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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Lights: switching on and off 
Fig. 83 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Light
switch
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 83 to position .
Switching on dipped or main beam headlights (driving lights)
Dipped beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position .
Main beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position . –
Press the main beam lever forward ⇒ page 124.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position O.
Daytime running lights: In vehicles for countries where daytime running
lights are obligatory and in all vehicles with AFS headlights, daytime run-
ning lights are turned on or off with the ignition. Daytime running lights
have main beam flashers, as usual, but not the dipped beam headlight
function
The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The head-
lights are automatically switched to side lights after the ignition has been
switched off.
If the side lights or the dipped beam headlights are turned on, the  sym-
bol will come on together with the lights switch.
Note
● If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition
lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened.
● Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted. 
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Activating the function
–Briefly press the knob ⇒ Fig. 85 to release it from its set posi-
tion.
– Turn the knob to position 1.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
Deactivating the function
– Briefly press the knob ⇒ Fig. 85 to release it from its set posi-
tion.
– Turn the knob to position 0.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
The coming home and leaving home functions are controlled by light sen-
sors in the interior mirror housing. The system will function when the follow-
ing requirements are met:
● The knob is set to position 1.
● The headlights and the ignition are switched off.
● Dark conditions; the sensors register little or no light.
Coming home
When the system is enabled and it is dark, the corresponding exterior lights
switch on as soon as the driver door is opened.
The exterior lights will stay on for up to a maximum of 2 minutes as long as
one of the doors or the rear lid is open.
The exterior lights stay on for about 30 seconds to light up the area around
the vehicle after all the doors and the rear lid have been closed. This time interval is factory-set, but you can have it changed by a special-
ised workshop to suit your own requirements (max. setting is 60 seconds).
Leaving home
The exterior lights are switched on when the vehicle is unlocked with the

button on the remote control key.
The exterior lights go out when the driver door is opened or after 60 sec-
onds when the vehicle locks itself again automatically
⇒ page 108.
WARNING
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the key from the ignition, as the lights
will not go out if the coming home function is activated. This will lead to
battery discharge and vehicle breakdown.
Note
● If you always wish to use the coming home and leaving home functions,
you can leave them permanently switched on. As the system is controlled
via a photosensor, it will only work in dark conditions.
● Permanent use of the coming home and leaving home functions, partic-
ularly on short journeys, will increase the load on the battery. To make sure
the battery is always sufficiently charged, occasionally drive longer distan-
ces.
● If the fog lights have been switched on by the coming home and leaving
home functions, they will always be switched off when you switch on the ig-
nition.
● Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here. 

126Lights and visibility
Interior light switched on
–Move switch A
to position I.
Interior light switched off
– Move switch A
to position O.
Front reading lights 
– Press one of the switches B
to turn the left and right reading
lights on and off.
Glove compartment light
– Open the glove compartment on the front passenger side. The
glove compartment light will come on automatically if the side
lights or headlights are switched on, and will go out again
when the glove compartment is closed.
Footwell* and door lighting
– This is switched on when the doors are opened and off when
they are closed.
If the switch is in the courtesy light position, the interior light comes on au-
tomatically when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened. The light
also comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition. The light turns off
about 30 seconds after closing the doors. The interior light is switched off
immediately when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is switched on.
If a door is left open, the light is switched off after about 10 minutes to pre-
vent the battery from running flat.
The brightness of the lights is automatically adjusted by a dimmer when
they are switched on. Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates a number of important
controls.
Fig. 93 Detail of headlin-
er: ambient lighting
The lights in the door handles come on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
The lighting above the windscreen* also comes on when the side lights or
headlights are switched on. The centre console is illuminated from above.
The background lighting cannot be switched off manually. 

140Seats and storage compartments
system when the vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver
whose settings do not need to be stored in the memory.
Note
You can also use the remote control to call up the stored settings
⇒ page 141. 
Storing settings
The STOP button must be in its down position (pressed in) before
you can store the desired settings.
– Adjust the driver seat as required ⇒ page 137.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 133.
– Press and hold the MEMO
button. At the same time, press one
of the memory buttons for at least a second.
– Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected
memory button.
Any new setting selected automatically cancels the existing setting stored
on the memory button. It is best to begin with memory button No. 1 for the
first driver and then assign the other memory buttons to each subsequent
driver.
The seat and mirror positions are stored when the vehicle is locked with the
remote control and are assigned to the remote control key. The exterior mir-
rors adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the vehi-
cle; the driver seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver door.
However, this does not delete the settings stored in memory buttons 1 to 4.
These settings can be enabled at any time. Activating settings
Stored settings can be recalled using either the memory but-
tons or the remote control (remote control key).
Using the memory buttons
– If the driver door is open, press the desired memory button
briefly.
– If the driver door is closed, press and hold down the appropri-
ate memory button until the seat and exterior mirrors reach
their programmed positions.
Using the remote control
– Unlock the vehicle using the remote control and open the driver
door within the next ten minutes.
The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if
the driver door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control.
WARNING
● For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle
is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
● In an emergency, the memory function can be stopped at any time by
pressing the STOP button or by briefly pressing any of the memory but-
tons.
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Seats and storage compartments
Assigning remote control keys
The key must be assigned to a memory button so that the
positions stored in the memory can also be recalled using
the remote control key. Assigning the remote control key to a memory button
– Using the memory button, recall the settings that are to be pro-
grammed onto the key.
– Keeping the memory button pressed down, press the unlock
button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the memory button.
Deleting assignment of the remote control key to the memory
button
– Press and hold the MEMO
button and press the unlock button
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the MEMO
button.
The previous settings are automatically cancelled when the keys are re-as-
signed to different memory buttons. Head restraints
Front head restraints
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head re-
straints offer effective protection, provided they are properly
adjusted to suit the height of the occupant.
Fig. 110 Front seats:
Head restraints
Raising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
– Pull up the head restraint.
Lowering the head restraint
– Press button A
and lower the head restraint.
Removing the head restraints
– Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go. 
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Retaining strap*
The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage
to the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 117 Retaining strap
attached to right-hand
side lining
– Hook the retaining strap into housing A
or B ⇒ Fig. 117.
You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the
size of the object you wish to secure.
To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the
centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing B
.
WARNING
The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to
5 kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).
 Luggage compartment cover*
The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.
Fig. 118 Rear lid open
with luggage compart-
ment cover closed
Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
– Using handle A
⇒ Fig. 118, pull the rolled-up cover evenly to-
wards the rear of the vehicle.
– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right-
hand side trim ⇒ Fig. 118 (arrows).
Retracting the luggage compartment cover
– Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.
– Let the cover roll up slowly.
Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 148
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Seats and storage compartments
WARNING
● Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
● The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.
CAUTION
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be
caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest. 
Ski bag*
You can use the ski bag to transport skis or other extra-long
objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damag-
ing the upholstery.
Fig. 126 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag cover
Fig. 127 Fastening the
ski bag in the seatbelt
buckle
Loading
– Open the rear lid.
– Press the release catch for the ski bag cover (flecha) and fold
the cover downwards ⇒ Fig. 126.
– Pull down the centre rear armrest.
– From the passenger compartment, press down the release catch
for the ski bag cover and pull out the cover.
– Pull out and unfold the ski bag.
– The long items can now be loaded through the luggage com-
partment into the ski bag ⇒ 
.
Securing
– Insert the fastening belt A
⇒ Fig. 127 of the ski bag into the
centre seat belt buckle B.
– Pull the free end of belt C
to tighten. 
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● In some countries this socket is 115 volts. Therefore the socket should
have a different inverter installed at the factory. You can obtain retrofit kits
from your Technical Service. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances to the
230 Volt socket.
● The use of electrical equipment in the vicinity of the aerial in the rear
window may cause interference to the reception of stations broadcasting in
AM. 
Compartments Overview
There are several storage compartments at various points in
the vehicle.
Your vehicle has the following storage compartments:
First-aid kit* Emergency triangle* Glove compartment⇒ page 159Storage compartment in the centre console On-board documentation compartment* Compartments in the door trims⇒ page 160Coat hooks⇒ page 160Side storage compartment in luggage com-
partment
Some of the compartments listed are only provided in certain models or are
optional extras. Glove compartment
The lockable glove compartment is equipped with a light.
Fig. 136 Glove compart-
ment
Opening the glove compartment
– Pull the handle on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
⇒ Fig. 136 and open the lid.
Closing the glove compartment
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.
If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove com-
partment comes on when it is opened.
The lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when
the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

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Driving
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) contains the electronic differential lock
(EDL) and the traction control system (ASR). The ESC works together with
the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light up, but if the
ESC fails, only the ESC warning lamp lights up.
The ESC system is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESC system is always active and cannot be switched off. The ESC switch
only switches the ASR off.
The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin is desirable.
For example:
● When driving with snow chains.
● When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
● When the vehicle is stuck, to rock it backwards and forwards.
Press the button to switch the ASR back on when you no longer need wheel
spin.
Situations in which the warning lamp lights 
●
On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry
out a function control.
● The warning lamp will start flashing when the vehicle is moving if the
ESC or the ASR is activated.
● It will light up continuously if there is a fault in the ESC.
WARNING
● Do not forget that the electronic stability control ESC cannot defy the
laws of physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and
wet roads and when towing a trailer.
● Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. The greater safety provided by the ESC should not
encourage you to run any risks.
● Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESC in
⇒ page 195, Intelligent technology.

Ignition lock Ignition key positions
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.
Fig. 145 Ignition key po-
sitions 
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Position 1
The ignition key is inserted in this position. To
engage the steering wheel
lock, take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You
should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This
will help to deter thefts ⇒ 
.
Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs 2
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case
of vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat
the glow plugs.
Starting the engine 3
The engine is started in this position. Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position 2
by itself.
The ignition key has to be turned back to position 1
before re-starting the
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition 1
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
● Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Other-
wise the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an acci-
dent.
● Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you
only intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if
there are children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start
the engine or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows),
which could cause injuries.
Note
● If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position 2
for about 5 seconds before start-
ing the engine.
● Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After switching off the ignition, you
can only remove the ignition key if the selector lever is in position “P” (park-
ing lock). The selector lever is locked after the ignition key has been re-
moved. 
Starting and stopping the engine Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.
Fig. 146 Ignition key po-
sitions
Vehicles with a petrol engine:
– Use the foot brake. 