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Airbag system

• during a frontal collision,

During some side collisions the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side

of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 24.

• during a rear-end collision,

• if the vehicle rolls,

In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-

gered together.

• during a minorside collision.

When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In the

process, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.

WARNING

In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags

If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked imme-

have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust

diately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that during a

may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indication

collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.

that there was a fire in the vehicle.

The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants and

help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.

Function of curtain airbags

The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-

Fully inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury in

lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and

chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.

a side collision.

Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system

If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the

risk of injury in many kinds of accident.

WARNING

• In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, the

prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts

fastened while travelling.

Fig. 24 Deployed curtain

• For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in those

airbags

vehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See an

Authorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.

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WARNING (continued)

• There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occu-

pants of the outer seats and the deployment space of the curtain airbags

so that the curtain airbag can deploy without restriction and provide the

greatest possible protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have not been

expressly approved for use in your vehicle may not be attached to the side

windows ⇒ page 167, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifica-

tions”.

• The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do

not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. When using the

coat hooks, do not hang the clothes on coat hangers.

• The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been

deployed they must be replaced.

• Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation of

the airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining)

should only be performed by a qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault may

be introduced into the operation of the airbag system.

• Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way.

• The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the

interior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side and

head airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified in

any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the front door is damaged in any way,

this may affect the correct working of the system. All work carried out on

the front door must be made in a qualified workshop.

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Airbag system

Deactivating airbags*

Disabling front passenger airbag

If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat,

the front passenger airbag must be de-activated.

Fig. 26 Warning lamp for

deactivated passenger

airbag in centre console

When the passenger airbag is deactivated, this means that only the

frontal and side airbags are deactivated. All the other airbags in the

vehicle remain functional.

Fig. 25 In the glove

compartment: key for

Disabling front passenger airbag

enabling and disabling

front passenger airbag

- Switch off ignition.

- Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove

box to the position OFF ⇒ fig. 25.

- Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel

⇒ fig. 26 remains lit ⇒

when the ignition is switched on.

Enabling front passenger airbag

- Switch off ignition.

- Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glove

box to the position ON ⇒ fig. 25.

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– Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel

WARNING (continued)

does ⇒ page 40, fig. 26 not light up when the ignition is

switched on ⇒

− It is not certain whether the front passenger airbag will deploy

during an accident! Inform your passengers of this.

• When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger

WARNING

frontal airbag, only the passenger frontal and side airbag will be activated

/ deactivated. The curtain airbag on the passenger side will remain

• The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated

active.

switch.

• You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only if you have to use

a rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases ⇒ page 42, “Child safety”.

• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front

passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This

represents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary in

exceptional circumstances to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on

the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger

airbag.

• As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger

seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.

• Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-

wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, this will create a danger that

in case of an accident, the airbag does not deploy properly or does not

deploy at all.

• When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIRBAG

OFF is not continuously lit up when the front passenger airbag is disabled,

there may be a fault in the airbag system:

− Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified work-

shop.

− Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front

passenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault

in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-

ries.

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Child safety

We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat

Brief introduction

use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.

Introduction

Statistics show that children are generally safer on the rear

seat than on the front passenger seat.

We recommend that children under 12 years of age be transported on the rear

seats. Children travelling on the rear seat must use a child restraint system or

the seat belts provided, depending on their age, height and weight. For

safety reasons, the child restraint system should be installed in the centre of

the rear seat or behind the front passenger's seat.

The physical principles involved and the forces acting in a collision apply to

children just as much as adults ⇒ page 18, “Why wear seat belts?”. But

unlike adults, children do not have fully developed muscle and bone struc-

tures. This means that children are subject to a greater risk of injury.

To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint systems

when travelling in the vehicle.

We recommend the use of child safety products from the SEAT Genuine Acces-

sories Program including systems for all ages made by “Peke”¹⁾.

These systems have been especially designed and approved, complying with

the ECE-R44. regulation.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-

ments when installing and using child seats. Always read and observe

⇒ page 43, “Safety notes on using child seats”.

¹⁾ Not for all countries

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Safety notes on using child seats

WARNING (continued)

Proper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk of

• Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly

injury in an accident!

secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an accident,

the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries

As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport in

to themselves and other occupants.

your vehicle.

• If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving,

they expose themselves to greater risk of injury during a sudden braking

- Protect your children by properly using appropriate child seats.

manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly the case if the child is trav-

elling on the front passenger seat and the airbag system is triggered in an

- Always ensure that the belt webbing is properly positioned

accident; this could have consequences including serious injury or death.

according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the

• A suitable child seat can protect your child!

child seat.

•

Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat or alone in the vehicle.

- When travelling, do not allow children to distract you from traffic.

• Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or cold

inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.

- Take breaks regularly during long trips. Take a break at least

• Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seat

every two hours.

belt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to the

abdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an

accident.

WARNING

•

Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub

• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front

on any sharp edges.

passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This

• Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collision

represents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary, in

or sudden braking manoeuvres.

exceptional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger seat, the front

• The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the belt web is

passenger airbag must always be disabled ⇒ page 40, “Deactivating

properly positioned ⇒ page 21, “Seat belts”.

airbags*”. If the passenger seat has a height adjustment option, move it to

the highest position.

• Only one child may occupy a child seat.

• For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the

airbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.

• All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting

position and be properly belted in while travelling.

• Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentially

fatal injuries to the child!

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Child safety

Child seats

Group 0 and 0+ child seats

A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can

Categorisation of child seats into groups

help to protect your child.

Use only child seats that are officially approved and suitable

for the child.

Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE-R 44. ECE-R means: Economic

Commission for Europe Regulation

The child seats are grouped into 5 categories:

Group 0: Children up to 10 kg

Group 0+: Children up to 13 kg

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Fig. 27 A group 0 rear-

Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg

facing child seat fitted on

the rear seat.

Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg

Child seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R 44 standard

Group 0: For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight the most

bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test number

suitable seats are those appearing in the illustration ⇒ fig. 27.

below it).

Group 0+: For babies from about 18 months old and 13 kg in weight the most

suitable seats are those appearing in the illustration ⇒ fig. 27.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-

ments when installing and using child seats.

We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat

use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.

WARNING

Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use of

child seats ⇒

in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 43.

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Group 1 child seats

Group 2 and 3 child seats

A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can

help to protect your child.

Fig. 28 A category 1

Fig. 29 Forward-facing

forward-facing child seat

child seat installed on rear

fitted on the rear seat.

seat.

Child seats using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” system (or even the anti-rota-

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-

tion system) or seats in which the child faces the rear of the car are most

ments when installing and using child seats.

appropriate for babies and small children weighing between 9 and 18 kg.

We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-

use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.

ments when installing and using child seats.

Group 2 child seats

We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat

Children under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are best

use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.

protected by group 2 child seats in conjunction with properly adjusted seat

belts.

WARNING

Group 3 child seats

Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use of

Children over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than 1.5

child seats ⇒

in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 43.

metres tall are best protected by seat cushions with head restraints in

conjunction with properly worn seat belts ⇒ fig. 29.

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WARNING

• The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centre

of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm. The seat belt must lie

close to the torso. The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across

the stomach, and always fit closely. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take

up any slack ⇒ page 21, “Seat belts”.

• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use

of child seats ⇒

in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 43.

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Securing child seats

Ways to secure a child seat

A child seat can be secured differently on the rear seat and on the front passenger seat.

You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the

• Child seats from the groups 0, 0+ and 1 using the “ISOFIX” and

following ways:

“Toptether” systems or the antirotation system may be secured without using

the adult seatbelt and using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” anchors or the anti-

• Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.

rotation mechanism/brackets ⇒ page 48.

Seat locations

Weight class

Weight

Front passenger

Rear outer

Rear centre

Group 0

<10 kg

Group 0+

<13 kg

Group 1

9-18 kg

U/L

Group 2 / 3

15-36 kg

U: Suitable for universal approved restraining systems for use in this age

category (universal retention systems are those fitted using the adult

WARNING

seat belt.

• When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a

UF Suitable for universal forward-facing retention systems approved for use

restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.

with this age group.

• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front

*: Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible, as high as possible

passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This

and always deactivate the airbag.

represents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if a child must,

L: Suitable for retention systems using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether”

under exceptional circumstances, travel in the front passenger seat, the

anchors or antirotation mechanism/bracket

passenger airbag must be deactivated ⇒ page 40, “Deactivating airbags*”

X Seat position not suitable for children in this age group.

and the seat put into the highest position where possible.

• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use

of child seats ⇒

in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 43.

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Securing the child seat using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether”

Two“ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted on each rear seat. In some vehicles, the

rings are secured to the seat frame and in others they are secured to the rear

system or the antirotation mechanism/system

floor. Access to “ISOFIX” rings is between the rear back rest and the seat.

Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” system can be

“Toptether” rings are located in the space behind the rear seats. They are

often located on the rear of the seat backs.

secured quickly, easily and safely on the rear outer seats.

Child seats with “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” mountings are available from the

Authorised Service Centres.

WARNING

• The retaining rings are designed only for use with “ISOFIX” and

“Toptether” child seats.

• Never secure child seats that do not have the “ISOFIX” or Toptether

system, retaining belts or objects to the fastening rings - this can result in

potentially fatal injuries to the child!

• Ensure that the child seat is secured correctly using the “ISOFIX” and

Toptether anchors.

Fig. 30 ISOFIX securing

rings

When removing or fitting the child seat, please be sure to follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

- Move the seat as far to rear as it will go.

- Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” retaining rings until the

child seat can be heard to engage securely. If the child seat is

equipped with “Toptether” anchor points, secure it to the corre-

spondent ring. If the child seat is fitted with any other antirota-

tion system, follow the manufacturer instructions carefully.

– Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.

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Fig. 31 Instrument panel

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Cockpit

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Cockpit

Radio casing*/Radio navigation system*

Overview

Passenger airbag*

Glove box/Stowage compartment

108

Overview of the instrument panel

Switches for:

− Heating and ventilation

116

This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the

− Air conditioning*

119

controls and displays.

− Climatronic*

122

Door release lever

Ashtray/ cigarette lighter/socket

111

Air vent

Handbrake lever

138

Light switch

Automatic / instruction gearbox lever*

134,133

Light dimmer for instrument panel lighting*

Pedals

Headlight range control*

Controls on the steering wheel*

Turn signal and dipped beam lever and cruise control system*

92, 139

Steering column control lever*

127

Instrument panel and warning lights:

Stowage compartment

108

− Instruments

Bonnet release lever

177

− Indication lamps

Control for adjusting electric wing mirrors*

100

Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/ and driver front

Central locking button*

airbag*

Electric window controls*

Steering and starter lock

129

Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of

Note

the multi-function display*

96, 55

Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain

Switch for hazard warning lights

models/model years or are optional extras.

Switch for heated rear window

Airbag disconnected warning light*

Cup holder*

110

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Instruments

Instrument overview

The instruments display the vehicle operating status.

Fig. 32 Detailed view of dash panel instrument panel

The layout of the instruments depends upon the model and engine.

Digital clock*/Outside temperature display*/Multifunction display

⇒ page 54

Rev counter* ⇒ page 53

Display field for selector lever position ⇒ page 58

Coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 53

Distance display with service interval display* ⇒ page 58

Fuel gauge ⇒ page 54

Speedometer ⇒ page 54

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Rev counter

Engine coolant temperature display 

The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per

This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.

minute.

The start of the red zone on the dial ⇒ page 52, fig. 32

indicates the

maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine is warm

and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a

gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before

the needle reaches the red zone.

Caution

The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of

engine damage.

Fig. 33 Engine coolant

For the sake of the environment

temperature

Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine

noise.

Needle in cold zone

Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads ⇒ fig. 33.

Needle in normal zone

In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of

the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard,

especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern, as long

as the warning lamp does not light up on the instrument panel.

Needle in warning zone

The warning lamp* ⇒ page 60, fig. 40 will light up and a buzzer will be

heard if the needle is in the warning zone. Stop the car and switch off the

engine. Check the coolant level ⇒ page 182 ⇒

Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should obtain

technical assistance.

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