Seat Toledo 2005 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: SEAT, Model Year: 2005, Model line: Toledo, Model: Seat Toledo 2005Pages: 290, PDF Size: 8.65 MB
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Child seatsCategorisation of child seats into groups
Use only child seats that are officially approved and suitable 
for the child.Child seats are covered by the European standard ECE R 44 (issued by the 
Economic Commission of Europe).
The child seats are grouped into 5 categories:
Group 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+ : up to 13 kg
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg
Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg
Child seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R 44 standard 
bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test number 
below it).
Group 0 and 0+ child seats
A suitable child seat and a corr ectly adjusted seat belt can 
help to protect your child.Group 0:   For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight the most 
sui table seats are those ap pearin g in the illustration ⇒ fig. 28.
Group 0+:   F
or babies from ab
out  18 months old and 13 kg in weight the most 
suitable seats are those ap pearing in the illustration.
Follow the manufacturer's instructio ns and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat 
use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use of 
child seats ⇒  in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 48.
Fig. 28  A group 0 rear-
facing child seat fitted on 
the rear seat.
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50Group 1 child seats
A suitable child seat and a corr ectly adjusted seat belt can 
help to protect your child.Child seats using the “ISOFIX” system or seats in which the child faces the 
rear of the car are most appropriate for babies and small children weighing 
between 9 and 18 kg.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat 
use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use of 
child seats ⇒  in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 48.
Group 2 and 3 child seats
A suitable child seat and a corr ectly adjusted seat belt can 
help to protect your child.Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend that you include the manu facturer's directions for child seat 
use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.
Group 2 child seats
Children  under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are best 
protected by group 2 child seats in conjunction with properly adjusted seat 
belts.
Group 3 child seats
Children  over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than 1.5 
metres tall are best protected by seat cushions with head restraints in 
conjunction with properly worn seat belts  ⇒fig. 30 .
Fig. 29  A category 1 
forward-facing child seat 
fitted on the rear seat.
Fig. 30  Forward-facing 
child seat installed on rear 
seat.
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WARNING
•
The shoulder part of the seat belt mu st lie approximately on the centre 
of the shoulder, never across the neck  or the arm. The seat belt must lie 
close to the torso. The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across  the stomach, and always fit closely. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take 
up any slack ⇒
page 24, “Seat belts”.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use 
of child seats  ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 48.
Securing child seatsWays to secure a child seat
A child seat can be secured differently on th e rear seat and on the front passenger seat.You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the 
following ways:
•
Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.
•
Group  0, 0+ and 1 child seats with the “ISOFIX” system can be secured to 
the “ISOFIX” retaining rings without seat belts ⇒ page 52.
U: Designed for universal retention systems approved for this age group  (universal retention systems are those systems secured using the adult 
safety belt)
*: Move the passenger seat back as far as possible, to the highest possible  position and turn off the airbag. L: Suitable for retention systems using the “ISOFIX” anchorsWARNING (continued)
Weight class
Weight Seat locations
Front passenger Rear outerRear centre
Group 0 <10 kgU*U/L U
Group 0+ <13 kgU*U/L U
Group 1 9-18 kgU*U/L U
Group 2 / 3 15-36 kgU*UU
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WARNING
•
When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a 
restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.
•
Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat unless 
the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Risk of potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child! If it is necessary in exceptional cases to transport a child 
on the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger 
airbag ⇒ page 45, “Deactivating airbags*”.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use 
of child seats  ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 48.
Securing child seat with the “ISOFIX” system
The child seat with “ISOFIX” system can be secured quickly, 
easily and safely on the rear outer seats using the system.
When removing or fitting the child seat, please be sure to follow the 
manufacturer's instructions.
– Move the seat as far to rear as it will go.
– Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” retaining rings until the 
child seat can be heard to engage securely.
– Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted  on each rear seat. The “ISOFIX” 
retaining rings are attached to the seat frames.
The “ISOFIX” system retaining rings may be found by locating the label on the 
seat.
Child seats with “ISOFIX” mountings are available from the Authorised 
Service Centres.
WARNING
•
The retaining rings are designed only  for use with “ISOFIX” child seats. 
•
Never secure child seats without the “ISOFIX” system, retaining belts 
or objects to the fastening rings – this c an result in potentially fatal injuries 
to the child!
•
Ensure that the child seat is se cured correctly using the “ISOFIX” 
anchors.
Fig. 31  ISOFIX securing 
rings
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Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to  familiarise yourself with the 
controls and displays quickly.
Door release lever 
Light switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Air vent
Lighting control for instrument and  control lighting   . . . . . . . . 
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Turn signal and main beam lever and cruise control system* . 
Instrument panel:
− Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Horn (works only when the igni tion is on)/ and driver front 
airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of 
the multi-function display *  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thumb wheel for left seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Controls for
− Heating* and ventilation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Air conditioning*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  −
Air conditioner*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio
Thumb wheel for right seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Indication lamp for deactivated  front passenger airbag  . . . . . 
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Glove compartment lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gear shift lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cup holder compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handbrake
Pedals
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handle for releasing the bonnet  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Button for opening and closing the front windows  . . . . . . . . . 
Safety switch* for the rear windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Control* for opening and closing the rear windows . . . . . . . . . 
Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain models 
or are optional extras.
A1A2
111
A3A4
113
A5
113
A6 
115
A7
56
59
71
A8
30
A9
120, 61
A10
131
A11
147
149 152
A12A13
131
A14
45
A15
30
A16
133
A17
164
A18
137
A19A20A21
159
A22
203
A23
106
A24
106
A25
106
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The instruments display the vehicle operating status.Fig. 33  Detail of the dash panel: InstrumentsDetail of the dash panel: Instruments
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 57
Multi-function display
Engine coolant temperature gauge  ⇒page 57
Rev counter ⇒ page 58 Time adjustment bu
tton / trip recorder reset button  ⇒page 58
SpeedometerA1A2A3A4
A5A6
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Fuel gauge 
and reserve indicator
Details of the instrument panel: Fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone  ⇒fig. 34  (arrow), the warning 
lamp w ill  light and an  ac oustic signal w ill sou
 nd r
 eminding the driv
 er to 
refuel . At this point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
The following text appears in the instrument panel display 
3)  PLEASE 
REFUEL *
Engine coolant temperature display 
 
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
Needle in cold zone 
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads  ⇒fig. 35.
Needle in normal zone 
In normal driving conditions, the needle  should be in the middle section of 
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, 
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern as long 
as the warning lamp does not light up  and no warning* text appears in the 
combi-instrument display.
Needle in warning zone 
The warning lamp*  ⇒page 71, fig. 47    will light up if the needle is in the 
warning zone. The following warning appears  in the  instrument panel  
3)Depending on the model version
Fig. 34  Details of the 
instrument panel: Fuel 
gauge
Fig. 35  Details of the 
instrument panel: Engine 
coolant temperature 
gauge
AAABAC
A2
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4) . Stop the car and switch  off the engine. Check the coolant level 
display 
⇒ page 211  ⇒ .
Even if the coolant level is correct  do not continue driving. You should obtain 
technical assistance.WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety 
warnings ⇒  page 203.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At 
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the 
engine overheating.Rev counter
The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per 
minute.The start of the red zone on the dial  ⇒page 56, fig. 33    indicates the 
maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine is warm 
and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a 
gear or move the selector lever to D (or l ift your foot off the accelerator) before 
the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of 
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine 
noise.Setting the digital clock* 
The digital clock is located in the instrument panel display.– Turn the setting knob  ⇒page 56, fig. 33    anti-clockwise to 
the stop to set the hour. If the kn ob is turned briefly anti-clock-
wise the clock will advance one hour further.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the limit stop to set the  minutes. If the knob is turned briefly clockwise the clock will 
advance one minute further.
4)Depending on the model version
A4
A5
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