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xKeep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control
at all times.
Also valid for the front passenger:
xMove the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum protec-
tion should the airbag deploy.
Transporting objects
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the anchors provided with suitable rope to
secure heavy objects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving
behaviour and braking ability Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xTa ilga te Ÿpage 97
xTo lower the passenger seat back Ÿpage 137
xLight Ÿpage 113
xLuggage compartment Ÿpage 146
xRoof carrier Ÿpage 159
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
xSecure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
xAlways secure objects with suitable rope or slings so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
xAlways ensure that objects inside the vehicle cannot move into the area
of the bags while driving.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
xRemove all objects from the passenger seat when this is followed down.
When the seat back is folded down, it presses on small and light objects
and these are detected by the weight sensor on the seat; this sends false
information to the airbag control unit.
xWhile the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light
on.
xObjects secured in the vehicle should never be placed in such a way as
to make passengers sit in an incorrect position.
xIf secured objects occupy a seat then this should not be occupied or
used by anybody.
WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability change when transporting heavy
and large objects.
xAdjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
xAccelerate gently and carefully.
xAvoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Instrument panel
Control and warning lamps
The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings, Ÿ, faults Ÿ
or certain functions. Some control and warning lamps come on when the igni-
tion is switched on, and go out when the engine starts running, or while
driving.
Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the
instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be
advising of the need for action Ÿpage 64, “Instruments”.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning
lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also
heard.
Red symbols
Yellow symbols
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
H
› Do not continue driving!
The electronic parking brake is on, the brake
fluid level is too low or the brake system is
faulty.
Ÿpage 210
v› Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling system.Ÿpage 313
E› Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.Ÿpage 309
o
› Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors is open, or is
not correctly closed.Ÿpage 92
˜› Do not continue driving!
The tailgate is open or is incorrectly closed.Ÿpage 97
D› Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.Ÿpage 192
bEngine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.Ÿpage 300
hDriver or passenger has not fastened seat belt.Ÿpage 22
KUse the foot brake!
Change
Ÿpage 201
Brake
Ÿpage 210
FFaulty generator.Ÿpage 318
IFront brake pads worn.
Ÿpage 210«lights: ESP faulty or off
flashes: ESP functioning.
lTCS manually deactivated.
JABS faulty or does not work.
Electronic parking brake faulty.Ÿpage 210

Rear fog light switched on.Ÿpage 113
SymbolMeaning ŸSee

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maximum
speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. However, it is
advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your
foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone Ÿ.
Engine coolant temperature display
v Ÿpage 313.
Displays on the screen Ÿpage 65.
Fuel reserve display Ÿpage 293.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
Press button to reset to zero.
Caution
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only remain
in the red zone for a short period of time.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Displays on screen
A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display
Ÿpage 64, fig. 36 , depending on the vehicle equipment:
xWarning and information texts
xMileage
xTime
xAmbient temperature
xCompass
xSelector lever positions Ÿpage 201
xRecommended gear (manual gearbox) Ÿpage 201
xMultifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options
Ÿpage 70
xService interval display. Ÿpage 68
xSecond speed display (menu Configuration) Ÿpage 70
xStart/Stop operation indicator Ÿpage 67
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the operation
are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messages on
the instrument panel display (Ÿpage 61) and, in some cases, with audible
warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel
fitted.
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Mileage
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last trip recorder
reset. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or
tenths of a mile.
Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4 °C (+39 °F), the symbol “ice
crystal” (warning of risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the temperature.
At first this symbol flashes and then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+43 °F) Ÿ.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, with the parking heating on (Ÿpage 187),
or when travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be higher than the true outside temperature, as a result of the heat produced by
the engine.
The temperatures measured range from -40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F).
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre-
sponding to the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed on the instrument
panel Ÿpage 67.
Selector lever positions
The range of engaged gears of the selector lever is shown on the side of the
lever, and on the instrument panel display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also displayed.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel is displayed on the instrument panel
while you are driving Ÿpage 201.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed can also be displayed in a different
unit of measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To change the units, in the
Settings menu, select the option Second speed Ÿpage 70.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument panel
xSwitch on the engine.
xPress button three times. The odometer display flashes on the instru-
ment panel display.
xPress button once. “mph” or “km/h” is displayed briefly instead
of the odometer.
xThis activates the second speed display. To switch it off, repeat the proce-
dure.
This option cannot be disconnected in models destined for countries in which
the second speed must always be visible.
Type of mes-
sageSymbol
colourMeanings
Priority 1
warning.Red
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
› Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous Ÿ!
Check the function which is faulty and repair.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Priority 2
warning.Yellow
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the
correct levels may cause damage to the vehi-
cle! Ÿ
Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Informative
text.–Information relating to different vehicle proc-
esses.
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The compass does not require calibration in vehicles for which the navigation
system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.
The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted at
the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or metal
accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in the
vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.
xSelect the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle
Ÿpage 67, fig. 37.
xAdjust and confirm the magnetic zone (1-15).
Calibrating compass
To calibrate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones with
sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.
xConfirm the message Describe a complete circumference to calibrate the
compass with and then trace a complete circumference driving at approx-
imately 10 km/h (6 mph).
When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is
complete.
Service interval display
The inspection display appears on the instrument panel Ÿpage 64, fig. 36
.SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Mainte-
nance Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
The service interval display only gives information for service dates which
involve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for
example, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or even in the Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage, the service intervals
are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service, the intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing
requirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an maintenance service when it is necessary. To establish when the Main-
tenance Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and
individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first appears
20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilo-
metres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km and the remaining time is given in complete days. The current service
message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last service. Prior to this
only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a
Service reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages, a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel
> with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds,the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number
of days until the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is displayed on the
instrument panel .
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Using the menus on the instrument panel
Enabling the main menu
xSwitch the ignition on.
xIf a message or vehicle symbol is displayed, press (Ÿfig. 38 or
Ÿfig. 39).
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu list is
displayed.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu list is
not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the
arrow keys or several times Ÿpage 73.
Select a submenu
xPress the rocker switch Ÿfig. 38 upwards or downwards, or, on the
multifunction steering wheel, the arrow keys or , until reaching the
required menu option.
xThe selected option is displayed between two horizontal lines. In addi-
tion, a triangle is displayed on the right y.
xTo select the submenu, press .
Making changes according to the menu
xUse the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the arrow keys on
the multifunction steering wheel to make the required modifications. If the
switch or keys are held down, the scroll speed is faster (fast forward or return).
xMark or confirm the selected option with .
Returning to the main menu
xVia the menu: in the submenu, select the option Return to exit the
submenu.
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: hold down the rocker switch.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: press button .
Fig. 38 In vehicles
without multifunction
steering wheel: On the
windscreen washer lever:
button to confirm the
menu point and rocker
switch to change the
menu
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AB
Fig. 39 Right side of
multifunction steering
wheel: Buttons to access
the instrument panel
menus.
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Main menuMFI display menu
The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Partial
memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display.MenuFunctionSee
MFIInformation and possible configurations of the
multifunction display (MFI).Ÿpage 73
Audio
If the radio is on, the station is displayed.
In CD mode, the current CD is played.
ŸBooklet
“Radio” or
ŸBooklet
“navigation
system”
NavigationNavigation system information:
when the navigation to destination is on,
change of direction arrows and a proximity bar
are displayed. These symbols are similar to
those used in the navigation system.
If navigation to destination is not on, the direc-
tion of travel (compass) and the name of the
street on which you are driving are displayed.ŸBooklet
“Navigation
system”
Parking
heatingInformation and configurations of the parking
heating:
switching the parking heating on or off. Select
the operating mode and duration.Ÿpage 187
Vehicle
conditionCurrent warning or information texts.
This option only appears when one of the fol-
lowing texts is available. The number of availa-
ble messages is displayed. Example 1/1 or
2/2.Ÿpage 64
SettingsDifferent setting options, for example, the Con-
venience, Lighting & or Visibility menus, and
the time, speed warning with winter tyres, lan-
guage, units of measurement, or “Display off”.Ÿpage 75
With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press
to change from one memory to another.
1
Trip mem-
ory (for a
single jour-
ney).
The memory stores the values for the journey and the con-
sumption from the moment the ignition is switched on until
it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem-
ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in
less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stored in the mem-
ory.
2Total mem-
ory (for all
journeys).
The memory records the values for a specific number of
partial trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles) for 9999 km
(or miles), depending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0 again.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a the indicator blinks several times, for example: for the convenience opening
function.
When the indicator light does not light upon pushing a button, the batteries
of the vehicle key must be changed Ÿpage 81.
Changing the battery
SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a qualified workshop.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover Ÿfig. 44.
When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and
observe the polarity when fitting it Ÿ.
To change the battery
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 79.
xRemove the cover from the back of the vehicle key Ÿfig. 44 in the direc-
tion of the arrow Ÿ.
xExtract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object
Ÿfig. 45.
xPlace the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of the
arrow as shown Ÿfig. 45 Ÿ.
xFit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow
as shown Ÿfig. 44 until it clicks into place.
Fig. 44 Vehicle key:
battery compartment
cover.
Fig. 45 Vehicle key:
removing the battery.

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xSearch the manufacturer's instructions manual for the garage door or
gate to find the “setting button” for the power motor to synchronise a new
remote control.
xAfter pressing the “settings button” on the power motor, you have a
maximum of 30 seconds to press the button , or . Press the same
button once more to complete the process. For some systems, the button
must be pressed the third time.
Erasing the programming for all buttons
SEAT recommends erasing the programming for all buttons when selling or
loaning your vehicle.
xBefore programming, carry out the initial steps Ÿpage 110.
xPress the buttons and until the indicator above the button begins
to blink.
xRelease both buttons. All of the programmed functions are erased.
After programming
Check the garage door remote control Ÿpage 111, “Using the garage door
remote control”.
Using the garage door remote control
The vehicle must be within range of the garage door or gate power motor.
xWith the engine running or the ignition on, push the corresponding
button on the sunshade Ÿ.
WARNING
Careless use of the garage remote control can cause serious injury.
xOnly use the remote control when you can see the garage door and that
there is nobody in its way.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the remote control. For this
reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage,
size and specifications.
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with the utmost respect
for the environment.
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FaultPossible causePossible solution
Garage door or
electric system is
not working.
The batteries of
remote control are
flat.Change the batteries.
The remote control is
too far away or the
transmission angle
was to large.Vary the distance and the angle
to the receiver.
The garage door or
electric system are
not compatible.The system does not corre-
spond to legal requirements
and must be replaced.
Programming was
not completed cor-
rectly.Program the remote control
once more.

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Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
The adaptive headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at
speeds of over 10 km/h. When taking a bend, the adaptive headlights auto-
matically light up the road better.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on and off from the infotainment
system.
Static turning lights
When turning slowly to change direction or going round a tight bend, the
static cornering lights automatically come on. The static cornering lights only
work at speeds of less than 40 km/h.
The static cornering lights may be incorporated into the fog lights or the front
headlights, depending upon the equipment.
Main beam headlight control
The main beam control (Light Assist) automatically switches the main beam
on and off within the limits of the system, regardless of prevailing conditions,
traffic and vehicle speed Ÿ. The system is controlled by a sensor on the
inside of the windscreen above the rear view mirror. The main beam and
flashed headlight can be switched on and off manually at the turn signal and
main beam lever.
xTo light, with the ignition on, rotate the headlight control to the posi-
tion!54/ and move the turn signal lever to the full beam headlight position.
When the ignition is switched off, the main beam control is also switched off.
The following conditions may prevent the full beam headlight control from
turning off the headlights in time or from turning off altogether:
xIn poorly lit towns with highly reflective signs.
xIn fog, snow and heavy rain.
xIf the area around the sensor on the windscreen is misted, dirty or covered
with a sticker.
xIf a stone has struck the area of the sensor.
xOther insufficiently lit road users (for example, pedestrians or cyclists).
xOn tight bends and steep slopes and when oncoming vehicles are
partially obscured.
xWhen the drivers of other oncoming vehicles (such as a truck) can see
over a guard rail in the centre of the road.
WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is not clearly visible to other
drivers, there is a risk of accident.
xThe automatic main beam control (!54/) only switches on the dipped
beam when there are no changes in brightness, and not, for example when
it is foggy.
xNever use the daytime driving light if the road is not well-lit as a result
of the weather conditions and poor visibility. The daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you.
xThe rear lights do not come on with the daytime driving light. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may not be visible to other drivers
in the darkness, if it is raining or in conditions of poor visibility.
WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam control should not encourage
the taking of risks. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
xAlways check the main beam and adjust it to the traffic, visibility and
light conditions.
xIt is possible that the main beam headlight control does not recognise
all driving situations and is limited under certain circumstances.
xOperation of the main beam headlight control can be affected by
changes made to the vehicle lighting system (for example, if additional
headlights are added).