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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. 44 Windscreen wip-
er lever: button A to con-
firm the menu selection
and rocker switch B to
change the menu
Fig. 45 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
Configura-
tion menu is opened. 
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2. Access the Configuration menu with the steering wheel controls
–To access the “Configuration” menu, press button C
⇒ Fig. 45
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 the button A
. The menu
Winter tyres is opened.
4. Program a speed limit warning
– Use button B
to select the option
+10 km/h or -10 km/h and
press button B to either increase or decrease the speed dis-
played.
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/h (mph)The set value increases by 10 km/h (mph)-10 km/h (mph)The set value decreases by 10 km/h (mph)BackThe 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
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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 trip memory 1 collects the travel and consumption data from the mo-
ment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is con-
tinued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will be
added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The total memory 2 collects the journey data for any number of individual
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 (miles) distance
travelled. The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named val-
ues is reached.
Memory indications
The following data can be viewed on the multifunction display using the
rocker switch B
⇒ Fig. 44 ⇒ 
page 67 on the windscreen wiper lever or by
pressing button  or  ⇒ 
Fig. 45 on the multifunction steering wheel*.
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 72.
● 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.
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.
Distance travelled in km (miles) The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km (miles). The
memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Average speed in km/h (mph) The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 me-
tres 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.
Speed warning at --- km/h (mph)
This function may help you to keep within the speed limits. Press the OK
button on the windscreen wiper lever
A or the multifunction steering
wheel* to select the current speed. The instrument panel display gives the
selected speed, for example, Speed warning 120 km/h. You have five sec-
onds to reset the speed between 30 km/h and 250 km/h using rocker
switch B
or buttons  or  on the multifunction steering wheel*. Press
the OK button or wait five seconds until the speed is stored and the
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warning is activated. If the set speed is exceeded, an audible warning is
heard and a warning message is displayed until the speed is reduced to at
least 4 km/h (2 mph) below the stored speed. The function is switched off
by pressing the OK
button again. Speed warning --- km/h (miles) is now
displayed on the instrument panel.
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
● There are different instrument panels; therefore the multifunction dis-
play may vary.
● When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tem-
perature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside tempera-
ture as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel* do not have buttons on
the windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled
from the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*. 
Vehicle status menu
This menu shows warning or information texts
Open Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option Vehicle status from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button OK
on the windscreen wiper lever
A⇒ 
Fig. 46. Or –
Press button 
or  on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ Fig. 45 until the Vehicle Status menu is displayed.
Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warn-
ing messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen
after a time and will be stored in the Vehicle status menu.
The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is
no warning or information message, the option Vehicle status is not dis-
played. If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ⇒ page 67
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available. 
Configuration menu
This menu is used to make the settings for the vehicle func-
tions. Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button OK

A ⇒ Fig. 44 on the windscreen
wiper lever. Or
– Press button 
or  on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ Fig. 45 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
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Displayed on the screenFunctionMultifunction display
data.This menu is used to establish the data in the
multifunction display menu to be displayed on
the instrument panel ⇒ page 70
ConvenienceThis menu allows you to make the settings for
the convenience functions in the vehicle.
Lights and visibilityFrom this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi-
cle lighting settings.
TimeThe hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation system can be changed. Choose between
12 and 24-hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyresThe menu allows the setting of a speed at which
an optical and acoustic warning will be given by
the system. You can use this function, for exam-
ple, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not
suited for the top speed of your vehicle. Please
see the section “Wheels and tyres”.
LanguageThe display texts and the navigation system
texts can be seen in different languages.
UnitsThis option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values
and distances.
sel. speedThe instrument panel also displays the speed in
another different unit of measurement (mph or
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
Inter ServiceConsult service messages and reset service in-
terval display here.
Factory settingsThe manufacturer's predefined values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
Backa)This returns to the main menua)
Only if the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFI).
Note
● For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
● SEAT dealerships are able to programme other functions or change the
existing functions depending upon the vehicle equipment.
● The Configuration menu is only accessible when the vehicle is at a
standstill. 
Convenience menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle conven-
ience settings.
Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option Configuration from the main menu and press
the button OK

A ⇒ Fig. 44 on the windscreen wiper lever.
– Press button 
or  on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ Fig. 45 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
– Choose the option Convenience from the main menu and press
the button A
on the windscreen wiper lever.
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Displayed on the
screenFunction
Central locking.One door: individual unlocking activated.
Auto lock: The doors are automatically locked
when the vehicle is travelling at more than approx
15 km/h (10 mph).
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked when the key
is removed from the ignition.
Elec. window controlOpening and closing electric windows: this deter-
mines whether to open or close all the windows
when the vehicle is unlocked or locked. The open
function can also be activated for the driver door
only.
Exterior mirror adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the
driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passen-
ger exterior mirror is also moved.
Factory settingsThe predefined factory values for the functions of
this menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the Configuration menu
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed. Lights and visibility menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle lighting
settings.
Open Lights and visibility Menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button OK

A ⇒ page 67 on the windscreen
wiper lever. Or
– Press button 
or  on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ Fig. 45 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
– Select the option Lights & visibil. from the menu and press but-
ton A
on the windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use ⇒ page 67
Displayed on the
screenFunction
Coming Home/
Leaving HomeThis option permits the adjustment of the time
during which the headlights remain lit after the
vehicle is locked, and also permits the function to
be connected and disconnected
Indicator conf.The convenience turn signal function can be acti-
vated or deactivated here. With the convenience
mode activated, the turn signal will blink at least
three times when turned on.
Factory settingsThe predefined factory values for the functions of
this menu are restored.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* 
A control lamp monitors the ABS.
The control lamp  should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automat-
ic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The control lamp  does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
● The control lamp does not go out again after a few seconds
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way, without the ABS function.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop as soon as possible. For further
information on the ABS go to ⇒ page 187.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESC* control lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp  lights up together with the brake warning lamp
 , this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible
fault in the brake system ⇒ 
.
WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 222, Working in the engine compartment.
● If the brake system warning lamp  should light up together with the
ABS warning lamp , stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake
fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ page 234, Brake fluid. If the brake fluid lev-
el has dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of acci-
dent. Obtain technical assistance.
● If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may
have been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the
rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to
break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assis-
tance.

Washer fluid 
This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen
washer level is too low. This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity
⇒ page 231.
The following message is shown on the instrument panel display* 1)
: REFILL
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . 
1)
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Alternator 
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.
The warning lamp  lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should
go out when the engine has started running.
If the warning lamp  lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest special-
ised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessa-
ry because this will drain the battery. 
Worn brake pads 
If the  symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety rea-
sons, the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialised workshop. Tyre pressure 
The tyre pressure control system controls the tyre speed and
the frequency spectrum of each tyre.
Fig. 50 Centre console:
tyre monitor system but-
ton
The tyre control lamp 1)
compares wheel revolutions and with it, the wheel
diameter of each wheel using the ESC. If the diameter of a wheel changes,
the tyre control lamp  lights up. The wheel diameter changes when:
● Tyre pressure is insufficient.
● The tyre structure is damaged.
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a load.
● The wheels of one axle are under more pressure (for example, driving
with a trailer or on extreme slopes).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted.
● The wheel on one axle is changed. 
1)
Depending on the model version
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