2016 Seat Ateca sensor

Operation
for a long period of time. The alarm system
r
em
ains activated.
● If, after the audible warning goes off, an-
other monitor
ed area is accessed (e.g. the
rear lid is opened after a door has been
opened), the alarm is triggered again.
● The anti-theft alarm is not activated when
the v
ehicle is locked from within using the
central locking button  .
● If the driver door is unlocked mechanically
w ith the k

ey, only the driver door is unlocked,
the rest of the doors remain locked. Only
when the ignition has been turned on will the
other doors be available - but not unlocked -
and the central locking button will be activa-
ted.
● If the vehicle battery is run down or flat
then the anti-theft
alarm will not operate cor-
rectly.
● Vehicle monitoring remains active even if
the batt
ery is disconnected or not working for
any reason.
● The alarm is triggered immediately if one of
the batt
ery cables is disconnected while the
alarm system is active. Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-
t
o

w system* It is a monitoring or control function incorpo-
r
at

ed in the anti-theft alarm* which detects
unauthorised vehicle entry by means of ultra-
sound. Activation
– It is automatically switched on when the
anti-theft

alarm is activated.
Deactivation – Open the vehicle with the key, either me-
ch

anically or by pressing the  button on
the r emot
e control. The time period from
when the door is opened until the key is in-
serted in the contact should not exceed 15
seconds, otherwise the alarm will be trig-
gered.
– Press the button  on the remote control
tw ic

e. The volumetric sensor and tilt sen-
sors will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system are automatically switched on
again next time the vehicle is locked.
The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow
sensor (tilt sensor) are automatically switch-
ed on when the anti-theft alarm is switched
on. In order to activate it, all the doors and
the rear lid must be closed.
If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior
monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must
be done each time that the vehicle is locked;
if not, they will be automatically switched on.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system should be switched off if animals
are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise, their movements will trigger the alarm) or
when, for e

xample, the vehicle is transported
or has to be towed with only one axle on the
ground.
False alarms
Interior monitoring will only operate correctly
if the vehicle is completely closed. Please ob-
serve related legal requirements.
The following cases may cause a false alarm:
● Open windows (partially or fully).
● Panoramic/tilting sunroof open (partially or
comp
letely).
● Movement of objects inside the vehicle,
suc
h as loose papers, items hanging from
the rear vision mirror (air fresheners), etc. Note
● If the

vehicle is relocked and the alarm is
activated without the volumetric sensor func-
tion, relocking will activate the alarm with all
its functions, except the volumetric sensor.
This function is reactivated when the alarm is
switched on again, unless it is deliberately
switched off.
● If the alarm has been triggered by the volu-
metric sen
sor, this will be indicated by a
flashing of the warning lamp on the driver
door when the vehicle is opened. The flash is
different to the flash indicating the alarm is
activated. 122

Opening and closing
●
The v
ibration of a mobile phone left inside
the vehicle may cause the vehicle interior
monitoring alarm to trigger, as both sensors
react to movements and shakes inside the ve-
hicle.
● If on activating the alarm, any door or the
re

ar lid is open, only the alarm will be activa-
ted. The vehicle interior monitoring and the
anti-tow system will only be activated once
all the doors are closed (including the rear
lid). Deactivating the vehicle interior moni-
t
orin

g and anti-tow systems* Fig. 128
Vehicle interior monitoring/tow-
a w

ay protection button. When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be
trig
g

ered if movements are detected in the
interior (e.g. by animals) or if the vehicle's in-
clination is changed (e.g. during transport).
You can prevent the alarm from being trig- gered accidentally by switching off the vehi-
cl

e interior monitoring and/or tow-away pro-
tection.
– To switch off the vehicle interior monitoring
and to

w-away protection, switch off the ig-
nition and press button ››› Fig. 128. The in-
dicator on the button will light up.
– When the vehicle is locked now, the vehicle
interior monit

oring and the tow-away pro-
tection are switched off until the next time
the door is opened.
If the anti-theft security system (Safelock)*
››› page 119 is switched off, the vehicle interi-
or monitoring and the tow-away protection
are automatically switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Descrip-
tion on p ag
e 112. Rear lid (luggage compart-
ment)
R e

ar lid with electric opening and
closing* Fig. 129
Rear lid open: button to close the
r e

ar lid immediately. Fig. 130
Centre console: button to open and
c lo

se rear lid. » 123
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation

› › ›
table on page 2
Open rear lid
● Unlock the vehicle ››
› page 112 and briefly
press the handle of the rear lid. On vehicles
with Keyless Access you can directly press
the handle of the rear lid. The rear lid is un-
locked if an authorised key in the proximity of
the vehicle is recognised.
● OR: press the button on the centre console
f

or at least one second ››› Fig. 130. The but-
ton also works when the ignition is switched
off.
● OR: press and hold  the
vehicle key but-
ton for approx. 1 second. If the vehicle is
locked, unlock the rear lid only (the doors re-
main locked).
● OR: on vehicles with Keyless Access and
c

ontrolled opening sensors you can open the
rear lid by moving one foot in the area of the
sensors located below the rear bumper (Easy
Open). The rear lid opens automatically.
Closing luggage lid
● Briefly press the  butt
on on the rear lid
››› Fig. 129 ››› .
● OR: pr ess the
 b
utton located on the
centre console until the rear lid is closed
››› Fig. 130.
● OR: on vehicles with Keyless Access, press
and ho
ld the  vehicle key button until the
rear lid is closed or move one foot in the area of the sensors located below the rear bumper
(Ea

sy Open) ››› page 116. The vehicle key
must not be further than approx. 1.5 m from
the luggage compartment and should not be
in the vehicle.
● OR: move the rear lid with the hand in the
dir
ection of closing until it closes automati-
cally.
● The rear lid goes down automatically to the
final
position and also closes automatically
››› .
Int erruptin

g opening or closing
After beginning to open or close the rear lid,
the action can be halted by pressing one of
the  buttons.
Continue opening or closing the rear lid by
hand. To do this, some force will have to be
used.
If you press one of the  buttons again, the
rear lid will move again in the exit direction.
If the rear lid finds resistance or an obstacle
during the automatic opening or closing,
opening or closing will be interrupted imme-
diately. For the closing process, the rear lid
opens again slightly.
● Check why it has not been possible to open
or clo
se the rear lid.
● Try to open or close the rear lid again. ●
If nec
essary, the rear lid can be opened or
closed by hand using reasonable force.
Special feature for pulling a trailer
If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri-
cally connected to a trailer ››› page 255, the
electric rear lid can only be opened or closed
with the keys available within it.
Acoustic warnings
Throughout the process of opening or closing
the rear lid, audible warnings can be heard.
Exception: when the rear lid is opened man-
ually using the handle or the Easy Open func-
tion with the movement of the foot or closed
using the button available within it
››› Fig. 129.
Modifying and memorising the opening an-
gle
If the space behind or above the vehicle is
less than the travel area of the rear lid, you
can change the opening angle of the rear lid.
To memorise a new opening angle, the rear
lid must be open at least halfway.
● Interrupt the opening process in the de-
sir
ed position.
● Press the  ››
› Fig. 129 button available in
the rear lid for at least 3 seconds.
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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility Light s
Side light
and dipped beam headlightRead the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 23
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ›
›
›
page 131.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright

enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it i
s raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
u sed c

orrectly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
corr
ectly adjusted. Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual
lights, int

egrated in the front headlights.
By connecting the daytime running lights,
these lights are switched on 1)
››› .
The d a

ytime running lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting. When the light switch is in position
, a
light
sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting. WARNING
● Nev er driv

e with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,
when activatin
g the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the dark-
ness, in the case of heavy rain or in condi-
tions of poor visibility. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 24
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function. »1)
On vehicles equipped with rear LED lights, the rear
s ide light

is switched on as well. 131
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Convenience turn signals
F or the c
onvenience 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 deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Set
up function button
› ›

› page 108.
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
f or

getting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
ch
ange lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, o
vertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
c ident

s and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c

onvenience 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 signal only works when the igni-
tion is
switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the
contr
ol lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.
● The main beam he
adlights can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
● In cold or damp weather conditions, the
hea
dlights, 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
int
ended a

s 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
ru nnin
g lights on page 131:
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
c annot

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 m
ain be

am assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) ››› .
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Operation
Fog lights Fig. 134
Dash panel: light control. The warning lamps
 or  also sho
w, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.
● Switching on front fog lights* : pu
ll the
light switch to the first point ››› Fig. 134 1 ,
fr om po
sitions ,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
p

letely pull the light switch 2 from position
,  or  .
● T
o switch off the fog lights, press the light
swit
ch or turn it to position .Cornering lights*
1) When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the c
ornerin

g lights are activated automati-
cally. The cornering lights may be integrated
in the fog lights and are switched on only at
speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle switch on,
in order to better illuminate the area for park-
ing.
Function “Coming home” 

› ›
›
table on page 2
This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Coming
Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec).
Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Coming Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are turned on. Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “C
omin

g Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).
Automatic* activation of “Coming Home”
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch in position ).
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition w
ith the rotary light switch
in position  ›››
 page 23.
● The automatic “Coming Home” function is
only
active when the light sensor detects
darkness.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting c
omes on.
Manual “Coming Home” activation
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch without position ).
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● A

ctivate the headlight flashers for approxi-
mat
ely 1 second.
● Activated for any position of the rotary light
swit
ch. 1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
w ith f

ull-LED headlights.
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Lights and visibility
● When the c ar door i
s opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are
turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door
is opened.
Deactivation
● If no door has been closed, they go out au-
tom
atically after 60 seconds.
● After the last door has been closed, the
hea
dlights will be switched off after the
“Coming Home” delay (as established in the
radio menu) has elapsed.
● On turning the light switch to position 
››

›  page 23.
● When the ignition is switched on (when
st

arting the engine).
Function “Leaving Home” The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
b
l

e for vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(rotary light switch in position ).
This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving
Home” function switch-off delay may also be
set (default: 30 sec).
Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Leaving Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are switched on. Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “Le

aving Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).
Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-
mote c
ontrol.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-
ted when the r
otary light switch is in position
 and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” delay period
ends
(default: 30 sec).
● When the vehicle is locked using the re-
mote c
ontrol.
● When the light control is switched into a
pos
ition other than  .
● With the ignition is switched on. Hazard warning lights
 Fig. 135
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 24
The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from mov
ing traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warnin
g lights ››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut

omatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
To ensure the headlight washers work cor-
r ectly
in winter, any snow which has got into
the bumper jet supports should be cleaned
away. If necessary, remove snow with an anti-
icing spray. Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
th at

are on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. Rain sensor*
Fig. 138
Windscreen wiper lever: adjusting
the r ain sen

sor A Fig. 139
Rain sensor sensitive surface The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
w
ind

screen wiper intervals, depending on
the amount of rain ››› . The sensitivity of the
r ain sen

sor can be adjusted manually. Man-
ual wipe ››› page 139.
Move the lever to the required position
››› Fig. 138:
Rain sensor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor
– Set control to the right: highly sensi-
tive.
– Set control to the left: less sensitive.
When the ignition is switched off and then
back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts
operating again when the windscreen wipers
are in position 1 and the vehicle is travel-
lin g at

more than 16 km/h (10 mph).
0 1
A Rain sensor modified behaviour
P
o

ssible causes of faults and mistaken read-
ings on the sensitive surface ››› Fig. 139 of
the rain sensor include:
● Damaged blades: a film of water on the
dam
aged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result
in a fast and continuous wipe.
● Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger
the wind
screen wiper.
● Salt on roads: in winter, salt spread in the
ro
ads may cause an extra long wipe when the
windscreen is almost dry.
● Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus
effect) or tr
aces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.
● Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone
wi
ll trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain
sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the
reduction in the sensitive surface area and
adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the sen-
sor will vary with the size of the damage
caused by the stone. WARNING
The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
t o sw

itch on the wipers.
● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
when wat
er on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility. 140