Seat Ateca. Instruction - part 6

Transporting children safely

The child seat has two rigid attachment clips,
called connectors. These connectors are fit-
ted into the ISOFIX attachment rings found
between the seat cushion and the backrest of
the vehicle's back seat (on the sides). ISOFIX
attachment systems are used mainly in Eu-
rope 

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. If necessary, ISOFIX at-

tachment may have to be supplemented with
a Top Tether belt or a support bracket.

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Automatic three-point seat belt. Whenever

possible, it is preferable to attach the child
seats with the ISOFIX system rather than at-
taching them with an automatic three-point
seat belt 

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Additional attachment:

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Top Tether: The Top Tether belt is guided

over the back of the rear seat and attached to
an anchor point with a hook. Anchor points
are located at the back of the rear seat back-
rest on the boot side 

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. The

rings for retaining the Top Tether belt are
marked with an anchor symbol.

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Support bracket: Some child seats rest on

the floor of the vehicle with a support brack-
et. The support bracket prevents the child
seat from tipping forward in the event of im-
pact. Child seats fitted with a support bracket
should only be used in the passenger seat
and side rear seats 

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. For the assembly of

this type of seat you should also consult the
list of approved vehicles for this assembly,

available in the instructions for child restraint
systems.

Recommended systems for attaching child
seats
SEAT recommends attaching child seats as
follows:

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Baby carriers or child seats in the opposite

direction of travel: ISOFIX and support brack-
et or iSize.

●

Child seats in the direction of travel: ISO-

FIX and Top Tether.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the support bracket can
cause serious or fatal injury.

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Make sure the support bracket is correctly

and safely installed.

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Vehicle tool kit anti-puncture kit*

The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored
under the floor panel in the luggage compart-
ment.

To access the vehicle tools:

–

Lift up the floor surface by the plastic han-
dle until it is fastened to the tabs on both
sides.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the an-
ti-puncture kit* is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.

The tool kit includes:

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Jack*

●

Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-

er*/wheel bolt cap clip.

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Box spanner for wheel bolts*

●

Towline anchorage

●

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

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Towing bracket device

Some of the items listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional ex-
tras.

Note

The jack does not generally require any main-
tenance. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease.

Tyre repair

TMS (Tyre Mobility System)*

Read the additional information carefully

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The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.

After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,
you must again check the tyre pressure about
10 minutes after starting the engine.

You should only use the tyre mobility set if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and you have the
necessary tyre mobility set! Otherwise, you
should seek professional assistance.

Do not use the tyre sealant in the following
cases:

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If the wheel rim has been damaged.

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In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F).

●

In the event of cuts or perforations in the

tyre greater than 4 mm.

●

If you have been driving with very low pres-

sure or a completely flat tyre.

●

If the sealant bottle has passed its use by

date.

WARNING

Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
gerous, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Park it at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.

●

Ensure the ground on which you park is flat

and solid.

●

All passengers and particularly children

must keep a safe distance from the work area.

●

Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn

other road users.

●

Use the tyre mobility system only if you are

familiar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.

●

The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-

rary emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.

●

Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-

bility set as soon as possible.

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The sealant is a health hazard and must be

cleaned immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.

●

Always keep the tyre mobility set out of the

reach of small children.

●

Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has

been approved for your vehicle.

●

Always stop the engine, apply the hand-

brake lever firmly and engage gear if using a
instruction gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of
vehicle involuntary movement.

WARNING

A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
same performance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.

●

Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

●

Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering.

●

Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre.

For the sake of the environment

Dispose of used or expired sealant observing
any legal requirements.

Note

A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at
SEAT dealerships.

Note

Take into account the separate instruction
instruction of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-
er.

Contents of the tyre mobility system*

Fig. 96 

Standard representation: contents of

the anti-puncture kit.

The anti-puncture kit is located underneath
the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components

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Fig. 96

:

Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap

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2

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Air compressor
Tube for inflating tyres
Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
toring system (it can also be integrated in
the compressor).
Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-
sor may have a button).
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve

The 

valve insert remover 

1

 has a gap at the

lower end for a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part

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WARNING

When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the inflator tube may become hot.

●

Protect hands and skin from hot parts.

●

Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or

hot air compressor on flammable material.

●

Allow them to cool before storing the de-

vice.

●

If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at

least 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a
good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

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CAUTION

Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

Screw the inflator tube 

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Fig. 96 

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 again

and check the pressure on the gauge 

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1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

●

Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be sealed

sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.

●

You should obtain professional assistance

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1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:

●

Set the tyre pressure to the correct value

again.

●

Carefully resume your journey until you

reach the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

●

Have the damaged tyre replaced.

WARNING

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and can cause accidents and serious injury.

●

Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure

is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower.

●

Seek specialist assistance.

Instruction unlocking/locking

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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The doors, rear lid and panoramic tilting sun-
roof can be locked instructionly and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged.

WARNING

Opening and closing doors carelessly can
cause serious injury.

●

If the vehicle is locked from outside, the

doors and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.

●

Never leave children or disabled people

alone in the car. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.

●

Depending on the time of the year, temper-

atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.

WARNING

Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid is dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.

●

Open and close the doors and the rear lid

only when there is nobody in the way.

CAUTION

When opening and closing in an emergency,
carefully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle.

Changing the windscreen wiper
blades

Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades

Read the additional information carefully

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The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. 

If the wipers scrape across the glass,

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they should be changed if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are dirty 

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Damaged wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increase the risk of accident and serious
injury.

●

Always replace damaged or worn blades or

blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly.

CAUTION

●

Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could

scratch the glass.

●

If products containing solvents, rough

sponges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.

●

Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint

thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dows.

●

In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position 

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CAUTION

●

To prevent damage to the bonnet and the

wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.

●

Before driving, always lower the wiper

arms.

Tow-starting and towing

Introduction

Tow-starting means starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.

Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.

Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.

For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead 

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If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!

The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g.

the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the steering
wheel could lock 

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WARNING

A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.

●

During towing, never switch off the ignition

with the starter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.

●

If during towing the vehicle runs out of

power, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel.

WARNING

Vehicle handling and braking capacity
change considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:

●

As the driver of the vehicle being towed:

–

You should depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.

–

More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.

●

As the driver of the towing vehicle:

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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion.

–

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

–

Brake earlier than usual and more
smoothly.

CAUTION

●

To avoid damaging the vehicle, for example

the paint, remove and replace the lid and
towing eye carefully.

●

Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic con-

verter and damage it during towing.

Indications for tow-starting

Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
ted. The jump start should be used instead

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For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is 

not allowed:

●

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

●

If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-

cause in vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated.

●

If the battery is flat, it is possible that the

engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.

However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of instruction gearbox-
es):

●

Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.

●

Keep the clutch pressed down.

●

Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-

ing lights.

●

Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

●

Once the engine starts, press the clutch

and disengage the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle.

CAUTION

When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and damage it.

Note

The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
electronic parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column.

Indications for towing

Tow rope or tow bar
It is safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.

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 attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.

If the vehicle is 

factory-equipped with a tow-

ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch 

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When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed

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page 91, Cases where towing a vehicle

is not allowed

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Switch the ignition on.

●

Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-

lector lever in the 

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 position.

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Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at

speeds of over 50 km/h (30 mph).

●

The vehicle must not be towed further than

50 km (30 miles).

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If a breakdown lorry is used, vehicles with

automatic transmission are only allowed to
be towed with the front wheels suspended.

Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive
(4Drive)
Four-wheel drive vehicles (4Drive) can be
towed using a tow bar or tow rope. If the ve-
hicle is towed with the front or rear axle sus-
pended, the engine must be switched off,
otherwise the transmission may be damaged.

Cases where towing a vehicle is not allowed

●

If, due to a fault, the gearbox is out of lubri-

cant.

●

If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-

cause the steering remains locked and, if ap-
propriate, the electronic parking brake can-
not be deactivated or the electronic lock of
the steering column released.

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If a distance above 50 km needs to be trav-

elled.

●

When, for example, after an accident, the

smooth rotation of the wheels or the steering
operation cannot be guaranteed.

When the vehicle is to tow another vehicle:

●

Observe legal requirements.

●

Keep in mind the instructions in the man-

ual on towing vehicles.

Note

The vehicle can only be towed if the electron-
ic parking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column are deactivated. If the vehi-
cle has no power supply or there is an electric
system fault, the engine must be tow-started

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 to deactivate the electronic

parking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column.

Fitting the front towing eye

Fig. 97 

Front bumper on right: remove the lid.

Fig. 98 

Front bumper on right: towline an-

chorage screwed in.

The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right side of the front bumper behind a lid

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Fig. 97

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The towing eye should always be kept in the
vehicle.

Bear in mind the instructions for towing

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Fitting the towline anchorage

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Remove the towing eye from the vehicle

tool kit in the luggage compartment

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Extract the lid for the towing eye using a

screwdriver or similar and pressing on the
side.

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Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-

hicle.

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Screw the towing eye in the housing by

turning it to the maximum 

anticlock-

wise 

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. Use a suitable object that can

completely and securely tighten the towing
eye in its housing.

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After towing, unscrew the towing eye 

clock-

wise with a suitable object.

●

Insert the side tab of the lid into the open-

ing of the bumper and press until the tab is
properly clipped into the bumper.

●

Clean the towing eye if necessary and then

store it in the luggage compartment along
with the other vehicle tools.

CAUTION

The towing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.

Fitting the rear towing eye

Fig. 99 

Rear bumper on right: remove the lid.

Fig. 100 

Rear bumper on right: towline an-

chorage screwed in.

The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right side of the rear bumper behind a lid

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Fig. 99

. Vehicles equipped as standard

with a towing bracket 

do not have any hous-

ing for the screw towing eye behind the lid. In
this case, the tow hitch needs to be extracted

or installed and used for towing

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Bear in mind the instructions for towing

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Assemble the rear towing eye (cars without a
factory-equipped towing bracket)

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Remove the towing eye from the vehicle

tool kit in the luggage compartment

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Press the upper side of the lid 

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Fig. 99

 to

unclip it.

●

Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-

hicle.

●

Screw the towing eye in the housing by

turning it to the maximum 

anticlockwise

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Fig. 100

 

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. Use a suitable object that

can completely and securely tighten the tow-
ing eye in its housing.

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After towing, unscrew the towing eye 

clock-

wise with a suitable object.

●

Insert the upper flange of the lid into the

opening of the bumper and press the lower
side of the lid until the upper flange is inser-
ted into the bumper.

●

Clean the towing eye if necessary and then

store it in the luggage compartment along
with the other vehicle tools.

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CAUTION

●

The towing eye must always be completely

and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.

●

If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a

towing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used.

Driving tips for towing

Towing requires some expertise and experi-
ence, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.

During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.

During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile,
the hazard warning lights will go off. When
the turn signal lever is returned to the rest

position, the hazard warning lights will be
automatically reactivated.

Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

●

Leave the ignition on, so that the steering

is not blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.

●

More strength is required at the steering

wheel as the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.

●

You should depress the brake much harder

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

●

Bear in mind the information and instruc-

tions in the manual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

●

Accelerate with particular care and caution.

Avoid sharp manoeuvres.

●

Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.

●

Bear in mind the information and instruc-

tions in the manual of the towed vehicle.

Fuses and bulbs

Fuses

Introduction

In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.

Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

The high voltages in the electrical system can
give serious electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!

●

Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-

tion system.

●

Take care not to cause short circuits in the

electrical system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.

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Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only

replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.

●

Never repair a fuse.

●

Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple

or similar.

CAUTION

●

To prevent damage to the vehicle's electric

system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.

●

If you replace a fuse with higher-rating

fuse, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.

●

Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-

vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system.

Note

●

One component may have more than one

fuse.

●

Several components may run on a single

fuse.

Fuses in the vehicle interior

Fig. 101 

On the driver-side dash panel (left

hand drive): fuse box cover

Fig. 102 

Glove compartment (right hand

drive): accessing the fuse box.

Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the dash panel (left hand drive)

●

Opening: fold the cover down 

››› 

Fig. 101

.

●

Closing: push back the cover it in until it

clicks into place.

Fuse box behind the glove compartment
(right hand drive)
To access the fuse box:

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●

Undo the opening limiter 

››› 

Fig. 102 

A

 in

two steps: first, unlock the limiter by pulling
back on it (arrow 

1

) and then move it gently

to the right (arrow 

2

). Undo the cover from

its guide when it is at its normal opening an-
gle (30°).

●

Free the side pivots 

B

 to release the cover

to its second opening angle (60°).

Follow the same procedure in reverse order to
return the glove compartment to its normal
position.

CAUTION

●

Always carefully remove the fuse box cov-

ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle.

●

Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid

the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system.

Fuses in the engine compartment

Fig. 103 

In the engine compartment: fuse box

cover

To open the engine compartment fuse box

●

Open the bonnet 



 

››› 

page 286

.

●

Press the locking tabs to release the fuse

box cover 

››› 

Fig. 103

.

●

Then lift the cover out.

●

To 

fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.

Push the locking tabs down until they click
audibly into place.

Fuse placement

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 52

Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.

Fuses in the vehicle interior

No.

Consumers/Amps

1

Adblue (SCR)

30

5

Gateway

5

6

Automatic gearbox lever

5

7

Air conditioning and heating con-
trol panel, back window heating,
auxiliary heating.

10

8

Diagnosis, handbrake switch,
light switch, reverse light, interior
lighting, driving mode

10

9

Steering column

5

10

Radio display

7.5

12

Radio

20

14

Air conditioner fan

40

15

Steering column release

10

16

Connectivity Box

7.5

17

Instrument panel

5

18

Rear camera

7.5

19

Kessy

7.5

21

4x4 Haldex Control Unit

15

22

Trailer

15

23

Right lights

40

24

Electric sunroof

30

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25

Left door

30

26

Heated seats

30

28

Trailer

25

31

Left lights

40

32

Control unit for parking aid, front
camera and radar

7.5/10

33

Airbag

5

34

Reverse switch, clima sensor,
electrochromic mirror

7.5

35

Diagnosis, headlight control unit,
headlight adjuster

10

36

Right LED headlight

10

37

Left LED headlight

10

38

Trailer

25

39

Right door

30

40

12V socket

20

42

Central locking

40

43

Interior light

30

44

Trailer

15

45

Electric driver's seat

15

47

Rear window wiper

15

49

Starter motor; clutch sensor

5

No.

Consumers/Amps

50

Electric rear lid

40

53

Heated rear window

30

Fuse arrangement in engine compartment

No.

Consumers/Amps

1

ESP control unit

40

2

ESP control unit

40

3

Engine control unit (diesel/pet-
rol)

30/15

4

Engine sensors

5/10

5

Engine sensors

10

6

Brake light sensor

5

7

Engine power supply

10

8

Lambda probe

10/15

9

Engine

5/20

10

Fuel pump control unit

15/20

11

PTC

40

12

PTC

40

13

Automatic gearbox control unit

15/30

14

Heated windscreen

40

15

Horn

15

17

Engine control unit

7.5

No.

Consumers/Amps

18

Terminal 30 (positive reference)

5

19

Front windscreen washer

30

20

Alarm horn

10

22

Engine control unit

5

23

Starter motor

30

24

PTC

40

31

Pressure pump

15

33

Gearbox pump

30

37

Parking heating

20

Note

●

In the vehicle, there are more fuses than

those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.

●

Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-

pear in the following tables.

●

Some of the equipment listed in the tables

below pertain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.

●

Please note that the above lists, while cor-

rect at the time of printing, are subject to
change.

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Fuses and bulbs

Changing bulbs

Topic introduction

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 53

.

Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.

If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area 

››› 

 in Work in the engine

compartment on page 287

.

Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder.

Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:

●

Halogen headlights

●

Full-LED main headlights*

●

Rear bulb light

●

LED rear light*

Full-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.

Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced.

WARNING

●

Take particular care when working on com-

ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.

●

Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The

glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.

●

When changing bulbs, please take care not

to injure yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing.

CAUTION

●

Remove the ignition key before working on

the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.

●

Switch off the lights and the parking light

before changing a bulb.

●

Take good care to avoid damaging any com-

ponents.

For the sake of the environment

Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of used bulbs in the proper manner.

Note

●

Please check at regular intervals that all

lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.

●

Before changing a bulb, make sure you

have the correct new bulb.

●

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with

your bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the reflector and will impair its surface.

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Change the front bulbs

Dipped beam headlight

Fig. 104 

In the engine compartment: remove

the lid.

Fig. 105 

In the engine compartment: dipped

beam headlight.

Follow the steps indicated:

Raise the bonnet.

1.

Move the loops 

››› 

Fig. 104

 

1

 in the di-

rection of the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Remove connector 

››› 

Fig. 105

 

2

 from

the bulb.
Unclip the retainer spring 

››› 

Fig. 105

 

3

pressing clockwise and inwards.
Extract the bulb and fit the replacement
so that the lug on the base fits into the
recess on the reflector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.

Main beam headlight bulb and turn
signal bulb

Fig. 106 

In the engine compartment: remove

the lid.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Fig. 107 

In the engine compartment: main

beam headlight bulb 

2

 and turn signal bulb

3

.

Follow the steps indicated:

Main beam headlight bulb

Raise the bonnet.
Move the loop 

››› 

Fig. 106

 

1

 in the di-

rection of the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Slide connector 

››› 

Fig. 107

 

2

 to the left

or right and pull.
Remove the bulb by disconnecting the
connector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

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Turn signal bulb

Raise the bonnet.
Move the loop 

››› 

Fig. 106

 

1

 in the di-

rection of the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Turn the bulb holder 

››› 

Fig. 107

 

3

 anti-

clockwise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

Front fog light bulb*

Fig. 108 

Fog light: extracting the grille.

Fig. 109 

Fog light: remove the bulb holder

Follow the steps indicated:

Remove the screw 

››› 

Fig. 108

 

1

  from

the fog light grille using a screwdriver
and extract the grille.
Remove the 3 screws 

››› 

Fig. 108

 

2

 .

Remove the metal clip situated on the
upper part of the fog light by pulling
away from the vehicle 

3

  and take

the fog light out.
Remove connector 

››› 

Fig. 109

 

1

 from

the bulb.
Turn the bulb holder 

››› 

Fig. 109

 

2

 anti-

clockwise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Check that the bulb works properly.

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5.

6.

7.

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Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light
bulbs, have them replaced at a Technical
Service or specialised workshop.

Change the rear bulbs

Overview of tail lights

Tail lights on side panel

Turn signal

PY21W NA LL

Side light and brake light

P21W LL

Tail lights on the rear lid

Left side

Side lights

P21W LL

Fog light/side light

P21W LL

Reverse light

W16W

Right side

Side lights

2 x P21W LL

Reverse light

W16W

The table corresponds to a right-hand traffic
vehicle. The position of lights may vary ac-
cording to the country.

Rear bulbs (in the side panel)

Fig. 110 

Luggage compartment: access to the

bolt securing the tail light unit.

Fig. 111 

Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail

light.

Follow the steps indicated:

Check which of the bulbs is defective.
Open the rear lid.

1.
2.

Remove the lid, levering it with the flat
side of a screwdriver into the recess

››› 

Fig. 110

 

1

.

Remove the bulb connector.
Unscrew the light securing bolt by hand
or using a screwdriver 

››› 

Fig. 110

 

2

.

Remove the light from the body, gently
pulling it toward you, and place on a
clean, smooth surface.
Disassemble the bulb holder unlocking
the securing tabs 

››› 

Fig. 111

 

1

.

Change the damaged bulb.
To refit follow the steps in reverse order,
taking special care when fitting the bulb
holder. The securing tabs must click into
place.

CAUTION

Take care when removing the rear light unit to
make sure there is no damage to the paint-
work or any of its components.

Note

●

Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to

place under the glass on the rear light unit, to
avoid any scratches.

●

In the case of LED lights, change only the

turn signal bulb.

3.

4.
5.

6.

7.

8.
9.

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