check engine light Seat Leon 5D 2016 User Guide

Towing bracket device
permissible speed in an unfavourable road,
w e
ather or w
ind conditions. This applies es-
pecially when driving downhill.
You should always reduce speed immediately
if the trailer shows the slightest sign of snak-
ing. Never try to stop the “snaking” by in-
creasing speed.
Always brake in due course. If the trailer has
an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at
first and then, firmly. This will prevent the
jerking that can be caused by locking of trail-
er wheels. Select a low gear in due course
before going down a steep downhill. This en-
ables you to use the engine braking to slow
down the vehicle.
Reheating
At very high temperatures and during pro-
longed slopes, driving in a low gear and high
engine speed, always monitor the coolant
temperature gauge ››› page 109.
Electronic stability control*
The ESC* system helps to stabilise the trailer
in case of skidding or rocking. Retrofitting a towing bracket*
Fig. 238
Attachment points for towing brack-
et . If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve-
hic
l
e i

s purchased, this must be completed
according to the instructions of the towing
bracket manufacturer. The attachment points for the towing bracket
A are on the lower part of the vehicle.
The di s
t

ance between the centre of the ball
coupling and the ground should never be
lower than the indicated value, even with a
fully loaded vehicle and including the maxi-
mum drawbar load.
Elevation values for securing the towing
bracket:
B65 mm (minimum)
C350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
D1040 mm
E317 mm
FLEON/LEON SCLEON ST
319 mm596 mm Fitting a towing bracket
●
Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort
f or the
v

ehicle. Therefore, before fitting a
towing bracket, please contact a Technical
Service to check whether your cooling system
needs modification.
● The legal requirements in your country
must
be observed (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate control lamp).
● Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear
bumper, mu
st be removed and reinstalled.
The towing bracket securing bolts must be »
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In these situations you will be aware that the
po w
er m
anagement system is intervening to
control the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power manage-
ment will gradually shut off the electrical de-
vices one by one or reduce the amount of cur-
rent they are using. This limits the amount of
power consumed and helps to ensure relia-
ble starting even after a long period. Some
convenience functions, such as remote vehi-
cle opening, may not be available under cer-
tain circumstances. These functions will be
restored when you switch on the ignition and
start the engine.
With the engine switched off
For example, if you listen to the sound sys-
tem with the engine switched off the battery
will run down.
If the energy consumption means there is a
risk that the engine will not start, a text will
appear in vehicles with a driver information
system*.
This driver indicator tells you that you must
start the engine so that the battery can re-
charge. When the engine is running
Although the altern
ator generates electrical
power, the battery can still become dis-
charged while the vehicle is being driven.
This can occur when a lot of power is being
consumed but only a small amount supplied,
especially if the battery is not fully charged
initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the
system will then temporarily shut off the elec-
trical devices that are using a lot of power, or
reduce the current they are consuming. Heat-
ing systems in particular use a large amount
of electrical power. If you notice, for instance,
that the seat heating* or the rear window
heater is not working, they may have been
temporarily switched off or regulated to a
lower heat output. These systems will be
available again as soon as sufficient electri-
cal power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed when necessary.
This is quite normal, and no cause for con-
cern. The increased idling speed allows the
alternator to meet the greater power require-
ment and charge the battery at the same
time. Checking and refilling levels
Fi l
lin
g the tank
Filling up Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

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If the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor-
rectly, it will switch itself off as soon as the
fuel tank is “full”. Do not try to put in more
fuel after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill
the expansion chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is giv-
en on a sticker on the inside of the fuel tank
flap. Further notes on fuel can be found at
››› page 258.
The capacity of your vehicle's fuel tank is giv-
en in ›››
 page 50.
Vehicles with natural gas engines and hy-
brids
Every 6 months it is necessary to run on pet-
rol until the control lamp switches off  and
then the tank must be refilled. This is neces-
sary to ensure that the system works proper-
ly, as well as the fuel quality required for driv-
ing with petrol.
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Super unleaded 95 octane or normal 91 oc-
t ane u
n
leaded petrol
We recommend you use super 95 octane pet-
rol. If this is not available: normal 91 octane
petrol, with a slight decrease in power.
Super unleaded petrol with a minimum of 95
octanes
You should use super petrol with a minimum
of 95 octanes.
If super is not available, in an emergency you
may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol. In
this case only use moderate engine speeds
and a light throttle. Refuel with super as soon
as possible.
Super unleaded 98 octane or super 95 oc-
tane unleaded petrol
We recommend you use super plus 98 octane
petrol. If this is not available: super 95 oc-
tane petrol, with a slight decrease in power.
If super is not available, in an emergency you
may refuel with normal 91 octane petrol. In
this case only use moderate engine speeds
and a light throttle. Refuel with super as soon
as possible.
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel influences the behav-
iour, power and service life of the engine.
This is why the petrol you use should carry
suitable additives already included by the petrol industry, free of metals. These addi-
tives
will help to prevent corrosion, keep the
fuel system clean and prevent deposits from
building up in the engine.
If good-quality petrol with metal-free addi-
tives is not available or engine problems
arise, the necessary additives must be added
when refuelling ››› .
Not al
l

petrol additives have been shown to
be effective. The use of unsuitable petrol ad-
ditives may cause significant damage to the
engine and the catalytic converter. Metal ad-
ditives should never be used. Metal additives
may also be contained in petrol additives for
improving anti-detonation ratings or octane
ratings ››› .
S EA
T r

ecommends “genuine Volkswagen
Group Fuel Additives for petrol engines”.
These additives can be bought at SEAT deal-
ers, where information on how to use them
can also be obtained. CAUTION
● Do not r ef

uel if the filler indicates that the
fuel contains metal. LRP ( lead replacement
petrol) fuels contain high concentrations of
metal additives. Using them may damage the
engine!
● Never refuel with fuels containing a large
proportion of
ethanol (for example, E50, E85).
This could damage the fuel system. ●
Jus t

filling one full tank of leaded fuel or
fuel containing other metal additives would
seriously impair the efficiency of the catalytic
converter.
● Only use fuel additives that have been ap-
prov
ed by SEAT. Octane boosting or anti-
knock additives may contain metal additives
that could seriously damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. These additives must not be used.
● High engine speed and full throttle can
damag
e the engine when using petrol with an
octane rating lower than the correct grade for
the engine. Note
● You m a

y use petrol with a high octane num-
ber than the one recommended for your en-
gine.
● In those countries where unleaded petrol is
not avai
lable, you may refuel with a fuel with
a low lead content. Diesel fuel
Please note the information on the inside of
the f
uel
t

ank flap.
We recommend the use of diesel fuel which
complies to European standard EN 590. If
diesel fuel which meets European standard
EN 590 is not available, the Cetane number
(CZ) must, at minimum, be 51. If the engine »
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●
Tak e c
are not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system, especially when working
on the battery.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember that, ev
en when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au-
tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury.
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a l
arge, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
● If it is necessary to work in the engine com-
partment
while the engine is running, the ro-
tating components (for example, poly-V belt,
alternator, radiator fan) and the high voltage
ignition system are an additional hazard.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if work
on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is p

ut into the correct filler opening, oth-
erwise this can cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
re gu

larly so that any leaks are detected at an
early stage. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids in the area where it was parked, have
your vehicle inspected at the workshop. Note
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake flu-
id re ser

voirs are on the other side of the en-
gine compartment ››› Fig. 240. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
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The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Check that the windscreen wiper arms are
not unfolded. Otherwise the paint may be
damaged.
The bonnet can only be unlocked when the
driver door is open. WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or
drips of

coolant being released from the en-
gine compartment. Failure to comply could
result in burns. Wait until no steam or coolant
can be seen before opening the bonnet. Closing the bonnet
–
Slightly lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay before pressing it
bac k

into its support.
– Carefully close the bonnet.
– Press the bonnet down until it locks into
plac

e.
– Make sure that the bonnet catches onto its
cla

sp. Do not press down too hard ››› .
WARNING
● For s af

ety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet,
always check that the locking element is
properly engaged. This is the case if the bon-
net is flush with the adjacent body panels.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet. Failure to follow this instruction
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CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area A do not
st ar
t the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area A .
Otherw i

se oil can be drawn in through the
crankcase breather and escape into the at-
mosphere via the exhaust system. Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oi l

that conforms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed. Changing engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 50.
The engine oil must be changed at the inter-
vals given in the service schedule.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
The oil change intervals are shown in the
Maintenance Programme. WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
hav e the s

pecialist knowledge required!
● Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the w
arnings ››› page 262.
● Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may
cause burn injuries.
● Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such
as ac
id burns, caused by splashes of oil.
● When removing the oil drain plug with your
finger
s, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-
vent oil from running down your arm.
● Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact
with engine oil.
● Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stor
ed in a safe place out of the reach of chil-
dren. CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This c

ould result in engine damage. Any dam-
age caused by the use of such additives
would not be covered by the factory warranty. For the sake of the environment
● Bec au

se of disposal problems and the spe-
cial tools and specialist knowledge required,
we recommend that you have the engine oil
and filter changed by a Technical Service.
● Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground. ●
Use a s uit

able container when draining the
used oil. It must be large enough to hold all
the engine oil. Cooling system
Top pin

g up coolant Read the additional information carefully
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Top up coolant when the level is below the
MIN (minimum) mark.
Checking coolant level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pan s

ion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the marks.
When the engine is hot, it may be slightly
above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
– Wait for the engine to cool down.
– Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a cloth and car

efully unscrew it to the left
››› .
– Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e xp

ansion tank, otherwise you
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could d amage the engine. If there is no
c oo
lant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professio-
nal assistance ››› .
– If there is still some coolant in the expan-
sion t
ank, t

op up to the upper mark.
– Top up with coolant until the level becomes
stab

le.
– Screw the cap back on correctly.
Any lo
ss of coolant fluid normally indicates a
leak in the cooling system. Take the vehicle
straight to a specialised workshop to have
the cooling system examined. If there are no
leaks in the engine cooling system, a loss of
coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating. WARNING
● The coo lin

g system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
● The antifreeze and coolant fluid can be a
health h
azard. Therefore, the antifreeze
should be stored in the original container in a
safe place out of reach of children. Failure to
comply could result in poisoning.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember that, ev
en when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au- tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury
. WARNING
If there is not enough anti-freeze in the cool-
ant sys

tem, the engine may fail leading to se-
rious damage.
● Please make sure that the percentage of
additiv
e is correct with respect to the lowest
expected ambient temperature in the zone in
which the vehicle is to be used.
● When the outside temperature is very low,
the cool
ant could freeze and the vehicle
would be immobilised. In this case, the heat-
ing would not work either and inadequately
dressed passengers could die of cold. CAUTION
Do not top up the expansion tank with cool-
ant fluid if it

is empty! Air could enter the
cooling system. In this case, stop driving.
Seek specialist assistance. Otherwise, there
is a risk of engine damage. CAUTION
The original additives should never be mixed
with c oo

lants which are not approved by
SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing
severe damage to the engine and the engine
cooling system.
● If the fluid in the expansion tank is not pur-
ple b
ut is, for example, brown, this indicates that the G13 additive has been mixed with an
ina
dequat

e coolant. The coolant must be
changed as soon as possible if this is the
case! This could result in serious faults and
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the
en vir

onment. If any fluids are spilled, they
should be collected and correctly disposed
of, with respect to the environment. Brake fluid
Top
pin

g up brake fluid Read the additional information carefully
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›

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Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX markings.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
MIN mark, there may be a leak in the brake
system. Seek specialist assistance. A warn-
ing light on the instrument panel display
monitors the brake fluid level ››› page 109. »
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In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
r e
ser
voir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
Changing brake fluid
The regular intervals at which the brake fluid
should be replaced are listed in the Mainte-
nance Programme. We recommend you have
it replaced at a SEAT Official Service, during
an Inspection Service. WARNING
● Brak e fluid shou

ld be stored in the closed
original container in a safe place out of reach
of children. Risk of poisoning!
● If the brake fluid is left in the system for
too long and the br
akes are subjected to
heavy use, vapour bubbles may form in the
brake system. This would seriously affect the
efficiency of the brakes and the safety of the
vehicle. This may cause an accident. CAUTION
Brake fluid should not come into contact with
the v ehic

le paintwork, as it is abrasive. Windscreen washer reservoir
Chec k
in

g and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir Read the additional information carefully
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 page 52
Check the water level in the windscreen
washer reservoir regularly and top up as re-
quired.
The container for the windscreen washer con-
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen,
the rear window and the headlight washer
system*.
● Open the bonnet  ››
›

page 262.
● The windscreen washer reservoir is marked
with the symbol
 on the cap.
● Check there is enough windscreen water in
the reser
voir.
Recommended windscreen wipers
● For the hottest seasons we recommend
summer G 052 184 A1 for c
lear glass. Propor-
tions of the mixture in the washer fluid tank:
1:100 (1 part concentrate per 100 parts wa-
ter).
● All year round, G 052 164 A2 for clear
glas
s. Approximate proportion of the winter
mixture, up to -18°C (0°F): 1:2 (1 part con-
centrate per 2 parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 proportion of mixture in the washer fluid
tank.
Cap

acity
The reservoir holds approximately 3 litres in
versions without headlight washer and 5 li-
tres in versions with headlight washer. WARNING
If the water from the windscreen washer does
not c ont

ain enough anti-freeze, it may freeze
on the windscreen and rear window, reducing
forward and rear visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contain
s enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
winds
creen wiper system unless you have
warmed the windscreen with the ventilation
system. The antifreeze could freeze on the
windscreen and reduce visibility. WARNING
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
simi l

ar additives with the windscreen washer
water. A greasy layer may be formed on the
windscreen which will impair visibility.
● Use clean water with a window cleaner rec-
ommended by
SEAT.
● If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the r
eservoir.268

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CAUTION
● Do not mi x
cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This could
lead to flocculation and may block the wind-
screen washer jets.
● When topping up service fluids, make abso-
lutely c
ertain that you fill the fluids into the
correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage!
● Not having windscreen wiper fluid reduces
vis
ibility through the windscreen, and leads
to loss of visibility in headlights in models
with headlight washer. Battery
Gener a
l

informationRead the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 52.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment and is almost maintenance-free. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.
Nevertheless, check the terminals are clean
and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in
exceptional cases. When the battery is dis- connected, some of the vehicle's functions
are “los

t” (››› table on page 269). These
functions will require resetting after the bat-
tery is reconnected.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you
disconnect the battery Otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
FunctionReprogramming
One-touch function of
the electric windows››› page 128, One-touch
opening and closing*.
Remote control key
If the vehicle does not re-
spond to the key, they
should be synchronised
››› page 123.
Digital clock››› page 106.
ESC warning lampAfter driving for a few me-
tres, the warning lamp goes
out again. If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The
v
ehic

le has a system for monitoring the
current consumption when the engine is left
unused for long periods of time ››› page 255.
Some functions, such as the interior lights, or
the remote door opening, may be temporarily
disabled to prevent the battery from running
flat. These functions will come back on as
soon as the ignition is switched on and the
engine started. Winter conditions
During the w

inter, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
be charged ››› in Important safety warn-
in g
s

for handling a vehicle battery on
page 270
Important safety warnings for han-
dling a v
ehicle battery All work on batteries requires specialist
kno
wl
edg

e. Please refer to a SEAT Official
Service or a workshop specialising in batter-
ies: risk of burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try to
change the fluid level of the battery. Other-
wise explosive gas is released from the bat-
tery that could cause an explosion. 
Wear eye protection.

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection. In the event
of electrolyte splashes, rinse off with plenty of
water.

Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are pro-
hibited.

The battery should only be charged in a well-ven-
tilated zone. Risk of explosion!

Keep children away from acid and batteries!»
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selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
sel ect
or l
ever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
steering wheel with gearshift paddles . . . . . . 182
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 182
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Belt tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 262 opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Brake emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
new brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
moving off on hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
C
Camera cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
windscreen washer water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Capacity natural gas tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Car-care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Catalytic
converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CD-ROM player (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Central locking anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
selective unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cetane number (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Changing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 rear light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
rear light in the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 subsequent work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing bulbs fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing gear engaging gears (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . 179
Changing main headlight turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Changing settings CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing the main beam headlight bulb main beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Changing the main headlight bulb
day light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
dipped headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Checking levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Child-proof locking electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Child seat categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 84 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 83
securing with seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23
City Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
carbon parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Easy Connect control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
exhaust pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249, 250
radio display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Index
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
p anor
amic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Clutch (warning lamp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Connectivity Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Control and warning lamps diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Controls and displays general instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Controls on the steering wheel operating the audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
operating the telephone and audio system . . 113
Convenience closing panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Convenience opening panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Coolant checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Cooling system checking coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
topping up coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Correct sitting position front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
rear seat passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 195 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 warning and indication lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 D
Danger
s in not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Deactivating the front passenger front airbag . . . 17
Deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Defective bulbs changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Detachable ball assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 237
checking attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
placing in standby position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
standby position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Diesel diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Diesel particulate filter malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Direction of rotation tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105
Display of traffic signs on the instrument panel activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Disposal seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Distance control see Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Doors
chil dproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Downhill speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Downhill speed control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Driver see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 66, 67, 68
Driver information system CD/radio indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
engine oil temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
operation with the windscreen wiper lever . . . . 30
Driving driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234, 239, 241, 242
Driving abroad headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 data summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driving profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dust and pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
E E10 see Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 110
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
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