Operation
Unlocking and locking the boot hatch
When the v
ehic
le is locked, the hatch auto-
matically unlocks on opening if ››› Fig. 122
there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity.
Open or close the hatch normally
››› page 118.
After closing, the hatch locks automatically.
In the following instances, the rear lid does
not lock automatically after closing:
● If the entire vehicle is unlocked.
● If the key used last is inside the vehicle. All
vehicl
e indicator lights flash four times. The
vehicle will lock again after a few seconds if
no door or boot hatch are opened.
Locking the vehicle with a second key
If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and
it is locked from the outside with a second
vehicle key, the key inside the vehicle is
blocked for engine ignition ››› page 153. In
order to enable engine ignition, the button on the key inside the vehicle needs to be
pr
e
s
sed ››› page 109.
Automatically disabling sensors
If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a
long period of time, the proximity sensor on
the passenger door is automatically disa-
bled.
If the exterior sensor on the door handle is
often activated unusually with the vehicle locked (e.g. by the branches of a bush rub-
bing ag
ainst it), all proximity sensors are dis-
abled for a time. If this only happens with the
exterior sensor on the driver's door, only this
sensor is disabled.
Sensors will again be enabled:
● After a time.
● OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the but-
ton on the key.
● OR: if the boot is opened.
C on
venience functions
To close all electric windows, the sun roof
and electric tilting panoramic roof with the
convenience feature, keep your finger for a
few seconds on the lock sensor surface
››› Fig. 123 B located on the exterior part of
the driv er or p
a
ssenger door handle until the
windows and roof close.
Opening the doors by touching the sensor
surface on the handle takes place in accord-
ance with the settings activated on the menu
Configuration - Convenience . CAUTION
The sensor surfaces on the door handles
cou l
d engage if hit with a water jet or high
pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle key
in the nearby area. If at least one of the win-
dows is open and the sensor surface B on
one of the h andl
e permanently activates, all windows will close. If the water jet or steam
is
briefly
moved away from the sensor sur-
face A on one of the handles and then poin-
ted at it
again, all the windows will probably
open ››› page 116, Convenience functions. Note
● If the v
ehicle battery has little or no charge,
or the vehicle key battery is almost or entire-
ly out of charge, it is likely that the vehicle
will not be able to be lock or unlocked with
the Keyless Access system. The vehicle can
be unlocked or locked manually
››› page 9.
● If there is no valid key inside the vehicle or
the syst
em fails to detect one, a warning will
display on the dash panel screen. This could
happen if any other radio frequency signal in-
terferes with the key signal (e.g. from a mo-
bile device accessory) or if the key is covered
by another object (e.g. an aluminium case).
● If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a lay-
er of sa
lt, how the sensors on the door han-
dles operate may be affected. If this is the
case, wash the vehicle ››› page 194.
● If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
gearbo
x, it may only be locked in the gear
stick is in position P. 116
Opening and closing
Child-proof locking Fig. 124
Activating the childproof lock. The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
fr
om bein
g opened fr
om the inside. Doors
can only be opened from the outside.
The childproof lock is activated and deactiva-
ted using the ignition key.
Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the slot in the direction of the arrow
›››
Fig. 124 (in the other direction on the
right-hand door).
Deactivating the childproof lock – Turn the slot in the opposite direction of
the arrow (in the other dir
ection on the
right-hand door). Anti-theft alarm system*
General
notes The anti-theft alarm system increases vehicle
prot
ection fr
om intruders. The system will ini-
tiate acoustic and optical warning signals
when your vehicle is tried to be forced.
Activating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm switches on automatical-
ly when the vehicle is locked using the re-
mote 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 emitting the radio frequen-
cy 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 deac-
tivates 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 fo
l
lowing areas of the vehicle are moni-
tored:
● Bonnet
● Rear lid
● Doors
● Ignition
● Tilt angle ››› pag
e 118, Vehicle interior
monitoring and anti-tow system
● The interior ››› pag
e 118, Vehicle interior
monitoring and anti-tow 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 disconnected while the
alarm system is active.
How to turn OFF the alarm
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock but-
ton on the remote control key or switch on
the ignition. Note
● The al arm horn po
wer supply has a 5-year
useful life. Contact an Official Service for
more detailed information.
● To make sure that the anti-theft alarm is
ful
ly operative when leaving the vehicle,
check that all the doors and windows are
closed. » 117
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Opening and closing
Rear lid Fig. 126
Rear lid: opening from the outside. Fig. 127
Close-up of the inside trim of the
r e
ar lid: h
and grip Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 10
The rear lid opening system operates electri-
cally. It is activated by using the handle on
the boot lid. This system may or may not be operative, de-
pending on the sit
uation of the vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be
opened, however if it is unlocked then the
opening system is operative and the rear lid
may be opened.
To change the locking / unlocking status,
press the button or the button
1 ›››
Fig. 116 on the r emot
e c
ontrol key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the boot lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if
the boot lid is opened while the vehicle is
moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph)*. WARNING
● Alw a
ys close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it m
ay open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. A locked vehicle can be subjected
to extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness. It could even have fatal
consequences. Close and lock both the rear
lid and all the other doors when you are not
using the vehicle. ●
Clo s
ing 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, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle will not be opened
if the key is left inside. Note
● Onc e the r e
ar lid is closed, its lock is en-
gaged and the alarm system is activated. On-
ly valid if the vehicle has been locked before
the rear lid is closed.
● The release catch located at the top of the
regi
stration plate recess is deactivated on ac-
celerating or at speeds of over 5 km/h (3
mph). The catch is reactivated when the vehi-
cle comes to a standstill and a door is
opened. 119
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Operation
Opening and closing of electric
w indo
w
s
Operation of the electric windows Fig. 128
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w
s. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 11
The electric window opening and closing sys-
tem only works when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on
the door to open the windo
w. The process
will stop when the button is released.
– The driver door window can also be auto-
matical
ly opened by pressing the button as
far as it will go (fully open). Press the but-
ton again to immediately stop it. Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close
the window
. The process will stop when the
button is released.
Safety button
Press the safety button 5
› ››
Fig. 128
t
o de-
activate the controls on the rear doors. Press-
ing the safety button 5 again will reactivate
the c ontr
o
ls on the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the
warning lamp on the safety button 5 will
light up
. WARNING
● When lock in
g the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use safety button 5 ›››
Fig. 128 that de
activates the window
switches on the rear doors when children are
travelling in the rear seats. CAUTION
● Keep the w indo
ws clean to ensure the sys-
tem operates correctly.
● Defrost ››› page 197, Windows and mirrors
an
y frozen windows before use. Otherwise
you run the risk of damaging the electric win-
dow riser mechanism. ●
Alw a
ys make sure all of the windows are
closed on leaving the locked vehicle. Note
● The vehic
le heating and ventilation system
should be used to ventilate the interior while
driving. Leaving the windows open could al-
low dust and other dirt to enter the vehicle
and cause unpleasant noises at certain
speeds.
● Do not leave the side windows open at high
speeds, a
s this will overly increase fuel con-
sumption. Note
The electric window opening mechanism is
equipped w ith a thermo
stat 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. Roll-back function on the electric win-
do
w
s The electric windows are equipped with a
r
o
l
l-back system that reduces risk of injury
when closing windows.
120
Lights and visibility
If an obstacle is present, the closing mecha-
ni sm w
i
ll stop and the window will roll back a
few centimetres.
If an obstacle prevents closing for the next
10 seconds, the closing mechanism will once
again stop and the window will roll back an-
other few centimetres.
If in the next 10 seconds you attempt to close
the window after it has rolled back the sec-
ond 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 disconnec-
ted 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. Lights and visibility
Light s
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 18
The location of the controls of right-hand
drive cars differs slightly from the location
shown here ››› Fig. 129 ››› page 121. Howev-
er, the symbols indicating the respective po-
sitions of the controls remain the same. WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The
side light s
are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use
your dipped beam headlights if it is dark or if
visibility is poor. CAUTION
● Use the light s
in line with local law.
● However, drivers always remain responsi-
ble f
or correctly adjusting and using the
lights. Note
● An audibl e w
arning will be heard when the
light control is set to and you remove the ignition key and open the door. Once the
driver door i
s
closed (ignition off), the audi-
ble warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehi-
cle in case this is necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or
wet), the lights
may mist up temporarily on
the inside. This is particularly the case in the
event of a difference in temperature between
the inside and in front of the light. By switch-
ing on the lights, the area through which the
beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted, although the edges may remain
misted. The real lights and turn signals can
mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. Side light and dipped beam headlight
Fig. 129
Instrument panel: light control. » 121Technical data
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Lights and visibility
time, the dipped beams and the instrument
p anel
lightin
g will automatically come on as
required (e.g. when entering a tunnel) and
the daytime running lights will switch off.
When the automatic dipped beam control
switches off the dipped beams (e.g. when
coming out of a tunnel), the daytime running
lights come back on. WARNING
The rear lights do not come on with the day-
time drivin g light
. A vehicle which does not
have the rear lights on may not be visible to
other drivers in the darkness, if it is raining
or in conditions of poor visibility. Note
Please observe any relevant legal require-
ments whic
h may apply in your country. Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 131
Turn signal and main beam lever. The turn signal and main beam lever also op-
er
at
e
s the parking lights and the headlight
flasher.
Right and left-hand turn signal
● Move the lever ›››
Fig. 131 up 1 or down
2 .
● Keep the lever held down at the point of re-
s i
s
tance for the turn signals to flash for as
long as you hold the lever, e.g. when chang-
ing lanes.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times. The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivat
ed in the Easy Connect system
via the key and the
Set
up function button
› ›
›
page 104.
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop.
Main beams
● Switch on the dipped beam ›››
page 121.
● Press the lever ›››
Fig. 131 forward in the di-
rection indicated by arrow 3 .
● Pull the lever back to its original position in
the dir ection indic
at
ed by arrow 4 to switch
the m ain be
am off
.
Headlight flasher
● Pull the lever ›››
Fig. 131 towards the steer-
ing wheel (point of resistance) in the direc-
tion indicated by arrow 4 .
P ark
in
g lights
● Instructions for use ›››
page 126. CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the
hea dlight
flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers. » 123
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Note
● If the c on
venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signals only work when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The corresponding warn-
ing lamp or flashes in the general instru-
ment panel.
● The turn signals switch off automatically
when the steerin
g wheel is returned to the
straight-ahead position.
● If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control
lamp fla
shes at double speed. Automatic dipped beam control
If the light switch is in this position
› ›
› Fig. 129, the side lights, headlights and
the number plate lights will turn on or off au-
tomatically.
The light is adjusted according to the data re-
corded by the light sensor that is installed
between the windscreen and the inside rear
view mirror.
If the light switch is in position , the sym-
bol located next to the light switch will il-
luminate. If the light illuminates automatical-
ly, symbol located next to the light switch
will also illuminate. Automatic headlights in case of rain
If the light sw
itch is in position and is
connected to the automatic wipe in case of
rain for more than 10 seconds or wipe (posi-
tion 2 or
3 ) for longer than 15 seconds,
› ›
›
page 129 then the side lights and head-
lights will automatically switch on.
The light automatically switches off if more
than 4 minutes have elapsed and the auto-
matic wipe or wipe (position 2 or
3 ) have
not been sw
it
ched on. CAUTION
Do not cover the windscreen light sensor with
stic k
ers or similar objects; this could impair
operation. Front fog lights*
Fig. 132
Instrument panel: light switch. Switching on front fog lights
– First turn the light switch ›
››
Fig. 132 to po-
sition , or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 1 .
The ››
›
page 98 warning lamp lights up on
the general instrument panel if the front fog
lights are switched on.
Front fog lights with cornering func-
tion* 3 Not
valid for vehicles fitted with Full-LED lights
Fr
ont fog lights with cornering function pro-
vide better lighting of the area around the car
when driving through a corner or parking,
etc.
Front fog lights with cornering function
switch on depending on how far you turn the
124
Lights and visibility
steering wheel or whether or not the turn sig-
n al
s1)
ar
e switched on, if the following condi-
tions are met:
● The vehicle is stationary, the ignition is
switc
hed on or you are moving at a speed of
less than 40 km/h (25 mph);
● The daytime driving light is switched off
● The dipped beam is switched on
● The fog lights are switched off
● Reverse gear is not engaged
Rear fog light Switching on the rear fog light
– First turn the light switch ››
›
Fig. 132
››› page 124 to position , or .
– Pull on the light switch to position 2 .
If the
v
ehicle is not equipped with front fog
lights ››› page 124, the rear fog light is
switched on by turning the switch to position
or and pulling it to position 2 . This
type of sw
it
ch only has one position.
The ›››
page 98 warning lamp lights up on
the general instrument panel if the rear fog
lights are switched on. If you are towing a trailer or caravan equip-
ped with a re
ar fog light on a vehicle with a
factory-fitted towing bracket or one installed
using parts from the original SEAT parts
catalogue, only the rear fog light on the trail-
er or caravan will light up.
Function “Coming Home”/“Leaving
Home”* This function makes it possible, under poor
v
i
s
ibility conditions, to automatically turn on
the lights for a brief period of time after the
vehicle has been parked or when approach-
ing the vehicle.
The function is automatically turned on if the
following conditions are met:
● The light switch is in position
››
› page 124.
● The visibility around the vehicle is reduced.
● The ignition is switched off.
To turn on thi
s function, switch on the head-
light flasher prior to exiting the vehicle.
The light is adjusted according to the data re-
corded by the light sensor that is installed between the windscreen and the inside rear
view mirror
.
The function automatically turns on the side
lights and headlights, the lighting for the en-
try area on the exterior mirrors and the num-
ber plate light.
“Coming Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the driver door is opened (for 60 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off).
The lights is switched off when all the doors
and the boot lid are closed.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the
light will switch off after 60 seconds.
“Leaving Home” function
The light is automatically switched on when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote con-
trol.
The light is switched off after 10 seconds or
when the vehicle is locked. 1)
In the event of a conflict between both functions,
i.e. if
you turn the steering wheel to the left while the
right-hand turn signal is on, the turn signals will take
priority. 125
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