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Front brake pads worn.
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page
143 
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated. 
ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
94 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.– 
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
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71
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management. 
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
71 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
190 
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
212 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
66 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
48 
Lane Assist is switched on, but not
active.›››
page
166 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
94
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
99 
Trailer turn signals›››
page
177 
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
132 
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
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150
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded. 
Lane Assist is switched on and ac-
tive.›››
page
166 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
94 On the instrument panel screen
Fig. 35
See Fig. 3 for positioning   Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
82
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89
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198 
Ignition:  Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
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203
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
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Selecting reverse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwards, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 37
R .
● Release the clutch.
››› in Changing gears on page 132
››› page 132 Automatic gearbox*
Fig. 38
Parking lock
P Reverse gear
Neutral (idling)
Drive (forward)
Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards
(
+
) to go up a gear or backwards ( –
) to
go down a gear.
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››› in Selector lever positions on
page 133
››› page 132
››› page 229 R
N
D/S
+/–
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 Defrost functionThe air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off. To defrost the wind-
screen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3 °C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output.

The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.

Air distribution towards the footwell.

Upward air distribution.

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.

Air recirculation


Seat heating buttons 
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.

Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri-
bution adjusts automatically to the position .

When the warning light for button  lights up, the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side. Press the button or the temper-
ature control on the passenger side 
Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribution. Press the button: the warning lamp on the button will light up .

Press the configuration button : the air conditioning operation menu will be displayed on the Easy Connect system screen.
Switching offTurn the blower control to the  position or press the  button.
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››› in Introduction on page 125
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Air distribution towards the footwell.

Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.

Air recirculation


Seat heating buttons 
Maximum cooling power. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically to the
position 
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››› in Introduction on page 125
›››
page 124 How does the heating and the fresh air system work?
Fig. 41
See Fig. 3 for positioning
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Level control Fuel Fig. 42
The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and locked automatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
●
Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the
left side.
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Place it in the space on the hinge of the
open flap ››› Fig. 42 .
C lo
sing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as it will go.
● Close the lid. 
››› in Filling the tank on page 193
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page 193 Oil
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
ted in the engine compartment
›››  page 198
.
The oi l
should leave a mark between zones
A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in that zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
Topping up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not add too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
unscrew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
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››› in Changing engine oil on page 202
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Fuses Fig. 48
Fig. 49
Underneath the instrument panel
The fuse box is located behind the storage
compartment
››› Fig. 48 .
In the en gine c
ompartment
Press the locking tabs to release the fuse box
cover ››› Fig. 49
. 
››› in Introduction on page 231
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page 231 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
›››
 page 198. It does not require
m aint

enance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Service.
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››› in Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery on page 206
››› page 205 Action in the event of a
puncture
With anti-puncture kit Fig. 50
The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
●
Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ››› Fig. 50 1 tool to remove the insert.
Place it on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
››› Fig. 50 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››› Fig. 50 3 into
the sealant bottle. The bottle's seal will break
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Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
ers*/wheel bolt cap clip.
● Take out the spare wheel and the tools that
are located under the floor panel in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Take out the wheel cover or the bolt caps.
● Loosen the bolts with the box spanner (1
turn to the left).
● Mount the jack on the support points de-
signed for this purpose on the strut
››› Fig. 52 .
● Rai
se the vehicle, turning the jack until it is
slightly lifted off the ground.
● Unscrew the bolts completely and remove
the punctured wheel.
● Put the spare wheel in place. Screw on the
bolts and tighten them loosely with the box
spanner.
● Lower the vehicle with the jack. Finish tight-
ening the bolts with the box spanner.
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››› in What to do first on page 217
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Emergency towing of the
vehicle
Towing Fig. 53
Fig. 54
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment.Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.
Tow rope or tow bar
The tow bar offers increased safety and a
lower risk of damage.
The tow rope is recommended when there is
no tow bar. It must be elastic so that it does
not damage the vehicle.
Towline anchorages
Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
It is located with the vehicle's tools
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Safe driving
Safety
Safe driving Safety first! WARNING
● This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
Before starting every trip For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
– Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure. –
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
– Make sure all luggage is secured
››› page 114 .
– Mak
e sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-
sion mirrors properly according to your
size.
– Ensure that the passengers in the rear
seats always have the head restraints in
the in-use position ››› page 41.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
››› page 56.
– Ass

ume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 38.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ››› page 43.
What

affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the safety equipment in your SEAT:
● Three-point seat belts
● belt tension limiters for the front and rear
side seats, »
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the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel
››› Fig. 55. If you are sitting closer than
25 c m, the airb
ag system cannot protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● When driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sudden braking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optimal protection. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 14. WARNING
● Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.
● Move the lever up firmly so the steering
wheel position does not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!
● Make sure you are capable of reaching and
firmly holding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it
points towards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest. Correct sitting position for front
passenger
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as possible ››› .–
Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› page 41.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the front passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 43.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
› ›

› page 54.
Adjus
ting the front passenger seat
››› page 106. WARNING
● An incorrect sitting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer
than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when
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WARNING
● Any incorrect sitting position increases the
risk of severe injuries. Sitting in an incorrect
position exposes the vehicle occupants to se-
vere injuries if airbags are triggered, by strik-
ing a vehicle occupant who has assumed an
incorrect sitting position.
● Before the vehicle moves, assume the prop-
er sitting position and maintain it throughout
the trip. Before every trip, instruct your pas-
sengers to sit properly and to stay in this po-
sition during the trip ››› page 38, Sitting posi-
tion for vehicle occupants .Correct adjustment of front head
restraints
Fig. 57
Correctly adjusted head restraint as
viewed from the front and the side. Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of passenger protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most accident
situations.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is, as far as possible, at the same lev-
el as the top of your head, or at the very
least, at eye level ››› Fig. 57 .
Adju s
ting the head restraints ›››
 page 12 WARNING
● Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries. An improper adjustment of
the head restraints may cause death in an ac-
cident and increase the risk of suffering inju-
ries during abrupt braking actions or unex-
pected manoeuvres.
● The head restraints must always be adjus-
ted according to the height of the passenger. Correct adjustment of rear head
restraints
Fig. 58
Head restraints in the correct posi-
tion. Fig. 59
Head restraint position warning label. Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of the passenger protection and
can reduce the risk of injuries in most acci-
dent situations
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