Seat Leon 1M Manual

leon
leon
Owner’s manual
Inglés 1M6012003BA (09.05)
Inglés 1M6012003BA (09.05)
(GT9)
ON BOARD LITERATURE
This owner’s Manual

and the Supplements provided should be
read carefully so that you can quickly
become familiar with the controls and
operation of your vehicle.
As well as care and regular maintenance,
correct handling helps maintain the car’s
value.
For safety reasons please note also
the information on “Accessories,
modifications and replacement of
parts”.
One final 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.
INTRODUCTION –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1
STRUCTURE OF THIS MANUAL
You should note these points before reading this Owner’s Manual
Range of equipment Notes on direction
It describes the largest possible range of Apart from exceptions, all notes on the
equipment envisaged at the time of going direction (left, right, front, rear) in this
to press. Some of the equipment may not manual always refer to the vehicle’s direc-
be available until later or will only be tion of travel.
available in certain markets. Exception: possible specific steering
descriptions.
✱ Items of equipment marked with

this symbol are only available
on certain model versions or are
only available as optional extras on cer-
tain models or are only available in cer-
Warning notes
All blocks of text in bold print, with
this colour background and the
title “Warning” refer to potential
tain markets. accident or injury risks.
Text in bold print warns against pos -

Environmental notes sible damage to the vehicle or notes
particularly important information on
❀
Texts following this symbol
and printed in italics are impor - how to treat your vehicle correctly.
ta n t n o t e s o n e n v i r o n m e n t a l Official SEAT service
protection.
The SEAT Dealers, Workshops and
Official Service Centres have the most
Contents suitable specific tools and state-of-
the-art technology and specialised
On the next few pages you will find a con- staff to deal with and repair any prob -
tents list which lists all of the points lem or fault that may befall your SEAT
detailed in this Owner’s Manual in order. vehicle, guaranteeing repairs inside
Alphabetical index or outside warranty, and using only
genuine spares.
At the end of the manual you will find a
comprehensive alphabetical index. Do not hesitate to contact your
Official SEAT Service Centre for any
You can find desired information quickly question that arises in the applica -
by looking for the key in the index. tion or interpretation of the opera -
tions and revisions referred to in this
manual.
2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTRODUCTION
Contents
Below
we offer a brief summary of the contents
of the chapters that this Instructions
Manual is divided into.
1. Safety first
This chapter provides information on your vehicle’s
passive safety fittings such as seat belts, Air Bags,
child seats and safety and head rests.
2. Handling instructions
This chapter provides information on the layout of
the driver’s controls, the different seat adjustments,
how to create a comfortable atmosphere inside the
car, and how to start the engine.
3. Tips and 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 data
Numbers, values, dimensions and amounts (fuel
consumption, for instance) of your vehicle.
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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
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SAFETY FIRST
Introduction to the subject

You will find important information, tips
and notes on passive safety in your new
LEON in this chapter.
We have detailed everything you need to
know about, for example, seat belts, Air
Bags, child seats, safety for children and
head restraints.
Please pay particular attention to the
notes and warnings in this chapter–
in your own interest and in the inter -
est of all passengers.
Please drive carefully.
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SAFETY FIRST
Seat belts
Why have seat belts?
It has been proven that seat belts
give good protection in accidents. In
most countries, therefore, the wear -
ing of seat belts is required by law.
Warning
• The belts should be put on
before every journey – even in
town traffic. This also applies to
rear seats. Pregnant women too
should always wear a seat belt. B1H-118
This is the only way to guarantee
protection for the unborn child! This illustration shows a car driving
For more information on this point towards a wall. The vehicle occupants are
please see page 1.11. not belted in.
• The routing of the belt is of The physical principle of a frontal crash is
major importance to the protective easy to explain.
effect of the belt. How the belt
should be worn is described on As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-
the next pages. called “kinetic energy” is created by the
movement of the vehicle , in the vehicle
itself as well as in the vehicle occupants.
The extent of the “kinetic energy” effect
depends largely on the speed of the vehi-
cle and on the weight of the vehicle and
the vehicle occupants.
The higher the speed and the greater the
weight of the vehicle, the more energy
must be dispersed should an accident
occur.
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SAFETY FIRST
1000 kg
B1H-119 LEO-044
The speed of the vehicle is, however, the If you are driving at a speed of only
more important factor. If, for example, the 30 km/h to 50 km/h, forces which can
speed increases from 25 km/h to easily exceed 1000 kg are exerted on the
50 km/h, the kinetic energy increases body should an accident occur.
fourfold! The forces exerted on the body will
As the vehicle occupants in our example increase further at higher speeds, e.g. At
are wearing no seat belts, their entire twice the speed the forces increase four-
kinetic energy can only be dispersed fold!
through the crash into the wall, should a Vehicle occupants not wearing their seat
crash occur. The consequences would be belts are thus not “linked” to their vehi-
severe or possibly even fatal injuries. cle.
In a frontal crash, these people will con-
tinue to move forward at the same speed
as the vehicle was travelling before the
vehicle crashed!
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SAFETY FIRST
B1H-120 B1H-160
In case of a frontal collision accident, the It is also important that occupants sitting
occupants who are not belted up are in the rear seats are belted in as they can
thrown forwards and collide with parts of also be thrown out of the vehicle in the
the vehicle interior, e.g. the steering event of an accident. Somebody sitting in
wheel, instrument panel or windscreen. the rear and not using a seat belt is
Vehicle occupants who are not belted in endangering not only himself but also the
may even be thrown out of the vehicle. occupants of the front seats.
This could even lead to serious injuries.
The wide spread opinion that you can pro-
tect your body with your hands in the
event of a light accident is not correct.
Even at low speeds of collision, forces
which cannot be deflected act on the
body.
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SAFETY FIRST
Our examples describe frontal crashes.

These physical principles also apply, of
course, to other types of accidents and to
vehicles with the Air Bag System.
This is why you must put on your seat belt
before every journey, even if you are only
going “just around the corner”. Please
also ensure that your passengers are cor-
rectly belted in.
You have seen how seat belts function in
the case of an accident on previous
B1H-123 pages.
Accident statistics have proven that the
Protecting seat belts risk of injury is reduced and the chance of
Seat belts which are worn properly con- survival in a serious accident is increased
tribute to the correct seating position of if the seat belt is worn properly.
the vehicle’s occupants. The seat belts For this reason, the wearing of seat belts
help reduce kinetic energy considerably. is a legal requirement in most countries.
They also prevent uncontrollable move- The correct method of wearing the seat
ments which can also be the cause of belt, and how the Air Bag System func-
severe injuries. tions, is described on the following
Vehicle occupants who wear their seat pages.
belts correctly benefit greatly from the
fact that kinetic energy is absorbed by the
belt. The vehicle front structure and other
passive safety measures, such as the Air
Bag System, also guarantee a reduction
in kinetic energy. The energy created is
thus kept to a low level and the risk of
injury reduced.
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SAFETY FIRST
Warning notes
• The belts should be put on
before each journey – even in
town traffic! This also applies to
the rear seats.
• The maximum level of protection
by the seat belts can only be
attained if the belts are worn prop -
erly.
• Please ensure that the belts are
put on exactly as described in this B31-151C
chapter.
Putting the seat belt on under -
neath your arm, for example, • The belt strap should not be
would considerably increase the worn over hard or breakable arti -
risk of injury in the case of an acci - cles (glasses, ball pens, etc...), as
dent! it may cause injuries.
• The belt must not be twisted or • Bulky and loose clothing (e.g.
caught, nor should it be allowed to an overcoat on top of a jacket),
rub on any sharp edges. hinder correct fitting and working
of the seat belt.
• Two people (including children)
must never be secured with one • In order to achieve maximum
belt. It is particularly dangerous to belt protection occupants must
belt your child in when it is sitting be properly seated; check also
on your lap. the "Front seats" chapter.
Please take notice of the warning

notes on the next page.
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• You must always keep your feet • The seat belts may not be
in the foot well during a journey – removed from the vehicle or modi -
never on the dashboard or on the fied in any way. Do not attempt to
seats. remove the seat belts yourself.
• The belts must be kept clean as • Belts which are stressed and
dirt may affect the proper function - thus stretched in an accident must
ing of the retractors (see "Care and be replaced by a Technical Service
maintenance" chapter). Centre. The belt anchorages should
be checked.
• The slot for the belt tongue must
not be blocked with paper or any -
thing similar, as the tongue can Note
otherwise not engage properly. In some export countries seat belt func-
• You should check your seat tions could differ from the 3 point or lap
belts regularly. If you find any belts described on the next pages
damage on the belt, belt connec -
tions, retractor or the locking
pieces, the belt must be replaced
by a Technical Service Centre.
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SAFETY FIRST
How are seat belts put on

properly?
Putting 3 point belt on
You must adjust the front seat to your
height before fastening the seat belt.
See "Front seats" chapter.
For the centre rear seat, it must be taken
into account that the back of the seat
must be perfectly locked in position for
correct functioning of the seatbelt. See
page 2.69. B1H-127
The inertia reel belt gives complete free-
dom of movement when pulled slowly.
Sudden braking, however, will cause the • Pull belt by the tongue slowly and
smoothly across the chest and hips.
belt to lock.
The mechanism will also lock the belt • Push the tongue into the locking part of
the seat until it engages audibly (pull to
when accelerating, driving down steep
test!).
gradients or cornering.
Warning Warning
Seat belts can only give their max - The tongue must be pressed into
imum protection in an accident if locking part designated for that
the backrest is in an upright posi - seat and seat belt. The protective
tion and the belt is fitted closely to effect of the belt will otherwise be
the body. negatively affected and the risk of
injury increases!
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B31-167C B31-119C
Warning Warning
The shoulder part of the belt must • Please ensure that the seat belt
run roughly across the centre of is fitted properly. A seat belt which
the shoulder, on no account is worn incorrectly could also
against the neck and must also be cause injury in an accident.
firmly in contact with the body.
• A seat belt which is worn too
The lap part of the belt must fit loosely could cause injury as your
tightly across the pelvis– not kinetic energy will throw your body
across the stomach. If necessary, further forward in an accident and
pull the belt tight. it will be caught abruptly by the
seat belt.
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SAFETY FIRST
TO8-052 B1H-131
With the aid of the belt height adjust -

Warning
ment the routing of the shoulder belt for
the front and rear seats can be set to fit Pregnant women should always
the body properly. wear a seat belt too. The lap part
of the belt should be as low as
• To adjust, push the upper relay fitting possible across the pelvis so that
in the direction shown, hold in this posi-
no pressure is exerted on the
tion and move up or down so that the
abdomen.
shoulder part of belt runs roughly across
the centre of the shoulder as shown in the
left-hand illustration – on no account
against the neck.
• After adjusting, pull the belt with a jerk
to ensure that the relay fitting is properly
engaged.
Note
The seat height adjustment* can also be
used to adjust belt routing on front seats.
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SAFETY FIRST
B1H-132 B1H-133
Taking three point belt off Lap belt*

To release the belt, press the red button in The centre place on the rear seat is fitted
the lock. The tongue will then spring out. with a lap belt.
Pass the tongue towards the door by hand The belt lock is used in the same way as
so that the retractor can roll the belt up on the three point inertia reel belts.
properly. A plastic knob in the belt holds For safety reasons a lap belt not being
the tongue in a convenient position. used should always be connected to the
buckle.
Warning
• The lap part of the belt must fit
tightly across the pelvis– not
across the stomach. If necessary,
loosen the belt.
• Pregnant women should always
wear seat belts too. The lap part of
the belt should be as low as possi -
ble across the pelvis so that no
pressure is exerted on the
abdomen.
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SAFETY FIRST
B1H-135 B1H-134
To lengthen belt hold the tongue at right To shorten belt it is only necessary to
angles to belt and pull belt through to the pull the free end of belt.
required length – see illustrations. The surplus belt length is taken up by
The belt is easier to adjust if tongue and moving the plastic slide.
cap are pressed together.
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SAFETY FIRST
Belt tensioner* Warning

Safety for the belted-in driver and front
passenger is increased by the belt ten- • Any repair work on the tensioner
system or the removal or installa -
sioners fitted to the inertia reels of the tion of system components for
front 3 point seatbelts to supplement the other repair work should be car -
Air Bag. ried out by a Technical Service
In case of a severe frontal collision the Centre.
system is activated by sensors which fire
a pyrotechnic charge in the two automatic • The protective function of the
belt tensioner is capable of oper -
tightening devices. ating only once. If the belt ten -
This makes the devices roll up and tighten sioners have been activated at any
the tensioners. time, the system must be renewed.
If you sell the vehicle, please pass
on this Manual to the new owner.
Notes
• Smoke is released when the tensioners
are activated. This smoke does not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle.
• It is of utmost importance to observe
the relevant safety regulations when the
vehicle or components of the system are
scrapped. Technical Service Centres are
familiar with these regulations.
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SAFETY FIRST
Attach child seat Activating child seat belt lock*
Warning • Secure your child seat with the belt fol-

lowing the instructions given by the man-
A child seat in which the child sits ufacturer.
with its back to the direction of
travel may only be used if the pas - • Pull out the shoulder part of the belt
fully.
senger side Air Bag has been
deactivated by a Technical Service • Roll the belt back in until it lies tightly
Centre. Otherwise the child would against the child seat. A “clicking” noise
be in great danger. will be heard when the belt is rolling in.
Ask your Technical Service Centre The belt can now no longer be pulled out
about the conversion. – pull to test!
As soon as the child seat is no longer Deactivating child seat belt lock*
needed, the passenger side Air Bag Press the red button in the lock part. The
should be made operational again by tongue will be released from the locking
a Technical Service Centre. part. The child seat belt lock is automati-
cally deactivated when the belt is fully
Child seat safety lock* rolled up.
The three point safety belt* in the
middle of the rear of some model ver -
sions seat may be blocked con -
stantly. This ensures that the child
seat is properly fixed in the car.
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SAFETY FIRST
Air Bag system 1)
AIRBAG
LEO-000 TO8-051
Supplementing the three-point seat The driver’s front Air Bag is located in
belts, the Air Bag system offers addi- the central cushioned part of the steering
tional protection for the driver’s and pas- wheel.
senger’s head and chest in a serious The p a s s e n g e r ’ s f r o n t A i r B a g is
frontal collision. located in the dash panel above the glove
In serious lateral collisions the side Air compartment.
Bags reduce the risk of injury to the body Both are marked with "AIR BAG".
parts exposed to the danger for the front
seat occupants. Warning
The Air Bag system is not a replacement The seat belts and Air Bag system
for the seat belt, but it is rather one part only offer maximum protection
of the passive safety concept of the vehi- when seated correctly.
cle. Please note that the best possible
protection to be offered by the Air Bag
system can only be effective when the
seat belts are fastened.
Therefore, the seat belts should
always be used, not only for reasons
of statutory regulations, but also for
safety.
Also bear in mind the instructions
from the "Seat belts" chapter.
1) This equipment may vary according to the

country.
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SAFETY FIRST
Air Bag functions are controlled elec -

tronically:
• Each time that the ignition is turned on,
the Air Bag warning light will light for
about 3 seconds.
• If at least one of the Air Bag devices is
deactivated, the warning light will flash
for approx. 12 seconds.
There is a defect in the system if
• When switching on the ignition the
B1H-209
warning lamp does not light.
• Following the connection of the igni-
The side Air Bags are located on the tion, the warning light will not go off until
backside of the front seats (see figure) after approx. 3 seconds.
and are marked with "AIR BAG" on the • After the ignition is switched on the
upper part of the back. warning lamp goes out and comes back
on.
Components of the system
The system basically consists of:
• The warning lamp lights or flashes
while driving.
• an electronic control and monitoring Warning
unit (control unit)
• two front Air Bags When a defect is present the sys -
tem needs to be checked immedi -
• two side Air Bags ately by a Technical Service
• a warning lamp in the instrument panel. Centre. Failure to do so will jeopar -
dise proper functioning of the Air
Bag in the case of an accident.
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SAFETY FIRST
When are the Air Bags activated?

The Air Bag system is designed so that
the driver’s side Air Bag and Passenger’s
side Air Bag are triggered in case of a
serious frontal collision .
In a serious side-on collision , the cor-
responding side1) Air Bag is triggered.
In certain kinds of accidents, both the
front and the side 1) Air Bags could be
triggered.
The Air Bag system will not be triggered B1H-194
in case of light frontal and lateral colli-
sions, rear collisions and overturning . In
these cases, the vehicles occupants are Frontal Air Bag 1)
protected in the conventional way by the When the system is triggered, the bags
seat belts. are inflated by gas opening in front of the
It is not possible to define globally when driver and passenger.
exactly the Air Bag system will be trig- The Air Bag inflation is considerably rapid
gered given that the circumstances of and takes fractions of a second, to offer
each impact may vary enormously. the best protection in the case of an acci-
During inflation, the Air Bag emits a fine dent.
dust. This is quite normal and there is no Information about the operation and
fire risk. possible faults of the system may be
found on the previous page.
notes on the next page
country.
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SAFETY FIRST
Warning notes
• The steering wheel padded plate
• It is important to maintain a dis - and the padded surface of the Air
tance of at least 25 cm from the Bag module on the passenger side
steering wheel or instrument of dash panel must not have stickers
panel so that the front seat occu - attached, nor should they be cov-
pants have the best possible ered or re-worked in any other way.
effective protection if the system These parts should only be cleaned
is triggered. The front seats must with a dry cloth or a cloth moistened
always be correctly adjusted to the with water. No other items such as,
body height. for example, telephone or cup
holders should be attached to the
• If you are not wearing a seat belt Air Bag module.
or lean forward whilst driving or
are sitting in the wrong position, • No modifications of any kind
you are open to a higher risk of may be undertaken on the parts of
injury in an accident when the Air the Air Bag System. All work on the
Bag System inflates. Air Bag system, including the
removal and installation of system
• Children must never be allowed to parts during other repair work (ex.:
sit unsecured on the front seat
whilst the vehicle is in motion. If the removing steering wheel), should
Air Bag System is triggered during only be carried out by a Technical
an accident, children could be seri- Service Centre.
ously injured or killed. For further
important points please refer to the Note
chapter on “Safety for children”. If the vehicle or individual parts of the Air
Bag system is scrapped, one must always
• No persons, animals or objects observe the relevant valid safety regula-
should be located between the
front-seat occupants and the effec - tions. Technical Service Centres are famil-
tive range of the Air Bags. iar with these regulations.
• The protective function of the Air
Bag will only be triggered for one
accident. If the Air Bag has been
trig g e r e d , t h e s y s t e m m u s t b e
replaced.
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SAFETY FIRST
Warning notes
Warning
• Any repairs to the side Air Bag,
such as the removal or assembly
of any system component in con -
nection with any other repair work
(e.g. removing the front seat),
should only be performed by a
Technical Service Centre. The cor -
rect functioning of the Air Bag sys -
B1H-210
tem could otherwise be adversely
affected.
Side Air Bag 1) • If the seatbelt is not worn or an
incorrect seating position is
When the system is triggered, the bags adapted (for example leaning to
inflate using gas. one side) during a voyage, there is
The Air Bag inflates in a split second to be a higher risk of injury due to the
able to offer additional protection during deployment of the Air Bag in the
an accident. case of an accident.
On page 1.17 you will find notes on • To guarantee a maximum of pro -
the function and possible defects in tection from the lateral Air Bag, a
the system. correct seating position should be
adapted and the seatbelt should
always be worn.
• There should be no person, ani -
mal or object between the front
passengers and the action zone of
the Air Bag. Also, no accessory or
any other object should be
installed in the deployment area
of the lateral Air Bag that may
impede its operation or even
cause injury to the occupants of
the vehicle.

notes on the next page.
country.
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• Only light articles of clothing • Any damage to the original seat

should be hung on the coat hooks. covers or to the seam in the mod -
No heavy or sharp-edged items ule area of the side Air Bag must
should be left in the pockets. be repaired as soon as possible by
any Technical Service Centre.
• No excessive pressure should
be applied to the sides of the • The protective function of the Air
backrest, nor should they be sub - Bag will only be triggered for one
jected to undue pushing or shov - accident. If the Air Bag has been
ing etc. as the system could be triggered, the system must be
damaged as a result. The side Air replaced.
Bags would not be triggered
should this happen!
• If children are leaning to one
side or adapt an incorrect position
• Do not fit seat covers on the dri - during a voyage, they are auto -
ver’s or passenger seat. Other - matically exposed to a higher risk
wise, the functioning of the side of injury in the event of an acci -
Air Bag could be limited since it dent especially if they are seated
could not come out of the seat in the passenger seat. They may
back. For further notes refer to the be seriously injured or even killed
chapter “Accessories, modifica - as a result.
tions and replacement of parts”.
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Deactivate Air Bags Deactivation of the passenger Air

Air Bags must not be deactivated Bag for the installation of a child
unless there are specific reasons to seat
do so, such as: In the exceptional case where it may
become necessary to use a child seat in
• in the exceptional case where it may the passenger seat, where the child is fac-
become necessary to use a child seat in
the passenger seat, where the child is facing backwards, it is essential to deacti-
ing backwards. vate the passenger Air Bag.
We still recommend the installation of the
• if it is not possible to keep a minimum child seat uniquely on the rear passen -
distance of 25 cm between the center of
the steering wheel and the breastbone ger seat , and to avoid the need to deac-
even though the driver’s seat is in the cor- tivate the passenger Air Bag.
rect position. If use of the child seat has ceased,
the passenger Air Bag must be recon -
• if handicapped people need special nected.
equipment in the steering wheel area.
Before the use of child seats, please
• if special seats are fitted (i.e. orthope- read carefully the section on "Safety
dic seats without side Air Bags).
for children" .
See the Technical Services for information
about which Air Bags may be deactivated Warning!
in your vehicle. If in an exceptional case where
If you yourself disconnect the passenger you may wish to install a child seat
Air Bag using the key lock switch 1) (fol- in the passenger seat, where the
lowing page), an “A AIR BAG OFF ” warning child is facing backwards, it is
light will constantly remind you that the essential to deactivate the pas -
Air Bag is deactivated. senger Air Bag. To not do so will
Always activate the Air Bags when put the child at risk of serious or
possible, to protect the occupants of even fatal injury. For any doubt
the vehicle in case of a collision. about the deactivation of the pas -
senger Air Bag, consult the
Technical Service.
1) This equipment will vary according to the coun-

try.
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Deactivation
• Turn the ignition to the off position
• Turn the key lock switch to the “OOFF”
position using the ignition key.
• Ensure that when the ignition is
switched to the “ON” position, the “A AIR
BAG OFF ” warning light always comes
on.
Warning!
The driver of the vehicle has the
B6L-0013 responsibility of ensuring the cor -
rect position of the switch.
Key lock switch 1) for deactivation
of passenger Air Bags
By using the key lock switch in the glove
box it is possible to deactivate and acti-
vate the frontal and lateral passenger Air
Bags.
This measure is necessary in the excep -
tional cases where a child seat must be
installed in the passenger seat.
In general, child seats should only be
fitted in the rear seats of the vehicle.
Reactivate the Air Bags as soon as
possible, the prompt reactivation of
the Air Bags will offer necessary pro -
tection.
Warning!
The key lock switch should only be
used with the ignition in the off
position. If not, faults may be
introduced into the system pre -
venting the triggering of the Air
Bag or even an unwanted deploy -
ment.
1) This equipment varies according to the model.
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SAFETY FIRST
Warning!
If the “AIR BAG OFF” warning light
flashes:
• There is no guarantee that the
passenger Air Bags will be trig -
gered in the event of an accident.
Warn all passengers.
• Do not place any child seats in
the passenger seat, in the event of
an accident the Air Bag may be
LO3-002 triggered causing serious injury.
Activation
• Turn the ignition to the off position
• Turn the key lock switch to the “OON”
position using the ignition key.
• Ensure that when the ignition is
switched on, the “AAIR BAG OFF ” warning
light does not come on.
“AIR BAG OFF” warning light
(Air Bag deactivated)
This warning light will light when the igni-
tion is turned on as long as the passenger
Air Bags are deactivated.
The warning light will flash in case of
any anomaly in the Air Bag. In this
case a Technical Service must be vis -
ited.
1.24 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––AIR BAG

SAFETY FIRST
Safety for children

It is clearly demonstrated by accident
statistics that generally children are • If children lean whilst the vehi -
safer on the back seat than on the cle is in motion or adopt an incor -
passenger’s seat. Therefore, children rect sitting position, they are sub -
under 12 years of age must normally jected to an increased risk of
travel on the rear seats 1) . Depending injury. This applies in particular to
on age, height and weight, they have children seated on the passenger
to use a suitable child restraint sys - seat when the Air Bag system is
tem or a seat belt. For safety reasons, triggered during an accident. This
the child seat must be fit in the center could cause serious or fatal
of the rear seat or behind the passen - injuries.
ger’s seat. • A suitable child restraint system
The physical principles apparent in can protect your child!
an accident, which are detailed on • Do not leave your child unat -
pages 1.3 to 1.5, naturally also apply tended in the child seat
to children.
As opposed to adults, the muscle and
• Children under 1.50 m (approx.
under 12 years of age) must not
bone structures of children are not use normal seat belts without the
yet fully formed. As such, children are child restraint system. This could
subject to a higher risk of injury. cause injury to the stomach and
In order to reduce this risk of injury, neck.
children may only be transported in
special child restraint systems!
Warning
• All vehicle occupants, and par -
ticularly children, must be belted
in during the journey.
• You should never allow your
child to stand or kneel whilst the
vehicle is in motion. Should an
accident occur , your children will
be thrown out of the vehicle and
could be seriously injured.
1) Different norms may apply to different coun-

tries.
SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.25

SAFETY FIRST
Number of seats
Approximate Front Back Central
age group passenger sides rear
Group 0 < 10 kg U (only in exceptional U U
(0-9 months) cases). (Slide the
front passenger
seat as far back
as possible and
always disconnect
the Air Bag)
Group 0 + < 13 kg U (only in exceptional U U
front passenger
seat as far back
as possible and
always disconnect
the Air Bag)
Group I 9-18 kg U (only in exceptional U/L U
front passenger
seat as far back
as possible and
always disconnect
the Air Bag)
Group II/III 15-36 kg X UF UF
(4-12 years)
U – Adequate for the universal retention L – Adequate for retention systems with
systems officially authorized with ISOFIX anchoring.
this age group. (Universal retention X – Seat space not adequate for children
systems are those fixed by the adult of this age group.
safety belt).
UF – Adequate for the universal retention
systems oriented frontwards offi-
cialy authorized for use in this age
group.
1.26 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

SAFETY FIRST
Note
Child restraint systems tested accord -
ing to ECE-R 44.03 standard are
clearly marked with the ECE-R 44.03
test mark (capital E in a circle and a
number which indicates the country
of the norm, i.e. Spain is number 9).
Only officially approved child restraint
systems which are suitable for the child
should be used.
The ECE-R1) 44.03 standard applies to
IBN-110
child restraint systems. This categorizes
restraint systems into four classes.
Group 0: 0-10 kg Group 0/0+
Group 0+: 0-13 kg For babies up to 10 kg/13 kg we recom-
mend child seats which can be adjusted
Group I: 9-18 kg to the horizontal position (see illustra-
Group II: 15-25 kg tion).
Group III: 22-36 kg
Warning
If in an exceptional case, a child
seat is fitted in the passenger seat
where the child is travelling with
the back to the direction of travel,
the passenger Air Bag must be
deactivated either by a Technical
Service Centre. Otherwise there is
a danger of severe or even fatal
injuries. See a Technical Service
Centre to deactivate the system.
As soon as the child seat is no longer

needed as described in the above
paragraph, the passenger-side Air
1) Regulation of the Economic Commission of Eu- Bag should be made operational
rope. again by a Technical Service Centre.

SAFETY FIRST
B1S-002P B1S-003P
Group I Group II
For babies and small children weighing For children weighing between 15-25 kg.
between 9-18 kg. Best suited are child Best suited are child seats combined with
seats with safety board – see illustration 3-point safety belts.
– or child seats in which the child faces
backwards. Warning
The shoulder part of the belt must
Warning run roughly across the centre of the
If in an exceptional case, a child shoulder, on no account against
seat is fitted in the passenger seat the neck, and must be firmly in
where the child is travelling with contact with the body.
the back to the direction of travel, The lap part of the belt must fit
the passenger Air Bag must be tightly across the pelvis– not
deactivated either by a Technical across the stomach. If necessary,
Service Centre. Otherwise there is pull the belt tight.
a danger of severe or even fatal
injuries. See a Technical Service
Centre to deactivate the system.
As soon as the child seat is no longer

needed as described in the above
paragraph, the passenger-side Air
Bag should be made operational
again by a Technical Service Centre.
1.28 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

SAFETY FIRST
B1S-004P B1S-005P
Group III Warning

For children weighing between 22-36 kg. Never, under any circumstances,
and less than 1.50 m (5’) tall. Best suited should you transport children or
are seat cushions combined with the 3- infants in the vehicle, by carrying
point seat belt. them in arms or seated on some -
Warning body’s lap.
The shoulder part of the belt must When using the belt, the section “Seat
run roughly across the centre of belts” should also be noted.
the shoulder, on no account
against the neck, and must be
firmly in contact with the body.
The lap part of the belt must fit
tightly across the child’s hips– not
across the stomach. If necessary,
pull the belt tight.
Children more than 1.50 m/5’ tall can use

the seat belts fitted without seat cush-
ions.

SAFETY FIRST
Notes Attach child seat

• Child retention systems designed for all Securing the child seat*
ages are available for your vehicle from
the SEAT Original Accessories Program To attach the child seat you can perma-
under the name "Peke"1). These systems nently block the automatic three-point
mentioned above have been especially seatbelt* of the rear central seat available
designed and approved conforming to the in certain vehicle versions. Hence, a cor-
ECE-R 44.03 regulation. rect attachment of the child seat in the
vehicle is guaranteed.
• For the installation and use, atten -
tion must be paid to statutory regula - Warning
tions and the instructions of the If, in exceptional cases, you must
restraint system manufacturer. carry a child seat in the passenger
Warning seat where the child sits with its
back to the direction of travel, the
• Particular care is required if passenger Air Bag must be deacti -
child restraint systems are used vated by a Technical Service
which are bolted together with the Centre. Otherwise, serious injuries
seat belts fitted in the vehicle. The or loss of life could occur. If you
bolts must be screwed into the wish to disconnect the system,
hole for the complete length and contact a Technical Service
tightened to 40 Nm. Centre.
• Furthermore, the seat belts must
be checked for correct routing. The As soon as the child seat is no longer
belt must not be able to be dam - needed as described in the above
aged by sharply edged fittings. paragraph, the passenger-side Air
• Only one child per child restraint Bag should be made operational
system is allowed. again by a Technical Service Centre.
1) Not available in all countries.
1.30 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

SAFETY FIRST
B1J-095D
Attaching child seats with the

ISOFIX system
There are four attachment rings (see
arrows) on the body work between the
chassis and the cushions of the rear seat.
You can use these rings to attach a maxi-
mum of two child seats with the ISOFIX
system. When you fit the child seat you
must be able to hear a "click" on both
sides (sound of anchoring). Then, pull the
seat to check whether it has been fitted
properly (pull test!)
Warning
For safety reasons, carefully read
the instructions of child seats with
the ISOFIX system and the "Safety
for children" chapter.
SAFETY FOR CHILDREN –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.31

SAFETY FIRST
Front seats
The correct adjustment of the seats is
important for:
– reaching the controls safely and quickly.
– relaxed low-fatigue body position.
– maximum protection from the seat
belts and the Air Bag System.
Warning
• It is important to maintain a dis -
tance of at least 25 cm from the
steering wheel or instrument
B1S-016P
panel so that the front seat occu -
pants have the best possible
effective protection if the system Driver’s seat
is triggered. In addition, the front We recommend that you position the dri-
seats and the head restraints must ver’s seat as follows:
be adjusted to the body height.
– Set the driver’s seat forwards/back-
wards in such a way that the pedals can
Consult the "Front seats" chapter for seat be fully depressed with a slightly
adjustment. Also note on this page the angled leg.
basic adjustment of the driver’s and pas-
senger seats. – Set the backrest in such a way that it is
fully against your back and that you can
Warning reach the upper point of the steering
No items must be kept in the wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
footwell, as these could block the Front passenger seat
pedals in case of sudden braking.
We recommend that you position the front
Consequently, it would be impos - passenger seat as follows:
sible to brake, change gear or
accelerate. – Backrest in an upright position.
Feet should remain in the footwell – Place the feet in the footwell in a com-
when the vehicle is moving, never fortable position.
resting on the instrument panel or – At the same time push the seat back as
seats. far as possible.
1.32 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEATS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS

SAFETY FIRST
Head restraints *
B1S-017P
The head restraints are height adjustable

and must be set to suit the size of the
occupant. Correctly adjusted head
restraints together with the seat belts
offer effective protection. It is also possi-
ble to set the angle of the front head
restraints.
Adjusting height
• Grip sides of head restraint with both
hands and pull up or push down.
• The best protection is obtained when
the upper edge of the restraint is at least
at eye level or higher.
SEATS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.33

INDEX
INSTRUMENT PANEL SEATS AND LUGGAGE

Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 COMPARTMENT
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.58
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Armrest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.63
Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64
OPENING AND CLOSING
Adjustable steering column* . . . 2.64
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Keys with remote control* . . . . . 2.24
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . 2.65
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . 2.25
Rear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68
Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27 Roof rack*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . 2.33 Cigarette lighter/electric socket . 2.73
Radio-frequency remote Stowage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73
control key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 Drink can holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74
Electric windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.39
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . 2.43
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . 2.75
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78
LIGHTS AND VISIBILITY
Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 DRIVING
Indicators and dipped beam Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49 Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96
Windscreen wipers and Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97
washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . 2.98
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 Stopping the engine. . . . . . . . . 2.100
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 Cruise control system* . . . . . . . 2.101
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Table
1 2 3 4 5 6
28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19
2.2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––INSTRUMENT PANEL

5 7 8 9 10 11
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 LEO-001A
INSTRUMENT PANEL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.3

Position Page Position Page

1 – Door handle ........................... 2.26 20 – Steering and ignition lock ..... 2.97
2 – Knurled wheel for instrument 21 – Driver’s Air Bag/Horn .............. 1.16
lighting*................................. 2.46 22 – Steering column adjustment
3 – Knurled wheel for light range lever* ..................................... 2.64
adjustment* ........................... 2.46 23 – On board literature
4 – Light switch ............................ 2.45 compartment .......................... 2.74
5 – Air vents................ 2.75/2.80/2.85 24 – Instrument and warning lamps
6 – Indicator/dipped beam lever... 2.49 panel ..................................... 2.13
7 – Heated rear window switch ..... 2.46 25 – Bonnet release lever ............... 3.35
8 – Hazard warning light switch .... 2.47 26 – Electric wing mirror
adjustment lever* ................... 2.55
9 – Knurled wheel for left
seat heating*/ 27 – Central locking button* ........... 2.29
Drink can holder ..............2.64/2.74 28 – Electric window controls* ....... 2.39
10 – Knurled wheel for right
seat heating*/
Drink can holder ..............2.64/2.74
• Some of the equipment above-men-
tioned is only installed on certain model
11 – Passenger Air Bag* ................. 1.16 versions or comes as an option.
12 – Glove compartment/ • Controls on right hand drive models
stowage box ........................... 2.73 may slightly vary from left-hand drive ver-
13 – Stowage box........................... 2.73 sions. Nevertheless both versions are fit-
ted with the very same indicator signs.
14 – Radio/Radio housing1)*
Radio navigation system1)* ..... 3.85
15 – Controls for:
– Heating/ventilation ............. 2.76
– Air conditioning* ................. 2.79
– Climatronic* ........................ 2.86
16 – Automatic*/Manual gear lever .. 2.90
17 – Ashtray/ lighter.............. 2.72/2.73
18 – Pedals .................................... 2.65 1) An additional instructions manual is delivered
for vehicles with a navigation system or factory-
19 – Windshield washer/wipers fitted radio. If the radio is subsequently fitted,
lever/Multifunction follow indications in the "Accessories, modifi-
indicator* ........................ 2.51/2.8 cations and replacement of parts" chapter.
2.4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instruments
1 2 3 4
1
90 1/2
60 120 0 1/1
4 90100 120
3 5 80 140
70
60 160
Km/h
2 Rpm x 1000
6 50 180
5 EPC
40 7 200
30
1 7 220
! 20
240
10
0 8 0 260
PRND321 6 km
LEO-002
In some model versions or in certain 1 – Revolutions counter *

countries, it is possible to insert the igni- On no account must the revolutions
tion key and have the dash panel lights counter needle move into the red
go on without switching the engine on. zone of the scale.
This function is independent of the vehi-
cle's light connections.
The arrangement of the instruments
❀
down.
Changing up in good time helps
to save fuel and keep the noise
depends on the model and the engine fit-
ted. Change down a gear at the latest when
the engine turn over is no longer smooth.
Page
Avoid high engine revolutions during the
1 – Revolutions counter* .................. 2.5 running-in period.
2 – Coolant temperature ................... 2.6
3 – Fuel gauge.................................. 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
INSTRUMENT PANEL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.5

2 – Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the igni- b
tion is switched on. a
When the ignition is switched on the
1
warning lamp (c c) flashes for a few sec- 90
onds as a functional check. 60 120 0
a – Cold
Avoid high engine speeds and do not c
work engine too hard yet.
b – Normal
IB9-035
When the vehicle is driven normally the 6
needle should settle down in the central If the needle is in the right half of the indi-
zone. cator, the coolant temperature is too high.
When engine is working hard and the In this case, pull over, switch the
ambient temperature is high, the needle engine off, wait until it cools and then
may move a long way up. look for the cause of the problem. See the
This is not serious as long as the chapter on “Cooling system”.
warning lamp (c) does not flash.
Warning
c – Warning lamp Note warnings in "Cooling system"
If the lamp flashes and a tone is heard at chapter.
the same time when driving, first check
the coolant temperature being displayed. Additional lights in front of the cool -
If the needle is in the normal zone, ing air intake interfere with the flow
coolant should be added as soon as pos- of cooling air. At high ambient tem -
sible. See the chapter on “Cooling sys- peratures and full throttle there is a
tem”. danger that the engine will then over -
heat.
2.6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INSTRUMENT PANEL

• The minutes are set by turning the but-

ton clockwise until it stops. By turning the
knob once, you move forward one minute.
1 By turning and holding the knob, the min-
1/2 utes move forward continuously.
120 0 1/1 The knob can be used to set the clock to
the exact second.
• Turn the knob to the right until the time
d is set to exactly one minute before the
required time.
60
IB9-036 • Turn the button to the right just as the
50 seconds indicator of an accurately set
clock shows one full minute.
3 – Fuel gauge
When the ignition is switched on, the • Turning the button to the left sets the
clock to the required arrow.
warning light lights up as a functional
check. 5 – Outside temperature indicator*
The tank holds about 55 litres. The outside temperature is displayed
When the needle moves to the red reserve when the ignition is on.
zone, warning light d lights up at the At temperatures from +5 °C to –5 °C, a
same time that an acoustic warning signal snowflake symbol is displayed along with
is produced; this means that approxi- the temperature.
mately 7 litres of fuel remain. The snowflake symbol is to warn the
4 – Speedometer driver to take extra care when there is
a risk of ice forming on the road.
The speedometer is fitted with a digital
mileage clock and a trip mileage clock, as When the vehicle is stationary or travel-
well as a service interval indicator*. ling at very low speeds, the temperature
displayed may be slightly higher than the
During the running in period you must actual outside temperature as a result of
note the instructions in the chapter "The radiant heat from the engine.
first 1,500 km – and afterwards".
5 – Digital clock *
The digital clock is set by turning a knob
that is on the bottom right next to the
speedometer.
• The hours are set by turning the button
anti-clockwise until it stops. By turning
the knob once, you move forward one
hour. By turning and holding the knob,
the hours move forward continuously.

3 rpm x 1000 5
2 6
1 7
0 l/100 km
8
10.0
B8L-103 LEO-003
5 – Multifunction indicator * When the ignition is switched on, the

The multifunction indicator includes: function which was selected before
switching off the ignition will be acti-
• Time vated, unless the ice warning symbol
• Driving time appears with outside temperature of
• Average speed + 5°C and – 5°C.
• Distance covered If the vehicle battery is disconnected, all
stored values will be deleted.
• Autonomy
• Average fuel consumption
• Current consumption
The function selector and the reset key
are located in the windshield wiper 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.
2.8 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INSTRUMENT PANEL

Memory If some of the before mentioned data is

The system is equipped with two memo- exceeded, the memory is deleted and the
ries which function automatically. calculation starts over. Contrary to the
partial route memory, this memory is not
A partial route memory (Multifunction deleted when driving is interrupted for
Indicator 1) gathers the following data more than two hours.
between switching the ignition on and
off: Consult memory
Driving time, distance covered and used To consult data select the memory by
fuel. pressing the "RReset " key for < 2 seconds
Speed and average fuel consumption are and from one of the specific Multifunction
calculated using the above information. Indicator 1 or 2 functions.
If driving is resumed within two hours – Partial route memory - Multifunction
from switching off the ignition, the data Indicator 1
collected while driving is included in the – Total route memory - Multifunction
calculation. If driving is not resumed Indicator 2
within two hours, the memory is automat- The following data can be displayed:
ically deleted.
A total route memory (Multifunction
• Driving time
Indicator 2) collects driving data from • Distance covered
any number of partial routes up to a total • Average speed
of 100 driving hours, 10,000 kilometres • Average fuel consumption
and a fuel consumption of 1,500 litres.
This data is used to calculate average Delete memory
consumption and speed from all partial Memory data is reset by pressing the
routes. "Reset" key for > 2 seconds.

Indications on screen Driving time

The last selected item will be displayed Multifunction Indicator 1 – Driving time
when the ignition is switched on. from switching on the ignition or from
resetting memory (see "special route
Outside temperature °C memory").
The correct outside temperature takes five Multifunction Indicator 2 – Total dri-
minutes to be displayed. When the vehi- ving time of all partial routes (see "mem-
cle is stationary or moving slowly, the ory of total route").
indicated temperature may be slightly
higher than the real outside temperature The maximum value displayed with either
due to the engine heat. selector position is 99 hours and 59 min-
utes. If this value is exceeded, the display
Warning is reset.
I n t e m p e r a t u r e s b e t w e e n + 5 ° C and Average speed Ø km/h
–5 °C the ice warning symbol is The same applies to "average speed" as
displayed next to the outside tem - to "average fuel consumption".
perature indication. In case this
function was not selected, the Distance covered Km
screen would automatically dis - The same which applies to "distance cov-
play it. ered" applies to "driving time" (see
below). The maximum displayed distance
Time is 9,999 km.
The time is displayed even if the ignition Autonomy Km
is switched off. The clock is set with the
This function indicates the distance which
right rotary knob below the speedometer
the vehicle can drive maintaining the
(see "digital clock" in the Instructions
same driving style.
Manual).
Fuel calculation is based on the average
fuel consumption during the last 50 kilo-
meters.
After resetting the fuel display (i.e. after
disconnecting the battery) the real fuel
range will be displayed after approxi-
mately 50 kilometers).
2.10 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INSTRUMENT PANEL

Average fuel 6 – Selector lever position display*

consumption Ø l/100 km The position of the automatic gearbox
Indicates the average fuel consumption, selector lever is indicated in the display.
not the consumption at the moment. See "Automatic gearbox" chapter.
After switching on the ignition or after 7 – Mileage clock/ Trip mileage
deleting the corresponding memory, the
average fuel consumption is displayed The upper counter registers the total dis-
after having driven approximately 300 tance driven and the lower one the short
meters. Until that moment, the screen will trips.
display lines instead of the function. The The last figure of the lower counter indi-
figure is updated every 5 seconds. cates 100 m.
Multifunction Indicator 1 – indicates The trip mileage can be put back to zero
the average fuel consumption of the par- by pressing the reset knob next to the
tial trip. speedometer (partial mileage clock).
Multifunction Indicator 2 – indicates
the average fuel consumption of all of the
partial trips (see also "memory of total
route").
Note
The quantity of fuel which has been used
is not indicated.
Current consumption l/100 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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.11

7 – Service interval indicator * Notes

If a service is due, the word "Service" will • Do not zero the display between the
flash for about 20 seconds when the service intervals. Otherwise an incor -
engine is switched on, the vehicle is not rect reading will appear.
moving and the mileage clock reset but- • If the battery should be discon -
ton is not touched. nected, the service indicator informa -
The deadline for any service will be dis- tion will be retained.
played 3,000 km in advance. • If the instrument panel changes
• Intermittent service* for 20 sec - due to repair, the service interval dis -
onds. Indicates that the time for a new play must be reset. This should be
service has elapsed. carried out by a Technical Service
Centre. If the indicator is not repro -
• Service Km 3,000* for 20 seconds. grammed, the service work must be
Indicates that the next service is due in
3,000 km. Every 100 km the number of done in accordance with the
km will decrease by 100 km up to the indi- Maintenance and Inspection Plan and
cation "Service". not the service interval indicator.
Only after a service has been carried
After the service has been performed out and the indicator has been reset
the display needs to be reset. will the service interval indicator
The display will be reset by a Technical regain its validity.
Service Centre as follows:
Failure indicator
• Switch ignition off If a failure occurs, "FAIL" would appear
• Keep the odometer reset button next to either on the instrument panel or the trip
the speedometer pressed down. meter. The defect should be repaired by a
• Without releasing the aforementioned Technical Service Centre as soon as possi-
SERVICE ”
button, switch the ignition on. “S ble.
will then appear on the display. Next, turn
the button toward the right, for at least
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.
2.12 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning lamps
1 2 3 4 1 5
1
90 1/2
60 120 0 1/1
4 90100 120
3 5 80 140
70
60 160
Km/h
2 Rpm x 1000
6 50 180
40 200
EPC 30
1 7 220
! 20
240
10
0 8 0 260
PRND321 3647
0 04 km 0 .0
6 7 LEO-004
The layout of the warning lamps depends Page

on the model version and engine fitted. 1 – Indicators ..................................2.15
The symbols shown here are also on the
actual warning lamps. 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

Page
8 9 10 11 12
17 – Anti-locking brake system
(ABS)* .....................................2.20
6 50 18 – TCS Wheel spin control*/
40 ESP Electronic Stability
22 EPC 1330 Program* .................................2.21
7 19 – Parking light/dipped beam ......2.21
21 !
1420
10 20 – Rear fog light* .........................2.22
21 – Air Bag system1) ......................2.22
20 19 18 P 17 16 15 22 – Preheating system/
IB9-024 Electronic Accelerator-
Pedal Control (EPC)*.................2.22
Page
8 – Seat belt warning lamp*...........2.17
9 – Alternator ................................2.17
10 – Brakes/Hand brake ..................2.18
11 – Engine oil pressure/level .........2.18
12 – Tailgate ...................................2.19
13 – Diagnosis*/Excess of pollution .2.19
14 – Electronic immobilizer..............2.19
15 – Brake wear monitor* ................2.19
16 – Windscreen washer water 1) This equipment may vary according to the
level*.......................................2.20 country.

1 2 3 4 1 5
1
90 1/2
60 120 0 1/1
4 90100 120
3 5 80 140
70
60 160
Km/h
2 Rpm x 1000
6 50 180
40 200
EPC 30
1 7 220
! 20
240
10
0 8 0 260
PRND321 3647
0 04 km 0 .0
6 7 LEO-004
1 – Indicators Warning notes

The pilot light flashes at the same time as
the indicator. If a turn signal fails, the • Never open the bonnet of your
car if you see steam or coolant
warning lamp flashes twice as fast. (Not
coming from the engine compart -
when towing a trailer).
ment – Risk of scalding! Wait until
For more data, see "Indicators and dipped no more steam or coolant can be
beam lever" chapter. seen.
2 – Coolant temperature/ • Do not touch the fan. The fan can
level * switch on suddenly – even when
the engine is switched off.
The warning lamp lights up for a few sec-
onds as a functional check when ignition • Please note the following points
is switched on. to avoid scalding with hot coolant:
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or – Exercise caution when opening
lights up or flashes when driving, either the coolant expansion tank! When
the coolant temperature is too high or the the engine is hot the cooling sys -
coolant level too low. An acoustic signal tem is under pressure – Danger
will sound 3 times as an additional warn- of scalding! Therefore let engine
ing: cool down before unscrewing the
cap!
Stop the vehicle immediately, switch
the engine off and check the level. If – To protect your face, hands and
necessary, add coolant. For more informa- arms you should cover the cap of
tion, see the chapter “Instruments”. the radiator with a large, thick
cloth to protect against steam or
hot fluid.
• Ensure that the coolant liquid
does not drop on the hot exhaust
or any other hot engine compo -
nents. The antifreeze contained in
the coolant could ignite.

1 2 3 4 1 5
1
90 1/2
60 120 0 1/1
4 90100 120
3 5 80 140
70
60 160
Km/h
2 Rpm x 1000
6 50 180
40 200
EPC 30
1 7 220
! 20
240
10
0 8 0 260
PRND321 3647
0 04 km 0 .0
6 7 LEO-004
If the level is correct the failure may be 3 – Trailer indicators *

due to a fan failure. In this case check the The warning lamp* flashes when turn sig-
radiator fan fuse and replace if necessary. nals are switched on when towing a
See "Fuses" chapter. trailer.
If the warning lamp does not go out If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehi-
although coolant level and fan fuse are in cle, the warning lamp does not flash.
order, do not drive on – call in expert
assistance. 4 – Fuel level *
If the trouble is located only in the radia- When the ignition is switched on, the
tor fan, and assuming the coolant level is warning light lights up as a functional
in order and the temperature warning check.
lamp is off, you may drive on to the near- The warning lamp comes on when there
est Technical Service Centre In order to are about 7 litres left in tank.
make good use of the air stream for cool-
ing, do not let engine idle or drive very 5 – Main beam
slowly. The warning lamp comes on when main
beam is on or when the headlight flasher
is used.
6 – Warning lamps display screen
7 – Selector lever position display*
The automatic gearbox selector lever is
shown on the display; See the "Automatic
gearbox" chapter.

9 – Alternator
8 9 10 11 12
The warning lamp comes on when the
ignition is switched on and must go out
6 50 when the engine is started.
40 The alternator is driven by a long-life
22 EPC 1330 ribbed belt.
7 If the warning lamp lights during the jour-
21 !
1420 ney, stop, switch off engine and check
10
ribbed belt.
20 19 18 P 17 16 15 If it is loose or broken, do not drive on
IB9-024 – the coolant pump is no longer being dri-
ven. The belt must be checked/ renewed.
8 – Seat belt warning lamp * If the warning lamp comes on although
the V–belt or ribbed belt is not broken or
The warning lamp lights up (only for cer- loose, one can normally drive on to the
tain countries) for about 6 seconds after nearest Technical Service Centre.
ignition as a reminder to fasten your
safety belt. As the battery will continue to discharge,
all electrical consumers which are not
If the seat belt is not fastened, in some absolutely necessary should be switched
countries an acoustic signal will sound off.
after switching on the ignition which will
stop after approximately 6 seconds or
when the seat belt is fastened.
Please refer to chapter “Seat belts”.

10 – Brakes/Hand brake 11 – Engine oil pressure/

The warning lamp comes on when the level
brake fluid level is too low. The warning light lights up for a few sec-
The ignition must be switched on. onds as a functional check when the igni-
tion is switched on.
On vehicles with ABS*, the warning lamp
will light up for a few seconds when the If the warning lamp is red or yellow or
ignition is switched on or the engine flashes it indicates that the engine oil
started. If the ABS system* fails it will also pressure or level is too low. This warning
light up together with the ABS warning lamp will also light up if there is a defect
lamp. in the oil level indicator.
Warning If lights up or flashes red

(insufficient oil pressure)
If the pilot light does not go out or
it comes on during the journey, Should the warning light flash or light up
the fluid level in the deposit is too while driving you will also hear three
low. Have the brake system ser - times an acoustic warning as soon as the
viced immediately at a Technical engine runs at over 1500 r.p.m. You must
Service Centre. stop the car and turn the engine off: check
the oil level and top up if necessary. See
Meanwhile you will have to press the "Engine oil" chapter.
harder on the brake pedal and
braking distances will be greater. If the warning lamp flashes even though
the oil level is in order, do not continue
If the brake system and ABS pilot driving. Do not even run the engine at
lights come on at the same time, idling speed. Call in expert assistance.
the rear wheels may lock prema -
turely while braking. Go immedi - If while driving the engine speed de-
ately to a Technical Service Centre creases below idling speed the oil pres-
driving very carefully and take pre - sure warning lamp may light up. Increase
cautions. engine speed by accelerating or changing
down gear.
Hand 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.

12 – Tailgate
8 9 10 11 12
The pilot light* comes on if the tailgate is
open or badly closed.
6 50
13 – Diagnosis*/
40 Excess of pollution
22 EPC 1330
7 This pilot light lights up when the ignition
21 !
1420 is switched on as a testing device and
10 goes out after a few seconds.
In case of failure due to excessive pollu-
20 19 18 P 17 16 15 tion it will start to flash.
IB9-024
14 – Electronic immobilizer
Lights up yellow (oil level* too low) When switching the ignition on, the data
If the pilot light lights up yellow the level from the vehicle key is automatically
is too low. Stop engine and refill oil. See processed. This procedure is confirmed by
"Engine oil" chapter. the warning lamp lighting up briefly.
When opening the bonnet the oil level If an unauthorized key is used the pilot
warning is reset. However, if you do not light will flash continuously. The vehicle
refill oil the warning will reappear after cannot be started. See also "Keys with
about 100 km. remote control" chapter.
Flashes yellow (defective oil level* 15 – Brake wear monitor *

indicator) The pilot light comes on for about 3 sec-
If the oil level indicator is defective an onds as a check when you switch the igni-
acoustic signal will sound and the warn- tion on. If the pilot light comes on while
ing lamp will flash several times. you are driving you will also hear an
alarm.
From the moment of the defect to the
check-up of the engine the oil level needs If when you switch the ignition on the
to be checked regularly, preferably when pilot light lights up and you hear the
filling the tank. alarm, it means the brake pads are worn.
In this case you should go to a
Technical Service Centre to have the
front and rear brake pads checked*.

16 – Windscreen washer
water level *
• ABS warning lamp lights up
together with brake system warning
When the ignition is switched on, this lamp. Not only is the ABS system defec-
warning light lights up as a functional tive, but a change in normal braking
check. characteristics can also be expected.
This warning lamp will light up if the water Warning
level in the screen washer reservoir
becomes too low. If there is a fault in the ABS system
the rear wheels can lock relatively
Add water to the windshield and head- quickly. In certain circumstances
light washers. See "Windshield washer" this could make the back end of
chapter. the car swing violently.
17 – Anti-locking brake If this happens drive with utmost
system (ABS) * care to the nearest Technical
When the ignition is switched on, this Service Centre to have the fault
warning light lights up as a functional repaired.
check.
In versions with an anti-skid regulator in
This warning lamp monitors the ABS and the driving wheels, or an electronic stabil-
EDL * systems. ity programme, the TCS/ESP pilot light
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) * will also come on if the ABS fails. For more
The warning lamp comes on for a few sec- details see pages 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13.
onds when the ignition is switched on or Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) *
the engine started. The lamp goes out The EDL system works in conjunction with
after an automatic test sequence has the ABS. Failure of the EDL system is indi-
been completed. cated by the ABS warning lamp lighting
If the ABS warning lamp does not come on up. The vehicle should be taken to a
when the ignition is switched on, does Technical Service Centre as soon as
not go out, or comes on when driving, the possible.
system is faulty. Further details on EDL are given on page
A fault in the ABS system is indicated as 3.11.
follows:
• Just the ABS warning lamp lights
up. The vehicle can still be braked with
normal braking system but without ABS.
The vehicle should be taken to a
Technical Service Centre as soon as
possible.

18 – Electronic Stability
8 9 10 11 12 Program (ESP) *
The warning light lights up for a few sec-
6 50 onds as a functional check when the igni-
40 tion is switched on; it should go off after a
22 EPC 1330 couple of seconds.
7 If the ESP works while the vehicle is in
21 !
1420 motion, the pilot light flashes.
10
If the system is disconnected or has a
fault, the pilot light will stay on.
20 19 18 P 17 16 15
IB9-024 As the ESP works in combination with the
ABS, if the ABS breaks down the ESP pilot
light also comes on.
18 – Drive wheels spin
regulator (TCS) * For more information see page 3.13.
The warning light lights up for a few sec- 19 – Parking light/
onds as a functional check when the igni- dipped beam
tion is switched on; it should go off after a Dipped beam, parking or side light pilot
couple of seconds. light (green). Works with the ignition off.
If the TCS 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 TCS works in combination with the
ABS, if the ABS breaks down the TCS pilot
light also comes on.
For more information see page 3.11.

20 – Rear fog light * 22 – Preheating system

The pilot light will light up as soon as the (Diesel engines only)
rear fog light is switched on. For further When the engine is cold the warning
details see "Switches" chapter. lamp comes on when key is turned to
Drive position (ignition on).
21 – Air Bag system 1)
If the warning lamp does not come on,
When the ignition is turned on, the warn- there is a defect in the glow plug system –
ing light will remain lit for a few seconds. call in expert assistance.
If the warning light flashes for about 12 Once the pilot light switched off switch
seconds following engagement of the engine on immediately. See "Starting the
ignition, this means that at least one Air engine" chapter.
Bag has been disconnected in a Technical
Service. See “Deactivation of the Air When the engine is warm the glow plug
Bag”. lamp does not come on – the engine can
be started straight away.
Therefore if the warning light does
not flash or it lights or flashes while Note
the vehicle is in use, it means that If while driving a fault occurs in the diesel
there is problem with the Air Bag. engine management system, this is indi-
Proceed immediately to a Technical cated by the warning lamp flashing. The
Service to solve the problem. engine must be checked as soon as pos-
sible by a Technical Service Centre.
22 – E l e c t r o n i c a c c e l e r a t o r -
pedal control (EPC)
If there is a fault in the accelerator pedal
working, a warning light will switch on.
1) This equipment may vary according to the Have the fault repaired at a Technical
country. Service Centre.

Keys
Replacement keys
A B For reasons of security, replacement
keys are only available from SEAT
Official Service Centres.
Key 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 duplicate of your key from a
B11-002D SEAT Official Service Center.
Note
The vehicle is supplied with two keys A You should keep this plastic key
which fit all locks. chain in a particularly safe place
In addition, plastic key chain B with the since only with this number can
key number is included. copies of the key be made.
For this reason you should give the buyer
Warning
this key tag if you sell the vehicle.
• Always take the key from the
ignition whenever you leave
the vehicle – even if only for a
moment. This is particularly impor -
tant if children are to remain in the
vehicle. They might start the
engine or some other electrical
component, e.g. electric windows.
Risk of accident!
• Wait until the vehicle has
stopped before taking the key out.
Otherwise the steering may block.
OPENING AND CLOSING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.23

Keys with remote control *
LEO-005 LEO-006
Vehicles with remote control* have two Foldable key*

keys. One is a conventional key (see pre- To unfold the key sword, press button A.
vious page). The other incorporates a It will unfold with a spring.
remote control function* (see "Radio-fre-
quency remote control" chapter). To fold the key sword, press button A and
guide it with your hand until it is com-
Note pletely folded.
In some 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.
2.24 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OPENING AND CLOSING

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

Doors
From the outside of the vehicle , it may From the inside of the vehicle , all the
be locked or unlocked using the driver doors may be locked by pushing the secu-
door key. rity buttons down (in vehicles without
Upon opening , the latch will rise up (for central locking).
vehicles with central locking).
Warning!
For vehicles equipped with electric win-
When the doors are locked, any
dows and central locking, if the key is
intrusion is impeded, for example
maintained in the opening position all of
while stopped at a red light.
the electric side windows will open.
Upon closing , the latch will descend (for
vehicles with central locking).
In some vehicle models equipped with
electric windows and central locking, if
the key is maintained in the locking posi-
tion on the driver side, any side windows
left open as well as the electric sunroof
will close.
For vehicles without central locking, the
passenger door and the rear doors may be
locked from the outside without using a
key. Just press the button 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 extreme caution when
closing the windows and the sun -
roof from the outside of the vehi -
cle.
• Closing from the outside with -
out taking care or observing all the
vehicle may cause bruising for
other people especially children.
• When locking a vehicle, never
leave children unaccompanied
inside, as it will make it more diffi -
cult to provide assistance if
required.

Central locking *
When the key is used in the driver’s door, When the vehicle is opened using the key,
all doors and the boot are unlocked at the the locking security system (double lock-
same time by the central locking system. ing) and the anti-theft alarm* are immedi-
The central locking system is fitted with a ately deactivated.
locking security system (double lock): When the vehicle is opened, the interior
When the vehicle is locked with the key or lighting will come on for 30 seconds as if
the remote control from the outside, all of a door is open and the indicators will
the doors are locked impeding any flash twice.
attempt to force them. If, for any reason, the central locking
This system may be activated from the ceases to function then, in general, the
outside either by using the key or the drivers door and boot may be opened
radio-frequency remote control*. conventionally using the key but neither
the locking security system nor the anti
Locking locations of the vehicle theft alarm can be activated.
Outside: If the key is maintained in the opening
Driver’s door or by using the radio-fre- position in the driver’s door the electric
quency remote control*. windows will open, in vehicles equipped
with them.
Inside:
Notes
By using the central locking switch
located on the handle of the driver’s door If for any reason the central locking
(simple closure) (see page 2.29). ceases to function, neither the rear doors
nor the passenger door may be opened.
Opening The lock mechanism of the driver’s door,
To open your vehicle turn the key in the the boot and the ignition locking mecha-
lock of the driver’s door to the opening nism all possess a rotation mechanism
position or use the radio-frequency (which will turn freely without the key)*.
remote control*. All of the doors will be When the locking mechanism is operated
unlocked with any object other than the key, the
When the vehicle is opened using the rotation mechanism is activated. The
radio-frequency remote control*, the lock- manipulated cylinder will rotate without
ing security system as well as the anti opening the vehicle or turning the igni-
theft alarm* are immediately deactivated. tion on.
The indicator on the driver’s door will stop If the rotation mechanism is activated
flashing. This warning light is fitted to when the key is inserted then remove the
vehicles equipped with the locking secu- key fully and then reinsert it to open the
rity system or the anti theft alarm*. vehicle. There will be no damage to the
locks.
1) This function may vary according to the model

and country.

Locking
• If the key is turned two consecutive
• To lock your vehicle, turn the key times to the locking position in less than
once (the double lock is activated) to the one second then only the simple locking
locking position in the driver’s door lock. mechanism is activate for all doors and
All of the doors and the boot will lock. The the boot. The locking security system
locking security system (double lock) and (double lock) is not activated.
the anti theft alarm* will be immediately If the locking security system (double
activated and the indicator light on the lock) is not activated then the vehicle may
driver’s door will begin to flash to indicate be unlocked from the inside . To do this,
this. This warning light is fitted to vehicles simply pull the corresponding door han-
equipped with the locking security system dle until the door opens.
or the anti theft alarm*.
When the vehicle is locked, all of the inte-
• For vehicles1) fitted with electric win-
dows or an electric sunroof, when the key
rior lights that may be on are turned off is maintained in the locking position the
and the indicator lights flash once. electric windows will close fully followed
The activation of the locking security sys- by the electric sunroof if it is open.
tem (double lock) is indicated by the
flashing of the indicator light located on
• If the driver’s door is incorrectly
closed or open (door “ajar”), the vehicle
the top of the driver’s door panel at the cannot be locked. In order to lock the
level of the window. Also, for vehicles doors of the vehicle, the driver’s door
equipped with the anti theft alarm*, the should be completely closed. If any other
indicator light will indicate when the door of the vehicle is incorrectly shut then
alarm is on. all doors except this door will be locked. If
properly closed afterwards, this door will
Warning!
join the locking system of the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is closed from the In the case where the vehicle is opened
outside by turning the key once to
using the radio-frequency remote control
the locking position (double lock),
and neither the locks or the doors are
no person –especially children-
used, after 30 seconds the vehicle will
should remain inside the vehicle
automatically be relocked so that it is not
due to the fact that the doors can -
accidentally left open.
not be opened from the inside
using the door handle or the cen -
tral locking switch (see central
locking switch instructions). If the
vehicle is equipped with electric
windows, these cannot be opened
from the inside either (see the
instructions for the electric win -
dows).
• Children should never be left
alone inside the vehicle due to the
fact that if the doors are acciden -
tally locked, it will be difficult to 1) This function may vary according to the model
provide assistance if needed. and country.

Notes
B If the vehicle is locked using the cen -
tral locking switch, individual doors
may be unlocked. To do this, simply
pull the corresponding door handle
A until the door opens.
LEO-007A
Central locking button *

The central locking button makes it possi-
ble to lock/unlock the whole vehicle from
the inside. The button is located in the
door release lever on the driver’s door
(see illustration).
Locking
By pressing the right hand side of the
switch A all doors and the boot lid/tail-
gate are locked. It is now no longer possi-
ble to open the doors or boot lid/tailgate.
Unwanted access from 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 Locking
The doors will lock automatically when
the vehicle exceeds speeds of 15 km/h.

Unlocking
Pushing the left part of the locking switch • Once the vehicle has been
B will open all doors. locked with the radio wave remote
control or with a regular key the
Automatic Unlocking central locking knob becomes
The doors unlock automatically when the inactive. It no longer works. For
key is removed from the ignition. this reason, do not leave anyone
in the vehicle, in particular chil -
The button will also function when the dren, since it is not possible to
ignition is switched off. open from the inside or from the
Warning outside. Furthermore, the vehicle
cannot be unlocked by sticking
• If the central locking button in the hand in the window and
the door release lever on the dri - pulling the knob from the inside or
ver’s door is operated, all other the central lock command.
doors and the tailgate are locked Therefore, no intruder can unlock
automatically. the vehicle.
However when the doors are
locked outside help in an emer - • Take great care when closing the
windows and the electric roof*
gency is hindered, and so children from the outside!
should never be left alone in the
vehicle. • If you close from the outside
carelessly or without visibility you
• Locking the doors and tailgate may cause serious injury espe -
prevents intruders from getting in cially to children.
the vehicle, e.g. at traffic lights.
• For vehicles equipped with Air
Bags and only in the event of a col -
lision where an Air Bag is deto -
nated, the central locking will
unlock all doors automatically to
facilitate the evacuation of the
vehicle. The vehicle’s interior light
and the warning lights will remain
lit until the key is removed from
the ignition and reinserted again.
2.30 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––OPENING AND CLOSING

B6L-0012
Child safety
The rear doors also have child-proof
catches.
Child lock
Using the vehicle key, turn the child lock
slot in the direction of the arrow (figure
A). This way, the inside door handle of the
affected door is deactivated and the door
can only be opened from the outside. The
security button must be in the up1) posi-
tion and the vehicle unlocked.
Removing the child 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 vehicles without central locking.
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Tailgate
a
c
b
IB9-015 IB9-016
To open the tailgate when the key slot is

• When the key slot is vertical (aa) the tail- vertical (see illustration), pull the handle
gate/boot lid is locked or unlocked auto-
matically by the central locking system. It and lift the tailgate.
can also be locked or unlocked separately To close pull the tailgate down using one
with the main key. of the handles on the interior embellish-
ment and slam it gently.
• When key slot is horizontal (bb) the tail-
gate/boot lid will be locked all the time If the key slot is horizontal it means the
after closing. It can then only be unlocked tailgate is permanently locked and may
with the main key. only be opened with the main key.
To unlock boot lid, insert key and turn as Warning
far as possible in the direction of the
arrow (cc). The key cannot be pulled out of • After closing the tailgate always
the slot in this position. pull it upwards to make sure it is
properly closed. Otherwise it may
Note spring open while the vehicle is in
The alarm will go off if the boot is opened motion, even if it has been locked.
manually using the key while the alarm is
activated.
• The tailgate must always be
properly closed when the vehicle
is in motion to prevent exhaust
fumes from getting inside.
Danger of intoxication!

Anti-theft alarm system *

With the anti-theft alarm, break-in Note
attempts and theft of the vehicle are ren- When you lock the car the indicator pilot
dered more difficult. The system triggers lights will only come on if the alarm has
acoustic and optical warning signals if been properly activated (all security areas
someone tries to gain unauthorised have been properly locked).
access to the vehicle.
If a door or the boot are left open when
The alarm system and the locking security the alarm is connected, they will not be
system (double lock) are automatically incorporated into the car’s protection sys-
activated when the driver’s door is tem. If after you lock the doors or boot,
locked. To lock the door either turn the they will be automatically incorporated
key once in the lock towards the locking into the security areas and the indicator
position or press button 2 on the radio- signals will show.
frequency remote control*. The system is
then activated immediately and the indi- If the vehicle is locked and the alarm is
cator light located on the driver’s door activated, you do not need to open the car
will flash along with the flashers indicat- to deactivate it.
ing that the system have been turned on. To do this, turn the key twice in the dri-
ver’s door lock to the lock position or
• For vehicles equipped with an addi- press twice the lock button in the key han-
tional alarm system* , if you access the
car by using the driver’s door key you dle fitted with the radio-frequency remote
have 15 seconds to introduce the key into control.
the ignition lock and activate it. Other- The alarm will be triggered if, with the
wise the alarm will trigger off for 30 sec. vehicle locked, one of
and car start up will be deactivated. • the doors,
You can only turn off the alarm by press-
ing the "open" key on the remote control.
• the bonnet, or
For cars without radio-frequency remote
• the boot
is opened or
control keys you must wait for 30 sec.
until the alarm cuts off. Then close the • the ignition is switched on.
door with the key and repeat the previ- When the alarm is triggered the horn
ously described process all over again. sounds and a flashing signal is activated
The alarm signal will be triggered for 30 for about 30 seconds.
seconds if access is attempted via any To disactivate the anti-theft alarm
door that is not the driver's. turn the key in the opening direction
or press the “open” key on the
remote control.
– two flickers: open and disactivate
the alarm
– one flicker: lock and activate alarm

Notes
• The warning lamp goes out after
approx. 28 days. This prevents the battery
becoming discharged when the vehicle is
not used for a long period. The alarm sys-
tem remains activated.
• The 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”.

Note
• If, after deactivating the volumetric
sensor, the door is locked with the remote
control or manually with the key in the
door lock within less than 30 seconds the
volumetric sensor is deactivated even
though all other anti-theft alarm functions
remain activated.
• After this time-span the deactivation of
the volumetric sensor is canceled.
AR0-041
• In case of relocking while the alarm was
activated without the volumetric sensor
function, this relocking will cause a con-
Volumetric sensor * nection of all the alarm functions, except
This is a surveillance function or a control for the volumetric sensor. If it was not dis-
incorporated in the anti-theft alarm sys- connected voluntarily it will be reacti-
tem which detects through ultrasound vated during the following alarm connec-
unauthorized access to the vehicle inte- tion.
rior (i.e. through a window). • If the volumetric sensor caused the
This system has two sensors: a transmit- alarm to set off this will be indicated by
ter and a receiver. flickering of the pilot light in the driver’s
door when unlocking the vehicle. This
Activate flickering is different than the flickering of
The volumetric sensor is switched on the activated alarm.
automatically when the anti-theft alarm is • If the volumetric sensor has caused the
activated whether by locking manually alarm to set off three times the alarm sys-
with the key or by remote control. tem will no longer go off.
Deactivate • Other sensors (door opening, luggage
The volumetric sensor is deactivated compartment, etc.) will continue to set off
when: the alarm.
1 – Unlocking the vehicle manually with
the key in the door lock or by radio
wave remote control.
2 – Pressing the button located in the
vehicle’s interior behind the driver’s
door in the lower part for at least one
second immediately after having
unlocked the driver’s door and after
having removed the key from the
ignition.

Radio-frequency remote control key *

The following functions can be operated
using the radio wave remote control with-
out using the key manually.
– Locking and unlocking the central lock-
ing system.
– Connecting and disconnecting the anti-
theft alarm system*.
– Switch on interior light (see "Interior
lights" chapter)
The radio wave transmitter with its battery
is located in the handle of the key. The LEO-008
radio wave receiver is located inside the
vehicle.
The effective 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-
tive when the key is in the ignition.

When the dead-lock mechanism and the

anti-theft alarm* are activated, proceed
2 1 as follows:
If the vehicle is unlocked by using the
open button on the radio-frequency
remote control*, all of the doors and the
boot1) will be relocked automatically if
they are not opened within 30 seconds.
However, the locking security system and
the anti theft alarm will remain deacti-
vated during these 30 seconds. This func-
LEO-009 tion prevents the vehicle being acciden -
t a l l y o p e n within range of the
radio-frequency remote control.
Opening and closing the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, point the key from
within the effective range at the vehicle
and briefly press the “open” button
(arrow 1). The indicators will flicker. To
lock the vehicle, briefly press the ”close”
button (arrow 2). The indicators flicker
once.
If you press the ”close” button (arrow 2)
twice , the dead-lock mechanism and
anti-theft alarm are deactivated and the
indicators do not work.
Selective Unlocking
Press the opening button (arrow 1) once
to open only the driver’s door, leaving the
rest closed.
Press the opening button (arrow 1) twice
to open all doors.
Notes
When the close 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 1) The alarm and dead-lock mechanism will remain
should check or change the battery. in the same position as before opening.

Synchronization Uncoded keys can be obtained at SEAT

If the vehicle cannot be opened by press- Official Service Centers. These keys, how-
ing the radio transmitter button, it could ever, must be synchronized by a SEAT
be that the code of the key no longer Official Service Center as the code for the
matches that of the control unit in the immobilizer also has to be programmed
vehicle. This can occur when the transmit- in the head of the key.
ter button is frequently pressed outside Authorization for use
the effective range of the system. We rec -
ommend that a Technical Service The radio wave remote control fulfills all
Centre take care of this function. norms. Its use has been approved by the
corresponding German office (Federal
To synchronize the key again the follow- Approvals Office For Telecommunications
ing procedure must be followed: of The Federal Republic of Germany).
1- Both vehicle keys, the key with the All components have been marked
radio transmitter (AA) and the conven- according to current stipulations.
B), must be used.
tional key (B
This authorization is the basis for
2- The synchronization process must be approval in other countries.
completed within 30 seconds .
3- Use key (B B) to switch on ignition and
A) to program.
key (A
4- Make sure that the vehicle is open
before you proceed to the program-
ming.
5- Place key (BB) in the ignition and switch
on.
6- Use key (A A) to lock the driver’s door
manually.
7- Now unlock and lock manually the
driver’s door with key (AA) while press-
1 open ).
ing button (1
8- Take the key out of the ignition.

Electric windows *
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
1 deactivated.
2
– Safety switch out :
3 The switches in the rear doors can be
5 4 used.
– Safety switch in :
LEO-010A
The switches in the rear doors cannot be
used.
The switches are located in the driver’s
door (see illustration).
1 – Driver’s door
2 – Front passenger door
3 – Safety switch*
4 – Right rear door*
5 – Left rear door.*
The electric windows can be activated
with the ignition on.
With the ignition off, the windows can be
activated for 10 minutes. They will stop
working when a front 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.

Electric windows with an automatic clos- Window opening and closing

ing function* are equipped with a power variants with the door keys
limiter.
Opening variants
The windows stop closing automatically
should anything block it. However this • The window is opened by pressing the
power limiter function does not work corresponding door button lightly.
when the windows are closed from When the button is released the opening
outside with the ignition key. process will stop.
Warning • Press the driver’s side door button full
down to open the window fully and auto-
• Always remove the ignition key matically.
when leaving the vehicle – even if
only for a short time. Never leave When the button is pressed again the win-
children alone in the vehicle. dow stops immediately.
The electric windows are only Closing variants
deactivated when the driver’s or
passenger doors are opened.
• The window is closed by pulling the cor-
responding closing button lightly
• Watch out when closing the win - When the button is released the closing
dows! Careless or uncontrolled process will stop.
closing of the windows can cause
injuries. • Pull the driver’s side door button fully
to close the window fully and automati-
• The driver must warn the other cally.
occupants of the risk which care - When the button is pulled again the win-
less operation of electric windows dow stops immediately.
entails.
Note
• No one should remain in the
vehicle when locked from the out - The controls of the passenger and rear
side, as the windows cannot be doors can only be used to open or close
opened in the event of an emer - the windows. Only the front windows may
gency. be opened or closed automatically from
the driver's door controls.
• Take great care when closing the
windows and the electric roof*
from the outside!
• Careless closing from the out -
side or without visibility can cause
serious injury, especially to chil -
dren.

The r o l l - b a c k f u n c t i o n * Note
1 – If the window in the driver or passen- If you wait for longer than 5 seconds
ger‘s door is hindered whilst closing between the individual steps, the system
through stiffness or by an obstacle will reactivate.
(roll-back function), the window will
open again immediately. Warning
2 – After the window has opened, you • Take great care when closing the
must lift and hold the appropriate windows! Closing the windows in
switch for the affected window again a careless or uncontrolled manner
within 5 seconds. If the window is still may cause bruises, especially in
hindered whilst closing through stiff- children.
ness or by an obstacle, the window • The driver must warn the other
will stop closing. occupants of the risk which care -
3 – After the window has stopped, you less operation of electric windows
must lift and hold the switch again entails.
within 5 seconds in order to close the
window.
The window will now close with -
out power limitation.

Function of the electric windows Notes

with ignition switched off The automatic opening/closing, and roll-
After the ignition has been switched off, back functions* on the driver and passen-
the windows can still be operated for ger door windows will not function after
about ten minutes so long as the driver or the vehicle battery has been discon-
passenger doors are not opened. nected/reconnected.
The windows on vehicles with central To reinstall this function after reconnect-
locking can also be closed or opened ing the battery, please note the following
from the outside (in cars with a points.
sliding/electric roof you can only close
them). For this purpose, the key must be
• Lock vehicle from the outside via the
driver’s door. When doing this please
in the lock of the driver’s door and held in ensure that all doors and windows are
the locking or open position. closed completely.
Opening • Lock the vehicle again via the driver’s
door. Hold the key in the locking posi -
Press the front edge of the respective but-
tion for at least one second.
ton.
This reactivates the system.
Closing
Lift the front edge of the respective but- Warning
ton. • Be very careful when closing the
electric windows and roof from the
Note
outside!
If the window in the driver or passenger
door is hindered whilst closing through • Be very careful when closing the
windows! Closing from the outside
stiffness or by an obstacle (roll-back func- without visibility or in a careless
tion), the window will open again immedi- manner can cause serious injury,
ately. especially with children.
In this case you can only close the window
again after the ignition has been switched • Children should never remain
alone inside the vehicle when it is
on. locked from the outside, as out -
side help will be hindered in the
event of an emergency.

Sliding/tilting roof *
To open
B
Turn the switch c l o c k w i s e . There are
intermediate opening positions that are
shown by notches on the switch. The
biggest notch shows the biggest opening
advisable for high speed driving with min-
imum aerodynamic noise.
A
To completely open the roof keep turning
the switch to position B. In this position,
however, there can be noise due to the
wind.
TO1-001
To close
With ignition switched on, the sliding/ Turn the switch to rest position or starting
tilting roof can be opened and closed/ position A. If you turn it anti-clockwise
lifted and lowered with the rotary switch. the roof will close completely. If the roof is
Press the switch for emergency or full completely open and you turn the switch
strength closing. anti-clockwise, you can put the roof in the
intermediate opening positions repre-
After the ignition has been switched off, sented by the notches.
the roof can still be operated so long as
the driver or passenger doors are not To raise
opened. From starting position A turn the switch
anti-clockwise . The roof will be raised
Warning according to the notches on the switch.
• Take great care when closing the To close/lower
roof! Closing the roof carelessly or
in an uncontrolled manner may Turn the switch clockwise until it reaches
cause bruises, especially in chil - the rest/starting position A.
dren.
Note
• The driver must warn the other The sun screen to prevent intensive sun
vehicle occupants of the risk
which careless operation of the rays shining in can be slid open or closed
roof entails. by hand with roof open or closed.
You should ensure, especially when the
• Always remove the ignition key sun screen is closed that the tilting roof is
when leaving the vehicle, even
only for a moment. Never leave closed when the vehicle is parked or dur-
children unattended in the vehi - ing a sudden rainfall.
cle. Convenience locking*
The sliding roof can also be closed when
locking the driver’s door:
Hold the key in the locking position until
the roof is closed.

Roll back function

The roof has a roll back function to avoid
possible injury when closing the roof.
When the roof is closed in a normal way, it
will re-open automatically if it encounters
any obstacle. However this will not
occur if the emergency or maximum
strength lock has been activated.
Note
There is an emergency or maximum
strength lock which should only be B45-199C
used in case of absolute necessity,
e.g. when driving at high speeds or Emergency operation
when dirt or ice stop the rails from
operating properly. To close press the If the system should develop a fault the
lower part of the switch and the roof roof can also be closed by hand.
will close forcibly. • Remove the plastic cover at rear using
a screwdriver.
Warning
• Pull crank out of cover retainer, insert it
• Be very careful when closing the in the opening and close sliding roof.
roof! Closing from the outside
without visibility or in a careless • Replace crank in retainer, and replace
cover.
manner can cause serious injury,
especially with children.
• The driver should warn the other
occupants that careless use of the
roof is dangerous.
• Always remove the ignition
when leaving the vehicle – even if
only for a short time. Never leave
children alone in the vehicle.
• When using the maximum
strength closure there is a risk of
accident or injury. Take extreme
care when using this function.

Switches
Rear fog light *
Vehicles without fog lights
2 3 1 Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam
position and pull switch out to stop.
Vehicles with fog lights
With lighting switch in dipped/main
beam position, pull switch out to 2nd
detent.
Note
TO8-014A • A warning lamp in the instrument panel
lights up when the rear fog light is
1 – Lighting switch switched on.
o – Switched off • Due to the amount of dazzle it causes,
the rear fog light should only be switched
– Side lights1) on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in
– Dipped or main beam some E.U. countries, 50 metres).
The lamps will only function with the igni- The electrical system of the factory fitted
tion on. When the engine is being started tow bar* is wired up so that when towing
and after ignition has been switched off, a trailer fitted with rear fog lights, the rear
they automatically switch to the side fog lights on the towing vehicle are auto-
lights. matically switched off.
Low, high beam and flash light. See
"Indicators and dipped beam lever" chap-
ter.
Note
If lights are not switched off and the igni-
tion key is removed, a buzzer* will sound
when the driver’s door is open.
Front fog lights *
With lighting switch in side light or
dipped/main beam position pull switch
out to first detent.
1) In some countries, when the side lights are

switched on with the ignition on, the dipped
headlights also come on with reduced inten-
sity.
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2 3 1
4 5 6 7
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CHANGER
R.D.S E-O-N CONTROL AURA
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LOUD
MONO
TAPE
CD
SCAN 1 2 3 SCAN
FM
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AS
TRACK CD
2 – Instrument lighting 4 – Heated rear window

When the lights are on, the level of the The heating works only when ignition is
instrument lighting can be set to any on. When heater is on a lamp in the switch
intensity by turning the knurled wheel lights up.
next to the light switch.
3 – Headlight range control * ❀ As soon as window is clear,
switch element off. The reduced
current consumption helps to reduce
With the electric adjustment of the head- fuel consumption – see page 3.20.
lamp range, headlights can be matched
exactly to the load condition of vehicle. On vehicles with electrically adjustable
This prevents oncoming traffic from being exterior mirrors the mirrors are heated as
dazzled more than is unavoidable. At the long as the rear window heating is
same time the correct headlight beam switched on.
adjustment 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.
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5 – Hazard warning lights 6 – Seat heating* for left seat

The system also works when the ignition For further information on its functions
is switched off. see "Heated seats" chapter.
Switch on the hazard warning lights if, for 7 – Seat heating* for right seat
example:
For further information on its functions
– Your vehicle stops because of a techni- see "Heated seats" chapter.
cal defect,
– You have an emergency Switches in driver’s door
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam. Electric windows
When the hazard warning lights are To use the electric windows switches see
switched on, all turn signal lights flash "Electric windows" chapter.
simultaneously. The warning lamps for
the indicators and a warning lamp in the Central locking button
switch will also flash. To use this switch see "Central locking"
Observe legal requirements when chapter.
employing such safety measures. Wing mirror adjustment
See "Rear-view mirrors" chapter.

Sun visors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the
side mountings and swung towards the
doors.
The vanity mirrors have a sliding cover.
ESP
LEO-011
Switches in the central console

Unlocking the tank flap
You must press the key to unlock the tank
flap. It can only be unlocked when the
ignition is off.
Anti-skidding system of the drive
w h e e l s ( T C S ) *. E l e c t r o n i c S t a b i l i t y
Program (ESP) *
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 3.11,
3.12 and 3.13.

Indicators and dipped beam lever

Headlight flasher
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
3) – the main beam warning lamp will
(3
1 4 light up.
Short or long beams
With the long or short beam connected
push the lever towards the steering wheel
3 4). When main beam is on, the main
(4
beam pilot light will light up.
2
Parking lights *
TO8-016A
The parking lights only work when igni-
tion is switched off.
The turn signals only work when the igni-
tion is switched on. 1)
Right parking lights – lever up (1
Right turn signals – lever up (1 1) 2)
Left parking lights – lever down (2
Left turn signals – lever down (2 2) If the ignition key has been removed, a
buzzer* will sound when the driver’s door
When the turn signals are switched on the
is open.
pilot light will light up simultaneously. See
"Warning lamps" chapter. Note
The turn signals switch off automatically The use of the signals and lighting
when the steering wheel returns to its nor- described here is subject to local reg -
mal position. ulations.
To signal a lane change
1) or down (2
Move the lever up (1 2) to the
pressure point and hold in this position –
the warning lamp should flash at the
same time.

Interior lights
B45-146C
A – Front interior light Rear interior lights

Switch positions: Switch positions:
0 – Off 0 – Off
Left – Light on continuously Intermediate position – Door contact
Right – Door contact switch switch
Interior lights with delayed switch off* Left – Light on continuously
remain on for about 30 seconds after Control of interior lights
doors are closed.
The interior light is switched on for
B – Front reading light * approx. 30 seconds when the vehicle is
The reading light is turned on or off by unlocked, a door opened or the ignition
pressing the appropriate switch B. key removed. The switch must be in the
door contact position for this function.
Boot light It is however switched off as soon as the
The light is on when the tailgate is open vehicle is locked or the ignition switched
(including with lights and ignition off). on.
You must therefore always make sure you With the door open, the interior light will
close the boot, as well as when you park remain on for a maximum of ten minutes.
the car. This prevents the battery from discharg-
ing.
Glove box light *
The light in the glove box on the passen-
ger side only comes on when the ignition
is on and the lid is open.

Windscreen wipers and washers
Warning
The windshield wiper blades must A 3
be in perfect condition to ensure
good visibility (see "Windscreen 2
wipers" chapter). 1
Wipers and washers only work when igni- 0
tion is switched on.
When it is freezing, check that the 5 4
wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before switching the wipers on LEO-027
for the first time.
The heated windscreen washer jets* are
switched on when the ignition is switched • Wiper slow
on and the amount of heat is regulated Lever at position 2.
automatically according to the outside
temperature.
• Wiper fast
Lever at position 3.
Note
• Flick wipe
• Fill container. See "Windscreen washer" Lever at position 4.
chapter.
• Automatic wash/wipe facility
• Replace wiper blades. See "Wiper To turn on wipers and washer, pull lever
blades" chapter.
towards steering wheel to position 5.
Windscreen Release lever –
• Windscreen wipers off The washer stops and the wipers carry on
Lever at position 0. for about 4 seconds.
• Intermittent wipe Rain sensor *
Lever at position 1. If the vehicle is fitted with a rain sensor
Use lever A to change the intervals of the and the intermittent wipe is activated this
intermittent wipe. Four levels are avail- sensor is in charge of adjusting automati-
able. cally the duration of the intervals to the
Lever to the right – brief intervals amount of rain.
Lever to the left – long intervals Position A of the lever for the windscreen
wipers is used to individually adjust the
The intervals of each level are set in func- sensitivity of the rain sensor.
tion of the time that elapses between
each sweep of the wipers. After switching off the ignition, the rain
sensor needs to be switched on again. To
do that the intermittent wipe needs to be
switched off and switched on again.

Headlight washer system *

7 When the main or dipped beam is on, the
lenses are washed every time the wind-
screen is washed.
6
At regular intervals, such as when filling
the tank, the dirt on the lenses (insects)
should be removed.
LEO-012
Rear windscreen
• Intermittent wipe
Turn on:
Push lever to position 6.
The wipers wipe approximately every 6
seconds.
Turn off:
Move the lever towards the steering
wheel. If you turn off the windscreen
wiper while wiping, the windscreen wiper
will function until the wipe is completed.
• Automatic wash/wipe facility
Turn on:
Push the lever forward to position 7:
The washer/wipe facility keeps working
intermittently. To turn off completely move
the lever towards the steering wheel.

Wiper blades
Warning
• The wiper blades must be in
good condition for clear visibility.
• In order to prevent streaks on
the windscreen you should clean
the wiper blades regularly with a
window cleaning product. If the
windows are particularly dirty, e.g.
insect remains, a sponge or cloth
should be used to clean the
blades. B1H-052
• Change the wiper blades once
or twice a year for safety reasons.
Changing wiper blades
Wiper blades may be purchased
from Technical Service Centres. Taking the wiper blade off
When it is freezing, check that the

• Hinge the wiper arm up and position
the blade perpendicular to the wiper arm.
wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before switching the wipers on • Press the retaining spring in the direc-
for the first time. tion of arrow A.
If the wiper blades drag, it may be caused • Detach the wiper blade in the direction
by one of the following: of arrow B and then remove from the arm
in the opposite direction.
• If the vehicle has been washed in an Securing the wiper blade
automatic car wash, residual wax may be
left on the windscreen. This wax can only The retaining spring must engage audibly
be removed with special detergent. in the wiper arm.
Consult a Technical Service Centre for When fitting wiper blades with moulded
more information. wind deflectors one should ensure that
The blades will not drag if you use a wax the deflector is pointing downwards.
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 incorrect angle.
Have the angle checked and, if necessary,
adjusted by a Technical Service Centre.

2
1
A
LEO-013
To remove the rear wiper blade, do the fol-

lowing:
Before you follow the aforementioned
steps, remove cover A by pressing in the
direction of arrow 1 and then as indicated
by arrow 2. Proceed as indicated in the
before mentioned chapter (change of
wiper blades).

Rear-view mirrors
Electrically adjustable mirrors *
L N R Electrically adjustable mirrors* are set by
pressing the edge of the knob A in the dri-
ver’s door trim.
A The surface of the mirror may be angled
upwards, downwards, to the left or the
right, as required.
With swivel knob (A A) select the driver or
passenger wing mirrors.
N – Neutral position
LEO-014C R – Driver’s mirror
L – Passenger’s mirror
Adjusting mirrors When you adjust the left mirror the right
The rear view mirrors should always be one moves in time, and a separate adjust-
adjusted properly before moving off so ment of the right mirror should not normally
that good vision to the rear is obtained. be necessary. If you wish to adjust it sepa-
rately, activate the right mirror. You should
Anti-dazzle interior mirror now be able to adjust it.
The lever on the lower edge of the mirror If the electric adjustment fails, the mirrors
should be pointing to the rear when the can be adjusted manually by pressing on
basic setting is made. the surface.
To set the anti-dazzle position, pull lever
forwards.
Exterior mirrors controlled mechani -
cally from inside are adjusted with the
knob in the door trim panel.
Automatic* anti-dazzle mirror
Adjust interior mirror by hand.
If the ignition is switched on the interior
mirror automatically darkens depending
on the light from behind (i.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).

Note for vehicles with convex or Note

aspherical outside mirrors *
• Before putting the vehicle through an
C o n v e x (curved outwards) mirrors automatic washing plant, the mirrors
enlarge the field of view but they make should be folded in to prevent them from
objects look smaller. These mirrors are becoming damaged.
only of limited use in estimating how
far away a following vehicle is. Folding exterior mirrors back
Aspherical exterior mirrors have a mirror Warning
surface with different curvature. This When folding the mirror back out
wide-angle mirror increases the area of ensure that your fingers are not
vision even more so than conventional trapped between the mirror and
convex mirrors. Their usefulness is also the bracket – Danger of injury!
limited when judging the distance to
vehicles approaching from behind.
Mirror 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 exterior mirrors in
The exterior mirrors can be folded in.
To do this pull mirror housing towards
vehicle.

Note
L N R If the mirror housing is moved by an exter-
nal force (e.g. knocked when maneuver-
ing) the mirrors must be folded right in
A electrically. U n d e r n o c i r c u m s t a n c e s
must the mirror housing be adjusted by
P hand as the operation of the mirror might
be affected. To place the mirrors in use
position, using control A, they will not
work for about 15 seconds.
Be careful not to damage the mirrors
LEO-014B when using control A.
Electric folding wing mirrors*

Use control A to select the passenger or
driver’s wing mirror, or the fold-away func-
tion, as well as mirror adjustment (see
diagram).
N – Neutral position
R – Driver’s wing mirror
L – Passenger’s wing mirror
P – Folding away of wing mirrors
The fold-away position is recommended,
for example, when parking or driving in
cramped conditions.
To fold away the wing mirrors , starting
from positions L, R or N, select position P
with control A.
To unfold the wing mirrors (use posi -
tion) , do the opposite, from P to L, R or N.

Front seats
The correct adjustment of the seats is Driver’s seat
important for: We recommend that you position the dri-
– reaching the controls safely and quickly ver’s seat as follows:
– relaxed low-fatigue body position – Set the driver’s seat forwards/back-
– maximum protection from the seat wards in such a way that the pedals can
belts and the Air Bag System. be fully depressed with a slightly
angled leg.
Warning – Set the backrest in such a way that it is
• For this reason the front seats fully against your back and that you can
should not be pushed too close to reach the upper point of the steering
the steering wheel or the instru - wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
ment panel.
Warning
• Your feet should remain in the No items should be kept in the
footwell while the vehicle is in
motion – never resting on the footwell, as they could block the
instrument panel or seats. pedals in the case of a sudden
braking manoeuvre.
Please adjust your seat as detailed on the You would no longer be able to
next pages. Please also note the basic brake, change gear or accelerate!
positions for the driver’s and passenger
seats on this page. Front passenger seat
We recommend that you position the front
passenger seat as follows:
– Backrest in an upright position.
– Place the feet in the footwell in a com-
fortable position.
– At the same time push the seat back as
far as possible.
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3 – Adjusting lumbar support *

Turning the wheel will arch the lumbar
support cushion to greater or lesser
degree. This prevents the fatigue that
accompanies long journeys.
4 – Adjusting seat height*
By “pumping” the lateral lever the seat
can be lifted or lowered.
Lifting: Lift/pump lever up from base
position.
B45-017C Lowering: Press/pump the lever down
from the base position.
Driver and front passenger seats
(manual adjustment ) Warning
1 – To move seat backwards and

• For safety reasons the height of
the driver’s seat must only be
forwards adjusted when the vehicle is sta -
Lift lever and move seat. Then release tionary.
lever and move seat further so that the
catch engages.
• Be careful when adjusting the
seat height! Careless and uncon -
trolled adjustment can cause
Warning
injuries.
For safety reasons the driver’s seat
must only be moved backwards or • The electrical adjustment of the
seats will also function when the
forwards when the vehicle is sta -
ignition is off or when the key has
tionary.
been withdrawn fully.
2 – Adjusting backrest For this reason children should
never be left unattended in the
Take weight off backrest and turn knob by vehicle.
hand.
Warning
Do not lower the backrest too far
when on the move because the
seatbelts are no longer fully effec -
tive.
SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.59

B45-182C B45-180C
Driver and front passenger seats Switch A*

(electrical adjustment )* The seat is adjusted in the corresponding
The seats are electrically adjusted using arrow direction by pressing the switch:
the switches A and B. 1 – Seat forwards / back
The seats can also be adjusted in this way 2 – Front seat cushion up / down
when the ignition is switched off. 3 – Rear seat cushion up / down
Using the handwheel C the lumbar sup - 2 and 3 at the same time – Seat up / down
port is set mechanically. Please also refer
to the description (Pos. 3) of the manual
adjustment.
Warning
• For safety reasons the height of
the driver’s seat must only be
adjusted when the vehicle is sta -
tionary.
• Be careful when adjusting the
seat height. Careless and uncon -
trolled adjustment can cause
injuries.
• The electrical adjustment of the
seats will also function when the
ignition is switched off or when
the key has been withdrawn com -
pletely.
For this reason, children should
never be left unattended in the
vehicle.

B45-181C
Switch B*
The backrest is adjusted in the corre-
sponding arrow direction by pressing the
switch:
Arrow 1: Backrest comes forward
Arrow 2: Backrest moves back
Warning
Do not have the backrest too far
forward while the vehicle is in
motion as this may affect the
effectiveness of the seat belts.

Head restraints *
B1S-017P B45-016C
The head restraints are height adjustable Removing and installing

and should be set to suit the size of the To remove, pull restraints up to the stop,
occupant. Correctly adjusted head press button (arrow) and at the same time
restraints together with the seat belts take restraints out.
offer effective protection. The front head
restraints can also be adjusted to a differ- To remove the rear head restraint first pull
ent angle. the backrest forwards a little.
To install again, push the restraint rods
Adjusting height into the guides until they are heard to
• Grip sides of head restraint with both engage. You do not need to press the key.
hands and pull up or push down.
• The best protection is obtained when
the upper edge of restraint is at least at
eye level or higher.

Armrest *
B45-022C
Front armrest*
The armrest can be adjusted to several
different positions.
To adjust, press the button in the front
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

Heated seats * Adjustable steering column *
6 7
SOUND SYSTEM
R.D.S E-O-N
CHANGER
CONTROL
Cr
AURA
A
BAL FAD
LOUD
MONO
TAPE
CD
SCAN SCAN
FM
AM
TO8-018
RDS TP
AS
TO8-018A
1 2 3
TRACK CD
6 – Seat heating* for left seat The steering column can be adjusted at
The cushion and backrest of the front will both for reach and for height. Press
seats can be heated electrically when the the lever A beneath the steering column
ignition is on. down and move the steering wheel to the
desired position. Then press the lever
The heating is switched on and regulated firmly up again.
to your comfort with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel Warning
to the basic position (0). • The steering column may only
be adjusted whilst the vehicle is
7 – Seat heating* for right seat stationary.
The cushion and backrest of the front
seats can be heated electrically when the • For safety reasons, the lever
must always be firmly pressed up,
ignition is on. so that the position of the steering
The heating is switched on and regulated column does not suddenly change
to your comfort with the knurled wheel. while the vehicle is in motion.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel
to the basic position (0).
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Pedals Luggage compartment

The movement of the pedals must not In the interests of good handling ensure
be restricted! that the load (persons and luggage) is
For this reason, do not locate any distributed evenly. Heavy items should
items in the footwell which could roll always be carried as near to the rear axle
or slide underneath the pedals. as possible or better still, between the
axles.
Around the pedal area there should not
be any foot mats or other additional floor Stale air escapes through ventilation
covering materials: openings in the side trim* of the luggage
compartment. For this reason, it is best to
• In the case of defects in the brake sys- keep these openings uncovered.
tem, a greater pedal travel may be neces-
sary.
• It should always be possible to depress
the clutch and accelerator pedals fully.
• All pedals must be able to return,
unhindered, to their rest positions.
For these reasons, the only foot mats
which may be used are those which leave
the pedal area completely free and which
are prevented from slipping.
Warning
Under no circumstances should
any items be kept in the footwell,
as they could block the pedals in
case of a sudden braking manoeu -
vre.
You would no longer be able to
brake, change gear or accelerate!
SEATS AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.65

Warning notes
Warning
• The permissible payloads and
GVW must not be exceeded – see
chapter "Technical Data".
• It should be noted that when
transporting heavy items the han -
dling will change due to the dis -
placement of the centre of gravity.
Driving style and speed must,
therefore, be altered to suit. LEO-020
• The load must be stowed in such

a way that no items can fly forward Lashing eyes *
if the brakes are applied suddenly On the saloon, four eyelets are provided
– use the lashing eyes* if neces - in the luggage compartment for securing
sary. items of luggage. There are two eyelets in
• No people or children are to the front sides of the luggage compart-
travel in the loading area or the ment, one left and one right. The other
boot. All passengers must wear two eyelets are near the loading edge
seat belts. See "Seat belts" chap - (see illustration).
ter. The lashing eyes comply with Standard
• Never drive with the boot DIN 75410.
lid/tailgate open or not properly
closed. Exhaust gas could then be
drawn into the vehicle interior.

Rear shelf
IB9-019
Removing the shelf

From the rear end of the car, with the tail-
gate raised, unhitch the stays B from their
housings A. Remove the shelf from its
housing, pulling outwards.
The rear shelf can be used to place cloth-
ing but care should be taken to avoid
reducing visibility through the rear win-
dow.
To ensure correct ventilation of the car
interior, the slot between the shelf and
the rear window must not be obstructed.
Warning
No heavy or hard objects must be
stored on the shelf since this
could endanger the safety of the
occupants of the vehicle in the
case of sudden braking.
The storage of such heavy or hard
objects on the rear shelf could
result in damage to the heater ele -
ments in the rear window.

Rear seat
2
TO2-003 B1J-007D
Increasing boot space* Folding down the seat

You may tip the rear seats forwards to • Pull on the tape (arrow 1) to raise the
increase the boot space: if it is a split seat cushion a little and then pull it forwards
each half can be tipped separately. as far as possible. Then raise the rear part
Headrests must be removed before lower- of the cushion (arrow 2).
ing the back seat*. To do so you will need
to push the 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.

B1J-004D B1J-008D
Raising the seat

• Pull the release lever on the backrest in
the direction of the arrow (or both levers • First lift up the backrest.
at the same time if the seat is not split)
and lower the backrest.
• Lift the cushion and then push it back-
wards until it fits into place. When you do,
pull the middle seat belt out, other -
wise it will be trapped between the
seat and the backrest and you will not
be able to use it.
Also make sure the side belts are not
trapped by the backrest.
Warning
The rear seat backrest must be
properly engaged so that articles
in the luggage area do not slide
forward if the brakes are applied
suddenly.

Roof rack *
When loads are to be carried on the roof,
the following should be noted: • Distribute the load evenly. Each cross
bar may carry 40 kg if loaded uniformly
• As the rain channels are moulded into over the full length. The permissible roof
the roof for streamlining reasons, the nor- load (including the carrier system) of 75
mal type of roof rack cannot be used. To kg and the permissible gross vehicle
avoid risks we advise that only the cross weight must not be exceeded. See chap-
bars provided by the factory are used. ter "Technical Data".
• These cross bars are the basis for a Warning
complete roof load carrying system. For
safety reasons when carrying luggage, • When carrying heavy or large
bicycles, surf boards, skis and boats, the objects on the roof, bear in mind
appropriate special adapters are that the vehicle handling changes
required. due to the displacement of the
centre of gravity and the increased
• The roof rack system must be installed area exposed to the wind.
according to the enclosed instructions.
Open the plastic covers to secure the feet Driving style and speed must be
of the rack to the roof. adapted to allow for this.
When fitting the feet to the roof make sure
they fit exactly into the special grooves • If your vehicle has a sliding/lifting sun
and properly attach to the appropriate roof make sure it does not collide with the
part of the groove. load.

90°
LEO-045
Press forcefully on the cover on the

marked side in the direction of the arrow.
Lift the 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.

Ashtrays
C
B8L-098 B8L-067
Front ashtray Rear

Opening Opening
Push the front of the ashtray B. See figure. Open the lid.
Emptying Emptying
A)
Take the ashtray by the side groves (A Remove the inside by pulling it upwards,
pulling it upwards. with the lid open.
Replacing Replacing
Push in. Push in and downwards.
Closing
It can only be closed by pressing on the
lower part of the ashtray (C
C)..

Cigarette lighter /
electric socket Stowage box
The cigarette lighter is switched on by
pushing in the element. When the heating
element glows, the lighter springs out
automatically – pull it out immediately
and use it.
Warning
Excercise caution when using the
cigarette lighter. It can cause
burns.
The cigarette lighter and the
socket also work when the ignition TO8-020
is switched off and the key
removed.
For this reason children should Warning
never be left in the vehicle on their For safety reasons the glove com -
own. partment lid should always be
closed while driving.
The 12-Volt socket of the lighter can be
used for other electrical accessories with Lift the catch in order to open the passen-
a capacity of up to 120 Watts. When the ger side glove compartment*.
engine is not running this will however
discharge the battery. For further informa- Stowage box with CD-Changer*
tion see “Accessories”. Depending on which car radio they are
equipped with, some vehicles have a CD-
Electric socket in the boot* Changer* for up to 6 compact disks in the
The electric socket is located in the wheel stowage box.
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 “Accessories”.

Drink can holder *

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 drink can holder should
always remain closed while dri -
LEO-022 ving to reduce risk in the event of
sudden braking or an accident.
Vehicle wallet stowage
compartment
This stowage box is intended for the vehi-
cle wallet.
Note
If the vehicle wallet does not fit in this
compartment you may store it in the glove
compartment on the passenger side or in
any of the stowage boxes on the doors.

Heating and ventilation
1 1 1
2 2
3 4 4 3
5 5 5 5 5 5
LEO-023
Warning Vents
The illustration shows the air vents on the
• For road safety it is important dashboard.
that all windows are free of ice,
snow and mist. Only then can Cooled, heated or unheated air comes out
clear vision be guaranteed. of all the vents.
You should therefore familiarise All vents can be adjusted by swivelling
yourself with the correct operation control C (see illustration on next page).
of the heating and ventilation sys - Vents 3 and 4 open and close separately,
tem as well as removing damp - with knurled wheels at the side.
ness and frost from the windows. The air flow from the vents can be
• The highest possible level of adjusted horizontally or vertically.
heating and quick defrosting of
the windows can only be achieved
when the engine has achieved its
operating temperature.
CLIMATE CONTROL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.75

R.D.S E-O-N
LOUD
CHANGER
CONTROL
TAPE FM
AUR
TP
Air flow for the
BAL FAD RDS
A
MONO CD
B
SCAN
TRACK
RND
1 2 3 SCAN
CD
C<
AM AS
windscreen
PTY 4 5 6 RND TRACK – DX TRACK +
BASS TREB PHONES MAN >
In this position you cannot connect posi-
PROG
tion D for air recirculation.

Additionally, vents 3 can be used to direct
hot air to the side windows.
Vents 1 and 2 are opened.
Air flow from
the vents
Vents 1, 2 and 5 are closed. The air comes
D TO2-001 out of vents 3 and 4.
In the above positions there is always
Controls some air leaking out of the other vents.
A – Temperature selector D – Air recirculation
The temperature can be gradually In this mode, no air is drawn from outside
increased by turning the control clock- and air is drawn in from the vehicle inte-
wise. rior and recirculated.
B – Blower The air recirculation function stops pol-
Air flow can be adjusted to four speeds. luted air from outside entering the vehi-
cle. You should not drive for too long
In position 0 the fan is switched off. with this mode switched on.
C – Swivel knob for air distribution If the windows steam up you should
press the air circulation button again
Air flow for immediately to switch it off or select
foot well the position .
Vents 5 are opened.
Vents 3 and 4 must be closed for all the
air to go to the feet.
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Adjustment instructions Heating interior quickly

Defrosting windscreen and side • Rotary switch B to level III.
windows • Rotary regulator C to ....................
• Rotary switch B to stage III. • Turn control A as far clockwise as pos-
sible.
• Rotary regulator A turned fully to right.
• Rotary regulator C to .................... • Open vents 3.
Heating interior comfortably
• Adjust vents 3 so that additional warm
air can be directed to the side windows. When the windows are clear and the
desired temperature has been reached we
Demisting windscreen and side recommend the following settings:
windows
When the windows mist up due to high air
• Rotary switch B to level II or III.
humidity, e.g. when it is raining, we rec- • Rotary regulator A at the desired heat
output.
ommend the following settings:
• Rotary switch B to stage II or III. • Rotary regulator C to ...................
• Rotary regulator A, if necessary, into • Set vents 3.
heating range. Ventilation (fresh air operation)
• Rotary regulator C as required, between With the following settings, unheated
and . fresh air flows from vents 3 and 4:
• Additional warm air can be directed to • Rotary switch B to desired stage (level
the side windows via vents 3. IIII for maximum air flow).
• Rotary regulator A anti–clockwise to
the stop
• Rotary regulator C to ....................
• Vents 3 and 4 open.
If required, regulator C can be turned to
another position.
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Air conditioning *
General notes Warning
• To ensure that the heating and ventila- • For road safety it is important
tion can work properly, the air inlet in that all windows are free of ice,
front of the windscreen should be kept snow and mist. Only then can
free from ice, snow and leaves. clear vision be guaranteed.
• To prevent the windows from steaming You should therefore familiarise
up the fan should always be left on low yourself with the correct operation
when you are driving slowly. of the heating and ventilation sys -
• Press button D to stop polluted air from tem as well as removing damp -
outside getting into the vehicle. Do not ness and frost from the windows.
drive too fast in this position to stop
the windows from steaming up. • The highest possible level of
heating and quick defrosting of
The air and pollen* filter removes impuri- the windows can only be achieved
ties from the air (e.g. pollen, dust, etc.). when the engine has achieved its
Only put the rotary switch to 0 when the operating temperature.
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.
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R.D.S
FAD
E-O-N
LOUD
CHANGER
CONTROL
TAPE FM
AUR
TP
B – Blower
BAL RDS
MONO CD AM AS
BASS
A TREB
PTY
PROG PHONES
B
SCAN
TRACK
RND
1
4
2
5
3
6
SCAN
CD
RND C<
TRACK – DX
MAN
TRACK +
>
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).
AC Warning
As this may make the windows
D E TO2-002 steam up you should not drive for
too long in this position.
The air conditioner is a combined cooling
and heating system which provides the C – Air distribution
maximum possible comfort all the year
round. Air flow for
footwell
The cooling system only works when the
engine is running, the ambient tempera- Vents 5 are opened.
ture is above about +5°C and the ventila- All vents 3 and 4 must be opened to
tor is set to positions I to IIII . direct all the air flow to the feet.
When the cooling system is switched on it Air flow for the
reduces not only the temperature inside windscreen area
the vehicle but also the air humidity mak-
ing the vehicle occupants feel more com- Vents 3 can be used to direct air to the
fortable, when there is a high level of side windows.
humidity. Vents 1 and 2 are opened.
Control elements Air flow of
the vents
A – Temperature selector
Vents 1, 2 and 5 are closed. The air comes
To the right – increases heat output out of vents 3 and 4.
To the left – decreases heat output In the positions mentioned above there is
If the air conditioning is connected the always a leak of air to the remaining
cooling capacity is increased if you turn vents.
the regulator to the right.
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1 1 1
2 2
3 4 4 3
AC
5 5 5 5 5 5
LEO-024
D – Air conditioner on/off Air vents

The system can be switched on by press- Depending on the position of rotary regu-
ing button D. lators A, B, C and buttons D and E, heated
The system is switched off by pressing the or unheated fresh air or cooled air flows
button again. from all vents.
The vents are controlled by the rotary reg-
E – Air recirculation
ulator C.
Air recirculation is connected by pressing
Vents 3 and 4 can be opened or closed
button E. It is disconnected by pressing
separately:
the same button again.
Knurled wheel turned up – vent open.
Air recirculation may work with or without
the air conditioning. Knurled wheel turned down – vent closed.
The height of the air flow can be modified
Warning by moving the grille of vents 3 and 4.
However, you should only drive in The rear footwell vents are supplied
this mode for a short time, as no together with vents 5.
air is drawn from outside, and the
windows may steam up.
Button E may not be used if the rotary

regulator C is near the position .
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Defrosting windscreen and side Heating interior comfortably

windows When the windows are clear and the
• Rotary regulator B to level III. desired temperature has been reached we
recommend the following settings:
• Rotary regulator C to ...................
• Rotary regulator A completely to the right • Rotary regulator B to level II or III.
• Close vents 4. • Turn switch A to the required level of
heat.
• Open vents 3. • Put switch C to ...........................
• Turn control B to level II or III. • Adjust vents 3 as required.
• If necessary, turn control A upwards
slightly into the heat area. Ventilation (fresh air)
• If needed, turn rotary regulator C to With the following settings, unheated
between and . fresh air flows from vents 3 and 4:
• You can also use vents 3 to direct hot • Rotary switch B to the required level
air onto the side windows. (level III for maximum air flow).
Quick heating of the interior • Regulator A as far to the right as possi-

ble.
• Put rotary regulator B to position III. • Rotary switch C to .......................
• Put rotary regulator C to .............. • Open vents 3 and 4.
• Turn switch A clockwise as far as possi- If necessary switch C can also be set to
ble. other positions.
• Open vents 3.
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Maximum cooling Ideal cooling

• Close all windows and sliding/raising • Rotary switch B to speed II or III (ideal
roof. cooling levels).
• Switch B to speed IIII. • Rotary switch A as far to the left as pos-
sible. The temperature can then be
• Switch A to the left. changed at will by moving the switch to
• Rotary regulator C to ................... the right.
• Open vents 3 and 4. • Rotary switch C to .......................
• Connect the air conditioning by press- • Open vents 3 and 4.
ing switch D.
• Press switch E to connect air recirculation. • Press button D.
• Adjust vents 3 and 4 so that the air is
Warning blown backwards over the driver’s head.
This running mode draws and In this mode air is taken from outside and
uses the air from inside the inte - cooled.
rior. This mode should only be
connected for a short time, as no
fresh air is taken from outside.
You should not smoke in the car when

the air recirculation mode is in opera -
tion.
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General notes
• Best results are obtained from the air
• When the outside temperature is low conditioning if the windows and sun roof*
the fan will not switch on until the cooling remain closed.
liquid has reached the right temperature, However if the inside of the car is over-
unless the fan is manually switched on heated, e.g. because it has been in the
. sun, the cooling process can be speeded
• The air inlet in front of the windscreen up by briefly opening the windows.
should be kept free from ice, snow and
dead leaves to avoid hindrance to the
• When it is very hot or humid, water may
condense on the evaporator and drip
heating or air conditioning systems. down to form a puddle under the car. This
• In automatic gear box versions, the is perfectly normal and does not mean
kick-down mechanism briefly switches off there is a leak.
the air conditioning compressor when
moving down a gear, so the engine can
• The dust and pollen filter separates
impurities from the air (e.g. dust, pollen
keep up full capacity. etc.). If the air is polluted by gases the air
• If the cooling liquid gets too hot the recirculation mode should be connected.
compressor switches off when the engine
is subjected to great effort, to guarantee
• The dust and pollen filter elements*
perfect engine cooling. the Maintenance and Inspection Plan, to
• At low outside temperatures (less than prevent a loss in the air conditioning
+5°C) the refrigeration group (compres- capacity.
sor) is automatically switched off, and
may not even be switched on manually
• If you think the air conditioning
may be damaged, switch it off and
(with D key). have it checked immediately at a
• When the compressor is on the inside Technical Service Centre.
temperature and humidity of the car is Only then should you switch it on
reduced. This stops the windows from again.
steaming up.
• All repairs of SEAT air conditioning
modules require specialised informa-
tion and tools.
So make sure you get in touch with
your local Technical Service Centre if
anything goes wrong.
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Using air conditioner

economically
• In cooling operation the air conditioner
compressor places demands on the
engine and therefore influences the fuel
consumption.
• If the inside temperature 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.
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Climatronic *
1 1 1
2 2
3 4 4 3
AUTO
- + - +
5 5 5 5 5 5
LEO-025
Warning Vents
The vents are adjusted automatically or
• For road safety it is important manually, depending on the operating
that all windows are free of ice,
snow and mist. Only then can system chosen.
clear vision be guaranteed. The diagram shows the vents around the
You should therefore familiarise instrument panel.
yourself with the correct operation Normal, hot and cold air comes out of the
of the heating and ventilation sys - vents.
tem as well as removing damp - Vents 3 and 4 may be opened or closed
ness and frost from the windows. independently by means of the knurled
• The highest possible level of wheels on either side.
heating and quick defrosting of They can be directed horizontally or verti-
the windows can only be achieved cally.
when the engine has achieved its
operating temperature.
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AUTO
- + - +
TO8-027
The Climatronic* system automatically Controls

provides a uniform temperature inside the
vehicle. Automatic
(normal mode)
To do so it automatically adjusts the tem-
perature of the air released, the fan revo- The temperature, volume and air distribu-
lutions (air flow) and the air distribution. tion are automatically adjusted to provide
This automatic adjustment may be modi- and maintain the required temperature in
fied manually if necessary. a short time. Any variation in outside tem-
perature is quickly compensated.
The illustration shows the controls on the
instrument panel. To the left of the screen De-frosting
you can see the temperature and the The windscreen is quickly de-frosted or
automatic functions selected, and to the freed from moisture.
right the manual ones.
The temperature is automatically regu-
Normal recommended adjustment for lated. The maximum air flow comes from
all seasons of the year: vents 1 and 2.
After switching the ignition on.
Cooling system
• select the temperature of 22 °C (71 °F) on/off
and
You can switch the cooling system (com-
• press the AUTO key pressor) off to save fuel. However this
With this adjustment you will very quickly may reduce comfort. If the heat inside the
achieve a pleasant environment inside car becomes too high, just switch the
the car. compressor on again or press AUTO.
This setting should only be adjusted for
your own personal comfort.
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– + Temperature selection If the windows steam up disconnect

The temperature can be adjusted between the air circulation mode by pressing
18°C (64°F) and 29°C (84°F). In the the air circulation button again or by
extreme positions of “LLO ” and “H HI ” there selecting a position .
is no temperature adjustment. The device Note
constantly provides maximum heat or
If the air conditioner compressor tem-
cool.
porarily switches itself off, e.g. because of
The temperature display may be over exertion of the engine, press the air
c h a n g e d f r o m ° C to ° F a s f o l l o w s : circulation button again.
Press key and keep it pressed. Then
Air distribution keys
press key + on the temperature selection.
The programmed air distribution may be
– + Fan revolutions altered by using buttons , and .
This key can be used to increase or lower These buttons may be used in combina-
the automatic number of revolutions (air tion or alone. When you press one of
volume) of the fan. When you press it these buttons “man” appears on the dis-
“man” appears on the right of the display.
play. The revolution speed is shown in
segments or bars next to the symbol . – Air for the windows
If you press the key when the fan is at its If you press this button all the air comes
lowest level the system switches itself off. out of vents 1, 2 and 3. Unlike the
To switch on the air conditioning again mode the air volume does not change.
you must press the AUTO button, one – Air from the dashboard and
of the temperature selection buttons or rear central console
the fan button with the positive symbol.
All the air from vents 3 and 4 comes out of
You do not normally need to disconnect the dashboard and the rear central con-
the device from the fan. sole.
– A i r c i r c u l a t ion – Air for the footwell
In this mode no air is drawn from outside, All the air flow is directed to vents 5 and
and the inside air is circulated around the the vents under the front seats.
car. This stops polluted air from coming in
If you want to connect automatic air distri-
from the outside. Do not have it on this
bution again, you will have to switch off
mode for too long.
the corresponding functions one by one
or press the AUTO button, or .
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General notes
• Best results are obtained from the
• When the outside temperature is low the Climatronic with the windows and sun
fan will not switch itself on until the coolant roof* closed.
has reached the right temperature, unless However if the inside of the car is over-
the fan is manually switched on . heated, e.g. because it has been in the
• The air inlet in front of the windscreen sun, the cooling process can be speeded
should be kept free of ice, snow and dead up by briefly opening the windows.
leaves to avoid hindrance to the heating
or cooling systems.
• When it is very hot or humid outside,
water may condense on the evaporator
• In automatic gear box versions, the and drip down to form a puddle under the
kick-down mechanism briefly switches off car. This is perfectly normal and does not
the air conditioning compressor when mean there is a leak.
moving down a gear, so the engine can
keep up full capacity.
• The dust and pollen filter separates
impurities from the air (e.g. dust, pollen
• If the coolant overheats the compressor etc.). If the air is polluted by gases the air
switches itself off when the engine is recirculation mode should be connected.
under a great effort, to guarantee perfect
engine cooling.
• The dust and pollen filter elements
• At low outside temperatures (below the Maintenance and Inspection Plan, to
+5 °C) the refrigeration group (compres- prevent a loss in the air conditioning
sor) is automatically switched off, and capacity.
cannot be switched on manually .
• If you think the Climatronic system
may be damaged, switch it off and have
• With the compressor on both the inside it checked immediately at a Technical
temperature and humidity of the car are
reduced. This stops the windows from Service Centre.
steaming up. Only then should you switch it on
again.
• All repairs of SEAT Climatronic mod-
ules require specialised information
and tools.
So make sure you get in touch with
your local Technical Service Centre if
anything goes wrong.
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Operating faults
• If the cooling system does not work, it
may be due to one of the following:
– temperature 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.
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Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox *
1 3 5
2 4
TO8-028 B8L-009
Reverse gear may only be engaged when Driving programmes software

the vehicle is stationary. When engine is The gearbox management is fitted with
running, depress clutch fully and wait a several driving programmes. According to
few seconds before moving gear lever, to the driving style or to the momentary situ-
prevent grating noises. ation, an economy, low-consumption, or
When reverse gear is engaged with igni- a more “s s p o r t y ” programme will be
tion on, the reversing lights come on. selected.
Some model versions may have 6 gears*. The programme is selected automati -
Its layout is indicated on the selector cally depending on the movement of the
lever. accelerator pedal.
Note If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly,
or at a normal rate, the gearbox will shift
For safety reasons, do not rest your
into a higher gear earlier, and down into a
hand on the gear lever while driving.
lower gear later to reduce fuel consump -
tion .
A more “s sporty ” programme is selected
when the accelerator pedal moves fast .
The pedal does not have to be depressed
to the point of kick-down (see page
2.93). In this mode, the gearbox will shift
up later to make full use of the engine
power reserves.
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The downward shift occurs at a higher Selector lever lock

rate of revolutions than in the economy In positions “PP” and “N
N” with the ignition
programmes. switched on the selector lever is locked.
The gear box is self adapting, and contin- To move the selector lever out of these
uously selects the most suitable gear pro- positions the brake pedal must be
gramme. At the same time, the driver can depressed and the selector lever button
also make the gear box switch to a more pushed in. This prevents a gear from
“sporty” programme by pressing the being engaged inadvertently and the
accelerator quickly. Depending on road vehicle from unintentionally moving off.
speed, this makes the gearbox shift down A delay circuit prevents the selector lever
early into a lower gear for quicker acceler- from locking when it is moved quickly
ation (for instance to overtake another past the “NN” position (for instance from
vehicle), without having to press the “RR” to “D
D”). This enables for example the
accelerator all the way down to the kick- vehicle to be “rocked” out of a “bogged
down position. After the gear box has down” position. The shift lock only locks
shifted back up it returns to the original N”
the selector lever if it is left in the “N
programme, depending on your style of position for more than about 1 second
driving. without the brake pedal being depressed.
The gear box adapts the gear shifts for At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever
uphill and downhill gradients. This pre- lock is automatically switched-off in posi-
vents the gearbox from shifting up and tion “NN”.
down unnecessarily on uphill gradients.
On downhill gradients, the gearbox shifts Safety interlock for ignition key.
down into a lower gear when the driver The key can only be withdrawn with the
presses the brake pedal. This makes use ignition switched off and the selector
of the braking effect of the engine without P” (parking lock).
lever in position “P
having to change down manually.
When the ignition key is removed, the
Note selector lever is locked in position P.
Depending on road resistance, for exam-
ple when trailer towing or on uphill
stretches, a programme is automatically
selected which provides more power by
shifting into a lower gear. This prevents
frequent gear changes.
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R – Reverse gear
The reverse gear should only be engaged
EPC when the vehicle is stationary and with
3 the engine idling. Before engaging the
! 2 position “RR” from the positions “P
P” or “N
N”
the brake pedal must be depressed and
the lock button in the selector lever han-
dle must also be pressed.
PRND321
The reversing lights come on when the
R” position with
selector lever is in the “R
the ignition switched on.
LEO-026
N – Neutral (idling position)
Selector lever positions To move the lever out of neutral when sta-
tionary or at speeds below 5 km/h and
In the combi-instrument there is a display with ignition switched on depress the
that shows the selector lever position cur- brake pedal and press the lock button in
rently selected. the selector lever handle.
Warning D – Normal driving position
Never shift selector lever to posi - The four forward gears are shifted up and
tion “R” or “P” whilst the vehicle is down automatically depending upon
in motion. The gears could be dam - engine load and road speed.
aged – risk of accident! Under certain driving conditions it is
advantageous to engage one of the fol-
P – Parking lock lowing described selector lever positions.
The driving wheels are locked mechani- 3 – Position for “hilly” regions
cally.
The 1st , 2nd and 3rd gears are shifted up
The parking lock may only be engaged and down automatically depending upon
when the vehicle is stationary. Before engine load, road speed and selected
P” posi-
moving the lever in or out of the “P programme (E E or S). The 4th gear is not
tion the lock button in the selector lever engaged. This increases the engine brak-
handle must be pressed. Before moving ing effect when the accelerator pedal is
the selector lever out of the “PP” position released.
with the ignition switched on, the brake
pedal must also be depressed. This selector position is recommended in
situations where the gearbox alternates
frequently between 3rd and 4th gears in
D” position.
the “D
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2 – Position for steep hills

Warning
This selector lever position is suitable for
Please note that the driving wheels
long climbs and descents.
could go into a spin if the kick-
The 1st and 2nd gears are shifted up and down device is applied on roads
down automatically depending upon with black ice.
engine load and speed. The 3rd and 4th
Risk of skidding!
gears are not engaged.
1 – Position for very steep hills Notes on driving
or manoeuvres
This selector lever position is recom- Starting
mended for very steep descents. The engine can only be started when
To engage this gear, the lock button in the N” or “P
selector lever is at “N P”. See also
selector lever handle must be pressed in. “Starting engine”.
The vehicle only moves in 1st gear. The Selecting a driving range
2nd , 3rd and 4th gears are not engaged.
When the vehicle is stationary and
The cruise control* cannot be used in the engine is running always depress
position “11”. the foot brake when selecting a gear.
Note When the vehicle is stationary do not
When changing down manually the selec- depress the accelerator when select -
tor lever can be moved into gears 3, 2, ing a gear.
and 1, but the gearbox will not change If the lever is moved accidentally into
down until it is no longer possible to over- “N” when driving, release accelerator
rev the engine. and let the engine speed drop to
idling before selecting a forward gear
Kick-down device again.
The kick-down device gives maximum
acceleration. When the accelerator pedal Warning
is pressed right down past the full throttle When the engine is running it is
position, depending on road speed and necessary to hold the vehicle with
engine speed, the box changes down into the foot brake in all gears. Because
a lower gear. The shift into the next higher with an automatic gearbox the
gear then takes place as soon as the max- transfer of power in not fully inter -
imum specified engine speed is reached. rupted even at idling speed – and
the vehicle tends to “creep”.
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Parking
When the vehicle is stationary and
a gear is engaged, the throttle Warning
must not be opened inadvertently
on any account (for instance by To prevent the vehicle from rolling
hand from the engine compart - away i n a d v e r t e n t l y , y o u s h o u l d
ment). Otherwise the vehicle will always apply the handbrake firmly
move immediately – even if the when the vehicle has come to the
hand brake has been fully applied. complete stop. Also place the gear
selector lever in position “P”.
Before working on the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the On a gradient the handbrake should be
handbrake and put the selector applied firmly first and then the parking
lever in “P”. lock engaged. This will ensure that the
locking mechanism is not too heavily
Moving off loaded and makes the lock easier to dis-
R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait
Select driving range (R engage.
until the gearbox has shifted and the Tow starting
power flow is made to the driving
wheels (light selection jerk perceptible). Vehicles with an automatic gearbox can-
Then one can accelerate. not be started by towing or pushing the
vehicle. See "Tow start/towing" chapter.
Stopping When the battery is flat, the engine can
When the vehicle is stopped for a short be started from the battery of another
period, for example at traffic lights, it is vehicle by using jumper cables. See
only necessary to apply the brakes. It is “Emergency starting”.
not necessary to move selector lever to
N”. The engine should however only be
“N Towing
running at idling speed. If a vehicle must be towed instructions in
the "Tow start/towing" chapter must be
followed strictly.
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Emergency program
In case of an electronic failure of the gear-
box, emergency programs are activated
depending on the type of failure.
• The gear box continues to shift auto-
matically, but strong jerking is noticeable.
Consult a Technical Service Centre.
• The gear box no longer shifts automati-
cally.
In this case, you can shift manually. Only
the 3rd gear is available in the positions
"DD", "3
3" and "2
2" of the selector lever.
In the positions "11" and "RR" 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
Centre as soon as possible.
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Handbrake
Warning
• To prevent the vehicle from
rolling away inadvertently, you
should always apply the hand -
brake firmly after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
You should also put the car into
gear (manual gearbox) or the gear
selector lever in position “P”
(automatic gearbox).
TO8-029 • Please note that the handbrake
must be released completely after
To apply the handbrake pull lever up application. If the handbrake is
firmly. On hills the 1st gear or with auto- only partly released it could lead
matic gearbox the parking lock should to overheating of the brakes and
also be engaged. The handbrake should thus negatively affect the function
always be applied so firmly that it is not of the brake system. This could
possible to drive inadvertently with the also lead to premature rear brake
handbrake on. lining wear.
When handbrake is applied with the igni-
tion on, the brake warning lamp comes
on.
To release handbrake, pull lever up
slightly, press locking knob (arrow) in and
push lever right down.
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Ignition lock
For all vehicles:
Position 1:
To lock the steering wheel withdraw the
1 key and turn the wheel until you hear the
pin engage.
2 In vehicles with automatic gearbox the
key can only be turned to position 1 and
withdrawn when the selector lever is in
3 P” position.
the “P
Warning
B8D-005
On vehicles with manual gearbox,
never remove the key from the
Electronic engine block steering lock while the vehicle is
When switching ignition on vehicle and moving. Otherwise the steering
key automatically compare data. This is wheel may lock unexpectedly.
displayed by a pilot light in the dash-
board. See “Warning lamps” chapter.
Position 2:
If the wrong (i.e. false) key is used, the car
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock,
will not start and the immobiliser pilot
move the steering wheel until the key
light will come on.
turns freely.
Petrol engines Position 3:
1 – Ignition and engine switched off: Before the starter can be operated a sec-
Steering can be locked. ond time the key must be turned back to
position 1. This prevents the starter motor
2 – Ignition on from engaging while the engine is run-
3 – Starting engine ning, as this could damage the starter.
Diesel engines Ignition key lock*

On vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
1 – Fuel supply cut off and engine after switching off the ignition the igni-
switched off: tion key can only be withdrawn if the
Steering can be locked. P” position.
selector lever is in the “P
2 – Glow plugs / normal running When the ignition key has been with-
position drawn the selector lever is locked in this
To avoid unnecessary strain on the bat- position.
tery, do not use any other major electrical
equipment while the glow plugs are pre-
heating.
3 – Starting engine
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Starting the engine

General notes
• Do not over-rev or use full throttle until
the engine has reached the normal oper-
Warning
ating temperature.
When running the engine in con -
fined spaces there is a danger of • On vehicles with a catalytic con -
verter the engine must not be started
poisoning.
by towing the vehicle in excess of
50 m. Otherwise unburned fuel can
• Before starting, move gear lever to neu- pass into the converter and lead to
tral (with automatic gearbox, selector damage.
lever in “PP” or “NN” position) and apply
handbrake firmly. • Before tow starting an engine, an
attempt should be made at using the
• On vehicles with a manual gearbox battery of another vehicle as starting
depress the clutch pedal when operating help. See "Starting help" chapter.
starter so that starter only has to turn
engine. Petrol engines
• As soon as engine starts, release the These engines are equipped with a petrol
ignition key so that starter can disengage. injection system that automatically sup-
• After starting a cold engine it may plies the correct fuel/air mixture at all
sound noisy for a moment or two because ambient temperatures.
the oil pressure has to build up in the When engine is cold or at operating
hydraulic tappets first. This is normal and temperature do not accelerate before or
no cause for alarm. during the starting procedure.
❀ Do not warm the engine up by

running it when the vehicle is sta -
tionary. Begin driving the vehicle as
If the engine does not start at once, stop
using the starter after 10 seconds. Wait
about half a minute and then try again.
soon as possible. If the engine does still not start, this may
be due to a blow out of the electric fuel
pump fuse. See "Fuses" chapter.
When the engine is very hot it may be
necessary to accelerate slightly after the
engine has started.
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Diesel engines Do not depress the accelerator while

starting.
Glow plug system
If the engine only fires irregularly, con-
After switching to the driving position tinue to operate the starter a few seconds
(ignition on) the required glow plug longer (30 seconds at maximum) until the
warm-up time is indicated by a lamp engine runs under its own power.
which is controlled by the coolant temper-
ature. See “Warning lamps” chapter. If the engine does not start, switch the
glow plugs on again and try starting it
Starting a cold engine again as described.
Ambient temperature above +5 °C: Starting a warm engine
The engine can be started without pre- The glow plug lamp does not come on –
glow. Do not depress throttle during the the engine can be started straight away.
starting procedure.
Ambient temperature below +5 °C: Starting after running out of fuel
If the tank on vehicles with a diesel
• Turn the key in the ignition lock to posi- engine was empty, starting after filling
tion 2 the glow plug warning lamp comes
on. It goes out when the ignition temper- with diesel fuel can take longer than nor-
ature is reached. mal – up to one minute. This is because
the fuel system must first be freed of air
While the glow plugs are working do
before starting.
not switch on any heavy current con -
sumers because this would place an
unnecessary load on the 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.
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Stopping the engine
• Valid for all engines: • Valid for all versions with catalytic
When the engine has been subjected converter*:
to a heavy engine load for a long ti - Do not switch off the ignition while
me, the engine must not be switched the vehicle is in motion with a gear
off abruptly. Let it idle for about engaged; otherwise unburned fuel
2 minutes to avoid overheating. may go into the converter, where it
would burn and cause overheating,
Warning which would damage the converter.
After the engine has been stopped
the fan can continue running for a
while (up to about 10 minutes) with
the ignition switched off. It can also
start to run again suddenly after a
short time if
– the coolant temperature increases
due to heat build-up
– when the engine is hot and the
engine compartment is heated
additionally by strong sunlight.
Special care must therefore be
taken when working in the engine
compartment.
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Cruise control system *

To relieve the foot on the accelerator
pedal this system can hold any speed
above around 30 km/h constant, so far as
this is permitted by engine output.
Warning
The cruise control system should
not be used in dense traffic and
poor road conditions (slippery sur -
faces, aquaplaning, gravel). B A
When the system is switched on do B8L-068
not move into neutral without de -
pressing the clutch pedal, otherwise
the engine will race and can, under Storing speed
certain circumstances, become dam - When the speed to be maintained has
aged. been reached the press button B (SET)
must be pressed briefly. The foot can then
Note be taken off the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, The speed can also be increased in the
the Cruise Control System is only active normal way with the accelerator pedal.
when the gear selector is in position D, 3 When the pedal is then released the pre-
or 2. If any other position (P
P, N, R or 1) is viously programmed speed is resumed.
selected while driving, the last speed to
be stored is deleted and the system is This however, is not the case when the
switched off. stored speed is exceeded by more than
10 km/h for a period of more than 5 min-
Switching on utes. The speed must then be stored
The system is operated with the sliding again.
switch A and the press button B on the
Warning
turn signal/main beam lever.
The programmed speed must only
The system is switched on by moving
be resumed when it is not too high
switch A to ON .
for the existing traffic conditions!
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Altering stored speed Switching system off

Reducing/setting
temporarily
The stored speed can be reduced by Vehicles with manual gearbox:
pressing button B. The system is temporarily switched off
By pressing button B briefly, the stored when the brake or clutch pedals are used
speed is reduced by a preset amount. If or when the switch A is moved to OFF (not
you press and hold the button, the speed engaged).
will decrease through automatic decelera- The speed stored at this time will remain
tion. The speed reached when releasing in the memory.
the button will be stored. To resume the previously stored speed
If the button is released at a speed of less push switch A fully to the left after the
than approx. 30 km/h, the memory is brake or clutch pedals are released.
deleted. The speed must then, if neces-
sary, be reset using button B after the Warning
vehicle has accelerated to a speed higher The programmed speed must only
than approx. 30 km/h. be resumed when it is not too high
Accelerating/storing for existing traffic conditions.
The stored speed can be increased with-
out depressing the accelerator 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.
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Storing 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.
B A
or
B8L-068 • Press button B briefly. The current
speed is stored
Vehicles with automatic gear box: Switching the system off
The system is temporarily switched off completely
when the brake or clutch pedals are used
or when the switch A is moved to OFF (not Vehicles with a manual gear box:
engaged). The system is completely switched off
The speed stored at this time will remain when switch A is moved entirely to the
in the memory. right (OFF engaged) or when the vehicle is
stopped and the ignition is switched off.
To resume the previously stored speed
push switch A fully to the left after the Vehicles with automatic gear box:
brake or clutch pedals are released. The system is completely switched off
by selecting one of the following posi-
Warning
tions by moving the selector lever:
The programmed speed must only
be resumed if it complies with the • to positions P, N, R or 1.
speed regulations of that moment. or
by switching the ignition off when the
Furthermore, the system will be switched vehicle is stationary.
off temporarily if the selector lever is
moved to positions N or 1.
The speed stored in the memory at this
time will be deleted.
DRIVING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.103

INDEX
FILLING THE TANK CHECKING AND REFILLING
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 3.36
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45
Four-wheel drive* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.46

Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . 3.51
Wheelspin control (TCS)* . . . . . . 3.11
Electronic Stability Program
SERVICING AND REPLACING
(ESP)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
Accessories, modifications and
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
replacement of parts . . . . . . . . . 3.52
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53
YOUR VEHICLE AND Dust and pollen filter* . . . . . . . . 3.54
THE ENVIRONMENT
The first 1,500 km – and IF AND WHEN
afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
First aid kit, warning triangle . . . 3.56
Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . 3.16
On board tools, spare wheel . . . 3.57
Environment-friendly and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.73
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76
Headlight covering . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85
Mobile telephones and radio
CARE AND MAINTENANCE telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . 3.87
Tow start/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.89
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1

TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Filling the tank
TO8-016 CON-009
Unlocking the tank flap The filler neck is in the rear right-side
To unlock the tank flap press the button. panel.
The unlock function only functions if the You can reach the lockable cap after hav-
ignition is switched off. ing opened the tank flap (see illustration).
The tank holds about 55 liters. In four-
wheel drive vehicles it holds 62 liters.
❀ As soon as the correctly operated

automatic nozzle switches off for
the first time, the tank is full. Do not
then try to put more fuel in because
the expansion space in the tank will
be filled – the fuel can then overflow
when it becomes warm.
After filling the tank, screw cap and close
tank flap until it engages. The cap is tied
to an anti-loss cord.
3.2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FILLING THE TANK

Notes
Any fuel spillage should be wiped off the
paint finish immediately, as the paint
could otherwise be damaged, especially if
it is RME (“biodiesel”) fuel.
On vehicles with a catalytic converter,
never drive until the fuel tank is com -
pletely empty. The irregular fuel sup -
ply can cause misfiring. This allows
unburnt fuel into the exhaust system,
which can cause overheating and
damage to the catalyst.
FILLING THE TANK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3

Petrol
In the chapter “Technical Data” and on Petrol additives
the inside of the tank flap you will find The quality of the fuel has a decisive influ-
information on the correct octane rating ence upon the running behavior, perfor-
for your engine. mance and service life of the engine. The
General notes additives which are mixed into the petrol
are of particular significance. It is there-
• Unleaded petrol must comply with fore advisable only to use good quality
DIN EN 1) 228 and leaded petrol with petrol containing additives.
DIN 51 600.
• If, in an emergency, the octane rating of
the available petrol is lower than that
required by the engine, only drive with
medium engine speeds and low engine
loading. High engine loading with full
throttle or high revs can cause engine
damage. Fill tank with petrol of the cor-
rect octane rating as soon as possible.
• Fuel with a higher octane rating than
that required by the engine can be used
without limitation. There are, however, no
advantages regarding output and con-
sumption.
❀ Even one tankful of leaded petrol

will detract from the efficiency of
the catalytic converter.
See chapter “Filling the tank”.
1) European Standard.
3.4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FILLING THE TANK

Diesel
Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN1) 590.
• Exhaust gas contains less
CZ 2) no lower than 49. – carbon monoxide
RME fuel (“diester”) – hydrocarbons
According to norm DIN 51 6063). – particles (i.e. soot)
Vehicles with diesel engines can also run than with conventional diesel fuel.
on RME fuel (Rapeseed Methyl Ester). All emission values are lower than legal
Ask a Technical Service Centre or automo- requirements.
bile club where biodiesel is available. • RME fuel is biodegradable.
See chapter "Filling the tank". • Performance may be slightly lower.
Properties of RME • Fuel consumption may be slightly
higher.
• RME is chemically produced from veg-
etable oil (predominantly rapeseed oil) in • RME can be used in temperatures down
a process whereby the oil is mixed with to approximately –10 °C.
methanol and converted, via a catalyst,
into RME.
• Diesel must be added at ambient tem-
peratures of less than –10 °C to prevent
• RME is almost totally sulfur free. The deterioration of the biodiesel due to low
combustion of RME thus emits practically temperatures. The mixing ratio of diesel
no sulfur dioxide (SO2). to biodiesel must be approximately
50:50.
If the RME ratio exceeds 50%, too
much smoke may be formed.
1) European Standard.
• During the summer months, RME may
be mixed with diesel at any ratio.
2) Cetan-Zahl (Cetane Number). Measure of
diesel fuel ignitability.
3) DIN preliminary Standard.
FILLING THE TANK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.5

Driving in winter Filter preheating

When using summer Diesel trouble may The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater.
be experienced at temperatures below This will ensure that the fuel system will
0 °C because the fuel thickens due to wax remain operational down to about –25 °C,
separation. provided that winter Diesel which is cold
For this reason winter Diesel which is resistant down to –15 °C is used.
more resistant to cold is sold during the If, at temperatures below –25 °C the fuel
winter in some countries, and this works is waxed to such an extent that the engine
correctly down to between –15 °C and will not start it is sufficient to place the
–22 °C approximately, depending on the vehicle in a warm enclosure for a while.
brand of fuel used. Fuel additives (anti-waxing agent), petrol
The biodiesel available in countries with and similar fluids must not be mixed with
different climactic conditions usually has Diesel fuel.
different temperature characteristics.
Technical Service Centres or service sta-
tions in each country can inform you of
the specific characteristics of the respec-
tive diesel.
3.6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FILLING THE TANK

Brakes
General notes What can have a negative effect on
• Brake lining wear depends to a large the brakes?
extent on the operating conditions and Wet or gritted road surface
style of driving. On vehicles which are
used mainly in town traffic and stop/start Warning
conditions or are driven hard it may be
necessary to have the thickness of the • Under certain conditions e.g.
after driving through water, heavy
brake linings checked by a Technical rain falls or after the vehicle has
Service Centre in between the intervals been washed, the brakes could
given in the Inspection and Service set in later than normal due to
Schedule. damp, or in winter – frozen, brake
• Change down in good time when dri- discs and linings – the brakes
ving downhill, in order to make use of the must first be dried through careful
engine braking effect. This relieves strain braking.
on the brake system. When the brakes are
applied do not keep them on continu- • Full braking power might also
set in later than normal even when
ously, apply and release alternately. driving on gritted roads if you
have not braked for some time –
the layer of salt on the brake disks
and brake linings must first be
worn down whilst braking.
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.7

Overheating of the brakes Servobrake

Warning Warning
• Never let the brakes “rub” by The servo is operated by a vacuum
pressing the pedal too lightly which is only generated when the
when you do not really need to engine is running. For this reason
brake. This causes the brakes to the vehicle should not be allowed
overheat, leads to longer braking to roll with the engine switched
distances and to a higher level of off.
wear. When the brake servo is not work -
• Before starting on a long stretch ing because, for example, the
of road in a very hilly area, please vehicle is being towed or a defect
reduce your speed, change to a has occurred on the brake servo
lower gear (manual gearbox) or itself, the brake pedal must be
choose a lower position (auto - pressed considerably harder to
matic gearbox). In this way you compensate for the absence of
will use the braking power of the servo assistance.
engine and relieve pressure on the
brakes.
Anti-locking brake system *
• If a front spoiler, full size wheel The ABS plays a major part in increasing
trims etc., is retrofitted, it is
necessary to ensure that the flow the active safety of the vehicle. The big
of air to the front brakes is not advantage when compared with a conven-
restricted – otherwise the brakes tional brake system is that even when
can overheat. braking hard on a slippery road surface
the best possible steerability is retained
for the road condition because the wheels
do not lock. Steering control is there -
fore maintained, giving the best dri -
ving stability possible.
However, one must not expect the ABS
system to shorten the braking distance
under all conditions. When driving on
gravel or on fresh snow covering a slip-
pery surface, i.e. when one should be dri-
ving very slowly and carefully, the stop-
ping distance may even be slightly longer.
Please also refer to the notes on the

next page.
3.8 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

How the ABS* system works

Warning
An automatic check is made when a
However the ABS system cannot
speed of approx. 6 km/h is reached.
overcome the physical limits. This
When this happens a pumping noise can
must be borne in mind particularly
be heard.
on slippery or wet roads. When the
When the turning speed of a wheel ABS comes into the control range
reaches a level which is too low for the the speed must immediately be
vehicle speed and it tends to lock, the adapted to the road and traffic
brake pressure to this wheel is reduced. conditions. The increased amount
On the front axle the brake pressure is of safety available must not tempt
regulated for each wheel individually, one into taking risks.
whereas on the rear axle, the pressure is
regulated for both wheels at the same If a defect occurs on the ABS it is indi-
time. As a result the braking effect is the cated by one or two warning lamps.
same for both rear wheels and the driving
stability is retained as far as possible.
This regulating process makes itself
known by movement of the brake
pedal and is accompanied by noises.
This is done deliberately as a warning to
the driver that a wheel or the wheels are
in the locking range. So that the ABS
can regulate effectively in this range
the brake pedal must remain
depressed – on no account should it
be pumped!

Four-wheel drive *
The concept of four-wheel drives Other important notes
The four-wheel drive vehicles are fitted Winter tyres
with a completely automatic drive on all
four wheels. With the four wheel drive, the vehicle’s
drive is good in the winter, even with ser-
It automatically distributes the drive ial tyres. However, we recommend the use
power and adapts perfectly to the driving of winter tyres or all-weather tyres on all
style and specific surface conditions. four wheels to further improve driving
and braking.
Warning
The driving style always needs to Snow chains
be adjusted to suit the road sur - Snow chains should be used on four-
face and traffic conditions. Increased wheel drives, particularly when it is
safety should not encourage one mandatory. More details on the use of
to take unnecessary risks. snow chains are indicated in the
The braking capacity is limited by "Wheels" chapter.
the adherence of the wheels and Rims/tyre change
does not differ from a regular vehi -
cle with a two-wheel drive. For four-wheel drive versions, all four
wheels must have the same tread sur -
For this reason, even though on face.
slippery surface the acceleration
is good, it should never induce For further information, see page
one to drive at excessive speeds. 3.63.
On humid surfaces keep in mind
that the front wheels can also suf -
fer from aquaplaning if the speed
is excessive. As opposed to vehi -
cles with front wheel drive, the
beginning of aquaplaning is not
announced by a sudden increase
in engine revolutions. We recom -
mend not to drive at excessive
speeds and always adjust to the
road conditions.
3.10 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

Wheelspin control (TCS) *

In vehicles with front wheel traction, the To ensure that the brake disc of the
TCS lowers the engine power to stop the braked wheel does not overheat, the EDL
wheel from spinning when you accelerate. will automatically switch itself off if exces-
This feature works at any speed in combi- sive demands are placed on it. The vehi-
nation with the ABS. If there is an ABS cle remains operational and has the same
breakdown, the TCS stops working. characteristics as a vehicle without EDL.
Vehicles fitted with TCS* are also fitted For this reason, the switching off of the
with an electronic differential lock (EDL). EDL is not noticed.
The EDL makes it much easier, or even As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
possible, to pull away, accelerate and EDL will switch itself back on again.
climb steep gradiants in unfavourable If the ABS warning lamp lights up there
conditions. may be a fault present in the EDL. Take the
The EDL works fully automatically – the vehicle to a Technical Service Centre as
driver does not need to do anything at all. soon as possible!
It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the Warning
speed of the driving wheels. Up to a speed
The style of driving must always
of about 80 km/h (50 mph), a difference in
be adapted to suit the road sur -
speed of the drive wheels of approxi-
face and traffic conditions. The
mately 100 rpm caused by a slippery road
increased safety offered by the
surface on one side is balanced out by
EDL should not encourage one to
slowing down the wheel which is slipping
take unnecessary risks.
and thereby applying more driving force
to the other drive wheel through the dif-
ferential.
This control procedure can be detected
by the sound it makes.
In order to obtain the best possible
performance from the EDL, always
use the clutch and accelerator pedals
according to the road conditions
when beginning to drive.
Warning
When accelerating on a slippery
road surface, e.g. on ice or snow,
use the accelerator pedal care -
fully. The wheels can spin, even
with EDL, and thus impair driving
stability.

The TCS connects automatically once the

Warning
engine is started. If necessary, it can be
connected or disconnected by briefly Driving style should always be
pressing the button located on the central modified to suit the traffic and
console next to the hand brake. road conditions. The greater sa -
fety provided by the TCS should
When the TCS is switched off a pilot light
not lead you to take greater risks.
comes on.
You should normally always have the TCS
on. Only in exceptional circumstances Note
when you want the wheels to spin should For the TCS to work properly all four
you switch it off. For instance: wheels should be the same. Otherwise
– With small emergency wheel, engine performance may be reduced.
– When you are using snow chains. See also “Changing wheels”.
– When driving 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.
3.12 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) *

The ESP increases the control over the Functioning
vehicle in situations such as accelerating The electronic stability program encom-
or in turns. passes the ABS, EDS and TCS. In addition
The ESP expands the functions of the to all available data for these functions,
ABS/TCS and decreases under any cir- the ESP control unit needs additional
cumstance the risk of skidding. This con- measurements supplied by high precision
tributes to an improved stability of the sensors. The measuring data consists of
vehicle. the speed at which the vehicle turns
The system works in the total realm of around its vertical axis, acceleration,
speed in relation to the ABS. In case of pressure on brakes and the turn of the
failure in the ABS, the ESP will also fail. steering wheel.
The ESP connects automatically when the With the help of the steering wheel sensor
engine is switched on and checks itself. and the vehicle’s speed, the desired
direction is determined and constantly
The ESP warning light lights up when compared to the vehicle’s real behavior.
the system is disconnected. See the When differences occur, such as incipient
"Switches" chapter. skidding, the ESP automatically brakes
The ESP pilot light lights up when the sys- the adequate wheel.
tem is disconnected. See “Warning The vehicle stabilizes through the braking
lights” chapter. force on the wheel. If the vehicle swings
The ESP should always be connected. out (tendency of the tail to swing out) the
Only in exceptional cases, when the skid- brakes will act on the exterior front wheel.
ding effect is desired under extremely In case the swerve is insufficient (ten-
sporty conditions, the system can be dis- dency to leave the curve) the braking
connected. force will be exerted on the interior rear
Afterwards the system should be recon- wheel. The braking generates a noise.
nected.
Warning
The ABS and the EDS remain connected
even if the ESP is disconnected. The ESP cannot overcome physical
limits. This must be borne in mind
particularly on wet or icy roads.
The driving style must always be
adapted to the road and traffic
conditions. The increased safety
offered by the ESP should not
encourage one to take unneces -
sary risks.
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.13

Power steering *
Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned more than 15 seconds when the
engine is switched on, as the hydraulic oil
will be heated to a high temperature by
the servo pump.
This could damage the power steer -
ing system.
Furthermore every time you turn the steer-
ing wheel as far as it will go with the
engine off, you will hear a series of noises
made by the excessive effort of the servo
pump. The engine tick over may also be
reduced for a short time.
3.14 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

The first 1,500 km – and afterwards

Running-in From 1000 – 1500 km
During the first few operating hours the The speed can be gradually increased to
engine internal friction is higher than the road or engine maximum.
later on when all the moving parts have
bedded down. How well this running-in During and after the running-in
process is done depends to a consider- period the following applies:
able extent on the way the vehicle is dri- • Do not overrev the engine when cold –
ven during the first 1500 km. either in neutral or in the gears.
Up to 1000 kilometres All speeds and revs given are only valid
when engine is properly warm .
the following general rules apply:
• Do not use full throttle ❀ Do not drive with unnecessarily
high engine revs. Changing up
• Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top one gear helps to save fuel, decrease
speed noise and pollution. See also the
• Avoid high engine speeds "Driving economically and ecologi -
cally" chapter.
• Trailer towing should if possible be
avoided. • Do not let engine labour – change down
when engine no longer runs smoothly.
Warning
After the running-in period
• New tyres must also be “run in” • On vehicles with a rev counter* the
because they do not have maximum
adhesion at the start. This must be maximum permissible engine speed is
taken into account by driving care - shown by the beginning of the red zone
fully during the first 100 km. on the rev counter scale. The needle of the
counter must not move into this zone.
• New brake linings must also be Extremely high engine revs will be auto-
run in and do not have the opti -
mum friction properties during the matically governed.
first 200 km. The slightly reduced
braking effect can be compen -
sated for by more pressure on the
brake pedal. This also applies
when new linings have been fitted.
YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.15

Cleaning the exhaust fumes

The perfect functioning of the clean -
Warning
ing system for exhaust fumes is of
great importance for the environment- • Due to possible high tempera -
friendly functioning of your vehicle. tures of the catalyst, do not park in
places where the catalyst is easily
Therefore, keep in mind the following
exposed to inflammable material.
points:
• Versions with a catalytic converter must • Do not use additional protection
for the body or anticorrosive prod -
only use unleaded fuel. See "Filling the
ucts for sumps and exhaust pipes,
tank".
catalytic converters or heat shields.
• In vehicles with a catalytic converter The above mentioned material
never drive until the fuel tank is com- could ignite while driving.
pletely empty. Irregular fuel supply can
cause misfiring, thus allowing unburned
fuel into the exhaust system which can Note
cause overheating and damage to the cat- Even when the filtering system for
alyst. exhaust fumes is in perfect working order,
under certain circumstances, the fumes
• If while driving you experience starting may smell like sulphur.
difficulties, loss of power or engine prob-
lems the cause could be a failure in the This depends on the percentage of sulfur
ignition. In this case, fuel may have in the fuel.
entered the exhaust system without burn- Often it is sufficient to change brands or
ing and may be released to the atmos- buy super unleaded.
phere. In addition, the catalyst 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.
3.16 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Environment-friendly and economical driving

Three factors determine the fuel con-
sumption, the burden on the environment l/100km
and the wear on the engine, brakes and 1.
tyres:
• The personal driving style. 2.
3.
• The individual conditions of the use of 4.
the car.
5.
• Technical prerequisites.
The fuel consumption can be reduced by km/h
10 to 15 percent by adopting a thoughtful 30 50 70 90
and economic driving style. This chapter B45-354P
will help you lower pollution and save
money by following 10 suggestions.
Suggestion 2
Suggestion 1
❀ Thoughtful driving style ❀ Changing gears saves energy
Another way to save fuel is to change up

The highest fuel consumption takes place as quickly as possible. If you drive with
during acceleration. If you drive in a high engine revs the car will use up more
thoughtful manner you will have to brake energy.
less and, therefore, accelerate less. You The illustration shows the relation
can also let the vehicle roll, i.e. when you between the consumption (l/100 km) and
can foresee that the following traffic light speed (km/h) in first, second, third,
will be red. fourth and fifth gear.
The following rules may be helpful. Never
drive more than a few meters in first gear.
When you reach 2,000 revolutions, you
should change up.
If you drive a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox, press the accelerator pedal gen-
tly. Do not press it to the kick-down posi-
tion. This way, a consumption oriented
program is automatically selected. It
changes up as soon as possible and takes
longer to change down.

Suggestion 4
❀ Decrease idling
l/100km
It is worth switching off1) the engine in

traffic jams, at railroad crossings and at
traffic lights with a long red light. The sav-
ings in fuel after 30-40 seconds with the
engine switched off is higher than the fuel
used to switch the engine on again.
km/h
max Suggestion 5
B45-355P
❀ Periodic revisions
Suggestion 3 Your fuel savings are guaranteed even

before going on a trip with the periodic
❀ Avoid driving at maximum speed
revisions by your Technical Service Centre.
The maintenance of the engine is not only
Try not to drive at maximum speed. The a safety and maintenance issue but also a
increase of fuel consumption, exhaust fuel consumption issue.
pollution and noise is disproportionate at
high speeds. Poor fine tuning of the engine may
increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.
The illustration shows the relation
between consumption (l/100 km) and Check the oil level every time you fill up.
speed (km/h). The oil consumption depends largely on
the engine load. Depending on the dri-
If only about 3 quarters of top speed is ving style, the oil consumption can be up
utilized, the fuel consumption will be to 1.0 l/1000 km.
reduced by about half.
Another suggestion: You can also lower
Warning oil consumption by using synthetic oils.
Driving at high speeds decreases
road safety. 1) Statutory regulations must be respected.

Suggestion 7
❀ Check the tyre pressure

l/100km
Make sure that the tyres have always ade-

quate pressure. Even half a bar less
increases the level of fuel consumption by
–10°C 5 percent. If the pressure is not correct,
the tyres wear out faster due to an exces-
+20°C
sive deformation and overheating which,
km in turn, will decrease the driving perfor-
5 15 25 30 mance.
B45-356P
Always check the tyre pressure when the
tyre is cold.
Suggestion 6 In addition, do not drive year round with
❀ Avoid short drives winter tyres. They make more noise and
increase fuel consumption by 10 percent.
The engine and the catalytic converter Change to summer tyres on time.
must reach its optimum functioning tem- Suggestion 8
perature in order to effectively reduce
consumption and toxic gas emissions.
The fuel consumption of a cold engine of
❀ Avoid unnecessary weight
a normal vehicle right after the start is Apart from driving habits and periodic
about 30-40 liters per 100 km. After revisions of your vehicle, there are other
about one kilometer the consumption ways to reduce fuel consumption:
decreases to 20 liters. After about four Avoid unnecessary weight
kilometers the engine has warmed up and
Every kilogram increases fuel consump-
the consumption is normal. For this rea-
tion. For this reason, it is worth checking
son, it is important to avoid short drives
your boot to avoid unnecessary weight.
and heating the vehicle’s engine when
the vehicle is not moving. Drive on Frequently, the roof rack will stay on the
quickly! roof even though it is no longer needed.
Due to greater air resistance, an unloaded
The ambient temperature also counts. The
roof rack at a speed of 100-120 km/h
illustration shows the difference in con-
increases the consumption by approx.
sumption (l/100km) for the same dis-
12%.
tance (km) at +20°C and –10°C. Your vehi-
cle’s consumption is higher in the
summer than in the winter.

Suggestion 9 Suggestion 10
❀ Save electricity
❀ Written check-up
The alternator generates electricity while If you wish to reduce fuel consumption
driving. The more electricity is used, the keep a trip book. It is not much work and
higher the fuel consumption. is worth while since it allows you to detect
The heated rear window, extra lights, the possible consumption variations (positive
heater fan and air conditioning* use a or negative) on time and intervene, if nec-
large amount of energy. The heated rear essary. If you detect an increase in con-
window creates a consumption of approx. sumption you should examine the driving
one liter for every 10 hours. conditions since the last filling.
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.

Trailer towing
The vehicle is intended mainly for the
transportation of persons and luggage.
However, it can also be used to tow a
trailer if it is fitted with the appropriate
technical equipment and the maximum
payloads are not exceeded (see chapter
“Technical Data”). G
Towing 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 requirements
• The vehicle is supplied with a factory-
fitted towing bracket and all that is tech-
A
nically and legally necessary for trailer
towing.
D
E
F LEO-028
A = 4 Attachment points
B = 65 mm
C = 420 (empty vehicle) /
350 mm (vehicle with max. load)
D = 340 mm
E = 552 mm
F = 845 mm
G = 1014 mm
All measurements are expressed in mm.

Operations instructions
• When using a trailer on mountain
• The removable ball coupling of the tow- routes you must bear in mind that the tow
ing bracket* may be stored in the tool box loads given in the “Technical data” chap-
located inside the spare wheel recess. ter are only applicable for slopes of 10%
• Additional mirrors are required if the to 12%. If you do not use the full tow load
traffic behind the trailer is not visible with you may drive up steeper slopes.
the exterior mirrors fitted as standard. • The given trailer weights are only applic-
Both exterior mirrors must be attached to able for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea
brackets in such a way that a sufficient level. As the engine output drops due to
field of vision to the rear is guaranteed at the decreasing air density, the climbing
all times. ability must also be reduced by 10% for
• The permitted trailer weight must not each further 1000 m.
be exceeded under any circumstances. • Where possible make full use of the
See chapter “Technical Data”. maximum permissible drawbar weight on
the ball of the towing bracket but do not
exceed it. See chapter “Technical Data”.
• While observing the permissible trailer
and drawbar weight, distribute the load in
the trailer so that heavy objects are as
near as possible to the axle. The objects
must also be secured so that they cannot
slip about.

• The tyre pressures on the towing vehi- • For safety reasons one should not
cle must be adjusted for full load condi- drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
tions, and also check the pressures on the This also applies in countries where
trailer. higher speeds are permitted.
• The headlight settings, should be • Always brake in good time. If the trailer
checked with trailer attached before mov- has an overrun brake, apply the brakes
ing off and adjusted as necessary. gently at first then firmly. This will avoid
On vehicles with headlight beam control it the jerking caused by the trailer wheels
is only necessary to turn the knurled disc locking.
on the dash board in the appropriate Change down before going down a steep
direction. hill so that the engine can act as a brake.
Driving tips • When a long climb in a low gear with
extremely high engine revs must be nego-
To obtain the best possible handling of tiated at exceptionally high ambient tem-
vehicle and trailer, the following should peratures the coolant temperature gauge
be noted: must be observed. When the gauge nee-
• Try to avoid driving with an unladen dle moves to the right end of the scale,
vehicle and a loaded trailer. If this cannot the road speed must be reduced immedi-
be avoided, only drive slowly to allow for ately.
the unfavourable weight distribution.
• The cooling effect of the radiator fan
• As driving stability of vehicle and trailer cannot be increased by changing down,
decreases when the speed increases do because the speed of the fan is not
not drive at the maximum permissible top dependent on the engine speed. One
speed in unfavourable road, weather or should therefore not change down even
wind conditions – particularly when going when towing a trailer as long as the
downhill. engine can cope without the vehicle
In any case the speed must be reduced as speed dropping too much.
soon as the trailer shows the slightest
sign of snaking. On no account try to stop
the snaking by accelerating.

Driving abroad
General notes If the vehicle is to be taken abroad, the
following must also be borne in mind:
• During the running in period you
should avoid towing a trailer if possi - • If the vehicle has a petrol engine and
ble. catalytic converter, one must ensure that
unleaded petrol will be available during
• It is advisable to have the vehicle the journey – see page 3.4. The automo-
serviced between the Inspection
intervals if it is used frequently for bile clubs offer information about the
towing a trailer. unleaded filling station network.
• The trailer and drawbar load figures on • In some countries it is possible that a
the data plate of the towing bracket are vehicle model is sold under conditions
for test certification only. The correct fig- where some spare parts are not available
ures for the vehicle, which may be lower or that the Technical Services may only
than the above figures, are given in the carry out limited repairs.
vehicle documents and in this manual. SEAT importers and distributors will
gladly provide information about the tech-
• When using the towing device the car’s nical preparation of your vehicle in addi-
empty weight is reduced, and as a result
its effective load is decreased. tion to necessary maintenance and repair
possibilities.
• Observe all statutory requirements The addresses are given in the SEAT
regarding the use of a trailer.
International Assistance Guide which
comes with the car documentation.
3.24 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Headlight covering
When the vehicle is used in a country
Warning
which drives on the opposite side of the
road to the home country, the asymmetric When you drive on the opposite
dipped headlights will dazzle oncoming side of the road to your own coun -
traffic. try, and with your headlights
masked, bear in mind that visibil -
To prevent this, the areas of the headlight
ity is reduced, and you will have to
lenses shown in the illustration must be
adapt your driving and speed
covered up with an opaque adhesive
accordingly for safety reasons.
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.
YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.25

7 cm
5 cm 5 cm
10,5 cm 11 cm
TO8-031 TO8-032
On the right headlamp, if you change On the left headlamp, if you change
from driving on the right hand side to from driving on the right hand side to
driving on the left hand side of the driving on the left hand side of the
road. road.

7 cm 7,5 cm
5 cm 5 cm
3,5 cm 11 cm
TO8-033 TO8-034
On the right headlamp, if you change On the left headlamp, if you change
from driving on the left hand side to from driving on the left hand side to
driving on the right hand side of the driving on the right hand side of the
road. road.

Care of the vehicle

Regular and expert care helps to How often this treatment is required
maintain the value of the vehicle. depends, amongst other things on how
much the vehicle is used, how it is parked
Warning (garage, in open under trees etc.), the
• If misused, car care materials seasons, weather conditions and environ-
can be harmful to health. mental influences.
• Car care materials must always The longer bird droppings, insects,
be stored in a safe place where tree resin, road and industrial grime,
they are out of reach of children. tar spots, soot, road salt and other
aggressive materials remain on the
vehicle paint the more lasting their
❀ When buying car care materials
one should select products which
do not damage the environment.
destructive effect will be. High tem -
peratures e.g. from strong sunlight
Empty containers which these materi - intensifies the corrosive effect.
als were in do not belong with house - In certain circumstances weekly washing
hold waste. can be necessary, in other conditions
monthly washing with appropriate waxing
Washing may be fully adequate.
Warning After the period when salt is put on the
Dampness and ice in the brake roads the underside of the vehicle should
system can have a negative effect always be washed thoroughly.
on the braking power. Automatic car washes
The vehicle paint is so durable that the
The best protection against environmen-
vehicle can normally be washed without
tal influences is frequent washing and
problems in an automatic car wash.
use of the right waxing product.
However the influence on the Paint
depends on the design of the car wash,
the filtering of the wash water, the type of
wash and care material, etc.
3.28 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Notes Note
• Before going through the car wash, • The vehicle should not be washed in
apart from the usual precautions (closing strong sunshine.
windows and sliding roof).
• If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do
You do not need to remove the Original not direct the jet of water at the lock cylin-
roof aerial. ders and the door/boot lid/tailgate shut
lines – they can freeze up in the winter.
• If there are special fittings on the vehi-
cle – e.g. spoilers, roof rack, two-way Washing vehicle with high
radio aerial – it is best to speak to the car
pressure cleaner
wash operator.
Washing the vehicle by hand
• The operating instructions for the high
pressure cleaner must be followed closely
– particularly with regard to pressure and
❀ In the interests of environmental
protection the vehicle should working distance.
only be washed in specially provided
wash bays. In some districts, wash -
• Do not use a concentrated jet.
ing cars elsewhere may even be for - • The water temperature must not be
above 60°C.
bidden.
First soften the dirt with plenty of water Warning
and rinse off as well as possible. Then Tyres must never be cleaned with
clean the car with a soft sponge, glove a concentrated jet! Even at a rela -
or brush starting on the roof and going tively large working distance and a
from top to bottom using only slight very short spraying time, damage
pressure especially when cleaning the can occur.
headlight area. Paint shampoo, prefer-
ably with a neutral pH, should only be
used for very persistent dirt. Rinse the Conservation
sponge or glove out thoroughly at short Regular application of protection prod-
intervals. ucts protects the vehicle paintwork to a
Wheels and sill panels should be cleaned large extent against the environmental
last, using a different sponge if possible. influences listed under “Washing” on the
previous page and even against light
After cleaning the vehicle, rinse thor- mechanical damage.
oughly with water and leather it off.
At the latest when water on the clean
paint does not form small drops and roll
off, the vehicle should be protected by
applying a coat of good hard wax. Even
when a wax solution is used regularly in
the washing water it is advisable to pro-
tect the paint with a coat of hard wax at
least twice a year.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.29

Polishing The windows should also be cleaned on

Should only be done if paint has lost its the inside at regular intervals.
shine and gloss cannot be brought back Do not dry the windows with the leather
with wax. If the polish used does not con- used for the paintwork because traces of
tain preservative compounds, the paint paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear
must be waxed afterwards. on the glass, which will hinder vision.
Note To avoid damaging the heating element
wires in the rear window do not put stick-
Matt painted and plastic parts should ers over the wires on the inside.
not be treated with polish or hard wax.
Door, boot and window seals
Paint damage
The weatherstrips will remain flexible and
Small marks in the paint such as scratches last longer if they are rubbed lightly with a
or stone damage should be touched up rubber protective compound from time to
immediately with paint before the metal time. This will also stop the weatherstrips
starts to rust. from freezing on in winter.
However, should rust be found at any time
it must be removed thoroughly and then Door lock cylinder
the area treated first with an anti-corro- You should only use an appropriate spray,
sion primer and then the correct paint which has lubricating and anti-corrosive
applied. qualities, to de-ice the lock cylinder.
The number of the original vehicle paint is Plastic parts and leatherette
given on the data sticker which is inside
the boot in the spare wheel housing. Exterior plastic parts are cleaned with nor-
mal washing and interior parts with a
Windows damp cloth. If this is not sufficient, these
Remove snow and ice from windows and parts and leatherette may only be
mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To cleaned with special plastic cleaners
avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass, that are free from alcohol and other sol-
the scraper should only be pushed in one vents.
direction and not moved to and fro. Note
Traces of rubber, oil, wax1), grease or sili- The use of liquid air conditioners directly
cone can be removed with a window over the air vents of the vehicle may dam-
cleaning solution or a silicone remover. age the plastic parts if the liquid is acci-
dentally spilled over them.
1) This wax residue can only be removed with a

special cleaner.

Upholstery cloth and textile trim Cleaning seat belts

Upholstery cloth and textile trim on door Keep belts clean. They may not retract
panels, parcel shelves, luggage compart- properly if very dirty.
ment covers, headlining etc. must be Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing
cleaned with special cleaners or dry foam with a mild soap solution without taking
and a soft brush. the belts out of the vehicle.
Natural leather Note
Leather should, depending on usage, be Inertia reel belts should be completely dry
treated from time to time in accordance before they are allowed to roll up.
with the following instructions. It must be
noted that on no account may solvents, Warning
floor wax, shoe polish, spot removers
and similar products be used for this
• The seat belts must not be
removed for cleaning.
purpose.
To clean leather a cotton or woollen cloth
• Do not have the belts cleaned
chemically because the cleaning
lightly moistened with water should be compounds damage the webbing
used for the dirty surfaces. material. Ensure that the belts do
Dirtier areas may be cleaned with a mild not come into contact with corro -
soap solution (2 dessert spoonfuls of sive fluids.
neutral soap to 1 litre of water). Make • You should check the condition
sure that the leather is not made too of your seat belts regularly. If you
wet and that no water seeps through the find any damage to the belt web -
seams. After cleaning, wipe dry with a bing, belt connections, the belt
soft cloth. retractor or the locking parts, the
Furthermore we recommend that, with belt in question must be replaced
normal usage, the leather is treated at by a Technical Service Centre.
half yearly intervals with a special leather
care agent. Apply one coat and clean off
with a soft cloth once it has taken effect.

Steel wheels Cleaning and anti-corrosion

The wheels and the wheel trims should be treatment of engine compartment
cleaned thoroughly at regular intervals
when the vehicle is being washed. This Warning
will prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt • Before working in the engine
from accumulating on the wheel. compartment note instructions in
Persistent ingrained brake dust can be the "Engine compartment" chap -
removed with an industrial grime remover. ter.
Paint damage should be repaired before • For safety reasons pull out igni -
rust can form. tion key before reaching into the
water box. Otherwise if the wind -
Alloy wheels * screen wipers are switched on
In order to maintain alloy wheel trims in unintentionally the movement of
perfect condition for a long period, regu- the wiper link could cause injury.
lar care is necessary. Above all, road salt
and brake pad dust must be washed off The leaves, blossoms etc. which drop into
thoroughly at least every two weeks, oth- the water box (underneath the engine
erwise the surface of the alloy will be bonnet in front of the windscreen) should
damaged. After being washed, the wheels be cleaned out occasionally. This will pre-
should be treated with an acid-free vent the water drain holes from becoming
cleaner for alloy wheels. About every blocked and – on vehicles without a dust
three months it is necessary to give and pollen filter – foreign bodies entering
wheels a good rubbing with hard wax. the vehicle interior via the heating and
Paint polish or other abrasive solutions ventilation system.
must not be used. If the protective paint
coat has been damaged, e.g. by stone The engine compartment and the outside
impact, the damaged spots should be surface of the power unit are given anti-
dealt with as soon as possible. corrosion treatment at the factory.
In the winter when the vehicle is being
Warning driven frequently on salted roads, good
Please note when cleaning the anti-corrosion treatment is very impor-
wheels that dampness, ice and tant. For this reason the entire engine
grit can have a negative effect on compartment and the plenum chamber
the braking power. should be thoroughly cleaned before and
after the salting period and then pre-
served so that the salt cannot have a
damaging effect.

The ignition must be switched off Undercoating

before washing the engine. The underside of the vehicle is coated
Do not point the water jet dircetly at with a special compound to protect it from
the headlights to avoid damage. corrosion and damage.
If the engine compartment is cleaned at However, as this protective layer can always
any time with grease removing solutions1) become damaged when the vehicle is in
or if one has the engine washed, the anti- use, the protective coating on the under-
corrosion compound is nearly always side of the body and on the running gear
removed as well. It is therefore essential should be examined at defined intervals -
to ask for durable preservation of all sur- preferably before and after the winter sea-
faces, seams, joints and components in son- and any damage repaired.
the engine compartment to be carried
out. This applies also when corrosion pro- Warning
tected parts are renewed. Never use additional under floor
protection or anti-corrosion agents
❀ Because when washing the
engine petrol, grease and oil
deposits are washed off, the dirty
for the exhaust silencer, exhaust
pipe, catalysts or heat shields.
water must be cleaned by an oil sep - These substances could ignite
arator. For this reason engine wash - whilst the vehicle is in motion.
ing should only be carried out in a
workshop or filling station.
1) Only the prescribed cleaning products may be

used, never use Petrol or Diesel.

Note for vehicles with a catalytic

converter
Due to the high temperatures which occur
in the afterburning process, additional
heat shields are fitted over the catalytic
converter. Underbody sealant must not be
applied to these shields, the catalytic
converter or the exhaust pipes. Removal
of the heat shields is also not permissi-
ble.
Cavity 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 the wax which has run out is

removed with clean petrol, heed
the environmental protection regula -
tions.

Engine bonnet
B8L-035 LEO-029
Unlocking Closing
Pull the lever on the left side panel, under Hold the bonnet on the side where the
the instrument panel. The bonnet springs gas filled rod is fitted. Press the bonnet
up out of its lock. down until the gas filled rod gives way
At the same time, a release lever will and then engages. Do not press down if
appear in the radiator grille. See illustra- it does not close properly. Open
tion on the right. again and press as before.
Note Warning
Before opening the bonnet ensure that • For safety reasons, the bonnet
the wiper arms are not lifted off the wind- must always be properly closed
screen. Otherwise, damage can occur to when the vehicle is moving.
the paintwork. Always check whether the lock is
engaged by pulling up. Further -
Opening more, the bonnet must be flush
Lift bonnet slightly and pull the release with the adjacent body panels.
grip in the direction of the arrow (see
illustration to the right) to release the • If you should notice that the lock
is not engaged, stop the vehicle
catch. Let go of the release grip so it immediately and close the bonnet.
can return to its original position.
Warning
Once the bonnet is open do not
touch the release grip (located
next to the radiator grille) nor other
elements of the lock. Otherwise
when closing damage could occur
to the locking system and the bon -
net may open while driving.
Danger of accident!
Lift bonnet to the stop. The bonnet is held

in position by a gas filled rod.
CHECKING AND REFILLING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.35

Engine compartment
Warning
Particular care should be taken
• If tests have to be carried out
with the engine running, there is
when working in the engine com - an additional danger present from
partment! rotating parts – e.g. V-belts, gen -
• Switch off engine, remove igni - erator, radiator fan etc. – and from
tion key. the high voltage ignition system.
• Pull handbrake on firmly. • If work on the fuel or electrical
system is necessary:
• Move gear lever into neutral or, – Disconnect the battery from the
in automatic gearboxes, in “P”
position. vehicle electrics
• Allow engine to cool off. – Do not smoke
• As long as the engine is at oper - – Never work near naked flames
ating temperature: – Always keep a fire extinguisher
– Do not put your hand into the in the vicinity.
radiator fan, it could switch on
suddenly.
• Attention must be paid to the
warnings given in this Manual and
– Do not open the radiator cap to the generally applicable safety
because the cooling system is regulations.
under pressure.
When topping up fluids do not con -
• Never spill any liquids over the fuse them with each other under any
hot engine. These liquids could
ignite. circumstances, otherwise serious
functional defects may occur.
• Avoid causing short circuits in
the electrical system – particularly
at the battery. ❀ The ground underneath the vehi -
cle should be checked regularly.
If spots caused by oil or other fluids
can be seen, the vehicle should be
taken to a Technical Service Centre
for checking.
3.36 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHECKING AND REFILLING

1 2 3 4 5 6
max
TO8-038
81 kW diesel engines
Page
1 – Windscreen washer container .....3.51
2 – Coolant expansion tank..............3.42
3 – Engine oil dipstick .....................3.40
4 – Engine oil filler opening .............3.40
5 – Brake fluid reservoir...................3.45
6 – Vehicle battery ...........................3.46
The layout of the components may vary
depending on the engine.
Warning
notes on the previous page.

Engine oil
Specifications
The engine comes with a special, high
quality, multi grade oil that can be used in
all seasons of the year except for those
regions affected by extreme cold.
As the use of high quality oil is essential
for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up
or replacement is necessary use only
those oils that conform to the require-
ments of the VW standards.
B1H-149
If it is not possible to find oil conforming
to the VW standards then oil conforming
to the ACEA or API standards with an Oil properties
appropriate viscosity at atmospheric tem- Viscosity
perature should be used instead. The use
of this type of oil may have some reper- The viscosity class is selected according
cussions on the performance of the to the diagram above. If atmospheric tem-
engine for example, long starting time, perature falls outside of the described
increased consumption and a higher limits for only a short period then an oil
emission level. change is not necessary.
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 service oil; the con-
tainer will display together the different
standards for petrol and diesel engines,
the oil can be used for both types of
engines.

Petrol engine
Denomination Specification Comments
A – synthetic oil VW 502 00 VW 500 00 Dated after 1-97
B – mineral oil VW 501 01 Dated after 1-97
A/B – multi-grade oil ACEA A2 or A3 or even Dated after 1-97
API SH/SJ
Diesel engine
Denomination Specification Comments
A – synthetic oil VW 505 011) Dated after 1-97
B – mineral oil VW 505 00 Dated after 1-97
A/B – multi-grade oil ACEA B2 or B3 or even Dated after 1-97
API CD/CF
Mono-grade oil Note

Mono-grade oils cannot be used through- Before a long trip, we recommend
out the whole year due to their limited finding an engine oil that conforms to
range of viscosity2). the corresponding VW specifications
These oils are only useful in a climate that and keeping it in the vehicle. In this
is constantly very cold or very warm. way the required oil will be available
if needed.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with
the engine oil. The deterioration caused
by these additives is not covered by the
guarantee. 1) Diesel engines that have fuel injection based
on a fuel injector pump should use only oil
specification VW 505 01. Avoid the use of
any other oil type than VW 505 01 for this
engine. Warning! Possible engine dam -
age!
2) Viscosity: Oil density
CHECKING AND REFILLING –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.39

When the engine is working hard such as

c in sustained high-speed motorway cruis-
b ing in summer, when towing a trailer or
a when climbing mountain passes, the oil
c) – not
level should be kept at area (c
above.
Topping up engine 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.
A B TO8-038A On no account should the oil level be
above area c. Otherwise oil can be
drawn into the engine via the crank -
Checking oil level case breather and escape into the
Every engine uses a certain amount of oil. atmosphere via the exhaust system.
The oil consumption can be up to 1.0 On vehicles fitted with a catalytic con -
litres per 1000 km. The engine oil level verter, the oil could burn inside the
must therefore be checked at regular converter causing it to become dam -
intervals, preferably when filling the tank aged.
and before a long journey.
The location of the dipstick A can be Warning
determined from the illustrations on page When topping up the oil, do not
3.37. spill it onto hot engine compo -
The vehicle must be on a level surface nents – danger of fire.
when checking the oil level. After stop-
ping engine wait a few minutes for the oil Carefully close the filler cap and push the
to drain back to the sump. oil dipstick in as far as possible, this will
prevent oil spill when the engine is run-
Then pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a ning.
clean cloth and insert again.
Then pull dipstick out again and check the
oil level:
a– Oil must be topped up.
Afterwards it suffices when the oil level
is somewhere in area (b b).
b– Oil can be topped up.
It can then happen that the oil level is
c).
in area (c
c– Oil must not be topped up.

Changing engine oil

The engine oil must be changed at • If your hands come into contact
with engine oil you must wash
the intervals given in the Inspection
them thoroughly afterwards.
and Maintenance Plan. We therefore
recommend that the oil change be • Old oil must be stored out of
done by a Technical Service Centre. reach of children until it is dis -
posed of in the correct manner.
Warning
If you want to change the engine
oil yourself, you must note the fol - ❀ On no account should oil be
poured down drains or into the
earth.
lowing points:
• Allow the engine to cool down Because of the disposal problems,
first to avoid the danger of being the necessary special tools and spe -
scalded by hot engine oil. cialised knowledge required, the
engine oil and filter changing should
• Use an appropriate container to preferably be done by a Technical
drain off the oil. It should be big
Service Centre.
enough to hold the quantity of oil
in your engine. Engine oil additives
• Wear protective glasses for your No additives should be mixed with
eyes. the engine oil.
• When removing the oil drain
plug with your fingers, keep your
arm horizontal so that the oil
being drained cannot run down
your arm.

Cooling system
The cooling system is filled at the factory Other additives c a n b e v e r y d e t r i m e n -
with a permanent coolant which is not tal to the anti-corrosion effect in par -
changed. ticular.
The coolant consists of water and a 40% The subsequent corrosion damage
concentration of our coolant additive can lead to coolant loss resulting in
G12+ (glycol-based anti-freeze with anti- major engine damage.
corrosion additives). This mixture not only
gives the necessary frost protection down Note
to –25 °C but also protects the alloy parts • Only our G12+ (purple colour) should
in the cooling system against corrosion. be used as an antifreeze additive.
In addition it prevents scaling and signifi- Observe the notice on the container.
cantly raises the boiling point of the The cooling liquid may be purchased
coolant. in Technical Services.
The concentration of the coolant therefore • The antifreeze additive G12+ can be
must not be reduced in the summer or in mixed with other additives (G11 and
warm countries, by topping up with plain G12).
water. The coolant additive proportion • The additive G12 (red colour)
must be at least 40%. should never be mixed with G11.
If greater protection against frost is
required, the proportion of G12+ additive
can be increased, but only up to 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.

Coolant losses
Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in
the system. In this case the cooling sys-
tem should be checked by a Technical
Service Centre without delay. It is not suf-
ficient merely to add coolant.
In a sealed system losses can only occur if
the boiling point of the coolant is
exceeded as a result of overheating, and
coolant is forced out of the system.
B8L-072 Topping up coolant

Switch engine off and let it cool down.
Checking coolant level Then cover expansion tank cap with a
cloth and turn cap carefully anti-clockwise
Warning and remove.
Never open the bonnet if you can
Warning
see steam or coolant leaving the
engine compartment – Risk of Do not remove expansion tank cap
scalding! Wait until no more steam when engine is hot – danger of
or coolant can be seen. scalding:
System is under pressure.
The level can only be checked properly
when the engine is not running. No other coolant may be used if G12+ is
The coolant level must be between the not available. In this case only water can
max and min marks on the expansion be used and the correct mixture concen-
tank when engine is cold and can be tration must be restored with the speci-
slightly above the max mark when it is fied coolant additive (see previous page)
warm. as soon as possible.
Please also refer to the further notes

on the next page.

Radiator fan
If a lot of coolant has been lost, only add The radiator fan is driven electrically and
cold coolant after the engine has cooled controlled by a thermoswitch from the
down. This will prevent engine damage. coolant temperature (also from the
Do not fill above the max mark. engine compartment temperature on
some models).
The excess coolant will be forced out
through the pressure relief valve in the Warning
cap when engine becomes hot.
After the engine has been stopped
Screw cap on again tightly. the fan can continue running for a
while – even with the engine
Warning switched off (up to about 10 min -
The coolant additive and the utes). It can also start to run again
coolant are a danger to health. The suddenly after a short time if
additive must therefore only be – the coolant temperature increa -
stored in the original container ses due to heat build up
well out of reach of children. If the
coolant has to be drained at any – when the engine is hot and the
time it must be caught and also engine compartment is heated
stored in a safe place. additionally by strong sunlight.
Special care must therefore be
taken when working in the engine
❀ Drained coolant should not nor -
mally be reused, it must be dis -
posed of, bearing in mind environ -
compartment.
mental protection regulations.

Brake fluid
Renewing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the
course of time it takes in water from the
atmosphere. Too high a content of water
in the brake fluid system can cause corro-
sion damage. Furthermore the boiling
point of the brake fluid is reduced consid-
erably. For this reason the brake fluid
must be renewed every two years.
Warning
B8L-073 When the brake fluid becomes too
old, vapour bubbles can form in
The brake fluid reservoir is on the left the brake system when the brakes
hand side of the engine compartment. are used vigorously. The efficiency
of the brakes and thus the vehicle
On vehicles with ABS* the reservoir is in safety are seriously reduced.
the same place but its design is different.
Note Only our genuine brake fluid should be
used (specification according to US FM
On vehicles with right-hand drive the
VSS 116 DOT 4 Standard). The fluid must
reservoir is on the other side of the
be new.
engine compartment.
Checking fluid level Warning
The fluid level must always be between Brake fluid is poisonous! It must
the “MMAX” and “M MIN” marks to ensure therefore only be stored in the
perfect operation. closed original container out of
reach of children.
The level of fluid tends to sink slightly
when the vehicle is used due to the auto-
Remember also that brake fluid will
matic adjustment of brake linings. This is
attack the paintwork.
quite normal.
If the level were to drop rapidly or below
the minimum mark MIN the brake system
❀ Because of the disposal prob -
lems, the special tools necessary
and the specialist knowledge
may be leaking. The corresponding pilot
required, brake fluid should prefer -
light lights up if the level is too low (see
ably be changed at a Technical
“Warning lamps” chapter). G o t o a
Technical Service Centre immediately
Service Centre.
and have the brake system checked. It is advisable to have the fluid change
done during an Inspection Service.

Battery
Warning notes Keep acid and battery out of
Wear eye protection. Do not the reach of children.
allow particles containing
acid or lead to come into • Disconnect positive terminal of
contact with the eyes, skin battery before doing any work on
or clothes. the electrical system. When
changing bulbs it is sufficient to
Battery acid is highly caus - switch off lamp.
tic. Always wear protective
gloves and glasses. Do not • When disconnecting the battery
tip battery – acid can spill from the vehicle electrical system
out of the vents. Should acid come first disconnect the negative cable
into contact with the eyes, rinse and then the positive cable.
for several minutes using clean run-
The battery must not be discon -
ning water. Seek medical assis -
nected with the engine running, as
tance immediately. Should acid
this will damage the electrical sys -
come into contact with skin or
tem (electronic components).
clothes, neutralise immediately
using an alkaline soap solution • When reconnecting the battery,
and rinse throughly. Should acid first connect the positive cable,
inadvertently be drunk, seek med - then the negative. On no acount
ical attention immediately. may the cable be interchanged.
Risk of cables burning!
Keep well clear of naked Do not disconnect the vehicle battery
flame and sparks. Do not when the ignition is on or when the
smoke. Avoid generating engine is running, as the electrical
sparks when handling system (electronic components)
cables and electrical components. could otherwise be damaged.
Avoid short circuits. Never short
battery terminals – danger of In order to protect the casing from UV
injury from high energy sparks. radiation, do not expose vehicle bat -
tery to direct sunlight.
When battery is being

charged, a highly explosive
mixture of gasses is pro -
duced.

Location
DANGER/POISON
The battery is in the engine compartment.
Start with the help of another battery. See
"Emergency starting" chapter.
Checking acid level
Take the following warnings of the Betriebsanleitung beachten!
"Engine compartment" chapter into 6EO 915 105

See owners manual!
account before starting any type of work 12V 330A 61Ah DIN
ETN 561 019 054
on the engine or the engine compart- 540A EN/SAE
ment.
B6E-030D
The acid/electrolyte level should be
checked regularly in the following cases:
– high mileage Battery with a magic eye *
– in countries with a warm climate A round viewing window is located on the
upper side of the battery (see arrow). This
– old battery magic eye will change its color according
The battery is otherwise service-free. to the charge condition or the acid level of
The acid level should always be around the battery.
the max. mark on the longside of the bat- Air bubbles can distort the true color. You
tery. It should never be filled above the should, therefore, tap carefully on the
max. mark nor be allowed to drop below magic eye.
the min. mark. If the display in the viewing window has
It is recommended that the acid level be no color or is light yellow, the acid level in
checked and corrected by a Technical the battery is too low. Distilled water must
Service Centre. be added. We recommend that the battery
be replaced if it is older than 5 years.
It is recommended that the acid level be
checked and corrected by a Technical
Service Centre.
The colour displays of green and black are
only of use to the Technical Service Centre
since it facilitates the diagnosis of the
battery.

Charging the battery

Before charging, switch off the engine • Fast charging a battery is dan -
and all electrical consumers. gerous and should only be done at
a Technical Service Centre, as spe -
When charging with a low current (e.g. cial equipment and skills are
with a small charger) the battery cables needed.
need not normally be taken off. The
instructions from the battery charger man- • Never charge a frozen battery.
ufacturer must, however, be noted. Risk of explosion! A frozen battery
must be thawed before charging.
In order to connect the positive cable, the
cover of the fuse holder on the battery We recommend that batteries should
must first be moved to the side. See page no longer be used after thawing, as
3.50. the battery housing could have split
Before quick charging , that is charging inside because of ice formation, and
with a high current, both battery cables the acid may leak out.
must be disconnected.
Please note the following points:
• When charging the battery do not
remove caps.
Warning • The main cables of the charger should
not be connected until the clips of the
• Keep children away from the bat - charger have been properly secured to the
tery, the battery acid and the battery terminals:
charger.
red........................................= positive
• Only charge the battery in a well black, brown or blue..............= negative
ventilated room. Do not smoke
and allow no naked flames or elec - • After charging the battery, first switch
tric sparks near the battery, as a off the charger and disconnect the main
highly explosive gas is produced cables. Then disconnect the clips of the
whilst the battery is being charger from the battery.
charged.
• Protect your eyes and face. Do
not bend over the battery.
• Should acid come into contact
with the eyes or skin, rinse for sev -
eral minutes using clear water.
You should then seek medical
assistance immediately.

What happens when the battery is

disconnected and then 2 1
reconnected ...
After reconnecting the battery to the
onboard electronics, you should reset the
digital clock. 1
The automatic opening and closing func-
tion of the electric windows should also
be reactivated.
B1J-081D
Removing the 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 also refer to the further notes

on the next page.

New output and capacity should be the

same as the old battery. Technical Service
Centres have a range of suitable batteries.
❀ Because of the problem of dis -

posing of the old battery, the
renewal should preferably done at a
Technical Service Centre. Batteries
contain, amongst other things, sul -
phuric acid and lead and must on no
account be put with normal house -
hold waste.
B1J-082D
Installing the battery
• Switch off the ignition and all electrical
• Then remove the negative cable A (nor- consumers before installing the battery.
mally black, brown or blue).
• Place the battery in the designated
• Then slightly loosen the nut B on the installation location. Please ensure that
positive terminal. the bracket lug C lines up again with the
• First unclip the front retainer (arrow 1) same depth of the clamping strip. Then
and then the rear retainer (arrow 2) from secure the battery.
the battery. To do this you must press the
retainers away from the battery.
• Place the fuse holder together with the
positive cable on the battery so that the
• The fuse holder with the positive cable retainers on the sides of the battery
can now be removed upwards from the engage.
battery and placed to the side. • Then tighten the nut B on the positive
• Then unscrew the battery bracket C and terminal.
remove the battery. • Then connect the negative cable A to
the battery.
Renewing the battery
Our batteries have been developed to suit • Fold the cover of the fuse holder back
and allow both of the spring clips to
their fitting location. If the battery has to engage.
be renewed, the new battery must have
the same voltage (12 Volts), shape and
safety features such as central degassing
and the plugs must be sealed with an
O-ring.

Windscreen washer
B8L-075 TO8-039
The fluid container is on the right of the Note

engine compartment. The container holds To avoid a possible error by the fluid level
about 3 litres: on vehicles with a head- sensor, the proportion of alcohol and
light washer system* it holds about water should be 35% alcohol and
5.5 litres. 65% water approximately.
Filling the container For additional assistance go to a
You need to add a window cleaning solu- Technical Service Centre.
tion with a wax remover to the water. Under no circumstances should you
There are several appropriate products, add coolant anti-freeze or other addi -
containing isopropilic alcohol or tives.
methylated spirits with wax dissolving
properties (with anti-freeze additive in Adjusting washer jets
winter) on the market, because plain The jet for the rear window washer is in
water is not usually sufficient to clean the the wiper shaft. The water jet should hit
glass and headlight lenses quickly and the glass in the centre of the wiped area.
thoroughly. The mixing ratios on the win- The jets for the headlight washer system*
dow cleaner packaging must be adhered can only be adjusted with a special tool.
to. When adjustment is necessary, contact a
Even when heated windscreen washer Technical Service Centre.
jets * are fitted, a window cleaning solu-
tion containing anti-freeze should be
added to the water in the winter.

Accessories , modifications and replacement of parts

Your vehicle is built in accordance
Warning
with the most modern principles of
safety technology and offers there - • We inform you that expressly
fore a high degree of active and approved SEAT 3) accessories and
passive safety. To ensure that this Genuine SEAT parts are available
remains so the vehicle as supplied by for your vehicle. The reliability,
the factory may not be modified with - safety and suitability of those parts
out careful thought. The following and accessories have been espe -
points must be noted if the vehicle is cially adapted for your vehicle.
to be subsequently fitted with acces - • Despite continuous market
sories, technically modified or have observation we cannot assess or
parts renewed later on: accept responsibility for other
• Always consult a Technical Service products, even in cases where an
Centre before purchasing accessories and officially recognised permit has
before any modifications are carried out. been issued.
• Approved accessories and original SEAT • Accessories such as telephone
spare parts may be obtained through the retainers or drinks holders must
Technical Services who will also, natu- never be attached to the Air Bag
rally, carry out the corresponding assem- covers or within their area of effec -
bly in the required conditions. tiveness. They could cause injury
if the Air Bag is activated during
• Appliances which have been retro–fit- an accident!
ted and have a direct influence on the dri-
ver’s control of the vehicle e.g. cruise con-
trol system or electronically controlled • If technical modifications are to be
shock absorber systems must have the e1) made, our guidelines must be observed.
symbol and be authorised for that vehi- This is to ensure that no damage occurs to
cle. the vehicle, the traffic and operating
safety is retained and that the modifica-
• Additionally connected electric con- tions are permissible.
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. 3) Not available in all countries.
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Spark plugs
The spark plugs are renewed during the
SEAT Inspection Service.
If the spark plugs have to be renewed
between the Inspection Services, the fol-
lowing should be noted:
• Spark plugs and ignition system are
matched to the engine and as such con-
tribute to 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 technical rea-
sons, modified at short notice.
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Dust and pollen filter *
C
A
TO8-040 B1J-034
The dust and pollen filter for the heating

and ventilation system can be found • Push back spring clips C in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove the filter
under the cover on the right in the plenum insert.
chamber. The filter should be changed
in accordance with the details given
in the Inspection and Service sched -
ule. If the air throughput reduces con -
siderably, the filter should be
changed earlier:
Removing 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.
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D D D
E E B11-060D
Installing filter
For greater clarity, the illustration shows
the dust and pollen filter already disman-
tled.
Push the filter into the recesses of the fil-
ter unit with the lugs D first.
Then press the filter down at the front
until the spring clips C engage on the lugs
E.
Screw the cover on tightly and press the
rubber seal A onto the plenum chamber.
SERVICING AND REPLACING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.55

First aid kit , warning triangle

In some countries a luminous hazard Recommendations
warning triangle must be carried in the
vehicle to be used in an emergency, as
• The first aid kit and warning trian -
gle must fulfil legal requirements.
well as a first aid kit and spare bulbs.
The first aid kit can be stored in the spare
• You should bear in mind the use-by
dates of the contents of the first aid
wheel recess. The warning triangle can be kit.
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.
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On board tools , spare wheel

The tools are located in a polystyrene
retainer, inside the spare wheel recess
secured with a rubber strap.
Warning
Ensure that the vehicle tools and
spare wheel are stowed securely
to avoid injuries for the passenger
in case of a collision or sudden
braking.
LEO-030
Tool housing
The tools and the spare wheel are stored
in the housing under the boot floor cover-
ing.
In order to have both hands free to lift out
the spare wheel and the on board tools,
the floor mat can be hooked to the lower
part of the rear shelf.
IF AND WHEN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.57

V e h i c l e t o o l s / jack
1 2 3 4 5 6
Warning
• The jack supplied by the factory
is only designed for your vehicle
model. On no account should
heavier vehicles or other loads be
lifted!
• With the vehicle lifted, never
start the engine – danger of acci -
dent.
• If work has to be done under - IB9-086
neath the vehicle, ensure that it is
supported on suitable stands. Vehicles may also 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 – Wheel bolt spanner
6 – Front towing ring
Note
Never use the box spanner in the handle
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten
wheel bolts.
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B1J-054D B1J-055D
Spare wheel /Reduced Space Spare Securing the spare wheel

Wheel* (Four-wheel drive vehicles) • Place the defective wheel in the hous-
The wheel is located in the well under the ing and secure with the nut.
floor covering in the boot, secured with a
plastic nut.
• Feed the retaining strap through the
holes in the rim – see illustration.
If the wheel has been replaced, secure it
with the plastic nut.
• Turn the handwheel in a clockwise
direction until the wheel is properly
Four-wheel drive vehicles are equipped secured.
with a reduced space spare wheel1) which • Place the polystyrene retainer in the
not only takes up less space than the nor- recess and secure it with the retaining
mal spare wheel in the boot, but also strap.
weighs substantially less.
• Remove the floor mat from the luggage
Removing the spare wheel compartment cover and replace on the
floor of the luggage compartment.
Attach the floor mat to the lower part of
the boot cover. Warning
Loosen the retaining strap and remove Ensure that the spare wheel, tow -
the polystyrene retainer. ing device* and on board tools are
Then turn the hand wheel in an anti-clock- properly secured, so that they can -
wise direction and remove it. not injure vehicle occupants if you
have to brake suddenly or have an
accident.
1) In some countries and in the case of some

model versions, a normal spare wheel may be
provided instead. When using this wheel, fol-
low the instructions on pages 3.66 to 3.72.
IF AND WHEN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.59

Wheels
General notes
• Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
• New tyres do not give maximum grip
• Replace missing dust caps as soon as
straight away and should therefore be run possible.
in at moderate speeds and a careful style
of driving for about the first 100 km. This • Mark wheels before taking them off so
will help to make the tyres last longer. that they rotate in the same direction
when put back on again.
• The tread depth of new tyres can vary • When taken off, the tyres should be
due to construction and design features,
and depending on version and manufac- stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark
tures. place.
Tyres which are not on wheels should be
• Check tyres for damage from time to stored in a vertical position.
time (cuts, splits, cracks and lumps) and
remove any foreign bodies embedded in Note for tyres where the direction of
the treads. rotation is stipulated
• To avoid damage to tyres and wheels It is imperative that the designated direc-
drive over curbs and similar obstacles tion of rotation for tyre treads (which can
very slowly and as nearly at right angles be determined from the arrow on the side
as possible. of the tyre) be kept to. The best tyre per-
formance i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhe-
Warning sion, noise and wear is then guaranteed.
Damage to wheels and tyres is not
always easy to see. Unusual vibra - Tyre life
tions or a pulling to one side could Tyre life depends to a considerable extent
indicate tyre damage. If you sus - on the following factors:
pect damage to a tyre, you should
immediately reduce speed. Check Inflation pressure
all tyres visually for damage The inflation pressures are to be found
(bulges, tears etc.). If no external inside the fuel lid.
damage can be seen, drive care - The inflation pressure is very important
fully to the nearest Technical particularly at high speeds. Therefore, the
Service Centre and have the vehi - pressures should be checked at least once
cle checked over. a month and before every long journey.
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At this opportunity do not forget the spare Mode of driving

wheel: Fast cornering, hard acceleration and vio-
• The spare wheel with normal tyre lent braking also increase tyre wear.
should always be inflated to the highest
pressure required on the vehicle. Balancing wheels
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
• Always check the pressures when the However when the vehicle is running vari-
tyres are cold. When warm, the pressure is
higher but do not reduce. If the load ous influences can cause the wheels to
changes a great deal the pressure must become unbalanced and this causes
be altered to suit. steering vibration.
On vehicles with wheel hub caps, valve As imbalance also increases steering,
extensions are fitted. It is not necessary to suspension and tyre wear the wheels
remove the valve extension piece in order should be balanced again. Furthermore a
to test and correct the inflation pressure. wheel should always be rebalanced when
the tyre has been repaired or when a new
Pressures which are too high or too tyre has been fitted.
low shorten tyre life – quite apart
from the detrimental influence on Incorrect wheel alignment
vehicle handling. Incorrect wheel alignment not only causes
excessive, usually uneven tyre wear, but
Warning can also impair the car ’s safe handling. If
At continuous high speeds a tyre unusual tyre wear is noticed, contact a
in which the pressure is too low Technical Service Centre.
flexes more and heats up exces -
sively. This can cause tread sepa -
ration and tyre blow out.
❀ A pressure which is too low

increases the fuel consumption
and this burdens the environment
unnecessarily.
IF AND WHEN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.61

Renewing 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 Technical Services hold up to
date information regarding the stan -
dard tyres fitted by the manufacturer.
Also: Many Technical Services pos -
B1H-085 sess a large range of tyres and rims.
Wear indicators
• Fitting and repairing tyres requires
expert knowledge and special tools. This
At the bottom of the tread of the original work may only be carried out by specialist
tyres there are 1.6 mm high “wear indica- personnel.
tors” running across the tread – see fig.
There are 6-8 of these indicators – accord-
ing to make – evenly spaced around the
❀ Because of the problem of
disposing of the old tyres, the
special tools necessary and the
tyre circumference. Marks on the walls of specialist knowledge required, tyre
the tyre (for example the letters “TWI” or changing should preferably be done
triangles) show the locations of the wear by a Technical Service Centre.
indicators.
• For safety reasons the tyres should be
Warning renewed in pairs and not singly. The tyres
with the deepest tread should always be
• The tyres must be renewed when on the front wheels.
they are worn down to the wear
indicators.
• Worn tyres are detrimental to
roadholding particularly at high
speeds on wet roads. Furthermore,
the vehicle tends to aquaplane
sooner.
Note
When tread depth is down to 1.6 mm
measured in the tread groove next to the
wear indicator bar – the official permissi-
ble minimum tread depth has been
reached (in export countries this figure
may differ).
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• You should only combine radial tyres of Warning

the same construction, size (rolling cir- Tyres which are more than 6 years
cumference) and, as far as possible, the old should only be used in an
same tread profile on all four wheels. emergency and then with a partic -
• On four-wheel drive vehicles all tyres ularly careful style of driving.
must be of the same brand. Otherwise,
the viscosity would unnecessarily If you wish to fit your car with non-
increase the proportion of the rear drive standard wheels or tyres please note:
since the axes would be turning at differ-
ent speeds and this could cause damage. Warning
• If the spare wheel differs from the ver- • For technical reasons it is not
sion fitted on the vehicle (i.e. winter or normally possible to use wheels
wide tyres) the spare tyre may only be from other vehicles – in certain cir -
used briefly and with an appropriately cumstances not even wheels from
careful style of driving. It must be the same vehicle model!
replaced with the normal wheel as soon • Using types of wheel and/or
as possible. tyres which have not been
• Never fit used tyres where their previ- approved by us for your vehicle
ous history is not known. model can be detrimental to the
safety of the vehicle. It can also
• Knowing the tyre lettering and its mean- affect the vehicle under the
ing makes the selection of the correct
tyres easier. Radial ply tyres have the fol- Construction and Use regulations.
lowing lettering on the sidewall:
Warning
e.g. 195 / 65 R 15 91 T
195 = Tyre width in mm notes on the next page.
65 = Height/width ratio in %
R = Radial construction code
letter = Radial
15 = Wheel diameter in inches
91 = Carrying capability code
T = Speed code letter
The manufacturing date is also to be

seen on the tyre wall (possibly only on
inner side of wheel):
DOT ... 183 ... means that the tyre was
produced in the 18th calendar week of
2003.
IF AND WHEN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.63

• Wheels and wheel bolts are

matched to each other.
Therefore, whenever wheels are
changed to a different version
(e.g. alloy wheels or wheels with
winter tyres), the corresponding
wheel bolts with the correspond -
ing length and taper, must also be
used. The security of the wheels
and the functioning of the brake
system depend on this! LEO-032
• If wheel trim discs are subse -
quently installed it is essential to Changing the wheels round
ensure that the air flow remains
adequate to cool the brakes. If the front tyres are worn more than the
rear it is advisable to change the wheels
Technical Service Centres have all the round as shown. All tyres will then have
necessary information about the possible approximately the same length of service
conversion of wheels, tyres and wheel life.
trims. With certain types of tread wear it can be
an advantage to change the wheels diag-
Wheel bolts onally.
The wheel bolts must be clean and
easy to turn – do not grease or oil Winter tyres
under any circumstances! Warning
This applies not only to changing a In winter conditions, winter tyres
defective wheel but also when re - will significantly improve handling
placing summer tyres with winter of the vehicle. This also applies to
tyres and vice-versa. versions with four- wheel drive*.
Because of their make up (width,
rubber mixture, tread formation
etc.), summer tyres provide less
traction on ice and snow.
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When fitting winter tyres note the follow-

ing: • If you have a flat tyre the remarks on
using the spare wheel on page 3.59
• For better driving performance, fit win- should be noted.
ter tyres on all four wheels.
• Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an
• Winter tyres are no longer fully effective unnecessary long period because when
when the tread has worn down to a depth the roads are free of snow and ice the
of 4 mm. handling with summer tyres is better.
The following speed limits are valid for
winter tyres: ❀ For environmental reasons sum -
mer tyres should be fitted again
as soon as possible because nor -
Code letter Q max. 160 km/h
mally they are quieter in running, tyre
Code letter T max. 190 km/h
wear is reduced and the fuel con -
Code letter H max. 210 km/h sumption is lower.
Warning Snow chains
The highest permissible speed for Snow chains may only be fitted on the
your winter tyres must not be front wheels. This also applies to vehicles
exceeded. This could damage the with four-wheel drive*.
wheel and lead to a serious acci - The use of snow chains on the tyres
dent. 195/65 R 15 or 175/80 R 14 is allowed.
For this reason, in some countries, Only use thin chains which do not
vehicles which can exceed this speed stand clear more than 15 mm (includ -
must have an appropriate sticker in ing tensioner).
the driver’s field of view. These are When using snow chains wheel trim
available from Technical Service plates and trim rings must be taken off. In
Centres. this case, the wheel bolts must then be
Please note regulations to this effect in fitted with caps to protect them.
your country. When driving over roads which are free of
snow you must remove the chains. On
• All-weather tyres can also be used such roads they are detrimental to vehicle
instead of winter tyres.
handling, damage the tyres and wear out
quickly.
In some countries the maximum permissi-
ble speed with snow chains is 50 km/h.
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Changing wheels
Warning • The emergency wheels of the different
versions of the vehicle have been spe-
• In case of a flat tyre or puncture, cially developed for their respective mod-
park the vehicle as far as possible
away from the traffic flow. If nec - els. So they should not be exchanged or
essary, switch hazard warning used in a different model. Nor should you
lights on and place the warning use the emergency wheel from another
triangle in position – note any model of car.
statutory requirements. • Neither normal tyres nor winter tyres
should be fitted onto this wheel.
• All vehicle occupants should leave
the vehicle and move to a safe Warning!
area (e.g. behind safety barrier).
• Apply handbrake firmly, engage a • The emergency spare* should
only be used temporarily and for a
gear or place the gear selector in short time, and it must be re -
position “P” and chock the opposite placed as soon as possible.
wheel with a stone or similar.
• When towing a trailer, the trailer • After fitting the emergency
spare, check its pressure, which
must first be disengaged from the should be 4.2 bar, as soon as pos -
towing vehicle before the wheel is sible.
changed.
• You should not drive above 80
km/h. Avoid brusque accelera -
• Carry out wheel change on as flat a tions, braking, and speeding
surface as possible.
around bends.
• Take tools and spare wheel out of lug- • You must never drive with more
gage compartment.
than one emergency spare wheel.
When using the reduced space spare For technical reasons, snow
wheel* (in four-wheel drive vehicles), chains may not be used on spare
please observe the following points: wheels.
• As the emergency spare is smaller than If you have to drive with snow
a normal wheel, the free height of the axle chains and one of the front tyres is
over the spare is lowered by about 30 punctured, put the spare wheel on
mm. Try not to use roads with bumps or the rear axle. Replace the punc -
pot holes to avoid damaging the under- tured front wheel with the rear
body. Nor should you use an automatic wheel you have removed. Put the
care wash as the underbody may touch snow chains on before fitting the
the floor. wheel.
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TO8-042 B45-082C
– Remove centre cover with the wheel

spanner and the wire hook*. Put the • Push the wheel spanner as far as possi-
ble onto the wheel bolt as shown and turn
wire hook in one of the recesses of the the spanner anti-clockwise. When doing
wheel trim. Pass wheel spanner through this, grip the spanner as far as possible
hook and lever trim off – see illustra- towards the lever end.
tion.
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.
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TO8-043 B45-084C
• Depressions under vehicle for jack: • Place jack under vehicle:

The illustration shows the jack fitted on
Warning
the rear left hand side.
If the jack is not fitted at the
points marked or described, dam - Warning
age could be caused to the vehi - If the ground under the jack is too
cle. There is also a risk of injury! soft, the vehicle could slip off the
jack.
– Depressions in the side member at front
Ensure, therefore, that the jack is
and rear indicate the points at which the
on a solid surface. If necessary,
jack must be fitted – see arrows in illus-
use a large, stable underlay to
tration.
place under the jack.
– These marks are about 15 cm and 25 cm
If the ground under the jack is slip -
from the front and rear wheel arch,
pery, place a non-slip rubber mat
respectively.
underneath.
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LEO-038 LEO-039
Once the cover is removed it will remain

• In vehicles fitted with a plastic cover*, suspended by a rubber band to avoid its
remove the cover to access the attach-
ment points of the vehicle. For this pro- loss as shown in the illustration.
ceed as follows:
Pull on the cover and remove from its
housing in the direction of the arrow.
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– Wind jack arm up by turning the crank in

the spindle until the jack just goes
under the vehicle.
– The claw of the jack must fit round the
vertical rib on the side member so that
the jack cannot slip when vehicle is
lifted – see illustration on the page
3.68.
– Align jack and at same time wind claw
up further until it contacts the vertical
rib on side member.
• Lift vehicle until the wheel is just clear B45-085C
of the ground.
• Remove wheel bolts (aafter loosening),
using box spanner in screwdriver handle
(see illustration), place them on 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 h e e l b o l t s m u s t b e c l e a n a n d
easy to turn – do not grease or oil
under any circumstances!
• Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in
diagonal sequence using wheel spanner.
• Fit the wheel trim again.
When fitting the wheel trim, you must first
press on the trim at the valve cut-out and
then press on around the full circumfer-
ence.
• Place defective wheel in spare wheel
bracket and secure using handwheel.
• Feed the securing strap through the
holes and use it to secure the polystyrene
retainer for the vehicle tools.
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Notes Notes for tyres where the direction

of rotation is stipulated
• The box spanner in the screwdriver han-
dle makes handling the wheel bolts eas- It is imperative that the designated direc-
ier. The blade should be removed when tion of rotation for the tyre treads (which
doing this. can be determined from the arrow on the
Never use the box spanner in the han - side of the tyre) be kept to. The best tyre
dle of the screwdriver to loosen or performance i.e. in aquaplaning, road
tighten wheel bolts. adhesion, noise and wear are then guar-
anteed.
• The following points should be If a spare wheel has to be fitted against
noted after changing a wheel:
the stipulated direction of rotation, this
– Check the inflation pressure of the measure should only be a temporary one.
replacement wheel as soon as pos - The best possible tyre performance con-
sible. cerning aquaplaning, noise level and
– Have the tightening torque of the wear are no longer fully guaranteed.
wheel bolts checked with a torque We recommend that you take this into
wrench as quickly as possible. The account, especially in wet weather, and
torque for steel and alloy wheels adjust your speed to the driving condi-
and for the spare wheel is 120 Nm. tions.
If the wheel bolts are seen to be cor - In order to use the principle of the direc-
roded or too tight when changing the tion of rotation fully again, the faulty tyre
wheel, they must be replaced before must be replaced as soon as possible.
checking the torque.
If necessary, mount the tyre fitted against
Until this has been done, you should the direction of rotation in the stipulated
only drive at low speeds. direction.
• The defective wheel should be repaired
as soon as possible.
Warning
If the vehicle is to be subsequently
fitted with wheels or tires differing
from those fitted by the factory, it
is essential to always note the cor -
responding indications in the
"Accessories, modifications and
replacement of parts" chapter.
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Code
The code for the wheel bolt is engraved in
the front of the adapter.
1 2 Make a note of the code and keep it
in a safe place. Only with this code
can a replacement adapter be obtained
at a SEAT Official Service Center.
B45-329C
Anti-theft* wheel bolts

1 – Anti-theft wheel bolt
2 – Adapter for the wheel bolts
(The adapter is stored with the on board
tools.)
Loosen or tighten wheel bolts
• First, place adapter 2 as far as possible
onto the anti-theft wheel 1 bolt.
• Place the wheel spanner (from the on
board tools) as far as possible over
adapter 2 and loosen or tighten the wheel
bolt.
• After the wheel has been 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.
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Fuses
The individual current circuits are pro-
tected by fuses.
It is advisable to always carry a few spare
fuses on the vehicle.
Notes
Warning
Never, under any circumstances
“repair” the fuses or replace them
with more powerful ones, as dam -
age in another part of the electri -
TO8-043A
cal system could occur. This could
even lead to a fire.
• Switch off the ignition and the compo-
• If the newly inserted fuse blows again nent concerned.
after a short time, the electrical system
must be checked by a Technical Service • Take the cover off.
Centre as soon as possible. To do this, place the flat blade of the
screwdriver in the recess on the cover
• Some of the components listed are only (arrow) and lever off.
found on certain models or are optional
extras. • With the aid of the list of fuses (see next
pages or the cover of the fuse box) deter-
Changing a fuse mine which fuse belongs to the compo-
The fuses are located on the left hand nent that has failed.
side of the dash panel behind a cover. • Remove the appropriate fuse.
On right-hand drive versions, the fuses • Replace blown fuse – can be recog-
are on the right hand side of the dash nised by the burnt metal strip – with a
panel behind a cover. fuse of same amperage.
• Replace the cover.
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Layout of fuses
No. C o m p o n e n t A1) No. C o m p o n e n t A1)
1– Heated washer jets, 23– Side light, left ......................... 5
heated mirrors......................... 10 24– Windscreen washer system,
2– Indicators ............................... 10 pump ...................................... 20
3– Lights ..................................... 5 25– Heating, air conditioning ......... 25
4– Number plate lighting ............. 5 26– Heated rear window................. 20
5– Comfort on and off .................. 7.5 27– Rear window wiper .................. 10
6– Central locking ........................ 5 28– Fuel pump ............................... 15
7– Reverse lights ......................... 10 29– Engine control, petrol engine ... 10
8– Telephone ............................... 5 30– Sliding roof ............................. 20
9– ABS ........................................ 5 31– Automatic gear box.................. 20
10– Petrol engine control unit ........ 10 32– Injectors: petrol ....................... 10
11– Instrument panel..................... 5 Engine control, diesel .............. 15
12– Supply current, diagnosis, 33– Headlight washers................... 20
telephone ............................... 7.5 34– Engine control, diesel engine... 10
13– Brake lights ............................ 10 Engine control, petrol engine ... 10
14– Interior lighting, central locking/ 35– Trailer device connection layout... 30
electric windows...................... 10
36– Fog lights, rear fog light .......... 5
Interior light ............................ 5
37– Contact ................................... 10
15– Instrument panel,
automatic gear box.................. 5 38– Boot light, Central locking/
electric windows...................... 10
16– Magnetic clutch, electric
water pump ............................. 10 39– Hazard warning lights.............. 15
17– Free ........................................ 7.5 40– Horn........................................ 20
18– Main beam, right ..................... 10 41– Lighter .................................... 15
19– Main beam, left ....................... 10 42– Radio ...................................... 15
20– Dipped beam, right ................. 10 43– Engine control, petrol engine ... 10
21– Dipped beam, left.................... 10 Engine control, diesel engine .. 10
22– Side light, right ....................... 5 44– Heated seat ............................ 15
1) Amperes.
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Fuse colour code:

Beige: 5 Amp
Brown: 7.5 Amp
Red: 10 Amp
Blue: 15 Amp
Yellow: 20 Amp
White 25 Amp
Green: 30 Amp
B1J-092D Automatic fuse

All electric windows are protected as a
Fuse box in the engine single set via an automatic fuse which
compartment on the battery breaks the circuit when overloaded (e.g.
Fuses A1) windows frozen) and completes the circuit
Radiator fan, 1st level ........................30 again after a few seconds.
ABS engine relay................................30
ABS main relay ..................................30
Metal fuses 2)
Alternator ........................................150
On board network ............................110
Radiator fan, 2nd level .......................40
Engine distribution system.................50
Glow plugs ........................................50
1) Amperes.
2) These fuses should only be changed at a
Technical Service Centre.
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Changing bulbs
Before starting to replace a bulb, you Main beam bulb with fog light
must first always switch off the consumer Dipped beam ....................12V/55W (H7)
concerned.
Fog light ...........................12V/55W (H3)
Do not touch the glass part of the new
bulb with bare fingers because the finger Main beam .......................12V/55W (H1)
marks left on the glass evaporate when Indicator ..................................12V/21W
the bulb becomes hot, the vapour settles Side light ...................................12V/5W
on the reflector and dims it.
Always use the same type of bulb. The Warning
designation is marked on the base of the H7 bulbs are pressured and can
bulb or on the glass. explode while being changed.
It is advisable to always a carry a box of For this reason you should always
spare bulbs in the vehicle. It should con- wear gloves and protective glasses
tain at least the following bulbs which are when changing an H7 bulb.
essential for traffic safety.
Rear light bulbs Note
Fog light ..................................12V/21W As a result of the special construction of
the engine and the subsequent space
Indicator ..................................12V/21W requirements, the following bulbs are dif-
Rear low beam/ ficult to replace.
Brake light .................12V/5 W 12V/21W
Main beam
Number plate light .....................12V/5W
Reverse light ............................12V/21W Side light
Main beam bulb without fog light Fog light*

Dipped beam ....................12V/55W (H7) Front indicators
Main beam .......................12V/55W (H1) For this reason these bulbs should always
Indicator ..................................12V/21W be changed at a Technical Service Centre.
Notwithstanding, here follow instructions
Side light ...................................12V/5W on how to change them, except for the fog
lights*.
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TO8-044A TO8-045
Warning Main beam bulbs

When doing work in the engine The illustration shows the left headlight
compartment you must take great from the rear.
care – danger of injury! A – Dipped beam bulb
For your own safety note the rele - B – Main beam bulb
vant warnings in the "Engine bon - C – Side light bulb
net" and "Engine compartment" D – Indicator bulb
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.
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A
2
B
TO8-046 TO8-044B
A – Dipped beam bulb B – Main beam bulb

• Open bonnet. • Open bonnet.
• Remove cover, loosening screws 1. • Remove cover loosening screws 1.
• Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of • Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of
arrow and fold away. arrow and fold away.
• Pull out the plug of the bulb cable. • Pull out the plug of the bulb cable.
• Release the retaining spring and pull it • Release the retaining spring and pull it
away. away.
• Take bulb out and insert new bulb so • Take bulb out and insert new bulb so
that the locating lug on the bulb plate that the locating lug on the bulb plate
engages the recess in the reflector. engages the recess in the reflector.
• Fold spring clip over the bulb plate until • Fold spring clip over the bulb plate until
the clip engages. the clip engages.
• Connect plug. • Connect plug.
• Place cover into guide. • Place cover into guide.
• Have the headlight beam alignment • Have the headlight beam alignment
checked. checked.
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C D
TO8-044C TO8-044D
C – Side light bulbs D – Indicator bulb

• Open the bonnet. • Open the bonnet.
• Remove the cover, loosening screws 1. • Remove the cover, loosening screws 1.
• Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of • Unhook spring clips 2 in direction of
arrow and fold away. arrow and fold away.
• Remove bulb holder from the reflector. • Disconnect the connector, pressing the
spring tab.
• Take bulb out.
• Fit the new bulb. • Turn holder to right and remove it from
its housing.
• Insert bulb carrier into reflector.
• Replace plastic cover. • 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 cover.
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• Slide bulb holder into the indicator

guides until the holder engages.
• First place the indicator with retaining
lugs (arrow 1) in body opening and then
engage the light in the direction of the
arrow (arrow 2).
1 2
B11-080D
Side indicators
• Press the indicator to the left or to the
right and remove the bulb.
• Pull out bulb holder.
• Pull out the defective glass bulb and
insert new one.
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A
B
LEO-033 LEO-034
Rear lights Body work lights

Tailgate lights Rear light
Fog light Brake light
Reverse light Indicator light
• Open tailgate. • Open tailgate.
• Remove plastic cover A. • Remove plastic cover B.
• Press spring retainers in the direction of • Remove the bulb holder, pressing the
the arrows. side retainers.
• Remove the bulb holder. • Push on the bulb and turn it to the left.
• Push on the bulb and turn it to the left. • Remove the bulb and replace it.
• Remove the bulb and replace it. • Replace the lamp holder.
• Replace the lamp holder. • Replace the plastic cover B.
• Replace the plastic cover A.
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LEO-035
Number plate light Interior light

• To remove the number plate light lever • Remove the lens. To do this insert a fine
off the side spring retainers with great screwdriver into the gap between the
care to avoid possible breakage. housing and lens (arrow) and lever the
lens off carefully, to avoid damage.
• Pull defective bulb out of holder and
insert the new bulb. • Pull out the defective bulb and insert a
new one.
• Insert lens in the tailgate opening,
ensure that the rubber seal and the light • First attach lens to switch trim with both
are correctly positioned (see adjacent retaining lugs. Then push up at front until
light). both locking plugs engage.
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B45-147C B1J-087D
Rear interior light*

• Move plastic cover in the direction of
• Remove complete bulb holder. To do the arrow and remove.
this, insert the flat blade of the screw-
driver between the light and the roof trim
• Pull out defective bulb and insert new
one.
(arrow) and carefully lever the bulb holder
out. • 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.
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Additional brake light*

Because of the difficulty of the operation,
this bulb should only be changed by a
Technical Service Centre.
Glove compartment light
• Insert the screwdriver at the top
between the light and the glove compart-
ment and carefully lever the light out.
Then take the light out at an angle.
• Change the bulb.
LEO-036
• Insert the light with the switch side at
the bottom first and then at the top until it
engages. Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light is located
on the left side.
• Lever out the luggage compartment
light with the flat end of a screwdriver, in
the slot as indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.
• Change the bulb.
• Refit the light from the switch side.
Press upwards until it engages.
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Installing a radio
If a radio is installed or if the factory-pro-
vided radio is replaced, including speak- • The radio and loudspeakers should
therefore be fitted by a Technical Service
ers, the following must be noted: Centre, who are perfectly conversant with
• Connectors* fitted in the vehicle are for all the technical specificities of the vehi-
Original SEAT Radios1). cles, and have Original Radios1) and all
• Radios with different connectors must the necessary spares from the SEAT
be connected with adaptor cables. Original Parts Program1). Moreover, all
work is carried out according to factory
Warning standards.
Never cut a cable and never leave • The radios from1)the SEAT Original
it without insulation. If necessary Accessories program correspond to fac-
use an adaptor. tory models and guarantee a trouble-free
Otherwise the cables could be installation. These radios are fitted with
overloaded and cause a short cir - advanced technology and are easy-to-
cuit – danger of fire. use.
• It is also advisable to use speakers,
Furthermore, important electronic assembly kits, antennas and anti-parasite
components could deteriorate or be kits from the Original Accessories pro-
damaged. In case of a disturbance in gram1). These parts have been created for
the speed signal, for example, it each type of vehicle.
could cause failure in the engine con -
trol, automatic gearbox, ABS, etc. Roof antenna *
Even if the speed signal is connected The vehicle may be fitted with an extend-
to a radio fitted with an automatic able anti-theft roof antenna* which can
volume adjustment by a different be folded backwards, i.e. at a car wash.
manufacturer, a failure of the previ - To fold
ously mentioned kind could occur.
Unscrew rod, bend backwards to the hori-
To access the original speakers you must zontal position and screw in.
remove the entire door panel. Since this
operation requires special tools and To use
expertise, we recommend that this be Proceed in reverse.
undertaken by a Technical Service Centre.
1) Not for all countries.
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Mobile telephones and radio telephones

The installation of mobile telephones
Warning
should be carried out by a Technical
Service Centre. Mobile telephones and two-way
radios operated inside the vehicle
SEAT has authorised the use of mobile
without a separate external aerial
telephones and two-way radios for your
or with an incorrectly installed
vehicle with correctly installed external
external aerial can be harmful to
aerial and maximum broadcast power of
health due to the extremely high
10 Watts.
electromagnetic fields generated.
Notes
When using mobile telephones or two- Furthermore, optimal range is only
way, faults in the vehicle electrics achieved with an external aerial.
could occur under the following con - Note
ditions:
Please take into account the informa -
– no external aerial tion in the instruction manuals pro -
– external aerial incorrectly installed vided along with mobile telephones
– broadcast power higher than 10 and radiotelephones!
Watts. If you want to use a mobile telephone or
Mobile telephones or two-way radios two-way radio with a broadcast power of
must not, therefore, be operated higher than 10 Watt, please ask a
inside the vehicle without a separate Technical Service Centre. They are aware
external aerial or with an aerial which of the technical possibilities for retro-fit-
has been incorrectly installed. ting mobile telephones and two-way
radios.
Warning
Please concentrate on your driving
first of all. Never install telephone
retainers on the Air Bag cover or
within its range of effectiveness.
This would increase the risk of
injury should the Air Bag be acti -
vated during an accident.
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Emergency starting
If the engine will not start because the
Warning
battery is flat, jump leads can be con-
nected to the battery of another vehicle to A flat battery can freeze at temper -
start the engine. The following points atures of less than 0 °C. A flat bat -
should be noted: tery must first be thawed out
before attaching the jump leads,
• Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt as it could otherwise explode.
variety and the capacity (Ah) of the
booster battery must be approximately
the same as that of the flat battery. • There must be no contact between the
vehicles, otherwise current can flow as
• The jumper cables must be heavy soon as the plus terminals are connected.
enough to carry the load. Note cable man-
ufacturer’s data. • The flat battery must be properly con-
nected to the electrical system.
• Only use jumper cables with insulated • The engine of the boosting vehicle must
clips.
be running.
• Ensure that the insulated clips have
enough contact to metal. This is particu-
larly applicable to clips which are
attached to the engine block.
Colors of jumper cables :
Positive cable: generally red.
Negative cable: generally black, brown or
blue.
Please note instructions on the fol -
lowing page.
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X Warning
4. • The non-insulated parts of the
cable clips must not touch one
1. A another on any account. Further -
more the jumper cable attached to
the battery positive terminal must
not come into contact with electri -
cally conductive vehicle parts –
danger of short circuit!
B • Route the jumper cables so that
2. 3. B1H-236C
they cannot come into contact
with rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
A – Flat battery
B – Boosting battery
• Do not stand with your face over
the battery – danger of acid burns!
The battery is in the engine compartment
on the left looking forward.
• Keep sources of ignition (naked
flames, burning cigarettes etc.)
The emergency starting cable must well away from the battery – dan -
be attached in the following order: ger of explosion!
Before the starting cable can be con-
nected to the (+ +) terminal on the battery • Start the engine as described in the
of the vehicle, the cover of the fuse holder “Starting engine” section.
must first be opened (see page 3.50). • If the engine does not start at once,
1. One end of (+ +) cable (usually red) to stop using starter after 10 seconds, wait
+) terminal of the flat battery A.
the (+ about half a minute and then try again.
2. Other end of the red cable to the (+ +) • With engine running, disconnect
terminal of boosting battery B. cables in reverse sequence to the
connection.
3. One end of (– –) cable (usually black) to
–) terminal of boosting battery B.
the (–
4. Other end of black cable ( X) to a solid
metal part bolted to the block or to cylin-
der block itself.
Do not connect the cable to the flat bat-
tery minus terminal. The sparks could
ignite the explosive gas flowing out of the
battery.
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Tow start /towing

General notes
• When using a tow-rope the driver of the
• Check whether there are any local traffic towing vehicle must engage the clutch
regulations concerning the towing of vehi- very gently when moving off and changing
cles. gear.
• The tow-rope should be slightly elastic • The driver of the vehicle being towed
to reduce the risk of damage to both vehi- must ensure that the tow-rope is always
cles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre taut.
ropes, or ropes of similar elastic material.
It is however safer to use a towing bar!
• The emergency lights must be switched
on in both vehicles – unless local regula-
Avoid excessive towing effort and do not tions differ.
jerk. During towing operations on other
than surfaced roads there is always the
• Turn ignition on so that the steering
wheel is free and the turn signals, horn,
danger that the attachment points will be and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper
overloaded and damaged. and washer can be used.
• Before trying to tow start, an attempt • As the brake servo only works when the
should be made to start using the engine is running, considerably more
battery of another vehicle – see previ - pressure is required on the brake pedal
ous page. when the engine is not running.
• More force than usual will be required
to turn the steering wheel as the power
assisted steering does not work when
engine is not running.
• When there is no lubricant in the man-
ual or automatic gearbox, the vehicle may
only be towed with driving wheels lifted.
A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be
applied at the following points:
IF AND WHEN––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.89

TO8-049 LEO-037
Front towing eye Screw in the towing eye which is located

To be able to tow the vehicle, the right- in the vehicle’s tool box. Turn the eye to
hand cover in the lower part of the front the left with the wheel spanner until the
bumper must be removed first. eye is perfectly screwed in.
To remove the cover insert the flat part To remove the towing eye, turn it to the
of a screwdriver, as in the illustration, right with the wheel spanner. Place it in
carefully lever off and remove the cover. its housing, inside the vehicle’s tool box.
To place the cover put it in its housing
and engage it by hitting it lightly with your
hand.
Note
The towing eye needs to be carried in the
vehicle at all times.
3.90 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– IF AND WHEN

LEO-040 LEO-041
Rear towing eye To replace the cover place it in its hous-

To tow the vehicle first remove the cover ing, facing first the lower flange and then
on the lower right of the rear bumper. the two upper clips. Then place the cover
by gently hitting the perimeter with your
To remove cover insert your fingers in hand.
the holes located on the lower part and
pull.
Then you can use the eye for towing, as it
is in an easily visible position.
IF AND WHEN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.91

LEO-042 1 LEO-043
Rear towing eye (sports version) Close

Remove First insert the flanges 1 into their hous-
ings 2. Gently press the edges of the
Firmly pull the cover down and backwards cover with your hand until it is perfectly in
in the direction of the arrow by inserting place.
your finger into the lower hole A.
3.92 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––IF AND WHEN

Tow starting Towing

It is not advisable to tow start a vehi - When towing vehicles with an auto -
cle. We recommend the use of matic gearbox , the following points must
another vehicle’s battery. Consult the be noted in addition to the details on the
"Emergency starting" chapter. previous page:
There are various reasons why a vehicle • Selector lever at “NN”.
should not be tow started:
• Do not have the vehicle towed faster
• When towing there is a danger of collid- than 30 mph (50 km/h).
ing with the towed vehicle.
• Do not tow further than 30 miles
• In vehicles with a petrol engine, (50 kilometres).
fuel may accumulate in the cata - If the vehicle has to be towed long dis-
lysts 1) and cause damage. tances it must be lifted at the front.
The following points must be noted Reason: When the engine is not running,
by the driver of the manual gear vehi - the gearbox oil pump is not working and
cle being tow started: the gearbox is not adequately lubricated
• Before moving off, engage 2nd or 3rd for high speeds or long distances.
gear, depress and hold clutch.
• With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle
• Switch ignition on. may only be suspended at the front.
• Once both vehicles are moving, release Reason: If given a rear suspended tow,
the clutch. the drive shafts turn backwards. The plan-
etary gears in the automatic gearbox then
• As soon as engine starts, depress turn at such high speeds that the gearbox
clutch and move gear lever into neutral to
avoid running into the towing vehicle. will be severely damaged in a short time.
• For technical reasons tow starting a
vehicle with an automatic gear box is
not possible.
1) Does not apply to vehicles with Diesel engine.
IF AND WHEN –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.93

Versions with four-wheel drive

Manual gearbox
Like any other vehicle, this vehicle can be
towed with a bar or a tow rope.
The vehicle can also be towed by a tow
truck with a raised front or rear axis.
With this towing procedure:
• you should never exceed 50 km/h
nor
• should you drive more than 50 km.
• If it is not possible to tow the car or if
the car needs to be towed for more than
50 km, suitable transportation arrange-
ments need to be made.
3.94 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– IF AND WHEN

INDEX
GENERAL NOTES Four-wheel drive 1.8 20V 132 kW

General considerations on (6-speed) petrol engine . . . . . . . 4.12
technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 1.8 20VT 132 kW (6-speed)
petrol engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS 2.0 136 kW petrol engine . . . . . 4.14

Four-wheel drive 2.8 VR6 150 kW
Fixing points for tow bar* . . . . . . . 4.4
petrol engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15
1.9 TDI 66 kW Diesel engine . . . 4.16
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . 4.5
ENGINE DATA
1.9 TDI 110 kW (6-speed)
1.4 16V 55 kW petrol engine . . . . 4.7 Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
1.6 75 kW petrol engine . . . . . . . 4.8
1.6 16V 77 kW petrol engine . . . . 4.9 TECHNICAL DATA
1.8 20V 92 kW petrol engine . . . 4.10 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
1.8 20V 92 kW (automatic Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
gearbox) petrol engine . . . . . . . . 4.11 Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
TECHNICAL DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1

TECHNICAL DATA
General considerations on technical data

Unless otherwise indicated, all tech -
nical details provided below apply to • Total consumption is based on a bal-
anced average of 37% of town driving and
vehicles with standard fittings. 63% of intercity driving.
These values may be different for spe -
cial vehicles or vehicles destined for • CO 2 emission levels are obtained
from the exhaust fumes of the vehicles
other countries. tested in town and intercity driving on a
Please bear in mind that the data in rolling belt. These fumes are then
the car’s official documents takes analysed and the CO2 emission levels are
precedence. obtained, among other values.
Engine data Notes
The engine fitted in your vehicle is • The consumption and emission levels
indicated in the data sheet included given in the following tables are correct for
in the Inspection and Maintenance unloaded vehicles with basic fittings.
Plan and in the car’s official docu - If there are extra fittings, the empty weight
ments. will increase and, as a result, the weight
category, which may slightly increase the
Performance consumption and CO2 levels. Consult a
These values were calculated without Technical Service Centre to find out the
extra equipment reducing performance, exact specifications of your vehicle.
such as air conditioning, mud flaps, extra
wide tyres, etc.
• Driving style, road and traffic condi-
tions, weather conditions and the condi-
Fuel Consumption tion of the vehicle will, in practice, pro-
duce consumption levels different to
The consumption and emission levels those indicated.
were calculated using the 93/116/CE
measuring standards and take into Weights
account the true free-standing weight of
the vehicle (weight category). To measure Note
the fuel consumption the vehicle is tested These weights are valid for European
in two different cycles on a rolling bench Union vehicles. Vehicles for other coun-
under the following conditions: tries may have other weights. At all times
it should be taken into account that the
• Town driving is measured from a cold data given with the official vehicle docu-
start of the engine. Then, driving condi-
tions similar to those of in-town driving ment prevails.
are simulated.
• Intercity 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.
4.2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––GENERAL NOTES

TECHNICAL DATA
Warning Tow loads

• The maximum authorized load Support loads
and the load on the axle must The maximum authorised load on the
never be exceeded. See tables on ball bar of the ball joint of the towing sys-
the following pages. tem is 75 kg.
• It must be remembered that The minimum support load must be 4% of
when transporting heavy objects, the real tow load. However it need not be
the centre of gravity is displaced. more than 25 kg. You should use the full
For this reason, speed and driving authorised load available to you.
should be adjusted accordingly.
Notes
• When loading luggage always These weights are valid for European
ensure that no loose objects will
fly towards the front of the vehicle Union vehicles. Vehicles for other coun-
in the event of sharp braking. If tries may take other weights. At all times
necessary use the lashing rings* it should be taken into account that the
provided. data given with the official vehicle docu-
ments prevails.
Tyre pressure • For safety reasons do not drive
above 80 km/h, not even in countries
The pressure values given here are for where travelling at a greater speed is
cold tyres – do not reduce the high pres- permitted.
sure of warm tyres.
• Due to special versions of certain mod-
Warning els and optional extras such as air condi-
tioning, sliding/tilting roof, tow bar and
Tyre pressure is of great impor -
other added features, the free standing
tance, particularly at high speeds,
weight increases, meaning that the load
and should be checked at least
size is correspondingly reduced.
once a month.
GENERAL NOTES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.3

TECHNICAL DATA
Fixing points for tow bar *
Warning
Danger of accident!
We recommend that you visit a
Technical Service Centre for the
retrofitting of a tow hook.
G A = 4 fixing points
B = 65 mm
C = 420 (empty vehicle)/
350 mm (fully loaded vehicle)
D = 340 mm
E = 552 mm
F = 845 mm
G = 1014 mm
A
All measurements are in mm.
Note
B For more details see "Trailer towing" chap-
ter.
D
E
F
LEO-028
4.4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS

TECHNICAL DATA
Vehicle identification data
1 2
3
TO0-002 B1H-116C
1 – Type plate. Data-carrying adhesive

2 – Vehicle identification number. sticker is stuck on the inside rim of the
3 – Engine number. spare wheel or on the floor of the boot.
It carries 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 IDENTIFICATION DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5

TECHNICAL DATA
SEAT S.A. A
01
1100
4565096
B
VSSZZZ 1MZWB000 149 C
kg D
kg E
1- kg F
2- kg G
I
Typ H
TO0-003
Data-carrying adhesive
A – Brand
B – Countersign for the official approval
number
C – Chassis number
D – M.A.W.1)
E – M.A.W.1) of vehicle (loaded vehicle)
F – M.A.W.1) on front axle
G – M.A.W.1) on rear axle
H – Type
I – Emissions coefficient
1) Maximum Authorized Weight
4.6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
1.4 16V 55 kW petrol engine
Engine data
Output kW (HP) after 1/min 55 (75)/5000
Maximum engine torque in Nm after 1/min 126/3300
Number of cylinders/Cylinder capacity in cm3 4/1390
Compression 10.5 ± 0.3
Fuel 95 ROZ1) Super unleaded2)
Performance
Maximum speed in km/h 170
Acceleration 0-80 km/h in seconds 9.6
Fuel consumption (l/100 km) / CO 2 (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 1681
Free standing weight in driving order3) in kg 1236
(with driver)
Authorised load on front axle in kg 855
Authorised load on rear axle in kg 900
Authorised load on roof in kg 754)
Tow weights
Tow without brake on slopes of up to 12% 600 Kg
Tow with brake on slopes of up to 12% 1000 Kg
Engine oil capacity
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.5 l.
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
Zahl: Measurement of the anti-explosive power of petrol.
2) If the described fuel is not available then fuel conforming to the standard 91 ROZ1) lead free may be
used. For more information, see the chapter about fuel.
3) Vehicles with basic equipment.
4) Maximum load on roof including roof rack (see "Roof rack" chapter).
ENGINE DATA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7

TECHNICAL DATA
1.6 75 kW petrol engine
Engine data
Performance
Town driving 9.9/238
Intercity driving 5.5/132
Total 7.1/170
Weights
Free standing weight in driving order3) in kg 1272/1378
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
4.8 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data
Performance
Town driving 9.3/223 9.4/226
Total 6.9/166 7.0/168
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
2) If the described fuel is not available then fuel conforming to the Super 95 ROZ1) lead free may be used.
For more information, see the chapter about fuel.
ENGINE DATA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9

TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data
Performance
Fuel consumption (l/100 km) CO 2 (g/km)
Town driving 10.8 259
Intercity driving 6.4 154
Total 8.0 192
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
4.10 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
1.8 20V 92 kW (automatic gearbox) petrol engine
Engine data
Performance
Total 8.9 214
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
ENGINE DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11

TECHNICAL DATA
Four-wheel drive 1.8 20V 132 kW (6-speed) petrol engine
Engine data
Maximum engine torque in Nm after 1/min 235/1950-5000
Performance
Total 9.5 228
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
4.12 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
1.8 20VT 132 kW (6-speed) petrol engine
Engine data
Performance
Total 8.5 204
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
ENGINE DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13

TECHNICAL DATA
2.0 136 kW petrol engine
Engine data
Output kW (HP) after 1/min 136 (185)/5100-6000
Performance
Town driving 11.2/269 11.4/274
Total 8.1/194 8.3/199
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
4.14 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
Four-wheel drive 2.8 VR6 150 kW petrol engine
Engine data
Performance
Total 11.0 264
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Research-O
Oktan-Z
ENGINE DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.15

TECHNICAL DATA
1.9 TDI 66 kW Diesel engine
Engine data
Diesel fuel Min 49 CZ1) or RME
Performance
Total 5.2 140
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Cetan-Z
Zahl (Cetane Index) = Measurement of fuel combustion power.
4.16 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data
Compression 19 ± 0.5
Performance
Town driving 6.6/178 6.8/184
Total 5.1/138 5.3/143
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Cetan-Z
ENGINE DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.17

TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data
Performance
Total 5.2 140
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Cetan-Z
4.18 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data
Compression 19 ± 0.5
Performance
Town driving 7,0/189 7,1/192
Intercity driving 4,3/116 4,5/122
Total 5,2/140 5,4/146
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Cetan-Z
ENGINE DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.19

TECHNICAL DATA
1.9 TDI 110 kW (6-speed) Diesel engine
Engine data
Performance
Total 5.4 146
Weights
(with driver)
Tow weights
Engine oil capacity
1) Cetan-Z
4.20 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ENGINE DATA

TECHNICAL DATA
Leon
Measurements
Length/Width 4183 mm, 1742 mm
Height at free standing weight 1439 mm
Front and rear overhang 882 mm/790 mm
783 mm (four-wheel drive)
Wheel base 2511 mm
2518 mm (four-wheel drive)
Turning ratio 10.9 m
Front Rear
Wheel gauge1) 1513 mm 1494 mm
1505 mm 1486 mm
1500 mm 1481 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 55 l. Reserve of 7 l.
62 l. (vehicles with four-wheel drive)
Windscreen/Headlight washer tank 2.8 l./6.2 l.
Tyre pressures
Summer tyres:
Tyre pressure is shown on the adhesive on the inside of the fuel cap.
Winter 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.
TECHNICAL DATA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.21

GENERAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
Automatic car washes . . . . . . . . 3.28

A Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52
– notes on driving . . . . . . . . . . 2.93
Adjustable steering column . . . . 2.64
– reversing lights . . . . . . . . . . . 2.92
Adjusting mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78 B
– air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Balancing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.61
– blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.46
– controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 – charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48
– temperature selector . . . . . . . 2.79 – magic eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.47
– ventilation (fresh air). . . . . . . 2.81 – renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16/2.22 Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
Alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32 Boot light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Anti-dazzle interior mirror. . . . . . 2.55 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20/3.8 C
Anti-skidding system of the Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
drive wheels (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 Care of paint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . 2.33 Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . 3.72 – alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
Aquaplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62 – cleaning seat belts . . . . . . . . 3.31
Armrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.63 Catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 Cavity preservation. . . . . . . . . . . 3.34
Attach child seat . . . . . . . . 1.15/1.30 Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27
Attaching child seats with the – locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
ISOFIX system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 – opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27
GENERAL INDEX ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1

GENERAL INDEX
Central locking button . . . . . . . . 2.29 Defrosting windscreen

– automatic locking . . . . . . . . . 2.29 and side windows. . . 2.77/2.81/2.86
– automatic unlocking . . . . . . . 2.30 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
– unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Cetane Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Door, boot and window seals . . . 3.30
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 Drink can holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74
Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
Changing wiper blades. . . . . . . . 2.53 Driving in the winter
Checking coolant level . . . . . . . . 3.43 – care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28
Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 – cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31 – defrosting windscreen and
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Cleaning and anti-corrosion – diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
treatment of engine – engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
– snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . 3.16
– windscreen washer . . . . . . . . 3.51
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
– winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.64
– air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
Dust and pollen filter . . . . . . . . . 3.54
– controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
– vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Control of interior lights . . . . . . . 2.50
E
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
Coolant temperature. . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Electric socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
Electric windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.39
– additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
– roll-back function . . . . . . . . . 2.41
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . 2.101
Electrically adjustable mirrors . . 2.55
D Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) 2.20
Data-carrying adhesive. . . . . . . . . 4.5 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . 2.25
2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––GENERAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
Electronic Stability Program Fixing points for tow bar . . . . . . . . 4.4

(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48/3.13 Foot mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . 3.87 Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . 3.36 Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32/2.58
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7-4.20 – driver’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.58
Engine numbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 – electrical adjustment. . . . . . . 2.60
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38 – front passenger seat . . . . . . . 2.58
– specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38 – lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59
Engine oil additives . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 – manual adjustment . . . . . . . . 2.59
❀ Environment Front towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
– battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
– brake fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.73
– care of the vehicle. . . . . . . . . 3.28
– driving and reducing G
exhaust fumes and noise . . . 3.17 Gear layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
– engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
– environment-friendly driving . 3.17 General considerations on
– fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
– purification of exhaust fumes. 3.16 Glove box light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
– tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.61

– tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62 H
– used oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 Hand brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18/2.96
– used tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62 Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . 2.47

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . 1.33/2.62
F Headlight covering . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49
Filter preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Headlight range control . . . . . . . 2.46
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56 Headlight washer system . . . . . . 2.52
GENERAL INDEX ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3

GENERAL INDEX
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . 2.46

Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64
L
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . 2.75
Lighting switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
– air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . 2.76
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
– blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.76
Locking locations of the
– controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.76 vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27
– temperature selector . . . . . . . 2.76 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.38
– ventilation (fresh air). . . . . . . 2.77 Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . 2.65
– vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 M
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
I – reversing lights . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Indicators and dipped beam Mileage clock/Trip mileage . . . . 2.11
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49
Mirror heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56
Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85
Mobile telephones and radio
Instrument lighting. . . . . . . . . . . 2.46 telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Multifunction indicator . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
N
J Natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.58/3.68
Jumper cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.87 O
Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
K On board tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.57
Key tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 P
Keys with remote control . . . . . . 2.24 Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49
Kick-down device . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.93 Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––GENERAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

– additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.92
– quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Selector lever positions . . . . . . . 2.92
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14 Service interval indicator . . . . . . 2.12
Servobrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
R Short or long beams. . . . . . . . . . 2.49
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44 Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43
Radio-frequency remote control Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52
– selective unlocking . . . . . . . . 2.37 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59
– synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . 2.38 Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . 2.98
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – after running out of fuel . . . . 2.99
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68 – diesel engines. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Rear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67 – petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98
Rear towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91 Stopping the engine. . . . . . . . . 2.100
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 Stowage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73
Replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Replacement of parts . . . . . . . . . 3.52 Switches in the central console . 2.48
Reverse gear . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90/2.92
Revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 T
Roof antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 – unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32
The first 1,500 km . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
S Thematic index. . . . . 1.1/2.1/3.1/4.1
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 Tool housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.57
GENERAL INDEX ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5

GENERAL INDEX
Tow start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.89 – anti-locking brake system

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21 (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
– attachment points . . . . . . . . . 3.21 – brake wear monitor . . . . . . . . 2.19
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49 – brakes/hand brake . . . . . . . . 2.18
Type plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 – coolant temperature/level . . . 2.15
Tyre life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 – diagnosis / excess of
Tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19
– inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . 3.60 – drive wheels spin regulator

(TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21
– running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
– electronic accelerator pedal
– wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62
control (EPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
– where the direction of rotation
– electronic immobilizer. . . . . . 2.19
is stipulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
– Electronic Stability Program
U (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21
Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33 – engine oil pressure/level . . . 2.18
Unleaded petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 – fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
Unlocking the tank flap . . . . 2.48/3.2 – indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

– main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
V – parking light/dipped beam . . 2.21
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . 4.5 – preheating system. . . . . . . . . 2.22
Vehicle identification number. . . . 4.5 – rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Vehicle wallet stowage – seat belt warning lamp . . . . . 2.17
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74 – selector lever position. . . . . . 2.16
Volumetric sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 – tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19
– trailer indicators . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
W – warning lamps display
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
– Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 – windscreen washer water
– alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––GENERAL INDEX
GENERAL INDEX
Warning triangle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56 Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . 3.51

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 – filling the container . . . . . . . . 3.51
Washing vehicle with high Windscreen wipers and
pressure cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29 washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62 – rear windscreen. . . . . . . . . . . 2.52
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 – windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.64
Wheelspin control (TCS) . . . . . . . 3.11 Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.39
GENERAL INDEX ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7

SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and
models. For this reason we ask you to understand, that at any given time, changes
regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this
reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this
current handbook.
All texts, illustrations and standards in this handbook are based on the status of infor-
mation at the time of printing. Except for error or omission, the information included in
the current handbook is valid as of the date of closing print.
Re-printing, copying or translating, whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT
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This owner’s Manual

✱ Items of equipment marked with

Text in bold print warns against pos -

3. Tips and maintenance

Introduction to the subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

SAFETY FIRST ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1

Introduction to the subject

1.2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTRODUCTION

SEAT BELTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3

1.4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.5

Our examples describe frontal crashes.

1.6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

Please take notice of the warning

SEAT BELTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.7

1.8 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

How are seat belts put on

SEAT BELTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.9

1.10 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

With the aid of the belt height adjust -

SEAT BELTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.11

Taking three point belt off Lap belt*

1.12 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.13

Belt tensioner* Warning

1.14 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEAT BELTS

Attach child seat Activating child seat belt lock*

Warning • Secure your child seat with the belt fol-

SEAT BELTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.15

Air Bag system 1)

1) This equipment may vary according to the

1.16 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AIR BAG

Air Bag functions are controlled elec -

AIR BAG ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.17

When are the Air Bags activated?

1.18 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AIR BAG

AIR BAG ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.19

Please take notice of the warning

1.20 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AIR BAG

• Only light articles of clothing • Any damage to the original seat

AIR BAG ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.21

Deactivate Air Bags Deactivation of the passenger Air

1) This equipment will vary according to the coun-

1.22 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AIR BAG

1) This equipment varies according to the model.

AIR BAG ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.23

1.24 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––AIR BAG

Safety for children

1) Different norms may apply to different coun-

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.25

1.26 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

As soon as the child seat is no longer

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.27

As soon as the child seat is no longer

1.28 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

Group III Warning

Children more than 1.50 m/5’ tall can use

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.29