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Safe driving

Note

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Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Used

air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compart-
ment. Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered.

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Straps for securing the load to the fastening rings are commercially

available.

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Summary of Contents for ALTEA XL

Page 1: ...SEAT ALTEA XL OWNER S MANUAL Ingl s 5P8012003BH 11 08 GT9 5P8012003BH ALTEA XL Ingl s 11 08 Portada ALTEA XL qxd 23 12 08 09 53 P gina 3...

Page 2: ...and maintenance of the vehicle its correct handling will contribute to preserve its value For safety reasons note the information concerning accessories modifications and parts change If selling the...

Page 3: ...AlteaXL_EN book Seite 2 Montag 2 Februar 2009 12 26 12...

Page 4: ...justment Head restraints Front seats Rear seat bench Stowage compartments Ashtrays cigarette lighter and electrical sockets First aid kit warning triangle fire extinguisher Luggage compartment Heating...

Page 5: ...yre repair kit Tyre Mobility System Fuses Bulb change Jump starting Towing and tow starting Technical Data General notes on the technical data Outstanding information Data on fuel consumption Towing a...

Page 6: ...rear appearing in this manual refer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except when otherwise indicated The equipment marked with an asterisk is supplied as standard on certain vers...

Page 7: ...Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle about the seat adjustment possibilities about how to create a suit able climate in the passenger compartment etc...

Page 8: ...em and can reduce the risk of injury in the event of acci dent Never put your safety and the safety of your passengers in danger In the event of an accident the safety equipment may reduce the risk of...

Page 9: ...t front seat head restraint and mirrors properly acoording to your size Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats always have the head restraints in the in use position page 14 Instruct passengers...

Page 10: ...ad traffic and weather conditions When travelling long distances take breaks regularly at least every two hours If possible avoid driving when you are tired or are in tension WARNING When driving safe...

Page 11: ...ve the driver s seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the accelerator brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees still slightly angled Ensure that you can reach the highes...

Page 12: ...lted far back The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the back rest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt properly The further the...

Page 13: ...re tilted to the rear the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting position Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum pr...

Page 14: ...severe injuries Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event of a collision or accident Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury during sudden...

Page 15: ...vehicle occupant applies a high level of pressure on the backrest e g by falling back into the seat when entering the vehicle or if pressure is applied to a front seat head restraint from the rear Th...

Page 16: ...9 Examples of incorrect sitting positions An incorrect sitting position can lead to severe injuries to occupants Seat belts can provide optimal protection only when the belt webs are properly position...

Page 17: ...fastened on the foot well If a brake circuit fails the brake pedal must be pressed down thoroughly in order to stop the vehicle Wear suitable shoes Always wear shoes which support your feet properly...

Page 18: ...by This increased risk of injury will be further increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag If this happens objects can be transformed into missiles Risk of fatal injury Please note...

Page 19: ...indows Used air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compart ment Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered Straps for securing the load to the fastening rings a...

Page 20: ...t wearing their seat belts properly Number of seats Your vehicle has five seats two on the front part and three on the rear part Each seat is equipped with a three point seat belt WARNING More people...

Page 21: ...ere is to be released in an accident The most significant factor however is the speed of the vehicle If the speed doubles from 25 km h to 50 km h for example the kinetic energy is multi plied by four...

Page 22: ...irbags provide only additional protection All passengers including the driver must wear seat belts properly during the trip This will reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of an accident reg...

Page 23: ...t belts is an effective mean of substan tially reducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival in a serious accident Furthermore properly worn seat belts improve the protec tion prov...

Page 24: ...protect The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or other objects as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely Never use seat belt clips retaining rings or simila...

Page 25: ...sion devices page 27 WARNING An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident The seat belts offer best protection only when the backrests are in an upright posi...

Page 26: ...the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack Read and observe the warnings page 22 Pregnant women must also fasten their seat belts properly The best protection for the unborn child is for the mo...

Page 27: ...e belt buckle fig 16 The latch plate is released and springs out Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim is not damaged WARNING Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle...

Page 28: ...serve information and warnings concerning the use of seat belts page 22 Belt tension devices Function of the belt tension device During a frontal collision the seat belts on the front seats are retrac...

Page 29: ...risk of severe or fatal injuries increases The belt tension devices may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong circumstances Never attempt to repair adjust remove or install parts of the belt ten...

Page 30: ...y when trig gered providing their maximum protection The most important factors that will trigger an airbag are the type of acci dent the angle of collision and the speed of the vehicle Whether the ai...

Page 31: ...ng child seat to the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag is enabled The child can suffer critical or fatal inju ries when the front passenger airbag is triggered An inflating front pass...

Page 32: ...m are installed in various places in your vehicle If you work on the airbag system or remove and fit parts of the system when performing other repair work parts of the airbag system may be damaged The...

Page 33: ...ed workshop for all work on the airbag system Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body The airbags provide protection for just one accident replace them once they have deployed WARNING cont...

Page 34: ...irbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly Therefore it is most important to wear the seat belts at...

Page 35: ...ggered in a severe frontal collision In certain types of accident the front curtain and side airbags may be trig gered together When the system is triggered the airbags fill with a propellant gas and...

Page 36: ...ehicle Airbag covers when the frontal airbags are triggered The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel and dash panel when the driver and front passenger airbags deploy fig 21 The airbag covers...

Page 37: ...ust 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 deployed It is also important not to attach any obj...

Page 38: ...on is monitored electronically The airbag warning lamp will light up for approx 4 seconds every time the ignition is switched on self diagnosis WARNING In a side on collision the side airbags will not...

Page 39: ...e airbags have to deploy extremely rapidly within thousandth of a second A fine dust may develop when the airbag deploys This is normal and it is not an indica tion of fire in the vehicle The fully de...

Page 40: ...le Because the airbag is triggered from the side of the backrest the use of non approved seat covers would obstruct the side airbag seriously reducing the airbag s effectiveness page 208 Accessories p...

Page 41: ...ind that the airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly Therefore it is most important to wear the...

Page 42: ...the airbags have to deploy extremely rapidly within thousandth of a second A fine dust may develop when the airbag deploys This is normal and it is not an indica tion of fire in the vehicle The fully...

Page 43: ...just one accident replace them once they have deployed Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag components for other repairs such as removal of the roof lining...

Page 44: ...ng front passenger airbag Switch the ignition on Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove box to the position OFF fig 26 Check that the warning lamp OFF on the instrument panel...

Page 45: ...ger airbag when the ignition is off other wise a fault may occur in the airbag system this will create a danger that in case of an accident the airbag does not deploy properly or does not deploy at al...

Page 46: ...ear seat belts But unlike adults children do not have muscle and bone structures fully developed This means that chil dren are subject to a greater risk of injury To reduce this risk children must alw...

Page 47: ...potentially fatal injuries to the child Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly secured or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling In an accident the child co...

Page 48: ...0 and 0 child seats A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can help you to protect your child Group 0 For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight the most suitable seats...

Page 49: ...d seats A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can help you to protect your child Follow the manufacturer s instructions and observe any statutory require ments when installing and u...

Page 50: ...universal approved restraining systems for use in this age category universal retention systems are those fitted using the adult seat belt Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible as high a...

Page 51: ...aining 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 The access to ISOFIX rings is between the rear back...

Page 52: ...51 Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data AlteaXL_EN book Seite 51 Montag 2 Februar 2009 12 26 12...

Page 53: ...52 Fig 32 Instrument panel AlteaXL_EN book Seite 52 Montag 2 Februar 2009 12 26 12...

Page 54: ...y Controls on the steering wheel Left seat heating button Controls for Heating and ventilation Climatic Climatronic Radio Navigator Right seat heating button Indication lamp for deactivated front pass...

Page 55: ...Safety switch for the rear windows Control for opening and closing the rear windows Note Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain models model years or are optional extras...

Page 56: ...Detailed view of instrument panel instrument panel Fuel gauge page 56 Multi function display Engine coolant temperature gauge page 56 Rev counter page 57 Time adjustment button trip recorder reset but...

Page 57: ...eeds and heavy engine loads fig 35 Needle in normal zone In normal driving conditions the needle should be in the middle section of the scale The temperature may also rise when the engine is working h...

Page 58: ...he selector lever to D or lift your foot off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone Caution The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale Risk of engine damage For...

Page 59: ...ell as the selector lever position Clock Setting the time On the right of the display Selector lever posi tion display for the automatic gearbox The actual position of the selector lever or the gear w...

Page 60: ...ing will appear in the mileage displays if a service is due soon A spanner symbol appears and the display km with the distance that can be driven until the next service appointment is due The display...

Page 61: ...The trip memory 1 collects the travel and consumption rates from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off If the journey is continued within two hours of switching off the ignit...

Page 62: ...s elapsed since the ignition was switched on The maximum display value in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached km h Averag...

Page 63: ...indicated speed If the indicated speed is exceeded a warning text is displayed on the screen5 and a warning signal sounds This may be deactivated by pressing the button Reset The speed may be altered...

Page 64: ...TOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL Coolant symbol with the warning text STOP SEE COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL Engine oil pressure symbol with the warning text STOP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW SERVICE MANUAL Warning...

Page 65: ...Hold down button for two seconds to return to main menu from other menu It may be necessary to repeat this operation until the main menu is displayed 2 Open the menu Configuration with the MFD lever T...

Page 66: ...e menu point On Off and press the button to switch the speed warning on or off If the speed warning is deactivated three dashes will be displayed 6 To close the menu Winter tyres In the menu select Ba...

Page 67: ...menu selec tion and rocker switch Bto change the menu Fig 46 Digital instru ment panel display Main menu Main menu Function Multi function dis play Change to the multi function display MFD Multi func...

Page 68: ...tion lever Selecting a memory To change from one memory to another briefly press button page 64 fig 43 page 64 on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the multifunction lever page 64 fig 44 pag...

Page 69: ...iver can establish which displays are shown on the instrument panel display as required Select the submenu Multifunction Display Data from the Configuration menu page 70 The displays can be activated...

Page 70: ...the instrument panel Ambient temperature display The measurement margin ranges from 40 C 40 F to 50 C 125 F At outside temperatures below 4 C 39 2 F a snowflake symbol ice warning appears in addition...

Page 71: ...nce functions in the vehicle OK A A Lights and visibility From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi cle lighting settings Time The hours and minutes of the clock and the navi gation system ca...

Page 72: ...64 Note For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be displayed OK A A A A Displayed on the screen Function Open door One door Individual unlocking activated Auto locking the...

Page 73: ...lectronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be displayed Displayed on the screen Function Coming Home Leaving Home This option permits the adjustment of the time during which the h...

Page 74: ...e warning lamps The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults Fig 48 Instrument panel with warning lamps Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on...

Page 75: ...77 Windscreen washer fluid level page 78 Alternator fault page 78 Fasten seat belts page 19 Tyre pressure page 78 Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled page 27 page 30 A 1 A 2...

Page 76: ...evel is too low There is a fault if The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving while three acoustic warning signals...

Page 77: ...at the same time when the hazard warning lights are switched on If any of both indicators fails the warning lamp will start flashing twice faster than normal Further information on the indicators page...

Page 78: ...lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic test sequence There is a fault in the ABS if The warning lamp d...

Page 79: ...est qualified workshop You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary because this will drain the battery Tyre pressure The tyre pressure control system controls the tyre...

Page 80: ...tyre pressure must be regularly checked Under certain circumstances for example in a sports situation in winter conditions or on a dirt track the tyre monitor indicator may light or function incorrect...

Page 81: ...uise control system The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system is switched on The warning lamp lights up when the cruise control system is switched on Further notes on the cruise control...

Page 82: ...formation text displayed in the instrument panel display EXHAUST GAS SEE WORKSHOP Electronic stabilisation programme ESP This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation programme This programm...

Page 83: ...see page 183 Brakes If the TCS button is activated the TCS function deactivates and the warning lamp remains lit By pressing again TCS function is reactivated and the warning lamp switched off Operati...

Page 84: ...io version to control the available audio functions from the steering wheel Audio Telephone version to control the available audio functions and the telephone system from the steering wheel Both versi...

Page 85: ...ifieda b Operates on Instrument panel display Operates on Instrument panel display Operates on Instrument panel display Previous preset a Previous track a No function specifieda b Next preset Change f...

Page 86: ...arch for next station Next track Hold down Fast forward No function specified No function specified Search for last station Last track Hold down Rewind No function specified No function specified Acce...

Page 87: ...t panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel...

Page 88: ...down Volume down Volume down Search for next station Next track Hold down Fast forward No function specified No function specified Search for last station Last track Hold down Rewind No function spec...

Page 89: ...instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel No function specified Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates...

Page 90: ...n instrument panel No function specified Make call Accept incoming call End call Hold down reject incoming call Enable voice recognition Enable voice recognition Enable voice recognition Enable voice...

Page 91: ...on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instru ment panel Confirm Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument pa...

Page 92: ...n the door to lock all doors and the tailgate WARNING Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle In case of emer gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their ow...

Page 93: ...at short intervals and then more slowly Deactivating deadlock when the vehicle is locked Press twice the locking button on the remote control within two seconds The vehicle is locked without activatin...

Page 94: ...ng The driver s door automatically unlocks when the key is removed from the ignition Each door can be unlocked and opened independently from the inside for example when a passenger gets out of it To d...

Page 95: ...as passed the button may be used once more There is a danger of leaving the key inside the vehicle if the vehicle is locked by the central locking button when the driver s door is closed and any of th...

Page 96: ...lock image This will expose a circular element with a groove in the centre Insert the key into the groove and rotate the element clockwise for the right hand side doors and anticlockwise for the left...

Page 97: ...n key clockwise for the left hand side doors and anti clock wise for the right hand side doors fig 60 fig 61 Deactivating the childproof lock Unlock the car and open the door whose childproof lock you...

Page 98: ...G An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle In case of emer gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on thei...

Page 99: ...is time has passed it will lock once more Also the battery indicator on the key fig 63 will flash The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key The receiver is inside the...

Page 100: ...king it This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlock button is pressed by mistake If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control the remote control key...

Page 101: ...to unlock the car This is done as follows Unfold the key by pressing the button shown by the arrow Use the lock on the driver door to unlock the vehicle The anti theft alarm system remains active but...

Page 102: ...ivated The alarm system remains acti vated WARNING The safe security system remains deactivated if the volumetric sensor is deactivated For those vehicles in which a separate sunblind is fitted in the...

Page 103: ...erate depending on the situation of the vehicle If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened however if it is unlocked then the opening system is operative and the boot may be opened To the lock...

Page 104: ...injuries illness It could even have fatal consequences Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors when you are not using the vehicle Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring i...

Page 105: ...switch not pressed buttons on rear doors are activated Safety switch pressed buttons on rear doors are deactivated WARNING Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury Never close the ta...

Page 106: ...ignition The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been temporarily disconnected or if the battery is flat The function then has to be reactivated The one touch function...

Page 107: ...from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing page 106 Convenience opening and closing Using the door lock Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either...

Page 108: ...rving and ensuring it is clear to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others Make sure that no one is in the path of the sliding tilting sunroof Always take the vehicle key with you whe...

Page 109: ...osing If the sliding tilting roof has been opened again by the roll back function it can be closed only by pressing the rotary button at the front in position fig 70 until the sliding tilting roof has...

Page 110: ...hts vehicles with no front fog lights Pull the light switch from position to the last stop A warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel WARNING Never drive with just the side lights on Risk of acc...

Page 111: ...motorway function switches on the dipped headlights when the vehicle is driven at over 140 km h for a few seconds and it switches the lights off when the vehicle is driven at less than 65 km h for a f...

Page 112: ...lights increase road safety in vehicles fitted with bi xenon lamps The lights are built in separately to the headlights and are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the light setting is...

Page 113: ...ching off the lights after all the vehicle doors and the tailgate have been closed If 30 seconds after being connected any doors or the tailgate remain open If the light switch is turned to position I...

Page 114: ...witched on To lower the beam turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0 Dynamic headlight range control Vehicles with gas discharge lamps xenon lamps are equipped with dynamic headlight range...

Page 115: ...is merely a system to support the driver Where necessary switch on the lights manu ally using the light switch Turning light When the indicator is switched on to turn or on very tight bends the right...

Page 116: ...the indicator lamp in the switch will flash at the same time The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off Emergency braking function When the vehicle detects sudden braking t...

Page 117: ...Headlight flashers Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher Switching on parking lights Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock Move the lever up or down to t...

Page 118: ...r is left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened This is a reminder to switch off the turn signal unless of course you wish t...

Page 119: ...s unlocked or the key removed from the ignition lock And turn off approx 20 seconds after closing the doors The inte rior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is swi...

Page 120: ...ed off 0 In switch position fig 82 the interior and reading lights are switched off Switching on the reading light Turn the switch to position left reading light or to position right reading light Cou...

Page 121: ...The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors fig 83 The make up mirrors in the sun visors have...

Page 122: ...lever up to position Continuous wipe Move the lever up to position Brief wipe Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief wipe The wiper will start to move faster if you keep the l...

Page 123: ...hey are totally hidden The next speed down will automatically be selected if speed page 121 fig 85 or is selected when the vehicle stops The set speed will be resumed when the vehicle starts again The...

Page 124: ...the sensitivity of the rain sensor Control to the right highly sensitive Control to the left less sensitive The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function You will have to switch the rain senso...

Page 125: ...ever in this position Release the lever The wiper then wipes for approximately 4 seconds and then in intervals again Release the lever The washer system stops and the wipers func tion WARNING A worn o...

Page 126: ...s to drive if you cannot see clearly through the rear window Manual anti dazzle function for interior mirror In the basic mirror position the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should be at the fr...

Page 127: ...that you have a good view to the rear of the car Heating the exterior mirrors Turn the knob forwards to the central position fig 90 so that the heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated wind scr...

Page 128: ...trapped between the mirror and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors Risk of injury For the sake of the environment The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee...

Page 129: ...you and your passengers with optimum protection Always keep your feet on the foot well when the vehicle is moving never rest them on the dash panel out of the window or on the seat This is also appli...

Page 130: ...evel fig 91 and fig 92 Adjusting the head restraints page 130 WARNING Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries Improperly adjusted head...

Page 131: ...forward or back to the required position Removing the head restraint Push the head restraint up as far as it will go Press the button fig 93 arrow Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing...

Page 132: ...atural curvature of the spine very effectively WARNING Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in motion While adjusting your seat you will assume an incorrect sitting pos...

Page 133: ...t seat heating at medium level level 2 Press three times to set seat heating at minimum level level 1 When the button is pressed four times the heating goes off and the LED goes out level 0 The seat h...

Page 134: ...h the backrest to the required position and release the loop WARNING Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving This co...

Page 135: ...used to secure any items Folding the rear seat backrests down Pull the loop on the side of the seat fig 100 in the direc tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position WARNING You should...

Page 136: ...a There is a stowage area in the armrest To open the stowage area lift the armrest up in the direction of the arrow fig 102 and then lift the cover To access the CD loader or the lower stowage area pu...

Page 137: ...se if too much pressure is applied To close the drawer press the cover until it locks into position WARNING The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1 5 kg Do not drive with the drawer cover open The...

Page 138: ...ed Danger of scalding Caution When driving do not leave open cans in the cup holders The drink might be spilt on braking for example and could damage the vehicle Roof stowage compartment There are fou...

Page 139: ...board tool kit and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage compartment Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings Note The folding table is design...

Page 140: ...ted on the rear roof handles WARNING Do not store loose objects on the dashboard These objects could be flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving e g while accelerating brakin...

Page 141: ...or sudden driving manoeuvres sudden braking or an accident the hot drink could be spilled Danger of scalding Never use rigid materials for example glass or ceramic these could cause injury in the cas...

Page 142: ...section of the rear seat back rest in order to access the large section of the back rest Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate fig 113 from the inside of the vehicle through the rear sect...

Page 143: ...ent Pull each of the buttons page 141 fig 112 on the clips red buttons forwards until they snap out of place Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate Multi pu...

Page 144: ...ables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged WARNING The mobile stowage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg Do not overload Do not drive when the cover of the mobile stowage com...

Page 145: ...ghtly Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil WARNING Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start a fire Using the lighter carefully...

Page 146: ...Watt WARNING The current power points and the connected accessories will only operate when the ignition is on or when the engine is running Improper use of the sockets or electrical accessories can l...

Page 147: ...connection This connector may be used as an audio input red and white connectors or audio and video connector red white and yellow connectors For more details about the use of this audio and video sou...

Page 148: ...h legal requirements Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit You should purchase a new first aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf life date of the first aid kit has expired...

Page 149: ...den manoeuvres or accidents loose objects in the passenger compartment can be flung forward injuring vehicle occupants Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit able straps...

Page 150: ...RNING Do not place heavy or hard objects on the open stowage compartment because they will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking Caution Before closing the tailgate ensure that the...

Page 151: ...sition according to the direction of travel indi cated in the assembly manual Not following these instructions may lead to marks on the longitudinal bars Distribute the load evenly A maximum load of 4...

Page 152: ...pera ture inside the vehicle cannot be lower than the ambient temperature Maximum heat output which is needed to defrost the windows quickly is only available when the engine has reached its operating...

Page 153: ...on to the upper body Air distribution to footwell Air distribution to the windscreen and the foot well Blower The air flow can be set at four speeds with the control The air flow should always be set...

Page 154: ...ge 154 Button Rear window heating The heating will be switched off auto matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on It can also be switched off beforehand by pushing the button Button Air re...

Page 155: ...ribution control to the air flow configuration desired towards the windscreen towards the chest towards the footwell and towards the windscreen and footwell areas Interior cooling Switch on the air co...

Page 156: ...reduced This improves comfort for the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows when the ambient air humidity is high If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on this may be cause...

Page 157: ...oning system by cooling the air inside the passenger compartment rather than the ambient air If the windscreen air output is on and the air recirculation mode is pressed this remains active When the r...

Page 158: ...t with LEDs Press the button again to switch off the function The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right sides of the vehicle interior Button defrost function for the windscreen...

Page 159: ...ion and air conditioning system on WARNING For road safety all windows must be clear of ice snow and condensation This is essential to ensure good visibility Please familiarise yourself with the corre...

Page 160: ...is set in automatic mode a comfortable interior climate is quickly reached Therefore we recommend you not to change this adjustment except as necessary to suit individual preferences or particular ci...

Page 161: ...the display switches to LO In this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature is not regulated If a temperature above 26 C 80 F is selected the display switches to HI In thi...

Page 162: ...in a traffic jam With low temperatures outside the air recirculation increases the effective ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the passenger compart ment rather than the air from ou...

Page 163: ...nd temperature outside the vehicle are high condensa tion can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and so forming a puddle underneath the vehicle This is completely normal and there is no nee...

Page 164: ...umn fig 135 down Adjust the steering wheel in this way until the correct position is set fig 136 Then push the lever up again firmly WARNING Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function an...

Page 165: ...k and 3 o clock positions Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position or in any other manner e g in the centre of the steering wheel or on the inside of the rim In such cases you could re...

Page 166: ...r driving style to suit the condition of the roads and the traffic situation Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you into taking any risks when driving this can cause accidents Please re...

Page 167: ...Electronic immobiliser The immobiliser prevents unauthorised persons from driving the vehicle Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser auto matically when the key is...

Page 168: ...his helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions Starting diesel engines The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with its correct code Move the gear lever...

Page 169: ...ou should drive off as soon as you start the engine This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions Switching the engine off Stop the engine Turn the ignition key to pos...

Page 170: ...s light up when the reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on WARNING When the engine is running the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released Never select...

Page 171: ...shift gearbox has three programmes Selecting the economy programme This programme selects a higher gear earlier rather than remain in a lower gear Put the selector lever into position D to drive forw...

Page 172: ...nd release the brake pedal at the same time press the button on the selector lever The lock is only activated when the vehicle is stopped or at a speed of less than 5 km h At higher speeds the lock is...

Page 173: ...king Descending gradients With the gear engaged release the brake and accelerate The steeper the gradient the lower the gear must be for effective engine braking For example if 3rd gear is used on a v...

Page 174: ...cents the use of the Tiptronic programme is recommended to keep the speed reduced Caution Never use the automatic gearbox to hold the vehicle stationary on a hill even for short periods as this may ov...

Page 175: ...omatic gearbox direct shift gearbox goes into a higher gear a little before it reaches the maximum permitted revolutions If a lower gear is selected the automatic gearbox direct shift gearbox does not...

Page 176: ...on of the brake system and could lead to an acci dent This also causes premature wear on the rear brake pads Caution Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle The first gear should also...

Page 177: ...start the vehicle with ease This system also works when reversing uphill WARNING If you do not start the vehicle immediately after taking your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle may start to roll b...

Page 178: ...children and animals because the system will not always detect them Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci dents Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full use of...

Page 179: ...e segment is displayed this means that the vehicle has reached the collision zone Stop moving immediately WARNING The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness The driver is personally res...

Page 180: ...be indicated by the flashing LED on the switch the next time you switch on the parking aid Cruise control system CCS Description The cruise control system is able to maintain the set speed in the rang...

Page 181: ...symbol is switched off The system will also be fully switched off when the 1st gear is selected Setting speed Press the lower part SET of the rocker switch fig 150 once briefly when you have reached t...

Page 182: ...automatically restore the set speed This will not be the case however if the vehicle speed is more than 10 km h higher than the stored speed for longer than 5 minutes The speed will have to be stored...

Page 183: ...ed which is too high for the current road traffic or weather conditions Risk of accident Turning off the cruise control system Vehicles with a manual gearbox The system is completely turned off by mov...

Page 184: ...time but not with maximum force This results in unnecessarily long braking distances The brake assist system intervenes when you press the brake pedal very quickly because the brake assist system reg...

Page 185: ...laws of physics Slippery and wet roads are dangerous even with ABS If you notice that the ABS is working to counteract locked wheels under braking you should reduce speed immediately to suit the road...

Page 186: ...rning faster outer wheel receives less drive torque than the inner wheel This may mean that in certain situations the torque provided to the inner wheel is too high causing the wheels to spin On the o...

Page 187: ...els must be fitted with the same tyres Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired Modifications to the vehicle e g to the e...

Page 188: ...ch as snow and ice Winter tyres Thanks to its four wheel drive your car will have plenty of traction in winter conditions even with the standard tyres Nevertheless we still recommend that winter tyres...

Page 189: ...using the brakes when there is a lot of salt on the road in winter In this case the layer of salt on the brake discs and pads has to wear off before braking Corrosion There may be a tendency for dirt...

Page 190: ...he power steering will keep on working even if the servotronic device fails The degree of power assistance will however no longer adapt to different speeds If the electronic regulating system is not w...

Page 191: ...town traffic drive short distances or have a sporty driving style we recommend that you have the thickness of your brake pads checked by an Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended...

Page 192: ...ver tow the vehicle to start it use jump leads if necessary page 262 If you notice misfiring uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is moving reduce speed immediately and have the vehicle in...

Page 193: ...t the same time save money Driving ahead of the circumstances A vehicle uses most fuel when accelerating When you anticipate the situa tion you have to brake less often and thus accelerate less If it...

Page 194: ...on by up to 10 Avoid unnecessary weight Every kilo of extra weight will put up the fuel consumption so it is worth checking the luggage compartment occasionally to make sure that no unnec essary loads...

Page 195: ...ed fuel In some countries it is possible that a vehicle model is sold under condi tions where some spare parts are not available or that the Authorised Service Centres may only carry out limited repai...

Page 196: ...le plus the actual weight of the laden trailer When possible operate the trailer with the maximum permitted draw bar weight on the ball joint of the towing bracket but do not exceed the specified limi...

Page 197: ...bution Speed The stability of the vehicle and trailer is reduced with increasing speed For this reason it is advisable not to drive at the maximum permissible speed in an unfavourable road weather or...

Page 198: ...ng instructions Practical tips Technical Data Fitting a towing bracket It is possible to fit a towing bracket to the rear of the vehicle Fig 154 Attachment points for towing bracket AlteaXL_EN book Se...

Page 199: ...fication Submit to the legal requirements in your country e g the fitting of a sepa rate warning lamp Certain vehicle components e g the rear bumper must be removed and reinstalled The towing bracket...

Page 200: ...G Car care products can be toxic For this they must always be kept closed in their original container Keep them out of the reach of children Failure to comply could result in poisoning Always read and...

Page 201: ...aking efficiency Risk of acci dent Caution If an automatic car wash tunnel is used before entering the tunnel put the aerial down parallel to the roof and do not tighten to avoid damage Washing by han...

Page 202: ...ncerning the pressure and the spraying distance Increase the spraying distance for soft materials and painted bumpers Do not use a high pressure cleaner to remove ice or snow from windows page 202 Nev...

Page 203: ...es and hard wax on painted parts with a matte finish or on plastic parts Do not polish your vehicle in a sandy or dusty environment Caring for plastic parts Solvents damage plastic parts If normal was...

Page 204: ...n wiper blades Clean wiper blades are essential to provide clear vision 1 Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the windscreen wiper blades 2 Use window cleanser to clean the windscreen wiper...

Page 205: ...Braking effect and braking distance the brakes by braking several times Cleaning alloy wheel rims Every two weeks Wash salt and brake dust from alloy wheels Use an acid free detergent to clean the wh...

Page 206: ...pment to provide the correct cleaning and preserving products For this reason we recommend having this work performed by them The anti corrosion protection is usually removed if the engine compartment...

Page 207: ...solvents will damage the material Cloth seat covers and fabric trim cleaning Cloth seat covers and fabric trim on the doors headlining etc can be cleaned with a special interior cleanser or with dry...

Page 208: ...by a qualified workshop Seat belts cleaning A dirty belt may not work properly Check all seat belts regularly and keep them clean Seat belts cleaning Pull the dirty seat belt right out and unroll it...

Page 209: ...stalled which has a direct effect on the vehicle and or the way it is driven e g cruise control system or electronically controlled suspension must be approved by SEAT and bear the e mark the European...

Page 210: ...to avoid damage Mobile telephones and radiotelephones First consult your Authorised Service Centre if you wish to use a mobile tele phone or a two way radio with a transmitting power output in excess...

Page 211: ...operated correctly it will switch itself off as soon as the tank is full Never attempt to fill beyond this point as this will fill the expansion chamber Fuel may leak out if ambient conditions are wa...

Page 212: ...ed on a sticker inside the fuel tank flap Only unleaded petrol corresponding to the standard DIN EN 228 may be used for vehicles with catalytic converters EN European Standard Fuel types are different...

Page 213: ...ings to note about RME fuel biodiesel The performance of a vehicle using biodiesel maybe somewhat reduced Fuel consumption of a vehicle using biodiesel may be slightly higher RME fuel is resistant to...

Page 214: ...ile Caution Do not mix fuel additives thinners or similar additives with diesel fuel Working in the engine compartment Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment Any work carried out in...

Page 215: ...he engine compartment If you have to work underneath the vehicle you must use suitable stands additionally to support the vehicle there is a risk of accident A hydraulic jack is insufficient for secur...

Page 216: ...bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in rest position To release the bonnet pull the lever under the dashboard fig 156 in the direction indicated arrow The bonnet will be released by a spring...

Page 217: ...ecifications The engine comes with a special high quality multi grade oil that can be used in all seasons of the year except for those regions affected by extreme cold As the use of high quality oil i...

Page 218: ...engine oil The deterioration caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty Note Before a long trip we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the corresponding VW specifications a...

Page 219: ...s likely to be higher for the first 5 000 km For this reason the engine oil level must be checked at regular intervals preferably when filling the tank and before a journey WARNING Any work carried ou...

Page 220: ...the engine oil changed by an Authorised Service Centre The oil change intervals are shown in the Maintenance Programme WARNING Only change the oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge requir...

Page 221: ...d not exceed 60 as this would reduce the frost protection It would also reduce the cooling effect A mixture with 60 coolant additive will give frost protection to approx 40 C WARNING The coolant addit...

Page 222: ...nk Screw the cap on again tightly The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the corresponding engine compartment diagram page 273 Make sure that the coolant meets the required specif...

Page 223: ...a risk of engine damage Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades Topping up washer fluid The water for cleaning the windscreen should always be mixed with washer fluid The windscreen washer and the he...

Page 224: ...he windscreen washer fluid Always use approved windscreen cleansing products diluted as per instructions If you use other washer fluids or soap solutions the tiny holes in the fan shaped nozzles could...

Page 225: ...rated or when driving faster than 6 km h If the windscreen wipers smear they should be replaced if they are damaged or cleaned if they are soiled If this does not produce the desired results the setti...

Page 226: ...fits into place Check the condition of the wiper blade regularly Change as required If the windscreen wiper scrapes it should be replaced if damaged or cleaned if soiled If this is not sufficient refe...

Page 227: ...observe the warnings page 213 Changing the brake fluid The Maintenance Program indicates the brake fluid change intervals We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised Service Ce...

Page 228: ...chemical burns as well as the risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and the electrical system Wear eye protection Protect your eyes skin and clothing from acid and particles containing...

Page 229: ...lly explosive Replace a damaged battery immediately Caution Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the engine is running This could damage the electrical system or electroni...

Page 230: ...be charged by a qualified workshop only as batteries using special technology have been installed and they must be charged in a controlled environment Replacing a vehicle battery The battery has been...

Page 231: ...unusual vibrations or the car pulling to one side this may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged The tyres should be checked immediately by an Authorised Service Centre Tyres with directional trea...

Page 232: ...ing system constantly checks the pressure of the tyres The system uses the speed sensors of the ABS wheels It operates by analysing the speed and frequency spectrum of each wheel For optimum performan...

Page 233: ...icates that the tyre pressure for a least one tyre is insufficient Stop the vehicle Switch the engine off Check the tyre s Change the wheel if necessary page 240 Tyre service life The service life of...

Page 234: ...therwise cause excessive wear on steering suspension and tyres A wheel must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted Incorrect wheel alignment Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear...

Page 235: ...on the instrument panel this implies that at least one tyre is being driven in emergency conditions End of emergency operation Do not drive on if smoke is coming from one of the tyres there is a smel...

Page 236: ...ll as the proper facilities for disposing of the old tyres Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require ments when installing or changing tyres wheels or wheel trims On...

Page 237: ...r oil to them Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low they could loosen whilst the vehicle is in motion Risk of accident If the tightening torque is...

Page 238: ...chains must have fine pitch links which do not protrude more than 9 mm including tension device Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains For safety reasons cover caps availab...

Page 239: ...me of the items listed are only provided in certain models model years or are optional extras WARNING Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten the wheel bolts as with this...

Page 240: ...sing snow chains fit the compact temporary spare in place of one of the rear wheels You can then attach the snow chains to the wheel taken from the rear and use this wheel to replace the punctured fro...

Page 241: ...those vehicles with an automatic gearbox If you are towing a trailer unhitch it from your vehicle Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage compartment WARNING Put the hazard warn...

Page 242: ...h a torque wrench The prescribed torque must be 120 Nm Note If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when changing a wheel they must be replaced before having the wheel bo...

Page 243: ...ges all round Loosening the wheel bolts The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle Loosening Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt Grasp the box spanner by the...

Page 244: ...bolts more than one turn can result in an acci dent Note Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts If the wheel bolt is very tight you may be able...

Page 245: ...k the jacking points fig 173 A position has been made for each wheel Do not fit the jack anywhere else An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack Therefore the jack...

Page 246: ...eel For removal and fitting the wheel the following tasks must be completed After loosening the wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack cange the wheel as described below Removing a wheel Un...

Page 247: ...front part of the adaptor The code number should be noted and kept in a safe place as it is only by using the code number that a duplicate adaptor can be obtained from an Authorised Service Centre Ty...

Page 248: ...fast cornering Tyres which have been repaired with sealing compound are only suit able for temporary use over a short period Therefore please drive carefully to the next available qualified workshop F...

Page 249: ...the valve Plug the compressor cable into a 12 volt power point Turn on compressor and monitor the pressure shown on the pres sure gauge Completing the repair Remove the compressor hose from the valve...

Page 250: ...79 Identify the fuse for the failed component page 251 Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover at left hand end of the dash panel fit it onto the blown fuse and pull the fuse out Replace the...

Page 251: ...ified workshop as soon as possible If you replace a fuse with higher rating fuse you could cause damage to another location in the electrical system Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle These a...

Page 252: ...osis switchboard Engine management Addi tional heating AFS headlamps Park Pilot 10 16 Right xenon headlight 10 17 Engine management 10 18 Vacant 19 Vacant 20 Park Pilot Parking assistant Gear lever ES...

Page 253: ...25 45 Electric windows front 30 46 Rear electric windows 30 47 Engine Fuel control unit petrol relay 15 48 Convenience controls 20 49 Heating controls 40 50 Heated seats 30 51 Sunroof 20 52 Headlight...

Page 254: ...management 5 Pump relay 10 16 Right lighting 30 17 Horn 15 18 Vacant 19 Clean 30 20 Water pump 10 Pressure sensor pump for 1 8 engine 20 21a Lambda probe 15 22 Brake pedal speed sensor 5 23a Engine ma...

Page 255: ...ted However the edges may continue to be misted Please check at regular intervals that all lighting especially the exterior lighting on your vehicle is functioning properly This is not only in the int...

Page 256: ...r fig 181 to the left and pull Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at the same time to the left Installation is done in the reverse order Dipped beam lights Raise the bonnet Fi...

Page 257: ...tachment plate is on the reflector cut out Main beam lights Raise the bonnet Remove the cover fig 184 by pulling on this Remove the connector fig 185 from the bulb Press the spring fig 185 inwards and...

Page 258: ...holder fig 187 outwards Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace ment Installation is done in the reverse order Rear lights On the body Indicator side and brake light On the tail...

Page 259: ...panel fig 188 Turn the lampholder to the left fig 189 Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one To refit follow the steps in reverse order taking special care when fitting the lamp holder Fi...

Page 260: ...tract it outwards Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another To refit follow the steps in reverse order taking special care when fitting the lamp holder Antifog and reverse light Open the tailg...

Page 261: ...til it clicks into place First place the indicator in the opening in the bodywork fixing the tabs fig 192 arrow Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow fig 192 Luggage compartment lights Remove the bulb...

Page 262: ...sing page 260 fig 194 Registration light To remove the tulip shaped fitting unscrew the bolts fig 195 Remove the bulb moving it in the direction of the arrow and outwards fig 196 Installation is done...

Page 263: ...he battery of another vehicle to start the engine Jump leads Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 see manufacturer s documentation The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm2 for petr...

Page 264: ...leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment Starting 6 Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling sp...

Page 265: ...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 b...

Page 266: ...irst until the tow rope is taut Then accelerate gradually Begin and change gears cautiously If you are driving an auto matic vehicle accelerate gently Remember that the brake servo and power steering...

Page 267: ...e selector lever into position N Do not drive faster than 50 km h when towing a vehicle Do not tow further than 50 km If a breakdown vehicle is used the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels rai...

Page 268: ...the vehicle Remove the cover of the screw hole insert a screwdriver into the lower slot and lever gently Screw the towing eye as shown by the arrow anti clockwise to the limit position in the front f...

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Page 270: ...e The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted for different models for special vehicles and for other countries Abbreviations used in this paragraph of the Technical Da...

Page 271: ...on the inside of the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment The following information is provided on the vehicle data sticker fig 202 These data are also provided in the Maintenance Program Pro...

Page 272: ...e driver For special versions and optional equipment fittings or for the addition of accessories the weight of the vehicle will increase WARNING Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when t...

Page 273: ...ommend that you always tow approaching the maximum drawbar load The response of the trailer on the road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be...

Page 274: ...creen washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Vehicle battery underneath the cover The checking and refilling of service fluids are carried out on the co...

Page 275: ...5 0 3 Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RONa a With a slight power loss Maximum speed in km h 169 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 9 9 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 15 1 Gros...

Page 276: ...dients up to 12 1000 Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 2 8 litres Power output in kW bhp rpm 92 125 5000 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200 1500 4000 No of cylinders capacity in cm 3...

Page 277: ...tted roof load in kg 75 Trailer without brakes 730 With brakes gradients up to 8 1500 With brakes gradients up to 12 1300 Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3 3 litres Power output...

Page 278: ...ration from 0 100 km h in sec 13 0 Gross vehicle weight in kg 1979 Weight in working order with driver in kg 1434 Front gross axle weight in kg 971 Rear gross axle weight in kg 1025 Permitted roof loa...

Page 279: ...mpression 9 6 0 5 Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RONa a With a slight power loss Maximum speed in km h 210 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 6 0 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in s...

Page 280: ...er with brakes gradients up to 12 1400 Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4 6 litres Power output in kW HP rpm 118 160 4500 6200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250 1500 4500 No of cylinders capac...

Page 281: ...ear gross axle weight in kg 1043 Permitted roof load in kg 75 Trailer without brakes 750 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1500 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 12 1400 Engine oil capacity with...

Page 282: ...in sec 12 6 12 7 Manual Automatic Gross vehicle weight in kg 2064 2094 Weight in working order with driver in kg 1519 1549 Front gross axle weight in kg 1050 1080 Rear gross axle weight in kg 1031 103...

Page 283: ...n 18 5 0 5 Fuel Min 51 CZ Manual Automatic Maximum speed in km h 201 201 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 7 0 6 7 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 10 0 10 0 Manual Automatic Gross vehicle weight...

Page 284: ...dients up to 8 1500 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 12 1400 Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4 3 litres Power output in kW bhp rpm 125 170 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 35...

Page 285: ...n kg 1544 Front gross axle weight in kg 1082 Rear gross axle weight in kg 1024 Permitted roof load in kg 75 Trailer without brakes 750 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 1500 Trailer with brakes gr...

Page 286: ...a This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim Front Rear 1 527 mm 1 506 mm 1 535mm 1 514 mm Capacities Fuel tank 55 l Reserve 7 l Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer...

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Page 288: ...233 Ashtray 144 Automatic anti dazzle interior mirror Activating the anti dazzle function 125 Deactivating anti dazzle function 125 Automatic car wash tunnel 200 Automatic gearbox DSG automatic gearb...

Page 289: ...king engine oil level 217 Child safety 45 Child seat 47 Categorisation in groups 47 Group 1 48 Group 2 48 Group 3 48 Groups 0 and 0 47 ISOFIX system 50 Safety notes 46 Securing 49 Child seats on the f...

Page 290: ...Headlights 194 Driving programmes 170 Driving safety 8 Driving with an automatic gearbox DSG automatic gearbox 171 Duplicate keys 97 Dust filter 161 Dynamic curve lights 113 Dynamic headlight range co...

Page 291: ...light off 117 Switching light on 117 Front interior light type 2 Switching light off 118 Switching light on 118 Front passenger airbag deactivation 43 Front reading lights 119 Front seat adjustment L...

Page 292: ...rtment in the boot See Luggage compartment 17 Locks 203 Luggage compartment 17 148 See also Luggage compartment 17 Luggage compartment cover 149 Luggage compartment retaining net 139 M Main beam 109 1...

Page 293: ...t 140 Rear fog light Indication lamp 109 Warning lamp 76 Rear interior lights 119 Rear lights 257 Rear reading lights 119 Rear seat bench 133 Rear window heating Heating element wires 203 Rear window...

Page 294: ...roof 106 Snow chains 237 Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter Indicator 77 Spare wheel 239 Starting on an uphill 176 Starting Petrol engines 167 Starting the engine 166 167 After...

Page 295: ...cking Personalisation 94 Using the Tiptronic gear system 173 V Vehicle battery 227 Vehicle data 270 Vehicle identification data 270 Vehicle identification number 270 Vehicle Maintenance Exterior 200 V...

Page 296: ...Cleaning 203 Windscreen wipers 121 Changing blades 223 Changing the rear blade 225 Winter driving Diesel engine 213 Winter tyres 236 Wiper wash automatic function 121 Wooden trim cleaning 206 Working...

Page 297: ...SEAT ALTEA XL OWNER S MANUAL Ingl s 5P8012003BH 11 08 GT9 5P8012003BH ALTEA XL Ingl s 11 08 Portada ALTEA XL qxd 23 12 08 09 53 P gina 3...

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