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Unlike the current journey memory, this memory is not deleted, even when
the ignition is switched off for more than two hours.
Note
After disconnecting the battery, all the values stored in the memories 1 and
2 are deleted. 
Operation
Fig. 34 Multifunction
display: controls
The button to change the functions A
⇒ Fig. 34 and the button to
delete the memory B are located on the window wiper lever.
Selecting a memory
– Briefly press the station button, B
⇒ Fig. 34.
Selecting functions
– Briefly press the rocker switch A

⇒ 
Fig. 34 up or down. This
displays the multifunction display functions in consecutive or-
der on the screen. Resetting
–
Select the required memory.
– Keep the button B
⇒ Fig. 34 pressed.
The following values of the selected memory are reset using the B
button.
● the average fuel consumption
● journey distance covered
● average speed
● duration of the journey 
Multifunction display data
Outside temperature
The display indicates the outside temperature.
At temperatures below +4 °C (+39 °F), the snowflake symbol is also dis-
played (frozen road surface warning symbol) and an audible warning is giv-
en. Pressing the rocker switch A
⇒ Fig. 34 ⇒ 
page 60 shows the last dis-
played function.
Journey duration
The display shows the time you have covered since the memory was last re-
set. If you wish to measure the duration of a journey from a specific mo-
ment, the memory must be deleted by pressing the button, B
⇒ Fig. 34
⇒ page 60.
The maximum time indicated by the two memories is 19 hours 59 minutes
or 99 hours and 59 minutes for vehicles fitted with an informative display.
The memory is reset if this value is exceeded. 

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Controls and displays
Main menu
Fig. 35 Window wiper
lever: informative display
controls
– Main menu is activated by keeping the rocker switch A
pressed
down ⇒ Fig. 35.
– The menu items can be selected with the button, A
. Briefly
press the button, B to display the selected information.
The following items can be selected:
■ MFD ⇒ page 59
■ Audio ⇒ Booklet audio system Instruction Manual
■ Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system Instruction Manual
■ Telephone ⇒ Booklet Bluetooth system Instruction Manual
■ Vehicle status ⇒ page 64
■ Settings ⇒ page 63
The Audio and Navigation options are only displayed when these factory-fit-
ted systems are switched on.
Note
● If the multifunction display is not operated during 10 seconds, the menu
automatically returns to one of the superior levels. Settings
You can make certain adjustments using the informative display. The cur-
rent values are displayed directly in their respective places above or below
the line.
The following items can be selected:
■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Second speed
■ Inspec. Service
■ Factory settings
■ Back
Select the option Back to return to the superior menu level.
Language
Here the language used to display the warning and information texts can be
selected.
MFD data
Here certain data shown on the multifunction display can be switched on or
off.
Time
In this menu you can set, the time, the display format (24 or 12 hours) and
changes from winter to summer time.
Winter tyres
The speed at which an audible warning is given can be adjusted here. This
function can be used with winter tyres, whose maximum permitted speed is
lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle. 
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Engine electronics control (petrol engines)⇒ page 71
Particulate filter (diesel engines)⇒ page 71
Fuel reserve⇒ page 71
Airbag system⇒ page 72
Tyre pressure⇒ page 72
Liquid level in the window washer system⇒ page 73

Turn signals (left/right)⇒ page 73
Fog lights⇒ page 73
Cruise speed⇒ page 73
Selector lever lock⇒ page 73
Main beams⇒ page 73
WARNING
● Failure to observe control lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.
● The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Carrying out work in
the engine compartment, i.e. checking and filling service liquids, can
lead to injury, scalding, burns and fires. Therefore the corresponding
warnings must always be observed ⇒ page 173, Engine compartment.
Handbrake 
If the
 warning lamp lights up, the handbrake is applied. Additionally,
driving the vehicle at speeds exceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for at least 3 sec-
onds produces an audible warning.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake! 
Brake system 
The warning lamp  lights up if the brake fluid level falls too low or if there
is a fault in the ABS system.
The informative display indicates:
Brake fluid Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the level of the brake fluid
⇒ page 181
WARNING
● If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe
distance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 98.
● The following indications must be taken into account when opening
the engine compartment to check the brake fluid ⇒ page 173, Engine
compartment. 

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Opening and closing
Opening and closing Keys
General notes
Fig. 43 Key with remote control/Key without remote control Two keys are always supplied with the vehicle. Depending on the model ver-
sion, your car may include keys without remote control ⇒ Fig. 43  or with
remote control ⇒ Fig. 43 .
WARNING
● Never leave the key inside whenever you leave the vehicle - even if
only for a moment. This is particularly important if children are to remain
in the vehicle. They might start the engine or some other electrical com-
ponent, e.g. electric windows. Risk of injury!
● Wait until the vehicle has completely stopped before taking the key
out of the ignition. Otherwise the steering wheel may lock suddenly. Risk
of accident!
CAUTION
● Each key contains electronic components and must, therefore, be pro-
tected from damp and strong vibrations.
● Keep the grooves in the key shaft clean. Any dirt (fibre from clothing,
dust, etc.) has a negative impact on locks, ignition, etc.
Note
Should a key be lost, request a duplicate key from an Authorised SEAT deal-
er. 
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 44 Remote control key: removing the cover/taking out the battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is fitted below the
cover A
⇒ Fig. 44. If the battery is flat, the red control lamp
⇒ Fig. 43  will not light up when one of the buttons is pressed. 
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If the Safe lock is out of service, the control lamp on the driver door will
flash quickly for 2 seconds before switching off for 30 seconds and then
flashing at a slower rate.
The Safe lock is re-activated on unlocking and locking the vehicle again.
If the vehicle is locked and the Safe lock is deactivated, the vehicle can be
opened from inside by pulling on the door handle.
WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in locked vehicles with the Safe lock acti-
vated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Doors locked in this manner could delay assistance in an emergency.
Risk of death!
Note
● The anti-theft alarm switches on automatically when the vehicle is
locked, even if the Safe lock is deactivated. The Vehicle interior monitoring,
however, is not activated.
● Given that the Safe function will be activated on locking the vehicle,
CHECK DEADLOCK will be shown on the general instrument panel display. On
vehicles equipped with an informative display, Caution SAFE! On-board docu-
mentation! will be indicated. Unlocking the vehicle with the key
Fig. 46 Key positions
during vehicle locking
and unlocking
– Turn the key in the driver door in the forward driving direction to
its unlock position A
⇒ Fig. 46.
– Pull the handle and open the door.
● All doors (driver door only on vehicles with anti-theft alarm) are un-
locked.
● The rear lid is unlocked.
● The courtesy lights switch on.
● The Safe lock is deactivated.
● The driver door warning lamp stops flashing (on vehicles not equipped
with an anti-theft system) ⇒ page 88.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you have 15 sec-
onds as of opening the door to insert the key in the ignition and start the
vehicle. If, during these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started , the alarm is
triggered. 

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Opening and closing
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Fig. 49 Remote control
key
Unlocking the vehicle 
– Press button 1
.
Locking the vehicle 
– Press button 3
.
Deactivating the Safe lock
– Press button 3
twice in 2 seconds. Further information
⇒ page 83.
Unlocking the rear lid 
– Press button 2
. Further information ⇒ page 90.
Unfolding the key shaft
– Press button 4
. Folding the key shaft
–
Press button 4
and fold the key shaft back to its original posi-
tion.
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked. If the vehicle
is unlocked using button 1
and none of the doors or the rear lid is opened
in the following 30 seconds, the vehicle will automatically relock and the
Safe lock or the anti-theft alarm will be activated. This function prevents the
vehicle from being unlocked by mistake.
Locking indication
The turn signals will flash if the vehicle has been correctly locked.
Should any of the doors or the rear lid remain open when the vehicle is
locked, the turn signals will only flash when it is closed.
WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in vehicles locked from outside with the
Safe lock activated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from
the inside. Doors locked in this manner could delay assistance in an
emergency. Risk of death!
Note
● Only use the remote control when the doors and the rear lid are locked
and the vehicle is within sight.
● Do not press the lock button 
on the remote control before inserting
the key in the ignition, otherwise the vehicle could be locked by mistake.
Should this occur, press the unlock button 
on the remote control.
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Remote control synchronisation
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked using the remote control, the
code of the key might not match that of the control unit. This can occur
when the remote control buttons are frequently pressed outside the range
of the system or if the remote control battery has been replaced.
In this case, it must be synchronised as follows:
●Press any key on the remote control key.
● Open the door using the key within the next minute. 
Anti-theft alarm system
General notes
The anti-theft alarm system increases vehicle protection from intruders. If
the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle it triggers
an audible and visible alarm.
Activating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm switches on automatically when the vehicle is locked
using the remote control key or inserting the key in the driver door. The
alarm is activated around 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated when the remote control unlock
button is pressed. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after emit-
ting the radiofrequency signal, the system will be reactivated.
If the vehicle is unlocked using by inserting the key in the driver door, the
ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds. This deactivates the alarm system. If, during these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started
, the alarm is
triggered.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The following areas of the vehicle are monitored:
● Bonnet
● Rear lid
● Doors
● Ignition
● Tilt angle ⇒ page 89, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away protec-
tion system
● The interior ⇒ page 89, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away pro-
tection system
● Drop in voltage in the car systems
● The factory-fitted towing bracket
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is disconnec-
ted while the alarm system is active.
How to turn off the alarm
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock button on the remote control key
or switch on the ignition.
Note
● The alarm horn power supply has a 5-year useful life. Contact an Official
Service for more detailed information.
● To make sure that the anti-theft alarm is fully operative when leaving the
vehicle, check that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Remote control and receiver unit coding means that the remote control
cannot be used on other vehicles. 

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Opening and closing
Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away
protection system
Fig. 50 Button for Vehi-
cle interior monitoring
and tow-away protection
system
The Vehicle interior monitoring system is activated if movements
are detected in the interior of the vehicle.
Deactivating Vehicle interior monitoring and the tow-away
protection system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the 
⇒ Fig. 50 button on the centre column. The red
backlit symbol  on the button turns orange.
– Lock the vehicle within the next 30 seconds.
The Vehicle interior monitoring system and the tow-away protection system
are reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked again.
Note
● The Vehicle interior monitoring system and the tow-away protection sys-
tem must be deactivated if there is a danger of the alarm being triggered
due to movements by children or animals in the interior during either trans-
port (e.g. by boat or by train) or towing.
● The effectiveness of the Vehicle interior monitoring system is reduced if
the spectacle case is left open. Always close the case before locking the ve-
hicle to ensure the Vehicle interior monitoring system operates correctly. 
Rear lid
Introduction
WARNING
● After closing the lid, check that the catch has engaged properly. The
lid could otherwise open suddenly when the vehicle is moving, even if
the lock is engaged. Risk of accident!
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, as exhaust gases
can be drawn into the interior. Risk of intoxication!
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing down on the rear window, as it
could break. Risk of injury!
Note
● Once the rear lid is closed, its lock is engaged and the alarm system is
activated. Only valid if the vehicle has been locked before the rear lid is
closed.
● The release catch located at the top of the registration plate recess is de-
activated on accelerating or at speeds of over 5 km/h (3 mph). The catch is
reactivated when the vehicle comes to a standstill and a door is opened. 
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