2006 Seat Ateca XL maintenance

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USB* Connection
There is a USB port inside the central armrest.For further information about the work ing of this equipment, please see the
Radio handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangle* and first aid kit*The warning triangle and the first aid kit may be stored in the stowage
compartment located in the floor of the luggage compartment, below the
mat.
Note
•
The warning triangle and the first aid kit are not part of the vehicle’s
standard equipment.
•
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
•
Observe the expiry date of the conten ts of the first aid kit. You should
purchase a new first-aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf-life date of the
first-aid kit has expired.
•
Before acquiring accessories and em ergency equipment see the instruc-
tions on ⇒page 199.
Fire extinguisher* The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet by
velcro.
Note
•
The fire extinguisher is not part of the vehicle’s standard equipment.
•
The fire extinguisher must comp ly with legal requirements.
•
Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. 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 em ergency equipment see the instruc-
tions on ⇒page 199.
Fig. 119 USB* connec-
tion on central armrest
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Retractible luggage compartment cover
Using luggage compartment cover
– Pull cover backwards using the pull until a “click” is heard
⇒fig. 120.
– Press the area marked “PRESS”, and the cover will automatically roll up.
To remove the luggage compartment cover
– Press the side button in the dire ction of the arrow, lift up the
cover and remove ⇒ fig. 121.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this
will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Note
•
Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
Roof carrier*Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•
For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT
should be used.
•
It is essential to follow the assembly instructions provided with the racks,
taking special care when positioning the front and rear luggage racks in the
spaces provided on the longitudinal bars, at the same time ensuring they are
Fig. 120 Using the
luggage compartment
coverFig. 121 Removing
luggage compartment
cover
AA
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 149
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioningHeating and ventilationControls and equipment– Using the controls ⇒fig. 122 and and the control you
can set the temperature, air distribution and the air flow.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button or . When the function is activated, the display window in the
lower left of the button is lit.Temperature
With the regulator the heating level is determined. The required tempera-
ture inside the vehicle cannot be lower than the ambient temperature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Rear window heater

This function will be switched off automatically approximately
20 minutes
after being switched on. It can also be switched off beforehand by pushing
the button
Air recirculation mode

Air recirculation mode prevents st rong odours in the outside air from
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic ⇒.
Fig. 122 On the dash panel: Heater controls
A1
A4
A5A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
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Climatic*Control switchesThe climatic or semi-automatic air conditioning system only works
when the engine is running and the turbine is switched on.
– Using the controls ⇒fig. 123 and and the control you
can set the temperature, air distribution and the air flow.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button , or . When the function is activated, the display window in
the lower corner of the button is lit.
Temperature selector ⇒page 152
Button – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system on/off
⇒ page 152 Button – Rear window heating. The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately
20 minutes after switching on. It can also be
switched off beforehand by pushing the button.
Button – Air recirculation mode ⇒page 153
Air distribution control ⇒page 152
Blower switch. There are four speed settings for the air flow. The air flow
should always be set at the lowe st speed when driving slowly.
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 123 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
A1
A5
A6A2
A3
A4
A1A2
AC
A3

A4

A5A6
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– Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the
required direction: (to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the foot well) and (to the windscreen and to the
foot well).Heating system
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Air conditioner
When the air conditioning system is switched on, not only the temperature,
but also the air humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced. This improves comfort for the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows when
the ambient air humidity is high.
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on this may be caused by
the following reasons:
•
The engine may not be running.
•
The blower is switched off.
•
The ambient air temperature is lower than +3°C.
•
The air conditioning system compress or has been temporarily switched
off because the engine coolant temperature is too high.
•
The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
•
Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by a quali-
fied workshop.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or un pleasant smells from entering the vehicle.





Fig. 125 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
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The air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
– Press the temperature control buttons ⇒page 154, fig. 126
or in order to adjust the temperature on the left hand side or
the right hand side respectively.
– The functions will be switched on when the buttons are pressed. When these functions are activated, they are indicated in the
display. Also, the de-icing and re ar heated window functions will
turn on along with their corres ponding yellow symbol. Press the
button again to switch off the function.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior.
Display of the selected interior temperature for the left side.
Button – Manual air recirculation mode
Button – Central air distribution
Button – Downward air distribution
Button – Upward air distribution
Display of the selected interior temperature for the right side.
Button – defrost function for the windscreen. The air drawn in from
outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation
mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost function
is swit ched on. At tempera t
ures over 3°C, the air conditio
ning system
will be switched on automatically and the blower speed will be increased
by one level in order to dry the air. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
Button – Rear window heating. The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. However, it may
be turned off by pushing the button. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
Temperature selector for the left side ⇒page 155 Blower control
⇒page 156
Button – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off ⇒page 156
Button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 155
Button – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
system off
Temperature selector for the right side ⇒page 155
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 158.Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperatur e, air flow and distribution
are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right
sides of the vehicle interior.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button ⇒page 154, fig. 126 . “AUTO” is shown
on the display.
A9
A14
A1A2

A3

A4

A5

A6A7

A8

A9
A10A11
OFF
A12
AUTO
A13
ECON
A14
AUTO
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Temperature
There are separate temperature selectors for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior. The selected temperature is displayed above the selector. It
is possible to select interior tem
peratures from +16°C (61°F) to +29.5°C
(86°F). These are approximate temperat ures and the actual temperature may
be slightly higher or lower depending on the ambient conditions.
If a temperature below 16°C (61°F) is selected, the display switches to LO. In
this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature
is not regulated.
If a temperature above 29.5°C (86°F) is selected the display switches to HI. In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not regulated.
Blower
The air flow may be adjusted freely using the control . Always have the
blower running at a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air into the
vehicle. Pushing the button
 to the minimum -1, tu rns the Climatronic off.
Air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons , and . It is also
possible to open and close some of the air vents separately.
Switching the air conditioning system on and off
Pressing the button switches off the air conditioning system to save
fuel. The temperature continues to be regulated. The set temperature can
then only be reached if it is higher than the ambient temperature.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.– Press the button ⇒page 156, fig. 127 to switch air recir-
culation mode on or off. It is switched on if the following symbol
appears in the display

.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic.
With low ambient temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the passenger compart-
ment rather than the ambient air.
With high ambient temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the air conditioning system by cooling the air inside the passenger
compartment rather than the ambient air.
For reasons of safety, air recirculation is not possible when the control for air
distribution is set to the windscreen setting
.
WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. If the
air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over.
Therefore, you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.
A10



ECON

A2
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DrivingSteeringAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver.
– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column ⇒fig. 128 down
⇒ .
– Adjust the steering wheel in this way until the correct position is set ⇒fig. 129 .
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an incor-
rect seating position can result in serious injury.
•
To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only when
the vehicle is stationary. Risk of accident.
Fig. 128 Adjusting the
steering wheel position
Fig. 129 Proper sitting
position for driver
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