2015 Seat Altea engine

Operation
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the
mobile storage compartment mounting
plate.
Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and
power sockets Front ashtray* Fig. 95
Ashtray located in the front cup hold-
er. Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ››› Fig. 95 .
– To c
lose, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray – Extract the ashtray and empty it. WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could
ignite the paper in the ashtray and cause a
fire. Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 96
The cigarette lighter is located in the
power socket of the front centre console. –
Press on the cigarette lighter ››› Fig. 96 to
activ at

e it ››› .
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigarette on the glowing coil. WARNING
● Improper use of the cigarette lighter can
lead to serious injuries or start a fire. ●
Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter
can cause burns and serious injuries.
● The lighter only works when the ignition is
turned on or the engine is running. To avoid
the risk of fire, never leave children alone in-
side the vehicle. 98

Transport and practical equipment
Power sockets Fig. 97
Power socket, front centre console. Fig. 98
Altea XL/Freetrack model: power
socket in boot. Electrical accessories may be connected to
the 12 volt power socket in the front centre
console
››› Fig. 97 and in the luggage com-
p ar
tment*. The appliances connected to each
power point must not exceed a power rating
of 120 Watt. WARNING
The power sockets and the connected acces-
sories will only operate when the ignition is
on or when the engine is running. Improper
use of the sockets or electrical accessories
can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire. To
avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
alone inside the vehicle. Note
● The use of electrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see
the instructions in ››› page 147. Auxiliary audio input (AUX-IN)*
Fig. 99
Auxiliary audio connection. –
Lift the AUX cover ››› Fig. 99 . –
Inser
t the plug as far as possible (see Ra-
dio manual).
AUX RSE connection* Fig. 100
AUX RSE connection. This connector may be used as an audio in-
put (red and white connectors) or audio and
video connector (red, white and yellow con-
nectors). For more details about the use of
this audio and video source, see the RSE
manual.
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Heating Operating instructions Fig. 114
Heating controls on the dash panel. –
Use the knobs ››› Fig. 114 1 and
4 and
control 5 to set the temperature, air distri-
bution and blower speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button 2 or
3 . When the func-
tion is activated, the display window in the
lower left of the button is lit.
Temperature
With the regulator 1 the heating level is de-
termined. The desired temperature inside the
vehicle cannot be lower than the ambient
temperature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is on-
ly available when the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
Heated rear window

Thi s
function 2 will be switched off automat-
ically approximately 20 minutes after being
switched on. It can also be switched off soon-
er by pushing the button. Air recirculation mode 
Air recirculation mode
3 prevents strong
odours in the outside air from entering the
vehicle interior, for example when passing
through a tunnel or in queuing traffic ››› .
With low outside temperatures, the air recir-
culation increases the effectiveness of the
heating system by heating the air inside the
vehicle rather than the air from outside. »
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Air conditioning
Climatic* Controls Fig. 115
On the dash panel: Climate controls. The Climatic or semi-automatic air condition-
ing system only works when the engine is
running and the blower is switched on.
– Use the knobs ››› Fig. 115 1 and
5 and
control 6 to set the temperature, air distri-
bution and blower speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button 2 ,
3 or
4 . When the
function is activated, the display window in
the lower corner of the button is lit.
Temperature selector ››› page 110
A/C button – Cooling system on/off
››› page 110
1 2 
button – Heated rear window The
heating will be switched off automatically
approximately 20 minutes after switching
on. It can also be switched off before-
hand by pushing the button.
Button  – Air recirculation mode
››› page 111
Air distribution control ››› page 110
Blower switch. There are four speed set-
tings for the air flow. The air flow should
always be set at the lowest speed when
driving slowly.
3 4
5
6 WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of
ice, snow, and condensation. This is essential
to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise
yourself with the correct operation of the
heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the wind-
screens. Note
Please observe the general notes
››› page 116. 109Technical specifications
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Operation
Heating and cooling the interior Fig. 116
On the dash panel: Climate controls. Interior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ››› Fig. 116
1 clockwise to select the desired tempera-
ture.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the set-
tings 1-4.
– Set the air distribution control to the air
flow configuration desired:  (towards the
windscreen),  (towards the chest),
(towards the footwell) and
 (towards the
windscreen and footwell areas).
Interior cooling
– Switch on the air conditioner using the but-
ton ››› Fig. 115
A/C .–
Turn the temperature selector anticlockwise
until the desired cooling output is reached.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the set-
tings 1-4.
– Use the air distribution regulator to guide
the airflow in the required direction  (to
the windscreen),  (to the upper body),
 (to the footwell) and
 (to the wind-
screen and to the footwell).
Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature. Air conditioner
When the air conditioning system is switched
on, not only the temperature, but also the air
humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced.
This improves comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants and prevents misting of the windows
when the ambient air humidity is high.
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on this may be caused by the fol-
lowing reasons:
● The engine is not running.
● The blower is switched off.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +3 °C (+37 °F).
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Air conditioning
● The air conditioning system compressor
has been temporarily switched off because
the engine coolant temperature is too high.
● The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner checked by a specialised work-
shop.
Air recirculation mode Air recirculation mode
››› Fig. 116 4
 pre-
vents strong odours or contaminated air from the outside from entering the vehicle, for ex-
ample when passing through a tunnel or in a
traffic jam.
With low temperatures outside, the air recir-
culation increases the effectiveness of the
heating system by warming the air inside the
vehicle rather than the cold air from outside.
With high outside temperatures, the air recir-
culation increases the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system by cooling the air inside
the vehicle rather than the ambient air.
If the windscreen air output is on and air re-
circulation mode is pressed, it is activated.When the recirculation mode is on, if the air
distribution towards the windscreen mode is
selected, the recirculation mode is deactiva-
ted. For safety reasons, the air recirculation
mode should not be connected. WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the
outside enters the vehicle interior. If the air
conditioning system is switched off, the win-
dows can quickly mist over. Therefore, never
leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for a long time (risk of accident). 111Technical specifications
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Safety

Operation
2C-Climatronic* Controls Fig. 117
On the dash panel: 2C Climatronic con-
trols. The air conditioner controls the temperature
when the engine is running and the blower is
switched on.
– Turn the temperature control knobs
››› Fig. 117 to adjust the temperature on the
l ef
t-hand or right-hand side respectively.
– The functions will be switched on when its
buttons are pressed. When these functions
are activated, they are indicated on the ra-
dio display. In addition, all these functions
are lit with LEDs. Press the button again to
switch off the function. The temperature can be adjusted separately
for the left and right sides of the vehicle inte-
rior.
Button  – defrost function for the wind-
screen. The air drawn in from outside the
vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The
air recirculation mode, if switched on, will
be switched off as soon as the defrost
function is switched on. At temperatures
over +3 °C (+37 °F), the cooling system
will be switched on automatically in order
to dehumidify the air. The button is lit in
1 yellow and the symbol appears on the ra-
dio or navigator display.
 button – Upward air distribution
 button – Central air distribution
 button – Downward air distribution
 button – Manual air recirculation
mode
 button – Heated rear window The
heating will be switched off automatically
approximately 20 minutes after switching
on. However, it may be turned off by
pushing the button. The button lights up
2 3
4
5
6
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Operation
If the windscreen air output is on and air re-
circulation mode is pressed, this remains ac-
tive. When the recirculation mode is on, if the
air distribution towards the windscreen mode
is selected, the recirculation mode is deacti-
vated. For safety reasons, the air recirculation
mode should not be connected. WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the
outside enters the vehicle interior. If the air
conditioning system is switched off, the win-
dows can quickly mist over. Therefore, never
leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for a long time (risk of accident). General notes
Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule. Air conditioner
When the air conditioning system is switched
on, not only the temperature, but also the air
humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced.
This improves comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants and prevents misting of the windows
when the ambient air humidity is high.
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on this may be caused by the fol-
lowing reasons:
● The engine is not running.
● The A/C button is switched off.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +3 °C (+37 °F).
● The air conditioning system compressor
has been temporarily switched off because
the engine coolant temperature is too high.
● The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner checked by a specialised work-
shop. CAUTION
● If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cialist knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle interior and is extracted by slots de-
signed for this purpose. Therefore, do not
cover these slots with items of clothing or
other objects.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the windows and the sliding/tilting
sunroof* closed. However, if the temperature
inside the vehicle is excessive because of the
sun, the air inside can be cooled faster by
opening the windows for a short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, as smoke drawn into the air condition-
ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
producing a permanent unpleasant odour.
● It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected, a
Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system. 116