Introduction
10General operating informationIntroductionDue to changes to its settings, some aspects of the unit's operation may
differ from the descriptions given in this manual. For this reason, SEAT recom-
mends that you reset the unit to its factory settings the first time you use it
⇒ page 87.
Additional Information:•Safety notes
’ ⇒ page 6
•Unit overview ⇒page 8•Multifunction steering wheel, to change track or station ⇒Booklet
“Owner's Manual”, Section “Vehicle overview” Note
Lightly pressing the buttons or briefly pressing the touchscreen is sufficient
to operate the unit.
Note
Never press a button down for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise the system
will interpret this as a malfunction ( button jammed).
Note
Due to country-specific legislation, certain functions cannot be selected on
the screen when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed.
Note
Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may cause noise from the vehicle
speakers.
Note
In some vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the
volume of the current audio source is automatically lowered when reverse
gear is engaged.
Note
Restrictions on the use of devices using Bluetooth technology may be appli-
cable in some countries. Please ask your local authority for further
information.Switching on and offPress the rotary/push knob
D ⇒ page 8, fig. 1 briefly to manually switch
the unit on or off.
When the system is switched on, the sound source which was playing when
the unit was switched off will come on.
When the engine is off, the unit will automatically switch off after 30 minutes
(timeout).
Anti-theft code
The anti-theft code is stored in the vehicle once it has been entered (conven-
ience radio code). The anti-theft coding lock then only needs to be released
manually if the unit is installed in another vehicle. In such a case, a keypad
field and a prompt to enter the code will appear when the unit is switched on.
In this case, you should contact a SEAT dealer.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected, switch on the ignition before re-
connecting the unit.
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CautionHigh speeds, poor weather or road conditions and the quality of reception
can all affect the quality of a telephone conversation in the vehicle.
Note
The instructions shown on the screen for each telephone menu will depend
on the mobile phone used. There may be variations.
Note
The SOS or emergency call function is not displayed on all appliances and is
not available in all countries even through the mobile phone operator.
Note
Please observe instructions for the use of the mobile phone and phone acces-
sories, together with instructions referring to the use of headphones.
Note
You may experience problems with reception or your call may be cut off in
areas without network coverage.
Note
Most electronic devices are shielded against high-frequency signals.
However, some electronic devices may not be shielded against radio
frequency signals from the telephone. This could lead to malfunction.
Areas with special regulationsSwitch off the mobile phone and the pre-installation in areas with a high risk
of explosion. These areas are usually marked, although not always clearly
⇒ in “Introduction” on page 75. For example:•In the vicinity of chemical pipelines and tanks•Below deck on board ships and ferries.•In the proximity of vehicles that run on liquid gas (such as propane or
butane)•Areas with chemical products or particles in the air, such as flour, dust or
metal powder.•Any area in which the car engine must be switched off.WARNING
Switch off your mobile phone in areas with a high risk of explosion! The
mobile phone can be automatically reconnected to the mobile phone
network if the Bluetooth connection is switched off for the pre-installation.
Caution
Always switch off your mobile phone and the pre-installation in restricted
areas or areas where the use of mobile phones is not permitted. Radiation
from a mobile phone which is switched on may interfere with sensitive tech-
nical or medical equipment, resulting in malfunction or damage to this
equipment.Using a mobile phone in the vehicleMobile phones send and receive radio waves, both during a call and while on
stand-by. Some scientific studies claim that radio waves above certain values
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