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Indications for vehicles with LongLife service
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing re-
quirements. With the LongLife System, SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an interval service when it is necessary. The length of the service inter-
vals (max. two years) is determined by factors such as conditions under
which the vehicle is used and personal driving style.
The service pre-warning will first appear 20 days before the date on which
the service is due. The distance travelled is rounded off to the nearest 100
km and the time to full days. The current service message can only be con-
sulted 500 km after the last service. Until that time, only dashes are dis-
played.
Note
● If you reset the display manually, the next service interval will be indica-
ted after 15 000 km or one year and will not be calculated individually.
● Do not reset the display between service intervals as the display will
otherwise be incorrect.
● In LongLife Service vehicles, if the battery is disconnected for a long pe-
riod, the days remaining until the next service cannot be calculated. There-
fore, the service message displays on the instrument panel may be incor-
rect. Take into account the maximum authorised service intervals. Multifunction display (MFI)*
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on
the journey and fuel consumption.
Fig. 39 Rocker buttons A
and B. Steering wheel
controls.
Fig. 40 Digital instru-
ment panel display
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Memory displays
● Driving speed
● Journey duration
● Average speed
● Distance
● Distance to empty
● Average fuel consumption
● Current fuel consumption
● Outside temperature display
● Speed warning
Km/h - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown in the display.
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been
reached.
Ø mph - Average speed The average speed will be shown after running a distance of approximately
100 metres. Until then dashes will appear in the display. The display will be
updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
km - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on. The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km. The memory will
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
 Km - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current
fuel consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same
conditions as a reference.
Ø ltr/100km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown ⇒ fig. 42 after a distance of ap-
proximately 100 metres has been travelled. Until then dashes will appear in
the display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is
in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
l/100 km or l/h - Current fuel consumptionThe display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion ⇒ page 191.
Outside temperature display
The measurement range extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures be-
low +4°C, an ice crystal symbol is displayed and a warning sounds if the ve-
hicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice danger warning). This symbol will
flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature
rises above +4°C or 6°C if it was already lit.
Set speed indicator
When driving at the required speed, enter the speed indicator mode and
press the button A
(Reset), the display remembers the indicated speed. If
the indicated speed is exceeded, a warning message is displayed on the
screen 1)
and an acoustic signal is given. 
1)
Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be repre-
sented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.
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This may be deactivated by pressing the button A
(Reset).
The speed may be altered using the rocker switch B
in steps of 5 km/h
within 5 seconds of the initial memory value.
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake sym-
bol” is not shown. For this reason you should not rely exclusively on this
display - Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature
as a result of the heat radiated from the engine. 
Warning or information message in the display
Faults are shown in the display with warning lamps and
warning/information reports.
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ig-
nition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional faults are
indicated by symbols with warning or information messages in the display.
An acoustic warning is given in certain cases.
Warning symbols
There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning symbols (pri-
ority 2)
Information text
In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive informa-
tion in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.
Note
In the case of screens without warning or information texts, faults are indi-
cated exclusively by the warning lamps. 
Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will
be accompanied by three audible warnings. This is a danger warning. Stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain
professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will contin-
ue until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warn-
ing message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages (red)
● Brake system symbol  with the warning message STOP BRAKE FLUID
SERVICE MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL .
● Coolant symbol  with the warning message STOP SEE COOLANT IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL.
● Engine oil pressure symbol  with the warning message STOP ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL . 
Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompa-
nied by one audible warning. The function should be checked as soon as
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If several priority 2 warning messages are detected at the same time, the
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. Af-
ter a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be
shown as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2 warning messages will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning
messages have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow): 1)
● Fuel warning light with the information text PLEASE REFUEL.
● Windscreen washer fluid symbol  with the information text REFILL
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Refill the windscreen washer tank ⇒ page 226.
1)
Depending on the version of the model.
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Instrument panel menus*
Example of menu use
All the menus on the instrument panel may be used accord-
ing to the following procedure. The instrument panel menus
may vary according to the version of the model.
Fig. 43 Windscreen wip-
er lever: button A to con-
firm the menu selection
and rocker switch B to
change the menu
Fig. 44 Steering wheel
controls: button A to con-
firm the menu selection
and switch B to change
the menu
The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how
to use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using
winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.
1. Open the main menu with the MFI lever
– Switch the ignition on.
– Hold down button B
for two seconds to return to main menu
from other menu. It may be necessary to repeat this operation
until the main menu is displayed.
2. Open the menu “Configuration” with the MFI lever
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower
end of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed be-
tween two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right.
– Select menu Configuration.
– Press button A
on the windscreen wiper lever. The
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2. Access the Configuration menu with the steering wheel controls
– To access the “Configuration” menu, press button C
⇒ fig. 44
until the menu is displayed. Now you are in this menu.
3. Open the main menu “Winter tyres”
– Select option Winter tyres using switch B
.
– Press button A
. The menu
Winter tyres is opened.
4. Program a speed limit warning
– Use button B
to select the menu option
+ 10 km/h or - 10 km/
h and press button B to either increase or decrease the set
speed.
5. To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning
– Use switch B
to select the menu point
On / Off and press the
button to switch the speed warning on or off. If the speed warn-
ing is deactivated, three dashes will be displayed ---
6. To close the menu “Winter tyres”
– In the menu select Back.
The function “Winter tyres” sends an optical and an acoustic signal when
the vehicle reaches the set speed.
Example menu “Winter tyres”
In the menu
Winter tyresFunction
Name of menu displayed
X km/hThe current set speed is displayedor ---or dashes will be shown if the function is deac-
tivated.
On / OffIf the function is activated or deactivated
+10 km/hThe set value increases by 10 km/h-10 km/hThe set value decreases by 10 km/hBackThe menu “Winter tyres” is closed and the last
displayed menu is shown.
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed. 
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TelephoneThis menu is only available in vehicles with radio
unit if the vehicle is fitted with the telephone func-
tion. In vehicles fitted with a radio navigation sys-
tem, this menu is available in the central unit (navi-
gator) ⇒ Booklet SEAT Media System 2.1.
Vehicle conditionThis menu displays current warning or information
texts: “Vehicle status menu”
This option flashes when one of these texts is dis-
played.
ConfigurationThis option allows the time, the speed warning when
using winter tyres, units, language, independent
heating, the Light and visibility menu and the Con-
venience menu to be reset.
a)
Only in vehicles fitted with a radio navigation system.
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed. Multifunction display menu (MFI)
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on
the journey and fuel consumption.
Fig. 47 Multifunction
display (MFI) instrument
panel display.
The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memo-
ry and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory is shown on the upper right
hand section of the display ⇒ fig. 47 at all times.
Open the multifunction display menu Select the Multifunction display menu from the main menu ⇒ page 70
and press the OK
button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multi-
function lever*.
Selecting a memory To change from one memory to another, briefly press button A
⇒ fig. 43 ⇒ page 68 on the windscreen wiper lever or the OK button on
the multifunction lever ⇒  fig. 44 ⇒ page 68 while the ignition is switch-
ed on. 
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Resetting a memory Select the memory where you wish to erase the values.
Hold down button A
on the windscreen wiper lever or the OK button
on the multifunction* steering wheel for at least two seconds.
The journey memory 1 collects the travel and consumption data from the
moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is
continued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will
be added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automati-
cally be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The total journey memory 2 collects the journey data for any number of indi-
vidual journeys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two
hours) up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km dis-
tance travelled. The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the
named values is reached.
Memory indications
The following data can be viewed on the multifunction display using the
rocker switch B
⇒ fig. 43 ⇒ 
page 68 on the windscreen wiper lever or by
pressing button  or  ⇒ 
fig. 44 on the multifunction steering wheel*.
● Duration
● Current fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Distance
● Average speed
● Auxiliary speed
● Digital display of speed 1)
● Speed warning at --- km/h
–
–
Personal selection of display
The driver can establish which displays are shown on the instrument panel
display as required:
●
Select the submenu Multifunction Display Data from the Configuration
menu ⇒  page 74.
● The displays can be activated or deactivated individually by marking the
required option and pressing the OK
button on the windscreen wiper lever
or the multifunction steering wheel*.
Duration in h and min
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been
reached.
Current fuel consumption in l/100 km or l/h
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litres/100 km whilst
the vehicle is in motion or in litres/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary
position with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion ⇒ page 157.
Average consumption in l/100 km The average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approxi-
mately 100 metres has been travelled. Until then dashes will appear in the
display. The display will be updated every five seconds while the vehicle is
in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown. 
1)
It is not possible to see whether the alternative speed display is activated.