Get The essentials Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2020)

The essentials

Exterior view

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Exterior view

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The essentials

Driver-side general instrument panel (left-hand drive)

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The essentials

Driver-side general instrument panel (right-hand drive)

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The essentials

Passenger-side general instrument panel (left-hand drive)

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^››› ^{page 162}

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The essentials

Passenger-side general instrument panel (right-hand drive)

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The essentials

Centre console

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^››› ^{page 182}

page 40

^››› ^{page 237}

page 35,

page 33

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The layout in right-hand drive vehicles is symmetrical.

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The essentials

Interior view

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^››› ^{page 154}

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The essentials

How it works

in Description on page 127

page 127

page 15, page 16

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Unlocking and locking

Related video

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Unlocking or locking of driver door

Fig. 5 Driver door: central locking switch.

Fig. 3 Opening and clos-

ing

Locking and unlocking the vehicle using

the key

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Locking: press the button  Fig. 4.

Locking the vehicle without activating the

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Doors

anti-theft system: Press the button for a sec-

ond time  Fig. 4 within 2 seconds.

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Unlocking: press the button  Fig. 4.

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Unlock the trunk lid: hold down the 

Fig. 4 button for at least 1 second.

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Fig. 6 Driver door lever: hidden lock cylinder.

Locking and unlocking with the central

locking switch

If the central locking system should fail to op-

erate, the driver door can still be locked and

unlocked by turning the key in the lock.

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Locking: press the button  Fig. 5. None

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of the doors can be opened from the outside.

The doors can be opened from the inside by

pulling the inside door handle.

As a general rule, when the driver door is

locked manually all other doors are locked.

When it is unlocked manually, only the driver

door opens. Please observe the instructions

relating to the anti-theft alarm system

^››› ^{page 127.}

Fig. 4 Remote control key: keys.

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Unlocking: press the button  Fig. 5.

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The essentials

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Unfold the vehicle key blade

^››› ^{page 128.}

Emergency locking of doors with-

out door cylinder

Rear lid

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Insert the key shaft into the lower opening in

the cover on the driver door handle Fig. 6

(arrow) then remove the cover upwards.

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Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder to

unlock or lock the vehicle.

Special characteristics

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The anti-theft alarm will remain active

when vehicles are unlocked. However, the

alarm will not be triggered

^››› ^{page 127.}

Fig. 8 Rear lid: opening from the outside.

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After the driver door is opened, you have 15

seconds to switch on the ignition. Once this

time has elapsed, the alarm is triggered.

Fig. 7 Locking the door manually.

The rear lid opening system operates electri-

cally. It is activated by using the handle on

the boot lid.

If the central locking system should fail to

work at any time, doors with no lock cylinder

will have to be locked separately.

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Switch the ignition on. The electronic immo-

bilizer recognises a valid vehicle key and de-

activates the anti-theft alarm system.

To lock/unlock, press the button  or button



Fig. 4 on the remote control key.

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A mechanical locking device (only visible

when the door is open) is provided on the

front passenger door.

A warning appears on the instrument panel

display if the rear lid is open or not properly

closed.* An audible warning is also given if it

is opened while the vehicle is moving faster

than 6 km/h (4 mph)*.

Note

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when

the vehicle is locked manually using the

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Pull the cap out of the opening.

Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it to

the right as far as it will go (if the door is on

the right side) or to the left (if the door is on

the left side).

key shaft

^››› ^{page 127.}

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Opening and closing

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Opening the rear lid: pull on the release lev-

er and lift it up Fig. 8. The rear lid opens

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Once the door has been closed it can no lon-

ger be opened from the outside. Pull the inte-

rior door handle once to unlock and open the

door.

automatically.

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Close the rear lid: hold it by one of the han-

dles on the interior lining and close it by push-

ing gently.

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The essentials

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Insert the key into the opening and turn it in

the direction of the arrow until the latch

Fig. 10 B has been released.

Manual release mechanism for the

rear lid

in Rear lid automatic locking on

page 138

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3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

page 138

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Related video

page 17, page 17

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Manual release mechanism for the

rear lid

3 Applies to the model: LEON

Fig. 11 Bonnet

Fig. 9 Luggage compartment: access to man-

Fig. 10 Luggage compartment: access to

ual release.

manual release.

The rear lid can be unlocked manually from

inside in the event of an emergency.

The rear lid can be unlocked manually from

inside in the event of an emergency.

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Insert the key in the opening in the lining of

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Remove the cover by inserting a screwdriv-

1

the tail gate

and move the key in the direc-

er in groove Fig. 10 A.

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tion of the arrow until the lock is released.

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The essentials

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Open the door and pull the lever under the

Bonnet

Controls for the windows*

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dashboard Fig. 12

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To lift the bonnet: press the release catch

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under the bonnet upwards Fig. 13 . The

arrester hook under the bonnet is released.

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The bonnet can be opened. Release the

bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de-

signed for this in the bonnet.

Closing the bonnet

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Slightly lift the bonnet.

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Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its

Fig. 12 Release lever in the driver's footwell

area.

support.

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At a height of approximately 30 cm let it fall

Fig. 14 Detail of the driver door: controls for

so it locks.

the windows.

If the bonnet does not close, do not press

downwards. Open it again and let it fall as

mentioned above.

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Opening the window: press the button .

Closing the window: pull the button .

Buttons on the driver door

in Opening and closing the

bonnet on page 323

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Window on the front left door

Window on the front right door

Window on the rear left door

Window on the rear right door

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page 322

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Fig. 13 Cam under the bonnet

Safety switch for deactivating the electric

window buttons in the rear doors.

Opening the bonnet

The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-

cle.

Before opening the bonnet, make sure that

the windscreen wiper arms are in place

against the windscreen.

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The essentials

in Opening and closing the

electric windows* on page 139

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Before driving

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Related video

page 138

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Panoramic roof*

Fig. 16 On the internal cover of the roof: press

the button and pull on it to raise and lower the

sunroof.

Fig. 17 Vehicle interior

Manually adjusting the front seats

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Open: turn the switch to position Fig. 15

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Comfort position: turn the switch to position

2

Fig. 15

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Close: turn the switch to position Fig. 15

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Fig. 15 On the internal cover of the roof: rotate

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the button to open and close.

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Lift: Push the switch to position Fig. 16

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For an intermediate position, hold down the

switch until you reach the desired position.

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Lower: pull the switch to position Fig. 16

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. For an intermediate position, hold down

Fig. 18 Front seats: manual seat adjustment.

the switch until you reach the desired posi-

tion.

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Forwards/backwards: pull the lever and

move the seat.

in Opening or closing the pan-

oramic sliding sunroof on page 140

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Raising/lowering: pull/push the lever.

Tilting the backrest: turn the hand wheel.

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page 140

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The essentials

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Lumbar support: press the button in the

corresponding position.

Adjustment of the seat belt

in Electric driver's seat adjust-

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ment* on page 156

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in Manual adjustment of the

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seats on page 156

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Adjusting the head restraints

Electric adjustment of the driver's

seat*

Fig. 20 Front seat: adjusting the head re-

straint.

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Grab the sides of the head restraints with

Fig. 19 Driver's seat: electric seat adjustment.

both hands and push upwards to the desired

position. To lower it, repeat the same action,

pressing the

Fig. 21 Positioning and removing the seat belt

A

Adjust the lumbar support: press the but-

ton according to the desired position.

buckle.

1

button on the side.

B

Seat up/down: Press the button up/down.

To adjust the front of the seat cushion,

press the front of the button up/down. To

adjust the rear of the seat cushion, press

the rear of the button up/down.

in Correct adjustment of front

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head restraints on page 67

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page 67, page 156

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Seat forwards/backwards: press the but-

ton forwards/backwards.

C

Backrest further upright/further reclined:

press the button forwards/backwards.

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The essentials

Seat belt tensioners

left) and the passenger side (R, right) to

the direction desired.

During a collision, the seat belts on the front

seats are retracted automatically.



Depending on the equipment fitted on

the vehicle, the mirrors may be heated

according to the outside temperature.

The tensioner can be triggered only once.

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Folding in mirrors.

in Maintenance and disposal of

belt tensioners on page 74

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in Adjusting the exterior rear-

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view mirrors on page 155

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page 73

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Fig. 22 Correct seat belt and head restraint

page 154

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positions, viewed from front and the side.

To adjust the seat belt around your shoulders,

adjust the height of the seats.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

Adjusting the steering wheel

The shoulder part of the seat belt should be

well centred over it, never over the neck. The

seat belt lies flat and fits comfortably on the

upper part of the body.

The lap part of the seat belt lies across the

pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat

belt lies flat and fits comfortably on the pel-

vis.

page 70

page 72

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Fig. 23 Detail of the driver door: control for the

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exterior mirror.

Fig. 24 Lever in the lower left side of the steer-

ing column.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors: Turn the knob to

the corresponding position:

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Adjusting the position of the steering wheel:

1

pull the Fig. 24

lever down, move the

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L/R Turning the knob to the desired position,

steering wheel to the desired position and lift

the lever back up until it locks.

adjust the mirrors on the driver side (L,

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The essentials

Front airbags

in Adjusting the steering wheel

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position on page 65

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Airbags

Related video

Fig. 25 Vehicle interior

Fig. 27 Front passenger airbag located in

dash panel.

Fig. 26 Driver airbag located in steering

The front airbag for the driver is located in the

wheel.

steering wheel Fig. 26 and the airbag for

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the front passenger is located in the dash

panel Fig. 27. Airbags are identified by the

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word “AIRBAG”.

When the driver and front passenger airbags

are deployed, the covers remain attached to

the steering wheel and dashboard, respec-

tively Fig. 26 Fig. 27.

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In conjunction with the seat belts, the front

airbag system gives the front occupants ad-

ditional protection for the head and chest in

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The essentials

the event of a severe frontal collision

in

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in Activation and deactivation

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Front airbags on page 76.

of front passenger airbag* on

page 79

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Their special design allows the controlled es-

cape of the propellant gas when an occu-

pant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the

head and chest are protected by the airbag.

After the collision, the airbag deflates suffi-

ciently to allow visibility.

page 78

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page 76

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Fig. 29 Dashboard: control lamp for deactiva-

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ted front passenger airbag in centre console.

To deactivate the front passenger front

airbag:

Deactivating the front passenger

front airbag

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Switch the ignition off.

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Open the glove compartment on the front

passenger side.

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Insert the key into the slot of the switch for

deactivating the front passenger airbag

Fig. 28. About 3/4 of the key should enter;

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this is as far as it will go.

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Turn the key gently to the  position. If you

have difficulty, ensure that you have inserted

the key as far as it will go.

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Check, with the ignition switched on, that

Fig. 28 Front passenger front airbag switch.

the   control lamp remains lit where it

says      in the centre of the

dash panel Fig. 29.

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The essentials

it is deployed. Objects should never be

placed or mounted in this area.

The side airbags are located in the backrest

Knee airbag*

cushions of the driver seat Fig. 32 and the

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front passenger seat as well as in the back-

rest of the side rear seats*. The locations are

identified by the text “AIRBAG” in the upper

region of the backrests.

page 77

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In conjunction with the seat belts, the side air-

bag system provides additional protection for

the upper body in the event of a severe side

Side airbags*

collision

in Side airbags* on

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page 77.

In a side collision, the side airbags reduce the

risk of injury to passengers to the areas of the

body facing the impact. In addition to their

normal function of protecting the occupants

in a collision, the front and rear outer seat

belts also hold the passengers in the event of

a side collision; this is how these airbags pro-

vide maximum protection.

Fig. 30 On the driver side: location of airbag

for knees.

Fig. 32 Side airbag in driver's seat.

page 77

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Fig. 31 On the driver side: action radius of air-

bag for knees.

The knee airbag is located on the driver side

below the dash panel Fig. 30. Airbags are

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identified by the word “AIRBAG”.

The area framed in red (deployment area)

Fig. 33 Illustration of completely inflated side

Fig. 31 is covered by the knee airbag when

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airbags on the left side of the vehicle.

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The essentials

Head-protection airbags*

Important information regarding

the front passenger's airbag

Child seats

Related video

Fig. 35 Vehicle interior

Fig. 34 Location of head-protection airbags.

The head-protection airbags are located on

both sides in the interior above the doors

Fig. 34 and are identified with the text

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“AIRBAG”.

In conjunction with the seat belts, the head-

protection airbag system gives the vehicle

occupants additional protection for the head

and upper body in the event of a severe side

collision

in Head-protection airbags*

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on page 78.

Fig. 36 Airbag adhesives - version 1: on the

passenger-side sun blind  and on the rear

frame of the front passenger's door .

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in Head-protection airbags* on

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page 78

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The essentials

A sticker with important information about the

passenger airbag is located on the passeng-

er's sun visor and/or on the passenger side

door frame.

in Important information re-

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garding the front passenger's airbag

on page 81

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page 80

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Fig. 37 Airbag adhesives - version 2: on the

passenger-side sun blind  and on the rear

frame of the front passenger's door .

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The essentials

Securing a child seat with the seat belt

Fig. 38 On rear seats: possible assemblies of chil-

dren seats.

A

Figure Fig. 38

shows the basic child re-

is no contact with the child seat in the back in

the case that it goes opposite to the direction

of the car. In the case of front facing restraint

systems, the front backrest must be adjusted

so that there is no contact with the child's

feet.

ger seat given that due to the size of some of

them, they can be difficult to install.¹⁾.

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straint system mounting using lower retaining

rings and the upper retaining strap. Figure

The systems include the child restraint

system mounting with an upper retaining

strap (Top Tether) and lower anchoring

points on the seat.

B

Fig. 38

shows the child restraint system

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mounting using the vehicle seat belt.

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The seat belt may be used to secure univer-

sal type child seats to the vehicle seats

marked with a U in the table below.

To adjust the passenger seat to accommo-

date a child's seat and get the seat belt in a

perfect position, adjust the passenger back-

rest as far forward as possible¹⁾.

If the front passenger seat lacks a height ad-

justment, child seats cannot be mounted is

this location¹⁾.

Starting with Group 0+ child seats should not

be mounted facing backwards in the passen-

To correctly use a child seat in the back, the

front backrest must be adjusted so that there

1)

Compliance with current national legislation

and the manufacturer's instructions is required

when using or installing child seats.

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The essentials

Seating position

in Safety instructions on

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page 81

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Weight

group

Front

Rear

side

seat

Rear

central

seat

passen-

ger seat^a)

Group 0

U^b)

U

up to 10 kg

Group 0+

up to 13 kg

Group I

9 to 18 kg

Group II

15 to 25 kg

Group III

22 to 36 kg

U: Suitable for universal restraint systems for use in

this weight group.

a)

Compliance with current national legislation and

the manufacturer's instructions is required when using

or installing child seats.

b)

Only compatible for models with adjustable seat

height. Place the seat in the backmost and highest

position possible.

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The essentials

Securing a child seat with “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*

Fig. 40 Position of the Top Tether rings on the

Fig. 39 ISOFIX securing rings.

back of the rear seat.

Child seats can be secured quickly, easily

and safely on the rear outer seats with the

“ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system.

rings are located between the rear seat

To understand the compatibility of the "ISO-

FIX" systems in the vehicle, consult the table

below.

backrest and the seat cushioning Fig. 39.

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The Top Tether* rings are located on the rear

part of the backrests of the rear seats (be-

hind the seat backrest or in the boot)

Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted on each

rear side seat. In some vehicles, the rings are

secured to the seat frame and, in others, they

are secured to the rear floor. The “ISOFIX”

The body weight permitted and information

regarding sizes A to F is indicated on the label

on child seats with “universal” or “semi-uni-

versal” certification.

Fig. 40.

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Vehicle Isofix positions

Weight group

Size class

Electrical equipment

Mounting direction

Rear side seats

F

G

E

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

Backward-facing

X

Baby carrier

»

Group 0 to 10 kg

IU

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The essentials

Vehicle Isofix positions

Weight group

Size class

Electrical equipment

Mounting direction

Rear side seats

E

D

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

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Backward-facing

Forward-facing

IU

Group 0+ to 13 kg

C

D

IU

C

B

IU

Group I 9 to 18 kg

IU

B1

A

IU

Group II 15 to 25 kg

Group III 22 to 36 kg

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IU: Suitable for ISOFIX universal child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.

X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems for this weight group or size class.

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Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-

in Safety instructions on

page 81

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taining rings until the child seat can be heard



Mount a child seat with the “ISOFIX sys-

tems”

to engage securely. If the child seat is equip-

ped with Top Tether* anchor points, secure it

to the correspondent ring page 31. Ob-

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serve the manufacturer's instructions.

You are obliged to follow the seat manufac-

turer's instructions.

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Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure

that it is properly anchored.

●

Remove the protective caps of the “ISOFIX”

Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*

attachment system are available from Tech-

nical Services.

rings by placing a finger in the hole and pull-

ing up Fig. 39.

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The essentials

Securing the retainer strap

Securing a child seat with the Top

Tether* retaining straps

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions to

deploy the child seat Top Tether retainer

strap.

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Place the belt under the head restraint of

the back seat Fig. 41 (depending on the in-

structions of the chair itself, lift or remove the

head restraint if necessary).

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Slide the strap and secure it properly with

the anchorage of the backrest Fig. 42.

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Fig. 42 Rear part of the rear seats: securing

Firmly tighten the strap following the manu-

rings for the Top Tether strap.

facturer's instructions.

Child seats with the Top Tether system come

with a strap for securing the seat to the vehi-

cle anchor point, located at the back of the

rear seat backrest and provide greater re-

straint.

Releasing the retaining strap

●

Loosen the strap following the manufactur-

er's instructions.

●

Push the lock and release it from the an-

The objective of this strap is to reduce for-

ward movements of the child seat in a crash,

to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from

hitting the inside of the vehicle.

choring support.

in Safety instructions on

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page 81

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Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun-

ted seats

Fig. 41 Retainer strap: correct adjustment and

fitting.

Currently, there are very few rear-facing child

safety seats that have Top Tether. Please

carefully read and follow the seat manufac-

turer instructions to learn the proper way to

install the Top Tether strap.

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The essentials

Turning on/switching off the ignition, glow

plugs reheating

Starting the vehicle

Lights and visibility

●

2

Turn on the ignition: turn the key to the

Ignition lock

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position.

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1

Turn off the ignition: turn the key to the

position.

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Diesel vehicles : the glow plugs reheat

when the ignition is switched on.

Fig. 44 Lights and visibil-

ity

Starting the engine

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Manual transmission: press the clutch ped-

al all the way down and move the gearbox

lever into neutral.

Light switch

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Automatic transmission: press the brake

Fig. 43 Ignition key positions.

pedal and move the selector lever to the P

position or into N.

Turn on the ignition: place the key in the igni-

tion and start the engine.

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3

Turn the key to the

position. The key au-

2

tomatically returns to the

press the accelerator.

position. Do not

Locking and unlocking the steering wheel

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Lock the steering wheel: remove the key

Start-Stop system*

from the ignition and turn the wheel until it

locks. In vehicles with automatic transmission

that do not have an electronic brake system

and depending on the country, in order to re-

move the key, move the gear shift to the P po-

sition. If necessary, press the gear shift block-

ing key and release it.

When you stop and release the clutch pedal,

the Start-Stop system* turns off the engine.

The ignition remains switched on.

Fig. 45 Instrument console: light panel.

in Switching the ignition on and

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Turn the switch to the required position

starting the engine with the key on

page 236

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Fig. 45.

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●

Unlock the steering wheel: put the key into

the ignition and turn it at the same time as the

steering wheel in the direction indicated by

the arrow. If it is not possible to turn the steer-

ing wheel, it may be because it is locked.

page 235

›››



32

The essentials

Turn signal and main beam lever

Hazard warning lights

Sym- Ignition switch- Ignition is

bol

ed off

switched on

Fog lights, dipped

beam and side

lights off.

Light off or day-

time driving light

on.



The “Coming

home” and “Leaving

home” guide lights

may be switched

on.

Automatic control

of dipped beam

and daytime run-

ning light.



Side light on.





Fig. 47 Dashboard: switch for hazard warning

Fig. 46 Turn signal and main beam lever.

Dipped beam head- Dipped beam

light off switched on.

lights.

More the lever to the required position:

Switched on, for example:

 Fog lights: move the switch to the first po-

sition, from positions ,  or .

1

Right turn light: right-hand parking light

(ignition switched off).

●

When approaching a traffic jam

 Rear fog light: move the switch complete-

ly from positions ,  or .

●

In an emergency

The vehicle has broken down

When towing or being towed

2

3

4

Left turn light: left-hand parking light (ig-

nition switched off).

Main beam on: control lamp  lit up on

the instrument panel.

Light flash: on with the lever pushed. Con-

trol lamp  lit up.

●

Turn on fog lights: push the switch or turn it

to the  position.

in Hazard warning lights  on

›››

page 148





in Side light and dipped beam

›››

headlight on page 143





page 148

›››

Lever all the way down to switch it off.

page 143

›››

in Turn signal and main beam

lever on page 144

›››





page 144

›››

33

The essentials

Interior lights

Knob

Function

More the lever to the required position:

Windscreen wipers interval wipe.

Turning the reading light on and off



A

Using the control Fig. 49

adjust

›››

1



a)

Depending on version.

the interval (vehicles without rain sen-

sor), or the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

2

3

page 150

Slow wipe.

›››







Continuous wipe.

Short wipe. Brief press, short clean.

Hold the lever down for more time to in-

crease the wipe frequency.

Windscreen wipers and window

wiper blade

4

5



Fig. 48 Detail of headliner: front interior light-

Automatic wipe. The windscreen wash-

er function is activated by pushing the

lever forwards, and simultaneously the

windscreen wipers start.

ing.



Knob



Function

Interval wipe for rear window. The wip-

er will wipe the window approximately

every six seconds.

Switches interior lights off.

Switches interior lights on.

6

7







The rear window wash function is acti-

vated by pressing the lever, and the

rear wiper starts simultaneously.

Door contact switch-on.

The interior lights come on auto-

matically when the vehicle is un-

locked, a door is opened or the key

is removed from the ignition.

The light goes off a few seconds

after all the doors are closed, the

vehicle is locked or the ignition is

switched on.

Central posi-

tion

Fig. 49 Operating the windscreen wiper and

or

page 152

page 61

›››

rear wiper.





^a)

More the lever to the required position:

0

Windscreen wipers off.



34

The essentials

Easy Connect

Vehiclemenu settings

Fig. 50 Easy Connect: Main menu.

Fig. 51 Easy Connect: CAR menu.

●

The actual number of menus available and

the name of the various options will depend

on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.

OR: Press the infotainment button  to

When the function button check box is activa-

open the Vehiclemenu Fig. 51.

●

ted , the function is active.

›››

Press the SETTINGSfunction button to open

Pressing the menu button  will always take

you to the last menu used.

the Vehicle settingsmenu.

●

Switch the ignition on.

To select a function in the menu, press the

●

Any changes made using the settings menus

are automatically saved on closing those

menus.

If the Infotainment System is off, switch it on.

desired button.

Press the Infotainment button  /  and

then the Vehiclefunction button Fig. 50.

›››

Menu

Submenu

Possible setting

Description

Activation and deactivation of the traction control system (ASR) and the elec-

tronic stability control (ESC) system, selecting the Sport / Off-road* mode of the

electronic stability control (ESC Sport)

»

ESC system

–

page 245

›››

35

The essentials

Menu

Submenu

Possible setting

Description

Tyre pressure monitoring

Tyre pressure storing (Calibration)

page 336

›››

Tyres

Activation and deactivation of the speed warning, adjusting the speed warning

value

Winter tyres

page 340

Dynamic Light Assist, Light Assist, motorway function, turning-on time, head-

lamp range adjustment, automatic lights when raining, one-touch signalling,

travel mode.

Light assist

page 143

page 150

›››

Lights

Vehicle interior lighting

Brightness of instrument panel and controls

Coming Home/Leaving Home func‐

tion

page 146

page 147

›››

Switch-on time of the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions

Activation and deactivation: default distance level, driving profiles.

ACC (adaptive cruise control)

page 275

page 271

›››

Front Assist (emergency braking Activation and deactivation: Front Assist, advance warning, distance warning

›››

assistance system)

display

Lane Assist (system warning you

if you leave the lane)

Activation and deactivation of lane departure warning, adaptive lane guidance

page 284

page 112

›››

Driver assis-

tance

Display on the instrument panel, activation and deactivation of the speed warn-

ing

Detection of traffic signs

Trailer recognition (display of traffic signs for vehicles with trailer), use to calcu-

late the route, maximum speed for trailer

Trailer

page 301

page 110

›››

Fatigue detection

Activation and deactivation

36

The essentials

Menu

Submenu

Possible setting

Description

Automatic activation, front volume, front sound treble, rear volume, rear sound

treble, adjust Infotainment volume

ParkPilot

page 292

›››

Auto Hold

Switching on and off when starting off

Switching on and off automatically

page 268

page 242

›››

Parking and ma-

noeuvring

Electric parking brake

Braking while manoeuvring func-

tion

Switching on and off

page 297

›››

Displaying the parking space

Switching on and off

Ambient lighting

–

Switching on and off, selecting brightness, colour, area or total

page 150

›››

Synchronised regulation, lower the rear-view mirror when reversing, fold in after

parking, rear-view mirror heating, dim in the dark

page 21,

›››

Mirrors

Mirrors and

windscreen wip-

ers

page 154

Activate and deactivate automatic windscreen wipers in case of rain, wipe when

reversing

Windscreen wipers

Electric windows control

page 34

›››

Convenience opening, automatic closure in case of rain, automatic closure with

central locking

page 139

Opening and

closing

Unlocking doors, automatic lock/unlock when driving, “Easy Open” audible

confirmation, “Easy Entry” convenient entry function, automatic opening of the

rear lid, interior monitoring

Central locking

page 127

page 108

›››

Current consumption, average consumption, convenience consumers, ECO Ad-

vice, travelling time, distance travelled, average speed, digital speed display,

speed warning, oil temperature, coolant temperature, reset data “when setting

off”, reset data for “total calculation”, traffic signal detection

Instrument panel

–

Date and time

Units

–

Time source, time, time zone, time format, date, date format

–

Distance, speed, temperature, volume, fuel consumption, CNG consumption,

electric consumption, pressure

Chassis number, date of next SEAT service inspection, date of next oil change

service

»

Service

–

page 119

›››

37

The essentials

Menu

Submenu

Possible setting

Description

All

Restore all settings

–

Factory settings

Lights, driver assistance, parking and manoeuvring, background lighting, rear

view mirrors and windscreen wipers, opening and closing, instrument panel

Individual

–

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury. Operating the Easy

Connect system while driving could dis-

tract you from traffic.

38

The essentials

ASR manually deactivated; OR ESC in

Fault in the gearbox page 256.

›››

Warning lamps







Sport mode page 245.

›››

Windscreen cleaning fluid too low

page 152.

›››

Control and warning lamps

Fault in the ABS page 245.

›››





Rear fog light switched on page 143.

›››

Other warning lamps

Fault in the emission control system

Turn lights or emergency lights on

page 143.







page 262.

›››



›››

Pre-heating of the diesel engine; OR fault

Trailer turn signals page 143.

›››



in the management of the diesel engine

Fig. 52 Related video

page 262.

›››

Press the foot brake page 249.

›››



Red warning lamps

Fault in the petrol engine management

page 262.

Speed regulator page 269; OR Adap-

›››





tive Cruise Control (ACC) page 276.

›››

Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display



Particulate filter blocked page 262.

›››









Natural gas operating mode page 118.

›››

Parking brake on page 242.

›››







Fault in the steering system page 258.

›››

Lane assist warning (Lane Assist)







page 284.

›››

Fault in the brake system page 242.

›››

Tyre monitor system page 337.

›››

Main beam on or flasher on page 143.

›››

Fault in the steering system page 258.

›››

Fuel tank almost empty page 117.

›››

Door(s), rear lid or bonnet open or not

Driver or passenger has not fastened seat

Fault in airbag system and seat belt ten-

properly closed page 106.

›››



belt page 69.

›››



sioners page 79.

›››

Engine cooling fluid page 118.

›››







Press the foot brake page 276.

›››



Front passenger front airbag is disa-







Engine oil pressure page 325.

›››

bled page 79.

›››

Yellow warning lamps

Fault in the battery page 330.

›››

The front passenger front airbag is activa-

ted page 79.

›››



Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display





Main beam assist (Light Assist)



page 143.

›››

Lane Assist page 284.

›››



Front brake pads worn page 242.

›››

Electronic immobiliser active

page 134.

Fault in the lighting of the vehicle



›››



Fault in ESC or disconnection caused by

page 143.

›››

the system; OR ESC or ASR in operation



»

Service interval display page 119.

›››



page 245.

›››

Low engine oil level page 325.

›››



39

The essentials

●

Increasing stored speed during CCS regu-

Operating the cruise control sys-

tem (CCS)*

Mobile telephone is connected via Blue-



tooth^®page 226.

2

lation: press button

accelerates until the new stored speed.

in . The vehicle

›››

Mobile telephone battery charge status



●

Reducing stored speed during CCS regula-

page 226.

›››

2

tion: press button

speed by 1 km/h (1 mph). Speed is reduced

until reaching the new stored speed.

in  to lower the

Risk of freezing page 106.

›››



Start-Stop system activated page 265.

›››



●

Switching off the CCS: Move switch

Start-Stop system unavailable

1

Fig. 54

to . The system is disconnec-

›››

.

page 265.

›››

ted and the memorised speed is deleted.

Low consumption driving status

page 107.



›››

Gearbox lever

Fig. 54 Left of the steering column: CCS

in Control and warning lamps

›››

switch and controls.

on page 123





Manual gearbox

●

Switching on the CCS: Move switch

page 123

›››

1

Fig. 54

to . The system is on. If no

›››

speed has been programmed, the system will

not control it.

●

Activate the CCS: Press button Fig. 54

›››

Cruise control

2

in the  area. The current speed is

memorised and controlled.

●

Related video

Temporarily switching off the CCS: Move

1

switch Fig. 54

brake. The cruise control system is switched

off temporarily.

to  or push the

›››

Fig. 55 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed

●

Reactivating the CCS: Press button

manual gearbox.

2

Fig. 54

in . The memorised speed is

›››

saved and controlled again.

The position of the gears is indicated on the

Fig. 53 Dash panel

gearbox lever Fig. 55.

›››

40

The essentials

Automatic gearbox*

●

Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot

Manual release of the selector lev-

er

right down.

●

Move the gearbox lever to the required po-

sition.

●

Release the clutch.

Selecting reverse gear

●

Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot

right down.

●

With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it

downwards, move it to the left as far as it will

go and then forwards to select reverse

›››

●

Fig. 56 Automatic transmission: selector lever

R

Fig. 55

.

positions.

Fig. 57 Selector lever: manual release from

position P.

Release the clutch.

P

R

Parking lock

Reverse gear

Should the power supply be interrupted,

there is a manual unlocking device located

under the console of the selector lever, on the

right. Releasing the selector lever requires a

certain degree of practical skill.

in Changing gear on page 249

page 248

›››





N

Neutral (idling)

D/S Drive (forward)

+/– Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards

(+) to go up a gear or backwards (–) to

go down a gear.

●

Unlock: use the flat part of a screwdriver

blade.

in Selector lever positions on

page 250

›››

Removing the cover from the selector lev-

er







page 249

›››

●

Apply the handbrake 

to ensure that

›››

the car does not move.

page 41

●

Carefully pull the corners of the selector

lever boot and twist it upwards above the lev-

er handle.

»

41

The essentials

Releasing the selector lever

be moved to position N, after operating the

Air conditioning

manual release mechanism.

●

Using a screwdriver, press and hold the yel-

low unlocking tab sideways Fig. 57.

●

›››

Related video

WARNING

Now press the interlock button on the se-

The selector lever may be moved out of po-

sition P only when the handbrake is firmly

applied. If this does not work, secure the

vehicle with the brake pedal. On a slope

the vehicle could otherwise start to move

inadvertently after shifting the selector lev-

er out of position P - accident risk!

A

lector lever

position N.

and move the selector lever to

●

After carrying out the manual release, at-

tach the selector lever boot on the gearbox

console again.

Fig. 58 Air conditioning

If the power supply should ever fail (e.g. dis-

charged battery) and the vehicle has to be

pushed or towed, the selector lever must first

42

The essentials

How does Climatronic* work?

Fig. 59 In the centre console: Climatronic control

panel.

To switch a specific function on, press the ap-

propriate button. Press the button again to

switch off the function.

The LED on each control lights up to indicate

that the respective function of a control has

been switched on.

1

The left and right sides can be adjusted separately: turn the control to adjust the temperature

Temperature

2

Fan

The power of the fan is automatically adjusted. The fan is also adjusted manually by turning the control.

3

The airflow adjusts automatically for comfort. You can also switch it on manually using the buttons

.

: The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.

: Air distribution to footwells.







3

Air distribution

: Upward air distribution.

»

4

Indications on the temperature display screen selected for the right and left sides.

43

The essentials

The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off. To defrost the

windscreen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output.





Defrost function

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.



Air recirculation



Seat heating buttons

 



Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.

Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and

air distribution adjusts automatically to the position .





When the warning light for button lights up , the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side, press the button or the





temperature control on the passenger side

Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribution. Press key: the lamp in button  will lit up.

Press the  key: the air conditioning operation menu will be displayed on the Easy Connect system screen.

Turn the blower control to the  position or press the  button.



Switching off

in Introduction on page 177

page 177

›››





44

The essentials

How does the manual air conditioning* and the heating and fresh air system work?

Fig. 60 In the centre console:  controls for the manual air conditioning;  heating and fresh air system controls.

To switch a specific function on, press the ap-

propriate button. Press the button again to

switch off the function.

The LED on each control lights up to indicate

that the respective function of a control has

been switched on.

Turn the control to adjust the temperature

1

Heating and ventilation system: The temperature cannot be lower than that of the exterior air temperature, as this system cannot cool

Temperature

or dehumidify the air

Level 0: blower and manual air conditioning/heating and fresh air system off

Level 6: maximum fan level.

2

Fan

»

45

The essentials

: Defrost function. The airflow is directed at the windscreen.



Manual air conditioning: Air recirculation is automatically switched off or is not switched on. Increase the fan power to clear the wind-

screen of condensation as soon as possible. To dehumidify the air, the cooling system will automatically switch on.

: The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.







3

Air distribution

: Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.

: Air distribution towards the footwell.

: Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.



Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.

Air recirculation







Manual air conditioning: Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.

Manual air conditioning: Maximum cooling power. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distribu-

tion adjusts automatically to the position .





Manual air conditioning: Seat heating buttons

 

in Introduction on page 177

page 177

›››





46

The essentials

Fuel

Fluid level control

in Refuelling on page 315

page 314

›››





Filling capacities

Tank level

50 l, of which, approx. 7 l reserve

Petrol and die-

sel engines

Four-wheel drive vehicles:

55 l, of which approx. 8,5 l re-

serve

Oil

Natural gas en-

gine^a)

approx. 15 kg

a)

Fig. 61 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached.

The capacity depends on the efficacy and charac-

teristics of the natural gas pumps. The capacity indi-

cated is based on a minimum loading pressure of 200

bar.

The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked

and locked automatically using the central

locking.

Capacity of the windscreen washer fluid con-

tainer

Opening the fuel tank cap

Versions with-

Fig. 62 Engine oil dipstick.

●

Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the

left side.

Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.

out headlight

approx. 3 litres

approx. 5 litres

washer system

●

Versions with

headlight

●

Place it in the space on the hinge of the

washer system

open flap Fig. 61.

›››

Closing the fuel tank cap

●

Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as

far as it will go.

●

Close the lid.

Fig. 63 In the engine compartment: Engine oil

»

filler cap.

47

The essentials

The level is measured using the dipstick loca-

ted in the engine compartment

^››› ^{page 324.}

Engine oil specifications

Have the oil changed by a specialised work-

shop.

Diesel engines

Engine type

Using engine oil that is compliant with the VW

504 00 standard instead of VW 508 00

could increase consumption and the vehicle’s

CO₂emissions.

Type of

Service

Specifica-

tion

A

The oil indicator must be between zones

C

A

and . It can never go above zone

.

Set Service

and Flexible

Service Inter-

vals

●

A

Zone : do not add oil.

With particulate

filter (DPF)^a)

VW 507 00

B

Zone : you can add oil but keep the level



Recommended by SEAT

in that zone.

Without particu-

late filter (DPF)

Set Service

Intervals

VW 505 01^b)

VW 506 01^b)

●

C

B

Zone : add oil until zone

.

SEAT recommends using original SEAT oil to

guarantee high SEAT engine performance.

Topping up engine oil

a)

Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may

damage the engine.

●

Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.

Add oil slowly.

At the same time, check the level to ensure

b)

If the quality of the fuel available in the country

●

in Changing engine oil on

page 327

›››

does not fulfil the EN 590 (for diesel) standard.





you do not add too much.

If the engine oil level is too low

page 324

›››

●

B

When the oil level reaches at least zone

,

You can get information about the correct en-

gine oil for your vehicle in your specialised

shop. If you have to change your engine oil,

use this oil.

unscrew the engine oil filler cap carefully.

Engine oil additives

No type of additive should be mixed with the

engine oil. The deterioration caused by these

additives is not covered by the warranty.

If the recommended engine oil is not availa-

ble, in the event of an emergency you can

change the oil once with a maximum of 0.5 L

of the next oil until the next oil change:

–

Petrol engines: standard VW 504 00,

VW 502 00, VW 508 00, ACEA C3 or

API SN.

–

Diesel engines: standard VW 507 00,

VW 505 01, ACEA C3 or API CK-4.

48

The essentials

even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-

tection is not required.

Coolant

Brake fluid

If for weather reasons further protection is

necessary, the proportion of additive may be

increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-

tifreeze protection will diminish and this will

worsen cooling.

When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture

of distilled water and at least 40 % of the

G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive

(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-

corrosion protection

in Topping up

›››

Fig. 64 Engine compartment: coolant expan-

Fig. 65 Engine compartment: brake fluid res-

coolant on page 328. The mixture of G13

with G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11

(green-blue) engine coolants will significantly

reduce anti-corrosion protection and should

sion tank cap.

ervoir cap.

The coolant tank is located in the engine

The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-

^››› ^{page 324.}

gine compartment

^››› ^{page 324.}

compartment

therefore be avoided

coolant on page 328.

in Topping up

›››

When the engine is cold, replace the coolant

when the level is below .

The level should be between the  and 

marks. If it is below , please visit a Technical

Service.

in Topping up coolant on

page 328

›››

Coolant specifications





in Top up brake fluid on

page 328

›››

The engine cooling system is supplied from

the factory with a specially treated mixture of

water and at least 40 % of the additive G13

(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the

necessary frost protection down to -25°C

(-13°F) and protects the light alloy parts of

the engine cooling system against corrosion.

It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-

ses the boiling point of the coolant.





page 118, page 327

›››

page 328

›››

To protect the cooling system, the percent-

age of additive must always be at least 40 %,

49

The essentials

maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-

spection Service.

Windscreen washer

in Important safety warnings

›››

for handling a vehicle battery on

page 330



page 329

›››



Fig. 66 In the engine compartment: cap of the

windscreen washer tank.

The windscreen washer reservoir is located in

^››› ^{page 324.}

the engine compartment

To top up, mix water with a product recom-

mended by SEAT.

In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

in Checking and topping up the

›››

windscreen washer reservoir on

page 329



page 329

›››



Battery

The battery is located in the engine compart-

ment

^››› ^{page 324. It does not require}

50

The essentials

Underneath the instrument panel

Replacing a blown fuse

Emergencies

The fuse box is located behind the storage

compartment Fig. 67.

›››

Fuses

In the engine compartment

Fuse location

Press the locking tabs to release the fuse box

cover Fig. 68.

›››

Identifying fuses situated below the dash

panel by colours

Colour

Black

Amp rating

Fig. 69 Image of a blown fuse.

1

Preparation

Purple

3

●

Switch off the ignition, lights and all electri-

Light brown

Brown

5

cal equipment.

Fig. 67 On the dashboard on the driver side:

7.5

10

15

20

25

30

40

●

Open the corresponding fuse box

^››› ^{page 90.}

lid of the fuse box.

Red

Blue

Identifying a blown fuse

Yellow

A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured

Fig. 69.

›››

White or transparent

Green

●

Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has

blown.

Orange

To replace a fuse

●

Remove the fuse.

Replace the blown fuse by one with an

in Introduction on page 89

page 89

›››





Fig. 68 In the engine compartment: lid of the

●

fuse box.

identical amperage rating (same colour and

markings) and identical size.

»

51

The essentials

●

Replace the cover again or close the fuse

Front fog light

Type

Action in the event of a punc-

ture

box lid.

Fog/cornering lights*

H8

Rear lights

Brake light/tail light

Side lights

Type

Related video

Bulbs

P21W LL

2x W5W LL

PY21W LL

H21W

Bulbs (12 V)

Turn signal

Note: Depending on the level of equipment

fitted in the vehicle, LEDs may be used for

part or all of the interior and/or exterior light-

ing. LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds

that of the vehicle. If an LED light fails, go to

an authorised workshop for its replacement.

Retro fog light

Reverse lights

Fig. 70 Wheels

P21W LL

LED rear lights

Type

What to do first

Light source used for each function

Reverse lights

W16W

●

Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and

Halogen headlights.

Type

The remaining functions work with LEDs

in a safe place as far away from traffic as

possible.

Daytime running light/side

light

P21W SLL

page 92

›››

●

Apply the handbrake.

Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Manual transmission: select the 1st gear.

Automatic transmission: Move the selector



Dipped beam headlights

Main beam headlights

Turn signal

H7 LL

●

H7 LL

●

PY21W LL

●

lever to position P.

Full-LED main head-

lights

Type

●

If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from

your vehicle.

●

Have the vehicle tool kit

^››› ^{page 83}

No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with

LEDs

and the spare wheel* ready

^››› ^{page 339.}

52

The essentials

●

Observe the applicable legislation for each

Remove the lid from the filling tube

Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-

ture kit

3

country (reflective vest, warning triangles,

etc.).

Fig. 71

and screw the open end of the

›››

tube into the tyre valve.

●

All occupants should leave the vehicle and

With the tyre sealant bottle upside down, fill

wait in a safe place (for instance behind the

roadside crash barrier).

the tyre with the contents of the sealant bot-

tle.

●

Remove the bottle from the valve.

WARNING

●

Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-

●

Always observe the above steps and pro-

tect yourself and other road users.

1

ing the tool Fig. 71

.

›››

●

If you change the wheel on a slope, block

Inflating the tyre

the wheel on the opposite side of the car

with a stone or similar to prevent the vehi-

cle from moving.

●

Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube

5

Fig. 71

into the tyre valve.

›››

●

Check that the air bleed screw is closed

7

Fig. 71

.

›››

Fig. 71 Standard display: contents of the anti-

●

Start the engine and leave it running.

puncture kit.

●

9

^››› ^{page 163.}

Insert the connector Fig. 71

into the

›››

The anti-puncture kit is located under the

floor panel in the luggage compartment.

vehicle's 12-volt socket

●

Turn the air compressor on with the

8

ON/OFF switch Fig. 71

.

›››

Sealing the tyre

●

Keep the air compressor running until it rea-

ches 2.0 to 2.5 bar (29-36 psi/200-250 kPa).

A maximum of 8 minutes.

●

Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use

1

the Fig. 71

Place it on a clean surface.

tool to remove the insert.

›››

●

Disconnect the air compressor.

If it does not reach the pressure indicated,

●

Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously

●

10

Fig. 71

.

›››

●

unscrew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.

●

3

Screw the inflator tube Fig. 71

into the

›››

Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is

sealant bottle. The bottle's seal will break au-

tomatically.

distributed throughout the tyre.

●

Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the

»

valve.

53

The essentials

●

5

6

Repeat the inflation process.

If the indicated pressure still cannot be

Jack*

Changing a wheel

Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-

ers*/wheel bolt cap clip.

reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop

and request assistance from an authorised

technician.

Related video

in What to do first on page 53

page 83

›››





●

Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew

the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve.

●

When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and

2.0 bars, continue driving without exceeding

80 km/h (50 mph).

Fig. 72 Wheels

●

2

Attach the sticker Fig. 71

to the instru-

Wheel covers*

›››

ment cluster, within the driver's visual field.

●

Check the pressure again after 10 minutes

^››› ^{page 85.}

Vehicle tool kit

in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)*

on page 83

›››





page 83

›››

Fig. 74 Remove the wheel cover.

The wheel covers must be removed for ac-

cess to the wheel bolts.

Fig. 73 Underneath the floor panel of the lug-

gage compartment: on-board tools.

Removing

1

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

Towline anchorage

Box spanner for wheel bolts*

Crank handle for jack

●

Remove the wheel cover using the wire

2

3

4

hook Fig. 74.

●

›››

Hook this into one of the cut-outs of the

wheel cover.

54

The essentials

Fitting

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Loosening the wheel bolts

●

Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by

pressing it firmly.

●

Put pressure on the point of the cut-out for

the valve.

●

Next fit the rest of the wheel cover.

Wheel bolt caps*

Fig. 76 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and

adapter.

Fig. 77 Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts.

●

Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.

Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)

●

Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto

the wheel bolt as far as it will go. An adapter

is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft

wheel bolts page 55.

onto the anti-theft wheel bolt and push it on

as far as it will go.

›››

●

Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto

●

Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn

the adapter as far as it will go.

●

to the left Fig. 77 (arrow). To apply the re-

›››

Remove the wheel bolt page 55.

›››

quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the

end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel bolt,

carefully apply pressure with one foot on the

end of the box spanner. Hold on to the vehicle

for support and take care not to slip.

Fig. 75 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps.

Note

Removal

Make a note of the code number of the an-

ti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe

place, but not in your vehicle. If you need a

new adapter, you can obtain it from the

SEAT Official Service, indicating the code

number.

●

Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools) over the

cap until it clicks into place Fig. 75.

●

›››

WARNING

Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn)

before raising the vehicle with the jack*. If

not, an accident may occur.

Remove the cap with the plastic clip.

55

The essentials

●

Find the support point on the strut (sunken

Raising the vehicle

CAUTION

area) closest to the wheel to be changed

›››

●

The vehicle must not be raised on the

crossbar. Only place the jack* on the

points designed for this purpose on the

strut. Otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

Fig. 78.

Turn the jack*, located below the strut sup-

1

port point, to raise it until tab

below the housing provided.

Fig. 79 is

›››

●

1

Align the jack* so that tab

“grips” onto

the housing provided on the strut and the mo-

2

bile base

base plate

is resting on the ground. The

Removing and fitting a wheel

2

should fall vertically with re-

1

spect to the support point

.

Change the wheel after loosening the wheel

bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

●

Continue turning the jack* until the wheel is

slightly lifted off the ground.

Fig. 78 Crossbar: brands.

Taking off the wheel

WARNING

●

Unscrew the wheel bolts using the box

●

spanner and place them on a clean surface.

Make sure that the jack* remains stable.

If the surface is slippery or soft, the jack*

could slip or sink, respectively, with the re-

sultant risk of injury.

●

Take off the wheel.

Putting on the spare wheel

●

Only raise the vehicle with the jack* sup-

When fitting tyres with a compulsory rotation

direction, observe the instructions in

›››

plied by the manufacturer. Other jacks,

even those approved for other SEAT mod-

els could slip, with the consequent risk of

injury.

page 57.

●

Mount the wheel.

Screw on the wheel bolts in position and

Fig. 79 Crossbar: mounting the jack on the ve-

●

Only mount the jack* on the support

hicle.

●

points designed for this purpose on the

strut, and always align the jack correctly. If

you do not, the jack* could slip as it does

not have an adequate grip on the vehicle:

risk of injury!

tighten them loosely with a box spanner.

●

Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm

Carefully lower the vehicle using the jack*.

Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal pairs

ground. If necessary use a large, strong

board or similar support. If the surface is slip-

pery (for example tiles) place the jack on a

rubber mat or similar to prevent it from slip-

●

using the wheel brace.

●

The height of the parked vehicle can

The wheel bolts should be clean and turn

easily. Before fitting the spare wheel, inspect

change as a result of variations in tempera-

ture and loading.

ping

.

›››

56

The essentials

●

the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa-

ces. These surfaces must be clean before fit-

ting the wheel.

Return all tools to their proper storing loca-

If there is a danger of being trapped despite

having mounted the chains, it is best to disa-

ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC

^››› ^{page 247, Switching on/off the ESC}

and ASR.

tion.

●

If the replaced wheel does not fit in the

spare wheel housing, store it safely in the lug-

gage compartment

^››› ^{page 164.}

Tyres with compulsory direction of

rotation

Snow chains will improve braking ability as

well as traction in winter conditions.

●

Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-

ted tyre as soon as possible.

In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indica-

●

For technical reasons snow chains may only

be used with the following wheel rim/tyre

combination.

A directional tread pattern can be identified

by the arrows on the sidewall that point in the

direction of rotation. Always observe the di-

rection of rotation indicated when fitting the

wheel to guarantee optimum properties of

this type of tyres with regard to grip, noises,

wear and aquaplaning.

tor, adjust the pressure and store the reading

in the radio/Easy Connect system*

^››› ^{page 336.}

195/65 R15

●

Have the tightening torque of the wheel

Chains with links of maximum 15 mm

205/55 R16

bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-

que wrench (it should be 120 Nm). Meanwhile,

drive carefully.

225/45 R17

Chains with links of maximum 9 mm

225/40 R18

If it is absolutely necessary to fit the spare

tyre* against the direction of rotation, drive

with care as this means the tyre does not of-

fer optimum driving properties. This is of par-

ticular importance when the road surface is

wet.

●

Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as

possible.

Remove wheel covers and any integral trim

ring before fitting snow chains.

Remove the chains when roads are free of

snow. Driving characteristics worsen, and the

wheels become damaged quickly and may

even be rendered unusable.

Snow chains

To return to directional tread tires, replace the

punctured tyre as soon as possible and re-

store the obligatory direction of rotation of all

tyres.

Use

Snow chains should only be used on the front

wheels.

Check that they are correctly seated after

driving for a few yards; correct the position if

necessary, in accordance with the manufac-

turer's fitting instructions. Keep your speed

below 50 km/h (30 mph).

Subsequent work

●

Alloy wheels: replace the wheel bolt caps.

●

Plate wheels: replace the wheel hubcap

page 54.

›››

57

The essentials

Towline anchorages

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle

and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.

When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-

ways a risk of overloading and damaging the

anchorage points.

Emergency towing of the ve-

hicle

Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho-

rages.

The towline anchorages are located under

the floor panel in the luggage compartment,

next to the vehicle tools

Towing

Switch on the ignition so that the turn signals,

windscreen wipers and windscreen washer

can work. Ensure that the steering wheel is

unlocked and moves freely.

^››› ^{page 83.}

Screw the towline anchorage into the screw

connection Fig. 80 or Fig. 81 and tight-

›››

en it with the wheel brace.

Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles

with a manual gearbox. With an automatic

gearbox, place the lever in N.

Tow rope or tow bar

The tow bar offers increased safety and a

lower risk of damage.

To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The

brake servo does not work when the engine is

switched off.

The tow rope is recommended when there is

no tow bar. It must be elastic so that it does

not damage the vehicle.

Fig. 80 Right side of the front bumper: towline

The power steering only works when the igni-

tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,

provided that the battery is sufficiently

anchorage screwed in.

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

charged. Otherwise, it will need more force.

●

The tow rope must be taut before you drive

Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all

times.

off.

●

Release the clutch very carefully when

starting the vehicle (manual gearbox), or ac-

celerate gently (automatic gearbox).

in General information on

page 86

›››





Driving style

page 86

›››

Towing requires some experience, especially

when using a tow rope. Both drivers should

realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. Inex-

perienced drivers should not attempt to tow.

Fig. 81 Right side of the rear bumper: towline

anchorage screwed in.

58

The essentials

ted to the battery of another vehicle to start

the engine.

Tow-starting

If the engine will not start, first try starting it

using the battery of another vehicle

Jump leads must comply with standard DIN

72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-

tions). The wire cross section must be at least

25 mm²for petrol engines and at least

35 mm²for diesel engines.

page 59. You should only attempt to

›››

tow-start a vehicle if charging the battery

does not work. This is done by leveraging

wheel movement.

Note

When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-

gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-

tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the

catalytic converter.

●

The vehicles must not touch each other,

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as

the positive terminals are connected.

Fig. 83 Diagram of connections for vehicles

with Start Stop system

●

The discharged battery must be properly

Jump lead terminal connections

●

Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.

Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.

Switch the ignition on.

connected to the on-board network.

●

1.

Switch off the ignition of both vehicles

.

›››

2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to

Once both vehicles are moving, release the

How to jump start: description

+

the positive

terminal of the vehicle

clutch.

●

A

with the flat battery

Fig. 82.

›››

As soon as the engine has started, press the

3. Connect the other end of the red jump

clutch and move the gear lever to neutral.

+

lead to the positive terminal

in the ve-

B

hicle providing assistance

.

4a. In vehicles without a Start-Stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead

How to jump start

–

to the negative terminal

of the vehicle

B

providing the current

Fig. 82.

›››

Jump leads

4b. In vehicles with a Start-stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead

The jump lead must have a sufficient wire

cross section.

Fig. 82 Diagram of connections for vehicles

X

to a suitable ground terminal, to a sol-

without Start Stop system

id piece of metal in the engine block, or

to the engine block itself Fig. 83.

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-

charged battery, the battery can be connec-

»

›››

59

The essentials

5. Connect the other end of the black jump

Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient

metal-to-metal contact with the battery ter-

minals.

●

Never attach the negative cable to fuel

X

lead

to a solid metal component bol-

system components or the brake lines in

the other vehicle.

ted to the engine block or to the engine

block itself of the vehicle with the flat

battery. Do not connect it to a point near

●

The non-insulated parts of the battery

If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-

onds, switch off the starter and try again after

about 1 minute.

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The

jump lead attached to the positive battery

terminal must not touch metal parts of the

vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.

A

the battery

.

6. Position the leads in such a way that

they cannot come into contact with any

moving parts in the engine compart-

ment.

WARNING

●

Position the leads in such a way that they

●

Please note the safety warnings referring

cannot come into contact with any moving

parts in the engine compartment.

to working in the engine compartment

^››› ^{page 322.}

Starting

●

Do not lean on the batteries. This could

●

The battery providing assistance must

result in chemical burns.

7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

boosting battery and let it run at idling

speed.

8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

flat battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes

until the engine is running.

have the same voltage as the flat battery

(12V) and approximately the same capaci-

ty (see imprint on battery). Failure to com-

ply could result in an explosion.

Note

The vehicles must not touch each other,

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as

the positive terminals are connected.

●

Never use jump leads when one of the

batteries is frozen. Danger of explosion!

Even after the battery has thawed, battery

acid could leak and cause chemical burns.

If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.

Removing the jump leads

9. Before you remove the jump leads,

switch off the dipped beam headlights if

they are switched on.

10. Turn on the heater blower and heated

rear window in the vehicle with the flat

battery. This helps minimise voltage

peaks which are generated when the

leads are disconnected.

●

Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga-

rettes away from batteries, danger of ex-

plosion. Failure to comply could result in an

explosion.

●

Observe the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the jump leads.

●

Do not connect the negative cable from

the other vehicle directly to the negative

terminal of the flat battery. The gas emit-

ted from the battery could be ignited by

sparks. Danger of explosion.

11. When the engine is running, disconnect

the leads in reverse order to the details

given above.

60

The essentials

●

Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's

Changing the windscreen and rear

window wiper blades

Changing the wiper blades

fastening point.

Windscreen wipers service posi-

tion

Cleaning windscreen wiper blades

●

Raise the wiper arms.

●

Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt

from the windscreen wiper blades.

●

If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or

damp cloth may be used

in Changing

›››

the windscreen and rear window wiper

blades on page 86.

Changing the windscreen wiper blades

Fig. 85 Changing the windscreen wiper

●

Lift and unfold the wiper arms.

blades

●

1

Press and hold release button Fig. 85

›››

Fig. 84 Wipers in service position.

and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-

rection of the arrow.

The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-

●

ers are in service position Fig. 84.

Fit a new wiper blade of the same length

›››

and design on to the wiper arm and hook it

into place.

●

Close the bonnet

^››› ^{page 322.}

●

Switch the ignition on and off.

●

Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-

●

Press the windscreen wiper lever down-

screen.

4

wards briefly

page 34.

›››

Changing the rear wiper blade

●

Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.

Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind-

screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-

tion.

Lift and fold the wiper arm.

Fig. 86 Changing the rear wiper blade

●

Turn the blade slightly Fig. 86 (arrow

›››

Raising and lowering windscreen wiper

arms

A ).

●

1

Hold down the release button

while gen-

●

Place the windscreen wipers in the service

tly pulling the blade in the direction of arrow

B

page 86

›››



position page 61.

›››

»

.

61

The essentials

●

Insert a new blade of the same length and

type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-

B

rection to the arrow

and hook into place

1

button

.

●

Replace the wiper arm on the rear window.

in Changing the windscreen

›››

and rear window wiper blades on

page 86



page 86

›››



62

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