Seat Toledo. Service Manual - part 5

Airbag system

should have a specialised workshop check
the system immediately.

The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.

If the front airbag, side airbag, head protec-
tion airbag or the belt tensioner are disabled
using the diagnostics system:

●

After switching on the ignition, the  warn-

ing lamp illuminates for about 4 seconds and
flashes for another 12 seconds.

The informative display indicates:

Airbag/belt tensioner disabled!

If the front passenger airbag has been disa-
bled with the airbag switch located in the
storage compartment side:

●

When the ignition is turned on, the 

warning lamp illuminates for about 4 sec-
onds.

●

The airbag is disabled, signalled with the

warning lamp   which lights up with the
word      placed in the cen-
tre part of the dash panel 

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Fig. 81

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WARNING

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If there is a malfunction, the airbag and

belt tensioner system cannot properly per-
form its protective function.

●

If a malfunction occurs, have the system

checked immediately by a specialised work-
shop. Otherwise, in the event of an accident,
the airbag system and belt tensioners may
not be triggered, or may not be triggered cor-
rectly.

Airbag safety instructions

Front airbags

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

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The deployment space between the front

passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.

●

It is also important not to attach any ob-

jects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.

●

Do not attempt to modify components of

the airbag system in any way.

●

When driving, always hold the steering

wheel with both hands on the outside part at
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never
hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock po-

sition, or in any other manner (e.g. in the cen-
tre of the steering wheel). In such cases, if
the airbag is triggered, you may sustain inju-
ries to the arms, hands and head.

Side airbags*

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean

forward, or are not seated correctly while the
vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk
of injury if the side airbag system is triggered
in an accident.

●

In order for the side airbags to provide their

maximum protection, the prescribed sitting
position must always be maintained with
seat belts fastened while travelling.

●

Occupants of the outer seats must never

carry any objects or pets in the deployment
space between them and the airbags, or al-
low children or other passengers to travel in
this position. It is also important not to at-
tach any accessories (such as cup holders) to
the doors. This would impair the protection
offered by the side airbags.

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used only

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.

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Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,

must not be exerted upon the backrest
bolster because the system may be damaged.
In this case, the side airbags would not be
triggered.

●

Under no circumstances should protective

covers be fitted over seats with side airbags
unless the covers have been approved for use
in your vehicle. Because the airbag deploys
from the side of the backrest, the use of con-
ventional seat covers would obstruct the side
airbag, seriously reducing the airbag's effec-
tiveness.

●

Any damage to the original seat upholstery

or around the seams of the side airbag units
must be repaired immediately by a special-
ised workshop.

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.

●

Any work on the side airbag system or re-

moval and installation of the airbag compo-
nents for other repairs (such as removal of
the front seat) should only be performed by a
specialised workshop. Otherwise, faults may
occur during the airbag system operation.

●

Do not attempt to modify components of

the airbag system in any way.

●

The side and head airbags are managed

through sensors located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain (head) airbags neither
the doors nor the door panels should be
modified in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeak-
ers). If the front door is damaged, the airbag

system may not work correctly. All work car-
ried out on the front door must be done in a
specialised workshop.

●

In a side-on collision the side airbags will

not work if the sensors do not correctly meas-
ure the pressure increase on the interior of
the doors, due to air escaping through the
areas with holes or openings in the door pan-
el.

●

Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels

have been removed.

●

Never drive if the interior door panels have

been removed or if the panels have not been
correctly fitted.

●

Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers

in the door panels have been removed, un-
less the holes left by the loudspeakers have
been closed properly.

●

Always check that the openings are closed

or covered if loudspeakers or other equip-
ment are fitted inside the door panels.

●

Any work carried out to the doors should be

made in an authorised specialised workshop.

Curtain airbags*

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

In order for the head-protection airbags to

provide their maximum protection, the pre-

scribed sitting position must always be main-
tained with seat belts fastened while travel-
ling.

●

For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must

be disabled in those vehicles fitted with a
screen dividing the interior of the vehicle.
See your technical service to make this ad-
justment.

●

There must be no other persons, animals or

objects between the occupants of the rear
seats and the deployment space of the head-
protection airbags so that the head-protec-
tion airbag can deploy without restriction and
provide the greatest possible protection.
Therefore, sun blinds which have not been
expressly approved for use in your vehicle
may not be attached to the side windows

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used only

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Please, do not hang the clothes on coat hang-
ers.

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.

●

Any work on the head-protection airbag

system or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as re-
moval of the roof lining) should only be per-
formed by a specialised workshop. Other-
wise, faults may occur during the airbag sys-
tem operation.

●

Do not attempt to modify components of

the airbag system in any way.

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The side and head airbags are managed

through sensors located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain airbags neither the
doors nor the door panels should be modified
in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the
front door is damaged, the airbag system
may not work correctly. All work carried out
on the front door must be done in a special-
ised workshop.

Deactivating airbags

Deactivation of the front airbag

The disabling of airbags is only carried out in
certain cases, i.e. if:

●

a child seat is required in the front passen-

ger seat with the child facing in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel (in some
countries, due to divergent legal require-
ments, facing in the direction of travel)

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;

●

despite the driver's seat being in the cor-

rect position, a minimum distance of 25 cm
cannot be maintained between the centre of
the steering wheel and the driver's torso,

●

installation of special devices is required in

the steering wheel area due to a physical dis-
ability,

●

if you have special seats installed (e.g. an

orthopaedic seat without side airbags).

The front passenger front airbag can be disa-
bled using the switch 

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We recommend that you contact an author-
ised SEAT dealer for the disabling of other air-
bags.

Airbag system control
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.

If an airbag was disabled using a diagnostics
system:

●

the airbag system warning lamp  illumi-

nates after switching on the ignition for
about 4 seconds, and then flashes for about
12 seconds.

If the airbag has been disabled with the air-
bag switch on the side of the dash panel:

●

the airbag control lamp  will illuminate

for about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,

●

the airbag is disabled, signalled with the

warning lamp   which lights up with the
word      placed in the cen-
tre part of the dash panel 

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Fig. 81

 

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Note

●

Follow the current legislation in your coun-

try regarding the disabling of airbags.

●

At your authorised SEAT dealer you can find

information on which vehicle airbags can be
disabled.

Front passenger front airbag switch

Fig. 81 

Front passenger front airbag

switch/warning lamp for disabling the front
passenger airbag.

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The switch disables only the front passenger
front airbag.

Switching on the airbag

–

Switch the ignition off.

–

Open the passenger side storage compart-
ment.

–

Insert the key into the slot of the switch for
deactivating the front passenger airbag

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Fig. 81

. About 3/4 of the key should en-

ter, as far as it will go.

–

Then turn the key gently to the  position.
Do not force it if you feel resistance, and
make sure you have inserted the key fully.

–

Close the passenger side storage compart-
ment.

–

Check, with the ignition switched on, that
the   control lamp does not illuminate,
with the words      in the
centre of the dash panel.

Control lamp with the word   


  (front passenger airbag disabled)

If the front passenger front airbag is 

disa-

bled, after switching on the ignition, the con-
trol lamp will illuminate for several seconds,
then it will switch off for about 1 s and then
switch on again.

If the control lamp is flashing, there is a fault
in the disabling of the airbag system 

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Please go immediately to an Official Service.

WARNING

●

The driver of the vehicle is responsible for

disabling or switching on the airbag.

●

Always switch off the ignition before disa-

bling the front passenger airbag! Failure to do
so could result in a fault in the airbag disa-
bling system.

●

Never leave the key in the airbag disabling

switch as it could get damaged or enable or
disable the airbag during driving.

●

If the   (airbag disabled) control lamp

flashes, the front passenger front airbag will
not trigger in the event of an accident! Have
the system immediately checked by an Offi-
cial Service.

Transporting children safely

Safety for children

Introduction

For safety reasons, as we have learned from
accident statistics, we recommend that chil-
dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear
seats. Depending on their age, height and
weight, children travelling in rear seats must
use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea-
sons, the child seat should be installed in the
rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or
in the centre back seat.

The physical laws involved and the forces
acting in a collision apply also to children

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. But unlike adults, children do not

have fully developed muscle and bone struc-
tures. This means that children are subject to
a greater risk of injury.

To reduce the risk of injuries, children must
always use special child restraint systems
when travelling in the vehicle.

We recommend the use of child safety prod-
ucts from the SEAT Original Accessories Pro-
gramme, which includes systems for all ages
made by “Peke” (not for all countries).

These systems have been especially de-
signed and approved, complying with the
ECE-R44. regulation.

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Transporting children safely

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats. Always read
and note 

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We recommend you always carry the manu-
facturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-
gether with the on-board documentation.

Important information regarding the
front passenger's airbag

Read the additional information carefully

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Read and always observe the safety informa-
tion included in the following chapters:

●

Safety distance with respect to the passen-

ger airbag 

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page 66, Why is it so important

to wear a seat belt and to sit correctly?

.

●

Objects between the passenger and the

passenger side airbag 

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 in Front airbags

on page 69

.

The passenger side front airbag, when ena-
bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing
backward since the airbag can strike the seat
with such force that it can cause serious or
fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.

Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-

ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-
bled with a key-operated switch 

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When transporting children, use a child seat
suitable for the age and size of each child

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WARNING

●

If a child seat is secured to the front pas-

senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.

●

An inflating front passenger airbag can

strike the rear-facing child seat and project it
with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest.

●

Never install a child seat facing backwards

on the front passenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled 

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. If the

front passenger seat has a height adjustment
option, move it to the highest position.

●

For those vehicles that do not include a key

lock switch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service.

●

All vehicle occupants, especially children,

must assume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.

●

Never hold children or babies on your lap,

this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!

●

Never allow a child to be transported in a

vehicle without being properly secured, or to
stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an accident, the child could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.

●

If children assume an improper sitting posi-

tion when the vehicle is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the
child is travelling on the front passenger seat
and the airbag system is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.

●

A suitable child seat can protect your child!

●

Never leave a child alone in the child seat

or inside the vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.

●

Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall

must not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.

●

Only one child may occupy a child seat

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Child seats

Safety instructions

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

When travelling, children must be secured

in the vehicle with a restraint system suitable
for age, weight and size.

●

Read and always observe information and

warnings concerning the use of child seats

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WARNING

●

The retaining rings are designed only for

use with “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system
child seats.

●

Never secure other child seats that do not

have the “ISOFIX” or Top Tether* system, or
retaining belts or objects to the fastening
rings - this can result in potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child.

●

Ensure that the child seat is secured cor-

rectly using the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* se-
curing rings.

Categorisation of child seats into
groups

Use only child seats that are officially ap-
proved and suitable for the child.

Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE-
R 44. ECE-R stands for: Economic Commis-
sion for Europe Regulation.

The child seats are grouped into 5 catego-
ries:

Group 0: Up to 10 kg (up to around 9
months)

Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (up to around 18
months)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg (up to approx. 4
years old)

Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg (up to approx. 7
years old)

Group 3: From 22 to 36 kg (over around 7
years old)

Child seats that have been tested and ap-
proved under the ECE R44 standard bear the
test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle
with the test number below it).

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats.

We recommend you to always include the
manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual
together with the on-board documentation.

SEAT recommends you use child seats from
the 

Original Accessories Catalogue. These

child seats have been designed and tested
for use in SEAT vehicles. You can find the
right child seat for your model and age group
at SEAT dealers.

WARNING

Read and always observe information and
warnings concerning the use of child seats

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Self-help

Emergencies

Self-help

Emergency equipment

First-aid kit and warning triangle*

Fig. 82 

Location of the warning triangle.

The warning triangle, measuring max.
436 x 45 x 32 mm, can be secured to the lin-
ing on the rear of the luggage compartment
with rubber straps 

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Fig. 82

.

WARNING

The first-aid kit and fire extinguisher must be
properly secured so that they are not catapul-
ted through the vehicle during driving and
braking manoeuvres or in the event of an ac-
cident. Risk of injury.

Note

●

Observe the expiry date of the contents of

the first aid kit.

●

We recommend you use the first-aid kit and

the warning triangle from the SEAT Original
Accessories programme available in author-
ised SEAT dealers.

Fire extinguisher*

Read the instructions given on the fire extin-
guisher carefully.

The fire extinguisher must be checked once a
year by an authorised person (take the appli-
cable legal regulations into account).

WARNING

The fire extinguisher must be properly se-
cured so that it is not catapulted through the
vehicle, causing injuries, during driving and
braking manoeuvres or in the event of an ac-
cident.

Note

●

The fire extinguisher must comply with lo-

cal legal requirements.

●

Observe the expiry date of the fire extin-

guisher. The fire extinguisher may not work
properly if used after the expiry date.

Vehicle tool kit*

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

The factory-supplied jack is only designed

for changing wheels on this model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to use it for lighting
heavier vehicles or other loads. Risk of injury!

●

Make sure that the vehicle tools are stored

properly in the luggage compartment.

Note

●

Make sure the box always remains strap-

ped to the spare wheel with tape.

●

The jack does not generally require any

maintenance. If required, it should be
greased using universal type grease.

Changing a wheel

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

If you have a puncture in moving traffic,

switch on the hazard warning lights and
place the warning triangle at the obligatory

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distance. Observe applicable local legal regu-
lations. This is for your own safety and that of
other drivers.

●

If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle as

far away as possible from moving traffic. Stop
on flat, solid ground.

●

If you have to change the tyre on a gradi-

ent, block the wheel opposite the wheel be-
ing changed by placing a stone or similar ob-
ject under it to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away unexpectedly.

●

If the vehicle has been fitted with tyres or

alloys that are different to those fitted in
manufacture, the instructions 

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New tyres or wheels

 must be followed.

●

Always raise the vehicle with the doors

closed.

●

Never place parts of your body, e.g. arms

and legs, underneath the vehicle when it is
supported only by the jack.

●

Secure the base of the jack with suitable

supports so that it cannot slip. The jack could
slide if the ground below it is soft and slip-
pery and the vehicle could slip off it. There-
fore, place the jack on a firm surface or use a
large, stable base. On a slippery surface, e.g.
tile, use a non-slip base such as a rubber
mat.

●

Never start the engine when the vehicle is

jacked. Risk of injury.

●

The jack should only be used in the correct

jacking points.

CAUTION

●

The prescribed tightening torque for wheel

bolts on steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.

●

If the anti-theft wheel bolt is overly tight-

ened, this could damage the bolt and the
adapter.

Note

●

The set of anti-theft wheel bolts or the

adapter are available from authorised SEAT
dealers.

●

Please observe the relevant local legal reg-

ulations when changing the wheel.

Wheel bolts

The 

wheel bolts are matched to the rims.

When installing different wheels, e.g. to fit
light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres,
it is important to use the correct wheel bolts
with the right length and correctly shaped
bolt heads. This is essential for a secure fit of
the wheels and for proper operation of the
brake system.

Note

●

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts!

●

If the wheel bolt is very tight, it may be

possible to loosen it by pushing down the
end of the box spanner carefully with your

foot. Hold on to the vehicle for support and
take care not to slip.

●

If you notice that the wheel bolts are rusty

and difficult to turn when changing a wheel,
they must be replaced before having the
tightening torque checked.

Tyre repairs

TMS Anti-puncture kit (Tyre Mobility
System)*

Read the additional information carefully

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The Tyre Mobility System is stored in a box
under the carpet in the boot.

Using the Tyre Mobility System you can relia-
bly seal tyres damaged by foreign bodies,
provided that cuts or punctures are no larger
than approx. 4 mm in diameter. Do not re-
move the foreign bodies, e.g. bolts or nails,
from the tyre!

The tyre must be repaired immediately.

The repair made using the Tyre Mobility Sys-
tem 

under no circumstances replaces perma-

nent tyre repair and should only be used to
drive to the nearest official service.

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The Tyre Mobility System kit shall not be
used:

●

If the wheel rim has been damaged,

●

when the outside temperature is below

-20°C (-4°F),

●

on slashes or punctures larger than 4 mm,

●

if the sidewall of the wheel has been dam-

aged,

●

If you have been driving with very low tyre

pressure or a completely flat tyre

●

If the best-before date on the air can has

expired

WARNING

Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
gerous, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Park it at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.

●

Ensure the ground on which you park is flat

and solid.

●

All passengers and particularly children

must keep a safe distance from the work area.

●

Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn

other road users.

●

Use the tyre mobility system only if you are

familiar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.

●

The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-

rary emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.

●

Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-

bility set as soon as possible.

●

The sealant is a health hazard and must be

cleaned immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.

●

Always keep the tyre mobility set out of the

reach of small children.

●

Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has

been approved for your vehicle.

●

Always stop the engine, apply the hand-

brake lever firmly and engage gear if using a
manual gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of
vehicle involuntary movement.

WARNING

A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
same performance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.

●

Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

●

Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering.

●

Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre.

For the sake of the environment

Dispose of used or expired sealant observing
any legal requirements.

Note

●

A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at

SEAT dealerships.

●

Take into account the separate instruction

manual of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-
er.

Components of the tyre mobility set*

Fig. 83 

Standard representation: contents of

the anti-puncture kit.

The anti-puncture kit is located underneath
the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components

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:

Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”

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Filler tube with cap
Air compressor
Tube for inflating tyres
Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
toring system (it can also be integrated in
the compressor).
Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-
sor may have a button).
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve

The 

valve insert remover 

1

 has a gap at the

lower end for a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part

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.

WARNING

When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the inflator tube may become hot.

●

Protect hands and skin from hot parts.

●

Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or

hot air compressor on flammable material.

●

Allow them to cool before storing the de-

vice.

●

If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at

least 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

CAUTION

Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

Screw the inflator tube 

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Fig. 83 

5

 again

and check the pressure on the gauge 

6

.

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

●

Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be sealed

sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.

●

You should obtain professional assistance

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.

1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:

●

Set the tyre pressure to the correct value

again.

●

Carefully resume your journey until you

reach the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

●

Have the damaged tyre replaced.

WARNING

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and can cause accidents and serious injury.

●

Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure

is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower.

●

Seek specialist assistance.

Towing the vehicle

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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page 50

.

Vehicles with manual gearbox can be towed
using a towbar or towrope. They can also be
towed with either the front or rear wheels lif-
ted off the road.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox can be tow-
ed using a towbar or towrope. They can also
be towed with the front wheels lifted off the
road. If the vehicle is towed with the rear
wheels lifted off the road the automatic gear-
box will be damaged!

Maximum towing speed is 

50 km/h (31

mph).

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CAUTION

●

Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of engine

damage! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This could damage and destroy the catalytic
converter. You may use the battery from an-
other vehicle to help you start your engine

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●

If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gear-

box, the car may only be towed with the driv-
en wheels lifted clear of the road and trans-
ported on a special vehicle transporter or
trailer.

●

If normal towing is not possible or if the ve-

hicle is to be towed for further than 50 km,
the vehicle must be transported on a special
vehicle transporter or trailer.

●

The towrope should be slightly elastic to

reduce the load on both vehicles during tow-
ing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of
synthetic fibre or similar material only.

●

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle

and always take care to avoid jerking the tow-
rope. When towing on a loose surface there is
always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.

●

Attach the towrope or towbar only to the

towline anchorages or to the removable tow-
ing bracket 

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, or 

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Note

●

We recommend you use the towrope or tow-

bar available in the SEAT Original Accessories
programme from authorised SEAT dealers.

●

Towing a vehicle requires a certain degree

of practical skill. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow away another vehicle or to have their ve-
hicle towed.

●

Note the legal regulations concerning tow-

ing, particularly those regarding the signal-
ling of the towed and towing vehicle.

●

The towrope must not be twisted, as under

certain circumstances this could unscrew the
front towline anchorage.

Front towline anchorage

Fig. 84 

Front bumper: towline anchorage cov-

er/fitting.

Fitting and detaching the cover

–

Press on the left of the cover as indicated
by the arrow 

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Fig. 84

 .

–

Pull on the cover to remove it from the front
bumper.

–

To refit the cover after unscrewing the tow-
line anchorage, fit the cover and press

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down on its right-hand side. The cover
must be securely engaged.

Fitting and detaching the towline anchorage

–

Screw in the towline anchorage anti-clock-
wise by hand as far as it will go 

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Fig. 84



.

To tighten the towline anchorage, we recom-
mend using the box spanner, the towing eye
from another vehicle or a similar object that
can be inserted through the anchorage.

–

Unscrew the towline anchorage by turning
it clockwise.

CAUTION

The towline anchorage must be screwed in as
far as it will go. Otherwise there is a risk of
the screw connection shearing off during
towing or tow-starting!

Fuses and bulbs

Fuses

Introduction

Due to the constant updating of vehicles,
fuse assignments based on equipment and
the use of the same fuse for various electrical
components, it is not possible to provide an
up-to-date summary of the fuse positions for
the electrical components at the time this
manual was printed. For detailed information
about the fuse positions, please consult a
technical service.

In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.

Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible.

Additional information and warnings:

●

Working in the engine compartment

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page 202

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WARNING

The high voltages in the electrical system can
give serious electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!

●

Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-

tion system.

●

Take care not to cause short circuits in the

electrical system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.

●

Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only

replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.

●

Never repair a fuse.

●

Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple

or similar.

CAUTION

●

To prevent damage to the vehicle's electric

system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.

●

If you replace a fuse with higher-rating

fuse, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.

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●

Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-

vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system.

●

Always carefully remove the fuse box cov-

ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle.

Note

●

One component may have more than one

fuse.

●

Several components may run on a single

fuse.

●

In the vehicle, there are more fuses than

those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.

●

Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-

pear in the following tables.

●

Some of the equipment listed in the tables

below pertain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.

●

Please note that the above lists, while cor-

rect at the time of printing, are subject to
change.

Fuses in the dash panel

Fig. 85 

Diagram of the fuse box to the

left/right of the steering wheel

Read the additional information carefully

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Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.

Fuse placement

No. Consumer

1

Left light

2

Central locking, windscreen wipers, with Keyless
Access

3

Ignition system relay

4

Right light

5

Electric windows - Driver

No. Consumer

6

Central control unit - Interior lights

7

Horn

8

Towing bracket - Left light

9

Controls on steering column (without Keyless Ac-
cess only), engine control unit (without Keyless
Access only), automatic gearbox control unit
(without Keyless Access only), automatic gear-
box lever (without Keyless Access only), ESP
control unit (without Keyless Access only), trailer
hook control unit (without Keyless Access only),
electric power steering (without Keyless Access
only)

10

Rear left window

11

Headlight washer unit

12

Radio and navigation display

13

Preparation as taxi

14

Control lever under steering wheel, light switch,
traction locking with ignition key (automatic
transmission), headlight flasher, SmartGate con-
trol device, rain/light sensor, rear camera

15

Air conditioning system control unit, automatic
gearbox selector lever, diagnostics connection

16

Instrument panel

17

Alarm sensor, horn

22

Windscreen washer system (without Keyless Ac-
cess)

23

Heated front seats

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24

Air conditioning fan, heating, control unit for air
conditioning, heating

26

Front seat heating switch.

27

Rear window wiper

29

Airbag

30

Electric windows, reversing light switch, air con-
ditioning control unit, Park Assist control unit,
exterior mirror, power supply for middle button
bar, power supply for the side button bar, interi-
or mirror

31

Fuel pump, radiator fan control unit, cruise con-
trol, relay coil for the windscreen and rear win-
dow washer system, switch for the lights

32

Diagnostics socket, headlight range regulator,
control lever under the steering wheel, ambient
lighting regulator

33

Ignition relay coil, clutch pedal switch

34

Heatable washer jets of windscreen washer

36

USB charging socket

37

Radar

39

Additional electric heating

41

Rear window heater

42

Electric windows - passenger

43

Towing bracket - Connector contact

No. Consumer

44

12 V connection in the interior, 12 V connection
in the boot

45

Rear right window

46

Windshield and front window washing system,
control lever under the steering wheel

47

Towing bracket - Connector contact

48

Towing bracket - Right hand light

49

Fuel pump control unit

50

Radio

51

Heat for exterior mirrors

52

Keyless Access

53

Steering lock (Keyless Access)

54

ABS/ESC control unit

56

Diagnosis

59

Full LED

Fuses in the engine compartment

Fig. 86 

In the engine compartment: fuse box

cover - 1st variant

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Fig. 87 

In the engine compartment: fuse box

cover - 2nd variant

Read the additional information carefully

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Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.

Opening the fuse box

●

Open the bonnet 

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●

Press lid locking clip upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow 

1

 

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Fig. 86

 o 

››› 

Fig. 87

.

●

Open the cover in the direction indicated

by the arrow 

2

.

●

Remove the plastic clip from the lid of the

fuse box.

●

Replace the appropriate fuse.

●

Place the plastic clip back in its original po-

sition.

●

Place the lid on the fuse box and press un-

til you hear it click into place.

Fuse placement

No. Consumer

1

Radiator fan

2

Control unit for the glow system

3

ABS/ESC control unit

4

Additional electric heat - Circuit 2

5

Additional electric heat - Circuit 3

6

Automatic gearbox

7

Engine control unit

8

Front windscreen wipers

9

Central control unit, battery data module

10

ABS/ESC control unit

12

Engine components

13

Brake pedal switch

No. Consumer

14

Engine components, fuel coil relay, radiator fan,
coolant pump

15

Engine control unit

16

Starter motor

17

Engine control unit

18

Engine components, additional electric heat re-
lay coils

19

Lambda probe

20

Control devices for the glow system, heating of
the sump fan

Changing bulbs

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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page 44

.

Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:

●

Halogen main headlights (double head-

light).

●

Full-LED main headlights*.

●

Rear bulb light.

●

LED rear light*.

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Full-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.

Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced.

Double headlight bulb change
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill. If in doubt, we recommend you
have defective bulbs changed by a special-
ised service or, in case of an emergency,
seek professional assistance.

●

Switch off the ignition and all of the lights

before changing a bulb.

●

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with

your bare hands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.

●

A bulb must only be replaced by one of the

same type. The type is indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.

●

There is a storage area for the bulb box in

the spare wheel well or below the carpet in
the luggage compartment.

WARNING

●

Take particular care when working on com-

ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.

●

Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The

glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.

●

When changing bulbs, please take care not

to injure yourself on sharp parts in the head-
light housing.

CAUTION

●

Remove the ignition key before working on

the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.

●

Switch off the lights and the parking light

before changing a bulb.

For the sake of the environment

Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of used bulbs in the proper manner.

Note

●

Depending on weather conditions (cold or

wet), the front lights, the fog lights, the rear
lights and the turn signals may be temporari-
ly misted. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam
of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be mis-
ted.

●

Please check at regular intervals that all

lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.

●

Before changing a bulb, make sure you

have the correct new bulb.

●

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with

your bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on
the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat
generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and damage its surface.

Double headlight bulbs

Fig. 88 

Main headlight bulbs.

Installation position of double headlight
bulbs

Side lights
Main beam headlights

A

B

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