Seat Alhambra 2013 Owner’s Manual PDF

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SEAT S.A. se preocupa constantemente por mantener todos sus tipos y modelos en un desarrollo continuo. Por ello le rogamos que com- prenda que, en cualquier momento, puedan producirse modificaciones del vehculo entregado en cuanto a la forma, el equipamiento y la tcnica. Por esta razn, no se puede derivar derecho alguno basndose en los datos, las ilustraciones y descripciones del presente Manual.

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SEAT S.A. - Reimpresin: 15.10.13

Foreword

This Instruction Manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with your vehicle.

Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value.

For safety reasons, always note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replace- ments.

If selling the vehicle, give all of the on-board documentation to the new owner, as it should be kept with the vehicle.

Table of Contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dear SEAT Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting the seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Child seats (accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Three button unit in headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Central locking and locking system . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Panoramic sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Windscreen wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Roof carrier system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Ashtray and cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) . . . . . . . . . . 165

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Braking, stopping and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Start assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Parking sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Park Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Rear Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Sign Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Tiredness detection (recommendation to take a break) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Practical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Engine management and exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . 246 Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . 246 Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . . 253 Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Selective Catalytic Reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . . 275 Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . 279 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

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Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Wheel trims* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Changing a wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Towing and tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Description of specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 85 kW (115 PS) . . . . . . 355 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 100 kW (136 PS) . . . . . 356 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) . . . . . 357 Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) . . . . . 358 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

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5About this manual

About this manual

What you should know before reading this manual

This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the ve- hicle at the time of press. Some of the equipment hereunder described will not be available until a later date, or is only available in certain markets.

Because this is a general manual for the ALHAMBRA, some of the equip- ment and functions that are described in this manual are not included in all types or variants of the model; they may vary or be modified depending on the technical requirements and on the market; this is in no way deceptive advertising.

The illustrations are intended as a general guide and may vary from the equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.

The direction indications (left, right, front, rear) appearing in this manual re- fer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except when oth- erwise indicated.

The equipment marked with an asterisk* is fitted as standard only in certain versions, and is only supplied as optional extras for some ver- sions, or are only offered in certain countries.

All registered marks are indicated with . Although the copyright sym- bol does not appear, it is a copyrighted mark.

The section is continued on the following page.

Marks the end of a section.

WARNING

Texts preceded by this symbol contain information on safety. They warn you about possible dangers of accident or injury.

CAUTION Texts with this symbol draw your attention to potential sources of damage to your vehicle.

For the sake of the environment Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi- ronmental protection.

Note Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information.

6 Content

Content This manual is structured to provide the information you need in an organ- ised way. The content of this Manual is divided into sections which belong to chapters (e.g. Air conditioning). The entire manual is divided into five large parts which are:

1. Safety First

Information about the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat belts, airbags, seats, etc.

2. Operating instructions

Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, about how to create a suit- able climate in the vehicle interior, etc.

3. Practical Tips

Advice relating to the driving, caring and maintenance of your vehicle and certain problems you can solve yourself.

4. Technical specifications

Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel consump- tion) of your vehicle.

5. Alphabetic index

At the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will help you to quickly find the information you require.

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Safety First

Safe driving

Dear SEAT Driver

Safety first!

This chapter contains important information, tips, suggestions and warnings that you should read and consider for both your own safety and for your passengers' safety.

WARNING

This manual contains important information about the operation of the vehicle, both for the driver and the passengers. The other sections of the on-board documentation also contain further information that you should be aware of for your own safety and for the safety of your passen- gers.

Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another person.

Tips for driving

Introduction

Depending upon how you expect to use your vehicle, it may a good idea to protect the engine from below. A guard underneath the engine may help to

reduce the risk of damage to the lower part of the vehicle and the oil sump when driving over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or rough roads... SEAT recom- mends you have the guard fitted by a Technical Service.

Additional information and warnings:

Ensure you are correctly seated page 10

Transporting page 13

Starting, changing gears, parking page 172

Ecological driving page 229

Notes for the user page 259

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics may result in severe accidents and even loss of life.

Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics may significantly alter per- ception, affect reaction times and safety while driving, which could result in the loss of control of the vehicle.

Preparing for the journey and safe driving

Check list

For your own safety, for the safety of passengers in the car, and for that of other road users, the following should be checked before and during each journey :

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Check that the lights and turn signals operate correctly.

Check the tyre pressures (page 297) and level of fuel (page 268).

Ensure there is good visibility through all the windows.

Make sure that all objects and bags in the storage compartments, in the luggage compartment and, where applicable, on the roof, are securely fas- tened page 13.

Ensure there is nothing obstructing the free passage of the foot pedals.

Use child retention systems appropriate for the child's body weight and height page 39.

Correctly adjust front seat, head rests and rear vision mirrors to suit your height page 10.

Wear close-fitting shoes which do not prevent you from using the pedals correctly.

The driver's floor mat should be fixed to the floor, leaving the pedal area unobstructed.

Before starting out, ensure you are correctly seated and remain in this position throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehi- cle page 10.

Correctly fasten your seat belt before starting to drive and keep it se- curely fastened throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehicle page 21.

Never carry more passengers than the number of available seats and seat belts in your vehicle.

Never drive with impaired faculties (for example, due to medication, al- cohol or drugs).

Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, for example, to re- set or switch on a menu, by other passengers or to answer a phone call.

Always try to adapt the speed of the vehicle and your style of driving to the condition of the ground or the road and to weather and traffic condi- tions.

Observe the highway code and speed limits.

On long journeys, rest at regular intervals (at least every two hours).

If carrying animals, make sure they are correctly restrained in accord- ance with their weight and size.

WARNING

Always observe traffic regulations and speed limits and try to anticipate traffic movements. Correctly anticipating traffic situations may mean the difference between arriving safe and sound at your destination or having a serious accident.

Note Regular servicing of your vehicle not only helps to keep it in good working order but also helps to ensure road safety. Therefore, please ensure the ve- hicle is taken for service as indicated in the Maintenance Programme. If the vehicle is subjected to hard use, it may require certain maintenance work before the next service date. Hard use may involve frequent driving in traffic jams, driving in dusty areas or frequent use of the tow bar. For further infor- mation, please refer to a Technical Service or specialised workshop.

Driving abroad

Check list

In some countries, certain safety regulations and requirements are in force relating to exhaust gas emissions, which differ from the technical character- istics of the vehicle. Before travelling abroad, SEAT recommends you con- sult a Technical Service about the legal requirements and the following points:

Does the vehicle need technical modifications for driving abroad, for ex- ample, adjustment of the headlamps?

Does the vehicle have all the tools, diagnostics equipment and spare parts required for inspections and repairs?

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Are there any SEAT dealers in the destination country?

For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol available at the right octane rat- ing?

For diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available with a low sulphur content?

Are a suitable engine oil (page 283) and other engine fluids comply- ing with SEAT specifications available in the destination country?

Will the navigation system fitted at the factory operate correctly in the destination country with the available navigation data?

Are special tyres required in the destination country?

CAUTION SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use of a lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or the non-availability of genu- ine spare parts.

Driving along flooded roadways

To prevent damage to the vehicle when driving through water, for example, along a flooded road, please observe the following:

Check the depth of the water before entering the flooded zone. The wa- ter should never come above the lower edge of the bodywork .

Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.

Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear or switch off the engine.

Oncoming traffic will cause waves which raise the level of the water, making it difficult to cross the water.

WARNING

When driving through water, mud, melted snow, etc., please remember that due to damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in winter, the braking effect may be delayed, therefore the required braking distance is greater.

Dry the brakes and remove ice by braking carefully. Ensure that you are not endangering other road-users or breaking traffic regulations in the process.

After driving through water, avoid sudden sharp manoeuvres.

CAUTION Driving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle compo- nents such as the engine, transmission, running gear or electrical system.

Never drive through salt water as salt causes corrosion. Always rinse any parts of the vehicle which have been in contact with salt water.

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Adjusting the seat position

Introduction

Number of seats

Depending on the equipment, your vehicle has a total of five or seven seats. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.

Equipment Seats in the front

Seats in the sec- ond row

Seats in the third row

5 seats 2 3

7 seats 2 3 2

Additional information and warnings:

Seat functions page 118

Seat belts page 21

Airbag system page 31

Child seats (accessories) page 39

WARNING

An incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can lead to severe injuries or death in the event of sudden braking or manoeuvres, collision or acci- dents or if the airbag deploys.

Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and maintain it throughout the trip. This also includes fastening the seat belt.

Never transport more people than there are seats with a seat belt available in the vehicle.

WARNING (Continued)

Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint system suited to their height and weight page 39, page 31.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion. Never, for example, put your feet on the surface of a seat or on the dash panel and never put them out of a window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt offer insufficient protection and the risk of injury in the event of an accident is increased.

WARNING

Before every trip, adjust the seat, the seat belt and the head restraints and instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly.

Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.

Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between the centre of your chest and the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver seat so that you are able to press the accelera- tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees slightly angled and that the distance between your knees and the dash panel is at least 10 cm (4 inches). If your physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, contact a specialised workshop to make any modifi- cations required.

Never drive with the seat backrest tilted far back. The further the seat backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to incor- rect positioning of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting position!

Never drive with the seat backrest tilted forwards. Should a front air- bag deploy, it could throw the seat backrest backwards and injure the passengers of the rear seats.

Sit as far away as possible from the steering wheel and the dash pan- el.

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WARNING (Continued)

Keep your back straight and resting completely against the seat back- rest and the front seats correctly adjusted. Never place any part of your body in the area of the airbag or very close to it.

If passengers on the rear seats are not sitting in an upright position, the risk of severe injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web in- creases.

WARNING

Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to accidents and severe injuries.

Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary, as the seats could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion and you could lose control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect position is adopted when adjusting the seat.

Only adjust the height, seat backrest and forwards or backwards po- sition of the seat when there is nobody in the seat adjustment area.

There must be no objects blocking the seat adjustment area.

Only adjust the height, angle and longitudinal position of the rear seats when nobody is in the way.

The seat adjustment and lock areas must be kept clean.

Danger of injuries due to an incorrect sitting position

If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries increases. Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is properly worn. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not positioned correctly. This could result in severe and even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting po- sition. The driver is responsible for all passengers in the vehicle, particularly children.

The following list shows just some examples of incorrect sitting positions which can be dangerous to all vehicle occupants.

Whenever the vehicle is in motion:

Never stand in the vehicle.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the rear.

Never lean against the dash panel.

Never lie on the rear bench.

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

Never lean out of a window.

Never put your feet out of a window.

Never put your feet on the dash panel.

Never put your feet on the surface of a seat or seat backrest.

Never travel in a footwell.

Never sit on the armrests.

Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.

Never carry any person in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe or fatal inju- ries in the event of accidents or sudden braking or manoeuvres.

All passengers must assume the proper sitting position and be prop- erly belted in while travelling.

Vehicle occupants in incorrect sitting positions, not wearing their seat belt or too close to the airbag run the risk of suffering severe or fatal injuries, particularly if the airbag deploys and hits an occupant sitting in an incorrect position.

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Correct sitting position

Fig. 1 The correct dis- tance between the driver and the steering wheel must be at least 25 cm (10 inches).

Fig. 2 Correct belt web and head restraint posi- tions

The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below.

If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct sit- ting position, contact a specialised workshop for help with any special devi- ces. The seat belt and airbag can only provide optimum protection if a cor-

rect sitting position is adopted. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Serv- ice.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an acci- dent or sudden braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the following posi- tions:

Valid for all vehicle occupants:

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

Short people must lower the head restraint completely, even if your head is below its upper edge.

Tall people must raise the head restraint completely.

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright position so that your back rests completely against it.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly page 21.

Also valid for the driver:

Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between it and your chest Fig. 1 and so that you can hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent.

The adjusted steering wheel must face your chest and not your face.

Adjust the driver seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees slightly angled and the distance between your knees and the dash panel is at least 10 cm (4 inches) Fig. 1.

Adjust the height of the driver seat so that you can easily reach the top of the steering wheel.

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control at all times.

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Also valid for the front passenger:

Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum pro- tection should the airbag deploy.

Transporting objects

Introduction

Always transport heavy loads in the luggage compartment and place the seat backs in a vertical position. Always use the anchors provided with suit- able rope to secure heavy objects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the car- rying capacity as well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have ef- fects on the driving behaviour and braking ability .

Additional information and warnings:

Rear lid page 84

To lower the front passenger seat back page 118

Light page 96

Luggage compartment page 127

Roof carrier page 140

Towing mode page 237

Wheels and tyres page 297

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is es- pecially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the follow- ing:

Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy objects in the luggage compartment.

Always secure objects with suitable rope or slings so that they cannot enter the areas around the front or side airbags in case of sudden braking or an accident.

Always ensure that objects inside the vehicle cannot move into the area of the airbags while driving.

While driving, always keep object compartments closed.

Remove all objects from the front passenger seat when this is fol- lowed down. When the seat backrest is folded down, it presses on small and light objects and these are detected by the weight sensor on the seat; this sends false information to the airbag control unit.

While the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, the front airbag must remain disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light on.

Objects secured in the vehicle should never be placed in such a way as to make passengers sit in an incorrect position.

If secured objects occupy a seat then this should not be occupied or used by anybody.

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WARNING

The driving behaviour and braking ability change when transporting heavy and large objects.

Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and weather conditions.

Accelerate gently and carefully.

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

Brake early.

Transporting a load

Secure all objects in the vehicle

Distribute the load throughout the vehicle, on the roof and in a trailer as uniformly as possible.

Transport heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage com- partment and lock the seat backs in the vertical position.

Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings page 127.

Check the headlight adjustment page 96.

Use the suitable tyre pressure according to the load being transported. Read the tire inflation information label page 297.

For vehicles with a tire pressure indicator, change the vehicle load status page 225.

CAUTION Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating element in the heated rear window and cause damage.

Note Please note the information about loading a trailer page 237 and the roof carrier system page 140.

Driving with the rear lid open

Driving with the rear lid open creates an additional risk. Secure all objects and secure the rear lid correctly and take all measures possible to reduce toxic gases from entering the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open could cause serious injuries.

Always drive with the rear lid closed.

Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose items could fall out of the ve- hicle and injure other road users or damage other vehicles.

Drive particularly carefully and think ahead.

Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking given that this could cause an uncontrolled movement of the open rear lid.

When transporting objects that protrude out of the luggage compart- ment, indicate them suitably. Observe legal requirements.

If objects must project out of the luggage compartment, the rear lid must never be used to secure or attach objects.

If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it should be removed before travelling with the rear lid open.

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WARNING

Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior when the rear lid is open. This could cause loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.

To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle always drive with the rear lid closed.

In exceptional circumstances, if you must drive with the rear lid open, observe the following to reduce the entry of toxic gases inside the vehi- cle:

Close all windows and the sliding sunroof.

Turn off the air recirculation for the heating and air conditioner.

Open all of the air outlets in the dash panel.

Turn the heating fan and heater to the highest level.

CAUTION An open rear lid changes the length and height of the vehicle.

Driving a loaded vehicle

For the best handling when driving a loaded vehicle, note the following:

Secure all objects page 14.

Accelerate gently and carefully.

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

Brake early.

If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a trailer page 237.

If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a roof carrier system page 140.

WARNING

A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the ve- hicle resulting in an accident with serious consequences.

Secure loads correctly so they do not move.

When transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps.

Lock the seat backs in vertical position.

Specific vehicle weight information

The instructions in the official vehicle documents take precedence. All the technical data provided in this documentation is applicable to the basic model. The vehicle data label in the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle documentation shows which engine is installed in your vehicle.

The figures may be different depending whether additional equipment is fit- ted, for different models and for special vehicles.

WARNING

Exceeding the maximum authorised weight and the load on the axles could cause damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

The real load on the axles should never exceed the maximum permit- ted.

The load and its distribution in the vehicle have effects on the vehicle handling and the braking ability. Always drive at a suitable speed.

CAUTION Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as possible. When transporting heavy objects in the luggage compartment, these should be placed as far forward as possible or over the rear axle to have as little influence on handling as possible.

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Seat belts

Brief introduction

Introduction

Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced immediately by a specialised workshop . The specialised workshop must use the appropriate spare parts corresponding to the vehicle, the equipment and the model year. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Additional information and warnings:

Adjust the seat position page 10

Airbag system page 31

Child seats (accessories) page 39

Integrated child seats page 45

Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 261

WARNING

Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if it is not fas- tened and used correctly.

Seats belts are the most effective ways of reducing the risk of sus- taining severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Seat belts must be correctly fastened when the vehicle is in motion to protect the driver and all vehicle occupants.

WARNING (Continued)

Before each trip, every occupant in the vehicle occupants must sit properly, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip. This also applies to other vehicle occupants when driving in town.

When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a child restraint system suitable for their weight and height and with the seat belts correctly fastened page 39.

Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before driving off.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and en- sure it is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.

Do not allow liquids or foreign bodies to enter the buckle fastenings. This could damage the buckles and seat belts.

Never unbuckle your seat belt when the vehicle is moving.

Never allow more than one passenger to share the same seat belt.

Never hold children or babies on your lap sharing the same seat belt.

Loose, bulky clothing (such as a jacket) impairs the proper fit and function of the seat belt.

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous to drive using damaged seat belts and could re- sult in serious injury or loss of life.

Avoid damaging the seat belt by jamming it in the door or the seat mechanism.

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WARNING (Continued)

If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt are damaged, the seat belts could break in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

Always have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a specialised workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent dam- age. The belt anchorage should also be checked.

Never attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All re- pairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a speci- alised workshop.

Warning lamp

Fig. 3 Warning lamp on the instrument panel

Fig. 4 Example of seat belt status display for the rear seats (here, a 7-seat vehicle) on the instru- ment panel above the second row and below the third row of seats

Lights up or flash-

es Possible cause Solution

Driver's seat belt not fas- tened or front passenger seat belt not fastened if the front passenger seat is occupied.

Fasten seat belts!

Objects on the front passen- ger seat.

Remove any objects from the front passenger seat and store them safely.

Some control and warning lamps on the instrument panel will come on to check certain functions when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.

An audible warning will be heard for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the car drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h (15 mph) or if the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt warning lamp will also flash.

The warning lamp does not switch off until the driver and front passenger fasten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.

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Seat belt status display for rear seats

The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver, when the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats have fastened their seat belts. The symbol indicates that the passenger in this seat has fastened his or her seat belt Fig. 4.

The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by pressing the 0.0 / SET button.

The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. An audible warning will also be heard if the vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h (15 mph).

The rear seat display can be enabled or disabled by a Technical Service.

WARNING

Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only if you use them properly.

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Why wear seat belts?

Frontal collisions and the laws of physics

Fig. 5 Vehicle about to hit a wall: the vehicle oc- cupants are not wearing seat belts

Fig. 6 The vehicle hits the wall: the vehicle oc- cupants are not wearing seat belts

It is easy to explain how the laws of physics work in the case of a head-on collision: when a vehicle starts moving Fig. 5 it generates a certain amount of energy known as kinetic energy both in the vehicle and in the vehicle occupants.

The higher the speed and the greater the weight of the vehicle, the more energy there is to be absorbed in an accident.

The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from 25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), for example, the kinetic energy is multiplied by four.

The amount of kinetic energy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the vehicle and its passengers. The higher the speed and the greater the weight of the vehicle and the vehicle occupants, the more ener- gy there is to be absorbed in an accident.

Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are not attached to the vehicle. As a result, in a frontal collision they will continue to move forward at the speed their vehicle was travelling just before the impact until something stops them! Because the vehicle occupants in our example are not restrain- ed by seat belts, all of the occupants' kinetic energy has to be absorbed at the point of impact Fig. 6.

At speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h (19 to 31 mph), the forces acting on bod- ies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are even higher.

This example applies not only to head-on collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.

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Dangers of not using the seat belt

Fig. 7 A driver not wear- ing a seat belt is thrown forward violently

Fig. 8 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown for- ward violently, hitting the driver wearing a seat belt

Many people believe that the vehicle occupants can protect themselves with their hands in a minor collision. This is false!

Even at low speeds, the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that it is not possible to brace oneself with just one's arms and hands. In a

frontal collision, unbelted passengers are thrown forward and will make vio- lent contact with the steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen or whatever else is in the way Fig. 7.

The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts. When triggered, airbags provide only additional protection. Airbags do not deploy in all types of ac- cident. All vehicle occupants (including the driver) must be wearing seat belts properly during the trip, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbag systems. This will reduce the risk of critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat.

The airbag is only deployed once. To achieve the best possible protection, the seat belt must always be worn properly so that you will be protected in accidents in which no airbag is deployed. Vehicle occupants not wearing belts could be thrown from the vehicle and sustain even more severe or fa- tal injuries.

It is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forward violently in an accident. Rear pas- sengers who do not use seat belts endanger not only themselves but also the driver and other vehicle occupants Fig. 8.

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Seat belt protection

Fig. 9 Drivers with prop- erly worn seat belts will not be thrown forward in the event of sudden brak- ing

Wearing a correctly fastened seat belt can significantly change the situa- tion. Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sit- ting positions and substantially reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident. Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements that could lead to severe injuries. In addition, properly worn seat belts reduce the danger of being thrown from the car Fig. 9.

Passengers wearing their seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability of the belts to absorb kinetic energy. The front crumple zones and other passive safety features (such as the airbag system) are also designed to ab- sorb the kinetic energy generated in a collision. Taken together, all these features reduce the energy released and decrease the risk of injury.

Our examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents. This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when just driving around the corner. Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well.

Accident statistics have shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of considerably reducing the risk of severe injury and improving the chances of survival in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection provided by deployed airbags in the event of an accident. For this reason, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most countries.

Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be fas- tened and worn. The front airbags, for example, are only triggered in some frontal accidents. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal collisions, minor side collisions, rear collisions, rolls or accidents in which the airbag trigger threshold value in the control unit is not exceeded.

Therefore, you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that your pas- sengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off!

Seat belts

Using seat belts

Checklist

Using seat belts :

Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals.

Keep the seat belts clean.

Keep the belt web, the latch plate and the buckle free of foreign bodies and liquids.

Do not jam or damage the seat belt or the latch plate when closing the door, for example.

Never remove, modify or repair the seat belt or belt fastening mecha- nisms.

Fasten your seat belt properly before each trip and keep it fastened.

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Twisted seat belt

If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the guide, the seat belt may have become twisted inside the side trim after being wound too quickly on unfastening:

Pull out the seat belt completely, carefully pulling on the latch plate.

Untwist the belt and guide it back, assisting it by hand.

The seat belt must be fastened even if it is impossible to untwist it. In this case, the twisted area must not be in an area in direct contact with your body. Have the seat belt untwisted urgently by a specialised workshop.

WARNING

An improperly handled seat belt increases the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.

Regularly check that the seat belts and their components are in per- fect condition.

Always keep your seat belt clean.

Do not jam or damage the seat belt or rub it with sharp edges.

Make sure there are no liquids or foreign bodies on the latch plate and in the buckle.

Fastening or unfastening a seat belt with one buckle

Fig. 10 Insert the latch plate into the buckle

Fig. 11 Release the latch plate from the buckle

Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking .

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Fastening the seat belt

Fasten your seat belt before each trip.

Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly page 10.

Engage the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position .

Pull the latch plate and place the belt webbing evenly across your chest and lap. Do not twist the seat belt when doing so .

Engage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat Fig. 10.

Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the buckle.

Unfastening the seat belt

The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand- still .

Press the red button on the buckle Fig. 11. The latch plate is released from the buckle.

Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.

WARNING

An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.

The seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the seat backrests are in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your size.

Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause se- vere or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

Fastening or unfastening the seat belt with two buckles

Fig. 12 Fasten the seat belt on the centre seat in the second row of seats

Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking .

The seat belts for the centre seat in the second row of seats and for the seats in the third row of seats are fastened using two buckles.

Fastening the seat belt

Fasten your seat belt before each trip.

Adjust the rear seat and head restraint correctly page 10.

Engage the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position .

Use latch plate of the belt Fig. 12 1 to pull the seat belt down. Do not twist the seat belt when doing so .

Engage the latch plate 1 in the buckle of the corresponding seat A .

Use the latch plate Fig. 12 2 to pull the seat belt across your lap.

Engage the latch plate 2 in the buckle of the corresponding seat B .

Pull the belt to ensure that both latch plates are securely engaged in the buckles.

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Unfastening the seat belt

The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand- still .

Press the red button on the buckle Fig. 12 A . The latch plate is re- leased from the buckle.

Press the red button on the buckle Fig. 12 B . The latch plate is re- leased from the buckle.

Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.

WARNING

An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.

The seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the seat backrests are in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your size.

Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause se- vere or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

Note Seat belts with two buckles include a diagram to show how to fasten the seat belt.

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Seat belt position

Fig. 13 Correct belt web and head restraint positions

Fig. 14 Correct position- ing of seat belts during pregnancy

Seat belts offer their maximum protection in the event of an accident and reduce the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries only when they are properly positioned. Furthermore, if the webbing is correctly positioned, the seat belt will hold the vehicle occupants in the optimum position to ensure

the airbag provides the utmost protection. The seat belt must therefore al- ways be worn and the webbing correctly positioned.

Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe or even fatal injuries page 10, Adjusting the seat position.

Correct seat belt position

The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm, under the arm or behind the shoulder.

The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.

The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably. Pull the belt tight if neces- sary to take up any slack.

In the case of pregnant women, the seat belt must lie evenly across the chest and as low as possible over the pelvis, never across the stomach and must be worn properly at all times during the pregnancy Fig. 14.

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Adapting the position of the belt webbing to your size

The seat belt can be adapted using the following equipment:

Belt height adjustment for the front seats.

Seat height adjustment (front seats).

WARNING

An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking or manoeuvre.

The seat belt cannot provide optimum protection if it is not correctly worn and the seat backrest is not tilted slightly backwards.

The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause severe injuries if the belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).

The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoul- der, never across the neck or the arm.

The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the torso

The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the pelvis Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.

For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as possible over the pelvis and always lie flat, surrounding the stomach.

Do not twist the seat belt while it is fastened.

Never pull the seat belt away from your body using your hand.

Do not lie the seat belt across rigid or fragile objects, e.g. glasses, pens or keys.

Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to al- ter the position of the belt webbing.

Note If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct posi- tion of the belt webbing, contact a specialised workshop for help with any special devices to ensure the optimum protection of the seat belt and air- bag. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Belt height adjustment

Fig. 15 Next to the front seats: belt height adjust- er

Using the height adjusters for the front seats and the outer seats of the sec- ond row, the position of the seat belts can be adjusted in the shoulder area according to the height of the occupant:

Keep the guide device pressed down in the direction of the arrow Fig. 15.

Move the guide device up or down until the seat belt lies over the centre of your shoulder page 25, Seat belt position.

Release the guide device.

Pull the belt sharply to check that the device is engaged securely.

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WARNING

Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion.

Seat belt tensioners

Automatic belt retainer, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter

Seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept page 32 and consist of the following important functions:

Automatic belt retainer

Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retainer on the shoulder belt. If the belt is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the system allows for total freedom of movement on the shoulder belt. However, during sud- den braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the automatic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is pulled quickly.

Belt tensioners

The seat belts on the front seats and the outer seats of the second row are equipped with belt tensioners.

Sensors will trigger the belt tensioners during severe head-on, lateral and rear collisions and retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat belt is loose, it is retracted to reduce the forwards movement of vehicle occupants or movement in the direction of the collision. The belt tensioner works in combination with the airbag system. The belt tensioner will not be triggered in the event of the vehicle overturning if the side airbags are not deployed.

If the belt tensioner is triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.

Belt tension limiter

The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the event of an accident.

Note The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped. These requirements are known to specialised workshops page 27.

Service and disposal of belt tensioners

If you work on the belt tensioners or remove and install other parts of the vehicle when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension- ers function incorrectly or not at all.

So that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner is not reduced and that re- moved parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula- tions must be observed. These requirements are known to specialised work- shops.

WARNING

Improper handling and homemade repairs of seat belts, automatic belt retainers and tension devices increase the risk of sustaining severe or fa- tal injuries. The belt tensioner may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong circumstances.

Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove or install parts of the belt tensioners or seat belts. Any work must be performed by a specialised workshop only page 261.

Belt tensioners and automatic belt retainers cannot be repaired and must be replaced.

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For the sake of the environment Airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal requirements for their disposal.

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Airbag system

Brief introduction

Introduction

Front airbags have been installed for both driver and passenger. The front airbags can also protect the chest and head of driver and passenger if the seats, seat belts head restraints and, for the driver, the steering wheel are correctly adjusted and used. Airbags are considered as additional safety equipment. An airbag cannot replace the seat belt, which must be worn at all times, even in front seats where front airbags have been installed.

Additional information and warnings:

Driving tips page 7

Correct sitting positions page 10

Seat belts page 21

Child seats (accessories) page 39

Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior page 253

Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 261

Notes for the user page 259

WARNING

Never exclusively trust the airbag system as a means of protection.

Even when triggered, airbag protection is only auxiliary.

WARNING (Continued)

The airbags provide the best protection when the seat belts are prop- erly fastened, thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries page 21, Seat belts.

Before each trip, every occupant must sit properly, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keeping it fastened throughout the trip. This rule is valid for all vehicle occupants.

WARNING

Vehicle occupants sitting in the front of the vehicle must never carry any objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags, as this increases the risk of sustaining injuries if the airbag is triggered. This modifies the airbag deployment space or the objects may fly uncontrolla- bly and hit your body.

Never carry objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in motion.

Never transport objects on the front passenger seat. In the event of sudden braking and manoeuvres, the objects may end up in the airbag deployment space and fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior if the airbag is activated.

Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags. Make sure children and other passengers also respect this recommendation.

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WARNING

The airbag system provides protection for one accident only. If they have been deployed, they must be replaced.

Ensure deployed airbags and the system components involved are im- mediately replaced with new, SEAT-approved components for the vehicle.

Have any repairs or modifications carried out at a specialised work- shop. Specialised workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostics equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.

Never fit recycled or reused airbag components in your vehicle.

Never modify the airbag system components.

WARNING

If the airbags are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.

This fine dust may irritate the skin and eyes and cause breathing dif- ficulties, particularly in people suffering from or who have suffered from asthma or other illnesses of the respiratory tract. To reduce breathing dif- ficulties, get out of the vehicle and open and doors and windows to breath in fresh air.

Should you touch the dust, wash your hands and face using a mild soap and water before you eat.

Prevent the dust from affecting the eyes or open wounds.

Rinse your eyes with water if you have dust in them.

WARNING

Solvents cause the surfaces of the airbag modules to become porous. If an airbag is accidentally triggered, the detachment of plastic parts could cause serious injury.

Never clean the dash panel and the surfaces of the airbag modules with cleaners containing solvents.

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Control lamp

Fig. 16 Control lamp for disabling the front pas- senger front airbag on the dash panel

lights up

Digit Possible cause Solution

Instrument panel

Fault in airbag sys- tem and seat belt tensioners.

Have the system checked immediately by a special- ised workshop.

Dash panel

Fault in the airbag system.

Have the system checked immediately by a special- ised workshop.

Front passenger front airbag disabled.

Check whether the airbag should remain disabled.

Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp does not remain lit or if it is lit together with the control lamp on the instrument panel and the front pas- senger front airbag is disabled, there may be a fault in the airbag system .

WARNING

In the event of a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may fail to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly, leading to severe or fatal injuries.

Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialised work- shop.

Never mount a child seat in the front passenger seat or remove the mounted child seat! The front passenger front airbag may deploy during an accident in spite of the fault.

CAUTION Always pay attention to any lit control lamps and to the corresponding de- scriptions and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle.

Airbag system

Description and function of the airbag

The airbag can protect vehicle occupants in the event of an accidents, cush- ioning the movement of the occupants in the direction of the collision in frontal and side accidents.

Deployed airbags fill with a propellant gas. This causes the airbag covers to break and the airbags to deploy extremely quickly in their entire deploy- ment space within fractions of a second. When an occupant with the seat belt properly fastened puts pressure on the inflated airbag, the propellant gas escapes to absorb the force of the impact and slow the movement. This reduces the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Airbag deployment does not mean that other types of injury such as swelling, bruising, burns and skin injuries can be ruled out.

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Airbags do not protect the arms or the lower part of the body.

The most important factors for triggering the airbag are the type of accident, the angle of impact, the vehicle speed and the characteristics of the object the vehicle hits. Therefore, airbags are not triggered every time the vehicle is visibly damaged.

The airbag system is designed to be triggered in collisions with a severe im- pact. The front, curtain, side and knee airbags may be triggered under spe- cial circumstances. The scope of any visible damage to the vehicle is not an indication of airbag deployment.

Airbags act in conjunction with three-point seat belts in the event of certain accidents, when the vehicle deceleration rate is severe enough to trigger the airbags. Airbags only deploy once and only under certain circumstan- ces. Seat belts remain present to offer protection in situations where air- bags are not triggered or where they have already deployed. For example, when a vehicle hits another after an initial collision or is hit by another vehi- cle.

The airbag system is an integral part of the car's passive safety system. The airbag system can only work effectively when the vehicle occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly page 10.

Vehicle safety components

The following safety equipment makes up the vehicle safety design to re- duce the risk of severe and fatal injuries. Depending on the vehicle equip- ment, some equipment may not be fitted in the vehicle or may not be avail- able in some markets.

Optimised seat belts for all seats.

Belt tensioners for the driver and front passenger and, where applicable, on the outer seats of the second row of seats in combination with the side airbags.

Furthermore, belt tension limiters for the driver's and front passenger seat belt.

Belt height adjustment for the front seats and, where applicable, the outer seats of the second row of seats.

Seat belt warning lamp

Front airbags for driver and passenger.

Side airbags for the driver, front passenger and, where applicable, the outer seats of the second row of seats.

Left and right curtain airbags.

One airbag for the driver's knees.

Airbag control lamp .

PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp.

Control units and sensors.

Height-adjustable head restraint optimised for rear collisions.

Adjustable steering column.

Where applicable, mountings for child seats on the rear seats and on the front passenger seat.

Where applicable, mountings for the child seat upper retaining strap.

Situations in which the front, knee, side and curtain airbag does not deploy:

If the ignition is switched off during the collision.

In frontal collisions when the deceleration measured by the control unit is too low.

In minor side collisions.

In rear collisions.

In the event of the vehicle overturning.

When the impact speed is lower than the reference value set in the con- trol unit.

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Front airbags

Fig. 17 Location and deployment area of the front air- bag for the driver

Fig. 18 Location and deployment area of the front air- bag for the front passenger

In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the driver and the front passenger additional protection for the head and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision. Always remains as far away as possible from the front airbag. This way, the front airbags can completely deploy when triggered, providing their maximum protection.

The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel Fig. 17 and the airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel Fig. 18. Air- bags are identified by the word AIRBAG.

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When the front airbags are triggered they fill the zones marked in red (de- ployment area) Fig. 17. Therefore, objects should never be placed or mounted in these areas , Factory-fitted accessories are outside the range of the front airbag for the driver and the front passenger, e.g. the baseplate for the mobile phone support.

The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driver and front passenger front airbags are triggered Fig. 18. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.

WARNING

The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.

Always keep the deployment areas of the front airbags free.

Never secure objects to the covers or in the deployment area of the airbag modules, e.g. drink holders or phone supports.

The deployment space between the front passengers and the airbags must not in any case be occupied by other passenger, pets and objects.

Never fix any object to the windscreen above the front airbag on the front passenger side.

Do not alter, cover or stick anything to the steering wheel hub or the surface of the airbag module on the passenger side of the dash panel.

WARNING

Front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel Fig. 17 and the dash panel Fig. 18.

When driving, always hold the steering wheel on the outer edge of the ring with both hands: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.

WARNING (Continued)

Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm be- tween the centre of your chest and the hub of the steering wheel. If you physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, make sure you contact a specialised workshop.

Adjust the front passenger seat so there is as much distance as possi- ble between the front passenger and the dash panel.

Types of front passenger front airbag systems

There are two different SEAT front passenger front airbag systems:

A B

Characteristics of the front passen- ger front airbag that can only be dis- abled in a specialised workshop.

Characteristics of the front passen- ger front airbag that can be disabled manually page 35.

Name: airbag system Name: airbag system with front passenger front airbag disabling.

Control lamp on the instrument panel.

Control lamp on the instrument panel.

Front passenger airbag located in dash panel.

Front passenger airbag located in dash panel.

PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp on the dash panel.

Key switch in the glove compart- ment on the front passenger side of the dash panel.

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Deactivating and activating the front passenger front airbag using the key switch

Fig. 19 In the glove com- partment on the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front pas- senger front airbag

The front passenger front airbag must be disabled when a rear-facing child seat is mounted.

Disabling the front passenger front airbag

Switch the ignition off.

Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side.

Unfold the key shaft page 72.

Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to OFF Fig. 19.

Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp on the dash panel will re- main lit while the ignition is switched on page 31.

Activating the front passenger front airbag

Switch the ignition off.

Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side.

Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to ON Fig. 19.

Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.

Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF control lamp on the dash pan- el does not light up while the ignition is switched on page 31.

How to know whether the front passenger front airbag is disabled

Disabling of the front passenger airbag is only indicated by the PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp that remains lit on the dash panel (remains yellow) page 31, Control lamp.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp on the centre console does not remain lit or is lit in combination with the control lamp on the instrument panel, a child restraint system cannot be mounted on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front airbag may deploy during an accident.

WARNING

The front passenger front airbag must only be disabled in special cases.

Disable and activate the front passenger front airbag when the igni- tion is switched off to avoid damage to the airbag system.

It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key operated switch is set to the correct position.

Only disable the front passenger front airbag when a child seat is to be mounted under exceptional circumstances.

As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger seat, reconnect the front passenger front airbag.

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Side airbags

Fig. 20 On the side of the front seat: location of the side airbag

Fig. 21 Range of action of the front and rear side airbags. With 5 and 7 seats.

The side airbags are located in the outer cushion of the driver and front pas- senger seat backrests Fig. 20. Depending on the equipment of the model, the outer seats of the second row of seats may also be fitted with side air-

bags, located between the seat backrests and the access area. Their posi- tion is indicated by the word AIRBAG. The red area (dotted line) Fig. 21 shows the field of action of the side airbags.

In a side collision, the side airbags are triggered on the affected side of the vehicle, thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers on that side.

WARNING

The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.

Always keep the deployment areas of the side airbags free.

Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags.

The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.

Do not mount accessories on the doors.

Only used protective covers for the seats that are approved for the ve- hicle. Otherwise, the side airbag would be obstructed when deployed.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the driver's and front passenger seat could prevent the side airbag from deploying properly and cause severe injuries.

Never remove the front seats of the vehicle or modify any of their components.

Great forces must not be exerted on the seat backrest bolsters be- cause the side airbags might not deploy correctly, might not deploy at all or might deploy unexpectedly.

Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a specialised workshop.

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Curtain airbags

Fig. 22 On the left side of the vehicle: location and de- ployment area of the curtain airbag

Fig. 23 Deployed curtain airbags

The curtain airbags are located on the driver and front passenger side above the doors Fig. 22. Airbags are identified by the word AIRBAG.

The area framed red Fig. 22 is covered by the curtain airbag when it is de- ployed (deployment area). Therefore, objects should never be placed or mounted in these areas.

In a side collision, the curtain airbag on the side affected will be deployed. The airbag covers the windows and pillars.

In a side collision, the curtain airbags for the front and outer rear seats re- duce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact.

WARNING

The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.

Always keep the deployment areas of the curtain airbags free.

Do not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the cur- tain airbag.

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WARNING (Continued)

Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags.

The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.

Do not mount accessories on the doors.

Do not fit curtains to the windows other than those expressly ap- proved for use in the vehicle.

Only turn the sun blinds towards the windows if there is no object, e.g. pens or garage remote controls, secured to the sun blind.

Knee airbag

Fig. 24 On the driver side: location of the knee airbag

Fig. 25 On the driver side: Radius of action of the knee airbag

The knee airbag is located on the driver side below the dash panel Fig. 24. Airbags are identified by the word AIRBAG.

The area framed red Fig. 25 A is covered by the knee airbag when it is deployed (deployment area). Therefore, objects should never be placed or mounted in these areas.

WARNING

The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.

The knee airbag is deployed in front of the driver's knees. Always keep the deployment areas of the knee airbags free.

Never not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the knee airbag.

Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between your knees and the location of the knee airbag. If you physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, make sure you contact a specialised workshop.

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Child safety

Child seats (accessories)

Introduction

Please read the information regarding the airbag system fully before trans- porting babies and children in a child seat or other child restraint system installed on the front passenger seat.

This information is extremely important for driver and passenger safety, par- ticularly that of babies and children.

SEAT recommends the use of child seats from the SEAT accessory pro- gramme. These child seats have been designed and tested for use in SEAT vehicles. You can purchase child seats with different mountings from a Technical Service.

Using child restraint systems with a base or foot

Some child retention systems are secured to the seat using a base or foot. For certain equipment the use of an additional accessory will be necessary (for example, the accessory for the floor compartment) to fit the child reten- tion system correctly and securely.

Additional information and warnings:

Airbag system page 31

Integrated child seats page 45

WARNING

Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.

Never use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the front passenger front airbag is enabled.

Children up to 12 years old should always travel on the rear seat.

Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint system suited to their height and weight.

Children must assume the proper sitting position and be properly bel- ted in while travelling.

Ensure the seat backrest is upright when a child seat is being used on it.

Do not allow the child's head or other part of his or her body to fall into the deployment area of the side airbags.

Make sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned.

Never hold children or babies on your lap or in your arms.

Only one child may occupy a child seat.

If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this base or foot correctly and safely.

If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the footwell in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on the contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so that the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment and the child seat is secured properly. If this compartment is not suitably secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart- ment cover could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and suffer serious injury.

Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling in- structions.

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WARNING

An empty or loose child seat could fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior and cause injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

When not in use while the vehicle is in motion, always safely secure the child seat or store it in the luggage compartment.

Note Replace the child seat after an accident, as it may have invisible damage.

General information on transporting children in the vehicle

Legal regulations and provisions will always take priority over the descrip- tions of this instruction manual. There are different regulations and provi- sions for the use of child seats and their mountings (table on page 41). In some countries, for example, the use of child seats on certain seats in the vehicle may be forbidden.

The physical principles and the forces acting on the vehicle in the event of a collision or other type of accidents also apply to children page 21. Howev- er, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed mus- cle and bone structures. In the event of an accident, children are subject to a greater risk than adults of sustaining severe injuries.

Given that children's bodies are not yet fully developed, child restraint sys- tems must be used that are especially adapted to their height, weight and constitution. There are laws in force in many countries that determine the use of approved seat systems for transporting babies and children.

Only used authorised, approved child seats that are suitable for the vehicle. Always consult with a Technical Service or a specialised workshop should you have any doubts.

Checklist

To transport children in the vehicle :

Observe the legal requirements specific to each country.

For safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of age are transported on the rear seats.

Only if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passen- ger seat page 42. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat be- hind the front passenger seat.

Child must always use a child restraint system when travelling in the ve- hicle. The child restraint system must be suitable for the height, weight and constitution of the child.

Only one child may occupy a child seat.

Follow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and always keep them in the vehicle.

If the child seat is secured using the seat belt, guide the seat belt through or around the child seat according to the instructions of the child seat manufacturer.

Make sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the child is sitting properly.

The child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front pas- senger seat so that the child can exit the car on the kerb side.

Do not leave toys or other loose objects on the child seat or on the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Specific child seat regulations for each country (selection)

Regulation Further information

ECE-R 44a) Technical Service or qualified work- shop

a) ECE-R: Economic Comission for Europe Regulation.

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Categorisation of child seats according to ECE-R 44

Weight cate- gory

Weight of the child

Installation of the child seat

Group 0 up to 10 kg Rear-facing. On rear seats, optionally using the ISOFIX system.Group 0+ up to 13 kg

Group 1 9 to 18 kg Forward-facing. On rear seats, optional-

ly using the ISOFIX system.

Group 2 15 to 25 kg

Forward-facing. On the outer rear seats or in the centre seat of the second row

of seats and on all seats in the third row. Optionally with ISOFIX system.

Group 3 22 to 36 kg Forward-facing.

Not all children fit in the seat of their weight group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits properly in the child seat and whether the seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.

The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.

Child seats approved under the ECE-R 44 regulation are fitted with the corre- sponding approval symbol. The sign is an upper-case E in a circle with the identification number below it.

WARNING

Not following the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to ac- cidents and severe injuries.

Always follow the check list and perform the necessary operations.

WARNING

In general, the rear seat is always the safest place for correctly belted in children in the event of an accident.

A suitable child seat that is correctly installed and used on one of the rear seats offer the most protection possible for babies and small chil- dren in most accidents.

Note Other accessories may be required to fit the child retention system with a base or foot security and safely. Contact a Technical Service or specialised workshop.

Different mounting systems

Fig. 26 On the rear seats: figure A shows the basic child restraint system mounting using lower retaining rings and the upper retaining strap figure B shows the child re- straint system mounting using the vehicle seat belt

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Always secure child seats properly and safely in the vehicle according to the child seat manufacturer's installation instructions.

Mounted child seats must rest correctly on the vehicle's seat and must not move or rock more than 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Child seats equipped for a Top Tether strap must also be secured using the Top Tether retaining strap in the vehicle page 45. Only secure the re- taining belt to the rings fitted for this purpose and identified as Top Tether. Not all rings can be used with the Top Tether system. Always tighten the Top Tether retaining strap so that the child seat fits snugly against the corre- sponding seat in the vehicle.

Specific mounting systems for each country

Europe: ISOFIX retaining rings and upper retaining strap page 44 and page 45.

Three-point seat belt and upper retaining strap page 44.

The systems include the child restraint system mounting with an upper re- taining strap (Top Tether) and lower anchoring points on the seat.

Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat

Transporting children on the front passenger seat is not permitted in all countries. Furthermore, not all child seats are approved for use on the front passenger seat. Your Technical Service has an updated list of all approved child seats. Only used child seats that are approved for each vehicle.

The front airbag on the front passenger side is highly dangerous for a child. The front passenger seat is life-threatening to a child if he or she is trans- ported in a rear-facing child seat.

If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating front airbag can strike it with such great force that severe or fatal injuries may result . Therefore, rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front airbag is enabled.

A

B

Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front pas- senger front airbag is disabled. When it is disabled, the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG control lamp on the dash panel will be lit page 31. If you cannot disable the front passenger front airbag and it remains activated, it is forbidden to transport children on the front passenger seat .

Things to note if using a child seat on the front passenger seat:

The front passenger front airbag must be disabled when using a rear- facing child seat page 35.

The seat backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.

The front passenger seat must be moved as far back as possible.

The seat backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.

The seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.

Suitable child seats

The child seat must be authorised by the manufacturer especially for use on a front passenger seat with a front or side airbag.

If the front passenger seat is equipped with retaining rings, the child seat can be secured using the approved retaining system provided it is approved for this type of vehicle in accordance with current regulations in the country in question.

Universal seats for children of groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3 according to the standard ECE-R 44 can be mounted in the front passenger seat and the rear seats.

WARNING

If a child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat, the risk of the child sustaining severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increa- ses. Rear-facing child seats must never be mounted on the front passen- ger seat when the front passenger front airbag is enabled. This is life- threatening to the child should the front airbag deploy, as the child seat would be struck by the inflated airbag and thrown against the seat back- rest.

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WARNING

If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must be transported in a rear-fac- ing child seat on the front passenger seat, strictly observe the following:

Always disable the front passenger front airbag and leave it disabled.

The child seat must be approved by the manufacturer for use on a front passenger seat with front and side airbag.

Follow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer and observe the warnings.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust it to its highest position to keep as far away as possible from the front airbag.

Move the seat backrest to the upright position.

The seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.

Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint system suited to their height and weight.

Use of the child seat on the rear seat

If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat, adapt the position of the front passenger seat so that the child has enough space. Therefore, adapt the front passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child. Ensure the passenger is in the correct position page 10.

Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the seat backs in a vertical position and fold the head restraints down.

ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats

The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.

ISOFIX child seats are divided into specific categories for the vehicle, limited or semi-universal.

Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat, which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is ap- proved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be used in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an updated list of vehicles.

Group (weight category)

ISOFIX child seat cate- gory

Seat position on the rear seats

Group 0: to 10 kg

E IUFa)

Group 0+: to 13 kg

E IUFa)

D IUFa)

C IUFa)

Group 1: 9 to 18 kg

D IUFa)

C IUFa)

B IUFa)

B1 IUFa)

A IUFa)

a) IUF: suitable for universal ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group.

WARNING

If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possi- ble that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help them- selves.

Child seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.

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Securing child seats with the seat belt

Securing the child seat using the seat belt

Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc- tions.

Positioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.

Fasten the seat belt or pass it around the child seat structure in the man- ner described in the manufacturer's instructions.

Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click.

Ensure that the upper belt web lies tightly on the child seat.

Pull the belt (it must be no longer possible to pull the lower belt web- bing out).

Removing the child seat

The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand- still .

Press the red button on the buckle. The latch plate is released from the buckle.

Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.

Remove the child seat from the vehicle.

WARNING

Unbuckling the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill.

Securing the child seat using the lower anchor points (ISOFIX, LATCH*)

Fig. 27 Version 2: identi- fication of the anchor points for the child seat on the vehicle seat

There are two retaining rings, the so-called lower anchor points, on each rear seat or, where applicable, on the front passenger seat. The retaining rings are attached to the seat frames.

Child seats with rigid mounting

Observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing the child seat .

Press the child seat onto the retaining rings Fig. 27 in the direction of the arrow. The child seat must be safely engaged and click audibly into place.

Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.

Child seat with adjustable retaining straps

Observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing the child seat .

Place the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the retaining strap hooks to the retaining rings Fig. 27.

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Tighten the straps evenly using the corresponding adjustment device. The child seat must sit flush against the vehicle seat.

Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.

WARNING

The lower anchor points for child seats do not include rings. Only secure booster seats to lower anchor points.

Securing a child seat using a Top Tether retaining strap

Fig. 28 Upper retaining strap hooked in the lug- gage compartment

Observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing the child seat .

Raise the head restraint behind the child seat until it engages.

Secure the child seat to the lower anchor points page 44.

Pull the upper child seat retaining strap back to the seat backrest of the rear seat, below or on both sides of the head restraint (depending on the child seat model).

Hook the upper retaining strap to the corresponding retaining ring (for TOP TETHER) on the back of the seat backrest on the rear seat Fig. 28.

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go. Ensure that it does not interfere with the seatbelt from the upper attachment.

Tighten the strap so that the top of the child seat rests on the seat back- rest.

WARNING

Child seats with lower anchor points and with an upper retaining strap must be installed in line with the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to comply could result in severe injuries.

Always secure just one retaining strap from a child seat to a retaining ring (for TOP TETHER) on seat backrest on the rear seat in the luggage compartment.

Never secure a child seat to the retaining rings.

Never secure a child seat to the movable attachment elements for ve- hicles with an attachment element and rail system.

Integrated child seat

Introduction

The integrated child seat is only suitable for children in Group 2 (15-25 kg) and Group 3 (22-36 kg), according to the ECE-R 44 regulation.

Additional information and warnings:

Seat belts page 21

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WARNING

Child travelling without their seat belt fastened or not secured using a suitable restraint system may sustain fatal injuries if the airbag is de- ployed.

Children up to 12 years old should always travel on the rear seat.

Always disable the front passenger front airbag if, in exceptional ca- ses, you have no alternative but to transport a child in a rear-facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat.

Children must always be protected with a child restraint system suit- ed to their height and weight.

Always fasten children's seat belts correctly.

WARNING

Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and height while the vehicle is in motion.

Children must always be protected with a child restraint system suit- ed to their height and weight.

Children must assume the proper sitting position and be properly bel- ted in while travelling.

The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the cen- tre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm.

The seat belt must lie close to the upper part of the body.

WARNING (Continued)

The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and always fit closely.

Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.

Never hold children or babies on your lap.

Always use a child seat and the seat belt for children who are less than 1.5 metres tall. The normal seat belt could cause injuries to the ab- dominal and neck areas.

Only one child may occupy a child seat.

Read and follow the information and warnings provided by the child seat manufacturer.

Never leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the vehi- cle.

All modifications to the integrated child seat must be carried out by a specialised workshop.

Replace the child seat or any seat components damaged or involved in an accident.

WARNING

Loose objects could fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior and cause injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

Do not leave toys or other hard, loose objects on the child seat or on the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

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Unfolding the integrated child seat

Fig. 29 Integrated child seats. lift up the cushion

Fig. 30 Integrated child seats. position the head re- straint over the side head restraint and fit into place

The integrated child seat can be fitted with a side head restraint. SEAT rec- ommends use of the integrated child seat with the side head restraint fitted and also that this seat be used only for children above the age of 3.

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Lifting the cushion

Pull the unlock lever Fig. 29 A on the cushion in the direction of the arrow Fig. 29 1 .

Fold both sides Fig. 29 B up in the direction of the arrow Fig. 29 2 .

Push the cushion Fig. 29 C back in the direction of the arrow Fig. 29 3 until it engages.

Fitting the side head restraint

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards page 118.

Remove the head restraint.

Make sure the belt guide handle on the window side is on the side head restraint page 48.

Insert the guide rods Fig. 30 1 of the head restraint into the guides on the side head restraint Fig. 30 2 .

Insert the head restraint and the side head restraint into the guides on the corresponding seat backrest Fig. 30 .

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go.

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat back.

Pull the rear seat and the seat backrest to check whether they are en- gaged properly.

Seat belt routing on the integrated child seat

Fig. 31 Integrated child seats. Adjusting the seat belt

Fig. 32 Integrated child seats. seat belt routing with guide handle

Using the guide handle Fig. 32, position the seat belt so that the shoul- der part of the belt lies on the centre of the child's shoulder.

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Seat belt guide handle

Secure the seat belt guide handle to the side head restraint on the win- dow side. The guide handle is secured by a button.

Open the upper button on the seat belt guide handle and pass the belt webbing below the side head restraint and through the guide handle.

Close the button again.

Adjusting the seat belt

Guide the automatic three-point seat belt below the side head restraint.

Pull the latch plate and slowly place the belt webbing across the child's chest and lap.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click.

Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the buckle.

WARNING

The seat belt only offers maximum protection from severe or fatal injuries when it is correctly positioned.

Children must assume the proper sitting position and be properly bel- ted in while travelling.

The shoulder belt must be positioned against the middle of the shoulder.

The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably.

Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.

The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.

Only one child may occupy a child seat.

Removing the child seat

Fig. 33 Integrated child seats. lowering the cushion

Lowering the cushion

Pull the unlock lever Fig. 33 A on the cushion in the direction of the arrow 1 .

Push the cushion down through the central area B in the direction of the arrow 2 until it safely engages . The side supports fold away auto- matically.

Removing the side head restraint

Open the seat belt guide handle.

Guide the seat belt by hand to pull the belt back in more easily and not damage the trim.

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards page 118.

Remove the head restraint along with the side head restraint.

Remove the head restraint and side head restraint by pulling on it.

Fitting the head restraint.

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CAUTION When lowering the integrated child seat, only press on the centre of the cushion Fig. 33 2 . Otherwise the cushion could bend and not engage properly.

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Fig. 34 Dash panel

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Operating instructions

Cockpit

Overview

Overview of the dash panel

This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the controls and displays.

Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Central lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Exterior mirror adjustment

Heated exterior mirrors

Folding exterior mirrors

Instrument panel controls and lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Light off --

Automatic dipped beam headlight control --

Side/dipped lights

Fog lights

Controls on the multi-function steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Volume control for radio, navigation system and phone conversations

Radio mute or voice control activation

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Activate telephone main menu or accept an incoming call

SEAT information system control buttons , , OK,

Lever for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Main beam headlights

Headlight flasher

Turn signals

Parking lights

Instrument panel:

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/Front driver airbag 31

Windscreen wiper/ windscreen wash lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Windscreen wipers

Intermittent wipe

Brief wipe x

Windscreen wipers

Automatic windscreen wash/wipe

Rear window wiper

Automatic rear window wash/wipe

Lever with buttons for controlling the SEAT information system - , / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Left seat heating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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Radio or navigation system (fitted at factory) Booklet Ra- dio or Booklet Navigation system

Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Hazard warning lights switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Switches for:

Electronic manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Right seat heating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Button for:

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Start/stop operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Parking distance warning system (Park Pilot) . . . . . . . . . . 200

Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Opening the rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Opening and closing of electric sliding doors . . . . . . . . . 81

Locking lever to open glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Position of passenger front airbag on the dash panel . . . . . . . 31

Key-operated switch in glove compartment for deactivating front passenger front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Passenger front airbag off warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lever for:

Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

12 Volt power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Auto Hold Switch - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Electronic parking brake switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Steering column adjustment lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Lever for:

Cruise control system (CCS) / - - / -- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Controls for:

Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Note Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain model versions or are optional extras.

In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on the left

Instrument panel

Control and warning lamps

The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings, , faults or certain functions. Some control and warning lamps come on when the ig- nition is switched on, and switch off when the engine starts running, or while driving.

Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be advising of the need for action page 57, Instruments.

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Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.

When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also heard.

Red symbols

Symbol Meaning See

Do not continue driving! The electronic parking brake is on, the brake fluid level is too low or the brake system is faul- ty.

page 185

Do not continue driving! Fault in the engine cooling system.

page 287

Do not continue driving! Engine oil pressure too low.

page 283

Do not continue driving! At least one of the vehicles doors is open, or is not correctly closed.

page 81

Do not continue driving! The rear lid is open or is incorrectly closed.

page 84

Do not continue driving! Fault in the steering.

page 169

Engine cannot be started again! "AdBlue" level too low.

page 275

Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt. page 21

Use the foot brake!

Change page 176 Brake page 185

Faulty generator. page 292

Yellow symbols

Symbol Meaning See

Front brake pads worn.

page 185

lights: ESC malfunction or off.

flashes: ESC working.

ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Electronic parking brake faulty. page 185

Rear fog light switched on. page 96

lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty. page 330

flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system. page 96

Fault in catalytic converter.

page 232

lights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.

flashes: Fault in engine management.

Fault in engine management.

Diesel particulate filter blocked

Fault in the steering system. page 169

Tyre pressure too low. page 297

Fault in the tyre pressure gauge. page 225

Level of windscreen washer fluid too low. page 106

Fuel tank almost empty. page 268

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Symbol Meaning See

flashes: Engine oil sensor faulty. page 283 lights: Insufficient engine oil.

Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners. page 31

Front passenger front airbag is off (PASSENGER AIRBAG ).

page 31

Top up "AdBlue", or there is a fault in the "AdBl- ue" system.

page 275

Fuel tank not closed correctly. page 268

Lane Assist is switched on, but not active. page 218

Green symbols

Symbol Meaning See

Left or right turn signal. page 96

Hazard warning lights on. page 316

Use the foot brake!

Change page 176 Brake page 185

Cruise control operating. page 214

Lane Assist is switched on and active. page 218

Blue symbols

Symbol Meaning See

Main beam on or flasher on. page 96

Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.

Other control lamps

Symbol Meaning See

Electronic immobiliser active. page 172

Service interval display page 61

Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the original telephone device. Book-

let Bluetooth System

Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa- ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.

Freezing warning. The outside temperature is lower than +4 C (+39 F).

page 59

WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Park the vehicle away from the traffic, ensuring that there are no easi- ly inflammable materials under the vehicle which could come into contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass, fuel).

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WARNING (Continued)

A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth- er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.

Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool.

In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a hazardous area and could cause severe injuries page 279.

CAUTION Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may result in faults in the vehicle.

Instruments

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Control and warning lamps page 54

Gear engaged display (automatic gearbox) page 176.

Instructions for inspection intervals Booklet Maintenance Programme

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.

Do not operate the instrument panel controls when driving.

View of instrument panel

Fig. 35 Instrument panel, on dash panel

Details of the instruments Fig. 35:

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Clock set button1).

Press button to select the hour or minute display.

To continue setting the time, press button 0.0 / SET Fig. 35 7 . Hold button down to scroll through the numbers quickly.

Press button again to end the clock setting.

Rev counter (with the engine running, in thousands of revolutions per minute).

The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maxi- mum speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. How- ever, it is advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone .

Engine coolant temperature display page 287.

Displays on the screen page 58.

Fuel reserve display page 268.

Speedometer.

Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).

Press button 0.0 / SET to reset to zero.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only re- main in the red zone for a short period of time.

For the sake of the environment Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise.

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Displays on screen

A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display Fig. 35 4 , depending on the vehicle equipment:

Warning and information texts

Mileage

Time

Outside temperature

Compass

Selector lever positions page 176

Recommended gear (manual gearbox) page 176

Multifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options page 62

Service interval display page 61

Second speed display (menu Configuration) page 62

Start/Stop operation indicator page 59

Warning and information texts

The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ig- nition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the opera- tion are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messag- es on the instrument panel display (page 54) and, in some cases, with audible warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel fitted.

1) Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also possible to set the time using the settings menu on the instrument panel display page 67.

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Type of mes- sage

Symbol colour

Description

Priority 1 warning.

Red

Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings. Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ! Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessary, request assistance from special- ised personnel.

Priority 2 warning.

Yellow

Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings. A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct levels may cause damage to the vehicle! Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If necessary, request assistance from special- ised personnel.

Informative text.

Information relating to different vehicle pro- cesses.

Mileage

The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.

The odometer (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last odometer re- set. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.

Outside temperature display

When the outside temperature is below +4 C (+39 F), the symbol ice crys- tal (warning of risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the temperature. At first this symbol flashes and then it remains lit until the outside tempera- ture rises above +6 C (+43 F) .

When the vehicle is at a standstill, with the auxiliary heating on (page 165), or when travelling at very low speeds, the temperature dis- played may be higher than the true outside temperature, as a result of the heat produced by the engine.

The temperatures measured range from -40 C to +50 C (-40 F to +122 F).

Compass

With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre- sponding to the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed on the instrument panel page 60.

Selector lever positions

The range of engaged gears of the selector lever is shown on the side of the lever, and on the instrument panel display. In positions D and S, and with the Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also displayed.

Recommended gear (manual gearbox)

The recommended gear in order to save fuel is displayed on the instrument panel while you are driving page 176.

Second speed display (mph or km/h)

In addition to the speedometer, the speed can also be displayed in a differ- ent unit of measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To change the units, in the Settings menu, select the option Second speed page 62.

Vehicles without menu display on the instrument panel

Switch on the engine.

Press button three times. The odometer display flashes on the instru- ment panel display.

Press button 0.0 / SET once. mph or km/h is displayed briefly in- stead of the odometer.

This activates the second speed display. To switch it off, repeat the pro- cedure.

This option cannot be deactivated in models destined for countries in which the second speed must always be visible.

Start/Stop operating display

Updated information relating to the status is displayed on the instrument panel page 196.

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WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth- er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.

Park the vehicle away from the traffic, ensuring that there are no easi- ly inflammable materials under the vehicle which could come into contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass, fuel).

WARNING

Although the outside temperature is above freezing, some roads and bridges may be frozen.

At an outside temperature of above +4 C (+39 F), even when the ice crystal is not visible, there may still be ice on the road.

Never rely on the outside temperature indicator!

CAUTION Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may result in faults in the vehicle.

Note Different versions of the instrument panel are available and therefore the versions and instructions on the display may vary. In the case of dis- plays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the warning lamps.

When several warnings are active at the same time, the symbols are shown successively for a few seconds. The symbols will stay on until the fault is rectified.

Compass*

Fig. 36 Magnetic zones

The compass does not require calibration in vehicles for which the naviga- tion system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.

The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted at the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or metal accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in the vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.

Adjusting the magnetic zone

Switch the ignition on.

Select the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.

Select the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle Fig. 36.

Adjust and confirm the magnetic zone (1-15).

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Calibrating compass

To calibrate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones with sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.

Switch the ignition on.

Select the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.

Confirm the message Describe a complete circumference to calibrate the compass with OK and then trace a complete circumference driving at ap- proximately 10 km/h (6 mph).

When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is com- plete.

Service interval display

The service indication is shown on the instrument panel display Fig. 35 4 .

SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Interval Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service). The service interval display only gives information for service dates which in- volve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for exam- ple, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on the label attached to the door strut, or even in the Maintenance Programme.

In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage, the service inter- vals are already pre-defined.

In vehicles with LongLife Service, the intervals are determined individually. Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing re- quirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only has an Interval Service when it is necessary. To establish when the Interval Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first appears 20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilometres

remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles) and the remaining time is given in complete days. The current service message cannot be viewed until 500 km (miles) after the last serv- ice. Prior to this only lines are visible on the display.

Inspection reminder

When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a Service reminder is displayed.

In vehicles without text messages, a spanner is displayed on the instrument panel with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few sec- onds, the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number of days until the next service appointment is due.

In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km (miles) or --- days is dis- played on the instrument panel.

Service due

After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few sec- onds . In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is dis- played on the instrument panel.

Reading a service notification

With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill, the current service notification can be read:

Press the button on the instrument panel several times until the spanner symbol is displayed .

OR: select the Settings menu.

From the Service submenu, select the option Info.

When the service date has past, a minus sign is displayed in front of the number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following is displayed: Service --- km (miles) or --- days ago.

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The service interval display is reset

If the service was not carried out by a Technical Service, the display can be reset as follows:

In vehicles with text messages:

Select the Settings menu.

In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.

Confirm with OK when requested to do so by the system.

In vehicles without text messages:

Switch the ignition off.

Press and hold the 0.0 / SET button.

Switch the ignition back on.

Release the 0.0 / SET button and, press for the next 20 seconds.

Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the dis- play will be incorrect.

If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to zero, the service will be activated by time or mileage. The service interval is no longer calculated individually Booklet Maintenance Programme.

Note The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is started or when OK is pressed.

In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been dis- connected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date of the next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct. In this case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals Book- let Maintenance Programme.

SEAT information system

Introduction

With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of the display by scrolling through the menus.

In vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, there are no buttons on the windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according to the vehicle electronics and equipment.

A specialised dealer will be able to programme or modify additional func- tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.

As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read the menus. To display the menus, confirm the warning by pressing OK .

Additional information and warnings:

Exterior mirrors page 111

Auxiliary heating page 165

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.

Do not read the instrument panel menus when driving.

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Summary of the menu structure

Multifunction display (MFI) page 66 Journey duration Current fuel consumption Average fuel consumption Operating range Distance covered Average speed Digital display of speed Oil temperature digital display Speed warning

Audio Booklet Radio or Booklet navigation system Navigation Booklet Navigation system Auxiliary heating page 165

Activation Programme On / Off Disconnection

Timer 1-3 Day Time Minute Activate

Duration Operating mode

Heat Ventilation

Day Default setting

Vehicle condition page 66

Configuration page 67 Multifunction display data

Journey duration Current fuel consumption Average fuel consumption Distance covered Operating range Average speed Digital display of speed Speed warning

Compass Convenience page 68

Open door Manual automatic mode

Anti-theft alarm confirmation On / Off Handling windows

Off All Driver

Mirror adjustment On / Off Rear vision mirror adjustment

Synchronised Individual

Default setting Lights & visibility page 69

Coming Home Leaving Home Footwell light Convenience turn signals On / Off Default setting Tourist light On / Off

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Time Winter tyres Language Units Second speed display On / Off Autohold Service

Info Reset

Default setting

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Using the menus on the instrument panel

Fig. 37 In vehicles with- out multifunction steer- ing wheel: On the wind- screen washer lever: but- ton A to confirm the menu point and rocker switch B to change the menu

Fig. 38 Right side of multifunction steering wheel: Buttons to access the instrument panel me- nus

Enabling the main menu

Switch the ignition on.

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed, press OK (Fig. 37 A or Fig. 38).

If managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu list is dis- played.

If managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu list is not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the ar- row keys or several times page 66.

Select a submenu

Press the rocker switch Fig. 37 B upwards or downwards, or, on the multifunction steering wheel, the arrow keys or , until reaching the re- quired menu option.

The selected option is displayed between two horizontal lines. In addi- tion, a triangle is displayed on the right .

To select the submenu, press OK .

Making changes according to the menu

Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the arrow keys on the multifunction steering wheel to make the required modifications. If the switch or keys are held down, the scroll speed is faster (fast forward or re- turn).

Mark or confirm the selected option with OK .

Returning to the main menu

Via the menu: in the submenu, select the option Return to exit the sub- menu.

If managed from the windscreen wiper lever: hold down the rocker switch.

If managed from the multifunction steering wheel: press button .

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Main menu

Menu effect See

MFI Information and possible configurations of the multifunction display (MFD).

page 66

Audio If the radio is on, the station is displayed. In CD mode, the current CD is played.

Booklet Ra- dio or Book- let navigation

system

Navigation Navigation system information: when the navigation to destination is on, change of direction arrows and a proximity bar are displayed. These symbols are similar to those used in the navigation system. If navigation to destination is not on, the di- rection of travel (compass) and the name of the street on which you are driving are dis- played.

Book- let Navigation

system

Parking heating

Information and configurations of the park- ing heating: switching the parking heating on or off. Se- lect the operating mode and duration.

page 165

Vehicle con- dition

Current warning or information texts. This option only appears when one of the following texts is available. The number of available messages is displayed. Example 1/1 or 2/2.

page 57

Settings Different setting options, for example, the Convenience, Lighting & Visibility menus, and the time, speed warning with winter tyres, language, units of measurement, or Display off.

page 67

MFI (multifunction display) menu

The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Partial memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display.

With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press OK to change from one memory to another.

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Trip memo- ry (for a single jour- ney).

The memory stores the values for the journey and the con- sumption from the moment the ignition is switched on un- til it is switched off again. If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem- ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new data is added to the data already stored in the memo- ry.

2 Total mem- ory (for all journeys).

The memory records the values for a specific number of partial trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, or 1,999.9 km (or miles) for 9,999 km (or miles), depending on the model of instru- ment panel. On reaching either of these limits, the memo- ry is automatically erased and starts to count from 0 again.

Possible displays

Menu effect

Journey duration This indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since the ignition was switched on.

Current fuel con- sumption

The current fuel consumption while driving is dis- played in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving, in l/h (or gallons per hour).

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Menu effect

Average fuel con- sumption

When the ignition is switched on, the average con- sumption (in l/100 km or in mpg) is displayed after the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres (328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed. The value shown is updated approximately every 5 seconds.

Operating range Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank, as- suming the same style of driving is maintained. This is calculated using the current fuel consumption.

Distance covered Distance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in km (or miles).

Average speed After the ignition is switched on, the average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori- zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is upda- ted approximately every 5 seconds.

Digital display of speed

Current speed displayed digitally.

Oil temperature digi- tal display

Updated engine oil temperature digital display

Speed warning at --- km/h (mph)

If the stored speed is exceeded (between 30 - 250 km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audible warning is given together with a visual warning.

Changing between display modes

In vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: press the lever.

Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press or .

Storing a speed for the speed warning

Select the display Speed warning at --- km/h.

Press OK to store the current speed and switch off the warning.

In addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or buttons or on the multifunction steering wheel for 5 seconds. Next, press OK again or wait a few seconds. The speed is stored and the warning activated.

To switch off, press OK . The stored speed is deleted.

Manually erasing memory 1 or 2

Select the memory to be erased.

Press and hold OK for approximately two seconds.

Personalising the displays

It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of measurement can also be modified page 67.

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu

effect

Multifunction display data

Configuration of the multifunction display data that you wish to see on the instrument panel display page 66.

Compass Changing the magnetic region and calibration of the com- pass. To calibrate the compass, please follow the instruc- tions given on the instrument panel display.

Convenience Changing vehicle convenience functions page 68.

Lights & visi- bility

Configuration of vehicle lighting page 69.

Time Changing the hours and minutes of the instrument panel clock and the navigation system. The time can be set here and the choice can be made between the 24 hour and 12 hour display. The S in the upper part of the display indi- cates that the clock is set to summer time.

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Configuration Menu

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Winter tyres Changing the visual and audible speed warnings. This function should only be used when the vehicle is fitted with winter tyres, which are not designed for travel at high speeds.

Language Changing the language of the display texts and the navi- gation system.

Units Changing the units of measurement for the temperature, consumption and distance.

Second speed Switching second speed display on and off

Configuration Menu

effect

Autohold Selecting whether the Auto-Hold function should remain on permanently.

Service Check the service notifications or reset the service inter- vals to zero

Factory set- tings

Some functions of the Configuration menu will be reset to the factory value.

Back The main menu is displayed again.

Submenu Convenience

Convenience menu effect

Open door page 75

Manual

When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration) are unlocked: all doors: All of the doors will be unlocked. one door: see above Method 1. Side of vehicle: The driver side doors will unlock. Individually: Only the driver door is unlocked.

automatic mode

Automatic locking function (Auto Lock) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi- mately 15 km/h (9 mph). To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove the key from the ignition lock.

Automatic unlock: When the key is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the rear lid are unlocked.

Electronic childproof locks Switching the childproof locks on or off page 84.

Confirm anti-theft alarm Switching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated page 75.

Handling windows Adjusting the electric windows: This permits the windows to be opened or closed when the vehicle is unlocked or locked respectively. The open function can only be activated from the driver door page 89.

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Convenience menu effect

Rear vision mirror adjustment Tilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement, for example page 111.

Exterior mirror adjust. If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also moved.

Factory settings Some functions of the Convenience submenu will be reset to the factory value.

Back The Configuration menu is displayed again.

Lights & visibility submenu

Lights & visi- bility menu

effect

Coming Home This permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps stay on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function can also be connected or disconnected here page 101.

Leaving Home

Footwell light This permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot- well lighting when the doors are open, the function can al- so be connected or disconnected here

Convenience turn signals

Switching convenience turn signals on and off When the convenience turn signals are connected, when the turn signal is switched on, these flash at least three times page 96.

Factory set- tings

All the configurations in the submenu Lights & visibility are reset to the predefined factory values.

Tourist light Headlamp adjustment for countries in which vehicles are driven on the other side of the road. When the mark is acti- vated, the headlamps of a left-hand drive vehicle are ad- justed for driving on the left. This function must only be used for a short period.

Back The Configuration menu is displayed again.

Personal convenience settings

When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always uses their own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or the vehicle is locked, the personal convenience settings are stored and au- tomatically allocated to the vehicle key page 62.

The values of the personalised convenience settings of the following menu options are allocated to the vehicle key:

Parking heating menu Configuration Menu

Time Language Units

Convenience settings menu Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock) Convenience handling of windows Rear vision mirror adjustment

Lights & visibility settings menu Coming home and leaving home Footwell light Convenience turn signals

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The stored settings are automatically activated, at the latest when the igni- tion is switched on. Please refer to the information and tips relating to the seat memory page 118.

Three button unit in headliner

Three button unit*

Fig. 39 Three button unit in headliner: con- trols for the telephone management system.

Fig. 39 effect

Press it briefly: To accept or end a call. Press the button: To reject a call

Press it briefly: To start or stop the voice control function, for ex- ample to make a call.a)

Fig. 39 effect

Press the button for more than 2 seconds: To obtain information about the SEAT brand and selected additional services related to traffic and travel.

Press the button for more than 2 seconds: To obtain help from the network of SEAT dealers in case of a breakdown.

a) Not applicable if a SEAT Media System 2.2 navigation system with voice control is moun- ted.

Information and assistance calls

Communication with the SEAT Customer Care Service is established using the and buttons of the three button unit.1) The system will automatically connect you with the service centre of the relevant country. You will only be able to make calls if your mobile is turned on and connected to the pre-in- stalled Bluetooth.

Information call

The Information call button offers information on the SEAT brand and selec- ted additional services related to traffic and your travel.

To establish communication, press the button for more than 2 seconds.

In countries where there is no information telephone number, an informa- tion call is made after pressing the button.

Assistance call

The assistance call button gives immediate help in case of a breakdown. To this end, the SEAT dealer network, with its mobile service vehicles, is at your disposal.

To establish communication, press the button for more than 2 seconds.

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Note Calls made with the and buttons take priority over normal calls. If the or button is pressed during a normal telephone call, this call will be cut off and a connection will be made to the information or assistance centre.

Note Any call made to the information service will be interrupted if the assistance button is pressed. The connection to the assistance service will then be made (and vice versa).

Note Mobile phone coverage must be available to place a call to the information and assistance services. This service might not be available in some coun- tries.

Activating and deactivating voice control

Switching on the speech control system

Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel.

OR: Press the button in the three button unit in the headliner.

Wait for the acoustic signal.

Speak the command.

Follow the dialogue instructions (extended dialogue).

Ending voice control

Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel.

OR: Press the button in the three button unit in the headliner.

Interrupting the instructions

During the instructions, press the button on the multi-function steer- ing wheel.

OR: Press the button in the three button unit in the headliner.

You will be able to speak a command immediately after.

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Vehicle key set

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Adjustments to the SEAT information system page 62

Central locking and locking system page 75

Start and stop the engine page 172

Notes for the user page 259

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and accident.

Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Children and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the rear lid, start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical systems, for example: the electric windows.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get them- selves to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temper- atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or ex- tremely low resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, partic- ularly for young children.

Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.

Vehicle key

Fig. 40 Vehicle keys

Fig. 41 Vehicle key for vehicles with electric sliding doors

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Vehicle keys

With the vehicle key Fig. 40 or Fig. 41 the vehicle may be locked or un- locked remotely.

The vehicle key includes an emitter and batteries. The receiver is in the inte- rior of the vehicle. The range of the vehicle key with remote control and new batteries is several metres around the vehicle.

If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control key, this should be re-synchronised page 75 or the battery changed page 74.

Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.

Folding the key shaft in and out

When the button A is pressed, the key shaft is released and unfolds.

To fold it press the button A and fold the key shaft in until it locks in place.

Duplicate keys

To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys, the vehicle chassis number is required.

Each new key must contain a microchip and be coded with the data from the vehicle electronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work if it does not con- tain microchip or the microchip has not been encoded. This is also true for keys cut for the vehicle.

The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be obtained from a Technical Serv- ice, a specialised workshop or approved key service qualified to create this kind of key.

New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use page 75.

CAUTION All of the vehicle keys contain electronic components. Protect the vehicle keys from damage, impacts and humidity.

Note Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function. Pushing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also possible even when you are outside the radius of action.

Key operation can be greatly influenced by overlapping radio signals around the vehicle working in the same range of frequencies (for example, radio transmitters, mobile telephones).

Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather con- ditions and discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the remote control.

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Control lamp on the vehicle key

Fig. 42 Control lamp on the vehicle key

Fig. 43 Control lamp on the vehicle key for vehi- cles with electric sliding doors

When a button on the vehicle key is pressed, the control lamp flashes (ar- row) Fig. 42 or Fig. 43 once briefly. If the button is pressed and held, the indicator blinks several times, for example: for the convenience opening function.

When the control lamp does not light upon pushing a button, the batteries of the vehicle key must be changed page 74.

Changing the battery

Fig. 44 Vehicle key: bat- tery compartment cover

Fig. 45 Vehicle key: re- moving the battery

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SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a specialised workshop.

The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover Fig. 44.

When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and ob- serve the polarity when fitting it .

To change the battery

Unfold the key shaft page 72.

Remove the cover from the back of the vehicle key Fig. 44 in the direc- tion of the arrow .

Extract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object Fig. 45.

Place the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of the arrow as shown Fig. 45 .

Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow as shown Fig. 44 until it clicks into place.

CAUTION If the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.

Use of unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and specifications.

For the sake of the environment Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the environment.

The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re- quirements for their disposal.

Synchronising the vehicle key

If the button is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is pos- sible that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key. In this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:

Unfold the key shaft page 73.

Remove the cover from the driver door handle page 318.

Press the button on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the vehicle.

Open the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.

Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchron- ised.

Replace the driver door handle cover.

Central locking and locking system

Introduction

Central locking functions correctly when all the doors and the rear lid are correctly shut. If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key.

The battery of a vehicle left unlocked during a long period (for instance, in a private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor.

Additional information and warnings:

Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system page 62

Vehicle key set page 72

Sliding doors page 81

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Electric windows page 89

Panoramic sliding sunroof page 93

Towing mode page 237

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

The incorrect use of the central locking system may cause serious inju- ries.

The central locking system will lock all doors. A vehicle locked from the inside can prevent any non-authorised individual from opening the doors and accessing the vehicle. Nevertheless, in case of emergency or accident, locked doors will complicate access to the vehicle interior to help the passengers.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. The cen- tral locking button can be used to lock all the doors from within. There- fore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in seri- ous injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.

Never leave individuals locked in a closed and locked vehicle. In case of emergency, they may not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or get help.

Description of the central locking system

The central locking system allows all doors and the rear lid to be locked and unlocked centrally.

From outside, using the vehicle key.

From inside, by pushing the central locking button page 78.

In the submenu Convenience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a spe- cialised workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be switched on or off page 62.

In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be locked or unlocked manually.

Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed

If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati- cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways:

effect Necessary operations

Locking the vehicle from within:

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. Push the central locking button .

Locking the vehicle from the outside:

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. OR: Remove the key from the ignition. Open any door just once. Lock the vehicle with the key.

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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside

Fig. 46 Buttons on the vehicle key

Fig. 47 Buttons on the key of vehicles with slid- ing doors

effect Handling the buttons on the vehicle

Unlocking the vehicle. Press button . Keep it pushed for the convenience opening.

Lock the vehicle. Press button . Keep it pushed for the convenience locking function.

Unlocking the rear lid. Press button .

Open the sliding door. page 81.

Please note: Depending on the function selected in the central locking sub- menu Convenience, you may have to push the page 62 button twice to unlock all doors and the rear lid

The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the vehicle if it is within range of the vehicle and if the batteries have enough power. When locking, the vehicle's turn signals will blink.

If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key. If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the rear lid, it will lock again automatically after a few seconds. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.

Convenience open/close function

See "Electric windows: functions" page 89.

See "Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation" page 93.

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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

Fig. 48 In the driver door: central locking but- ton

Push the button Fig. 48:

Unlocking the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.

The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.

The central locking button is only deactivated if the deadlock is activated page 78.

Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your vehicle:

Do not turn on the deadlock page 78.

Do not turn on the anti-theft alarm.

It will not be possible to open the doors or the rear lid from the outside this may offer extra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example.

The doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by pulling the inside door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever twice.

The driver door cannot be locked when it is still open. This avoids lock- ing the vehicle key inside the vehicle when there is nobody inside.

Deadlock

effect Necessary operations

Locks the vehicle with the dead- lock.

Press the button once on the vehicle key.

Locks the vehicle without the deadlock.

Press the button twice on the vehicle key.

Press the central locking button on the driver door once.

When the vehicle is locked, the deadlock deactivates the door handles and the central locking button making the vehicle difficult to open. The doors cannot be opened from inside .

When the deadlock is switched off:

The vehicle can be opened and unlocked from the inside using an inside door handle.

The vehicle may be unlocked from the inside by pushing the central locking button.

The anti-theft alarm will be activated.

The vehicle interior monitoring system and the anti-tow system are de- activated.

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Driver door control lamp.

When the vehicle is locked: Meaning

The red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds at short intervals and then more slowly.

The deadlock is switched on.

The red LED flashes for about two sec- onds then turns off. After 30 seconds, the LED flashes again.

The deadlock is switched off.

The red LED remains lit for about 30 sec- onds.

There is a fault in the locking system. Contact a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Careless use of the deadlock can cause serious injury.

Never leave anybody inside the vehicle if this is locked using the key. When the deadlock is activated, doors cannot be opened from the inside!

When the doors are locked, it is difficult to get to passengers in the vehicle interior in case of an emergency. Passengers could remain trap- ped inside in case of emergency.

Anti-theft alarm

The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.

The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned on when the vehicle is locked with the key.

When does the system trigger an alarm?

The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for about 30 seconds accompa- nied by optical warning signals for about five minutes when the vehicle is locked and the following unauthorised actions are taken:

When the door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key without turning the ignition within the following 15 seconds.

A door is opened.

The bonnet is opened.

The rear lid is opened.

When the ignition is switched on with a non-authorised key.

When the vehicle battery is disconnected.

When there is movement inside the vehicle (vehicles with interior moni- toring).

When the vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow system)

When the vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow system).

Transporting the vehicle on a ferry or by railroad (vehicles with an anti- tow system or interior monitoring).

Unhitch a trailer connected to the anti-theft alarm page 237.

How to turn OFF the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button on the key or turn on the igni- tion with a valid key.

Note The alarm will be triggered once more when anybody enters the same zone of surveillance or any other zone. If, for example, after opening a door, the rear lid is also opened.

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked from within using the central locking button .

If the driver door is unlocked mechanically with the key, only the driver door is unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. Only when the igni- tion has been turned on will the other doors be available - but not unlocked - and the central lock button activated.

If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the anti-theft alarm will not operate correctly.

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Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system*

Fig. 49 On the roof con- sole: interior monitoring sensors

The interior monitoring system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked and movement is detected inside the vehicle. The anti-tow system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked when the system detects the vehicle is being raised.

Switching on the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems

Close the storage compartment Fig. 49 1 on the roof console otherwise the interior monitoring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.

Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the anti-theft alarm is turned on, the interi- or monitoring and the anti-tow systems are also activated.

Switching off the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems

The interior monitoring is switched off by pressing the remote control lock button twice.

Lock all doors and rear lid.

Use the key to lock the vehicle. The interior monitoring and / or anti-tow- ing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked.

To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking the vehicle, for example in the following situations:

When leaving animals inside the vehicle page 75.

When the vehicle must be loaded.

When the vehicle is being transported, for example, by ferry.

When the vehicle must be towed with the axle raised.

Risk of false alarms

The interior monitoring system only operates correctly if the vehicle is com- pletely closed. Observe legal requirements. The alarm may be accidentally triggered in the following cases:

When a window is completely or partially open.

If the sunglasses storage compartment in the roof console is open.

When the panoramic sliding sunroof is completely or partially open.

When suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshen- er) or there are loose papers in the vehicle.

If the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).

Due to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.

Note Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the rear lid is open, only the anti- theft alarm will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems will only be activated when the doors and rear lid are fully closed.

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Doors

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Vehicle key set page 72

Central locking and locking system page 75

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

If a door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving and cause serious injuries.

Always stop immediately and close the door.

When closing, ensure that the door has closed correctly. A closed door should be flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.

Open and close doors only when nobody is in the way of the door.

WARNING

A door held open by its retainer could be blown closed by the wind or close if the vehicle is on a hill causing injury.

When opening and closing doors, always use the door handle.

Warning lamp

lights up Possible cause Solution

At least one vehicle door is open or not correctly shut.

Stop driving immediately! Open the corresponding door and close it immediately.

Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the warning lamp or on the in- strument panel will light.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the dash panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also visi- ble when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

Sliding doors

Introduction

Additional information:

Vehicle key set page 72

Central locking and locking system page 75

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

If a sliding door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving and cause serious injuries.

Always stop immediately and close the sliding door.

When closing, ensure that the sliding door has closed correctly. A closed sliding door should be flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.

Only open and close sliding doors when no body is in the way of the door.

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WARNING

If a sliding door is not fully open, it could close unexpectedly and cause serious injuries.

Always open the sliding door fully.

WARNING

Opening sliding doors while driving is dangerous. The sliding door could be pushed open or closed when the vehicle accelerates and brakes caus- ing serious injuries.

Never open the sliding doors when the vehicle is in movement.

Manually opening and closing the sliding door

Fig. 50 On the sliding door. door handle 1

effect Necessary operations

Open the sliding door from the inside.

When the sliding door is released, open the door fully by pulling on the outside handle.

Opening the sliding door from the inside.

When the sliding door is released, open the door fully by pulling on its interior handle Fig. 50 1 .

Closing the sliding door.

Pull on the inside or outside door handle and close the sliding door by pushing gently. Make sure that the sliding door is closed properly.

Opening and closing the sliding door electrically*

Fig. 51 On the dash pan- el, on the remote control key and on the interior lining of the sliding door: Button for opening and closing the electric slid- ing door

All of the electric sliding doors can be opened and closed manually using more force.

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effect Necessary operations

Opens the sliding door electri- cally.

Press the Fig. 51 button on the dash panel, on the remote control key and on the interior lining of the sliding door. The sliding door opens with the rollback anti-trap function as long as the button is not pressed again.

Pull briefly on the interior or exterior handle the door. The sliding door opens automatically.

Closing the sliding door electri- cally.

Press the Fig. 51 button on the dash panel, on the remote control key and on the interior lining of the sliding door. The sliding door closes with the rollback anti-trap function as long as the button is not pressed again. As it closes, a warning sound is given.

Pull briefly on the interior or exterior handle the door. The sliding door closes with the roll-back function. As it closes, a warning sound is given.

Note When the fuel tank cover is open, the right-hand side electric sliding door is locked and can only be opened manually.

If the window of a sliding door is lowered them this door cannot open fully.

Rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors

The rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors can reduce the risk of injury when opening and closing the sliding doors .

If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is closing, it opens again.

If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is opening, the door stops moving.

Check the reason for which the sliding door does not open or close.

Try to open or close the sliding door again.

To close the sliding door without the rollback anti-trap function

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.

Press and hold the Fig. 51 button. The sliding door closes with full force.

WARNING

Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se- rious injury.

Always close the sliding doors carefully.

Nobody should ever get in the way of the electric sliding doors, espe- cially when closing without the anti-trap function.

The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.

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Electric child safety lock

Fig. 52 In the driver door: electric child safety locks buttons

The electric child safety lock avoids opening and locking of the sliding door and its electric windows from the inside so that children cannot accidentally open the door while the vehicle is being driven. Using the left-hand side Fig. 52 1 or right-hand side 2 button, the childproof lock is activated on the left hand side or right-hand side respectively.

Turning on and off the electric child safety

effect Necessary operations

To switch system on: Press the button Fig. 52 1 o 2 .

To switch system off: Press the button again.

The yellow control lamp indicates that the function is on for the corre- sponding button.

WARNING

When the electric child safety function is activated, the sliding door can be opened from the outside only.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors are to be locked. Therefore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. They could be trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves to safety. Individuals locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in seri- ous injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.

Rear lid

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Central locking page 75

Transporting page 13

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and closing of the rear lid can cause accidents and serious injury.

Open and close the rear lid only when nobody is in the way.

Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could break and cause injury.

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WARNING (Continued)

Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing, otherwise, it may open un- expectedly while driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with the corre- sponding parts of the bodywork.

Always keep the rear lid closed while driving to avoid toxic gases en- tering the vehicle interior.

Do not open the rear lid when there is a load carrier installed. Like- wise, the rear lid cannot be opened when a load is attached to it, for ex- ample bicycles. An open rear lid could close itself if there is an additional weight on it. If necessary, press down on the rear lid and remove the load.

Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are not using the vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle.

Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su- pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug- gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious injuries and ill- ness or even death, particularly for young children.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. If the ve- hicle key or the central locking button is used, they may be locked in the vehicle.

CAUTION Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there is sufficient free space to open and close it, for example if you are towing a trailer or in a garage.

Warning lamp

lights up Possible cause Solution

The rear lid is open or not correctly shut.

Stop driving immediately! Open the rear lid and close it again.

Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

A warning lamp appears on the instrument panel if the rear lid is open or not properly closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the dash panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also visi- ble when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

WARNING

If the rear lid is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving and cause serious injuries.

Always stop immediately and close the rear lid.

Ensure that the rear lid has been locked into place by the element on the lock carrier when you close it.

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Opening the rear lid

Fig. 53 Detailed view of the centre console: but- ton for unlocking the rear lid

Fig. 54 Opening the rear lid from the exterior

Before opening the rear lid, always remove any load on its luggage rack .

Opening with the ignition key

Press the button on the vehicle key until the rear lid opens automatical- ly.

To open using the centre console control

Press the button on the centre console Fig. 53. The rear lid will be au- tomatically opened.

The button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.

Opening the rear lid with the button

Unlock the vehicle or open a door.

Raise the rear lid using the button Fig. 54 (arrow).

WARNING

Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening of the rear lid could cause serious injuries.

If there is a loaded luggage carrier on the rear lid, it could be un- locked or open but not recognised as such. An unlocked or open rear lid could open unexpectedly while driving.

Note At outside temperatures of less than 0 C (+32 F), the pressurised gas struts cannot always automatically lift the rear lid. In this case, open the rear lid manually.

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Closing the rear lid

Fig. 55 Rear lid open: hand grip

Closing the rear lid

Grab the handgrip inside the rear lid Fig. 55 (arrow).

Push the rear lid downwards until it locks into place in the lock.

Ensure that it is correctly closed by pulling on it firmly.

Locking the rear lid

If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the rear lid, it will lock again automatically after 30 seconds. This function prevents the vehi- cle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.

Locking is only possible when the rear lid is correctly and fully closed.

The rear lid is also locked by a central locking.

If the vehicle rear lid is locked or unlocked using the button, when it is closed once more it will lock automatically.

A closed but not locked rear lid will lock automatically at a speed above about 9 km/h (7 mph).

WARNING

Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the rear lid could cause se- rious injuries.

Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su- pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug- gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehi- cle can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.

Note Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the key has not been left inside the luggage compartment.

Opening the rear lid electronically

Fig. 56 Button with rear lid open

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Opening the rear lid

Press and hold the button on the vehicle key until the rear lid opens automatically.

OR: Press and hold the button on the centre console for approxi- mately 1 second Fig. 53.

OR: Press the Fig. 54 rear lid button (arrow).

In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic opening of the rear lid is inter- rupted.

Electronically opening the rear lid does not work when a trailer is electrically connected and hitched to a factory fitted tow hitch page 237.

The rear lid can be opened manually by applying more force.

Closing the rear lid

Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approximately 1 second.

OR: Press and hold the button on the centre console for approxi- mately 1 second Fig. 53.

OR: Press the Fig. 54 rear lid button (arrow).

Press the button on the open rear lid Fig. 56 .

Manually push the rear lid down to close it.

The rear lid will move down to the closed position to close and lock itself automatically using the power-close feature .

In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic closing of the rear lid is inter- rupted and it will open slightly.

Check why the rear lid could not close.

Attempt to close it once more.

Interrupting the opening and closing process

Rear lid opening and closing can be stopped by pressing one of the but- tons. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the rear lid moves to its initial position.

Then, it can be opened or closed by hand. To do this, apply a little more force.

Memorising the opening angle

The rear lid must be at least half open to memorise an opening angle.

Stop automatic opening in the opening position required page 88.

Hold down the button Fig. 56 with the rear lid open for at least three seconds. The opening angle is memorised.

Memorisation is confirmed by blinking of the hazard warning lights and an audible warning.

To be opened completely, the opening angle must be memorised once more.

Release the rear lid and open it to the memorised height.

Push the rear lid all the way up. To do this, apply a little more force.

Hold down the button Fig. 56 with the rear lid open for at least three seconds.

The opening angle is reset to the original factory setting.

WARNING

Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the rear lid could cause se- rious injuries.

Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su- pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug- gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehi- cle can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.

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WARNING

It is possible that the rear lid does not open completely or, if it is open, closes alone if a large amount of snow has built up on it or if a luggage rack is fitted. In this case, the rear lid must be supported.

CAUTION When using a trailer, ensure that there is sufficient space to open and close the rear lid.

Before opening the rear lid, any kind of equipment carrier should be re- moved, for example a bicycle carrier.

CAUTION In case of repeated short-term use, the system is turned off to avoid over- heating.

When it has cooled, it may be used once again. During this time, the rear lid may be manually opened or closed applying a little more effort.

If the vehicle battery is disconnected or the fuse blows when the rear lid is open, the rear lid system must be re-initialised. To do this, close the rear lid.

Note Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the key has not been left inside the luggage compartment.

Electric windows

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

SEAT information system page 62

Central locking and locking system page 75

WARNING

Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.

Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.

Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af- ter turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or passenger side door is not open.

When transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened and closed.

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Opening and closing the electric windows

Fig. 57 In the driver door: Buttons for front and rear electric windows and child safety lock

Buttons on the driver door

Legend for the Fig. 57:

For the front electric windows.

For the sliding door electric windows.

To lock the sliding doors and their windows.

Opening and closing the windows

effect Necessary operations

Opening: Press button .

Closing: Push the button .

To stop the one touch function:

Press or pull on the corresponding window button.

Press the button for the electronic child safety lock to deactivate the controls for the electric win- dows on the sliding doors and to lock these doors page 81. The button will light up.

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2

3

After turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or pas- senger side door is not open. When the key is removed from the ignition and the driver door is open, all of the electric windows can be opened or closed using the corresponding button on the driver door. After a few sec- onds, the convenience opening or closing function will begin page 91.

Electric windows: functions

One-touch opening and closing

The one-touch automatic opening and closing is used to open or close the windows completely. It will not be necessary to hold the button of the corre- sponding electric window.

For the one-touch closing function: pull up on the button for the window to the second position.

For the one-touch opening function: Push down the button for the window to the second position.

To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre- sponding window.

Restoring one-touch opening and closing

The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.

Close all windows and doors.

Pull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second in this position.

Release the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch function is now ready for operation.

The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually or several at a time.

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Convenience opening and closing function

The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehi- cle key:

Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. All windows which function electrically will be either opened or closed.

To interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.

During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof will be closed.

In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper- ating the windows page 62.

WARNING

Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.

Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.

Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.

Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af- ter turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or passenger side door is not open.

When transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened and closed.

Note The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal- function in the electric windows. Visit a specialised workshop.

Electric Windows anti-trap function

The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury when opening and closing the electric windows . If a window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automati- cally open again.

Check why the window does not close.

Attempt to close the window again.

If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will stop working for 10 seconds.

If the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding posi- tion. When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close without the anti-trap function .

To close windows without the anti-trap function

Attempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap function, deactivated for a short time.

After more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.

If the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se- rious injury.

Always close the electric windows carefully.

Nobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when the anti-trap function is deactivated.

The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.

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Note The anti-trap function also operates if the windows are closed from the out- side of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing page 91.

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Panoramic sliding sunroof*

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

SEAT information system page 62

Central locking and locking system page 75

Emergency locking and unlocking page 318

WARNING

Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoramic sliding sunroof can cause serious injuries.

Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof and the sun blind when no- body is in the way.

Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.

Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the panoramic sliding sunroof.

The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten mi- nutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.

Note In case of a fault in the operation of the panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti- trap function will not operate correctly. Visit a specialised workshop.

Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof

Fig. 58 On the interior roof lining: use the rotary button for opening and closing

Fig. 59 On the interior roof lining: Press the but- ton and pull on it to lift and close the sliding sunroof.

To open the panoramic sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position A .

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effect Switch setting Necessary operations

Fig. 58

To open the sliding sunroof completely:

C

Rotate the switch to the re- quired position.

To choose the con- venience position

for the sliding sun- roof:

B

To close the sliding sunroof completely:

A

Fig. 59

To completely de- ploy the tilting sun-

roof: D

Briefly push the switch back (arrow).

To stop automatic operation:

D or E Briefly push back the but- ton again or pull it.

To completely close the tilting sunroof:

E Briefly push the switch back (arrow).

To set the inter- mediate position:

D or E Pull the button or hold it back until the roof is in the required position.

The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The pan- oramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front pas- senger door are not opened.

Opening or closing the sun blind

Fig. 60 On the interior roof lining: switches for the sun blind

effect Necessary operations

To open completely (automatic):

Press the button Fig. 60 1 briefly.

To stop automatic operation:

Press the button Fig. 60 1 or Fig. 60 2 .

To set the intermedi- ate position:

Hold the button Fig. 60 1 or Fig. 60 2 until the required position is reached.

To close completely (automatic):

Press the button Fig. 60 2 briefly.

The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened.

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Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation

Convenience open/close function

The panoramic sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key:

Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. The panoramic sliding sunroof is adjusted or closes.

Release the unlock or lock button to stop the function.

During convenience closing, first the windows and then the panoramic slid- ing sunroof will be closed.

Note The rotary button of the panoramic sliding sunroof remains in the last posi- tion selected if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle, and will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.

Anti-trap function of the panoramic sliding sunroof and the sun blind

The anti-trap function reduces the risk of injury when opening and closing the panoramic sliding sunroof and sun blind . When the panoramic sliding sunroof or the sun blind encounters difficulty or an obstacle when closing, they will stop and reopen.

Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof or the sun blind did not close.

Attempt to close the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind once again.

If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding position. Now close the panoramic sliding sun- roof or sun blind without the anti-trap function.

Closing without the roll-back function

The Fig. 58 switch should be in the closed position A .

Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five seconds of triggering the anti- trap function, pull the control all the way back Fig. 59 (arrow E ) until the panoramic sliding sunroof closes fully.

Sun blind: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap function, push the Fig. 60 2 button until the sun blind closes completely.

The panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind closes without the anti-trap function.

If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a special- ised workshop.

WARNING

Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind without the anti-trap function can cause serious injuries.

Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof carefully.

Nobody should be in the way of the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially when they are closed without the anti-trap function.

The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.

Note The anti-trap function is activated if the windows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing page 91.

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Lights and visibility

Lights

Introduction

The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country must be observed.

The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of the lights in all situations.

Additional information and warnings:

SEAT information system page 62

Changing bulbs page 330

WARNING

If the headlights are set too high and the main beam is not used correct- ly, there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This could result in a serious accident.

Always make sure that the headlights are correctly adjusted.

Never use the main beam or flashed headlamps as this could dazzle other drivers.

Control lamps

lights up Possible cause Solution

Driving light totally or partially faulty.

Replace the corresponding bulb page 330. If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi- cle should be taken to a speci- alised workshop if necessary.

Fault in adaptive light. page 100.

Rear fog light switched on. page 99.

Fog lights switched on

Left or right turn signal. The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a vehicle or trailer turn signal is faulty.

If necessary, check the vehicle and trailer lighting.

Main beam on or flasher on. page 97.

Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.

page 99.

flashes Possible cause Solution

Fault in the adaptive light sys- tem.

Contact a specialised work- shop page 99.

Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

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WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Park the vehicle at a suitable distance away from the traffic ensuring that the exhaust system is not in contact with inflammable material, for example, dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.

A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth- er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.

CAUTION Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may result in faults in the vehicle.

Turn signal and headlight lever

Fig. 61 Turn signal and main beam lever

Move the lever to the required position:

Right turn signal. Right-hand parking light (ignition switched off) page 99.

Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light (ignition switched off) page 99.

Main beam switched on . The control lamp will light up on the instrument panel.

Flashing the headlights. The flashed beam comes on if the lever is pressed. The control lamp will light up.

Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.

Convenience turn signals

For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash three times.

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The control turn signals are switched on and off from the menu Lights & Visi- bility on the instrument panel display page 62. This function can be dis- connected at a specialised workshop for those vehicles which do not have the menu Lights & Visibility.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause accidents and serious injury, as the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.

Note The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off page 316.

If a turn signal on the vehicle or trailer is faulty, the warning lamp flash- es twice as fast as usual.

The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam headlights are already on.

Turning lights on and off

Fig. 62 Next to the steering wheel: diagram of some of the types of light switch

The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country must be observed.

In vehicles with tow hitch fitted as standard: If the trailer is connected elec- trically and is fitted with a rear fog light, this is automatically switched off on the vehicle.

Turn the light switch to the required position Fig. 62:

if the ignition is switched off when the ignition is on

Fog lights, dipped beam and side lights off.

Lights off or daytime driving light on.

The guidance lights may be switched on.

Automatic dipped beam control or daytime driving light on.

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if the ignition is switched off when the ignition is on

Side light on. Side light on.

Dipped beam off; if necessa- ry, the side light comes on for a time.

Dipped beam switched on.

Fog lights

The warning lamps or on the light switch also indicate that the fog lights are switched on.

Switching on the fog lights : Turn the switch to position or pull out to the first stop.

Switching on the rear fog light : turn the light switch to position o pull out to the maximum.

To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .

Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been switched off

If the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is open, an audible warn- ing signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off the lights.

When the parking light is on page 97.

When the light switch is in position .

WARNING

The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi- nate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility is poor.

Lights and visibility: functions

Parking light

When the parking light is switched on, (right or left turn signal), the front side light and the rear light on the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights will only work with the ignition off.

Daytime driving light*

The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front head- lamps.

When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights come on .

The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the light switch is in position .

When the light switch is in position , a photo sensor automatically turns the instrument and switch lighting on and off.

Automatic dipped beam control

The automatic dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not able to recognise all driving situations.

When the light switch is in position , the vehicle lights and the instru- ment panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the fol- lowing situations :

Automatic switching on: Automatic switching off or switch to daytime driving lighting:

The photo sensor detects darkness, for example, when driving through a tunnel.

When adequate lighting is detected.

The rain sensor detects rain and ac- tivates the windscreen wipers.

When the windscreen wiper has been inactive for a few minutes.

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Adaptive headlights (AFS)

The adaptive headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at speeds of over 10 km/h (6 mph). When taking a bend, the adaptive head- lights automatically light up the road better.

The adaptive headlights can be switched on and off from the infotainment system.

Static turning lights

When turning slowly to change direction or going round a tight bend, the static cornering lights automatically come on. The static cornering lights on- ly work at speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).

The static cornering lights may be incorporated into the fog lights or the front headlights, depending upon the equipment.

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road users cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all, accidents may occur.

The automatic dipped beam control () only switches on the dip- ped beam when there are no changes in brightness, and not, for example when it is foggy.

Never drive with daytime lights if the road is not well lit due to weath- er or lighting conditions. Daytime lights do not provide enough light to illuminate the road properly or be seen by other road users.

Headlight adjustment

Headlight adjustment (Light Assist)

The headlight adjustment automatically connects and disconnects the main beam headlights depending on the environmental and traffic conditions and on the speed, within the limitations of the system . This is moni-

tored by a sensor located on the inside of the windscreen, above the interior rear vision mirror.

The automatic headlight adjustment automatically switches on the main beam depending on the vehicles travelling in front and in the opposite di- rection, and of other environmental and traffic conditions from an approxi- mate speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and turns them off again at speeds below approximately 30 km/h (18 mph).

Switching on and off

Action

Switching on:

With the ignition on, turn the lights control to the position and put the turn signal and main beam lever in the main beam position page 97. When the headlight adjust- ment (automatic also) is activated, the warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel display .

Switching off:

Disconnect the on button. OR: turn the lights control to a different position to page 98. OR: place the turn signal and main beam lever in the headlight flasher or main beam position page 97.

The following conditions can cause the headlight adjustment to fail to turn off the main beam or fail to do so in time:

On roads with insufficient lighting with very reflective signs

If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. pedestrians or cyclists

On closed curves, when the traffic in the opposite direction is partially hidden, on pronounced slopes

On roads with traffic in the opposite direction and with a central reserva- tion barrier when the driver can see through gaps or over it e.g. lorry drivers

If the camera is damaged or if the power supply has been cut off

In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain

In the event of dust or sand storms

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If the windscreen is damaged by the impact from a stone in the camera's field of vision

If the camera's field of vision is misted up, dirty or covered by a sticker, snow or ice.

WARNING

The greater comfort that the headlight adjustment provides (automatic also) must not cause you to take risks. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.

Always monitor the lights yourself and adjust them depending on the light, visibility and traffic conditions.

The headlight adjustment (automatic also) may not correctly detect all situations and in certain situations may only provide limited function.

If the windscreen is damaged or modifications are made to the vehi- cle lighting, this may harm the functioning of the headlight adjustment (automatic also), for example, if additional headlight are fitted.

Note Main beam and flashed headlights can be turned on and off manually at any time with the turn signal and main beam lever page 97.

Adhesive strips for headlights or adjusting headlights

In those countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road to the home country, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers of oncom- ing vehicles. Therefore, when driving abroad, adhesive strips should be at- tached to the headlights or the headlights should be adjusted accordingly.

The direction of the headlights can be adjusted from the instrument panel, in the Tourist light submenu of the Configuration menu page 67.

For those vehicles in which it is not possible to adjust the headlights from the menu, adhesive strips are used to cover certain parts of the headlamp cover or the headlights may be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For fur- ther information, please refer to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Note Use of the Tourist light option and the adhesives on the headlights is only allowed if they are to be used for a short period of time. To modify the direc- tion of the headlights permanently, please take the vehicle to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Coming home and Leaving home function (orientation lighting)

The Coming home function should be switched on manually. However the Leaving home function is automatically controlled by a photo sensor.

Coming home Necessary operations

To switch sys- tem on:

Switch off the ignition. Briefly flash the headlights for approximately one sec- ond page 97. The Coming home lighting comes on when the driver door is opened. The delay in switching off the headlights is counted from when the last door or rear lid is closed.

To switch sys- tem off:

Automatically at the end of the delay period. Automatically, if 30 seconds after coming on, a vehicle door or tailgate remains open. If the light switch is turned to position . If the ignition is switched on.

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Leaving home Necessary operations

To switch sys- tem on:

Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position and the photo sensor detects darkness.

To switch sys- tem off:

Automatically, at the end of the delay period.. When the vehicle is locked. When the light switch is turned to position . When the ignition is switched on.

Lighting around the exterior mirrors

The lighting around the exterior mirrors illuminates the door area on enter- ing and leaving the vehicles. It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked, when the vehicle door is opened and when the Coming home or Leaving home function is switched on. If the equipment includes the light sensor, the lighting around the exterior mirrors only comes when it is dark.

Note The time taken for the headlights to go off can be changed in the Lights & Visibility menu and the function can be switched on or off page 62.

When the Coming home function is on, if the vehicle door is opened there is no audible warning signal to advise that the light is still on.

Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting

Fig. 63 Next to the steering wheel: instru- ment and switch lighting control 1 and headlight range control 2

1 Instrument and switch lighting

When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the switch Fig. 63 1 .

2 Headlight range control

The headlight range control Fig. 63 2 is modified according to the value of the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver op- timum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers .

The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.

To reset, turn switch Fig. 63 2 :

Value Vehicle load statusa)

Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty

1 All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty

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Value Vehicle load statusa)

2 All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer and minimum drawbar load

3 Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and maximum drawbar load

a) If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.

Dynamic headlight range control

The control 2 is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range control. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the ve- hicle load status when the headlights are switched on.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and distract other drivers. This could result in a serious accident.

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not blind other drivers.

Interior and reading lights

Button/ Switch

effect

Switches interior lights off.

Switches interior lights on.

Button/ Switch

effect

Switches door contact control on (central position). The interior lights come on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ig- nition. The lights go off a few seconds after all the doors are closed, the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.

Turning the reading light on and off

Storage and luggage compartment lighting

When the glove compartment and the rear lid are opened and closed, a light automatically switches on or off.

Ambient lighting

The ambient lighting in the front covering of the ceiling lights up the con- trols on the centre console from above when the side light or dipped beam lights are on.

In addition, the lever on the door moulding can also be illuminated.

Note The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after the key is removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from dis- charging.

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Sun blind

Introduction

WARNING

Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibility when open.

Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors away when not in use.

Sun visors

Fig. 64 Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:

Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.

The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the door Fig. 64 1 .

Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards.

Vanity mirror light

There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is opened Fig. 64 2 a light comes on.

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed back up.

Note The light above the sun visor automatically switches off after a few minutes in certain conditions. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Rear side window sun blinds

Fig. 65 On the rear right-hand window: sun blind

The sun blinds for the vehicle interior are fitted in the side panels of the windows.

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Pull the sun blind by the handle Fig. 65 A up to the top.

Hook both rings of the fastening rod in the spaces provided B . Check that the sun blind is securely hooked into the spaces provided when it has been lowered B .

To put the sun blind away, unhook it at the top and lower by hand .

CAUTION To prevent damage to the blind or the interior trim, do not lower the sun blind quickly.

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Windscreen wiper and washer

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Recirculation of air conditioner air page 157

Working in the engine compartment page 279

Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior page 246

WARNING

Water from the windscreen washer water bottle may freeze on the wind- screen if it does not contain enough anti-freeze, reducing forward visibili- ty.

In winter, ensure the windscreen washer contains enough anti-freeze.

In cold conditions, you should not use the wash/wipe system unless you have warmed the windscreen with the ventilation system. The anti- freeze could freeze on the windscreen and reduce visibility.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of acci- dent and serious injury.

Always replace damaged or worn blades or blades which do not clean the windscreen correctly.

CAUTION In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass before using the wipers for the first time. In cold weather, it may help to leave the vehicle parked with the wipers in service position page 108.

Control lamp

lights up Possible cause Solution

Windscreen wiper fluid level too low

Top up the windscreen wiper reservoir as soon as possible page 110.

Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

CAUTION Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may result in faults in the vehicle.

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Window wiper lever

Fig. 66 Using the windscreen wipers

Fig. 67 Using the rear window wipers

Move the lever to the required position :

0 Windscreen wiper off.

1

Windscreen wipers interval wipe. Using the control Fig. 66 A adjust the interval (vehicles without the rain sensor), or the sensitivity of the rain sen- sor.

2 Slow wipe.

3 Continuous wipe.

4 Brief wipe - short wipe. Hold the lever down for more time to increase the wipe frequency.

5 Automatic wipe for cleaning windscreens with the lever up.

6 Interval wipe for rear window. The rear wiper will wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.

7 Automatic wipe for cleaning rear windows with the lever pressed.

CAUTION If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are on, the wind- screen wipers carry on wiping at the same level when the ignition is switch- ed back on. Ice, snow and other obstacles may damage the windscreen wip- er and the wiper motor.

Note The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on and the respective bonnet or rear lid are closed.

The interval wipe speed varies according to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is moving, the more often the windscreen is cleaned.

The rear wiper is automatically switched on when the windscreen wiper is on and the car is in reverse gear.

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Windscreen wiper functions

Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:

If the vehicle is at a stand- still:

The activated position provisionally changes to the previous position.

During the automatic wipe:

The air conditioner comes on for approxi- mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash- er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.

For the interval wipe: The intervals between wipes vary according to the speed of the vehicle. The higher the vehicle speed the shorter the intervals.

Heated windscreen washer jets

The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched on.

Headlight wash/wipe system

The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.

After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the wind- screen washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as in- sects) should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).

To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which has got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary, remove snow with an anti-icing spray.

Note The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen. The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob- stacle and switch the wiper back on again.

Windscreen wipers service position

Fig. 68 Wipers in service position

The wiper arms can be raised when the wipers are in service position Fig. 68. To place the windscreen wipers in the service position, proceed as follows:

The bonnet must be closed page 279.

Switch the ignition on and off.

Press the windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly Fig. 66 4 .

Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. Using the windscreen wiper lever, the windscreen wiper arms return to their initial position.

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Lifting and returning windscreen wiper arms

Place the wiper arms in the service position .

Only hold the wiper arms at the point where the blade is fixed.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms, only leave them in the service position.

Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.

Rain sensor*

Fig. 69 Windscreen wip- er lever: adjusting the rain sensor A

Fig. 70 Rain sensor sen- sitive surface

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain . The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted manually. Manual wipe page 107

Move the lever to the required position Fig. 69:

Rain sensor off.

Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if necessary.

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

Set control to the right: highly sensitive.

Set control to the left: less sensitive.

When the ignition is switched off and then back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts operating again when the windscreen wipers are in position 1

and the vehicle is travelling at more than 4 km/h (2 mph).

Rain sensor modified behaviour

Possible causes of faults and mistaken readings on the sensitive surface Fig. 70 of the rain sensor include:

0

1

A

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Damaged blades: A film of water on the damaged blades may lengthen the activation time, reduce the washing intervals or result in a fast and con- tinuous wipe.

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger the windscreen washer.

Salt on roads: in winter, salt spread in the roads may cause an extra long wipe when the windscreen is almost dry.

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone will trigger a single wipe cy- cle with the rain sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the reduction in the sensitive surface area and adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the sensor will vary with the size of the damage caused by the stone.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain to switch on the wipers.

If necessary, switch on the wipers manually when water on the wind- screen obstructs visibility.

Note Clean the sensitive surface of the rain sensor regularly and check the blades for damage Fig. 70 (arrow).

To remove wax and coatings, we recommend a window cleaner contain- ing alcohol.

Checking and topping up the windscreen washer reservoir with water

Fig. 71 In the engine compartment: wind- screen washer reservoir top

Check the water level in the windscreen washer reservoir regularly and top up as required.

Open the bonnet page 279.

The washer reservoir is marked with the symbol on the lid Fig. 71.

Check there is enough water in the reservoir.

To top up, mix water with a window cleaner recommended by SEAT . Please follow the instructions for use found on the packaging.

In cold weather, a special antifreeze should also be added to prevent the water from freezing .

Reservoir capacity

The reservoir holds approximately 3.0 litres; in vehicles with headlight washer, it is approximately 7.0 litres.

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WARNING

Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other similar additives with the windscreen washer water. A greasy layer may be formed on the wind- screen which will impair visibility.

Use clean water with a window cleaner recommended by SEAT.

If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to the water in the reservoir.

CAUTION Do not mix cleaning products recommended by SEAT with other prod- ucts. This could lead to flocculation and may block the windscreen washer jets.

When topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids could cause serious malfunctions and engine damage!

Rear vision mirror

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system page 62

Seat memory page 118

Changing gear page 176

Braking, stopping and parking page 185

WARNING

The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror contains an electrolytic fluid which may leak if the mirror is broken. This could cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs.

The electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respi- ratory organs, particularly in individuals suffering from asthma or other illnesses. Make sure that adequate quantities of fresh air enter and leave the vehicle if it is not possible to open all the doors and windows.

If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the area for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek medical ad- vice.

If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with shoes or clothing, wash the area for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash shoes and clothing before wearing them again.

If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash your mouth with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting unless rec- ommended by a Doctor. Seek medical advice immediately.

CAUTION In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror breaks, an elec- trolyte fluid may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should be cleaned as fast as possible with a damp sponge or similar.

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Rear vision mirror

Fig. 72 Manual anti-daz- zle function for rear vi- sion mirror

Fig. 73 Automatic anti- dazzle function for rear vision mirror

The driver should always adjust the rear vision mirror to permit adequate visibility through the rear window.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear vision mirror

Basic position: point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.

Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function Fig. 72.

Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

Legend for the Fig. 73:

control lamp

Control

Light incidence sensor

This function can be activated and deactivated by pressing the rear vision mirror switch Fig. 73 2 . When it is activated, the warning lamp lights up

1 .

When the ignition is on, the sensor 3 automatically moves the rear vision mirror to the anti-dazzle position depending upon the incidence of the light from behind.

The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is en- gaged or the interior or reading lights are on.

Note If the incidence of the light on the sensor is obstructed or prevented, e.g. by the sun blinds, the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function will not operate correctly.

1

2

3

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Exterior mirrors

Fig. 74 In the driver door: exterior mirror con- trols

Turn the knob to the required position:

Electric folding exterior mirrors .

Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only heats up if the ambient temperature is less than +20 C (+68 F).

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for- wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.

Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for- wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.

Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior mirror heating off, adjustment of exterior mirror not possible.

Synchronised mirror adjustment

In the Settings - Convenience menu, select whether or not the mirrors should move in synchronisation page 62.

Turn the knob to position L.

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right exterior mirror will be ad- justed at the same time (synchronised).

If necessary the right exterior mirror adjustment may need correcting. Turn the knob to position R.

Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver side

The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled in the same way as the automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror page 112.

Store the reverse settings for the passenger exterior mirror

Select the vehicle key in which the setting is to be stored.

Use this key to unlock the vehicle.

Connect the automatic parking brake.

Switch the ignition on.

Move the gear lever to neutral.

In the menu Settings - Convenience activate the function Mirror adjust- ment.

Select reverse gear.

Adjust the front passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see, for example, the kerb area.

The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For vehicles with seat memory, please see page 118.

Activating the passenger exterior mirror settings

Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.

With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.

The stored position of the passenger exterior mirror for reverse gear is deleted when driving forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph) or if the knob is turned from position R to another position.

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WARNING

Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries.

Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way of the mirror.

When moving the mirror, take care not to trap fingers between the mirror and the mirror bracket.

WARNING

Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead to serious accident.

Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision, how- ever objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.

The use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle when changing lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.

If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehi- cles behind you or in other circumstances.

Make sure that the rear visibility is adequate.

CAUTION Before entering a car wash, always ensure that the exterior mirrors are correctly folded in.

Electrically-folding exterior mirrors should not be folded and unfolded mechanically as this may damage the electrical operation.

For the sake of the environment The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee- ded. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.

Note The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two minutes the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature.

In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted man- ually by pressing the edge of the mirror surface.

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Seats and storage

Seat adjustment

Mechanical controls on the front seat

Fig. 75 Front left seat controls

The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.

Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.

Fig. 75 effect Necessary operations

1 Moving the head re- straint backwards or for- wards.

Pull the lever and move the seat for- wards. The front seat must be engag- ed when the lever is released!

2 Adjusting the lumbar support*.

Turn the lever.

Fig. 75 effect Necessary operations

3 Adjusting the seat back- rest angle.

Turn the wheel.

4 Adjusting the seat height.

Pull the lever up or push down (sev- eral times if necessary) from its home position.

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Electrical controls on the front seat*

Fig. 76 Adjusting the front left seat forwards or backwards, the height, the seat angle and the front seat backrest

Fig. 77 Adjusting the lumbar support

The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.

Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.

Fig. 76 Press the control in the direction of the arrow:

A

1 Move the seat backwards or forwards.

2 and 3 Raise or lower the seat.

2 or 3 Adjust the seat angle.

B Forwards or backwards.

Adjust the seat backrest angle.

Fig. 77 Press the corresponding area of the switch:

1 or 2 Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.

3 or 4 Adjust the height of the lumbar support.

WARNING

Using the front electric seats in a careless or uncontrolled manner may lead to severe injuries.

The front seats can also be electrically adjusted when the ignition is switched off. Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle.

In the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing any button.

CAUTION So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or seat backrest.

Note It may not be possible to electrically adjust the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.

Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started.

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Adjusting the rear seats

Fig. 78 Adjusting rear seats

Fig. 78 effect Necessary operations

1 Adjusting the seat backrest angle.

Pull the lever and adjust the seat back- rest to the required position . The seat backrest must be engaged when the lever is released! There is a handle instead of the lever on the third row of seats and on the central seat of the second row. It is used in the same manner as the lever.

2

On the second row of seats only: Moving the seat backwards or for- wards.

Pull the lever and move the seat for- wards or backwards. The seat must be engaged when the lever is released!

CAUTION Tilting the seat backrest of the second row of seats fully back could dam- age the luggage compartment tray. Remove the tray before adjusting the seat backrest.

Objects in the luggage compartment could cause damage when moving the rear seats forwards or backwards.

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Seat functions

Introduction

Additional information and warnings

Adjust the seat position page 10

Seat belts page 21

Airbag system page 31

Child seats (accessories) page 39

Integrated child seats page 45

Exterior mirrors page 111

Luggage compartment page 127

WARNING

Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.

Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it throughout. This also applies to the other occupants.

Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.

Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle is stationary.

Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat- ing and adjustment radius.

Seat heating*

Fig. 79 Detailed view of the centre console: front seat heating controls, here with the second temperature level set

Fig. 80 Detailed view of the centre console: con- trols for the front seat heating in vehicles equipped with Climatron- ic

The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. The backrest is also heated in some versions.

Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat.

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effect Action Fig. 79, Fig. 80

To switch system on: Press button . Seat heating is switched on fully.

Adjusting the heating output:

Keep pressing button until the required intensi- ty is set.

To switch system off: Keep pressing button until all of the lights are switched off Fig. 79, Fig. 80.

WARNING

People whose pain and temperature threshold has been affected by some kind of medicine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) may sus- tain burns to the back, buttocks and legs from use of the seat heating that may lead to a long healing process or that may never completely heal. Seek medical advice if you have doubts regarding your health.

People with a limit pain and temperature threshold must never use seat heating.

CAUTION To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.

Liquids, sharp objects and insulating materials on the seat could dam- age the seat heating.

In the event of smells, switch off the seat heating immediately and have the unit inspected by a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment The seat heating should remain on only when needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.

Seat with position memory*

Fig. 81 Memory buttons on the outside of the driver seat

Memory buttons

Individual settings for the driver seat and the exterior mirror can be as- signed to each memory button.

Storing exterior mirror settings for driving forwards

Connect the automatic parking brake.

Move the gear lever to neutral.

Switch the ignition on.

Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.

Keep the SET button held down for more than one second Fig. 81.

Press the required memory button for the following 10 seconds. An au- dible warning confirms the settings have been stored.

Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for driving in reverse gear

Connect the automatic parking brake.

Move the gear lever to neutral.

Switch the ignition on.

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Press the required memory button.

Select reverse gear.

Adjust the front passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see, for example, the kerb area.

The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

Activating exterior mirror settings

With the driver door open and the ignition turned off, push the memory button of the corresponding door briefly.

OR: With the ignition switched on, hold in the corresponding memory button until the memorised position is reached.

To activate the memory function of the vehicle key

Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.

Open the driver-side door.

Press and hold any memory button.

Within the following three seconds, push the button to open the vehi- cle on the vehicle key. An audible warning confirms the settings have been activated.

Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to a vehicle key

Activate the memory function of the vehicle key

Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.

Lock the vehicle. The settings are assigned to the vehicle key.

To deactivate the memory function of the vehicle key

Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.

Press and hold the SET button.

Within the following ten seconds, push the button to open the vehi- cle on the vehicle key. An audible warning confirms the settings have been deactivated.

Initialising the seat position memory

The position memory system must be initialised if, for example, the driver seat has been changed.

Initialisation deletes all memories and assignments for the seat with posi- tion memory. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and the vehi- cle keys re-assigned.

Open the driver door and do not get into the vehicle.

Operating the seat settings from outside the vehicle.

Move the angle of the seat backrest completely forwards.

Release the control to set the angle and then press again until an audi- ble warning is heard.

Note The front passenger side exterior mirror automatically changes from the po- sition stored for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves forward at a speed of at least 15 km/h (9 mph) or when the gear selection lever is changed to a position other than R.

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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats

Fig. 82 Second row of seats: convenient entry function controls

The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in and out of the third row of seats.

Folding down the seat of the second row

If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.

If necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat page 45.

If necessary, raise the armrests.

Remove any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats, where applicable .

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go page 10.

Push the lever Fig. 82 1 forwards and fold the seat backrest of the rear seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded completely forwards .

Always take care when entering and leaving the vehicle .

Repositioning the seat of the second row

Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat folds backwards .

Make sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts can provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark Fig. 82 2

should no longer be visible in Folding down rear seats to create load space on page 130.

Emergency exit function

If the lever Fig. 82 1 does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on the second row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow vehicle occupants of the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle .

Pull handle Fig. 82 3 back and fold the seat backrest of the rear seat. The complete rear seat folds forward .

WARNING

Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result in severe injury and accident.

Never use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in mo- tion.

Avoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats back.

Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.

Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr- ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from locking safely when positioned upright.

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WARNING (Continued)

All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats to work properly. When the seat backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci- dent.

A red mark on the side of the seat Fig. 82 2 indicates that the seat backrest is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the seat backrest is correctly engaged.

If the seat backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in place, no passenger should use them.

When getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the second row of seats.

WARNING

If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possi- ble that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help them- selves.

Child seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.

CAUTION Before folding down the rear seat backrest for returning it to its position, adjust the front seats so that the head restraints and seat backrests do not hit off each other when folding and unfolding.

Any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats may be damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before fold- ing the seat down.

Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat*

Fig. 83 Folding the seat backrest of the front pas- senger seat

Fig. 84 Unlocking the folding seat backrest of the front passenger seat

The seat backrest of the front passenger seat can be folded and locked hori- zontally.

The front passenger front airbag must be disabled page 31 if objects are being transported on the folded front passenger seat.

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Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat

Remove any objects from the front passenger seat cushion .

Adjust the front passenger seat to its lowest position page 10.

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go page 10.

Unlock the seat backrest of the front passenger seat in the direction of the arrow Fig. 83 1 .

Fold the seat backrest of the front passenger seat forwards in the direc- tion of the arrow Fig. 83 2 until it is horizontal.

The seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage safely in its folded position.

Lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat

Check that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.

Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat by first unlocking it again Fig. 84.

Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The seat backrest must be engaged.

The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must safely en- gage.

WARNING

Folding and lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat uncon- trollably or without paying attention may lead to severe injuries.

Only fold and lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat when the vehicle is stationary.

While the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, the front airbag must remain disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light on.

Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.

WARNING (Continued)

Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backrest of the front passenger seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from locking safely when positioned upright.

The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage. If the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is not locked, it may sud- denly move and cause severe injuries.

WARNING

Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an ac- cident or sudden braking.

Never carry people or children on the front passenger seat when the seat backrest is folded.

When the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, only the outer seat behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied. This also applies to children sitting in a child seat.

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Head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

Fig. 85 A: Adjust the head restraints with no possibili- ty of lengthways direction adjustment, B: Adjust the head restraints with lengthways direction adjustment

Fig. 86 Adjust the head restraints in the second or third row of seats

All seats are equipped with a head restraint.

Adjusting height

Raise the head restraint in the direction of the arrow or lower it Fig. 85 or Fig. 86 1 with the button pressed .

The head restraint must engage securely in position. There are three possible positions on the second row of seats and two possible positions on the third row of seats.

Adjusting the front head restraints

Push the head restraint forward in the direction of the arrow or backward Fig. 85 1 with the button pressed.

The head restraint must engage securely in position.

Correct adjustment of head restraints

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your

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head and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraint for short people

Lower the head restraint completely, even if your head is below its upper edge. When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible that a small gap remains between it and the seat backrest.

Adjusting the head restraint for tall people

Raise the head restraint completely.

WARNING

Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in- creases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and sudden braking or manoeuvres.

Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person is occupying a seat.

All vehicle occupants must correctly adjust the head restraint accord- ing to their height to reduce the risk of back injuries in the event of an accident. The upper edge of the head restraint must be as close as possi- ble to the same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint.

Never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.

Removing and fitting the head restraints

Fig. 87 : Fitting the head restraints with no possibili- ty of lengthways direction adjustment, : Fitting the head restraints with lengthways direction adjustment

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Fig. 88 Fitting the head restraints in the second or third row of seats

All seats are equipped with a head restraint.

Removing the front head restraints in vehicles without the lengthways direction adjustment of the head restraints

If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be fitted.

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go .

Pull out the head restraint pressing the button completely Fig. 87 1

.

Fitting the front head restraints in vehicles without the lengthways direction adjustment of the head restraints

Correctly place the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest and insert it.

Completely press the button 1 and push the head restraint down- wards.

Adjust the head restraint according to the correct seat position and se- cure it page 124.

Removing the front head restraints in vehicles with the lengthways direction adjustment of the head restraints

If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be fitted.

Push the head restraint up and backward as far as it will go .

Place a flat object, e.g. a plastic card 2 , on both sides between the seat backrest cover and the end protector of the seat backrest retaining bar and unlock the retaining bars with a little pressure.

Completely pull out the head restraint.

Fitting the front head restraints in vehicles with the lengthways direction adjustment of the head restraints

Pull out the two retaining bars from the head restraint as far as possible.

Correctly place the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest and insert it.

Push the head restraint down as far as possible until the two retaining bars are secured.

Adjust the head restraint according to the correct seat position and se- cure it page 124.

Removing the head restraints from the second and third row of seats

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards page 127.

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go .

Pull out the head restraint Fig. 88 1 with the button pressed.

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.

Installing the head restraints for the second and third row of seats

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards page 127.

Insert the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest.

Push the head restraint down while pressing the button 1 .

Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.

Adjust the head restraint to the correct position page 124.

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WARNING

Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in- creases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and sudden braking or manoeuvres.

Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person is occupying a seat.

Refit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers are properly protected.

CAUTION On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint does not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the seat backrest of the front seat. This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle.

Centre armrest

Fig. 89 Front centre arm- rest

To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow Fig. 89, setting by setting.

To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre arm- rest.

WARNING

The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's arm and cause a serious accident.

Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in this incorrect position can cause severe injuries.

Loading luggage compartment

Introduction

Always transport heavy loads in the luggage compartment and place the seat backs in a vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suita- ble rope or straps. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and braking ability .

Additional information and warnings:

Airbag system page 31

Light page 96

Transporting page 13

Towing mode page 237

Wheels and tyres page 297

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WARNING

When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors and the rear lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

Do not leave children unwatched, especially when the rear lid is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the rear lid from inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to seri- ous injury or death.

Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle.

Never transport people in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is es- pecially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the follow- ing:

Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy objects in the luggage compartment.

Always secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they can- not enter the areas around the front or side airbags in case of sudden braking or an accident.

While driving, always keep object compartments closed.

WARNING (Continued)

Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle interior, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash panel.

Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets in- side the vehicle and store securely.

WARNING

The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases braking distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured cor- rectly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.

The vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due to a change in the centre of gravity.

Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as possible.

Store heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear axle as possible.

CAUTION Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe the wires of the heating ele- ment and antenna of the rear window and cause damage.

The side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from ob- jects.

Note The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle.

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Folding down rear seats to create load space

Fig. 90 Second row of seats: folding the rear seat , rear seat as load space

Fig. 91 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to load then return to position

Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart- ment.

Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading

If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.

If it is necessary, remove the head restraints on the integrated child seats then reinstall the integrated child seats page 45.

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If necessary, raise the armrests.

Remove objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat .

Move the rear seat all the way back.

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go page 10.

In the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con- sole, if necessary.

Pull lever Fig. 90 1 back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The complete rear seat folds forward .

Fold the seat backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface posi- tion Fig. 90 .

If necessary, pull on the lever Fig. 91 2 to move the seat to the re- quired position.

When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it .

Folding the seats in the third row of seats for loading

If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.

Open the rear lid.

Push the head restraint down as far as it will go page 10.

Remove objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat .

Remove objects from the space below the rear seat.

Remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.

Pull lever Fig. 91 1 back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The rear seat folds forward and the cushion also moves forward.

Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.

When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it .

Putting the seats in the second row back in place

Pull lever Fig. 90 1 upwards and place the backrests in vertical posi- tion. The entire seat folds backwards.

Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor- rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat passengers.

Putting the seats in the third row back in place

Open the rear lid.

Pull on the handle Fig. 91 2 to put the seat tray back in position.

Pull on the handle Fig. 91 3 . The entire seat folds backwards.

Press on the seat tray in the seat backrest until it is held in position by its magnets.

Open the sliding door.

Put the seat backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.

Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor- rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear seat passengers.

WARNING

Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention could cause serious injury.

Never fold or lift the seats while driving.

Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the seat backrest.

Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.

Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr- ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat or seat backrest from lock- ing securely in the vertical position.

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WARNING (Continued)

All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats to work properly. When the seat backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci- dent.

No seat must be occupied if the seat backrest or seat is folded or not correctly engaged.

CAUTION Before folding the seat backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so that the head restraint or seat backrest do not hit them when it is folded.

Objects placed in the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seats can be damaged when seats are folded down or put back into position. Re- move any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning them.

Objects placed in the moulding on the back of the third row of seats can be damaged when folding down the seats or putting them back into posi- tion. Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or reposi- tioning them.

The attachment elements and supports for the net partition placed on the rail system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row or putting them back into position and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the at- tachment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.

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Rear shelf*

Fig. 92 In the luggage compartment: rear shelf

Fig. 93 Remove the shelf supports then put them away safely

The rear shelf can be fitted behind the second or third row of seats . Opening the shelf

Pull the shelf handle Fig. 92 A backwards.

Release the shelf upwards by the side supports and guide it forward.

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Closing the shelf

Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards.

Secure the shelf using the left and right side supports.

Installing the shelf behind the second row of seats

Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.

Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow Fig. 92 B .

Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.

Installing the shelf behind the third row of seats

Remove the shelf from the support in the side lining Fig. 93 . To do this, press the shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.

Open the compartment in the left-hand side rear lining page 142 and hook the shelf to the rear of the luggage compartment cover Fig. 93 .

Close the rear left-hand side lining compartment.

Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.

Lift the shelf off in direction of the arrow Fig. 92 B .

Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.

Removing the shelf

Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow Fig. 92 B and lift it in the direction of the arrow C .

Remove the shelf from the right-hand side support.

Also, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side- lining supports with their covers.

Only with 5 places: Support the released shelf by placing it on the front section of the luggage compartment floor page 142.

WARNING

If the shelf is placed on one of the rear seats, this could cause serious injury in case of sudden braking or an accident.

Whenever it the third row seats are occupied, the shelf should be put behind this row.

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or animals on the rear shelf could cause serious injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking or even an accident.

Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects (loose or in bags) on the rear shelf.

Never transport animals on the rear shelf.

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Net partition*

Fig. 94 Unfold the net partition 1 then fold it again 2 and 3

Fig. 95 In the luggage compartment: Install the net partition behind the second row of seats

The net partition can prevent objects in the luggage compartment entering the vehicle interior / the driver area.

First remove the net from its bag and unfold it.

Fold out the net partition

Fold out the support transversal rods Fig. 94 1 for the net partition fully in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click.

Installing the net partition behind the second row of seats

Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support Fig. 95. To do this, guide the rod from up to down.

Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by pressing on the rod.

Secure the net partition hooks into the straps in the front of the luggage compartment Fig. 95 then tighten them.

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Installing the net partition behind the front seats

Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support Fig. 95 C . To do this, guide the rod from up to down.

Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by pressing on the rod.

Secure the hooks of the net partition to the attachment rings in the left and right hand side footwells on the second row of seats then tighten the straps.

Removing the net partition

Loosen the net partition straps.

Release the net partition hooks from the rings Fig. 95 .

Release the net partition from the right and left roof supports Fig. 95 or by pressing on the rod.

Unhook the net partition from the left-hand side roof support.

Folding in the net partition

Press on the release button Fig. 94 2 and bend the rod A in the di- rection of the arrow with the release o button pressed.

Press on the release button Fig. 94 3 and bend the rod B in the di- rection of the arrow with the release button pressed.

Store the net partition securely in the vehicle.

WARNING

Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be violently thrown in case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially in accidents causing seri- ous injury.

Ensure that the rods are correctly locked in place.

Even when net partition is correctly fitted, objects must be secured.

When driving with the net partition, no passengers should be behind it.

Fastening rings*

Fig. 96 In the luggage compartment: fastening rings

To the front and rear of the luggage compartment, there are fastening rings for securing objects Fig. 96 (arrows). On some models, the fastening rings are all the way to the back on the lock carrier plate.

There are other fastening rings located to the left and right hand side of the second row footrests.

Some models of fastening rings must be lifted to use them.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud- den braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.

Always use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.

Secure the ropes and straps to the fastening rings.

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WARNING (Continued)

Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles.

Secure all objects, little and large.

Never secure a load that is too heavy for the fastening rings.

Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.

Note The maximum load of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 Kn (3.57 Kp).

You can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.

Rails and attachment system*

Fig. 97 In the luggage compartment: System in- cluding rails, adjustable attachment elements 1

and adjustable tighten- ing straps 2 .

The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment elements, straps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover

baggage page 137. The rail and attachment system is designed to se- cure light objects. If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passen- gers then attachment elements should never be placed in the section of the rails close to the seats .

Installing the attachment elements

Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards Fig. 97 1 to the upper part of the guide and press downwards.

Move the attachment element to the desired position.

Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system .

Removing the attachment elements

Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.

Securing a load

Pull the strap through the attachment element and secure the load .

WARNING

In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the parts of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc- cupants.

Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the attachment elements from the rails or move them all the way back.

WARNING

Movable attachment elements that are not secured correctly can be re- leased from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.

Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in- serted into the guides.

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WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud- den braking or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.

Always use the attachment straps of the rail and attachment system.

Secure the attachment straps firmly to the attachment elements.

Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and change the way the vehicle handles.

WARNING (Continued)

Secure all objects, little and large.

Never secure a child seat to the attachment elements.

CAUTION The attachment elements placed on the rail system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi- tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail system.

Baggage net*

Fig. 98 Hook the baggage net A and use it as a bag B

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Fig. 99 Release the bag- gage net

If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passengers then attach- ment elements should never be placed in the section of the rails close to the seats .

Installing the baggage net supports

Fit the baggage net support into the guide from the back and press downwards.

Move the baggage net support to the required position.

Always ensure that the net support inserts into the rail system .

Hooking the baggage net into the support

Place the attachment rod on the baggage net support Fig. 98 1 and ro- tate 90 to the left 2 . The red mark on the attachment rod should not be visible .

Using the net for bag type baggage

Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the upper rails.

Fit a movable baggage net attachment element to each one of the lower guides page 136.

Hook the baggage net into the supports.

Hook the baggage net attachment strap underneath into one of the mov- able attachment elements Fig. 98 .

Join the baggage net supports to the upper rails as much as possible by pushing them.

Press the sides of the baggage net together so that they are held by the Velcro.

Using the baggage net to separate the luggage compartment

Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the upper rails.

Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the lower rails.

Hook the baggage net into the supports.

To release the baggage net

Rotate the attachment rod 90 to the right Fig. 99 1 until you can see the red mark on the rod. Pull the attachment rod upwards 2 .

Only with 5 places: After removing, place the baggage net safely in the front compartment on the floor of the luggage compartment page 142.

Removing the baggage net supports

Remove the net attachment element from the rail and pull it out down- wards.

WARNING

In case of an accident or sudden braking, the net attachment elements in the parts of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat occupants.

Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the attachment elements from the rails or move them all the way back.

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WARNING

Baggage net supports that are not secured correctly can be released from the guide in case of the sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or death.

Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted into the rails; the red mark should not be visible.

Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports.

CAUTION The baggage net supports placed on the rail system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi- tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the baggage net supports from the rail system.

Retaining hooks

Fig. 100 In the luggage compartment: retaining hooks

On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding re- taining hooks Fig. 100 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.

Press the retaining hooks down Fig. 100 (arrow) and fold them.

Hook the bags in place.

After use, raise the hooks again.

WARNING

Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an accident, the hooks could rupture.

CAUTION The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg (about 5 lbs).

Luggage net*

Fig. 101 In the luggage compartment: net used on secured baggage

The baggage net can be used to secure lighter items.

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Hooking the baggage net into the luggage compartment floor

Hook the baggage net into the fastening rings Fig. 101 1 and 2 .

Releasing the baggage net

The secured baggage net is taut .

Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings Fig. 101 1 .

Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings Fig. 101 2 .

WARNING

The elastic baggage net stretches when it is secured to the luggage com- partment fastening rings. The secured baggage net is taut. The hooks on the baggage net can cause injury if the net is incorrectly hooked or un- hooked.

Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas- tening rings when hooking or un-hooking.

Always keep your face and eyes protected at a safe distance to avoid injury should a hook slip while hooking or unhooking.

Always engage the hooks in the order given. If a baggage net hook springs back this can cause injury.

Roof carrier system*

Introduction

The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. For this rea- son, conventional roof carrier systems cannot be secured to the roof rails.

Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody- namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier sys- tems can be used.

When should the roof carrier system be removed?

When it is not being used.

When the vehicle is being washed in a car wash.

When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height (for example, in a garage).

Additional information and warnings:

Light page 96

Transporting page 13

Ecological driving page 229

Wheels and tyres page 297

Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 261

WARNING

The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof, which affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of gravity and increasing susceptibility to cross winds.

Always secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach- ment rope or straps.

Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively affect the vehicle aerody- namics, centre of gravity and handling.

Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden braking.

Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and weather conditions.

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CAUTION Always remove the roof carrier system from the roof before entering a car wash.

The height of your vehicle is changed by the installation of the roof carri- er and the load secured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.

The roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding sunroof and the rear lid should not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being transported.

Take extra care not to let the rear lid strike the roof load when opening.

For the sake of the environment The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof carrier system is fitted.

Securing the base supports and roof carrier system

Fig. 102 Attachment points for the basic sup- port and the roof carrier system

The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures must then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or boats on the roof. All these system components are available from a Technical Service.

It will only be possible to install a basic support or roof carrier system if the vehicle has a roof rail.

Securing the base supports and roof carrier system

Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.

The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in- structions provided.

The position holes are located on the inner side of the rail Fig. 102.

WARNING

If the base supports and the roof carrier system are incorrectly fitted or used in an unsuitable manner, the entire system could break free causing accident and injury.

Always take the manufacturer assembly instructions into account.

Only use base supports and roof carrier systems that are not dam- aged and are correctly fitted.

The base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the diagram Fig. 102.

Secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.

Check the screw fittings and attachments before driving and after a short distance. During each long journey, check the attachments during every break.

Always fit the roof carrier system correctly for wheels, skis and surf- boards.

Never change or repair the basic supports or roof carrier system.

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Note Read and take into account the instructions included with the roof carrier system fitted and keep them in the vehicle.

Loading the roof carrier system

Loads can only be correctly secured when the roof carrier system is correctly fitted .

Maximum authorised roof load

The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg (about 220 lbs). The roof load includes the roof carrier system and the load being transported .

Always check the roof carrier system weight and the weight of the load to be transported and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au- thorised roof load.

If you are using a roof carrier with a lower weight rating, you cannot trans- port the maximum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum weight limit for the roof carrier given in the fitting instructions.

Distributing a load

Uniformly distribute loads and secure them correctly .

Check attachments

After fitting the base supports and the roof carrier system, always check the attachments after a short trip or at regular intervals.

WARNING

Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load can result in accidents and/or vehicle damage.

Always respect the maximum authorised weight for the roof, the max- imum authorised weight on the axles and the total maximum authorised weight of the vehicle.

Never exceed the capacity of the roof carrier system even if this is less than the maximum authorised roof load.

Secure heavy objects towards the front and distribute the load even- ly.

WARNING

Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall from the roof carrier system causing accidents and injury.

Always use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.

Always secure loads correctly.

Storage compartments

Introduction

Storage compartments must only be used to store light or small objects.

The front central armrest compartment houses the factory-fitted AUX-IN or multimedia (MEDIA-IN) connection sockets.

The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the left-hand storage compart- ment of the luggage compartment.

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Additional information and warnings:

Child seats (accessories) page 39

Luggage compartment page 127

Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior page 253

Booklet Radio or Booklet navigation system

WARNING

In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be thrown around the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Do not transport animals or place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle in: open storage compartments, dash panel, rear shelf, items of clothing or bags.

While driving, always keep object compartments closed.

WARNING

Objects falling into the driver's footwell could prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a serious accident.

Make sure the pedals can be used at all times, with no objects rolling underneath them.

The floor mat should always be secured to the floor.

Never place other mats or rugs on top of the original mat supplied by the factory.

Make sure that no objects can fall into the driver's footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele- ment in the heated rear window and cause damage.

Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehi- cle. Heat and cold could damage them or render them useless.

Light-transparent objects placed inside the vehicle, such as lenses, magnifying glasses or transparent suction caps on the windows, could con- centrate the sun's rays and cause damage to the vehicle.

Note The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle.

Spectacle case in the roof console

Fig. 103 On the roof console: Sunglasses stor- age compartment

To open, press and release the button Fig. 103 (arrow).

To close, press the cover upwards until it clicks into place.

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To ensure the interior monitoring works correctly, the spectacle case must be closed when the vehicle is locked page 80.

Storage compartment on the roof console

Fig. 104 On the roof console: storage com- partment

To open press the button and release it Fig. 104.

To close, press the storage compartment upwards until it clicks into place.

To ensure interior monitoring works properly, the storage compartments must be closed when the vehicle is locked page 80.

Compartment on the instrument panel*

Fig. 105 Storage com- partment on the dash panel

The storage compartment on the instrument panel may have a cover.

To open, press the button on the cover Fig. 105 (arrow).

To close, press the cover down until it clicks into place.

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Compartment on the centre console

Fig. 106 Compartment in the front centre con- sole.

There is an open compartment on the centre console Fig. 106 in which there may be a 12 volt power socket page 153.

Compartment in the front central armrest

Fig. 107 Storage com- partment in the front cen- tral armrest.

To open, fully lift the central armrest in the direction of the arrow Fig. 107.

To close, lower the central armrest.

WARNING

The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's arm and cause a serious accident.

Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on!

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Card compartments*

Fig. 108 Centre console, lower section: card com- partment

To the bottom of the centre console there is a compartment Fig. 108 1

for coins, cards, car park tickets and similar items.

Note To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the compartment to store credit or ATM cards or similar.

Glove compartment

Fig. 109 Glove compart- ment

Fig. 110 Glove compart- ment open

Opening and closing the glove compartment

Unlock the glove compartment where necessary. The glove compartment is locked when the key slot is vertical.

Pull the lever to open Fig. 109.

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Press the cover upwards to close.

Vehicle wallet compartment

The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle documentation.

The vehicle on-board documentation wallet should always be kept in the glove compartment. To store the wallet, insert it sideways into the glove compartment.

Glove compartment cooling

There is an air vent Fig. 110 A on the rear panel so that cooled air from the air conditioner (this must be connected) is fed into the glove compart- ment. Turn the air vent to open and close it.

WARNING

The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden braking manoeuvre or turn is increased if the glove compartment is left open.

Keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION For structural reasons, some model versions will have gaps behind the glove compartment into which small objects may fall. This could lead to strange noises and damage to the vehicle. You should therefore not keep very small objects in the glove compartment.

Storage compartments in the rear footwell*

Fig. 111 Storage com- partments in the footwell of the second row of seats

Move the mat to one side (where applicable).

To open, pull on the rear centre part of the cover Fig. 111 (arrow).

To close, press the cover down.

WARNING

Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.

If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this base or foot correctly and safely.

If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the footwell in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on the contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so that the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment and the child seat is secured properly. If this compartment is not suitably

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secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart- ment cover could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and suffer serious injury.

Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling in- structions.

Drawers*

Fig. 112 Drawer under the front seat

There may be a drawer below the front seats.

Opening and closing the drawer

To open, press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer out.

To close, push the drawer under the seat until it clicks into place.

WARNING

If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result in serious accident.

The drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other- wise, the drawer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell and obstruct the pedals.

Folding table*

Fig. 113 Folding table on the front seat

Fold out the table by pulling on it Fig. 113 (arrow).

A drink holder is built into the folding table page 150.

To fold it back, push the folding table down as far as possible Fig. 113.

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WARNING

The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to avoid the risk of injuries.

Portable waste bin*

Fig. 114 Trim of the left- hand sliding door: porta- ble waste bin

The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left- hand sliding door.

WARNING

Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 115 In the luggage compartment: Side stor- age compartment

Fig. 116 Other compart- ments in the luggage compartment floor

Side compartments in the luggage compartment

There are other compartments Fig. 115 1 and 2 in the side of the lug- gage compartment. To open the compartment 1 , turn the catch clockwise. To open the compartment 2 , lift the cover. The factory-fitted CD changer

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can be located in the storage compartment 1 .. The cover of the compart- ment 1 can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf supports.

Compartments in the luggage compartment floor

More storage compartments can be found in the luggage compartment floor.

effect Necessary operations

Open the front compartment Fig. 116 3 :

Pull the front of the luggage compart- ment floor back using the handle.

Open the rear compartment Fig. 116 4 :

Lift the rear of the luggage compart- ment floor using the handle.

Keeping the rear compartment open:

Move the hook at the rear right of the luggage compartment and hook the lug- gage compartment floor onto it page 127.

Closing the compartment:

Push back the hook and push the rear of the luggage compartment floor 4

down. Fold the front part of the luggage com- partment floor forwards 3 .

Other storage compartments:

in the centre console, front and rear.

in the door trims, front and rear.

Coat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.

Bag hook in the luggage compartment page 127.

WARNING

Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead to serious accidents.

Hang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restric- ted.

The coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place heavy, hard or sharp objects in the bags.

CAUTION Keep the CD changer compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion to reduce vibrations that could damage the changer.

Note The first aid kit is located in the rear left compartment of the luggage com- partment.

Drink holders

Introduction

Bottle holders

There is a bottle holder in the open compartments in the driver and front passenger doors and in that of the sliding door.

Additional information and warnings:

Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior page 253

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WARNING

Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury.

Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding.

Ensure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell, as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.

Never place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects in the drink holder. In the event of an accident, these heavy objects could be thrown around the vehicle interior and cause serious injuries.

WARNING

Closed bottles inside the vehicle could explode or crack due to the heat or the cold.

Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is too high or too low.

CAUTION Do not leave open cans in the drink holders when the vehicle is in motion. They could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage to the vehi- cle and the electrical system.

Note The drink holders can be removed for cleaning.

Drink holders in front centre console

Fig. 117 Front centre console: drink holder

To open, move the cover backwards Fig. 117.

To close, move the cover forwards.

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Drink holders, rear*

Fig. 118 Centre console, rear section: folding out the drink holder

Opening and closing the drink holder in the rear centre console

To open, move the drink holder downwards in the direction of the arrow Fig. 118.

To close, lift the drink holder.

The third row of seats has a drink holder in the side trim compartment on the rear left.

Ashtray and cigarette lighter*

Introduction

Additional information and warnings:

Power sockets page 153.

Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 261.

WARNING

Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other serious injuries.

Never put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray.

Ashtray

Fig. 119 Front centre console: ashtray closed

There are ashtrays located on the front of the centre console Fig. 119 and on the rear lining of the rear door.

Opening and closing the ashtray

To open, lift the ashtray cover.

To close, push the ashtray cover down.