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FILLING THE TANK

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

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

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

INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

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

Wheelspin control (TCS)* . . . . . . 3.10

Electronic Stability Program

(ESP)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12

Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

YOUR VEHICLE AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

The first 1,500 km – and

afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14

Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . 3.15

Environment-friendly and

economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20

Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23

Headlight covering . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27

CHECKING AND REFILLING

Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 3.35

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.37

Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41

Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44

Battery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45

Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . 3.50

SERVICING AND

REPLACING

Accessories, modifications and

replacement of parts . . . . . . . . . 3.51

Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52

Dust and pollen filter* . . . . . . . . 3.53

IF AND WHEN

First aid kit, warning

triangle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55

On board tools, spare wheel . . . 3.56

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59

Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71

Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.74

Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83

Mobile telephones and radio

telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.84

Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . 3.85

Tow start/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.87

Lifting the vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91

INDEX

TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

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Page 3: ...enance correct handling helps maintain the car s value For s safety r reasons p please n note a also the i information o on Accessories modifications a and r replacement o of parts One f final r request Please pass the complete vehicle wallet on to the new owner of your vehicle if you should sell it as the vehicle literature belongs to the vehicle ON BOARD LITERATURE All manuals and user guides at...

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

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

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Page 7: ...INDEX Introduction to the subject 1 2 Seat belts 1 3 Air Bag system 1 16 Safety for children 1 25 Front seats 1 32 Head restraints 1 33 SAFETY FIRST 1 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 13: ... b be a allowed t to rub o on a any s sharp e edges Two p people including c children must n never b be s secured w with o one belt I It i is p particularly d dangerous t to belt y your c child i in w when i it i is s sitting on y your l lap The b belt s strap s should n not b be worn o over h hard o or b breakable a arti cles glasses b ball p pens e etc a as it m may c cause i injuries Bulky a an...

Page 14: ...y you f find a any damage o on t the b belt b belt c connec tions r retractor o or t the l locking pieces t the b belt m must b be r replaced by a a T Technical S Service C Centre The s seat b belts m may n not b be removed f from t the v vehicle o or m modi fied i in a any w way D Do n not a attempt t to remove t the s seat b belts y yourself Belts w which a are s stressed a and thus s stretched ...

Page 15: ...celerating driving down steep gradients or cornering Warning Seat b belts c can o only g give t their m max imum p protection i in a an a accident i if the b backrest i is i in a an u upright p posi tion a and t the b belt i is f fitted c closely t to the b body Pull belt by the tongue slowly and smoothly across the chest and hips Push the tongue into the locking part of the seat until it engages ...

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

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

Page 18: ...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 l lap p part o of t the b belt m must f fit tightly a across t the p pelvis n not across t the s stomach I If n necessary loosen t the b belt Pregnant w women s should a always wear s seat b belts t too T The l lap p part o of the b belt s should b be a as l lo...

Page 19: ...ee illustrations The belt is easier to adjust if tongue and cap are pressed together To s shorten belt it is only necessary to pull the free end of belt The surplus belt length is taken up by moving the plastic slide SEAT BELTS 1 13 SAFETY FIRST B1H 134 B1H 135 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 20: ... s should b be c car ried o out b by a a T Technical S Service Centre The p protective f function o of t the belt t tensioner i is c capable o of o oper ating o only o once I If t the b belt t ten sioners h have b been a activated a at a any time t the s system m must b be r renewed If y you s sell t the v vehicle p please p pass on t this M Manual t to t the n new o owner Notes Smoke is released ...

Page 21: ...o of t the r rear o of s some m model v ver sions s seat m may b be b blocked c con stantly T This e ensures t that t the c child seat i is p properly f fixed i in t the c car Activating c child s seat b belt l lock Secure your child seat with the belt fol lowing the instructions given by the man ufacturer Pull out the shoulder part of the belt fully Roll the belt back in until it lies tightly aga...

Page 22: ... Bag system can only be effective when the seat belts are fastened Therefore t the s seat b belts s should always b be u used n not o only f for r reasons of s statutory r regulations b but a also f for safety Also b bear i in m mind t the i instructions from t the Seat b belts c chapter 1 This equipment may vary according to the country The driver s f front A Air B Bag is located in the central c...

Page 23: ... Bag devices is deactivated the warning light will flash for approx 12 seconds There i is a a d defect i in t the s system i if When switching on the ignition the warning lamp does not light Following the connection of the igni tion the warning light will not go off until after approx 3 seconds After the ignition is switched on the warning lamp goes out and comes back on The warning lamp lights or...

Page 24: ...ible to define globally when exactly the Air Bag system will be trig gered given that the circumstances of each impact may vary enormously During inflation the Air Bag emits a fine dust This is quite normal and there is no fire risk 1 This equipment may vary according to the country Frontal A Air B Bag1 When the system is triggered the bags are inflated by gas opening in front of the driver and pa...

Page 25: ...ec tive r range o of t the A Air B Bags The p protective f function o of t the A Air Bag w will o only b be t triggered f for o one accident I If t the A Air B Bag h has b been triggered t the s system m must b be replaced The s steering w wheel p padded p plate and t the p padded s surface o of t the A Air Bag m module o on t the p passenger s side of d dash p panel m must n not h have s stickers...

Page 26: ...n incorrect s seating p position i is adapted for e example l leaning t to one s side d during a a v voyage t there i is a h higher r risk o of i injury d due t to t the deployment o of t the A Air B Bag i in t the case o of a an a accident To g guarantee a a m maximum o of p pro tection f from t the l lateral A Air B Bag a a correct s seating p position s should b be adapted a and t the s seatbel...

Page 27: ...or f further n notes r refer t to t the chapter Accessories m modifica tions a and r replacement o of p parts Any d damage t to t the o original s seat covers o or t to t the s seam i in t the m mod ule a area o of t the s side A Air B Bag m must be r repaired a as s soon a as p possible b by any T Technical S Service C Centre The p protective f function o of t the A Air Bag w will o only b be t t...

Page 28: ... c collision 1 This equipment will vary according to the coun try Deactivation o of t the p passenger A Air Bag f for t the i installation o of a a c child seat In the exceptional case where it may become necessary to use a child seat in the passenger seat where the child is fac ing backwards it is essential to deacti vate the passenger Air Bag We still recommend the installation of the child seat...

Page 29: ...Warning The k key l lock s switch s should o only b be used w with t the i ignition i in t the o off position I If n not f faults m may b be introduced i into t the s system p pre venting t the t triggering o of t the A Air Bag o or e even a an u unwanted d deploy ment 1 This equipment may change from one country to another Deactivation Turn the ignition to the off position Turn the key lock switc...

Page 30: ...ht w will f flash i in c case o of any a anomaly i in t the A Air B Bag I In t this case a a T Technical S Service m must b be v vis ited Warning If t the AIR B BAG O OFF w warning l light flashes There i is n no g guarantee t that t the passenger A Air B Bags w will b be t trig gered i in t the e event o of a an a accident Warn a all p passengers Do n not p place a any c child s seats i in the p ...

Page 31: ... c child r restraint s systems Warning All v vehicle o occupants a and p par ticularly c children m must b be b belted in d during t the j journey You s should n never a allow y your child t to s stand o or k kneel w whilst t the vehicle i is i in m motion S Should a an accident o occur y your c children w will be t thrown o out o of t the v vehicle a and could b be s seriously i injured 1 Differe...

Page 32: ... Number o of s seats Approximate Front B Back Central age g group passenger sides rear Group 0 0 10 kg U U 0 9 months Group 0 0 13 kg U U 0 24 months Group I I 9 18 kg U L U 9 48 months Group I II III 15 36 kg X UF UF 4 12 years U only in exceptional cases Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always disconnect the Air Bag U only in exceptional cases Slide the front passenger ...

Page 33: ...u rope Group 0 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 i in a an e exceptional c case a a c child seat i is f fitted i in t the p passenger s seat where t the c child i is t travelling w with the b back t to t the d direction o of t travel the p passenger A Air B Bag m must b be deactivated e either b ...

Page 34: ...he s system As s soon a as t the c child s seat i is n no l longer needed a as d described i in t the a above paragraph t the p passenger side A Air Bag s should b be m made o operational again b by a a T Technical S Service C Centre Group I II For children weighing between 15 25 kg Best suited are child seats combined with 3 point safety belts Warning The s shoulder p part o of t the b belt m mus...

Page 35: ...w with t the b body The l lap p part o of t the b belt m must f fit tightly a across t the c child s h hips n not across t the s stomach I If n necessary pull t the b belt t tight Children more than 1 50 m 5 tall can use the seat belts fitted without seat cush ions Warning Never u under a any c circumstances should y you t transport c children o or infants i in t the v vehicle b by c carrying them...

Page 36: ...d f fittings Only o one c child p per c child r restraint system i is a allowed 1 Not available in all countries Attach c child s seat Securing t the c child s seat To attach the child seat you can perma nently block the automatic three point seatbelt of the rear central seat available in certain vehicle versions Hence a cor rect attachment of the child seat in the vehicle is guaranteed Warning If...

Page 37: ...h a maxi mum of two child seats with the ISOFIX system When you fit the child seat you must be able to hear a click on both sides sound of anchoring Then pull the seat to check whether it has been fitted properly pull test Warning For s safety r reasons c carefully r read the i instructions o of c child s seats w with the I ISOFIX s system a and t the Safety for c children c chapter B1J 095D All m...

Page 38: ...i items m must b be k kept i in t the footwell a as t these c could b block t the pedals i in c case o of s sudden b braking Consequently i it w would b be i impos sible t to b brake c change g gear o or accelerate Feet s should r remain i in t the f footwell when t the v vehicle i is m moving n never resting o on t the i instrument p panel o or seats Driver s s seat We recommend that you position...

Page 39: ...straints together with the seat belts offer effective protection It is also possi ble to set the angle of the front head restraints Adjusting h height Grip sides of head restraint with both hands and pull up or push down The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of the restraint is at l least at eye level or higher B1S 017P All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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Page 41: ... Rear view mirrors 2 54 SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Front seats 2 57 Head restraints 2 61 Armrest 2 62 Heated seats 2 63 Adjustable steering column 2 63 Pedals 2 64 Luggage compartment 2 64 Rear shelf 2 66 Rear seat 2 67 Roof rack 2 69 Ashtrays 2 71 Cigarette lighter electric socket 2 72 Stowage box 2 72 Drink can holder 2 73 CLIMATE CONTROL Heating and ventilation 2 74 Air conditioning 2 77 Cli...

Page 42: ...2 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Table All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 43: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 3 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS LEO 001A All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 44: ...tion indicator 2 51 2 8 Position Page 20 Steering and ignition lock 2 96 21 Driver s Air Bag Horn 1 16 22 Steering column adjustment lever 2 63 23 On board literature compartment 2 73 24 Instrument and warning lamps panel 2 13 25 Bonnet release lever 3 34 26 Electric wing mirror adjustment lever 2 54 27 Central locking button 2 29 28 Electric window controls 2 39 Some of the equipment above men ti...

Page 45: ...auge 2 7 4 Speedometer 2 7 5 Digital clock 2 7 Outside temperature indicator 2 7 Multifunction indicator 2 8 6 Selector lever position display 2 11 7 Mileage clock with Service interval indicator 2 11 2 12 1 R Revolutions c counter On n no a account m must t the r revolutions counter n needle m move i into t the r red zone o of t the s scale Changing u up i in g good t time h helps to s save f fue...

Page 46: ... the coolant temperature being displayed If the needle is in the normal zone coolant should be added as soon as pos sible See the chapter on Cooling sys tem If the needle is in the right half of the indi cator the coolant temperature is too high In t this c case p pull o over s switch t the engine o off w wait u until i it c cools and then look for the cause of the problem See the chapter on Cooli...

Page 47: ...y The minutes are set by turning the but ton clockwise until it stops By turning the knob once you move forward one minute By turning and holding the knob the min utes move forward continuously The knob can be used to set the clock to the exact second Turn the knob to the right until the time is set to exactly one minute before the required time Turn the button to the right just as the seconds ind...

Page 48: ...iper arm With the ignition switched on repeatedly press the upper or lower part of the func tion selector and the functions will appear one after the other When the ignition is switched on the function which was selected before switching off the ignition will be acti vated unless the ice warning symbol appears with outside temperature of 5 C and 5 C If the vehicle battery is disconnected all store...

Page 49: ...al routes up to a total of 100 driving hours 10 000 kilometres and a fuel consumption of 1 500 litres This data is used to calculate average consumption and speed from all partial routes If some of the before mentioned data is exceeded the memory is deleted and the calculation starts over Contrary to the partial route memory this memory is not deleted when driving is interrupted for more than two ...

Page 50: ...ructions Manual Driving t time Multifunction I Indicator 1 1 Driving time from switching on the ignition or from resetting memory see special route memory Multifunction I Indicator 2 2 Total dri ving time of all partial routes see mem ory of total route The maximum value displayed with either selector position is 99 hours and 59 min utes If this value is exceeded the display is reset Average s spe...

Page 51: ...ips see also memory of total route Note The quantity of fuel which has been used is not indicated Current c consumption l 100 k km Indicates the current consumption in l 100 km The consumption is calculated in intervals of 2 seconds When the vehicle is stopped the consumption is indicated in l h 6 S Selector l lever p position d display The position of the automatic gearbox selector lever is indic...

Page 52: ...ast one second The display automatically returns to normal mode total km partial km and in this way the system remains activated for the oil change service Notes Do n not z zero t the d display b between t the service i intervals O Otherwise a an i incor rect r reading w will a appear If t the b battery s should b be d discon nected t the s service i indicator i informa tion w will b be r retained...

Page 53: ...ine fitted The symbols shown here are also on the actual warning lamps Page 1 Indicators 2 15 2 Coolant temperature level 2 15 3 Trailer indicators 2 16 4 Fuel level 2 16 5 Main beam 2 16 6 Warning lamps display screen 2 16 7 Upper display Selector lever position display 2 16 LEO 004 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 54: ...izer 2 19 15 Brake wear monitor 2 19 16 Windscreen washer water level 2 20 Page 17 Anti locking brake system ABS 2 20 18 TCS Wheel spin control ESP Electronic Stability Program 2 21 19 Parking light dipped beam 2 21 20 Rear fog light 2 22 21 Air Bag system1 2 22 22 Preheating system Electronic Accelerator Pedal Control EPC 2 22 1 This equipment may vary according to the country IB9 024 All manuals...

Page 55: ... s steam o or c coolant coming f from t the e engine c compart ment R Risk o of s scalding W Wait u until no m more s steam o or c coolant c can b be seen Do n not t touch t the f fan T The f fan c can switch o on s suddenly e even w when the e engine i is s switched o off Please n note t the f following p points to a avoid s scalding w with h hot c coolant Exercise c caution w when o opening the ...

Page 56: ...r cool ing do not let engine idle or drive very slowly 3 T Trailer i indicators The warning lamp flashes when turn sig nals are switched on when towing a trailer If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehi cle the warning lamp does not flash 4 F Fuel l level When the ignition is switched on the warning light lights up as a functional check The warning lamp comes on when there are about 7 litres ...

Page 57: ...on when the ignition is switched on and must go out when the engine is started The alternator is driven by a long life ribbed belt If the warning lamp lights during the jour ney stop s switch o off e engine and check ribbed belt If it is loose or broken do n not d drive o on the coolant pump is no longer being dri ven The belt must be checked renewed If the warning lamp comes on although the V bel...

Page 58: ... pre cautions Hand b brake The pilot light will come on when the hand brake is set and the ignition is switched on It should go out when the hand brake is taken off 11 E Engine o oil p pressure level The warning light lights up for a few sec onds as a functional check when the igni tion is switched on If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the engine oil pressure or leve...

Page 59: ... the ignition is switched on as a testing device and goes out after a few seconds In case of failure due to excessive pollu tion it will start to flash 14 E Electronic i immobilizer When switching the ignition on the data from the vehicle key is automatically processed This procedure is confirmed by the warning lamp lighting up briefly If an unauthorized key is used the pilot light will flash cont...

Page 60: ...t ABS The v vehicle s should b be t taken t to a a Technical S Service C Centre a as s soon a as possible ABS w warning l lamp l lights u up together w with b brake s system w warning lamp Not only is the ABS system defec tive but a change i in n normal b braking characteristics c can a also b be e expected Warning If t there i is a a f fault i in t the A ABS s system the r rear w wheels c can l l...

Page 61: ... information see page 3 10 18 E Electronic S Stability Program ESP The warning light lights up for a few sec onds as a functional check when the igni tion is switched on it should go off after a couple of seconds If the ESP works while the vehicle is in motion the pilot light flashes If the system is disconnected or has a fault the pilot light will stay on As the ESP works in combination with the ...

Page 62: ...solve t the p problem 1 This equipment may vary according to the country 22 P Preheating s system Diesel engines only When the engine is cold the warning lamp comes on when key is turned to Drive position ignition on If the warning lamp does not come on there is a defect in the glow plug system call in expert assistance Once the pilot light switched off switch engine on immediately See Starting th...

Page 63: ...h has stopped b before t taking t the k key o out Otherwise t the s steering m may b block Replacement k keys For r reasons o of s security r replacement keys a are o only a available f from S SEAT Official S Service C Centres Key t tag The key tag contains the key number as well as the secret code for the immo bilizer which are needed to obtain replacement keys With this number you can order a du...

Page 64: ...e model versions the remote con trol key may be folded Its remote control function is identical to any remote control key See Radio frequency remote con trol chapter Foldable k key To u unfold the key sword press button A It will unfold with a spring To f fold the key sword press button A and guide it with your hand until it is com pletely folded LEO 005 LEO 006 Keys w with r remote c control All ...

Page 65: ...e key which automatically deactivates the immobiliser when the key is inserted in the ignition lock The system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off Note The engine can thus only be started with a correctly coded Genuine SEAT key Trouble free operation of your vehicle can only be guaranteed when using genuine keys All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 66: ...n down and close the door The latch on the driver s door may not be pushed down while the door is open only in vehicles without central locking This avoids accidentally leaving the keys in the ignition Warning Exercise e extreme c caution w when closing t the w windows a and t the s sun roof f from t the o outside o of t the v vehi cle Closing f from t the o outside w with out t taking c care o or...

Page 67: ...stem or the anti theft alarm When the vehicle is opened using the key the locking security system double lock ing and the anti theft alarm are immedi ately deactivated When the vehicle is opened the interior lighting will come on for 30 seconds as if a door is open and the indicators will flash twice If for any reason the central locking ceases to function then in general the drivers door and boot...

Page 68: ...ened from t the i inside e either see t the instructions f for t the e electric w win dows Children s should n never b be l left alone i inside t the v vehicle d due t to t the fact t that i if t the d doors a are a acciden tally l locked i it w will b be d difficult t to provide a assistance i if n needed If the key is turned t two c consecutive times to the locking position in less than one seco...

Page 69: ...rom outside e g at traffic lights is also prevented in this way If the driver s door is open it will not be locked This is to prevent you from locking yourself out The locking security system double lock and the anti theft alarm are not acti vated if the push button is used Automatic L Locking The doors will lock automatically when the vehicle exceeds speeds of 15 km h Notes If t the v vehicle i i...

Page 70: ... d doors a automatically t to facilitate t the e evacuation o of t the vehicle T The v vehicle s i interior l light and t the w warning l lights w will r remain lit u until t the k key i is r removed f from the i ignition a and r reinserted a again Once t the v vehicle h has b been locked w with t the r radio w wave r remote control o or w with a a r regular k key t the central l locking k knob b ...

Page 71: ...d from the outside The security button must be in the up1 posi tion and the vehicle unlocked Removing t the c child l lock Using the vehicle key turn the child lock slot in the direction of the arrow figure B This will reactivate the door handle of the affected door and it may once again be opened from the inside The security button must be in the up1 position and the vehicle unlocked 1 Only vehic...

Page 72: ...o include the tailgate in the central lock ing system1 turn the key to the vertical position in the key slot 1 Only for vehicles with an alarm and central locking Opening and c closing t the t tailgate To o open the tailgate when key slot is ver tical pull control behind finger strip on tailgate and lift see illustration To c close t tailgate pull it down and slam it gently A grip has been worked ...

Page 73: ...h the key and repeat the previ ously described process all over again The alarm signal will be triggered for 30 seconds if access is attempted via any door that is not the driver s Note When you lock the car the indicator pilot lights will only come on if the alarm has been properly activated all security areas have been properly locked If a door or the boot are left open when the alarm is connect...

Page 74: ...he alarm signal will be triggered a sec ond time if one of the protected parts of the car is interfered with again after the alarm signal has stopped for instance if the tailgate is opened after one of the doors has been opened The alarm can also be activated and deactivated via the radio wave remote control Further information can be found under the heading Radio wave remote control All manuals a...

Page 75: ... volumetric sensor the door is locked with the remote control or manually with the key in the door lock within less than 30 seconds the volumetric sensor is deactivated even though all other anti theft alarm functions remain activated After this time span the deactivation of the volumetric sensor is canceled In case of relocking while the alarm was activated without the volumetric sensor function ...

Page 76: ... interior light see Interior lights chapter The radio wave transmitter with its battery is located in the handle of the key The radio wave receiver is located inside the vehicle The effective r range red area of the remote control is shown in the illustra tion The maximum range depends on var ious conditions The range will reduce as the batteries lose power Note The remote control becomes inopera ...

Page 77: ... or open buttons are pressed a warning lamp will flash in the key If this lamp does not flash the bat tery in the key might be discharged In this case a Technical Service Centre should check or change the battery When the dead lock mechanism and the anti theft alarm are activated proceed as follows If the vehicle is unlocked by using the open button on the radio frequency remote control all of the...

Page 78: ...o program 4 Make sure that the vehicle is open before you proceed to the program ming 5 Place key B in the ignition and switch on 6 Use key A to lock the driver s door manually 7 Now unlock and lock manually the driver s door with key A while press ing button 1 o open 8 Take the key out of the ignition Uncoded keys can be obtained at SEAT Official Service Centers These keys how ever must be synchr...

Page 79: ... door is opened The safety switch blocks the buttons of the rear windows When the switch is pressed again the buttons of the rear doors will become operational There are additional controls on the pas senger door and the rear doors for each window These controls will only open or close their respective windows With the safety switch 3 in the driver s door the rear electric windows can be deactivat...

Page 80: ...c cannot b be opened i in t the e event o of a an e emer gency Take g great c care w when c closing t the windows a and t the e electric r roof from t the o outside Careless c closing f from t the o out side o or w without v visibility c can c cause serious i injury e especially t to c chil dren Window o opening a and c closing variants w with t the d door k keys Opening v variants The window is o...

Page 81: ...closing 3 After the window has stopped you must lift and hold the switch again within 5 seconds in order to close the window The w window w will n now c close w with out p power l limitation Note If you wait for longer than 5 seconds between the individual steps the system will reactivate Warning Take g great c care w when c closing t the windows C Closing t the w windows i in a c careless o or u ...

Page 82: ...s The automatic opening closing and roll back functions on the driver and passen ger door windows will not function after the vehicle battery has been discon nected reconnected To reinstall this function after reconnect ing the battery please note the following points Lock v vehicle from the outside via the driver s door When doing this please ensure that all doors and windows are closed completel...

Page 83: ...s the biggest opening advisable for high speed driving with min imum aerodynamic noise To completely open the roof keep turning the switch to position B In this position however there can be noise due to the wind To c close Turn the switch to rest position or starting position A If you turn it anti clockwise the roof will close completely If the roof is completely open and you turn the switch anti...

Page 84: ...ry c careful w when c closing t the roof C Closing f from t the o outside without v visibility o or i in a a c careless manner c can c cause s serious i injury especially w with c children The d driver s should w warn t the o other occupants t that c careless u use o of t the roof i is d dangerous Always r remove t the i ignition when l leaving t the v vehicle e even i if only f for a a s short t ...

Page 85: ... lights are switched on with the ignition on the dipped headlights also come on with reduced inten sity Rear f fog l light Vehicles w without f fog l lights Turn lighting switch to dipped main beam position and pull switch out to stop Vehicles w with f fog l lights With lighting switch in dipped main beam position pull switch out to 2nd detent Note A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up ...

Page 86: ... provides the best possible visibility for the driver The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights switched on To lower the beams turn knurled disc from the basic position 0 downwards 4 H Heated r rear w window The heating works only when ignition is on When heater is on a lamp in the switch lights up As s soon a as w window i is c clear switch e element o off T The r reduced cu...

Page 87: ...and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash Observe l legal r requirements w when employing s such s safety m measures 6 S Seat h heating f for l left s seat For further information on its functions see Heated seats chapter 7 S Seat h heating f for r right s seat For further information on its functions see Heated seats chapter Switches i in d driver s d door Electric w windows To use the ele...

Page 88: ...The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched on If neces sary they may be switched off briefly by pressing corresponding switch The pilot light will light up if it is discon nected See Warning lamps chapter For further information see pages 3 10 3 11 and 3 12 The sun visors can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung towards the doors The make up mirrors are fitted with a...

Page 89: ...ition the warning lamp should flash at the same time Headlight f flasher Pull the lever towards the steering wheel 3 the main beam warning lamp will light up Short o or l long b beams With the long or short beam connected push the lever towards the steering wheel 4 When main beam is on the main beam pilot light will light up Parking l lights The parking lights only work when igni tion is switched ...

Page 90: ...r Rear i interior l lights Switch positions 0 Off Intermediate position Door contact switch Left Light on continuously Control o of i interior l lights The interior light is switched on for approx 30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked a door opened or the ignition key removed The switch must be in the door contact position for this function It is however switched off as soon as the vehicle is lo...

Page 91: ... intermittent wipe Four levels are avail able Lever to the right brief intervals Lever to the left long intervals The intervals of each level are set in func tion of the time that elapses between each sweep of the wipers Wiper s slow Lever at position 2 Wiper f fast Lever at position 3 Flick w wipe Lever at position 4 Automatic w wash wipe f facility To turn on wipers and washer pull lever towards...

Page 92: ...t w washer s system When the main or dipped beam is on the lenses are washed every time the wind screen is washed At regular intervals such as when filling the tank the dirt on the lenses insects should be removed All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 93: ...icle has been washed in an automatic car wash residual wax may be left on the windscreen This wax can only be removed with special detergent Consult a Technical Service Centre for more information The blades will not drag if you use a wax dissolving windscreen cleaner Grease solvents will not work Damaged wiper blades can also drag In this case the blades should be renewed The blades are set at an...

Page 94: ... e a headlight When you engage the reverse gear or put the selector lever on R the mirror returns to its original position is no longer dark Electrically a adjustable m mirrors Electrically adjustable mirrors are set by pressing the edge of the knob A in the dri ver s door trim The surface of the mirror may be angled upwards downwards to the left or the right as required With swivel knob A select ...

Page 95: ... j judging t the d distance t to vehicles a approaching f from b behind Mirror h heating The electrically operated outside mirrors are heated as long as the heated rear win dow is switched on The ignition must be switched on for this purpose Folding e exterior m mirrors i in The exterior mirrors can be folded in To do this pull mirror housing towards vehicle Note Before putting the vehicle through...

Page 96: ...ors starting from positions L R or N select position P with control A To u unfold t the w wing m mirrors use p posi tion do the opposite from P to L R or N Note If the mirror housing is moved by an exter nal force e g knocked when maneuver ing the mirrors must be folded right in electrically Under n no c circumstances must t the m mirror housing be adjusted by hand as the operation of the mirror m...

Page 97: ...recommend that you position the dri ver s seat as follows Set the driver s seat forwards back wards in such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with a slightly angled leg Set the backrest in such a way that it is fully against your back and that you can reach the upper point of the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle Warning No i items s should b be k kept i in t the footwell ...

Page 98: ...ch the lumbar support cushion to greater or lesser degree This prevents the fatigue that accompanies long journeys 4 A Adjusting s seat h height By pumping the lateral lever the seat can be lifted or lowered Lifting Lift pump lever up from base position Lowering Press pump the lever down from the base position Warning For s safety r reasons t the h height o of the d driver s s seat m must o only b...

Page 99: ...when t the v vehicle i is s sta tionary Be c careful w when a adjusting t the seat h height C Careless a and u uncon trolled a adjustment c can c cause injuries The e electrical a adjustment o of t the seats w will a also f function w when t the ignition i is s switched o off o or w when the k key h has b been w withdrawn c com pletely For t this r reason c children s should never b be l left u un...

Page 100: ... direction by pressing the switch Arrow 1 Backrest comes forward Arrow 2 Backrest moves back Warning Do n not h have t the b backrest t too f far forward w while t the v vehicle i is i in motion a as t this m may a affect t the effectiveness o of t the s seat b belts B45 181C All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 101: ... restraint with both hands and pull up or push down The best protection is obtained when the upper edge of restraint is at l least at eye level or higher Removing a and i installing To remove pull restraints up to the stop press button arrow and at the same time take restraints out To remove the rear head restraint first pull the backrest forwards a little To install again push the restraint rods ...

Page 102: ...end of the armrest A and fold down the rest Then raise the rest notch by notch until the desired position has been reached There is a stowage compartment in the armrest To open press button B When the armrest is folded down free dom of movement For this reason the armrest should not be folded down when driving in town traffic B45 022C All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 103: ...fort with the knurled wheel To switch heating off turn knurled wheel to the basic position 0 The steering column can be adjusted at will both for reach and for height Press the lever A beneath the steering column down and move the steering wheel to the desired position Then press the lever firmly up again Warning The s steering c column m may o only be a adjusted w whilst t the v vehicle i is stat...

Page 104: ...ly foot mats which may be used are those which leave the pedal area completely free and which are prevented from slipping Warning Under n no c circumstances s should any i items b be k kept i in t the f footwell as t they c could b block t the p pedals i in case o of a a s sudden b braking m manoeu vre You w would n no l longer b be a able t to brake c change g gear o or a accelerate In the intere...

Page 105: ...s suddenly u use t the l lashing e eyes i if n neces sary No p people o or c children a are t to travel i in t the l loading a area o or t the boot A All p passengers m must w wear seat b belts S See Seat b belts c chap ter Never d drive w with t the b boot lid tailgate o open o or n not p properly closed E Exhaust g gas c could t then b be drawn i into t the v vehicle i interior Lashing e eyes On...

Page 106: ...v vehicle i is i involved i in a an accident Furthermore t the h heating e elements o of the r rear w windscreen c could b be d dam aged b by a articles r rubbing a against them The rear shelf may be provided with a cur tain that acts as a sun shade Unrolling Take the mat by the central buckle and raise it until it is in its housings on the side mountings Rolling i it u up Pull the buckle upwards ...

Page 107: ...he back of the seat forward a lit tle See the Headrests chapter Place the safety belts through the tongues in the housing provided for this purpose The front seats must be placed so that the back seats do not collide with them to avoid damage Folding d down t the s seat Pull on the tape arrow 1 to raise the cushion a little and then pull it forwards as far as possible Then raise the rear part of t...

Page 108: ...e When you do pull t the m middle s seat b belt o out o other wise i it w will b be t trapped b between t the seat a and t the b backrest a and y you w will n not be a able t to u use i it Also m make s sure t the s side b belts a are n not trapped b by t the b backrest Warning The r rear s seat b backrest m must b be properly e engaged s so t that a articles in t the l luggage a area d do n not s...

Page 109: ...en fitting the feet to the roof make sure they fit exactly into the special grooves and properly attach to the appropriate part of the groove Distribute the load evenly Each cross bar may carry 40 kg if loaded uniformly over the full length The permissible roof load including the carrier system of 75 kg and the permissible gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded See chap ter Technical Data Warni...

Page 110: ...e aforementioned cover until there is a 90 angle in relation to the roof of the vehicle Then place the roof rack in the mounting for roof racks note instructions included in the roof rack To close proceed in reverse Ensure that the cover is well closed It must be flush to the roof channels LEO 045 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 111: ...e side groves A pulling it upwards Replacing Push in Closing It can only be closed by pressing on the lower p part o of t the a ashtray C Rear Opening Open the lid Emptying Remove the inside by pulling it upwards with the lid open Replacing Push in and downwards Ashtrays B8L 067 B8L 098 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 112: ...n the engine is not running this will however discharge the battery For further informa tion see Accessories Electric s socket i in t the b boot The electric socket is located in the wheel area on the left side It can be used for electrical accessories with a maximum capacity of 150 W When the engine is not running however it will discharge the battery For further informa tion see the chapter on A...

Page 113: ...n the passenger side or in any of the stowage boxes on the doors Located in the central console Opening Press the edge of the drink can holder and it will spring open Closing Push the drink can holder closed Warning The d drink c can h holder s should always r remain c closed w while d dri ving t to r reduce r risk i in t the e event o of sudden b braking o or a an a accident Drink c can h holder ...

Page 114: ...possible l level o of heating a and q quick d defrosting o of the w windows c can o only b be a achieved when t the e engine h has a achieved i its operating t temperature Vents The illustration shows the air vents on the dashboard Cooled heated or unheated air comes out of all the vents All vents can be adjusted by swivelling control C see illustration on next page Vents 3 and 4 open and close se...

Page 115: ...direct hot air to the side windows Vents 1 and 2 are opened Air f flow f from the v vents Vents 1 2 and 5 are closed The air comes out of vents 3 and 4 In the above positions there is always some air leaking out of the other vents D A Air r recirculation In this mode no air is drawn from outside and air is drawn in from the vehicle inte rior and recirculated The air recirculation function stops po...

Page 116: ...the side windows via vents 3 Heating i interior q quickly Rotary switch B to level III Rotary regulator C to Turn control A as far clockwise as pos sible Open vents 3 Heating i interior c comfortably When the windows are clear and the desired temperature has been reached we recommend the following settings Rotary switch B to level II or III Rotary regulator A at the desired heat output Rotary regu...

Page 117: ...o 0 when the air outside is polluted by gases The pollen and dust filter elements should be changed in accordance with the Inspection and Maintenance Plan to avoid a reduction in heat and de icing capacity Warning For r road s safety i it i is i important that a all w windows a are f free o of i ice snow a and m mist O Only t then c can clear v vision b be g guaranteed You s should t therefore f f...

Page 118: ...apacity is increased if you turn the regulator to the right B B Blower Air throughput can be adjusted in four stages In position 0 the blower is switched off but air is let in from the outside If you want to stop polluted smelly air coming in from outside press switch E air circula tion Warning As t this m may m make t the w windows steam u up y you s should n not d drive f for too l long i in t t...

Page 119: ...s n no air i is d drawn f from o outside a and t the windows m may s steam u up Button E may not be used if the rotary regulator C is near the position Air v vents Depending on the position of rotary regu lators A B C and buttons D and E heated or unheated fresh air or cooled air flows from all vents The vents are controlled by the rotary reg ulator C Vents 3 and 4 can be opened or closed separate...

Page 120: ...I Put rotary regulator C to Turn switch A clockwise as far as possi ble Open vents 3 Heating i interior c comfortably When the windows are clear and the desired temperature has been reached we recommend the following settings Rotary regulator B to level II or III Turn switch A to the required level of heat Put switch C to Adjust vents 3 as required Ventilation fresh a air With the following settin...

Page 121: ...r a a s short t time a as n no fresh a air i is t taken f from o outside You s should n not s smoke i in t the c car w when the a air r recirculation m mode i is i in o opera tion Ideal c cooling Rotary switch B to speed II or III ideal cooling levels Rotary switch A as far to the left as pos sible The temperature can then be changed at will by moving the switch to the right Rotary switch C to Ope...

Page 122: ... from the air conditioning if the windows and sun roof remain closed However if the inside of the car is over heated e g because it has been in the sun the cooling process can be speeded up by briefly opening the windows When it is very hot or humid water may condense on the evaporator and drip down to form a puddle under the car This is perfectly normal and does not mean there is a leak The dust ...

Page 123: ...re is very high after the car has been parked in the sun we recommend that you open doors or windows briefly to enable the hot air to escape The air conditioner should not be switched on during a journey if the win dows or sliding tilting roof are open If the desired interior temperature can be attained without switching on the air conditioner the fresh air operation should be selected All manuals...

Page 124: ... from t the w windows The h highest p possible l level o of heating a and q quick d defrosting o of the w windows c can o only b be a achieved when t the e engine h has a achieved i its operating t temperature Vents The vents are adjusted automatically or manually depending on the operating system chosen The diagram shows the vents around the instrument panel Normal hot and cold air comes out of t...

Page 125: ...71 F and press t the A AUTO k key With this adjustment you will very quickly achieve a pleasant environment inside the car This setting should only be adjusted for your own personal comfort Controls Automatic normal m mode The temperature volume and air distribu tion are automatically adjusted to provide and maintain the required temperature in a short time Any variation in outside tem perature is...

Page 126: ... around the car This stops polluted air from coming in from the outside Do not have it on this mode for too long If t the w windows s steam u up d disconnect the a air c circulation m mode b by p pressing the a air c circulation b button a again o or b by selecting a a p position Note If the air conditioner compressor tem porarily switches itself off e g because of over exertion of the engine pres...

Page 127: ...tronic with the windows and sun roof closed However if the inside of the car is over heated e g because it has been in the sun the cooling process can be speeded up by briefly opening the windows When it is very hot or humid outside water may condense on the evaporator and drip down to form a puddle under the car This is perfectly normal and does not mean there is a leak The dust and pollen filter...

Page 128: ...e is below 5 C the cooling system compressor has switched itself off temporarily due to the coolant temperature being too high the fuses have blown Check the fuse and if necessary replace it If the fuse was not the cause have the Climatronic checked If the cooling output drops have the sys tem checked All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 129: ...s According to the driving style or to the momentary situ ation an economy low consumption or a more sporty programme will be selected The programme is selected automati cally depending on the movement of the accelerator pedal If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly or at a normal rate the gearbox will shift into a higher gear earlier and down into a lower gear later to reduce f fuel c consump ti...

Page 130: ...ance for exam ple when trailer towing or on uphill stretches a programme is automatically selected which provides more power by shifting into a lower gear This prevents frequent gear changes Selector l lever l lock In positions P and N with the ignition switched on the selector lever is locked To move the selector lever out of these positions the brake pedal must be depressed and the selector leve...

Page 131: ...ck button in the selector lever han dle must also be pressed The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is in the R position with the ignition switched on N N Neutral idling p position To move the lever out of neutral when sta tionary or at speeds below 5 km h and with ignition switched on depress the brake pedal and press the lock button in the selector lever handle D N Normal d driving...

Page 132: ...o the next higher gear then takes place as soon as the max imum specified engine speed is reached Warning Please n note t that t the d driving w wheels could g go i into a a s spin i if t the k kick down d device i is a applied o on r roads with b black i ice Risk o of s skidding Notes o on d driving Starting The engine can only be started when selector lever is at N or P See also Starting engine ...

Page 133: ...ssary to apply the brakes It is not necessary to move selector lever to N The engine should however only be running at idling speed Parking Warning To p prevent t the v vehicle f from r rolling away inadvertently y you s should always a apply t the h handbrake f firmly when t the v vehicle h has c come t to t the complete s stop A Also p place t the g gear selector l lever i in p position P On a g...

Page 134: ...is case you can shift manually Only the 3rd gear is available in the positions D 3 and 2 of the selector lever In the positions 1 and R of the selec tor lever the 1st gear and reverse gear respectively are available as customary It may happen that the gear oil is over heated when the torque converter has to work harder especially if 2nd gear is missing In such cases go to a Technical Service Centr...

Page 135: ...icle f from rolling a away i inadvertently y you should a always a apply t the h hand brake f firmly a after t the v vehicle h has come t to a a c complete s stop You s should a also p put t the c car i into gear manual g gearbox o or t the g gear selector l lever i in p position P automatic g gearbox Please n note t that t the h handbrake must b be r released c completely a after application I If...

Page 136: ...rn the wheel until you hear the pin engage In vehicles with automatic gearbox the key can only be turned to position 1 and withdrawn when the selector lever is in the P position Warning On v vehicles w with m manual g gearbox never r remove t the k key f from t the steering l lock w while t the v vehicle i is moving O Otherwise t the s steering wheel m may l lock u unexpectedly Position 2 2 If the...

Page 137: ...d the normal oper ating temperature On v vehicles w with a a c catalytic c con verter t the e engine m must n not b be s started by t towing t the v vehicle i in e excess o of 50 m m O Otherwise u unburned f fuel c can pass i into t the c converter a and l lead t to damage Before t tow s starting a an e engine a an attempt s should b be m made a at u using t the battery o of a another v vehicle a ...

Page 138: ... an unnecessary l load o on t the b battery If the engine does still not start this may be due to a blow out of the preheating fuse See Fuses chapter When the warning lamp goes out start the engine immediately Do not depress the accelerator while starting If the engine only fires irregularly con tinue to operate the starter a few seconds longer 30 seconds at maximum until the engine runs under its...

Page 139: ...start t to r run a again s suddenly a after a a short t time i if the c coolant t temperature i increases due t to h heat b build up when t the e engine i is h hot a and t the engine c compartment i is h heated additionally b by s strong s sunlight Special c care m must t therefore b be taken w when w working i in t the e engine compartment Valid f for a all v versions w with c catalytic converter...

Page 140: ...hile driving the last speed to be stored is deleted and the system is switched off Switching o on The system is operated with the sliding switch A and the press button B on the turn signal main beam lever The system is switched o on by moving switch A to ON Storing s speed When the speed to be maintained has been reached the press button B SET must be pressed briefly The foot can then be taken off...

Page 141: ...ator by moving the slide control A to RES By briefly pressing the slide control the speed is increased by a preset amount If the switch is moved to the left and held the speed is increased through automatic acceleration The speed reached when the switch is released is then saved Switching s system o off temporarily Vehicles w with m manual g gearbox The system is temporarily s switched o off when ...

Page 142: ...ing s speed If no speed was saved before the system was temporarily switched off or if the stored speed was deleted a new speed can be stored in the following manner Move switch A fully to the left and hold until the desired speed has been reached The speed is stored when the switch is released or Press button B briefly The current speed is stored Switching t the s system o off completely Vehicles...

Page 143: ...G AND REFILLING Engine bonnet 3 34 Engine compartment 3 35 Engine oil 3 37 Cooling system 3 41 Radiator fan 3 43 Brake fluid 3 44 Battery 3 45 Windscreen washer 3 50 SERVICING AND REPLACING Accessories modifications and replacement of parts 3 51 Spark plugs 3 52 Dust and pollen filter 3 53 IF AND WHEN First aid kit warning triangle 3 55 On board tools spare wheel 3 56 Wheels 3 59 Changing wheels 3...

Page 144: ...correctly o operated automatic n nozzle s switches o off f for the f first t time t the t tank i is f full D Do n not then t try t to p put m more f fuel i in b because the e expansion s space i in t the t tank w will be f filled t the f fuel c can t then o overflow when i it b becomes w warm After filling the tank screw cap and close tank flap until it engages The cap is tied to an anti loss cord...

Page 145: ... a c catalytic c converter never d drive u until t the f fuel t tank i is c com pletely e empty T The i irregular f fuel s sup ply c can c cause m misfiring T This a allows unburnt f fuel i into t the e exhaust s system which c can c cause o overheating a and damage t to t the c catalyst FILLING THE TANK 3 3 TIPS AND MAINTENANCE All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 146: ...ible Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine can be used without limitation There are however no advantages regarding output and con sumption Even o one t tankful o of l leaded p petrol will d detract f from t the e efficiency o of the c catalytic c converter See c chapter Filling t the t tank 1 European Standard Petrol a additives The quality of the fuel has a decisive i...

Page 147: ...ne Number Measure of diesel fuel ignitability 3 DIN preliminary Standard Exhaust gas contains less carbon monoxide hydrocarbons particles i e soot than with conventional diesel fuel All emission values are lower than legal requirements RME fuel is biodegradable Performance may be slightly lower Fuel consumption may be slightly higher RME can be used in temperatures down to approximately 10 C Diese...

Page 148: ...Service Centres or service sta tions in each country can inform you of the specific characteristics of the respec tive diesel Filter p preheating The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater This will ensure that the fuel system will remain operational down to about 25 C provided that winter Diesel which is cold resistant down to 15 C is used If at temperatures below 25 C the fuel is waxed to suc...

Page 149: ...have a a n negative e effect o on the b brakes Wet o or g gritted r road s surface Warning Under c certain c conditions e e g after d driving t through w water h heavy rain f falls o or a after t the v vehicle h has been w washed t the b brakes c could set i in l later t than n normal d due t to damp o or i in w winter f frozen b brake discs a and l linings t the b brakes must f first b be d dried...

Page 150: ...ould n not b be a allowed to r roll w with t the e engine s switched off When t the b brake s servo i is n not w work ing b because f for e example t the vehicle i is b being t towed o or a a d defect has o occurred o on t the b brake s servo itself t the b brake p pedal m must b be pressed c considerably h harder t to compensate f for t the a absence o of servo a assistance Anti locking b brake s...

Page 151: ...mpanied b by n noises This is done deliberately as a warning to the driver that a wheel or the wheels are in the locking range So t that t the A ABS can r regulate e effectively i in t this r range the b brake p pedal m must r remain depressed o on n no a account s should i it be p pumped Warning However t the A ABS s system c cannot overcome t the p physical l limits T This must b be b borne i in...

Page 152: ... t the b best p possible performance f from t the E EDL a always use t the c clutch a and a accelerator p pedals according t to t the r road c conditions when b beginning t to d drive Warning When a accelerating o on a a s slippery road s surface e e g o on i ice o or s snow use t the a accelerator p pedal c care fully T The w wheels c can s spin e even with E EDL a and t thus i impair d driving s...

Page 153: ... in deep snow or on a soft surface When the car is stuck to rock it out and To go up slopes where each traction wheel is on a surface with a very differ ent grip I e ice on the left dry asphalt on the right The EDS continues to func tion under these conditions Afterwards you should always reconnect this device Warning Driving s style s should a always b be modified t to s suit t the t traffic a an...

Page 154: ... ESP control unit needs additional measurements supplied by high precision sensors The measuring data consists of the speed at which the vehicle turns around its vertical axis acceleration pressure on brakes and the turn of the steering wheel With the help of the steering wheel sensor and the vehicle s speed the desired direction is determined and constantly compared to the vehicle s real behavior...

Page 155: ... high temperature by the servo pump This c could d damage t the p power s steer ing s system Furthermore every time you turn the steer ing wheel as far as it will go with the engine off you will hear a series of noises made by the excessive effort of the servo pump The engine tick over may also be reduced for a short time Power s steering All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 156: ...aking e effect c can b be c compen sated f for b by m more p pressure o on t the brake p pedal T This a also a applies when n new l linings h have b been f fitted From 1 1000 1 1500 k km The speed can be gradually increased to the road or engine maximum During a and a after t the r running in period t the f following a applies Do not overrev the engine when cold either in neutral or in the gears A...

Page 157: ...lyst can deteri orate due to overheating Speed needs to be decreased immediately See the near est Technical Service Centre to fix the fail ure Do not fill the engine with too much oil See Checking oil level Do not tow vehicles for more than 50 m when trying to tow start See Tow stat starting chapter Warning Due t to p possible h high t tempera tures o of t the c catalyst d do n not p park i in pla...

Page 158: ...vehicle roll i e when you can foresee that the following traffic light will be red Suggestion 2 2 Changing g gears s saves e energy Another way to save fuel is to change up as quickly as possible If you drive with high engine revs the car will use up more energy The illustration shows the relation between the consumption l 100 km and speed km h in first second third fourth and fifth gear The follo...

Page 159: ...g red light The sav ings in fuel after 30 40 seconds with the engine switched off is higher than the fuel used to switch the engine on again Suggestion 5 5 Periodic r revisions Your fuel savings are guaranteed even before going on a trip with the periodic revisions by your Technical Service Centre The maintenance of the engine is not only a safety and maintenance issue but also a fuel consumption ...

Page 160: ...eck t the t tyre p pressure Make sure that the tyres have always ade quate pressure Even half a bar less increases the level of fuel consumption by 5 percent If the pressure is not correct the tyres wear out faster due to an exces sive deformation and overheating which in turn will decrease the driving perfor mance Always check the tyre pressure when the tyre is cold In addition do not drive year ...

Page 161: ...0 hours For this reason disconnect electrical con sumers as soon as they are no longer needed The alternator generates electric ity when the engine is running Suggestion 1 10 Written c check up If you wish to reduce fuel consumption keep a trip book It is not much work and is worth while since it allows you to detect possible consumption variations positive or negative on time and intervene if nec...

Page 162: ...a trailer not only demands more from the car but from the driver too You should therefore strictly adhere to the service and running in instructions on the following pages Technical r requirements The vehicle is supplied with a factory fitted towing bracket and all that is tech nically and legally necessary for trailer towing A Attachment points B 65 mm C 420 mm empty vehicle 350 mm vehicle with m...

Page 163: ... bear in mind that the tow loads given in the Technical data chap ter are only applicable for slopes of 10 to 12 If you do not use the full tow load you may drive up steeper slopes The given trailer weights are only applic able for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level As the engine output drops due to the decreasing air density the climbing ability must also be reduced by 10 for each further 100...

Page 164: ...ed as soon as the trailer shows the slightest sign of snaking On no account try to stop the snaking by accelerating For s safety r reasons o one s should n not drive f faster t than 8 80 k km h 50 m mph This a also a applies i in c countries w where higher s speeds a are p permitted Always brake in good time If the trailer has an overrun brake apply the brakes gently at first then firmly This will...

Page 165: ...ll statutory requirements regarding the use of a trailer If the vehicle is to be taken abroad the following must also be borne in mind If the vehicle has a petrol engine and catalytic converter one must ensure that unleaded petrol will be available during the journey see page 3 4 The automo bile clubs offer information about the unleaded filling station network In some countries it is possible tha...

Page 166: ...hesive strip When using a sharp object for example a razor blade to cut the tape do not do this directly on the headlights as you may scratch them Warning When y you d drive o on t the o opposite side o of t the r road t to y your o own c coun try a and w with y your h headlights masked b bear i in m mind t that v visibil ity i is r reduced a and y you w will h have t to adapt y your d driving a a...

Page 167: ...iving o on t the r right h hand s side t to driving o on t the l left h hand s side o of t the road On t the l left h headlamp i if y you c change from d driving o on t the r right h hand s side t to driving o on t the l left h hand s side o of t the road TO8 032 TO8 031 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 168: ...iving o on t the l left h hand s side t to driving o on t the r right h hand s side o of t the road On t the l left h headlamp i if y you c change from d driving o on t the l left h hand s side t to driving o on t the r right h hand s side o of t the road TO8 034 TO8 033 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 169: ...he vehicle is used how it is parked garage in open under trees etc the seasons weather conditions and environ mental influences The l longer b bird d droppings i insects tree r resin r road a and i industrial g grime tar s spots s soot r road s salt a and o other aggressive m materials r remain o on t the vehicle p paint t the m more l lasting t their destructive e effect w will b be H High t tem ...

Page 170: ... possible After cleaning the vehicle rinse thor oughly with water and leather it off Note The vehicle should not be washed in strong sunshine If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose do not direct the jet of water at the lock cylin ders and the door boot lid tailgate shut lines they can freeze up in the winter Washing v vehicle w with h high pressure c cleaner The operating instructions for the high p...

Page 171: ... residue can only be removed with a special cleaner The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals Do not dry the windows with the leather used for the paintwork because traces of paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on the glass which will hinder vision To avoid damaging the heating element wires in the rear window do not put stick ers over the wires on the inside Doo...

Page 172: ...re we recommend that with normal usage the leather is treated at half yearly intervals with a special leather care agent Apply one coat and clean off with a soft cloth once it has taken effect Cleaning s seat b belts Keep b belts c clean T They m may n not r retract properly i if v very d dirty Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing with a mild soap solution without taking the belts out of the vehi...

Page 173: ...a a n negative e effect o on the b braking p power Cleaning a and a anti corrosion treatment o of e engine c compartment Warning Before w working i in t the e engine compartment n note i instructions i in the Engine c compartment c chap ter For s safety r reasons p pull o out i igni tion k key b before r reaching i into t the water b box O Otherwise i if t the w wind screen w wipers a are s switch...

Page 174: ...e c cleaned b by a an o oil s sep arator F For t this r reason e engine w wash ing s should o only b be c carried o out i in a a workshop o or f filling s station 1 Only the prescribed cleaning products may be used never use Petrol or Diesel Undercoating The underside of the vehicle is coated with a special compound to protect it from corrosion and damage However as this protective layer can alway...

Page 175: ...hields is also not permissi ble Cavity p preservation All cavities on the vehicle which could be susceptible to corrosion are given perma nent protection at the factory This coating does not need checking or any subsequent treatment Should a small amount of wax run out of the cavi ties at high ambient temperatures it can be removed with a plastic scraper and some white spirit If t the w wax w whic...

Page 176: ... O Otherwise when c closing d damage c could o occur to t the l locking s system a and t the b bon net m may o open w while d driving Danger o of a accident Lift bonnet to the stop The bonnet is held in position by a gas filled rod Closing Hold the bonnet on the side where the gas filled rod is fitted Press the bonnet down until the gas filled rod gives way and then engages Do n not p press d down...

Page 177: ...ngine r running t there i is an a additional d danger p present f from rotating p parts e e g V V belts g gen erator r radiator f fan e etc a and f from the h high v voltage i ignition s system If w work o on t the f fuel o or e electrical system i is n necessary Disconnect t the b battery f from t the vehicle e electrics Do n not s smoke Never w work n near n naked f flames Always k keep a a f fi...

Page 178: ...nents may vary depending on the engine Warning Please t take n notice o of t the w warning notes o on t the p previous p page 81 k kW d diesel e engines Page 1 Windscreen washer container 3 50 2 Coolant expansion tank 3 41 3 Engine oil dipstick 3 39 4 Engine oil filler opening 3 39 5 Brake fluid reservoir 3 44 6 Vehicle battery 3 45 Warning Please t take n notice o of t the w warning notes o on t ...

Page 179: ...d be used instead The use of this type of oil may have some reper cussions on the performance of the engine for example long starting time increased consumption and a higher emission level If a top up is required then different oils may be mixed as long as they all conform to the VW standards The specifications VW standards set out in the following page should appear on the container of the servic...

Page 180: ...r required o oil w will b be a available if n needed 1 Diesel engines that have fuel i injection b based on a a f fuel i injector p pump should use only oil specification VW 5 505 0 01 A Avoid t the u use o of any o other o oil t type t than V VW 5 505 0 01 f for t this engine W Warning P Possible e engine d dam age 2 Viscosity Oil density Denomination Specification Comments A synthetic oil VW 502...

Page 181: ... the engine is working hard such as in sustained high speed motorway cruis ing in summer when towing a trailer or when climbing mountain passes the oil level should be kept at area c n not above Topping u up e engine o oil Unscrew the cap from oil filler opening B and pour oil in 0 5 litres at a time Then check level with the dipstick On n no a account s should t the o oil l level b be above a are...

Page 182: ...otective g glasses f for y your eyes When r removing t the o oil d drain plug w with y your f fingers k keep y your arm h horizontal s so t that t the o oil being d drained c cannot r run d down your a arm If y your h hands c come i into c contact with e engine o oil y you m must w wash them t thoroughly a afterwards Old o oil m must b be s stored o out o of reach o of c children u until i it i is...

Page 183: ...n of G12 additive can be increased but only u up t to 6 60 frost protection to approx 40 C oth erwise the anti freeze protection is reduced and furthermore the cooling effect is impaired Vehicles for export to cold countries e g Sweden Norway Finland usually have frost protection down to 35 C 50 G12 approximately Other a additives can b be v very d detrimen tal t to t the a anti corrosion e effect...

Page 184: ...ntre without delay It is not suf ficient merely to add coolant In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating and coolant is forced out of the system Topping u up c coolant Switch engine off and let it cool down Then cover expansion tank cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti clockwise and remove Warning Do n not r remove e...

Page 185: ... s should n not n nor mally b be r reused i it m must b be d dis posed o of b bearing i in m mind e environ mental p protection r regulations The radiator fan is driven electrically and controlled by a thermoswitch from the coolant temperature also from the engine compartment temperature on some models Warning After t the e engine h has b been s stopped the f fan c can c continue r running f for a...

Page 186: ... the brake fluid system can cause corro sion damage Furthermore the boiling point of the brake fluid is reduced consid erably For t this r reason t the b brake f fluid must b be r renewed e every t two y years Warning When t the b brake f fluid b becomes t too old v vapour b bubbles c can f form i in the b brake s system w when t the b brakes are u used v vigorously T The e efficiency of t the b b...

Page 187: ... energy s sparks When b battery i is b being charged a a h highly e explosive mixture o of g gasses i is p pro duced Keep a acid a and b battery o out o of the r reach o of c children Disconnect p positive t terminal o of battery b before d doing a any w work o on the e electrical s system W When changing b bulbs i it i is s sufficient t to switch o off l lamp When d disconnecting t the b battery ...

Page 188: ... is recommended that the acid level be checked and corrected by a Technical Service Centre Battery w with a a m magic e eye A round viewing window is located on the upper side of the battery see arrow This magic eye will change its color according to the charge condition or the acid level of the battery Air bubbles can distort the true color You should therefore tap carefully on the magic eye If t...

Page 189: ... eyes a and f face D Do not b bend o over t the b battery Should a acid c come i into c contact with t the e eyes o or s skin r rinse f for s sev eral m minutes u using c clear w water You s should t then s seek m medical assistance i immediately Fast c charging a a b battery i is d dan gerous a and s should o only b be d done a at a T Technical S Service C Centre a as s spe cial e equipment a and...

Page 190: ...matic opening and closing func tion of the electric windows should also be reactivated Removing t the b battery Before removing the battery turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers Press both spring clips in the direction of the arrow 1 and fold the cover of the fuse holder to the side arrow 2 Please a also r refer t to t the f further n notes on t the n next p page B1J 081D All manuals ...

Page 191: ...ice Centres have a range of suitable batteries Because o of t the p problem o of d dis posing o of t the o old b battery t the renewal s should p preferably d done a at a a Technical S Service C Centre B Batteries contain a amongst o other t things s sul phuric a acid a and l lead a and m must o on n no account b be p put w with n normal h house hold w waste Installing t the b battery Switch off t...

Page 192: ... adhered to Even when heated w windscreen w washer jets are fitted a window cleaning solu tion containing anti freeze should be added to the water in the winter Note To avoid a possible error by the fluid level sensor the p proportion o of a alcohol a and water s should b be 3 35 a alcohol a and 65 w water a approximately For a additional a assistance g go t to a a Technical S Service C Centre Und...

Page 193: ...ctric con sumers e g refrigerators 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 the European Community Warning We i inform y you t that e expressly approved S SEAT3 accessories a and Genuine S SEAT p parts are a available for y your v vehicle T The r reli...

Page 194: ...o reducing the levels of exhaust pollutants To avoid faulty operation engine damage and even the withdrawal of the type approval due to excessive emissions values or non suppressed spark plugs only the Genuine spark plugs for the engine concerned should be used Important among other things are the number of electrodes the heat value and if necessary the radio suppression The plugs may be for techn...

Page 195: ... t the a air t throughput r reduces c con siderably t the f filter s should b be changed e earlier Removing f filter Pull up the rubber seal A of the plenum chamber to the middle Carefully unscrew all screws B com pletely and pull the cover off to the front Because of their shape they will remain suspended in the cover Pull the cover outwards Push back spring clips C in the direc tion of the arrow...

Page 196: ... already disman tled Push the filter into the recesses of the fil ter unit with the lugs D first Then press the filter down at the front until the spring clips C engage on the lugs E Screw the cover on tightly and press the rubber seal A onto the plenum chamber B11 060D All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 197: ... triangle can be placed at the rear of the boot using rubber bands Note The first aid kit and warning triangle are not delivered with the vehicle as standard fittings Recommendations The f first a aid k kit a and w warning t trian gle m must f fulfil l legal r requirements You s should b bear i in m mind t the u use by dates o of t the c contents o of t the f first a aid kit First a aid k kit w wa...

Page 198: ...t can be hooked to the lower part of the rear shelf The tools are located in a polystyrene retainer inside the spare wheel recess secured with a rubber strap Warning Ensure t that t the v vehicle t tools a and spare w wheel a are s stowed s securely to a avoid i injuries f for t the p passenger in c case o of a a c collision o or s sudden braking On b board t tools s spare w wheel B45 079C All man...

Page 199: ...icle e ensure t that i it i is supported o on s suitable s stands Vehicles m may a also h have 1 Screwdriver with box spanner in han dle for the wheel bolts The screw driver blade is reversible 2 Open jaw spanner 10 x 13 3 Jack Before the jack is placed back into the tool box the claw must be fully wound back The crank is then ten sioned against the side of the jack 4 Wire hook for wheel trims 5 W...

Page 200: ... and secure with the nut Feed the retaining strap through the holes in the rim see illustration Turn the handwheel in a clockwise direction until the wheel is properly secured Place the polystyrene retainer in the recess and secure it with the retaining strap Remove the floor mat from the luggage compartment cover and replace on the floor of the luggage compartment Warning Ensure t that t the s sp...

Page 201: ...an b be s seen d drive c care fully t to t the n nearest T Technical Service C Centre a and h have t the v vehi cle c checked o over Keep grease oil and fuel off the tyres Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the same direction when put back on again When taken off the tyres should be stored in a cool dry and preferably dark place ...

Page 202: ...is c can c cause t tread s sepa ration a and t tyre b blow o out A p pressure w which i is t too l low increases t the f fuel c consumption and t this b burdens t the e environment unnecessarily Mode o of d driving Fast cornering hard acceleration and vio lent braking also increase tyre wear Balancing w wheels The wheels on new vehicles are balanced However when the vehicle is running vari ous inf...

Page 203: ...differ Renewing w wheels tyres Wheels and tyres are important design features The wheels and tyres approved by us should be used They are specially matched to the model concerned and con tribute largely to the excellent roadhold ing and safe driving characteristics The T Technical S Services h hold u up t to date i information r regarding t the s stan dard t tyres f fitted b by t the m manufacture...

Page 204: ...hould o only b be u used i in a an emergency a and t then w with a a p partic ularly c careful s style o of d driving If y you w wish t to f fit y your c car w with n non standard w wheels o or t tyres p please n note Warning For t technical r reasons i it i is n not normally p possible t to u use w wheels from o other v vehicles i in c certain c cir cumstances n not e even w wheels f from the s s...

Page 205: ... and wheel trims Wheel b bolts The w wheel b bolts m must b be c clean a and easy t to t turn d do n not g grease o or o oil under a any c circumstances This a applies n not o only t to c changing a a defective w wheel b but a also w when r re placing s summer t tyres w with w winter tyres a and v vice versa Changing t the w wheels r round If the front tyres are worn more than the rear it is advis...

Page 206: ... be noted Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an unnecessary long period because when the roads are free of snow and ice the handling with summer tyres is better For e environmental r reasons s sum mer t tyres s should b be f fitted a again as s soon a as p possible b because n nor mally t they a are q quieter i in r running t tyre wear i is r reduced a and t the f fuel c con sumption i is l lowe...

Page 207: ...mly e engage a a gear o or p place t the g gear s selector i in position P a and c chock the o opposite wheel w with a a s stone o or s similar When t towing a a t trailer t the t trailer must f first b be d disengaged f from t the towing v vehicle b before t the w wheel i is changed Carry o out w wheel c change o on a as f flat a a surface a as p possible Take tools and spare wheel out of lug gag...

Page 208: ...sible towards the lever end If the bolts cannot be loosened one can in an emergency carefully push the span ner down with a foot on the end of the lever One should ensure that one has a firm stance and a good grip on the vehi cle Loosen wheel bolts about one turn TIPS AND MAINTENANCE 3 66 IF AND WHEN B45 082C All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 209: ...ks are about 15 cm and 25 cm from the front and rear wheel arch respectively Place jack under vehicle The illustration shows the jack fitted on the rear left hand side Warning If t the g ground u under t the j jack i is t too soft t the v vehicle c could s slip o off t the jack Ensure t therefore t that t the j jack i is on a a s solid s surface I If n necessary use a a l large s stable u underlay...

Page 210: ...a clean surface hub cap cloth paper next to the jack and remove wheel Fit spare wheel and slightly tighten all bolts using the box spanner in the screw driver handle The w wheel b bolts must b be c clean a and easy t to t turn d do n not g grease o or o oil under a any c circumstances Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in diagonal sequence using wheel spanner Fit the wheel trim again When fitti...

Page 211: ... be s subsequently fitted w with w wheels o or t tires d differing from t those f fitted b by t the f factory i it is e essential t to a always n note t the c cor responding i indications i in t the Accessories m modifications a and replacement o of p parts c chapter Notes f for t tyres w where t the d direction of r rotation i is s stipulated It is imperative that the designated direc tion of rot...

Page 212: ...en changed the adapter needs to be removed from the wheel bolt We recommend that you carry the adapter for the wheel bolts in the vehicle and stow it at a location well known to the owner preferably with the on board tools Code The code for the wheel bolt is engraved in the front of the adapter Make a a n note o of t the c code a and k keep i it in a a s safe p place O Only w with t this c code ca...

Page 213: ...onents listed are only found on certain models or are optional extras Changing a a f fuse The fuses are located on the left hand side of the dash panel behind a cover On right hand drive versions the fuses are on the right hand side of the dash panel behind a cover Switch off the ignition and the compo nent concerned Take the cover off To do this place the flat blade of the screwdriver in the rece...

Page 214: ...10 22 Side light right 5 1 Amperes No Component A1 23 Side light left 5 24 Windscreen washer system pump 20 25 Heating air conditioning 25 26 Heated rear window 20 27 Rear window wiper 10 28 Fuel pump 15 29 Engine control petrol engine 10 30 Sliding roof 20 31 Automatic gear box 20 32 Injectors petrol 10 Engine control diesel 15 33 Headlight washers 20 34 Engine control diesel engine 10 Engine con...

Page 215: ...on system 50 Glow plugs 50 1 Amperes 2 These fuses should only be changed at a Technical Service Centre Fuse c colour c code Beige 5 Amp Brown 7 5 Amp Red 10 Amp Blue 15 Amp Yellow 20 Amp White 25 Amp Green 30 Amp Automatic f fuse All electric windows are protected as a single set via an automatic fuse which breaks the circuit when overloaded e g windows frozen and completes the circuit again afte...

Page 216: ...ght Dipped beam 12V 55W H7 Main beam 12V 55W H1 Indicator 12V 21W Side light 12V 5W Main b beam b bulb w with f fog l light Dipped beam 12V 55W H7 Fog light 12V 55W H3 Main beam 12V 55W H1 Indicator 12V 21W Side light 12V 5W Warning H7 b bulbs a are p pressured a and c can explode w while b being c changed For t this r reason y you s should a always wear g gloves a and p protective g glasses when ...

Page 217: ...partment chapters sections On some models before changing the main beam and front indicator bulbs bear in mind the following Remove the air aspiration tube and depending on the engine disconnect the battery1 1 Note safety warnings in the Battery chapter Main b beam b bulbs The illustration shows the left headlight from the rear A Dipped beam bulb B Main beam bulb C Side light bulb D Indicator bulb...

Page 218: ...nto guide Have the headlight beam alignment checked B M Main b beam b bulb Open bonnet Remove cover loosening screws 1 Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of arrow and fold away Pull out the plug of the bulb cable Release the retaining spring and pull it away Take bulb out and insert new bulb so that the locating lug on the bulb plate engages the recess in the reflector Fold spring clip over the bu...

Page 219: ...eflector Replace plastic cover D I Indicator b bulb Open the bonnet Remove the cover loosening screws 1 Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of arrow and fold away Disconnect the connector pressing the spring tab Turn holder to right and remove it from its housing Turn the bulb to the left and replace it To re assemble do the same steps in the reverse order Plug in the connector Replace the plastic ...

Page 220: ...ght in the direction of the arrow arrow 2 Door l lights Remove complete light carrier To do this insert the flat blade of the screw driver between the light and the roof trim arrow and carefully lever the light carrier out until it is possible to pull it out to the rear from the trim Pull out defective bulb and insert new one Press the bulb carrier in at the front first and then press the bulb ope...

Page 221: ... bulb and replace it Replace the lamp holder Replace the plastic cover A Body w work l lights Rear l light Brake l light Indicator l light Open tailgate Remove plastic cover B Remove the bulb holder pressing the side retainers Push on the bulb and turn it to the left Remove the bulb and replace it Replace the lamp holder pressing the side retainers Replace the plastic cover B TO8 048 TO8 047 All m...

Page 222: ...e lens screws Interior l lights a and f front r reading lights three p parts Remove the lens To do this insert a fine screwdriver into the gap between the housing and lens arrow and lever the lens off carefully to avoid damage Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one First attach lens to switch trim with both retaining lugs Then push up at front until both locking plugs engage 3 80 IF AND ...

Page 223: ...roof trim arrow and carefully lever the bulb holder out Move plastic cover in the direction of the arrow and remove Pull out defective bulb and insert new one Slide bulb cover to the side until it engages First insert light carrier from the con nector side and then press into the open ing of the roof trim B1J 087D B45 147C All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 224: ...take the light out at an angle Change the bulb Insert the light with the switch side at the bottom first and then at the top until it engages Luggage c compartment l light The luggage compartment light is located in the centre under the tray Lever out the light with the flat end of a screwdriver in the slot Change the bulb Refit the light from the switch side from left to right pressing upwards 3 ...

Page 225: ...e original speakers you must remove the entire door panel Since this operation requires special tools and expertise we recommend that this be undertaken by a Technical Service Centre The radio and loudspeakers should therefore be fitted by a Technical Service Centre who are perfectly conversant with all the technical specificities of the vehi cles and have Original Radios1 and all the necessary sp...

Page 226: ...an i incorrectly i installed external a aerial c can b be h harmful t to health d due t to t the e extremely h high electromagnetic f fields g generated Furthermore optimal range is only achieved with an external aerial Note Please t take i into a account t the i informa tion i in t the i instruction m manuals p pro vided a along w with m mobile t telephones and r radiotelephones If you want to us...

Page 227: ... l less t than 0 0 C A A f flat b bat tery m must f first b be t thawed o out before a attaching t the j jump l leads as i it c could o otherwise e explode There must be no contact between the vehicles otherwise current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected The flat battery must be properly con nected to the electrical system The engine of the boosting vehicle must be running Ensure...

Page 228: ...ttery Warning The n non insulated p parts o of t the cable c clips m must n not t touch o one another o on a any a account F Further more t the j jumper c cable a attached t to the b battery p positive t terminal m must not c come i into c contact w with e electri cally c conductive v vehicle p parts danger o of s short c circuit Route t the j jumper c cables s so t that they c cannot c come i int...

Page 229: ...wing vehicle must engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow rope is always taut The emergency lights must be switched on in both vehicles unless local regula tions differ Turn ignition on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn signals horn and if necessary the windscreen wiper and washer can be used As th...

Page 230: ... Screw in the towing eye which is located in the vehicle s tool box Turn the eye to the l left with the wheel spanner until the eye is perfectly screwed in To remove the towing eye turn it to the right with the wheel spanner Place it in its housing inside the vehicle s tool box To p place t the c cover put it in its housing and engage it by hitting it lightly with your hand Note The towing eye nee...

Page 231: ...remove the cover insert the flat part of a screwdriver in the existing groove between the cover and the bumper and carefully lever off Place t the c cover To place the cover position the tabs towards their housings and gently bang the cover into place with your hand IB9 051 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 232: ... t technical r reasons t tow s starting a a vehicle w with a an a automatic g gear b box i is not p possible 1 Does not apply to vehicles with Diesel engine Towing When t towing vehicles with an auto matic g gearbox the following points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous page Selector lever at N Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph 50 km h Do not tow further than ...

Page 233: ...over t the v vehicle l lift ensure t that t there i is a adequate c clear ance b between l lift s superstructure a and low p parts o on u underside o of v vehicle Note In v vehicles f fitted w with a a p plastic h heel rest a and c cover w we r recommend t that you u use a additional r rubber d disks w with a t thickness o of 2 25 o or 3 30 m mm t to a avoid damage t to t the h heelrest Lifting p ...

Page 234: ...ber reinforce ment in the area of the marking for the vehicle jack Vehicle j jack Lifting with the vehicle jack is described on page 3 67 3 92 IF AND WHEN TIPS AND MAINTENANCE B45 105C All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 235: ... 1 4 55 kW 16V Petrol engine 4 7 1 6 77 kW 16V Petrol engine 4 8 1 8 132 kW 20VT Petrol engine 6 gears 4 9 1 9 66 kW TDI Diesel engine 4 10 1 9 81 kW TDI Diesel engine 4 11 1 9 96 kW TDI Diesel engine 4 12 1 9 110 kW TDI Diesel engine 6 gears 4 13 TECHNICAL DATA Measurements 4 14 Capacities 4 14 Tyre pressures 4 14 TECHNICAL DATA 4 1 INDEX All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 236: ... driving 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 c consumption is based on a bal anced average of 37 of town driving and 63 of intercity driving CO2 emission l levels are obtained from the exhaust fumes of the vehicles tested in town and intercity driving on a rolling belt These fumes are then analysed and the C...

Page 237: ...high s speeds and s should b be c checked a at l least once a a m month Tow l loads Support l loads The maximum authorised load on the ball bar of the ball joint of the towing sys tem is 75 kg The minimum support load must be 4 of the real 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 vehicl...

Page 238: ... hook A Attachment points B 65 mm C 420 mm empty vehicle 350 mm vehicle with max load D 300 mm E 512 mm F 1118 mm G 1014 mm All measurements are expressed in mm Note For more details see Trailer towing chap ter 4 4 WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS TECHNICAL DATA Fixing p points f for t tow b bar TO8 030 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 239: ...ries the following information 1 Production control bar code 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Vehicle model number 4 Model engine power 5 Engine and gearbox lettering 6 Paint code inside finish numbers 7 Optional extras code numbers The vehicle data from numbers 2 to 7 are also included in the maintenance and inspection plan Vehicle i identification d data B1H 116C TO0 002 All manuals and user gu...

Page 240: ...Brand B Countersign for the official approval number C Chassis number D M A W 1 E M A W 1 of vehicle loaded vehicle F M A W 1 on front axle G M A W 1 on rear axle H Type I Emissions coefficient 1 Maximum Authorized Weight TOO 003 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 241: ...sion 10 5 0 3 Fuel 95 ROZ1 Super unleaded2 Performance Maximum speed in km h 170 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 9 7 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 14 8 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km C CO2 g km Town driving 9 0 216 9 1 218 Intercity driving 5 4 130 5 5 132 Total 6 7 161 6 8 163 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1716 Free standing weight in driving order3 in kg 1250 with driver Authoris...

Page 242: ...598 Compression 11 5 0 3 Fuel 98 ROZ1 Super unleaded2 Performance Maximum speed in km h 192 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 7 2 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 10 9 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km C CO2 g km Town driving 9 3 223 9 4 226 Intercity driving 5 5 132 5 6 134 Total 6 9 166 7 0 168 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1738 Free standing weight in driving order3 in kg 1266 with driv...

Page 243: ...n cm3 4 1781 Compression 9 5 0 5 Fuel 98 ROZ1 Super unleaded2 Performance Maximum speed in km h 229 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 6 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 8 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km C CO2 g km Town driving 11 7 281 11 8 283 Intercity driving 6 5 156 6 6 158 Total 8 4 202 8 5 204 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1859 Free standing weight in driving order3 in kg 1402 1463...

Page 244: ...Maximum speed in km h 180 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 8 7 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 12 7 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km CO2 g km Town driving 6 8 184 Intercity driving 4 3 116 Total 5 2 140 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1784 Free standing weight in driving order2 in kg 1338 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 930 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 930 Authorised...

Page 245: ... Maximum speed in km h 193 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 7 6 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 10 9 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km CO2 g km Town driving 6 8 184 Intercity driving 4 3 116 Total 5 2 140 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1820 Free standing weight in driving order2 in kg 1361 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 940 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 930 Authorise...

Page 246: ... 4 3 116 4 5 122 Total 5 2 140 5 4 146 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1845 Free standing weight in driving order2 in kg 1398 1473 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 980 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 930 Authorised load on roof in kg 753 Tow w weights Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12 650 Kg Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12 1400 Kg Engine o oil c capacity Engine...

Page 247: ...mance Maximum speed in km h 215 Acceleration 0 80 km h in seconds 6 3 Acceleration 0 100 km h in seconds 8 9 Fuel c consumption l 100 k km CO2 g km Town driving 7 2 194 Intercity driving 4 4 119 Total 5 4 146 Weights Maximum authorised weight in kg 1858 Free standing weight in driving order2 in kg 1401 with driver Authorised load on front axle in kg 990 Authorised load on rear axle in kg 930 Autho...

Page 248: ...eel gauge1 1513 mm 1494 mm 1500 mm 1481 mm Capacities Fuel tank 55 l Reserve of 7 l Windscreen Headlight washer tank 2 8 l 6 2 l Tyre p pressures Summer t tyres Tyre pressure is shown on the adhesive on the inside of the fuel cap Winter t tyres The pressure of these tyres is identical to summer tyres Just add 0 2 bars 1 This data may vary depending on the type of alloy All manuals and user guides ...

Page 249: ...quaplane 3 61 Armrest 2 62 Ashtrays 2 71 Attach child seat 1 15 1 30 Attaching child seats with the ISOFIX system 1 31 Automatic car washes 3 27 Automatic gearbox 2 89 notes on driving 2 92 reversing lights 2 91 B Balancing wheels 3 60 Battery 3 45 charging 3 47 magic eye 3 46 renewing 3 49 Biodiesel 3 5 Boot light 2 50 Brake fluid 3 44 Brakes 3 7 C Capacities 4 14 Care of paint 3 28 Care of the v...

Page 250: ...41 additives 3 41 Cruise control system 2 100 D Data carrying adhesive 4 5 Defrosting windscreen and side windows 2 76 2 80 2 85 Diesel 3 5 Digital clock 2 7 Door boot and window seals 3 29 Doors 2 26 Drink can holder 2 73 Driving abroad 3 23 Driving in the winter care of vehicle 3 27 cooling system 3 41 defrosting windscreen and windows 3 29 diesel 3 5 engine oil 3 37 snow chains 3 64 windscreen ...

Page 251: ...ing the tank 3 2 Filter preheating 3 6 First aid kit 3 55 Fixing points for tow bar 4 4 Foot mats 2 64 Front fog lights 2 45 Front seats 1 32 2 57 driver s seat 2 57 electrical adjustment 2 59 front passenger seat 2 57 lumbar support 2 58 manual adjustment 2 58 Front towing eye 3 88 Fuel gauge 2 7 Fuses 3 71 G Gear layout 2 89 Gear lever 2 89 General considerations on technical data 4 2 Glove box ...

Page 252: ... 85 K Key tag 2 23 Keys 2 23 Keys with remote control 2 24 Kick down device 2 92 L Lashing eyes 2 65 Lifting the vehicle 3 91 Lighting switch 2 45 Lights 2 45 Locking locations of the vehicle 2 27 Lubricants 3 37 Luggage compartment 2 64 M Manual gearbox 2 89 reversing lights 2 89 Measurements 4 14 Mileage clock Trip mileage 2 11 Mirror heating 2 55 Mobile telephones and radio telephones 3 84 Mult...

Page 253: ...83 Roof rack 2 69 Running in 3 14 S Safety for children 1 25 Seat belts 1 3 Selector lever 2 91 Selector lever positions 2 91 Service interval indicator 2 12 Servobrake 3 8 Short or long beams 2 49 Side lights 2 45 Sliding tilting roof 2 43 Snow chains 3 64 Spare parts 3 51 Spare wheel 3 58 Spark plugs 3 52 Speedometer 2 7 Starting the engine 2 97 after running out of fuel 2 98 diesel engines 2 98...

Page 254: ...mpartment 2 73 Volumetric sensor 2 35 W Warning lamps 2 13 Air Bag 2 22 alternator 2 17 anti locking brake system ABS 2 20 brake wear monitor 2 19 brakes hand brake 2 18 coolant temperature level 2 15 diagnosis excess of pollution 2 19 drive wheels spin regulator TCS 2 21 electronic accelerator pedal control EPC 2 22 electronic immobilizer 2 19 Electronic Stability Program ESP 2 21 engine oil pres...

Page 255: ...igh pressure cleaner 3 28 Wear indicators 3 61 Wheel bolts 3 68 Wheels 3 59 Wheelspin control TCS 3 10 Windows 2 39 Windscreen washer 3 50 Filling the container 3 50 Windscreen wipers and washers 2 51 windscreen 2 51 Winter tyres 3 63 Wiper blades 2 53 GENERAL INDEX 7 GENERAL INDEX All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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Page 257: ...ns and standards in this handbook are based on the status of infor mation at the time of printing Except for error or omission the information included in the current handbook is valid as of the date of closing print Re printing copying or translating whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the Copyright Act All righ...

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