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Controls and displays
■ Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system Instruction Manual
■ Telephone ⇒ Booklet Bluetooth system Instruction Manual
■ Vehicle status ⇒ page 68
■ Settings ⇒ page 67
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.
When exceeding the maximum speed the following is shown on the display:
Winter tyres max speed … km/h … (mph)
Units
The units of measure for temperature, consumption and journey distances
can be set here.
Second speed
The second speed can be activated/deactivated in mph or km/h respective-
ly here.
Inspection Service
Here you can choose to display the kilometres (miles) and days remaining
until the next service, and reset the service interval display.
Factory settings
Select Factory setting to reset the values of the informative display to their
factory settings.
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Control lamps
Summary
The control lamps indicate certain functions or faults accompanied by an
audible warning.
When the ignition is switched on some of the warning lamps light up for
several seconds for the purpose of the control systems of the vehicle. These
warning lamps must switch off several seconds after the ignition is switched
on.
Handbrake⇒ page 70
Brake system⇒ page 70
Fasten your seat belt⇒ page 70
Alternator⇒ page 71
Door open⇒ page 71
Engine oil (red or yellow colour)⇒ page 71
Coolant temperature/level (red or blue colour)⇒ page 72
Power steering⇒ page 72
Electronic stability control (ESC)⇒ page 72
Traction control system (ASR)⇒ page 73
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)⇒ page 73
Rear fog light⇒ page 73
Bulb fault⇒ page 74
Emission control system⇒ page 74
Glow plug system (diesel engines)⇒ page 74
Engine electronics control (petrol engines)⇒ page 74
Particulate filter (diesel engines)⇒ page 74
Fuel reserve⇒ page 75
Airbag system⇒ page 75
Tyre pressure⇒ page 76
Liquid level in the window washer system⇒ page 76
Turn signals (left/right)⇒ page 76
Fog lights⇒ page 76
Cruise speed⇒ page 77
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Alternator
If the control lamp is lit up while the engine is running, the battery is not
charging.
Seek professional help. Have the car's electrical equipment inspected.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 101, Hazard warning light switch.
CAUTION
Additionally, if the warning lamp lights up while driving, the warning
lamp also lights up (cooling system fault). Stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine – Risk of engine damage!
Door open
If the control lamp, lights up, one of the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet
is open.
WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical reasons, park it a safe dis-
tance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn on the
hazard warning lights ⇒ page 101.
Engine oil
The control lamp flashes red (oil pressure low)
The informative display indicates:
Oil pressure. Switch off the engine! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
⇒ page 186
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed!
Seek professional help.
The control lamp lights up yellow (insufficient oil level)
The informative display indicates:
Check the oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level
⇒ page 186
If the bonnet remains open for more than 30 seconds, the warning lamp
switches off. If the engine oil is not refilled, the warning lamp lights up
again after 100 km (62 miles).
The control lamp flashes yellow (oil level sensor faulty)
The informative display indicates:
Oil sensor. Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, The warning lamp flashes various
times after the ignition is switched on and an audible warning is given.
Seek professional help.
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The informative display indicates: Report No.: Stability control (ESC)
or Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Seek professional help.
Further information ⇒ page 144, Stability system (ESC).
Note
If the battery is disconnected and connected again, the yellow warning
lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on. This warning lamp must
switch off after covering a short distance.
Traction control system (ASR)
If the control lamp
flashes, the ASR is working.
If the warning lamp lights up on ignition the ASR system may have
switched off due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again. Upon switching on the ignition again, if the warning lamp has switch-
ed off, this means the ASR is functioning correctly again.
If the warning lamp, remains lit up there is a fault in the ASR.
The informative display indicates: Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Seek professional help.
Further information ⇒ page 145, Traction control system (ASR). Anti-lock system (ABS)
If the warning lamp, is lit up there is a fault in the ABS.
The informative display indicates: ABS fault
The brake system alone is operational in the vehicle, without ABS.
Seek professional help.
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 101.
● If the warning lamp ⇒ page 70 lights up together with the warning
lamp , , Stop the vehicle! Seek professional help.
● A fault in the Anti-lock brake system (ABS) can lead to longer braking
distances – Risk of accident!
Rear fog light
The control lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on
⇒ page 99.
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Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency program.
When switching the ignition off and on again, the warning lamp also
lights up.
Seek professional help.
WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high temperatures. Therefore, do
not park the vehicle in places where the exhaust pipe could come into
contact with dry grass or with highly-flammable materials. Risk of fire!
● Always adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic
conditions. Never be encouraged, by the recommendations shown in the
warning lamps, to fail to respect traffic legislation.
CAUTION
While the warning lamp is lit up, the fuel consumption is high, and in
certain conditions, the engine power is reduced.
Note
● In order for the particulate filter to burn off soot in a correct manner,
avoid carrying out frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count can considerably reduce the
useful life of the particulate filter. The specialised service provides informa-
tion about the countries where fuel with a high sulphur content is used.
Fuel reserve
The warning lamp lights up when approximately only 7 litres of fuel re-
main in the tank. The informative display indicates:
Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles)
Note
The message on the display switches off only after refuelling and carrying
out a short journey.
Airbag system
If the warning lamp is lit up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The informative display indicates: Airbag fault!
The airbag system availability is controlled electronically, regardless of
whether an airbag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protection airbag or the belt tensioner
are disabled using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp lights up for around
4 seconds and flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled!
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Cruise speed
The warning lamp lights up when the cruise control is switched on
(cruise speed) ⇒ page 152.
Selector lever lock
If the control lamp lights up, press the brake pedal. This is necessary
when you require the automatic gearbox selector lever to move out of the
positions P or N ⇒ page 149.
Mean beams
The warning lamp lights up with the main beam headlights or when the
headlights are flashed ⇒ page 100.
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Communication
Audio system adjustment
Fig. 38 Controls on the steering wheel
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXA TurnIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeA PressNo functionNo functionNo functionBMutePauseMute
CSearch for last stationShort press: Switch to previous song
Long press: RewindNo function
DSearch for next stationShort press: Change to next song
Long press: Fast forwardNo function
EPrevious presetPrevious folderNo functionFNext presetNext folderNo functionGChange sourceChange sourceChange sourceH TurnSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA functionH PressOperates on MFAOperates on MFAOperates on MFA
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Communication
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)
GActivating/deactivating
voice control a)Activating/deactivating
voice control a)Activating/deactivating
voice control a)No functionb)Activating/deactivating
voice control
H TurnNext / previous preset c)Next / previous presetc)Operates on the instrument
panel menu you are inOperates on the instru-
ment panel menu you are inOperates on the instru-
ment panel menu you are in
H Press
Operates on the MFA or
confirms instrument panel
menu option depending on the menu optionOperates on the MFA or
confirms instrument panel
menu option depending on the menu optionOperates on the MFA or
confirms instrument panel
menu option depending on the menu optionOperates on the MFA or
confirms instrument panel menu option depending on the menu optionOperates on the MFA or
confirms instrument panel menu option depending on the menu option
a) Depending on the vehicle equipment.
b) In call-in-progress situation, if not Radio/Media function (except AUX).
c) Only if the instrument panel is in the Audio menu.
Multimedia AUX-IN and MDI Inputs
Fig. 40 AUX-IN input/MDI input The operating description is located in the respective Instruction Manuals of
the audio system or the navigation system.
AUX-IN Input
The AUX-IN input is located in one of the following places:
●
in the centre console between the front seats ⇒ Fig. 40 - ;
● above the storage compartment in the front centre console ⇒ Fig. 40 -
;
● in the front panel of the SEAT Media System 2.2 navigation system.
The purpose of the AUX-IN input is to connect external devices in order to
play music (i.e. iPod ®
or an mp3 player) using the factory-fitted audio sys-
tem or the navigation system.
MDI Input
The MDI input is located above the storage compartment in the front centre
console ⇒ Fig. 40 - ;
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