2016 Seat Ateca wipers

Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
ols and displays
General instrument panel Door release lever
C
entr

al locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Control for the electric adjustment
of the e
xterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Control lever for:
– Turn s

ignals and main beam
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
– Lane As s

ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
– Main be
am assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
– Crui
se control system (CCS) . . . . .193
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev

er for cruise control . . . . . . . . . .193
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airb

ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
– On-bo ar

d computer controls . . . .29
– Contr
ols for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .179
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Control lever for:
– Wind

screen wipers and washer . .139
– Wipe and w
ash system . . . . . . . . . . 139
– On-boar
d computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Depending on equipment fitted: ra-
dio or dis
play for Easy Connect
(navigation, radio, TV/video) . . . . . .108
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton
s for:
– Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
– Park

assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
– Hazar
d warning lights . . . . . . . . . .135
– Ty
re pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . .297
– Airbag off
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Depending on the equipment,
glo v

e compartment with: . . . . . . . . .148
– CD p l

ayer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front passenger airbag switch . . . .78
Passenger seat heating control . . . .144
Depending on the equipment, con-
tr o

ls for:
– Heating and ventilation system or
manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .46, 44
– Aut om

atic air conditioner . . . . . . .42
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/A UX

-IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 –
Light er/po

wer socket . . . . . . . . . . . 148
– Wir
eless charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
– Stor
age compartment
Gear lever for: – Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
– Autom
atic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Rotating control(Driving Experience
butt
on) for driving modes . . . . . . . . .225
Auto Hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electronic parking brake switch . . .170
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sy
stem) . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driver's seat heating control . . . . . .144
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
le
ss Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steering column adjustment lev-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .137
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Note
● Some of the equipment

listed in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the
vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted » 18
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
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

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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Lights and visibility
Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
sw it
ches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Windscreen wiper and window
w
iper sy

stems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 25 CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
s c

reen wipers active, they complete their
wipe before returning to the rest position.
When switching the ignition back on, the
windscreen wiper will continue to operate at
the same wiping level. Ice, snow and other
obstacles on the windscreen may damage the
wiper and the windscreen wiper motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
wind
screen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gl
ass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.
● Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the wind
screen is dry. Cleaning with the windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
ag
e.
● In icy

conditions, always check that the
wiper b
lades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 60. Note
● The w ind

screen and window wipers only
function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the v
ehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the wind
screen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
During automatic
wipe
The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.
For the interval wipe
Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals. Heated windscreen washer jets
The he
atin

g only thaws the frozen jets, it
does not thaw the water in the washer hoses.
When the ignition is switched on the heated
windscreen washer jets automatically adjust
the heat depending on the ambient tempera-
ture.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the
headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and
every fifth time the windscreen washer is
switched on, the headlights are also washed.
Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should
be pulled towards the steering wheel when
the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any
incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling). »
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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

Operation
● If nec
essary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment may need correcting. turn the control to
position R 1)
.
● In the Easy Connect system the exterior mir-
ror
s can be adjusted using the CAR button
and the f u
nction button SETUP .
Ti lt
function for front passenger exterior mir-
ror*
When parking backwards, and in order to be
able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-
ror can be automatically tilted towards the
passenger to provide a better view of the
kerb. The control must be in the position R1)
for this feature to be operational.
The mirror returns to its original position as
soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h
(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-
turns to its original position if the position of
the control is adjusted.
Storing the rear view mirror settings for the
tilt function
● Switch the ignition on.
● Access the Easy Connect system, Menu
CAR , function “Rear view mirrors and wind-
s c

reen wipers” and select “lower while re-
versing” ›››
page 108. ●
Select
the R1)
position on the control.
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror
so that
you can see, for example, the kerb
area well.
● Release the reverse gear.
● The adjusted position for the rear view mir-
ror i
s stored.
Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(convenience function)*
The Easy Connect system, Menu CAR , func-
tion “R e

ar view mirrors and windscreen wip-
ers” can be used to have the exterior mirrors
fold in when the vehicle is parked
››› page 108.
When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically. WARNING
Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a
l ar

ger field of vision. However, they make ob-
jects look smaller and further away than they
really are. If you use these mirrors to esti- mate the distance to vehicles behind you
when c
h

anging lane, you could misjudge the
distance. Risk of accident! CAUTION
● If one of

the mirror housings is knocked out
of position (e.g. when parking), the mirrors
must first be fully retracted with the electric
control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by
hand, as this will interfere with the mirror ad-
juster function.
● Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car w
ash, please make sure to retract the ex-
terior mirrors to prevent them from being
damaged. Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors must not be folded in or out by hand.
Always use the electrical power control. Note
If the electrical adjustment should fail to op-
er at

e, both of the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mir-
ror glass. 1)
Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-
ric al

.
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Operation
Air recirculation mode Basic pointsAir recirculation:

Manual recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air fr
om ent

ering the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button  is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to .
Switching the manual air recirculation mode
on and off 
To switch system on: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp lights up.
To switch system off: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp goes off.
Functioning mode of automatic air recircula-
tion (air conditioning menu)
With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-
tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin
interior is enabled. If the system detects a
high concentration of hazardous substances
in the ambient air, air recirculation mode is
switched on automatically. When the level of impurities drops to within a normal range, re-
c
ir

culation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
The air recirculation will not connect auto-
matically in versions without humidity sensor
and in the following external conditions:
● The outside temperature is lower than +3°C
(+38°F).
● The cooling system is switched off and the
outside t
emperature is below +10°C (+50°F).
● The cooling system is switched off, the out-
side t
emperature is below +15°C (+59°F) and
the windscreen wipers are switched on.
Activation/deactivation of automatic air recir-
culation is done in the air conditioner menu,
under Configuration. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Intro-
duction on p ag
e 157.
● If the cooling system is switched off and air
rec
irculation mode switched on, the windows
can mist over very quickly, considerably limit-
ing visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not r
equired. CAUTION
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
sw it

ched on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode is activa-
t ed t

o prevent exhaust gas or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle interior
when it is in reverse and while the automatic
windscreen wiper is working. 160

Care and maintenance
Carbon parts The carbon parts on your vehicle have a pain-
t
ed s
urface. They do not need any special
care and are cleaned just like any other pain-
ted part ››› page 266.
Paint damage Minor damage to the paint, such as scratches
or s
t

one chips, should be touched up without
delay before the metal starts to corrode. Suit-
able touch-up brushes or sprays for your car
can be obtained from a SEAT Official Service.
The number of the original paint finish on the
vehicle is given on the data sticker
››› page 301.
If corrosion is already visible it must be thor-
oughly removed by a specialised workshop.
Windows Clear vision is an essential safety factor.
The w
ind

screen must not be cleaned with in-
sect remover or wax, otherwise the wind-
screen wipers will not function properly (jud-
dering).
Traces of rubber, oil, grease or silicone can
be removed with a window cleaning solution
or a silicone remover. Wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner. Your SEAT
Offic

ial Service will be able to provide you
with more detailed information.
The windows should also be cleaned on the
inside at regular intervals.
Use a separate cloth or chamois to dry the
windows. Cloths used for waxing and polish-
ing contain residues that will cause smears
on the glass. WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
w ind

screen. In bad visibility conditions (e.g.
in the rain, dark or with a low sun), these
coatings may cause dazzle: risk of accident!
Such coatings can also cause the windscreen
wiper blades to make noise. CAUTION
● Remo

ve snow and ice from windows and ex-
terior mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To
avoid scratches caused by dirt on the glass,
the scraper should only be pushed in one di-
rection and not moved to and fro.
● The heating element for the rear window is
locat
ed on the inner side of the window. To
avoid damaging them, do not apply stickers
to these heating elements.
● Never use warm or hot water to remove
sno
w and ice from windows and mirrors. This
could cause the glass to crack! Wheels
The wheels require regular attention to pre-
ser
v

e their appearance. It is important to re-
move road salt and brake dust by washing
the wheels at regular intervals, otherwise the
finish will be impaired.
After washing, the wheels should only be
cleaned with an "acid-free" cleaning agent
for alloy wheels. This is available from SEAT
Official Services and specialist retailers. Nev-
er leave the cleaning agent on the rims for
any longer than specified in the instructions
before rinsing it off. If the wheel cleaner fluid
contains acid it can attack the surfaces of the
wheel bolts.
Car polish or other abrasive agents should
not be used for maintaining the rims. If the
protective coating is damaged, e.g. by flying
stones, the damaged area should be re-
paired immediately. WARNING
Please note when cleaning the wheels that
w at

er, ice and road salt can impair the effec-
tiveness of the brakes; this can cause an acci-
dent. Exhaust tail pipe
It is important to remove road salt and brake
du
s

t by washing the wheels at regular »
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Emergencies
Safety