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64If the warning lamp lights up again after driving on for a short distance, stop
the vehicle and switch the engine off . Contact an Authorised Service Centre
or a qualified workshop.
Coolant level too low
If the warning light comes on, stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and wait
for it to cool down First check the coolant level. If the level of the coolant is
below the “MIN” mark, top up with coolant liquid ⇒.
WARNING
•If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a
safe distance from traffic. Tur n the e ngin e off, turn t he hazard l ights on and
place the warning triangle.•Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.•The engine compartment is a danger ous area! Before carrying out any
work in the engine compartment, switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Always note the corresponding warnings ⇒page 179.
Alternator
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.
The warning lamp
lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go
out when the engine has started running.
If the warning lamp lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest qualified
workshop. You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary
because this will drain the battery.
If the indicator flashes the voltage is insufficient for normal vehicle
operation.
Turn signals
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-
ation.Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left
or right
turn
signal indicator lamp flashes. Both warning lamps will flash at the same time
when the hazard warning lights are switched on.
If any of both turn signals fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice
faster than normal.
For further information on the turn signals, please see ⇒page 92.
Electronic immobiliser “Safe”*
This warning lamp flashes if an unauthorised key is used.Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser auto-
matically when the key is inserted into the ignition. The immobiliser will be
activated again automatically as soon as you pull the key out of the ignition
lock.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
The instrument panel displays the following message
6):
SAFE . The vehicle
cannot be started in this case
The engine can, however, be started if the appropriate coded SEAT genuine
key is used.
Note
The vehicle cannot operate properly if you do not have a genuine SEAT key.6)Depending on the version of the model.
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Steering column controls*
66Steering column controls*General notesThe column incorporates multifunctional modules from which to control
audio and telephone functions on the vehicle.
There are two versions of the multifunction module:•Audio version, to control the available audio functions from the steering
wheel.•Audio version+ Telephone version, to control the available audio func-
tions and the telephone system from the steering wheel.
Both versions can be used to control the Audio system (Radio, CD Audio, CD
MP3).
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Audio Control
Fig. 37 Audio controls
Button
Short press
Radio
CD Audio
CD MP3/USB/iPod
a)
a)Only for MP3 compatible radio.*
AUX-IN
Vol u m e upVol um e d own
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
Station search. Higher frequency
.
Next track
No function
Station search. Lower frequency
.
Previous track
No function
Next preset
No function
Change folder (forward)
No function
Previous preset
No function
Change folder (back)
No function
AAABACADADAEAF
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Steering column controls*
68Audio + Telephone Control
Fig. 38 Audio + Tele-
phone Control
Button
Short press
Long press
Radio
CD
CD
MP3/USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN
Radio
CD
CD
MP3/USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN
Vol um e up
Continue volume up
Volume down
Continue volume down
Enable voice recognition. Press to speak
No function specified
Station search. Higher fre-
quency
.
Next track
No function
Station search. Higher fre-
quency
.
Next track
No function
AAABACAD
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Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Station search.
Lower frequency
.
Previous track
No function
Station search.
Lower frequency
.
Previous track
No function
Accept call / hang up
Reject call
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
Cycle through source FM - AM - CD - FM...
a)Only for MP3 compatible radios.ADAEAF
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Unlocking and locking
70Unlocking and lockingCentral l ocking Description
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
doors by just pushing the button.Central locking can be activated by using any of the following options:•the key , by inserting it into the driver door cylinder and rotating it in the
opening direction. 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 locking button ⇒ page 73.•the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key
⇒ page 76.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle safety:
- “Safe*” security system
- Selective unlocking system*
- Self-locking system to prevent involuntary unlocking
- Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Emergency unlocking systemWARNING
•Locking from the outside carelessly or without good visibility may lead
to bruising, particularly in the case of children.•When locking a vehicle, never leave children unaccompanied inside, as
from the outside it will be difficult to provide assistance if required.
•Having the doors locked prevents an intrusion from getting in, for
example when stopped at a traffic light.Note
For anti-theft security, only the driver door is fitted with a lock cylinder.“Safe”* Security system
This is an anti-theft device that consists of a double lock for
the door locks and a disabling function for the luggage
compartment in order to prevent a forced entry (depending
on country).Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the
remote control.
To activate it with the key, rotate once it is inserted in the door lock cylinder
in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button once on the remote.
Once this system is activated, opening doors from the outside and the inside
is not possible. The rear lid can not be opened. The central locking button
does not work.
WARNING (continued)
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Deactivation
Rotate the key inserted in the lock cylinder twice towards the locking direc-
tion.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote twice in less than five seconds.
On deactivating the “Safe” system, the alarm volumetric sensor is also deac-
tivated.
With the “Safe” switched off, doors can be opened from the interior but not
from the exterior.
See “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver door, there is a visible warning lamp 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 nor fitted with an alarm, until
they unlock.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without an alarm:
Warning lamp flashes continuously.
Safe deactivated without an alarm: The indicator remains off.
Safe deactivated with an alarm: The indicator remains off.
WARNING
No one should remain inside the vehicle if the “Safe” mechanism is acti-
vated because opening the doors will not be possible in case of emergency
neither from the inside nor the outside. Danger of death. Passengers could
become trapped inside in case of emergency.
Selective unlocking system*
This system allows to unlock eith er just the driver door or all
the vehicle.Driver door unlock button
Unlock once. Use either the key or the remote control.
Once the key is inserted in the lock cylinder, rotate once in the unlock direc-
tion. The driver door will remain with out “Safe” and unlocked. See Anti-theft
Alarm chapter for vehicles fitted with an alarm ⇒page 78.
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote once. The
“Safe” system for all the vehicle is deactivated, only the driver door is
unlocked and both the alarm and the warning lamp are also turned off.
Unlocking all doors and the luggage compartment
The unlock button on the remote must be pressed twice so that all doors
and the luggage compartment can be opened.
Press twice within 5 seconds to deactivate the “Safe” system for all vehicle,
to unlock all doors and to use the luggage compartment. The warning lamp
and the alarm (only vehicles fitted with one) are turned off.
Unlocking the luggage compartment
See ⇒page 80
Activating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver door lock and turn in the opening direction
for at least 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash twice.
Deactivating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver door lock and turn in the locking direction
for at least 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash once.
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