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ForewordThis owner's manual and the corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself withyour vehicle.Also, the regular care and maintenance and correct handling of the vehicle will contribute to preserve its value.For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and parts exchange.If selling the vehicle, give all of the onboard documentation to the new owner as this should be kept with thevehicle.
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Contents 3ContentsThe structure of this manual . . . . .Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . .Instrument panel menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radio navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering wheel lighting controls . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seats and stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electricalsockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisherLuggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning . .Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2C-Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Automatic gearbox* / DSG automatic gearbox*Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acoustic parking aid system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tips and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anti-lock brake system and traction control M-ABS(ABS and TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)* . . . . . . .Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exhaust gasses purification system . . . . . . . . . .Catalytic converter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine particle filter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56777101616191921242830303437414446464850555555565965728484848892939399100102104106109112112118119120124127127128130131132135137138140140142145149150150151152153156157161163164169169169170171173173174174175175
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Contents4Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driving economically and with respect for theenvironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleaning and caring for your vehicle . . . . . . .General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Care of the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accessories, parts replacement andmodifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accessories and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roof aerial* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . .Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . .Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tools, spare wheel and tyre repair kit . . . . . . . .Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyre repair kit (Tyre-Mobility-System)* . . . . . . . .Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General notes on the technical data . . . . . . .What you should be aware of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How are the figures measured? . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Petrol engine 1.4 litre 63 kW (86 bhp) . . . . . . .Petrol engine 1.6 litre 75 kW (102 bhp) . . . . . .Petrol engine 2.0 litre 110 kW (150 bhp).ManualPetrol engine 2.0 litre 110 kW (150 hp).Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Petrol engine 2.0 litre 136 kW (185 hp). . . . . . .Petrol engine 2.0 litre 147 kW (200 hp). ManualPetrol engine 2.0 litre 147 kW (200 hp).Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine 1.9 litre TDI 77 kW (105 bhp) . . .Diesel engine 2.0 litre 103 kW (140 bhp).Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine 2.0 litre 103 kW (140 bhp).Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine 2.0 litre 100 kW (136 bhp).Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine 2.0 litre 100 kW (136 bhp).Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diesel engine 2.0 litre 125 kW (170 bhp) . . . . .Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178180182182183188191191191192192193195195196197198201205208211212214220220222228230237246249253253253255256256258258259260262263265266268269272273276277279281283
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The structure of this manual 5The structure of this manualBefore reading this manual it must be understoodThis manual describes the vehicle equipment at the time of publication.Some of the equipment described here will not be available until a later date,or is available only in certain markets.Because this is a general manual for the LEON, some of the equipment andfunctions that are described in this manual are not included in all types orvariants of the model or model year; they may vary or be modified in accord-ance with technical or market requirements or model year; this can not beinterpreted as dishonest advertising.Illustrations are intended as a general guide, and may vary from the equip-ment fitted in your vehicle in some details.The direction indications (left, right, front, rear) appearing in this manualrefer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except whenotherwise indicated.The equipment marked with an asterisk* is fitted as standard only in deter-mined model versions, are supplied as optional only for some versions ormodel year, or are only offered in certain countries.® All registered marks are indicated with ®. Even if the copyright symboldoes not appear this does not mean that the mark is not copyrighted.b The section is continued on the following page. Indicates the end of a section.WARNINGTexts with this symbol contain safety information. They warn you of seriousdangers, possibly involving accident or injury.CautionTexts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of damage toyour vehicle.For the sake of the environmentTexts with this symbol refer to points relevant to the protection of the environ-ment.NoteTexts with this symbol contain additional information of a more generalnature. In certain countries there may be different units of measurement thanthe ones used in this manual. For example, miles and gallons may be usedinstead of kilometres and litres.
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Content6ContentThis manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly andclearly as possible. The contents of this Manual are grouped into relativelyshort sections making up chapters (e.g. “Air conditioning”). The entiremanual is divided into five large:1. Safety FirstInformation on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seatbelts, airbags, seats, etc.2. Controls and equipmentInformation about the distribution of controls in the driver position of thevehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitableclimate in the passenger compartment, etc.3. Tips and MaintenanceAdvice relating to driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle and certainproblems which you may solve yourself.4. Technical DataFigures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel consump-tion) of your vehicle.5. Alphabetic indexAt the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will helpyou to rapidly find the information you require.
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Safe driving 7Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataSafety FirstSafe drivingBrief introductionDear SEAT DriverSafety first!This chapter contains important information, advice, suggestionsand warnings that should be read and followed in the interest ofyour own safety and the safety of your passengers.WARNING• This manual contains important information concerning vehiclehandling both by passengers and the driver. The other booklets in thevehicle wallet also contain further information that you should be aware offor your own safety and for the safety of your passengers.• Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at alltimes. This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle toanother personSafety equipmentThe safety equipment is a part of the occupant protectionsystem and can reduce the risk of injury during an accident.Never “gamble” with your safety and the safety of your passengers. In theevent of an accident, the safety equipment could reduce the risk of injury. Thefollowing list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT:• Optimised three-point seat belts,• belt tension limiter for the front and rear seats,• belt tension devices 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*,• curtain airbags,• crash-active front head restraints*,• “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” child seats on the outer seats in thesecond row,• height-adjustable head restraints,• head restraints with in-use position and non-use position,• adjustable steering column.The safety equipment mentioned above works together to provide you andyour passengers with the best possible protection in accident situations. Butthis safety equipment cannot help you or your passengers if you or your
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Safe driving8passengers assume an incorrect sitting position or do not properly adjust oruse this equipment.Therefore, information is provided about why this equipment is so important,how it protects you, what you have to observe when using it and how you andyour passengers can achieve the greatest possible benefit from the safetyequipment fitted. This manual includes important warnings that you and yourpassengers should observe in order to reduce the risk of injury.Safety is everyone's business!Before starting every tripThe driver bears the responsibility for his passengers and theoperational worthiness of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, always notethe following points before every trip:– Ensure that the vehicle's lights and turn signals operate flaw-lessly.– Check tyre pressure.– Ensure that all windows provide a clear and good view of thesurroundings.– Securely restrain all parcels page 16.– Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals.– Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors properly for yoursize.– Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats always have thehead restraints in the in-use position page 14.– Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according totheir height.– Protect children with appropriate child seats and properlyapplied seat belts page 46.– Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct your passengersalso to assume a proper sitting position page 10.– Always fasten your seat belt correctly before driving off. Instructyour passengers also to fasten their seat belts properly page 19.What affects driving safety?Driving safety is largely determined by your driving style andthe personal behaviour of all occupants.As driver, you are responsible for yourself and your passengers.When your concentration or driving safety is affected, you endangeryourself as well as others on the road , for this reason:– Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic around you,e.g. by passengers or telephone conversations.– Never drive when your driving ability is impaired (e.g. by medica-tion, alcohol, drugs).– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
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Safe driving 9Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data– Always reduce your speed as appropriate for road, traffic andweather conditions.– When travelling long distances, take breaks regularly - at leastevery two hours.– If possible, avoid driving when tired or anxious.WARNINGWhen driving safety is impaired during a trip, the risk of injury and acci-dents increases.
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Safe driving10Proper sitting position for occupantsProper sitting position for driverThe proper sitting position for the driver is important for safeand relaxed driving.For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of anaccident, we recommend the following adjustments for the driver:– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least25 cm between the steering wheel and the centre of your chest fig. 1.– Move the driver's seat forwards or backwards so that you are ableto press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor withyour knees still slightly angled .– Ensure that you can reach the highest point of the steeringwheel.– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the samelevel as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the samelevel as the top of your head fig. 2.– Move the backrest to an upright position so that your back restscompletely against it.Fig. 1 The properdistance between driverand steering wheelFig. 2 Proper headrestraint position fordriver
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Safe driving 11Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data– Fasten your seat belt correctly page 19.– Keep both feet in the foot well so that you have the vehicle undercontrol at all times.Adjustment of the driver's seat page 127.WARNING• An incorrect sitting position of the driver can lead to severe injuries.• Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at least 25 cm distance betweenthe centre of the chest and the hub of the steering wheel page 10, fig. 1.If you are sitting nearer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect youproperly.• If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining theminimum distance of 25 cm, contact a qualified workshop. The workshopwill help you decide if special specific modifications are necessary.• When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on theoutside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This reduces therisk of injury when the driver airbag is triggered.• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any othermanner (e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel). In such cases, you maysustain injuries to the arms, hands and head.• To reduce the risk of injury to the driver during sudden braking manoeu-vres or an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted far back! The airbagsystem and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the back-rest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat beltproperly. The further the backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the riskof injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web or the incorrect sittingposition!• Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve optimal protection.Proper sitting position for front passengerThe front passenger must sit at least 25 cm away from thedash panel so that the airbag can provide the greatestpossible protection in the event that it is triggered.For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of anaccident, we recommend the following adjustments for the frontpassenger:– Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible .– Move the backrest to an upright position so that your back restscompletely against it.– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the samelevel as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the samelevel as the top of your head page 13.– Keep both feet in the foot well in front of the front passengerseat.– Fasten your seat belt correctly page 19.It is possible to deactivate the passenger airbag in exceptional circum-stances page 25.For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's seat, see page 130.WARNING• An incorrect sitting position of the front passenger can lead to severeinjuries.
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Safe driving12• Adjust the front passenger seat so that there is at least 25 cm betweenyour breastbone and the dash panel. If you are sitting nearer than 25 cm,the airbag system cannot protect you properly.• If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining theminimum distance of 25 cm, contact a qualified workshop. The workshopwill help you decide if special specific modifications are necessary.• Always keep your feet in the foot well when the vehicle is moving; neverrest them on the instrument panel, out the window or on the seat. An incor-rect sitting position exposes you to an increased risk of injury in the eventof a braking manoeuvre or an accident. If the airbag is triggered, you couldsustain severe injuries due to an incorrect sitting position.• To reduce the risk of injury to the front passenger during suddenbraking manoeuvres or an accident, never travel with the backrest tilted farback! The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protectionwhen the backrest is in an upright position and the front passenger iswearing his or her seat belt properly. The further the backrests are tilted tothe rear, the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of thebelt web or the incorrect sitting position!• Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve maximum protection.Correct sitting position for passengers in the rear seatsPassengers in the rear seats must sit up straight, keep theirfeet in the foot well s and wear their seat belts properly.To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden brakingmanoeuvre or an accident, passengers on the rear bench seat mustobserve the following:– Adjust the headrest to the correct position page 14.– Keep both feet in the foot well in front of the rear seat.– Fasten your seat belt correctly page 19.– Use an appropriate child restraint system when you take childrenin the vehicle page 46.WARNING• If the passengers on the rear seat are not sitting properly, they couldsustain severe injuries.• Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve maximum protection.• Seat belts can only provide optimal protection when backrests are in anupright position and the passengers are wearing their seat belts properly.If passengers on the rear seat are not sitting in an upright position, the riskof injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web increases.WARNING (continued)
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Safe driving 13Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataCorrect adjustment of front seat head restraintsProperly adjusted head restraints are an important part ofoccupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries inmost accident situations.Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve maximum protection.– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the samelevel as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the samelevel as the top of your head and, at the very least, at eye level fig. 3 and fig. 4.Adjusting the head restraints page 127.WARNING• Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjustedincreases the risk of severe injuries.• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event ofa collision or accident.• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injuryduring sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-pant's size.Headrests in use*Vehicle occupants are pressed into their seats during a rear end collision. Theresulting body pressure on the backrest activates the crash-active headrestraint* on the front seat, which moves rapidly forwards and upwards at thesame time. This movement reduces the distance between the occupant'shead and the head rest, thus reducing the risk of head injuries such as braintrauma.Fig. 3 Properly adjustedhead restraint viewedfrom the frontFig. 4 Properly adjustedhead restraint viewedfrom the side
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Safe driving14WARNINGTravelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjustedincreases the risk of severe injuries.• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event ofa collision or accident.• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injuryduring sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-pant's size.NoteThe crash-active head restraints* could also be triggered if a vehicle occupantapplies a high level of pressure on the backrest (e.g. by “falling” back into theseat when entering the vehicle) or if pressure is applied to a front seat headrestraint from the rear. This accidental activation is, however, not dangerousas the crash-active head restraints will return to the original position immedi-ately and are thus once again ready.Correct adjustment of rear seat head restraintsProperly adjusted head restraints are an important part of theoccupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries inmost accident situationsRear outer seat head restraints– The rear outer seat head restraints have 4 positions.– Three positions for use fig. 5 . In these positions, the headrestraints are used normally, protecting passengers along withthe rear seat belts.– And one position for non-use.– To fit the head restraints in position for use, pull on the edgeswith both hands in the direction of the arrow.Fig. 5 Head restraints incorrect position
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Safe driving 15Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataCentre rear head restraint– The centre head restraint only has two positions, in-use (headrestraint up) and non-use (head restraint down).WARNING• Under no circumstances should the rear passengers travel while thehead restraints are in the non-use position.• Do not swap the centre rear head restraint with either of the outer seatrear head restraints.• Injury risk in case of an accident!CautionNote the instructions on the adjustment of the head restraints page 128.Examples of incorrect sitting positionsAn incorrect sitting position can lead to severe injuries tooccupants.Seat belts can provide optimal protection only when the belt websare properly positioned. Incorrect sitting positions substantiallyreduce the protective function of seat belts and increase the risk ofinjury due to incorrect belt web position. As the driver, you areresponsible for all vehicle occupants, especially children.– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position inthe vehicle while travelling .The following list contains examples of sitting positions that could bedangerous for all occupants. The list is not complete, but we would like tomake you aware of this issue.Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in motion:• Never stand in the vehicle,• never stand on the seats,• never kneel on the seats,• never tilt your backrest far to the rear,• never lean against the dash panel,• never lie on the rear bench,• 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,• never travel in a foot well,• never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt,• never carry any person in the luggage compartment.WARNING• Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe injuries.• Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the occupants to severeinjuriesif airbags deploy, striking an occupant who has assumed an incorrectsitting position.• Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and main-tain it throughout the trip. Before every trip, instruct your passengers toassume the proper sitting position and to maintain it during the trip page 10, “Proper sitting position for occupants”.
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Safe driving16Pedal areaPedalsThe operation and freedom of movement of all pedals mustnever be impaired by objects or floor mats.– Ensure that you can always press the accelerator, brake andclutch pedals unimpaired to the floor.– Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired to their initial posi-tions.Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area free and can be securelyfastened in the foot well.If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be free to move further thannormal in order to bring the vehicle to a stop.Wear suitable shoesAlways wear shoes which support your feet properly and give you a good feelfor the pedals.WARNING• Restricting pedal operation can lead to critical situations while driving.• Never place objects in the driver foot well. An object could move into thepedal area and impair pedal operation. In the event of a sudden driving orbraking manoeuvre, you will not be able to operate the brake, clutch oraccelerator pedal. Risk of accident!Floor mats on the driver sideOnly floor mats may be used which can be securely fastenedin the foot well and do not impair operation of the pedals.– Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened during the tripand do not obstruct the pedals .Only use floor mats which leave the pedals clear and which are secured toprevent them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor mats from a quali-fied dealership.WARNING• If the pedals are obstructed, you could cause an accident. Risk ofserious injuries.• Ensure that the floor mats are always securely attached.• Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor coverings over the original floormats. This would reduce the pedal area and could obstruct the pedals. Riskof accident.Stowing luggageLoading the luggage compartmentAll luggage and other loose objects must be safely secured inthe luggage compartment.Unsecured objects which shift back and forth could impair thedriving safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting thecentre of gravity.
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Safe driving 17Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data– Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment.– Lay and stow heavy luggage as far forward as possible in theluggage compartment.– Stow heavy luggage as low as possible in the luggage compart-ment.– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening rings page 17.WARNING• Loose luggage and other objects in the luggage compartment cancause serious injuries.• Always stow objects in the luggage compartment and secure them onthe fastening rings.• Use suitable specialist straps to secure heavy objects.• During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be thrownforward, injuring vehicle occupants. This increased risk of injury will befurther increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag. If thishappens, objects can be transformed into “missiles”. Risk of fatal injury.• Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transportingheavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an acci-dent. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and driving styleaccordingly, to avoid accidents.• Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight. If theallowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving char-acteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, injuries anddamage to the vehicle.• Never leave your vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate isopen. Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the doorbehind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortalrisk.• Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Close and lockboth the tailgate and all the doors when you leave the vehicle. Before youlock the vehicle, make sure that there are no adults or children in thevehicle.• Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Everypassenger must be properly belted in page 19.Note• Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Usedair escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compart-ment. Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered.• Straps for securing the load to the fastening rings are commerciallyavailable.Fastening ringsThere are four fastening rings in the luggage compartmentwhich can be used to secure luggage and other objects.– Always use suitable and undamaged straps to secure luggageand other objects to the fastening rings in “Loading theluggage compartment” on page 16.– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the straps.During a collision or an accident, even small and light objects can build up somuch energy that they can cause very severe injuries. The amount of “kineticenergy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the object.The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle.WARNING (continued)
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Safe driving18For example: an object weighing 4.5 kg is lying unsecured in the vehicle.During a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, this object generates a forcecorresponding to 20 times its weight. That means that the effective weight ofthe object increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of the inju-ries which might be sustained if this “projectile” strikes an occupant as it fliesthrough the passenger compartment. This increased risk of injury will befurther increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag.WARNING• If pieces of baggage or other objects are secured to the fastening ringswith inappropriate or damaged retaining cords, injuries could result in theevent of braking manoeuvres or accidents.• To prevent pieces of luggage or other objects from flying forward,always use appropriate retaining cords which are secured to the fasteningrings.• Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings.
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Seat belts 19Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataSeat beltsIntroductionBefore driving: Secure the seatbelt!Properly worn seat belts can save lives!In this chapter you will learn why seat belts are so important, howthey work and how to properly fasten, adjust and wear them.– Read and observe all the information as well as the warnings inthis chapter.WARNING• If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju-ries increases.• Properly worn seat belts can reduce severe injuries in the event ofsudden braking manoeuvres or accidents. Therefore, you and your passen-gers should always wear the seat belts properly as long as the vehicle is inmotion.• Pregnant women or persons with physical disabilities must also useseat belts. Like all other occupants, these persons can also sustain severeinjuries if they are not wearing their seat belts properly.Number of seatsYour vehicle has five passenger places, two individual front seats and threeplaces on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.WARNING• Never transport more people than there are seats available in thevehicle.• Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seatbelt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-priate child restraint system.Seat belt warning lamp* 4The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fastenthe seat belt.Before you drive:– Always fasten your seat belt correctly before driving off.– Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly beforedriving off.– Protect your children with child restraint systems appropriate forthe size and age of the children.
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Seat belts20The warning lamp 4 in the combi-instrument lights up if the driver seat beltis not fastened when the ignition is switched on. In addition, an acousticsignal is given for a few seconds and a text is displayed on the combi-instru-ment asking you to fasten your seat belt.The warning lamp* 4 does not go out until the driver seat belt is fastenedwhile the ignition is switched on.
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Seat belts 21Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataWhy wear seat belts?Frontal collisions and the laws of physicsIn the event of a frontal collision, a large amount of kineticenergy is generated .The laws of physics applied to a frontal collision may be easily explained:When a vehicle is in motion fig. 6 a stored energy called “kinetic energy”is created in the vehicle as well as in the vehicle occupants.The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and theweight of the vehicle and passengers. The higher the speed and the greaterthe weight, the more energy there is to be “released” in an accident.The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle. If the speeddoubles from 25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic energy increasesby a factor of four.Because the passengers in our example are not restrained by seat belts, theentire amount of kinetic energy has to be absorbed at the point of impact fig. 7.Even at speeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the forces acting on bodies in a colli-sion can easily exceed one tonne (1,000 kg). At greater speed these forcesare even higher.Passengers not wearing seat belts are not “attached” to the vehicle. In afrontal collision they will continue to move forward at the speed their vehicleFig. 6 Vehicle about tocollide with a wall: theoccupantsarenotwearingseatbeltsFig. 7 The vehiclecollides with the wall: theoccupantsarenotwearingseatbelts
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Seat belts22was travelling just before the impact. This example applies not only to frontalaccidents, but also to all accidents and collisions.The danger of not using the seat beltMany people believe that the occupants can protect them-selves with their hands in a minor collision, this is false.Even at low speeds the forces acting on the body in a collision are so greatthat it is not possible to brace oneself with one's hands. In a frontal collision,unbelted passengers are thrown forward and will make violent contact withthe steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen or whatever else is in the way fig. 8.The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. When deployed,airbags provide only additional protection. All occupants (including thedriver) must be wearing seat belts properly during the trip. This will reducethe risk of severe injuries in the event of an accident – regardless of whetheran airbag is fitted for the seat.Note that airbags can be triggered only once. To achieve the best possibleprotection, the seat belt must always be worn properly so that you will beprotected in accidents in which no airbag is deployed.It is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts properly, as theycould otherwise be thrown forward violently in an accident. Rear passengerswho do not use seat belts endanger not only themselves but also the frontoccupants fig. 9.Fig. 8 A driver notwearing a seat belt isthrown forward violently.Fig. 9 The unbelted rearpassenger is thrownforward violently, hittingthe driver wearing a seatbelt.
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Seat belts 23Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataSeat belts protectPassengers not wearing seat belts risk severe injuries in theevent of an accident.Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sitting posi-tions and substantially reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident.Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements that could lead tosevere injuries. In addition, properly worn seat belts reduce the danger ofbeing thrown from the car.Passengers wearing their seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the abilityof the belts to absorb kinetic energy. The front crumple zones and otherpassive safety features (such as the airbag system) are also designed toabsorb the kinetic energy generated in a collision. Taken together, all thesefeatures reduce the forces acting on the occupants and consequently the riskof injury.Our examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat beltsreduce substantially the risk of injury in all other types of accidents. This iswhy it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when "justdriving around the corner".Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well. Accident statisticshave shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of substantiallyreducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival in a seriousaccident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protectionprovided by airbags in the event of an accident. For this reason, wearing aseat belt is required by law in most countries.Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must befastened and worn. The front airbags, for example, are only triggered in somefrontal accidents. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontalcollisions, minor side collisions, rear collisions, rolls or accidents in which theairbag trigger threshold in the control unit is not exceeded.Therefore, you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that yourpassengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off!Safety notes on using seat beltsIf seat belts are used correctly, they can reduce the risk ofinjury in an accident.– Always wear the seat belt as described in this booklet.– Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened at all times and are notdamaged.WARNING• If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju-ries increases. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved onlyif you use them properly.Fig. 10 Always wear theseat belt correctly: he isheld by it during suddenbraking
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Seat belts24• Fasten your seat belt before every trip - even when driving in town. Thatapplies also to your front and rear passengers – danger of injury!• The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not posi-tioned correctly.• Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt.• Keep both feet in the foot-well in front of your seat as long as thevehicle is in motion.• Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatalinjury.• The belt webbing must never be twisted while it is being worn.• The belt webbing should never lie on hard or fragile objects (such asglasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.• Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on anysharp edges.• Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect posi-tion.• Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket) impairs theproper fit and function of the belts, reducing their capacity to protect.• The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or otherobjects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely.• Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alterthe position of the belt webbing.• Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to the connections, belt retractorsor parts of the buckle could cause severe injuries in the event of an acci-dent. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at regularintervals.• Seat belts that have been worn in an accident and stretched must bereplaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if thereis no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be checked.• Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat beltsmust not be removed or modified in any way.• The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not workproperly page 190.Seat beltsSeat belt adjustmentThe seat belts for the front and rear occupants are locked intoposition by a latch.The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is notpositioned correctly.WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)Fig. 11 Belt buckle andlatch plate of seat belt
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Seat belts 25Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data– Adjust the seat and head restraint correctly.– To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowlyacross your chest and lap.– Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat andpush it down until it is securely locked with an audible click page 24, fig. 11.– Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged inthe buckle.The seat belts are equipped with an automatic retractor on the shoulderstrap. Full freedom of movement is permitted when the shoulder belt is pulledslowly. However, during sudden braking, during travel in mountains or bendsand during acceleration, the automatic retractor on the shoulder belt islocked.The automatic belt retractors on the front seats are fitted with belt tensiondevices page 28.WARNING• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the eventof an accident.• The seat belts offer best protection only when the backrests are in anupright position and the seat belts have been fastened properly.• Never put the latch plate in the buckle of another seat. If you do this, theseat belt will not protect you properly and the risk of injury is increased.• If an occupant is incorrectly belted in, the belt cannot protect him or herproperly. An incorrectly positioned belt web can cause extremely severeinjuries.• Always engage the retractor lock when you are securing a child seat ingroup 0, 0+ or 1 page 46.Seat belt positionSeat belts offer their maximum protection only when they areproperly positioned.Fig. 12 Correct belt weband head restraint posi-tions, viewed from frontFig. 13 Correct belt weband head restraint posi-tions, viewed from side
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Seat belts26The following features are available to adjust the seat belt in the shoulderregion:• belt height adjustment for the front seats.• front seat height adjustment*.WARNING• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the eventof an accident.• The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder,never across the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the torso page 25, fig. 12.• The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across thestomach. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the pelvis page 25,fig. 13. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.• Read and observe the warnings page 23.Pregnant women must also fasten their seat belts properlyThe best protection for the unborn child is for the mother towear the seat belt properly at all times during the pregnancy.The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the belt webis properly positioned page 25.– Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly page 10.– Holding the latch plate, pull the belt evenly across your chest andas low as possible over the pelvis fig. 14.– Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the corresponding seatand push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click .– Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged inthe buckle.Fig. 14 Positioning seatbelts during pregnancy
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Seat belts 27Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataWARNING• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the eventof an accident.• For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low aspossible over the pelvis, never across the stomach, and always lie flat sothat no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.• Read and observe the warnings page 23.Seat belt releaseThe seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle hascome to a standstill.– Press the red button on the belt buckle fig. 15. The latch plateis released and springs out .– Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trimis not damagedWARNINGNever unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. If you do, youincrease the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.Adjusting the seat belt heightSeat belt height adjusters can be used to adjust the positionof the seat belt at the shoulder.The seat belt adjuster for the front seats can be used to adjust theproper belt position at the shoulder.Fig. 15 Removing latchplate from buckleFig. 16 Location of thebelt height adjuster
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Seat belts28– Press the upper part of the shoulder belt guide and hold it in thisposition page 27, fig. 16.– Move the shoulder belt guide up or down until you have adjustedthe seat belt page 25.– After adjusting, pull the shoulder belt sharply to check that thecatch on the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.Incorrectly fastened seat beltsIncorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web isproperly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the orderdescribed in this chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairssubstantially the protection a seat belt offers and can lead to severeor fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especiallyincreased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who hasassumed an incorrect sitting position. As driver, you are responsiblefor all vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position inthe vehicle while travelling .WARNING• An incorrectly worn seat belt increases the risk of severe injuries.• Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat beltsproperly and to wear them during the trip.• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the useof seat belts page 23.Belt tension devicesFunction of the belt tension deviceDuring a frontal collision, the seat belts on the front seats areretracted automatically.The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.Sensors will only trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on,lateral and rear collisions, and only if the seat belt is actually being worn. Thisretracts and tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occu-pants.The belt tension device can be triggered only once.The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of a light frontal,side or rear collision, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations where no largeforces act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.Note• If the belt tension devices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This isnormal and is no indication that there was a fire in the vehicle.• The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle orcomponents of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar withthese regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.Service and disposal of belt tension devicesThe belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installedin the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension devices or removeand install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
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Seat belts 29Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Databelt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an acci-dent, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and thatremoved parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula-tions, which are known to the qualified workshops, must be observed.WARNING• If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the belt tensiondevices are used incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases.The belt tension devices may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrongcircumstances.• Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the belttension devices or seat belts.• The belt tension device and seat belt including its automatic retractorcannot be repaired.• Any work on the belt tension devices and seat belts, including theremoval and refitting of system parts in conjunction with other repair work,must be performed by a qualified workshop only.• The belt tension devices will only provide protection for one accidentand must be changed it they have been activated.
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Airbag system30Airbag systemBrief introductionWhy wear a seat belt and assume the correct sittingposition?For the inflating airbags to achieve the best protection, theseat belt must always be worn properly and the correct sittingposition must be assumed.For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, please ensurethe following before you drive:– Always wear the seat belt properly page 19.– Adjust the driver seat and the steering wheel correctly page 10.– Adjust the front passenger seat correctly page 11.– Adjust the head restraint seat correctly page 13.– Use the correct child restraint system to protect children in yourvehicle page 46.The airbag deploys in fractions of a second and with a high velocity. If youhave assumed an incorrect seating position at that moment, you couldsustain critical injuries. Therefore, it is essential that all occupants maintaina correct sitting position while travelling.Braking heavily the moment before an accident may cause an occupant notwearing a seat belt to be thrown forward into the area of the deploying airbag.In this case, the inflating airbag may inflict critical or fatal injuries upon theoccupant. This applies particularly to children.Always maintain the greatest possible distance between yourself and thefront airbag. This way, the front airbags can completely deploy when trig-gered, providing their maximum protection.The most important factors involved in the triggering of an airbag are: thetype of accident, the collision angle and the vehicle speed.Whether the airbags are triggered depends primarily on the vehicle deceler-ation rate resulting from the collision and detected by the control unit. If thevehicle deceleration occurring during the collision and measured by thecontrol unit remains below the specified reference values, the front, sideand/or curtain airbag will not be triggered. Take into account that the visibledamage in a vehicle following an accident, for whatever reason, are not anindication as to why the airbags were triggered.WARNING• Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assuming an incorrect sitting posi-tion can lead to critical or fatal injuries.• All occupants, including children, who are not properly belted cansustain critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered. You should alwaystransport all children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat. Never transportchildren in the vehicle if they are not restrained or the restraint system isnot appropriate for their age, size or weight.• If you are not wearing a seat belt or if you lean forward or to the side orassume an incorrect sitting position, the risk of injury is increasedsubstantially. This increased risk of injury will be further increased if youare struck by an inflating airbag.• To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear theseat belt properly page 19.
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Airbag system 31Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data• Always properly adjust the front seats.The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seatRear-facing child seats must never be used on the frontpassenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.An enabled front airbag on the front passenger side is potentially a majordanger to a child. The front passenger seat is life threatening to a child if youtransport the child in a rear-facing child seat. You should always transport allchildren up to 12 years of age on the rear seat.If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflatingairbag can strike it with such great force that critical or fatal injuries mayresult.Therefore we urgently recommend that you transport children on the rearseats. That is the safest place in the vehicle for children. Alternatively, thefront passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch page 44. When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to theage and size of each child page 46.For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the airbag off,an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.WARNING• If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the childof sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.• Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if thefront passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal inju-ries when the front passenger airbag is triggered.• An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child seatand hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the backrest.• For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn theairbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.• If, under special circumstances, it should be necessary to transport achild in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutelyessential that you observe the following safety measures:− Disable the front passenger airbag page 44, “Deactivatingairbags*”.− The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer foruse on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.− Follow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturerand absolutely observe the warnings page 46, “Child safety”.− Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passengerseat all the way to the rear so that the greatest possible distance to thefront passenger airbag is ensured.− Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from beingpushed completely back.− The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an uprightposition.Warning lamp for airbag and belt tension device system TThis warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tensiondevice system.The warning lamp monitors all airbags and belt tension devices in thevehicle, including control units and wiring connections.WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system32Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device systemThe functionality of the airbag and belt tension device system is constantlymonitored electronically. Each time the ignition is switched on, the warninglamp T lights for several seconds and the display in the instrument panel*shows AIRBAG / TENSIONER.The system must be checked when the warning lamp T :• does not come on when the ignition is switched on,• does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,• goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,• or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously. Inaddition, depending on the malfunction, a fault message appears in thedisplay of the combi-instrument for approx. 10 seconds and a short acousticsignal is given. In this event, you should have a qualified workshop check thesystem immediately.If any of the airbags are de-activated by the Authorised Service Centre, theindicator lights for several seconds more after the verification and will turn offif there is no fault.WARNING• If there is a malfunction, the airbag and belt tension device systemcannot properly perform its protective function.• If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immediately bya qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a risk that, in the event of an acci-dent, the airbag system and belt tension devices may not be triggered, ormay not be triggered correctly.Repair, care and disposal of the airbagsThe parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehicle.If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the systemwhen performing other repair work, parts of the airbag system may bedamaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, theairbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle orcomponents of the airbag are scrapped. The specialist workshops and theVehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.WARNING• If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are usedincorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries is increased. The airbags mayfail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.• Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the softplastic surface of the airbag unit on the passenger side of the dashboard,and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.• It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.• To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry clothor one moistened with water. Never clean the dash panel and surface of theairbag module with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause thesurface to become porous. If the airbag inflates, disintegrating plasticparts can cause substantial injuries.• Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbagsystem.• Any work on the airbag system or removal and installation of the airbagcomponents for other repairs (such as repairs to the steering wheel) shouldbe performed only by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have thenecessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.
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Airbag system 33Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data• We urgently recommend that you go to a qualified workshop for allwork on the airbag system.• Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body.• The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have beendeployed they must be replaced.WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system34front airbagsDescription of front airbagsThe airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel fig. 17 andthe airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel fig. 18.Airbags are identified by the text “AIRBAG”.In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the frontoccupants additional protection for the head and chest in the event of asevere frontal collision page 37, “Safety notes on front airbag system”.In addition to their normal function of restraining the occupants, the seatbelts also hold the driver and front passenger in a position where the airbagscan provide maximum protection in a frontal collision.The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part ofthe vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that theairbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing theirseat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For thisreason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times - not onlybecause this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety page 19, “Introduction”.The main parts of the front airbag system are:• an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),• the two front airbags (airbag with gas generator) for the driver and frontpassenger,• a warning lamp T in the dash panel insert page 31.The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbagwarning lamp will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition isswitched on (self-diagnosis).There is a fault in the system if the warning lamp T• does not come on when the ignition is switched on page 31,• does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,• goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,• or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.Fig. 17 Driver airbaglocated in steering wheelFig. 18 Front passengerairbag located in dashpanel
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Airbag system 35Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataThe front airbag system will not be triggered if:• if the ignition is switched off,• during a minor frontal collision,• during a minor side collision,• during a rear-end collision,• or if the vehicle rolls.WARNING• The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if theoccupants are seated correctly page 10, “Proper sitting position foroccupants”.• If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checkedimmediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger thatduring a frontal collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not triggercorrectly.Function of front airbagsInflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury.The airbag system is designed so that the airbags for the driver and frontpassenger are triggered in a severe frontal collision.In certain types of accident the front, curtain and side airbags may be trig-gered together.When the system is triggered, the airbags fill with a propellant gas anddeploy in front of the driver and front passenger fig. 19. The fully deployedairbags cushion the forward movement of the front occupants and help toreduce the risk of injury to the head and the upper part of the body.The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head andchest are surrounded and protected by the airbag. Once the impact has beenabsorbed, the airbag deflates sufficiently for the front occupants to seeforward.Fig. 19 Inflated frontairbags
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Airbag system36In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbagshave to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dustmay develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indicationthat there was a fire in the vehicle.The function of the airbag covers if the airbags are triggeredThe airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driverand front passenger airbags deploy fig. 20. The airbag covers remainconnected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.Fig. 20 Airbag covers reacting when the airbags are trig-gered
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Airbag system 37Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataSafety notes on front airbag systemIf you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce therisk of injury in many kinds of accident.WARNING• It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distanceof at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. If the minimumdistance is not observed then the airbags do not correctly protect thevehicle occupants; risk of fatal injuries! In addition, the front seats andhead restraints must always be positioned correctly for the height of theoccupant.• If you are not wearing a seat belt or if you lean forward or to the side orassume an incorrect sitting position, the risk of injury is increasedsubstantially. This increased risk of injury will be further increased if youare struck by an inflating airbag.• Never let a child travel on the front seat without an appropriate restraintsystem. If the airbag is triggered in an accident, children can sustainserious or fatal injuries from the airbag as it inflates page 46, “Childsafety”.• Occupants sitting in the front of the vehicle must never carry anyobjects or pets in the deployment space between them and the airbags, orallow children or other passengers to travel in this position.• The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have beendeployed they must be replaced.• It is also important not to attach any objects such as cup holders ortelephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.• Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in anyway.Side airbags*Description of side airbagsThe airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The side airbags are located in the backrest cushions of the driver seat fig. 21 and the front passenger seat as well as in the rear side seat backs.The locations are identified by the text “AIRBAG” in the upper region of thebackrests.In conjunction with the seat belts, the side airbag system gives the front seatoccupants additional protection for the upper body in the event of a severeside collision page 40, “Safety notes on the operation of the side airbagsystem”.In a side collision the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to passengers onthe front seats to the areas of the body facing the impact. In addition to theirnormal function of protecting the occupants in a collision, the seat belts alsoFig. 21 Side airbag indriver seat
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Airbag system38hold the passengers on the front seats and the outer rear seats in a positionwhere the side airbags can provide maximum protection.The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part ofthe vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that theairbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing theirseat belts. For this reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at alltimes - not only because this is required by law in most countries, but also foryour safety page 19, “Introduction”.The side airbag system will not be triggered• if the ignition is switched off,• during a minor side collision,• during a minor frontal collision,• during a minor rear-end collision,• or if the vehicle rolls.The main parts of the airbag system are• an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),• the side airbags in the sides of the backrests of the front and rear seats,• a warning lamp T in the dash panel insert page 31.The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbagwarning lamp will light up for approx. 4 seconds every time the ignition isswitched on (self-diagnosis).WARNING• In a side-on collision, the side airbags will not work, if the sensors donot correctly measure the pressure increase on the interior of the doors,due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the doorpanel.• Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels have been removed.• Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if thepanels have not been correctly fitted.• Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers in the door panels havebeen removed, unless the holes left by the loudspeakers have beencorrectly closed.• Always check that the openings are closed or covered if loudspeakersor other equipment are fitted in the interior door panels.• Any work carried out to the doors should be made in a qualified author-ised workshop.• The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if theoccupants are seated correctly page 10, “Proper sitting position foroccupants”.• If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checkedimmediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger thatduring a side collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not triggercorrectly.WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system 39Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataFunction of side airbagsInflated airbags can reduce the risk of head or chest injury inmany side impact collisions.In some side collisions the side airbag is triggered on the impact side of thevehicle fig. 22.In certain types of accident the front, curtain and side airbags may be trig-gered together.When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas.In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbagshave to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dustmay develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indicationthat there was a fire in the vehicle.The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the occupants of thefront seats and the outer rear seats and help to reduce the risk of injury to theupper body.The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head andchest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.Fig. 22 Illustration ofprinciple: inflated sideairbags on left side ofvehicle
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Airbag system40Safety notes on the operation of the side airbag systemIf airbagsareusedcorrectly,theycanconsiderably reduce therisk of injury in side impact collisions.WARNING• If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean forward, or are not seatedcorrectly while the vehicle is in motion, you are at greater risk of injuryshould the side airbag system be triggered in an accident.• In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, theprescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat beltsfastened while travelling.• Occupants of the outer seats must never carry any objects or pets in thedeployment space between them and the airbags, or allow children orother passengers to travel in this position. It is also important not to attachany accessories (such as cup holders) to the doors. This would impair theprotection offered by the side airbags.• The built-incoat hooksshould be used only for lightweight clothing. Donot leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.• Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks, must not be exerted upon thebackrest bolster because the system may be damaged. In this case the sideairbags would not be triggered.• Under no circumstances should protective covers be fitted over thedriver seat or front passenger seat unless the covers have been expresslyapproved for use in your vehicle. Because the airbag deploys from the sideof the backrest, the use of non-approved seat covers would obstruct theside airbag seriously reducing the airbag's effectiveness page 191,“Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.• Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of theside airbag units must be repaired immediately by a qualified workshop.• The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have beendeployed they must be replaced.• When children assume an incorrect sitting position, they expose them-selves to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This isparticularly the case if the child is travelling on the front passenger seatand the airbag system is triggered in an accident; this could have criticalconsequences including serious injury or death page 46, “Child safety”.• Any work on the side airbag system or removal and installation of theairbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the front seat)should only be performed by a qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault maybe 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 theinterior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side andhead airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified inany 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 onthe front door must be made in a qualified workshop.WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system 41Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataCurtain airbagsDescription of curtain airbagsThe airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The curtain airbags are located on both sides in the interior above the doors fig. 23 and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”.In conjunction with the seat belts, the curtain airbag system gives the occu-pants additional protection for the head and upper body in the event of asevere side collision page 42, “Safety notes on the operation of thecurtain airbag system”.The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part ofthe vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that theairbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing theirseat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For thisreason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times - not onlybecause this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety page 19, “Introduction”.The main parts of the curtain airbag system are:• an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),• the curtain airbags (airbags with gas generator) for the driver, frontpassenger and passengers on the rear seats,• a warning lamp T in the dash panel insert page 31.The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically.The curtain airbag system will not be triggered• if the ignition is switched off,Fig. 23 Location of left curtain airbag
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Airbag system42• during a frontal collision,• during a rear-end collision,• if the vehicle rolls,• or during a minor frontal collision.WARNINGIf a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked imme-diately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that during acollision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.Function of curtain airbagsFully inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury ina side collision.During some side collisions the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact sideof the vehicle fig. 24.In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-gered together.When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In theprocess, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbagshave to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dustmay develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indicationthat there was a fire in the vehicle.The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants andhelp to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head andchest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag systemIf you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce therisk of injury in many kinds of accident.WARNING• In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, theprescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat beltsfastened while travelling.• For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in thosevehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See anAuthorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.Fig. 24 Deployed curtainairbags
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Airbag system 43Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data• There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occu-pants of the outer seats and the deployment space of the curtain airbagsso that the curtain airbag can deploy without restriction and provide thegreatest possible protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have not beenexpressly approved for use in your vehicle may not be attached to the sidewindows page 191, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifica-tions”.• The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Donot leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. When using thecoat hooks, do not hang the clothes on coat hangers.• The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have beendeployed they must be replaced.• Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation ofthe airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining)should only be performed by a qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault maybe 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 theinterior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side andhead airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified inany 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 onthe front door must be made in a qualified workshop.WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system44Deactivating airbags*Disabling front passenger airbagIf you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat,the front passenger airbag must be de-activated.When the passenger airbag is deactivated, this means that only thefrontal airbag is deactivated. All the other airbags in the vehicleremain functional.Disabling front passenger airbag– Switch off ignition.– Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glovebox to the position OFF fig. 25.– Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the instrumentpanel fig. 26 remains lit when the ignition is switchedon.Enabling front passenger airbag– Switch off ignition.– Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glovebox to the position ON fig. 25.Fig. 25 In the glovecompartment: there iskeyswitch for disabling andenabling the airbags onthe front passenger sideFig. 26 Warning lamp fordeactivated passengerairbag in centre console
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Airbag system 45Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data– Check that the warning lamp in the instrument panel does page 44, fig. 26 not light when the ignition is switched on .WARNING• The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operatedswitch.• You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only if you have to usea rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases. page 46, “Child safety”.• For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn theairbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the frontpassenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Thisrepresents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary inexceptional circumstances to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat onthe front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passengerairbag.• As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passengerseat, 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 thatin case of an accident, the airbag does not deploy properly or does notdeploy at all.• When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIRBAGOFF is not continuously lit 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 frontpassenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a faultin the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-ries.− It is not certain whether the front passenger airbag will deployduring an accident! Inform your passengers of this.• When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger frontairbag, only the passenger front airbag will be activated / deactivated. Theside airbag and head airbag on the passenger side will remain active.WARNING (continued)
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Child safety46Child safetyBrief introductionIntroductionStatistics show that children are generally safer on the rearseat than on the front passenger seat.We recommend that children under 12 years of age be transported on the rearseats. Children travelling on the rear seat must use a child restraint system orthe seat belts provided, depending on their age, height and weight. Forsafety reasons, the child restraint system should be installed in the centre ofthe rear seat or behind the front passenger's seat.The physical principles involved and the forces acting in a collision apply tochildren just as much as adults page 21, “Why wear seat belts?”.But unlike adults, children do not have fully developed muscle and bonestructures. This means that children are subject to a greater risk of injury.To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint systemswhen 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 withthe 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 47.We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seatuse in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.1) Not for all countries
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Child safety 47Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataSafety notes on using child seatsProper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk ofinjury in an accident!As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport inyour vehicle.– Protect your children by properly using appropriate child seats page 48.– Always ensure that the belt webbing is properly positionedaccording to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of thechild seat.– When travelling, do not allow children to distract you from traffic.– Take breaks regularly during long trips. Take a break at leastevery two hours.WARNING• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the frontpassenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Thisrepresents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary, inexceptional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger seat, the frontpassenger airbag must always be disabled page 44, “Deactivatingairbags*”. If the passenger seat has a height adjustment option, move it tothe highest position.• For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn theairbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.• All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sittingposition and be properly belted in while travelling.• Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentiallyfatal injuries to the child!• Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properlysecured, 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 injuriesto themselves and other occupants.• If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving,they expose themselves to greater risk of injury during a sudden brakingmanoeuvre 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 anaccident; this could have consequences including serious injury or death.• A suitable child seat can protect your child!• Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat or alone in the vehicle.• Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or coldinside the vehicle. This can be fatal.• Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seatbelt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to theabdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in anaccident.• Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rubon any sharp edges.• Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collisionor sudden braking manoeuvres.• The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the belt web isproperly positioned page 24, “Seat belts”.• Only one child may occupy a child seat page 48, “Child seats”.WARNING (continued)
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Child safety48Child seatsCategorisation of child seats into groupsUse only child seats that are officially approved and suitablefor the child.The ECE-R 44 standard applies to child seats. ECE-R means: EconomicCommission of Europe RegulationThe child seats are grouped into 5 categories:Group 0: up to 10 kgGroup 0+: up to 13 kgGroup 1: from 9 to 18 kgGroup 2: from 15 to 25 kgGroup 3: from 22 to 36 kgChild seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R 44 standardbear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test numberbelow it).Group 0 and 0+ child seatsA suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt canhelp to protect your child.Group 0: For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight the mostsuitable seats are those appearing in the illustration fig. 27.Group 0+: For babies from about 18 months old and 13 kg in weight the mostsuitable seats are those appearing in the illustration.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 seatuse in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.WARNINGRead and always observe information and warnings concerning the use ofchild seats page 47.Fig. 27 A group 0 rear-facing child seat fitted onthe rear seat.
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Child safety 49Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataGroup 1 child seatsA suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt canhelp to protect your child.Child seats using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” system (or even the anti-rota-tion system) or seats in which the child faces the rear of the car are mostappropriate for babies and small children weighing between 9 and 18 kg.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 seatuse in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.WARNINGRead and always observe information and warnings concerning the use ofchild seats page 47.Group 2 and 3 child seatsA suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt canhelp to protect your child.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 seatuse in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.Group 2 child seatsChildren under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are bestprotected by group 2 child seats in conjunction with properly adjusted seatbelts.Group 3 child seatsChildren over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than 1.5metres tall are best protected by seat cushions with head restraints inconjunction with properly worn seat belts fig. 29.Fig. 28 A category 1forward-facing child seatfitted on the rear seat.Fig. 29 Forward-facingchildseatinstalledonrearseat.
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Child safety50WARNING• The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centreof the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm. The seat belt must lieclose to the torso. The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not acrossthe stomach, and always fit closely. Pull the belt tight if necessary to takeup any slack page 24, “Seat belts”.• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the useof child seats page 47.Securing child seatsWays to secure a child seatA 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 thefollowing ways:• Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.• Child seats for the groups 0, 0+ and 1 using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether”systems or the antirotation system may be secured without using the adultseatbelt and using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether” anchors or the antirotationmechanism/brackets page 51.U: Suitable for universal approved restraining systems for use in this agecategory (universal retention systems are those fitted using the adultseat belt.*: Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible, as high as possibleand always deactivate the airbag.L: Suitable for retention systems using the “ISOFIX” and “Toptether”anchors or antirotation mechanism/bracket.WARNING (continued)Weight class WeightSeat locationsFront passenger Rear outer Rear centreGroup 0 <10 kg U* U/L UGroup 0+ <13 kg U* U/L UGroup 1 9-18 kg U* U/L UGroup 2 / 3 15-36 kg U* U U
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Child safety 51Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical DataWARNING• When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with arestraint system suitable for age, weight and size.• Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the frontpassenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Thisrepresents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if a child must,under exceptional circumstances, travel in the front passenger seat, thepassenger airbag must bedeactivated page 44,“Deactivatingairbags*”and the seat put into the highest position where possible.• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the useof child seats page 47.Securing the child seat using the “ISOFIX” and Toptethersystem or the antirotation mechanism/system.The child seat with “ISOFIX” system can be secured quickly,easily and safely on the rear outer seats using the systemWhen removing or fitting the child seat, please be sure to follow themanufacturer's instructions.– Move the seat as far to rear as it will go.– Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” retaining rings until thechild seat can be heard to engage securely. If the child seat isfitted with “Toptether” anchoring, connect it to the corre-sponding 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.Fig. 30 ISOFIX securingrings
FAQs
When was the Seat Leon made? ›
1st Generation (1999)
The debut Leon model was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was a pioneer in many areas. It was the first SEAT made in two factories at the same time (Brussels and Martorell) and it featured a four-wheel drive, six-speed gearbox and 180hp.
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| Engine Model/Code | EA188 / BMN |
| Engine displacement | 1968 cm3 120.09 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which means you'll be able to drive up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
How big is the boot on a 2011 Seat Leon? ›With 341 litres the Leon's boot is slightly smaller than a Golf but the space is still a good size – even if the rather high boot lip hampers unloading. The rear seats split and fold 60/40 though which boosts space to 1,305 litres while up front there are two central cupholders and good sized door pockets.
Is the SEAT Leon fast? ›The 1.2-litre TSI petrol models just dip under ten seconds (9.9sec as the five-door hatch) and Leons only get quicker from there - the 1.4-litre TSI will get you to 62mph in 7.9 seconds (whether you opt for the six-speed manual or the seven-speed DSG). It'll do 134mph too, where the law allows, obviously....
Are SEAT Leon engines reliable? ›SEAT have developed a reputation for producing safe and reliable cars and there is no reason to suspect that the current iteration of the Leon won't improve on the previous version. The car scores 4.5* when it comes to reliability with AutoExpress with very few owners experiencing any issues with their new Leon.
How many miles will a SEAT Leon last? ›It's not unusual to find a Leon that has lived on the motorway and chalked up 120,000 miles or more. About three-quarters of all Leons have diesel engines under the bonnet, but only one in 10 has an automatic gearbox.
Is SEAT Leon good on fuel? ›The 113bhp 2.0-litre TDI is the most economical of the regular petrol and diesel engines. It should return 65.4mpg, so it's ideal for motorway driving. Not that the petrol engines are in any way inefficient. The 128bhp 1.5 TSI Evo offers 51mpg, dropping to 48.6mpg for the 148bhp model.
What is the best engine in the SEAT Leon? ›SEAT Leon Estate engines, drive and performance
Better is the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder unit, and this is definitely the sweet spot in the range. We drove the higher-powered 150hp version and found it to be smooth with plenty of acceleration and it's more refined than the smaller petrol or larger diesel.
Opt for the four-wheel-drive system and that drops to an impressive 4.9 seconds. All Leon Cupras have a top speed of 155mph, in case you were wondering. The price for all this hooning about is 40.4mpg on the front-wheel-drive model, and 39.2mpg on the four-wheel-drive version.
Is SEAT Leon a small car? ›
SEAT Leon, an innovative compact car and design | SEAT.
Does SEAT Leon have chain or belt? ›Our answer: Hi Kevin, That engine has a timing belt.
What engine does SEAT Leon use? ›SEAT Leon: we have two diesel engines. The 2.0 TDI that offers 85kW (115hp) with a combined fuel consumption of 3.4-3.5l/km and combined C02 emissions of 89-92g/km. And also the 2.0 TDI engine that produces 110kW (150hp) and has a combined consumption of 3.6-3.8l/100km and combined CO2 emissions of 95-98g/km.
Does the Leon Cupra have the same engine as the Golf R? ›Lighter and cheaper than the Golf, the SEAT Leon Cupra is only front-wheel drive, but it has similar underpinnings and the same engine.
What engines are on SEAT Leon? ›What are my engine options? You've the choice of three petrols (a 1.0-litre with 108bhp and a 1.5-litre with 128bhp or 148bhp), two diesels (both 2.0-litre with either 113bhp or 148bhp), and mild- or plug-in hybrid versions.
What engines do seat Leons have? ›The petrol range starts with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine with 109bhp, followed by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder putting out either 128bhp or 148bhp. Sitting at the top of the petrol range is a 2.0-litre TSI with 187bhp with a standard seven-speed DSG automatic.