park assist Seat Mii 2014 Owner's manual

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Correct sitting position for vehicle occupants . 6
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 15
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General overview of the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Central locking* and locking system . . . . . . . . 45
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof . . . . 53
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seats and head restraints
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting the seat and head restraints . . . . . . 63
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 65
Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Practical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine management and exhaust gas
purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Driving along flooded roadways . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Parking sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cruise control* (Cruise control system - CCS) . . 107
Safety Assist* (City Safety Assist function) . . . . 110
Hill driving assistant* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trailer coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Advice
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . 125
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 131
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Checking and topping up the windscreen
washer reservoir with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Vehicle tool kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Towing and tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . 186
Changing the windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 188
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
3

Driving
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel.
Control and warning lampsIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
(red)Power steering
faulty.
The steering system
should be checked
by a specialised
workshop as soon as
possible.

(yellow)Power steering op-
eration reduced.
The steering system
should be checked
by a specialised
workshop as soon as
possible.
If, after restarting the
engine and driving
for a short distance,
the yellow warning
lamp no longer
comes on, it will
not
be necessary to take
the vehicle to a spe-
cialised workshop.
FlashesPossible causeSolution 
(red)
Fault in the steer-
ing column elec-
tronic lock.  Do not drive on!
Seek professional
advice.
FlashesPossible causeSolution 
(yellow)
Steering column
deviation.Gently turn the steer-
ing wheel to and fro.
Steering wheel not
unlocked or
locked.
Remove the key from
the ignition and then
switch the ignition
back on. If necessa-
ry, check the mes-
sages displayed on
the instrument panel
display.
Do not drive on, if
the steering column
remains locked after
the ignition has
been switched on.
Seek specialist as-
sistance. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents
and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appear may result in faults in the vehicle. Information on the steering
To prevent theft, we recommend you lock the
steering before leaving the vehicle.
Mechanical steering lock
Lock the steering column by removing the
key from the ignition when the vehicle is
stopped.
Please engage steer-
ing lockUnlocking the steering
Parking the vehicle
››› page 89.Insert the key in the igni-
tion lock.
Remove the key from the
ignition.Turn the steering wheel
slightly to release the
steering lock.
Turn the steering wheel
slightly until you hear the
steering lock.Hold the steering wheel in
this position and switch
on the ignition. Electromechanical power steering
With the power steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
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steering only works when the engine is run-
ning.
You should remember that you will need con-
siderably more power than normal to steer
the vehicle if the power steering is not work-
ing correctly or not at all.
Stopping and starting the
engine
Introduction Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of
a system fault,  is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. The engine cannot be started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must
not
be push- or tow-started. Jump starting is pref-
erable. WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes
stopping the vehicle difficult. As a conse-
quence you may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The assisted braking and steering systems,
the airbag system, seat belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the
engine is running.
●
The engine should only be switched off
when the vehicle is at a standstill. WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it
could help reduce the risk of serious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in
poorly ventilated or closed spaces. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, col-
ourless and odourless gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the
engine is running. The vehicle could move off
suddenly or something unexpected could
happen resulting in damage and serious in-
jury.
● Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays
could explode or increase the engine speed
unexpectedly. WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
spilled fuel, dried grass, etc). ●
Never apply additional underseal or anti-
corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter or the heat shields on the ex-
haust system. Ignition lock
Fig. 79
Vehicle key positions Car keys ››› Fig. 79
No key in the ignition lock: The steering lock may
be activated.
0Ignition switched off. Key can be removed from
the vehicle.
1Ignition is switched on. The steering lock can be
unlocked.
2Switch on the engine. Release the key when the
engine has started. When it is released, the key
returns to position 1
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Driving
Braking and parking Introduction The assisted braking systems
are the elec-
tr
onic distribution of the brake force (EBV),
the anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake
assist system (BAS), the electronic differen-
tial lock (EDL), the traction control (TC), the
traction control system (ASR) and the elec-
tronic stability control (ESC*). WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty
brake system may lead to serious accident.
● If you believe the brake pads to be worn or
the brake system to be faulty, immediately
refer to a specialised workshop to check the
brake pads and replace the worn ones. WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock
may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the vehicle impossible to control.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the handbrake when you
leave your vehicle and when you park. ●
Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the vehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you leave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury.
● 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. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures 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. CAUTION
● Special care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam-
age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
● Special attention is required when driving
through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects. Warning and control lamps
It lights
upPossible cause
››› Solution 
Handbrake ap-
plied.›››
page 90. 
Fault in the brake
system  Do not drive on!
Seek professional
advice ››› page 92.
Brake fluid level
inadequate.  Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid
level ››› page 153.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: ABS and EBV
do not function. 
Do not drive on!
Seek professional
advice ››› page 92. 
ESC* disconnec-
ted by system.Switching the igni-
tion on and off If
necessary, drive for a
short distance.
Fault in ESC*.Contact a special-
ised workshop.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: Fault in the
ABS.
Contact a special-
ised workshop. The
vehicle can be
braked without ABS.
The battery has
been reconnected.››› page 154. 
Traction Control
faulty or switched
off by the system.Contact a special-
ised workshop.»
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required direction, there is a system malfunc-
tion. Seek specialist assistance and have the
system checked. CAUTION
● When the gearbox is displayed as overheat-
ing for the first time, the vehicle must be
parked safely or must be driven at a speed of
more than 20 km/h (12 mph).
● When the warning lamp lights up and the
audible warning is heard, the vehicle must be
parked safely and the engine switched off.
Let the gearbox cool down.
● To prevent damage to the gearbox, driving
must only be continued when the warning
lamps are no longer lit up. While the gearbox
is overheated, starting up and driving, even
at a slow speed should be avoided. Recommended gear display
In some vehicles, the recommended gear for
reducing fuel consumption is displayed on
the instrument panel:DisplayMeaning

Optimum gear.

Recommendation to change up a gear.

Recommendation to change down a
gear. WARNING
The recommended gear display is intended as
a guideline only; it should never replace the
driver's attention to driving carefully.
● Responsibility for selecting the correct gear
for each situation continues to lie with the
driver, for example when overtaking or climb-
ing a hill. For the sake of the environment
Selecting the most appropriate gear for the
situation will help you to save fuel. Note
● The recommended gear display is switched
off when the clutch pedal is pressed.
● On the display of the Portable Navigation
System (supplied by SEAT) ››› page 123 the
recommended gear can also be seen. Run-in and economical driving
Running-in Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
The engine needs to be run in over the first
1,500 km. During its first few hours of run-ning, the internal friction in the engine is
greater than later on when all the moving
parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500
km influences the future engine perform-
ance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed, espe-
cially when the engine is cold, as this will re-
duce engine wear and increase its useful life.
Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
Change down to a lower gear when the en-
gine no longer runs “smoothly”.
Up to 1,000
k i

lometres the following instructions apply:
● Do not use full throttle.
● Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometres, gradu-
ally increase power until reaching the maxi-
mum speed and high en
gine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
● Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
››› page 158
● Notes on the brakes ››› page 89 For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced. 98

Driver assistance systems
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.
●
Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
Even though the brake assist systems, ABS,
BAS, EDL, ASR and ESC* provide more securi-
ty, do not take unnecessary risks while driv-
ing.
● Brake assist systems can not overcome the
laws of physics. Even with ESC* and other
systems, slippery and wet roads will always
be dangerous.
● Driving to quickly on wet ground can result
in the wheels losing contact with the ground
in an effect known as “aquaplaning”. Without
adherence, it is impossible to brake, steer or
control the vehicle.
● Brake assist systems cannot avoid acci-
dents if, for example, the driver does not re-
spect safety distances or drives to quickly in
difficult conditions.
● Even though brake assist systems are ex-
tremely effective and help control the vehicle
in difficult situations, remember that the ve-
hicle stability depends on tyre grip.
● When accelerating on a slippery surface,
for example on ice or snow, press the acceler-
ator carefully. The wheels can still slip even
with brake assist systems resulting in loss of
vehicle control. WARNING
The effectiveness of the ESC* can be consid-
erably reduced if other components and sys-
tems affecting driving dynamics are not main-
tained or are not functioning correctly. This
includes, among others, brakes, tyres and
other systems already mentioned.
● Remember that changing and fitting other
components to the vehicle can affect opera-
tion of the ABS, BAS, ASR TC, EDL and ESC*.
● Changes to the vehicle suspension or using
unapproved wheel/tyre combinations can af-
fect operation of the ABS, BAS, ASR, TC, EDL
and ESC* and their effectiveness.
● Likewise, the effectiveness of ESC* de-
pends on the use of suitable tyres
››› page 158. Note
● To ensure that the ESC*, ASR and TC work
properly, all four wheels must be fitted with
identical tyres. Any differences in the rolling
radius of the tyres can cause the system to
reduce engine power when this is not de-
sired.
● If a malfunction should occur in the ABS,
the ESC*, ASR, TC and EDL will also be affec-
ted.
● Noises may be heard while any of the
above systems are operating. Parking sensor system*
Introduction The parking sensor system assists the driver
when parking. If the rear of the vehicle is ap-
proaching an obstacle, an intermittent audi-
ble warning is emitted. The shorter the dis-
tance, the shorter the intervals between
tones. If the vehicle is too close to the obsta-
cle, the audible warning becomes constant.
If you continue to approach an obstacle when
the sound is continuous, this means the sys-
tem can no longer measure the distance.
Sensors situated on the rear bumper transmit
and receive ultrasound. Using the ultrasound
signal (transmission, reflection from the ob-
stacles and reception), this system continu-
ously calculates the distance between the
bumper and the obstacle.
WARNING
The parking distance warning system cannot
replace the driver's assessment of the situa-
tion.
● The sensors have blind spots in which ob-
stacles and people are not registered.
● Always observe the area around the vehi-
cle, as the sensors do not always detect
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Optical parking system* (OPS) Fig. 86
On-screen OPS display: A has detec-
ted an obstacle in the collision zone; B has
detected an obstacle in the segment; C zone
recorded behind the vehicle. The optical parking system is an extension of
the parking distance warning system
››› page 106 .
On the s c
reen of the SEAT Portable System
(supplied by SEAT) the area behind the vehi-
cle is shown registered by the sensors. Any
obstacles are displayed in relation to the ve-
hicle ››› .
FunctionNecessary operations
Switching the
display on:Switching on the
››› page 106 park-
ing distance warning system. The
OPS switches on automatically.
Switching the
display off man-
ually:Press the  button on the Portable
Navigation System.
FunctionNecessary operations
Switching the
display off man-
ually:Release reverse gear. Zones explored
Behind the vehicle
››› Fig. 86 C , the zone an-
alysed reaches a distance of up to 150 cm
and around 60 cm to the sides.
Screen display
The image displayed represents the super-
vised zones in several segments. As the vehi-
cle moves closer to an obstacle, the segment
moves closer to the vehicle displayed A or
B . When the penultimate segment is dis-
played, this means that the vehicle has
reached the collision zone. Stop the vehicle!
Distance from
the vehicle to
the obstacleAudible
warning
Displayed in col-
our on the screen: colour of the seg-ment if an obsta-cle is recognised
behind:
approx. 31-150
cmbeeping soundYellow
behind:
approx. 0-30 cmperma- nent
soundRed WARNING
Do not be distracted from traffic to look at the
screen. Note
● SEAT recommends practising using the
parking distance warning system in a traffic-
free zone or in a car park to familiarise your-
self with the system and its operation.
● Representation of the registered area on
the screen of the portable navigation system
may take up to 5 seconds.
● Note the Instruction Manual provided for
the device of the additional information relat-
ing to the Portable Navigation System (sup-
plied by SEAT) ››› page 123. Cruise control* (Cruise control
system - CCS)
Introduction The cruise control system (CCS) is able to in-
dividually maintain the set speed when driv-
ing forwards from approx. 20 km/h (15 mph).
The CCS only slows down by reducing the ac-
celerator but not by braking
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metal additives. Using them may damage the
engine!
● Only use fuel with an octane rating that is
in line with the norm EN 228, otherwise sig-
nificant damage could be caused to the en-
gine and fuel system. Furthermore, it could
lead to a loss of performance with the conse-
quent engine fault.
● The use of unsuitable petrol additives could
seriously damage the engine and the catalyt-
ic converter.
● If, in exceptional circumstances, petrol with
a lower octane rating to that recommended is
used, only use moderate engine speeds and a
light throttle. Avoid using full throttle and
overloading the engine. Otherwise engine
damage may occur. Fill up with fuel of a suita-
ble octane rating as soon as possible.
● Just filling one full tank of leaded fuel or
with other metal additives would seriously
impair the efficiency of the catalytic convert-
er and could damage it. Natural gas
Natural gas, in addition to others, can be in
liquid form.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the result of
heavy cooling of natural gas. Therefore its
volume is considerably reduced compared
with compressed natural gas (CNG). In vehi-
cles with a natural gas engine, liquefied nat-
ural gas cannot be directly refilled, as the gas would expand excessively in the vehicle gas
tank.
Therefore, vehicles with a natural gas engine
must only be refuelled using compressed
natural gas
››› .
Natural gas quality and consumption
Natural gas is divided into the groups H and
L depending on its quality.
Gas type H has a superior heating power and
inferior nitrogen and carbon dioxide content
than type L. The higher the heating power of
the natural gas, the lower the consumption
will be.
However, the heating power and the propor-
tion of nitrogen and carbon dioxide can fluc-
tuate within the quality groups. Therefore, ve-
hicle consumption can also vary when using
one type of gas only.
The engine management automatically
adapts to the natural gas used according to
its quality. Therefore, different quality gases
can be mixed in the tank, without the need
for comprehensive draining before applying a
different quality gas.
Natural gas and safety
If you can smell gas or suspect that there is a
leak ››› :
● Stop the vehicle immediately. ●
Switch the ignition off.
● Open the doors to appropriately ventilate
the vehicle.
● Immediately extinguish cigarettes.
● Move away from the vehicle or switch off
objects that may cause sparks or a fire.
● If you continue to smell gas, do not contin-
ue driving!
● Seek specialist assistance. Have the fault
repaired. WARNING
Failure to act when you can smell gas in the
vehicle or when refuelling can cause serious
injuries.
● Carry out the necessary operations.
● Leave the danger zone.
● If necessary, warn the emergency services. WARNING
The vehicle is not prepared to use liquefied
natural gas (LNG) and this fuel must not be
added under any circumstances. Liquefied
natural gas can cause the natural gas tank to
explode, resulting in serious injury. Note
The natural gas system must be subject to
regular inspections at a specialised work-
shop in accordance with the Maintenance
Programme. 138

Checking and refilling levels
Filling the tank Introduction The fuel tank flap is on the rear right of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious
burns and injuries.
● Always make sure that you correctly close
the fuel cap to avoid evaporation and fuel
spillage.
● Fuels are highly explosive and inflammable
substances that can cause serious burns and
injuries.
● Fuel could leak out or be spilt if the engine
is not switched off or if the filler fuel nozzle is
not fully inserted into the tank filler neck
when refuelling. This could lead to a fire, ex-
plosion and severe injuries.
● When refuelling, turn off the engine and
turn off the ignition for safety reasons.
● Always turn off mobile telephones, radio
apparatus and other radio wave emitting
equipment before refuelling. Electromagnetic
waves could cause sparks and lead to a fire.
● Never enter the vehicle while refuelling. If it
is absolutely necessary to enter, close the
door and touch a metal surface before touch- ing the filler nozzle again. This will prevent
the generation of static electricity. Sparks
could cause a fire when refuelling.
●
Never handle fuel close to flames, sparks or
objects with slow combustion (e.g. ciga-
rettes).
● Avoid static electricity and electro-magnet-
ic radiation when refuelling.
● Observe the safety regulations of the serv-
ice station.
● Never spill fuel on the vehicle or in the lug-
gage compartment. WARNING
For safety reasons, SEAT does not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
Fuel could be spilled and catch fire, above all
in case of an accident and this applies to a
full container as well as empty containers.
This could lead to explosions, fires and inju-
ries.
● Observe the following if you exceptionally
have to carry fuel in a canister:
–Never place a fuel container, to fill it, in-
side the vehicle or on the vehicle, for ex-
ample, in the luggage compartment. Fill-
ing in these circumstances could create
an electrostatic charge and spark that
could ignite fuel fumes.
– Always place the canister on the ground
to fill it. –
Insert the fuel nozzle into the neck of the
canister as far as possible.
– If you are using a metal fuel canister, the
nozzle must always touch the canister
while it is being filled to avoid static elec-
tricity.
– Follow the legal requirements for the use,
storage and transport of spare fuel canis- ters.
– Insure that the fuel container complies
with manufacturing standards, for exam-
ple, ANSI or ASTM F852-86. CAUTION
● Always remove any fuel spilled anywhere
on the vehicle to avoid damage to the wheel
housing, the tyre and vehicle paintwork.
● Refuelling a petrol engine with diesel can
cause serious engine and fuel system dam-
age; the resulting malfunctions are not cov-
ered by the SEAT warranty. If you refuel with
the wrong type of fuel, never start the engine.
This applies to even the smallest amount of
the wrong fuel. Seek specialist assistance.
With the engine running, the composition of
the wrong fuel could significantly damage the
fuel system and the engine itself. For the sake of the environment
Fuels can contaminate the environment. Col-
lect any spilt service fluids and allow a pro-
fessional to dispose of them. 139Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Advice
Changing a wheel Introduction Some vehicle versions and models do not
have a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. In
this case, we recommend consulting a Speci-
alised workshop to change the wheel.
You should only change the wheels yourself if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and safety stand-
ards and you have all the necessary tools!
Otherwise, you should seek professional as-
sistance.
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
cially on the hard shoulder. Please observe
the following rules to minimise the risk of in-
jury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park at a safe distance from surrounding traf-
fic to change a wheel.
● When changing a wheel, keep all passen-
gers, and particularly children, a safe dis-
tance away from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other road users.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid. If necessary, support the jack on a
wide solid base. ●
If you are changing a wheel yourself, you
should be familiar with the required proce-
dure. Otherwise, you should seek professio-
nal assistance.
● Only use suitable tools that are not dam-
aged when changing a wheel.
● Always stop the engine, apply the hand-
brake lever firmly and place the selector lever
in position P, or engage a gear for a manual
gearbox to reduce the risk of the vehicle mov-
ing accidentally.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts checked as soon as possible with a reli-
able torque wrench. WARNING
If the wheel trims are not appropriate or not
fitted correctly, they could cause major acci-
dents or damage.
● Incorrectly mounted wheel trims may come
off while driving and endanger other road
users.
● Damaged trims must never be mounted on
the wheels.
● Always ensure that the brake ventilation
and cooling is not cut off or blocked. This is
also valid if hubcaps are fitted later. If there
is not enough air, you may require signifi-
cantly longer braking distances. CAUTION
Remove and remount wheel trims taking care
to avoid damage to the vehicle. Hubcaps
Fig. 124
Remove the hubcap of the steel
wheel trim In order to access the wheel bolts, first re-
move the hubcap.
Removing and fitting the hubcap
● To remove , take the vehicle tool kit wire
hook and att
ach it to the edge of the wheel
trim ››› Fig. 124
.
● Remove the trim by pulling it in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
● To replace the hubcap , press the hubcap
against the trim until it clicks into place.
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