Seat Toledo (2019 year). Manual in english

Operating modes

Predictive navigation

Fig. 204

Predictive navigation

When you activate Predictive navigation, the
system detects and stores in the background
routes that are frequently followed, without
them being active destination routes. This
function has no navigation announcements
unless the user requires them, getting them
by pressing the adjustment knob

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Fig. 172

●

On the main screen of the Navigation menu,

in the pop-up window, press the

Frequent routes

button. To display frequently

followed routes press the

Show on map

button

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Fig. 204

Importing vCards (electronic busi-
ness cards)

Importing vCards to the destination mem-
ory

●

Insert the data storage device with the stor-

ed vCards or connect it to the Infotainment
system

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●

Press the

SETTINGS

function button in the

main

Navigation

menu.

●

In the

Navigation settings

menu, press

the

Import destinations

function button.

●

Select the data carrier with the vCards

saved in the list.

●

Press

Import all vCards from this folder

●

Confirm the import notice with the

function button.

The saved vCards will now be in the destina-
tion memory

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and may be used

for navigation.

Note

Only one address per vCard can be impor-
ted. In the event any vCards have multiple
addresses, only the main address will be
imported.

Importing Personal POI

Importing the Personal POI to a points of
interest destination memory

●

Insert the data storage device with the stor-

ed Personal POI or connect it to the Infotain-
ment system

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●

Press the Infotainment button



and then

select

Settings

●

In the

Settings

menu, press the

Manage memory

function button.

●

Press

Update my POIs

and then press

Update

and

to import the Personal

POIs.

●

Confirm the import notification with the

function button.

The stored Personal POI are now in the points
of interest destination memory

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and can be used for navigation purposes.

The stored Personal POI can be deleted in
the

Navigation Settings > Manage

Storage

menu.

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Infotainment System

Navigation with images

Fig. 205

Images main menu.

Selecting an image and starting route
guidance

Bear in mind the requirements and formats of
the compatible images.

●

Insert the data storage device with the stor-

ed images or connect it to the Infotainment
system.

●

Press the Infotainment



button and

then select the

Images

context.

●

Press the

SOURCE

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Fig. 205

function but-

ton and select the data storage device where
the images are stored.

●

Select the desired image.

●

If the image displayed was taken using GPS

localisation, the



function button will appear.

Press to start guidance to a destination.

Route guidance in Demo mode

If demo mode is activated in the

Navigation

Settings

menu, an additional pop-up win-

dow opens when you start route guidance.

●

Pressing the

Demo mode

function button

starts a “virtual route guidance” to the desti-
nation you have entered.

●

If you press the

Normal

function button, a

“real route guidance” starts.

Vehicle Menu

Introduction to using the Vehicle
menu

By pressing button



/ of the infotainment

system you will access its main menu with the
following options:

●

VIEW

●

MINIPLAYER, in the top right corner (Radio

or Media function)

●

PREVIOUS-NEXT (to change screen)

●

SETTINGS

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With the function button

View

you can ac-

cess the following information:

Consumers

By pressing the

Consumers

button, informa-

tion on the status of the vehicle's main con-
sumption devices is obtained. It is shown via a
consumption indicator bar in l/h (gal/h)

Driving data

The onboard computer is equipped with 3
memories that work automatically. In these
memories you can see the distance travelled,
average speed, time passed, average con-
sumption and autonomy of the vehicle.

Ecotrainer*

If the corresponding equipment is available,
the ECOTRAINER will provide information on
driving style. The information on driving style
is only evaluated and displayed when moving
forward.

In the case of Gas (CNG) vehicles, the units are

in kg/h.

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Operating modes

Vehicle status

Press the

Vehicle status

button to access

information on the

Vehicle status

mes-

sages and

Start-Stop system

. The Vehicle

status messages are displayed, in addition to
being specified on the corresponding button.

Telephone

General information

Fig. 206

Related video

The Telephone functions described below
can be used through the Infotainment system
if there is a mobile telephone connected to it
via Bluetooth

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In order for the mobile telephone to be able
to connect to the Infotainment system the tel-
ephone must be equipped with

Bluetooth

If there is no mobile telephone connected to
the Infotainment system, the telephone man-
agement system will not be available.

The instructions shown on the screen for the
telephone menus will depend on the mobile
telephone used. There may be variations.

Only use compatible Bluetooth

devices. For

further information on compatible Bluetooth

products, ask your nearest SEAT dealer or
check on the internet.

Use the instruction manual of the mobile tele-
phone and of any accessories.

If you detect any operating issues between
your mobile telephone and the Infotainment
system, restart your mobile by switching it off
and on again.

WARNING

General, mandatory, legal and country-
specific instructions and laws for the use of
mobile phones inside the vehicle must al-
ways be considered.

WARNING

Speaking by telephone and using the mo-
bile telephone management system whilst
driving can distract you from the road and
cause an accident.

●

Always drive carefully and responsibly.

●

Select volume settings that allow you to

easily hear signals from outside the vehicle
at all times (e.g. emergency services sirens
and horns).

●

In areas of little or no coverage or, in

some cases, in a tunnel, garage or under-
pass, your call may be cut off and you may
not be able to make even emergency calls.

WARNING

If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in-
correctly secured in the vehicle, it could
move around the passenger compartment
in the event of a sudden driving manoeuvre
or emergency stop, resulting in injury.

●

While the vehicle is in motion, always se-

cure the mobile telephone properly outside
the airbag deployment zone.

WARNING

Mobile telephones may interfere with and
alter the correct operation of pacemakers
if they are carried directly over them.

●

Maintain a minimum distance of at least

20 centimetres between the aerials of the
mobile telephone and the pacemaker.

●

Do not carry your switched-on mobile

telephone in your breast pocket directly
over the pacemaker.

●

If you suspect interference, switch off the

mobile telephone immediately.

CAUTION

High speeds, poor weather or road condi-
tions and the quality of reception can all

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Infotainment System

affect the audio quality of a telephone con-
versation in the vehicle.

Note

●

Restrictions on the use of devices using

Bluetooth

technology may apply in some

countries. For further information, contact
the local authorities.

●

If you wish to connect a device to the tel-

ephone management system via Blue-
tooth

technology, consult the safety

warnings in its instruction manual. Only use
compatible Bluetooth

devices.

Places with special regulations

Switch off the mobile telephone and the mo-
bile’s Bluetooth

function in places with a risk

of explosion. In the majority of cases, these
places are signposted, but not always clearly

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They include, for example:

●

the vicinity of chemical pipelines and tanks

●

The lower decks of boats and ferries.

●

In the proximity of vehicles that run on liquid

gas (such as propane or butane).

●

places where the air is laden with chemi-

cals or particles such as flour, dust or metal
powder.

●

all other places where the vehicle engine

must be switched off.

WARNING

Switch off the mobile phone in areas with a
risk of explosion! The mobile telephone can
automatically connect to the mobile tele-
phone network again if it loses the Blue-
tooth

connection to the telephone man-

agement system.

CAUTION

In areas where special regulations apply or
the use of mobile telephones is prohibited,
both the telephone and the telephone
management system must be switched off.
The radiation produced by the mobile tele-
phone when switched on may interfere with
sensitive technical and medical equipment,
possibly resulting in a malfunction or dam-
age to the equipment.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

technology allows a mobile tele-

phone to be connected to your vehicle's tele-
phone management system. In order to use
the telephone management system with a
mobile telephone with Bluetooth

technolo-

gy, it is first necessary to pair them.

Some Bluetooth

mobile telephones detect

and automatically connect when turning on

the ignition if a connection has been previ-
ously established. For this to take place the
telephone must be switched on and its Blue-
tooth

function activated, and there must be

no active Bluetooth

connection with other

devices.

Bluetooth

connections are free.

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of Blue-

tooth

SIG, Inc.

Bluetooth profiles

When a mobile phone is connected to the tel-
ephone management system, a data ex-
change takes place via one of the Bluetooth

profiles.

●

Hands-Free Profile (HFP):

When connect-

ing a mobile telephone to the phone manag-
er through the HFP the calls can be managed
via the Infotainment system.

●

Audio profile (A2DP):

This profile makes it

easier to transmit audio to the infotainment
system with stereo quality. This function may
require connecting additional profiles for
managing and controlling audio playback.

●

Phone book access profile (PBAP):

Serves to download phone book contacts
from the mobile telephone to the Infotainment
system.

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●

Message profile (MAP):

Serves the

download and synchronise short messages
(SMS) of the mobile telephone to the Infotain-
ment system.

Note

To prevent them from being heard through
the speakers, the button and mobile tele-
phone alert tones must be disconnected.
Where necessary, disconnect the headset
from the mobile telephone you wish to con-
nect to the system.

Pairing and connecting a mobile
telephone to the Infotainment sys-
tem

In order to manage a mobile telephone via
the Infotainment system, it is necessary to
pair both devices

once

For your safety, we recommend you make the
link when the vehicle is stationary. In some
countries it is not possible to perform the pair-
ing with the vehicle running.

Conditions

You must guarantee the following setup in the
mobile phone and the Infotainment system:

●

The ignition must be switched on.

●

The

Bluetooth

function

of the mobile tel-

ephone and the Infotainment system must be
active as well as visibility.

●

The

keypad lock

on the mobile telephone

must be deactivated.

Follow instructions in the manual for the mo-
bile telephone.

During the pairing process, it is necessary to
enter data via the mobile telephone's keypad.

Pairing a mobile telephone

●

Make sure the mobile device's Bluetooth

function is activated and visible.

●

Press the infotainment



button.

●

Press the

Find telephone

function button and

then

Results

OR:

●

Press the infotainment



button.

●

Press the

SETTINGS

function button.

●

Press the

Select mobile phone

function but-

ton and then

Results

OR:

●

Press the infotainment



button.

●

Press the

SETTINGS

function button.

●

Press the

Bluetooth

function button.

●

Press the

Find devices

function button and

then

Results

The name of the Bluetooth

function of your

Infotainment system will be displayed on the
main

Telephone

screen and you can edit this

name via the

Bluetooth settings

The search process can take up to 1 minute.
On the screen, the system will dynamically
update the names of the Bluetooth

devices

found.

As soon as the search is completed, the
names of the Bluetooth

devices found are

displayed on-screen.

●

Select the Bluetooth

device you want to

connect on the infotainment system. In cer-
tain circumstances, it is possible that to finish
the connection between the two devices, you
must enter additional data in the mobile tele-
phone and Infotainment system.

●

Use your mobile telephone to enter and

confirm your PIN code, as indicated in the dis-
play of the infotainment system.

●

If more Bluetooth

profile pairing requests

are received on the mobile telephone, make
sure to reply to them.

Not available for the Media System Touch/Col-

our model.

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Infotainment System

OR:

●

Compare the PIN code shown on the dis-

play of the Infotainment system with that
shown on the mobile telephone. If they
match, confirm on

both

devices.

When the pairing has been finalized correct-
ly, the

Telephone

main menu will appear. The

phone book, call list and SMS messages stor-
ed in the mobile phone will be loaded once
the requests have been accepted in the mo-
bile phone. The duration of the loading proc-
ess depends on the amount of data stored on
the mobile telephone. After downloading, the
data will be available on the Infotainment
system.

Pairing and connection of mobile tele-
phones

You can pair up to 20 mobile telephones to
the Infotainment system, but the number of si-
multaneous connections varies:

●

Media System Touch / Colour: a phone

connected to the hands-free profile and the
same or a different device connected to the
Bluetooth

audio profile.

●

Media System Plus / Navi System: two mo-

bile phones simultaneously connected to the
hands-free profile and one of them is also
connected Bluetooth

audio profile.

When the Infotainment system is switched on,
it automatically connects to the last connec-

ted mobile telephone. If it is not possible to
connect to this mobile telephone, the tele-
phone management system will try to auto-
matically connect to the next mobile tele-
phone on the list of paired devices.

The

maximum

range of the Bluetooth

con-

nection is approx.

10 meters

. The active

Bluetooth

connection disconnects if this dis-

tance is exceeded. The connection is

auto-

matically

re-established as soon as the de-

vice is once again within Bluetooth

range.

WARNING

Do not perform the pairing and connection
process while driving. This may cause an
accident!

Note

●

It may be necessary to confirm the phone

book data and SMS transfer request on the
mobile telephone.

●

Check that there are no requests pend-

ing acceptance in your mobile phone. If
there are, this could block some of the
functions in the Telephone menu.

Telephone main menu

Fig. 207

Phone main menu.

Assign a user profile

The data from the phonebook, the call lists
and the stored speed dial buttons are as-
signed to a user profile and remain stored on
the telephone management system. This in-
formation will be available every time the mo-
bile telephone is connected to the telephone
management system.

After the first connection, it will take a few mi-
nutes for the data from the phonebook of the
linked mobile phone to be available in the In-
fotainment system. The next time that the
mobile telephone is connected (e.g. on the
next journey) the phonebook is updated au-
tomatically.

If any entries in the mobile phonebook have
been modified while connected, a manual
update of the phonebook data can be

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initiated from the

User profile settings

menu.

Telephone management can store a maxi-
mum of 4 user profiles for mobile telephones.
If you wish to link/connect another mobile
phone, the oldest user profile will automati-
cally be replaced.

Telephone management system function
buttons

●

Press the infotainment button



to open

the

Phone

main menu.

Function button: function

Name of connected mobile telephone.
Press the icon to the left to connect or
pair with another mobile telephone.

Speed dial buttons, to which telephone

numbers from the phonebook may be
assigned respectively.

To change to another telephone con-
nected to the hands-free profile. This

button will only be visible when there

are two telephones connected as
hands-free. The active user profile cor-
responds to the telephone appearing

on the screen.

DIAL
NUMBER

To open the number pad and enter a
telephone number

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CONTACTS

To open the phonebook of the connec-
ted mobile telephone.

Function button: function

SMS

To open the menu for SMS messages.

CALLS

To open call lists of the connected mo-
bile telephone

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SETTINGS

To open the

Telephone settings

menu.

Not available for the Media System Touch/Colour

model.

Display and symbols of the tele-
phone management system

Fig. 208

Active call.

Display: Meaning

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Fig. 208

Name of the mobile network operator (pro-
vider) to which the mobile telephone is con-

nected.

Display: Meaning

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Fig. 208

View of stored telephone number or name. If
the name stored in the phonebook has an
assigned photo, it can be displayed: select

Telephone > Settings > User
profile > Show pictures for
contacts



Press to

a call.



Press to

end

a call.

OR:

Press to

reject

an incoming call.



Press to mute or to reactivate the ring tone

during an incoming call.



Press to mute the microphone during an ac-

tive call and to reactivate it.



This button keeps the call active. While the
call is on hold the listener will not hear the

conversation. To reactivate it, press the call

accept button



. To reject it, press the reject

button





Press to add a participant to the active call.



Charge status of a mobile telephone con-
nected via “Hands-free profile” (

HFP

) Blue-

tooth



Strength of coverage signal received by the
mobile telephone.

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Infotainment System

Enter telephone number menu

Fig. 209

Enter telephone number menu.

Open the

Enter telephone number menu

Press the

DIAL NUMBER

function button from

the

PHONE

main menu.

Possible functions

Enter telephone

number

Entering a phone number with

the keypad.

Press the



function button to

make a call.

Select a con-

tact from the
list

Enter the first letters of the con-

tact to find using the keypad.

The available entries appear in
the phonebook.

Select the desired contact from
the phonebook to make the call.

Possible functions

Enter the coun-
try code

To enter a country code, instead
of the first two digits (interna-

tional access code e.g. “

”)

you can enter the character “

”.

Press the function button

for

approx. 2 seconds to add the

Breakdown
service call



Press the function button to ob-
tain help in the event of break-

down. For this the network of
SEAT dealerships is available to
you with their Mobility Service.

Information call



Press the function button to ob-

tain information on the SEAT
brand and the additional serv-

ices contracted related to traffic
and travel.

Call mailbox



Press the



Voice mail

function

button to make the call.

OR:

Press the



function button

for about 2 seconds to make a
call.

If the number for the mailbox has
not yet been stored, enter it and

confirm with

Note

●

Breakdown service and information calls

can incur an additional cost on your tele-
phone bill.

●

The Roadside Assistance and Information

services might not work properly, for exam-

ple, if the vehicle and the operator of the
connected mobile telephone are in differ-
ent countries. If you are not able to use
these services contact an authorised SEAT
workshop.

Call Menu (call lists)

Possible displays in the Calls menu

Display: Meaning



Missed calls

: Displays the numbers of missed

and unanswered calls.



Dialled numbers

: Indicates the numbers dialled

on the mobile telephone and on the Infotain-
ment system telephone management system.



Received calls

: Indicates the numbers of the

calls received on the mobile telephone and on
the Infotainment system telephone manage-
ment system.

Note

The availability of the call lists will depend
on the mobile phone used.

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Driving

Driving

Start and driving

Starting and stopping the
engine

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

When moving with the engine switched

off, the ignition key must always remain in
position

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Fig. 211

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(ignition

on). The control lamps will light up in this
position. Otherwise, the steering lock could
engage suddenly. Risk of accident!

●

Do not remove the key from the ignition

until the vehicle has come to a standstill
and is secure (e.g. the handbrake is engag-
ed). Otherwise, the steering lock could sud-
denly engage. Risk of accident!

●

Always take the ignition key with you

when you leave the vehicle. This is particu-
larly important if you leave children in the
vehicle. Children could, for example, start
the engine with the subsequent risk of acci-
dent.

●

Never leave the engine running in unven-

tilated or closed rooms. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odourless
and colourless poisonous gas. Risk of fatal
accidents! Carbon monoxide can cause
people to lose consciousness and can
cause death.

●

Never leave the vehicle unattended if the

engine is running.

●

Never switch the engine off until the vehi-

cle has come to a complete stop. Risk of
accident!

CAUTION

●

The starter motor may only be used (key

position

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Fig. 211

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in the ig-

nition) if the engine is off. Using the starter
motor when the engine is running could
damage it.

●

Immediately release the ignition key

when the engine starts, otherwise damage
could be caused to the starter motor.

●

When the engine is cold, you should

avoid high engine speeds, driving at full
throttle and over-loading the engine before
it reaches operating temperature. Risk of
engine damage!

●

Do not tow-start the engine. Risk of en-

gine damage! In vehicles with a catalytic
converter, fuel that has not been burned
could reach the catalytic converter and
catch fire in it. This would lead to a fault in
the catalytic converter. You may use the

battery from another vehicle to help you
start your engine

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●

After prolonged and demanding opera-

tion of the engine, when the journey has
ended, do not stop the engine immediately.
Let the engine run at idle for about one
more minute. This will stop the engine from
overheating.

For the sake of the environment

Do not warm up the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary. If possible, move off im-
mediately after starting the engine. This
will help the engine reach operating tem-
perature more quickly, reducing the quanti-
ty of emissions.

Note

●

The engine can only be started with the

original SEAT key.

●

Loud running noises may be heard briefly

after cold-starting the engine. This is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern.

●

After the engine has been stopped and

the ignition switched off, the radiator fan
may continue running for around 10 mi-
nutes.

●

If the engine still does not start after a

second attempt, the fuel pump fuse might
have blown. Check it and replace if neces-
sary

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or contact your Special-

ised Service.

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Start and driving

●

You should always engage the steering

lock when you exit the vehicle. This will hin-
der any attempts at theft.

Ignition lock

Fig. 211

Ignition key positions.

Petrol engines

– Ignition switched off, engine stopped,

steering can be locked

– Ignition switched on

– Starting

Diesel engines

– Fuel supply stopped, ignition switched

off, engine stopped, steering can be locked

– Engine pre-heating, ignition switched on

– Starting

To engage the

Steering lock

without the key

in the ignition, turn the steering wheel slightly
until you hear it engage.

In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the se-
lector lever is in position

If the

steering lock is engaged

and it is diffi-

cult or impossible to turn the key to position

, release the lock by turning the steering

wheel slightly in both directions.

Start-up lock security system
(electronic immobiliser)

There is an electronic chip in the key. The
electronic immobiliser is deactivated when
the key is inserted into the ignition. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated
when the key is removed from the ignition.

The engine will not start if an unauthorised
key is used.

The informative display indicates:

Immobiliser active!

Starter button

Fig. 212

In the steering column: start-up push

button for the Keyless Access lock and start-up

system. The layout in right-hand drive vehicles

is symmetrical.

Fig. 213

Emergency ignition in vehicles with

Keyless Access.

Depending upon country.

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Driving

The start-up button may only be used if there
is a valid key in the vehicle.

Opening the driver's door

when exiting the

vehicle

activates the electronic lock on the

steering column if the ignition is disabled.

Switching the ignition on/off

●

Briefly push the start-up button

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Fig. 212

without touching the brake or clutch ped-
al

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Emergency starting function

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low or
flat:

●

Immediately after pushing the start-up but-

ton, keep the vehicle key next to the steering
column

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Fig. 213

●

The ignition connects and the engine starts

automatically.

Emergency disconnection

If the engine does not stop after briefly press-
ing the start-up button, an emergency dis-
connect will be required:

●

Press the starter button twice within 1 sec-

ond or press it once for more than 2 seconds

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●

The engine turns off automatically.

Engine restart feature

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle
after the engine stops, you will only have 5
seconds to restart it. A warning will display on
the dash panel screen.

After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside the
vehicle.

WARNING

Any accidental movement of the vehicle
could result in serious injury.

●

When pressing the start-up button, do

not

press the brake or clutch pedal, this

way the engine will start immediately.

WARNING

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due care, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when exiting. Otherwise, a child or unau-
thorised person could lock the vehicle,
start the engine or connect the ignition
and, in this way, operate electronic equip-
ment (e.g. the windows).

Note

●

In diesel vehicles with the Keyless Access

system, there may be a delay in the engine
starting if it requires preheating.

●

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

with the ignition on, the vehicle battery
might be discharged and it might not be
possible to start the engine.

Starting the engine

Vehicles with a

diesel engine

are equipped

with a glow plug system. When you switch on
the ignition, the glow plug warning lamp



will light up. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.

Do not connect electrical appliances dur-
ing preheating so as not the drain the vehi-
cle battery unnecessarily.

Starting the engine

●

Move the gearbox lever into neutral or

move the selector lever to position

and

pull firmly on the handbrake.

●

Press the clutch pedal all the way down

and start the engine

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Fig. 211

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, without pressing the accelera-

tor. Keep the clutch pedal pressed down until
the engine starts.

●

Release the ignition key as soon as the en-

gine starts. The key returns to position

198

Start and driving

●

If the engine does not start after 10 sec-

onds, turn the key back to position

. Repeat

the action after 30 seconds.

●

Release the handbrake before moving off.

Switching off the engine with the
key

Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to
position

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Fig. 211

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Brakes and brake servo sys-
tems

Introduction

WARNING

●

The brake servo only works when the en-

gine is running. Braking when the engine is
switched off requires applying more
strength to the brake pedal. Risk of acci-
dent!

●

Press down on the clutch pedal when

stopping and braking with a manual gear-
box, petrol engine vehicle at low speed.
Otherwise, the brake servo might not work
properly. Risk of accident!

●

In the event of damage to the standard

front spoiler or where a different front

spoiler, wheel trims, etc. are subsequently
fitted, make sure the air vent to the brakes
on the front wheels is not blocked. Other-
wise, braking operations may be impaired.
Risk of accident!

●

Always fully release the handbrake. If it is

only partially released, this will cause
overheating of the rear brakes, which can
impair the function of the brake system.
Risk of accident!

●

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle. They could release the handbrake
or move the gear lever. The vehicle could
start moving. Risk of accident!

●

Insufficient fuel can cause the engine to

run irregularly or to switch off. Brake assist
systems could be impaired. Risk of acci-
dent!

●

Always adjust your driving style to suit

visibility, the weather and road and traffic
conditions. The best vehicle safety offered
by brake assist systems must never encour-
age you to run greater risks. Risk of acci-
dent!

CAUTION

●

Observe the information concerning new

brake pads

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●

Where braking is not necessary, do not

wear down the brake pads by pressing
down gently on the brake pedal. This cau-
ses the brakes to overheat, increasing their
wear and increasing braking distances.

●

To ensure the brake assist systems work

properly, all wheels must be fitted with
tyres approved by the manufacturer.

Note

●

If you brake suddenly and the brake sys-

tem control unit regards the situation as
hazardous for the drivers behind you, the
brake lights will begin to flash automatical-
ly. After reducing speed to approximately
10 km/h (6 mph) or stopping the vehicle,
the brake lights will stop flashing and the
hazard warning lights will switch on. The
hazard warning lights are automatically
switched off when you accelerate or re-
start the vehicle.

●

On long, steep gradients, reduce your

speed and change to a lower gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector lever to a
lower gear position (automatic gearbox).
This uses the force of the engine and the
brakes do not suffer as much. If you still
have to brake, do so intermittently, press-
ing down repeatedly on the brake pedal.

●

Vehicle modifications (e.g. to the engine,

brakes, frame or a combination of wheels
and tyres) could impair the brake assist
systems

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page 240, Accessories and

modifications to the vehicle

●

In the event of a fault in the ABS system,

the ESC, TCS and EDL are switched off au-
tomatically. A fault in the ABS is indicated
by the



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warning lamp.

199

Driving

Control lamps



It lights up red

Brake fluid level too low

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page 250

or fault in the

brake system.



Do not carry on driving!

Stop the vehicle, switch

off the engine and check the level of the brake fluid

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The information display shows:

Brake fluid In-

struction Manual!



It lights up red

Parking brake engaged

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page 200

The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-
leased.



It lights up yellow

Front brake pads worn.

WARNING

●

The following indications must be taken

into account when opening the engine
compartment to check the brake fluid

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page 244, Engine compartment

●

If the warning lamp



illuminates togeth-

er with the warning lamp



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page 202



, stop the vehicle! Go to a technical serv-

ice.

●

A fault in the brake system or in the Anti-

lock brake system (ABS) can lead to longer
braking distances – Risk of accident!

Brakes

Wear

The rate of wear of the brake pads depends
on the driving style and on the way in which
the vehicle is used. The brake pads will wear
more quickly if you use your vehicle frequent-
ly in urban traffic and short trips or drive in a
sporty style. Under these

demanding condi-

tions

, visit your specialised service, even be-

fore the scheduled service date, so that the
thickness of the brake pads can be meas-
ured.

Wet roads or road salt

If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving
on roads which have been gritted with salt,
braking power may set in later than normal.
Dry the brakes as soon as possible by braking
repeatedly.

Corrosion

Long periods of inactivity and little use can
lead to rust on the brake discs and dirt on the
brake pads. Where the brake system is sub-
jected to light stress or in the case of corro-
sion, clean the brake discs by braking fully
several times at a high speed.

Brake system fault

If you notice that the braking distance sud-
denly increases and the brake pedal can be

pressed down more fully, there may be a
fault in the brake system. Visit a specialised
service immediately and adjust your driving
style to the extent of the damage and to limit
the effect of the brakes.

Low brake fluid level

Insufficient brake fluid could cause faults in
the brake system. The brake fluid level is con-
trolled electronically

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Brake servo

The brake servo supplements the pressure
you exert on the brake pedal. The brake servo
only works when the engine is running.

Handbrake

Fig. 214

Centre console: handbrake.

Applying the handbrake

–

Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.

200

Start and driving

Releasing the handbrake

–

Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
press the unlock button

at the same time

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Fig. 214

–

Keep the button pressed down and push
the lever all the way down.

Control lamp

The warning lamp lights up when the hand-
brake is applied with the ignition on



Additionally, driving the vehicle at speeds ex-
ceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for at least 3 sec-
onds produces an audible warning.

The informative display indicates:

Release the handbrake!

Braking and stability sys-
tems

Control lamps



It lights up

Fault in the ESC or disconnection caused by the sys-
tem.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the
ESC light will also come on if a fault should occur in
the ABS.



Flashes

ESC or ASR activated.



It lights up

ASR manually deactivated.



It lights up

ABS faulty or does not work.

The control lamps light up together when the
ignition is switched on and should turn off af-
ter approximately 2 seconds. This is the time
taken for the function check.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC system increases control of the ve-
hicle in emergency situations, e.g. during a
sudden change in direction. Depending on
the driving conditions, it reduces the risk of
skidding and increases driving stability.

The system uses the steering wheel angle
and road speed to calculate the changes of
direction desired by the driver, and constant-
ly compares them with the actual behaviour
of the vehicle. When irregularities occur, for
example, if the vehicle begins to skid, the ESC
brakes the appropriate wheel automatically.

The



warning lamp on the general instru-

ment panel starts flashing when the system is
working.

The

stability (ESC)

system includes the fol-

lowing systems:

●

Anti-lock brake system (ABS),

●

Traction control system (TCS),

●

Electronic differential lock (EDL),

●

Hydraulic brake assist system (HBA),

●

Hill hold control (HHC).

The ASR should be switched on at all times.
Only under certain circumstances should the
system be switched off, e.g.

●

driving with chains,

●

driving in deep snow or on very soft surfa-

ces,

●

During the “swinging movement” required

to remove a stuck vehicle

Switch the ASR back on as soon as possible.

Brake assist system (HBA)*

The HBA system is activated when you press
down on the brake pedal suddenly. It increa-
ses braking power, helping to reduce braking
distances. To reduce braking distance as
much as possible, keep the brake pedal
pressed down firmly until the vehicle comes
to a standstill.

201

Driving

With the help of this system, the ABS is activa-
ted more quickly and more efficiently.

The brake assist function is deactivated auto-
matically when the brake pedal is released.

Hill hold control (HHC)*

The HHC system makes it easier to start the
vehicle on hills. The system maintains the
brake pressure created by pressing down on
the brake pedal for 2 seconds after it has
been released. Your foot can be removed
from the brake pedal and you can use the
accelerator pedal and move away on a hill
without having to use the handbrake. The
brake pressure drops as the accelerator ped-
al is pressed. If the vehicle cannot be started,
it will start to move backwards after 2 sec-
onds.

The HHC is activated on gradients of over 5%,
if the driver door is closed. It only works for
starting on hills, moving both forward and in
reverse. It is not activated during start-up
down hill.

Control lamp

If the control lamp



flashes, the ESC is

working.

If the



warning lamp illuminates on ignition,

the ESC system may have switched off due to
technical reasons. Turn off the ignition and
turn it on again. Upon switching on the igni-
tion again, if the warning lamp has switched

off, this means the ESC is functioning correct-
ly again.

If the



warning lamp is illuminated there is a

fault in the ESC.

The informative display indicates:

Fault: electronic stability con-
trol (ESC)

Fault: traction control system
(ASR)

Go to a technical service.

Note

If the battery is disconnected and connec-
ted again, the yellow warning lamp



lights up when the ignition is switched on.
This warning lamp must switch off after
covering a short distance.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The ABS system prevents the wheels locking
during braking. This helps the driver keep
control of the vehicle.

The driver is made aware of ABS assistance

by the pulsating of the brake pedal

and a

characteristic noise.

Keep the brake pedal pressed down while the
ABS is working. The ABS will switch off when

the brake pedal is released. Never brake in-
termittently while the ABS is working!

Control lamp

If the



warning lamp is illuminated, there is a

fault in the ABS.

The informative display indicates:

ABS fault

The brake system alone is operational in the
vehicle, without ABS.

Go to a technical service.

WARNING

●

If the



warning lamp illuminates togeth-

er with the

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

warning lamp,



, stop the vehicle! Go to a technical serv-

ice.

●

A fault in the Anti-lock brake system

(ABS) can lead to longer braking distances
– Risk of accident!

Anti-slip regulation of the driving
wheels (ASR)*

If the wheels start to slip, the TCS adapts the
engine speed to the driving conditions. Par-
ticularly in unfavourable conditions, the TCS
helps starting, accelerating and hill starts.

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