Seat Toledo 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 211 / 300

Start and driving
Steering
Information relating to vehicle
steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driver when steering.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and turning angle.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
the engine is switched off (for instance when
being towed), the car can still be steered, as
long as the key remains in the ignition. How-
ever, more effort than normal will be required
to turn the steering wheel.
WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you
will need much more strength to turn the
wheel. This has a considerable effect on
vehicle safety.
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The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
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Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off.
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Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
lock could be engaged and vehicle steer-
ing would not work.
CAUTION
Turning the steering wheel fully in either di-
rection when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is in gear puts the electrome-
chanical steering under great stress. This
could lead to noise. Never leave the steer-
ing wheel turned fully in either direction for
more than 15 seconds. Risk of damage to
the electromechanical steering system!
Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed
must be switched on to prevent the steering
wheel from locking and also to allow the
use of the turn signals, horn, windscreen
wipers and washers.
Control lamp
 It lights up red
The electromechanical steering is damaged.
Do not continue driving . Stop the vehicle safely and
as soon as possible.
Have the steering checked immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
 It lights up yellow
The operation of the electromechanical steering is
limited.
See a specialised workshop immediately and have
the steering checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does not light up again af-
ter the engine is restarted and the vehicle has travel-
led a short distance, you do
not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
Or : The 12-volt battery was disconnected and has
been connected again.
Drive for a short time at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).
 It flashes yellow
The steering column is tight.
Turn the wheel a little to both sides.
Or : Not unlocked or blocked steering column.
Remove the key from the ignition and then switch the
ignition back on. If necessary, check the messages
displayed on the instrument panel display.
Do not drive on if the steering column remains
locked after the ignition has been switched on. Seek
specialist assistance.
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
messages are ignored when they light up,
the vehicle may stall in traffic. It could case
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