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xFit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far as possible.
xHold the wheel brace at the end and rotate the bolt approximately one
turn anticlockwise Ÿ.
Important information about wheel bolts
The wheel rims and bolts have been designed to be fitted to factory options.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted
securely and that the brake system functions correctly.
In some circumstances, wheel bolts from the same model vehicle should not
be used.
Wheel bolt tightening torque
The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is
140 Nm. Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a reliable torque wrench.
If wheel bolts are rusty and it is difficult to tighten them, the threads should
be replaced and cleaned before checking the torque.
Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the wheel hub threads. Although
they have been tightened to the prescribed torque, they could come loose
while driving.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly they could be released while
driving leading to loss of vehicle control and serious damage.
xOnly use wheel bolts which correspond to the wheel rims in question.
xNever use different wheel bolts.
xThe bolts and threads should be clean, free of oil and grease and easy
to thread.
xTo loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, always use the wheel brace
supplied with the vehicle.
xLoosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle
with the jack.
xNever grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the wheel hub threads.
Although they have been tightened to the prescribed torque, they could
come loose while driving.
xNever loosen the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted ring trims.
xIf the wheel bolts are not tightened to the correct torque, they may
come loose while driving, and the bolts and rims may come out. If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.
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Changing a wheel
Removing the wheel
xPlease observe the check list Ÿpage 339.
xLoosen the wheel bolts Ÿpage 340.
xJacking up the vehicle Ÿpage 342.
xUsing the hexagonal socket in the wheel brace Ÿfig. 194, unscrew the
slackened wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface.
xTake off the wheel.
Putting on the spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre Ÿpage 325.
xFit the wheel.
xScrew on the anti-theft locking bolt with the adapter in position
Ÿpage 340, fig. 191 or clockwise and tighten gently.
xReplace the other wheel bolts and tighten slightly using the hexagonal
socket on the end of the wheel brace.
xLower the car with the jack.
xTighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise Ÿ. Tighten the bolts in diag-
onal pairs (not in a circle).
xPut the caps, trim or full hubcap back on Ÿpage 336.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or not tightened to the correct
torque then this could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a serious acci-
dent.
xAll the wheel bolts and hub threads should be clean and free of oil and
grease. The wheel bolts should be easily tightened to the correct torque.
xThe hexagonal socket in the wheel brace should be used for turning
wheel bolts only. Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
After changing the wheel
xClean the wheel brace, if necessary and put it away in the luggage
compartment Ÿpage 353.
xHave the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench Ÿpage 341.
Note
If the vehicle is fitted with a tyre monitoring system, this should be “repro-
grammed” if necessary whenever a tyre is changed Ÿpage 248.
Fig. 194 Changing the
wheel: loosen wheel bolts
with the socket at the end
of the wheel brace.
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In case of emergency
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xBraking, stopping and parking Ÿpage 210
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
xVehicle tools Ÿpage 353
WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of accident for the driver and for
other road users.
xStop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Park the vehicle a safe
distance from surrounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of an emer-
gency. Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. In case of an emergency, passengers will be trapped
inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
Protecting yourself and securing the vehicle
Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a broken down vehicle. In a
number of countries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn on the hazard
warning lights and use a reflective safety vest Ÿpage 347.
When being towed with the hazard warning lights on, a change in direction or
traffic lane can be indicated as usual using the turn indicator lever. The
hazard lights will be interrupted temporarily.
Checklist
For your own safety and that of other passengers, the following points should
be observed in the order given Ÿ:
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground
Ÿ.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights with the button Ÿfig. 195.
Fig. 195 In the centre of
the instrument panel:
Switch for hazard warning
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First aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vests and fire
extinguishers
Reflective vests
Some vehicles will have a driver's door compartment to store a reflective vest
Ÿpage 59.
Warning triangle
With the tailgate open, rotate the lock Ÿfig. 196 90°. Lower the bracket and
remove the warning triangle.
First-aid kit
There is a first aid kit Ÿpage 162 in the rear left-hand side storage compart-
ment of the luggage compartment.
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Check the expiry date
of the contents of the first aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
There is a Fire extinguisher underneath the passenger seat.The fire extinguisher must conform to legal requirements, be ready for use
and be checked regularly. Check the certification seal on the extinguisher.
WARNING
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be violently thrown in
case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially in accidents causing
serious injury.
xSecure fire extinguishers, first aid kit, reflective vests and warning
triangle securely to their respective supports.
Fig. 196 On the boot lid:
Warning triangle bracket.

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Emergency locking and unlocking
Introduction
The doors, tailgate and panoramic sliding roof can be locked manually and
partially opened, for example if the key or the central locking is damaged.
Additional information and warnings:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xDoors Ÿpage 92
xTa ilga te Ÿpage 97
xPanorama sliding sunroof Ÿpage 106
xIn case of emergency Ÿpage 345
WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can cause serious injury.
xIf the vehicle is locked from outside, the doors and windows cannot be
opened from the inside.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves
to safety.
xDepending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious
injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.
WARNING
Getting in the way of the doors and the panoramic sliding roof is dangerous
and can lead to serious injury.
xOpen and close the doors and the panoramic sliding roof only when
nobody is in the way.
Caution
When opening and closing in an emergency, carefully disassemble compo-
nents and then reassemble them carefully to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Manually locking and unlocking the driver's door
In general, when the driver's door is locked all other doors are locked.
Unlocking manually only opens the driver's door. Please note the instructions
for the antitheft alarm Ÿpage 83.
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 78.
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Fig. 197 Driver's door
handle: Hidden lock
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xInsert the key shaft into the opening in the cover on the driver's door
handle from below Ÿfig. 197 (arrow) then remove the cover upwards.
xInsert the key shaft into the lock cylinder to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking notes:
xThe antitheft alarm will remain active when vehicles are unlocked.
However, the alarm will not yet be triggered Ÿpage 83.
xIf the driver's door is opened, the alarm will be triggered.
xSwitch the ignition on. When the ignition is switched on, the electronic
immobiliser recognises a valid vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system.
Note
The antitheft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using
the key Ÿpage 83.
Locking the passenger side door and sliding doors manually
The passenger side door and the sliding doors can be locked manually. The
antitheft alarm is not activated in this case.
xDoor open.
xRemove the rubber cap to the front of the door. The rubber cap is marked
with a lock symbol 1 Ÿfig. 198.
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 78.
xInsert the key shaft horizontally into the opening and moved the colour
lever forwards Ÿfig. 199.
xReplace the rubber cap and close the door.
xCheck if the door is locked.
xCarry out the same operation on the other doors if necessary.
xHave the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop.
Note
The doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by pulling
the inside door handle. To open, pull the inner door release lever twice
Ÿpage 83.Fig. 198 To the front of
the passenger side door:
Emergency lock, hidden
by a rubber cap.
Fig. 199 Emergency
locking of the vehicle
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Emergency unlocking the tailgate
xRemove equipment to access the inside of the tailgate.
xRemove the square cover in the inner trim of the tailgate Ÿfig. 200.
xPush the release lever Ÿfig. 201 in the direction of the arrow to
unlock the tailgate.
xManually open the tailgate.
Fig. 200 From the
luggage compartment:
Remove the tailgate cover.
Fig. 201 From the
luggage compartment:
Manually unlocking the
tailgate.
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Manually unlocking the gear selection lever
If the vehicle power supply should ever fail (discharged battery, etc.) and the
vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the selector lever must first be moved to
position N using the manual release mechanism.The emergency release mechanism is located underneath the gearbox cover
panel to the right-hand side. To release the gear selector lever mechanism, a
suitable tool is required, for example a screwdriver.
Preparations
xApply the parking brake. If the parking brake cannot be activated in the
vehicle must be secured otherwise so that it cannot move.
xSwitch the ignition off.
To remove the gearbox cover panel
xPull the cover up around the dust guard on the gear selector lever
Ÿfig. 204.
xTake the cover off by passing it over the gear selector lever Ÿ.
Manual release of selector lever
xPress the release lever Ÿfig. 205 in the direction of the arrow and hold it
in this position.
xPress the lock button Ÿfig. 204 on the gear selector lever knob and
place the gear selector lever in the N position.
WARNING
Never move the gear selector lever from the position P while the electronic
parking brake is deactivated. Otherwise, the vehicle may accidentally
move off on hills or steep slopes causing serious accidents.
Caution
If the vehicle is moved on its wheels with the engine stopped and the selector
lever in position N for a prolonged period of time and at high speed, for
example for towing, then the automatic gearbox will be damaged.
Fig. 204 Remove the
lining from the area of the
gear indication.
Fig. 205 Manual release
of gear selector lever.
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To o l s *
Introduction
When securing the vehicle in case of a breakdown, please note the legal
requirements for each country.
Additional information and warnings:
xWorking in the engine compartment Ÿpage 304
xChange wheel Ÿpage 339
xIn case of emergency Ÿpage 345
WARNING
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be violently fired through
the compartment in case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially
in accidents causing serious injury.
xMake sure that the vehicle tools are stored safely in the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged on-board tools can cause injury or accidents.
xNever work with inappropriate or damaged tools.
Location
Depending on the model, the vehicle tools may be kept in the luggage
compartment, in a cavity close to the lock carrier Ÿfig. 206. Loosen the
safety straps and remove the on-board tools. For vehicles factory-fitted with
winter tyres, you will find additional tools in a toolbox located in the luggage
compartment.
Note
After use, return the jack to its initial position using the handle in order to
securely store it in the vehicle.
Fig. 206 In the luggage
compartment, viewed
from inside the vehicle:
On-board tools are
located in a cavity close to
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Components
The set of on-board tools depends on the vehicle equipment. The following is
a description for a vehicle with all options.
The individual elements of the on-board toolkit Ÿfig. 207
Adapter for antitheft bolt. SEAT recommend you carry the wheel bolt
adapter in the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code number of the anti-
theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the adapter. In case it is lost,
another adapter can be ordered using this number. Note the antitheft
bolt code for the wheels and keep it in a place other than the vehicle.
Towing eye, removable.
Wheel spanner.
Jack. Fold the jack before returning it to the toolkit.
Jack. Before storing the jack in the toolkit, fold its hook.
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for screwing and
unscrewing the wheel bolts once loosened. The screwdriver bit is inter-changeable. The screwdriver may be found underneath the wheel
spanner.
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cover, integral hubcaps and the wheel
bolt caps.
Foldable wedges*
The foldable wedges are with the on-board tools Ÿfig. 207.
Assembling the foldable wedges
xLift the base plate Ÿfig. 208 .
xInsert the two “tabs” of the base plate into its openings.
Improper use
The foldable wedges are used to block the wheel diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Fig. 207 Components of
the onboard tool kit.
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A5
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A7
Fig. 208 To unfold the
foldable wedges.
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