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The essentials

Hubcaps

Fig. 50 

Remove the hubcap of the steel wheel

trim

In order to access the wheel bolts, first re-
move the hubcap.

Removing and fitting the hubcap

To remove, take the vehicle tool kit wire

hook and attach it to the edge of the wheel
trim 

››› 

Fig. 50

.

Remove the trim by pulling it in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

To replace the hubcap, press the hubcap

against the trim until it clicks into place.

The caps protect the wheel bolts and should
be remounted after changing the tyre.

Full hubcaps

Fig. 51 

Removing the full hubcap

Removing the full hubcap

Take the wheel brace and the wire hook

from the vehicle tool kit 

››› 

page 70

.

Hook the wire through one of the grooves

on the hubcap.

Insert the wheel brace onto the wire hook

››› 

Fig. 51

 and pull the hub cap in the direc-

tion shown by the arrow.

Fitting hubcaps

It is necessary to press the hubcap against

the wheel so that the space for the valve fits
over the tyre valve.

Make sure that the hubcap is correctly fit-

ted all the way around the wheel. If you are
using an anti-theft wheel lock, screw it in the
opposite position to the valve.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 52 

Removing the wheel bolt caps

Removal

Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools

››› 

page 70

) over the cap until it clicks

into place 

››› 

Fig. 52

.

Remove the cap with the plastic clip.

The caps protect the wheel bolts and should
be remounted after changing the tyre.

The 

anti-theft wheel bolt has a special cap

which is only compatible with anti-theft bolts
and cannot be used for conventional bolts.

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Loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 53 

Changing a wheel: Slacken the wheel

bolts.

Fig. 54 

Changing a wheel: Tyre valve 

1

 and

position of anti-theft wheel locking bolt 

2

.

Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle

to loosen the wheel bolts.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn

before raising the vehicle with the jack.

If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be

able to loosen it by pushing down on the end
of the wheel brace carefully with your foot.
Hold on to the vehicle for support and take
care not to slip.

Loosening wheel bolts

Fit the wheel brace as far as it will go over

the wheel bolt 

››› 

Fig. 53

.

Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate

the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise

››› 

.

Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts
For wheels with full hubcap, the anti-theft
wheel lock must be threaded into position

››› 

Fig. 54 

2

 before mounting the hubcap.

Otherwise it will not be possible to mount the
entire hubcap.

Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts

out of the vehicle tool kit.

Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt

››› 

Fig. 54

. Push it on as far as it will go.

Fit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far

as possible.

Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate

the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise

››› 

.

Important information about wheel bolts
The wheel rims and bolts have been de-
signed to be fitted to factory options. If differ-
ent rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts
with the right length and correctly shaped
bolt heads must be used. This ensures that
wheels are fitted securely and that the brake
system functions correctly.

In some circumstances, wheel bolts from the
same model vehicle should not be used.

Wheel bolt tightening torque
The prescribed tightening torque for wheel
bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 

110 Nm.

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
checked as soon as possible with a reliable
torque wrench.

If wheel bolts are rusty and it is difficult to
tighten them, the threads should be replaced
and cleaned 

before checking the tightening

torque.

Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the
wheel hub threads. Although they have been
tightened to the prescribed torque, they
could come loose while driving.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly they
could be released while driving leading to
loss of vehicle control and serious damage.

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Only use wheel bolts which correspond to

the wheel rims in question.

Never use different wheel bolts.

The bolts and threads should be clean, free

of oil and grease and easy to thread.

To loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, al-

ways use the wheel brace supplied with the
vehicle.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn

before raising the vehicle with the jack.

Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the

wheel hub threads. Although they have been
tightened to the prescribed torque, they
could come loose while driving.

Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel

rims with bolted ring trims.

If the wheel bolts are not tightened to the

correct torque, they may come loose while
driving, and the bolts and rims may come
out. If the tightening torque is too high, the
wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.

Raising the vehicle with the jack

Fig. 55 

Jack position points

Fig. 56 

Jack mounted on the left rear part of

the vehicle

The jack may be applied only at the jacking
points shown (marks on chassis) 

››› 

Fig. 55

.

Always the relevant jacking point for the
wheel to be changed 

››› 

.

Raise the vehicle using only the designated
jacking points.

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WARNING

If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could
fall off the jack causing serious injury. Please
observe the following rules to minimise the
risk of injury:

You should only use a jack approved by

SEAT for your vehicle. Other jacks, even those
approved for other SEAT models, might slip
out of place.

The ground should be firm and flat. If the

ground is sloped or soft then the vehicle
could slip and fall off the jack. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.

If the ground is slippery, such as tiles,

place a non-slip surface (a floor mat, for in-
stance) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.

Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking

points. The claw of the jack should grip the
reinforcement nerve on the underbody

››› 

Fig. 56

.

You should never place a body limb such as

an arm or leg under a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.

If you have to work underneath the vehicle,

you must use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!.

Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one

side or the engine is running.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is

raised. The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations.

Removing and fitting a wheel

Fig. 57 

Changing a wheel: loosen wheel bolts

with the socket at the end of the wheel brace

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

Removing the wheel

Slacken the wheel bolts 

››› 

page 38

.

Raise the vehicle 

››› 

page 39

.

Using the hexagonal socket in the wheel

brace 

››› 

Fig. 57

, unscrew the slackened

wheel bolts and place them on a clean sur-
face.

Take off the wheel.

How to use the spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre

››› 

page 207, Tyre code

.

Place the spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel into position.

Replace the wheel bolts and tighten slight-

ly using the hexagonal socket on the end of
the wheel brace.

To tighten the anti-theft locking wheel bolts

use the corresponding adaptor.

Lower the car with the jack.

Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise

››› 

Tighten the bolts in diagonal pairs (not

in a circle).

Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on

››› 

page 37

.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or
not tightened to the correct torque then this
could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a
serious accident.

All the wheel bolts and hub threads should

be clean and free of oil and grease. The wheel
bolts should be easily tightened to the cor-
rect torque.

The hexagonal socket in the wheel brace

should be used for turning wheel bolts only.
Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel
bolts.

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The essentials

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.

After the wheel change

Clean the vehicle tools, if necessary and

put them away in the luggage compartment
foam holder 

››› 

page 70

.

Store the spare wheel, the temporary spare

wheel or the changed wheel securely in the
luggage compartment.

Have the tightening torque of the wheel

bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench 

››› 

page 38

.

Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as

possible.

Snow chains

Use

When using snow chains, applicable local
legislation and maximum permitted speed
limits must be observed.

In winter weather, snow chains not only help
to improve grip but also improve the braking
capacity.

The fitting of chains is permitted 

only on

front wheels and with the following combi-
nations of wheel trims and tyres
:

Tyre size

Wheel rim

165/70 R14

5 J x 14 offset of 35

175/65 R14

SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv-
ice for further information on wheel, tyre and
chain sizes.

Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
uring less than 15 mm including the lock.

Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fitting snow chains 

››› 

. The wheel bolts

should be covered with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical serv-
ices.

Temporary spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the compact temporary spare
wheel 

››› 

page 206

.

If it is necessary to fit chains with the tempo-
rary spare wheel in use, install the wheel on
the rear axle in the event of a fault in a front
wheel. Then, fit the rear wheel that is free, in-
stead of the damaged front wheel. In this sit-
uation, observe the rotating direction of the
wheels. SEAT recommends attaching the
snow chains before fitting the wheel.

WARNING

The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
damage.

Always the appropriate snow chains.

Observe the fitting instructions provided by

the snow chain manufacturer.

Never exceed the maximum permitted

speeds when driving with snow chains.

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CAUTION

Remove the snow chains to drive on roads

without snow. Otherwise they will impair
vehicle handling, damage the tyres and wear
out very quickly.

Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if

the chains come into direct contact with
them. SEAT recommends the use of covered
snow chains.

Note

Snow chains are available in different sizes
according to the vehicle type.

Emergency towing of the vehi-
cle

Towing

Fig. 58 

Right side of the front bumper: tow-

line anchorage screwed in.

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

It is located with the vehicle's tools

››› 

page 70

.

Screw the front towline anchorage into the
screw connection 

››› 

Fig. 58

 and tighten it

with the wheel brace.

Tow rope or tow bar
When towing, the tow bar is the safest and
vehicle friendly way. You should only use a
tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.

A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.

Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the

towline anchorage or specially designed fit-
ting.

Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

Keep the ignition running to prevent the

steering wheel from locking and also to allow
the use of the turn signals, horn, windscreen
wipers and washers.

As the power assisted steering does not

work if the engine is not running, you will
need more strength to steer than normally.

The brake must be depressed much harder

as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.

Note the instructions and information con-

tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-

den manoeuvres.

Brake well in advance than usual and brake

gently.

Note the instructions and information con-

tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.

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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 

N.

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.

››› 

 in Instructions for tow-starting on

page 76

››› 

page 75

Tow-starting

In general, the vehicle should not be started
by towing. Jump-starting is much more pref-
erable
 

››› 

page 43

.

For technical reasons, the following vehicles
can 

not be tow started:

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

If the vehicle battery is flat, it is possible

that the engine control unit does not operate
correctly.

However, if your vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (manual gearbox):

Put it into second or third gear.

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-

ing lights.

Release the clutch when both vehicles are

moving.

As soon as the engine starts, press the

clutch and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle.

How to jump start

Jump leads

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery of another vehi-
cle can be used to start the engine. Before
starting, check the magic eye on the battery

››› 

page 196

.

For starting assistance, jump lead cables con-
forming to the standard DIN 72553 are re-
quired (see the cable manufacturer instruc-
tions). The cable section in vehicles with pet-
rol engine must be at least 25 mm

2

.

WARNING

Incorrect use of jump leads and incorrectly
jump starting could cause the battery to ex-
plode resulting in serious injury. Please ob-
serve the following rules to minimise the risk
of a battery explosion:

The battery providing current must have

the same voltage (12V) and approximately
the same capacity (see markings on battery)
as the flat battery.

Never charge a frozen or recently thawed

battery. A flat battery can also freeze at tem-
peratures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).

If a battery is frozen and/or has been frozen

then it must be replaced.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-

leased when the battery is being charged. Al-
ways keep lit cigarettes, flames, sparks and

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fire far from the battery. Never use a mobile
telephone when connecting and removing the
jump leads.

Charge the battery only in well ventilated

areas given that when the battery is charged
by outside assistance, it creates a mix of
highly explosive gases.

Jump leads should never enter into contact

with moving parts in the engine compart-
ment.

Never switch the positive and negative

poles or connect the jump leads incorrectly.

Note the instruction manual provided by

the manufacturer of the jump leads.

CAUTION

To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
electrical system, note the following careful-
ly:

If the jump leads are incorrectly connected,

this could result in a short circuit.

The vehicles must not touch each other,

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

How to jump start: description

Fig. 59 

Diagram of connections for vehicles

without Start Stop system

Fig. 60 

Diagram of connections for vehicles

with Start Stop system

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

››› 

.

2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to

the positive 

+

 terminal of the vehicle

with the flat battery 

A

 

››› 

Fig. 59

.

3. Connect the other end of the red jump

lead to the positive terminal 

+

 in the ve-

hicle providing assistance 

B

.

4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:

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

 of the vehicle

providing the current 

B

 

››› 

Fig. 59

.

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

X

 to a

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

››› 

Fig. 60

.

5. Connect the other end of the black jump

lead 

X

 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 

A

.

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.

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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.

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

If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-
er after about 10 seconds and try again after
about 1 minute.

WARNING

Please note the safety warnings referring to

working in the engine compartment

››› 

page 186

.

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.

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.

Observe the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the jump leads.

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.

Do not attach the negative cable from the

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

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. 61 

Wipers in service position

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

››› 

Fig. 61

.

Close the bonnet 

››› 

page 186

.

Switch the ignition on and off.

Press the windscreen wiper lever down-

wards briefly 

››› 

Fig. 32 

4

.

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Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
When the ignition is switched on, the wind-
screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion upon activating the windscreen wiper
lever.

››› 

page 75

Changing the front wiper blades

Fig. 62 

Changing the front wiper blades

Fig. 63 

Changing the rear wiper blade

Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms
The wiper arm may 

only be lifted at the point

where it is fastened to the blade.

The wiper should be in service position be-
fore unfolding it 

››› 

page 108

.

Cleaning windscreen wiper blades

Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.

Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt

from the windscreen wiper blades.

If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or

damp cloth may be used 

››› 

 in Changing

the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades on p
age 75

.

Changing the windscreen wiper blades

Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.

Hold down the release button 

››› 

Fig. 62 

1

while gently pulling the blade in the direction
of the arrow.

Fit a new wiper blade of the 

same length

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

Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-

screen.

Changing the rear wiper blade

Lift the windscreen wiper arm and fold it at

an angle of approximately 60° 

››› 

Fig. 63

.

Press and hold the release button 

1

.

Fold the wiper blade towards the wind-

screen wiper arm 

››› 

Fig. 63

 (arrow 

A

) while

pulling in the direction of arrow 

B

. This may

require some strength.

Insert a new blade of the 

same length and

type in the windscreen wiper arm in the op-
posite direction to the arro

B

 and hook in-

to place. This feature is operational when the
knob is in position (arrow 

A

).

Return the windscreen wiper arm to the

windscreen. Do not let it simply drop down!

››› 

 in Changing the windscreen and

rear window wiper blades on page 75

››› 

page 75

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Safe driving

Safety

Safe driving

Safety first!

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or narcotics may result in severe
accidents and even loss of life.

Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics

may significantly alter perception, affect re-
action times and safety while driving, which
could result in the loss of control of the vehi-
cle.

Driving advice

Before driving

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

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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.

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Safety

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,

Belt tensioners for the front seats

Belt height adjustment for the front seats

Front airbags

Side airbags in the front seat backrests

Side airbags in the rear seat backrests*

Head-protection airbags

Active front head restraints*

“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 of the vehicle
occupants

Correct sitting position

Fig. 64 

The proper distance between driver

and steering wheel

Fig. 65 

Correct belt web and head restraint

positions

The correct sitting positions for the driver and
passengers are shown below.

If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintaining the correct sitting position,
contact a specialised workshop for help with
any special devices. The seat belt and airbag
can only provide optimum protection if a cor-
rect sitting position is adopted. SEAT recom-
mends taking your car in for technical serv-
ice.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident or sudden
braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the
following positions:

Valid for the driver:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely
against it.

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Adjust the seat so that there is a distance

of at least 25 cm between the steering wheel
and your chest 

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Fig. 64

 and so that you can

hold the steering wheel with both hands on
the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3
o'clock positions with your arms slightly
bent.

The adjusted steering wheel must face your

chest and not your face.

Adjust the driver seat forwards or back-

wards so that you are able to press the accel-
erator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor
with your knees slightly angled and the dis-
tance between your knees and the dash pan-
el is at least 10 cm 

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Fig. 64

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Adjust the height of the driver seat so that

you can easily reach the top of the steering
wheel.

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you

have the vehicle under control at all times.

Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

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Valid for the passenger:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely
against it.

Move the front passenger seat back as far

as possible for optimum protection should
the airbag deploy.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion.

Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

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Valid for the passengers in the rear section:

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 lev-
el as the top of your head and under no cir-
cumstances below eye level. Keep the back
of your neck as close as possible to the head
restraint 

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Fig. 64

 and 

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Fig. 65

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Short people must lower the head restraint

to the first anchorage position, even if your
head is below its upper edge.

Tall people must raise the head restraint

completely.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion.

Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

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Adjusting the steering wheel position

Read the additional information carefully

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Adjust the steering wheel before your trip
and only when the vehicle is stationary.

Adjust the correct distance between the driv-
er and the steering wheel 

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Fig. 64

 using the

controls on the driver seat 

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WARNING

Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust-
ment function and an incorrect adjustment of
the steering wheel can result in severe or fa-
tal injury.

After adjusting the steering column, push

the lever firmly upwards to ensure the steer-
ing wheel does not accidentally change posi-
tion while driving.

Never adjust the steering wheel while the

vehicle is in motion. If you need to adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion,
stop safely and make the proper adjustment.

The adjusted steering wheel should be fac-

ing your chest and not your face so as not to
hinder the driver's front airbag protection in
the event of an accident.

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
to reduce injuries when the driver's front air-
bag deploys.

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 driver's airbag deploys, you may
sustain injuries to your arms, hands and
head.

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Safety

Danger of injuries due to an incorrect
sitting position

Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 

4 seats: 2 front

seats and 2 rear seats. Each seat is equipped
with a seat belt.

If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at
all, the risk of severe injuries increases. Seat
belts can provide optimal protection only if
the belt web is properly worn. Being seated
in an incorrect position means the seat belt
cannot offer its full protection. This could re-
sult in severe and even fatal injuries. The risk
of severe or fatal injuries is especially height-
ened when a deploying airbag strikes a vehi-
cle occupant who has assumed an incorrect
sitting position. The driver is responsible for
all passengers in the vehicle, particularly
children.

The following list shows just some examples
of incorrect sitting positions which can be
dangerous to all vehicle occupants.

When the vehicle is in motion:

Never stand in the vehicle.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the

rear.

Never lean against the dash panel.

Never lie on the rear seats.

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

Never lean out of a window.

Never put your feet out of a window.

Never put your feet on the dash panel.

Never put your feet on the surface of a seat

or seat backrest.

Never travel in a footwell.

Never travel on a seat without wearing the

seat belt.

Never carry any person in the luggage com-

partment.

WARNING

An incorrect sitting position in the vehicle
can lead to severe injuries or death in the
event of sudden braking or manoeuvres, colli-
sion or accidents or if the airbag deploys.

Before the vehicle moves, assume the prop-

er sitting position and maintain it throughout
the trip. This also includes fastening the seat
belt.

Never transport more people than there are

seats with a seat belt available in the vehicle.

Children must always be protected with an

approved child restraint system suited to
their height and weight 

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Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion. Never, for example,

put your feet on the surface of a seat or on
the dash panel and never put them out of a
window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt
offer insufficient protection and the risk of in-
jury in the event of an accident is increased.

WARNING

Before every trip, adjust the seat, the seat
belt and the head restraints and instruct your
passengers to fasten their seat belts proper-
ly.

Move the front passenger seat back as far

as possible.

Adjust the driver seat so that there is at

least 25 cm distance between your chest and
the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust the
driver seat so that you are able to press the
accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the
floor with your knees slightly angled and that
the distance between your knees and the
dash panel is at least 10 cm. If your physical
constitution prevents you from meeting these
requirements, contact a specialised work-
shop to make any modifications required.

Never drive with the seat backrest tilted far

back. 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 position!

Never drive with the seat backrest tilted

forwards. Should a front airbag deploy, it
could throw the seat backrest backwards and
injure the passengers of the rear seats.

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Safe driving

Sit as far away as possible from the steer-

ing wheel and the dash panel.

Keep your back straight and resting com-

pletely against the seat backrest and the
front seats correctly adjusted. Never place
any part of your body in the area of the airbag
or very close to it.

If passengers on the rear seats are not sit-

ting in an upright position, the risk of severe
injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt
web increases.

WARNING

Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to acci-
dents and severe injuries.

Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is

stationary, as the seats could move unex-
pectedly while the vehicle is in motion and
you could lose control of the vehicle. Further-
more, an incorrect position is adopted when
adjusting the seat.

Only adjust the height, seat backrest and

forwards or backwards position of the seat
when there is nobody in the seat adjustment
area.

There must be no objects blocking the front

seat adjustment area.

Adjusting the rear head restraints

Fig. 66 

Adjusting the rear head restraints

All seats are equipped with a head restraint.

The front seat head restraints are integrated
in the backrests and adjusting them is not
possible.

Adjusting height

Push the head restraint up or down in the

direction of the arrow with the button press-
ed 

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Fig. 66 

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The head restraint must engage securely in

position.

Correct adjustment of head restraints
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 lev-
el as the top of your head and under no cir-
cumstances below eye level. Keep the back

of your neck as close as possible to the head
restraint.

Adjusting the head restraint for short people
Set the head restraint in the first anchorage
position, even if your head is below its upper
edge. When the head restraint is at its low-
est, it is possible that a small gap remains
between it and the seat backrest.

Adjusting the head restraint for tall people
Raise the head restraint completely.

WARNING

Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe or fatal injuries in the event of acci-
dents and sudden braking or manoeuvres.

Always fit and adjust the head restraint

properly whenever a person is occupying a
seat.

All vehicle occupants must correctly adjust

the head restraint according to their height to
reduce the risk of back injuries in the event of
an accident. The upper edge of the head re-
straint must be as close as possible to the
same level as the top of your head and under
no circumstances below eye level. Keep the
back of your neck as close as possible to the
head restraint.

Never adjust the head restraint while the

vehicle is in motion.

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Safety

Pedal area

Pedals

Do not allow floor mats or other objects to
obstruct the free passage of the pedals.

Floor mats should leave the pedal area free
and unobstructed and be correctly secured in
the footwell zone.

In the event of failure of a brake circuit, the
brake pedal must be pressed harder than
normal to brake the vehicle.

WARNING

Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident.

Make sure the pedals can be used at all

times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.

Always secure the mat in the footwell.

Never place other mats or rugs on top of

the original mat supplied by the factory.

Ensure that no objects can fall into the driv-

er's footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

The pedals must always have free and unob-
structed passage to the floor. For example, in
case of a fault in the brake circuit, the brake

pedal will need to be pressed further to stop
the vehicle. To press the brake pedal down
further will require more force than usual.

Seat belts

Why wear a seat belt?

Introduction

Check the condition of all the seat belts at
regular intervals. If you notice that the belt
webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or
buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the
belt must be replaced immediately by a spe-
cialised workshop 

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. The specialised

workshop must use the appropriate spare
parts corresponding to the vehicle, the
equipment and the model year. SEAT recom-
mends taking your car in for technical serv-
ice.

WARNING

Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts in-
crease the risk of severe or even fatal inju-
ries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protec-
tion if it is not fastened and used correctly.

Seat belts are the most effective way of re-

ducing the risk of sustaining severe or fatal
injuries in the event of an accident. Seat belts
must be correctly fastened when the vehicle
is in motion to protect the driver and all vehi-
cle occupants.

Before each trip, every occupant in the ve-

hicle occupants must sit properly, correctly
fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her
seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip.

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