2016 Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

Instruments and warning/control lamps
engine hot. However, it is advisable to
c h
ange up a gear or move the selector
lever to D (or lift your foot off the acceler-
ator) before the needle reaches the red
zone ››› .
En gine c

oolant temperature display
››› page 105.
Displays on the screen ››› page 103.
Adjuster button and display
››› page 105.
Speedometer.
Fuel gauge ››› page 106. WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the ri sk

of injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
tro
ls when driving. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy
acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
s umption and noi

se.2
3
4
5
6 Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev

olutions per minute ››› Fig. 115 1 .
T og
ether with the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al.
We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in ›››
 page 31, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 115 t o g
o into the red zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
f uel

and minimise emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s

trument panel display ››› Fig. 115 3 , de-
pendin g on the
vehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
› ›

›  page 32.
● Warning and information messages
››

›  page 32.
● Distance travelled ››
›
page 105.
● Time ››
›
page 104.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature ››
›
 page 31.
● Compass ››
›
page 104.
● Shift lever position ››
›
page 177.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
››

›  page 31.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with diff
erent setting options ›››
 page 29.
● Service interval display ››
›
 page 35.
● Second speed display ››
›
 page 29.
● Speed warning function ››
›
 page 35. »
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Operation
● St ar
t-Stop system status display
››› page 188.
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ›

›› page 185
● Signs recognised by the traffic signal de-
tection sy
stem ››› page 228
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
››

› page 104
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
Dis
tance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ››
› Fig. 115 4 to re-
set the trip r
ecorder to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond

s and the previous value will be dis-
played.
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 115
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
splay.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or low
er part of the button 4 . Hold but-ton down to scroll through the numbers
quic
k

ly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c

an also be set via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s

tem ››› page 108.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
 page 31.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour). This option cannot be deactivated in models
des

tined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the  key and
the Set
up function button
››

› page 108.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
›››  page 35.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the  key
and the Set
up function button
››

› page 108.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 188.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ›››
page 185.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Ho l
d the button ››› Fig. 115 4 down for more
th an 15 sec

onds to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
fr eez

ing, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ic
e crystal” symbol
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicat
or! Note
● Diff er

ent versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps.
● Depending on the equipment, some set-
ting
s and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system. ●
When sev er

al warnings are active at the
same time, the symbols are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 116
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b

utton. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e

s” or miles “m”. It is possible to change
the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/miles “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details.
Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip rec

order indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing 0.0/SET
› ››
Fig. 116
.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder
display. Have the fault repaired immediately,
as far as is possible.
Coolant temperature gauge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug

e, a control lamp  appears for high
coolant temperatures ››› page 286. Please
note ››› .
The c oo

lant temperature gauge 2 ›››
Fig. 115 on ly

works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine dam-
age, please read the following notes for the
different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard. »
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Normal temperature
If in norm
al operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp  does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears 
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 286. CAUTION
● To en

sure a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
›››  page 34 as a guide.
● Additional lights and other accessories in
front
of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of
the cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duc
e the c

ooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level
Fig. 117
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ›
›
Fig. 115 only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 102. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
› ›
›
Fig. 115.
The capacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
›››  page 48. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
r e

gular fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
W arnin

g and control lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 38.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
› or certain func-
tion s.
Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ›››
page 102, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v
ehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mes
sages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sur
e that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent f
or the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and a
llow it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
haz
ardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 282. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
me s

sages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. 107
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Introduction to the Easy
C onnect
system*
System settings (CAR)* CAR menu (Setup) Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 26
To select the settings menus, press the Easy
Connect  button and the
Set
up function
b utt

on.
The actual number of menus available and
the name of the various options in these me-
nus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics
and equipment.
Pressing the menu button will always take
you to the last menu used.
When the function button check box is activa-
ted , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button  will always take
y ou t

o the last menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing those me-
nus.
Function buttons in the vehicle settings
menuPage
ESC system››› page 173
Tyres››› page 295
Driver assistance››› table on page 26
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 244
Vehicle lights››› table on page 26
Mirrors and windscreen wipers››› table on page 26
Opening and closing››› table on page 26
Multifunction display››› table on page 26
Date and time››› table on page 26
Units››› table on page 26
Service››› page 103
Factory settings››› table on page 26 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the ri sk

of injury. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 108

Communications and multimedia
Communications and multimedia
St eerin
g wheel controls*
Operating the audio system + telephone with voice control Fig. 118
Controls on the steering wheel. The steering wheel includes a multifunction
modu
l

e from where it is possible to control
the audio, telephone and radio/navigation functions without needing to distract the
driver
. ●
for c ontrolling the audio functions available
(radio, audio CD, MP3, iPod ®1)
, USB 1)
, SD 1)
)
and Bluetooth system from the steering
wheel. »1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment.
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OperationButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone
a)Navigation a)
ATurn: Turn volume up/down
Press: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: Mute
B
Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming call/switch to private/redial modeShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)
CSearch for last stationShort press:
switch to the previ-
ous song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
E, FChange menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)
GEnable/disable voice control a)Enable/disable voice controla)Enable/disable voice controla)No functionb)Enable/disable voice control
H
Turn: Next/previous preset c)
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Next/previous song c)
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu option
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) When a call is being made, radio/media functionality (except AUX).
c) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
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