Seat Toledo 2005 Owner's manual
Manufacturer: SEAT, Model Year: 2005, Model line: Toledo, Model: Seat Toledo 2005Pages: 290, PDF Size: 8.65 MB
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Unlocking and locking109
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Operating instructions
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Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  . The sunroof opens to the 
convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
– To open the roof further, turn the switch to position   and hold  the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired 
position.
Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  .Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it 
unattended  ⇒.
The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operat ed for up to about ten minutes after 
the ignition has been switched off, pr ovided the driver door and the front 
passenger door are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with  the sliding/tilting roof. If required, 
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
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Never close the sliding/tilting sunr oof without observing and ensuring 
it is clear, to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. 
Make sure that no one is in the  path of the sliding/tilting sunroof.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accide nt! The doors can be locked using the  remote control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle 
in an emergency.
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The sliding/tilting sunroof continues 
to function until one of the front 
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking  position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remo te control for about 3 seconds. 
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
NoteThe sliding/tilting sunroof rotary button  remains in the last position selected 
if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and 
will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
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110Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting roof*
The sliding/tilting roof has a  roll-back function which prevents larger objects 
getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does not 
prevent fingers getting pinched against  the roof opening. The sliding/tilting 
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.
If the sliding/tilting roof has been opened again by the roll-back function, it 
can be closed only by pressing the rotary  button at the front in position   
⇒ fig. 72  until the sliding/tilting roof has closed fully. Please note that the 
sunroof will now close without the roll-back function.
Operation in the event of a breakdown
In the event of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.•
Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver in the rear section.
•
Remove the lever from the cover fastening, insert it in the opening as far 
as possible (pushing against the spring) and close the sliding roof.
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Fit the lever back into position.
Fig. 72  Detail of the 
sunroof: rotary button for 
sliding/tilting sunroofFig. 73  Emergency 
closing handle
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Lights and visibility111
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Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off 
 
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 74 to position 
.
Switching on dipped headlights
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the fog lights*
– Pull the switch out of position 
 or 
 to the first stop. The 
symbol 
 in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Pull the switch out of position 
 or 
 to the second stop 
⇒ . A warning lamp lights up in the control panel. 
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Pull the switch out of position 
 to the last stop. A warning lamp 
lights up in the instrument panel.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on . Risk of accident. The side lights are 
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other 
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is 
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
The dipped beam headlights will only  work with the ignition on. The side 
lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.
•
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. This is a reminder to switch 
off the lights.
Fig. 74  Detail of the dash 
panel: Switch for lights, 
fog lights and rear fog 
light
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If the coming home* feature is activated, the acoustic signal for the 
dipped beam headlights will not sound, it will sound if the position lights are 
activated.
•
The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You 
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
•
If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with 
a factory-fitted  towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically 
be switched off.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to  the relevant statutory 
requirements.
Automatic lightingActivation
– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light  up.
When the switch is in this position,  as soon as visibility conditions are 
reduced, the lights are automaticall y activated. The indication “Auto”, 
changes to red.
Automatic lighting
If the automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped headlights are auto-
matically switched on by a light-sensitive sensor if you drive into a tunnel, for 
example.
The rain function switches on the headlights if the continuous wipe function 
is switched on for longer than 5 seconds. The dipped beam headlights are 
switched off if the continuous wipe or the intermittent wipe functions are 
switched off for longer than 255 seconds .
WARNING
•
If automatic headlight control is switched on, the headlights will not be 
switched on in fog or heavy rain. Therefore, the dipped beam must be 
switched on.Note
•
For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is 
removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light 
control is in the position
 or  if the vehicle is not fitted with the coming 
home function.
•
If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog 
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory 
requirements.
•
Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may 
cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.
Fig. 75  Automatic 
lighting
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Coming home / leaving home function*
After dark the area around the car is lit up with the aid of the 
coming home / leaving home function.Coming home function*
To activate the function
– Put the light switch into the position 
 or in the “Auto” position 
for those vehicles fitted with the automatic lighting function.
– Remove key from ignition switch.
To deactivate the function
– Turn light switch to position 0
When the system is activated and it is  dark, the coming home function will 
illuminate the vehicle and its surroundings by switching on the dipped head-
lights, rear lights and nu mber plate lights when the driver's door is opened.
While one of the doors or the tailgate are open, the dipped headlights, the 
rear lights and the registration plate  lighting remain on for about 90 seconds. 
If, before this time is up, all of the doors and the tailgate are closed, another 
40 seconds of lighting is given. However, if all of the doors and the tailgate 
are closed after the 90 seconds have passed, the system will be deactivated 
and the lights will not come on.
If you wish to reactivate the system, you must start from the beginning.
The lighting time is defined at the time of manufacture.
Leaving home function*
The function is activated when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
control. In the dark, the leaving home function will light the dipped beam 
lights, the rear lights and the registration plate lighting for about 40 seconds.
Note
•
If the vehicle is used often during the night for short trips using the 
coming home function, this will place a heavy demand on the battery. To 
avoid this, make longer journeys whenever possible.
•
Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting 
systems described here.
•
For those vehicles fitted with the “Dot Matrix” display, the delay in turning 
off the headlights (about 40 seconds) can be adjusted using the “Configura-
tion, lights and visibility” menu.
Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting 
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and 
switch lighting can be regulated to su it your requirements by turning the 
thumb wheel  ⇒fig. 76   .
Fig. 76  Detail of the dash 
panel: Regulation for 
instrument and switch 
illumination and head-
light range control
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114Headlight range control 
Using the electrical headlight range control,   you can adjust the headlight 
range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is 
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same 
time, the driver has the best possible  lighting for the road ahead using the 
correct headlight settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on. 
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down   from the basic setting  0.
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an 
automatic headlight range system.Hazard warning lights 
 
The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of 
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down: 1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2.  Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒
.
3.  Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5.  On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic  move the  selec
tor
  lever to P.
6
.  Use the warning triangle to draw  the attention of other road users 
to your vehicle.
7.  Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for 
instance:•
When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
•
There is an emergency
•
Your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
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You are towing another vehicle or  your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are 
switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps 
  and the 
indicator lamp in the switch 
 will flash at the same time. The hazard 
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
•
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always 
using the hazard warning lights and a  warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
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Fig. 77  Detail of the dash 
panel: Hazard warning 
light switch
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•
Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with 
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt 
petrol. This could start a fire!Note
•
The battery will run down if the hazard  warning lights are left on for a long 
time, even if the ignition is switched off.
•
The use of the hazard warning lights d escribed here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the 
parking lights and the headlight flasher.
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following 
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up  ⇒fig. 78  to indicate  right, and 
all the way down   to indicate  left.
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up   or down   to the point where you incur  resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal will flash 
three times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.
Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
– Press the lever forward  ⇒fig. 78    to switch on the main 
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand  parking lights respectively.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 78  Turn signal and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the 
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other 
drivers.
Note
•
 The  turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The 
warning lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a 
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb 
is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn 
signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. You should 
have the bulb replaced.
•
The main beam headlights  can only be switched on if the dipped beam 
headlights are already on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
•
The headlight flasher  comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if 
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the 
combi-instrument.
•
When the parking lights  are switched on, the headlight and the rear light 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle  light up. The parking lights will only 
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a 
buzzer  gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
•
If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the 
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds  when the driver door is opened. This 
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave 
the parking light on.
Interior lightsFront interior light type 1The switch    ⇒fig. 79  is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Rocker switch in flat position (not activated). The interior lights are automat-
ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the 
ignition lock. and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the doors. The 
interior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition 
is switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Turn the knob to the position
.
Interior light switched off O
Turn the knob to the po sition O ⇒ fig.
  79 .
Fig. 79  Detail of the roof: 
Front reading light
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Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off 
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.Front interior light type 2The switch   ⇒fig. 80 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Rocker switch in flat position (not ac tivated). The interior lights are automat-
ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the 
ignition lock. and turn off about 20 secon ds after the closure of the doors. The 
interior lights are switched off when the  vehicle is locked or when the ignition 
is switched on. Interior light switched on 
Turn the knob to the position
.
Interior light switched off O
Turn the knob to the position O ⇒  fig. 80.
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, th e interior lights will be switched off 
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.
Fig. 80  Detail of the roof: 
Front reading light
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118Front reading lights Switching on the reading light 
Press the corresponding button  ⇒fig. 81   and  ⇒fig. 82   to switch on 
the reading light. Switching off the reading lights 
Press the corresponding button to switch off the reading light.Rear interior and reading lights* The switch ⇒
fig. 83   is used to select the following positions:
Interior light switched off 0
In switch position  ⇒fig. 83   , the interior and reading lights are switched 
off.
Switching on the reading light 
Turn the switch to position   (left re ading light) or to position   (right 
reading light).
Courtesy light position 
Turn the control to position  . The interior lights are automatically switched 
on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the ignition lock. 
Fig. 81  Detail of the roof: 
Front reading light type 1Fig. 82  Detail of the roof: 
Front reading light type 2
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Fig. 83  Detail of the roof: 
Rear interior light and 
reading lights
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