Seat Toledo 2013 Owner's manual

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Heating and air conditioning
While in motion, the air conditioning should not be switched on if the win-
dows are open.
If the interior temperature can be reached without switching on the air con-
ditioning, the fresh air mode should be used.
For the sake of the environment
This saves on fuel and reduces emissions. 
Faults
If the air conditioning does not work at outside temperatures above +5 °C
(+41 °F) then the system is faulty. This may be due to one of the following
reasons:
● One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
⇒  page 219.
● The air conditioning compressor has switched off temporarily because
of an increased engine coolant temperature ⇒ page 58.
If you cannot repair the fault yourself or where the cooling power continues
to drop, switch the system off. Contact a specialised service. Air ventsFig. 96 Air vents
Opening air vents 3 and 4
– Turn the vertical circular control upwards.
Closing air vents 3 and 4
– Turn the vertical circular control downwards.
Changing the direction of air delivery from air vents 3 and 4
– The air circulation height can be varied by changing the posi-
tion of the sliding adjuster upwards or downwards ⇒ Fig. 96.
– The air circulation direction can be varied by changing the posi-
tion of the sliding adjuster to the right or to the left.
The flow of air from the vents is controlled using control C
⇒ Fig. 97. Vents
3 ⇒ Fig. 96 and 4 can be opened and closed individually.
Depending on the position of the adjusters and on the weather, open vents
can provide air which is either heated, unheated or cooled. 
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Heating
Operation
Fig. 97 Heating: controls
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
⇒ Fig. 97 clockwise to increase the tem-
perature.
– Turn rotary control A
anti-clockwise to reduce the temperature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
⇒ Fig. 97 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
⇒  in Air recirculation on page 132 to close
the fresh air vent. Air distribution selection
–
Turn rotary control C
⇒ Fig. 97 to select the air vents
⇒ page 129, Air vents you wish to activate.
All controls, except control B
⇒ Fig. 97, can be set to any intermediate po-
sition.
Leave the blower activated at all times to prevent the windows from misting
over.
Note
If the system is set so that all of the air is used to defrost the windows, no
air is supplied to the footwell area. This could limit heating comfort. 

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Heating selection
Recommended settings for the different modes:
SettingsControl positionbutton 1Air vents 4ABC
Windscreen and side window de-
frostClockwise as far as it
will go3Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Windscreen and side window de-
frostRequired tempera-ture2 or 3  Do not switch onOpen and direct towards the side window
Heat as quickly as possibleClockwise as far as itwill go3Switch on brieflyOpening
Mild heatingRequired tempera- ture2 or 3  Do not switch onOpening
Fresh air mode - blowerAnti-clockwise as faras it will goRequired positionDo not switch onOpening
Note
● Controls A ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130, B, C and button 1.
● Air vents 4 ⇒ page 129.
● We recommend you leave the air vents 3 ⇒ page 129 in the open posi-
tion. 
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 

1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 and the lamp in the
button will light up.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 

1 ⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ page 130 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air vent C
⇒ Fig. 97 ⇒ 
page 130 is in position
, air recirculation
mode switches off automatically. Press the  button to switch air recircula-
tion mode back on in this position. 
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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. 98
⇒ page 132 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
significant 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. 98 Air conditioning: controls
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
⇒ Fig. 98 clockwise to increase the tem-
perature.
– Turn rotary control A
anti-clockwise to reduce the temperature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
⇒ Fig. 98 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 134, Air recirculation to close the
fresh air vent.
Air distribution selection
– Turn rotary control C
⇒ Fig. 98 to select the air vents
⇒ page 129 you wish to activate. 

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Switching cooling on and off
– Press button A/C

2 ⇒ Fig. 98 and the lamp in the button will
light up.
– Press the A/C

2 button again and the LED in the button will
switch off.
Note
● If the air distribution is directed towards the windows, all, of the heating
power is used to defrost the windscreen. No warm air is directed to the foot-
well area. This could limit heating comfort.
● The A/C
button lamp lights up after the system has been switched on,
even if not all of the conditions for cooling system operations are met. Cool-
ing is indicated as available once all of the conditions are met ⇒ page 132,
General notes. 
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Air conditioning selection
Basic air conditioning control settings recommended for the corresponding
operating modes:
SettingsControl positionButtonAir vents 4ABC12
Windscreen and side window
defrosta)Required temper-
ature3 or 4Do not switch onSwitched on automat- icallyb)Open and direct towards
the side window
Heat as quickly as possibleClockwise as faras it will go3Switch on brieflyOffOpening
Mild heatingRequired temper- ature2 or 3  Do not switch onOffOpening
Heat as quickly as possibleAnti-clockwise as
far as it will goBriefly 4, then 2 or 3Switch on briefly c)IgnitionOpening
Optimum coolingRequired temper-
ature1 or 2, respec-tively. 3Do not switch onIgnitionOpen and direct towards the roof
Fresh air mode - blowerAnti-clockwise asfar as it will goRequired posi- tionDo not switch onOffOpening
a)This type of setting is not recommended in countries with high air humidity. The windows could cool too quickly and cause them to mist over on the outside.
b) The lamp in button 2 lights up, even if not all of the conditions for cooling system operations are met. Cooling is indicated as available once all of the conditions are met
⇒ page 132, General
notes.
c) In certain conditions, air recirculation mode can switch on automatically ⇒ page 134, a lamp lights up in the 
button.
Note
● Controls A ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132, B, C and buttons 1 and 2.
● Air vents 4 ⇒ page 129.
● We recommend you leave the air vents 3 ⇒ page 129 in the open posi-
tion. Air recirculationAir 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 

1 ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132 and the lamp in the
button will light up. 

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Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 

1 ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air distribution control C
⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ 
page 132 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.
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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 136 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. 99 ⇒ page 136 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. 99 ⇒  page 136.
● Adjust vents 3 ⇒ page 129 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. 99 ⇒  page 136 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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Controls
Fig. 99 Climatronic: controls
Buttons/controls
Interior temperature setting
Display Selected interior temperature
Degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit
Automatic air conditioning mode
Defrost or demist windscreen
Air flow direction
Air recirculation
Cooling on/off
Selected blower speed
Buttons/controls Set blower speed
Interior temperature sensor
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Automatic mode
Defrost or demist windscreen
Air distribution to windows
Air distribution to upper body
Air distribution to footwells
Air recirculation
Cooling on/off
Note
The interior temperature sensor 11 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ 
page 136 is at the bottom.
Do not cover it with stickers or the like, as this could have a negative effect
on Climatronic operations. 
Automatic mode
Automatic mode is used to maintain a constant temperature and
demist the windows inside the vehicle.
Switching on automatic mode
– Adjust to temperatures from +18 °C (+64 °F) to +29 °C (+84 °F).
– Adjust vents 3 ⇒ page 129 and 4 so that the air flow is directed
slightly upwards.
– Press the AUTO
button 12 ⇒ 
Fig. 99 and AUTO displayed on the
screen.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing the air distribution buttons or
increasing or decreasing the blower speed. However, the temperature re-
mains regulated. 
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Temperature selection
– When you switch on the ignition, control 1 ⇒ Fig. 99
⇒ page 136 can be used to set the required interior tempera-
ture.
The interior temperature can be adjusted 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. 99 ⇒ page 136 and the
 symbol
is displayed on the screen.
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button 
17 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136 and the
 symbol
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. 99 ⇒ 
page 136 anti-clockwise (de-
crease 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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Windscreen defrosting
Switching on windscreen defrosting
–Press button 
13 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136.
Switching off windscreen defrosting
– Press button 
13 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136 several times or
press the AUTO button.
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is increased from
vents 1 ⇒ page 129 and 2. 