warning Seat Toledo 2012 Owners Manual

120Seats and storage
Storage compartment
Summary
The following storage areas are available in the vehicle:
Passenger side glove compartment⇒ page 120Compartment for reflective vest⇒ page 121Storage compartments in front seats⇒ page 121Net pockets on back of front backrests⇒ page 122Storage compartment for (sun)glasses⇒ page 122Storage compartments in centre console⇒ page 123Multimedia compartment⇒ page 123Storage compartments in doors⇒ page 123Storage compartment in luggage compartment⇒ page 124
WARNING
● Never place any objects on the instrument panel. These objects could
be flown around the interior while the vehicle is moving (on accelerating
or turning) and distract you. Risk of accident!
● Make sure objects remain in the centre console or other compart-
ments while the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, this would prevent you
from braking, changing gear or accelerating. Risk of accident!
 Passenger side glove compartment
Fig. 88 Instrument pan-
el: passenger side glove
compartment
Fig. 89 Storage: cooling
control
Opening and closing passenger side glove compartment
– Pull the catch on the lid in the direction indicated by the arrow
⇒ 
Fig. 88 and open the lid.
– Close the lid and push it until it engages.
Storage compartment lighting
– The light will come on automatically when the glove compart-
ment is opened. 

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– The light will go out when the glove compartment is closed.
Glove compartment cooling*
Open or close the air outlet by turning the thumbwheel ⇒ Fig. 89.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is on, the cooled air will be
released into the glove compartment.
If the air outlet is open and the air conditioning is off, outdoor air (not con-
ditioned) will be released into the glove compartment.
The air outlet should be closed if the air conditioning is being used in heat-
ing mode or where glove compartment cooling is not in use.
WARNING
For safety reasons, all storage compartments must be closed while the
vehicle is moving.
Note
A maximum 1 litre bottle can be stored in the glove compartment. Compartment for reflective vest
Fig. 90 Driver seat: stor-
age
There is a compartment below the driver seat ⇒ Fig. 90 to store the reflec-
tive vests.
WARNING
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no
other objects. Objects falling out of the storage compartment could limit
or prevent use of the pedals.
CAUTION
The compartment is solely designed to store the reflective vest and no other
objects. Risk of damage to the storage compartment. 
Storage compartments in front seats
There is a storage pocket on the rear part of the backrest of the front seats.
These pockets are designed to hold maps, magazines, etc. 
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WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the pockets. Risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place overly large objects in the pockets (e.g. bottles) or objects with
sharp edges. Risk of damage to the pockets and the upholstery. 
Net pockets on back of front backrests
Fig. 91 Front seats
backrests: net pockets
There are net pockets on the inside part of the front seats backrests
⇒ Fig. 91.
These pockets are designed to hold lightweight objects such as a mobile
phone or an mp3 player.
WARNING
● Do not exceed the maximum load that the net pockets can support.
Heavy objects cannot be safely secured. Risk of injuries!
CAUTION
● The net pockets support a maximum load of 150 g.
● Do not place overly large objects in the pockets (e.g. bottles) or objects
with sharp edges. Risk of damage to the pockets. 
Storage compartment for (sun)glasses
Fig. 92 Close-up of roof
panel: storage compart-
ment for (sun)glasses
– Press the compartment lid and it will drop down ⇒ Fig. 92.
WARNING
This compartment must only remain open when removing or replacing
(sun)glasses.
CAUTION
● Do not place heat-sensitive objects in the compartment as they could be
damaged.
● The side compartment supports a maximum load of 0.25 kg. 

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Storage compartments in centre console
Fig. 93 Centre console:
storage
Open storage compartment in centre console ⇒ Fig. 93.
Multimedia compartment
Fig. 94 Front centre con-
sole: multimedia com-
partment
The multimedia compartment is in the storage compartment of the front
centre console ⇒ Fig. 94.
The compartment can be used to hold mobile phones, mp3 players or simi-
lar devices.
WARNING
Never use the multimedia compartment as an ashtray or to store flamma-
ble materials. Risk of fire!

Storage compartment in front door
Fig. 95 Storage com-
partment in door trim
There is a bottle carrier in part B

⇒  Fig. 95 of the storage compartment in
the front door.
WARNING
Only use part A
⇒ Fig. 95 of the compartment in the front door to store
objects that do not protrude from it so as not the limit the deployment
area of the side airbags.

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Storage compartment in luggage compartment
Fig. 96 Luggage com-
partment: storage
The lid from the side storage compartment can be removed to in-
crease the size of the luggage compartment.
– Hold onto the top of the lid and pull it out in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow ⇒ Fig. 96.
CAUTION
● The compartments are designed to hold small objects with a total
weight of 1.5 kg.
● Make sure you do not damage the storage compartment or the luggage
compartment trim when using the compartment. 
Coat hooks*
The coat hooks are located on the B-pillars and on the handles on the interi-
or lining above each rear door.
WARNING
● Make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat hooks do
not obstruct your view to the rear.
● Only use the coat hooks for light items of clothing and make sure that
there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could in-
terfere with the function of the head-protection airbags.
CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of 2 kg. 

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Heating and air conditioning
Heating and air conditioning
Heating and air conditioning General notes
The power of the heating depends on the temperature of the coolant. There-
fore, maximum power is only obtained when the engine has reached operat-
ing temperature.
The temperature and the humidity of the air is reduced when the system
cools the interior of the vehicle. This therefore increases the comfort of all
vehicle occupants when outside temperatures and humidity are high. It also
helps prevent the windows from misting over during cold periods of the
year.
The air recirculation system can be switched on temporarily to increase the
cooling effect.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of ice, snow or
leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling.
When the air conditioning is on, condensation can drip from the evaporator
in the air cooling system and form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak!
WARNING
● All windows must be clear of ice, snow and condensation for driving
safety. Therefore, make sure you familiarise yourself with the correct use
of heating and ventilation, window demisting and defrosting and cooling.
● Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents
fresh air from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, re-
duce your attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as
soon as the windows begin to mist over.
Note
● Used air escapes through ventilation slots in the rear of the luggage
compartment.
● Smoking is not recommended while the air recirculation system is in
use, as the smoke drawn from the interior of the vehicle settles in the evap-
orator of the air conditioning system. This causes a persistent, unpleasant
smell while the system is running that is time-consuming and expensive
(evaporator replacement) to eliminate.
● Never cover the air outlets to ensure the system operates correctly. 
Economic use of the air conditioning system
When the air conditioning is switched on, the compressor consumes engine
power and has an impact on fuel consumption.
If the vehicle interior has heated up after standing in the sun for some time,
the air inside can be cooled by opening the windows or doors to allow the
hot air to escape. 
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Heating and air conditioning
WARNING
Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents fresh air
from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, reduce your
attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as soon as the
windows begin to mist over.

Air conditioning (manual)* General notes
The air cooling system only works if the AC button
2 ⇒ Fig. 99
⇒ page 129 is pressed and under following conditions:
● The engine is running
● The outside temperature is above +2 °C (+36 °F)
● The blower control is in position 1 – 4
When the cooling system is on and under certain conditions, air can be
blown from the vents at a temperature of approx. 5 °C (41 °F). In the event
of prolonged, irregular distribution of the air flow from the outlets and sig-
nificant differences in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehicle, sensitive
people may catch a cold.
Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year is recommended to clean the
air conditioning system. Operation
Fig. 99 Air conditioning: controls
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
⇒ Fig. 99 clockwise to increase the tem-
perature.
– Turn rotary control A
anti-clockwise to reduce the temperature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
⇒ Fig. 99 to position 1 to 4 to switch the
blower on.
– Turn rotary control B
to position 0 to switch the blower off.
– Press button 

1 ⇒ page 131, Air recirculation to close the
fresh air vent.
Air distribution selection
– Turn rotary control C
⇒ Fig. 99 to select the air vents
⇒ page 126 you wish to activate. 
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Switching off air recirculation mode
–Press button 

1 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 129 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air distribution control C
⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ 
page 129 is in position , air recir-
culation mode switches off automatically Press the  button to switch air
recirculation mode back on in this position.
WARNING
Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents fresh air
from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, reduce your
attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as soon as the
windows begin to mist over.

Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) General notes
Climatronic automatically maintains a comfortable temperature. To do so, it
automatically regulates the supplied air temperature and the blower and air
distribution levels. The system also allows for the effect of sunlight, so there
is no need for manual adjustment. Automatic operations ⇒ page 133 guar-
antee maximum comfort any time of year.
Climatronic description
Cooling only works if the following conditions are met:
● The engine is running
● The outside temperature is above +2 °C (+36 °F)
● AC
18 ⇒ Fig. 100 ⇒ page 133 on. In order to ensure engines subject to heavy loads are cooled, the air condi-
tioning compressor is switched off in the event of high coolant tempera-
tures.
Recommended setting for all seasons
●
Set the required temperature. We recommend 22 °C (72 °F).
● Press the AUTO
button 12 ⇒ 
Fig. 100 ⇒  page 133.
● Adjust vents 3 ⇒ page 126 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly
upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and degrees Fahrenheit
Keep the AUTO
and AC buttons
⇒ Fig. 100 ⇒  page 133 pressed down at
the same time. The data is displayed on the screen in the units required.
Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year is recommended to clean the
Climatronic system. 

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Temperature selection
–When you switch on the ignition, control 1 ⇒ Fig. 100
⇒ page 133 can be used to set the required interior tempera-
ture.
The interior temperature can be set to between +18 °C (+64 °F) and +29 °C
(+84 °F). The temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If a
temperature below +18 °C (+64 °F) is selected, “LO” is displayed on the
screen. If a temperature above +29 °C (+84 °F) is selected, “HI” is displayed
on the screen. At both extremes, Climatronic works at maximum cooling or
heating power, respectively. The temperature is not regulated.
In the event of prolonged, irregular distribution of the air flow from the out-
lets (particularly the footwells) and significant differences in temperature,
e.g. on leaving the vehicle, sensitive people may catch a cold. 
Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells, e.g. when passing
through a tunnel or in queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
Switching on air recirculation mode
– Press button 
17 ⇒ Fig. 100 ⇒ page 133 and the
 sym-
bol is displayed on the screen.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 
17 ⇒ Fig. 100 ⇒ page 133 and the
 sym-
bol disappears from the screen.
WARNING
Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents fresh air
from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, reduce your
attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as soon as the
windows begin to mist over.
Note
If air recirculation mode remains on for 15 minutes, the  symbol will
start to flash on the screen to indicate prolonged air recirculation. If air recir-
culation is not switched off, the symbol will continue to flash for 5 minutes. 
Blower selection
Climatronic automatically regulates the blower speed according to
the interior temperature. It is possible, however, to set the blower
speed to suit requirements.
– Turn rotary control 10
⇒ Fig. 100 ⇒ 
page 133 anti-clockwise
(decrease speed) or clockwise (increase speed).
Climatronic will switch off when the blower switches off.
WARNING
● “Used air” can cause tiredness, reduce attention spans and cause the
windows to mist over. This increases the risk of an accident.
● Do not switch off Climatronic for longer than necessary.
● Switch Climatronic back on as soon as the windows begin to mist
over.
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136Driving
Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
WARNING
● Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving!
● Maintain at least 25 cm distance between the steering wheel and the
upper part of your body 1
⇒ Fig. 101 
⇒ page 137. The airbag system
will not be able to give the required protection if the minimum distance is
not observed. This can cause a risk of fatal injury!
● For safety reasons, the steering wheel adjustment lever must always
be pushed securely against the steering column to prevent the steering
wheel from accidentally changing position while driving. Risk of acci-
dent!
● If the steering wheel is adjusted closer to your face, the protective ef-
fect of the driver airbag will be decreased in the event of an accident.
Check that the steering wheel is pointing towards the upper part of your
body.
● When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside part at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel). In such cases, if the airbag is triggered,
you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● When moving with the engine switched off, the ignition key must al-
ways remain in position 2
⇒ Fig. 102 ⇒ 
page 138 (ignition on). The
control lamps will light up in this position. Otherwise, the steering lock
could engage suddenly. Risk of accident!
WARNING (Continued)
● Do not remove the key from the ignition until the vehicle has come to
a standstill and is secure (e.g. the handbrake is engaged). Otherwise, the
steering lock could suddenly engage. Risk of accident!
● Always take the ignition key with you when you leave the vehicle.
This is particularly important if you leave children in the vehicle. Children
could start the engine, for example, with the subsequent risk of accident.
● Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless
poisonous gas. Risk of fatal accidents! Carbon monoxide can cause peo-
ple to lose consciousness and can cause death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
● Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary. Risk of ac-
cident!
CAUTION
● Turning the steering wheel fully in either direction when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine in gear puts the power steering under great
stress. This could lead to noise. Never leave the steering wheel turned fully
in either direction for more than 15 seconds. Risk of damage to the power
steering system!
● The starter motor may only be used (key position 3
⇒ Fig. 102
⇒ page 138 in the ignition) if the engine is off. Using the starter motor
when the engine is running could cause damage.
● 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 tem-
perature. Risk of engine damage! 