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Changing a lightBulbs, changing
Bulbs should be changed by a professional mechanic only.Technical knowledge is required to change bulbs. This is because, in certain
cases, access can be gained only by removing other vehicle components.
This applies in particular to bulbs which can be accessed only from the
engine compartment.
We recommend bulbs are changed by a qualified dealership or, if this is not
possible, by a qualified person.
However, if you wish to change the bulb, please observe the following:
Before changing a bulb, you must switch off the light (light switch in O posi-
tion), and the turn signal lever must be in the neutral position.
Always replace damaged bulbs with identical bulbs with the same designa-
tion. The type is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass or on the base.
You should store spare light bulbs in the vehicle for safety-relevant lights.
Bulbs can be obtained from SEAT Service Centres.
WARNING
•
The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps must be handled
correctly. Failure to comply could result in fatal injuries.
•
H7* bulbs are pressurised and could explode when they are being
changed. Risk of injury.
•
In vehicles fitted with gas discharge lamps*, there is a mortal danger if
the high voltage section of the lamp is incorrectly handled.
•
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 211.
Hazard warning light switch

Instrument panel lighting

Climate control

Heating

Radio, navigation system

/ 
Rear light
-
Registration plate light

Windscreen washers

Windscreen washer system

Sliding sunroof

Seat heating

Mirror adjustment

Heating the exterior mirrors

Side lights

Socket (luggage compartment)

Central locking.
-
Electrical consumer
Symbol
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4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery ⇒ .
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse order to the details given above.Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
WARNING
•
Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒page 211, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat
battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
•
Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger
of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.
•
Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the
negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could
be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.
•
Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.
•
The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
•
Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
•
Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
AX
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Rear towline anchorageOn the right hand side of the lower rear section of the body, there is a fixed
towline anchorage ⇒ fig. 174 (arrow).
To w i n g b r a c k e t
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing bracket, it should also be used for
towing other vehicles.To w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒page 250. However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage 2nd or 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition and switch on the hazard warning lights.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear
lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Note
•
The legal requirements concerning towing should be observed.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
Fig. 174 Rear towline
anchorage
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254Notes for tow-starting or towingIf a cable is used for towing the vehicle, please observe the
following:
As the driver of the towing vehicle
– Switch on the hazard warning lights. However, observe any regu-
lations to the contrary.
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you
would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.
As the driver of the vehicle being towed
– Switch on the hazard warning lights. However, observe any regu- lations to the contrary.
– Place the gearstick in neutral or position N .
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material. Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving tips
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warning lights on and the ignition
switched on, the turn signal may be used to indicate that you are going to
change direction. Move the turn signal lever accordingly. Meanwhile, the
hazard warning lights will go off. When the turn signal lever is returned to the
rest position, the hazard warning lights will automatically reconnect.
The brake servo works only when the engine is running. In this case the pedal
has to be pressed harder.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•
Move the selector lever to N.
•
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.
•
Do not tow further than 50 km.
•
If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.
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General notes on the technical data
260WeightsKerb weight refers to the basic model with a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity
and without optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75 kg to allow for the
weight of the driver.
For special versions and optional equipment fittings or for the addition of
accessories, the weight of the vehicle will increase ⇒.
WARNING
•
Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an acci-
dent. Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit road conditions
and requirements.
•
Never exceed the gross axle weight rating or the gross vehicle weight
rating. If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
To w i n g a t r a i l e rTra iler weig htsTrailer weigh ts
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive
trials according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain
circumstances up to 100 km/h). The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these
data ⇒ . Drawbar load
The
maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint
of the towing bracket must not exceed 85 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend that you always tow
approaching the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the
road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with an axle
base of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a legal
stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, you should not drive at speeds above 80 km/h when
towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are
permitted.
•
Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the draw bar loading. If
the permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressu res
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. The slightly
raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced ⇒.
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Index
274Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Belt tensioner
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Brake pad wear Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake pad wear indicator* Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 187
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 187
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Breakdown set storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Bulb defect warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163CCar care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Car phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
CD changer
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 individual opening of doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Central locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Central stowage on instrument panel . . . . . . . 134
Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Changing a light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238, 242
Changing brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Changing bulbs lights on tailgate/rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Lights on vehicle body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Registration plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Changing gear See Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Changing the bulbs interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Changing the lamps Side indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Checking battery electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 226 Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
in front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Cleaning alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cleaning and caring for your vehicle . . . . . . . . 195
Cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cleaning cloth seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Cleaning fabric trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cleaning plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Cleaning wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Air outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Second cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Code number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Coming Home function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Controls Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Convenience closing Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Convenience opening Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cool box cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218, 219
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Coolant level warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Coolant Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Coolant Temperature Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Coolant temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Cooling and heating box Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Notes on usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Correct adjustment of front head restraints . . . . 14
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DDaylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Deadlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Diagram of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Diesel engineWinter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Diesel engine particulate filter* . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Diesel particulate filter warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Differential lock fault (EDL) warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dipped headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Disabling airbag front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Disabling front and side passenger airbag Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disabling frontal airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Display
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Door open display warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 93
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driving Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Economically / With Respect for the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 194
With four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . 110, 111
EEconomical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
EDS Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Electric consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115, 150
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276Electric windows
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
one-touch closing and opening . . . . . . . . . 103
roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Electrical accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Electrical windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electronic stabilisation program . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Electronic stabilisation programme . . . . . . . . . . 76 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 185
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Emergency opening Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine compartment Working in the engine compartment . . . . . 211
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Engine fault indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Engine hood See Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine management Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Engine oil temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine oil temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 189
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 184 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Exhaust gas indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120, 198
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
FFastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 145
Fastening seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fault in the exhaust system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Faults in operation of air conditioning . . . . . . 159
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Foot brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Replacing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Front passenger airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Front seats adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuel level Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 See also Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
GG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Gear selector lever
See Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
See Automatic gearbox with Tiptronic . . . . 173
General overview of the engine compartment . 262
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Glove compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Guide lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110HHand brake warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 174
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123, 124
fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Headlamp washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Heated rear window Heating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Hubcaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
IIdentification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Illumination of instruments and switches . . . . 110
Indicator lights indication lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Individual opening of doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Information messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instrument lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Adjusting belt routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cleaning the child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fastening harness belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Releasing harness belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Interior monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Intermittent wipe rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
windscreen wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117JJack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
KKey tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Key with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Kick-down function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173LLifting platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Lighting of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Load compartment See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading area See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 144 See also Luggage compartment . . . . . . 16, 144
Luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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278Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Manual mode
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Mileage display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Mirrors Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Make-up mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86NNavigation system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Net bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18OObservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Octane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
On board computer with multifunction display* Check working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Message on display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
One-touch closing and opening electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Overview
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PPaintworkPolishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking distance warning system . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Passenger compartment Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Trips to foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 20
Plastic key tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Pollution filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Preheating system indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
RRaising the vehicle with the vehicle tool kit jack . . 241
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rear door driving with the tailgate open . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear seats characteristics of seat equipment . . . . . . . 127
moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Remote control key Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Repairs Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing the battery Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Replacing tyres Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Retractor See Automatic belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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