Seat Toledo 2012 Owners Manual

90Opening and closing
Automatic rear lid locking
Where the vehicle has been locked by pressing the  button on the remote
control with the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock automatically when
closed.
The automatic rear lid locking time extension function can be activated.
Where this function is activated and once the rear lid has been unlocked by
pressing the 
button on the remote control key
2 ⇒ 
page 87, the rear lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic rear lid locking time extension function can
be activated or deactivated at a SEAT Authorised Service, which will provide
all of the necessary information.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there is a risk of intruders getting in-
to the vehicle. Therefore, we recommend you always lock the vehicle by
pressing the 
button on the remote control or by using the key without re-
mote control ⇒ page 85 Rear lid
The rear lid opening system is electrically operated. It is acti-
vated by using the catch on the rear lid.
Fig. 51 Rear lid: opening
from the outside
Fig. 52 Close-up of the
inside trim of the rear lid:
hand grip
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Opening the rear lid
– Pull on the release lever and lift the rear lid ⇒ Fig. 51. The rear
lid will automatically open.
Closing the rear lid
– Hold the rear lid by one of the two handles on the interior lining
and close it, pushing slightly.
This system may or may not be operative, depending on the situation of the
vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operative and the rear lid may be opened.
To lock/unlock, press the 
button or button
1 on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel display if the rear lid is open or
not properly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the rear lid opens
while the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph).*
WARNING
● Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights
are lit. This may damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.
WARNING (Continued)
● Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is
ever in the closing path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, as exhaust gases
can be drawn into the interior. Risk of intoxication!
● If you open the rear lid only, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
cannot be opened if the key is left inside.

Manual release of the rear lid
Fig. 53 Manual release
of the rear lid
In the event of a fault in the central locking system, the rear lid can
be released manually. 
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Release
–Fold down the backrest of the rear seat ⇒ page 110.
– Insert the car key in the opening in the mat.
– Move it towards the arrow to release the rear lid.
– Open the rear lid. 
Opening and closing electric windows Introduction
WARNING
● When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that nobody is
inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened from the inside in
an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use the safety button S
⇒ Fig. 54 that deacti-
vates the window switches in the rear doors when children are travelling
in the rear seats.
CAUTION
● Keep the windows clean to ensure the system operates correctly.
● Defrost ⇒ page 167, Windows and exterior mirrors any frozen windows
before use. Risk of damaging the electric window riser mechanism.
● Always make sure all of the windows are closed on leaving the locked
vehicle.
Note
● The vehicle heating and ventilation system should be used to ventilate
the interior while driving. Leaving the windows open could allow dust and
other dirt to enter the vehicle and cause unpleasant noises at certain
speeds.
● Do not leave the side windows open at high speeds, as this will overly
increase fuel consumption. 
Controls on the driver door and on the rear doors
Fig. 54 Controls on the driver door/on the rear doors
The electric window opening and closing system only works when
the ignition is switched on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on the door to open the
window. The process will stop when the button is released. 

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– The driver door window can also be automatically opened by
pressing the button as far as it will go (fully open). Press the
button again to immediately stop it.
Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close the window. The
process will stop when the button is released.
Window controls on the driver armrest A
Window control on the driver door
B
Window control on the front passenger door
S
Safety button
Safety button
Press the safety button S
⇒ Fig. 54 to deactivate the controls on the rear
doors. Pressing the safety button S again will reactivate the controls on
the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the warning lamp  on the safety
button S
will light up.
Note
The electric window opening mechanism is equipped with a thermostat
switch. This may overheat if the window is opened and closed repeatedly.
This causes the window to lock temporarily. Once the thermostat switch has
cooled down the window can be operated once again. 
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94Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The location of the controls of right-hand drive cars differs slightly from the
location shown here ⇒ Fig. 55 ⇒  page 94. However, the symbols indicat-
ing the respective positions of the controls remain the same.
WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if it is dark
or if visibility is poor.
CAUTION
● Use the lights in line with local law.
● However, drivers always remain responsible for correctly adjusting and
using the lights.
Note
● An audible warning will be heard when the light control is set to  and
you remove the ignition key and open the door. Once the driver door is
closed (ignition off), the audible warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehicle if necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the lights may mist up
temporarily on the inside. This is particularly the case in the event of a dif-
ference in temperature between the inside and in front of the light. By
switching on the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projec- ted will quickly be demisted, although the edges may remain misted. The
real lights and turn signals can mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system.
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Switching lights on and off
Fig. 55 Instrument panel: Light switch/Fuses: Switch for daytime driving lights
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  to position .
Switching on dipped beam
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  to position  .
Switching off lights (except daytime driving lights)
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  to position 0. 

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DAY LIGHT Function*
Switching on daytime driving lights
Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  ⇒ page 94 to position 0.
Switching off daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55  button ⇒ page 94 to the right.
Switching on daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55  button ⇒ page 94 to the left.
Switching off daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it down and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the left turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
off.
– Release the turn signal lever. Switching on daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
–
Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it up and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the right turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
on.
– Release the turn signal lever.
Note
The daytime driving lights work when the ignition is switched on. 
Front fog lights
Fig. 56 Instrument pan-
el: light switch 
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Switching on front fog lights
–First turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 56 to position  or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 1
.
The  ⇒ page 65 warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel if
the front fog lights are switched on. 
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 56 ⇒ page 95 to position  or
.
– Pull on the light switch to position 2
.
If the vehicle is not equipped with front fog lights ⇒ page 95, the rear fog
light is switched on by turning the switch to position  and pulling it to po-
sition 2
. This type of switch only has one position.
The  ⇒  page 65 warning lamp lights up on the general instrument panel if
the front fog lights are switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehi-
cle with a factory-fitted towing bracket or one installed using parts from the
original SEAT parts catalogue , only the rear fog light on the trailer or cara-
van will light up. Range control of main lights

Fig. 57 Instrument pan-
el: light range control
– Turn the control ⇒ Fig. 57 to set the lights to the required set-
ting.
Positions
The control positions roughly correspond to the following vehicle load con-
ditions. Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment fully loaded.
Driver only, luggage compartment fully loaded.
CAUTION
Always adjust the range of the lights so that:
● Your vehicle does not dazzle others, particularly oncoming traffic
● The range of the headlights is sufficient for safe driving 
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Note
Make sure you set the range of the main lights when the dipped beam
headlights are switched on. 
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 58 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.
Right and left-hand  turn signal 
– Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 58 up A
or down B.
– In order for the turn signals to flash three times (turn signal to
change lanes), move the lever briefly up or down just as far as
point of resistance and then release it.
– Keep the lever held down at the point of resistance for the turn
signals to flash for as long as you hold the lever, e.g. when
changing lanes. Mean beams

– Switch on the dipped beam ⇒ page 94.
– Press the lever ⇒ Fig. 58 forwards in the direction indicated by
arrow C
.
– Pull the lever back to its original position in the direction indica-
ted by arrow D
to switch the main beam off.
Headlight flasher 
– Pull the lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel (point of re-
sistance) in the direction indicated by arrow D
.
Parking lights 
Instructions for use ⇒ page 98.
CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers.
Note
● The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp  or  flashes in the general instrument panel.
● The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel is re-
turned to the straight-ahead position.
● If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control lamp flashes at double
speed. 
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Parking lights*
Parking lights 
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 ⇒ page 97 up or down to
turn on the right or left-hand parking lights respectively.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55  ⇒ page 94 to position  and
engage the steering lock.
Note
● The parking lights  only work when the ignition is switched on.
● The parking light will not come on automatically on switching the igni-
tion off if the left or right-hand turn signal is left on. 
Front fog lights with CORNER function*
Front fog lights with CORNER function provide better lighting of the area
around the car when driving through a corner or parking, etc.
Front fog lights with CORNER function switch on depending on how far you
turn the steering wheel or whether or not the turn signals 1)
are switched on,
if the following conditions are met:
● The vehicle is stationary, the ignition is switched on or you are moving
at a speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph)
● The daytime driving light is switched off ●
The dipped beam is switched on
● The fog lights are switched off
● Reverse gear is not engaged 
Hazard warning light switch
Fig. 59 Instrument pan-
el: switch for hazard
warning lights
– Press the button  ⇒ Fig. 59 to switch the hazard warning
lights on or off.
The warning lamps on the instrument panel and the warning lamp in the
switch will flash at the same time as the turn signals when the hazard warn-
ing lights are switched on. The hazard warning lights also work when the
ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning lights come on automatically in the event of an accident
in which an airbag is triggered. 
1)
In the event of a conflict between both functions, i.e. if you turn the steering wheel to the
left while the right-hand turn signal is on, the turn signals will take priority.

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Note
Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for example:
● When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
● If the vehicle has a technical fault or you are involved in an emergency
situation. 
Interior lights
Interior lighting – version 1
Fig. 60 Interior lighting
– version 1
Switching on the interior light
– Move the switch A
⇒ Fig. 60 towards the side of the light. The
symbol  will be displayed.
Switching off the interior light
– Move the switch A

⇒ 
Fig. 60 to the centre position O
. Operating the courtesy light
–
Move the switch A
⇒ Fig. 60 to the centre of the light. The sym-
bol  will be displayed.
Reading lights
– The reading lights are switched on and off by pressing switch
B
⇒ Fig. 60.
Where the courtesy light is on (switch A
⇒ Fig. 60 in position ), the light
will come on if:
● The vehicle is unlocked
● One of the doors is opened
● The key is removed from the ignition
When the courtesy light is on (switch A
in position ), the light will switch
off if:
● The vehicle is locked
● The ignition is switched on
● 30 seconds after all of the doors have been closed
If a door is left open or if switch A
is in position
, the interior lighting is
switched off after about 10 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. 
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