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Seats and storage
Press the cover upwards to close.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet should always be kept in the
glove compartment. To store the wallet, insert it sideways into the glove
compartment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ⇒ Fig. 110 A
on the rear panel so that cooled air from
the air conditioner (this must be connected) is fed into the glove compart-
ment. Turn the air vent to open and close it.
WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or turn is increased if the glove compartment is left
open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions will have gaps behind the
glove compartment into which small objects may fall. This could lead to
strange noises and damage to the vehicle. You should therefore not keep
very small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear footwell*
Fig. 111 Storage com-
partments in the footwell
of the second row of
seats
Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
To open, pull on the rear centre part of the cover ⇒ Fig. 111 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down.
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid
severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this
base or foot correctly and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the footwell in front of
the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on
the contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so
that the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment
and the child seat is secured properly. If this compartment is not suitably 
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WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion
to avoid the risk of injuries.

Portable waste bin*
Fig. 114 Trim of the left-
hand sliding door: porta-
ble waste bin
The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left-
hand sliding door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.
 Other storage compartments
Fig. 115 In the luggage
compartment: Side stor-
age compartment
Fig. 116 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments ⇒ Fig. 115 1
and 2 in the side of the lug-
gage compartment. To open the compartment 1, turn the catch clockwise.
To open the compartment 2, lift the cover. The factory-fitted
CD changer
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WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury.
● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or
driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding.
● Ensure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell,
as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects in the drink
holder. In the event of an accident, these heavy objects could be thrown
around the vehicle interior and cause serious injuries.
WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could explode or crack due to the heat
or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is
too high or too low.
CAUTION
Do not leave open cans in the drink holders when the vehicle is in motion.
They could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage to the vehi-
cle and the electrical system.
Note
The drink holders can be removed for cleaning. Drink holders in front centre console
Fig. 117 Front centre
console: drink holder
● To open, move the cover backwards ⇒ Fig. 117.
● To close, move the cover forwards. 
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Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the drink holder or lining of the door by pulling
it upwards.
● After emptying the ashtray, insert it from above into the drink holder or
door lining. 
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 120 Front centre
console: lighter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a lighter to the front of
the centre console ⇒ Fig. 120 or in the compartment to the front of the cen-
tre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
⇒  Fig. 120.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
⇒ 
.
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other se-
rious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt power socket
⇒ page 153. 
Power sockets Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
● Cigarette lighter
⇒ page 152
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
⇒ page 261
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Vehicle power sockets
Depending on your vehicle's version, you may have a 12-
volt power socket and/or a 230 volt power socket.
Fig. 121 Centre console,
rear section: 12 volt pow-
er socket
Fig. 122 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
power socket Maximum power consumption
Power socketMaximum power consumption12 Volts120 Watts230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak)
The maximum capacity of each power socket must not be exceeded. The
power consumption is indicated on the rating plate of each appliance.
Where two or more appliances are connected at the same time, the total rat-
ing of all the connected devices must never exceed 190 Watts
⇒ 
.
12 volt power socket
The 12 Volt power socket will only work with the ignition on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition switch-
ed on will drain the battery. Therefore, electrical consumers connected to
the power socket must only be used when the engine is running.
To prevent voltage variations from causing damage, switch off the electrical
consumer connected to the 12 Volt power socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off and before starting the engine.
12 Volt power sockets can be found in the following locations in the vehicle:
● Compartment in the centre of the centre console.
● Compartment in the front centre console.
● Storage compartment in the front central armrest.
● Rear centre console ⇒ Fig. 121.
● At the rear right of the luggage compartment.
230 Volt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the engine is running ⇒ 
.
Connecting an electrical appliance: Plug the appliance into the power socket
as far as possible to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The current only
flows when the childproof lock is unlocked. 
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning Air conditioner
Introduction
Viewing Climatronic information
The factory-fitted radio or navigation system screen briefly displays informa-
tion relating to Climatronic.
The units of temperature measurement is displayed on the factory-installed
radio or navigation system and, depending on the vehicle equipment, can
be set using the Configuration menu on the instrument panel.
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 62
● Windscreen wash system ⇒ page 106
● Auxiliary heating ⇒ page 165
● Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ page 246
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows increases the risk of serious acci-
dents.
● Ensure that all windows are free of ice and snow and that they are not
fogged up preventing a clear view of everything outside.
● The maximum heat output required to defrost windows quickly is only
available when the engine has reached its normal running temperature.
Only drive when you have good visibility.
WARNING (Continued)
● Always ensure that you use the air conditioner and heated rear win-
dow to maintain good visibility.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a long period of time. If the
cooling system is switched off and air recirculation mode switched on,
the windows can mist over very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is not required.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.
CAUTION
● Switch the air conditioner off if you think it may be broken. This will
avoid additional damage. Have the air conditioner checked by a specialised
workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require specialist knowledge and special
tools. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.
● Do not smoke when air recirculation is switched on in vehicles with an
air conditioner. The smoke taken in could lie on the cooling system vaporis-
er and on the activated charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen filter, lead-
ing to a permanently unpleasant smell. 
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Air conditioning
Controls
Fig. 123 Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic
manual air conditioning controls
Fig. 124 Detailed view of the centre console: Clima-
tronic controls
To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button. Press the but-
ton again to switch off the function. The LED on each control lights up to indicate that the respective function of
a control has been switched on.
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Air conditioning
Control but-
tonAdditional information. Electronic manual air conditioning
⇒ Fig. 123; Climatronic ⇒ Fig. 124.

Climatronic: Accept the temperature selection for the driver
and front passenger sides: When the SYNC button light is lit,
the temperature settings on the driver side also apply to the
passenger side. Press the button or adjust the temperature
control for the passenger side in order to set a different tem-
perature. No lamp lights up on the button.

Climatronic: Automatic temperature, fan, and air distribution
control. Press the button to switch on the function. The con-
trol lamp lights up on the AUTO
button.

Climatronic: Press the button REAR to adjust the air condi-
tioner for the rear seats from the front seats. A lamp is lit in
the REAR
button if the function is activated. The settings for
the rear seats will be displayed. Press the button again to
switch the function off or do not touch any other button for
around 10 seconds.

Climatronic: Press the button REST to use the heat that the
engine radiates. When the engine is still warm but the igni-
tion switched off, the heat given off by the engine can be
used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The REST
button will
light up when the function is switched on. The function will
switch off after around 30 minutes and if the battery level is
low.
a)
Switch off.
Electronic manual air conditioning : Turn the fan switch to
setting 0.
Climatronic: Press the button OFF
or manually set the fan to
0. When the device is switched off the OFF button will light
up.
a) Depending on the version of the model.
WARNING
Never turn off the air fan for a long time or the air in the vehicle interior
will not be refreshed.
● Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver and passen-
ger concentration possibly resulting in a serious accident.
Note
● Not all Climatronic buttons are operational in REAR mode.
● The REAR
button is locked in defrost mode. 
Rear operation
Fig. 125 Details of the
rear operation
Control
⇒ Fig. 125Description
ATemperature selectorBAir flow regulator
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