interval indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service notification: read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Side airbags description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
see also Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 226
Spanner symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Speed warning device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Start-Stop operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Start-Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Starter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 156
Starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 58
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Storage compartment front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 in front door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
in the centre c
onsole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
in the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
reflective vest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Switch hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Switching off the engine with the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Switching off the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Switching on the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Switching the ignition on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
System Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
T
Tailgate locking time extension see Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Temperature display engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Temperature selection heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 lap times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tiptronic (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . 160, 163
Top speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Top Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tow-starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
242