technical specifications Seat Toledo 2012 Workshop Manual

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Lights and visibility
Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers
Introduction
The windscreen wipers and windscreen washers only work when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are switched on and
reverse gear is engaged.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid ⇒ page 182.
WARNING
● Make sure the blades ⇒ page 104 are in perfect condition for good
visibility and safe driving.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the wash/wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation sys-
tem. The windscreen washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the wind-
screen and obscure your view of the road.
CAUTION
● During the winter, always check that the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the glass before each trip or before switching on the ignition. If
you switch on the windscreen wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to
the glass, this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
● If the ignition is switched off when the windscreen wipers are on, they
will start operating in the same mode when the ignition is switched back
on. The wiper blades could be frozen to the glass at low temperatures when
the ignition is switched off.
● Carefully separate the frozen wipers from the windscreen or rear win-
dow.
● Remove snow and ice from the wipers before starting your journey. ●
Careless handling could lead to the wiper arms damaging the wind-
screen.
● For safety reasons, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a
year. They can be purchased at a SEAT Authorised Service.
● The ignition cannot be switched on while the windscreen wiper arms are
in a raised position. Otherwise, the windscreen wipers would return to their
original position and could damage the paintwork on the bonnet.
Note
Keep the wipers clean. The wipers can be soiled with remains of wax solu-
tions from car washes ⇒ page 165.
● On vehicles equipped with windscreen washer jets, these are heated
once the engine is running. 
Handling windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 66 Window wiper
lever
Brief wipe
– Give the windscreen a brief wipe by moving the lever down to
position 4
⇒ Fig. 66. 
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Set the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before
changing the blades.
Service position for changing wiper blades
– Close the bonnet.
– Switch the ignition on and off.
– Press the lever to position 4
⇒ Fig. 66 ⇒ page 103, the wind-
screen wiper arms are set to the service position.
Taking off the wiper blade
– Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the glass moving the
blade slightly in the direction of the arm – arrow A
⇒ Fig. 67.
– Hold the top of the windscreen wiper arm with one hand.
– Unlock the catch 1
with the other hand and remove the blade
in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the wiper blade
– Slide the blade fully until it clicks into position.
– Check that the wiper is correctly secured.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back down onto the glass.
– Switch the ignition on and press the lever to position 4
⇒ Fig. 66 ⇒ 
page 103, the windscreen wiper arms are set to the
basic position. Changing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 68 Rear window
wiper blade
Taking off the wiper blade
– Lift the rear window wiper arm away from the glass moving the
blade slightly in the direction of the arm – arrow A
⇒ Fig. 68.
– Hold the top of the rear window wiper arm with one hand.
– Unlock the catch 1
with the other hand and remove the blade
in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the wiper blade
– Slide the blade fully until it clicks into position.
– Check that the wiper is correctly secured.
– Fold the rear window wiper arm back down onto the glass. 
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Seats and storage Front seats
Introduction
Set the driver seat in such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with
your legs slightly bent.
Set the driver seat backrest in such a way that the upper point of the steer-
ing wheel can be reached with your arms slightly bent.
The correct seat position is very important for:
● Reaching all of the controls safely and quickly
● A relaxed low-fatigue posture
● maximum protection from the seat belts and airbag system
WARNING
● Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Risk of ac-
cident!
● Be careful when adjusting the front seats! Careless and uncontrolled
adjustment can cause injuries.
● The backrests must not be reclined too far back while driving. This
could limit the effect of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk of in-
jury!
● Never transport more that the permitted amount of people in your ve-
hicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an ap-
propriate child restraint system ⇒ page 45, Child safety.
● The front seats, head restraints and seat belts must always be adjus-
ted to the size of the vehicle occupant to provide you and your passen-
gers with the greatest possible protection.
● Your feet should remain in the footwell while the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, on the window or on the seat! This
also applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to
an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If
the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position!
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury if triggered!
● No items must not be kept in the footwell, as they could block the
pedals in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or change of direc-
tion. You would no longer be able to brake, change gear or accelerate.
● Do not place any items on the front passenger seat other than those
allowed (e.g. child seat). Risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, the backrest angle adjustment mechanism may gain a
certain amount of play. 
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Heated front seats
Fig. 72 Heated front
seats
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated electri-
cally.
Press the 
or  ⇒ 
Fig. 72 button to switch on and adjust the
heated front seats.
Press once to connect the heating at maximum force.
Press the button again to reduce the force of the heating and
switch it off. The force is indicated by the number of warning lamps
lit on the button.
WARNING
Do not use the heated seat if your perception of pain and/or temperature
or that of your passenger is limited, e.g. due to medication, paralysis or
chronic illness (e.g. diabetes). It could cause burns on the back, buttocks
and legs that are difficult to heal. If you still want to use the heated seat,
take frequent breaks on long journeys so that the body can recover from
the trip. Ask you doctor about your particular situation.
CAUTION
● To avoid damaging the heating elements, do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion or backrest.
● Do not use the heated seats if nobody is sitting on them or if there are
items attached to or lying on them, such as a child seat or a bag, etc. This
could lead to a fault in the seat heating elements.
● Do not clean the seats with liquid ⇒ page 169.
Note
● Only connect the heated seats when the engine is running. This pro-
vides considerable savings on the battery capacity.
● In the event of a drop in voltage in the onboard systems, the heated
seats switch off automatically to ensure enough power to control the engine
⇒ page 186, Automatic disconnection of electrical equipment. 
Head restraints
Fig. 73 Head restraints: adjusting/removing head restraints 
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Folding
– Before folding the rear seats, adjust the position of the front
seats so that they cannot be damaged by the rear seats 1)
.
– Insert the seat belt latch plate into hole A
⇒ Fig. 74 located on
the corresponding side of the vehicle – safety position.
– Press the lock button B
to unlock the backrest and fold it for-
wards.
Returning to the initial position
– Where the head restraint has been removed, insert it into the
backrest when partially raised.
– Push the backrest backwards to its original position until the
lock button engages – check that it is locked by pulling on the
backrest ⇒ 
.
– Make sure the red protruding part C
is not visible.
WARNING
● Once the backrests have been lifted, the seat belts and their buckles
must be in their initial position – ready for use.
● The backrests must be safely locked to ensure any items in the lug-
gage compartment cannot move around the interior of the vehicle in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre. Risk of injuries!
● Make sure the rear backrests are correctly locked. Only then will the
three-point automatic seat belt on the rear central seat work correctly.
CAUTION
Take care when handling the rear backrests so as not to damage the seat
belts. The seat belt must never be left behind the lifted backrest. 
Armrest on rear seats
Fig. 75 Rear seats: arm-
rest
The armrest can be folded away for greater comfort using the handle
⇒  Fig. 75. 
1)
When the front seats are adjusted to the rear position, their head restraints should be re-
moved before folding the backrests on the rear seats. Store the removed head restraints in
such a way that they cannot be soiled or damaged.
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CAUTION
Make sure sharp objects stored in the luggage compartment cannot not
damage the rear window heating filaments.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adapted to suit the load ⇒ page 188, Tyre useful life. 
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on automatically when the rear lid is opened. The light
switches off automatically 10 seconds after the rear lid has been opened. 
Category N1 vehicles
Category N1 vehicles with no protection grille must use a retaining set com-
pliant with Standard EN 12195 (1 – 4) to secure the load. Retaining elements
Fig. 76 Luggage com-
partment: Retaining ele-
ments
The following retaining elements are fitted in the luggage compartment
⇒ Fig. 76.
Rings to secure the load and the retaining nets.
Rings used solely for the retaining nets.
CAUTION
The rings support a maximum load of 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Note
The front ring B is below the folding backrest of the rear seats
⇒ Fig. 76.
A
B
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Rear shelf
Fig. 80 Removing the
shelf
Fig. 81 Removing the
shelf
The shelf can be removed if a large load is to be transported.
Removing the shelf
– Remove the straps from the shelf 1
⇒ Fig. 80.
– Remove the shelf from its housing 2
by knocking it gently from
underneath between the supports. Fitting the shelf
–
Place the shelf on the side supports on the trim.
– Adjust the shelf supports 3
⇒ Fig. 81 to fit the supports 2 in
the trim.
– Fit into place by knocking the top of the shelf gently between
the supports.
– Attach the straps 1
to the tray.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the rear shelf that could endanger the vehicle oc-
cupants in case of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident.
CAUTION
● The rear shelf supports a maximum load of 1 kg.
● If handled incorrectly, the tray could bend on closing the rear lid and be-
come damaged or damage the trim. Follow the instructions below.
–The shelf supports 3
⇒ Fig. 81 must be securely in place in the trim
supports 2.
– The size of the load must not exceed the height of the shelf.
– When open, the shelf must not be bent against the shelf seal.
– There must be no objects in the space between the open shelf and
the backrest of the rear seat.
Note
The shelf will lift when the rear lid is opened. 
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Roof load
The maximum permissible roof load (including the support system) of 75 kg
and the total authorised weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded.
It will not be possible to carry the full maximum load if the roof carrier you
are using is rated for a load which is less than this figure. In this case, you
can only load the roof carrier to the maximum load permitted in your instal-
lation manual. 
Drink holder
Introduction
WARNING
● Do not put hot drinks in the drink holders. They could spill while the
vehicle is moving. Risk of scalding!
● Do not use cups or glasses made of fragile materials (e.g. glass or chi-
na). These could cause injury in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Avoid putting open drinks containers in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. They could spill (e.g. on braking) and cause damage to the electri-
cal equipment or the seat covers. Drink holder in centre console
Fig. 83 Centre console: drink holder
Front drink holder in the centre console
Rear drink holder in the centre console 
Drink holder in the rear armrest
Fig. 84 Rear seats arm-
rest: drink holder
Two drinks can be placed in the drink holder. 
A
B
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WARNING
● Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Carelessness or negli-
gence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns and serious inju-
ries.
● The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. Therefore, never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
Note
● The 12 volt power socket of the cigarette lighter can also be used as a
power source for electrical appliances ⇒ page 119, 12 V power socket.
● Additional information ⇒ page 195, Accessories, modifications and
spare parts. 
12 V power socket
Fig. 87 Centre console:
12V power socket
The 12 V power socket is located at the front of the centre console
⇒ Fig. 87. Using the power socket
–
Open the cover or remove the cigarette lighter concealing the
socket.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.
Additional information ⇒ page 195, Accessories, modifications and spare
parts.
WARNING
● Improper use of the sockets or electrical appliances can cause a fire
and lead to burns and other serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The 12 volt power
socket is also operate when the is ignition switched off and the key re-
moved.
● Should the connected appliance overheat, immediately switch it off
and disconnect it from the socket.
CAUTION
● The 12V power socket can only be used to power appliances with a pow-
er rating of up to 120 Watt.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted power, as this could cause dam-
age to the vehicle electrical installation.
● When the engine is switched off, however, the vehicle battery will be
drained. Risk of flat battery!
● Only use suitable plugs so as not to damage the power socket.
● Only use appliances that have been tested for electromagnetic compati-
bility in compliance with current regulations.
● Before switching the ignition on or off, unplug the appliances from the
power socket to protect them from any damage caused by fluctuations in
voltage.
● Follow the instructions for use of connected appliances! 
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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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