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FILLING THE TANK

Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4

Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

INTELLIGENT 

TECHNOLOGY

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7

Electronic Differential Lock

(EDL)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

YOUR VEHICLE AND 

THE ENVIRONMENT

The first 1,500 km – and 

afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . 3.12

Environment-friendly and 

economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17

Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20

Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20

Headlight covering . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24

CHECKING AND REFILLING

Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 3.34

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.36

Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40

Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44

Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . 3.49

SERVICING AND REPLACING

Accessories, modifications and 

replacement of parts . . . . . . . . . 3.50

Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51

Dust and pollen filter* . . . . . . . . 3.51

IF AND WHEN

First aid kit, warning triangle . . . 3.53

On board tools, spare wheel . . . 3.54

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56

Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67

Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71

Mobile telephones and radio

telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.72

Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . 3.73

Tow start/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75

Lifting the vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78

INDEX

TIPS AND MAINTENANCE 

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3.1

Summary of Contents for Arosa 2003

Page 1: ...arosa Owner s manual ...

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Page 3: ...r vehicle As well as care and regular maintenance correct handling helps maintain the car s value For s safety r reasons p please n note a also the i information o on Accessories modifications a and r replacement o of parts One f final r request Please pass the complete vehicle wallet on to the new owner of your vehicle if you should sell it as the vehicle literature belongs to the vehicle ...

Page 4: ...tion of travel Exception possible specific steering descriptions Warning n notes All b blocks o of t text i in b bold p print w with this c colour b background a and t the title Warning r refer t to p potential accident o or i injury r risks Text i in b bold p print w warns a against p pos sible d damage t to t the v vehicle o or n notes particularly i important i information o on how t to t treat...

Page 5: ...ests 2 Handling i instructions This chapter provides information on the layout of the driver s controls the different seat adjustments how to create a comfortable atmosphere inside the car and how to start the engine 3 Tips a and m maintenance Advice on environmentally friendly driving care and upkeep of your car and certain breakdowns such as changing bulbs that you can do yourself 4 Technical d ...

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Page 7: ...INDEX Introduction to the subject 1 2 Seat belts 1 3 Air Bag system 1 15 Safety for children 1 22 Front seats 1 29 Head restraints 1 30 SAFETY FIRST 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...out for example seat belts Air Bags child seats safety for children and head restraints Please p pay p particular a attention t to t the notes a and w warnings i in t this c chapter in y your o own i interest a and i in t the i inter est o of a all p passengers Please d drive c carefully 1 2 INTRODUCTION SAFETY FIRST Introduction t to t the s subject ...

Page 9: ... the b belt i is o of major i importance t to t the p protective effect o of t the b belt How t the b belt s should b be w worn i is described o on t the n next p pages This illustration shows a car driving towards a wall The vehicle occupants are not belted in The physical principle of a frontal crash is easy to explain As soon as the vehicle is moving so called kinetic energy is created by the m...

Page 10: ... possibly even fatal injuries If you are driving at a speed of only 30 km h to 50 km h forces which can easily exceed 1000 kg are exerted on the body should an accident occur The forces exerted on the body will increase further at higher speeds e g At twice the speed the forces increase four fold Vehicle occupants not wearing their seat belts are thus not linked to their vehi cle In a frontal cras...

Page 11: ... wide spread opinion that you can pro tect your body with your hands in the event of a light accident is not correct Even at low speeds of collision forces which cannot be deflected act on the body It is also important that occupants sitting in the rear seats are belted in as they can also be thrown out of the vehicle in the event of an accident Somebody sitting in the rear and not using a seat be...

Page 12: ...ed Our examples describe frontal crashes These physical principles also apply of course to other types of accidents and to vehicles with the Air Bag System This is why you must put on your seat belt before every journey even if you are only going just around the corner Please also ensure that your passengers are cor rectly belted in You have seen how seat belts function in the case of an accident ...

Page 13: ...caught n nor s should i it b be a allowed t to rub o on a any s sharp e edges Two p people including c children must n never b be s secured w with o one belt I It i is p particularly d dangerous t to belt y your c child i in w when i it i is s sitting on y your l lap The b belt s strap s should n not b be worn o over h hard o or b breakable a arti cles glasses b ball p pens e etc a as it m may c c...

Page 14: ...eat b belts r regularly I If y you find a any d damage o on t the b belt b belt connections r retractor o or t the l lock ing p pieces t the b belt m must b be replaced b by a a T Technical S Service Centre The s seat b belts m may n not b be removed f from t the v vehicle o or m modi fied i in a any w way D Do n not a attempt t to remove t the s seat b belts y yourself Belts w which a are s stres...

Page 15: ...ng Seat b belts c can o only g give t their m max imum p protection i in a an a accident i if the b backrest i is i in a an u upright p posi tion a and t the b belt i is f fitted c closely t to the b body Pull belt by the tongue slowly and smoothly across the chest and hips Push the tongue into the locking part of the seal until it engages audibly pull t to test Warning The t tongue m must b be p ...

Page 16: ...t the s stomach I If n necessary pull t the b belt t tight Warning Please e ensure t that t the s seat b belt is f fitted p properly A A s seat b belt w which is w worn i incorrectly c could a also cause i injury i in a an a accident A s seat b belt w which i is w worn t too loosely c could c cause i injury a as y your kinetic e energy w will t throw y your b body further f forward i in a an a acc...

Page 17: ...s shown in the left hand illustration on n no a account against t the n neck After adjusting pull the belt with a jerk to ensure that the relay fitting is properly engaged Note The seat height adjustment can also be used to adjust belt routing on front seats Warning Pregnant w women s should a always wear a a s seat b belt t too T The l lap p part of t the b belt s should b be a as l low a as poss...

Page 18: ...ss the red button in the lock The tongue will then spring out Pass the tongue towards the door by hand so that the retractor can roll the belt up properly A plastic knob in the belt holds the tongue in a convenient position 1 12 SEAT BELTS SAFETY FIRST B1H 132 ...

Page 19: ...m c components f for other r repair w work s should b be c car ried o out b by a a T Technical S Service Centre The p protective f function o of t the belt t tensioner i is c capable o of o oper ating o only o once I If t the b belt t ten sioners h have b been a activated a at a any time t the s system m must b be r renewed If y you s sell t the v vehicle p please pass o on t this M Manual t to t ...

Page 20: ...activated b by a a T Technical S Service Centre F Failure t to d do s so p puts t the child a at r risk o of s severe i injury If y you w wish t to d deactivate t the s sys tem c contact a a T Technical S Service Centre As s soon a as t the c child s seat i is n no l longer needed t the p passenger s side A Air B Bag should b be m made o operational a again b by a T Technical S Service C Centre 1 ...

Page 21: ... best possible protection to be offered by the Air Bag system can only be effective when the seat belts are fastened Therefore t the s seat b belts s should always b be u used n not o only f for r reasons of s statutory r regulations b but a also f for safety Also b bear i in m mind t the i instructions from t the Seat b belts c chapter The driver s f front A Air B Bag is located in the central cu...

Page 22: ...at least one of the Air Bag devices is deactivated the warning light will flash for approx 12 seconds There i is a a d defect i in t the s system i if When switching on the ignition the warning lamp does not light Following the connection of the igni tion the warning light will not go off until after approx 3 seconds After the ignition is switched on the warning lamp goes out and comes back on The...

Page 23: ...conventional way by the seat belts It is not possible to define globally when exactly the Air Bag system will be trig gered given that the circumstances of each impact may vary enormously During inflation the Air Bag emits a fine dust This is quite normal and there is no fire risk 1 This equipment may vary according to the country Frontal A Air B Bag1 When the system is triggered the bags are infl...

Page 24: ...pants a and t the e effec tive r range o of t the A Air B Bags The p protective f function o of t the A Air Bag w will o only b be t triggered f for o one accident I If t the A Air B Bag h has b been triggered t the s system m must b be replaced The s steering w wheel p padded p plate and t the p padded s surface o of t the A Air Bag m module o on t the p passenger s side of d dash p panel m must ...

Page 25: ...rsely affected If t the s seatbelt i is n not w worn o or a an incorrect s seating p position i is adapted for e example l leaning t to one s side d during a a v voyage t there i is a h higher r risk o of i injury d due t to t the deployment o of t the A Air B Bag i in t the case o of a an a accident To g guarantee a a m maximum o of p pro tection f from t the l lateral A Air B Bag a a correct s s...

Page 26: ... n notes r refer t to t the chapter Accessories m modifica tions a and r replacement o of p parts Any d damage t to t the o original s seat covers o or t to t the s seam i in t the s side Air B Bag m module a area m must b be repaired a as s soon a as p possible b by a a Technical S Service C Centre The p protective f function o of t the A Air Bag w will o only b be t triggered f for o one acciden...

Page 27: ...ger A Air Bag f for t the i installation o of a a c child seat In the exceptional case where it may become necessary to use a child seat in the passenger seat where the child is fac ing backwards it is essential to deacti vate the passenger Air Bag We still recommend the installation of the child seat uniquely o on t the r rear p passen ger s seat and to avoid the need to deac tivate the passenger...

Page 28: ...nly b be t transported i in special c child r restraint s systems Warning All v vehicle o occupants a and p par ticularly c children m must b be b belted in d during t the j journey You s should n never a allow y your child t to s stand o or k kneel w whilst t the vehicle i is i in m motion S Should a an accident o occur y your c children w will be t thrown o out o of t the v vehicle a and could b...

Page 29: ...Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always disconnect the Air Bag U only in exceptional cases Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always disconnect the Air Bag U Adequate for the universal retention systems officially authorized with this age group Universal retention systems are those fixed by the adult safety belt UF Adequate for the universal retent...

Page 30: ...25 kg Group III 22 36 kg 1 Regulation of the Economic Commission of Eu rope Group 0 0 0 For babies up to 10 13 kg we recommend child seats which can be adjusted to the horizontal position see illustration Warning The p passenger A Air B Bag m must b be deactivated i if o only i in v very r rare exceptions y you w wish t to p place a a child s seat i in t the p passenger s seat where t the c child ...

Page 31: ...en f fatal injuries I If y you w wish t to d deactivate the s system c contact a a T Technical Service C Centre As s soon a as t the c child s seat i is n no l longer in u use t the p passenger A Air B Bag s should be r reactivated b by a a T Technical S Service Centre Group I II For children weighing between 15 25 kg Best suited are child seats combined with 3 point safety belts Warning The s sho...

Page 32: ... firmly i in c contact w with t the b body The l lap p part o of t the b belt m must f fit tightly a across t the c child s h hips n not across t the s stomach I If n necessary pull t the b belt t tight Children more than 1 50 m 5 tall can use the seat belts fitted without seat cush ions Warning Never u under a any c circumstances should y you t transport c children o or infants i in t the v vehic...

Page 33: ...plete l length a and tightened t to 4 40 N Nm Furthermore t the s seat b belts m must be c checked f for c correct r routing T The belt m must n not b be a able t to b be d dam aged b by s sharply e edged f fittings Only o one c child p per c child r restraint system i is a allowed 1 Not available in all countries Warning The p passenger A Air B Bag m must b be deactivated i if o only i in v very ...

Page 34: ...se these rings to attach a maxi mum of two child seats with the ISOFIX system When you fit the child seat you must be able to hear a click on both sides sound of anchoring Then pull the seat to check whether it has been fitted properly pull test Warning For s safety r reasons c carefully r read the i instructions o of c child s seats w with the I ISOFIX s system a and t the Safety for c children c...

Page 35: ...ssenger seats Warning No i items m must b be k kept i in t the footwell a as t these c could b block t the pedals i in c case o of s sudden b braking Consequently i it w would b be i impos sible t to b brake c change g gear o or accelerate Feet s should r remain i in t the f footwell when t the v vehicle i is m moving n never resting o on t the i instrument p panel o or seats Driver s s seat We re...

Page 36: ...rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protection It is also possi ble to set the angle of the front head restraints Adjusting h height Grip sides of head restraint with both hands and pull up or push down The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of the restraint is at l least at eye level or higher B1S 017P ...

Page 37: ...2 41 Windscreen wipers and washers 2 42 Wiper blades 2 44 Rear view mirrors 2 46 SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Front seats 2 48 Heated seats 2 50 Head restraints 2 51 Adjustable steering column 2 52 Pedals 2 53 Luggage compartment 2 53 Luggage compartment cover 2 55 Rear seat 2 56 Roof rack 2 59 Drink can holder 2 61 Ashtrays 2 61 Cigarette lighter Electric socket 2 62 Stowage box 2 62 CLIMATE CON...

Page 38: ...2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Table ...

Page 39: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 3 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AR0 005A ...

Page 40: ...al gearbox 2 76 Selector lever automatic gearbox 2 76 2 77 23 27 Heat seating controls1 2 38 24 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 61 2 62 25 Handbrake lever 2 82 26 Switch for heated rear window 2 38 28 Ignition lock 2 83 29 Pedals 2 53 30 Lever for height adjustable steering wheel 2 52 31 Fuse box behind cover 3 67 32 Bonnet release handle 3 32 Some of the items listed are only fitted on certain models...

Page 41: ...approx 8 gallons When the needle reaches the reserve zone arrow and the warning lamp d lights up there is about 6 litres 2 gal lons of fuel left in the tank 2 R Revolutions c counter On n no a account m must t the r revolutions counter n needle m move i into t the r red zone o of t the s scale The start of the red margin of the scale depends on the engine type Changing u up i in g good t time h he...

Page 42: ...s one minute or if the radio acoustic signal sounds the time press the button 4 C Coolant t temperature The gauge starts to work when ignition is switched on When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp c flashes for a few sec onds as a funcional check a C Cold Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet b N Normal When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle ...

Page 43: ... t the w warning notes o on p page 2 2 11 Additional l lights i in f front o of t the c cool ing a air i intake i interfere w with t the f flow of c cooling a air A At h high a ambient t tem peratures a and f full t throttle t there i is a a danger t that t the e engine w will t then o over heat 5 S Speedometer During the running in period you must note the instructions in the chapter The first 1 ...

Page 44: ...t button for a least 10 seconds Dashes will appear in the display The service has been reset Notes Only the desired service may be reset The date for a service would otherwise be incorrect You can switch from one indi vidual service to another by pressing the reset knob Do not zero the display between the service intervals otherwise an incorrect reading will be shown If you are not sure if the Ser...

Page 45: ...nator 2 10 4 Engine oil pressure 2 10 5 Side lights 2 11 6 Coolant temperature Coolant level 2 11 7 Main beam 2 12 8 Exhaust emissions warning lamp 2 12 9 Engine management petrol engine Preheating Diesel engine 2 12 10 Brake system 2 12 11 Anti locking brake system ABS 2 13 12 Air Bag system 2 14 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP 2 14 14 Indicators 2 14 Rear fog light2 2 14 1 Only in some count...

Page 46: ...ntinue to dis charge all electrical consumers which are not absolutely necessary should be switched off If the coolant liquid warning lamp lights up together with the alternator warning lamp do not drive on The coolant liquid pump is no longer driven Proceed immediately to a Technical Service Centre to have the belt checked and or replaced 4 E Engine o oil p pressure The warning lamp comes on when...

Page 47: ... c cool ing s system i is u under p pressure Danger o of s scalding T Therefore l let engine c cool d down b before unscrewing t the c cap To p protect t the f face h hands a and arms y you s should c cover t the c cap o of the r radiator w with a a l large t thick cloth t to o offer p protection a against steam o or h hot f fluid Ensure t that t the c coolant l liquid does n not d drop o on t the...

Page 48: ...ter When the engine is at service t tempera ture this pilot light does not come on you may start the engine immediately Note If w while d driving a a f fault o occurs i in t the diesel e engine m management s system this i is i indicated b by t the w warning l lamp flashing H Have t the e engine c checked b by a T Technical S Service C Centre i immedi ately 10 B Brake s system The warning lamp mus...

Page 49: ...p l lights u up t together with b brake s system w warning l lamp Not only is the ABS system defective a change in the braking characteristics can also be expected Warning If b both w warning l lamps l light u up you m must s stop t the v vehicle i immedi ately a and c check t the b brake f fluid level I If t the f fluid l level i is b below t the MIN m mark d do n not d drive o on Please a ask f ...

Page 50: ...on and should go out after approximately 2 seconds The lamp flashes when the system is in operation while the vehicle is in motion If the unit is switched off or if there is a fault in the system the warning lamp is permanently on As the ESP unit functions together with the ABS and EDS the ESP warning lamp will also come on if the ABS fails 14 I Indicators The right or left arrow will flash depend...

Page 51: ... g e electric w windows Risk o of a accident Do n not w wait u until t the v vehicle h has stopped b before t taking t the k key o out Otherwise t the s steering m may b block Replacement k keys For r reasons o of s security r replacement keys a are o only a available f from S SEAT Official S Service C Centres Key t tag The key tag contains the key number which is needed to obtain replacement keys...

Page 52: ...onic i immobiliser The immobiliser prevents unauthorised persons using your vehicle A micro chip is located in the head of the key which automatically deactivates the immobiliser when the key is inserted in the ignition lock The system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off Note The engine can thus only be started with a correctly coded Genuine SEAT key Trouble free operation...

Page 53: ...g knob down and closing the door This stops you from locking the key inside the car Warning Be v very c careful w when c closing t the electric w windows a and t the s sun r roof from t the o outside Closing f from o outside i in a a c care less m manner o or w without v visibility can c cause s serious i injury e espe cially i in c children Never l leave c children a alone inside w when l locking...

Page 54: ...en opening the car the interior lights which are switched on to the door contact position will be switched on for approx 30 seconds Should there be a defect in the function ing of the central locking system the dis play symbols in the controls for the elec tric power windows on the driver and passenger sides will flash for some 15 seconds to indicate the fault When this occurs contact a Technical ...

Page 55: ...lt i in c case o of a an e emergency once t the d doors a are l locked If you turn the key twice i in a a s second in the driver s door lock All doors and tailgate will be locked Neither the lock safety system nor the anti theft alarm will be activated see the Anti theft alarm system chapter If the dead lock mechanism has not been activated the vehicle can be unlocked from t the i inside To do thi...

Page 56: ...pen the doors separately To do this pull the door until the locking knob moves upwards You can now open the door by pulling the release lever again Auto unlocking The doors unlock when the key is removed from the ignition lock The button will also function when the ignition is switched off Warning If t the c central l locking b button i in the d door r release l lever o on t the d dri ver s d door...

Page 57: ...not p possible t to open f from t the i inside o or f from t the outside F Furthermore t the v vehicle cannot b be u unlocked b by s sticking the h hand i in t the w window a and pulling t the k knob f from t the i inside o or the c central l lock c command Therefore n no i intruder c can u unlock the v vehicle Take g great c care w when c closing t the windows a and t the e electric r roof from t...

Page 58: ...is independent from all other doors It is separate To o open the tailgate when the key slot is vertical see illustration pull the handle and lift the tailgate To c close pull the tailgate down using one of the handles on the interior embellish ment and slam it gently If the key slot is horizontal it means the tailgate is permanently locked and may only be opened with the main key Warning After c c...

Page 59: ...ted you do not need to open the car to deactivate it To do this turn the key twice in the dri ver s door lock to the lock position or press twice the lock button in the key han dle fitted with the radio frequency remote control The alarm will be triggered if with the vehicle locked one of the doors the bonnet or the boot is opened or the ignition is switched on When the alarm is triggered the horn...

Page 60: ... after deactivating the volumetric sensor the door is locked with the remote control or manually with the key in the door lock within less than 30 seconds the volumetric sensor is deactivated even though all other anti theft alarm functions remain activated After this time span the deactivation of the volumetric sensor is canceled In case of relocking while the alarm was activated without the volu...

Page 61: ...ING INSTRUCTIONS Sensors The sensors for the interior monitoring system are located next to the rear roof base see arrows Do not cover the sen sors otherwise correct functioning of the interior monitoring system is hindered AR0 042 ...

Page 62: ...erior lights chapter The radio wave transmitter with its battery is located in the handle of the key The radio wave receiver is located inside the vehicle The effective r range red zone of the remote control is shown in the illustra tion The maximum range depends on var ious conditions The range will reduce as the batteries lose power 2 26 OPENING AND CLOSING HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Radio frequency ...

Page 63: ...ns are pressed a warning lamp will flash in the key If this warning lamp does not flash the battery in the key may be empty In this case a Technical Service Centre should check and or change the battery When the dead lock mechanism and the anti theft alarm are activated proceed as follows If the vehicle is unlocked using the button on the radio wave remote control all areas will be automatically l...

Page 64: ...n 1 o open 8 Take the key out of the ignition Uncoded keys can be obtained at SEAT Official Service Centers These keys how ever must be synchronized by a SEAT Official Service Center as the code for the immobilizer also has to be programmed in the head of the key Authorization f for u use The radio wave remote control fulfills all norms Its use has been approved by the corresponding German office ...

Page 65: ...njury especially i in c children The d driver s should w warn t the o other occupants o of t the v vehicle t that c care less o operation o of e electric w windows is d dangerous When y you l leave t the v vehicle even i if o only f for a a m moment y you must a always r remove t the i ignition key N Never l leave c children u unac companied i in t the v vehicle You s should a also r read t the i ...

Page 66: ...ill n not b be p possible t to o open t the windows o or d doors Opening Press and briefly hold the front edge of the respective button and the window will open fully automatic window opening If the switch is pressed again the window will stop immediately Closing w windows w with a automatic closing f function driver d door Lift and briefly hold the front edge of the respective button driver or pa...

Page 67: ...w windows is d dangerous Note If you wait for longer than 10 seconds between the individual steps the window will open again on switch operation Closing t the w windows w without automatic c closing f function Lift the switch by the front edge until the window is completely closed Please n note t that t the w window c closes without p power l limitation Warning Careless o or u uncontrolled c closi...

Page 68: ...a alone u unac companied i inside a as i it i is m more difficult t to h help t them i if t there a are problems Notes The automatic opening closing function on the driver door windows will not function after t the v vehicle b battery h has b been d dis connected reconnected To reinstall this function after reconnect ing the battery please note the following points Lock v vehicle from the outside ...

Page 69: ...ng r rear w windows Opening Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow and then push the lever outwards until it fits into place Closing Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow and then push the lever backwards until it fits into place B6X 029D B6X 030D ...

Page 70: ...y f from t the i ignition N Never leave c children u unattended i in t the vehicle Closing A To close turn the switch to position A The sliding roof is equipped with a roll back f function If the roof is hindered in closing by stiffness or by an obstacle it will open again immediately Close the roof by pressing the rotary switch at the front in position A until the roof is fully closed The r roof ...

Page 71: ...out t the r roll back function Convenience l locking The sliding roof can also be closed when locking the vehicle at the driver s door if the vehicle is fitted with a central locking system Hold the key in the locking position until the roof is closed Emergency o operation If the system is faulty the roof can also be closed manually Remove the plastic cover at the rear using a screwdriver Pull cra...

Page 72: ...ed inten sity Note If lights are not switched off and the igni tion key is removed a buzzer will sound when the driver s door is open Front f fog l lights With lighting switch in side light or dipped main beam position pull switch out to first detent Rear f fog l light Vehicles w without f fog l lights Turn lighting switch to dipped main beam position and pull switch out to stop Vehicles w with f ...

Page 73: ...the best possible visibility for the driver The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights switched on To lower the beams turn knurled disc from the basic position downwards 4 H Hazard w warning l lights The system also works when the ignition is switched off Switch on the hazard warning lights if for example Your vehicle stops because of a techni cal defect You have an emergency ...

Page 74: ... the ignition must be on For the very cold export market countries the wing mirrors heating is connected through the power mirrors adjusting knob see the Rear view mirrors chap ter 7 E Electronic S Stability Program ESP The ESP connects automatically when starting the engine If required it can be switched on or off by using the appropri ate key 7 The warning light will go on when it is off See the...

Page 75: ...can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung towards the doors The make up mirrors on the rear side of the sun visors also have a cover flap There is a small sun visor over the rear view mirror which can be pulled out in the direction of the arrow see illustra tion B6X 016D ...

Page 76: ...en main beam is on the main beam warning lamp will light up Headlight f flasher Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to the pressure point the main beam warning lamp will light up Parking l lights The parking lights only work when igni tion is switched off Right parking lights lever up 1 Left parking lights lever down 2 If the ignition key has been removed a buzzer will sound when the driver ...

Page 77: ...erior light will go out approx 20 seconds after the doors have been closed as soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside as soon as the ignition has been switched on Switching o on i interior l light In vehicles with central locking the inte rior light comes on for about 20 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked a door is opened or the ignition key is opened The interior light must be in t...

Page 78: ...o on The heating power of heated windscreen washer jets is automatically adjusted when switching the ignition on according to the outside temperature Note Filling up the container see the Windscreen washer chapter Replacing the wiper blades see the Wiper blades chapter Windscreen w wipers Brief w wipe Lift the lever up to the pressure point just before position 1 Slow w wipe Lever at position 1 Fa...

Page 79: ...econds Rear w window Quick w wipe If you push the button to the pressure point in the direction of the arrow 5 the rear windscreen wiper will wipe once Intermittent w wipe o of r rear w wiper If you push the button in the direction of arrow 5 past the pressure point the wiper will begin to work every six seconds intermittently The button will remain pressed If you release the button by pressing it...

Page 80: ... the wiper b blades a are n not f frozen t to t the glass b before s switching t the w wipers o on for t the f first t time If t the w wiper b blades d drag i it m may b be caused b by o one o of t the f following If the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash residual wax may be left on the windscreen This wax can only be removed with special detergent Consult a Technical Service Centre ...

Page 81: ...per arm Press the retaining spring in the direc tion of arrow A Detach the wiper blade in the direction of arrow B and then remove from the arm in the opposite direction Securing t the w wiper b blade The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm When fitting wiper blades with moulded wind deflectors one should ensure that the deflector is pointing downwards B6X 013D ...

Page 82: ...usted by oper ating the knob in the door trim panel If this method of adjusting the mirror fails at any time the mirrors can be adjusted manually by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface Note f for v vehicles w with a aspherical outside m mirrors Aspherical mirrors have a surface with varied curvature These mirrors enlarge the field of view but they make objects look smaller These m mirrors a...

Page 83: ...twards mirrors enlarge the field of view but they make objects look smaller These m mirrors a are only o of l limited u use i in e estimating h how far a away a a f following v vehicle i is Aspherical exterior mirrors have a mirror surface with different curvature This wide angle mirror increases the area of vision even more so than conventional convex mirrors Their u usefulness i is a also limite...

Page 84: ...llows Set the driver s seat forwards back wards is such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with a slightly angled leg Set the backrest in such a way that it is fully against your back and that you can reach the upper point of the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle Warning No i items s should b be k kept i in t the footwell a as t these c could b block t the pedals i in t the...

Page 85: ...ar when o on t the m move b because t the seat b belts a are t then n no l longer f fully effective 3 R Releasing b backrest Lift the lever and move the backrest for ward Warning For s safety r reasons e ensure t that t the backrest l lock i is e engaged w when t the vehicle i is m moving 3 E Easy Entry f function This function makes it easier to gain access to the rear seats of the vehicle Pull t...

Page 86: ...can c cause injuries 5 S Seat h heating for l left s seat The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition is on The heating is switched on and regulated to your comfort with the knurled wheel To switch heating off turn knurled wheel to the basic position 0 8 Seat h heating f for r right seat The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated electric...

Page 87: ...be adjusted to a different angle1 Adjusting h height Grip sides of head restraint with both hands and pull up or push down The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of restraint is at l least at eye level 1 This option may not be available in certain ver sions or for certain countries Removing a and i installing To remove pull restraints up to the stop press button arrow and at the same ...

Page 88: ...rmly Warning The s steering c column m may o only be a adjusted w whilst t the v vehicle i is stationary For s safety r reasons t the l lever must a always b be f firmly p pressed u up so t that t the p position o of t the s steering column d does n not s suddenly c change whilst t the v vehicle i is i in m motion 2 52 SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Adjustable s steering c col...

Page 89: ...be used are those which leave the pedal area completely free and which are prevented from slipping Warning No i items s should b be k kept i in t the footwell a as t these c could b block t the pedals i in t the c case o of a a s sudden braking m manoeuvre o or a accident You w would n no l longer b be a able t to brake c change g gear o or a accelerate In the interests of good handling ensure tha...

Page 90: ...ing e eyes i if n neces sary Neither a adults n nor c children a are allowed t to t travel i in t the l loading area o or t the b boot A All p passengers must w wear t their s seat b belts p properly fastened S See t the Seat b belts chapter You s should n never d drive w with t the tailgate s slightly o or e even f fully o open as e exhaust g gases c could o otherwise enter t the v vehicle Lashin...

Page 91: ...ving n no animals o or h heavy i items a are t to b be carried o on t the s shelf t they a are a a danger t to p passengers w when b brakes are a applied s suddenly o or w when v vehi cle i is i involved i in a an a accident Furthermore t the h heating e elements o of the r rear w windscreen c could b be d damaged by a articles r rubbing a against t them To make loading the luggage compart ment ea...

Page 92: ...head restraints have to be removed See the Head restraints chapter To prevent damage the front seats must be positioned beforehand so that the rear seat does not contact the front seats when the rear seat bench is folded for ward Folding s seat b bench d down Press the seat up in the area of the recess arrow 1 and fold the cushion for ward in the direction of the arrow 2 see left illustration Plac...

Page 93: ...r in the direction of the arrow both release levers at the same time on one piece backrests and fold the backrest forwards To avoid noises and or wear and tear to the seatbelts the tongues of the rear seatbelts should be placed in the slots in the side mouldings B11 016D B11 015D ...

Page 94: ...seat cushion back and push the cushion under the belt locks to the rear Then press the cushion down at the front Put the rear head restraints back into place again see the Head restraints chapter Warning The r rear s seat b backrest m must b be properly e engaged s so t that a articles in t the l luggage a area c cannot s slide forward i if t the b brakes a are a applied suddenly 2 58 SEATS AND LU...

Page 95: ...ccur t to t the vehicle a as a a r result o of u using o other r roof load c carrying s systems o or b by i incorrect fitting w will n not b be c covered b by t the Warranty Warning When u using t the r roof l load c carry ing s system t the a assembly i instruc tions m must b be a adhered t to Check a any s screwed j joints a and attachments a after a a s short j journey and i if n necessary t ti...

Page 96: ...The r roof l load c carrier c can o only carry l loads u up t to t the l limit d defined i in the a assembly i instructions Warning When c carrying h heavy o or l large objects o on t the r roof b bear i in m mind that t the v vehicle h handling c changes due t to t the d displacement o of t the c cen tre o of g gravity a and t the i increased a area exposed t to t the w wind D Driving s style and...

Page 97: ...while t the v vehicle i is i in motion H Hot d drinks m may s spill i in case o of a an a accident o or s sudden braking a and c cause b burns To o open press on the cover of the drink can holder It springs open To c close press on the cover of the drink can holder Remove Open ashtray grip ashtray on the sides see arrow and remove Place Place ashtray on the insert guides and push in Warning Never ...

Page 98: ... own The 12 Volt s socket of the lighter can be used for other electrical accessories with a capacity of up to 120 Watts When the engine is not running this will however discharge the battery For further informa tion see the Accessories chapter You will find different stowage boxes inside the vehicle Warning Do n not p place l loose i items o on t the shelves W While d driving t these i items coul...

Page 99: ...quick d defrosting of t the w windows c can o only b be achieved w when t the e engine h has reached i its o operating t temperature Controls Rotary r regulator A A T Temperature selector Clockwise increases heat output Anti clockwise decreases heat output Rotary s switch B B B Blower The air flow can be regulated in four stages In position 0 fresh air is supplied without the blower assistance On ...

Page 100: ...d 4 can be opened and closed separately Knurled wheel upwards or to right vent opened Knurled wheel downwards or to left vent closed By swinging the complete outlet grille of vents 3 and 4 the air flow can be moved vertically When the knurled disc in the grille is rotated to and fro the air flow direction is altered laterally 2 64 CLIMATE CONTROL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AR0 024 ...

Page 101: ...s When the windows mist up due to high air humidity e g when it is raining we rec ommended the following settings Rotary switch B to stage 2 or 3 Rotary regulator A if necessary into heating range Rotary regulator C to Vents 3 closed Additional warm air can be directed to the side windows via vents 4 Heating i interior q quickly Rotary switch B to stage 3 Rotary regulator A fully to right Rotary r...

Page 102: ...t stage 1 or 2 Rotary regulator A at the desired heat output Rotary regulator C depending on desired air distribution to or to If the windscreen mists over again the rotary regulator can also be turn ed between and Vents 3 closed With vents 4 the desired amount of warm air and the air flow direction can be set 2 66 CLIMATE CONTROL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AR0 024 ...

Page 103: ...he openings are not covered Warning Clear v vision w which c contributes to r road s safety c can o only b be g guaran teed i if a all w windows a are f free o of i ice snow a and m mist You s should t therefore f familiarise yourself w with t the c correct o operation of t the h heating a and v ventilation s sys tem t the r removal o of d dampness a and frost f from t the w windows a as w well a ...

Page 104: ...position 0 the blower and air condi tioner are switched off To prevent contami nated air smells entering the vehicle inte rior press button E air recirculation On vehicles with a dust and pollen filter dust pollen etc will be held back by the filter regardless of the position of blower switch B Rotary r reg C C A Air d distribution For vent layout see next page Switch at Vents Vents symbol fully s...

Page 105: ... off by press ing the button again The warning lamp then goes out The air recirculation function prevents strong outside smells from entering the vehicle for example when driving through a tunnel or standing in a traffic jam Air recirculation can also be selected if the vehicle is to be heated or cooled quickly In this mode air is drawn in from the vehicle interior and heated or cooled Warning You...

Page 106: ...r C The vents 3 and 4 can be opened and closed separately Knurled wheel upwards or to right vent opened Knurled wheel downwards or to left vent closed By swinging the complete outlet grille of vents 3 and 4 the air flow can be moved vertically When the knurled disc in the grille is rotated to and fro the air flow direction is altered laterally 2 70 CLIMATE CONTROL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AR0 026 ...

Page 107: ... Switch on air conditioner by pressing button D Rotary regulator C to Vents 3 closed Additional warm air can be directed to the side windows via vents 4 Heating i interior a as q quickly a as possible Rotary switch B to stage 3 Rotary regulator A fully to right Rotary regulator C to Vents 3 closed Vents 4 fully or partially opened with knurled discs as required Switch on air recirculation by press...

Page 108: ...h vents 4 the desired amount of warm air and the air flow direction can be set Normal c cooling Rotary switch B to stage 1 4 as required Rotary regulator A to the desired air temperature so that heating is also pos sible Rotary regulator C to desired position When rotary regulator C is in this position at least one air vent must be open at all times as the cooling system could otherwise ice up Pre...

Page 109: ...arning You s should n not u use t the a air r recircu lation m mode f for a an e extended period o of t time a as n no f fresh a air i is drawn i in f from o outside Note i information o on r recirculating a air operation o on p page 2 2 69 Ventilation fresh a air o operation With the following settings unheated fresh air flows from vents 3 and 4 Switch off air conditioner by pressing button D Rot...

Page 110: ...ediate position In order to prevent the windows from misting up you should always set rotary switch B to a low level when driving at low speeds and set rotary regulator C to the following position Odours caused by a build up of natural deposits in the vaporiser can occur if the air conditioner has not been used for some time The air conditioner should be turned on at full blast at least once a mon...

Page 111: ...e to coolant temperature being too high If the cooling output drops off switch the A C off and have the system checked If y you t think t the a air c conditioning may b be d damaged s switch i it o off a and have i it c checked i immediately a at a a Technical S Service C Centre Only t then s should y you s switch i it o on again All r repairs o of S SEAT a air c conditioning modules r require s s...

Page 112: ... several driving programmes According to the driving style or to the momentary situ ation an economy low consumption or a more sporty programme will be selected The programme is selected automati cally depending on the movement of the accelerator pedal If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly or at a normal rate the gearbox will shift into a higher gear earlier and down into a lower gear later to ...

Page 113: ...river presses the brake pedal This makes use of the braking effect of the engine without having to change down manually Note Depending on road resistance for exam ple when trailer towing or on uphill stretches a programme is automatically selected which provides more power by shifting into a lower gear This prevents frequent gear changes Selector l lever l lock In positions P and N with the igniti...

Page 114: ...ressed The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is in the R position with the ignition switched on N N Neutral idling p position To move the lever out of neutral when sta tionary or at speeds below 5 km h and with ignition switched on depress the brake pedal and press the lock button in the selector lever handle D N Normal d driving p position The four forward gears are shifted up and ...

Page 115: ...s now available Note When changing down manually the selec tor lever can be moved into the lower gear position but the gearbox will not change down until it is no longer possible to over rev the engine Kick down d device The kick down device gives maximum acceleration When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the full throttle position depending on road speed and engine speed the box c...

Page 116: ...h a an a automatic g gear box t the t transfer o of p power i is n not fully i interrupted e even a at i idling speed a and t the v vehicle t tends t to creep This a applies i in p particular t to v vehi cles e equipped w with a an a air c condi tioner O On t these v vehicles t the idling s speed o of t the e engine i is increased a automatically When t the v vehicle i is s stationary a and a g ge...

Page 117: ...e t the g gear selector l lever i in p position P On a a g gradient t the h handbrake s should be a applied f firmly f first a and t then t the parking l lock e engaged T This w will ensure t that t the l locking m mechanism i is not t too h heavily l loaded a and m makes t the lock e easier t to d disengage Tow s starting On vehicles with automatic gearbox the engine cannot be started by towing o...

Page 118: ...ay i inadvertently y you should a always a apply t the h hand brake f firmly a after t the v vehicle h has come t to a a c complete s stop You s should a also p put t the c car i into gear manual g gearbox o or t the g gear selector l lever i in p position P P auto matic g gearbox Please n note t that t the h handbrake must b be r released c completely a after application I If t the h handbrake i ...

Page 119: ...e engine o or o operate t the e elec tric e equipment e e g e electric w win dows Risk o of a accident To p prevent t the v vehicle f from rolling a away i inadvertently y you should a always a apply t the h hand brake f firmly w when t the v vehicle h has come t to a a c complete s stop Petrol e engines 1 I Ignition o off engine o off 2 I Ignition o on 3 S Starting e engine Diesel e engines 1 F F...

Page 120: ...icult to turn in the lock or cannot be turned to this position at all the steering wheel must be rocked to and fro slightly to release the locking pin Position 3 3 In this position the headlights and other heavy current consumers are switched off Before the starter can be operated again the key must be turned back to position 1 The non repeat mechanism in the ignition lock prevents the starter fro...

Page 121: ... moment or two because the oil pressure has to build up in the hydraulic tappets first This is normal and no cause for alarm Do n not w warm e engine u up b by r run ning i it w with v vehicle s stationary Drive o off s straight a away Do not overrev or use full throttle until the engine has reached the normal oper ating temperature On v vehicles w with a a c catalytic c con verter t the e engine ...

Page 122: ...started Diesel e engines Glow p plug s system After switching to the driving position ignition on the required warm up time is monitored by a glow lamp which is con trolled by the coolant temperature See Warning lamps chapter Starting a a c cold e engine Ambient temperature above 5 C The engine can be started without pre glow Do not depress throttle during the starting procedure Ambient temperatur...

Page 123: ...tarting If the engine only fires irregularly con tinue to operate the starter a few seconds longer 30 seconds at maximum until the engine runs under its own power Starting a a w warm e engine The glow plug lamp does not come on the engine can be started straight away Starting a after r running o out o of f fuel If the tank on vehicles with a diesel engine was empty starting after filling with dies...

Page 124: ...rature i increa ses d due t to h heat b build up w when t the e engine i is h hot a and t the engine c compartment i is h heated additionally b by s strong s sunlight Special c care m must t therefore b be taken w when w working i in t the e engine compartment Valid f for a all v versions w with c catalytic converter Do n not s switch o off t the i ignition w while the v vehicle i is i in m motion...

Page 125: ...e of the vehicle 3 24 CHECKING AND REFILLING Engine bonnet 3 32 Engine compartment 3 34 Engine oil 3 36 Cooling system 3 40 Radiator fan 3 42 Brake fluid 3 43 Battery 3 44 Windscreen washer 3 49 SERVICING AND REPLACING Accessories modifications and replacement of parts 3 50 Spark plugs 3 51 Dust and pollen filter 3 51 IF AND WHEN First aid kit warning triangle 3 53 On board tools spare wheel 3 54 ...

Page 126: ... soon a as t the c correctly o operated automatic n nozzle s switches o off f for the f first t time t the t tank i is f full D Do n not try t then t to p put m more f fuel i in b because the e expansion s space i in t tank w will b be filled t the f fuel c can t then o overflow when i it b becomes w warm After filling tank screw cap on tightly and lock it 3 2 FILLING THE TANK TIPS AND MAINTENANCE...

Page 127: ...ged especially if it is RME biodiesel fuel On v vehicles w with a a c catalytic c converter never d drive u until t the f fuel t tank i is c com pletely e empty T The i irregular f fuel s sup ply c can c cause m misfiring T This a allows unburnt f fuel i into t the e exhaust s system which c can c cause o overheating a and damage t to t the c catalyst ...

Page 128: ...gine damage Fill tank with petrol of the cor rect octane rating as soon as possible Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine can be used without limitation There are however no advantages regarding output and con sumption Even o one t tankful o of l leaded p petrol will d detract f from t the e efficiency o of the c catalytic c converter See c chapter Filling t the t tank ...

Page 129: ...thus emits practically no sulfur dioxide SO2 1 European Norm 2 Cetan Zahl Cetane Number Measure of diesel fuel ignitability 3 DIN preliminary Norm Exhaust gas contains less carbon monoxide hydrocarbons particles i e soot than with conventional diesel fuel All emission values are lower than legal requirements RME fuel is biodegradable Performance may be slightly lower Fuel consumption may be slight...

Page 130: ...fferent temperature characteristics Technical Service Centres or service sta tions in each country can inform you of the specific characteristics of the respec tive diesel Pre heating t the f filter The vehicle is equipped with a pre heating installation for the filter that preserves the safety of the fuel installation up to a tem perature of 25 C if winter diesel is used cold resistant up to 15 C...

Page 131: ... c careful braking Full b braking p power m might a also set i in l later t than n normal e even w when driving o on g gritted r roads i if y you have n not b braked f for s some t time the l layer o of s salt o on t the b brake d disks and b brake l linings m must f first b be worn d down w whilst b braking Overheating o of t the b brakes Warning Never l let t the b brakes rub b by pressing t the...

Page 132: ... check is made when a speed of approx 6 km h is reached When this happens a pumping noise can be heard When the turning speed of a wheel reaches a level which is too low for the vehicle speed and it tends to lock the brake pressure to this wheel is reduced On the front axle the brake pressure is regulated for each wheel individually whereas on the rear axle the pressure is regulated for both wheel...

Page 133: ...t to t the r road c conditions Warning When a accelerating o on a a s slippery road s surface e e g o on i ice o or s snow use t the a accelerator p pedal c care fully T The w wheels c can s spin e even with E EDL a and t thus i impair d driving stability To ensure that the brake disc of the braked wheel does not overheat the EDL will automatically switch itself off if exces sive demands are place...

Page 134: ...ervo pump This c could d damage t the p power s steer ing s system Furthermore every time you turn the steer ing wheel as far as it will go with the engine off you will hear a series of noises made by the excessive effort of the servo pump The engine tick over may also be reduced for a short time 3 10 INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Power s steering ...

Page 135: ...ompen sated f for b by m more p pressure o on t the brake p pedal T This a also a applies when n new l linings h have b been f fit ted From 1 1000 1 1500 k km The speed can be gradually increased to the road or engine maximum During a and a after t the r running in period t the f following a applies Do not overrev the engine when cold either in neutral or in the gears All speeds and revs given are...

Page 136: ...here In addition the catalyst can deteri orate due to overheating Speed needs to be decreased immediately This failure should be fixed by the nearest Technical Service Centre Do not fill the engine with too much oil See the Engine oil chapter Do not tow vehicles for more than 50 m when trying to tow start See Tow start towing chapter Warning Due t to p possible h high t tempera tures o of t the c ...

Page 137: ...s You can also let the vehicle roll i e when you can foresee that the following traffic light will be red Suggestion 2 2 Changing g gears s saves e energy Another way to save fuel is to change up as quickly as possible If you drive with high engine revs the car will use up more energy The illustration shows the relation between the consumption l 100 km and speed km h in first second third fourth a...

Page 138: ...traffic lights with a long red light The sav ings in fuel after 30 40 seconds with the engine switched off is higher than the fuel used to switch the engine on again Suggestion 5 5 Periodic r revisions Your fuel savings will be guaranteed even before going on a trip with periodic revi sions by your Technical Service Centre Proper engine maintenance is not only a safety and maintenance issue but al...

Page 139: ...inter Suggestion 7 7 Check t the t tyre p pressure Make sure that the tyres have always ade quate pressure Even half a bar less increases the level of fuel consumption by 5 percent If the pressure is not correct the tyres wear out faster due to an exces sive deformation and overheating which in turn will decrease the driving perfor mance Always check the tyre pressure when the tyre is cold In addi...

Page 140: ...ion of approx one liter for every 10 hours For this reason disconnect electrical con sumers as soon as they are no longer needed The alternator generates electric ity when the engine is running Suggestion 1 10 Written c check up If you wish to reduce fuel consumption keep a trip book It is not much work and is worth while since it allows you to detect possible consumption variations positive or ne...

Page 141: ...railer to be towed has a 7 pin plug an adapter cable can be used which may be obtained in any Technical Service Centre The installation of a towing bracket should be carried out according to the instructions of the towing bracket manu facturer Warning Danger o of a accident We r recommend t that y you l leave t the fitting o of a a t tow h hook t to a a T Technical Service C Centre A Attachment po...

Page 142: ... must also be reduced by 10 for each further 1000 m 1 The combined weight is made up of the actual weight of the pulling vehicle and the actual weight of the trailer If the max permissible towing weight is to be used the weight of the pulling vehicle might have to be reduced if nec essary While observing the permissible trailer and drawbar weight distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy ob...

Page 143: ...the trailer wheels locking Change down before going down a steep hill so that the engine can act as a brake When a long climb in a low gear with extremely high engine revs must be nego ciated at exceptionally high ambient tem peratures the coolant temperature gauge must be observed When the gauge nee dle moves to the right end of the scale the road speed must be reduced immedi ately If however the...

Page 144: ...di tion to necessary maintenance and repair possibilities The addresses are given in the SEAT International Assistance Guide which comes with the car documentation It is usually no longer possible to replace a bulb without first removing other vehi cle parts This applies in particular to bulbs which can only be accessed from the engine compartment Special skills are thus required to carry out this...

Page 145: ...ust be covered up with an opaque adhesive strip When using a sharp object for example a razor blade to cut the tape do not do this directly on the headlights as you may scratch them Warning When y you d drive o on t the o opposite side o of t the r road t to y your o own c coun try a and w with y your h headlights masked b bear i in m mind t that v visibil ity i is r reduced a and y you w will h h...

Page 146: ...adlight i if y you c change from d driving o on t the r right h hand s side t to the l left h hand s side o of t the r road On t the l left h headlamp i if y you c change from d driving o on t the r right h hand s side t to the l left h hand s side o of t the r road AR1 002 AR1 001 ...

Page 147: ...adlamp i if y you c change from d driving o on t the l left h hand s side t to the r right h hand s side o of t the r road On t the l left h headlamp i if y you c change from d driving o on t the l left h hand s side t to the r right h hand s side o of t the r road AR1 004 AR1 003 ...

Page 148: ...st environmen tal influences is frequent washing and use of the right waxing product How often this treatment is required depends amongst other things on how much the vehicle is used how it is parked garage in open under trees etc the seasons weather conditions and environ mental influences The l longer b bird d droppings i insects tree r resin r road a and i industrial g grime tar s spots s soot ...

Page 149: ...type of car wash Notes Before going through the car wash apart from the usual precautions closing windows and sliding roof You do not need to remove the Original roof aerial If t there a are s special f fittings o on t the vehicle e e g s spoilers r roof r rack t two way r radio a aerial i it i is b best t to s speak to t the c car w wash o operator Washing t the v vehicle b by h hand In t the i i...

Page 150: ... sharp m metal e edges w when cleaning t the u underbody t the u under side o of t the m mudguard wheel h house or t the w wheel c covers Washing v vehicle w with h high pressure c cleaner The operating instructions for the high pressure cleaner must be followed closely particularly with regard to pressure and working distance Do not use a concentrated jet The water temperature must not be above 6...

Page 151: ... and stone impacts should be immediately mended before they cause oxidation However should rust be found at any time it must be removed thoroughly and then the area treated first with an anti corro sion primer and then the correct paint applied The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data sticker see page 4 5 Windows Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic scra...

Page 152: ...y spilled over them Upholstery c cloth a and t textile t trim Upholstery cloth and textile trim on door panels parcel shelves luggage compart ment covers headlining etc must be cleaned with special cleaners or dry foam and a soft brush Natural l leather Leather should depending on usage be treated from time to time in accordance with the following instructions It must be noted that on no account m...

Page 153: ...vals when the vehicle is being washed This will prevent brake dust dirt and road salt from accumulating on the wheel Persistent ingrained brake dust can be removed with an industrial grime remover Paint damage should be repaired before rust can form Warning Please n note w when c cleaning t the wheels t that d dampness i ice a and grit c can h have a a n negative e effect o on the b braking p powe...

Page 154: ...ntly on salted roads good anti corrosion treatment is very impor tant For this reason the entire engine compartment and the plenum chamber should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting period and then pre served so that the salt cannot have a damaging effect The i ignition m must b be s switched o off before w washing t the e engine Do n not p point t the w water j jet d directly a at ...

Page 155: ...e i is i in m motion Note f for v vehicles w with a a c catalytic converter Due to the high temperatures which occur in the afterburning process additional heat shields are fitted over the catalytic converter Underbody sealant must not be applied to these shields the catalytic converter or the exhaust pipes Removal of the heat shields is also not permissi ble Cavity p preservation All cavities on ...

Page 156: ...een Otherwise damage can occur to the paintwork To o open lift bonnet slightly and disen gage hook arrow by pressing it to the side Lift bonnet take rod out of clip and put end of rod in hole provided see right hand illustration To c close lift bonnet slightly and unhook rod Press rod into retaining clip on front cross panel Let bonnet fall into the lock from a height of about 30 cm do not press i...

Page 157: ...ust a always b be p properly c closed when v vehicle i is m moving A Always check t therefore a after c closing t the bonnet t that t the l lock i is e engaged If y you s should n notice t that t the l lock is n not e engaged s stop t the v vehicle immediately a and c close t the b bonnet B11 048D ...

Page 158: ...ne r running t there i is an a additional d danger p present f from rotating p parts e e g V V belts g gen erator r radiator f fan e etc a and f from the h high v voltage i ignition s system If w work o on t the f fuel o or e electrical system i is n necessary D Disconnect t the b battery f from t the vehicle e electrics D Do n not s smoke N Never w work n near n naked f flames A Always k keep a a...

Page 159: ...gines Page 1 Engine oil dipstick 3 38 2 Engine oil filler opening 3 38 3 Brake fluid reservoir 3 43 4 Coolant expansion tank 3 41 5 Vehicle battery 3 44 6 Windscreen washer container 3 49 Warning Please t take n notice o of t the w warning notes o on t the p previous p page AR0 036 ...

Page 160: ...eric tem perature should be used instead The use of this type of oil may have some reper cussions on the performance of the engine for example long starting time increased consumption and a higher emission level If a top up is required then different oils may be mixed as long as they all conform to the VW standards The specifications VW standards set out in the following page should appear on the ...

Page 161: ... I In t this way t the r required o oil w will b be a available if n needed 1 Diesel engines that have fuel i injection b based on a a f fuel i injector p pump should use only oil specification VW 5 505 0 01 A Avoid t the u use o of any o other o oil t type t than V VW 5 505 0 01 f for t this engine W Warning P Possible e engine d dam age 2 Viscosity Oil density Denomination Specification Comments...

Page 162: ...n area c c Oil must n not be topped up When the engine is working hard such as in sustained high speed motorway cruis ing in summer when towing a trailer or when climbing mountain passes the oil level should be kept at area c not above Topping u up e engine o oil Unscrew the cap from oil filler opening B and pour oil in 0 5 litres at a time Then check level with the dipstick On n no a account s sh...

Page 163: ...ar p protective g glasses f for y your eyes When r removing t the o oil d drain plug w with y your f fingers k keep y your arm h horizontal s so t that t the o oil being d drained c cannot r run d down your a arm If y your h hands c come i into c contact with e engine o oil y you m must w wash them t thoroughly a afterwards Old o oil m must b be s stored o out o of reach o of c children u until i ...

Page 164: ... required the proportion of G12 additive can be increased but only u up t to 6 60 frost protection to approx 40 C oth erwise the anti freeze protection is reduced and furthermore the cooling effect is impaired Vehicles for export to cold countries e g Sweden Norway Finland usually have frost protection down to 35 C 50 G12 approximately Other a additives can b be v very d detrimen tal t to t the a ...

Page 165: ...a Technical Service Centre without delay It is not suf ficient merely to add coolant In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating and coolant is forced out of the system Topping u up c coolant Switch engine off and let it cool down Then cover expansion tank cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti clockwise and remove Warni...

Page 166: ...fe p place Drained c coolant s should n not n nor mally b be r reused i it m must b be d dis posed o of b bearing i in m mind e environ mental p protection r regulations The radiator fan is driven electrically and controlled by a thermoswitch from the coolant temperature also from the engine compartment temperature on some models Warning After t the e engine h has b been s stopped the f fan c can ...

Page 167: ... in water from the atmosphere Too high a content of water in the brake fluid system can cause corro sion damage Furthermore the boiling point of the brake fluid is reduced consid erably For t this r reason t the b brake f fluid must b be r renewed e every t two y years Warning When t the b brake f fluid b becomes t too old v vapour b bubbles c can f form i in the b brake s system w when t the b br...

Page 168: ... short battery t terminals d danger o of injury f from h high e energy s sparks When b battery i is b being charged a a h highly e explosive mixture o of g gasses i is p pro duced Keep a acid a and b battery o out o of the r reach o of c children Disconnect p positive t terminal o of battery b before d doing a any w work o on the e electrical s system W When changing b bulbs i it i is s sufficient...

Page 169: ...below the min mark It is recommended that the electrolyte lev els be checked and corrected by a Technical Service Centre Battery w with a a m magic e eye A round viewing window is located on the upper side of the battery see arrow This magic eye will change its color according to the charge condition or the acid level of the battery Air bubbles can distort the true color You should therefore tap c...

Page 170: ...D Do not b bend o over t the b battery Should a acid c come i into c contact with t the e eyes o or s skin r rinse f for s sev eral m minutes u using c clear w water You s should t then s seek m medical assistance i immediately Fast c charging a a b battery i is d dan gerous a and s should o only b be d done a at a T Technical S Service C Centre a as special c chargers a and s skills a are needed ...

Page 171: ...digital clock The automatic opening and closing func tion of the electric windows should also be reactivated Removing t the b battery Before removing the battery turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers Press both spring clips in the direction of the arrow 1 and fold the cover of the fuse holder to the side arrow 2 Please a also r refer t to t the f further n notes on t the n next p page...

Page 172: ...me as the old battery Technical Service Centres have a range of suitable batteries Because o of t the p problem o of d dis posing o of t the o old b battery t the renewal s should p preferably d done a at a a Technical S Service C Centre B Batteries contain a amongst o other t things s sul phuric a acid a and l lead a and m must o on n no account b be p put w with n normal h house hold w waste Ins...

Page 173: ... headlight lenses quickly and thoroughly The mixing ratios on the window cleaner packaging must be adhered to Even when heated w windscreen w washer jets are fitted a window cleaning solution containing anti freeze should be added to the water in the winter For a additional a assistance g go t to a a Technical S Service C Centre Under n no c circumstances s should y you add c coolant a anti freeze...

Page 174: ...fficially r recognised p permit h has been i issued Accessories s such a as t telephone retainers o or d drinks h holders m must never b be a attached t to t the A Air b bag covers o or w within t their a area o of e effec tiveness T They c could c cause i injury if t the A Air b bag i is a activated d during an a accident Approved accessories and original SEAT spare parts may be obtained through ...

Page 175: ...ould be used Important among other things are the number of electrodes the heat value and if necessary the radio suppression For technical reasons plugs may be modified at short notice The dust and pollen filter for the heating and ventilation system can be found under the cover on the right in the plenum chamber The f filter s should b be c changed i in accordance w with t the d details g given i...

Page 176: ... filter For greater clarity the illustration shows the dust and pollen filter already disman tled Push the filter into the recesses of the fil ter unit with the lugs D first Then press the filter down at the front until the spring clips C engage on the lugs E Screw the cover on tightly and press the rubber seal A onto the plenum chamber B11 060D B11 059D ...

Page 177: ...d kit and spare bulbs Note The first aid kit and warning triangle are not delivered with the vehicle as standard fittings Recommendations The f first a aid k kit a and w warning t trian gle m must f fulfil l legal r requirements You s should b bear i in m mind t the u use by dates o of t the c contents o of t the f first a aid kit First a aid k kit w warning t triangle ...

Page 178: ... a acci dent Vehicle t tools j jack The vehicle tools are stored in a box in the spare wheel recess and are secured with a rubber strap Warning The j jack s supplied b by t the f factory is o only d designed f for y your v vehicle model O On n no a account s should heavier v vehicles o or o other l loads b be lifted With t the v vehicle l lifted n never start t the e engine d danger o of a acci de...

Page 179: ...ghten w wheel b bolts Spare w wheel The vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel1 This wheel not only takes up less space in the boot than a normal spare wheel it is also considerably lighter The wheel is located in the well under the floor covering in the luggage compart ment It is secured with a plastic screw thread bolt If y you h have h had t to c change t the w wheel secure i it w wit...

Page 180: ...tc I If n no e external damage c can b be s seen d drive c care fully t to t the n nearest T Technical Service C Centre a and h have t the v vehi cle c checked o over Keep grease oil and fuel off the tyres Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the same direction when put back on again When taken off the tyres should be stored in a c...

Page 181: ...oo l low flexes m more a and h heats u up e exces sively T This c can c cause t tread s sepa ration a and t tyre b blow o out A p pressure w which i is t too l low increases t the f fuel c consumption and t this b burdens t the e environment unnecessarily Mode o of d driving Fast cornering hard acceleration and vio lent braking also increase tyre wear Balancing w wheels The wheels on new vehicles ...

Page 182: ...h has been reached in export countries this figure may differ Renewing w wheels tyres Wheels and tyres are important design features The wheels and tyres approved by us should be used They are specially matched to the model concerned and con tribute largely to the excellent roadhold ing and safe driving characteristics The T Technical S Services h hold u up t to date i information r regarding t th...

Page 183: ...r 2002 Warning Tyres w which a are m more t than 6 6 y years old s should o only b be u used i in a an emergency a and t then w with a a p partic ularly c careful s style o of d driving If y you w wish t to f fit y your c car w with n non standard w wheels o or t tyres p please n note Warning For t technical r reasons i it i is n not normally p possible t to u use w wheels from o other v vehicles ...

Page 184: ... and wheel trims Wheel b bolts The w wheel b bolts m must b be c clean a and easy t to t turn d do n not g grease o or o oil under a any c circumstances This a applies n not o only t to c changing a a defective w wheel b but a also w when r replac ing s summer t tyres w with w winter t tyres and v vice versa Changing t the w wheels r round If the front tyres are worn more than the rear it is advis...

Page 185: ...yre the remarks on using the spare wheel on page 3 58 should be noted Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an unnecessary long period because when the roads are free of snow and ice the handling with summer tyres is better For e environmental r reasons s sum mer t tyres s should b be f fitted a again as s soon a as p possible b because n nor mally t they a are q quieter i in r running t tyre wear ...

Page 186: ...selector i in position P a and c chock t the o oppo site w wheel w with a a s stone o or s similar When t towing a a t trailer t the t trailer must f first b be d disengaged f from t the towing v vehicle b before t the w wheel i is changed Carry o out w wheel c change o on a as f flat a a surface a as p possible Take tools and spare wheel out of lug gage compartment Depending on the type of wheels...

Page 187: ...ustration Push the wheel spanner as far as possi ble onto the wheel bolt as shown and turn the spanner anti clockwise When doing this grip the spanner as far as possible towards the lever end If the bolts cannot be loosened carefully push the spanner down with a foot on the end of the lever One should ensure that one has a firm stance and a good grip on the vehicle Loosen wheel bolts about one tur...

Page 188: ...oints at which the jack must be fitted see arrows in illus tration These marks are about 17 cm and 12 cm from the front and rear wheel arch respectively Place jack under vehicle The illustration shows the jack fitted on the rear left hand side Warning If t the g ground u under t the j jack i is t too soft t the v vehicle c could s slip o off t the jack Ensure t therefore t that t the j jack i is o...

Page 189: ... the temporary spare wheel must first be removed before the normal wheel is placed in the well The wheel must then be secured in position by using the handwheel The support must first be placed in posi tion in the well before the temporary spare wheel can be replaced in the well In this way unnecessary scratching of the floor of the well and the surface of the wheel can be avoided Notes The f foll...

Page 190: ...eep holes Do not use automatic car washes when the temporary spare is fitted the vehicle could bottom The temporary spare wheels for the var ious Arosa models have been specially developed for each vehicle type They must not therefore be exchanged or used for other models Temporary spares from other vehicle models must not be used in its place No other type of tyre normal or winter tread may be fi...

Page 191: ...hecked by a Technical Service Centre immediately Some of the components listed are only found on certain models or are optional extras Changing a a f fuse Switch off the ignition and the compo nent concerned Remove cover towards the front With the aid of the list of fuses deter mine which fuse belongs to the compo nent that has failed Replace blown fuse can be recog nised by the burnt metal strip ...

Page 192: ...ving switched off the ignition and with the key still in the lock the connection of some electrical devices such as the car audio convenience light etc It is deactivated when removing the key from the steering and start lock N C Consumer A1 23 Auxiliary heating and pre heating 5 24 Brake pedal switch clutch pedal switch 5 25 Automatic gearbox selector lever lighting 7 5 26 Heated wing mirrors heat...

Page 193: ...tral locking 15 42 Radio 20 43 Fog lights 15 44 Left main beam Left main beam range adjuster motor 15 45 Right main beam Right main beam range adjuster motor 15 46 Lighter 15 47 Electro fan motor 30 48 Rear window heater 20 49 Heater 25 50 Windscreen wiper 15 51 Heated seats 15 ...

Page 194: ...r 10 Metal f fuses Radiator fan speed 2 302 Alternator 1102 1 Ampere 2 These fuses should only be changed at a Technical Service Centre Diesel e engine The glow plug fuse is in the fuse box above the battery in the engine compart ment It is a 50 ampere metal fuse Note This s should b be c carried o out b by a a Technical S Service C Centre 3 70 IF AND WHEN TIPS AND MAINTENANCE B11 071D ...

Page 195: ...ufactur ers c can c cause s such f faults Therefore i it i is r recommended t that the T Technical S Service i install t the radio 1 Not available in all countries The radios from the Genuine SEAT Accessory Programme1 are similar to those used in the factory and ensure trou ble free installation These sets are in keeping with the advanced technology and well planned easy to operate design Loudspea...

Page 196: ...t the v vehi cle w without a a s separate e external aerial o or w with a an i incorrectly installed e external a aerial c can b be harmful t to h health d due t to t the extremely h high e electromagnetic fields g generated Furthermore optimal range is only achieved with an external aerial Note The o operating i instructions o of t the mobile t telephone o or t two way r radio must b be a adhered...

Page 197: ...stalled clips Warning A f flat b battery c can f freeze a at t temper atures o of l less t than 0 0 C A A f flat b bat tery m must f first b be t thawed o out before a attaching t the j jump l leads as i it c could o otherwise e explode There must be no contact between the vehicles otherwise current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected The flat battery must be properly con nected t...

Page 198: ...insulated p parts o of t the cable c clips m must n not t touch o one another o on a any a account F Further more t the j jumper c cable a attached t to the b battery p positive t terminal m must not c come i into c contact w with e electri cally c conductive v vehicle p parts danger o of s short c circuit Route t the j jumper c cables s so t that they c cannot c come i into c contact with r rotat...

Page 199: ...icle see p previous p page Both drivers must be familiar with tow ing procedures Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow start or tow When using a tow rope the driver of the towing vehicle must engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow rope is always taut The emergency lights must be switched on in both ve...

Page 200: ...vable t towing eye The towing eye has a left hand thread Screw t towing e eye i in t to t the s stop a and tighten w with w wheel s spanner See illus tration After use unscrew towing eye and place with vehicle tools The t towing e eye m must always b be c carried i in t the v vehicle Refit cover 3 76 IF AND WHEN TIPS AND MAINTENANCE AR0 038 AR0 039 ...

Page 201: ...nverter a and cause d damage Towing When t towing vehicles with an auto matic g gearbox the following points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous page Selector lever at N Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph 50 km h Do not tow further than 30 miles 50 kilo metres If the vehicle has to be towed long dis tances it must be lifted at the front Reason When the engine is ...

Page 202: ...b be s supported o on s suitable stands Vehicle h hoist Before d driving o over t the v vehicle l lift ensure t that t there i is a adequate c clear ance b between l lift s superstructure a and low p parts o on u underside o of v vehicle Lifting p points f for w workshop h hoist and t trolley j jack The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the illustration Front At the welded floor pl...

Page 203: ... AND MAINTENANCE Rear On the vertical side member reinforce ment in the area of the marking for the vehicle jack Vehicle j jack How to lift the car with the onboard jack in describe in the Changing a wheel chap ter B11 093D ...

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Page 205: ...bar 4 4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA Vehicle identification data 4 5 ENGINE DATA 37 kW petrol engine 4 7 44 kW manual gearbox Petrol engine 4 8 44 kW automatic gearbox Petrol engine 4 9 74 kW 16V petrol engine 4 10 TECHNICAL DATA Measurements 4 11 Capacities 4 11 Tyre pressures 4 11 INDEX TECHNICAL DATA 4 1 ...

Page 206: ...y d driving the car is accelerated and braked in all gears just as in normal driving The driving speed varies between 0 120 km h Total c consumption is based on a bal anced average of 37 of town driving and 63 of intercity driving CO2 emission l levels are obtained from the exhaust fumes of the vehicles tested in town and intercity driving on a revolving belt These fumes are then analysed and the ...

Page 207: ...should b be c checked a at l least once a a m month Trailer w weights Drawbar w weights The maximum permissible weight of the trailer drawbar on the ball of the towing hitch must not exceed 50 kg The minimum required drawbar weight must be 4 of actual trailer weight but need not be more than 25 kg It is advis able to make use of the maximum permis sible drawbar weight Notes These weights are valid...

Page 208: ...m 65 mm All measurements are in mm Note For more details see Trailer towing chap ter For t technical r reasons i it i is n not p possi ble t to f fix a a b ball j joint o of t the t tow b bar i in the f following m models Sports v version w with a a 1 1 4 l l e engine 74 k kW 1 100 H HP 4 4 WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS TECHNICAL DATA Fixing p points f for t tow b bar AR0 033 ...

Page 209: ...stributor In addition the engine number is given on a bar code sticker on the toothed belt cover The v vehicle d data s sticker The data sticker is on the floor panel to the left of the spare wheel well in the boot The sticker contains the following data 1 Production control number 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Model code number 4 Model explanation engine output 5 Engine and gearbox code lette...

Page 210: ... carrying a adhesive A Brand B Countersign for the official approval number C Chassis number D M A W 1 E M A W 1 of vehicle loaded vehicle F M A W 1 on front axle G M A W 1 on rear axle H Type I Emissions coefficient 1 Maximum Authorized Weight TO0 003 ...

Page 211: ...ormance Maximum speed in Km h 151 Acceleration 0 80 km h in secs 11 0 Acceleration 0 100 km h in secs 17 7 Consumption l 100 k km CO2 g km Town circuit 7 8 187 Open road 4 7 113 Total 5 8 139 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1360 Empty weight in driving order2 in kg 955 1027 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 710 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 690 Authorised load on roof in...

Page 212: ...rmal 91 ROZ1 Performance Maximum speed in Km h 160 Acceleration 0 80 km h in secs 9 1 Acceleration 0 100 km h in secs 14 1 Consumption l 100 k km CO2 g km Town circuit 8 3 199 Open road 4 9 118 Total 6 1 146 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1400 Empty weight in driving order2 in kg 974 1053 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 740 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 690 Authorised...

Page 213: ...speed in Km h 155 Acceleration 0 80 km h in secs 10 4 Acceleration 0 100 km h in secs 16 4 Consumption l 100 k km C CO2 g km Mass reference 1020 1130 Town circuit 9 9 238 10 0 240 Open road 6 0 144 6 1 146 Total 7 4 178 7 5 180 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1415 Empty weight in driving order2 in kg 1004 1069 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 770 Authorised load on rear axle...

Page 214: ...apacity in cm3 4 cylinders 1390 cm3 Compression 10 5 0 3 Fuel 98 ROZ1 unleaded petrol2 Performance Maximum speed in Km h 188 Acceleration 0 80 km h in secs 6 8 Acceleration 0 100 km h in secs 10 0 Consumption l 100 k km C CO2 g km Mass reference 1020 1130 Town circuit 9 3 223 9 4 226 Open road 5 1 122 5 2 125 Total 6 6 158 6 7 161 Weights Maximum authorized weight in kg 1410 Empty weight in drivin...

Page 215: ...ase 2323 mm Turning diameter 10 m Front Rear Wheel gauge2 1371 mm 1384 mm 1387 mm 1400 mm Capacities Fuel tank 34 l Reserve of 6 l Windscreen washer deposit 2 0 l Tyre p pressures Summer t tyres Tyre pressure is described on a sticker inside the fuel tank cap Winter t tyres Same as summer tyres plus 0 2 bar Arosa 1 Maximum Authorised Weight 2 This data varies according to the type of wheel rim ...

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Page 217: ...ys 2 61 Attaching child seats with the ISOFIX system 1 28 Automatic car washes 3 25 Automatic gearbox 2 76 notes on driving 2 80 reversing lights 2 78 B Balancing wheels 3 57 Battery 3 44 charging 3 46 magic eye 3 45 renewing 3 48 Brake fluid 3 43 Brakes 3 7 C Capacities 4 11 Care of paint 3 27 Care of the vehicle 3 24 alloy wheels 3 29 cleaning seat belts 3 29 Catalytic converter 3 12 Cavity pres...

Page 218: ...l 3 6 engine oil 3 36 snow chains 3 61 windscreen washer 3 49 winter tyres 3 56 Dust and pollen filter 3 51 E Economical driving 3 13 Electric socket 2 62 Electric windows 2 29 the roll back function 2 31 Electrically adjusted wing mirrors 2 47 Electronic Differential Lock EDL 3 9 Electronic immobiliser 2 16 Electronic Stability Program ESP 2 38 Emergency starting 3 73 Engine bonnet 3 32 Engine co...

Page 219: ...ations on technical data 4 2 H Handbrake 2 82 Hazard warning lights 2 37 Head restraints 1 30 2 51 Headlight covering 3 21 Headlight flasher 2 40 Headlight range control 2 37 Headlight washer system 2 43 Heated rear window 2 38 Heating and ventilation 2 63 air vents 2 64 blower 2 63 controls 2 63 temperature selector 2 63 ventilation fresh air operation 2 67 Horn 2 4 I Ignition lock 2 83 Indicator...

Page 220: ...k 2 7 Mirror heating 2 47 Mobile telephones and radio telephones 3 72 N Natural leather 3 28 O Octane 3 4 On board tools 3 54 P Pedals 2 53 Petrol 3 4 additives 3 4 quality 3 4 Power steering 3 10 Pre heating the filter 3 6 R Radiator fan 3 42 Radio 2 4 Radio frequency remote control key 2 26 selective Unlocking 2 27 synchronization 2 28 Rear fog light 2 36 Rear seat 2 56 Rear view mirrors 2 46 Re...

Page 221: ...el 2 87 diesel engines 2 86 petrol engines 2 86 Stopping the engine 2 88 Stowage 3 54 Stowage box 2 62 Sun visors 2 39 Switches 2 36 Switching on interior light 2 41 T Table 2 2 Tailgate 2 22 unlocking 2 22 The first 1 500 km 3 11 Thematic index 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 Tow start 3 75 Trailer towing 3 17 attachment points 3 17 Trolley jack 3 78 Type plate 4 5 Tyre life 3 56 Tyres 3 56 inflation pressure 3 ...

Page 222: ...gement 2 12 engine oil pressure 2 10 exhaust emissions warning lamp 2 12 fuel level 2 10 indicators 2 14 main beam 2 12 preheating 2 12 rear fog light 2 14 seat belt warning lamp 2 10 side lights 2 11 Warning triangle 3 53 Washing 3 24 Washing vehicle with high pressure cleaner 3 26 Wheel bolts 3 60 Wheels 3 56 windows 2 29 Windscreen washer 3 49 filling the container 3 49 Windscreen wipers and wa...

Page 223: ...k All texts illustrations and standards in this handbook are based on the status of infor mation at the time of printing Except for error or omission the information included in the current handbook is valid as of the date of closing print Re printing copying or translating whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the...

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