tow bar Seat Toledo 2015 Owner's manual

The essentials
To replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
iden tic
a
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
B

ulbs
Bul
bs (12 V) Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lif
etime of
the c

ar and cannot be replaced. If
the headlight becomes damaged, go to a
specialised workshop.
Below, the light source used for all functions
is broken down.
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime driving light/side lightP21W SLL
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W
Full-LED main headlightsType
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear bulb lightType
Brake light/tail lightP21/5W
Side lightsP21/5W (side panel)
R5W (rear lid)
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W
Retro fog lightP21W
Reverse lightsP21W
The remaining functions work with LEDs Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh

at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af
e p

lace as far away from traffic as
possible. ●
Apply
the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››

 page 75
and the spare wheel ›››
 page 218 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a

ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 44

The essentials
In winter road conditions, snow chains not
on ly
help t
o improve grip but also improve
the braking capacity.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used on tyres with the following wheel
rim/tyre combinations.
Rim sizeRim offsetTyre size
5J x 14 a)35 mm175/70
6J x 15b)38 mm185/60
6J x 15b)38 mm195/55
a)
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater
than 9 mm.
b) Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater
than 13 mm.
Remove the wheel trims before fitting snow
chains. CAUTION
Chains must be removed when roads are free
of s no

w. Otherwise they will impair handling,
damage the tyres and wear out very quickly. Emergency towing of the vehi-
c
l
e
T

owing Fig. 65
Right side of the front bumper: tow-
line anc hor
ag

e screwed in. Fig. 66
Right side of the rear bumper: Towing
ring. Towline anchorages
● Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho-
r ag
e

s.
It is located with the vehicle's tools
›››  page 75.
● Screw the front towline anchorage into the
scr
ew connection ››› Fig. 65 and tighten it
with the wheel brace.
The rear towline anchorage is under the rear
bumper, on the right ››› Fig. 66.
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. 50

Emergencies
Filler tube with cap
Air c ompr
e
ssor
Tube for inflating tyres
Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
toring system (it can also be integrated in
the compressor).
Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-
sor may have a button).
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve
The valve insert remover 1 has a gap at the
lo w
er end f

or a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
WARNING
When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the inflat or t

ube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or
hot air compr
essor on flammable material.
● Allow them to cool before storing the de-
vice.
● If

it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at
lea
st 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue drivin
g.

Seek specialist assistance. CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 operation

al minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes. Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw the inflator tube
››
›
Fig. 83 5 again
and c hec
k
the pressure on the gauge 6 .
1.3 b ar (19 p
s
i / 130 kPa) and lower:
● Stop the vehicle! The tyre c
annot be sealed
sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.
● You should obtain professional assistance
›››
.
1.4 b ar (20 p
s
i / 140 kPa) and higher:
● Set the tyre pressure to the correct value
again.
● Car

efully resume your journey until you
reac
h the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Have the damaged tyre replaced. WARNING
Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and can c au

se accidents and serious injury.
● Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure
is 1.3
bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower.
● Seek specialist assistance. Towing the vehicle
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 50.
Vehicles with manual gearbox can be towed
using a towbar or towrope. They can also be
towed with either the front or rear wheels lif-
ted off the road.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox can be tow-
ed using a towbar or towrope. They can also
be towed with the front wheels lifted off the
road. If the vehicle is towed with the rear
wheels lifted off the road the automatic gear-
box will be damaged!
Maximum towing speed is 50 km/h (31
mph).
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Self-help
CAUTION
● Do not t o
w-start the engine. Risk of engine
damage! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This could damage and destroy the catalytic
converter. You may use the battery from an-
other vehicle to help you start your engine
›››  page 52.
● If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gear-
box, the car m
ay only be towed with the driv-
en wheels lifted clear of the road and trans-
ported on a special vehicle transporter or
trailer.
● If normal towing is not possible or if the ve-
hicle i
s to be towed for further than 50 km,
the vehicle must be transported on a special
vehicle transporter or trailer.
● The towrope should be slightly elastic to
reduce the lo
ad on both vehicles during tow-
ing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of
synthetic fibre or similar material only.
● Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and alwa
ys take care to avoid jerking the tow-
rope. When towing on a loose surface there is
always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.
● Attach the towrope or towbar only to the
towline anc
horages or to the removable tow-
ing bracket ››› page 185, or ››› page 79. Note
● We r ec

ommend you use the towrope or tow-
bar available in the SEAT Original Accessories
programme from authorised SEAT dealers.
● Towing a vehicle requires a certain degree
of practic
al skill. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow away another vehicle or to have their ve-
hicle towed.
● Note the legal regulations concerning tow-
ing, par
ticularly those regarding the signal-
ling of the towed and towing vehicle.
● The towrope must not be twisted, as under
cert
ain circumstances this could unscrew the
front towline anchorage. Front towline anchorage
Fig. 84
Front bumper: towline anchorage cov-
er/fittin g. Fitting and detaching the cover
– Press on the left of the cover as indicated
by
the arr

ow ››› Fig. 84  .
– Pull on the cover to remove it from the front
bumper.
– T

o refit the cover after unscrewing the tow-
line anchorag
e, fit the cover and press »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

EmergenciesNo.Consumer
26Front seat heating switch.
27Rear window wiper
29Airbag (Keyless Access)
30
Electric windows, headlight switch, reversing
light switch, air conditioning control unit, park-
ing aid control unit, exterior mirror, feed for mid-
dle button bar, feed for the side button bar, inte-
rior mirror, telephone preparation
31Fuel pump, radiator fan control unit, cruise con-
trol, relay coil for the windscreen and rear win-
dow washer system
32Diagnostics socket, headlight range regulator,
control lever under the steering wheel
33Ignition relay coil, clutch pedal switch
34Heated windscreen washer jets
37Radar
39Additional electric heating
41Rear window heater
42Electric windows - passenger
43Towing bracket - Connector contact
44Lighter, 12 volt socket
45Electric window - rear right
46Windshield and front window washing system,
control lever under the steering wheel
No.Consumer
47Towing bracket - Connector contact
48Towing bracket - Right hand light
49Fuel pump control unit
50Radio
51Heat for exterior mirrors
52Keyless Access
53Steering block seized (Keyless Access)
54ABS/ESC control unit
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 86
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o
v

er - 1st variant 82

Emergencies
Full-LED headlight system*
F u
l
l-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced.
Double headlight bulb change
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill. If in doubt, we recommend you
have defective bulbs changed by a special-
ised service or, in case of an emergency,
seek professional assistance.
● Switch off the ignition and all of the lights
before c
hanging a bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
● A bulb must only be replaced by one of the
same type. The type i
s indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.
● There is a storage area for the bulb box in
the spar
e wheel well or below the carpet in
the luggage compartment. WARNING
● Tak e p

articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure
yourself on sharp parts in the head-
light housing. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
before c
hanging a bulb. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of u

sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Dependin g on w

eather conditions (cold or
wet), the front lights, the fog lights, the rear
lights and the turn signals may be temporari-
ly misted. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam
of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be mis-
ted. ●
Ple a

se check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on
the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat
generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and damage its surface. Double headlight bulbs
Fig. 88
Main headlight bulbs. Installation position of double headlight
b
u
l

bs
Side lights
Main beam headlights
A B
84

Operation
Trailer weight Trailer weight
The comb
ined
vehicle and trailer must be
balanced. To do so use the maximum permit-
ted towing bracket load. An insufficient
weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the
ball joint of the towing bracket will have a
negative impact upon the response of the ve-
hicle-trailer assembly on the road.
Weight distribution
Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible.
Ensure that the objects do not move.
If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer
loaded then the load distribution is incorrect.
However, if these conditions cannot be avoi-
ded, drive very slowly.
Tyre pressure values
Correct the tyre pressure in your vehicle to
“total load” ›››
page 216, Useful life of tyres .
Trailer weight
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight
under any circumstances ›››
page 221, Tech-
nical specifications .
The trailer weights listed are only applicable
for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level.
Due to lower air density, engine power de-
creases depending on the increase in alti- tude, this also reduces climbing ability,
which r
equir

es a reduction of the weight of
the vehicle with a trailer by 10% for every
1000 m increase in altitude. The weight of
the assembly is calculated by adding the ve-
hicle weight (loaded) to the trailer weight
(loaded). Always drive with special care when
towing a trailer.
The towed load and support load information
that is displayed on the towing bracket man-
ufacturers label are only values for the verifi-
cation of the device. The correct figures for
your specific vehicle, which are usually lower
than these figures, are given in the documen-
tation of your vehicle. WARNING
● Exc eedin

g the maximum established load
per axle and the maximum towing bracket
load in addition to the maximum permitted
load or the load of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.
● A sliding load can considerably affect the
stab
ility and safety of the vehicle + trailer as-
sembly, resulting in accidents and serious in-
juries. Driving with a trailer
Exterior mirrors
Check
whether

you can see enough of the
road behind the trailer with the standard rear
vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you
should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
Observe the relevant statutory requirements
of the country you are in.
Headlights
Before starting a journey, also check the
headlight beam settings with the trailer
hitched up. Adjust the headlight range set-
tings if necessary ›››
page 122, Main light
range control .
Driving speed
For your own safety do not drive faster than
the maximum permitted speed indicated on
the trailer.
At all times, immediately reduce speed if you
detect the slightest swaying movement of the
trailer. Never try to “return the trailer to a
straight position” by accelerating.
Brakes
Brake in due course! If the trailer has an over-
run brake, apply the brakes gently at first and
then, firmly. This will prevent the jerking that
can be caused by locking of trailer wheels.
Change to a lower gear in good time before
186

Operation
WARNING
● Bef or
e driving with the ball-headed bar fit-
ted, verify its correct assembly and place-
ment in the clamping bush.
● Do not use the ball-headed bar if it is not
correctly
placed and fixed in the clamping
bush.
● Do not use the towing device for towing if it
is d
amaged or has missing parts.
● Do not modify or adapt the towing device
connection.
● Never di

sengage the ball-headed bar with
the trail
er still hitched. CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the paint on the
bumper when h andlin

g the ball-headed bar. Description
Fig. 195
Towing bracket device support for
hit c
hin

g/ball-headed bar. The ball-headed bar is detachable. It is loca-
t
ed in the s
p

are wheel compartment or in the
spare wheel compartment in the boot
››› page 75, Vehicle tool kit*.
Key to ››› Fig. 195
13-pin socket
Safety flange
1 2 Clamping bush
C
l
ampin

g bush cap
Ball head cover
Ball-headed bar
Locking balls
Centred
Red marking on the manual regulator
Manual regulator
Key
Key slot cover
Red marking on the manual regulator
White marking on the ball-headed bar Note
Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you
lose y

our key. 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
188

Towing bracket device
Placing in service position Fig. 196
Placing in service position. Fig. 197
Service position. Before assembling, place the ball-headed bar
in ser
v
ic
e position.
– Turn key A fully in the direction of arrow
1
› ›
› Fig. 196
.
– Hold the ball-headed bar with your left
hand.
– Pu

ll manual regulator B outward in the di-
r ection of
arr

ow 2 and turn it fully in the
dir ection of
arr
ow 3 .The manual regulator will remain in this posi-
tion.
Ser
vic

e position ››› Fig. 197
● Key C is in an open position – the key ar-
r o
w points

to the “unlocked” symbol. The key
cannot be removed from the key slot.
● The D locking balls may be fully inserted
int o the body
of

the ball-headed bar by ap-
plying some pressure.
● The red E marking on the manual regula-
t or points
t

owards the white marking on the
ball-headed bar.
● Between the manual regulator and the
body of the b
all-headed bar there is a clearly
visible space of approximately 4 mm F .
Onc e the b
al

l-headed bar has been posi-
tioned like this, it will be ready to be placed
in the clamping bush. WARNING
Do not use the ball-headed bar if it cannot be
corr ectly

placed in the service position. CAUTION
The key cannot be removed from the manual
re gu

lator key slot when it is in the service po-
sition. 189
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Towing bracket device
Verification of correct placement Fig. 200
Correct placement of the ball-head-
ed b ar
. Before using the ball-headed bar, ensure it is
c
orr
ectly
fitted.
Ensure that:
● The ball-headed bar does not come out of
the clampin
g bush in a “jerky” manner.
● The red mark A
› ›
› Fig. 200
on the manual
regulator signals toward the white mark on
the ball-headed bar.
● The manual regulator is adjusted to the
ball-he
aded bar, leaving no space between
them.
● The regulator is locked and the key has
been remov
ed.
● Cover B has been placed over the manual
r e gu

lator lock. WARNING
Only use the towing bracket device when the
ba l

l-headed bar is properly fitted! Disassembly of the ball-headed bar
Fig. 201
Remove the key slot cover/unlock
w ith the k
ey

. Fig. 202
Unblock the ball-headed bar. –
Remove cover A from over the regulator
k ey
s

lot in the direction of arrow 1 ›››
Fig. 201.
– Insert key B in the key slot.
– Open the manual regulator lock by turning
key
B fully to the left in the direction of ar-
r o
w 2 . The arrow on the key points to the
“u n
loc

ked” symbol.
– Hold the ball-headed bar from underneath
›››
Fig. 202 and remove manual regulator
C with your other hand in the direction of
arr o
w 3 .
– Turn the removed regulator fully in the di-
rection of
arr

ow 4 and hold it firmly in this
po s
ition.
– R
emove the ball-headed bar from the
clampin
g bush, pulling downward in the di-
rection of arrow 5 .
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety