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Steering wheel controls
92Audio systemSteering wheel audio version controls
Fig. 53 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 54 Steering wheel
controls (depending on
version of model)
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX ⇒table on page 94
Vol u m e up
Volume up
Volu m e up
Volume down
Vol u m e dow n
Vol um e d own
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down: Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Silence
Pause
Silence
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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 function specified
b)
a)
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Operates on instrument panel display
Previous preset
b)
Previous track
b)
No function specified
b)
a)
Next preset
Change folder
No function specified
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
a)
Previous preset
Change folder
No function specified
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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94Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls
Fig. 55 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 56 Steering wheel
controls (depending on
version of model)
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
TELEPHONE
Volume up
Volu m e up
Vol u m e up
Vol um e up
Vol um e d ow n
Volume down
Volume down
Volume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down: Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Make call
Accept incoming call End call
Hold down: reject incoming call
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Next preset
a)
Next track
a)
No function specified
Movement on telephone menu
Address book / Last calls /
Calls received / Missed calls
Previous preset
a)
Previous track
a)
No function specified
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 panel is in Audio menu.AGAHAIAJAKAL
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Steering wheel controls
96Radio navigation systemSteering wheel Audio + Telephone controls
Fig. 57 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 58 Steering wheel
controls (depending on
version of model)
Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
NAVIGATOR
TELEPHONE
Volume up
Vol um e up
Volu m e up
Volu m e up
Volu m e up
Vol u m e dow n
Volume down
Vol um e d own
Vol um e d own
Vol um e d own
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Previous track
Hold down: Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
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 function specified
Operates on instrument
panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No function speci-
fied
Previous preset
b)
Previous track
b)
No function specified
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No function speci- fied
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instru-ment panel
No function specified
Change menu on instru-ment panel
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98
Change menu on instrument
panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instru-ment panel
No function specified
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 function speci- fied
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument panel
Operates on instrument
panel / No function speci- fied
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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Unlocking and locking99
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Unlocking and lockingCentral locking Basic functions
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
doors by just pushing the button.Description
Central locking can be activated by using any of the following options:•the key, by inserting it into the driver door cylinder and rotating it manu-
ally,•the central lock button in the vehicle interior ⇒page 102.•the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key,
⇒ page 107
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle safety:
– Locking system “Safe”
– Selective unlocking system*
– Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking system*
– Self-locking system to prevent involuntary unlocking
– Emergency unlocking system
Unlocking the vehicle*
–Press button ⇒page 107, fig. 64 on remote control to unlock all the
doors and tailgate. Locking the vehicle*
– Press button
⇒page 107, fig. 64 on the remote control to lock all
doors and the tailgate or turn the key in the door to lock all doors and the
tailgate.
WARNING
•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors
when you are not using the vehicle.•Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Misuse
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
− If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
− The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
make the aid difficult in an emergency situation.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer
the vehicle.
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