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Vehicles with 
service intervals dependent on time/distance travelled  already 
have certain service intervals set.
The intervals are calculated separately in vehicles with  LongLife service Te ch-
nical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing require-
ments. With the LongLife System, SEAT ensures that your vehicle only has an 
interval service when it is necessary. To calculate this (max. two years), the 
conditions under which the vehicle is used and the individual driving style 
are also taken into account. The service pre-warning will appear at 20 days or 
less prior to the corresponding service. The distance travelled is rounded off 
to the nearest 100 km and the time to full days. The current service message 
can only be consulted 500 km or more after the last service. Until that time, 
only dashes are displayed.
Service warning
A  service warning  will appear when the ignition is switched on if a service is 
due soon.
The instrument panel display will show the “spanner symbol” 
 and the 
“km” indication, along with a clock symbol with the days remaining until the 
date of the next service. The figure indicated is the maximum number of kilo-
metres remaining before the date of the next service. The indication changes 
after a few seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the number of days until 
the service appointment should be carried out.
Service
If a service is due, a gong signal will sound and the flashing “spanner” 
 
symbol will be shown along with the fixed text  SERVICE.
If  no service is carried out  following the indication on the instrument panel, 
the excess distance travelled and the excess time following the SERVICE 
warning will be displayed.
Reading the service message
The  current service message  can be consulted with the ignition on, the 
engine switched off and the vehicle at a standstill:
•Press the   button on the instrument panel as often as necessary until 
the spanner symbol 
 is displayed.
An  overdue service  is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day 
information.
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not performed by a SEAT dealer, the display must be reset 
as follows:
•Switch the ignition off.•Press and hold the   button.•Switch ignition back on.•Release the   button and press the   button within 20 seconds.
Do  not  reset the display between service intervals, as the display will other-
wise be incorrect.
If the display is reset manually, the next service interval will be indicated after 
15,000 km or one year and will not be calculated individually.Note
In LongLife Service vehicles, if the battery is disconnected for a long period, 
the days remaining until the next service cannot be calculated. Therefore, the 
service message indications may be incorrect. In this case, bear in mind the 
maximum service intervals permitted in the  ⇒Booklet “Service Schedule”.
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WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a 
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to 
prevent danger to third parties.•The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before you open the 
bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compartment, you must 
switch the engine off and allow it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or 
other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings  ⇒page 183.Note
•The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without 
warning or information messages in the display.•In vehicles with warning or information texts on the screen, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information 
message will also appear on the screen.
Warning symbolsThere are red warning symbols (p riority 1) and yellow warning 
symbols (priority 2)Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will 
be accompanied by  three audible warnings . This is a danger warning. Stop 
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain 
professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be 
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will continue 
until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warning 
message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages (red)•Brake system symbol 
 H with the warning message  STOP BRAKE FLUID 
SERVICE MANUAL  or STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL .
•Coolant symbol 
 v with the warning message STOP SEE COOLANT 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
•Engine oil pressure symbol 
 E with the warning message STOP ENGINE 
OIL PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow) 
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied 
by  one audible warning . Check the corresponding function as soon as 
possible although the vehicle may be used without risk.
If several priority 2 warning messages are detected at the same time, the 
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After 
a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown 
as a reminder at the side of the display.
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If it stays lit:  TCS disabled
⇒page 64
⇒ page 64
   
Turn signals in operation
⇒page 68
SAFE
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 68
⇒ page 74
Item
Symbol
Meaning of indicator 
and warning lamps
Further 
information
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Priority 2
 warning messages will not be shown until all  Priority 1 warning 
messages have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow):
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•Fuel warning light with the information text PLEASE REFUEL .•Windscreen washer fluid symbol 
 with the information text REFILL 
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Top up the washer fluid level.
Information messages displayed on the screen*4)Depending on the model version.Message
a)
Description
SERVICE
The service interval has ended. Take the vehicle to an 
authorised service.
IMMOBILISER
Immobiliser system active. The vehicle will not start. Take 
the vehicle to an authorised service.
ERROR
Instrument panel faulty. Take the vehicle to an authorised 
service.               
CLEAN AIR 
FILTER
Warning: The air filter must be cleaned
NO KEY
Warning: Correct key cannot be found in the vehicle.
KEY BATTERY
Warning: Key battery low. Change the battery.
CLUTCH
Warning: Press the clutch to start. In vehicles with manual 
gearbox and Start/Stop system.
--> P/N
Warning: Place the selector level in P/N to start. Only in 
vehicles with automatic gearbox.
--> P
Warning: Place the selector lever in position P to stop the 
engine.
STARTING
Warning: The engine starts automatically. Start-Stop sys-
tem activated.
START 
MANUALLY
Warning: The engine must be started manually. Start-Stop 
system activated.
ERROR START  STOP
Warning: Start-Stop system error.
START 
STOP 
IMPOSSIBLE
Warning: Although the Start-Stop system is switched on, 
the engine cannot be stopped automatically. Not all the 
necessary conditions are met
START STOP  ACTIVE
Warning: Start-Stop system activated. Vehicle in Stop 
mode.
SWITCH OFF
Warning: Start-Stop system activated. Switch off the igni-
tion when you leave the vehicle.
STOP 
TRANSMISSION 
TOO HOT
Warning: Stop the engine. Gearbox overheated.
BRAKE
Warning: To start the engine, press the brake pedal. Only 
in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
COASTING FUNCTION
Warning: Coasting mode active. Transmission engaged. 
Only in vehicles with automatic gearbox. 
CHECK 
SAFELOCK
Notification of central locking function activated.
a)These messages may vary according the version of the vehicle model.
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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
A perfect operation of the vehicle can only be ensured if genuine SEAT keys 
are used.6)Depending on the model version.
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Air conditioning
126•If the function is not deactivated by pressing the button, this will deacti-
vate after approx. 20 min.Economic use of the air conditioningWhen the air conditioning is switched on, the compressor consumes engine 
power and has influence on fuel consumption. Consider the following points 
in order to have the system operating in the minimum possible time.•If the vehicle interior has overheated due to an excessive solar radiation, 
it is best to open the windows or doors to allow the hot air to escape.•While in motion, the air conditioning should not be switched on if the 
windows or the sunroof are open.*
ClimatronicControl switchesFig. 92  Climatronic controls on the dash panelThe air conditioner only works when  the engine is running and the 
blower is switched on.
–Press keys   and   ⇒ fig. 92 to adjust temperature.
– The functions will be switched on when its buttons are pressed.  When the function is activated, a symbol is displayed on the 
screen. Press the button again to switch off the function.
Blower level indicator.
Air recirculation display:
Display  AUTO (Automatic operation)
Demisting indicator
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AC indicator (Cooling connected)
Interior temperature indicator selected
Air flow direction indicator
Fan speed increase
Fan speed decrease
Interior temperature increase
Interior temperature decrease
 button – Automatic adjustment of temperature, ventilation and air 
distribution
Button   – Windscreen demisting function. The air drawn in is directed 
at the windscreen. The air recirculation mode will be switched off as soon 
as the demisting function is switched on. At temperatures over 3 °C, the 
cooling system is switched on automatically in order to dry the air.
Button   – Air distribution to head area
Button   – Air distribution to the upper body.
Button   – Air distribution to footwell
 – Manual air recirculation
 button – To switch on the air conditioning.
WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with 
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise 
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, 
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please consider the general notes.
Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperature, air flow and distribution 
are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is 
attained as quickly as possible, and then maintained.Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button  . The indication  ⇒page 126, fig. 92    
is visible.
–Press keys  and   ⇒page 126, fig. 92  to adjust the desired 
temperature inside the vehicle. We recommend you adjust the 
temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).A comfortable interior climate is quickly reached when a temperature of 22 °C 
(72 °F) is set in automatic mode. Therefore, we recommend you not to change 
this adjustment, except as necessary to suit individual preferences or partic-
ular circumstances. The inside temperature can be set between +18 °C (64 °F) 
and +29 °C (86 °F). If a lower or higher temperature is selected,  LO or HI  are 
respectively displayed on the screen. These are approximate temperatures 
which may slightly vary depending on the outside conditions.
Climatronic maintains a constant temperature. To do it, it automatically regu-
lates the supplied air temperature, the blower speed and the air distribution. 
The system also considers the sunlight radiation, so there is no need for 
manual readjustment. Therefore,  automatic mode almost always provides 
the best comfort for the vehicle occupants throughout the year.
Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the 
buttons for the air distribution, blower or  . The temperature continues to 
self-regulate.
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128Manual mode
In manual mode the air temperature, flow, and the desired air 
distribution can be adjusted.Switching on manual mode
– Press one of the buttons ⇒ page 126, fig. 92   to   or press 
t he blo wer co n t rol   a nd    do wn . The  in dicator is switche d o f f  .Te m p e r a t u r e
The inside temperature can be set between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F). 
These are approximate temperatures which may slightly vary depending on 
the outside conditions.
If a temperature below 18 °C (64 °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 °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 controlled.
Blower
The blower can be adjusted with buttons   and    ⇒page 126, fig. 92 . If 
the blower is off (level   is not shown on the screen) and button   is kept 
pressed down, the Climatronic switches off. Then OFF  is displayed on the 
screen.
Air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons  ,   and  . It is also 
possible to open and close some of the air outlets separately. Switching the air conditioning on and off
Pressing the button   the air cooling system can be switched off in order to 
save fuel. The temperature continues to self-regulate. The set temperature 
can then only be reached if it is higher than the outside temperature.
Air recirculation mode 
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells 
from coming from the outside.– Press the button   to switch air recirculation mode on or off. 
This is ON if the symbol 
 ⇒ page 126, fig. 92  is displayed on 
the screen.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from 
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in 
a traffic jam.
When the outside temperature is low, air recirculation mode improves 
heating performance by heating air from  the interior instead of cold air from 
the outside.
When the outside temperature is high, air recirculation mode improves 
cooling performance by cooling air from the interior instead of warm air from 
outside.
For safety reasons, the air recirculation  should not be switched on when the 
air distribution control is set to the windscreen setting 
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WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the outside enters the vehicle 
interior. If the air conditioner is switched off, the windows can quickly mist 
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over. Therefore, never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for a 
long time (risk of accident).
Note
When engaging reverse gear, the air recirculation is connected automatically 
to prevent the entrance of exhaust fumes in the vehicle on travelling back-
wards. In this case the symbol   for air recirculation is not displayed.General notesPollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate filter and active carbon filter) 
serves as a barrier against impurities in the outside air, including dust and 
pollen.
For the air conditioner to work with maximum efficiency, the pollution filter 
must be replaced at the specified intervals in the Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to use in areas reaching very high 
pollution levels, the pollen filter must be changed more frequently than 
stated in the Service Schedule.
Caution
•If you suspect that the air conditioner is damaged, switch it off with the 
 button to prevent further damage and have it checked by a specialised 
workshop.•Repairs to the air conditioner require specialist knowledge and special 
tools. Therefore, we recommend you to take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop.
Note
•If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,  condensa-
tion  can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and so forming a puddle 
underneath the vehicle. This is completely normal and there is no need to 
suspect a leak.•Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen free of snow, ice and 
leaves to ensure heating and cooling are not impaired, and to prevent the 
windows from misting over.•The air from the vents flows through th e vehicle interior and is extracted 
by slots designed for this purpose. Therefore, do not cover these slots with 
items of clothing or other objects.•The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows and the 
sliding/tilting sunroof* closed. However, if the temperature inside the vehicle 
is excessive because of the sun, the air inside can be cooled faster by opening 
the windows for a short time.•Do not smoke while air recirculation mode is on, as smoke drawn into the 
air conditioning system leaves a residue on the evaporator, producing a 
permanent unpleasant odour.•At low outside temperatures the compressor switches off automatically. 
The   button cannot be switched on either.•It is advisable to connect the air conditioning at least once a month, to 
lubricate the system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a decrease in the cooling 
capacity is detected, an Authorised Service Centre should be consulted to 
check the system.•To ensure correct operation, the grilles on both sides of the screen must 
not be obstructed•When the engine is under extreme strain, switch off the compressor for a 
moment.
WARNING (continued)
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