
Overview
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– Press the 
 button  ⇒page 5, fig. 3  to open or close the display 
⇒ page 5, fig. 4 .
Opening the display provides access to the DVD drives and the two card 
readers for MP3 (SD and MMC) memory cards  ⇒page 5, fig. 4 .
The display can also be closed using the control knob, the control buttons, 
the   button or the forward/reverse buttons  ⇒page 8.
The open display is automatically closed after approximately one minute.
Caution
•If the display  cannot be closed, it may be obstructed by some object (e.g. 
an MP3 memory card may not have been correctly inserted in the reader). Do 
not attempt to close the display by force.•To prevent damage to the navigation system, no foreign bodies should be 
inserted into the DVD drive or into the memory card readers.Note
For more information regarding the various media drives, please refer to 
⇒ page 22.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 153 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 12.
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 allow as such, 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 controlling the use of telephones in vehicles!
Cleaning and careThe controls and display of the navigation system require 
care and cleaning from time to time.Cleaning the display
– Use a soft, clean cloth and an LCD cleaner to clean the navigation  system display.
Cleaning the control panel
– First clean the control panel with a brush to remove dust.
– Then wipe the controls with a clean, soft and slightly damp cloth.
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•The track numbers are counted up sequentially in the navigation system 
display when you play tracks in shuffle mode (MIX).•99 tracks are permanently shown on the navigation system display. This 
is even valid when the list contains a smaller number of tracks.•When selecting a track, we recommend you not to jump forward or back 
more than 49 tracks at a time. If you jump further than this, the iPod interface 
may not select the track you intended.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 listed in the table. Your memory device 
must be USB-certified as a minimum requirement.
Caution
Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in a vehicle's inte-
rior) can cause damage to the memory stick or MP3 player and/or impair its 
performance.•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 your vehicle's sound system.
– Enable radio mode.
–Plug the  memory stick  into the USB port  ⇒fig. 33  (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 sound 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 the sound 
system or the ignition off. The USB port stores the position of the last track 
Fig. 33  USB port in glove 
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32you 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 
USB port. It is not possible to operate hard discs or USB hubs, etc. via the USB 
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 www.seat.es.Functions
Music files are played just like on a CD changer using the 
controls on your car's sound system.To start the memory stick or MP3 player, select the “CD changer” function on 
the sound 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 more information on how to operate the system, please refer to the “CD” 
chapter in the operating manual for your sound system.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 sound system can 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 sound system will allo-
cate all the music files it finds to  CD 1.•Track numbers appear with a maximum of two digits in the sound 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 not to use the “Name CD” function on vehicles with 
the BNS 5.0 navigation system, as the folders may not be named correctly.
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•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.Aux-in connection*Introduction
Portable players can be plugged into the Aux-in connection 
using 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 a car's inte-
rior) can cause damage to portable players and/or impair their performance.  Never leave the portable player in the vehicle in case of extreme temperatures 
(either very high or very low)
•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 player for important informa-
tion on its operation.Connecting a portable player– Switch on your vehicle's sound system.
– Enable radio mode.
– 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 sound system back to radio.Start the portable player by adjusting the Aux-in audio source  ⇒page 50. 
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 using the sound system in your vehicle, the multi-
function steering wheel* or the portable player.
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74Main telephone menuMaking calls
Telephone numbers can be entered using the keypad on the 
display.Enter and dial a telephone number
– Press the   function button.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, dial the phone 
number required, without forgetting any area codes  ⇒fig. 89.
– To start dialling the number, select  OK in the alphanumeric 
keyboard, or
– Press the control button for  Dial ⇒ fig. 89 .
Entering the telephone number using a sequence of letters
– Press the   function button. – By rotating and pressing the control knob, enter an area code 
using the alphanumeric keyboard, e.g.  0800.
– Select  0-9   ⇒fig. 89  in the alphanumeric keyboard for 
numbers. The keyboard for letters will appear  ⇒page 18, 
fig. 20 .
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, enter a suitable string  of letters using the alphanumeric keyboard, e.g.  SEAT.
– To start dialling the SEAT  number, select OK in the alphanumeric 
keyboard or
–Press the  Dial control button.
Finding and dialling stored telephone numbers
–Press the  Memory control button.
– Select  Numbers dialled , Directory , 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.
You can delete the number in the alphanumeric keyboard entry field by 
pressing the   button.
Fig. 89  Telephone: Enter 
a number
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