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The compass does not require calibration in vehicles for which the navigation
system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.
The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted at
the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or metal
accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in the
vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.
xSelect the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle
Ÿpage 67, fig. 37.
xAdjust and confirm the magnetic zone (1-15).
Calibrating compass
To calibrate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones with
sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.
xConfirm the message Describe a complete circumference to calibrate the
compass with and then trace a complete circumference driving at approx-
imately 10 km/h (6 mph).
When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is
complete.
Service interval display
The inspection display appears on the instrument panel Ÿpage 64, fig. 36
.SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Mainte-
nance Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
The service interval display only gives information for service dates which
involve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for
example, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or even in the Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage, the service intervals
are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service, the intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing
requirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an maintenance service when it is necessary. To establish when the Main-
tenance Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and
individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first appears
20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilo-
metres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km and the remaining time is given in complete days. The current service
message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last service. Prior to this
only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a
Service reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages, a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel
> with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds,the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number
of days until the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is displayed on the
instrument panel .
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After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few
seconds
>. In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is
displayed on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill,
the current service notification can be read:
xPress the button on the instrument panel several times until the
spanner symbol is displayed >.
xALTERNATIVELY: select the Settings menu.
xFrom the Service submenu, select the option Info.
When the service date has past, a minus sign is displayed in front of the
number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following is
displayed: Service --- km or --- days ago.
The service interval display is reset
If the service was not carried out by a qualified workshop, the display can be
reset as follows:Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to
zero, the “service will be activated by time or mileage”. The service interval is
no longer calculated individually ŸBooklet “Maintenance Programme”.
Note
The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
started or when is pressed.
Note
In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been discon-
nected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date of the
next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct. In this
case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ŸBooklet
“Maintenance Programme”.In vehicles with text messages:
Select the Settings menu.
In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.
Confirm with when requested to do so by the system.
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In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the button.
Switch the ignition back on.
Release the button and, press for the next 20 seconds.
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SEAT information system
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of
the display by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, there are no buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according
to the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised dealer will be able to programme or modify additional func-
tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a qual-
ified workshop.
Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read the
menus. To display the menus, confirm the warning by pressing .
Additional information and warnings:
xExterior mirrors Ÿpage 130
xParking heating Ÿpage 187
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
xDo not read the instrument panel menus when driving.
Summary of the menu structure
„Multifunction display (MFI) Ÿpage 73
„Journey duration
„Current fuel consumption
„Average fuel consumption
„Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
„Distance covered
„Average speed
„Digital display of speed
„Oil temperature digital display
„Speed warning
„Audio ŸBooklet “Radio” or ŸBooklet “navigation system”
„Navigation ŸBooklet “Navigation system”
„Parking heating Ÿpage 187
„Activation
„On / Off programme
„Switching off
„Timer 1-3
„Day
„Time
„Minute
„Enabling
„Duration
„Operating mode
„Heat
„Ventilation
„Day
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Using the menus on the instrument panel
Enabling the main menu
xSwitch the ignition on.
xIf a message or vehicle symbol is displayed, press (Ÿfig. 38 or
Ÿfig. 39).
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu list is
displayed.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu list is
not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the
arrow keys or several times Ÿpage 73.
Select a submenu
xPress the rocker switch Ÿfig. 38 upwards or downwards, or, on the
multifunction steering wheel, the arrow keys or , until reaching the
required menu option.
xThe selected option is displayed between two horizontal lines. In addi-
tion, a triangle is displayed on the right y.
xTo select the submenu, press .
Making changes according to the menu
xUse the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the arrow keys on
the multifunction steering wheel to make the required modifications. If the
switch or keys are held down, the scroll speed is faster (fast forward or return).
xMark or confirm the selected option with .
Returning to the main menu
xVia the menu: in the submenu, select the option Return to exit the
submenu.
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: hold down the rocker switch.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: press button .
Fig. 38 In vehicles
without multifunction
steering wheel: On the
windscreen washer lever:
button to confirm the
menu point and rocker
switch to change the
menu
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AB
Fig. 39 Right side of
multifunction steering
wheel: Buttons to access
the instrument panel
menus.
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Main menuMFI display menu
The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Partial
memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display.MenuFunctionSee
MFIInformation and possible configurations of the
multifunction display (MFI).Ÿpage 73
Audio
If the radio is on, the station is displayed.
In CD mode, the current CD is played.
ŸBooklet
“Radio” or
ŸBooklet
“navigation
system”
NavigationNavigation system information:
when the navigation to destination is on,
change of direction arrows and a proximity bar
are displayed. These symbols are similar to
those used in the navigation system.
If navigation to destination is not on, the direc-
tion of travel (compass) and the name of the
street on which you are driving are displayed.ŸBooklet
“Navigation
system”
Parking
heatingInformation and configurations of the parking
heating:
switching the parking heating on or off. Select
the operating mode and duration.Ÿpage 187
Vehicle
conditionCurrent warning or information texts.
This option only appears when one of the fol-
lowing texts is available. The number of availa-
ble messages is displayed. Example 1/1 or
2/2.Ÿpage 64
SettingsDifferent setting options, for example, the Con-
venience, Lighting & or Visibility menus, and
the time, speed warning with winter tyres, lan-
guage, units of measurement, or “Display off”.Ÿpage 75
With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press
to change from one memory to another.
1
Trip mem-
ory (for a
single jour-
ney).
The memory stores the values for the journey and the con-
sumption from the moment the ignition is switched on until
it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem-
ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in
less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stored in the mem-
ory.
2Total mem-
ory (for all
journeys).
The memory records the values for a specific number of
partial trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles) for 9999 km
(or miles), depending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0 again.
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Possible displays
Changing between display modes
xIn vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: press the lever.
xVehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press or .
Storing a speed for the speed warning
xSelect the display Speed warning at --- km/h.
xPress to store the current speed and switch off the warning.
xIn addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the
windscreen wiper lever or buttons or on the multifunction steering
wheel for 5 seconds. Next, press again or wait a few seconds. The speed
is stored and the warning activated.
xTo switch off, press . The stored speed is deleted.
Manually erasing memory 1 or 2
xSelect the memory to be erased.
xPress and hold for approximately two seconds.
Personalising the displays
It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you
wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of meas-
urement can also be modified Ÿpage 75.
MenuFunction
Journey durationThis indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since
the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel
consumptionThe current fuel consumption while driving is dis-
played in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when
the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving,
in l/h (or gallons per hour).
Average fuel
consumptionWhen the ignition is switched on, the average con-
sumption (in l/100 km or in mpg) is displayed after
the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approximately every 5
seconds.
Distance to empty
(the distance you
can travel with the
remaining fuel)Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still
be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank,
assuming the same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current fuel consumption.
Distance coveredDistance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in km
(or miles).
Average speedAfter the ignition is switched on, the average speed
will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is
updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital display of
speedCurrent speed displayed digitally.
Oil temperature
digital displayUpdated engine oil temperature digital display
Speed warning
to --- km/hIf the stored speed is exceeded (between 30 - 250
km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audible warning is given
together with a visual warning.
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Configuration Menu
Configuration
MenuFunction
Multifunction
display dataConfiguration of the multifunction display data which you
wish to see on the instrument panel display Ÿpage 73.
CompassChanging the magnetic region and calibration of the com-
pass. To calibrate the compass, please follow the instruc-
tions given on the instrument panel display.
ConvenienceChanging vehicle convenience functions Ÿpage 76.
Lights &
visibilityConfiguration of vehicle lighting Ÿpage 77.
TimeChanging the hours and minutes of the clock and the nav-
igation system. The time can be set here and the choice
can be made between the 24 hour and 12 hour display.
The S in the upper part of the display indicates that the
clock is set to summer time.
Winter tyresChanging the visual and audible speed warnings. This
function should only be used when the vehicle is fitted
with winter tyres, which are not designed for travel at
high speeds.
Settings:
LanguageChanging the language of the display texts and the navi-
gation system.
UnitsChanging the units of measurement for the temperature,
consumption and distance.
Second speedSwitching second speed display on and off
AutoholdSelecting whether the Auto-Hold function should remain
on permanently.
Travel modeChanging the headlamps for countries in which vehicles
are driven on the other side of the road. When the “mark”
is activated, the headlamps of a left-hand drive vehicle
are adjusted for driving on the left. The travel mode can
only be used for short periods of time.
ServiceCheck the service notifications or reset the service inter-
vals to zero
Manufacturer's
settings Some functions of the Configuration menu will be reset
to the factory value.
BackThe main menu is displayed again.
Configuration
MenuFunction

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Doors
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
If a door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving
and cause serious injuries.
xAlways stop immediately and close the door.
xWhen closing, ensure that the door has closed correctly. A closed door
should be flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
xOpen and close doors only when nobody is in the way of the door.
WARNING
A door held open by its retainer could be blown closed by the wind or close
if the vehicle is on a hill causing injury.
xWhen opening and closing doors, always use the door handle.
Warning indicator
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the indicator
 or o on the instrument
panel will light.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the
instrument panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also
visible when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15
seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Sliding doors
Introduction
Additional information:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
lights upPossible causeSolution
oAt least one vehicle door is
open or not correctly shut.› Stop driving immediately!
Open the corresponding door
and close it immediately.