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Technical specifications

Diesel engine 1.6 77 kW (105 HP) All-Wheel Drive

Power output in kW (PS) at rpm

Maximum torque (Nm at rpm)

No. of cylinders/displacement (cm

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Fuel

77 (105)/3,000-4,000

250/1,750-2,750

4/1,598

Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.

51 CN

Performance

LEON ST

manual gearbox

Top speed (km/h)

187 (VI)

Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)

7.5

Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)

Weights (in kg)

Gross vehicle weight

1,980

Weight in running order (with driver)

1,455

Gross front axle weight

1,010

Gross rear axle weight

1,020

Permitted roof load

Maximum trailer weights (in kg)

Trailer without brakes

720

Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%

1,900

Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%

1,700

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Summary of Contents for 2014 LEON CUP RACER

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Leon 5F0012720BC Inglés 5F0012720BC 11 14 GT9 Leon Inglés 11 14 ...

Page 2: ...dified depending on the technical requirements and on the mar ket 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 steering indications left right forward reverse appearing in this manual refer to the normal driving movements of the vehicle ex cept when otherwise indicated The equipm...

Page 3: ...n board documentation to the new owner as it should be kept with the vehicle You can access the information in this man ual using Thematic table of contents that follows the manual s general chapter structure Visual table of contents that uses graphics to indicate the pages containing essential information which is detailed in correspond ing chapters Alphabetical index with many terms and synonyms...

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Page 5: ...indows 90 Panoramic sliding sunroof 92 Lights and visibility 94 Lights 94 Visibility 101 Windscreen wiper and window wiper systems 102 Rear vision mirror 104 Seats and head restraints 106 Adjusting the seats and headrests 106 Seat functions 107 Transport and practical equipment 111 Storage compartments 111 Storing objects 114 Roof carrier 122 Air conditioning 124 Heating ventilation and cooling 12...

Page 6: ...s 231 Fuses 231 Bulbs 233 Changing bulbs in headlight unit 235 Changing bulb for front fog light 236 Changing tail light bulbs on side panel 237 Changing tail light bulbs on rear lid 239 Technical specifications 241 Technical specifications 241 Important 241 Vehicle identification data 241 Information on fuel consumption 242 Towing a trailer 243 Wheels 243 Engine specifications 245 Dimensions 267 ...

Page 7: ...The essentials Exterior view Fig 1 5 Technical specifications Advice Operation Safety The essentials ...

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Page 9: ...The essentials Interior view Fig 3 Left hand drive 7 Technical specifications Advice Operation Safety The essentials ...

Page 10: ...The essentials Fig 4 Right hand drive 8 ...

Page 11: ...king and unlocking with the central locking switch Locking press the Fig 6 button None of the doors can be opened from the outside The doors can be opened from the inside by pulling the inside door handle Unlocking press the Fig 6 button in Description on page 82 page 82 page 227 Rear lid Fig 7 Opening the rear lid Pull on the release lever and lift it up Fig 7 The rear lid opens automatically Clo...

Page 12: ... bonnet in Work in the engine compartment on page 198 page 198 Electric windows Fig 10 See Fig 3 for positioning Opening the window Press the button Closing the window Pull the button Buttons on the driver door Window on the front left door 1 Window on the front right door Window on the rear left door only 5 door vehicles Window on the right rear door only 5 door vehicles Safety switch for deactiv...

Page 13: ...ic sliding sunroof on page 92 page 92 Before driving Deactivating the front passenger front airbag Fig 13 To deactivate the front passenger front airbag Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side Insert the key into the slot provided in the deactivation switch Approximately of the length of the key remains inserted the maximum Turn the key changing its position to Do not force it If yo...

Page 14: ...ton according to the desired position Seat up down Press the button up down To adjust the front of the seat cushion press the front of the button up down To adjust the rear of the seat cushion press the rear of the button up down Seat forwards backwards press the but ton forwards backwards Backrest further upright further reclined press the button forwards backwards in Electric driver seat adjustm...

Page 15: ... Turn the knob to the corresponding position Turning the knob to the desired posi tion adjust the mirrors on the driver side L left and the passenger side R right to the direction desired Depending on the equipment fitted on the vehicle the mirrors may be heated according to the outside temperature Folding in mirrors in Adjusting the exterior mirrors on page 105 page 104 L R Adjusting the rear vie...

Page 16: ...key into the ignition and turn it at the same time as the steering wheel in the direction indica ted by the arrow If it is not possible to turn the steering wheel it may be because it is locked Turning on switching off the ignition glow plugs reheating Switch ignition on Turn the key to the 2 position Switch ignition off Turn the key to the 1 position Diesel vehicles The glow plugs reheat when the...

Page 17: ...witching off fog lights Push the switch or turn it to the position in Side light and dipped beam head light on page 94 page 94 Turn signal and main beam lever Fig 23 See Fig 3 for positioning More the lever to the required position Right turn signal Right hand parking light ignition switched off 1 Left turn signal Left hand parking light ignition switched off Main beam switched on Control lamp lit...

Page 18: ...ignition is switched on Turning the reading light on and off Ambient light in the door panel it changes colour white or red depending on the driv ing mode page 101 Windscreen wipers and window wiper blade Fig 26 More the lever to the required position 0 Windscreen wiper off 1 Windscreen wipers interval wipe Using the control Fig 26 A adjust the interval vehicles without rain sensor or the sensitiv...

Page 19: ...r and the rear wiper starts simultaneously page 102 page 230 Easy Connect CAR menu Setup Fig 27 See Fig 3 for positioning Fig 28 See Fig 3 for positioning Switch the ignition on Switch on the Easy Connect system Press the Easy Connect button Fig 27 Press the function button Setup to open the menu Vehicle settings Fig 28 To select a function in the menu keep the desired button pressed down 17 Techn...

Page 20: ...ctivation Lane Assists Lane Centring Assist page 166 Tiredness detection Activation deactivation page 172 Parking and manoeu vring ParkPilot Automatically activate front volume front sound settings rear volume rear sound settings adjust volume page 173 Vehicle lights Vehicle interior lighting Instrument and control lighting ambient door lighting footrest lighting page 101 Coming home Leaving home ...

Page 21: ...ce speed temperature volume consumption Service Chassis number date of next SEAT service inspection date of next oil change service page 80 Factory settings All settings can be reset driver assistance parking and manoeuvring lights rear view mir rors and windscreen wipers opening and closing multi function display in Introduction on page 81 page 81 Driver information system Information system cont...

Page 22: ... page 17 ACC adaptive cruise control Front Assist monitoring system City emergency braking function Lane Assist system warning you if you leave the lane Tiredness detection Speed warning function Navigation Activated navigation system in formation display Booklet Navigation sys tem Audio Radio station display name of CD track or name of track in Media mode Booklet Radio or Booklet Navigation syste...

Page 23: ...on press button 2 in to lower the speed by 1 km h 1 mph Speed is reduced until reaching the new stored speed Switching off the CCS Move switch Fig 32 1 to The system is disconnec ted and the memorised speed is deleted Operation using the third lever Switching on the CCS move the third lever to Fig 33 The system switches on but it does not control the speed as no speed has been programmed Activatin...

Page 24: ... Parking brake on page 131 page 146 Do not continue driving The brake fluid level is too low or there is a fault in the brake system Lit up or flashing Do not continue driving Fault in the steering page 190 Driver or passenger has not fas tened seat belt page 43 Use the foot brake Yellow warning lamps Central warning lamp additional information on the instrument pan el display 22 ...

Page 25: ... warning lamps Left or right turn signal page 94 Hazard warning lights on page 99 Trailer turn signals page 177 it lights up Press the foot brake flashes the selector lever locking button has not engaged page 132 it lights up cruise control activated or speed limiter switched on and active page 150 flashes the speed set by the speed limiter has been exceeded Lane Assist is switched on and ac tive ...

Page 26: ...o or Book let Navi gation system Mobile telephone battery charge meter Available only for devices pre installed in factory Freezing warning The outside temperature is lower than 4 C 39 F page 74 Start Stop system activated page 148 Start Stop system unavailable Low consumption driving status page 74 On the instrument panel Fig 36 See Fig 3 for positioning Front passenger front airbag is disabled p...

Page 27: ...orwards to select reverse Fig 37 R Release the clutch in Changing gears on page 132 page 132 Automatic gearbox Fig 38 Parking lock P Reverse gear Neutral idling Drive forward Tiptronic mode pull the lever forwards to go up a gear or backwards to go down a gear in Selector lever positions on page 133 page 132 page 229 R N D S 25 Technical specifications Advice Operation Safety The essentials ...

Page 28: ... function of a control has been switched on 1 Temperature The left and right sides can be adjusted separately Turn the control to adjust the temperature 2 Fan The power of the fan is automatically adjusted The fan is also adjusted manually by turning the control 3 Air distribution The airflow adjusts automatically for comfort You can also switch it on manually using the buttons 3 4 Indications on ...

Page 29: ...n to switch on or off the cooling system Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri bution adjusts automatically to the position When the warning light for button lights up the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side Press the button or the temper ature control on the passenge...

Page 30: ...er and manual air conditioning switched off Level 6 maximum fan level 3 Air distribution Rotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area Defrost function The airflow is directed at the windscreen Air recirculation is automatically switched off or is not switched on Increase the fan power to clear the windscreen of condensation as soon as possible To dehumidify the air the c...

Page 31: ...fter a maximum of 10 minutes Air recirculation Seat heating buttons Maximum cooling power The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically to the position in Introduction on page 125 page 124 How does the heating and the fresh air system work Fig 41 See Fig 3 for positioning 29 Technical specifications Advice Operation Safety The esse...

Page 32: ...esh air systems switched off Level 6 maximum fan level 3 Air distribution Rotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area Defrost function The airflow is directed at the windscreen The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area Air distribution towards the footwell Air distrib...

Page 33: ...n page 193 page 193 Oil Fig 43 Fig 44 The level is measured using the dipstick loca ted in the engine compartment page 198 The oil should leave a mark between zones A and C It should never exceed zone A Zone A Do not add oil Zone B You can add oil but keep the level in that zone Zone C Add oil up to zone B Topping up engine oil Unscrew cap from oil filler opening Add oil slowly At the same time ch...

Page 34: ...ed in the en gine compartment page 198 The level should be between the and marks If it is below please visit a Techni cal Service in Topping up the brake fluid on page 204 page 204 Windscreen washer Fig 47 The windscreen washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment page 198 To top up mix water with a product recom mended by SEAT In cold temperatures add anti freeze in Checking and topping...

Page 35: ...pection Service in Important safety warnings for handling a vehicle battery on page 206 page 205 Action in the event of a puncture With anti puncture kit Fig 50 The anti puncture kit is located under the floor panel in the luggage compartment Sealing the tyre Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert Use the Fig 50 1 tool to remove the insert Place it on a clean surface Shake the tyre sealant bottle v...

Page 36: ...um of 8 minutes Disconnect the air compressor If it does not reach the pressure indicated unscrew the tyre inflator tube from the valve Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is distributed throughout the tyre Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the valve Repeat the inflation process If the indicated pressure still cannot be reached the tyre is too badly damaged Stop and request assistance f...

Page 37: ...r the floor panel in the luggage compartment Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig nals windscreen wipers and windscreen washer can work Ensure that the steering wheel is unlocked and moves freely Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles with a manual gearbox With an automatic gearbox place the lever in N To brake press the brake pedal firmly The brake servo does not work when the engine ...

Page 38: ...The essentials Screw the towline anchorage into the screw connection Fig 53 o Fig 54 and tighten it with the wheel brace in General information on page 225 page 224 36 ...

Page 39: ...appropriate child seats and properly applied seat belts page 56 Assume the correct sitting position Instruct your passengers also to assume a proper sitting position page 38 Fasten your seat belt securely Instruct your passengers also to fasten their seat belts properly page 43 What affects driving safety As a driver you are responsible for yourself and your passengers When your concentra tion or ...

Page 40: ...ver For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident we recom mend the following adjustments for the driv er Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm between the steering wheel and the centre of your chest Fig 55 Move the driver seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the accelera tor brake and clutch pedals to the flo...

Page 41: ...ble of reaching and firmly holding the upper part of the steering wheel risk of accident If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face the driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident Make sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest Correct sitting position for front passenger For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the e...

Page 42: ... in juries Adjust the head restraint correctly in order to achieve maximum protection Seat belts can only provide optimal protec tion when seat backrests are in an upright position and the vehicle occupants are wear ing their seat belts correctly If passengers In the rear seats are not sitting in an upright po sition the risk of injury due to incorrect posi tioning of the seat belt increases Examp...

Page 43: ...injuries in most accident situations Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is as far as possible at the same lev el as the top of your head or at the very least at eye level Fig 57 Adjusting the head restraints page 12 WARNING Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries An improper adjustment of the head restraints may cause d...

Page 44: ... floor Ensure that the pedals can return unim paired to their initial positions Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened during the trip and do not obstruct the pedals Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be secured to prevent them from slipping You can obtain suitable floor mats from a specialised dealership Fasten ers for floor mats are fitted in the footwells If ...

Page 45: ...f the driver or passenger have not fastened their seat belts An audible warning signal will sound for a few seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the vehicle drives off and reaches a speed of more than approximately 25 km h 15 mph or if the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion The warning light will also flash The lamp goes out when the driver and passenger seat belts a...

Page 46: ...t airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal or side collisions rear end colli sions rollovers or accidents in which the air bag trigger threshold value in the control unit is not exceeded Therefore you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that all vehicle occupants have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off Safety instructions on using seat belts Always wear the ...

Page 47: ... of a head on collision when a vehicle starts moving a type of energy called kinetic energy is created both in the passengers and inside the vehicle The amount of kinetic energy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the vehicle and its passengers The higher they are the more energy there is to be ab sorbed in the event of an accident The most significant factor however is the speed...

Page 48: ... Fig 63 How to properly adjust your seatbelt Fastening and unfastening the seat belt Fig 64 Positioning and removing the seat belt buckle Fig 65 Position of seat belt during pregnan cy Read the additional information carefully page 13 Fasten your seat belt The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the seat belt is not positioned correctly Adjust the seat and head restraint correctly To fas...

Page 49: ...d seat in group 0 0 or 1 page 56 Read and observe the warnings page 44 Seat belt tensioners How the seat belt tensioner works During a frontal collision the seat belts on the front seats are retracted automatically The seat belts for the occupants in the front seats are equipped with belt tensioners Sen sors will trigger the belt tensioners only dur ing severe head on lateral and rear end colli si...

Page 50: ... your safety page 43 The reasons why we should wear seat belts The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds so if you are not properly seated when the air bag is triggered you may sustain fatal inju ries Therefore it is essential that all vehicle occupants assume a correct sitting position while travelling Sharp braking before an accident may cause a passenger not wearing a seat belt to be thrown fo...

Page 51: ...s not light up when the ignition is switched on turns off after 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on turns off and then lights up again after the ignition is switched on illuminates or flashes while the vehicle is moving The airbag system is not triggered if the ignition is switched off there is a minor frontal collision there is a minor side collision there is a rear end collision the vehi...

Page 52: ...following airbags are triggered in serious head on collisions Driver airbag Front passenger front airbag Knee airbag for the driver The following airbags are triggered in serious side on collisions Front side airbag on the side of the acci dent Rear side airbag on the side of the acci dent Curtain head airbag on the side of the ac cident In an accident with airbag activation the interior lights sw...

Page 53: ...ngers and the airbags must not in any case be occupied by other passenger pets and objects The airbags provide protection for just one accident replace them once they have de ployed It is also important not to attach any ob jects such as cup holders or telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the air bag units Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way Types of front p...

Page 54: ...u from meeting these requirements make sure you contact a specialised workshop Side airbags Fig 70 Side airbag in driver seat Fig 71 Illustration of completely inflated side airbags on the left side of the vehicle The side airbags are located in the backrest cushions of the driver seat Fig 70 and the front passenger seat as well as in the back rest of the side rear seats The locations are identifi...

Page 55: ...er because the system may be damaged In this case the side airbags would not be trig gered Under no circumstances should protective covers be fitted over seats with side airbags unless the covers have been approved for use in your vehicle Because the airbag deploys from the side of the backrest the use of con ventional seat covers would obstruct the side airbag seriously reducing the airbag s effe...

Page 56: ...d in any way e g fitting loudspeakers If the front door is damaged the airbag system may not work correctly All work carried out on the front door must be done in a special ised workshop Deactivating airbags Disabling the front airbag Fig 73 Control lamp for disabling the front passenger front airbag on the dash panel It lights up on the combi in strument Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensi...

Page 57: ... of the dash panel the airbag control lamp will illuminate for about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on The airbag is disabled signalled with the warning lamp which lights up with the word placed in the cen tre part of the dash panel Fig 74 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...

Page 58: ... bling the front passenger airbag Failure to do so could result in a fault in the airbag deacti vation system Never leave the key in the airbag disabling switch as it could get damaged or enable or disable the airbag during driving If the airbag disabled control lamp flashes the front passenger front airbag will not trigger in the event of an accident Have the system immediately checked by an Offi...

Page 59: ...is is the safest location in the vehicle Alternative ly the front passenger airbag can be disa bled with a key operated switch page 55 When transporting children use a child seat suitable for the age and size of each child page 58 WARNING If a child seat is secured to the front pas senger seat the risk to the child of sustain ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases An ...

Page 60: ...58 Child seats When a child seat is mounted in the rear seats the door child proof lock should be ac tivated page 87 Child seats Categorisation of child seats into groups Use only child seats that are officially ap proved and suitable for the child Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE R 44 ECE R stands for Economic Commis sion for Europe Regulations The child seats are grouped into 5 cate...

Page 61: ...ing the use of child seats page 57 U ISOFIX and Top Tether child seat mounting system Child seats can be secured quickly easily and safely on the rear outer seats with the ISOFIX and Top Tether system Two ISOFIX retaining rings are fitted on each rear seat In some vehicles the rings are secured to the seat frame and in others they are secured to the rear floor Access to the ISOFIX rings is between...

Page 62: ... facing IU Group II 15 to 25 kg Forward facing Group III 22 to 36 kg Forward facing Suitable for ISOFIX universal child re straint systems approved for use in this weight group ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems for this weight group or size class IU X WARNING The retaining rings are designed only for use with ISOFIX and Top Tether system child seats Never secure other...

Page 63: ...ide greater re straint The objective of this strap is to reduce for ward movements of the child seat in a crash to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from hitting the inside of the vehicle Using the Top Tether in rear facing mounted seats Currently there are very few rear facing child safety seats that have Top Tether Please carefully read and follow the seat manufac turer instructions to lea...

Page 64: ...he lock and release it from the an choring support WARNING An undue installation of the safety seat will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the luggage compartment Never secure or tie luggage or other items to the lower anchorages ISOFIX or the upper ones Top Tether 62 ...

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Page 66: ...Operation Fig 81 Instruments and controls 64 ...

Page 67: ...ard Booklet Radio Multimedia interface Book let Radio Tyre pressure switch 213 Front passenger airbag switch 55 Front passenger airbag 50 Passenger seat heating control 108 Storage compartment Depending on equipment fitted gear lever or selector lever for Manual gearbox 132 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Automatic gearbox 132 Depending on the equipment con trols for Heating and ventilation system or...

Page 68: ...ith the en gine hot However it is advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D or lift your foot off the acceler 1 ator before the needle reaches the red zone Engine coolant temperature display page 69 or the natural gas level indi cator in vehicles with natural gas engine CNG page 70 Displays on the screen page 67 Adjuster button and display page 69 2 3 4 Speedometer Fuel gauge p...

Page 69: ...to a higher gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in D or take your foot off the accelerator ped al We recommend that you avoid high revs and that you follow the recommendations on the gear change indicator Consult the additional information in page 74 Gear change in dicator CAUTION Never allow the rev counter needle 1 Fig 82 to go into the red z...

Page 70: ...utton in the Easy Connect system page 81 Compass With the ignition on and the navigation sys tem on the cardinal point corresponding to the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis played on the instrument panel Selector lever position The selected gear is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the instrument pan el display In positions D and S and with the Tiptronic the corresponding...

Page 71: ...t system When several warnings are active at the same time the symbols are shown succes sively for a few seconds and will stay on until the fault is rectified Trip recorder Fig 84 Instrument panel odometer and reset button The distance covered is displayed in kilome tres or miles m It is possible to change the measurement units kilometres km miles m in the radio Easy Connect Please refer to the Ea...

Page 72: ...s in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant At high outside temperatures and high engine loads there is a risk of the engine overheating The front spoiler also ensures proper distri bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is moving If the spoiler is damaged this can re duce the cooling effect which could cause the engine to overheat Seek specialist assis tance Fuel leve...

Page 73: ...RNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignor ed 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 traffic and en sure that there are no highly flammable ma terials under the vehicle that could come into contact with the exhaust system e g dry grass f...

Page 74: ...ify additional functions ac cording to the vehicle equipment SEAT rec ommends visiting a SEAT Official 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 Some warning messages can be confirmed and made to disappear with the windscreen wiper lever button or the multifunction steering w...

Page 75: ... in the main menu press button or several times Fig 88 Select a submenu Press the rocker switch Fig 87 2 on the windscreen wiper lever up or down or turn the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel Fig 88 until the desired option ap pears marked on the menu The selected option is displayed between two horizontal lines In addition a triangle is displayed on the right To consult the submenu o...

Page 76: ...on the radio Track name on the CD Track name in Media mode Booklet Ra dio or Booklet Navigation system Telephone Information and possible configurations of the mobile phone preinstallation Booklet Radio or Booklet Navigation system Lap timer In a racing circuit measurement and memorisation of lap times by the vehicle and comparison with previously measured best times page 78 Vehicle status Display...

Page 77: ...be indicated audibly The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel fitted Illustra tion Key to Fig 83 A Do not continue driving The bonnet is open or is not properly closed page 198 B Do not continue driving The rear lid is open or is not properly closed page 89 C D Do not continue driving A vehicle door is open or is not properly closed page 82 Warning and information texts The s...

Page 78: ...will auto matically be deleted if the journey is inter rupted for more than 2 hours MFD from refuelling Display and storage of the values for the journey and the consumption By refuelling the memory will be erased automatically MFD total calcula tion The memory records the values for a specif ic number of partial trips up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes or 1999 9 k...

Page 79: ...pears on the dash panel and not on the multifunction screen Storing a speed for the speed warning Select the display Speed warning at km h mph Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the multifunc tion steering wheel to store the current speed and activate the warning If necessary adjust the desired speed with in 5 seconds using the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lev...

Page 80: ...lection menu page 74 The timer allows you to manually time lap times on a racing circuit memorise them and compare then to the vehicle s previous best times The following menus can be displayed Stop Lap Pause Partial time Statistics Change from one menu to another Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel press the rocker switch in the windscreen wiper lever Vehicles with multifunction steerin...

Page 81: ...unction will warn the driver if a pre set maximum speed is excee ded The system gives an warning buzzer sig nal if the set speed is exceeded by about 3 km h The warning lamp and the driver message Speed limit exceeded will be dis played simultaneously on the instrument panel display The warning lamp switches off when reducing speed below the stored maximum limit You are recommended to store this s...

Page 82: ...ymbol 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 displayed on the in strument 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 seconds In vehicles with text messages Service in km or days is dis pl...

Page 83: ...tion carefully page 17 Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu used When the function button check box is activa ted the function is active Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu used Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on closing those me nus Function buttons in the ve hicle s settings menu Page ESC system page 143 Tyres...

Page 84: ...is automatically switched on when locking the vehicle It switches off when the vehicle is unlocked from a distance When the driver door is unlocked with the key you should switch on the ignition within 15 seconds Otherwise the alarm will be trig gered On some export versions the alarm is triggered immediately when you open a door To deactivate the alarm press the button on the remote control key o...

Page 85: ...may be used Control lamp on the vehicle key When a button on the vehicle key is pressed the control lamp flashes Fig 91 arrow once briefly but if the button is held down for a longer period the control lamp flashes sev eral times such as in convenience opening If the vehicle key control lamp does not light up when the button is pressed replace the key s battery page 86 Unfolding and folding the ke...

Page 86: ...ll be locked again automatical ly if you do not open one of the doors or the rear lid within 30 seconds after unlocking the car This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake This does not apply if you press the button for at least one sec ond In vehicles with a security central locking feature selective unlocking of side doors page 84 when...

Page 87: ...ors are locked at speeds above 15 km h 10 mph Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully page 9 Please note the following when using the central locking switch to lock your vehicle It is not possible to open the doors or the rear lid from the outside for safety reasons e g when stopped at traffic lights The LED in the central locking switch lights up when all the doors are cl...

Page 88: ...tery SEAT recommends you ask a specialised workshop to replace the battery The battery is located to the rear of the vehi cle key under a cover Changing the battery Unfold the vehicle key shaft page 83 Remove the cover from the back of the ve hicle key Fig 93 in the direction of the ar row Extract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object Fig 94 Place the new battery in the com...

Page 89: ...lockwise for the right hand side doors Deactivating the childproof lock Unlock the vehicle and open the door whose childproof lock you want to deacti vate With the door open rotate the groove in the door using the ignition key anti clock wise for the left hand side doors Fig 95 and clockwise for the right hand side doors Once the childproof lock is activated the door can only be opened from the ou...

Page 90: ...tton will be activated If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the anti theft alarm will not operate cor rectly Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or not working for any reason The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is disconnected while the alarm system is active Vehicle interior monitoring and anti tow system It is a monitoring ...

Page 91: ...n activating the alarm any door or the rear lid is open only the alarm will be activa ted The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti tow system will only be activated once all the doors are closed including the rear lid Deactivating the vehicle interior monitoring and tow away protection Fig 96 Vehicle interior monitoring tow away protection button When the vehicle is locked the alarm will be tr...

Page 92: ...g the button on the remote control with the rear lid open the rear lid will lock auto matically when closed The automatic tailgate locking time extension function can be activated Where this func tion is activated and once the rear lid has been unlocked by pressing the button on the remote control key page 84 the rear lid can be re opened for a certain length of time Where required the automatic t...

Page 93: ...ll automatically open again page 91 If this happens check why the window could not be closed before attempt ing to close it again Roll back function The roll back function reduces the risk of in jury when the electric windows close If a window is obstructed when closing au tomatically the window stops at this point and lowers immediately Next check why the window does not close before attempting i...

Page 94: ...opening windows and two for closing them This makes it easier to open and close windows to the desired position One touch closing Pull up the window button briefly up to the second position The window closes fully One touch opening Push down the window button briefly up to the second position The window opens fully Restoring one touch opening and closing The automatic open and close function will ...

Page 95: ...ress button 1 or button 2 until the correct position is set Closing complete ly automatic function Press the button 2 briefly Once the ignition has been switched off you can still open or close the sun blind for a few minutes provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not opened Convenience closing of the panoramic sliding sunroof The panoramic sliding sunroof can be opened or close...

Page 96: ...the panor amic sliding sunroof or sun blind especially when they are closed without the anti trap function The anti trap function does not prevent fin gers or other parts of the body getting pinched against the window frame and caus ing injury Note The anti trap function is activated if the win dows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key...

Page 97: ...rn signal and main beam lever Read the additional information carefully page 15 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 down wards and release the lever The turn signal will flash three times The convenience turn signals are activated and deactivated in the Easy Con...

Page 98: ...e limits of the system and depending on the environmental and traffic conditions as of a speed of 60 km h 37 mph when it switches on automatically and is then deactivated again below 30 km h 18 mph This is managed via a camera situated on the base of the interior mirror The main beam assist generally detects illu minated areas and deactivates the main beam when passing through a town for ex ample ...

Page 99: ... camera regu larly and make sure it is free of snow and ice Do not cover the field of vision of the cam era Check that the windscreen is not damaged in the area of the field of vision of the camera Note Main beam and headlight flasher can be turned on and off manually at any time with the turn signal and main beam lever page 95 Fog lights The warning lamps or also show on the light switch or instr...

Page 100: ... no door has been closed they go out au tomatically after 60 seconds After the last door has been closed the headlights will be switched off after the Coming Home delay as established in the radio menu has elapsed On turning the light switch to position page 15 When the ignition is switched on when starting the engine Leaving Home function The Leaving Home function is only availa ble for vehicles ...

Page 101: ...tically when the vehicle comes to a standstill They switch off automatically when the vehicle starts to move again WARNING The risk of an accident increases if your ve hicle breaks down Always use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your sta tionary vehicle Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with inflammable ma...

Page 102: ...o be met without the need for stickers or changes in the settings Note Tourist light is only allowed temporarily If you are planning a long stay in a country that drives on the other side you should take the vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to change the headlights Headlight range control lighting of the instrument panel and controls Fig 100 Next to the steering wheel Head light range co...

Page 103: ...ing and closing the glove com partment on the front passenger side and the rear lid the respective light will automatically switch on and off Footwell lighting The lights in the footwell area below the dash driver and front passenger sides will switch on when the doors are opened and will de crease in intensity while driving The intensity of these lights can be adjusted using the ra dio menu see E...

Page 104: ...TION If the ignition is switched off with the wind screen wipers active they complete their wipe before returning to the rest position Ice snow and other obstacles on the wind screen may damage the wiper and the wind screen wiper motor If necessary remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before starting your jour ney Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers from the glass SEAT recommends...

Page 105: ...pped beam or main beam are on Any incrusted dirt such as insects should be cleaned regularly e g when refuelling To ensure the headlight washers work cor rectly 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...

Page 106: ...des for dam age Fig 104 arrow To remove wax and coatings we recom mend a window cleaner containing alcohol Rear vision mirror Anti dazzle rear vision mirrors Read the additional information carefully page 13 Your vehicle is fitted with an interior rear vi sion mirror with a manual or automatic con trol for anti dazzle position Interior rear vision mirror with manual setting for anti dazzle positio...

Page 107: ...e front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see for example the kerb area well Release the reverse gear The adjusted position for the rear view mir ror is stored Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking convenience function The Easy Connect system Menu CAR func tion Rear view mirrors and windscreen wip ers can be used to have the exterior mirrors fold in when the vehicle is parked page 81 ...

Page 108: ... for driving Otherwise seat belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should with the subsequent danger of injury Electric driver seat adjustment Read the additional information carefully page 12 WARNING If the electric front seats are used negli gently or without paying due attention it can cause serious injury The front seats can also be electrically ad justed when the ignition is sw...

Page 109: ... Insert a screwdriver in the 2 Fig 106 position of the hole while at the same time removing the head restraint from the back rest Move the backrest until it engages properly Fitting the head restraint To mount the external head restraints the corresponding backrest must be partially fol ded forward Unlock the backrest page 110 Insert the head restraint bars into the guides until they perceptibly e...

Page 110: ... have doubts regarding your health People with limited pain and temperature thresholds must never use seat heating WARNING If the fabric of the cushion is wet this can ad versely affect the operation of the seat heat ing increasing the risk of burns Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to using the seat heater Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is wet or damp Do not leave clothing that i...

Page 111: ...rwards Place the side seat belts in the trim clip Fig 109 Slide the head restraint s downwards page 107 Press the release lever Fig 110 1 in the direction of the arrow Fold the backrest forwards Converting the table to a seat Raise the backrest until it engages in its upright position The red marking on the tab Fig 110 2 should no longer be visible when the backrest is properly se cured WARNING Th...

Page 112: ...n Fig 111 1 for wards and at the same time lift the backrest The rear seat backrest is not engaged when the red marking of the button 2 is visible Lowering the rear seat backrest with the remote release lever Lower the head restraint properly Open the rear lid Pull the remote release lever of the left part Fig 112 1 or right part 2 of the backrest in the direction of the arrow The released part of...

Page 113: ...ts so that neither the head restraints nor the cushions of the rear backrest can hit them Transport and practical equipment Storage compartments Storage areas under the front seats Fig 113 Storage compartment under the front seats There is a storage compartment with a cover under each front seat The drawer is opened by pulling on the cov er Fig 113 To close the drawer press the cover until it lock...

Page 114: ...ners in the cup holders The drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e g the electrical equipment or the seat covers Glove box Fig 116 Glove compartment Opening closing To open the glove compartment pull the handle in the direction of the arrow To close the glove compartment move the cover upwards until it engages Depending on the vehicle equipment the CD player is located in the glov...

Page 115: ...e Remove the connector located in the centre console of the power socket Fig 117 Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the power socket In the luggage compartment applies only to the LEON ST model Lift the power socket cover Fig 118 Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the power socket Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt power socket The appliances connec te...

Page 116: ...riving style accordingly to avoid accidents Never exceed the allowed axle weights or allowed maximum weight If said weights are exceeded the driving characteristics of the vehicle may change leading to accidents in juries and damage to the vehicle Never leave your vehicle unattended espe cially when the rear lid is open Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the door behind them...

Page 117: ...helf evenly backwards Removing the rear shelf Press the support of the rear shelf Fig 121 1 in the direction of the arrow Remove the rear shelf through the support and upwards The rear shelf can be stored under the lug gage compartment variable floor when the latter is in the top position except for vehi cles equipped with natural gas engine CNG page 116 Fitting the rear shelf Place the rear shelf...

Page 118: ...net partition behind the front seat 3 Applies to the model LEON ST Fig 124 In the luggage compartment pulling out and securing the net partition Fig 125 In the luggage compartment remov ing the net partition Pulling out and securing the net partition Pull up handle Fig 124 2 to remove the net from the casing 4 Hook in the net partition on the right side 3 magnified image Hook in the net partition ...

Page 119: ... backrests lowered 3 Applies to the model LEON ST Fig 126 Assembling the net partition in the rear seat backrests Fig 127 In the luggage compartment net partition hooked into the rear seat backrests Fitting the net partition Fold the rear seat backrests forward Remove the net partition from the side sup ports Place the net casing in the rail slots in the direction of the arrows Fig 126 1 Push the ...

Page 120: ... 3 Applies to the model LEON ST Fig 128 On the rear seat backrest opening the tailboard Fig 129 In the luggage compartment open ing the tailboard On the rear seat behind the central armrest there is a tailboard for transporting long items in the interior such as skis To avoid soiling the interior dirty objects should be wrapped e g in a blanket before they are inserted through the tailboard When t...

Page 121: ...use belts or retaining straps that are suitable and in a good condition Belts and retaining straps should be se curely fastened to the fastening rings Objects in the luggage compartment that are unsecured could move suddenly and mod ify the handling of the vehicle Secure all objects little and large Never exceed the maximum tensile load of the fastening ring when securing objects Never secure a ch...

Page 122: ...en braking or an acci dent the hooks could break CAUTION Each hook is designed for a maximum load of 2 5 kg Net bag Fig 134 In the luggage compartment net bag hooked up at floor level LEON ST model Fig 135 In the luggage compartment rings 1 and hooks 2 for securing the net bag LEON ST model The luggage compartment prevents light lug gage from moving The net bag has a zip and can be used to store s...

Page 123: ...ge compartment variable floor grooves tilted Variable floor in the high position Lift the floor using handle Fig 136 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has fully passed the supports 2 Move the floor forward over the supports as far as the rear seat backrest and then lower the floor with the handle 1 Variable floor in the low position Lift the floor using handle Fig 136 1 and pull it b...

Page 124: ...n the vehicle is washed in a car wash When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi mum height for example in some garages WARNING When heavy or bulky loads are transported on the roof carrier system car driving per formance is affected as the centre of gravity shifts and there is greater wind resistance Always secure the load properly using belts or retaining straps that are suitable and in a good con...

Page 125: ...when the doors are open The rear attachment points 3 are marked on the top edge of the glass with arrow heads Fig 138 B LEON ST model The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail ings The attachment points can be seen on bottom of the roof railing Fig 139 WARNING Incorrect attachment and use of the cross bars and the roof carrier system may cause the whole system to detach from the roof and cause ...

Page 126: ... considerable vehi cle damage Never exceed the maximum authorised load on the roof and on the axles or the vehi cle s maximum authorised weight Never exceed the load capacity of the cross bars and the roof carrier system even if the maximum authorised roof load has not been reached Secure heavy items as far forward as possi ble and distribute the vehicle load uniformly WARNING If the load is loose...

Page 127: ...e cialist knowledge and special tools SEAT rec ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service Note When the cooling system is turned off air coming from the outside will not be dried To prevent fogging of the windows SEAT recom mends leaving the cooling system compres sor turned on To do this press the button The button lamp should light up The maximum heat output required to de frost windows as quickly...

Page 128: ... Function button Air conditioning profile to adjust the level of the fan in AUTO mode You can choose between low me dium and high Function button Automatic air recirculation to switch on and off automatic air recir culation page 128 BACK function button to close the submenu Automatic supplemen tary heating Activate deactivate the automatic acti vation of the supplementary heating for colder countr...

Page 129: ... windscreen of condensation Air vents Fig 140 On the dash panel air vents Air vents To ensure proper heating cooling and venti lation in the vehicle interior air vents Fig 140 1 should remain open Turn the corresponding thumbwheel de tail in the required direction to open and close the air vents When the thumbwheel is in the position the corresponding air vent is closed Change the air direction us...

Page 130: ...npleasant smells The air recirculation will not connect auto matically in versions without humidity sensor and in the following external conditions The outside temperature is lower than 3 C 38 F The cooling system is switched off and the outside temperature is below 10 C 50 F The cooling system is switched off the out side temperature is below 15 C 59 F and the windscreen wipers are switched on Ac...

Page 131: ...his message appears on vehicles with a manual gearbox if the driver tries to start the engine without having the clutch pedal pressed The engine will only start if you press the clutch pedal Press the brake This message appears on vehicles with an automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start the engine without having the brake pedal pressed Select N or P This message appears if you try to start ...

Page 132: ...n 1 Fig 141 Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en gage Possible vehicle theft is prevented with the steering lock engaged WARNING Never switch the engine off until the vehi cle is stationary The brake servo and power steering functions will not be completely cov ered under warranty More force may also be needed to turn the steering wheel or to brake As you cannot steer and brake in the norm...

Page 133: ...andbrake to stop the vehi cle when it is in motion The braking distance is considerably longer because braking is only applied to the rear wheels Risk of acci dent If the handbrake is only partially released this will cause the rear brakes to overheat which can impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an accident This al so causes premature wear on the rear brake pads CAUTION Alwa...

Page 134: ...or at high engine speeds can damage the clutch and the gearbox even if the clutch pedal remains depressed WARNING When the engine is running the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released This is also the case with the electro mechanical parking brake switched on Never engage reverse gear when the vehi cle is moving WARNING If the gear is changed down inappropr...

Page 135: ...ect normal mode D The se lected driving mode is shown on the instru ment panel display In normal mode D the gearbox automatical ly selects the best gear ratio This depends on the engine load the road speed and the dynamic gear control programme DCP Sport mode S must be selected for a sporty driving style This setting makes use of the engine s maximum power output When ac celerating the gear shifts...

Page 136: ...matic selector lever lock With the ignition switched on the selector lever is locked in the positions P and N The brake pedal must be pressed to release the lever while pressing the release button if the selector lever is in the position P As a re minder for the driver with the lever in posi tions P or N the following message will be shown on the display When stationary apply footbrake while se le...

Page 137: ... tiptronic gives the driver the option to change gears manually Changing gear manually with the selector lever It is possible to change to tiptronic mode both when the vehicle is stopped and while driving To switch to tiptronic mode move the se lector lever from position D S to the right As soon as the change is made the selector level will be shown in the position M on the instrument panel displa...

Page 138: ...er in the drive position Additionally a buzzer will sound Press and hold the brake pedal Apply the handbrake Move the selector lever to position P Holding the car on a hill Always apply the brake pedal firmly to pre vent the vehicle from moving backwards if necessary apply the handbrake Do not try to stop the vehicle rolling back by increasing the engine speed when a gear is engaged pressing the a...

Page 139: ...e kick down feature could cause the driving wheels to spin which could result in skidding Launch Control Programme 3 Valid for vehicles with Launch Control 6 Speed DSG with diesel engines superior to 125 kW and petrol engines superior to 140 kW The Launch control programme enables maxi mum acceleration Important the engine must have reached op erating temperature and the steering wheel must not be...

Page 140: ...e laws of physics and technical drive limitations It may be necessary to adjust the speed again using the foot brake in certain situations Giv en that the downhill speed control can only change down to 3rd gear on very steep de scents the tiptronic mode may be required In this case manually reduce the tiptronic to 2nd or 1st gear to use the engine brake and reduce the charge on the brakes Downhill...

Page 141: ...e of gears In some ca ses driving in reverse gear may not be possi ble CAUTION If the gearbox operates with the backup pro gramme take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have the fault repaired without delay Clutch Clutch overheating Please stop The clutch has overheated and could be dam aged Stop the vehicle and wait for the gear box to cool with the engine at idling speed and the selector...

Page 142: ...ch cut fuel injection to protect the engine Environmental friendliness Environmental protection is a top priority in the design choice of materials and manufac ture of your new SEAT Constructive measures to encourage recycling Joints and connections designed for easy dismantling Modular construction to facilitate disman tling Increased use of single grade materials Plastic parts and elastomers are...

Page 143: ...e warning lamp does not switch off go immediately to a specialised workshop to rectify the problem WARNING Because of the high temperatures which can occur in the exhaust gas control system catalytic converter or diesel particulate fil ter do not park the vehicle where the ex haust can come into contact with flammable materials under the car e g on grass or at the forest edge Fire hazard Do not ap...

Page 144: ... rpm Choosing the right gear enables fuel savings Select the highest possible gear appropriate for the driving sit uation the engine should continue function ing with cyclical regularity Automatic gearbox accelerate gradually and without reaching the kick down position Avoid driving at high speed Avoid travelling at top speed whenever pos sible Fuel consumption emission of harmful gases and noise ...

Page 145: ...that use a lot of electricity includes the blower at a high setting the rear window heating or the seat heating Driver assistance systems Braking and stability systems Electronic Stability Control ESC The ESC helps to improve safety It reduces the tendency to skid and improves the stabil ity and roadholding of the vehicle The ESC detects critical handling situations such as vehicle understeer or o...

Page 146: ...nds with greater precision and neutrality In cer tain circumstances where roads are wet or snow covered the respective system may not intervene Multi collision brake In an accident the multi collision brake can help the driver by braking to avoid the risk of skidding during the accident which could lead to further collisions The multi collision brake works for front side or rear accidents when the...

Page 147: ...an be connected via the Easy Connect page 81 system menu The ability of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle is limited the traction control system ASR becomes disabled The control lamp lights up For vehicles with a driver information system the driver will be shown the electronic stability control ESC option sport Warning Limited stability Disable ESC Sport mode Through the Easy Connect system menu p...

Page 148: ...idity etc noises may be produced on braking Wet roads or road salt In certain situations for example on driving through flooded areas in severe downpours or after washing the vehicle the braking ac tion could be delayed if the discs and pads are damp or frozen in winter In this case the brakes should be dried by pressing the brake pedal several times At high speed and with the windscreen wip ers a...

Page 149: ...hicle with acces sories such as a front spoiler or wheel covers it is important that the flow of air to the front wheels is not obstructed otherwise the brakes can overheat Hill driving assistant This function is only included in vehicles with ESC The hill driving assistant helps the driver to move off and upward on a hill when the vehi cle is stationary The system maintains brake pressure for ap ...

Page 150: ...r the vehicle To avoid injury make sure that the Start Stop system is switched off when working in the engine compartment page 149 CAUTION The Start Stop system must always be switched off when driving through flooded areas page 149 Stop Start the engine Vehicles with a manual gearbox When the vehicle is stopped put it into neutral and release the clutch pedal The engine will switch off The warnin...

Page 151: ...d page 26 The parking aid is switched on The battery is very low The steering wheel is overly turned or is be ing turned If there is a danger of misting After engaging reverse gear In case of a very steep gradient The indication is shown on the instrument panel display and in addition the driver in formation system shows The engine starts by itself During a stopping phase the normal Start Stop mod...

Page 152: ...he distance from the vehicle in front is insufficient on steep roads with several bends or in slippery circumstances snow ice rain or loose gravel or on flooded roads Never use the CCS when driving off road or on unpaved roads Always adapt your speed and the distance to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility weather conditions the condition of the road and the traffic situation To avoid unexpe...

Page 153: ...e stored speed If the dynamic driving control systems in tervene e g ASR or ESC If the airbag is triggered Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Introduction Fig 149 Detection area The adaptive cruise control ACC is an exten sion of the normal cruise control system CCS The ACC function allows the driver to estab lish a cruise speed of between 30 and 160 km h 18 and 100 mph as well as the tem porary distance...

Page 154: ...ch off during the journey Switch off the system when starting off If the vehicle continues to move involuntar ily after a driver intervention prompt brake the vehicle by applying the pedal If the dash panel displays a driver interven tion prompt adjust the distance yourself The driver should be ready to accelerate or brake by him herself at all times CAUTION If you have the sensation that the rada...

Page 155: ...he symbol is grey the ACC is not active The system is switched on but is not adjusting The ACC is active Some warning and control lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is switched on to check certain functions They will switch off after a few seconds WARNING Observe the safety warnings in Control and warning lamps on page 71 Note When the ACC is connected the indications on the instrument ...

Page 156: ... avoid possible damage If this occurs have it adjusted The sensor may become damaged or lose its settings when knocked for example dur ing a parking manoeuvre This may compro mise the system s efficacy or disconnect it Repairs to the radar sensor require special ist knowledge and special tools SEAT recom mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur pose Clean away the snow with a brush and the ic...

Page 157: ... the bottom left part of the instru ment panel display Adjusting distance level The distance according to speed with regard to the vehicle in front can be controlled on the Easy Connect system on 5 levels page 17 In wet road conditions you should always set a larger distance with regard to the vehicle in front than when driving in dry conditions The following distances can be preselected Very shor...

Page 158: ...ff automatically In vehicles with the Start Stop system the engine switches off automatically during the ACC stopping phase and restarts automatical ly to begin driving Vehicles with an automatic gearbox If the vehicle is equipped with automatic gearbox the ACC can brake the vehicle until it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it stops The ACC will still be available for a few sec onds The v...

Page 159: ...istance currently program med briefly press the rocking button Fig 155 To increase reduce the distance one level press the rocking button again towards the left right The instrument panel display modifies the distance between both vehicles If the vehicle approaches another vehicle de tected in front of it the ACC reduces the speed accordingly and then controls the ad justed distance If the vehicle...

Page 160: ...t least 30 km h The cruise control system switches off if the speed falls below 20 km h ACC available as of the 2nd gear The ACC is operational as of the 2nd gear manual gearbox ACC engine speed The message for the driver is displayed if when the AAC accelerates or brakes the driv er does not shift up or down a gear in time which means exceeding or not reaching the permissible engine speed The AAC...

Page 161: ...it a le gal offence Special driving situations Fig 156 A Vehicle on a bend B Motorcy clist ahead out of range of the radar sensor Fig 157 C Vehicle changing lanes D One vehicle turning and another stationary The adaptive cruise control ACC has certain physical limitations inherent in the system For example certain reactions of the ACC in certain circumstances may be unexpected or come late from th...

Page 162: ...or pushing the third lever back wards page 154 Driving in tunnels When driving through tunnels the radar sen sor may be limited Switch off the ACC in tun nels Narrow or misaligned vehicles The radar sensor can only detect narrow or misaligned vehicles when they are within range Fig 156 B This applies particularly to narrow vehicles such as motorbikes In these cases you should brake as necessary Ve...

Page 163: ...radar sensor may not detect obstacles on the road This could cause an accident and serious injuries Before driving off check that the road is clear If necessary apply the brake Monitoring system Front Assist Introduction The Front Assist Monitoring system helps to prevent rear collisions The Front Assist can warn the driver of colli sion hazards prepare the vehicle for emer gency braking in case o...

Page 164: ...may issue unnecessary warnings and in tervene unnecessarily in braking such as in traffic islands If the operation of the Front Assist is im paired for example by dirt or because the ra dar sensor has lost its settings the system may issue unnecessary warnings and inter vene inopportunely in the braking During driving the Front Assist does not re act to people or animals or vehicles crossing your ...

Page 165: ...fications should only be made by speci alised workshops SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this purpose If work is done incorrectly on the front of the vehicle the radar sensor could be damaged or lose its settings and Front Assist opera tion may be affected So repair work should only be made by specialised workshops SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this purpose CAUTION I...

Page 166: ...n SEAT recommends keeping the distance warning switched on at all times Switching the Front Assist Monitoring System off in the following situations In the following situations the Front Assist Monitoring System should be deactivated due to the system s limitations When the vehicle is to be towed If the vehicle is on a test bed When the radar sensor is damaged If the radar sensor takes a heavy kno...

Page 167: ...f about 10 m If the system detects a possible collision with a vehicle in front of it the vehicle prepares for a possible emergency braking If the driver fails to react to a possible colli sion the system may brake the vehicle auto matically by progressively increasing braking effect driving to reduce speed in the event of a collision The system can thus help to re duce the consequences of an acci...

Page 168: ... the system Careless or uncontrolled use of the Lane Assist system may cause accidents and injury The system is not a replacement for driver awareness Always adapt your speed and the distance to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility weather conditions the condition of the road and the traffic situation Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so it can be turned at any time The Lane Assis...

Page 169: ...162 B The system is operational the highligh ted line A indicates that there was a risk of involuntarily crossing the lane line and that the steering is being adjus ted to correct the angle Fig 163 C The two lines A light up simultaneously when both lane lines are recognised and the Lane Assist function is active Fig 163 D Control lamps Blinks or lights up yellow Lane Assist active but not availab...

Page 170: ...rn signal level The Lane centring guide is activated deactiva ted in the Easy Connect system using the CAR button and the button on the Setup function page 81 Self deactivation the Lane Assist system can be automatically deactivated if there is a sys tem malfunction The control lamp disap pears Hands Off Function If the driver does not exert any physical ac tion on the steering wheel for approxima...

Page 171: ...on the profile selected the en gine responds more spontaneously or more in harmony with the movements of the accel erator Additionally when Eco mode is selec ted the Start stop function is automatically activated In vehicles with automatic transmission the gear change points are modified to position them in lower or higher engine speed ranges Additionally the Eco1 mode activates the In ertia funct...

Page 172: ...tem display informs about the active mode The MODE button light remains lit up yellow when the active mode is different to Normal Driving profile Characteristics Normal Offers a balanced driving experience suit able for everyday use Sport Provides a complete dynamic performance in the vehicle enabling the user a more sporty driving style Eco Places the vehicle in a particularly low state of consum...

Page 173: ...e driving for example for long motorway journeys Its main characteristic is the soft suspension setting DCC Sport It represents the vehicle s default behav iour suitable for dynamic driving Cupra It gives the vehicle a decidedly sportier nature and makes for maximum perform ance Individual Enables some configurations to be modi fied by pressing the Profile settings but ton The functions that can b...

Page 174: ...d workshop Function and operation Fig 167 On the instrument panel display tiredness detection symbol Tiredness detection determines the driving behaviour of the driver when starting a jour ney making a calculation of tiredness This is constantly compared with the current driving behaviour If the system detects that the driv er is tired an audible warning is given with a sound and an optic warning ...

Page 175: ... performing similar ma noeuvres the driver always assumes the re sponsibility Take into account that the system is not al ways in conditions to recognise or represent certain surfaces such as dress fabric Risk of causing an accident The sensors and cameras have blind spots making the detection of people and objects impossible Pay special attention to children and animals Risk of causing an acciden...

Page 176: ...vered by adhesives residues and the like given that this could affect the system operation Cleaning instructions page 185 The approximate measurement range of the sensors is rear side 0 90 m centre 1 60 m As you approach the obstacle the time inter val between the audible warnings will be re duced When you reach around 0 30 m the warning will be constant Do not continue to move forward or backward...

Page 177: ...ce of separation from the obstacle can be estimated using the segments around the vehicle The graphic display of the segments varies according to the vehicle s equipment The yellow trail indi cates the vehicle s expected journey based on the steering wheel angle A white segment is displayed when the obstacle is not within the vehicle s tra jectory or the direction of travel would avoid it entering...

Page 178: ...rst time If the parking aid is switched off using the button the follow ing actions must be carried out in order for it to automatically switch on Switch off the ignition and switch it on again OR accelerate above 10 km h 6 mph be fore reducing speed below this number again OR place the selector lever in position P and then move it from this position OR switch on and off the automatic activa tion ...

Page 179: ...workshop without delay Towing bracket If the trailer power socket is occupied the rear parking aid sensors will not activate when reverse gear is engaged or when the button is pressed This function may not be covered under warranty if the towing bracket is not factory fitted This causes the following limitations Parking system plus There will be no warning about the presence of obstacles in the re...

Page 180: ...dance with the trailer manufacturer s recommendations Exterior mirrors Check whether you can see enough of the road behind the trailer with the standard rear vision mirrors If this is not the case you should have additional exterior mirrors fitted Both exterior mirrors should be mounted on hinged extension brackets Adjust the mirrors to give sufficient vision to the rear Tow rope Always use a cabl...

Page 181: ...ar lights of the trailer are not cor rectly connected the vehicle electronics may be damaged If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur rent the vehicle electronics may be dam aged Never connect the trailer s electric system directly to the electrical connections of the tail lights or any other power sources Only use the connections intended for providing electric current to the trailer Ball co...

Page 182: ...a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve hicle is purchased this must be completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer The attachment points for the towing bracket A are on the lower part of the vehicle The distance between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should never be lower than the indicated value even with a fully loaded vehicle and including t...

Page 183: ...led there is a serious danger of accident For your own safety please observe the tow bracket manufacturer s instructions CAUTION If the power socket is incorrectly installed this could cause damage to the vehicle elec trical system Note SEAT recommends that the towing hooks be fitted at a specialised workshop Consult your SEAT dealer in case additional modifica tions to your vehicle are necessary ...

Page 184: ...ufacturer conformity declaration in the European Union WARNING Accessories for example telephone holders or cup holders should never be fitted on the covers or within the working range of the air bags Otherwise there is a danger of injury if the airbag is triggered in an accident Technical modifications Modifications must always be carried out ac cording to our specifications Unauthorised modifica...

Page 185: ...and elec tronic equipment in this vehicle affects its li cence and could lead to the withdrawal of the vehicle registration document under certain circumstances Please use the mobile telephone radio op erating instructions Care and cleaning General information Regular and careful care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle This may also be one of the requirements for upholding any war ranty cl...

Page 186: ...l trims without protecting your hands and arms You may cut yourself on sharp edged metal parts Other wise there is a risk of sustaining cuts When washing the car during the winter season water and ice in the brake system can reduce braking effectiveness risk of acci dent CAUTION Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight otherwise the paint can be damaged Do not use sponges abrasive household spon...

Page 187: ...s been treated with care products recently Polishing Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine and the gloss cannot be brought back by putting on wax If the polish does not contain wax a wax product should be applied after polishing CAUTION Do not use polishes and hard wax on pain ted parts with a matt finish or on plastic parts Do not apply paint polishes to the side trim that r...

Page 188: ...e dazzle risk of accident Such coatings can also cause the windscreen wiper blades to make noise CAUTION Remove snow and ice from windows and ex terior mirrors with a plastic scraper only To avoid scratches caused by dirt on the glass the scraper should only be pushed in one di rection and not moved to and fro The heating element for the rear window is located on the inner side of the window To av...

Page 189: ...m could carry the dirt deeper into the textile material Normal cleaning We recommend that you use a soft sponge or a commercially available lint free micro fibre cloth for normal cleaning Only use brushes on floor coverings and mats as other textile surfaces could become damaged In the case of normal surface dirt you can use a foam cleaner Use a sponge to spread the foam on the textile surface and...

Page 190: ...er upholstery on the seats Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the surface There fore leather should be cleaned at regular in tervals depending on the actual amount of use When they have been in use for a certain time your car seats will acquire a typical and unmistakable patina This is characteristic for leather as a natural product and is a sign of genuine quality To main...

Page 191: ...erva tion for example Cleaning and care set Coloured leather care cream Stain remover for ball pen inks shoe cream etc Grease dissolving spray New products and further developments CAUTION On no account use solvents such as petrol turpentine wax polish shoe cream or simi lar materials Cleaning Alcantara upholstery Removing dust and dirt Moisten a cloth just a little and wipe down the seat covers R...

Page 192: ...ing To park the vehicle If the warning lamp remains on and the driver indication appears the power steering could be faulty Do not continue driving Seek specialist as sistance in yellow Steering System fault You may continue driving If the warning lamp comes on the steering could react with more difficultly or more sen sitivity than normal In addition when driving in a straight line the steering w...

Page 193: ...rrain as much as possible WARNING Even with all wheel drive you should al ways adjust your speed to suit the condi tions Do not let the extra safety features tempt you into taking any risks when driving Risk of accident The braking capability of your vehicle is limited by the tyres grip It is therefore no different from a car without four wheel drive So do not be tempted to drive too fast on firm ...

Page 194: ...attery charge level warning lamp will be shown page 71 Flat battery Starting ability has first priority Short trips city traffic and low temperatures all place a heavy load on the battery In these conditions a large amount of power is con sumed but only a small amount is supplied The situation is also critical if electrical devi ces are in use when the engine is not run ning In this case power is ...

Page 195: ...is highly flammable and can cause seri ous burns and other injuries Do not smoke when filling the fuel tank or a canister Naked flames are forbidden in the vicinity due to the risk of explosion Observe legislation governing the use storage and carrying of a spare fuel canister in the vehicle For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle In an accident the can...

Page 196: ... must be switched off separately Read the instructions on how to use the natu ral gas pump carefully The vehicle is not prepared for refuelling with liquefied natural gas LNG Before refu elling with natural gas make sure you add the appropriate type of fuel page 195 Opening the fuel tank cap The natural gas filler mouth is behind the fuel tank cap next to the petrol filler mouth Unlock the vehicle...

Page 197: ...unleaded petrol We recommend you use super 95 octane pet rol If this is not available normal 91 octane petrol with a slight decrease in power Super unleaded petrol with a minimum of 95 octanes You should use super petrol with a minimum of 95 octanes If super is not available in an emergency you may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol In this case only use moderate engine speeds and a light throttl...

Page 198: ...lap We recommend the use of diesel fuel which complies to European standard EN 590 If diesel fuel which meets European standard EN 590 is not available the Cetane number CZ must at minimum be 51 If the engine is equipped with a particulate filter the sul phur content of the fuel must be below 50 parts per million Winter grade diesel Summer fuel becomes thicker in winter and it is more difficult to...

Page 199: ...rent quality gases can be mixed in the tank without the need for comprehensive draining before applying a different quality gas Updated information relating to natural gas quality is displayed on the instrument panel page 72 Natural gas and safety If you can smell gas or suspect that there is a leak Stop the vehicle immediately Switch the ignition off Open the doors to appropriately ventilate the ...

Page 200: ...ictions on the technical speci fications as of page 241 Work in the engine compartment Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire when working in the engine compartment e g when checking and refilling fluids Al ways observe the warnings listed below and follow all general safety precautions The en gine compartment of the vehicle is a poten tially h...

Page 201: ...hat any leaks are detected at an early stage If you find spots of oil or other fluids in the area where it was parked have your vehicle inspected at the workshop Note On right hand drive vehicles some of the containers reservoirs mentioned below are located on the other side of the engine com partment Opening the bonnet Read the additional information carefully page 10 The bonnet is released from ...

Page 202: ...intervals it must only be used ob serving the following indications Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service in tervals Only in exceptional circumstances if the engine oil level is too low page 201 and LongLife oil is not available it is permitted to top up once with oil for fixed service inter vals page 201 up to a maximum of 0 5 li tres Fixed service intervals If your vehicle does not have the...

Page 203: ...e engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil Checking oil level Park the vehicle in a horizontal position Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the operating temperature is reached and then stop Wait for about two minutes Pull out the dipstick Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again pushing it in as far as it will go Then pull it out once more and check the oil level ...

Page 204: ...a Technical Service The oil change intervals are shown in the Maintenance Programme WARNING Only change the engine oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge required Before opening the bonnet read and ob serve the warnings page 198 Wait for the engine to cool down Hot oil may cause burn injuries Wear eye protection to avoid injuries such as acid burns caused by splashes of oil When removin...

Page 205: ...orrect with respect to the lowest expected ambient temperature in the zone in which the vehicle is to be used When the outside temperature is very low the coolant could freeze and the vehicle would be immobilised In this case the heat ing would not work either and inadequately dressed passengers could die of cold CAUTION The original additives should never be mixed with coolants which are not appr...

Page 206: ...his case stop driving Seek specialist assistance Otherwise there is a risk of engine damage Brake fluid Topping up the brake fluid Read the additional information carefully page 32 Checking the brake fluid level The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX markings However if the brake fluid level goes down noticeably in a short time or drops below the MIN mark there may be a leak in the ...

Page 207: ...e could freeze on the windscreen and reduce visibility WARNING Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other similar additives with the windscreen washer water A greasy layer may be formed on the windscreen which will impair visibility Use clean water with a window cleaner rec ommended by SEAT If necessary add a suitable antifreeze to the water in the reservoir CAUTION Do not mix cleaning products r...

Page 208: ...on Wear eye protection Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic Wear protective gloves and eye protection In the event of electrolyte splashes rinse off with plenty of water Fires sparks open flames and smoking are pro hibited The battery should only be charged in a well ven tilated zone Risk of explosion Keep children away from acid and batteries WARNING When repairing or working on the electri...

Page 209: ... we recom mend that the replacement battery used is of the same make and type as the original fitted battery To make proper use of the power management function after the battery has been changed have the battery coded to the power management mode at a specialised workshop CAUTION Some vehicles for example those with the Start Stop system are fitted with a special battery AGM type or EFB type batt...

Page 210: ...r damage If no external damage is visible drive slowly and carefully to the near est specialised workshop and have the car inspected Tyres with directional tread pattern An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di rection of rotation on single drive tyres Al ways note the direction of rotation indicated when mounting the wheel This guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan ing excessi...

Page 211: ...el must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted or if a tyre is repaired Incorrect wheel alignment Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear impairing the safety of the vehicle If you notice excessive tyre wear you should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Official Service WARNING Always adapt the tyre pressure accordingly when the vehicle load changes A tyre with low air pressure has...

Page 212: ... preferably the same tread pattern Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually i e both front tyres or both rear tyres together Do not use tyres whose effective size ex ceeds the dimensions of the factory ap proved makes of tyre If you wish to fit the vehicle with rims or tyres different to those installed in manu facture it is advisable to consult a SEAT Of ficial Service befo...

Page 213: ...your vehicle It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres performed by a specialised workshop They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for dis posing of the old tyres respecting the envi ronment WARNING It is very important to ensure that the tyres you have chosen have adequate clearance When selecting replac...

Page 214: ...ed by SEAT for the corresponding type vehi cle Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring sys tem Regularly check your tyres to ensure that the tyre pressure is correct and that the tyres are not damaged due to puncture cuts tears and impacts dents Remove objects from the tyres only when they have not pierced the tyres Tyre monitor indicator warning lamp If a light appears The pressure in one or more...

Page 215: ... too high or too low reduce the useful life of the tyre affect ing vehicle performance If a tyre has not been punctured and it does not have to be changed immediately drive to the nearest specialised workshop at a moder ate speed and have the tyre checked and in flated to the correct pressure WARNING Observe the safety warnings in Control and warning lamps on page 71 Note If excessively low tyre p...

Page 216: ... When driving the system self calibrates the tyre pressure provided by the driver and the wheels fitted After a long journey with varied speeds the programmed values are collected and monitored With the wheels under very heavy loads the tyre pressure must be increased to the total recommended tyre pressure before the cali bration page 243 Note The tyre monitoring indicator does not function when t...

Page 217: ...woofer Disassemble the subwoofer s floor panel carpet as follows LEON LEON SC model first pull the carpet in the direction of the backrest and then pull it upwards to remove it LEON ST mod el lift and secure the floor storage com partment as explained in page 121 Disconnect the subwoofer s speaker cable Turn the securing wheel anti clockwise Remove the subwoofer speaker and the spare wheel When re...

Page 218: ...40 km h 150 mph speed rating for winter tyres with the letter V is subject to technical restrictions the maximum permissible speed for your vehicle may be significantly lower The maximum speed limit for these tyres depends directly on the maximum axle weights for your car and on the listed weight rating of the tyres being used It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to check the maximum spee...

Page 219: ...sur face If you are on a slope take extra care Apply the handbrake Switch on the hazard warning lights Manual gearbox select the 1st gear Automatic gearbox move the selector lever to P When towing a trailer unhitch the trailer from your vehicle Have the vehicle tool kit page 220 and the spare wheel ready page 214 Observe the applicable legislation for each country reflective vest warning triangles...

Page 220: ... Remove the wheel bolt page 218 Note Make a note of the code number of the anti theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place but not in your vehicle If you need a new adapter you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi cial Service indicating the code number Loosening the wheel bolts Fig 185 Wheel loosen the wheel bolts Insert the box spanner vehicle tools onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go An adap...

Page 221: ...er vehicles could slip with the consequent risk of injury Only mount the jack on the support points designed for this purpose on the strut and always align the jack correctly If you do not the jack could slip as it does not have an ad equate grip on the vehicle risk of injury The height of the parked vehicle can change as a result of variations in tempera ture and loading CAUTION The vehicle must ...

Page 222: ...eel hubcap page 217 Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment If the replaced wheel does not fit in the spare wheel housing store it safely in the luggage compartment page 114 Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun ted tyre as soon as possible In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indi cator adjust the pressure and store the reading in the radio Easy Connect system page 212 The w...

Page 223: ...olid All passengers and particularly children must keep a safe distance from the work area Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users Use the tyre mobility system only if you are familiar with the necessary procedures Oth erwise you should seek professional assis tance The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo rary emergency use only until you can reach the nearest specialised wo...

Page 224: ... compressor on flammable material Allow them to cool before storing the de vice If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at least 2 0 bars 29 psi 200 kPa the tyre is too badly damaged The sealant is not in a good condition to seal the tyre Do not con tinue driving Seek specialist assistance CAUTION Switch off the air compressor after a maxi mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over heating Be...

Page 225: ...hicles 2 Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery A Fig 189 3 Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal in the ve hicle providing assistance B 4 For vehicles without Start Stop system connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the vehicle providing the current B Fig 189 For vehicles with Sta...

Page 226: ...ly could result in an explo sion Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump leads Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal of the flat battery The gas emitted from the battery could be ignited by sparks Danger of explosion Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the fuel system or to the brake line...

Page 227: ...could be pulled off the vehicle Towline anchorage at the front of the vehicle Fig 191 Right side of the front bumper tow line anchorage screwed in The front towline anchorage is only mounted if the vehicle has to be towed There is a cover with an opening into which the towline anchorage is screwed on the right part of the front bumper To remove the bumper cover just press the upper left side inwar...

Page 228: ...e the clutch As soon as the engine has started press the clutch and move the gear lever to neu tral If the engine will not start it is best to try starting it using the battery of another vehi cle page 223 before attempting to tow start You should only try to tow start the en gine if jump starting is not successful Tow starting is an attempt to start the engine via the movement of the wheels When ...

Page 229: ...lly opened for example if the key or the central locking is damaged WARNING Opening and closing doors carelessly can cause serious injury If the vehicle is locked from outside the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside 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 themselves to safety Depending on t...

Page 230: ...s with no lock cylinder Fig 195 Locking the door manually If the central locking system should fail to work at any time the doors with no lock cyl inder will have to be locked separately A mechanical locking device only visible when the door is open is provided on the front passenger door Pull the cap out of the opening Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it to the right as far as it will g...

Page 231: ...0 Removing the cover from the selector lever Apply the handbrake to ensure that the car does not move Carefully pull the corners of the selector lever boot and fold up the selector lever boot inside out by hand Releasing the selector lever Using a screwdriver press and hold the yel low unlocking tab sideways Fig 198 Now press the interlock button on the se lector lever A and move the selector leve...

Page 232: ...vice position Before driving always lower the wiper arms Changing windscreen wiper and window washer blades Fig 200 Changing the windscreen wiper blades Fig 201 Changing the rear wiper blade The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as standard with a layer of graphite This layer is responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si lent If the graphite layer is damaged the noise of the water as it is wi...

Page 233: ...lvents rough sponges or sharp objects are used to clean the blades the graphite layer will be dam aged Never use fuel nail varnish remover paint thinner or similar products to clean the win dows In icy conditions always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be fore using the wipers In cold weather it may help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip ers in service position page 2...

Page 234: ...ystem Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can damage the electrical system Note One component may have more than one fuse Several components may run on a single fuse Vehicle fuses Fig 202 On the driver side dash panel fuse box cover Fig 203 In the engine compartment fuse box cover Read the additional information carefully page 33 Only replace fuses wi...

Page 235: ... blown if its metal strip is ruptured Fig 204 Point a lamp at the fuse This will make it easier to see if the fuse is blown To replace a fuse Remove the fuse Replace the blown fuse by one with an identical amperage rating same colour and markings and identical size Replace the cover again or close the fuse box lid CAUTION If you replace a fuse with higher rating fuse you could cause damage to anot...

Page 236: ...om ponents in the engine compartment if the en gine is warm Risk of burns Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure The glass can break when you touch the bulb causing injury When changing bulbs please take care not to injure yourself on sharp edges in particu lar on the headlight housing CAUTION Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system Otherwise a short circuit could occur Switc...

Page 237: ...he base fits into the recess on the reflector Day light bulb Fig 207 Day light bulb Raise the bonnet Turn the bulb holder Fig 207 1 to the left and pull Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it anti clockwise at the same time Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence Turn signal bulb Fig 208 Turn signal bulb Fig 209 Turn signal bulb Raise the bonnet Move...

Page 238: ...ver Slide connector Fig 211 2 to the left or right and pull Remove the bulb by disconnecting the con nector Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence Changing bulb for front fog light Front fog light bulb Fig 212 Front fog light Fig 213 Front fog light Remove the bolt Fig 212 1 from the fog light grille with a screwdriver Remove the bolts 3x Fig 213 2 to re move the fog ligh...

Page 239: ...connector and the light bulb holder Note Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light bulbs have them replaced at a Technical Service or specialised workshop Remove the bulb holder Fig 216 Front fog light Remove connector Fig 216 1 from the bulb Turn the bulb holder Fig 216 2 anti clockwise and pull Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it anti clockwise at the same time Insta...

Page 240: ...emove the bulb holder page 238 CAUTION Take care when removing the rear light unit to make sure there is no damage to the paint work or any of its components Note Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear light unit to avoid any scratches Remove the bulb holder Fig 219 Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail light Remove the bulb holder Fig 219 unlock ing the retain...

Page 241: ...id cover in the direction indicated Fig 220 Unlock the retaining tabs A of the bulb holder following the direction of arrows 1 and 2 Fig 221 Remove the bulb holder by turning it in the direction of arrow 3 Fig 221 Changing bulbs Fig 222 Position of the bulbs in the bulb holder Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder Fig 222 1 then turn it to the left 2 and remove it Fit the new bulb ...

Page 242: ... of the arrow Fig 223 2 Remove the number plate bulb slightly 3 In the connector lock turn Fig 224 to wards the arrow 1 and pull the connec tor 4 Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of arrow 2 and extract it with the bulb 5 Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb with the same features 6 Insert the bulb holder in the number plate light and turn in the opposite direction of arrow 2 until it ...

Page 243: ... models for special vehicles and for other countries Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications section Ab brevia tion Meaning kW Kilowatt engine power measurement PS Pferdestärke horsepower formerly used to denote engine power rpm Revolutions per minute engine speed Nm Newton metres unit of engine torque litres per 100 km Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km 70 miles g km Carbon dioxide ...

Page 244: ...letters of the engine can be viewed on the instrument panel when the en gine is switched off and the ignition is on Hold down the 0 0 SET 4 Fig 82 button for more than 15 seconds Information on fuel consumption Fuel consumption The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle data sticker differ from one vehicle to another 2 3 4 5 Vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions appear on the v...

Page 245: ...y be different in other coun tries All data in the official vehicle documen tation takes precedence over these data at all times Drawbar loads The maximum permitted drawbar load on the ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex ceed 80 kg In the interest of road safety we recommend that you always tow approaching the maxi mum drawbar load The response of the trail er on the road will be poor if ...

Page 246: ...olts should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench The tightening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm WARNING Check the tyre pressure at least once per month Checking the tyre pressure is very im portant If the tyre pressure is too high or too low there is an increased danger of accidents particularly at high speeds If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low they c...

Page 247: ...from 0 80 km h seconds 7 6 7 5 7 8 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 11 9 11 8 12 1 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 690 1 700 1 800 Weight in running order with driver 1 188 1 168 1 233 Gross front axle weight 880 880 890 Gross rear axle weight 860 870 960 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 590 580 610 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 3...

Page 248: ...7 6 7 6 7 6 9 6 8 7 0 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec onds 10 2 10 2 10 2 10 10 10 10 4 10 3 10 3 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 720 1 720 1 750 1 710 1 710 1 730 1 810 1 820 1 850 Weight in running order with driv er 1 199 1 209 1 235 1 179 1 189 1 215 1 244 1 254 1 280 Gross front axle weight 890 890 920 880 890 920 880 890 920 Gross rear axle weight 880 880 880 880 870 860 980 980 980 Pe...

Page 249: ...seconds 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 7 9 7 10 1 10 1 10 1 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 740 1 740 1 760 1 710 1 720 1 750 1 790 1 800 1 820 Weight in running order with driver 1 206 1 213 1 241 1 186 1 193 1 221 1 240 1 247 1 275 Gross front axle weight 900 900 930 890 890 920 890 890 920 Gross rear axle weight 890 890 880 870 880 880 950 960 950 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 Maximum ...

Page 250: ...peed km h 202 V VI 202 V VI 202 V VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 6 3 6 2 6 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 9 3 9 1 9 6 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 740 1 710 1 840 Weight in running order with driver 1 224 1 204 1 269 Gross front axle weight 910 910 910 Gross rear axle weight 880 850 980 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 610 60...

Page 251: ...n from 0 80 km h seconds 6 2 6 1 6 4 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 9 1 8 9 9 4 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 770 1 750 1 840 Weight in running order with driver 1 233 1 213 1 267 Gross front axle weight 920 910 910 Gross rear axle weight 900 890 970 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 610 600 630 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 70...

Page 252: ... Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 5 7 5 7 5 6 5 6 5 9 5 9 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 8 2 8 2 8 1 8 1 8 4 8 4 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 730 1 730 1 740 1 740 1 840 1 860 Weight in running order with driver 1 231 1 246 1 211 1 226 1 275 1 291 Gross front axle weight 920 930 910 930 910 930 Gross rear axle weight 860 850 880 860 980 980 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 75 75 75 Ma...

Page 253: ... 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 8 8 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 760 1 780 1 740 1 760 1 830 1 840 Weight in running order with driver 1 241 1 263 1 223 1 243 1 277 1 297 Gross front axle weight 920 940 920 940 920 940 Gross rear axle weight 890 890 870 870 960 950 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without br...

Page 254: ...h seconds 5 5 5 3 5 3 5 4 5 2 5 2 5 7 5 6 5 6 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 7 5 7 2 7 2 7 4 7 1 7 1 7 8 7 7 7 7 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 830 1 850 1 850 1 830 1 850 1 850 1 870 1 890 1 880 Weight in running order with driver 1 310 1 327 1 322 1 290 1 307 1 302 1 355 1 372 1 367 Gross front axle weight 970 980 980 960 980 980 960 970 980 Gross rear axle weight 910 920 920 920 920...

Page 255: ...NCE 4WD Top speed km h 221 V VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 4 9 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 7 2 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 2 010 Weight in running order with driver 1 486 Gross front axle weight 1010 Gross rear axle weight 1050 Permitted roof load 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 750 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 2 000 Trailer with brakes gra...

Page 256: ...celeration from 0 80 km h seconds 4 7 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 5 4 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 6 0 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 8 5 8 6 2 6 1 6 1 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 890 1 910 1 910 1 870 1 890 1 890 1 920 1 960 1 960 Weight in running order with driver 1 395 1 421 1 421 1 375 1 395 1 395 1 440 1 466 1 466 Gross front axle weight 1 020 1 050 1 030 1 010 1 040 1 030 1 020 1 040 1 040 ...

Page 257: ...cceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 4 7 4 5 4 6 4 3 4 8 4 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 5 9 5 8 5 8 5 7 6 1 6 0 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 890 1 910 1 870 1 890 1 920 1 950 Weight in running order with driver 1 395 1 421 1 375 1 395 1 440 1 466 Gross front axle weight 1 020 1 050 1 010 1 040 1 020 1 040 Gross rear axle weight 920 910 910 900 950 960 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 7...

Page 258: ...N ST Top speed km h 194 V 194 VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 7 1 7 3 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 10 9 11 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 840 1 880 Weight in running order with driver 1 359 1 395 Gross front axle weight 910 910 Gross rear axle weight 980 1 020 Permitted roof load 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 670 690 Trailer with brakes gradients u...

Page 259: ...km h seconds 8 2 8 0 8 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 12 6 12 4 13 0 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 800 1 780 1 860 Weight in running order with driver 1 281 1 261 1 326 Gross front axle weight 970 970 970 Gross rear axle weight 880 860 940 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 640 630 660 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 700 1 700 1...

Page 260: ... 7 2 7 5 7 5 7 4 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec onds 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 6 10 6 10 6 11 1 11 1 11 0 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 790 1 800 1 810 1 780 1 790 1 800 1 860 1 860 1 890 Weight in running order with driv er 1 281 1 286 1 306 1 261 1 266 1 286 1 326 1 331 1 351 Gross front axle weight 970 980 1 000 970 970 990 970 970 990 Gross rear axle weight 870 870 860 860 870 860 940 940 950...

Page 261: ...rbox Top speed km h 187 VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 7 5 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 12 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 980 Weight in running order with driver 1 455 Gross front axle weight 1 010 Gross rear axle weight 1 020 Permitted roof load 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 720 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 900 Trailer with brakes gradien...

Page 262: ... 1 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 10 7 10 5 10 5 10 7 10 4 10 4 11 1 10 6 10 6 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 770 1 770 1 730 1 750 1 750 1 730 1 870 1 790 1 790 Weight in running order with driver 1 260 1 260 1 260 1 240 1 240 1 240 1 305 1 280 1 280 Gross front axle weight 970 970 960 970 970 950 980 950 950 Gross rear axle weight 850 850 820 830 830 830 940 890 890 Permitted roof lo...

Page 263: ... 187 VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 7 5 7 2 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 12 11 6 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 2 000 2 210 Weight in running order with driver 1 455 1 472 Gross front axle weight 1 000 1 010 Gross rear axle weight 1 050 1 050 Permitted roof load 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 720 740 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 900 1 900 ...

Page 264: ...189 V 189 V Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 7 1 6 9 7 1 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 10 4 10 3 10 7 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 790 1 780 1 850 Weight in running order with driver 1 273 1 253 1 318 Gross front axle weight 970 960 960 Gross rear axle weight 870 870 940 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 630 620 650 Trailer with bra...

Page 265: ... 80 km h seconds 6 2 6 1 6 4 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 8 7 8 6 9 0 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 800 1 800 1 920 Weight in running order with driver 1 301 1 281 1 346 Gross front axle weight 1 000 990 990 Gross rear axle weight 850 860 980 Permitted roof load 75 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 650 640 670 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 800 1 80...

Page 266: ... 0 6 0 6 0 6 2 6 2 6 2 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec onds 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 6 8 6 8 6 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 800 1 810 1 840 1 800 1 810 1 830 1 910 1 920 1 950 Weight in running order with driver 1 300 1 305 1 335 1 280 1 285 1 315 1 345 1 350 1 380 Gross front axle weight 1 000 1 000 1 030 990 990 1020 990 990 1 020 Gross rear axle weight 850 860 860 860 870 860 970 980 ...

Page 267: ...I 208 VI Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 6 3 6 3 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 8 7 8 7 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 960 2 020 Weight in running order with driver 1 474 1 484 Gross front axle weight 1 020 1 020 Gross rear axle weight 1 050 1 050 Permitted roof load 75 75 Maximum trailer weights in kg Trailer without brakes 730 740 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1 900 2 000...

Page 268: ... h sec onds 5 7 5 7 5 6 5 6 5 9 5 9 4 9 Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec onds 7 5 7 5 7 4 7 4 7 8 7 8 7 1 Weights in kg Gross vehicle weight 1 850 1 870 1 840 1 860 1 980 1 990 2 060 Weight in running order with driver 1 370 1 390 1 350 1 370 1 415 1 435 1 529 Gross front axle weight 1 020 1 040 1 020 1 040 1 020 1 040 1 060 Gross rear axle weight 880 880 870 870 1 010 1 000 1 050 Permitted roof l...

Page 269: ...2 636 2 630 D Length mm 4 263 4 228 4 535 4 543 E F Front reara track width mm 1 533 1 504 1 549 1 520 1 541 1 547 1 504 1 510 G Width mm 1 816 1 810 1 816 1 816 H Height at kerb weight mm 1 459 1 446 1 454b 1 481b Turning radius m 10 9 a This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim b Dimension to the roof bars 267 Technical specifications Advice Operation Safety The essentials ...

Page 270: ... in versions without headlight washers approx 5 litres in versions with headlight washers Tyre pressure Summer tyres Correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap Winter tyres The pressure of these tyres is 0 2 bar higher than that of summer tyres 2 9 psi 20 kPa a The capacity depends on the efficacy and characteristics of the natural gas pumps The capacity i...

Page 271: ...nti theft alarm 82 87 see also Anti theft alarm system 82 Anti theft alarm system Interior monitoring 89 Tow away protection 89 Anti theft security system 82 85 227 Anti theft wheel bolts 218 Anti trap function Sliding panoramic sunroof 93 sun blind 93 Anti trap function sliding Anti trap function 93 Antifreeze 203 Aspects to take into account before starting the vehicle 37 ASR see Traction contro...

Page 272: ...dlight bulb day light 235 dipped light 235 Chassis number 241 Child proof lock Electric windows 90 Child safety 56 Child seat Categorisation in groups 58 Child seats 58 ISOFIX system 59 safety instructions 57 Top Tether system 59 61 City Emergency braking function 165 Cleaning 183 Alcantara 189 Carbon components 186 Display Easy Connect control panel 187 Exhaust pipe 186 Leather 188 of Changing wi...

Page 273: ...on 38 39 40 Driver information system 19 CD radio display 72 Control 19 Door rear lid warning 72 Engine oil temperature display 77 Menu 20 Operation via the windscreen wiper lever 72 Outside temperature display 72 Driving With a trailer 177 179 Driving abroad Headlights 100 Driving mode 170 171 Driving profile 170 171 Driving safety 37 Driving through water 141 Dynamic headlight range control 100 ...

Page 274: ...ing sunroof 93 Faults in the gearbox warning lamps 139 Faulty bulbs Changing a bulb 233 Filling the fuel tank 193 Floor mats 42 Fog light 97 Folding down the back seats 109 Folding table 111 Four wheel drive 191 Front airbags 50 Front armrest 108 Front Assist City Emergency braking function 165 malfunction 162 on screen messages 162 operating 163 radar sensor 163 switching off temporarily 164 syst...

Page 275: ...tification plate 241 Identifying letters of engine 241 Ignition 14 129 Ignition lock 14 129 Importance of the correct adjustment of head re straints 41 Inertia mode 138 Information on emissions 241 Inspection service 200 Instrument cluster 66 Instrument panel 22 66 Display 66 67 Instruments 66 Lamps 71 Service interval display 80 Instrument panel lighting 100 Instrument panel on screen messages Fr...

Page 276: ...g 120 net partition 116 117 retractable rear shelf 115 storing the rear shelf 116 see also Loading the luggage compartment 114 Luggage compartment floor 121 Luggage compartment variable floor 121 Luggage net luggage compartment 120 Lumbar support 106 M Main beam 15 Main beam assist 96 Main beam headlight 94 Main beam lever 95 Main panel Turn signal and main beam lever 95 malfunction Front Assist 1...

Page 277: ...l 141 Passenger see Correct sitting position 38 39 40 Passenger door manual locking 228 Passenger seat backrest folding down 109 lifting 109 Pedals 42 Plastic parts Cleaning 185 187 Polishing 185 Power 113 Power Management 191 Power socket 113 Pre heating 129 Progressive steering 190 Puncture Action 33 Puncture repair 220 R Racks 112 Radar sensor 153 163 Radio operated remote control see Keys 83 R...

Page 278: ...ocking system 84 Selector lever Automatic gearbox 133 Selector lever automatic gearbox Malfunction 134 Manual release 229 Service interval display 80 Service intervals 200 Service notification read 80 Setting Headlight range 100 Side airbags description 52 safety instructions 53 Side light 94 Sitting position driver 38 Sitting position for vehicle occupants 38 Sliding tilting sunroof Convenience o...

Page 279: ... Top up quantities Windscreen washer reservoir 205 Top Tether 59 61 Top Tether system 59 Top Tether System 61 Tow away protection 89 Tow starting the engine 224 Towing Retrofitting a towing bracket 180 Towing a trailer 177 243 Towing bracket 179 Towing the vehicle 35 224 Towline anchorage 220 Tow rope 178 Traction control system 143 Trailer connecting 178 electrical socket 179 hitching 178 Parking...

Page 280: ...152 162 Instrument panel 22 24 Instrument panel screen 23 Washing 183 Care of the vehicle exterior 183 Wearing suitable shoes 42 Wheel changing 210 Wheel bolts 211 244 Anti theft 218 Loosening 218 Removing the cap 218 Wheel brace 220 Wheel cover wheel bolts removing 218 Wheels 208 243 Changing 217 219 Cleaning 186 Why assume the correct sitting position 48 Why wear seat belts 43 48 Window wiper 10...

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Page 283: ...t included in all types or variants of the model they may vary or be modified depend ing on the technical requirements and on the market this is in no way deceptive advertis ing The illustrations are intended as a general guide and may vary from the equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details The steering indications left right forward reverse appearing in this manual refer to the normal driv...

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