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Apple* iPod ® connection37
•If the iPod® does not work correctly despite being a compatible model, 
we recommend updating the firmware. For more information, consult the 
Apple Computer Inc webpage.
•The iPod® controls will not work when it is attached to the adaptor.
Remove the iPod® from the adaptor
– First change the input source for the sound system, for example 
from CD to FM or to the radio.
– Open the compartment where the iPod
® adaptor is fitted.
– Remove the iPod
® from the adaptor  Ÿ
– Close the compartment.
WARNING
It is vital that attention is not diverted from the traffic. Use the iPod ® only 
when the situation allows. Any distraction may lead to an accident, with 
the risk of injury.
•Never lose visual contact with the road in order to adjust or use the 
iPod® and the sound system.
•Use the iPod® only when the state of the road, the weather and traffic 
conditions permit.
•Never detach the iPod ® while driving.
Caution
•Detaching the iPod ® from the adaptor will leave marks.
•Never detach the iPod® when the sound source selected is the adaptor 
(CD). Otherwise the iPod® memory could be damaged.
Apple iPod® connector
Select adaptor
Various iPod® adaptors are included to guarantee the safe attachment of the 
connector.
Use the large adaptor for the smallest iPod
®. Insert the adaptor into the 
connector and then place the iPod®.
The larger iPods
® use the smaller adaptors when necessary. These adaptors 
can be entered with the widest side upwards in the central connector dock. If 
necessary use a lateral spacer to stabilise it.
Check which of the adaptors supplied is best for your iPod
® and position it 
safely. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Attach the iPod®
The iPod® connector is in the passenger glove compartment.
For optimum playback, activate the volume adjustment function and 
disactivate the equaliser before connecting the iPod ® adaptor 
according to the instructions.
Attach the iPod
®
– First change the input source for the sound system, for example 
from CD to FM or to the radio.
– Open the compartment where the iPod
® adaptor is fitted.
– If required, attach an adaptor to the connector  Ÿpage 37.
– Attach the iPod
® with the screen facing upwards and the contact 
to the front.
–The iPod
® will switch on automatically.– After a few seconds, the sound system will detect it. The tracks 
stored can be played through the sound system.
– Close the compartment.
WARNING
It is vital that attention is not diverted from the traffic. Use the iPod ® only 
when the situation allows. Any distraction may lead to an accident, with 
the risk of injury.
•Never lose visual contact with the road in order to adjust or use the 
iPod® and the sound system.
•Use the iPod® only when the state of the road, the weather and traffic 
conditions permit.
•Never attach the iPod ® while driving.
Caution
•Attaching the iPod ® to the adaptor will leave marks.
•New iPods® that have not been used for some time have to be charged 
according to the manufacturer's instructions, before using it for the first time 
with the iPod
® adaptor.
Note
•If the iPod® is not detected in the adaptor by the sound system, “reset the 
iPod®”. For more information consult the iPod® instructions.
•If the iPod® does not work correctly despite being a compatible model, 
we recommend updating the firmware. For more information, consult the 
Apple Computer Inc webpage.
•The iPod® controls will not work when it is attached to the adaptor.
Fig. 35  iPod connection 
         
        
        
     
        
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Authorised radio equipment
To guarantee optimum performance your vehicle should have an RCD series 
SEAT radio or an RNS series SEAT navigator.
If your vehicle uses other brands we cannot guarantee their performance.
Compatible music formats
The following are the compatible music formats:
•mp3 (MPEG1 Layer3 32 to 320 kbps)
•wma (8 to 192 kbps)
•wav (sample frequency: 16 kHz with 16 bit coding, stereo)
•ogg vorbis (to q10, 48 kHz, stereo)
DRM formats are not supported.
Caution
Never store vital data in the memory stick or MP3 player SEAT will not accept 
any responsibility for data or files that are corrupted or lost.
Note
If unauthorised memory sticks or MP3 players are used, the music may not 
play, or play poorly
MamboxColor256 MBUSB-A
TrekstorMusik Stick 100256 MBUSB-A
Trekstor21617, i.Beat512 MBMini-USB
TimeDPA-20 FL+128 MBUSB
Authorised memory sticks
ManufacturerTy peCapacityConnection
Blue PearlCnMemory64 MBUSB-A
BuffaloFirestix2 GBUSB-A
Lexar MediaJumpDrive128 MBUSB-A
LGMirror USB Drive128 MBUSB-A
Silver PearlMicro X1024 MBUSB-A
PretecI-Disk Tiny 2.0128 MBUSB-A
Authorised MP3 players 
         
        
        
     
        
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Coding 58
Select and activate the CODE function
Select and activate the CODE function:
Briefly press the buttons   or   to select the function CODE. Press the 
button   briefly. “1000” flashes on the display.
Entering the safety code
To enter the safety code:
Enter the Radio Card number by repeatedly pressing buttons   to   until the 
correct number appears on the display.
By pressing button   the first position of the code is entered, with button  , 
the second, ...
Briefly pressing the button corresponding to a number increases its value by 
one unit. (After   the display returns to “0”).
Holding down the button corresponding to a number reduces its value by one 
unit. (After “0” the display returns to “9”).
Example: number 1703.
Do not press button  , as this number is already correctly entered. “1000” 
appears on the display.
Press button   seven times. “1700” appears on the display.
Fig. 49  Select and acti-
vate the CODE function
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Fig. 50  Entering the 
safety code
14
12
9
1
2