
Cockpit
54Multifunction display (MFI)*
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on the 
journey and fuel consumption.The multifunction system uses two automatic memories:  1 - Actual 
memory  and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown 
in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting a memory
– With the ignition switched on, briefly press button  ⇒fig. 33   
on the windscreen wiper lever to move from one memory to 
another.
Resetting a memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Press and hold button   on the windscreen wiper lever for at  least 2 seconds.
The  trip memory 1  collects the travel and consumption rates from the 
moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is 
continued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will 
be added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically 
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The  total memory 2  collects the trip data for any number of individual jour-
neys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours) up to a 
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km distance travelled. 
The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named values is 
reached.Information in th e multifunction display (MFI)* You can switch between the following displays in the multifunction display 
(MFI) by operating rocker switch  ⇒fig. 34    on the windscreen wiper lever.
Memory displays•Driving speed
Fig. 33  Windscreen wiper 
lever: button A and rocker 
switch B
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Fig. 34  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever: button A and rocker 
switch B
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•Journey duration•Average speed•Distance•Distance to empty•Average fuel consumption•Current fuel consumption•Outside temperature display•Speed warning
Km/h - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown in the display.
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition 
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. 
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Økm/h - Average speed
After turning on the ignition, the average speed will be shown after travelling 
a distance of approximately 100 metres. Until then dashes will appear in the 
display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in 
motion.
km - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km. The memory will 
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached. z Km - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current fuel 
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference. Ø l/100 km - Average fuel consumption
After turning on the ignition, average fuel consumption will be shown after 
travelling approximately 100 metres. Until then dashes will appear in the 
display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in 
motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
l/100 km or l/h - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the 
vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position 
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion 
⇒page 164.
Outside temperature display
The measurement range extends from -45 °C to +58 °C. At temperatures 
below +4 °C, an ice crystal symbol is displayed and a warning sounds if the 
vehicle is moving at more than 10 km/h (ice danger warning). This symbol 
will flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature 
rises above +4 °C or above 6 °C when on the move if it was already lit.
Set speed indicator
When the required speed has been reached, enter the “Speed warning” 
mode menu and press button   -RESET-. The set speed is memorised. If the 
indicated speed is exceeded at any time, a warning message is displayed on 
the screen and a warning signal sounds.
3)
This may be deactivated by pressing the   button. The speed may be 
altered using the rocker switch   in steps of 5 km/h within 5 seconds of the 
initial memory value.3)Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be
represented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.
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RESET
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56
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. For this reason you should not rely exclusively on this display 
- Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as 
a result of the heat radiated from the engine.Display field for selector lever position*The position of the automatic selector lever is shown on the display 
⇒ page 143.
OdometerThe upper counter in the display registers the total mileage covered by the 
vehicle.
The lower counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates 100-
metre sections. The trip recorder counter may be reset by pressing the reset 
button  ⇒page 51, fig. 30  .Service interval displayThe service indication is shown on the instrument panel display  ⇒fig. 36 .
SEAT distinguishes between services  with engine oil change (e.g. Mainte-
nance Service) and services  without engine oil change (e.g. Inspection 
Service). The service interval display only indicates the dates of services that 
include engine oil change. The dates of all other services, such as Inspection 
Ser vice or brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on the door pillar or in the 
Service Schedule.
Fig. 35  Digital display: 
Gear lever position for 
automatic gearbox.
A5
Fig. 36  Service interval 
display
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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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Steering column controls*71
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Audio Control
Fig. 39  Audio controls
Button
Short press
Radio
CD Audio
CD MP3/USB/iPod
a)
a)Only for MP3 compatible radios.*
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
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Unlocking and locking
90•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the 
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.•The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is 
opened and the key removed from the ignition.•Ensure that no object and/or end  is between the glass and the sunroof 
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in the locking  position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds.  The tilting sunroof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panorama/ tilting sunroof*The panorama/ tilting sunroof has a roll-back function  which prevents larger 
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does 
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The tilting 
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown 
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear  section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and  close the sunroof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 51  Emergency opera-
tion of the panorama/ 
tilting sunroof
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located 
behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel. When the steering 
wheel is on the right, the fuses are on the right-hand side of the dash panel, 
behind a cover.
The electric windows are protected by 
circuit breakers. These reset automat-
ically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen 
windows) has been corrected.
Fuses colour code
WARNING
Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a 
higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause 
damage to other parts of the electrical system.
Note
•If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical 
system must be checked by a specialised workshop as soon as possible.•If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to 
another location in the electrical system.
•Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from 
SEAT dealers.Fuses on left side of dash panelFuses
Colour
Amps
Beige
5
Brown 
7.5
Red
10
Blue
15
Ye l l o w
20
Natural (white)
25
Green
30
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Power steering/Engine operation
7.5
2
Diagnostics/Heater/Autoclimate/Cli-
matronic/Electric anti-dazzle mirror/Naviga-
tor/Air conditioning pressure switch/ Climate 
fan/ Kisi/ AFS Control unit/Coming home 
relay/Soundaktor
10
3
Petrol engine control unit/Flow meter/Diesel 
engine control unit/Relay coils/Engine opera-
tion/Bi-turbo fuel control unit
5
4
ABS/ESP switch (turning sensor)/Light lever
10
5
Reverse light/Heating nozzles
10
6
Instrument panel
5
7
Rear fog light
7.5
8
Va can t
9
Headlight lever
10
10
Headlight lever/Clutch (Petrol)/Brakes (all)
5
11
Airbag control unit
5
12
Automatic gearbox/ Headlight lever
10
13
Exterior mirror control
5
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222BulbsGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a 
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus 
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed 
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the 
very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety, 
should be kept in the vehicle.
Double headlights
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Single headlight
Dipped/Main H4 Long Life
Position W5W Long Life
Turn signal PY 21W
Xenon headlights
13)/adaptive*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
14)
Position W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) P21W Super Long Life
Turn signals PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Ta i l  l i g h t s
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position P21 /5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Side turn signal
Side turn signal - W5W
Number plate light
Number plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog 
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This has 
no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the 
lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be 
demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.•Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior 
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the interest 
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•Due to the difficulty in accessing some of the bulbs, any replacement work 
should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, there is a description below as to 
how to change these bulbs, except for the fog lights.
13)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.
14)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
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