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DRIVING 

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HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Handbrake

To  apply the  handbrake  pull lever  up
firmly. On hills the 1 st gear or with auto-
matic gearbox the  parking  lock should
also  be  engaged.  The  handbrake  should
always be  applied  so  firmly that it is not
possible  to  drive  inadvertently with  the
handbrake on.
When handbrake is applied with the igni-
tion  on,  the  brake  warning  lamp  comes
on.
To  release  handbrake,  pull lever  up
slightly,  press locking  knob  in  and  push
lever right down.

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Page 3: ...on of your vehicle As well as care and regular maintenance correct handling helps maintain the car s value For safety reasons please note also the information on Accessories modifications and replacem...

Page 4: ...notes on the direction left right front rear in this manual always refer to the vehicle s direc tion of travel Exception possible specific steering descriptions Warning notes All blocks of text in bol...

Page 5: ...rests 2 Handling 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...

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Page 7: ...INDEX Introduction to the subject 1 2 Seat belts 1 3 Airbag system 1 16 Safety for children 1 21 Front seats 1 27 Head restraints 1 28 SAFETY FIRST 1 1...

Page 8: ...hing you need to know about for example seat belts airbags child seats safety for children and head restraints Please pay particular attention to the notes and warnings in this chapter in your own int...

Page 9: ...ve effect of the belt How the belt should be worn is described on the next pages This illustration shows a car driving towards a wall The vehicle occupants are not belted in The physical principle of...

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...

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...

Page 12: ...Our examples describe frontal crashes These physical principles also apply of course to other types of accidents and to vehicles with the Airbag System This is why you must put on your seat belt befo...

Page 13: ...must not be twisted or caught nor should it be allowed to rub on any sharp edges Two people including children must never be secured with one belt It is particularly dangerous to belt your child in wh...

Page 14: ...erly Check your seat belts regularly If you find any damage on the belt belt connections retractor or the locking pieces the belt must be replaced by a Technical Service Centre The seat belts may not...

Page 15: ...ts or cornering Warning Seat belts can only give their max imum protection in an accident if the backrest is in an upright posi tion and the belt is fitted closely to the body Pull belt by the tongue...

Page 16: ...lvis not across the stomach If necessary pull the belt tight Warning Please ensure that the seat belt is fitted properly A seat belt which is worn incorrectly could also cause injury in an accident A...

Page 17: ...the centre of the shoulder as shown in the left hand illustration on no account against the neck After adjusting pull the belt with a jerk to ensure that the relay fitting is properly engaged Note The...

Page 18: ...fitted with a lap belt The belt lock is used in the same way as on the three point inertia reel belts For safety reasons a lap belt not being used should always be connected to the buckle Warning The...

Page 19: ...the required length see illustrations The belt is easier to adjust if tongue and cap are pressed together To shorten belt it is only necessary to pull the free end of belt The surplus belt length is...

Page 20: ...nents for other repair works should be car ried out by a Technical Service Centre The protective function of the belt tensioner is capable of oper ating only once If the belt ten sioners have been act...

Page 21: ...ttaching child seats with the ISOFIX system There are four attachment rings see arrows on the body work between the chassis and the cushions of the rear seat With the ISOFIX system you can use these r...

Page 22: ...ept of the vehi cle Please note that the best possible protection to be offered by the Airbag sys tem can only be effective when the seat belts are fastened Therefore the seat belts should always be u...

Page 23: ...i vated the warning lamp will flash for about 12 seconds There is a defect in the system if When switching on the ignition the warning lamp does not light 3 seconds after the ignition has been switche...

Page 24: ...he vehicle may be deformed by the acci dent A fine dust will appear when the airbag inflates This is completely normal and does not mean that there is a risk of fire Front airbags If the system is tri...

Page 25: ...function of the airbag will only be triggered for one accident If the airbag has been triggered the system must be replaced The steering wheel padded plate and the padded surface of the airbag module...

Page 26: ...made operational again as soon as possible to fulfill their function again Deactivation of the passenger seat airbag when fitting a child seat The passenger seat airbag must be deac tivated when excep...

Page 27: ...children may only be transported in special child restraint systems Warning All vehicle occupants and par ticularly children must be belted in during the journey You should never allow your child to s...

Page 28: ...9 1 Regulation of the Economic Commission of Eu rope Group 0 0 For babies up to 10 kg 13 kg we recom mend child seats which can be adjusted to the horizontal position see illustra tion Warning If in...

Page 29: ...lt in serious injuries or loss of life Contact a Technical Service Centre to have the system disconnected As soon as the child seat is no longer needed as described in the above paragraph the passenge...

Page 30: ...houlder on no account against the neck and must be firmly in contact with the body The lap part of the belt must fit tightly across the child s hips not across the stomach If necessary pull the belt t...

Page 31: ...crewed into the hole for the complete length and tightened to 40 Nm Furthermore the seat belts must be checked for correct routing The belt must not be able to be dam aged by sharply edged fittings On...

Page 32: ...ou can use 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 t...

Page 33: ...items must be kept in the footwell as these could block the pedals in case of sudden braking Consequently it would be impos sible to brake change gear or accelerate Feet should remain in the footwell...

Page 34: ...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 height Grip sides of head restraint...

Page 35: ...s 2 33 Wiper blades 2 35 Rear view mirrors 2 36 SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Front seats 2 38 Head restraints 2 41 Heated seats 2 43 Adjustable steering column 2 43 Pedals 2 44 Load area luggage comp...

Page 36: ...2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Table...

Page 37: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 3 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS IN0 000...

Page 38: ...adjustable steering wheel 2 43 15 Horn only functions with ignition switched on 16 Driver s Airbag 1 16 17 Ignition lock 2 60 18 Electric windows switch 2 25 19 Handbrake lever 2 59 20 Gearshift lever...

Page 39: ...a speedometer with electronic counter mechanisms Depending on the version of model the speedometer may include a digital total and partial kilometer counter and a ser vice interval indicator Page 1 Co...

Page 40: ...You should imme diately stop the car turn off the engine and try to find the cause of the problem Warning Be careful when opening the coolant expansion tank When the engine is hot the cooling system i...

Page 41: ...eage recorder in speedometer If no service is necessary IN 00 will be displayed If a service is due the following appears in the display for a few seconds even after starting the engine OEL Engine oil...

Page 42: ...ime press the lower right button Briefly press the button preferably with a ballpoint pen to advance one minute at a time Keep the button pressed down for fast advance of minutes hours can be advanced...

Page 43: ...tes The time can be set to the exact second with the help of the minute button Press the button until the time indi cated is exactly one minute short of the desired setting Just when the seconds hand...

Page 44: ...ake system ABS EDL 2 12 9 Fuel level 2 13 10 Indicators 2 13 11 Main beam 2 13 1 Rear fog light Yellow indicator of rear fog light For safety reasons this light should only be used under conditions of...

Page 45: ...gine and verify the fan or poly V belt If it is not broken you may continue to drive in a normal way to the nearest Tech nical Service Centre Because the battery will gradually discharge under these c...

Page 46: ...iagnosis Exhaust fumes warning lamp Any faults in the engine management sys tem of the petrol engine which occur while driving will be indicated by a flash ing warning lamp The engine must be checked...

Page 47: ...flash This does not apply when towing a trailer For more data refer to the chapter on Indicators and dipped beam lever 11 Main beam The pilot light goes on when the high beams are used or the headlig...

Page 48: ...on as a reminder to fasten your safety belt If the seat belt is not fastened in some countries an acoustic signal will sound after switching on the ignition which will stop after 6 seconds or when the...

Page 49: ...Wait until the vehicle has stopped before taking the key out Otherwise the steering may block Replacement keys For reasons of security replacement keys are only available from SEAT Official Service C...

Page 50: ...ted 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 Th...

Page 51: ...down the front doors cannot be opened neither from the inside nor from the outside While driving the safety buttons should not be pressed down so that in case of emergency it will be easy to help the...

Page 52: ...or handle In the case of Central Locking the front doors will also be unlocked To lock the door close it and turn the key to the right towards position 2 If you have a Central Locking Unit the front d...

Page 53: ...erior Unhooking door check straps Both doors are held in the open position approx 90 by check straps To open the doors further the check straps can be unhooked To unhook swing the door inwards slightl...

Page 54: ...tion key inside the car The doors can also be opened or closed by means of the remote radio frequency Warning When the vehicle is locked with a key nobody should be left inside the car specially child...

Page 55: ...ntral locking it is possible to lock the doors while the rear doors are open When they are closed they will be locked automatically Note The front door lock cylinders have a free wheel mechanism rotat...

Page 56: ...nditions The range will diminish as the batteries lose power Note The remote control function is deactivated when the key is in the ignition Locking and unlocking of the vehicle To unlock the vehicle...

Page 57: ...g up to four keys Because each key is programmed at the factory there are few exceptions when it is necessary to memorise the code again After certain repairs of the central locking unit or when subst...

Page 58: ...med Successful programming will delete any prior programming from the control unit memory Replacing the batteries As the batteries wear out the effective range of the remote control is obviously reduc...

Page 59: ...the upper part of the appropriate switch Warning Be careful when closing the win dows Careless or uncontrolled closing of the windows can cause injuries Therefore when leaving the vehi cle always take...

Page 60: ...arm in the direction of the arrow and push out until the lever catches Closing First pull the unlocking arm forwards then inwards until the lever catches 2 26 OPENING AND CLOSING HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 61: ...t comes on in the instru ment panel Dipped or main beam The headlights only work when the igni tion is on When the engine is being started and after ignition has been switched off the headlights are s...

Page 62: ...he best possible visibil ity 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 The setti...

Page 63: ...cally when the ignition is on The heating is switched on and regulated with the knurled wheel In order to disconnect it turn the knurled wheel to the right until it locks Heated rear window The heatin...

Page 64: ...mountings and swung towards the doors See illustration There is a make up mirror fitted in the rear of the passenger sun visor The make up mirror can also be fitted with a cover 2 30 LIGHTS AND VISIB...

Page 65: ...wer the lever only to the pres sure point and hold in this position the control light must go on at the same time High beams low beams With the low or high beams on pull lever towards the steering whe...

Page 66: ...ght off Load area light This is on the inside near the top edge of the rear doors frame It is operated by a three position switch 1 Switch in position A light on 2 Switch in position B light off 3 Swi...

Page 67: ...s on for the first time Windscreen Flick wipe Lift lever to pressure point before detent 1 Wiper slow Lever at position 1 Wiper fast Lever at position 2 Intermittent wipe Lever at position 3 The wiper...

Page 68: ...lever away from steering wheel and hold in this position The wiper and washer work as long as the lever is held in this position Release lever the washer stops and the wiper carries on for about 4 sec...

Page 69: ...sh Filling the wind screen washer container with a window cleaner containing a wax remover can cure the problem For safety reasons wiper blades should be renewed once or twice a year Wiper blades can...

Page 70: ...ush lever forwards Outside mirrors The outside mirrors should de adjusted so that the side of your own vehicle can just be seen This setting ensures the best possible field of view and in addition ser...

Page 71: ...mirrors in parking position The outside mirrors of the vehicle can be folded in To do this pull mirror housing towards the vehicle until the retainer catches The mirrors are kept folded in by this re...

Page 72: ...adjusted before putting the seat belts on Nothing should be left under these seats as adjustment of same may be hindered After making any longitudinal or vertical seat adjustment jerk the body sharply...

Page 73: ...nd uncon trolled adjustment can cause injuries 3 Adjusting backrest angle Take weight off the backrest and turn knob The backrest of the driver s seat should be adjusted so that the top of the steerin...

Page 74: ...when vehicle is in motion It must be folded back and securely anchored Folding seat back Warning Exercise caution when folding the seat back Careless or uncon trolled folding of the seat can cause inj...

Page 75: ...s Adjusting 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 least at eye level Removing and inst...

Page 76: ...on guide ring and pull head restraint out upwards To refit insert head restraint rods as far as possible into guides When doing this it is not necessary to press the button 2 42 SEATS AND STOWAGE HAN...

Page 77: ...ight of the steering column may be adjusted at will Press lever A to the left of the column down and move the column to the desired height Then press the lever firmly up again Warning The steering col...

Page 78: ...mpletely free and which are prevented from slipping Warning No items should be kept in the footwell as these could block the pedals in the case of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident You would not...

Page 79: ...t blocked Warning When the vehicle is in motion no persons including children should be in the luggage compart ment or load area Every passen ger must be properly belted in See the Seat belts chapter...

Page 80: ...er To avoid possible damage set the front seats in such a way that they are not hit by the rear seat backs when these are folded down Folding seat back Lift rear seat cushion and move it fully forward...

Page 81: ...seat cushion and push to rear until seat cushion engages When doing this hold up the centre seat belt other wise the belt will be wedged between the backrest and seat cushion and then can not be used...

Page 82: ...ation of bicycles surfboards and skis All components of this system can be pur chased at any Technical Service Centre Any damage which may occur to the vehi cle as a result of using other roof load ca...

Page 83: ...respect to load volume and dimensions comply with current legal regula tions When carrying heavy or large objects on the roof bear in mind that the vehicle handling changes due to the displacement of...

Page 84: ...ows the button backs out again Remove the lighter and use it immediately The socket can also be used for any elec trical accessory with a power drain of up to 120 W However with the engine stopped the...

Page 85: ...tabs together There may be other storage compart ments as well Beneath the glove com partment under the heater controls or under the front ashtray in the central con sole Warning For safety reasons a...

Page 86: ...nts feel more com fortable and misting up of windows is reduced Notes The position of the air vents identical for all systems is described on page 2 54 The operation of normal heating venti lation and...

Page 87: ...will come on The system is switched off by pressing the button again Buttons D Air recirculation switch This switch can be used to change over to air recirculation This prevents badly cont aminated a...

Page 88: ...windscreen and side windows Rotary control A on 3rd or 4th speed as required Rotary regulators B and C turned fully to right Vents 3 closed Additional warm air can be directed to the side windows via...

Page 89: ...screen mists up again the rotary regulator can be turned to a posi tion between and Vents 3 closed With vents 4 the desired amount of warm air and the air flow direction can be set Ventilation fresh a...

Page 90: ...em perature so that heating is also possi ble Rotary knob C to desired position In position at least one vent must always be open otherwise the A C system will ice up Left button D norm pressed Vents...

Page 91: ...o prevent the windows from misting up the blower should be running slowly when driving at low speeds Notes on air conditioning system When the ambient temperature is high and the air very humid conden...

Page 92: ...ause premature wear on the forks Acoustic warning It works with the ignition on When you shift into reverse gear a buzzer will sound as long as you remain in reverse This device can be switched on or...

Page 93: ...the parking lock should also be engaged The handbrake should always be applied so firmly that it is not possible to drive inadvertently with the handbrake on When handbrake is applied with the igni t...

Page 94: ...en the car is stopped Other wise the steering lock may be operated Position 2 If the key cannot be turned or it is turned with difficulty to the required position the steering wheel should be moved fr...

Page 95: ...lerator down fully until the engine reaches its normal operating tem perature On vehicles with a catalytic con verter the engine must not be started by towing the vehicle in excess of 50 m Otherwise u...

Page 96: ...e light will go out when the correct preheat temperature is reached see the Warning lamps chap ter During the preheating stage all other electrical circuits should be off to pre vent unnecessary drain...

Page 97: ...is also possible that after a certain time the fan may suddenly start up again whenever the temperature of the coolant rises owing to heat build up or the engine compartment is addi tionally heated w...

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Page 99: ...AND REFILLING Engine bonnet 3 30 Engine compartment 3 31 Engine oil 3 33 Oil properties 3 34 Cooling system 3 37 Radiator fan 3 39 Brake fluid 3 40 Battery 3 41 Windscreen washer 3 46 SERVICING AND R...

Page 100: ...pillage should be wiped off the paint finish immediately as the paint could otherwise be damaged especially if it is RME biodiesel fuel On vehicles with a catalytic converter never drive until the fue...

Page 101: ...higher octane rating than that required by the engine can be used without limitation There are however no advantages regarding output and con sumption On vehicles with catalytic con verter only unlead...

Page 102: ...e 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 conventi...

Page 103: ...as dif ferent temperature characteristics The SEAT Official Service Centres or the ser vice stations of the country in question will inform you of the characteristics of the respective Diesel fuel Fil...

Page 104: ...When the brakes are applied do not keep them on continu ously apply and release alternately What can have a negative effect on the brakes Wet or gritted road surface Warning Under certain conditions e...

Page 105: ...n the vehicle should not be allowed to roll with the engine switched off When the brake servo is not work ing because for example the vehicle is being towed or a defect has occurred on the brake servo...

Page 106: ...s regulating process makes itself known by movement of the brake pedal and is accompanied by noises This is done deliberately as a warning to the driver that a wheel or the wheels are in the locking r...

Page 107: ...t from the EDL always use the clutch and accelerator pedals accord ing to the road conditions Warning When accelerating on a slippery road surface e g on ice or snow use the accelerator pedal care ful...

Page 108: ...aulic oil will be heated to a high temperature by the servo pump This could damage the power steer ing system Furthermore every time you turn the steer ing wheel as far as it will go with the engine o...

Page 109: ...rties during the first 200 km The slightly reduced braking effect can be compen sated for by more pressure on the brake pedal This also applies when new linings have been fit ted From 1000 1500 km The...

Page 110: ...here Further more the catalyst could deteriorate due to overheating Decrease speed immedi ately and head to the nearest Technical Service Centre to fix the failure Do not overload the engine with oil...

Page 111: ...less You can also let the vehicle roll i e when you can foresee that the following traffic light will be red Suggestion 2 Changing gears saves energy Another way to save fuel is to change up as quickl...

Page 112: ...seconds with the engine switched off is higher than the fuel used to switch the engine on again Suggestion 5 Periodic revisions Your fuel savings are guaranteed even before going on a trip with the p...

Page 113: ...the winter Suggestion 7 Check the tyre 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...

Page 114: ...on 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 Suggest...

Page 115: ...therefore strictly adhere to the service and running in instructions on the following pages Technical requirements If the trailer to be towed has a 7 pin plug an adapter cable can be used which may b...

Page 116: ...in the vehicle and the trailer Operations instructions Additional mirrors are required if the traffic behind the trailer is not visible with the exterior mirrors fitted as standard Both exterior mirr...

Page 117: ...ill In any case the speed must be reduced as soon as the trailer shows the slightest sign of snaking On no account try to stop the snaking by accelerating For safety reasons one should not drive faste...

Page 118: ...a petrol engine and catalytic converter one must ensure that unleaded petrol will be available during the journey See the Filling the tank chapter The automobile clubs offer infor mation about the unl...

Page 119: ...the head light lenses shown in the illustration must be covered 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 headlig...

Page 120: ...ght headlight if changing from right hand to left hand driving On the left headlight if changing from right hand to left hand driving 3 22 YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT TIPS AND MAINTENANCE IN0 035...

Page 121: ...CLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 3 23 TIPS AND MAINTENANCE On the right headlight if changing from left hand to right hand driving On the left headlight if changing from left hand to right hand driving IN0 037...

Page 122: ...equired 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 longer bird droppi...

Page 123: ...ning the vehicle rinse thor oughly with water and leather it off Recommendations The vehicle should not be washed in strong sunshine If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose do not direct the jet of water...

Page 124: ...sili cone can be removed with a window cleaning solution or a silicone remover 1 This wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner A Technical Service Centre will provide you with more detai...

Page 125: ...chnical Service Centre Steel wheels The wheels and the wheel trims should be cleaned thoroughly at regular intervals when the vehicle is being washed This will prevent brake dust dirt and road salt fr...

Page 126: ...is being driven frequently 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 an...

Page 127: ...ts or heat shields These substances could ignite whilst the vehicle is in motion Note for vehicles with a catalytic converter Due to the high temperatures which occur in the afterburning process addit...

Page 128: ...et lift it slightly and unhitch the support rod pressing it into its clip Let hood fall into the lock from a height of about 30 cm Do not press down if it does not close properly Open again and allow...

Page 129: ...out with the engine running there is an additional danger present from rotating parts e g V belts gen erator radiator fan etc and from the high voltage ignition system If work on the fuel or electric...

Page 130: ...l filler opening 3 35 3 Brake fluid reservoir 3 40 4 Coolant expansion tank 3 38 5 Windscreen washer container 3 46 6 Vehicle battery 3 41 Warning Please take notice of the warning notes on the previo...

Page 131: ...up to date by the factory regarding changes For this reason the oil change should preferably be done by one of these Official SEAT Service Centres Petrol engines A Multigrade synthetic oils specifica...

Page 132: ...e following advantages It is particularly suited for use in tough conditions such as difficult road condi tions trailer towing driving in mountain regions and in hot climates Notes Single grade oils c...

Page 133: ...e topped up It can then happen that the oil level is in area c c Oil must not be topped up When the engine is working hard such as in sustained high speed motorway cruis ing in summer when towing a tr...

Page 134: ...y of oil in your engine Wear protective glasses for your eyes When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers keep your arm horizontal so that the oil being drained cannot run down your arm If your...

Page 135: ...e can be increased but only up to 60 frost protection to approx 40 C other wise the anti freeze protection is reduced and furthermore the cooling effect is impaired Vehicles for export to cold countri...

Page 136: ...chnical Ser vice Centre without delay It is not suffi cient 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 an...

Page 137: ...ght and also stored in a safe place Drained coolant should not nor mally be reused it must be dis posed of bearing in mind environ mental protection regulations The radiator fan is driven electrically...

Page 138: ...ke fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture In the course of time it takes in water from the atmosphere Too high a content of water in the brake fluid system can cause corro sion damage Furthermore the boil...

Page 139: ...rminals danger of injury from high energy sparks When battery is being charged a highly explosive mixture of gasses is pro duced Keep acid and battery out of the reach of children Disconnect positive...

Page 140: ...lowed to drop below the min mark We recommend that the electrolyte level be checked and corrected by a Technical Service Centre Battery with a magic eye A round viewing window is located on the upper...

Page 141: ...s being charged Protect your eyes and face Do not bend over the battery Should acid come into contact with the eyes or skin rinse for sev eral minutes using clear water You should then seek medical as...

Page 142: ...he digital clock The automatic opening and closing func tion of the electric windows should also be reactivated Removing the battery Before removing the battery turn off the ignition and all electrica...

Page 143: ...nd capacity should be the same as the old battery SEAT Official Ser vice Centres have a range of suitable bat teries Because of the difficulties in dis posing of used batteries it is best to have them...

Page 144: ...fill container to the brim with washer fluid Press cap on tightly again then switch on ignition and check operation of the washer system It is advisable to add a window cleaning solution with anti fr...

Page 145: ...the windscreen approximately as shown The jet for the rear window washer is in the wiper shaft The water jet should hit the glass in the centre of the wiped area The jets for the headlight washer sys...

Page 146: ...rigerators horns fans etc which are not directly linked to the control of the vehicle must carry the CE symbol2 1 e European Community authorisation sym bol 2 CE Manufacturer conformity declaration in...

Page 147: ...pollutants To avoid faulty operation engine damage and even the withdrawal of the type approval due to excessive emission values or non suppressed spark plugs only the Genuine spark plugs for the eng...

Page 148: ...ven in the Inspection and Service schedule If the air throughput reduces consider ably the filter should be changed ear lier Removing filter Pull up the rubber seal A of the plenum chamber Remove cove...

Page 149: ...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 Fin...

Page 150: ...he first aid kit and warning triangle can be housed in a box located behind the front passenger seat Kombi The first aid kit and warning triangle can be housed in the rear part of the luggage compartm...

Page 151: ...bracket wheel carrier On board tools Warning The jack supplied by the manu facturer is for this model only Never use it for other heavier vehi cles or for other loads Never start the engine when the c...

Page 152: ...ith box spanner in handle for the wheel bolts The screwdriver blade is reversible Wheel bolt spanner behind the driver s or front passenger s seat van Screwdriver with box spanner in handle for the wh...

Page 153: ...partment stowed in the cover of the right side panel Kombi version With the aid of the screwdriver Remove the rubber cover A of the ori fice at the centre of the rear edge of the load zone avoiding da...

Page 154: ...of the wheel which has been changed Place the wheel with the wheel recess upwards fully into the spare wheel retain ing bracket 1 Swing the bracket upwards and first hook the bracket into the safety...

Page 155: ...loor Warning Special care should be taken to avoid hurting yourself on the exhaust pipe Danger of burns When unhooking the wheel carrier take special care to avoid bruises For safety reasons the wheel...

Page 156: ...etc If no external damage can be seen drive care fully to the nearest Technical Ser vice Centre and have the vehicle checked over Keep grease oil and fuel off the tyres Replace missing dust caps as so...

Page 157: ...too low flexes more and heats up exces sively This can cause tread sepa ration and tyre blow out A pressure which is too low increases the fuel consumption and this burdens the environment unnecessar...

Page 158: ...si ble minimum tread depth has been reached in export countries this figure may differ Renewing wheels tyres Wheels and tyres are important design features The wheels and tyres approved by us should b...

Page 159: ...possibly only on inner side of wheel DOT 182 means that the tyre was produced in the 18th calendar week of 2002 Warning Tyres which are more than 6 years old should only be used in an emergency and th...

Page 160: ...wheel rims Wheel bolts The wheel bolts must be clean and easy to turn do not grease or oil under any circumstances This applies not only to changing a defective wheel but also when replac ing summer t...

Page 161: ...spare wheel on page 3 66 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 en...

Page 162: ...hange on a flat level surface so far as this is pos sible Take the tools and the spare wheels out of the luggage compartment Remove the wheel covers or the caps of the screws Small wheel covers for st...

Page 163: ...the cor responding wheel arch If the jack is not placed at these points the vehicle may be damaged Wind jack arm up by turning the handle until it can just be inserted under the vehicle The claw of th...

Page 164: ...0 and 3 53 After changing the wheel observe these points Immediately check the tyre pressure of the new wheel which has been fitted As soon as possible have the tighten ing torque of the wheel bolts c...

Page 165: ...s with you which may be purchased from any Technical Service Centre To gain access to the fuses Turn control A in the direction of the arrow to release the cover Take hold of the ends of the cover wit...

Page 166: ...rat ing Remarks If the fuse burns out again shortly after being changed immediately take your vehicle to a Technical Service Centre to have the installation checked Under no circumstances should repai...

Page 167: ...fuel pump lambda probe 20 19 Radiator fan air conditioning 30 20 Brake lights 10 21 Interior and luggage compartment lights clock diagnosis centralized locking 15 22 Electric cigarette lighter 10 Nr C...

Page 168: ...are bulbs of the types listed below since they are essential for driving safety Main headlight bulb Open bonnet Pull spring catch arrow up and remove cap On some models before changing the right hand...

Page 169: ...ace the cap with the two lugs down and slide it forwards until the spring catch engages After renewing a main beam headlight bulb have setting checked Side light bulb Open bonnet Remove headlight cap...

Page 170: ...the headlamp the plastic tab A which secures the indicator to the headlamp Turn the bulb holder a little to the left and separate it Press the defective bulb against its mounting turn it to the left a...

Page 171: ...turn it a lit tle all the way to the right Firmly press the turn light into the opening in the body shell Rear lights To change bulbs proceed as follows Open the side covers of the rear panels Kombi...

Page 172: ...fit new one Revert the sequence to fit the light Additional raised brake light Remove the rear cover by pushing the two tongues inwards First the one on the left pulling carefully and then the one on...

Page 173: ...een the light and the roof trim and twist Move plastic cover in direction of arrow and remove Pull defective bulb out of holder Insert new bulb Insert cover with guide lugs on housing again and turn f...

Page 174: ...ment the knurled disk on the instru ment panel should be set into normal position Headlamp The light beam of the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally by means of screw C and vertically by means of s...

Page 175: ...ally adjusted by means of a screw Whenever possible however it is recommendable to have a Technical Service Centre perform the adjustment Note When handling halogen lamps always hold the bulb by the b...

Page 176: ...refore to have the installation of the radio system done by a SEAT Official Service Centre They are fully informed about the technical features of the vehicle have the Genuine radios1 the neces sary f...

Page 177: ...hones or radio telephones inside the car if there is no external antenna or if it has been installed incorrectly may be harmful to health due to the inten sity of the magnetic fields Also it is only b...

Page 178: ...flat battery must first be thawed otherwise it could explode There must not be any contact whatso ever between the two vehicles since cur rent could flow between them as soon as the positive terminals...

Page 179: ...such a way that it cannot be caught by any rotating part in the engine compartment Do not lean over the batteries since this would entail a risk of acid burns Never keep any ignition agents naked fla...

Page 180: ...he rules in force with respect to towing Both drivers should have sufficient tow ing practice Inexperienced drivers should best avoid towing operations When using a tow rope the driver of the towing v...

Page 181: ...ral to avoid running into the towing vehi cle On vehicles with catalytic con verter the engine must not be started by towing the vehicle in excess of 50 m Because then fuel can pass into the converter...

Page 182: ...nd danger of acci dent If work is carried out underneath the vehicle safety should be assured by setting suitable sup port trusses under the car Take special care not to cause damage with the arms of...

Page 183: ...itting of the rear axle Do not catch the handbrake cable On cars with injection engine special care must be taken to ensure that no dam age is caused to the fuel pump located near the right rear lift...

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Page 185: ...identification data 4 5 4 6 ENGINE DATA 1 4 44 kW Petrol engine KOMBI 4 7 1 4 44 kW Petrol engine VAN 4 8 1 4 55 kW 16V Petrol engine KOMBI 4 9 1 4 55 kW 16V Petrol engine VAN 4 10 1 9 47 kW SDI Diese...

Page 186: ...the car is accelerated and braked in all gears just as in normal driving The driving speed varies between 0 and 120 km h Total consumption is based on a bal anced average of 37 of town driving and 63...

Page 187: ...tow load However it need not be more than 25 kg You should use the full authorised load available to you Notes These weights are valid for European Union vehicles Vehicles for other coun tries may ta...

Page 188: ...al Service Centre to install a tow joint A 4 fixing points B min 65 mm C max 60 mm All measurements are expressed in mil limeters Note For more details see the Trailer towing chapter 4 4 WEIGHTS AND M...

Page 189: ...wing information 1 Production control bar code 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Vehicle model number 4 Model engine power 5 Engine and gear change acronyms 6 Paint code inside finish code 7 Optional...

Page 190: ...e 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 4 6...

Page 191: ...s 19 Fuel consumption CO2 Town driving in l 100 km 10 1 242 Intercity driving in l 100 km 6 8 163 Total in l 100 km 8 192 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1690 Free standing weight in driving o...

Page 192: ...leration 0 100 km h in seconds 19 Fuel consumption CO2 Town driving in l 100 km 10 1 242 Intercity driving in l 100 km 6 8 163 Total in l 100 km 8 192 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1660 Free...

Page 193: ...uel consumption CO2 2 Town driving2 in l 100 km 9 8 9 8 235 238 Intercity driving2 in l 100 km 6 6 6 7 158 161 Total2 in l 100 km 7 8 7 9 187 190 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1715 Free stan...

Page 194: ...el consumption CO2 2 Town driving2 in l 100 km 9 8 9 9 235 238 Intercity driving2 in l 100 km 6 6 6 7 158 161 Total2 in l 100 km 7 8 7 9 187 190 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1685 Free stand...

Page 195: ...econds 20 3 Fuel consumption CO2 Town driving in l 100 km 7 5 203 Intercity driving in l 100 km 5 0 135 Total in l 100 km 5 9 159 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1760 Free standing weight in d...

Page 196: ...ion 0 100 km h in seconds 20 3 Fuel consumption CO2 Town driving in l 100 km 7 5 203 Intercity driving in l 100 km 5 0 135 Total in l 100 km 5 9 159 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1730 Free s...

Page 197: ...tank 54 l Reserve of 7 l Windscreen Headlight washer tank 3 l 6 l Engine oil with without filter change Petrol engine 44 kW and 55 kW 3 5 3 0 l Diesel engines 4 5 4 0 l Tyre pressures Summer tyres Ty...

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Page 199: ...37 Anti locking brake system ABS 3 7 Aquaplaning 3 60 Ashtrays 2 50 Attach child seat 1 15 1 26 Attach child seat Isofix 1 15 1 26 Automatic car washes 3 24 B Battery 3 41 change 3 45 charge 3 43 magi...

Page 200: ...abroad 3 20 Driving in the winter battery 3 41 care of vehicle 3 24 cooling system 3 37 diesel 3 4 engine oil 3 34 snow chains 3 63 tyres 3 58 windshield wipers 3 46 Dust and pollen filter 3 50 E Eco...

Page 201: ...el level indicator 2 9 Fuel reserve 2 9 Fuses 3 67 G Gear selector lever 2 58 General considerations on technical data 4 2 4 3 General panel 2 2 2 3 Glove compartment 2 51 H Handbrake 2 59 Hazard warn...

Page 202: ...or 2 36 J Joints Joints for the roof 3 26 Joints for windshield wipers 3 26 Jumper cables 3 80 K Key chain 2 15 Keys 2 15 L Lift vehicle 3 65 3 85 Lifting platform 3 85 Light alloy rim 3 27 Lights 2 2...

Page 203: ...r towing rings 3 83 Rear view mirrors 2 36 Reverse gear 2 58 Reverse gear acoustic warning 2 58 Revolutions counter 2 8 Roof rack 2 48 Rubber joints 3 26 Running in 3 11 S Safety for children 1 21 Sav...

Page 204: ...umber 4 5 Vehicle jack 3 65 Vents air conditioning heating and ventilation 2 54 W Warning lamps 2 10 airbag system 2 13 alternator 2 11 anti locking brake system ABS 2 12 brake system 2 12 diagnosis 2...

Page 205: ...NOTES LAST HOUR 7...

Page 206: ...NOTES 8 LAST HOUR...

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Page 210: ...NOTES 12 LAST HOUR...

Page 211: ...oup X Seat space not adequate for children of this age group Number of seats Approximate Front Back Central age group passenger sides rear Group 0 10 kg U X 0 9 months Group 0 13 kg U X 0 24 months Gr...

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Page 213: ...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...

Page 214: ...Ingl s 6K9012003BB 07 02 GT9...

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