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Emergencies
Full hubcaps* Fig. 183
Removing the full hubcap Removing the full hubcap
● Take the wheel brace and the wire hook
from the vehicle tool kit ››› page 244.
● Hook the wire through one of the grooves
on the hubcap.
● Insert the wheel brace onto the wire hook
››› Fig. 183 and pull the hub cap in the direc-
tion sho wn b
y the arrow.
Fitting hubcaps
Before mounting the full trim, the anti-theft
wheel lock must be threaded into position
››› Fig. 186 2 or
3 . Otherwise it will not be
possible to mount the full hubcap.
Press the trim against the wheel so that the
space for the valve fits over the tyre valve
››› Fig. 186 1 . Make sure that the hubcap is
correctly fitted all the way around the wheel. Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 184
Removing the wheel bolt caps ●
Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit
››› page 244 .
● Inser

t the wire hook in the cap through the
opening ››› Fig. 184 and pull outwards in the
direction of

the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and should
be remounted after changing the tyre.
The
anti-theft wheel locking bolt has a spe-
cial cap. This only fits on anti-theft locking
bolts and is not for use with standard wheel
bolts. Wheel bolts
Fig. 185
Changing a wheel: Slacken the
wheel bolts. Fig. 186
Changing a wheel: tyre valve 1 and
position of anti-theft wheel locking bolt 2 or
3 .
Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle to
loosen the wheel bolts.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before raising the vehicle with the jack.
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Advice
If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be
able to loosen it by pushing down on the end
of the wheel brace carefully with your foot.
Hold on to the vehicle for support and take
care not to slip.
Loosening wheel bolts
● Fit the wheel brace as far as it will go over
the wheel bolt ››› Fig. 185 .
● Ho l
d the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise
››

› .
Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts
For wheels with full trim, the anti-theft wheel
lock must be threaded into position
››› Fig. 186 2 or
3 . Otherwise it will not be
possible to mount the entire hubcap.
● Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
out of the vehicle tool kit.
● Insert the adapter onto the anti-theft wheel
bolt.
● Fit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far
as possible.
● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise
› ›

› .
Important information about wheel bolts
The wheel rims and bolts have been de-
signed to be fitted to factory options. If differ- ent 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.
Hav e the tight

ening 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 tightening
tor

que.
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.
● Only use wheel bolts which correspond to
the wheel rims in question.
● Never use different wheel bolts. ●
The bolts and threads should be clean, free
of oil and grease and easy to thread.
● To loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, al-
ways use the wheel brace supplied with the
vehicle.
● Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before raising the vehicle with the jack.
● 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.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bolted ring trims.
● If 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 tightening torque is too high, the
wheel bolts and threads can be damaged. 248

Emergencies
Raising the vehicle with the jack Fig. 187
Jack position points Fig. 188
Jack mounted on the left rear part of
the vehicle The jack may be applied only at the jacking
points shown (marks on chassis)
››› Fig. 187 .
The m ark
indicates the jacking points below
the vehicle. The jacking points are on the ribs
behind
the front edges ››› Fig. 188. Always
the rel
evant jacking point for the wheel to be
changed ››› . Raise the vehicle using only the designated
jacking points.
For your own safety and that of other passen-
gers, the following points should be ob-
served in the order given:
Select a suitable flat and firm surface for
raising the vehicle.
Switch off the engine, engage a gear
(manual gearbox) or place the selector
lever in position P
›
›› p
age 143 and turn
on the electronic parking brake
››› page 137.
Block

the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel being changed with folding wheel
chocks* or other suitable objects.
When towing a trailer: unhook the trailer
from the towing vehicle and park it cor-
rectly.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel to
be changed ››› page 247.
Look below the vehicle for the jacking
point ››› Fig. 187 closest to the tyre
which h

as to be changed.
Raise the jack with the handle until it
can be inserted below the jacking point.
Ensure that the foot of the jack is firmly
on the ground and that it is placed im-
mediately below the lifting point on the
vehicle ››› Fig. 188
.
Straighten the jack and continue raising
it using the handle until the claw holds
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. the vertical reinforcement beneath the
vehicle
››› Fig. 188
.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear
of the ground. WARNING
If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could
fall off the jack causing serious injury. Please
observe the following rules to minimise the
risk of injury:
● You should only use a jack approved by
SEAT for your vehicle. Other jacks, even those
approved for other SEAT models, might slip
out of place.
● The ground should be firm and flat. If the
ground is sloped or soft then the vehicle
could slip and fall off the jack. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
● If the ground is slippery, such as tiles,
place a non-slip surface (a floor mat, for in-
stance) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.
● Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking
points. The claw of the jack should grip the
reinforcement nerve on the underbody
››› Fig. 188.
● You shou

ld never place a body limb such as
an arm or leg under a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you must use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!. » 10.
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Safety

Advice
●
Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one
side or the engine is running.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised. The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations. Changing a wheel
Fig. 189
Changing a wheel: loosen wheel
bolts with the socket at the end of the wheel
brace Removing the wheel
● Loosen the wheel bolts ››› page 247 .
● Jacking up the vehicle ››› page 249.
● Using the hexagonal socket in the wheel
brace ››› Fig. 189 , unscrew the slackened
wheel bo
lts and place them on a clean sur-
face.
● Take off the wheel. Putting on the spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre
››› page 232.
● Fit the wheel

.
● Screw on the anti-theft locking bolt with
the adapter in position ››› Fig. 186 2 or
3 clockwise and tighten gently.
●
Replace the other wheel bolts and tighten
slightly using the hexagonal socket on the
end of the wheel

brace.
● Lower the car with the jack.
● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise
››› . Tighten the bolts in diagonal pairs (not
in a circle).
● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on
››› page 247 . 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 accident.
● All the wheel bolts and hub threads should
be clean and free of oil and grease. The wheel
bolts should be easily tightened to the cor-
rect torque.
● The 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
●
Clean the wheel brace, if necessary, and
put it away in the boot ››› page 244.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench ››› page 248. Note
If the vehicle is fitted with a tyre monitoring
system, this should be “reprogrammed” if
necessary whenever a tyre is changed
››› page 179. Tyre repair
TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm
in diameter.
Do not remove foreign ob-
j

ects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
Once the sealant is in the tyre, make sure to
check the pressure after 10 minutes driving.
If the vehicle has more than one damaged
tyre, seek professional assistance. The tyre
mobility system is designed for filling one
tyre.
Only use the tyre mobility system if the vehi-
cle is properly parked, you know how to do it
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Advice
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
Air compressor
ON/OFF switch
Air bleed screw 1)
Tyre pressure monitoring 1)
Tube for inflating tyres
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare insert for valve
The valve insert remover
1 has a gap at the
lower end for a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
Seal and inflate a tyre Sealing a tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap.
● Use the enclosed extractor ›››
Fig. 190 1 to unscrew the valve insert. Place it on a
clean surface.1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 ●
Shake the bottle of sealant ››› Fig. 190 10 well.
●
Screw the inflator tube ››› Fig. 190 3 into
the sealant bottle in a clockwise direction.
The seal on the mouth of the bottle pierces
automatically.
● Remove the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 190 3 and insert the open end of the
tube into the tyre valve.
● Keep the bottle mouth facing down and
empty all the contents into the tyre.
● Remo
ve the empty bottle from the valve.
● Screw in the valve insert again with the aid
of the extractor ››› Fig. 190
1 .
Inflating the tyre
● Screw the tyre inflator tube ››› Fig. 190 8 of the air compressor into the tyre valve.
●
Check whether the air bleed screw
››› Fig. 190 6 is tightened.
● Start the engine and leave it running in
neutral.
● Attach the connector ››› Fig. 190 9 to one
of the vehicle's 12 volt sockets ››› page 119.
● Switch on the air compressor with the
ON/OFF switch ››› Fig. 190 5 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
reaches 2.0 to 2.5 bar (29-36 psi / 200-250 kPa)
››› .
Do not leave it running
f or mor

e than 8 minutes ››› .
● Switch off the compressor.
● If it fails to reach a pressure of between
2.0 and 2.5 bar (29-36 psi / 200-250 kPa),
unscrew the inflator tube from the tyre valve.
● Move the vehicle some 10 metres forwards
or backwards so that the sealant is evenly
distributed in the tyre interior.
● Securely screw the compressor tyre inflator
tube into the tyre valve again and repeat the
inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure can still not be
reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The
tyre cannot be sealed with the tyre mobility
system. Do not continue driving. You should
obtain professional assistance ››› .
● Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew
the inflator tube from the tyre valve.
● If a pressure between 2.0 and 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi / 200-250 kPa) is reached, then
continue driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) maxi-
mum.
● After 10 minutes , check the pressure again
› ›

› page 253. WARNING
When inflating the tyre, the air compressor
and the inflator tube may become hot. 1)
An inflator tube may also be included.
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Advice
●
Never switch the positive and negative
poles or connect the jump leads incorrectly.
● Note the instruction manual provided by
the manufacturer of the jump leads. CAUTION
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
electrical system, note the following careful-
ly: ● If the jump leads are incorrectly connected,
this could result in a short circuit.
● The vehicles must not touch each other,
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected. Positive pole on the starting
assistance points
Fig. 191
In the engine compartment: positive
pole for starting assistance + On some vehicles, there is a starting assis-
tance terminal in the engine compartment,
under a labelled cover.
How to jump start: description Fig. 192
Diagram of connections for vehicles
without Start-Stop system. Fig. 193
Diagram of connections for vehicles
with Start-Stop system. Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››› .
2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to
the po s
itive + terminal of the vehicle
with the flat battery A
››› Fig. 192 .
3. C

onnect the other end of the red
jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hicle providing assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect one end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
providing the current B
››› Fig. 192 .
– For

vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of the black jump lead X to a
suitable ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 193 .
5. C

onnect the other end of the black jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
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Advice
the Keyless Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with a flat battery should never be
towed.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
lock. Otherwise, the steering wheel lock
could suddenly lock. The vehicle would not
be controlled and a serious accident could
ensue. WARNING
When towing the vehicle, the handling and
braking efficiency change considerably.
Please observe the following instructions to
minimise the risk of serious accidents and in-
jury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– The brake must be depressed must hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Always remain aware to avoid collision
with the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle:
– Accelerate gently and carefully.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake well in advance than usual and
brake gently. CAUTION
● Carefully fit and remove the towline anchor-
age and its cover to avoid damage to the ve-
hicle (e.g. paintwork).
● When towing, fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and cause damage! Instructions for tow starting
In general, the vehicle should not be started
by towing. Jump-starting is much more pref-
erable
› › ›
page 253.
For technical reasons, the following vehicles
can
not be tow started:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking
and ignition system, since the electronic
steering lock may not unlock.
● Vehicles with an electronic parking brake,
given that it is possible that the brake will
not be disengaged.
● If the vehicle battery is flat, it is possible
that the engine control units do not operate
correctly.
However, if your vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (manual gearbox):
● Put it into second or third gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down. ●
Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Release the clutch when both vehicles are
moving.
● As soon as the engine starts, press the
clutch and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the cata-
lytic converter and damage it. Towing instructions
Tow rope or tow bar
When towing, the tow bar is the safest and
vehicle friendly way. You should only use a
tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towline anchorage or specially designed fit-
ting.
Vehicles with a
factory fitted towing device ,
can only
be used for towing with a tow bar,
s

pecially designed to fit on a tow hitch ball
››› page 179.
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Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
Note the following for a towed vehicle:
● Make sure the gear selector lever is in the N
position.
● Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
● Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles).
● If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels raised.
Note the following instructions for towing
four all-wheel drive vehicles.
Instructions for towing all-wheel drive
vehicles
All-wheel drive vehicles can be towed using a
toolbar or tow rope. If the vehicle is towed
with the front or rear axle raised, the engine
must be turned off to avoid transmission
damage.
For vehicles with a double clutched DSG ®
(di-
rect shift gearbox) the instructions for towing
vehicles with an automatic gearbox apply
››› page 257 .
Sit uation
s in which the vehicle should not be
towed
In the following cases, the vehicle should not
be towed but transported on a trailer or spe-
cial vehicle:
● If the vehicle gearbox does not contain lu-
bricant due to a fault. ●
If the vehicle battery is flat and, as a result,
the electronic steering lock and electronic
parking brake cannot be disengaged if ap-
plied.
● If the vehicle to be towed has an automatic
gearbox and the distance to be covered is
greater than 50 km (30 miles). Note
● The vehicle can only be towed if the elec-
tronic parking brake and steering lock are de-
activated. If the vehicle has no power supply
or there is an electric system fault, the en-
gine must be started using jump leads to de-
activate the electronic parking brake and
electronic steering lock.
● Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking
and ignition system should only be towed
with the ignition connected since, otherwise,
the electronic steering lock will not unlock. Fitting the front towline anchorage
Fig. 194
On the right-hand side of the front
bumper: Screw in the towline anchorage. The location for the removable towline an-
chorage is on the right-hand side of the front
bumper
››› Fig. 194 .
The t o

wline anchorage should always be kept
in the vehicle.
Note the instructions for towing ››› page 256.
To fit the towline anchorage
● Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle tool kit ››› page 244.
● Pre

ss on the upper cover and carefully re-
move it forwards. Allow the cover to hang.
● Screw in the towline anchorage into its po-
sition anticlockwise as far as it will go
›

›› Fig. 194 ››› . Use a suitable tool to firmly
tighten the towline anchorage in its location. »
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Advice
● After towing, remove the towline anchorage
by turning it clockwise and put the cover
b ac
k in place. CAUTION
The towline anchorage must always be com-
pletely and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it
could be released while towing and tow-start-
ing. Fitting the rear towline anchorage
Fig. 195
On the rear bumper, to the right
hand side: Tow ring in position The location for the removable towline an-
chorage is on the right-hand side of the rear
bumper
››› Fig. 195 . For
vehicles with a facto-
ry

fitted towing bracket , there is no fitting be-
hind the cover to insert the towline anchor-
age. For towing, fit and use the tow hitch
››› page 179, ››› . Note the instructions for towing
››› page 256.
Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for
vehicles without factory fitted tow hitch ● Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle tool kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 244 .
● Pr e

ss on the upper cover and carefully re-
move it back. This may require some
strength. Allow the cover to hang.
● Screw in the towline anchorage into its po-
sition anticlockwise as far as it will go ›
›› .
Use a suitable tool to firmly tighten the tow-
line anchorage in its location.
● After towing, remove the towline anchorage
by turning it clockwise and put the cover
b ac

k in place. CAUTION
● The towline anchorage must always be
completely and firmly tightened. Otherwise,
it could be released while towing and tow-
starting.
● Vehicles with a factory fitted towing brack-
et, can only be used for towing with a tow
bar, specially designed to fit on a tow hitch
ball. Otherwise, the tow hitch ball and the ve-
hicle may be damaged. Otherwise, a tow rope
should be used. Towing advice
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
be familiar with the technique required for
towing. For this reason, inexperienced drivers
should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces
and jerking. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warn-
ing lights on and the ignition switched on,
the turn signal may be used to indicate
changes of direction. Simply operate the turn
signal lever as usual. Meanwhile, the hazard
warning lights will go off. When the turn sig-
nal lever is returned to the rest position, the
hazard warning lights will be turned on auto-
matically.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
●
Leave the ignition on to avoid locking the
steering wheel, to release the electronic
parking brake and to activate the turn sig-
nals, the horn as well as the window wipers
and window washers.
● As the power assisted steering does not
work if the engine is not running, you will
need more strength to steer than normally.
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● The brake must be depressed must harder
as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-
den manoeuvres.
● Brake well in advance than usual and brake
gently.
● Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Emergency locking and
unlocking
Introduction The doors, rear lid and panoramic sliding
sunroof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged.
WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can
cause serious injury. ●
If the vehicle is locked from outside, the
doors and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.
● Never 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.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
atures 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 pan-
oramic sliding sunroof is dangerous and can
lead to serious injury.
● Open and close the doors and the panor-
amic sliding sunroof only when nobody is in
the way. CAUTION
When opening and closing in an emergency,
carefully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle. Manually locking and unlocking the
driver door
Fig. 196
Driver door handle: Hidden lock cyl-
inder As a general rule, when the driver door is
locked all other doors are locked. Unlocking
manually only opens the driver door. Please
note the instructions for the anti-theft alarm
››› page 57 .
● Unf o
ld the key shaft ››› page 54.
● Insert the key shaft into the opening in the
cover on the driver door handle from below
››› Fig. 196 (arrow) then remove the cover up-
war

ds.
● Insert the key shaft into the lock cylinder to
unlock or lock the vehicle. »
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