Driver information system
Operating the instrument panel
menus Fig. 87
Windscreen wiper lever: control but-
tons. Fig. 88
Right side of multifunction steering
wheel: control buttons. Read the additional information carefully
››› page 19
The driver information system is controlled
with the multifunction steering wheel buttons ›››
Fig. 88 or with the windscreen wiper lever
› ›
› Fig. 87 (if the vehicle is not equipped with
multif
unction steering wheel).
Enabling the main menu ● Switch the ignition on.
● If a message or vehicle pictogram appears,
press button ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen
wiper lever or button on the multifunction
steering wheel ››› Fig. 88.
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev-
er: to display the main screen
›
›
› page 74 or
to return to the main menu from another
menu hold down the rocker button ››› Fig. 87
2 .
● If managed from the multifunction steering
wheel: the main menu list is not displayed.
T o g
o from point to point in the main menu,
press button
or
several times
››› Fig. 88 .
Sel ect
a submenu
● Press the rocker switch ››› Fig. 87 2 on the
windscreen wiper lever up or down or turn
the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 until the desired option ap-
pe ar
s marked on the menu.
● The selected option is displayed between
two horizontal lines. In addition, a triangle is
displayed on the right:
● To consult the submenu option, press but-
ton ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiperlever or button
on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
M ak
ing changes according to the menu
● With the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or the thumbwheel of the multi-
function steering wheel, make the desired
changes. To increase or decrease the values
more quickly, turn the thumbwheel faster.
● Mark or confirm the selection with button
››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiper lever
or button on the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
B utt
on for the driving assistance
systems* Fig. 89
On the turn signal and main beam
headlight lever: button for the driving assis-
tance systems » 73
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
Operation
With the turn signal and main beam head-
light lever button, you can activate or deacti-
vate the driver assistance systems displayed
in the Assist systems
menu ›
› › page 143.
Activ
ate or deactivate a driver assistance
system
● Briefly press the button ››› Fig. 89 in the di-
rection of
the arrow to open the menu Assist
systems.
● Select the driver assistance system and ac-
tivate or deactivate it ››› page 73. A mark indi-
cates that driver assistance system is switch-
ed on.
Menu
MenuFunction
Driving da-
taInformation and possible configurations
of the multifunction display (MFD)
››› page 76, ››› page 81.
Assist sys-
temsInformation and possible configurations
of the driver assistance systems
››› page 81.
MenuFunction
Navigation
Information instructions from the activa-
ted navigation system: when a route guid-
ance is activated, the turning arrows and
proximity bars are displayed. The appear-
ance is similar to the Easy Connect sys-
tem.
If route guidance is not activated, the di-
rection of travel (compass) and the name
of the street along which you are driving
are shown ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode. ››› Booklet Ra-
dio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Telephone
Information and possible configurations
of the mobile phone preinstallation
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation
system.
Lap timer
In a racing circuit, measurement and
memorisation of lap times by the vehicle
and comparison with previously measured
best times ››› page 78.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
depending on the equipment
››› page 81. Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C
(+39°F), the symbol “ice crystal” (warning ofrisk of freezing) is also displayed next to the
temperature. At first this symbol flashes and
then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6°C (+43°F)
››› in Dis-
plays on screen on page 69 .
When the v
ehicle is at a standstill or when
travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true
outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced by the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Gear-change indicator Fig. 90
Instrument panel: gear-change indica-
tor (manual gearbox). To familiarise yourself with the gear-change
indicator, we recommend driving in the nor-
mal way to start with. A gear change will be
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Driver information system
recommended if the gear you are in is not the
most economical choice.
If no gear-change is recommended, it means
that you are already in the most economical
gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ››› Fig. 90
mean:
● Change to a higher gear: the suggested
gear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended
.
● Change to a lower gear: the suggested
g e
ar appears to the left of the current gear
when a lower gear is recommended .
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd 4th).
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode
››› page 135
.
The following display symbols mean:
● Shifting up a gear
● Shifting down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
save fuel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations. In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer).
Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when you press the clutch pedal. Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
When the ignition is switched on or when
driving, the bonnet, rear lid or doors that are
open will be indicated on the instrument pan-
el display, and if it should be the case, this
will also be indicated audibly. The display
may vary according to the type of instrument
panel fitted.
Illustra-
tionKey to ››› Fig. 83
A Do not continue driving!
The bonnet is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 198.
B Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 89.
C, D Do not continue driving!
A vehicle door is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 82. Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols and
messages on the instrument panel display
(
››› page 71) and, in some cases, with audible
w arnin
gs. The display may vary according to
the type of instrument panel fitted.
Priority 1 warning (red symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ››› in Control and
warning lamps on page 71 !
Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessa-
ry, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Priority 2 warning (yellow symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct
levels may cause damage to the vehicle! ›››
in Control
and warning lamps on page 71
Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If neces-
sary, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Informative text
Information relating to different vehicle processes. 75
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
Operation
Assist systems submenuAssist
systems
menuFunction
Lane As-
sist*Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
››› page 168.
Tiredness
detection*Switching the tiredness detection on or off
(pause recommendation) ››› page 172. Driving data
Presets The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-
ent values for the journey and the consump-
tion.
Changing between display modes on the
MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: Press the rocker switch on the
windscreen wiper lever ›››
Fig. 87 .
● Vehicle
s with a multifunction steering
wheel: turn the thumbwheel ››
› Fig. 88.
Mu
ltifunction display memory
The multifunction display is equipped with
three memories that work automatically: MFD
from departure, MFD from refuelling, MFD to- tal calculation. On the screen display, you
can read which memory is currently dis-
played.
To change between memories with the igni-
tion on and the memory shown, press the
button
on the windscreen wiper lever
or you can also change between memories
using the button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
MenuFunction
MFD from
depar-
ture
Display and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption from when the
ignition is switched on to when it is switch-
ed off.
If the journey is continued in less than 2
hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stor-
ed in the memory. The memory will auto-
matically be deleted if the journey is inter-
rupted for more than 2 hours.
MFD from
refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption. By refuelling,
the memory will be erased automatically.
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a specif-
ic number of partial trips, up to a total of 19
hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59
minutes, or 1999.9 km or 9999 km, de-
pending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits a)
, the
memory is automatically erased and starts
to count from 0 again.
a) It varies according to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the button of the multifunction
steering wheel or the button of the multi-
function wheel pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds.
Personalising the displays
In the Easy Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button and the function button
Setup
››› page 81 .
Dat a s
ummary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption display
operates throughout the journey, in li-
tres/100 km; and with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stopped, in li-
tres/hour.
Average fuel
consumption a)
After turning on the ignition, average
fuel consumption in litres/100 km will
be displayed after travelling about 100
metres. Otherwise horizontal lines are
displayed. The value shown is updated
approximately every 5 seconds.
ACT®
*: Depending on the equipment,
number of active cylinders. 76
Driver information systemMenu “Pause”
Interr. lapThe timer of the current lap ends and is
cancelled. It is not included in the statis-
tics.
EndThe current timer ends. The lap is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The
Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Statistics”
View of the latest lap times:
– total time
– best lap time
– worst lap time
– average lap duration
A maximum of 10 laps is possible, and a
total duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds.
If one of the 2 limits is reached, you will
have to reset the statistics in order to be-
gin a new timer.
BackThis returns to the previous menu.
Menu “Statistics”
Resetting
to zeroAll the memorised statistical data are re-
set. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
while driving.
● Only set the timer or consult statistics
when the vehicle is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complicated driving situations. Speed warning function
Introduction The speed warning function will warn the
driver if a pre-set maximum speed is excee-
ded. The system gives an warning buzzer sig-
nal if the set speed is exceeded by about 3
km/h. The warning lamp
and the driver
message Speed limit exceeded!
will be dis-
played simultaneously on the instrument
panel display. The warning lamp switches
off when reducing speed below the stored
maximum limit.
You are recommended to store this speed
limit warning if you always wish to be re-
minded of a particular speed limit. This could
be when driving in countries with general speed limits, or if a particular speed should
not be exceeded when winter tyres are fitted
etc.
Note
● Please bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep an eye on the vehicle speed with the
speedometer and to observe the legal speed
limits.
● The speed limit warning function in the ver-
sion for several countries warns you at a
speed of 120 km/h (80 mph). This is a facto-
ry-set speed limit. Setting speed limit warning
You can use the radio or the Easy Connect* to
set, alter or cancel the speed limit warning.
Vehicles with radio
–
Select: SETUP button > control button
Driver assistant > Speed warning
.
Vehicles with Easy Connect
– Select: Systems
control button or Vehicle
systems > Driver assistant
> Speed warning
.
The warning limit can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 150 mph). The adjustment
is done in 10 km/h (mph) intervals.
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Operation
Safety
The essentials
Operation
Service interval display Service interval display The service interval indication appears on the
instrument panel display
››› Fig. 82 4 .
SEAT distinguishes between services with en-
gine oi l
change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without
engine oil change (e.g. In-
spection).
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pr e-defined.
In
vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Technical
progress has made it possible to considera-
bly reduce servicing requirements. The tech-
nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi-
cle only has an Oil Servicing when it is neces-
sary. To establish when the oil servicing is
due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions
of use and individual driving styles are con-
sidered. The service pre-warning first ap-
pears 20 days before the date established for
the corresponding service. The kilometres
(miles) remaining until the next service are
always rounded up to the nearest 100 km
(miles) and the time is given in complete
days. The current service message cannot be
viewed until 500 km after the last service. Pri-
or to this only lines are visible on the display. Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a
Service remind-
er is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages , a s
panner
is displayed on the instrument panel with
a figure giv
en in km. The number of kilome-
tres shown is the maximum number that may
be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds, the display mode changes. A clock
symbol appears and the number of days until
the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages , Serv
ice in ---
km (miles) or --- days is displayed on the in- strument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition i
s switched on and
the spanner displayed on the screen flashes
for a few seconds . In
vehicles with text
messages, Service in --- km or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current
service notification
can be read:
Press and hold the button ››› Fig. 82 4 for
more than 5 seconds to consult the service
message. When the service date has past
, a minus sign
is displayed in front of the number of kilome-
tres or days. In vehicles with text messages
the following is displayed: Service --- km
(miles) or --- days ago .
The time can also be set via the key and
Setup function button in the Easy Connect
system ››› page 81 .
R e
setting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT
dealership, the display can be reset as fol-
lows:
● To reset the service interval display, turn
the ignition off and press and hold the but-
ton ››› Fig. 82 4 .
● Switch the ignition back on.
● Release the button ››› Fig. 82 4 and press
the button 4 again for the next 20 seconds.
Note
● The service message disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK/RESET is pressed on the windscreen wiper
lever, or OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in
which the battery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor- rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum 80
Operation
To change the locking / unlocking status,
press the button or the button
1›››
page 9
on the remote control key.
A w arnin
g appears on the instrument panel
display if the rear lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if
the rear lid is open when the car is driven
faster than 6 km/h*. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Intro-
duction on page 227.
● Alw
ays close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
reverse or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with your hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key inside. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Tailgate automatic lock
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
ing the
button on the remote control with
the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
The automatic tailgate locking time extension
function can be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the button on
the remote control key ››› page 84, the rear lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service,
which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the button on the
remote control or by using the central locking
button. Electric windows
Opening and closing of the electric
windows* Fig. 97
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the windows (5-door vehicle with front and
rear electric windows). Read the additional information carefully
››› page 10
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
You can use the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition.
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Note
In cold or damp weather conditions, the
headlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system. Automatic dipped beam control
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations
››› in Daytime
driving light on page 95:Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The main beam assist operates, within the
limits of the system and depending on the
environmental and traffic conditions, as of a
speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) when it switches
on automatically, and is then deactivated
again below 30 km/h (18 mph)
››› . This is
managed via a camera situated on the base
of the interior mirror.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample. Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionAction
Acti-
vate:
– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
››› page 95. When the warning lamp
is dis-
played on the instrument panel display, the
main beam assist is switched on.
To
switch
system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: turn the light switch to a different posi-
tion to
››› page 94.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the sig-
nal lever forwards to manually switch the
main beam on. The main beam assist will then
be deactivated. Malfunctions
The following conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off
the headlights in time or from turning off al-
together:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
signs.
● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as
pedestrians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncoming vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
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