
Self-help
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-start-
ing, f or e
xample, the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle. CAUTION
If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubricant
in the autom atic
transmission the car may
only be towed with the driven wheels lifted
clear of the road, or transported on a special
car transporter or trailer. CAUTION
Do not tow a vehicle for more than 50 m in at-
tempt t
o start it. There is risk of damage to
the catalytic converter. Note
● Ple a
se observe related legal requirements.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicl
es. However, observe any regulations
to the contrary.
● The tow rope must not be twisted. Other-
wise the fr
ont tow line anchorage could be
pulled off the vehicle. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.
The jump s
tart should be used instead
››› page 71. For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicl
es is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cause in
vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated.
● If the battery is flat, it is possible that the
engine contr
ol units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Once both
vehicles are moving, release the
clutc
h.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and diseng
age the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
electr onic
parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply
or ther
e is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. 101
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Emergencies
Fuses and bulbs F u
se
s
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electric
al
components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible. WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
give seriou s
electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion syst
em.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a c urr
ent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. ●
Never u se a f
use with a higher value. Only
replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.
● Never repair a fuse.
● Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple
or simil
ar. CAUTION
● To pr ev
ent damage to the vehicle's electric
system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.
● If you replace a fuse with higher-rating
fuse,
you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent the entr
y of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system.
● Always carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and r
efit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle. Note
● One component m
ay have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fuse.
● In the
vehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicat
ed in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop. ●
Po s
itions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the following tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below pert
ain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect at
the time of printing, are subject to
change. Fuses to the left of the instrument
panel
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 62
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
No.Consumer/Amps
1Tow Hook20
2Cigarette lighter /Power point20
3Sound amplifier30
6Central locking40
8Heating fan/Climatronic30
10Tow Hook20
11CNG Solenoid Valves7.5 104

Fuses and bulbsNo.Consumer/Amps
13Lights switch, steering column LSS
and SMLS, diagnostic port, rain/light
sensor7.5
14steering column LSS: wiper controls10
15Instrument panel7.5
16Right Lights Power Supply40
17Right Door Window Control30
18Windscreen wipers30
19Radio, Multimedia System25
20Heated Rear Window30
21SCR Control Unit30
23Rear View Camera7.5
24Connectivity Box, external audio
source wiring (Double USB-Aux IN),
telephone amplifier, MIB display5
25Steering Column Electronics (MFL)7.5
26Gateway7.5
27Active Suspension Control Unit7.5
28DWA Sensor7.5
29DWA Horn7.5
319AA/9AB climate control unit7.5
9AK Climatronic control unit15
32Steering Column LSS, without Kessy7.5
No.Consumer/Amps
33Left Door Window Control30
35Left Lights Power Supply40
36Signal Horn20
37Heated seats control unit30
38BCM Power C6330
39BSD, PDC, MRR10
40
Lights switch, diagnostic port, head-
light range control, steering column
LSS: lights, halogen headlights, re-
verse light switch, electrochromic mir-
ror, RKA without radio
7.5
41Regulation of unfolded exterior mir-
rors,7.5
42Clutch pedal, ignition relays, CNG re-
lay coil, AC pressure sensor7.5
43DWP relay coil, rear window wiper mo-
tor, heated nozzles15
44Airbag7.5
45Leimo Plus left headlight7.5
46Leimo Plus right headlight7.5
48Steering Column Lock, Kessy Control
Unit7.5
49SCR Relay Coil7.5
53Automatic gearbox lever, ZSS7.5
No.Consumer/Amps
58Double Water Pump7.5
59Heated rear view mirrors10
60Tow Hook30
61Tow Hook30
Fuse arrangement in engine compart-
ment
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 62
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
No.Consumer/Amps
1
MPI Engine Injection Module10
TSI Engine Injection Module15
Diesel Engine Injection Module30
2
Fuel metering valve (TJ4/T6P/TJ7), Low
temperature coolant pump
(TJ4/T6P/TJ7); Oil Pressure Regulating
Valve (TJ1), Coolant Valve AGR (TJ1),
High and Low Water Bumps (TJ1), SCR
relay coil
7.5
3Lambda probes15» 105
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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 273.
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 vehicle and the bulbs cannot
be replaced. In case of headlight failure, go
to an authorised workshop to have it re-
placed. 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

Fuses and bulbs
CAUTION
● Remo v
e the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights be-
fore
you change a bulb. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of u
sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Dependin g on w
eather conditions (cold or
wet), the front lights, the fog lights, the tail
lights and the turn signals may be temporari-
ly misted. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam
of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be mis-
ted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all
lighting (es
pecially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead. The residue left by the fingerprints
would vaporise as a result of the heat gener- ated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the refl
ect
or and will impair its surface.
● Depending on the level of equipment fitted
in the vehic
le, LEDs may be used for part or
all of the interior and/or exterior lighting.
LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds that
of the vehicle. If an LED light fails, go to an
authorised workshop for its replacement. Change the front bulbs
Main be am he
adlight bulb Fig. 110
In the engine compartment: main
be am he
a
dlight bulb. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the cover 1 anti-clockwise and take it
out
›
›
› Fig. 110.
– Remove the bulb connector 2 by pulling it
outw ar
d
s. –
Remov
e the bulb by pulling it out and fit
the new one.
– Fit the bulb connector 2 .
– Fit cover 1 , turning it towards the right.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
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Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
o
ls and displays
General instrument panel Electric window controls
. . . . . . . . . .141
Door release lever
Contr o
l for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air vents
Lev er f
or:
– Turn signals/main beam head-
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
– Crui se c
ontrol* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev er f
or cruise control . . . . . . . . . .205
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
– On-boar d c
omputer controls . . . .37
– Contro
ls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .190
Instrument panel and warning
lamp s:
– In
struments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 –
Warnin
g and indic
ation lamps . . .47
Lever for:
– Winds
creen wipers and washer . .149
– Rear w
indow washer system* . . .149
– Multi-f
unction display control* . .37
Infotainment system:
Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Depending on the equipment,
glove c
ompartment with: . . . . . . . . .156
– CD pla
yer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front passenger airbag disconnec-
tion switc
h* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Switches for: – Heating and
ventilation . . . . . . . . . 167
– Air conditionin g* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
– C
limatr
onic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Front passenger seat heating con-
tro l* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Ge
ar lever
– Manual g
earbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
– Autom atic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton s
for:
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
– Star t
-Stop operation button . . . . .202
– SEAT Driv
e Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Park
a
ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
– Tyr
e pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .287
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sys
tem) . . . . . . . . . . 176
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/AUX-IN inp
ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Connectivity
Box/Wireless Charg-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driver seat heating control* . . . . . . .154
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
les
s Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Steering column control lever* . . . .20
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .148
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Note
● Some of the equipment li
sted in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the v
ehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted
radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi-
gation system.
● The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand driv
e models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown in » 19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
● To c
ontinue settin
g the time, press button
4 . Hold button down to scroll through the
number s
quic
kly.
● Once you have set the time, the second
count
will begin from 0 automatically.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
● Onc e
you have set the time, the time indi-
cator w
ill disappear and the changes will re-
main.
The time can also be set on the Easy Connect
system using the button and the function
b utt
on
SETTINGS > Date and time
››› page 122.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played. Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The r
ecommended g
ear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
page 41.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system by means of the button and the function button SETTINGS >
Units › ›
›
page 122.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
››› page 42.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system by means of the button and the function button SET-
TINGS > Driver Assistance
› ›
›
page 122. Start-Stop operating display
Updat
ed information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 202.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ ECO” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ››› page 198.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 125 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
ond
s to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
symbol s on p
age 122. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in
g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal” symbol
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● The outside temperature sensor takes a
guideline meas
urement. » 119
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Note
● Differ ent
versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps.
● Depending on the equipment, some set-
tings
and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbol
s are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 126
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b
utt
on. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e
s” or mi
les “m”. It is possible to change the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/mile
s “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details.
Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is
used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing 0.0/SET
› ›
› Fig. 126
.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder
display. Have the fault repaired immediately,
as far as is possible. Coolant temperature gauge Fig. 127
Instrument panel: coolant tempera-
t ur
e g
auge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug
e, a c
ontrol lamp appears for high
coolant temperatures ››› page 278. Please
note ››› .
The c oo
l
ant temperature gauge only works
when the ignition is switched on ››› Fig. 127.
In order to avoid engine damage, please read
the following notes for the different tempera-
ture ranges.
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard.
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