Seat Toledo. Service Manual - part 12

Driver assistance systems

interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
tor or moving the wheel.

●

The City Emergency braking function can

brake the vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake!

●

If several inopportune intervenes occur,

switch off the Front Assist and with it the City
Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe-
cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership.

●

If numerous unnecessary interventions oc-

cur, the City Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically.

Start-Stop System*

Operating

Fig. 193 

Instrument panel: Start-Stop system

button

The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and re-
duce harmful and CO

2

 emissions.

The system is automatically switched on ev-
ery time the ignition is switched on.

The system automatically switches off the en-
gine when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. wait-
ing at traffic lights.

The current status of the Start-Stop system is
displayed on the general instrument panel
display.

Automatic engine shut down (Stop phase)

–

Stop the vehicle (if necessary using the
handbrake).

–

Shift to neutral.

–

Release the clutch pedal.

Automatic engine start up (Start phase)

–

Press the clutch.

Switching the Start-Stop system on and off
The Start-Stop system can be switched on
and off by pressing the 



 

››› 

Fig. 193

 but-

ton.

The warning lamp in the button will light up
when the system is switched off.

If the vehicle is in Stop phase when the but-
ton is pressed, the engine will start immedi-
ately.

The Start-Stop system works under complex
driving conditions that are difficult to detect
without specialist technology. The set of nec-
essary conditions for the correct operating of
the Start-Stop system are indicated below.

Conditions for automatic engine shut down
(Stop phase)

●

Selector lever in neutral.

●

Clutch pedal not pressed.

●

Driver with seat belt fastened.

●

Driver door closed.

●

The bonnet closed.

●

Vehicle stationary.

●

The factory-fitted towing bracket is not elec-

trically connected to a trailer.

●

Engine at operating temperature.

●

Vehicle's battery sufficiently charged.

●

Vehicle not on a very steep slope

●

Engine speed below 1,200 rpm.

●

Vehicle battery temperature is neither too

high nor too low.

●

Sufficient brake system pressure.

●

Difference between outside temperature

and set interior temperature not too great

●

Vehicle speed since the last time the en-

gine started was above 3 km/h (2 mph).

●

Particulate filter not being cleaned

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Front wheels not overly turned (steering

wheel turned less than three quarters of a
turn)

Conditions for engine start up (Start phase)

●

Clutch pedal pressed.

●

Max./min. temperature set.

●

Windscreen defrost function switched on.

●

High blower speed.

●

Start-Stop button pressed.

Conditions for automatic engine start up
without driver involvement

●

Vehicle moving at a speed of over 3 km/h

(2 mph).

●

Difference between outside temperature

and interior temperature is too great

●

Vehicle's battery insufficiently charged.

●

Insufficient brake system pressure.

If the driver seat belt is unfastened for more
than 30 seconds in Stop phase, the engine
must be started using the ignition key.
Please observe the messages on the general
instrument panel display.

Warnings on the instrument panel display
(valid for vehicles not fitted with an informa-
tive display)

FAULT: Start-Stop

Fault in the Start-Stop sys-
tem

START-STOP IMPOSSI-
BLE

Engine cannot be auto-
matically shut down

START-STOP ACTIVE

Automatic engine shut
down (Stop phase)

SWITCH OFF IGNITION

Switch the ignition off

START MANUALLY

Start the engine manually

WARNING

●

If the engine is switched off, neither the

brake servo nor the power steering will work.

●

Do not move the vehicle when the engine is

switched off.

CAUTION

Switch off the Start-Stop system 

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page 166

before driving through a pool of water on the
road.

Note

●

The battery temperature may reflect

changes in outside temperature after several
hours. If the vehicle has been stopped out-
side at temperatures below zero or in direct
sunlight, for example, the battery tempera-
ture may take several hours to reach the val-
ues required for the correct operating of the
Start-Stop system.

●

If the Climatronic system is operating auto-

matically, this could impair automatic engine
shut down under certain conditions.

Tiredness detection (break rec-
ommendation)*

Introduction

The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driving behaviour shows signs of
fatigue.

WARNING

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
detection system tempt you into taking any
risks when driving. Take regular breaks, suffi-
cient in length when making long journeys.

●

The driver always assumes the responsibil-

ity of driving to their full capacity.

●

Never drive if you are tired.

●

The system does not detect the tiredness of

the driver in all circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section 

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page 183, System

limitations

.

●

In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.

●

No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

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Note

●

Fatigue detection has been developed for

driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.

●

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Function and operation

Fig. 194 

On the instrument panel display: fa-

tigue detection symbol.

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
haviour of the driver when starting a journey,
making a calculation of tiredness. This is
constantly compared with the current driving
behaviour. If the system detects that the driv-
er is tired, an audible warning is given with a
sound and an optic warning is shown with a
symbol and complementary message on the
instrument panel display 

››› 

Fig. 194

. The

message on the instrument panel display is

shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-
pending on the case, is repeated. The system
stores the last message displayed.

The message on the instrument panel display
can be switched off by pressing the 



button on the windscreen wiper lever or the
button 



 on the multi function steering

wheel 

››› 



page 23

.

The message can be recalled to the instru-
ment panel display using the multifunction
display 

››› 



page 23

.

Conditions of operation
Driving behaviour is only calculated on
speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to
around 200 km/h (125 mph).

Switching on and off
Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-
vated in the Easy Connect system with the
button 



 and the function button 



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page 99

. A mark indicates that the adjust-

ment has been activated.

System limitations
The Fatigue detection has certain limitations
inherent to the system. The following condi-
tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-
vent it from functioning.

●

At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

●

At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

●

When cornering

●

On roads in poor condition

●

In unfavourable weather conditions

●

When a sporty driving style is employed

●

In the event of a serious distraction to the

driver

Fatigue detection will be restored when the
vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,
when the ignition is switched off or when the
driver has unbuckled their seat belt and
opened the door.

In the event of slow driving during a long pe-
riod of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the
system automatically re-establishes the tired-
ness calculation. When driving at a faster
speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-
ted.

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Towing bracket device

Driving with a trailer

Technical requirements

If your vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or is equipped with a selection of
SEAT Original Accessories, it meets all the rel-
evant technical and legal requirements.

In vehicles with a towing bracket it is possi-
ble to remove the ball joint, situated (togeth-
er with the special assembly instructions) in
the housing for the spare wheel in the vehi-
cle luggage compartment 

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page 75, Vehicle

tool kit*

.

Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power
socket for the electrical connection between
the trailer and the vehicle. If the trailer you
are going to use has a 

7-pin connector, the

corresponding adaptor, acquired from the
SEAT Original Accessories Catalogue, can be
used.

If a towing bracket is to be retro-fitted to the
car, it must be done according to the instruc-
tions of the towing bracket manufacturer.

Note

Any queries that may arise can be directed to
an authorised SEAT dealer.

Trailer weight

Trailer weight
The combined vehicle and trailer must be
balanced. To do so use the maximum permit-
ted towing bracket load. An insufficient
weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the
ball joint of the towing bracket will have a
negative impact upon the response of the ve-
hicle-trailer assembly on the road.

Weight distribution
Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible.
Ensure that the objects do not move.

If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer
loaded then the load distribution is incorrect.
However, if these conditions cannot be avoi-
ded, drive very slowly.

Tyre pressure values
Correct the tyre pressure in your vehicle to
“total load” 

››› 

page 216, Useful life of tyres

.

Trailer weight
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight
under any circumstances 

››› 

page 221, Tech-

nical specifications

.

The trailer weights listed are only applicable
for 

altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level.

Due to lower air density, engine power de-
creases depending on the increase in alti-

tude, this also reduces climbing ability,
which requires a reduction of the weight of
the vehicle with a trailer by 10% for every
1000 m increase in altitude. The weight of
the assembly is calculated by adding the ve-
hicle weight (loaded) to the trailer weight
(loaded). Always drive with special care when
towing a trailer.

The towed load and support load information
that is displayed on the towing bracket man-
ufacturers label are only values for the verifi-
cation of the device. The correct figures for
your specific vehicle, which are usually lower
than these figures, are given in the documen-
tation of your vehicle.

WARNING

●

Exceeding the maximum established load

per axle and the maximum towing bracket
load in addition to the maximum permitted
load or the load of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.

●

A sliding load can considerably affect the

stability and safety of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly, resulting in accidents and serious in-
juries.

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Driving with a trailer

Exterior mirrors
Check whether you can see enough of the
road behind the trailer with the standard rear
vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you
should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
Observe the relevant statutory requirements
of the country you are in.

Headlights
Before starting a journey, also check the
headlight beam settings with the trailer
hitched up. Adjust the headlight range set-
tings if necessary 

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page 117, Main light

range control 

.

Driving speed
For your own safety do not drive faster than
the maximum permitted speed indicated on
the trailer.

At all times, immediately reduce speed if you
detect the slightest swaying movement of the
trailer. Never try to “return the trailer to a
straight position” by accelerating.

Brakes
Brake in due course! If the trailer has an 

over-

run brake, apply the brakes gently at first and
then, firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by locking of trailer wheels.
Change to a lower gear in good time before

descending a slope in order to take advant-
age of the engine brake.

The trailer is incorporated into the vehicle's
anti-theft alarm system:

●

When the vehicle has a factory-fitted anti-

theft alarm and a towing bracket.

●

When the trailer is electrically connected to

the vehicle via the towing bracket socket.

●

When the vehicle electrical device and the

towing bracket are operational.

●

When the vehicle is locked and the vehi-

cle's anti-theft alarm device is activated.

Once the electrical connection is interrupted
with the vehicle trailer locked, the alarm
sounds.

Always switch off the vehicle anti-theft alarm
device before connecting or disconnecting a
trailer. The vehicle anti-theft alarm device
could cause the alarm to sound 

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page 112,

Anti-theft alarm system*

.

Engine overheating
In the event that the coolant temperature
gauge needle moves to the right section of
the scale or to the red area, immediately re-
duce speed. If the control lamp 



 flashes on

the general instrument panel, stop the vehi-
cle and switch off the engine. Wait several
minutes and check the coolant level in the
tank 

››› 

page 208

.

Please observe the following indications

››› 

page 208, Control lamp

.

The coolant temperature can be reduced by
switching on the heating.

WARNING

●

Adjust your speed to suit the road and traf-

fic conditions.

●

An electrical installation that is connected

incorrectly or by non-specialised personnel
can prevent the connection of the current to
the trailer and cause faults in the operation of
the electrical system throughout the entire
vehicle, leading to accidents and serious in-
jury.

●

All electrical work must be carried out only

by specialised services.

●

Never directly connect the trailer electrical

device to the electrical sockets of the reverse
driving lights or other sources of electrical
current.

CAUTION

●

Avoid corners, and sudden and sharp brak-

ing.

●

Once the trailing arm has been removed,

place the corresponding cover on the hole of
the fastening point. This prevents dirt from
entering the hole – see the trailer system as-
sembly manual.

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Note

●

In the event of frequent journeys with a

trailer, we recommend also having the vehi-
cle inspected in between the service inter-
vals.

●

When connecting and disconnecting the

trailer, the handbrake must be applied.

●

For technical reasons, trailers with LED re-

verse lights cannot be incorporated into the
vehicle anti-theft alarm system.

Towing bracket device for trail-
er

Introduction

If the vehicle is equipped with a towing
bracket device from the factory or is a genu-
ine SEAT accessory, it meets all national tech-
nical and legal requirements for towing.

Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power
socket for the electrical connection between
the trailer and the vehicle. If the towing
bracket is equipped with a 

7-pin connector,

you can use the corresponding available
adaptor that is a genuine SEAT accessory.

The towing device has a maximum vertical
load of 

50 kg.

WARNING

●

Before driving with the ball-headed bar fit-

ted, verify its correct assembly and place-
ment in the clamping bush.

●

Do not use the ball-headed bar if it is not

correctly placed and fixed in the clamping
bush.

●

Do not use the towing device for towing if it

is damaged or has missing parts.

●

Do not modify or adapt the towing device

connection.

●

Never disengage the ball-headed bar with

the trailer still hitched.

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the paint on the
bumper when handling the ball-headed bar.

Description

Fig. 195 

Towing bracket device support for

hitching/ball-headed bar.

The ball-headed bar is detachable. It is loca-
ted in the spare wheel compartment or in the
spare wheel compartment in the boot

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page 75, Vehicle tool kit*

.

Key to 

››› 

Fig. 195

13-pin socket
Safety flange

1

2

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Clamping bush
Clamping bush cap
Ball head cover
Ball-headed bar
Locking balls
Centred
Red marking on the manual regulator
Manual regulator
Key
Key slot cover
Red marking on the manual regulator
White marking on the ball-headed bar

Note

Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you
lose your key.

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Placing in service position

Fig. 196 

Placing in service position.

Fig. 197 

Service position.

Before assembling, place the ball-headed bar
in service position.

–

Turn key 

A

 fully in the direction of arrow

1

 

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Fig. 196

.

–

Hold the ball-headed bar with your left
hand.

–

Pull manual regulator 

B

 outward in the di-

rection of arrow 

2

 and turn it fully in the

direction of arrow 

3

.

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The manual regulator will remain in this posi-
tion.

Service position 

››› 

Fig. 197

●

Key 

C

 is in an open position – the key ar-

row points to the “unlocked” symbol. The key
cannot be removed from the key slot.

●

The 

D

 locking balls may be fully inserted

into the body of the ball-headed bar by ap-
plying some pressure.

●

The red 

E

 marking on the manual regula-

tor points towards the white marking on the
ball-headed bar.

●

Between the manual regulator and the

body of the ball-headed bar there is a clearly
visible space of approximately 4 mm 

F

.

Once the ball-headed bar has been posi-
tioned like this, it will be ready to be placed
in the clamping bush.

WARNING

Do not use the ball-headed bar if it cannot be
correctly placed in the service position.

CAUTION

The key cannot be removed from the manual
regulator key slot when it is in the service po-
sition.

Assembly of the ball-headed bar

Fig. 198 

Placing the ball-headed bar/locking

and removing the key.

Fig. 199 

Placing the key slot cover.

–

Remove the cap from the clamping bush 

4

››› 

Fig. 195

 by pulling downwards.

–

Place the ball-headed bar in the service po-
sition 

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page 187

.

–

Hold the ball-headed bar from underneath

››› 

Fig. 198

 and push it into the clamping

bush as far as possible until you hear it
click into place 

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.

The manual regulator 

A

 

automatically turns

in the opposite direction, adjusting to the
ball-headed bar 

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.

–

Switch off the manual regulator lock with
key 

B

 by turning the key fully to the right

in the direction of arrow 

1

 – the arrow in

the key displays the “locked” symbol.

–

Remove the key in the direction of arrow

2

.

–

Place cover 

C

 over the manual regulator

lock in the direction of arrow 

3

 

››› 

Fig. 199

.

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–

Verify the correct placement of the ball-
headed bar 

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page 189

.

WARNING

●

Do not hold the manual regulator with your

hand when fitting the ball-headed bar since
you could sustain injuries to your fingers.

●

When mounting the ball-headed bar, al-

ways lock it with a key and remove the key
from the slot.

●

The ball-headed bar must not be in the

service position with the key in the key slot.

●

If the ball-headed bar is not placed in the

service position you will not be able to place
it in the clamping bush.

CAUTION

When removing the key, always place the
cover over the key slot of the manual regula-
tor to prevent dirt from entering.

Note

Once removed, place the clamping bush cap
in an appropriate location in the boot.

Verification of correct placement

Fig. 200 

Correct placement of the ball-head-

ed bar.

Before using the ball-headed bar, ensure it is
correctly fitted.

Ensure that:

●

The ball-headed bar does not come out of

the clamping bush in a “jerky” manner.

●

The red mark 

A

 

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Fig. 200

 on the manual

regulator signals toward the white mark on
the ball-headed bar.

●

The manual regulator is adjusted to the

ball-headed bar, leaving no space between
them.

●

The regulator is locked and the key has

been removed.

●

Cover 

B

 has been placed over the manual

regulator lock.

WARNING

Only use the towing bracket device when the
ball-headed bar is properly fitted!

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Disassembly of the ball-headed bar

Fig. 201 

Remove the key slot cover/unlock

with the key.

Fig. 202 

Unblock the ball-headed bar.

–

Remove cover 

A

 from over the regulator

key slot in the direction of arrow 

1

››› 

Fig. 201

.

–

Insert key 

B

 in the key slot.

–

Open the manual regulator lock by turning
key 

B

 fully to the left in the direction of ar-

row 

2

. The arrow on the key points to the

“unlocked” symbol.

–

Hold the ball-headed bar from underneath

››› 

Fig. 202

 and remove manual regulator

C

 with your other hand in the direction of

arrow 

3

.

–

Turn the removed regulator fully in the di-
rection of arrow 

4

 and hold it firmly in this

position.

–

Remove the ball-headed bar from the
clamping bush, pulling downward in the di-
rection of arrow 

5

.

The ball-headed bar should be placed in the
service position so that it is ready to be inser-
ted into the clamping bush 

››› 

.

–

Place the cover over the clamping bush 

4

››› 

Fig. 195

.

WARNING

●

Never leave the ball-headed bar unsecured

in the boot. It could be damaged in the event
of sudden braking, putting the safety of pas-
sengers at risk!

●

Never disassemble the ball-headed bar

with the trailer still hitched.

CAUTION

●

If you do not turn the manual regulator

fully, it will return to its original position
when the ball-headed bar is removed. The
manual regulator will be stuck to the ball-
headed bar and you will not be able to put it
in the service position. Therefore, before you
assemble it again, you must place the ball-
headed bar in this position.

●

When disassembling, place the cap on the

clamping bush holder’s key slot. This way
you will prevent dirt from entering the clamp-
ing bush.

Note

●

Before disassembling the ball-headed bar,

we recommend placing the cover on the ball
head.

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●

Clean the ball-headed bar thoroughly be-

fore returning it to the on-board toolbox.

Use and maintenance

Cover the clamping bush with the cap to pre-
vent dirt from entering.

Before hooking on the trailer, check the ball
head and, if necessary, lubricate it with ade-
quate lubricant.

Place the protective cover over the ball head
when storing the bar. This way, you will avoid
getting the boot dirty.

If it gets dirty, clean and dry the clamping
bush thoroughly with an appropriate prod-
uct.

CAUTION

The top part of the clamping bush opening is
lubricated. Be careful not to remove this lu-
brication.

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Care and maintenance

Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle

Accessories, replacement parts and
repair work

If you wish to retrofit accessories in the vehi-
cle, or if a part of the vehicle has been re-
placed by a new part or technical modifica-
tions are required, the following instructions
must be taken into account:

●

Before purchasing accessories or spare

parts and 

before making technical modifica-

tions, always request advice from an Author-
ised SEAT dealer 

››› 

.

●

In the event that technical modifications

are carried out on the vehicle, the instruc-
tions and regulations specified by the com-
pany, SEAT, must be observed.

No damage will be caused to the vehicle if
the established procedures are respected,
which guarantees safe driving and operation.
After the modifications are carried out, the
vehicle will comply with the restrictions and
regulations of the highway code. More infor-
mation can be obtained at an Authorised

SEAT dealer, where all jobs required can be
carried out appropriately.

Vehicle improvements and modifications
The owner must keep the technical documen-
tation regarding the modifications carried out
on the vehicle so it can be handed over to
those responsible for processing end-of-life
vehicles. This ensures end-of-life processing
of the vehicle, while protecting the environ-
ment.

Work done on the electrical components and
software can cause disruption in operations.
Due to the interconnection of electronic com-
ponents, their malfunction can also impair
systems that are not directly affected. This
can adversely affect reliability of the vehicle,
and can produce excessive wear of the parts.

Damage caused by technical modifications
that are not made with the consent of SEAT
will be excluded from the warranty – see war-
ranty certificate.

WARNING

●

Jobs or modifications unduly carried out on

your vehicle can cause disruption to opera-
tions - Risk of accident!

●

We recommend that you use only expressly

authorised SEAT Accessories and SEAT Origi-
nal Spare Parts for your vehicle. The reliabili-
ty, safety and compatibility with your vehicle

of SEAT original spare parts and accessories
has been verified.

●

Despite the continuous observation of the

market, we cannot judge nor guarantee the
suitability of other products for your vehicle,
be they authorised products or products ap-
proved by a state testing facility.

Note

SEAT original spare parts and accessories can
be purchased at authorised SEAT dealers
where the purchased parts can also be fitted.

Modifications and effects of the air-
bag system

In the adjustment and modification, respect
the SEAT directive.

Modifications and corrections of the front
bumper, doors, front seats, roof or bodywork
must be carried out at authorised SEAT work-
shops. Components of the airbag system can
be found in these parts of the vehicle.

WARNING

●

Airbag modules must never be repaired.

They must be replaced.

●

Never fit components of the airbag system

removed from old vehicles or those originat-
ing from a recycling process in the vehicle.

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●

The modification of the suspension of the

vehicle wheels, including the use of non-per-
mitted combinations of tyres and rims can al-
ter the operation of the airbag system and in-
crease the risk of serious or fatal injuries in
an accident.

●

During all jobs on the airbag system, in ad-

dition to the removal and fitting of parts of
the system in the course of other repair jobs,
parts of the airbag system can be damaged.
Therefore in the event of an accident, this
may cause the airbags to activate incorrectly
or not activate at all.

Radio and aerial reception

In vehicles factory-fitted with an audio or
navigation system, the aerial may be instal-
led in different places:

●

inside the rear window next to the heating

elements,

●

on the roof of the vehicle.

Care and cleaning

Introduction

Regular and suitable care helps to 

maintain

the useful life of your vehicle. This may also
be one of the requirements for upholding any

warranty claims in the event of corrosion or
paint defects.

We recommend you use cleaning products
from the SEAT Original Accessories pro-
gramme available in SEAT dealers. Please fol-
low the instructions for use on the packag-
ing.

WARNING

●

Cleaning products and other materials used

for car care can damage the health if mis-
used.

●

Always keep car care materials in a safe

place out of the reach of children. Risk of poi-
soning!

●

When washing the car during the winter

season: Moisture and ice on the brakes may
affect braking efficiency. Risk of accident!

●

The ignition must always be switched off

when the car is washed. Risk of accident!

●

Do not clean the underside of the car or in-

side the wheel arches without protecting your
hands and arms. You may cut yourself on
sharp metal parts!

●

Perfumes and air fresheners inside the ve-

hicle may be harmful to health at high tem-
peratures in the interior.

CAUTION

●

Check the colour-fastness of your clothing

to avoid damaging or visibly staining the fab-
ric (leather), upholstery and fabric trim.

●

Cleaning products containing solvents may

damage the material being cleaned.

●

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

Risk of damage to paintwork.

●

If washing the vehicle with a hose in win-

ter, do not direct the jet of water directly at
the locks or at the door seals or bonnet. Risk
of freezing.

●

Do not use sponges for removing insects or

abrasive household sponges, etc. on painted
surfaces. Risk of damage to the painted sur-
face!

●

Do not put stickers on the inner side of the

rear window in areas where heating elements
or the aerial are located. This could cause
damage and, in the case of the aerial, radio
and navigation system reception faults.

●

Do not clean the inside of the window with

sharp objects or corrosive or acidic cleaning
products. Risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or the aerial.

●

Do not attach any fragrance or air freshener

to the dash panel. Risk of damage to the
dash panel!

●

To avoid damaging the parking aid system

sensors, spray them only briefly at a mini-
mum distance of 10 cm when cleaning the ve-
hicle with a high-pressure or steam cleaner.

●

Do not clean the roof panel with a brush.

Risk of damage to the panel surface!

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For the sake of the environment

●

The packaging of the product used to care

for your vehicle is hazardous waste. It must
be disposed of according to current local law.

●

Only wash the car in special wash bays.

Note

●

Remove stains from fresh ball-pen and oth-

er inks, lipstick, shoe cream and similar
stains on the fabric (leather), upholstery and
fabric trim as soon as possible.

●

We recommend that you visit an authorised

SEAT dealer to clean and care for the interior
of your vehicle, due to the problems that may
arise when cleaning and caring for the interi-
or of your vehicle and to the utensils and
knowledge required.

Washing the vehicle

The best protection of the vehicle from the
harmful influences of the environment in-
volves 

frequent washing and waxing. The fre-

quency with which the vehicle is washed de-
pends on many different factors, such as:

●

Frequency of use

●

Type of parking (garage, underneath trees,

etc.)

●

Time of year

●

Weather conditions

●

Environmental conditions

The longer substances such as insects, bird
droppings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, in-
dustrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and
other aggressive materials remain on the
paintwork, the more damage they do. High
temperatures (for instance in strong sunlight)
further intensify the corrosive effect.

After the winter season, it is important to
have the 

underside of the vehicle washed

thoroughly.

car washes

Your vehicle can be washed in an automatic
car wash.

Before going through an automatic car wash,
be sure to take the usual precautions such as
closing the windows, etc.

If the vehicle has special accessories such as
spoilers or a roof rack or two-way radio aerial,
etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash
operator beforehand.

The windscreen wiper rubbers must be de-
greased after going after the car wash and
waxing.

Washing by hand

When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first and rinse off as
well as possible.

Then clean the vehicle with a 

sponge, glove

or 

brush. Start on the roof and work down.

Use only slight pressure when cleaning the
painted surfaces of the vehicle. A 

car sham-

poo should only be used for very persistent
dirt.

Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.

Wheels, sills and underside should be
cleaned last. Use a second sponge for this.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly
and then dry with a chamois.

Washing with high-pressure cleaners

When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This particular-
ly applies to the 

operating pressure and the

distance of the spray from the surface of the
vehicle. Do not hold the spray nozzle too
close to the parking aid system sensors and
soft materials, such as rubber hoses or insu-
lating material.

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WARNING

Do no use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a direct stream or one that has a “rotating
jet”!

CAUTION

Do not use water hotter than +60°C (140°F).
Risk of damage to the vehicle!

Stickers attached by the factory

Follow these directions to avoid damaging
the stickers:

●

Do not use high pressure cleaners.

●

To remove ice or snow from the stickers do

not use window scrapers or ice scrapers.

●

Do not polish the stickers.

●

Do not use dirty cloths or sponges.

●

Preferably wash using a soft sponge and

soft neutral soap.

Sensors and camera lenses

●

Use a small brush to remove snow and a

de-icer spray to remove ice.

●

Clean the sensors with a solvent-free prod-

uct and a soft, dry cloth.

●

Moisten the camera lens using a standard

alcohol-based glass cleaning agent and
clean the lens with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

●

When you clean the vehicle with a pressure

washer:

–

Stay a suitable distance from the sensors
on the front and rear bumpers.

–

Do not clean the camera lenses or sur-
rounding area with the pressure washer.

●

Never use warm or hot water to remove

snow and ice from the reverse camera lens,
as it could crack the lens.

●

Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the

lens.

Vehicle paint waxing and polishing

Care
To a great extent, good waxing protects the
vehicle surface from the harmful effects of
the environment.

The vehicle must be treated with a high qual-
ity, hard wax when water no longer forms
droplets on clean paintwork.

A new coat of high quality, hard wax can be
applied to the clean, painted surface only
when it has fully dried. Even if a wax solution
is used regularly in the car wash, it is advisa-

ble to protect the paint with a coat of wax at
least twice a year.

Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has
lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be
brought back by applying wax.

The vehicle must be waxed after polishing if
the polish used does not contain wax com-
pounds to seal the paint.

CAUTION

●

Never wax the windows.

●

Do not use polishes and hard wax on pain-

ted parts with a matt finish or on plastic
parts.

●

Do not polish your vehicle in a sandy or

dusty environment.

Cleaning of chromed parts

Clean the chrome first with a clean cloth and
then buff up with a soft, dry cloth. If this does
not clean the chrome properly, use a special
chrome cleaner.

CAUTION

Do not polish the chrome in a dusty environ-
ment or it could be scratched.

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Damage to the paint

Minor damage to the paint, such as scratches
or stone chips, should be touched up without
delay using paint.

Suitable 

touch-up brushes or sprays for the

colour of your vehicle can be purchased from
authorised SEAT dealers.

Note

We recommend you leave paint damage re-
pairs to a SEAT Authorised Service.

Plastic parts

Exterior plastic parts will come clean using a
damp cloth. If this is not sufficient, plastic
parts can also be treated with special sol-
vent-free 

plastic cleaning detergents.

Do not use paint cleaners, polishes or wax on
plastic parts.

Windows and mirrors

Remove snow and ice from windows and rear
vision mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To
avoid damaging the surface of the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direc-
tion and not moved to and fro.

The windows should also be cleaned on the
inside at regular intervals.

Use a separate cloth or chamois to dry the
windows and rear vision mirrors.

Do not use the chamois used to polish the
bodywork to dry the windows. Waxing and
polishing residues could cause smears on
the glass and hinder visibility.

CAUTION

●

Never use hot or boiling water to remove

snow and ice from the windows. Risk of crack-
ing glass!

●

Make sure you do not damage the paint-

work on the vehicle on removing snow and
ice from the windows and rear vision mirrors.

●

Do not remove the snow or ice dirty with

thick particles, e.g. gravel, sand or road salt,
from windows and mirrors. Risk of damage to
the glass and mirror surfaces.

Headlights

Use soap and clean, hot water to clean the
front headlights.

CAUTION

●

Never rub the headlights to dry them and

do not use sharp objects to clean the plastic
glass material. These could damage the pro-

tective paint and cause the headlights to
crack.

●

Do not use aggressive cleaning products or

chemical solvents to clean the glass. This
could damage the headlights.

Caring for rubber seals

The weatherstrips on doors and windows will
remain pliable and last longer if they are oc-
casionally treated with a suitable rubber care
product. This will prevent premature ageing
and leaks. If they are properly cared for, the
seals will be less likely to freeze up in the
winter.

Door lock cylinder

Special products must be used to defrost
lock cylinders.

Note

●

Make sure, when washing the vehicle, that

the least amount of water possible enters the
lock cylinders.

●

We recommend the use of products from

the selection of SEAT Original Accessories to
care for the door lock cylinder.

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