Seat Exeo 2012 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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Table of Contents

Manual structure

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Content

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Safety First

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Safe driving

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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .

Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts

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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Airbag system

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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child safety

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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Instructions

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Cockpit

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto-check system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Speed warning*

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Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tyre pressure monitoring* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steering wheel controls

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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unlocking and locking

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Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

104

Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

104

Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106

Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108

Sliding/tilting sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

111

Lights and visibility

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115

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

115

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123

Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

126

Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

128

Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130

Seats and storage compartments

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133

Manual adjustment of the front seats . . . . . . . . .

133

Electric adjustment of front seats* . . . . . . . . . . .

135

Lumbar support* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

136

Driver seat memory* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

146

Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and electric sockets* . .147
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

152

Air conditioning

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155

2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

155

Driving

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165

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

165

Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

166

Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .

167

Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169

Parking aid acoustic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

170

Cruise speed* (Cruise control system) . . . . . . . .

173

Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

176

Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

176

Practical Tips

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184

Intelligent technology

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184

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . .

184

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

188

Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

Servotronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

Driving and the environment

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191

Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . .

192

Economical and environmentally friendly driving

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Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Exeo 2012

Page 1: ...EXEO OWNER S MANUAL 18 07 11 17 08...

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Page 3: ...hicle Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle its correct handling will help preserve its value For safety reasons note the information concerning accessories modifications and part re...

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Page 5: ...key 104 Anti theft alarm system 106 Electric windows 108 Sliding tilting sunroof 111 Lights and visibility 115 Lights 115 Interior lights 123 Visibility 126 Windscreen wipers 128 Rear view mirrors 130...

Page 6: ...231 Wheels and tyres 235 Wheels 235 If and when 245 Tools tyre repair kit and spare wheel 245 Changing a wheel 247 Tyre repair Tyre Mobility System 252 Fuses 256 Bulbs 258 Changing bulbs Halogen head...

Page 7: ...ons left right front rear appearing in this manual re fer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except when oth erwise indicated The equipment marked with an asterisk is fitted as sta...

Page 8: ...Operating instructions Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle about the seat adjustment possibilities about how to create a suit able climate in the pas...

Page 9: ...injury in a wide variety of accident situa tions Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to chance In the event of an accident the safety features incorporated in your vehicl...

Page 10: ...Make sure that the head restraints for all passengers are adjus ted to the correct position Make sure that children are protected with suitable safety seats and properly worn seat belts page 46 Sit in...

Page 11: ...the road for this reason Always pay attention to traffic and do not get distracted by pas sengers or telephone calls Never drive when your driving ability is impaired e g by medi cation alcohol drugs...

Page 12: ...er Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm between the steering wheel and the centre of your chest fig 1 Move the driver seat forwards or backwards so that you are able...

Page 13: ...the backrest tilted far back The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the backrest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt properly T...

Page 14: ...or her seat belt properly The further the backrests are tilted to the rear the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect posi tioning of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting position Adjust the...

Page 15: ...s the top of your head or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your head and at the very least at eye level fig 3 and fig 4 Adjusting the head restraints page 133 WARNING Travelling wi...

Page 16: ...tton A and lower the head restraint WARNING Under no circumstances should the rear passengers travel while the head restraints are in the non use position Do not swap the centre rear head restraint wi...

Page 17: ...panel Never put your feet on the surface of a seat Do not allow anyone to travel in the footwell Never travel without wearing the seat belt Do not allow anyone to travel in the luggage compartment WA...

Page 18: ...to operate the brake clutch or accelerator pedal Risk of accident Floor mats on the driver side Only floor mats may be used which can be securely fastened in the footwell and do not impair operation...

Page 19: ...Never exceed the allowed axle weights or allowed maximum weight If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded the driv ing characteristics of the vehicle may change leading to acci...

Page 20: ...seats Your vehicle has five seats two in the front and three in the rear Each seat is equipped with a three point seat belt In some versions your vehicle is approved only for four seats Two front sea...

Page 21: ...ngers The higher the speed and the greater the weight the more energy there is to be released in an accident The most significant factor however is the speed of the vehicle If the speed doubles from 2...

Page 22: ...lent contact with the steering wheel dash panel windscreen or whatever else is in the way fig 8 The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts When triggered airbags provide only additional prot...

Page 23: ...before every trip even when just driving around the corner Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well Accident statistics have shown that wearing seat belts is an effective means of sub...

Page 24: ...rub on any sharp edges Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect posi tion Loose bulky clothing such as an overcoat over a jacket impairs the proper fit and function of the bel...

Page 25: ...ent is permitted when the shoulder belt is pulled slowly However during sudden braking during travel in steep areas or bends and during acceleration the automatic retractor on the shoulder belt is loc...

Page 26: ...height adjustment for the front seats front seat height adjustment WARNING An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident The shoulder part of the seat belt must l...

Page 27: ...ate seat and push it down until it is securely locked with a click Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the buckle WARNING An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe...

Page 28: ...tion on page 24 After adjusting pull the belt sharply to check that the catch on the guide fitting is engaged securely Note It is also possible to adjust the height of the front seats to obtain the be...

Page 29: ...alised workshops are famili ar with these regulations which are also available to you Service and disposal of belt tensioners The belt tensioners are components of the seat belts that are installed in...

Page 30: ...his way the front airbags can completely deploy 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 collisi...

Page 31: ...ld seat is secured to the front passenger seat the risk to the child of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident in creases Never secure a rear facing child seat to the front...

Page 32: ...ay not be triggered correctly Repairs maintenance and disposal of airbags The parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehi cle If work is carried out on the airbag system or...

Page 33: ...alified person nel We strongly recommend you to go to a specialised workshop for all work on the airbag system Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body The airbags provide protection for ju...

Page 34: ...tal collision The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts but it is an integral part of the vehicle s overall passive safety system Please bear in mind that the airbag system can only work ef...

Page 35: ...river and front passenger are triggered 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 airbag...

Page 36: ...ag covers when the frontal airbags are triggered Fig 20 Airbag covers reacting when the front airbags are triggered The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driver and f...

Page 37: ...front passengers and the airbags must not in any case be occupied by other passenger pets and objects The airbags provide protection for just one accident replace them once they have deployed It is al...

Page 38: ...ag airbag and gas generator for the driver An airbag indicator light on the instrument panel The knee airbag system will not be triggered if the ignition is switched off in frontal collisions when the...

Page 39: ...sed The airbag system cannot protect you properly if you are seated too close to any of the airbag locations When adjusting the seat positions it is important for the driver to keep the upper body and...

Page 40: ...sive safety system Please bear in mind that the airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their seat belts Therefore it is most important to wear the seat belts at all tim...

Page 41: ...r correctly Operation of side airbags Inflated airbags can reduce the risk of head or chest injury in many side impact collisions Fig 24 Inflated side air bag on left side of vehicle In some side coll...

Page 42: ...with side airbags unless the covers have been approved for use in your vehicle Because the airbag is triggered from the side of the backrest the WARNING Continued use of non approved seat covers would...

Page 43: ...the head restraints properly Therefore it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times not only because this is required by law in most countries but also for your safety page 18 Brief intro...

Page 44: ...rotected by the airbag Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system If you use airbags correctly they can considerably reduce the risk of injury in many kinds of accident WARNING In orde...

Page 45: ...omponents of the airbag system in any way The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the interior of the front doors To ensure the correct functioning of the side and head airbag...

Page 46: ...irbag is deactivated All the other airbags in the vehicle remain activated Deactivating the front passenger airbag Switch the ignition off Turn the ignition key in the key operated switch in the glove...

Page 47: ...is off other wise a fault may occur in the airbag system which could cause the airbag to not deploy properly or not deploy at all When the passenger airbag is deactivated if the warning lamp AIR BAG...

Page 48: ...We recommend the use of child safety products from the SEAT Genuine Ac cessories Programme which includes systems for all ages made by Peke1 These systems have been especially designed and approved co...

Page 49: ...the other passengers If children assume an improper sitting position when the vehicle is moving they expose themselves to greater risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an ac...

Page 50: ...seats A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can help you to protect your child Fig 29 A group 0 rear facing child seat fitted on the rear seat Group 0 For babies from about 9 month...

Page 51: ...ety notes on using child seats on page 47 Group 2 and 3 child seats A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can help you to protect your child Fig 31 Forward facing child seat install...

Page 52: ...seat belt must lie close to the upper part of the body The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis not across the stomach and always fit closely Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack...

Page 53: ...those fitted using the adult seat belt Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible as high as pos sible and always deactivate the airbag Suitable for retention systems using the ISOFIX ancho...

Page 54: ...ven by the child seat manufacturer when installing and removing the seat Fit the plastic guides on the vehicle s ISOFIX anchorages be tween the backrest and the seat fig 32 Slide the child seat anchor...

Page 55: ...itting the inside of the vehicle It is foreseen that an EU Directive will introduce requirements related to the retention of child restraint systems by means of ISOFIX and Top Tether an chorages proba...

Page 56: ...d re straint fig 35 lift the head restraint where necessary Lift the anchorage cover on the rear shelf see detail fig 35 Slide the belt so that the Top Tether belt of the child restraint seat is corre...

Page 57: ...55 Child safety Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications...

Page 58: ...56 Cockpit Fig 36 Some of the equipment listed in this section is only fitted on certain models or are optional extras...

Page 59: ...170 Sun blind 127 Hazard warning lights 121 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Drink holder 146 Storage compartment Depending on equipment fitted Sound system or navigation system Lockable glove compartment...

Page 60: ...partment knee airbag 32 32 33 34 Note Separate Instruction Manual is enclosed if the vehicle is equipped with a factory fitted radio or navigation system The arrangement of switches and controls on ri...

Page 61: ...nter incorporating digital clock and date 61 61 Warning and indicator lamps 65 Speedometer incorporating odometer display 63 Fuel gauge 63 1 2 3 4 5 Adjuster buttons for Digital clock and date 61 Inst...

Page 62: ...al once the engine has reached running temperature The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard especially at high outside 8 9 10 temperatures This is no cause for concern provided th...

Page 63: ...engine could be damaged The start of the red zone on the dial is different for some engine versions For the sake of the environment Changing up into higher gears sooner following the recommended gear...

Page 64: ...he date display When the display stops flashing this means the setting you are performing is completed and the time and date have been successfully stored When the ignition is switched off the odomete...

Page 65: ...er display Please have the fault repaired as soon as possible Electronic immobiliser The vehicle key data is consulted when the ignition is switched on If an uncoded key is used the message SAFE will...

Page 66: ...ing the CHECK button with the ignition switched on This function check can be started with the engine either stationary or running but not at road speeds above 5 km h Calling up driver messages If a P...

Page 67: ...arning page 68 Left turn signals page 68 Electronic Stability Programme ESP page 68 Alternator page 69 Main beam headlights page 69 Engine management alternative to page 69 Glow plug system alternativ...

Page 68: ...he airbag and belt tension de vice system The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on If the warning lamp does not go out or if it lights up flashes or flickers...

Page 69: ...ignal bulb does not work either on the trailer or on the tow ing vehicle the turn signal bulb will not flash Anti lock brake system ABS The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the integrated elec tronic...

Page 70: ...at belts When the vehicle has reached a certain speed you will also hear a warning signal and the warning light will flash For further information on the seat belts see page 23 Turn signals and hazard...

Page 71: ...riving page 78 stop the vehicle im mediately and switch off the engine In this case the coolant pump is no longer working and there is a risk of engine damage Main beam headlights The indicator lamp l...

Page 72: ...mp also lights up when the handbrake is applied In addi tion to this the handbrake warning page 76 switches on after driving for 3 seconds at a speed above 5 km h WARNING Before opening the bonnet and...

Page 73: ...o system The driver information system includes the following functions CD player radio and telephone display page 72 Outside temperature display page 72 Gear indicator page 73 Selector lever position...

Page 74: ...shown in the display when the ignition is switch ed on fig 49 In vehicles with an automatic gearbox the display does not appear until the driver has engaged a gear At temperatures below 5 C a snowflak...

Page 75: ...ge indication should not be taken into account the accel eration is required for example when overtaking If desired you can have the gear change display deactivated by an Au thorised Service Centre Di...

Page 76: ...control switches for the onboard computer page 86 How ever the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tailgate is opened or closed Service indicator This display remind...

Page 77: ...vice in km days or Service The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not press the reset but ton within 5 seconds CAUTION The system cannot calculate the figures for the service interval di...

Page 78: ...message can be called up again by briefly pressing the CHECK button Driver messages and yellow symbols If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display it will automatically be accompanied by the co...

Page 79: ...orrected If several Priority 1 faults are de tected at the same time the symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds Fault in the brake system A fault in the brake system should be r...

Page 80: ...g message will appear in the display together with the symbol Switch off engine and check coolant level Stop the vehicle Switch the engine off Check the coolant level page 226 Add more coolant if nece...

Page 81: ...ow page 80 Engine speed governing page 80 Check engine oil level page 80 Engine oil sensor faulty page 80 Diesel particulate filter obstructed page 80 Photosensor rain sensor faulty page 81 Brake pad...

Page 82: ...t re paired Checking the engine oil level If the symbol lights up please check the engine oil level as soon as pos sible page 224 Top up the oil at the next opportunity page 225 Engine oil sensor defe...

Page 83: ...d reduce your speed accordingly page 82 Headlight range control faulty This symbol indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range con trol Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the...

Page 84: ...It is not necessary to have lamps replaced in a specialised workshop how ever the use of Xenon lamps is recommended LED lamps If any of the LED Light Emitting Diode functions fail the complete lamp sh...

Page 85: ...gnition is switched off You are recommended to store this speed limit warning if you always wish to be reminded of a particular speed limit This could be when driving in countries with general speed l...

Page 86: ...ECK button for at least two seconds The display will show the speed limit which is currently set or if no speed limit has been set the crossed out warning symbol for speed limit 2 To change the speed...

Page 87: ...n the calculation If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours the stored information is automatically erased when you resume your journey Total journey memory onboard computer 2 Unlike the s...

Page 88: ...you have covered since the memory was last cancelled The longest possible distance which can be recorded is 9999 9 km Note The displays for fuel consumption average and instantaneous dis tance to emp...

Page 89: ...show information from the navigation system Press the Reset button B briefly to switch back and forward between these displays Note If you keep the Reset button pressed for longer than two seconds it...

Page 90: ...n wiper lever fig 61 The main menu lists the different display types or basic commands Programming Check Menu off Help The main menu options have the following submenus Programming Clock page 89 Compu...

Page 91: ...ton you can confirm the option you have selected or the value you have set Selected functions are marked with a tick The following symbols are used Cursor Function selected Red background active funct...

Page 92: ...lot more at high speeds and causes significant heating of the tyre Under these conditions the tyre bead may be released or the tyre may burst Risk of accident For the sake of the environment Under in...

Page 93: ...ontrols A to D on the multifunction steering wheel fig 64 Press the MODE button B repeatedly to switch between modes which are then displayed in the driver information system fig 65 Scroll and press t...

Page 94: ...teering wheel controls Short press activates the steering wheel controls if they are blocked without specific func tion if they are not blocked No function specified Volume up Volume down MUTE CD iPod...

Page 95: ...up Volume down MUTE Phone mode Next name in phone book Previous name in phone book Accept Change to ra dio CD iPod USB MP3 Volume up Volume down No function specified Incoming call mode No function s...

Page 96: ...d No function specified Volume up Volume down Repetition of the last naviga tion order only if active CD iPod USB Mode CD mode next track iPod USB Mode next track CD mode previ ous track iPod USB Mode...

Page 97: ...tition of the last naviga tion order only if active Phone mode Next name in phone book Previous name in phone book Accept Change to ra dio CD iPod USB MP3 Volume up Volume down Repetition of the last...

Page 98: ...tab Remote control key The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle and start the engine Press the release button fig 67 arrow to unfold the key out of the handle and to fold it back in Rep...

Page 99: ...t for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the igni tion key from the lock Otherwise the steering lock could engage sud denly causing an accident Indicator light on the remote control k...

Page 100: ...components can affect the environment Note The system must be re synchronised after each battery replacement to be able to lock and unlock the vehicle using the remote control page 106 The new battery...

Page 101: ...ng function Auto Lock The Auto Lock function automatically locks all doors and the tailgate when the vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km h The vehicle is unlocked again automatically when the ignit...

Page 102: ...ving passengers in the vehicle while it is parked it is possible to lock the vehicle without activating the anti theft security system To do so turn the key in the driver door twice in quick successio...

Page 103: ...he event of an accident in which the airbags inflate doors locked from the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assis tance WARNING The central locking switch is still operat...

Page 104: ...be locked separately Fig 72 Manual lock ing device Fig 73 Activating manual locking A manual locking device is provided on the front passenger door and the rear doors only visible when the door is op...

Page 105: ...to the latch Use the recessed handle in the interior trim to make it easier to pull down the tailgate WARNING After closing the tailgate always check that the catch has engaged properly If not the tai...

Page 106: ...is locked or unlocked Furthermore the interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked provided that the switches are in the courtesy ligh...

Page 107: ...n is pressed by mistake In vehicles with the security central locking feature you can unlock just the driver door and the tank flap by pressing button A once or the whole vehicle by pressing the butto...

Page 108: ...hicle it triggers an audible and visible alarm How is the system enabled The anti theft alarm system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is locked with the remote control or by turning the key i...

Page 109: ...nd locked If the turn signals do not flash check the doors the bonnet and the tailgate to make sure they are properly closed The turn signals will also flash briefly if one of the doors or the tailgat...

Page 110: ...cked the LED on the top of the driver door trim will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds About 30 seconds later it starts flash ing slowly The interior monitoring is automatically enabled again the next...

Page 111: ...ric windows in the vehi cle The electric windows are controlled by two stage switches Opening the windows Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the win dow has moved to the desir...

Page 112: ...een switched off The electric window switches are only disabled when one of the front doors is opened Opening and closing the windows using the central locking function The windows can be opened or cl...

Page 113: ...roof is operated using the rotary knob fig 81 The rotary knob for sliding the roof open can be adjusted to several different settings with click stops This knob only works when the ignition is switch...

Page 114: ...1 to close the sunroof Closing the sunroof from the tilt position Pull the specially formed rear end of the control and hold it until the sunroof has moved down to the desired position Pull the switch...

Page 115: ...Pull on the control switch until the roof closes WARNING Take care when closing the sunroof There is a risk of suffering injury For this reason always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehic...

Page 116: ...he glass cover Take the crank handle from its mounting on the inside of the fuse box cover page 256 Insert the crank handle 1 all the way into the hexagonal socket 2 fig 83 Hold the crank handle in po...

Page 117: ...dlight function The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on The head lights are automatically switched to side lights after the ignition has been switched off If the side lights or...

Page 118: ...fog light can still be switched on manually in the normal way by using lights switch page 115 The interior mirror is fitted with sensors that measure the ambient light The dipped beam headlights will...

Page 119: ...bol First turn the light switch fig 84 to the position or Then pull out the light switch to the second stop 2 to switch on the rear fog light The symbols and next to the switch will light up when the...

Page 120: ...the tailgate have been closed This time interval is factory set but you can have it changed by a qualified workshop to suit your own requirements max setting is 60 seconds Leaving home The exterior li...

Page 121: ...ment lighting displays and centre console lighting can be varied by pressing the and buttons Headlight range control When the dipped beam headlights are switched on the range of the headlights can be...

Page 122: ...witched on and when the vehi cle is moving depending on the load of the vehicle and the type of driving e g when accelerating and braking 2 3 Daytime running lights The daytime running lights turn on...

Page 123: ...urve area and the side of the road when driving around a bend fig 90 The dynamic cor nering light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the steering wheel angle The dipped beam headli...

Page 124: ...f your vehicle is being towed away or if you are towing another vehicle Turn signal and main beam headlight lever The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also oper ates the parking lights and th...

Page 125: ...The main beam headlight indicator lamp then comes on in the instrument panel The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever even if no other lights are switched on The main beam head...

Page 126: ...is unlocked or the doors are opened The light also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition The light turns off about 30 seconds after closing the doors The interior light is switched off...

Page 127: ...e compartment luggage compartment lighting The light is in the upper part of the luggage compartment A second light is provided on the inside below the loading edge The light fig 96 switches on automa...

Page 128: ...ure the exterior mirrors are also heated while the heated rear window is turned on The exterior mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above approxi mately 20 C For the sake of the environmen...

Page 129: ...s at the top of the door frame fig 99 Sun blind rear window Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun blind for the rear window fig 100 The sun blind for the rear window switches off auto...

Page 130: ...per lever fig 101 has the following settings Short wipe Move the lever down to position 1 to give the windscreen a short wipe Intermittent wipe Rain sensor activate Move the lever up to position 2 Mov...

Page 131: ...oad speed in addition to the sensitivity setting WARNING For correct visibility and safe driving the wiper must be in perfect condition page 210 Failure to do so could result in an accident The rain s...

Page 132: ...e when filling the tank To ensure that the system works properly in winter keep the nozzle holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de icer spray Rear view mirrors Interior mirror with manual an...

Page 133: ...he skin eyes and respiratory organs Wash thoroughly with clean water should you come into contact with this fluid Seek medical assis tance if needed CAUTION Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mir...

Page 134: ...rror control is switched to the exterior mirror on the passen ger side knob in position R fig 104 This provides a better view of the kerb when parking The mirror returns to its original position as so...

Page 135: ...r support 1 2 3 4 Moving the seats forwards and backwards Lift the lever 1 fig 105 and move the seat to the desired po sition Then release the lever 1 and move the seat further until the catch engages...

Page 136: ...rest Turn the adjuster wheel 3 fig 105 to set the angle of the backrest as required WARNING The front backrests must not be reclined for driving Otherwise seat belts and the airbag system might not pr...

Page 137: ...ut design and operation of the seat The seats can be ad justed merely by pressing the corresponding switch in the required direction Moving the seat forwards backwards Press switch A fig 106 forwards...

Page 138: ...caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention Adjusting the backrest angle Fig 108 Front seat Backrest adjuster switch A B C Press the button in the appropriate direction of the...

Page 139: ...four different positions for the driver seat and exterior mirrors Fig 110 Driver door Memory system Memory buttons Using memory buttons 1 2 3 and 4 fig 110 you can store and recall the seat and exter...

Page 140: ...s adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the vehi cle the driver seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver door However this does not delete the settings stored in mem...

Page 141: ...ss the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the MEMO button The previous settings are automatically cancelled when the keys are re as sig...

Page 142: ...higher Head restraints on the side rear seats Fig 112 Outer rear seats Head restraints Raising the head restraint Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands Pull the head restraint u...

Page 143: ...aint Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place Press button A and lower the head restraint When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be moved to the lowe...

Page 144: ...r forward as possible fig 115 WARNING Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre loose object...

Page 145: ...at The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden braking CAUTION When returning the backrest to an upright posi...

Page 146: ...the centre rear armrest From the passenger compartment press down the release catch for the ski bag cover and pull out the cover Pull out and unfold the ski bag The long items can now be loaded throug...

Page 147: ...Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof rack or incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory warranty The roof rack system must therefore be installed exactly...

Page 148: ...tra weight on the roof and a possible susceptibility to cross winds Adjust your speed and driving style accordingly to avoid accidents For the sake of the environment Roof racks are often left attache...

Page 149: ...holder so that it is held securely One or two drink holders can be held in the centre console WARNING Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is mov ing You can be scalded if t...

Page 150: ...3 Rear ashtray Opening the ashtray Lift the lid Removing the ashtray Take hold of the lid fig 123 and lift out the ashtray Fitting the ashtray casing Open the lid on the ashtray and press the casing i...

Page 151: ...e lighter Carelessness or negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns The lighter will only work when the ignition is switched on The electrical sockets and therefore any appliances co...

Page 152: ...e on the socket is deactivated If necessary press the Europlug as far as possible into the sock et to ensure it is correctly inserted and will not jump out of place while driving over a bump or simila...

Page 153: ...exceeds 150 watts the socket inverter will overheat If the temperature exceeds a certain value the inverter will switch off It may also switch off if the outside tem perature is very high even if the...

Page 154: ...ts listed are only provided in certain models or are optional extras Glove compartment The lockable glove compartment is equipped with a light Fig 127 Glove compart ment Opening the glove compartment...

Page 155: ...ered by the side airbags Coat hooks There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors Fig 129 Area above the rear doors Coat hooks WARNING Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the...

Page 156: ...the front seats There is a storage compartment with a lid at the front of each front seat Opening Pull the handle to open the compartment Closing Close the lid and push it in until it engages Note Th...

Page 157: ...of the air is automatically reduced when the system cools the interior of the vehicle This helps to prevent condensation on the windows If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high con...

Page 158: ...slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow ice and leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling and to prevent the win dows misting over The air from the outlets flows through the passenger com...

Page 159: ...when the function is enabled The grille between buttons and must be kept clear as the tempera ture sensors are located behind the grille Do not cover the grille Do not clean the grille with a vacuum...

Page 160: ...f a temperature is selected which is higher than 29 C the display will show HI In the maximum and minimum settings the climate control operates continuously with maximum cooling or heating output and...

Page 161: ...hen driving through a tunnel or in traffic congestions to prevent ex haust gas entering the interior of the vehicle WARNING Do not drive for too long with the air recirculation mode enabled because if...

Page 162: ...s after the engine ignition key has been turned During this initial period fresh air is fed into the vehi cle If the air purity sensor in the air conditioner detects a certain concentration of fumes i...

Page 163: ...odels with a button Press the button for the blower or Press the AUTO button or Press one of the air distribution buttons or The air conditioner also starts to operate if one of the blower or temperat...

Page 164: ...ed All the outlets can provide air that is either heated unheated or cooled The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front seats They are controlled together with outlets 5 Note...

Page 165: ...the sun open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle For the sake of the environment By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted from your vehicle Key settings W...

Page 166: ...n order to save fuel the auxiliary heater can be can be switched off by brief ly pressing the button on the air conditioner Seat heating The surface and backrest of the front seats can be electrical l...

Page 167: ...position WARNING Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving as this could cause an accident For safety reasons the lever must always be securely engaged when the vehicl...

Page 168: ...button should be pressed to reactivate the TCS When does the lamp light up or flash On switching the ignition on it lights up for about two seconds to carry out a function control The warning lamp wi...

Page 169: ...is running as this could cause damage Switching off the ignition 1 Turn the ignition key to this position WARNING Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary Other wise the steering...

Page 170: ...for the first few sec onds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators This is quite normal and no cause for concern If the engine fails to start straight away stop after 10 se...

Page 171: ...witched off the radiator fan may run on for up to 10 mi nutes even if the ignition is switched off It may also start running again af ter some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build up o...

Page 172: ...gear or on an automatic move the selector lever to P When parking on slopes Turn the steering wheel so that the if the vehicle moves it will do so to wards the curb WARNING Do not leave anyone especi...

Page 173: ...oid ac cidents Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full use of the rear view mirrors CAUTION Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be register...

Page 174: ...ention when reversing to avoid ac cidents Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full use of the rear view mirrors CAUTION Please note that low obstacles detected by the syste...

Page 175: ...s the engine power allows it This is subject to power output and braking abil ity of the engine This helps to reduce fatigue especially on long journeys The indicator lamp on the instrument panel ligh...

Page 176: ...r to store the current cruising speed Deceleration Move the lever A down towards fig 140 Release the lever to store the current cruising speed Pressing lever A briefly You can increase the set speed i...

Page 177: ...lease the clutch or brake ped al and pull the lever A to position b If no speed was stored when the system was temporarily disabled a new speed can be set as follows drive at the desired cruising spee...

Page 178: ...and the clutch released Never select the reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion Risk of accident Note Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while driving The pressure of your hand could cause pr...

Page 179: ...h an electronically controlled 7 speed automatic gearbox The gearbox changes up and down automatically If desired you can also select the gears manually tiptronic mode page 182 Driving instructions Th...

Page 180: ...a gear and the vehicle is stopped with the en gine running do not accelerate Failure to do so could result in an acci dent Please note that some power will still be transmitted when you stop temporari...

Page 181: ...NING Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving Failure to do so could result in an accident In selector position D or S the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine i...

Page 182: ...o D This makes it possible for instance to rock the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud The selector lever lock engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and t...

Page 183: ...e quickly or if you use the kick down or the vehicle s maximum speed the gearbox will automatically select the sport programme The gearbox is self adapting and continuously selects the most suitable s...

Page 184: ...t in vehicles with multitronic or seven in vehicles with tiptronic different gear programmes The manual programme can be selected either with the vehi cle stationary or on the move When accelerating t...

Page 185: ...away from a standstill or after the en gine is restarted It will still be possible to use reverse gear in the normal way However the electronic lock for reverse gear will be switched off CAUTION Shou...

Page 186: ...ister the vehicle s rotation about the vertical axis yaw rate later al acceleration brake pressure and steering wheel angle The system uses the steering wheel angle and road speed to calculate the cha...

Page 187: ...an icy surface conditions which anyway require extreme care and reduced speed the stopping distance with ABS may even be slightly longer How the ABS works The system runs an automatic self check when...

Page 188: ...The EDL works automatically without the driver s involvement With the aid of the ABS sensors the system monitors the rotational speed of the drive wheels page 185 If a considerable difference in revs...

Page 189: ...is may otherwise be difficult or even impossible How it works The TCS acts automatically without the driver s intervention With the aid of the ABS sensors page 185 the TCS monitors the speed of the dr...

Page 190: ...There may be a tendency for corrosion to form on the discs and dirt to build up on the brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently or the brakes are not used very often If the brakes are not used f...

Page 191: ...s stationary this will place an excessive load on the power steering system Turning the steering wheel to its limit places a load on the system which causes noise It will also reduce the idling speed...

Page 192: ...assistance will however no longer adapt to different speeds If the electronic regulating system is not working properly this is most noticeable when turning the steering wheel at low speeds for instan...

Page 193: ...nditions under which the vehicle is operated and the way the vehicle is driven If you often drive in town traffic drive short distances or have a sporty driving style we recommend that you have the th...

Page 194: ...Do not let the fuel get too low in the tank For engine oil changes do not replenish with too much engine oil page 224 Never tow the vehicle to start it use jump leads if necessary page 280 If you noti...

Page 195: ...l you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur content Economical and environmentally friendly driving Economical and environmentally friendly driving Fuel consumption environmental pollution a...

Page 196: ...ing resistance under inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs handling The tyre pressures should always be checked when the tyres are cold Do not use winter tyres all year round as they increase...

Page 197: ...Heat recovery systems The use of water soluble paints Driving abroad Observations To drive abroad the following must be taken into consideration For vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter ensure t...

Page 198: ...a safety risk Notes on towing There are a number of points which need to be checked be fore towing a trailer or caravan Observe the maximum permitted trailer weights page 290 Trailer weight Never exc...

Page 199: ...ention by the driver Weight distribution The weight distribution of a loaded trailer with an unladen vehicle is very unfavourable However if this cannot be avoided drive extra slow to allow for the un...

Page 200: ...ree bicycles may be used Equipment and accessories mounted on the towing bracket SEAT recommends that you only mount equipment e g bicycle rack on the towing bracket which has been officially approved...

Page 201: ...y mount equipment on the towing bracket of your vehicle if you are certain it will not damage the bracket Use of unsuitable equipment can result in severe damage to the towing bracket The towing brack...

Page 202: ...automatically in the open position Make sure the mounting fixture is clean If not clean it Cont page 200 Fitting the ball joint step 2 WARNING It is important to keep the mounting fixture clean Other...

Page 203: ...heck that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint so that there is a clear gap C between the knob and the ball joint The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism is in...

Page 204: ...turning the key to the green marking Remove the key Cont page 202 Fitting the ball joint step 4 WARNING If it is not possible to set the spring mechanism to the ready position as described above do no...

Page 205: ...If the safety check is not satisfactory the ball joint must be fitted again properly WARNING To avoid accidents the ball joint must meet all the safety requirements listed in the safety check The towi...

Page 206: ...ball joint attachment under the floor panel in the luggage compartment Move the socket back up to its original position WARNING To avoid injury keep your hands away from the locking pin and the releas...

Page 207: ...n your country must be observed e g the fitting of a separate warning lamp Certain vehicle components e g the rear bumper must be removed and reinstalled The towing bracket securing bolts must be tigh...

Page 208: ...p WARNING Car care products can be toxic Because of this they must always be kept closed in their original container Keep them out of the reach of chil dren Failure to comply could result in poisoning...

Page 209: ...duce braking efficiency Risk of accident Washing by hand Vehicle washing First soften the dirt and rinse it off with water Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge a glove or a brush U...

Page 210: ...zzles rotating jets After washing avoid sudden and sharp braking Dry the brakes by braking several times page 191 WARNING Never wash tyres with a concentrated jet rotating nozzle Even at large sprayin...

Page 211: ...ts which contain solvents will damage the material Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors Cleaning windows Moisten the windows with commercially available alcohol based glass cleaner Dry the windows wi...

Page 212: ...strips on the doors windows bonnet and tailgate will remain pliable and last longer if they are treated with a suitable care product for example silicone spray Caring for rubber seals will also preven...

Page 213: ...he protective coating is damaged e g by flying stones the damaged area should be re paired immediately WARNING Never wash tyres with a cylindrical jet Even at large spraying distan ces and short clean...

Page 214: ...and brake firmly and always remove the key from the ignition Allow the engine to cool before you clean the engine compartment Do not clean the vehicle underbody wheel arches or wheel trims without pro...

Page 215: ...wipe off with a soft dry cloth Leather maintenance The leather should be treated twice a year with a special leath er care product available in your Authorised Service Centre Apply these products very...

Page 216: ...Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the seat belts as this can im pair the strength of the webbing Ensure that belts do not come into con tact with corrosive fluids Check the condition of the seat...

Page 217: ...equipment subsequently installed which has a direct effect on the driv er s control of the vehicle e g cruise control system or electronically con trolled suspension must be approved by SEAT and bear...

Page 218: ...ys concentrate primarily on driving If you are distracted while driving you could have an accident Never attach the telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units or within the range of...

Page 219: ...fig 163 Closing the tank cap Screw the tank cap clockwise into the filler opening until it you hear it click into position Close the tank flap The tank flap is at the rear of the vehicle on the right...

Page 220: ...m the paintwork immediately Never run the tank completely dry An irregular fuel supply could cause misfiring As a result unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic converter and cause damage When filling...

Page 221: ...engine If good quality petrol with additives is not available or engine problems oc cur the required additives must be added during refuelling Diesel Diesel Diesel fuel must conform to DIN EN 590 EN...

Page 222: ...e sel fuels available Filter pre heater Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter glow plug system making it well equipped for operation in winter This ensures that the fuel system remains operational...

Page 223: ...lling fluids Always observe the warnings listed below and follow all general safety precautions The engine compartment of the vehicle is a potentially hazardous area WARNING Switch the engine off Remo...

Page 224: ...Note On right hand drive vehicles some of the reservoirs mentioned below are lo cated on the other side of the engine compartment Closing the bonnet To close the bonnet push it down until it overcomes...

Page 225: ...disabled by request you may use oils for fixed service intervals which al so appear in page 223 Oil properties In this case your vehicle must be serviced after a fixed interval of 1 year 15 000 km wh...

Page 226: ...is reached and stop Wait two minutes Pull out the dipstick Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again pushing it in as far as it will go Then pull it out once more and check the oil lev...

Page 227: ...y damage caused by the use of such additives would not be covered by the factory warranty For the sake of the environment Oil must not be disposed of in the drain or on the ground Always observe legal...

Page 228: ...s the antifreeze protec tion would then drop and the performance of the coolant system would suf fer Vehicles for countries with cold climates e g Sweden Norway and Finland have factory filled antifre...

Page 229: ...cap on the expansion tank fig 168 with a cloth and carefully unscrew the cap anti clockwise Add coolant fluid Screw on the cap tightly Make sure that the coolant fluid meets the required specification...

Page 230: ...ury Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades Windscreen washer system Plain water is not sufficient for the windscreen washer sys tem Fig 169 In the engine compartment Cap of windscreen washer fluid r...

Page 231: ...oving the wiper blade Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen Slide the retainer catch on the wiper blade in the direction indi cated fig 170 A Hold onto the wiper blade at the same time Pull the...

Page 232: ...Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could scratch the windscreen Never use fuel nail varnish remover paint thinner or similar products to clean the windows This could damage the windscreen wiper blade...

Page 233: ...the safety of the vehicle leading to the risk of accident CAUTION Please note that brake fluid will attack the paintwork on contact For the sake of the environment The brake pads and fluid must be co...

Page 234: ...onmental regulations and must not be disposed of with ordinary household waste Make sure dis connected batteries cannot tip over Sulphuric acid could be spilt Important safety warnings for handling a...

Page 235: ...ight over a long period of time as the intense ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing If the vehicle is left standing in cold conditions for a long period protect the battery from freezi...

Page 236: ...ted before charging It is advisable to replace the battery if it has frozen because the ice can crack the battery casing and allow the battery acid to escape The battery caps should not be opened whil...

Page 237: ...de this may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged The tyres should be checked immediately by an Au thorised Service Centre Tyres with directional tread pattern An arrow on the tyre sidewall indica...

Page 238: ...accident For the sake of the environment Under inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption Tyre pressure monitoring The tyre pressure monitoring system constantly checks the pressure of the tyres T...

Page 239: ...w the tyre has suffered structural damage the wheels or the inflation pressures have been changed without initial ising the system see Adjusting the tyre pressure settings there is a greater load on t...

Page 240: ...e tyre pressure must be regularly checked Under certain conditions e g driving at high speeds on ice and snow or on poor road surfaces the tyre pressure warning lamp may not light up immediately or no...

Page 241: ...ehicle s handling The inflation pressures are listed on a sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap Correct inflation pressures are very important especially at high speeds The pressure should there...

Page 242: ...fuel and brake fluid away from tyres Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately For the sake of the environment Under inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption Run flat tyres Run flat...

Page 243: ...is subject to road and weather conditions Please observe legal requirements when doing so Avoid sharp turns and rapid manoeuvres and brake earlier than usu al WARNING Continued Avoid driving over obs...

Page 244: ...his could cause them to overheat All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type size rolling circumference and the same tread pattern 15 91 T For the sake of the environment Old tyr...

Page 245: ...All tyre sizes listed in the vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm The speed rating code page 241 New t...

Page 246: ...RNING Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufactur er CAUTION Remove the snow chains to drive on roads without snow Otherwise they will impair handling damage the tyres and w...

Page 247: ...covers or hub caps Box spanner for wheel bolts Towing eye An adapter for the anti theft wheel bolts Before replacing the jack in the storage bin wind down the arm of the jack as far as it will go Som...

Page 248: ...sealant compound and the compressor are inclu ded with the sealant can Spare steel rim wheel The spare steel rim wheel is carried in the wheel well under the floor panel in the luggage compartment It...

Page 249: ...e the highest tyre pressure as indicated in the table Do not drive faster than 80 km h as higher speeds can cause an acci dent Avoid heavy acceleration hard braking and fast cornering as this could ca...

Page 250: ...sks to complete Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the spare wheel well and secure it Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment The inflation pressure of the newly fitted spare ty...

Page 251: ...the wheel bolt1 Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and tight en the bolt firmly by turning clockwise WARNING Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle wi...

Page 252: ...he front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points fig 180 arrows There is only one jacking point for each wheel Do not fit the jack anywhere else The distance from the jacking points to the...

Page 253: ...t be clean before fitting the wheel If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted note the direction of rotation Anti theft wheel bolts A special adapter is required to turn the anti theft...

Page 254: ...roads To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread pattern the defective tyre should be replaced as soon as possible so that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction Tyre rep...

Page 255: ...een damaged if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat tyre Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not possible with the sealing compound WARNING Co...

Page 256: ...hose onto the sealant can as far as it will go This will automatically pierce the foil sealing the can Take the valve cap off the tyre valve and use the enclosed valve insert tool to unscrew the valve...

Page 257: ...not possible to build up a tyre pressure of 2 0 bar within 6 mi nutes this means that the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive on Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is no...

Page 258: ...ve a melted metal strip with a new fuse of the same amp rating Fit the fuse cover back on The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses The fuses are loca ted behind a cover at the left ha...

Page 259: ...nce equipment 20 25 Heater blower 30 26 Rear window heater 30 27 Power socket for trailer control unit 30 28 Fuel pump auxiliary pump for diesel 20 29 Vacant 30 Sliding tilting sunroof 20 31 Diagnosis...

Page 260: ...applies in particular to those bulbs which are only accessible from the engine compartment If in doubt we recommend that you have defective bulbs changed by a qualified workshop or qualified mechanic...

Page 261: ...re you change a bulb For the sake of the environment Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop er manner Note Depending on weather conditions cold or wet the front l...

Page 262: ...Unscrew bolts A fig 187 Detach air duct from guide B and take it out Fitting the air duct Once the bulb s for the right side headlight have been changed the air duct must be re installed Fig 188 Air...

Page 263: ...gnal Switch off the ignition and the lights Raise the bonnet Turn the bulb holder anti clockwise pulling it by the grip fig 190 and removing the bulb holder and the bulb Replace the blown bulb in the...

Page 264: ...e it Remove the connector fig 192 1 from the bulb Press the spring fig 192 2 inwards and to the right Remove the bulb pulling it from the connection terminal and fitting fit the replacement so that it...

Page 265: ...Remove the bulb and fit the new one in the headlight casing with the tab upwards starting to position it from below Clip on the spring raising it and pressing it slightly while turn ing it anti clock...

Page 266: ...then re moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover Gently press on the bulb holder tabs fig 196 and pull the cover upwards it can also be removed by pulling on the bulb holder wires Separate...

Page 267: ...pulling both pieces anti clockwise Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder Insert the bulb into the socket so that the side of the bulb hold er grip is vertical fig 198 and press on it Fit th...

Page 268: ...r wet the front lights the fog lights the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted This has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system By switching on the lights the area...

Page 269: ...ight side of vehicle Place the air duct in the correct position First turn the two screws A in lightly then tighten both screws Push the air duct into guide B Bi Xenon AFS headlight bulbs Fig 201 Bi X...

Page 270: ...n anti clockwise to remove with a new bulb press and turn clockwise to insert Insert the bulb holder into the socket with the tab facing up wards and the grip horizontal Press it against the socket an...

Page 271: ...light and side light Side lights Turn signal Note It is only possible to change the turn signal light If the warning lamp for the side light and or rear fog light LED lights lights up the tail light...

Page 272: ...he bulbs is defective Open the tailgate Prise open the cover with the flat side of a screwdriver in the slot fig 206 1 Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw 2 arrow located be hind the cover Gradually...

Page 273: ...e Changing bulbs All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder Fig 209 Position of the bulbs in the bulb holder Example Left tail light in side panel The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener...

Page 274: ...the new bulb pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the right as far as it will go Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb Check whether the new bulb is working...

Page 275: ...til that the clips engage firm ly in the rubber mountings Apply gentle pressure to the upper part of the tail light unit and secure using the screwdriver from the luggage compartment fig 212 1 Try to...

Page 276: ...lights Tail lights on the tailgate Side lights Rear fog light Reverse light Note It is only possible to change the reverse light If the warning lamp for the side light and or rear fog light LED light...

Page 277: ...s a lever to detach the cover Press on the tabs A fig 216 in the direction of the arrows and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the ar row B Change the bulbs page 275 page 276 WARNI...

Page 278: ...ig 217 Bulb function A Reverse light P21W LL B Side light and rear fog light P21W LL Changing bulbs LED lamps All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder Fig 218 Position of the bulb on the bul...

Page 279: ...rim so that it engages Make sure that all bulbs for the tail lights are working Side turn signals Fig 219 Side turn signal Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the bulb Remove t...

Page 280: ...Fig 220 Luggage com partment light Fig 221 Luggage com partment light Remove the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on its inside edge using the flat side of a screwdriver Remove the protective cover an...

Page 281: ...3 Number plate light To remove the light cover unscrew the bolts fig 222 Remove the bulb moving it in the direction of the arrow and outwards fig 223 Installation is done in the reverse order Safety F...

Page 282: ...ross section If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery the battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine Jump leads Jump leads must comply with stan...

Page 283: ...ition the 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...

Page 284: ...ns provided by the manufacturer of the jump leads Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal of the flat battery The gas emitted from the battery could...

Page 285: ...he 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 are not work...

Page 286: ...d Note Observe legal requirements when towing or tow starting Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles However observe any regulations to the contrary For technical reasons vehicles with a...

Page 287: ...285 If and when Rear towing eye There is a towing eye at the rear on the right below the rear bumper Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications...

Page 288: ...erent depending on if additional equipment is fitted for different models for special vehicles and for other countries Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications section Abbrevia tion Meaning...

Page 289: ...Vehicle data The data sticker is placed on the inside of the spare wheel well in the lug gage compartment and on the rear cover of the Maintenance Programme The following information is provided on t...

Page 290: ...pa eu en index htm and are valid for the kerb weight indicated for the vehicle Note In practice and considering all the factors mentioned here consumption values can differ from those calculated in th...

Page 291: ...pressure snow chains wheel bolts Tyre pressures The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the tank flap The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres The slight...

Page 292: ...nts Vehicle battery Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick 1 2 3 4 Coolant expansion tank Windscreen washer fluid container Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering The ch...

Page 293: ...ration from 0 80 km h in sec 7 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 10 6 Weights Gross vehicle weight in kg 1980 Weight in running order with driver in kg 1495 Gross front axle weight in kg 1075 Gross...

Page 294: ...mance Maximum speed in km h 225 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 5 9 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 8 6 Weights Gross vehicle weight in kg 1980 Weight in running order with driver in kg 1495 Gr...

Page 295: ...241 235 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 5 4 5 3 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 7 3 7 3 Weights Manual Automatic Gross vehicle weight in kg 1990 2015 Weight in running order with driver in kg 1...

Page 296: ...Research Octane Number Anti detonation rating of the petrol b Slight power loss Performance Maximum speed in km h 244 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 5 3 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 7 1 Wei...

Page 297: ...ombustion power of the diesel Performance Maximum speed in km h 204 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in sec 7 2 Acceleration from 0 100 km h in sec 10 5 Weights Gross vehicle weight in kg 1990 Weight in ru...

Page 298: ...ty in cm3 4 1968 Fuel Min 51 CNa a Cetane Number cetane index Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Performance Manual Automatic Maximum speed in km h 215 208 Acceleration from 0 80 km h in se...

Page 299: ...W PS rpm 125 170 4200 Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 350 1750 2500 No of cylinders capacity in cm3 4 1968 Fuel Min 51 CNa a Cetane Number cetane index Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Perfor...

Page 300: ...ailer weight Trailer without brakes in kg 750 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 8 in kg 1800 Trailer with brakes gradients up to 12 in kg 1600 Engine oil capacity Approximate engine oil capacity wit...

Page 301: ...acities Fuel tank 70 l Reserve 10 l Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 4 8 l Tyre pressure Summer grade tyres The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of...

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Page 303: ...nti lock brake system How it works 185 Anti theft alarm system 106 Interior monitoring 107 Antifreeze 225 Aquaplaning 240 Armrest Storage compartment in front armrest 142 Armrests Adjusting the front...

Page 304: ...tail lights Luggage compartment lights 278 Changing windscreen wiper blades 229 Chassis number 287 Childproof lock Rear doors 104 Child safety 46 Child safety seat ISOFIX system 52 Child seat 48 Categ...

Page 305: ...e doors manually if the central locking fails to work 102 Driver see Correct sitting position 10 11 12 Driver information system 71 Auto check system 75 CD radio and telephone display 72 Door and tail...

Page 306: ...33 Safety notes 35 Front drink holder 146 Front passenger airbag deactivation 44 Fuel Diesel 219 Fuel gauge 63 Fuel level low 80 Instantaneous fuel consumption 85 Petrol 218 Fuel consumption 287 Fuel...

Page 307: ...2 Dynamic headlight range control 120 Headlight flasher 123 Leaving home function 117 Parking light 123 Reverse lights faulty 82 Switching on and off 115 Xenon lights 120 Load compartment in the lugga...

Page 308: ...ehicle maintenance 206 Q Quartz clock 61 R Radiator fan 228 Radio display 72 Rain sensor 128 Rain sensor faulty 81 Reading lights Front 123 Rear 125 Rear drink holder 147 Rear fog light 117 Rear side...

Page 309: ...ackrest angle adjustment 134 Moving the seat forwards and backwards 133 Seat height adjustment 133 Selector lever positions 178 Service indicator 74 Servotronic 189 Side airbags 38 Description 38 Oper...

Page 310: ...epth 239 Tyres with directional tread pattern 235 U Underbody protection 211 V Vehicle data 287 Vehicle identification data 287 Vehicle identification number 287 Vehicle keys 96 Vehicle modifications...

Page 311: ...screen wipers 128 Changing blades 229 Rain sensor 128 Washer jets 128 Winter Battery 231 Winter conditions Defrost function 159 Winter driving Diesel engine 220 Winter operation Battery 232 Winter tyr...

Page 312: ...k All texts illustrations and standards in this handbook are based on the status of information at the time of printing Except for error or omission the information included in the current handbook is...

Page 313: ...Ingl s 3R5012003BQ 07 11 GT9 3R5012003BQ Portada EXEO indd 3...

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