
Overview
6If the system was  switched off manually, it will  not be switched on again auto-
matically the next time the ignition is turned on.
Note
•Where the battery level does not reach a pre-established value and the 
engine is not running, the navigation system will switch off automatically. You 
should therefore start the engine if you wish to continue using the function.•Briefly press the ON/OFF button to activate or deactivate the MUTE func-
tion for the current audio source  ⇒page 12.Switching the navigation system display screen on and offThe display switches on automatically when the navigation system is 
switched on. It also switches off again automatically when the system is 
switched off. The display can be switched on and off manually by pressing the   button 
⇒
fig. 3.
Notes on road safetyOnly use the system when the traffic conditions allow you to 
do so safely.As well as offering full navigation functions, the SEAT navigation system with 
its numerous extra features also provides a wealth of in-car entertainment 
and a great deal of information about traffic and road conditions.
Carry out your settings in the navigation system only when the vehicle 
⇒page 115 is stationary. If you operate the navigation system while driving, 
you should always be aware of the current traffic situation and, if necessary, 
give your full concentration to road safety. When driving, make use of the 
multi-function steering wheel* whenever possible  ⇒page 14.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the driver, you 
bear the responsibility for road safety. Therefore, only use the SEAT naviga-
tion system when traffic conditions so permit, always remaining in control 
of the vehicle. If not, an accident may occur.•The volume of the sound system should be set at a level that enables 
you to hear acoustic signals from outside, such as police and fire brigade 
sirens. Failure to do so may cause an accident.•Always obey the laws concerning the use of telephones in vehicles!
Fig. 3  Navigation system: 
Display control knob
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8Handling: General informationControl switchesBasic operating rules
All the functions of the navigation system are easy to use if 
you remember just four simple rules.Fig. 4  Navigation system: Control switchesThe controls have 4 basic functions.
1.  Press one of the function selector buttons    ⇒fig. 4  
( ⇒ page 8) to access the desired main function (e.g. radio or 
navigation system).
2.  Turn and press the  rotary pushbutton   ⇒ fig. 4 to select an 
option shown in the display  ⇒page 9. 3.  Press one of the control buttons   
⇒fig. 4  to call up the 
submenus for the corresp onding main function ⇒page 10. The 
submenus for the current main function are shown in the corners 
of the display. The four corners of the display correspond to the 
four control buttons that are positioned around the rotary push-
button.
4. Press the   button    ⇒fig. 4  (⇒ page 10) to cancel an 
entry that has not yet been confirmed or to return to the previous 
menu level.
Function selector buttons
The buttons activate the main functions.– Press one of the function selector buttons  ⇒fig. 5  to access the 
corresponding main function.
A1
A2
A3
RETURN
A4
Fig. 5  Navigation system: 
Function buttons
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10Control buttons
The control buttons are logically assigned to the menus in the 
corners of the display.
The four  control buttons  ⇒ fig. 7 grouped around the rotary pushbutton 
correspond to the button symbols in the corners of the display screen: the top 
right corner of the screen corresponds to the top right control button  ⇒fig. 8 .
Press one of the control buttons to call up the submenus in each main func-
tion.
The activated control button and the corresponding corner of the display will 
light up for better orientation."Return" buttonPress the   button  ⇒fig. 9 to go back one level in the sequence of 
menus.
Any options selected but not yet confirmed with the rotary pushbutton will be 
cancelled.
The   button can be used in all menus.
Fig. 7  Navigation system: 
Control buttonsFig. 8  Navigation system: 
Correspondence between 
the control buttons and 
the menus in the corners 
of the display
Fig. 9  Navigation system: 
RETURN button
RETURN
RETURN
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
Note
Press the corresponding function selector button  ⇒page 8 for the current 
main function at any point in a submenu to return to the main menu for that 
function.Forward and reverse buttonsDepending on which function you are using, these buttons can be used as 
follows:
Radio mode
   Select next station
   Select previous station
CD-/MP3 Mode
Press button     to advance to the next track of a CD. To activate the fast 
forwards function, press and hold the button. Press   button   within the first ten seconds of a track to go back to the 
previous track. If you press the button after ten seconds, you will go back to 
the beginning of that track. To activate the fast reverse function, press and 
hold the button.
Adjusting volumeVolume can be adjusted by turning the ON/OFF knob 
⇒fig. 11. The volume 
setting will be stored automatically.
If the volume is too low when the radio is turned on, it will be increased auto-
matically to a level set by the factory.
Note
Volume can also be adjusted using the buttons on the multi-function steering 
wheel*  ⇒page 14.
Fig. 10  Navigation 
system: Forward/reverse 
buttons
A2A1
A2
A1
Fig. 11  Navigation 
system: ON/OFF knob 
(adjusting volume)
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12MuteFig. 13  Navigation system: Mute function symbolSwitching on the mute function
– Briefly press the MMI knob to enable the "Mute" function. The 
volume for the enabled audio source will then be switched off. 
Any activated media drives will be stopped. Switching off the mute function
– Briefly press the MMI knob or:
– Rotate the MMI knob to disable the "Mute" function.
By briefly pressing the MMI knob, the sound of the currently enabled audio 
source will be muted. Any activated media drives will be stopped 
⇒page 24. 
When the mute function is enabled, the symbol    ⇒fig. 13  will appear in 
the bottom  of the display. The sound is switched back on when the MMI knob 
is pressed briefly or turned.
When the navigation system is switched on, the volume is automatically set 
to the factory default value.
Note
If you activate the mute function during a traffic announcement or a naviga-
tion cue the current announcement will be cancelled.Home functionPress the corresponding function button within a main function, the system 
will automatically jump to the main menu of that main function.
In navigation, the “Home function” depends on the route guidance selected: 
if you have activated route guidance with stopovers, go to the menu for route 
planning by pressing the function button again  ⇒page 102, fig. 113 . If you 
have activated route guidance without stopovers  ⇒page 102, go to the main 
navigation menu (direct navigation) by pressing the function button again.
Fig. 12  Navigation 
system: Mute
A1
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Drives
26Requirements for good sound reproduction
It is possible that you may not be able to play CDs which are copy-protected 
or CDs containing CD ROM format that do not correspond to the standard for 
audio CDs in your player. Only CDs that comply with this standard have the 
logo “Compact Disc Digital Audio” printed on the CD.
Please note the following in order to ensure perfect high-quality sound repro-
duction and avoid damage to media drives:•Do not use dirty CDs•Do not use damaged or scratched CDs•Do not use labels•Do not use protective rings•Do not use a CD cover or a stabiliser•Do not use non-circular CDs (shape CDs)•Do not use single CDs (8 cm / 3" in diameter)
Always store unused CDs in a suitable CD case and do not expose them to 
direct sunlight.
Cleaning media drives and CDs
Never use a CD player cleaning disc to clean drives.
Clean CDs with a soft lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from the 
centre outwards. If necessary, stubborn stains can be removed with a 
commercially available CD cleaner or with isopropyl alcohol. Please never use 
petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as these can damage the CDs.
Error messages
The following may be the reason for a read error on the display:
Note
•In the case of extreme hot or cold outside temperatures, it is possible that 
the playback of a CD will temporarily not function. A thermostat switch is 
installed to protect the CDs and the reading laser.•Never remove the cover of the equipment. The equipment has no compo-
nents that can be serviced by the owner.Problem
Solution
CD is dirty.
Clean the CD.
CD is scratched.
Check the CD for scratches.
CD was inserted upside down.
Insert the CD with the printed side 
upwards.
Condensation has formed on the CD.
Wait until the equipment is dry.
The drive mechanism is malfunction-
ing.
Contact a Dealer or qualified work-
shop.
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
Functions
The iPod is operated just like a CD changer using the controls 
on your vehicle's navigation system.The following functions are available:•Play all tracks stored on the iPod•Select and play up to five playlists (just like selecting CD 1 to 5 on a CD 
changer).•Change between playlists (just like “selecting a CD” on the CD changer)•Fast forward and rewind within a track•Change tracks within a playlist•Shuffle function (random selection of tracks)•SCAN function
For further information on operation, please refer to the “CD/MP3” chapter 
⇒ page 44.TipsHere are some tips and points to remember when using the iPod in the 
vehicle:•Track numbers appear with a maximum of two digits in the navigation 
system display. The first digit is suppressed if you select a track with a three-
digit number, i.e. track 125 and track 25 are both displayed as track “25”. For 
this reason we do not recommend allocating more than 99 tracks to each 
playlist.•If you reach the end of a playlist when selecting a track directly 
(forward/reverse), the count is resumed at track “1”.
•The track numbers are counted up sequentially in the navigation system 
display when you play tracks in shuffle mode (MIX).•We recommend you do not use the “Name CD” function, as all the playl-
ists will then be allocated the same name.USB Interface*Introduction
You can connect a memory stick or an MP3 player to the 
vehicle's on-board navigation system via the USB port.The USB port is located in your vehicle's glove box. It is compatible with all 
memory sticks and MP3 players approved by SEAT. Problems can occur if you 
use a memory stick or MP3 player not list ed in the table. Your memory device 
must be USB-certified as a minimum requirement.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the driver, you 
bear the responsibility for road safety. Do not remove the memory stick or 
MP3 player while driving. Failure to do so may cause an accident.•The volume of the sound system should be set at a level that enables 
you to hear acoustic signals from outside, such as police and fire brigade 
sirens. Failure to do so may cause an accident.Caution
Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence inside a vehicle) 
may cause damage to the memory stick or MP3 player and/or impair its 
performance.
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32Aux-in connectionIntroduction
A portable player can be plugged into the AUX-IN connection 
via a 3.5 mm jack plug.The Aux-in socket is located in the centre console. It is compatible with port-
able players with a 3.5 mm jack plug. It cannot be guaranteed that all port-
able players will function without any problems.
Caution
•Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in the vehicle 
interior) may cause damage to portable players and/or impair their perform-
ance. Please do not leave your portable player in the vehicle in case of 
extreme temperatures.•Never store important data on portable players. SEAT is not liable in any 
manner for any data or files that may be damaged or lost.Note
Please refer to the operating instructions of your portable player for important 
information on its operation.Connecting portable player– Switch on your vehicle navigation system.
– Switch the audio source for the navigation system to radio. – Connect the portable player to 
a 3.5 mm jack plug and plug the 
extension cable into the Aux-in socket.
– Before you remove the memory device, switch the audio source  for the navigation system back to radio.
Start the portable player by switching the audio source to AUX-IN mode 
⇒page 45. After the player has been detected successfully, the display will 
show  External audio source is active .
You can select the audio files using the controls on the portable player. The 
volume can be adjusted via the navigation system in your vehicle, the multi-
function steering wheel* and the portable player.
WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the driver, you 
bear the responsibility for road safety. Never operate a portable player 
while driving - this could result in an accident!
Note
•We recommend setting the output level of the portable player to about 
70 percent of maximum. Before adjusting the volume via the navigation 
system in your vehicle, you should first use the volume adjuster of the port-
able player.•Using a portable player with the engine switched off will drain the 
battery.
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