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If an unauthorised key is used, the warning light will flash constantly. It will
not be possible to start the vehicle Ÿ page 86.
Brake system* / handbrake H
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake
system.
This warning lamp H lights up if
•If the handbrake is on
•If the brake fluid level is too low
•If there is a fault in the brake system
This warning lamp can light up together with the anti-lock brake system
warning lamp.
WARNING
•Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
•If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Risk of accident.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain technical assistance.
•If the brake warning lamp H lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp J, the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the
rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified
workshop and have the fault corrected.
Alternator F
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.
The warning lamp F lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go
out when the engine has started running.
If the warning lamp
F lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest qualified
workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary
because this will drain the battery.
If the indicator flashes the voltage is insufficient for normal vehicle
operation.
Fuel level / reserve z
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is down to
the reserve level.
This lights when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Also, an audible
warning is given. This serves as a reminder to fill up with fuel at the earliest
opportunity
Bulb defect 
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting is defective.
The warning lamp  lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.

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•The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system10) and the anti-
theft alarm10) will be activated immediately if the key is turned once in the
lock. The activation is confirmed by the turn signals flashing briefly.
•The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system and the anti-
theft alarm will not be activated if the key is turned in the lock twice within
one second. All the doors and the tailgate will, however, be locked. The doors
can be unlocked from the inside if the deadlock mechanism has not been
activated. To do this, operate the door opening lever on the door in question.
The alarm will be triggered.
•When locking the vehicle, the interior lights in the courtesy switch posi-
tion will be switched off
•A warning lamp in the driver door flashes to indicate the deadlock is
working. The warning lamp will switch off after 14 days. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging completely when the vehicle is not used for
a longer period. The system is still active.
•Windows, or the sliding roof, which are still open can be closed automat-
ically on vehicles equipped with electric windows and electric vent windows
or with an electric sliding roof. To do this, the key must be kept held in the
locking position until all windows and the sliding roof are fully closed.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside.
•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle . Misuse
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
−If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.−The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
−Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Caution
Each key contains electronic components. Protect the keys from moisture and
excessive vibration.
Note
•Any SEAT Service centre can programme the central locking system so that
only the driver's door is unlocked when the key is turned once to open.
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Key with remote control
Unlocking and locking vehicle
The remote control key enables you to lock and unlock the
vehicle from a distance.
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press button Ÿfig. 61 on remote control to unlock all the
doors and tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button on remote control to lock all the doors and
tailgate.
When either of these buttons is pressed, the battery indicator lamp on the key
Ÿfig. 61 lights up.
Using button Ÿfig. 61 on the control, the key shaft is released.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the remote
control. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The remote control, when
fitted with new batteries, has a range of several metres around the car. Obsta-
cles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the remote control
Ÿpage 95.
Fig. 60 Range of the
remote control
Fig. 61 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
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WARNING
•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle . Misuse
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
−If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
−The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
−Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Note
•An Authorised SEAT Service Centre can programme the individual
opening of doors. In this case, when the unlock button on the remote
control is pressed once, only the driver's door is unlocked Ÿpage 88. When
the button is pressed once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
Seat Service will be happy to provide more information on the activation of
this function.
•The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the
remote control. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. Obstacles
between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the remote control
.
•The remote control only locks and unlocks the vehicle when it is used
within range.
•The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of
the doors or the tailgate 30 seconds after unlocking the car. This function
prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is
pressed by mistake.
•If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control,
this should be re-synchronised Ÿpage 94 or change the battery Ÿpage 95.
•The working of the remote control may be momentarily affected if there is
transmitter using the same waveband (e.g. radiotelephone, mobile tele-
phone, etc) in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Synchronising the remote control key
Synchronising the remote control key
– Briefly press the open button Ÿpage 93, fig. 61 once.
– Then open or close the vehicle using the key bit within one
minute Ÿpage 88.
The vehicle can no longer be opened and closed with the remote control if you
press button Ÿpage 93, fig. 61 a long way outside the effective range
of the radio wave remote control. The remote control key will have to be resyn-
chronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from SEAT Service. They must be
matched to the locking system.
Up to four remote control keys can be used.0
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Replacing the battery
If the battery indicator on the remote control Ÿpage 93, fig. 61 does not
flash when the buttons are pushed, the battery must be replaced.
We recommend having the batteries changed by a qualified workshop if
required.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the remote control. For this
reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the same size and
power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.
Anti-theft alarm system
Description of anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments are detected around the vehicle.
Activating the anti-theft alarm
– Blocking the engine.
Deactivating the alarm
– Unblock the vehicle using the unlock button on the remote
control or switch on ignition.
Opening the doors mechanically (emergency opening)
– If the remote control function fails, you will have to use the key to
unlock the car. This is done as follows:
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Fig. 62 Interior moni-
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– Press button Ÿpage 93, fig. 61 to fold out the key bit.
– Use the lock on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. The anti-
theft alarm system remains active, but an alarm is not triggered
immediately.
– Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds. When the ignition is
switched on, the electronic immobiliser recognises a valid
vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system. If you do
not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds, the alarm is trig-
gered.
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms 13) are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:
•Opening of vehicle using mechanical key without switching on ignition
within the next 15 seconds
•Opening a door
•Opening the bonnet
•Opening the tailgate
•Switching on the ignition
•Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring).
The horn sounds and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds.Interior monitoring system
The sensors for the interior monitoring system are located at the top of the
door post between the front and rear door Ÿpage 95, fig. 62 . The sensors
must not be covered, as they will otherwise not be able to function properly.
The windows must be closed when the interior monitoring system is active as
the anti-theft alarm could be triggered by a draft of air.
Note
•If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal
is triggered again.
•Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or
not working for any reason.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a −If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
−The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
−Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.
•If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.
Make sure that they have been disabled.
Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again Ÿpage 102. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.
One-touch closing and opening
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to
hold down the button.
The one-touch closing and opening of the electric windows can only
be controlled with the switches on the driver's door. The buttons
Ÿpage 100, fig. 64 and have two levels for opening the
front windows and two for closing. This makes it easier to open or
close windows to the desired position.One-touch closing
– Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position.
The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi-
tion. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after
the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is empty and will
have to be reset.
– Close all windows and doors.
– Use the key to lock the vehicle from outside and hold the key in
the lock position for at least one second. The one-touch function
is now ready for operation.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or close)
until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second
stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-touch closing)
automatically. If you operate the button while the window is opening or
closing, it stops at this position.
The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
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3. Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake firmly.
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear. On an automatic move
the selector lever to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users
to your vehicle.
7. Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for
instance when:
•reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
•there is an emergency
•your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
•you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. The turn signal lights

and the button warning light  will
also flash. The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched
off.
WARNING
•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
•Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt
petrol. This could start a fire!
Note
•The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long
time - even if the ignition is switched off.
•If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative
method of drawing attention to your vehicle. This method must comply with
traffic legislation.
•The use of the hazard warning lights described here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Fig. 74 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever

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Note
•If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched
off after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the
courtesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.
•Reading lights function independently of the interior lights and must be
switched off manually to prevent the battery being drained when the engine
is switched off.
Interior light
Interior light permanently switched off
– In switch position Ÿfig. 77, the interior and reading lights
are switched off.Switching on the reading light
– Turn the switch to position (left reading light) or to position
(right reading light).
Door light position
– Turn the control to position . The interior lights are automati-
cally switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key
removed from the ignition lock The light turns off about 20
seconds after the closure of the doors. The interior lights are
switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior lights or both reading lights switched on
– Turn the control to position .
Visibility
Sun visors
The sun visors for the driver and front passenger can be folded down or pulled
out of their mountings and turned towards the doors.
The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover
, a lamp* in the roof lights up.
The roof light goes off when the cover of the make-up mirror is closed.
Note
Before you leave the car, you should make sure that the make-up mirror cover
in the visor is closed. This prevents the battery discharging.
Fig. 77 Interior light
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A2
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•Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
•The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.
Sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Socket in the centre console
The 12 Volt socket in the stowage area or the 12 Volt socket of the cigarette
lighter
34) can be used for further electrical consumers with a power rating of
up to 120 Watt.
Socket, luggage compartment
34)
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt socket in the luggage
compartment Ÿfig. 113 The appliances connected to each socket must not
exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
The socket is supplied with electricity from the additional battery on vehicles
equipped with an additional battery
34)
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of
the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
•Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
Ÿpage 202.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 113 Socket, luggage
compartment
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