Seat Leon. Service Manual - part 4

and the spare wheel* ready

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Observe the applicable legislation for each

country (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).

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All occupants should leave the vehicle and

wait in a safe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier).

WARNING

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Always observe the above steps and pro-

tect yourself and other road users.

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If you change the wheel on a slope, block

the wheel on the opposite side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving.

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The essentials

Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-
ture kit

Fig. 67

Standard representation: contents of

the anti-puncture kit.

The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.

Sealing the tyre

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Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use

the

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tool to remove the insert.

Place it on a clean surface.

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Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously

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Screw the inflator tube

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into

the sealant bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically.

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Remove the lid from the filling tube

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and screw the open end of the

tube into the tyre valve.

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With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,

fill the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.

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Remove the bottle from the valve.

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Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-

ing the tool

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Inflating the tyre

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Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube

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into the tyre valve.

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Check that the air bleed screw is closed

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Start the engine and leave it running.

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Insert the connector

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into the

vehicle's 12-volt socket

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Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF

switch

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in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* on

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Keep the air compressor running until it

reaches 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa).

A maximum of 8

minutes.

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Disconnect the air compressor.

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If it does not reach the pressure indicated,

unscrew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.

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Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is

distributed throughout the tyre.

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Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the

valve.

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Repeat the inflation process.

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If the indicated pressure still cannot be

reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.

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Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew

the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve.

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When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and

2.0 bars, continue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).

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Check the pressure again after 10 minutes

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page 85

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The essentials

Changing a wheel

Vehicle tool kit

Fig. 68

Underneath the floor panel of the lug-

gage compartment: vehicle tool kit.

An adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
Towline anchorage
Box spanner for wheel bolts*
Crank handle for jack
Jack*
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
ers*/wheel bolt cap clip.

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page 178, Switching on/off the ESC

Wheel covers*

Fig. 69

Remove the wheel cover.

The wheel covers must be removed for access
to the wheel bolts.

Removing

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Remove the wheel cover using the wire

hook

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Fig. 69

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Hook this into one of the cut-outs of the

wheel cover.

Fitting

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Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by

pressing it firmly.

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Put pressure on the point of the cut-out for

the valve.

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Next fit the rest of the wheel cover.

Wheel bolt caps*

Fig. 70

Wheel: wheel bolts with caps.

Removal

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Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools) over the

cap until it clicks into place

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Fig. 70

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Remove the cap with the plastic clip.

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The essentials

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Fig. 71

Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and

adapter.

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Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.

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Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)

onto the anti-theft wheel bolt and push it on
as far as it will go.

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Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto

the adapter as far as it will go.

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Remove the wheel bolt

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Note

Make a note of the code number of the anti-
theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place,
but not in your vehicle. If you need a new
adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi-
cial Service, indicating the code number.

Loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 72

Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts.

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Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto

the wheel bolt as far as it will go. An adapter
is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-
theft wheel bolts

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Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn

to the left

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Fig. 72

(arrow). To apply the re-

quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the
end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel
bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot
on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip.

WARNING

Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be-
fore raising the vehicle with the jack*. If not,
an accident may occur.

Lifting the vehicle

Fig. 73

Crossbar: marks.

Fig. 74

Strut: mounting the jack on the vehi-

cle.

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Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm

ground. If necessary use a large, strong
board or similar support. If the surface is slip-
pery (for example tiles) place the jack on a
rubber mat or similar to prevent it from slip-
ping

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The essentials

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Find the support point on the strut (sunken

area) closest to the wheel to be changed

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Fig. 73

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Turn the jack*, located below the strut sup-

port point, to raise it until tab

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Fig. 74

below the housing provided.

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Align the jack* so that tab

“grips” onto

the housing provided on the strut and the
mobile base

is resting on the ground. The

base plate

should fall vertically with re-

spect to the support point

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Continue turning the jack* until the wheel

is slightly lifted off the ground.

WARNING

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Make sure that the jack* remains stable. If

the surface is slippery or soft, the jack* could
slip or sink, respectively, with the resultant
risk of injury.

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Only raise the vehicle with the jack* sup-

plied by the manufacturer. Other vehicles
could slip, with the consequent risk of injury.

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Only mount the jack* on the support points

designed for this purpose on the strut, and
always align the jack correctly. If you do not,
the jack* could slip as it does not have an ad-
equate grip on the vehicle: risk of injury!

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The height of the parked vehicle can

change as a result of variations in tempera-
ture and loading.

CAUTION

The vehicle must not be raised on the cross-
bar. Only place the jack* on the points de-
signed for this purpose on the strut. Other-
wise, the vehicle may be damaged.

Removing and fitting a wheel

Change the wheel after loosening the wheel
bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

Taking off the wheel

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Unscrew the wheel bolts using the box

spanner and place them on a clean surface.

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Take off the wheel.

Putting on the spare wheel
When fitting tyres with a compulsory rotation
direction, observe the instructions in

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page 59

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Mount the wheel.

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Screw on the wheel bolts in position and

tighten them loosely with a box spanner.

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Carefully lower the vehicle using the jack*.

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Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal pairs

using the wheel brace.

The wheel bolts should be clean and turn
easily. Before fitting the spare wheel, inspect
the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa-

ces. These surfaces must be clean before fit-
ting the wheel.

Tyres with compulsory direction of ro-
tation

A directional tread pattern can be identified
by the arrows on the sidewall that point in
the direction of rotation. Always observe the
direction of rotation indicated when fitting
the wheel to guarantee optimum properties
of this type of tyres with regard to grip,
noises, wear and aquaplaning.

If it is absolutely necessary to fit the spare
tyre* against the direction of rotation, drive
with care as this means the tyre does not of-
fer optimum driving properties. This is of par-
ticular importance when the road surface is
wet.

To return to directional tread tires, replace
the punctured tyre as soon as possible and
restore the obligatory direction of rotation of
all tyres.

Subsequent work

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Alloy wheels: replace the wheel bolt caps.

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Plate wheels: replace the wheel hubcap

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The essentials

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Return all tools to their proper storing loca-

tion.

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If the replaced wheel does not fit in the

spare wheel housing, store it safely in the
luggage compartment

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page 151

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Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-

ted tyre as soon as possible.

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In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indi-

cator, adjust the pressure and store the read-
ing in the radio/Easy Connect system*

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Have the tightening torque of the wheel

bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench (it should be 120 Nm). Mean-
while, drive carefully.

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Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as

possible.

Snow chains

Use

Snow chains should only be used on the
front wheels.

Check that they are correctly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions. Keep your speed
below 50 km/h (30 mph).

If there is a danger of being trapped despite
having mounted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC

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and ASR

Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.

For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.

195/65 R15

Chains with links of maximum 15 mm

205/55 R16

Chains with links of maximum 15 mm

225/45 R17

Chains with links of maximum 9 mm

225/40 R18

Chains with links of maximum 9 mm

Remove wheel covers and any integral trim
ring before fitting snow chains.

Remove the chains when roads are free of
snow. Driving characteristics worsen, and the
wheels become damaged quickly and may
even be rendered unusable.

Emergency towing of the vehi-
cle

Towing

Fig. 75

Right side of the front bumper: tow-

line anchorage screwed in.

Fig. 76

Right side of the rear bumper: towline

anchorage screwed in.

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The essentials

Towline anchorages
Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.

The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment,
next to the vehicle tools

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the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades on page 88

Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection

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Fig. 75

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Fig. 76

and tighten

it with the wheel brace.

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.

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

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The tow rope must be taut before you drive

off.

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Release the clutch very carefully when start-

ing the vehicle (manual gearbox), or acceler-
ate gently (automatic gearbox).

Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow.

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.

Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.

Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in

To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.

The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.

Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.

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Tow-starting

If the engine will not start, first try starting it
using the battery of another vehicle

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page 61

. You should only attempt to tow-

start a vehicle if charging the battery does
not work. This is done by leveraging wheel
movement.

When tow-starting a vehicle with a

petrol en-

gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-
tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the
catalytic converter.

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Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.

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Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.

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Switch the ignition on.

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Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

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As soon as the engine has started, press

the clutch and move the gear lever to neutral.

How to jump start

Jump leads

The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
cross section.

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine.

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The essentials

Jump leads must comply with standard

DIN

72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-
tions). The wire cross section must be at least
25 mm

for petrol engines and at least

35 mm

for diesel engines.

Note

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The vehicles must not touch each other,

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.

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The discharged battery must be properly

connected to the on-board network.

How to jump start: description

Fig. 77

Diagram of connections for vehicles

without Start Stop system

Fig. 78

Diagram of connections for vehicles

with Start Stop system

Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles

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2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to

the positive

terminal of the vehicle

with the flat battery

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Fig. 77

3. Connect the other end of the red jump

lead to the positive terminal

in the ve-

hicle providing assistance

4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal

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of the vehicle

providing the current

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Fig. 77

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For vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of the black jump lead

to a

suitable ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself

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Fig. 78

5. Connect the other end of the black jump

lead

to a solid metal component bolted

to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery

6. Position the leads in such a way that they

cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.

Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

boosting battery and let it run at idling
speed.

8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat

battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.

Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch

off the dipped beam headlights if they are
switched on.

10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear

window in the vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.

11.When the engine is running, disconnect

the leads in reverse order to the details
given above.

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The essentials

Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.

If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-
onds, switch off the starter and try again after
about 1 minute.

WARNING

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Please note the safety warnings referring to

working in the engine compartment

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The battery providing assistance must have

the same voltage as the flat battery (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see imprint
on battery). Failure to comply could result in
an explosion.

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Never use jump leads when one of the bat-

teries is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.

●

Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes

away from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.

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Observe the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the jump leads.

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Do not connect the negative cable from the

other vehicle directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.

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Do not attach the negative cable from the

other vehicle to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.

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The non-insulated parts of the battery

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.

●

Position the leads in such a way that they

cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.

●

Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-

sult in chemical burns.

Note

The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
erwise electricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected.

Changing the wiper blades

Windscreen wipers service position

Fig. 79

Wipers in service position

The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
ers are in service position

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Fig. 79

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Close the bonnet

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Switch the ignition on and off.

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Press the windscreen wiper lever down-

wards briefly

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page 26

Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind-
screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion.

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The essentials

Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades

Fig. 80

Changing the windscreen wiper

blades

Fig. 81

Changing the rear wiper blade

Raising and lowering windscreen wiper arms

●

Place the windscreen wipers in the service

position

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page 63

●

Grip the wiper arms

only by the blade's fas-

tening point.

Cleaning windscreen wiper blades

●

Raise the wiper arms.

●

Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt

from the windscreen wiper blades.

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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or

damp cloth may be used

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in Changing

Changing the windscreen wiper blades

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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.

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Press and hold release button

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Fig. 80

and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
rection of the arrow.

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Fit a new wiper blade of the

same length

and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.

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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-

screen.

Changing the rear wiper blade

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Raising/lowering the wiper arm.

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Turn the blade slightly

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Fig. 81

(arrow

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Hold down the release button

while

gently pulling the blade in the direction of ar-
row

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Insert a new blade of the

same length and

type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow

and hook into place

button

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Replace the wiper arm on the rear window.

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in Changing the windscreen and

rear window wiper blades on page 88

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Safe driving

Safety

Safe driving

Safety first!

WARNING

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This manual contains important informa-

tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.

●

Ensure that the on-board documentation is

kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person.

Advice about driving

Before starting every trip

For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:

–

Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.

–

Check tyre pressure.

–

Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.

–

Make sure all luggage is secured

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page 151

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Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.

–

Adjust front seat, head restraint and mir-
rors properly according to your size.

–

Ensure that the passengers in the rear
seats always have the head restraints in
the in-use position

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page 69

–

Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.

–

Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts

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page 82

–

Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position.

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page 66

–

Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly.

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What affects driving safety?

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-

cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road

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, for this reason:

–

Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone
calls.

–

Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).

–

Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

–

Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.

–

When travelling long distances, take
breaks regularly - at least every two hours.

–

If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed.

WARNING

When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases.

Safety equipment

Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the safety equipment in your SEAT:

●

three-point seat belts,

●

belt tension limiters for the front and rear

side seats,

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Safety

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belt tensioners for the front seats,

●

front airbags,

●

knee airbags,

●

side airbags in the front seat backrests,

●

side airbags in the rear seat backrests*,

●

head-protection airbags,

●

“ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in

the rear side seats with the “ISOFIX” system,

●

height-adjustable front head restraints,

●

rear head restraints with in-use position

and non-use position,

●

adjustable steering column.

The safety equipment mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.

Safety is everyone's business!

Correct position for passengers

Correct sitting position for driver

Fig. 82

The proper distance between driver

and steering wheel

Fig. 83

Correct head restraint position for the

driver.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:

–

Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distance of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest

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Fig. 82

–

Move the driver's seat forwards or back-
wards so that you are able to press the ac-
celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the
floor with your knees still slightly angled

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–

Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the steering wheel.

–

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head

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Fig. 83

–

Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.

–

Fasten your seat belt securely

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–

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the vehicle under control at all times.

Adjustment of the driver's seat

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WARNING

●

An incorrect sitting position of the driver

can lead to severe injuries.

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Safe driving

●

Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at

least 25 cm distance between the centre of
the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel

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Fig. 82

. If you are sitting closer than

25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect you
properly.

●

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.

●

When driving, always hold the steering

wheel with both hands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.

●

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.

●

To reduce the risk of injury to the driver

during sudden braking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.

●

Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-

ieve optimal protection.

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Read the additional information carefully

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page 16

WARNING

●

Never adjust the position of the steering

wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.

●

Move the lever up firmly so the steering

wheel position does not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!

●

Make sure you are capable of reaching and

firmly holding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!

●

If you adjust the steering wheel so that it

points towards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest.

Correct sitting position for front pas-
senger

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:

–

Move the front passenger seat back as far
as possible

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–

Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.

–

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head

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Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the front passenger seat.

–

Fasten your seat belt securely

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It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in

exceptional circumstances

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Adjusting the front passenger seat

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WARNING

●

An incorrect sitting position of the front

passenger can lead to severe injuries.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

there is at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer
than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.

●

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.

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Safety

●

Always keep your feet in the footwell when

the vehicle is moving; never rest them on the
dash panel, out the window or on the seat. 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 trig-
gered, you could sustain severe injuries due
to an incorrect sitting position.

●

To reduce the risk of injury to the front pas-

senger in events such as sudden braking ma-
noeuvres or an accident, never travel with the
backrest tilted far back! The airbag system
and seat belts can only provide optimal pro-
tection when the backrest is in an upright po-
sition and the front passenger is wearing his
or her seat belt properly. The further the seat
backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater
the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning
of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting po-
sition!

●

Adjust the head restraint correctly in order

to achieve maximum protection.

Correct sitting position for rear seat
passengers

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
passengers on the rear seat bench must con-
sider the following:

–

Sit up straight.

–

Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-
sition

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Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the rear seat.

–

Fasten your seat belt securely

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