2005 Seat Altea steering

Steering wheel controls87
Safety First
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Radio navigation systemSteering wheel audio version controls
Fig. 53 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 54 Controls on the
steering wheel
Button Short press
Long press
Radio CDCDCRadio CDCDC
Increase the source volume and the navigation message Increase the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Decrease the source volume and the navigation message Decrease the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Station search. Higher frequency Following trackStation search. Higher
frequency Fast forwardAAABAC
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Steering wheel controls
88Steering wheel Audio + Telephone controls
Station search. Lower
frequency Previous trackStation search. Lower
frequency Rewind
Cyclic change of source
Radio - CD / CDC - Radio - ...
When in Navigation mode the system leaves the navigation screen. Repeat the last Navigation instruction
Only if the Navigation function is activated.
Silence No specified function
Next preset No function Change CD (forward) No specified function
Previous preset No function Change CD (Back) No specified function
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Fig. 55 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 56 Steering wheel
Audio + Telephone
controls
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Steering wheel controls89
Safety First
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Button
Short press
Long press
Radio CDCDCRadio CDCDC
Increase the source volume and the navigation message Increase the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Decrease the source volume and the navigation message Decrease the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Station search. Higher frequency Following trackStation search. Higher
frequency Fast forward
Station search. Lower frequency Previous trackStation search. Lower
frequency Rewind
Cyclic change of source
Radio - CD / CDC - Radio - ...
When in Navigation mode the system leaves the navigation screen. Repeat the last Navigation instruction
Only if the Navigation function is activated.
Voice recognition activation Press to speak No specified function
Make a call or
Direct access to the phone book or
Accept a call No specified function
Terminate call or
Refuse call
or
Quite telephone menu No specified function
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Steering wheel controls
90Steering wheel lighting controlsThe lighting is turned on using the simultaneous pressing of the following
keys:
Fig. 57 Steering wheel
Audio + Telephone
version controlsFig. 58 Steering wheel
audio version controls
Push simultaneously...
Audio ⇒fig. 58
Audio + Telephone ⇒fig. 57AA
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Opening and closing97
Safety First
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KeysKey set
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a key tab with the number of the key.The key set belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
one remote control key ⇒fig. 63 with folding key bit,
•
one key without remote control ,
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one key tab with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued with out the key number on the key tab ⇒fig. 63
. Therefore:
•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
•
Never leave the key tab in the vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take y
our key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic compon ents in the key and remote control. Protect the
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
Fig. 63 Set of keys
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Lights and visibility
114
Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position

.
– Press the lever forward ⇒page 113, fig. 79 to switch on the
main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand parking lights respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
•
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
 or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The
warning lamp
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb
is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp
 does not light up. You should
have the bulb replaced.
•
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The warning lamp
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
•
The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switch ed on. The warning lamp
 then comes on in the
combi-instrument.
•
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light
on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only
work if the key is removed from the igni tion. If the lights are switched on, a
buzzer gives an audible warning 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 a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave
the parking light on.
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Lights and visibility
118The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover
, a lamp in the roof lights up.
The lamp* in the roof lining will go ou t when the vanity mirror cover is pushed
back or the sun visor is pushed back up.
Note
The roof lamp will turn off about 10 minutes following the removal of the igni-
tion key. This prevents the battery discharging.Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers


The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 86 has the following positions:
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position .
Intermittent wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the intervals. Control to the left - longer wipe pause, control to the
right - shor ter wipe pauses. Four wiper inter val stages can be set
using switch .
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief
wipe. The wiper will start to move faster if you keep the lever
pressed down for longer than 2 seconds.
Wash and wipe automatic system

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position . The wash function will start immediately and the wipers will start with a
slight delay. The wash and wiper systems will function at the
same time at speeds of over 120 km/h.
– Then release the lever. The wipers will keep running for approxi- mately four seconds.
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Fig. 86 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
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Lights and visibility121
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Rear window wiper

The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position ⇒fig. 89 . The wiper will
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.
Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from positi on towards the steering wheel.
The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion. Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position
⇒page 121, fig. 89
. The wash function will start immediately and the wiper will start
with a slight delay. The windscreen wash system will function as
long as you hold the lever in this position.
– Then release the lever. The wiper then wipes for approximately 4 seconds, and then in intervals again.
– Then release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers function.
WARNING
•
A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
•
Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒page 212, “Changing
windscreen wiper blades”.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade
and the wiper motor.
Note
•
The windscreen wiper will only function when the ignition is switched on
and the tailgate is closed.
•
In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers switched on, the rear wind-
screen wiper will make one wipe.
F i g . 8 9 W i n d o w w a s h a n d
wipe lever: Rear window
wiper
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