2016 Seat Ateca warning lights

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they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
eaned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and inc r

ease the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bl

ades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
● Dam ag

ed or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spon
ges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simi
lar products to clean the win-
dows.
● 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. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Intr oduction Tow-starting me
an

s starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 58.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyl

ess Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.
● During towing, never switch off the ignition
w ith the s

tarter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.
● If during towing the vehicle runs out of
pow
er, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel. WARNING
Vehicle handling and braking capacity
c h

ange considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– You shou

ld depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 86

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CAUTION
● The t o
wing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a
to

wing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used. Driving tips for towing
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
enc
e, e

specially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.
During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile,
the hazard warning lights will go off. When
the turn signal lever is returned to the rest position, the hazard warning lights will be
autom

atically reactivated.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle ● Leave the ignition on, so that the steering
is

not blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.
● More strength is required at the steering
wheel a
s the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.
● You should depress the brake much harder
as
the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate with particular care and caution.
Av
oid sharp manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the towed vehicle. Fuses and bulbs
F u

ses
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
el
ectric

al components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible. WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
giv e seriou

s electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion sys
tem.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electric
al system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridgin g a c

urrent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. 90

Fuses and bulbs
CAUTION
● Alw
ays carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid
the entry
of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system. Note
● In the v

ehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the f
ollowing tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below per
tain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect
at the time of printing, are subject to
change. Changing bulbs
Topic

introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 52.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill. If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment l

amps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Work in the engine
c omp

artment on page 283.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder.
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Rear bulb light
● LED rear light*
Fu
ll-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak

e particular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns. ●
Bu

lbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injur
e yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing. CAUTION
● Remo

ve the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
befor
e changing a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
po se of

used bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Ple

ase check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
hav
e the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your b
are hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the » 93
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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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26
27
28
29
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Safety

Operation
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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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

Opening and closing
Programming the central locking sys-
t em You can use Easy Connect* to select which
door
s
are unlocked with the central locking
system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*
system, you can select whether the vehicle
automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”
programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h
(9 mph).
Programming the unlocking of the doors (ve-
hicles with Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Central locking > Unlocking doors .
Pr ogr

amming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button

Central locking > Locking while
driving .
Pr ogr

amming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Locking while driving .
Unlocking doors You c

an choose to un-
lock all the doors or only the driver door
when you unlock the vehicle. In all the op-
tions, the fuel tank flap is also unlocked. With the Driver
setting, when
you press the
 button on the remote control key only the
door on the driv er's
side is unlocked. If that
button is pressed twice, the rest of the doors
and the rear lid will be unlocked.
In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the
key in the door lock, in the direction of open-
ing, twice within 2 seconds.
If the button  is pressed, all the vehicle
door s

are locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock /Locking while driving . If
you select on, all the vehicle doors are
locked at speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).
Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 9
Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
re

ar lid from the outside (for safety reasons,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all
the doors are closed and locked.
● You can open the doors individually from
the ins
ide by pulling the inside door handle. ●
In the event
of an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance. WARNING
● The c entr

al locking switch also operates
when the ignition is switched off and auto-
matically locks all the vehicle doors when the
button  is pressed.
● The central locking switch does not operate
if the

vehicle is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
● Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emerg
ency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone, especially children, in
the vehicle. Note
Your vehicle will lock automatically when it
r e

aches a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)
(Auto Lock) ››› page 112. You can unlock the
vehicle again using button  on the central
loc k

ing switch. 115
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Safety

Opening and closing
The opening angle is memorised. Memorisa-
tion i s
indicated by blinking of the hazard
warning lights and an audible warning.
Resetting and memorising the opening angle
For the rear lid to reopen completely, the
opening angle must be reset and memorised
again.
● Release the rear lid and open it to the
memorised height
.
● Lift the rear lid by hand until it stops. To do
this, some f
orce will have to be used.
● Press the  ››
› Fig. 129 button available in
the rear lid for at least 3 seconds.
● This resets and memorises the factory-set
opening an
gle. Memorisation is indicated by
blinking of the hazard warning lights and an
audible warning.
Automatic protection against overheating
If the system is operated repeatedly in a
short space of time, it automatically switches
off to prevent overheating.
Once the system is cool again, the function
can be reused. Until then the rear lid can only
be opened and closed by hand using reason-
able force.
If with the rear lid open the vehicle battery is
disconnected ››› page 289 or the corre-
sponding fuse burns out ››› page 90, the sys- tem will have to be reset. This requires clos-
ing the r

ear lid completely once.
Emergency unlocking
›››  page 11 WARNING
If a lot of snow builds up on the rear lid or it
i s

heavily loaded, the rear lid may not open
or, after opening, it may lower by itself due to
the extra weight and cause serious injury.
● Never open the rear lid when there is a lot
of s
now on it or when carrying a load (e.g. on
a rack).
● Before opening the rear lid, remove the
sno
w or the load. WARNING
If the rear lid is closed incorrectly or without
due c ar

e, it could result in serious injury.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended or allow
chi
ldren to play inside or next to it, especially
if the rear lid is open. Children could enter
the luggage compartment, close the rear lid
and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
reach extremely high and low temperatures,
depending on the time of year, thus causing
serious injuries, illness or even death. CAUTION
Before opening or closing the rear lid, make
s ur

e that there is enough space to open or close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga-
r
ag

e. Tailgate automatic lock
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
in
g the  button on the remote control with
the r e

ar lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
The automatic tailgate locking time extension
function can be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the  button on
the r emot

e control key ››› page 114, the rear
lid can be re-opened for a certain length of
time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service,
which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the  button on the
r emot

e control or by using the central locking
button. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Intro-
duction on p ag
e 85. » 125
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