2011 Seat Altea XL set clock

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panel display
4).
Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the
coolant level ⇒ page 240 ⇒.
Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should obtain
technical assistance.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety warn-
ings ⇒page 233.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.Rev counter
The rev counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.The start of the red zone ⇒page 57, fig. 34 indicates the maximum
engine speed operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to
change up to a hi ghe r gea r, m ov e th e s e le cto r le ve r to D o r lif t you r fo ot of f t he
accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
C h a n g i ng u p i n t o h i g h e r ge a r s e a r l y wi ll h e l p yo u t o r e d u ce f u e l co ns u m p t i o n ,
emissions and minimise engine noise.SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip recorder, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒page 205 should
be followed.Setting the digital clock*
The digital clock is located in the instrument panel display.– Turn the setting knob ⇒page 57, fig. 34 clockwise until the
first “click” to set the hour. The hour will flash. To change the
hour, press the button.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the second “click” to set the minutes. The minutes will flash. To change the minutes, press the
button.
4)Depending on the model version
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Digital instrument panel displayDisplay (without warnin g or information texts)
The display in the instrument panel shows, amongst other
things, the mileage and trip recorder as well as the selector
lever position.
Digital clock display ⇒page 59. On the right of the display: Selector
lever position display for the automatic gearbox*. The current position of
the selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for tiptronic)* is high-
lighted.
Outside temperature.
Odometer or flexible service interval display.*
Displayed categories*
The display on the instrument panel shows the mileage and
trip recorder as well as the selector lever position.
Clock: “Setting the time”. On the right of the display: Selector lever posi-
tion display for the automatic gearbox*. The actual position of the
selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for tiptronic) is highlighted.
There are optional and automatic displays in this field.
– Optional indicators: e.g. those on the multifunction display (MFI)
– Automatic indicators: Information and warning messages.
– Menus providing further information and which can be used to make diverse settings are also shown: “Instrument panel menus”
Outside temperature:
Odometer or flexible service interval display.
Fig. 38 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
screen with different indi-
cators
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Fig. 39 Digital instru-
ment panel display
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62Recommended gear display*
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are driving in the correct gear, a dot
will be shown next to the gear display. If you are not in the correct gear, an
arrow will appear next to the gear display indicating whether you should
change up or down.Odometer or flexible service interval displayOdometer
The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance
covered by the vehicle.
The right-hand counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates
steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by holding down
the reset button for a few seconds. Service interval display
Ve hi cle s wi th Service intervals dependent on time/distance travelled
already
have certain service intervals set. The intervals are calculated individually in
vehicles with LongLife 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 Service
or brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on the door pillar or in the Main-
tenance Programme.
A Service pre-warning will appear in the odometer if a service is due soon. A
“spanner” symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance that can
be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will change
after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the number
of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The following
message is shown in the instrument panel display*:
Service in
[XXXX]
km
or
[XXXX]
days
The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on or the engine is running. The normal display can be
resumed by briefly pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing
the button on the steering wheel controls.
With the ignition on, you can check the current service message at any
moment in the Vehicle status menu or turning the reset button to access the
service display.
An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day
information.
Fig. 40 Gear display
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– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 46 until the Vehicle Status menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a
time and will be stored in the Vehicle status menu.
The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no
warning or information message, the option Vehicle status is not displayed.
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ⇒page 68
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒page 68, fig. 45 on the wind-
screen wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 46 until the Configuration menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 68
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Displayed on the screen
Function
Multifunction display
data.
This menu is used to establish the data in the
multifunction display menu to be displayed on
the instrument panel ⇒page 71
Convenience
The convenience set-up mode is used to make
the settings for the convenience functions in the
vehicle.
Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi-
cle lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation system can be changed. Choose between
12 and 24-hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which
an optical and acoustic warning will be given by
the system. You can use this function, for exam-
ple, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not
suited for the top speed of your vehicle. Please
see the section “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values
and distances.
Aux. Speed
The instrument panel also displays the speed in
another different unit of measurement (mph or
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
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Unlocking and locking105
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This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and
locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated
and deactivated manually, as described below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in which you wish to acti- vate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, clockwise for the left hand side doors, and anti-clock-
wise for the right hand side doors ⇒page 104, fig. 61
⇒ page 104, fig. 62 .
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door whose childproof lock you want to deactivate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, clockwise for the right hand side doors, and anti-clock-
wise for the left hand side doors ⇒page 104, fig. 61
⇒ page 104, fig. 62 .Once the childproof lock is activated, the door can only be opened from the
outside. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated by inserting the
key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.
KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a plastic key tab*The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•one remote control key ⇒ fig. 63 with folding key bit,•a key without remote control ,•a plastic key tab* .
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, go to an Authorised Service Centre with your
vehicle identification number.
Fig. 63 Set of keys
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Air conditioning163
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Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 170.Heating and cooling the interiorInterior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 130 clockwise to select
the required temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Set the air distribution contro l to the air flow configuration
desired: (towards the windscreen), (towards the chest), (towards the footwell) and (towards the windscreen and
footwell areas). Interior cooling
– Switch on the air conditioner using the button
⇒page 162,
fig. 129 .
– Turn the temperature selector anti-clockwise until the desired cooling output is reached.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
Fig. 130 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
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If and when287
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Towing ringsFitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the on-board tool set. – Remove the front cover by pressing down on its left-hand side.
– Remove the rear cover by pressing down on the right hand side.
– Screw the towing eye
anti-clockwise, in the direction of the arrow,
to the limit position in the front ⇒fig. 207 or rear ⇒fig. 208
threaded hole.
Fig. 207 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eyeFig. 208 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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