Seat Toledo 2012 Owner's manual

100Lights and visibility
Interior lighting – version 2
Fig. 61 Interior lighting
– version 2
Switching on the interior light
– Turn the light switch to position  ⇒ Fig. 61.
Switching off the interior light
– Turn the light switch to position 0.
Operating the courtesy light
– Turn the light switch to position .
The lights in version 2 are operated using the same guidelines as
⇒  page 99, Interior lighting – version 1. Rear interior lightFig. 62 Rear interior
light
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 62 to switch the lighting on or off. 

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Lights and visibility
Visibility Heated rear window
Fig. 63 Heated rear win-
dow switch
– Switch the heated rear window on or off by pressing the button

⇒ Fig. 63, the warning lamp in the button will come on or go
off respectively.
The heated rear window only works when the engine is running.
After approx. 7 minutes, the rear window heating device switches off auto-
matically.
For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched off as soon as the glass is dem-
isted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel ⇒ page 157, Save
electrical energy.
Note
In the event of a drop in voltage in the onboard systems, the heated rear
window switches off automatically to ensure enough power to control the
engine ⇒ page 186, Automatic disconnection of electrical equipment. Sun visors
Fig. 64 Driver sun visor
Fig. 65 Front passenger
sun visor
The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of
their central supports and turned towards the doors in the direction of arrow 1
⇒  Fig. 64 and 2
⇒  Fig. 65 respectively.
The strip A
is to store small objects such as notepaper, etc.
The front passenger sun visor includes a vanity mirror B
with a cover. The
cover is opened by sliding it in the direction indicated by arrow 3
⇒ 
Fig. 65.

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WARNING
Do not turn sun visors with attached objects such as ball-pens, etc. to-
wards the head protection airbag triggering zone on the side windows.
The head protection airbags could injure occupants if triggered.
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103
Lights and visibility
Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers
Introduction
The windscreen wipers and windscreen washers only work when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are switched on and
reverse gear is engaged.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid ⇒ page 182.
WARNING
● Make sure the blades ⇒ page 104 are in perfect condition for good
visibility and safe driving.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the wash/wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation sys-
tem. The windscreen washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the wind-
screen and obscure your view of the road.
CAUTION
● During the winter, always check that the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the glass before each trip or before switching on the ignition. If
you switch on the windscreen wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to
the glass, this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
● If the ignition is switched off when the windscreen wipers are on, they
will start operating in the same mode when the ignition is switched back
on. The wiper blades could be frozen to the glass at low temperatures when
the ignition is switched off.
● Carefully separate the frozen wipers from the windscreen or rear win-
dow.
● Remove snow and ice from the wipers before starting your journey. ●
Careless handling could lead to the wiper arms damaging the wind-
screen.
● For safety reasons, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a
year. They can be purchased at a SEAT Authorised Service.
● The ignition cannot be switched on while the windscreen wiper arms are
in a raised position. Otherwise, the windscreen wipers would return to their
original position and could damage the paintwork on the bonnet.
Note
Keep the wipers clean. The wipers can be soiled with remains of wax solu-
tions from car washes ⇒ page 165.
● On vehicles equipped with windscreen washer jets, these are heated
once the engine is running. 
Handling windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 66 Window wiper
lever
Brief wipe
– Give the windscreen a brief wipe by moving the lever down to
position 4
⇒ Fig. 66. 
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Interval wipe
–Move the lever up to the stop 1
⇒ Fig. 66.
– Set the required interval wipe using the control A
.
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to the stop 2
⇒ Fig. 66.
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to the stop 3
⇒ Fig. 66.
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel, position 5
⇒ Fig. 66,
and the windscreen washer and wipers are switched on.
– Release the lever. The washer will stop and the windscreen wip-
ers will keep running for 1–3 wipes (depending on the wind-
screen washer operating time).
Rear window wiper
– Press the lever forwards to the stop 6
⇒ Fig. 66 and the rear
window wiper will run every 6 seconds.
Automatic rear window wash wipe
– Press the lever forwards fully to position 7
⇒ Fig. 66 and the
rear window wiper and washer are switched on at the same
time.
– Release the lever. The rear window washer will stop and the rear
window wipers will keep running for 1–3 wipes (depending on
the jet operating time). When released, the lever remains in po-
sition 6
. Switching off the wipers
–
Move the lever to position 0
⇒ Fig. 66. 
Headlight washer system
The headlight washers operate briefly if the dipped or main beam is on and
the lever is raised to position 5 ⇒ Fig. 66. The headlight washer system al-
so operates every ten windscreen wash cycles.
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the headlights at regular inter-
vals, for instance when filling the fuel tank. Please observe the following in-
dications ⇒ page 167, Headlights.
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders free
of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
CAUTION
Never pull on the nozzle holders. Risk of damage to the system! 
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 67 Windscreen wip-
er blades 

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Set the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before
changing the blades.
Service position for changing wiper blades
– Close the bonnet.
– Switch the ignition on and off.
– Press the lever to position 4
⇒ Fig. 66 ⇒ page 103, the wind-
screen wiper arms are set to the service position.
Taking off the wiper blade
– Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the glass moving the
blade slightly in the direction of the arm – arrow A
⇒ Fig. 67.
– Hold the top of the windscreen wiper arm with one hand.
– Unlock the catch 1
with the other hand and remove the blade
in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the wiper blade
– Slide the blade fully until it clicks into position.
– Check that the wiper is correctly secured.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back down onto the glass.
– Switch the ignition on and press the lever to position 4
⇒ Fig. 66 ⇒ 
page 103, the windscreen wiper arms are set to the
basic position. Changing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 68 Rear window
wiper blade
Taking off the wiper blade
– Lift the rear window wiper arm away from the glass moving the
blade slightly in the direction of the arm – arrow A
⇒ Fig. 68.
– Hold the top of the rear window wiper arm with one hand.
– Unlock the catch 1
with the other hand and remove the blade
in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the wiper blade
– Slide the blade fully until it clicks into position.
– Check that the wiper is correctly secured.
– Fold the rear window wiper arm back down onto the glass. 
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Rear vision mirrors
Interior rear vision mirror with manual anti-dazzle
adjustment
Basic settings
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.
Rear vision mirror anti-dazzle setting
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you. 
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 69 Door interior: ad-
juster knob
Before beginning any journey, adjust the rear vision mirrors for cor-
rect rear visibility.
Heated rear vision mirrors
– Turn the knob to position  ⇒  Fig. 69. Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
–
Turn the knob to position  ⇒  Fig. 69. The mirror movements are
the same as those of the knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the knob to position  ⇒ Fig. 69. The mirror movements are
the same as those of the knob.
WARNING
● Convex (wide-angle) rear vision mirrors give a larger field of vision.
However, they make objects appear smaller and further away than they
really are. For this reason, you should not rely on these rear vision mir-
rors for judging the distance of vehicle behind.
● If possible, use the interior rear vision mirror to estimate distances to
vehicles behind you.
Note
● Exterior mirrors are only heated when the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exterior mirrors when the heating system is running.
● If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the rear vision
mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
● Visit the technical service in the event of a fault in the electrical rear vi-
sion mirror adjustment system. 

107
Seats and storage
Seats and storage Front seats
Introduction
Set the driver seat in such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with
your legs slightly bent.
Set the driver seat backrest in such a way that the upper point of the steer-
ing wheel can be reached with your arms slightly bent.
The correct seat position is very important for:
● Reaching all of the controls safely and quickly
● A relaxed low-fatigue posture
● maximum protection from the seat belts and airbag system
WARNING
● Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Risk of ac-
cident!
● Be careful when adjusting the front seats! Careless and uncontrolled
adjustment can cause injuries.
● The backrests must not be reclined too far back while driving. This
could limit the effect of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk of in-
jury!
● Never transport more that the permitted amount of people in your ve-
hicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an ap-
propriate child restraint system ⇒ page 45, Child safety.
● The front seats, head restraints and seat belts must always be adjus-
ted to the size of the vehicle occupant to provide you and your passen-
gers with the greatest possible protection.
● Your feet should remain in the footwell while the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, on the window or on the seat! This
also applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to
an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If
the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position!
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury if triggered!
● No items must not be kept in the footwell, as they could block the
pedals in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or change of direc-
tion. You would no longer be able to brake, change gear or accelerate.
● Do not place any items on the front passenger seat other than those
allowed (e.g. child seat). Risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, the backrest angle adjustment mechanism may gain a
certain amount of play. 
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Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 70 Seat adjustment
controls/Adjustment con-
trols for a sports seat
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Lift the lever 1
⇒ Fig. 70 (the central part) and move the seat
forwards or backwards.
– Then release the lever 1
and move the seat further until the
catch engages.
Adjusting seat height
– To raise, pump the lever 2
⇒ Fig. 70 (several times if required)
upwards to the required seat position.
– To lower, pump the lever 2
(several times if required) down-
wards to the required seat position.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and pull the lever 3
⇒ Fig. 70
backwards, pressing on the backrest to the required angle.
– When the lever 3
is released, the backrest will remain in the
set position. Armrest on front seats with inner storage
Fig. 71 Armrest/Opening and closing the storage compartment
Adjusting armrest height
– Lift the armrest as far as it will go and then fold it downwards.
– Raise the armrest until it engages in one of the 5 positions.
Opening storage compartment
– Press the button located on the front of the armrest ⇒ Fig. 71 -
 .
– Lift the storage compartment lid ⇒ Fig. 71 - .

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Seats and storage
Heated front seats
Fig. 72 Heated front
seats
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated electri-
cally.
Press the 
or  ⇒ 
Fig. 72 button to switch on and adjust the
heated front seats.
Press once to connect the heating at maximum force.
Press the button again to reduce the force of the heating and
switch it off. The force is indicated by the number of warning lamps
lit on the button.
WARNING
Do not use the heated seat if your perception of pain and/or temperature
or that of your passenger is limited, e.g. due to medication, paralysis or
chronic illness (e.g. diabetes). It could cause burns on the back, buttocks
and legs that are difficult to heal. If you still want to use the heated seat,
take frequent breaks on long journeys so that the body can recover from
the trip. Ask you doctor about your particular situation.
CAUTION
● To avoid damaging the heating elements, do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion or backrest.
● Do not use the heated seats if nobody is sitting on them or if there are
items attached to or lying on them, such as a child seat or a bag, etc. This
could lead to a fault in the seat heating elements.
● Do not clean the seats with liquid ⇒ page 169.
Note
● Only connect the heated seats when the engine is running. This pro-
vides considerable savings on the battery capacity.
● In the event of a drop in voltage in the onboard systems, the heated
seats switch off automatically to ensure enough power to control the engine
⇒ page 186, Automatic disconnection of electrical equipment. 
Head restraints
Fig. 73 Head restraints: adjusting/removing head restraints 
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