boot Seat Toledo 2016 User Guide

Operation
Rear lid Fig. 126
Rear lid: opening from the outside. Fig. 127
Close-up of the inside trim of the
r e
ar lid: h
and grip Read the additional information carefully
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The rear lid opening system operates electri-
cally. It is activated by using the handle on
the boot lid. This system may or may not be operative, de-
pending on the sit

uation of the vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be
opened, however if it is unlocked then the
opening system is operative and the rear lid
may be opened.
To change the locking / unlocking status,
press the button  or the button
1 ›››
Fig. 116 on the r emot
e c
ontrol key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the boot lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if
the boot lid is opened while the vehicle is
moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph)*. WARNING
● Alw a

ys close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it m
ay open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. A locked vehicle can be subjected
to extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness. It could even have fatal
consequences. Close and lock both the rear
lid and all the other doors when you are not
using the vehicle. ●
Clo s

ing the rear lid without observing and
ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle will not be opened
if the key is left inside. Note
● Onc e the r e

ar lid is closed, its lock is en-
gaged and the alarm system is activated. On-
ly valid if the vehicle has been locked before
the rear lid is closed.
● The release catch located at the top of the
regi
stration plate recess is deactivated on ac-
celerating or at speeds of over 5 km/h (3
mph). The catch is reactivated when the vehi-
cle comes to a standstill and a door is
opened. 114

Lights and visibility
Function “Coming Home”/“Leaving
Home”* This function makes it possible, under poor
vi
s
ibility conditions, to automatically turn on
the lights for a brief period of time after the
vehicle has been parked or when approach-
ing the vehicle.
The function is automatically turned on if the
following conditions are met:
● The light switch is in position 
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› page 119.
● The visibility around the vehicle is reduced.
● The ignition is switched off.
To t urn on thi

s function, switch on the head-
light flasher prior to exiting the vehicle.
The light is adjusted according to the data re-
corded by the light sensor that is installed
between the windscreen and the inside rear
view mirror.
The function automatically turns on the side
lights and headlights, the lighting for the en-
try area on the exterior mirrors and the num-
ber plate light.
“Coming Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the driver door is opened (for 60 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off). The lights is switched off when all the doors
and the boot lid are c

losed.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the
light will switch off after 60 seconds.
“Leaving Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote con-
trol.
The light is switched off after 10 seconds or
when the vehicle is locked.
Hazard warning lights switch Fig. 133
Instrument panel: switch for hazard
w arnin
g lights. –
Press the button  ›
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Fig. 133 to switch
the hazard warning lights on or off.
The warning lamps on the instrument panel
and the warning lamp on the switch will flash at the same time as the turn signals when
the hazar

d warning lights are switched on.
The hazard warning lights also work when
the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning lights come on automati-
cally in the event of an accident in which an
airbag is triggered. Note
Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn
other ro a

d users, for example:
● When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
● if the vehicle has a technical fault or you
are inv
olved in an emergency situation. Parking lights*
Parking lights

– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ››
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Fig. 131
››› page 118 up or down to turn on the right
or left-hand parking lights respectively.
Parking light on both sides
– Turn the light switch ›››

Fig. 129 
››› page 117 to position  and engage the
steering lock. »
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Lights and visibility
Rear interior light Fig. 136
Rear interior light. Press the button
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› Fig. 136 to switch the
lighting on or off.
Interior lights / ambient light* The lighting in the central console area, the
door h
andl
e

s, the storage pockets in the
front doors, the footwell area and the instru-
ment panel trim will switch on fully when the
doors are opened and will decrease in inten-
sity while driving with the dipped beam
headlights on.
The intensity of the ambient light* can be ad-
justed using the menu Easy Connect > Lighting settings > Vehicle inte-
rior lighting ›››
 page 21. Glove box light The light will come on automatically when
the glov
e c

ompartment is opened. The light
will go out when the glove compartment is
closed.
Luggage compartment light The light switches on automatically when the
boot i
s

open and switches off automatically
10 minutes after the boot lid has been
opened.
Visibility Heat ed r

ear window Fig. 137
Heated rear window switch. –
Sw it
c

h the heated rear window on or off by
pressing the button 
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Fig. 137
, the
w
arning lamp in the button will come on or
go off respectively.
The heated rear window only works when the
engine is running.
After approximately 7 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically. For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off a s

soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel
››› page 162. Note
In the event of a drop in voltage in the on-
boar d sy

stems, the heated rear window
switches off automatically to ensure enough
power to control the engine ››› page 214, Au-
tomatic disconnection of electrical equip-
ment. 123
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– Rai
se the armr
est until it engages in one of
the 5 positions.
Opening storage compartment
– Press the button located on the front of the
armres

t ››› Fig. 144 - .
– Lift the storage compartment lid ›››
Fig. 144
- .
Armrest on rear seats Fig. 145
Rear seats: armrest. The armrest can be folded away for greater
c
omf
or

t using the handle ››› Fig. 145. Folding down the backrest
Fig. 146
Unlocking the backrest. Folding
– Before folding the rear seats, adjust the po-
sition of
the fr
ont seats so that the rear
seats are not damaged. When the front
seats are adjusted to the rear position,
their head restraints should be removed
before folding the backrests on the rear
seats. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be soiled or
damag

ed.
– Insert the seat belt latch plate into hole A ›››
Fig. 146 loc at
ed on the c
orresponding
side of the vehicle – safety position.
– Press the lock button B to unlock the
b ac
k

rest and fold it forward.
Returning to the initial position
– Where the head restraint has been re-
moved, in

sert it into the backrest when par-
tially raised.
– Push the backrest backwards to its original
position u

ntil the lock button engages –
check that it is locked by pulling on the
backrest ››› .
– Make sure the red protruding part C is not
v i
s

ible. WARNING
● Once the b ac

krests have been lifted, the
seat belts and their buckles must be in their
initial position – ready for use.
● The backrests must be safely locked to en-
sure an
y items in the boot cannot move
around the interior of the vehicle in the event
of a sudden braking manoeuvre. Risk of inju-
ries!
● Make sure the rear backrests are correctly
locked. On
ly then will the three-point auto-
matic seat belt on the rear central seat work
correctly. 130

Operation
Front seat backrest net pockets Fig. 157
Front seats backrests: net pockets. There are net pockets on the inside part of
the fr
ont
se
ats backrests ››› Fig. 157.
These pockets are designed to hold light-
weight objects such as a mobile phone or an
mp3 player. WARNING
● Do not e x

ceed the maximum load that the
net pockets can support. Heavy objects can-
not be safely secured. Risk of injuries! CAUTION
● The net poc k

ets support a maximum load of
150 g.
● Do not place overly large objects in the
pocket
s (e.g. bottles) or objects with sharp
edges. Risk of damage to the pockets. Compartments in the centre console
Fig. 158
Centre console: storage compart-
ment Open storage compartment in centre console
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Fig. 158.
Storage compartment in front door Fig. 159
Storage compartment in door trim. There is a bottle carrier in part
B
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Fig. 159
of the s

torage compartment in the front door. WARNING
Only use part A
››› Fig. 159 of
the compart-
ment in the front door to store objects that do
not protrude from it so as not obstruct the de-
ployment area of the side airbags. Storage compartment in the luggage
comp
ar

tment* Fig. 160
Luggage compartment: storage com-
p ar
tment The lid from the side storage compartment
c
an be r
emo

ved to increase the size of the
boot.
– Hold onto the top of the lid and pull it out
in the direction indicat

ed by the arrow
››› Fig. 160.
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Transport and practical equipment
CAUTION
● The comp ar
tments are designed to hold
small objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg.
● Make sure you do not damage the storage
compar
tment or the boot trim when using the
compartment. Storing objects
Lo a

ding the luggage compartment All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af
ely

secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving
characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity. – Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compar

tment.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the lug

gage compartment.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fastening rings
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page 137. WARNING
● Loo se lug

gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries. ●
Alw a

ys stow objects in the luggage com-
partment and secure them on the fastening
rings.
● Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-
jects.
● D

uring sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose ob
jects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when tr
ansporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.
● Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allo
wed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cia
lly when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle. Note
● Air cir c

ulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
● Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing ring
s are commercially available. Fastening rings*
There can be four fastening rings in the lug-
g
ag
e c

ompartment for fastening luggage and
other objects.
– Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secur

e luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-
g ag
e c

ompartment on page 137.
– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
strap

s.
During a collision or an accident, even small
and light objects can build up so much ener-
gy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of kinetic “energy” depends on
the speed of the vehicle and the weight of
the object. The most significant factor, how-
ever, is the speed of the vehicle.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this »
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object generates a force corresponding to 20
time s
its
weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of
the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. WARNING
● If piec e

s of baggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.
● Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings. Luggage compartment
Intr oduction Please observe the following points to ensure
the
v
ehic

le handles well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggag

e compartment as possible.
– Secure luggage using the fastening rings or
retainin

g net ›››
page 139. During an accident, even small and light ob-
jects c

an have so much kinetic energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The
amount of kinetic energy depends on the
speed of the vehicle and the weight of the
object. However, the speed of the vehicle is
the most important factor.
Example: An unsecured object weighing 4.5
kg produces energy corresponding to 20
times its weight in a frontal collision at 50
km/h (31 mph). This means that its weight
reaches around 90 kg. You can imagine the
severity of the injuries that might be sus-
tained if this “projectile” strikes an occupant
as it flies through the vehicle interior. WARNING
● Stor e o

bjects in the luggage compartment
and secure to the fastening points.
● In an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose
obj
ects in the interior can be flung forward
and possibly injure vehicle occupants or oth-
ers. This risk is even greater if the flying ob-
jects hit a triggering airbag. In this case, any
rebounding objects could injure vehicle occu-
pants. Risk of fatal injuries!
● Take into account that transporting heavy
obj
ects changes the centre of gravity that
could also cause changes in vehicle handling.
Risk of accident! Therefore, always adjust
your speed and driving style to suit these cir-
cumstances. ●
Securin g the lo

ad to the rings using unsuit-
able or damaged straps could lead to injuries
in the event of an accident or sudden braking
manoeuvre. Secure suitable straps safely to
the rings to ensure this does not happen.
● Position the load so it cannot move forward
during a sud
den braking manoeuvre. Risk of
injuries!
● If transporting sharp or dangerous objects
in the spac
e provided when the rear seats are
folded, ensure the safety of the occupant of
the remaining rear seat ››› page 58.
● If the rear seat located alongside a folded
seat i
s occupied, ensure safety, for example,
by placing the load so that it stops the seat
from folding backward in the event of being
hit from behind.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● Never exceed the allowed axle loads or al-
lowed m
aximum weight. Risk of accident!
● Never transport passengers in the luggage
compar
tment! CAUTION
Make sure sharp objects stored in the boot
cannot not

damage the rear window heating
filaments. 138

Transport and practical equipment
Note
Tyre pressure must be adapted to suit the
loa d ›
›› page 216, Useful life of tyres .Category N1 vehicles
Category N1 vehicles with no protection grille
mus
t

use a retaining set compliant with
Standard EN 12195 (1 – 4) to secure the
load.
Retaining elements* Fig. 161
Luggage compartment: retaining el-
ements. The following retaining elements are fitted in
the boot
›
›

› Fig. 161:
Rings to secure the load and the retain-
ing nets.
Rings used solely for the retaining nets.
A B CAUTION
The rings support a maximum load of 3.5 kN
(350 kg). Note
The front ring B is below the folding back-
re s

t of the rear seats ››› Fig. 161. Hook*
Fig. 162
Luggage compartment: hook. There are hooks on both sides of the boot to
sec
ur
e light

items of luggage such as bags,
etc. ›››
Fig. 162. CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of
7.5 kg. Retaining nets*
Fig. 163
Retaining nets. Fig. 164
Retaining nets. Example of securing retaining nets
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Fig. 163 and ››› Fig. 164.
Sideways bag
Ground net
Lengthways bag »
A B
C
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Note
● In the event of
frequent journeys with a
trailer, we recommend also having the vehi-
cle inspected in between the service inter-
vals.
● When connecting and disconnecting the
trail
er, the handbrake must be applied.
● For technical reasons, trailers with LED re-
verse light
s cannot be incorporated into the
vehicle anti-theft alarm system. Towing bracket device for trail-
er
Intr oduction If the vehicle is equipped with a towing
br
ac
k

et device from the factory or is a genu-
ine SEAT accessory, it meets all national tech-
nical and legal requirements for towing.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power
socket for the electrical connection between
the trailer and the vehicle. If the towing
bracket is equipped with a 7-pin connector,
you can use the corresponding available
adaptor that is a genuine SEAT accessory.
The towing device has a maximum vertical
load of 50 kg. 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
186

Towing bracket device
– Verif
y
the correct placement of the ball-
headed bar ››› page 189. WARNING
● Do not ho l

d the manual regulator with your
hand when fitting the ball-headed bar since
you could sustain injuries to your fingers.
● When mounting the ball-headed bar, al-
way
s lock it with a key and remove the key
from the slot.
● The ball-headed bar must not be in the
servic
e position with the key in the key slot.
● If the ball-headed bar is not placed in the
servic
e position you will not be able to place
it in the clamping bush. CAUTION
When removing the key, always place the
co v

er over the key slot of the manual regula-
tor to prevent dirt from entering. Note
Once removed, place the clamping bush cap
in an appr opri

ate location in the boot. 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
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› 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! 189
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