60Controls and displays
In vehicles equipped with an informative display the service interval display
can be reset from the menu, Settings ⇒ page 67.
CAUTION
We advise against resetting the service interval display yourself, given that
this action could cause an imbalance in the service intervals, and as a re-
sult, faults in the vehicle.
Note
● Never reset the display between service intervals as this could lead to
erroneous indications.
● After disconnecting the battery of the vehicle, the service interval dis-
play values remain stored.
● If the general instrument panel is changed after a repair, the correct val-
ues must be input in the service interval display. This operation is carried
out by a specialised service.
● After resetting the display with flexible service intervals, the information
will be indicated in the same way as vehicles with fixed service intervals.
Therefore, we recommend that a SEAT Authorised Service resets the service
interval display, who will do so correctly using diagnostics equipment.
● For more detailed information please consult the Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
Digital clock
The clock is set using the buttons 5 to 6
⇒ Fig. 31
⇒ page 57.
Select the indication you want to change with button 5
and make the ad-
justment with button 6.
In vehicles equipped with an informative display this can be reset from the
menu, Time ⇒ page 67. Recommended gear display
Fig. 32 Recommended
gear display
The general instrument panel display indicates the engaged gear A
⇒ Fig. 32.
In order to optimally reduce the fuel consumption, the recommended gear is
displayed on the screen.
If the control unit analysis decides that a gear change is required, an arrow
appears on the display A
. This arrow can point up or down indicating
whether a lower or higher gear is recommended.
Simultaneously, the gear currently engaged is indicated B
in the place of
the recommended gear.
CAUTION
However, the driver is always responsible for choosing the appropriate gear
for each situation, (i.e. when overtaking).
66Controls and displays
MAXI DOT* (Informative display)
Introduction
The informative display informs about the current operational status of your
vehicle. Additionally, the screen also displays the information for the radio,
the multifunction display, the telephone, the navigation system, the devices
connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox ⇒ page 146.
WARNING
Always keep your attention on driving! As the driver, you have the full re-
sponsibility for the safety of traffic.
Main menu
Fig. 36 Windscreen wip-
er lever: informative dis-
play controls
Fig. 37 Multifunction
steering wheel: controls
on the steering wheel
Depending on the equipment:
– The Main menu is activated by keeping the multifunction lever's
rocker switch A
⇒ Fig. 36 held down.
– The menu items can be selected with the button A
. Briefly
press the button, B to display the selected information.
or
– The Main menu is activated by pressing the multifunction's
steering wheel buttons A
⇒ Fig. 37.
– The menu items can be selected with the thumbwheel B
of the
multi-function steering wheel. Press the thumbwheel B of the
multi-function steering wheel briefly to view the information se-
lected.
The following options are available:
■ MFD ⇒ page 61
■ Audio ⇒ Booklet audio system Instruction Manual
84Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
General notes
Fig. 42 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. 42 or with
remote control ⇒ Fig. 42 .
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. 43 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. 43. If the battery is flat, the red control lamp
⇒ Fig. 42 will not light up when one of the buttons is pressed.
88Opening and closing
Locking the vehicle with the key
–Turn the key in the driver door lock cylinder in the reverse direc-
tion to its lock position B ⇒ Fig. 45.
● The doors and the rear lid are locked.
● The courtesy lights switch off.
● The Safe lock is immediately activated.
● Warning lamp on the driver door starts to flash.
Note
The vehicle doors cannot be locked if the driver door is open.
Central lock button
Fig. 46 Central lock but-
ton
If the vehicle has not been locked from outside, it is possible to
lock and unlock the doors from inside by pressing the ⇒ Fig. 46
button, even without the key in the ignition. Locking all doors and rear lid
–
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 46. The warning lamp on the button
will light up.
Unlocking all doors and rear lid
– Press the button ⇒ Fig. 46. The warning lamp on the button
will switch off.
If the vehicle has been locked using the central lock button.
● The rear lid cannot be unlocked from outside (security measure, e.g.
when stopped at a junction).
● The doors can be unlocked individually by pulling the handle.
● The vehicle doors cannot be locked if any of the doors are open.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags activate, doors locked
from the inside will be automatically unlocked for easier access and assis-
tance.
WARNING
The central locking system remains operative when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as locked
doors delay assistance in an emergency. Doors locked from the inside de-
lay assistance in an emergency. Risk of death!
Note
The handles and the central lock buttons will not work if the Safe lock
⇒ page 86 is activated.
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Opening and closing
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 92, Vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away protec-
tion system
● The interior ⇒ page 92, 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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96Opening and closing
–The driver door window can also be automatically opened by
pressing the button as far as it will go (fully open). Press the
button again to immediately stop it.
Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close the window. The
process will stop when the button is released.
Window control buttons Window button on the driver's door
Window button on the passenger door
Window button on the right rear door
Window button on the left rear door
Safety switch
Safety button
Press the safety button S
⇒ Fig. 53 to deactivate the controls on the rear
doors. Pressing the safety button S again will reactivate the controls on
the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the warning lamp on the safety
button S
will light up.
Note
The electric window opening mechanism is equipped with a thermostat
switch. This may overheat if the window is opened and closed repeatedly.
This causes the window to lock temporarily. Once the thermostat switch has
cooled down the window can be operated once again.
A
BCDS
Roll-back function on the electric windows
The electric windows are equipped with a roll-back system that reduces risk
of injury when closing windows.
If an obstacle is present, the closing mechanism will stop and the window
will roll back a few centimetres.
If an obstacle prevents closing for the next 10 seconds, the closing mecha-
nism will once again stop and the window will roll back another few centi-
metres.
If in the next 10 seconds you attempt to close the window after it has rolled
back the second time, only the closing mechanism will be stopped even if
the obstacle is still present. The roll-back function is still connected.
The roll-back function will only be disconnected if you once again attempt to
close the window in the following 10 seconds. In this case, the window will
close at full force
.
If you wait for a further 10 seconds, the roll-back function will be once again
connected.
134Heating and air conditioning
Air conditioning selection
Basic air conditioning control settings recommended for the corresponding
operating modes:
SettingsControl positionButtonAir vents 4ABC12
Windscreen and side window
defrosta)Required temper-
ature3 or 4Do not switch onSwitched on automat- icallyb)Open and direct towards
the side window
Heat as quickly as possibleClockwise as faras it will go3Switch on brieflyOffOpening
Mild heatingRequired temper- ature2 or 3 Do not switch onOffOpening
Heat as quickly as possibleAnti-clockwise as
far as it will goBriefly 4, then 2 or 3Switch on briefly c)IgnitionOpening
Optimum coolingRequired temper-
ature1 or 2, respec-tively. 3Do not switch onIgnitionOpen and direct towards the roof
Fresh air mode - blowerAnti-clockwise asfar as it will goRequired posi- tionDo not switch onOffOpening
a)This type of setting is not recommended in countries with high air humidity. The windows could cool too quickly and cause them to mist over on the outside.
b) The lamp in button 2 lights up, even if not all of the conditions for cooling system operations are met. Cooling is indicated as available once all of the conditions are met
⇒ page 132, General
notes.
c) In certain conditions, air recirculation mode can switch on automatically ⇒ page 134, a lamp lights up in the
button.
Note
● Controls A ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132, B, C and buttons 1 and 2.
● Air vents 4 ⇒ page 129.
● We recommend you leave the air vents 3 ⇒ page 129 in the open posi-
tion. Air recirculationAir recirculation prevents unpleasant smells, e.g. when passing
through a tunnel or in queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
Switching on air recirculation mode
–
Press button
1 ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132 and the lamp in the
button will light up.
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Heating and air conditioning
Switching off air recirculation mode
– Press button
1 ⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒ page 132 again and the lamp
in the button will switch off.
If air distribution control C
⇒ Fig. 98 ⇒
page 132 is in position , air recir-
culation mode switches off automatically Press the button to switch air
recirculation mode back on in this position.
WARNING
Never use the air recirculation system for too long, as it prevents fresh air
from entering the vehicle and “used” air can cause tiredness, reduce your
attention span and cause the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recirculation system as soon as the
windows begin to mist over.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) General notes
Climatronic automatically maintains a comfortable temperature. To do so, it
automatically regulates the supplied air temperature and the blower and air
distribution levels. The system also allows for the effect of sunlight, so there
is no need for manual adjustment. Automatic operations ⇒ page 136 guar-
antee maximum comfort any time of year.
Climatronic description
Cooling only works if the following conditions are met:
● The engine is running
● the outside temperature is above +2 °C (+36 °F)
● AC
18 ⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136 on. In order to ensure engines subject to heavy loads are cooled, the air condi-
tioning compressor is switched off in the event of high coolant tempera-
tures.
Recommended setting for all seasons
●
Set the required temperature, we recommend +22 °C (72 °F).
● Press the AUTO
button 12 ⇒
Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136.
● Adjust vents 3 ⇒ page 129 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly
upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and degrees Fahrenheit
Keep the AUTO
and AC buttons
⇒ Fig. 99 ⇒ page 136 pressed down at the
same time. The data is displayed on the screen in the units required.
Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year is recommended to clean the
Climatronic system.
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