Steering wheel controls93
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
a)
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Next preset
b)
Next track
b)
No specific function
b)
a)
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Previous preset
b)
Previous track
b)
No specific function
b)
a)
Next preset
Change folder
No specific function
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
a)
Previous preset
Change folder
No specific function
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
a)
Change source
Change source
Change source
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
a)Depending on the model versionb)Only if the panel is in Audio menu.AGAHAIAJAKAL
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Steering wheel controls95
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Next preset
a)
Next track
a)
No specific function
Movement on telephone menu
Address book / Last calls /
Calls received / Missed calls
Previous preset
a)
Previous track
a)
No specific function
Movement on telephone menu Address book / Last calls /
Calls received / Missed calls
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument
panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Confirm
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Return to MULTIFUNCTION DIS-PLAY menu
a)Only if the instrument panel is in Audio menu.AGAHAIAJAKAL
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Steering wheel controls97
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
No specific function
No specific function
No specific function
No specific function
Accept incoming call
(press briefly)
Reject incoming call
(press and hold down)
End ongoing call /estab-
lish call (press briefly)
Switch to private mode (press and hold down)
Redial last number (press
and hold down)
a)
Activation of voice recogni-tion for mobile telephone
connected to the system (if
the telephone has this func- tion) / MUTE
Activation of voice recognition for mobile telephone con-
nected to the system (if the tel-
ephone has this function) / MUTE
Activation of voice recog-nition for mobile tele-
phone connected to the
system (if the telephone
has this function) / MUTE
Activation of voice recog- nition for mobile tele-
phone connected to the
system (if the telephone
has this function) / MUTE
Activation of voice recog- nition for mobile tele-
phone connected to the
system (if the telephone
has this function) / MUTE
Next preset
b)
Next track
b)
No specific function
Operates on instrument
panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No specific func-
tion
Previous preset
b)
Previous track
b)
No specific function
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No specific func- tion
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instru-ment panel
No specific function
Change menu on instru-ment panel
AEAFAGAHAI
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Steering wheel controls
98
Change menu on instrument
panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instru-ment panel
No specific function
Change menu on instru-ment panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No specific func- tion
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No specific func- tion
a)For a more detailed description of how to use this button, please refer to the Radio navigation System User Handbook (SEAT Medi a System 2.1)b)Only if the panel is in Audio menu.AJAKAL
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Lights and visibility
124Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒fig. 76 to indicate right , and
all the way down to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several
times. The corresponding indi cator lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– If the dipped lights are on, push the lever forward
⇒fig. 76
to switch on the main beam.
– Push the lever towards the steering wheel ⇒fig. 76 to switch
off the main beam.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
or
flashes in the instrument panel. The warning
lamp
flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs
are damaged, warning lamp
does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 76 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
A1
A2A1
A2
A3
A4
A4
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Driving
166Driving with LPG*Your SEAT vehicle has a bivalent engine able to run on either LPG or petrol.
The LPG tank ⇒page 216, “Refuelling with LPG” is in the spare wheel well
⇒ .
It is possible to change from LPG to petrol while the engine is running, even
if the vehicle is moving, by pressing the button located on the centre
console ⇒ fig. 118. The selected operating mode is displayed on the indi-
cator lamp on the instrument panel ⇒page 80.
Starting the engine
The engine is always started with petrol, even when LPG was being used
when it was switched off.
A blue warning lamp ⇒page 80 indicating that the engine is cold is visible
on the instrument panel until the engine temperature reaches 30 °C. On
reaching this temperature, the lamp goes out and it is possible to switch to
LGP mode. Automatic switch from petrol to LPG
When the engine is turned on and the following conditions are met, the
system will automatically switch from petrol mode to LPG mode, the notifica-
tion
changed to GAS mode is displayed and the green indicator lamp on the
instrument panel lights up:
•There is enough LPG in the tank.•The temperature of the vehicle coolant is above 30 °C.•Engine speed while driving is above 1200 rpm.
Automatic switch from LPG to petrol
When the vehicle is operating in LPG mode and one of these conditions is
met, the system automatically switches to petrol mode, the notification
changed to petrol mode is displayed and the green indicator lamp on the
instrument panel goes out:•When the engine is started.•If the LPG tank is empty.•If there is a fault in the LPG system.•At very low temperatures, below - 10 °C.
Manual switch from petrol to LPG
Press the button on the centre console ⇒ fig. 118 to change mode. The
notification changed to GAS mode is displayed. When the following condi-
tions are met, the system switches to LPG mode, the green indicator lamp on
the instrument panel lights up and the notification displayed changes to
changed to GAS mode .•There is enough LPG in the tank.•The temperature of the vehicle coolant is above 30 °C.•Engine speed while driving is above 1200 rpm.
Fig. 118 Centre console:
gas system control
switch.
GAS
GAS
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Driving167
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Manual switch from LPG to petrol
Press the button on the centre console
⇒page 166, fig. 118 to change
mode. The green lamp on the instrument panel goes out and the notification
changed to petrol mode is displayed.
Running on petrol
Run the engine with petrol for short journeys at regular intervals to avoid
problems in the petrol system.
WARNING
LPG is a highly explosive and inflammable substance. It may cause severe
burns and other injury.•Due care must be taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.•When parking the vehicle in a closed area (for example in a garage),
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechanical,
to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.Note
•If frequent short journeys are made, especially when the outside temper-
ature is low, the vehicle will tend to run on petrol more often than on LPG.
Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank.•The notification LPG mode not possible may be displayed.Start-Stop function*Description and operationThe Start-Stop function stops the engine when the vehicle is
stopped and starts it automatically when required. – When the vehicle is stopped, put it in neutral and release the
clutch pedal. The engine will stop.
– When the clutch pedal is pressed, the engine starts again.
– The instrument panel screen displays information about the status of the Start-Stop function ⇒page 169, fig. 120 .
Start-Stop function conditions•The driver seat belt must be buckled.•The engine hood must be closed.•The engine must be at operating temperature•The steering wheel must be straight.•The vehicle must be on flat ground.•The vehicle must not be in reverse.•A trailer must not be connected.•The temperature of the passenger compartment must be within the
comfort limits (button ⇒page 157, fig. 113 should be selected).•The windscreen de-mist function must be off.•If not , it requires an increase in airflow ⇒page 157, fig. 113 for more
than three presses.•The temperature must not be set to HI or LO .•The driver door must be closed.•The diesel particulate filter must not be in regeneration mode, for diesel
engines.•The battery charge must not be low for the next start.•The battery temperature must be between -1 °C and 55 °C.•The parking assistant, Park Assist* must not be activated.
GAS
ACA11
A10
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Driving
172the full power of the engine. This programme is not recommended for use on
the motorway or in the city.
Selecting the manual programme (tiptronic)
This programme allows driving similar to a manual gearbox.
This programme may be accessed using the selector lever or from the
steering wheel controls when this option is fitted ⇒page 174.Selector lever locking
The selector lever lock prevents gears from being engaged
inadvertently, which would cause the vehicle to move.Releasing the selector lever lock
–Start the vehicle. – Press and release the brake pedal, at the same time press the
button on the selector lever.
The lock is only activated when the vehicle is stopped or at a speed of less
than 5 km/h. At higher speeds, the lock is automatically released in position
N.
For rapid changes of position (e.g. from R to D) the lever will not lock. If the
lever remains in the position N more than one second then it is locked. With
the automatic lock, the lever is prevented passing from P and N to any other
gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
The selector lever must be put in the position P in order to remove the key.Driving with an automatic gearbox* / DSG automatic gearbox*
The drive and reverse gears are automatically engaged.
Fig. 125 Deactivating the
lock
Fig. 126 Driving
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