Seat Arona 2018 Owner'S Manual Download

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The essentials

Airbags

Related video

Fig. 21

Vehicle interior

Front airbags

Fig. 22

Driver airbag located in steering

wheel.

Fig. 23

Front passenger airbag located in

dash panel.

The front airbag for the driver is located in the
steering wheel

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Fig. 22

and the airbag for

the front passenger is located in the dash
panel

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Fig. 23

. Airbags are identified by the

word “AIRBAG”.

When the driver and front passenger airbags
are deployed, the covers remain attached to
the steering wheel and dashboard, respec-
tively

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Fig. 22

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Fig. 23

In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the driver and the front
passenger additional protection for the head

Summary of Contents for Arona 2018

Page 1: ...Owner s manual SEAT Arona 6F9012720BD Inglés 6F9012720BD 11 18 SEAT Arona Inglés 11 18 ...

Page 2: ...of the date of closing print Re printing copying or translating whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the Copyright Act All rights on changes are reserved This paper has been manufactured using bleached non chlorine cellulose SEAT S A Reprint 15 11 18 Vehicle identification data Model Vehicle Registration Vehicle i...

Page 3: ...ily driving Information about handling is complemented with instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of the vehicle in order to ensure its safety and maintain its value Moreover we want to give you valuable advice and tips to drive your vehicle efficiently and respecting the environment We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring SEAT S A WARNING Read and always observe safety infor mation...

Page 4: ...luded by default only in certain versions of the model supplied as op tional only for certain versions or only of fered in certain countries Trademarks are marked with The ab sence of this symbol does not guarantee that the term is not a trademark It indicates that the section continues on the next page Important warnings on the page More in depth content on the page General information on page in...

Page 5: ...tal version of the manual scan the QR code Fig 1 OR enter the following address in the navi gator website http www seat com owners your seat manuals offline html choose your vehicle and then Infotainment Related videos Fig 2 SEAT website The operation of some of the vehicle s fea tures can be shown as an instruction video scan the QR code Fig 2 OR enter the following address in the navi gator webs...

Page 6: ...l tips How do you set the time page 111 When should the vehicle inspection should be performed page 115 What functions do the buttons thumbwheels on the steering wheel perform page 119 How do you remove the luggage compartment cover page 158 How do you drive in an economical and environ mentally friendly way page 244 How do you check and top up the engine oil page 46 How do you check and top up th...

Page 7: ...74 Brief introduction 74 Safety instructions about airbags 76 Deactivating airbags 78 Transporting children safely 80 Safety for children 80 Child seats 82 Emergencies 84 Self help 84 Emergency equipment 84 Tyre repair 85 Changing the windscreen wiper blades 87 Towing or tow starting 87 Fuses and bulbs 91 Fuses 91 Changing bulbs 93 Change the front bulbs 94 Change the rear bulbs 96 Changing the in...

Page 8: ...le 274 Park Assist 276 Parking aid parking and manoeuvring ParkPilot 284 Parking System Plus 286 Rear parking aid 290 Rear Assist Rear View Camera 292 Towing bracket device 295 Towing bracket device 295 Trailer towing 300 Practical tips 307 Accessories and modifications to the ve hicle 307 Accessories and modifications to the vehi cle 307 Checking and refilling levels 308 Refuelling 308 Fuel 310 A...

Page 9: ...The essentials Exterior view page 16 page 46 page 15 page 46 1 2 3 4 page 58 page 17 page 52 5 6 7 7 ...

Page 10: ...The essentials Exterior view page 47 page 46 page 49 page 50 1 2 3 4 page 46 page 48 page 48 page 157 5 6 7 8 page 30 page 53 page 52 9 10 11 8 ...

Page 11: ...The essentials Driver side general instrument panel left hand drive page 32 page 38 page 31 page 20 1 2 3 4 page 18 page 17 page 37 page 33 5 6 7 8 page 108 page 31 page 20 page 50 9 10 11 12 9 ...

Page 12: ...The essentials Driver side general instrument panel right hand drive page 33 page 108 page 31 page 20 1 2 3 4 page 18 page 31 page 37 page 32 5 6 7 8 page 38 page 20 page 50 9 10 11 10 ...

Page 13: ...The essentials Passenger side general instrument panel left hand drive page 21 page 18 page 153 1 2 3 11 ...

Page 14: ...The essentials Passenger side general instrument panel right hand drive page 21 page 18 page 17 page 153 1 2 3 4 12 ...

Page 15: ...The essentials Centre console page 32 page 40 1 2 page 220 page 15 3 4 page 34 page 170 page 41 5 6 The layout in right hand drive vehicles is symmetrical 13 ...

Page 16: ...The essentials Interior view page 19 page 19 page 146 page 27 1 2 3 4 page 19 page 22 5 6 14 ...

Page 17: ...d None of the doors can be opened from the outside The doors can be opened from the inside by pulling the inside door han dle Unlock Press the button again Fig 5 The symbol reverts to its initial colour in Description on page 127 page 127 Unlocking or locking of driver door Fig 6 Driver door lever hidden lock cylinder If the central locking system should fail to op erate the driver door can still ...

Page 18: ...d separately A mechanical locking device only visible when the door is open is provided on the front passenger door Pull the cap out of the opening Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it to the right as far as it will go if the door is on the right side or to the left if the door is on the left side Once the door has been closed it can no lon ger be opened from the outside Pull the inte rio...

Page 19: ... for example if the battery is flat There is a groove in the luggage compart ment allowing access to the emergency opening mechanism Opening the rear lid from inside the lug gage compartment Insert the key in the groove and unlock the locking system turning the key from right to left as shown by the arrow Fig 9 Related video Fig 10 Bonnet Bonnet Fig 11 Release lever in the driver s footwell area F...

Page 20: ... does not close do not press downwards Open it again and let it fall as mentioned above in Safety notes for work in the engine compartment on page 316 page 315 Controls for the windows Fig 13 Detail of the driver door controls for the windows Open the window press the button Close the window pull on the button Buttons on the driver door Window on the front left door Window on the front right door ...

Page 21: ...wheel in Adjusting the front seats on page 148 1 2 3 Adjusting the head restraints Fig 16 Front seat adjusting the head restraint To raise or lower the head restraint press the side button 1 and move it upwards or downwards until it engages in the desired po sition in Adjusting the front head re straints on page 148 page 67 page 148 Adjustment of the seat belt Fig 17 Positioning and removing the s...

Page 22: ...e tensioner can be triggered only once in Maintenance and disposal of belt tensioners on page 74 page 73 Adjusting the exterior mirrors Fig 19 Detail of the driver door control for the exterior mirror Adjusting the exterior mirrors Turn the knob to the corresponding position Turning the knob to the desired position adjust the mirrors on the driver side L L R left and the passenger side R right to ...

Page 23: ... steering wheel Fig 22 and the airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel Fig 23 Airbags are identified by the word AIRBAG When the driver and front passenger airbags are deployed the covers remain attached to the steering wheel and dashboard respec tively Fig 22 Fig 23 In conjunction with the seat belts the front airbag system gives the driver and the front passenger additional p...

Page 24: ...deactivate the front passenger front airbag Switch the ignition off Open the door on the front passenger side Insert the key into the slot of the switch for deactivating the front passenger airbag Fig 24 About 3 4 of the key should enter this is as far as it will go Turn the key gently to the position If you have difficulty ensure that you have inserted the key as far as it will go Close the front...

Page 25: ...de collision this is how these airbags pro vide maximum protection in Side airbags on page 77 Head protection airbags Fig 28 Location and deployment area of the head protection airbag There is a head airbag on each side of the in terior above the doors Fig 28 Airbags are identified by the word AIRBAG The area framed in red is covered by the head protection airbag when it is deployed Fig 28 deploym...

Page 26: ...front passenger s door Fig 31 Airbag adhesives version 2 on the passenger side sun blind and on the rear frame of the front passenger s door A sticker with important information about the passenger airbag is located on the passeng er s sun visor and or on the passenger side door frame in Important information re garding the front passenger s airbag on page 81 page 80 24 ...

Page 27: ...in the back in the case that it goes opposite to the direction of the car In the case of front facing restraint systems the front backrest must be adjusted so that there is no contact with the child s feet To adjust the passenger seat to accommo date a child s seat and get the seat belt in a perfect position adjust the passenger back rest as far forward as possible1 If a semi universal type chair ...

Page 28: ...s weight group UF Acceptable for front facing universal category child restraint systems approved for this mass group a Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer s instructions is required when using or installing child seats b For semi universal chairs where the securing system is the car safety belt and the support bracket do not use them in the centre rear seat c Seats w...

Page 29: ...e located between the rear side seat backrest and the seat cushioning Fig 33 The Top Tether rings are located on the rear part of the backrests of the rear seats be hind the seat backrest or in the boot Fig 34 To understand the compatibility of the ISO FIX systems in the vehicle consult the table below The body weight permitted and information regarding sizes A to F is indicated on the label on ch...

Page 30: ...IUF IL X A ISO F3 X X IUF IL X Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III 22 to 36 kg IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX universal child restraint systems approved for use in this mass group IL It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems CRS that can be for the specific vehicle restricted or semi universal categories Take the child seat manufacturer s vehicle list into account X ISOFIX posit...

Page 31: ...with Top Tether anchor points secure it to the correspondent ring Fig 38 Observe the manufacturer s instructions Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is properly anchored Child seats with the ISOFIX and Top Tether attachment system are available from Tech nical Services Vehicle i Size positions Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag on airbag off Child restr...

Page 32: ...ed seats Currently there are very few rear facing child safety seats that have Top Tether Please carefully read and follow the seat manufac turer instructions to learn the proper way to install the Top Tether strap Securing the retainer strap Follow the manufacturer s instructions to deploy the child seat Top Tether retaining strap Place the belt under the head restraint of the back seat Fig 37 de...

Page 33: ...ng off the ignition glow plugs reheating Turn on the ignition turn the key to the 2 position Turn off the ignition turn the key to the 1 position Diesel vehicles the glow plugs reheat when the ignition is switched on Starting the engine Manual transmission press the clutch ped al all the way down and move the gearbox lever into neutral Automatic transmission press the brake pedal and move the sele...

Page 34: ...or turn it to the position page 139 Turn signal and main beam lever Fig 42 Turn signal and main beam lever More the lever to the required position Right turn light right hand parking light ignition switched off Left turn light left hand parking light ig nition switched off Main beam on control lamp lit up on the instrument panel Light flash on with the lever pushed Con trol lamp lit up Lever all t...

Page 35: ...de Fig 45 Operating the windscreen wiper and rear wiper More the lever to the required position 0 Windscreen wipers off More the lever to the required position 1 Windscreen wipers interval wipe Using the control Fig 45 A adjust the interval vehicles without rain sen sor or the sensitivity of the rain sensor 2 Slow wipe 3 Continuous wipe 4 Short wipe Brief press short clean 5 Automatic wipe The win...

Page 36: ...t on Press the Infotainment button and then the Vehicle function button Fig 46 or press the Infotainment button to go to the Vehicle menu Fig 47 Press the SETTINGS function button to open the Vehicle settings menu To select a function in the menu press the desired button When the function button check box is activa ted the function is active Pressing the menu button will always take you to the las...

Page 37: ...tion Front Assist advance warning distance warning dis play page 255 Fatigue detection Activation deactivation page 110 Parking and ma noeuvring Parking and manoeuvring set tings Automatically activate front volume front sound treble rear volume rear sound treble page 291 Ambient lighting Background lighting switch off colour page 144 Mirrors and wind screen wipers Rear view mirrors Activate deact...

Page 38: ...ure Service Chassis number date of next SEAT service inspection date of next oil change service page 115 Factory settings All Restore all settings Individual Restore factory settings for lights driver assistance parking and manoeuvring WARNING Any distraction may lead to an accident with the risk of injury Operating the Easy Connect system while driving could dis tract you from traffic 36 ...

Page 39: ...ult in the management of the diesel engine page 245 Fault in the petrol engine management page 245 Particulate filter blocked page 245 Fault in the steering system page 242 Tyre monitor system page 329 Fuel tank almost empty page 113 Fault in airbag system and seat belt ten sioners page 79 Front passenger front airbag is disa bled page 79 The front passenger front airbag is activa ted page 79 Faul...

Page 40: ...m unavailable page 248 Low consumption driving status page 107 in Warning symbols on page 118 page 118 Cruise control Operating the cruise control system CCS Fig 49 Related video Dash panel Fig 50 On the left of the steering column con troller and buttons to operate the cruise control system third lever to operate the cruise control system 38 ...

Page 41: ... set speed of the cruise control Briefly press the button 2 on the turn signal lever in the area or press 3 on the third lever to increase the speed in small increments of 1 km h 1 mph and set it The speed is changed to the set value Press on the third lever to increase the speed in increments of 10 km h 5 mph and set it Hold down the button 2 on the turn signal lever in the area or hold down to i...

Page 42: ... neutral push it downwards move it to the left as far as it will go and then forwards to select reverse Fig 51 R Release the clutch in Driving with a manual gear box on page 232 page 232 Automatic gearbox Fig 52 Automatic transmission selector lever positions Parking lock Reverse gear P R Neutral idling Drive forward Tiptronic mode pull the lever forwards to go up a gear or backwards to go down a ...

Page 43: ...on on the selector lever and move the selector lever to posi tion N After carrying out the manual release at tach the selector lever boot on the gearbox console again If the power supply should ever fail e g dis charged battery and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed the selector lever must first be moved to position N after operating the manual release mechanism WARNING The selector lever may b...

Page 44: ...tically adjusted Press the buttons to manually adjust the fan 3 Air distribution The airflow adjusts automatically for comfort You can also switch it on manually using the buttons 3 4 Indications on the display screen of the fan speed and the temperature selected for the right and left sides Defrost function The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculat...

Page 45: ...culation Seat heating buttons Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system Press the button to apply the driver side settings to the passenger side Use the temperature regulator for the passenger side in order to set a different temperature Automatic adjustment of temperature fan and air distribution Switching off Press the button or manually set the fan to in General notes on page 161 ...

Page 46: ...Turn the control to adjust the temperature 2 Fan Level 0 blower and manual air conditioning heating off Level 4 maximum fan level 3 Air distribution Defrost function The airflow is directed at the windscreen Manual air conditioning Air recirculation is automatically switched off or is not switched on Increase the fan power to clear the wind screen of condensation as soon as possible To dehumidify ...

Page 47: ... and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes Manual air conditioning Air recirculation Manual air conditioning Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system Manual air conditioning Seat heating buttons in General notes on page 161 page 164 page 166 45 ...

Page 48: ...57 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached The tank flap is released electronically by means of the central locking and is located at the rear of the vehicle on the right The tank holds approximately 40 litres Opening the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the left side Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left Place it in the space on the hinge of the open flap Fig 57 Closing the ...

Page 49: ...507 00 a Only use recommended oils otherwise you may damage the engine If the engine oil level is too low You can get information about the correct en gine oil for your vehicle in your specialised shop If you have to change your engine oil use this oil If the recommended engine oil is not availa ble in the event of an emergency you can change the oil once with a maximum of 0 5 L of the next oil un...

Page 50: ... cooling When the coolant is topped up use a mixture of distilled water and at least 40 of the G13 or G12 plus plus TL VW 774 G additive both are purple to obtain an optimum anti corrosion protection in Topping up coolant on page 321 The mixture of G13 with G12 plus TL VW 774 F G12 red or G11 green blue engine coolants will significantly reduce anti corrosion protection and should therefore be avo...

Page 51: ...sher reservoir water on page 322 page 322 Battery The battery is located in the engine compart ment page 317 It does not require maintenance It is checked as part of the In spection Service in Symbols and warnings on handling the battery on page 323 page 323 49 ...

Page 52: ...ss the locking tabs to release the fuse box cover Fig 64 Then lift the cover out To fit the cover place it on the fuse box Push the locking tabs down until they click audibly into place Identifying fuses situated below the dash panel by colours Colour Amp rating Black 1 Purple 3 Light brown 5 Brown 7 5 Red 10 Blue 15 Yellow 20 White or transparent 25 Colour Amp rating Green 30 Orange 40 in Introdu...

Page 53: ...L daytime running light W21W Turn signal PY 21W Halogen headlight with LED DRL Type Dipped beam headlights H7 Long Life Main beam headlights H7 Turn signal PY 21W Side light DRL daytime running light LEDa a In case of a LED failure go to an authorised work shop to have it replaced Full LED main headlights Type No bulbs may be replaced All functions are with LEDs In case of a LED failure go to an a...

Page 54: ... cle from moving Repairing a tyre with the anti punc ture kit Fig 67 Standard display contents of the anti puncture kit The anti puncture kit is located under the floor panel in the luggage compartment Sealing the tyre Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert Use the Fig 67 1 tool to remove the insert Place it on a clean surface Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously Fig 67 10 Screw the inflator tu...

Page 55: ...the tyre pressure is between 2 5 and 2 0 bars continue driving without exceeding 80 km h 50 mph Attach the sticker Fig 67 2 to the instru ment cluster within the driver s visual field Check the pressure again after 10 minutes page 86 in TMS Tyre Mobility System on page 85 page 85 Changing a wheel Related video Fig 68 Wheels Vehicle tool kit Fig 69 Underneath the floor panel of the lug gage compart...

Page 56: ...click Note There is also a valve mark on the back of the central wheel trim that indicates the correct alignment Wheel bolt caps Fig 71 Wheel wheel bolts with caps Removal Fit the plastic clip vehicle tools over the cap until it clicks into place Fig 71 Remove the cap with the plastic clip Wheel bolts Fig 72 Tyre change slacken the wheel bolts Fig 73 Tyre change tyre valve 1 and the cor rect posit...

Page 57: ...onstruction There fore if different rims are fitted the correct wheel bolts with the right length and heads must be used This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system functions correctly In certain circumstances you should not even use wheel bolts from vehicles of the same model In wheels with full hubcaps the anti theft locking bolt must be threaded onto positions Fig 73 ...

Page 58: ...re fitting the spare wheel inspect the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa ces These surfaces must be clean before fit ting the wheel Wheel bolt tightening torque The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm Af ter changing a wheel have the tightening tor que checked immediately with a torque wrench that is working perfectly Before checking tightening to...

Page 59: ...s possible In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indica tor adjust the pressure and store it in memory page 329 Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor que wrench it should be 120 Nm Meanwhile drive carefully Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possible Snow chains Use Snow chains should only be used on the front wheels Check that they are corre...

Page 60: ... taut before you drive off Release the clutch very carefully when starting the vehicle manual gearbox or ac celerate gently automatic gearbox Driving style Towing requires some experience especially when using a tow rope Both drivers should realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle Inex perienced drivers should not attempt to tow Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avo...

Page 61: ...General information on page 87 page 87 How to jump start Jump leads The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section If the engine fails to start because of a dis charged battery the battery can be connec ted to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine Jump leads Jump leads must comply with standard DIN 72553 see cable manufacturer s instruc tions The wire cross section must be at...

Page 62: ...s in reverse order to the details given above Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient metal to metal contact with the battery ter minals If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec onds switch off the starter and try again after about 1 minute WARNING Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine compartment page 315 Working in the engine compartment The battery provi...

Page 63: ...arm Service position for changing wiper blades Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen Turn the ignition on and off and then within approximately 9 seconds push the wind screen wiper lever down short wipe The windscreen wipers will move to the service position Fig 80 Removing the wiper blade Lift the windscreen wiper arm Press the securing tab down 1 Fig 81 Extract the wiper blade from the wip...

Page 64: ...iper arm away from the glass Slide the blade adapter in the direction of the arrow and remove the blade Fig 82 A Fitting the wiper blade With one hand hold the top end of the wip er arm Place the blade as shown in Fig 82 B and slide the adapter along until it engages in Changing the windscreen and rear window wiper blades on page 87 page 87 62 ...

Page 65: ...ssenger in the central rear seat always has the head restraint in the correct position for use Instruct passengers to adjust the head re straints according to their height Protect children with appropriate child seats and properly applied seat belts page 80 Assume the correct sitting position Instruct your passengers also to assume a proper sitting position page 64 Fasten your seat belt securely I...

Page 66: ... correct position and use this equipment properly Safety is everyone s business Correct position of the vehi cle occupants Correct sitting position for the driv er Fig 83 The proper distance between driver and steering wheel Fig 84 Correct head restraint position for the driver For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident we recom mend the following adjustments ...

Page 67: ... accident never drive with the backrest til ted far back The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the backrest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt correctly Adjust the head restraint properly to ach ieve optimal protection Adjusting the steering wheel posi tion Read the additional information carefully page 20 WARNING Never adju...

Page 68: ...e belt web or to the incorrect sitting position Adjust the head restraint correctly in or der to achieve maximum protection Correct sitting position for rear seat passengers To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident passengers on the rear seat bench must con sider the following Sit up straight Adjust the head restraint to the correct po sition page 67 A...

Page 69: ...t who has assumed an incorrect sitting position Before the vehicle moves assume the proper sitting position and maintain it throughout the trip Before every trip in struct your passengers to sit properly and to stay in this position during the trip page 64 Correct position of the vehicle occupants Correct adjustment of front head restraints Fig 85 Correctly adjusted head restraint as viewed from t...

Page 70: ...in dow Fig 87 Do not swap the centre rear head re straint with either of the outer seat rear head restraints Risk of injury in case of an accident CAUTION Note the instructions on the adjustment of the head restraints page 148 Pedal area Pedals Ensure that you can always press the ac celerator brake and clutch pedals unim paired to the floor Ensure that the pedals can return unim paired to their i...

Page 71: ...le occupant must properly fasten and wear the seat belt belonging to his or her seat Children must be protected with an appropriate child restraint system Seat belt control lamp Fig 88 Dashboard right rear seat occupied and corresponding seat belt fastened display It lights up red Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt The control lamp illuminates to remind the driver to fasten his seat be...

Page 72: ...fit greatly from the ability of the belts to absorb kinetic energy In addition the front part of your vehicle and other pas sive safety features such as the airbag sys tem are designed to absorb the kinetic ener gy released in a collision Taken together all these features reduce the releasing kinetic energy and consequently the risk of injury This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts bef...

Page 73: ...clothing such as an overcoat over a sweater impairs the proper fit and function of the seat belts re ducing their capacity to protect The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or other objects as this can prevent the latch plate from en gaging securely Never use seat belt clips fastening rings or similar items to alter the position of the belt webbing Frayed or torn seat belt...

Page 74: ...1000 kg At greater speed these forces are even higher Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are not attached to the vehicle In a head on collision they will move forward at the same speed their vehicle was travelling just before the impact This example applies not only to head on collisions but to all accidents and collisions Even at low speeds the forces acting on the body in a collision are s...

Page 75: ...eat belts Seat belts offer their maximum protection on ly when they are properly positioned WARNING The seat belts offer best protection only when the backrests are in an upright posi tion and the seat belts have been fastened properly Never put the latch plate in the buckle of another seat If you do this the seat belt will not protect you properly and the risk of injury is increased Never unbuckl...

Page 76: ... increase the risk of se vere or fatal injuries The belt tensioners may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong circumstances Never attempt to repair adjust remove or install parts of the belt tensioners or seat belts The seat belt tensioner seat belt and au tomatic retractor cannot be repaired Any work on the belt tensioners and seat belts including the removal and refitting of system parts i...

Page 77: ...for their age size or weight If you are not wearing a seat belt or if you lean forward or to the side while travel ling or assume an incorrect sitting position there is a substantially increased risk of in jury This increased risk of injury will be fur ther increased if you are struck by an inflat ing airbag To reduce the risk of injury from an inflat ing airbag always wear the seat belt prop erly...

Page 78: ... Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti vation The control unit analyses the collision trajec tory and activates the respective restraint system If the deceleration rate is below the prede fined reference value in the control unit the airbags will not be triggered even though the accident may cause extensive damage to the car The following airbags are triggered in seri ous head on collisio...

Page 79: ...ge to the original seat uphols tery or around the seams of the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a specialised workshop The airbags provide protection for just one accident replace them once they have deployed Any work on the side airbag system or re moval and installation of the airbag com ponents for other repairs such as removal of the front seat should only be performed by a sp...

Page 80: ...g the clothes on coat hangers The airbags provide protection for just one accident replace them once they have deployed Any work on the head protection airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag components for other repairs such as removal of the roof lining should only be performed by a specialised workshop Otherwise faults may occur during the air bag system operation Do not attempt...

Page 81: ...ion switched on that the control lamp is not lit where it says in the centre of the dash panel Fig 95 The control lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then goes off WARNING The driver of the vehicle is responsible for disabling or switching on the airbag Always switch off the ignition before dis abling the front passenger airbag Failure to do so could result in a fault in the airbag deactivation syst...

Page 82: ...or safety rea sons the child seat should be installed in the rear seat behind the front passenger seat or in the centre back seat The physical laws involved and the forces acting in a collision apply also to children page 71 But unlike adults children do not have fully developed muscle and bone struc tures This means that children are subject to a greater risk of injury To reduce the risk of injur...

Page 83: ...ssenger seat has a height adjustment option move it to the highest most upright position If it is a fixed seat it should be moved to the rearmost position possible For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to deactivate the airbag the vehicle must be taken to a technical service Do not forget to reconnect the air bag when an adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat All vehicle...

Page 84: ...9 ECE R stands for Eco nomic Commission for Europe Regulation The child seats are grouped into 5 catego ries Group 0 Up to 10 kg up to around 9 months Group 0 Up to 13 kg up to around 18 months Group 1 from 9 to 18 kg up to approx 4 years old Group 2 from 15 to 25 kg up to approx 7 years old Group 3 from 22 to 36 kg up to approx 7 years old Child seats that have been tested and ap proved under the...

Page 85: ...seat on the sides ISO FIX attachment systems are used mainly in Europe page 27 If necessary ISOFIX attachment may have to be supplemented with a Top Tether belt or a support bracket Automatic three point seat belt When ever possible it is preferable to attach the child seats with the ISOFIX system rather than attaching them with an automatic three point seat belt page 25 Additional attachment Top ...

Page 86: ...unctional The fire extinguisher should therefore be checked regularly The sticker on the fire extinguisher will inform you of the next date for checking Before acquiring accessories and emer gency equipment see the instructions in Accessories and spares page 307 Vehicle tools Read the additional information carefully page 53 Depending on the equipment the tools and anti puncture kit are stored und...

Page 87: ...g traffic to fill the tyre Ensure the ground on which you park is flat and solid All passengers and particularly children must keep a safe distance from the work area Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users Use the tyre mobility system only if you are familiar with the necessary procedures Otherwise you should seek professional assistance The tyre mobility set is intended for te...

Page 88: ...become hot Protect hands and skin from hot parts Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or hot air compressor on flammable mate rial Allow them to cool before storing the de vice If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at least 2 0 bars 29 psi 200 kPa the tyre is too badly damaged The sealant is not in a good condition to seal the tyre Do not con tinue driving Seek specialist assistance ...

Page 89: ...wipers could scratch the glass Never use fuel nail varnish remover paint thinner or similar products to clean the win dows This could damage the windscreen wiper blades Never move any windscreen wiper by hand This could cause damage To prevent damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms the latter should only be lifted off the windscreen when in service position Note The windscreen wiper ar...

Page 90: ...ge 59 For technical reasons towing the following vehicles is not allowed Vehicles with an automatic gearbox If the vehicle battery is discharged be cause in vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and ignition system the steering re mains locked and the electronic parking brake cannot be deactivated nor can the electronic lock of the steering column be re leased if they are activated If the batte...

Page 91: ... the tow line anchorage back in the vehicle tool kit The towline anchorage should always be kept in the vehicle Rear towline anchorage Fig 99 Right side of the rear bumper cover cap Fig 100 Right side of the rear bumper towline anchorage screwed in The rear towline anchorage should only be mounted if you wish to tow another vehicle On the right of the rear bumper there is a cover which covers a th...

Page 92: ...way with all four wheels on the ground When doing so please note the following points Make sure the selector lever is in the N position The vehicle must not be towed faster than 50 km h 30 mph The vehicle must not be towed further than 50 km 30 miles Reason when the engine is not running the gearbox oil pump does not work and the gearbox is not adequately lubri cated for higher speeds or longer di...

Page 93: ...l elements and remove the key from the ignition If you replace a fuse with higher rating fuse you could cause damage to another part of the electrical system Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can damage the electrical system Always carefully remove the fuse box covers and refit them correctly to avoid problems with your vehicle Note One component ma...

Page 94: ...amps switch reverse gear electrochromic mirror RKA without radio 7 5 41 Regulation of unfolded exterior mir rors 7 5 42 Clutch pedal ignition relays AA pressure sensor 7 5 43 DWP relay coil rear window wiper motor heated nozzles 15 44 Airbag 7 5 45 Leimo Plus left headlight 7 5 46 Leimo Plus right headlight 7 5 48 Steering Column Lock Kessy Con trol Unit 7 5 49 SCR Relay Coil 7 5 53 Automatic gear...

Page 95: ...ain degree of practical skill If you choose to change the engine compart ment lamps yourself remember that it is a dangerous area in Safety notes for work in the engine compartment on page 316 Always use identical bulbs with the same designation The name can be found on the base of the bulb holder Depending on how equipped the vehicle is there are different sets of headlights and tail lights Halog...

Page 96: ...your own safety but also that of all other road users Before changing a bulb make sure you have the correct new bulb Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands use a cloth or paper towel instead The residue left by the fin gerprints would vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb they will be deposited on the reflector and will impair its surface Depending on the lev...

Page 97: ... sure that the gasket sits well on the casing cover during the operation Check whether the new bulb is working Turn signal light and DRL daytime running light 1 Fig 104 In the engine compartment turn sig nal light bulb 1 and DRL daytime running light bulb 2 Raise the bonnet Turn the bulb holder Fig 104 1 or 2 to the left and pull Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it anticl...

Page 98: ...ght go back through the above steps in reverse Check that the bulb works properly Change the rear bulbs Rear bulbs in the side panel Fig 107 Boot access to the bolt securing the tail light unit 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fig 108 Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail light Follow the steps indicated Check which of the bulbs is defective Open the rear lid Remove the lid levering the flat side of a screwdriver int...

Page 99: ...ve the bulb connector Fig 110 1 Remove the bulb holder unlocking the retaining tabs A Change the damaged bulb Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb Check that the new bulb works properly Carry out the same actions in reverse or der for assembly and pay special atten tion to placing the bulb holder ensuring that the tabs are properly secured 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 Note F...

Page 100: ...ulbs outwards To remove the central bulb hold and press to one side Assembly Proceed in the reverse order pressing gen tly on the outer edge of the side light First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the switch Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on the support Note In LED courtesy lights it is not possible to replace the light sources If the light does not...

Page 101: ...Fuses and bulbs Change the bulb Connect the cable again Refit the bulb and press it in until it engages 99 ...

Page 102: ...Operation Fig 115 Dash panel 100 ...

Page 103: ...nnec tion switch 78 Switches for Heating and ventilation 164 Air conditioning 166 Climatronic 168 Front passenger seat heating con trol 150 Gear lever Manual gearbox 232 Automatic gearbox 233 Depending on the equipment but tons for Central locking 129 Start Stop operation button 248 SEAT Drive Profile 274 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Park assist system 276 Tyre pressure monitoring 329 Handbrake le...

Page 104: ...the time the date the personalised comfort set tings and the programming might be altered or deleted Check and correct these settings once the battery is sufficiently charged WARNING Any distraction may lead to an accident with the risk of injury Do not operate the instrument panel con trols when driving To reduce the risk of accident and injury only make adjustments to the instructions on the scr...

Page 105: ...ents Fig 117 Revolution counter with the engine run ning in hundreds of revolutions per mi nute page 112 1 Engine coolant temperature display page 114 or natural gas gauge in vehicles with natural gas engine CNG page 114 Displays on the screen page 106 2 3 Adjuster button and display Speedometer Fuel gauge page 113 4 5 6 103 ...

Page 106: ...n It has a 3 views accessi ble using the button of the multifunction steering wheel By selecting different infor mation profiles indications other than the classic circular instruments can be displayed such as navigation data multimedia informa tion or travel data The 3 views are Classic View Digital maps no information profiles Semicircular watches All views will display information on the screen...

Page 107: ...ation Digital display of the remaining travelling time distance to the destination and the esti mated time of arrival Operating range Digital display of the re maining range Travel time Route guidance Journey Digital display of the distance travelled Assistance systems Graphic representa tion of different assistance systems Traffic signs Display of traffic signs detec ted Navigation Graphical repr...

Page 108: ...hen the vehicle is unlocked and while driv ing the instrument panel display shows if any of the doors the bonnet or rear lid are opened and in some cases it is also indica ted by an audible warning The display may vary according to the type of instrument pan el fitted Selector lever positions dual clutch DSG The current position of the selector lever is shown on the side of the lever and on the in...

Page 109: ...for more than 15 seconds to display the identifying letters of the vehicle engine Copyright Legal text about the property rights and copyrights of the instrument cluster WARNING Even when the outside temperature is high er than freezing temperature some roads and bridges could be frozen The ice crystal symbol indicates that there may be a risk of freezing At outside temperatures above 4 C 39 F the...

Page 110: ... the in structions on the screen of the instrument panel Restart the oil service Select the Restore Oil service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument pan el display Restart journey data Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the instrument panel display to reset the value Identifying letters on engine LDM Select the menu Engine code The identify ing letters of the e...

Page 111: ...imately 300 metres This indicates the hours h and minutes min since the ignition was switched on Approximate distance in km that can still be travelled if the same driving style is maintained Approxi mate distance in km that can still be travelled with the current level of the AdBlue tank with the same driving style The indication appears from a range of Current fuel consumption Average fuel consu...

Page 112: ...ger Check the fault and eliminate the cause If necessary seek professional assistance The symbol lights up or flashes in part accompa nied by audible warnings Operating faults or the lack of operating fluids can cause damage to the vehicle or a fault Check the faulty function as soon as possible If necessary seek professional assistance It provides informa tion about processes in the vehicle Note ...

Page 113: ...tyle is employed In the event of a serious distraction to the driver Fatigue detection will be restored when the vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes when the ignition is switched off or when the driver has unbuckled their seat belt and opened the door In the event of slow driving during a long peri od of time below 65 km h 40 mph the sys tem automatically re establishes the tired ness calc...

Page 114: ...nt panel display page 108 Select the menu Time Adjust the correct time by turning the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel Revolution counter The rev counter indicates the number of en gine revolutions per minute Together with the gear change indicator the rev counter offers you the possibility of using the engine of your vehicle at a suitable speed The beginning of the red zone of...

Page 115: ... section WARNING When driving with low fuel the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause accidents and se vere injuries If the fuel tank level is too low fuel could reach the engine irregularly particularly when driving up or down slopes The steering system and the driver assis tance systems and brakes do not work when the engine is running irregularly or switches off due to lack of fuel or an irreg...

Page 116: ...icle is started up again This is not due to a leak in the system but to a drop in pressure in the gas tank for technical reasons after a cooling phase just after refuelling Engine coolant temperature dis play Fig 124 Analogue instrument panel engine coolant temperature display Fig 125 Digital instrument panel engine cool ant temperature display Fig 124 Fig 125 Cool zone The engine has not reached ...

Page 117: ...eens may vary SEAT distinguishes between services with en gine oil change e g Oil change service and services without engine oil change e g In spection In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage the service intervals are al ready pre defined In vehicles with LongLife Service the inter vals are determined individually Thanks to technological progress maintenance work has been greatly ...

Page 118: ...e the button 0 0 SET and press it again for the next 20 seconds Vehicles with digital instrument panel The service interval display can only be re set through the Service menu page 108 Do not restart the indicator between the service intervals otherwise the information displayed will be incorrect If the oil change service is reset manually the service interval display changes to a fixed service in...

Page 119: ...witch the ignition on If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed press button 1 if necessary several times To display the menus page 107 or to re turn to the selection of menus from a menu or from an informative display hold down the rocker button 2 To change from one menu to another press the upper or lower part of the rocker switch To open the menu or the informative display shown press button ...

Page 120: ...on warnings are shown about existing faults it might not be possible to change the settings or show the information as described In this case go to a specialised workshop and request a repair Control and warning lamps Warning symbols Read the additional information carefully page 37 The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings faults or certain func tions Some control and warning lamps...

Page 121: ...ts in the vehicle Multifunction steering wheel General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction module from where it is possible to control the audio telephone and radio navigation functions without needing to distract the driv er There are two versions of the multifunction module Voice controlled audio phone and navi gation version for controlling the audio functions available radi...

Page 122: ...Press Mute volume Mute volume Mute volume Mute incoming call Mute the current navigation announcement B a Activate deactivate voice control This function can be used from any mode audio media navigation assistants vehicle status travel data When the system is in telephone mode this button s function is deactivated during the ongoing call and without Radio Media functionality except AUX C D Search ...

Page 123: ...mode c These actions can be performed when you are listening to media there is no need to be in audio radio mode Applies to vehicles with Active Info Display Digital SEAT Cockpit Button Radio Media except AUX AUX Telephone Navigation A Turn Turn volume up down You do not need to be in audio mode radio Turn volume up down You do not need to be in audio mode media Turn volume up down You do not need...

Page 124: ... Digital Scorecard Zoom in out with or without an active route If there is no map on the Digital Scorecard the map is transferred from the Infotainment System dis play to the Digital Scorecard with and without active route H Press No function No function No function No function Auto Manual Zoom Zoom if the map on the DigitScorecard a According to the vehicle s equipment package b This function can...

Page 125: ... volume Mute volume Mute volume Mute incoming call Mute the current navigation announcement B a Incoming call pick up short press reject long press Ongoing call hang up short press No incoming ongoing call open phone menu short press repeat last ongoing call long press These functions can be carried out on any mode audio media navigations assistants vehicle status travel data C D Search for the pr...

Page 126: ... menu No function There is no active call List of last calls Active call access the call options list call on hold hang up mute microphone private number etc Active route access the view to halt guidance to des tination No active route list of previ ous destinations H Press Acts on the instrument panel or confirms the instrument panel menu option depending on the menu option a According to the veh...

Page 127: ...lectric windows causing risk of accident The doors can be locked using the remote control key This could become an obstacle for assistance in an emergen cy situation Never forget the keys inside the vehicle An unauthorised use of your vehicle could result in injury damage or theft Therefore always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicl...

Page 128: ...sing the radio frequency remote control the remote control key will have to be re synchronised For this go to your technical services Replacing the battery Fig 133 Vehicle key opening the battery com partment Fig 134 Vehicle key removing the battery SEAT recommends you ask a specialised workshop to replace the battery The battery is located to the rear of the vehi cle key under a cover Changing th...

Page 129: ...ated by using any of the following options the key by inserting it into the driver door cylinder and rotating it in the opening direc tion Depending on the vehicle version either all doors will be unlocked or only the driver door will be unlocked All doors will be locked on locking the vehicle using the key the interior central lock button page 129 the radio frequency remote control us ing the but...

Page 130: ...deactivated With the Safe switched off doors can be opened from the interior but not from the ex terior See Selective unlocking system Safe status On the driver door there is warning lamp visi ble from outside the vehicle through the win dow which shows the Safe system status We will know that Safe system is activated by the flashing warning lamp The indicator will flash on all vehicles fitted and...

Page 131: ...e outside when it is run ning e g when stopped at a traffic light Locking The doors will lock automatically if the speed of 15 km h 9 mph is exceeded The rear lid will lock automatically if the speed of 6 km h 4 mph is exceeded If the vehicle is stopped and any of its doors open when starting again and exceeding the mentioned speed all doors will lock again Unlocking On withdrawing the ignition ke...

Page 132: ...136 Convenience Fig 137 Technology Unlocking and locking the vehicle with Keyless Access Fig 138 Keyless Access locking and ignition system In the proximity of the car Fig 139 Locking and ignition system without Keyless Access sensor surface A for unlock ing inside the door handle and sensor surface B for locking on the exterior of the handle Depending on the equipment the vehicle may have the Key...

Page 133: ...cle s indicator lights will flash four times The vehicle will lock after a few seconds if you do not open any door or the rear lid The vehicle will lock again after a few sec onds if you unlock the vehicle but fail to open any door or boot hatch Unlocking and opening the doors Key less Entry Grip the driver door lever In doing this the sensor surface Fig 139 A arrow on the handle is touched and th...

Page 134: ...le if the vehicle is locked through the driver s door lock To check that the function has been deacti vated wait at least 10 seconds grip and pull on the door handle The door should not open The next time the door can only be unlocked via the remote control or the lock cylinder The next time the door is locked unlocked Keyless Access will be active again Convenience functions To close all the elec...

Page 135: ...ors from being opened from the inside This sys tem prevents minors from opening a door ac cidentally while the vehicle is running This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and locking systems It only affects rear doors It can only be activa ted and deactivated manually as described below Activating the childproof lock Unlock the vehicle and open the door in which you wish to a...

Page 136: ...l flash for approximate ly 30 seconds This cycle may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country Opening all the doors in manual mode In vehicles without an alarm when opening the driver door manually all doors are opened How to switch the alarm off To deactivate the anti theft alarm turn the key in the opening direction open the door and switch the ignition on or press the unlock button o...

Page 137: ...arms Interior monitoring will only operate correctly if the vehicle is completely closed Please ob serve related legal requirements The following cases may cause a false alarm Open windows partially or fully Movement of objects inside the vehicle such as loose papers items hanging from the rear vision mirror air fresheners etc Note If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is activated without the ...

Page 138: ...the vehicle A locked vehicle can be subjec ted to extremely high and low tempera tures depending on the time of year thus causing serious injuries illness It could even have fatal consequences Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are not using the vehicle Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury to you and to third part...

Page 139: ...k why the window could not be closed before at tempting to close it again Roll back function The roll back function reduces the risk of in jury when the electric windows close If a window is obstructed when closing au tomatically the window stops at this point and lowers immediately Next check why the window does not close before attempting it again If you try within the following 10 seconds and t...

Page 140: ... injuries always keep an eye on the windows when pressing the button to close them The windows stop moving as soon as the button is released One touch opening and closing One touch opening and closing means you do not have to hold down the button Buttons Fig 141 1 2 3 and 4 have two positions for opening windows and two for closing them This makes it easier to open and close windows to the desired...

Page 141: ...s come on automatically when the ignition is turned off If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock an audi ble warning sounds while the driver door remains open This is a reminder to switch the lights off The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory require ments Automatic dipped beam control The automatic dipped beam control is m...

Page 142: ... lights Fig 142 Instrument console light panel Switching on the front fog lights Pull the light switch to the first point Fig 142 1 from positions or The symbol in the light switch lights up Switching on the rear fog light vehicles with front fog lights Completely pull the light switch 2 from position or The lamp on the in strument panel lights up Switching on the rear fog light vehicles with no f...

Page 143: ...he cor responding side of the vehicle light up The parking lights will only work with the igni tion off If said light is on an audible warn ing will be emitted while the driver door is open If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened This is intended as a re minder to switch off the turn signal u...

Page 144: ...tion is connected disconnected via the corresponding Easy Connect system menu Activation when going above 110 km h 68 mph for more than 10 seconds the dip ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv er s visibility distance Deactivation when reducing the speed of the car below 100 km h 62 mph the dipped beam returns to its normal position Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights i...

Page 145: ...act oth er drivers This could result in a serious ac cident Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not blind other driv ers Hazard warning lights Read the additional information carefully page 32 The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of other road users to your vehi cle in emergencies If your vehicle breaks down 1 Park your vehicle at a safe distance fr...

Page 146: ...a visual indication that he or she should activate the dipped beam If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in strument panel Digital SEAT Cockpit the following message will appear Turn on the lights on the instrument panel Interior and reading lights Read the additional information carefully page 33 Luggage compartment lighting The light is activated when the rear lid is open even when the igni...

Page 147: ...iver and front pas senger sun visors Lower the sun visor towards the wind screen The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the door Fig 147 1 Swing the sun visor towards the door longi tudinally backwards Vanity mirror There is a vanity mirror with a cover 2 on the rear of the sun blind WARNING Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility Always store sun blinds and visors in t...

Page 148: ...s moving drip function If you activate the wipers less than 3 seconds after the drip function a new wash sequence will begin without per forming the last wipe For the drip func tion to work again you have to turn the ig nition off and then on again Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the rain sensor This may cause sensor disruption or faults Depending on the version of the model when...

Page 149: ...sition to fold in the exterior mirrors You should al ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are driving through an automatic car wash This will help prevent damage Folding exterior mirrors back out to the ex tended position Turn the knob to position L or R to return the exterior mirrors to their original position Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the vehicle The Easy Connect system the but ...

Page 150: ...ition Risk of accidents Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is stationary To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of a sudden braking or an accident never drive with the backrest tilted towards the rear The maxi mum protection of the seat belt can be achieved only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver and front passe...

Page 151: ... 5 mm wide and remove the head restraint Move the backrest until it engages properly Fitting the head restraint To mount the external head restraints the corresponding backrest must be partially fol ded forward Unlock the backrest page 151 Insert the head restraint bars into the guides until they perceptibly engage It should not be possible to remove the head restraint from the backrest Move the b...

Page 152: ...rence that may entail a very lengthy recovery period or from which it may not be possible to recover fully Seek medical ad vice if you have doubts regarding your health People with limited pain and temperature thresholds must never use seat heating If an abnormality in the device s temper ature control is detected have it checked by a specialist workshop WARNING If the fabric of the cushion is wet...

Page 153: ... backrest is properly secured On split rear seats the backrest can be low ered in two sections WARNING Please be careful when folding back the backrest Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and at tention Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest After raising the backrest check it has engaged properly in position Do this by pulling on the central s...

Page 154: ...r on the anchor of the zip the pillows have 2 anchor points Move the handle of the zip against the di rection indicated by the arrow Fig 152 Insert the excess fabric in the joint between pillow and backrest ensuring that the remov able cover is firm1 Move the seat back to driving position1 CAUTION Washing instructions for removable cov ers Fig 153 Wash the covers in a washing machine using a delic...

Page 155: ...storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or by an accident Storage compartment under the front seats Fig 155 Storage compartment under the right front passenger seat To open The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and guiding it with your hand To close Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer c...

Page 156: ...ift the cover Fig 158 To close push the cover down Emptying the ashtray Extract the ashtray and empty it WARNING Never put paper in the ashtray Hot ash could ignite the paper in the ashtray and cause a fire Electrical power socket Fig 159 Front power socket The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can also be used for other electrical components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt When the eng...

Page 157: ... secured in the luggage compartment Unsecured objects which shift back and forth could affect safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment Place heavy objects as far forward as pos sible in the luggage compartment Fig 161 Place the heavy objects first Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening rings page ...

Page 158: ...ainst the wires of the heating element in the heated rear window and cause dam age Note The tyre pressure must be adjusted ac cording to the load When necessary check the tyre pressures on the adhesive label stuck to the back of the front left door frame page 326 Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows Used air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the lu...

Page 159: ...included in the luggage compartment for fastening luggage and other objects Fig 164 ar rows Always use suitable and undamaged straps to secure luggage and other objects to the fastening rings in Loading the lug gage compartment on page 155 Example An object weighing 4 5 kg is lying unsecured in the vehicle During a frontal col lision at a speed of 50 km h 31 mph this ob ject generates a force corr...

Page 160: ...dle 1 Variable floor in the tilted position When the variable floor is tilted you can ac cess the spare wheel anti puncture kit area Lift the variable floor in the high position us ing handle 1 pull it up and push it towards the backrest of the rear seats until the floor folds along the hinge line and the movable part of the floor is resting on itself Rest the floor on its housings Fig 166 arrows ...

Page 161: ...ifts and there is greater wind resist ance Always secure the load properly using belts or retaining straps that are suitable and in a good condition Bulky heavy long or flat loads have a negative effect on aerodynamics the cen tre of gravity and driving performance Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres Adapt your speed and driving style at all times to suit visibility weather road and traffic condit...

Page 162: ...that come with the crossbars and the roof carri er system carefully and keep them in the vehicle Loading the roof carrier system The load can only be secured if the crossbars and the roof carrier system are properly in stalled Maximum authorised roof load The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg This figure comes from the combined weight of the roof carrier the cross bars and the load itself on ...

Page 163: ...of serious accidents Always ensure that all windows are free of ice and snow and that they are not fog ged so as to maintain good visibility of ev erything outside The maximum heat output required to de frost windows as quickly as possible is only available when the engine has reached its normal running temperature Only drive when you have good visibility Always ensure that you use the heating sys...

Page 164: ...by opening the windows for a short time Do not smoke while air recirculation mode is on as smoke drawn into the air conditioning system leaves residue on the evaporator producing a permanent un pleasant odour At low outside temperatures the com pressor switches off automatically and cannot be switched on even with the AUTO button It is advisable to turn on the air condition ing at least once a mon...

Page 165: ...ing traffic from entering the interior If the air distribution is in the thaw position the recirculation flap will always be open indica tor light off If the air distribution is switched from any po sition to the thaw position recirculation will be automatically deactivated Connecting the recirculation In any air distribution position except thaw Press the button the button s lamp will light up in...

Page 166: ...atically activated If the function is not deactivated by pressing the button it will deactivate after approximately 20 minutes Heating and fresh air Controls Fig 169 Heating controls on the dash panel Temperature regulator page 165 Blower control There are four speed set tings for the blower The blower should al ways be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly 1 2 Air distribution regulator Hea...

Page 167: ...its operating temperature Turn the temperature selector Fig 169 1 clockwise to select the re quired temperature Turn blower switch 2 to any of the levels 1 4 Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution control 3 Open the relevant air outlets Defrosting the windscreen Turn the temperature regulator Fig 169 1 clockwise to reach the maxi mum temperature Turn the blower switch 2 to...

Page 168: ...s running and the fan is switched on 1 2 3 WARNING For your safety the windows should never be fogged up or covered with snow or ice This is essential to ensure good visibility Please familiarise yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system including the demist defrost func tions for the windows Note Please consider the general notes Functions Interior heating Maximum ...

Page 169: ...ibution control to the air flow configuration desired towards the wind screen towards the chest towards the footwell and towards the windscreen and footwell Demisting the windscreen Turn air distribution to Turn the fan control to one of the two levels depending on the speed required Rotate the temperature control to the de sired level of comfort Close the central outlets Open and turn the side ou...

Page 170: ...ing only works if the following conditions are met The engine is running the outside temperature is above 2 C 36 F turned on Starting the Climatronic When a button is pressed the corresponding function will be activated except for the re circulation button switching on the air condi tioning if it was switched off Switching off the Climatronic Adjust fan power to zero Fig 171 2 or press the button ...

Page 171: ...screen If a temperature above 29 C 84 F is selec ted HI is displayed on the screen At both extremes Climatronic works at maximum cooling or heating power respectively The temperature is not regulated In the event of prolonged irregular distribu tion of the air flow from the outlets particu larly the footwells and significant differences in temperature e g on leaving the vehicle sensitive people ma...

Page 172: ... switch audio source or connect a new audio source Lower the base volume before connect ing or switching audio sources WARNING The driving recommendations and traffic indications shown on the navigation system may differ from the current traffic situation Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and dis plays provided by the navigation system Adjust your vehicle...

Page 173: ...em If a CD is inserted while another is al ready in the unit or being ejected the CD drive may be irreparably damaged Always wait until the data medium is completely ejected CAUTION Any foreign objects stuck to a data storage device and non round media may damage the CD player Only clean standard 12 cm CDs should be used Do not affix stickers or other items to the data medium Stickers may peel off...

Page 174: ...n the version Radio Mode change of band frequency page 190 Touchscreen page 175 Vehicle settings page 34 page 208 Media mode audio sources page 191 1 2 3 4 Phone Mode page 209 Full Link page 179 Selecting the main menu page 174 Volume Off on page 174 Slot for memory cards page 194 Settings button search and selection page 174 5 6 7 8 9 10 172 ...

Page 175: ... frequency page 190 Touchscreen page 175 Navigation Mode page 198 Media mode audio sources page 191 Full Link page 179 Volume Off on page 174 1 2 3 4 5 6 Settings button search and selection page 174 Phone Mode page 209 Vehicle settings page 34 page 208 Voice control Proximity sensor page 178 Selecting the main menu page 174 7 8 9 10 11 12 173 ...

Page 176: ... touchscreen can be used to select the different main menus Press the infotainment button Fig 172 7 or button Fig 173 12 to open the menu summary The display of the touchscreen s main menu can be switched between grid and carou sel via the Settings System Display menu Infotainment rotary push knobs Rotary push knobs The left hand rotary knob is the volume control or the on off button The right han...

Page 177: ...he Infotainment system sound stops the media source that is playing The screen displays Note If the base volume has been considerably increased to play a certain audio source lower the volume again before switching to another audio source Handling the function buttons and display instructions Fig 175 View of some of the function buttons on the screen Fig 176 Sound setup menu The Infotainment syste...

Page 178: ...ion and effect Press it on some lists to move up a level one by one BACK Press to return from the submenus one at a time to the main menu or to undo the entries made When pressed a pop up window opens options window which displays other setup options Some functions or messages are accom panied by a check box and are activated or deactivated by pressing said check box OK Press to confirm an entry o...

Page 179: ...destination address It is only possible to select a sequence of let ters numbers and special characters that matches a stored entry Suggestions for matching destinations ap pear depending on the characters entered in the input line Fig 178 4 In the case of compound names it is necessary to enter a space If there are fewer than 99 selectable entries the number of remaining entries is displayed afte...

Page 180: ...ER function button has not been pressed Function button function CLOSE Closes the Configuration Wizard and the main menu or last mode in which you used the Infotainment system will appear The next time you switch on the system the Configuration Wizard will start up again Function button function NEVER Disables the possibility of changing the settings of the Infotainment sys tem If you want to perf...

Page 181: ...echnologies that allow commu nication between the Infotainment System and mobile devices MirrorLink Android Auto Apple CarPlay Interfaces To access the Full Link system press the info tainment button or press the infotain ment button and then press Full Link The connection to Full Link is made through a USB interface WARNING If a mobile terminal is not secured or is in correctly secured in the veh...

Page 182: ... are of poor quality or are defective the inadequate program ming of the applications the insufficient coverage of the network the loss of data during transmission or the improper use of mobile terminals Note Use of Full Link technology may result in high consumption of your 3G 4G data plan SEAT recommends having a high battery charge on the device when connected to Full Link SEAT recommends that ...

Page 183: ...mpatibility www mirrorlink com phones MirrorLink 1 1 or higher Some of the Apps certified by SEAT or the CCC must be installed in the de vice Android Auto Check smartphone compatibility An droid Auto www android com auto Android 5 0 Lollipop or higher Install Android Auto app Apple CarPlay Check smartphone compatibility Apple CarPlay www apple com ios carplay iPhone 5 or higher and iOS 7 1 or high...

Page 184: ...cle and mobile device Press OK Once selec ted the technology compatible with your de vice can be used Note Depending on your smartphone it may have to be unlocked for the connection to occur What should I do if it does not con nect Restart the mobile device Check the USB cable visually Make sure that the USB cable is not damaged Check that both connections USB micro USB are not dam aged or worn Vi...

Page 185: ...urce Full Link setup Function button function Activating data transfers for SEAT applications allows the exchange of information between the vehicle and applications authorised by SEAT Last Mode If a session using one technology ends with out the disconnection being made from the Infotainment system simply by disconnect ing the cable then when the device is next connected to it the session will st...

Page 186: ...lled for the use of MirrorLink on the device Initiating the connection In order to initiate the connection with the mobile device it is simply necessary to con nect it to the Infotainment system via the USB connection A pop up screen will appear which will re quest that you accept the device Function buttons and possible messages Function button function Full Link To return to the Full Link main m...

Page 187: ...to 3 Valid for compatible Android mobile phones Android Auto is a protocol which enables communication between a portable device and the Infotainment system via USB This makes it possible to display and operate the mobile telephone on the Infotainment system screen Requirements In order to use Android Auto the following requirements must be met The mobile device must be compatible with Android Aut...

Page 188: ...rLink SEAT certified apps and CCC for Android Auto Apps selected by Google for Apple CarPlay Apps selected by Apple Where can I find compatible apps Compatible apps can be found on the following links www mirrorlink com www android com auto www apple com ios carplay Where can I download apps On Google Play for Android Auto MirrorLink and on Apple Store for Apple CarPlay If Full Link stops working ...

Page 189: ...S menu Data trans fer for SEAT apps there is a checkbox to activate deactivate the function and a drop down menu called Operation via apps which controls the level of interaction be tween the apps and the system Select Menu Settings System Transfer data from mobile devices You can obtain information about technical requirements on the SEAT website or at SEAT dealerships Telephone functions are not...

Page 190: ...n with the wire less network WLAN Press the Infotainment button and then press the Settings System menu Activate the wireless network WLAN on the Infotainment System To do so press the WLAN function button Activate the wireless network WLAN on the wireless device that is to be connected If necessary refer to the manufacturer s in struction manual Activate the mobile device assignment on the Infota...

Page 191: ... necessary refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual Press the Infotainment button and then press the Settings menu OR access Media or SEAT Media Control mode and press the SET TINGS menu Press the WLAN menu and then enter Inter net access settings on your phone and acti vate the checkbox Press the Find function button and select the wireless device you want from the list If necessary enter t...

Page 192: ...in DAB mode Function button function SETTINGS Opens the setup menu of the active frequency band FM AM or DAB Selects the previous or next stored sta tion or of the station list This setting can be changed in the Radio settings menu FM AM DAB 1 to 18 Memory buttons page 191 SCAN Stops the scan function only visible when the function is under way It can be activated in the settings menu FM AM and DA...

Page 193: ...pressing the corre sponding memory button provided it can be received at your current location Change mem ory bank Move your finger over the screen from left to right or vice versa OR Press one of the function but tons Fig 193 A The memory buttons are displayed in three memory banks Storing the station on the memory but tons Keep and hold the desired memory button until an audible signal is heard ...

Page 194: ... last media source selected from the same point The media source being played is indicated on the dropdown list when pressing the SOURCE function button Fig 195 If there is no available media source the Me dia main menu is displayed Function buttons of the main Media menu Function button function SOURCE Indicates the media source being played Press to select another me dia source page 193 CD Inter...

Page 195: ...he same folder album the system only displays one of them It prioritizes displaying the covers in the following manner 1 Cover embedded in the file s 2 Image in file folder 3 Default icon of the connected device C The playing time so far and time remain ing in minutes and seconds In the case of audio files with variable bit rates VBR the remaining time may vary TPa The TP function is active and ca...

Page 196: ...fore mov ing off The CD drive can play audio CDs and audio data CDs Inserting a CD Hold the CD with the printed side facing up Push the CD into the slot Fig 197 3 to the point where it is drawn in automatically Ejecting a CD Press button 1 The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be removed within approximately 10 seconds Insert or eject a memory card Depending on the features and the country ...

Page 197: ... limitations regarding requirements for media sources Disconnecting Any connected data storage devices must be prepared before their disconnection in or der to remove them From the main Media menu press the SETTINGS button to open the Media Set tings menu or press the infotainment button Fig 172 7 Fig 173 12 and then press Settings System to open menu System settings Press the Remove safely functi...

Page 198: ...source from the list Please refer to the instructions on the screen of the Infotainment system and on the Bluetooth audio source regarding the rest of the procedure You may still need to manually start playback on the Bluetooth source When playback on the Bluetooth audio source is stopped the Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth Audio mode Controlling playback The extent to which the Bluetooth...

Page 199: ...dure Controlling playback The extent to which the WLAN audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system depends on the connected WLAN audio source and the application used Note The Infotainment system does not pro vide an internet connection it only estab lishes a wireless connection between the mobile device and said system Via the WLAN only the connection be tween the device and the In...

Page 200: ...ssive Mode JPG 64MP GIF 4MP PNG 4MP Navigation1 Introduction Fig 198 Related video General information Using all the data available the Infotainment system calculates the optimum route to the destination The destination is defined by entering an ad dress or a point of interest e g a petrol sta tion or hotel Traffic reports if any will also be taken into account in the route calculation dynamic rou...

Page 201: ...n data the following message ap pears The source contains a valid navigation database It is now possible to navigate with the memory card data When the memory card is no longer needed by the hardware it will be prepared for removal page 194 Note The inserted memory card must be pre pared before it is ejected page 194 Press the Infotainment button Fig 173 12 then press Settings System to open the S...

Page 202: ... enter the name of the city to refine the search Fig 200 A Press to open the cursor buttons which allow you to move within the text Address After entering a country and a town you can start navigating towards the centre of the se lected town When narrowing down the destination ad dress please note that every entry restricts the available range of subsequent selections For instance if the street yo...

Page 203: ...tination A navigation announcement informing you that you have reached the destination area is given if the exact destination cannot be reached because it is located in a non digi tised area During dynamic route guidance you re ceive information about reported traffic con gestion on the route An additional navigation announcement is given if the route is recalcu lated due to traffic congestion Dur...

Page 204: ...tions function button Press the Routes function button The routes stored previously will appear If you have not stored any routes or want to create a new route press the New route func tion button and then follow the instructions as for a new destination before pressing Store Pressing on a stored route brings up the fol lowing function buttons Function button function Delete To delete a stored rou...

Page 205: ...ddress at any one time The stored home address can be edited or over written If a home address has already been stored route guidance will be started to the stored home address If a home address has not yet been stored an address can be assigned as the home ad dress Assigning the home address for the first time Position Press to store the vehicle s current posi tion as the home address Address Pre...

Page 206: ...e also displayed in three dimensions The places of interest and well known buildings are shown in de tail and in colour a To display the destination on the map a To display the route on the map Auto Day Night To change between day and night for mat Split screen Press to display the split screen page 204 POI Display points of interest on the map a This function button is only displayed with route g...

Page 207: ...n button function Demo mode start only when demo mode is active Map display Fig 204 Messages and function buttons on the map display Function buttons and messages on the map display To activate function buttons and press function button Function button function To select automatic scaling If the func tion is active the symbol is displayed in blue Current altitude indicator Function button function...

Page 208: ...route will be searched for if the Infotainment system calculates that time can be saved Traffic reports on map selection Symbol Meaning Slow traffic Traffic jam Accident Slippery road surface ice or snow Slippery road surface Danger Road works Strong wind Road closed to traffic During route guidance traffic congestion that does not affect the route calculated is dis played in grey Predictive navig...

Page 209: ...it to the Infotain ment system page 191 Press the Infotainment button Fig 173 3 and then select Settings In the Settings menu press the Manage memory function button Press Update my POIs and then press Update and Next to import the Personal POIs Confirm the import notification with the OK function button The stored Personal POI are now in the points of interest destination memory page 203 and can ...

Page 210: ... are shown Views 1 2 3 customise the information that appears in the digital cockpit Only 2 of these items of information can be displayed at the same time but the user chooses which to display and in what order by moving the finger vertically over the dials Depending on the version the Views can be memorised by existing the menu or keeping the View button pressed Consumers By pressing the Consume...

Page 211: ...fully and responsibly Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from outside the vehicle at all times e g emergency services sirens and horns In areas of little or no coverage or in some cases in a tunnel garage or under pass your call may be cut off and you may not be able to make even emergency calls WARNING If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in correctly secured in th...

Page 212: ...uetooth Bluetooth technology allows a mobile tele phone to be connected to your vehicle s tele phone management system In order to use the telephone management system with a mobile telephone with Bluetooth technolo gy it is first necessary to pair them Some Bluetooth mobile telephones detect and automatically connect when turning on the ignition if a connection has been previ ously established For...

Page 213: ...Fig 173 8 Press the SETTINGS function button Press the Select mobile phone function but ton and then Results OR Press the infotainment button Fig 172 5 Fig 173 8 Press the SETTINGS function button Press the Bluetooth function button Press the Find devices function button and then Results The name of the Bluetooth function of your Infotainment system will be displayed on the main Telephone screen a...

Page 214: ...t perform the pairing and connection process while driving This may cause an accident Note It may be necessary to confirm the phone book data and SMS transfer request on the mobile telephone Check that there are no requests pend ing acceptance in your mobile phone If there are this could block some of the functions in the Telephone menu Telephone main menu Fig 209 Telephone main menu view of the 8...

Page 215: ...bols of the tele phone management system Fig 210 Active call Display Meaning Fig 210 A Name of the mobile network operator pro vider to which the mobile telephone is con nected B View of stored telephone number or name If the name stored in the phonebook has an assigned photo it can be displayed select Telephone Settings User profile Show pictures for contacts Press to accept a call Press to end a...

Page 216: ...c and travel Possible functions Call mailbox Press the Voice mail function button to make the call OR Press the function button for about 2 seconds to make a call If the number for the mailbox has not yet been stored enter it and confirm with OK Note Breakdown service and information calls can incur an additional cost on your tele phone bill The Roadside Assistance and Information services might n...

Page 217: ...14 When you do so make sure there are no ob jects between the pad and the mobile phone The mobile phone will start charging auto matically For further information about whether your mobile device uses Qi technol ogy please check your mobile phone s user manual or visit the SEAT website Mobile Signal Amplifier The Mobile Signal Amplifier allows you to reduce the radiation in your vehicle and enjoy ...

Page 218: ...ss charging or the connection with the external aerial The charging time and the temperature vary in accordance with the device used To avoid malfunction ensure that the mo bile phone is correctly placed on the pad The maximum charging capacity is 5 W Qi technology does not allow you to charge more than one mobile device simul taneously No improvement in the transmission qual ity can be guaranteed...

Page 219: ...prevents possible damage to the starter motor if the engine is already running WARNING The ignition key must NOT be removed from the lock until the vehicle comes to a standstill Otherwise the steering could be immediately blocked Risk of accident Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle even if only for a short period This is especially important if children or disabled peo...

Page 220: ...r the sake of the environment Do not warm up the engine by running the engine with the vehicle stationary Start off immediately driving gently This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions Note Natural gas engines CNG always start up with petrol as a certain operating temper ature is required for running with gas Once the required operating temperature is reached t...

Page 221: ...iliser prevents unau thorised persons from driving the vehicle Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser automatically when the key is inserted into the ignition The electronic immobiliser will be activated again automatically as soon as you pull the key out of the ignition lock The engine can only be started using a genu ine SEAT key with its correct code If the f...

Page 222: ...tion is switched off before leav ing the vehicle otherwise the battery could discharge Starter button Fig 216 In the lower part of the centre con sole start button Fig 217 On the right of the steering column emergency start The vehicle engine can be started with a starter button Press Drive To do so there must be a valid key inside the vehicle in the area of the front or rear seats Opening the dri...

Page 223: ...g off the ignition if the dipped beam is on the side light re mains on for approx 30 minutes if the bat tery has enough charge If the driver locks the vehicle or manually turns off the light the side light goes out WARNING Any accidental movement of the vehicle could result in serious injury When switching on the ignition do not press the brake or clutch pedal otherwise the engine could start imme...

Page 224: ... engine while driving or if you restart it immediately after switching it off If the engine is cold avoid high engine speeds pushing the engine too hard and rapid acceleration Do not start the engine by pushing the vehicle or towing it Unburnt fuel could en ter the catalytic converter and damage it Note Do not wait until the engine warms up with the vehicle stationary if you have good visibility t...

Page 225: ...nds the STOP ENGINE START button stops flashing and goes out With the engine running the START ENGINE STOP button light stays on indi cating that the engine is running The time that lapses between the moment the user starts the engine with the START ENGINE STOP button and the lighting changes from flashing to fixed will depend on specific engine size characteristics Upon switching the ignition off...

Page 226: ...ubbles can form in the brake system This reduces the efficiency of the brakes Non standard or damaged front spoilers could restrict the airflow to the brakes and cause them to overheat Before purchasing accessories please observe the relevant instructions page 307 Technical modifi cations If a brake system circuit fails the braking distance will be increased considerably Contact a specialised work...

Page 227: ...e Apply the handbrake Put it in 1st gear Switch the engine off and remove the key from the ignition Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering lock Always take you keys with you when you leave the vehicle Additional notes on parking the vehicle on gradients Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle rolls against the kerb if it started to roll If the vehicle is parked facing downhill...

Page 228: ... off With the Easy Connect sys tem it is only possible to deactivate the ASR or else select Sport mode The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin is desirable page 227 For example When driving with snow chains When driving in deep snow or on loose sur faces When the vehicle is stuck to rock it back wards and forwards Press the button to switch the ASR back on when you no longer need wheel spin Ele...

Page 229: ... or even impossible The ASR automatically switches on when the engine is started If necessary it could be switched on or off using the Easy Connect system When the ASR is off the warning lamp lights up The ASR should normally be left on On ly in exceptional cases can it be disconnec ted i e when you want the wheels to slide this done through the Easy Connect system by means of the button and the f...

Page 230: ...nic stability control ESC option sport Warning Limited stability Disable ESC Sport mode Through the Easy Connect system menu page 34 The warning lamp will switch off For vehicles with a driver informa tion system the driver will be shown the electronic stability control ESC op tion on Disable ASR The Easy Connect system menu is used to switch off the ASR page 34 The trac tion control system will b...

Page 231: ... and the traffic situation Do not let the extra safety afforded by EDL tempt you into taking any risks when driv ing this can cause accidents CAUTION Modifications to the vehicle e g to the en gine the brake system running gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres could affect the efficiency of the EDL page 307 Anti lock brake system ABS The anti lock brake ABS system prevents the whee...

Page 232: ...Stop the vehi cle and seek technical assistance Hydraulic Brake Assist The Hydraulic Brake Assist is only included in vehicles with ESC In an emergency most drivers brake in time but not with maximum force This results in unnecessarily long braking distances This is when the brake assist system comes into action When pressing the brake pedal rapidly the assistant interprets it as an emer gency It ...

Page 233: ...evel and the acci dent takes place at a speed of over 10 km h 6 mph The ESC automatically brakes the vehicle as long as the accident has not dam aged the ESC the brake hydraulics or the on board network The following actions control automatic brak ing during the accident When the driver presses the accelerator the automatic braking does not take place When the braking pressure through press ing th...

Page 234: ...a few seconds before starting off Note The Official Service or a specialist work shop can tell you if your vehicle is equip ped with this system Manual gearbox Driving with a manual gearbox Read the additional information carefully page 40 Certain versions of the model may include a 6 speed manual gearbox and its diagram is shown on the gearbox lever The reverse gear can only be engaged when the c...

Page 235: ...ck When the selector lever is in this position the driven wheels are locked mechanically The parking lock must be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary The interlock button the button on the selec tor lever handle must be pressed in and si multaneously the brake pedal must be de pressed before moving the selector lever ei ther in or out of position P R Reverse gear Reverse gear must be engag...

Page 236: ...nadvertently when a gear is en gaged with the vehicle stationary The ve hicle could otherwise start moving immedi ately in some cases even if the parking brake is engaged resulting in the risk of an accident While you are selecting a gear and the vehicle is stopped with the engine running do not accelerate Failure to follow this in struction could result in an accident As a driver you should never...

Page 237: ... than about two seconds Interlock button The interlock button on the selector lever handle prevents the driver from inadvertently engaging certain gears Press the button in to disengage the selector lever lock Safety interlock for ignition key Once the ignition has been turned off the key may be removed only if the gear selector is in position P While the key is not in the ignition the selector le...

Page 238: ...t paddle to select a lower gear To exit the Triptonic mode pull the right hand lever towards the steering wheel for approximately 1 second or move the selec tor lever to the left With the selector lever in position D S if no paddle is operated during a short period of time the gearbox control system switches back to automatic mode To switch to per manent manual gear change using the gearshift padd...

Page 239: ... first en gage the parking brake and then put the se lection lever into the P position This avoids overloading the locking mechanism and it will be easier to move the selector lever from po sition P WARNING Observe the safety warnings in Selec tor lever positions on page 234 Never allow the brake to rub and do not use the brake pedal too often or for long periods Constant braking causes over heati...

Page 240: ...he selector lever to the position S or tiptronic or else select the sport driving mode from the SEAT Drive Profile page 274 Press the brake pedal firmly with your left foot and hold it down for at least one sec ond With your right foot press the accelerator down to the full throttle or kick down posi tion The engine speed will stabilise at about 3 200 rpm petrol engine or about 2 000 rpm diesel en...

Page 241: ...bles fuel to be saved Use the inertia mode to let the vehicle roll before for example arriving in a town Switching on inertia mode Condition selector lever must be in position D gradients below 12 Select in SEAT Drive Profile Eco mode page 274 Take your foot off the accelerator The driver message Inertia will be dis played At speeds higher than 20 km h 12 mph the gearbox will automatically disen g...

Page 242: ... off do not continue driving Seek spe cialist assistance Gearbox malfunctions Gearbox Fault Stop the vehicle and place the lever in the posi tion P There is a fault in the gearbox Stop the vehi cle in a safe place and do not continue driv ing Seek specialist assistance Gearbox System fault You may continue driving Have the fault corrected by a specialised workshop without delay Gearbox System faul...

Page 243: ... manual gearbox or when the se lector lever is removed from the tiptronic position in vehicles with an automatic gear box Steering Information related to vehicle steering Electro mechanical power steering assists the driver when steering Electro mechanical power steering adapts electronically to the speed of the car torque and turning angle If the power steering should fail at any time or the engi...

Page 244: ...hop immediately and have the steering checked If the yellow warning lamp does not light up again af ter the engine is restarted and the vehicle has travel led a short distance you do not need to take it to a specialised workshop Or The 12 volt battery was disconnected and has been connected again Drive for a short time at 15 20 km h 9 12 mph It flashes yellow The steering column is tight Turn the ...

Page 245: ...braking capacity may be com pensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder Environmental compatibility Environmental protection is a top priority in the design choice of materials and manufac ture of your new SEAT Constructive measures to encourage re cycling Joints and connections designed for easy dismantling Modular construction to facilitate disman tling Increased use of single grade ...

Page 246: ...cation that appears on the instrument panel page 240 Avoid driving at high speed We advise you not to drive at the top speed permitted by the vehicle Fuel consumption exhaust emissions and noise levels all in crease very rapidly at higher speeds Driving at moderate speeds will help to save fuel Avoid idling It is worthwhile switching off the engine when waiting in a traffic jam at level crossings ...

Page 247: ... you close the windows when driving at more than 60 km h 37 mph Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal as the pressure can make the plate spin more fuel will be used and it can burn the clutch plate lining causing a seri ous fault Do not hold the car on a hill with the clutch use the foot brake or hand brake using the latter to start The fuel consump tion will be lower and you wil...

Page 248: ...ng lamp will light up when any of the described symptoms oc cur page 245 If this happens unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape in to the environment The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating CAUTION Never run the fuel tank completely dry be cause the irregularity of the fuel supply may cause ignition problems This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust system whic...

Page 249: ... requires and also about necessary maintenance and repair possibilities Driving on flooded roads To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv ing through water for example along a floo ded road please observe the following The water should never come above the lower edge of the bodywork Drive at pedestrian speed WARNING After driving through water mud sludge etc the braking effect can be delayed sli...

Page 250: ...the light of the button stays lit1 As soon as the ignition is switched on the Start Stop function is automatically activa ted Further information about the Start Stop sys tem can be found on the Easy Connect sys tem by pressing the button in the Ve hicle status menu Vehicles with a manual gearbox Before stopping the vehicle or when it is stopped put it into neutral and release the clutch pedal The...

Page 251: ...vated page 41 The brake has been pressed several times consecutively The battery is too low High power consumption Additional information related to the auto matic gearbox The engine stops when the selector lever is in the positions P D N and S in addition to when in Triptonic mode With the selector lever in position P the engine will also remain switch ed off when you take your foot off the brake...

Page 252: ...than 10 km h 6 mph for the system to return to conditions in which the engine can be stop ped Manually switching on off the Start Stop system Fig 225 Centre console Start Stop system button If you do not wish to use the system you can switch it off manually To manually switch on off the Start Stop system press the button Fig 225 The symbol on the button remains lit up yellow when the system is swi...

Page 253: ...you press and maintain the accelerator pedal for a certain time driving faster than the stored speed If the dynamic driving control systems inter vene e g ASR or ESC A B C D If the brake pedal is pressed If the airbag is triggered If the gear lever of the DSG dual clutch gearbox is removed from the D S position WARNING Use of the cruise control could cause acci dents and severe injuries if it is n...

Page 254: ...played A B C WARNING After use always switch off the speed limit er to prevent the speed being regulated against your wishes The speed limiter does not relieve the driver of their responsibility to drive at the appropriate speed Do not drive at high speed if not necessary Using the speed limiter under adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can cause serious accidents e g aquaplaning snow ice ...

Page 255: ...he turn signal lever or button 2 on the third lever It switches between the speed limiter and the CCS or the adaptive cruise control ACC Activating the speed limiter Press the button 3 on the turn signal lever or button 1 on the third lever The current speed is stored as the maximum speed and the limiter is switched on Temporarily switching off the speed limiter limitation Place control 1 of the t...

Page 256: ...reduce the speed in small increments of 1 km h 1 mph and set it The speed is limited to the set value Press on the third lever to reduce the speed in increments of 10 km h 5 mph and set it Hold down the button 3 on the turn signal lever in the area or hold down to continuously decrease the speed in increments of 10 km h 5 mph then set it Switching off the speed limiter Move control 1 of the turn s...

Page 257: ...ig 230 On the instrument panel display ad vance warning indications The objective of the emergency braking as sistance system is to prevent head on colli sions against objects that may be in the vehi cle s path or minimise the consequences of such impacts Within the limitations imposed by the environ mental conditions and by the system itself the function acts in staggered fashion de pending on ho...

Page 258: ...n Warn ing symbols on page 118 WARNING The Front Assist system cannot change the laws of physics or replace the driver in terms of keeping control of the vehicle and reacting to a possible emergency situation WARNING Following a Front Assist emergency warn ing pay immediate attention to the situa tion and try to avoid the collision by brak ing or by dodging the obstacle as applica ble If the Front...

Page 259: ...ample in a closed car park or due to the presence of metallic objects e g rails on the road or sheets used in road works The area in front of and around the radar sensor should not be covered with adhesives additional or similar headlights as this may negatively affect Front Assist operation If the front of the vehicle is not properly re paired or structural modifications are made to it for exampl...

Page 260: ...mmends keeping the pre warning function switched on at all times Depending on the infotainment system instal led in the vehicle the advance warning func tion may be adjusted as follows Advance Medium Delayed Deactivated SEAT recommends driving with the function in Medium mode Switching distance warning on and off If the safe distance with regard to the vehicle in front is exceeded the relevant war...

Page 261: ...If the vehicle is reversing If the vehicle over accelerates In case of snow or heavy rain In case of narrow vehicles such as motor bikes Misaligned vehicles Vehicles crossing the other s path Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc tion Special loads and accessories of other ve hicles that jut out over the sides backwards or over the top Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Introduction Fig 233 Related ...

Page 262: ...ights The ACC only reacts to people if a pe destrian monitoring system is available In addition the system does not react to ani mals or vehicles crossing your path or ap proaching head on down the same lane If the ACC does not reduce speed suffi ciently brake the vehicle immediately by applying the pedal If you are driving using the spare wheel the ACC function could automatically switch off duri...

Page 263: ...s active Some control and warning lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is switched on to check certain functions They will switch off after a few seconds WARNING Observe the safety warnings in Warn ing symbols on page 118 Indications on the display Fig 235 On the instrument panel display A ACC inactive Standby B ACC active Instructions on the display Fig 235 Vehicle ahead detected ACC is ...

Page 264: ...ely affect ACC operation If the front of the vehicle is not properly re paired or structural modifications are made to it for example if the suspension is lowered ACC operation may be affected In this sce nario SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership CAUTION If you have the sensation that the radar sensor is damaged or has lost its settings disconnect the ACC This will avoid possi ble damage If...

Page 265: ...evel 3 The set distance can be changed when the vehicle is stopped or dur ing driving as you like Connecting and activating the ACC To connect and activate the ACC the posi tion of the gearbox selector lever the vehicle speed and the position of the third level of the ACC must all be taken into account With a manual transmission the gearbox selector lever must be in any gear except first and the s...

Page 266: ...ed workshop and have the fault repaired ACC and Front Assist currently not available No sensor vision This message will be displayed to the driver if the radar sensor s vision is impaired due for example to leaves snow heavy fog or dirt Clean the sensor Fig 236 ACC currently not available Gradient too steep The maximum road slope has been excee ded hence safe ACC operation cannot be guaranteed The...

Page 267: ...specific provisions gov erning obligatory minimum distances be tween vehicles It is dangerous to activate control and re sume the programmed speed if the road traffic or weather conditions do not permit this Risk of accident Note The programmed speed is erased once the ignition or the ACC are switched off When the traction control system ASR is deactivated during acceleration or else the ESC is ac...

Page 268: ...ING If the ACC does not switch off in the situa tions described serious accidents and inju ries may occur Always switch off the ACC in critical sit uations Note If you do not switch off the ACC in the aforementioned situations you may com mit a legal offence Special driving situations Fig 240 A Vehicle on a bend B Motorcy clist ahead out of range of the radar sensor Fig 241 C Vehicle changing lane...

Page 269: ...ating or interrupting the braking process by applying the brake or pushing the third lever backwards page 262 Driving in tunnels When driving through tunnels the radar sen sor may be limited Switch off the ACC in tun nels Narrow or misaligned vehicles The radar sensor can only detect narrow or misaligned vehicles when they are within range Fig 240 B This applies particularly to narrow vehicles suc...

Page 270: ...eat for example after abrupt braking or in long and steep slopes the ACC may be deactivated temporarily The relevant text message will appear in the dash panel display In this case adaptive cruise control cannot be activated Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated once brake temperature has cooled suffi ciently The message will disappear from the instrument panel display If the message ACC not ...

Page 271: ...ind spot detector with rear cross traffic alert on unpaved roads The blind spot detector with rear cross traf fic alert has been designed for use on paved roads Always pay attention to the vehicle s sur roundings Never use the blind spot detector or the parking assistant if the radar sensors are dirty The external rear view mirror control lamps may have limited functionality due to solar radiation...

Page 272: ... BSD Fig 242 On external rear view mirrors blind spot detector display Fig 243 Rear view of the vehicle radar sensor areas The blind spot detector uses radar sensors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle Fig 243 The system does this by measur ing the vehicle s distance from other vehicles and its speed differential The blind spot de tector will not work at speeds of less than ap prox 15 km h 9 m...

Page 273: ...re not visible from the outside Fig 243 The sensors monitor both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve hicle Fig 244 Fig 245 The range to the sides of the vehicle is a bit larger than the width of a lane The lane width is not detected individually but is rather pre configured in the system Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be tween two lanes the indications may be in correct Furthermo...

Page 274: ...speed differential of approx 10 km h 6 mph If the vehicle is passing at a consid erably higher speed no indication will be dis played The faster the vehicle approaches the soon er an indication will be displayed in the exter nal mirror because the blind spot detector takes into account the speed differential with other vehicles Thus even though the distance from the other vehicle is identical the ...

Page 275: ...system will engage the brakes automatically The parking system helps the driver by auto matically engaging the brakes to reduce any damage The automatic intervention on the brakes takes place when driving in reverse at approx 1 12 km h 1 7 mph After detecting that the vehicle is stationary the system keeps it that way for around 2 seconds After automatically braking to reduce dam age the system wi...

Page 276: ...r mode The Blind spot detector and the rear cross traffic alert will be automatically deactivated and it will be impossible to activate them if the tow hitch is electrically connected to a trailer or other similar object As soon as the driver starts to drive with a trailer connected electrically to the vehicle a message will appear on the instrument panel display indicating that the blind spot det...

Page 277: ...e gearbox lever MODE but ton You can select from Normal Sport Eco and Individual You can select the required mode either by repeatedly pressing the button MODE Fig 247 or on the touch screen in the menu that opens when the above button is pressed An icon on the Easy Connect system display informs about the active mode The MODE button light remains lit up yellow when the active mode is different to...

Page 278: ...ark Assist system is subject to certain limitations inherent to the system and its use requires special attention by the driver WARNING The technology used in the park assist sys tem involves a series of limitations inherent in the actual system and in the use of ultra sonic sensors The use of Park Assist should never tempt you to take any risk that may compromise safety The system is not a re pla...

Page 279: ...ultrasonic sensors is dam aged the area corresponding to that group of sensors front or rear is deactivated and cannot be activated until the fault is cor rected However you can still use the sen sors of the other bumper as per usual If there is a fault in the system consult a spe cialist workshop SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this Note In order to guarantee good system oper ation...

Page 280: ...st when the contin uous audible signal is given object present at a distance of 30 cm by Park Pilot When the Park Assist system turns the steer ing wheel with the vehicle stationary the in strument panel also displays the symbol Keep the brake pedal depressed while the symbol remains on the dash panel display to turn the wheels with the vehicle stopped This way the system will require fewer manoeu...

Page 281: ...n select another mode by pressing the button Fig 248 Action 1 The necessary conditions to park with Park Assist have to be met page 281 2 Press the button A control lamp on the button lights up when the system is switched on Additionally the selected parking mode is shown on the instru ment panel display and the reduced display shows another parking mode it can be changed to Action 3 Turn on the c...

Page 282: ...281 Action 2 Drive forward towards the parking space while paying attention to traffic and stop the vehi cle Action 3 Press the button once A control lamp on the button lights up when the system is switched on Additionally the selected parking mode is shown on the instru ment panel display without reduced display 4 Release the steering wheel in Introduc tion on page 276 280 ...

Page 283: ...pace detected Message to park Message to press the brake pedal Progress bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Progress bars The progress bar Fig 251 7 and Fig 252 7 on the screen of the instrument panel displays the relative distance to be covered The greater the distance the fuller the progress bar When driving forward the content of the pro gress bar decreases upwards and when re versing it decreases downwards Nece...

Page 284: ...p watch around you carefully start accelerating up to no more than 7 km h 4 mph During the parking manoeuvre the system on ly takes charge of the steering You as the driver have to accelerate engage the clutch if necessary change gears and brake 6 Reverse until the ParkPilot continuous signal is heard OR reverse until the instrument panel displays the message to go forwards Fig 251 or Fig 252 OR r...

Page 285: ...mp on the button lights up when the system is switched on 4 Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards the road you will enter when exiting the park ing space 5 Engage reverse gear or turn the selector lever to position R For parallel parking spaces 6 Release the steering wheel in Introduc tion on page 276 Please note the following message Auto matic steering enabled Pay at tention to your surr...

Page 286: ... Park Assist system can automatically brake the vehicle when faced with an obstacle briefly actioning and holding down the brake ped al Following this the driver must press the brake pedal Automatic braking intervention to reduce damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin ishing WARNING The automatic braking intervention by Park Assist should never tempt you to take any risk that may compromise saf...

Page 287: ... Aid is ignored the vehicle could suffer considera ble damage The knocks or damage on the radiator grille bumper wheel arch and vehicle un derbody can adjust the orientation of the sensors This can affect the parking aid function In this case have the function checked by a specialised workshop A registration plate or plate holder on the front with larger than the space for the reg istration plate ...

Page 288: ...onnect Make particularly sure that the sensors are not covered by adhesives residues and the like as this could affect the system s opera tion Cleaning instructions page 337 The approximate measurement range of the sensors is 1 20 m 1 60 m 0 90 m As you approach the obstacle the time inter val between the audible warnings will be re duced When you reach around 0 30 m the warning will be constant d...

Page 289: ...ssion of sound in Park ing Aid Press the function button Change from reduced view to full view Engage reverse gear or turn the selector lever to position R OR press the car icon in reduced view If necessary switch to the rear assist im age Rear View Camera RVC Engage reverse gear or turn the selector lever to position R OR press the RVC function button A short confirmation signal will be heard and...

Page 290: ... obstacle 30 cm away from the vehi cle or further if it is not within the vehi cle s trajectory or the direction of travel is in the opposite direction to its location and also when the electronic parking brake is activated obstacles located in the vehicle s trajectory and which are more than 30 cm away from the vehicle are displayed in yellow White segments Yellow segments obstacles that are less...

Page 291: ...t sensor is faulty only the obstacles in area B are displayed Have the fault corrected by a specialised workshop without delay Driving with a trailer Fig 258 Parking assist display on the screen with trailer attached In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket device from the factory when the trailer is connected electrically the Parking Aid rear sensors will not be activated when reverse gear is e...

Page 292: ...sors are not covered by adhesives residues dirt and the like as this could affect the system s op eration Cleaning instructions page 337 The approximate measurement range of the rear sensors is 0 60 m 1 60 m Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid Move the selector lever to position P OR accelerate to approx 15 km h 9 mph or faster Temporary suppression of sound in Park ing Aid Press the function b...

Page 293: ...ed when the obstacle 30 cm away from the vehi cle or further if the direction of travel is in the opposite direction to its location and also when the electronic parking brake is activated obstacles located in the vehicle s trajectory and which are more than 30 cm away from the vehicle are displayed in yellow White segments Yellow segments obstacles that are less than 30 cm away from the vehicle a...

Page 294: ...field of vision and displays the objects on the screen in a different vague manner The perception of distances is also distor ted by this effect Due to the screen resolution or insuffi cient light conditions some items may be displayed in an unsatisfactory manner or not at all Take special care with thin posts fences railings or trees that might not be displayed on screen and could damage the vehi...

Page 295: ...ffers the user the possibility to change the image s brightness contrast and colour settings To change these settings Park the vehicle in a safe place Apply the parking brake Switch the ignition on If necessary switch on the Infotainment system Engage reverse gear or turn the selector lever to position R Press the function button displayed on the right of the image Make the desired adjustments on ...

Page 296: ...m the R po sition automatic gearbox The system will also disconnect immediately after the ignition is switched off The camera will stop transmitting images above the speed of 15 km h 9 mph with re verse engaged In combination with the Parking System Plus page 286 the camera image will cease to be transmitted immediately when reverse gear is disengaged or when the selector lever is moved from the R...

Page 297: ...wing bracket device Towing bracket device Introduction The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi cle be it factory fitted or a genuine SEAT ac cessory meets all the national technical and legal requirements for towing Your vehicle is fitted with a 13 pin connector for the electrical connection between the trailer and the vehicle If the trailer is equip ped with a 7 pin connector you can use th...

Page 298: ...hand The towing device bracket is supplied with a key Key to Fig 263 13 pin connector Safety lug Hook housing Hook housing cap Ball protective cover Detachable ball Locking lever Lock cover Release bolt Lock Locking balls Key Note Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you lose your key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Placing in standby position Fig 264 Step 1 Fig 265 Step 2 Before assembling it plac...

Page 299: ...ase bolt Standby position adjusted properly Key A Fig 266 is in the released posi tion the part of the key with the holes is fac ing upwards Lever B Fig 266 is in the bottom posi tion The release bolt C Fig 266 can be moved Thus adjusted the detachable ball is ready for installation CAUTION The key cannot be removed or turned in the standby position Assembling the detachable ball Step 1 Fig 267 Fi...

Page 300: ...tachable ball would not be secured properly Assembling the detachable ball Step 2 Fig 268 Locking the lock Fig 269 Placing the cover over the lock Do not omit this first step page 297 As sembling the detachable ball Step 1 Turn key A in the direction of arrow 1 until the part of the key with the holes reaches the bottom position Fig 268 Remove the key in the direction of arrow 2 Place cover B in t...

Page 301: ...e ball keep your hands well away from the reach of the lever s rotation to avoid getting your fingers caught The towing bracket device should only be used if the detachable ball has been prop erly locked Removing the detachable ball Step 1 Fig 271 Removing the lock cover Fig 272 Releasing the lock Remove cover A from the lock in the direc tion of arrow 1 Fig 271 Insert key B into the lock in the d...

Page 302: ...the latter will continue upwards and will not lock into the standby position The detachable ball should be placed in this position before the next assembly Keep the detachable ball in the standby position with the key inserted into the box while you place it facing downwards with the side opposite to the one where the key is inserted The key could get damaged When operating the lever do not apply ...

Page 303: ...fic model which may be lower than these figures are given in the vehicle documentation or on page 346 Techni cal specifications Distributing the load Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy objects are as near to the axle as possible Loads carried in the trailer must be secured to prevent them moving Tyre pressure The maximum permissible tyre pressure val ues are shown on the sticker on the ...

Page 304: ...trical system If the trailer has a 7 contact connector you will need to use an adapter cable In this case the function corresponding to pin 10 will not be available Trailer maximum electricity consumption Brake lights total 84 Watts Turn signal on each side 42 Watts Side lights total 100 Watts Rear lights total 42 Watts Rear fog light 42 Watts Never exceed the values indicated Note If the rear lig...

Page 305: ... out only by specialised workshops Never connect the trailer s electric sys tem to the electrical connections of the rear lights or any other power sources After hooking up the trailer and connect ing the socket check that all the trailer s rear lights are working properly Note If there is any fault in the trailer s lighting check the fuses in the instrument panel fuse box page 50 The contact betw...

Page 306: ...s ena bles you to use the engine braking to slow down the vehicle Reheating At very high temperatures and during pro longed slopes driving in a low gear and high engine speed always monitor the coolant temperature gauge page 114 Stabilisation of the towing vehicle and trailer The stabilisation of the towing vehicle and trailer together is an additional function of the electronic stability control ...

Page 307: ...points for towing bracket If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve hicle is purchased this must be completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer The attachment points for the towing bracket A are on the lower part of the vehicle The distance between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should never be lower than the indicated value even with a fully l...

Page 308: ...is incorrectly instal led there is a serious danger of accident For your own safety please observe the tow bracket manufacturer s instructions CAUTION If the power socket is incorrectly instal led this could cause damage to the vehicle electrical system Note SEAT recommends that the towing hooks be fitted at a specialised workshop Con sult your SEAT dealer in case additional modifications to your ...

Page 309: ...lec tronically controlled suspension must be ap proved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and bear the e mark the European Union s au thorisation symbol If any additional electrical devices are fit ted which do not serve to control the vehicle itself such as refrigerator boxes laptops or ventilator fans they must bear the CE mark European Union manufacturer conformity declaration WARNING Accessories ...

Page 310: ...e control of the vehicle and that any such equipment carries the mark Any retrofit equipment that could influence the driver s control of the vehicle must have a type approval for your vehicle and must carry the e mark WARNING Mobile telephones or radio equipment which is operated inside the vehicle without a properly installed external aerial can create excessive magnetic fields that could cause ...

Page 311: ...r fuel supply can cause misfiring As a result unburnt fuel could enter the catalyt ic converter and cause damage When filling the fuel tank after having run it completely dry on a vehicle with a diesel engine the ignition must be switched on for at least 30 seconds before starting the en gine Subsequently when you start the en gine it may take longer than normal to start firing up to one minute Th...

Page 312: ...t prepared to use liquefied natural gas LNG and this fuel must not be added under any circumstances Liquefied natural gas can cause the natural gas tank to explode resulting in serious injury Note The filling nozzles of natural gas pumps can differ in the way they are operated If you do not know ask a qualified employee at the petrol station to do the refuelling Noises heard when refuelling are no...

Page 313: ...commend refuelling with super plus 98 octane petrol 93 AKI If not available super 95 octane petrol 91 AKI with a slight power loss If super is not available if necessary use nor mal 91 octane petrol 87 AKI In this case only use moderate engine speeds and a light throttle Refuel with super as soon as possi ble CAUTION Fuels high percentage of ethanol e g E30 E100 button must not be used The fuel sy...

Page 314: ... engine If the wrong fuel has been filled do not start the engine under any circumstances Risk of damaging the fuel system and the engine Obtain technical assistance Natural gas 3 Applies to vehicles with a natural gas engine Natural gas can be compressed or in liquid form addition to others Use of compressed natural gas CNG Vehicles with a natural gas engine must only be working with CNG Compress...

Page 315: ...ct when you can smell gas in the vehicle or when refuelling can cause seri ous injuries Carry out the necessary operations Leave the danger zone If necessary warn the emergency serv ices WARNING The vehicle is not suitable for liquefied nat ural gas LNG or liquefied petrol gas LPG so LNG or LPG should not be used under any circumstances Liquid gas can cause an explosion of the natural gas tanks an...

Page 316: ...tres Only after adding this amount will the system detect that AdBlue has been added and you will be able to start the en gine again The maximum amount that can be refilled is 11 litres Switch the ignition off If the ignition is not switched off during refilling the warning to re fill may continue to appear on the instrument panel display Fill with a refill bottle Only use AdBlue that complies wit...

Page 317: ...pe of damage caused by such a mixture will not be covered by the warranty Never pour AdBlue into the fuel tank This could result in engine damage Do not carry the refill bottle inside the vehicle If there is a leak due to tempera ture changes or damage to the bottle the AdBlue may damage the vehicle For the sake of the environment Dispose of the refill bottle in an environ ment friendly manner Not...

Page 318: ...m will be pressurised Protect face hands and arms by cover ing the cap with a large thick cloth to pro tect against escaping coolant and steam Always make sure you have not left any objects such as cleaning cloths or tools in the engine compartment If you have to work underneath the vehi cle you must use suitable stands addition ally to support the vehicle there is a risk of accident A hydraulic j...

Page 319: ...sake of the environment Service fluids leaks are harmful to the envi ronment For this reason you should make regular checks on the ground underneath your vehicle If you find spots of oil or other fluids have your vehicle inspected in a specialised workshop Checking levels Fig 281 Diagram for the location of the various el ements From time to time the levels of the different fluids in the vehicle m...

Page 320: ... in diesel engines equipped with particulate filter Using other types of oil will cause a higher soot concen tration and reduce the life of the DPF There fore Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils Only in exceptional circumstances if the engine oil level is too low page 319 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle you can use a small quantity of oil once conforming to the sp...

Page 321: ...el is above area Fig 282 A do not start the engine This could result in damage to the engine and catalytic con verter Contact a Technical Service Topping up engine oil Read the additional information carefully page 46 Before opening the bonnet read and observe the warnings in Safety notes for work in the engine compartment on page 315 The position of the filler neck is shown in the corresponding e...

Page 322: ...lly page 47 Top up coolant when the level is below the MIN minimum mark Checking coolant level Park the vehicle in a horizontal position Switch the ignition off Read off the coolant level on coolant ex pansion tank When the engine is cold the coolant level should be between the marks When the engine is hot it may be slightly above the upper mark Topping up coolant Wait for the engine to cool down ...

Page 323: ... the expansion tank with cool ant fluid if it is empty Air could enter the cooling system In this case stop driving Seek specialist assistance Otherwise there is a risk of engine damage CAUTION The original additives should never be mixed with coolants which are not ap proved by SEAT Otherwise you run the risk of causing severe damage to the engine and the engine cooling system If the fluid in the...

Page 324: ...ck the brake fluid level read and observe the warnings page 315 Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe place out of reach of children There is a toxic risk Perform the brake fluid change accord ing to the Maintenance Programme Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the brake system for too long This would seriously affect the ...

Page 325: ...wallowed by mis take consult a doctor immediately Fires sparks open flames and smoking are prohibited When handling cables and electrical equipment avoid causing sparks and electrostatic charge Never short the battery terminals High energy sparks can cause injury A highly explosive mixture of gases is re leased when the battery is under charge The batteries should be charged in a well ventilated r...

Page 326: ...ear lid and lift the floor covering The battery is located next to the spare wheel Check the colour display in the magic eye on the top of the battery If there are air bubbles in the window tap the window gently until they disperse The position of the battery is shown in the corresponding engine compartment diagram page 317 The magic eye indicator located on the top of the battery changes colour d...

Page 327: ... immediately Keep grease oil and fuel off the tyres Replace any missing valve caps as soon as possible Mark the wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the same direction when put back When removed the wheels or tyres should be stored in a cool dry and preferably dark place New tyres New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should therefore be run in by driving carefully a...

Page 328: ...m Drive particularly carefully to avoid possible accidents Never drive with damaged tyres This may cause an accident If you notice unusual vibrations or if the vehicle pulls to one side when driving stop the vehicle immediately and check the tyres for damage Tyre pressure monitoring system Fig 283 Location of the tyre pressure sticker The maximum tyre pressure values are shown on a sticker stuck t...

Page 329: ...t figures may apply in ex port countries Tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow out For this reason the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per month page 326 Driving style Fast cornering heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear Changing wheels around If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is ad...

Page 330: ...tyre designa tions marked on the sidewall for example 195 55 R16 91V This contains the following information Tyre width in mm Height width ratio in Tyre construction Radial Rim diameter in inches Load rating code Speed rating The tyres could also have the following infor mation A direction of rotation symbol Reinforced denotes heavy duty tyres The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre s...

Page 331: ...t wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system functions correctly In certain circumstances you should not use wheel bolts from a different vehicle even if it is the same model page 307 WARNING If the wheel bolts are not tightened cor rectly the wheel could become loose while driving Risk of accident The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily Never apply grease or oil to them Use only w...

Page 332: ... speed immediately and avoid any sudden turning or braking ma noeuvre Stop when possible and check the tyre pressure and status The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures For this reason tyre pressure must be regularly checked Under certain circumstances e g when driving in a sporty manner in winter condi tions or on a dirt track the tyre control lamp may light up belatedly o...

Page 333: ... luggage compartment varia ble floor to access the wheel and the tools page 158 Loosen the strap that secures the box by pressing on the buckle Remove the toolbox Turn the securing wheel anti clockwise and remove it Press the thread and turn it 90 clockwise or anti clockwise and remove it Pull on the front part of the spare wheel to remove it WARNING After fitting the temporary spare wheel check t...

Page 334: ...ker in the driver s field of view These stickers are available from your technical service The legal requirements of each country must be followed Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessa rily long periods Vehicles with summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice If you have a flat tyre please refer to the notes on the spare wheel page 328 New tyres and wheels WARNING T...

Page 335: ...he next service The Long Life Mobility Warranty is valid until the next inspection This information is docu mented in all checks performed The type and the volume of the service may vary from one vehicle to another A special ised workshop will be able to provide specific information on the jobs for your vehicle WARNING If the services are insufficient or not per formed and if the service intervals...

Page 336: ... intervals display At SEAT the dates of the services are indica ted by the service interval display on the in strument panel page 115 or in the Vehi cle settings menu of the infotainment sys tem page 34 The service interval dis play gives information for service dates that involve an engine oil change or an inspection When the time for the corresponding service comes additional work required such ...

Page 337: ...turer s requirements in terms of design accuracy of the measurements and materi als The original SEAT Spare Parts have been conceived exclusively for your vehicle For this reason we always recommend the use of Original SEAT Spare Parts SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and suitability of parts from other manufacturers Approved spare parts Approved spare parts following the manu facturer s ...

Page 338: ... health if misused Always keep care products in a safe place out of the reach of children Danger of poisoning For the sake of the environment When purchasing car care products chose products that are compatible with the environment The waste from car care products should not be disposed of with ordinary household waste Washing the vehicle The longer you take to clean the tanks e g remains of insec...

Page 339: ...ca tions of the car wash tunnel operator Risk of accident When cleaning the underbody or the in side of the wheel arches protect yourself from sharp or pointy metal parts Risk of cut After cleaning the brakes could act more slowly due to moisture or in winter the ice on the brake discs and pads Risk of acci dent In this case the brakes should be dried by pressing the brake pedal several times CAUT...

Page 340: ...a Neutral soap solution two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water Paint Problem Solution Flaws in the paint Check the paint s colour code in an authorised service and re store with a touch up pencil Spilled fuel Immediately rinse with water Environmental rust tank Apply rust remover and then apply hard wax Go you your specialised workshop if you have any queries Problem Solution Corrosion Have y...

Page 341: ...cting a Neutral soap solution two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water Fabrics artificial Alcantara leather Problem Solution Dirt particles ad hered to the sur face Vacuum cleaner Water based dirt e g coffee tea blood etc Absorbent cloth and neutral soap solutiona Problem Solution Grease based dirt e g oil make up etc Apply a neutral soap solutiona Absorb the dissolved grease and paint particle...

Page 342: ...e windows To prevent damage to the heating of the rear window do not put stickers over the heating elements Covers trims Do not use cleaning products or chrome based cleaning agents Paint The vehicle must be free from dirt and dust before applying wax or care products Risk of scratches Do not apply wax or care products if the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight Risk of damaging the paint job The...

Page 343: ...s brushes hard sponges etc to clean Do not turn on seat heating to dry the seats Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight for long periods otherwise it may tend to lose some of its colour If the car is left for a pro longed period in the bright sun it is best to cover the leather WARNING Do not use water repellent coatings on the windscreen In bad visibility conditions such as humid weather darkn...

Page 344: ...n specific accident situations No data are recorded in normal driving conditions No audio or video data inside or around the vehicle are recorded Under no circumstan ces are personal data such as name age or gender recorded Nevertheless third parties such as criminal proceedings authorities may relate the contents of the EDR data to other data sources and create a personal reference in the context...

Page 345: ...atures of the vehicle Name of the device according to the dec laration of compli ance Radio frequency re mote control auxili ary heater Sender STH SEAT 50000914 Telestart Auxiliary heating 50000864 D208L VW Telestart Bluetooth MIB2 Entry MIB Standard 2 MIB2 Main Unit A580 A270 Wireless hotspot MIB2 Main Unit A580 A270 Keyless Access Sys tem MQB B B Radar sensors for as sistance systems ARS4 B MRRe...

Page 346: ...control key Hella KGaA Hueck Co Rixbecker Straße 75 59552 Lippstadt GERMANY Radioelectrical equipment fitted in the vehicle Addresses of the manufacturers Radio frequency re mote control auxiliary heater Digades gmbH Äußere Weberstraße 20 02763 Zittau GERMANY Webasto Thermo Comfort SE Friedrichshafener Str 9 82205 Gilching GERMANY Radar sensors for as sistance systems ADC Automotive Distance Contr...

Page 347: ...rona Leon Ateca and Alhambra GSM 1800 1710 1785 MHz 30 dBm WCDMA FDD I 1920 1980 MHz 24 dBm WCDMA FDD lll 1710 1785 MHz 24 dBm Keyless Access 434 42 MHz 32 µW Ibiza Toledo Arona Leon and Ateca Radar sensors for assistance systems 76 GHz 77 GHz 28 2 dBm Toledo Leon and Alhambra 35 0 dBm Ibiza Arona and Ateca 24050 24250 MHz 20 dBm Arona Ateca and Alhambra Wireless charging 110 120 kHz 10 W Ibiza Ar...

Page 348: ...ock resistance of petrol Vehicle identification data Fig 288 Chassis number Chassis number The VIN is located in the Easy Connect and under the windscreen on the driver side Fig 288 Additionally the chassis number is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side The number is engraved on the top side rail and is partially covered VIN in the Easy Connect Select button function button SET...

Page 349: ...issible axle load or the permissible to tal weight is exceeded the driving charac teristics of the vehicle may change leading to accidents injuries and damage to the vehicle Trailer mode Trailer weights The trailer weights and drawbar loads ap proved are selected in intensive trials accord ing to precisely defined criteria The ap proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum ...

Page 350: ...uld be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench The tightening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm WARNING Check the tyre pressure at least once per month Checking the tyre pressure is very important If the tyre pressure is too high or too low there is an increased danger of ac cidents particularly at high speeds If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low they could loo...

Page 351: ...nds 7 4 6 6 6 7 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 11 4 9 8 10 0 Maximum authorised weight kg 1 615 1 700a 1 625 1 710a 1 655 1 740a Weight in running order with driver kg 1 180 1 189 1 212 Maximum authorised weight on front axle kg 850 860 890 Maximum authorised weight on rear axle kg 815 900b 815 900b 815 900b Maximum trailer weight without brakes kg 590 590 600 Weight of trailer with brakes o...

Page 352: ...s 5 8 7 1 7 3 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 8 3 11 1 11 5 Maximum authorised weight kg 1 665 1 750a 1 595 1 680a 1 635 1 720a Weight in running order with driver kg 1 222 1 156 1 194 Maximum authorised weight on front axle kg 900 830 870 Maximum authorised weight on rear axle kg 815 900b 815 900b 815 900b Maximum trailer weight without brakes kg 610 570 590 Weight of trailer with brakes on ...

Page 353: ...speed km h 169 4 Acceleration from 0 80 km h seconds 8 6 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 13 2 Maximum authorised weight kg 1 700 Weight in running order with driver kg 1 301 Maximum authorised weight on front axle kg a Maximum authorised weight on rear axle kg a Maximum trailer weight without brakes kg 650 Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8 kg a Weight of trailer with brakes o...

Page 354: ...4 7 1 Acceleration from 0 100 km h seconds 11 9 12 8 10 3 Maximum authorised weight kg 1 715 1 800a 1 745 1 830a 1 725 1 810a Weight in running order with driver kg 1 297 1 320 1 303 Maximum authorised weight on front axle kg 950 980 960 Maximum authorised weight on rear axle kg 815 900b 815 900b 815 900b Maximum trailer weight without brakes kg 640 660 650 Weight of trailer with brakes on gradien...

Page 355: ...Technical specifications Vehicle data Dimensions Fig 289 Dimensions and angles 353 ...

Page 356: ...acka track mm 1 486 G Width mm 1 780 H Height at kerb weight mm 1 552b I Ground clearance between the axles mm 190 J Front projection angle limited by the bumper maximum 20 1 K Rear projection angle limited by the bumper maximum 29 5 Turning radius m 11 0 a This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim b Dimension to the roof bars 354 ...

Page 357: ... airbags 21 76 functioning 76 head protection airbags 23 77 side airbags 22 77 Air conditioning 41 Climatronic 168 controls 166 general notes 161 manual air conditioning 44 Air outlets 163 Air recirculation air conditioning 163 Alarm system 133 switching off 134 Alcantara leather cleaning 339 Alternator warning lamp 324 Ambient lighting 144 Anchoring the front tow line 89 Android Auto 183 185 Anti...

Page 358: ...Bluetooth connect audio source 196 Bonnet 315 317 close 18 closure 18 opening 17 Brake assistance system 226 Brake fluid 48 321 changing 322 Brake pads 223 243 Brakes brake fluid 321 new Brake pads 223 Brake servo 223 231 Brake system 321 warning lamp 224 Braking brake assistance system 226 Braking distance 223 BSD see Blind spot detector BSD 269 Bulbs changing bulbs 93 Buzzer 141 C Capacities 46 ...

Page 359: ...onic 42 adjusting the temperature 169 automatic mode 169 controls 168 fan regulation 169 general notes 161 windscreen defrost 169 Clocks analogue 111 digital 111 set time 111 Close 125 bonnet 18 Closing 125 windows 136 Windows 136 Clutch warning lamp 240 Coming Home 141 Coming Home Function 141 Communication between the Infotainment system and mobile devices 179 Connectivity 179 Full Link 179 SEAT...

Page 360: ...12 Diesel fuel particulate filter 246 Digital instrument panel SEAT Digital Cockpit 104 Digital SEAT Cockpit navigation map 105 Dimensions 353 Direction of rotation tyres 57 Display 103 Display indications compass indications 107 driving recommendation 106 instrument panel 106 speed limiter 252 status of active cylinder management ACT 106 time 111 Disposal belt tensioners 74 Distance control see A...

Page 361: ...amp 245 Emissions data 346 Engine assisted starting 59 noises 222 running in 242 Engine and ignition automatic ignition switch off 220 My Beat 223 preheating the engine 222 starting the engine 222 starting the engine with Press Drive 222 stopping the engine 222 Engine breakdown Control lamp 245 Engine compartment 315 317 battery 323 brake fluid 321 coolant 320 engine oil 318 319 opening 17 safety ...

Page 362: ...play 255 Front drink holder 154 Front passenger front airbag control lamp 79 deactivation 22 Front seats manual adjustment 19 Fuel 46 310 consumption 346 diesel 312 ethanol 312 fuel gauge 113 identification 310 natural gas 312 petrol 311 saving 244 Fuel consumption 244 Why does fuel consumption increase 246 Fuel gauge 113 control lamp 113 Fuel tank cap opening and closing 46 Full Link 179 pairing ...

Page 363: ...ations on the display 107 ACT 244 adaptive cruise control 261 ECO 107 Emergency braking assistance system Front Assist 255 identifying letters of the engine 107 odometer 106 SEAT Drive Profile 274 selector lever positions 233 service intervals 115 warning and information messages 110 Indications on the screen doors bonnet and rear lid open 106 Outside temperature 106 positions of the selector leve...

Page 364: ...arting the engine 222 unlocking and locking the vehicle 130 Keyless Access locking and ignition system see Keyless Access 130 Keys replacing the battery 126 spare key 125 synchronise 127 unlocking and locking 15 125 vehicle key 125 Kick down automatic gearbox 237 manual gearbox 276 L Launch control automatic gearbox 238 Leaving Home 141 Leaving Home Function 141 Lifting the vehicle 55 Lighting of ...

Page 365: ...gnal amplifier 215 Mobile telephones 307 Motor Start Stop system 248 Multi collision Brake 231 Multi function steering wheel without voice control 123 with voice control 120 Multifunction indicator 108 Multifunction steering wheel 119 Multimedia 214 My Beat 223 N Natural gas 312 fuel gauge 114 fuel tank cap 309 LNG 310 refuelling 309 312 smell 313 special features 310 Navigation 198 change view 20...

Page 366: ...lus 286 see Park Assist 276 surroundings warning 286 Parking assistant RCTA 269 273 control lamp 269 Parking distance warning system see Parking aid 284 286 290 Parking automatic gearbox 236 ParkPilot see Parking aid 284 286 290 Particulate filter malfunction 246 Parts 307 Passenger see Correct sitting position 64 65 66 Passenger side instrument panel left hand drive 11 right hand drive 12 Pedals ...

Page 367: ... tyres 243 S Safe 128 SAFE 219 Safe driving 63 Safe Security system 128 Safety child safety 80 child seats 80 deactivating the front passenger airbag 22 safe driving 63 Safety equipment 63 Safety instructions belt tensioners 74 front airbags 76 head protection airbags 23 side airbags 77 use of seat belts 70 using child seats 24 81 Safety recommendations coolant temperature 320 Saving fuel inertia ...

Page 368: ...ne 217 218 after the fuel tank has run dry 219 diesel 218 petrol 217 Starting the vehicle 31 Steering 65 241 control lamp 242 power assisted steering 241 steering column lock 241 Steering wheel adjustment 20 gear shift paddles automatic gearbox 236 Steering wheel height adjustment 65 Storage compartments 153 of front door panel 153 on the front passenger side 153 right front seat 153 storage pocke...

Page 369: ...t 52 components 86 inflating a tyre 86 sealing a tyre 86 Tyre Mobility System see Anti puncture kit 85 Tyre pressure 327 348 Tyre profile 327 Tyre repair 85 Tyre repair kit see Anti puncture kit 85 Tyres 325 accessories 326 changing 53 new tyres 328 pressure 326 327 329 service life 327 wear indicators 327 with directional tread 57 with directional tread pattern 326 Tyre tread depth 327 Tyre wear ...

Page 370: ...lts 54 348 anti theft 54 caps 54 tightening torque 56 329 Wheels 325 348 central wheel trim 53 changing 53 new wheels 328 removing and fitting 56 snow chains 57 Wheel trim removing 54 Windows electric 18 136 Window wiper 145 Window wiper blade 33 Windscreen and rear window wiper blades 87 Windscreen defrosting 165 Windscreen washer 48 145 Windscreen washer water checking 322 filling amounts 322 to...

Page 371: ...of the date of closing print Re printing copying or translating whether total or partial is not allowed unless SEAT allows it in written form SEAT reserves all rights in accordance with the Copyright Act All rights on changes are reserved This paper has been manufactured using bleached non chlorine cellulose SEAT S A Reprint 15 11 18 Vehicle identification data Model Vehicle Registration Vehicle i...

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