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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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30•Never leave your memory stick or MP3 player in the vehicle in case of 
extreme temperatures.Note
Please refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for important infor-
mation on how to use your memory stick or MP3 player.Connecting a memory stick / MP3 player
For problem-free operation, use only approved memory sticks 
and MP3 players.– Switch on the navigation system.
– Switch the audio source for the navigation system to radio.
–Plug the  memory stick  into the USB port  ⇒fig. 32  (arrow),  or – Connect the 
MP3 player to a standard USB extension cable and 
plug the extension cable into the USB port  ⇒.
– Before you remove the memory device, switch the audio source  for the navigation system back to radio.
It may take several seconds for the USB port to detect the memory device.
The MP3 player is switched off automatically when you switch off the naviga-
tion system or the ignition. The USB port stores the position of the last track 
you were playing. If you do not alter the contents of your memory device, the 
music will be continued at the point where you stopped playing.
MP3 players and USB sticks which are not explicitly approved must have 
“CERTIFIED USB
TM” or “CERTIFIED HIGH SPEED USB
TM” status.
Caution
•Do not connect a device other than a memory stick or MP3 player to the 
U S B  p o r t .  I t  is  n o t  p o ss i b l e  to  o p e ra t e  h a r d  d is cs  o r  U S B  h u b s ,  e t c .  v i a  t h e  U S B  
port.•Do not connect the MP3 player directly to the USB port. This could 
damage the device.•Never remove a memory device when the USB port is selected as source 
(CD). This could damage your memory device.Note
For up-to-date information on compatible MP3 players and USB sticks, please 
ask a SEAT dealer or visit the website.
Fig. 32  USB port in glove 
box
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
Functions
Music files are played just like on a CD changer using the 
controls on your vehicle navigation system.To start the memory stick or MP3 player, select the “CD changer” function on 
the navigation system.
The following functions are available:•Play all tracks stored on the memory device (if no folders are stored on the 
memory device)•Select and play up to six main folders with music files (just like selecting 
CD 1 to 6 on a CD changer)•Change between main folders with music files (just like changing the CD 
on a CD changer)•Change tracks within a main folder•Fast forward and rewind within a track•SCAN function•Play tracks in random or shuffle mode
For further information on operation, please refer to the “CD/MP3” chapter 
⇒ page 44.TipsHere are some tips and points to remember when playing music files in the 
car:•We recommend that, instead of storing music files in the main directory of 
the memory stick or MP3 player, you create separate folders e.g. for tracks 
belonging to the same genre or artist. Your navigation system can only 
display and play a maximum of six folders, however. The folders are allocated  first in numerical order and then in alphabetical order as CD 1 to CD 6. Folders 
that do not contain music files are automatically ignored. You can create any 
number of subfolders.
•If there are no folders on your memory device, the navigation system will 
allocate all the music files it finds to  CD 1.•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”. We 
therefore do not recommend allocating more than 99 tracks to each folder.•We recommend you do not use the “Name CD” function, as the folders 
may not be named correctly.•Bear in mind that special characters (diaeresis, accents, etc) are at the 
end of the alphabet.
The following music formats are supported:•mp3 (MPEG1 Layer3 from 32 to 320 kbps)•wma (from 8 to 192 kbps)•wav (11.025, 22.050 and 44.1 kHz sampling frequency with 16-bit 
encoding, stereo)•ogg vorbis (up to q10, 48 kHz, stereo)
DRM music formats are  not supported.Caution
Never store important data on the memory stick or MP3 player. SEAT is not 
liable in any manner for any data or files that may be damaged or lost.
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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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– By rotating and pressing the control knob, dial the phone number required, without forgetting any area codes  ⇒page 63, 
fig. 71 .
– To start dialling the number, select  OK in the alphanumeric 
keyboard, or
– Press the control button for Dial  ⇒ page 63, fig. 72 .
Entering the telephone number using a sequence of letters
– Press the   function button.
– Enter an area code, e.g.  0800 by turning and pressing the rotary 
pushbutton in the speller ⇒ page 63, fig. 71.
– Select  0-9   ⇒page 63, fig. 71  in the alphanumeric keyboard 
for numbers. The keyboard for letters will appear  ⇒page 21, 
fig. 26 .
– Enter a string of letters, e.g.  SEAT SERVICE by turning and 
pressing the rotary pushbutton in the speller.
– To start dialling the  SEAT SERVICE number, select  OK in the 
speller, or
–Press the  Dial control button.
Finding and dialling stored telephone numbers
–Press the  Memory control button.
– Select  Numbers dialled , Phone book , Missed calls  or Received 
calls . The numbers will be listed.
– Using the rotary pushbutton, select the number you wish to  store. The number will be included in the keyboard. – To start dialling the number, select 
OK in the alphanumeric 
keyboard, or
–Press the  Dial control button.
If your vehicle is equipped with a speech control system*, you can dial 
numbers using voice commands ⇒ page 79 or record names (name tags) for 
the speech control phone book ⇒ page 76. In addition, you can redial the 
last called phone number using the speech control system*  ⇒page 79.
Note
•DTMF tones can be entere d directly using the alphanumeric keyboard or 
loaded from the telephone numbers stored in the memory lists  ⇒page 68.•The audio source is muted automatically when you make or receive tele-
phone calls. The Mute symbol    ⇒page 12, fig. 13  will then appear in the 
status line.•You can still make calls using the mobile phone. Please refer to the 
instructions for your mobile phone for more information.•If you make calls using the mobile phone, the telephone number may not 
appear on the display.•Navigation messages are given during a telephone call if the navigation 
system has been set to do so  ⇒page 106.
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– Press the control button for Start  to begin the route guidance.The special destinations are sorted according to the distance from your 
current location.
The following top categories are available:•Next car park•Next petrol station•Next SEAT dealer•Next hospital•Next restaurant•Hotel near destination•Restaurant near destination•Car park near destinationNote
If no top destination is found in the category selected, the navigation system 
has no top destination in the vicinity stored for this category or it is not avail-
able in the navigation CD.
Storing a destination in the directory
The current destination can be stored in the directory.Fig. 107  Navigation: Store current destination
Fig. 108  Navigation: Directory– Enter a single destination ⇒page 91.
–Press the  Memory control button.
– Select Store in directory.
– Select New directory entry  ⇒ fig. 107  and complete the direc-
tory card or
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