2016 Seat Ateca lock

Airbag system
●
The s ide and he
ad airbags are managed
through sensors located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain airbags neither the
doors nor the door panels should be modified
in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the
front door is damaged, the airbag system
may not work correctly. All work carried out
on the front door must be done in a special-
ised workshop. Deactivating airbags
D e

activation of front airbag Fig. 92
Control lamp for disabling the front
p a

ssenger front airbag on the dash panel 
It lights up on the combi-in-
strument
Fault in airbag
system and seat belt tensioners.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.  
It lights up on the dash panel
Fault in the air-
bag system.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.
Front passenger
front airbag dis-
abled.Check whether the airbag should re-
main disabled.


It lights up on the dash panel
Front passenger
front airbag ena-
bled.The control lamp switches off about
60 seconds after the ignition is
turned on or after enabling of the
front passenger front airbag with the
key lock switch. Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f

ew seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
If the front passenger airbag is deactivated,
the lamp      does not re-
main lit, or if it is lit together with the control
lamp  on the dash panel, there may be a
fault in the airbag system ››› .The disabling of airbags is only carried out in
c
er

tain cases, i.e. if:
● a child seat is required in the front passen-
ger se
at with the child facing in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel (in some
countries, due to divergent legal require-
ments, facing in the direction of travel)
››› page 80;
● despite the driver's seat being in the cor-
rect
position, a minimum distance of 25 cm
cannot be maintained between the centre of
the steering wheel and the driver's torso,
● installation of special devices is required in
the st
eering wheel area due to a physical dis-
ability,
● if you have special seats installed (e.g. an
orthop
aedic seat without side airbags).
The front passenger front airbag can be disa-
bled using the switch ››› page 78.
We recommend that you contact an author-
ised SEAT dealer for the disabling of other air-
bags.
Airbag system control
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled. »
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Safety
Read and always observe the safety informa-
tion inc luded in the f
ollowing chapters:
● Safety distance with respect to the passen-
ger airb
ag ››› page 73.
● Objects between the passenger and the
pa
ssenger side airbag ››› in Front airbags
on p ag
e 75.
The passenger side front airbag, when ena-
bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing
backward since the airbag can strike the seat
with such force that it can cause serious or
fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-
ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-
bled with a key-operated switch ››› page 78.
When transporting children, use a child seat
suitable for the age and size of each child
››› page 81. WARNING
● If a c

hild seat is secured to the front pas-
senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can
strik
e the rear-facing child seat and project it
with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest. ●
Nev er in

stall a child seat facing backwards
on the front passenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled ››› page 77. If the
passenger seat has a height adjustment op-
tion, move it to the highest, most upright po-
sition. If you have a fixed seat, do not install
any child restraint system in this location.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key
lock
switch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service. Do
not forget to reconnect the airbag when an
adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children,
mus
t assume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this
can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a
vehic
le without being properly secured, or to
stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an accident, the child could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting posi-
tion when the v
ehicle is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the child is travelling on the front passenger seat
and the airb
ag sy

stem is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
● A suitable child seat can protect your child!
● Never leave a child alone in the child seat
or ins
ide the vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall
mus
t not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Do not allow the seat belt to become twis-
ted and the se
at belt should be properly in
place ››› page 68.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat
››

› page 80, Child seats.
● When a child seat is mounted in the rear
seat
s, the door child-proof lock should be ac-
tivated ››› page 120. Child seats
Saf ety

instructions Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 17.
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Transporting children safely
WARNING
When travelling, children must be secured in
the v
ehicle with a restraint system suitable
for age, weight and size.
● Read and always observe information and
warnin
gs concerning the use of child seats
››› page 79. WARNING
The retaining rings are designed only for use
w ith “ISOFIX” and T

op Tether* system child
seats.
● Never secure other child seats that do not
hav
e the “ISOFIX” or Top Tether* system, or
retaining belts or objects to the fastening
rings - this can result in potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child.
● Ensure that the child seat is secured cor-
rectly
using the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* se-
curing rings. WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will
inc r

ease the risk of injury in the event of a
crash.
● Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the
lugg
age compartment.
● Never secure or tie luggage or other items
to the lo
wer anchorages (ISOFIX) or the upper
ones (Top Tether). Categorisation of child seats into
gr
oup

s Use only child seats that are officially ap-
pr
o

ved and suitable for the child.
These seats are subject to the ECE-R 44 or
ECE-R 129 standard. ECE-R stands for: Eco-
nomic Commission for Europe Regulation.
The child seats are grouped into 5 catego-
ries:
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (up to around 9
months)
Group 0+: Up to 13 kg (up to around 18
months)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg (up to approx. 4
years old)
Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg (up to approx. 7
years old)
Group 3: From 22 to 36 kg (over around 7
years old)
Child seats that have been tested and ap-
proved under the ECE-R 44 or ECE-R 129
standard bear the test mark ECE-R 44 or ECE-
R 129 on the seat (the letter E in a circle with
the test number below it).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats. We recommend you to always include the
m
anuf

acturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual
together with the on-board documentation.
SEAT recommends you use child seats from
the Original Accessories Catalogue . These
child seats have been designed and tested
for use in SEAT vehicles. You can find the
right child seat for your model and age group
at SEAT dealers.
Child seats by approval category
Child seats may have the approval category
of universal, semi-universal, vehicle specific
(all according to the ECE-R 44 standard) or i-
Size (according to the ECE-R 129 standard).
● Universal: Chil
d seats with universal appro-
val can be installed in all vehicles. There is
no need to consult any list of models. In the
case of universal approval for ISOFIX, the
child seat is additionally provided with a Top
Tether belt.
● Semi-universal: semi-univ
ersal approval, in
addition to the standard requirements of uni-
versal approval, requires safety devices to
lock the child seat, which require additional
testing. Child seats with semi-universal ap-
proval include a list of vehicle models for
which they can be installed.
● Vehicle-specific: v
ehicle-specific approval
requires a dynamic test of the child seat for
each vehicle model separately. Child seats
with vehicle-specific approval also include a »
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Self-help
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 oper
ational minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes. Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw the inflator tube
››
› Fig. 95 5 again
and c hec
k the pressure on the gauge 6 .
1.3 b ar (19 p
si / 130 kPa) and lower:
● Stop the vehicle! The tyr
e cannot be sealed
sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.
● You should obtain professional assistance
››

› .
1.4 b ar (20 p
si / 140 kPa) and higher:
● Set the tyre pressure to the correct value
again.
● C

arefully resume your journey until you
re

ach the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Have the damaged tyre replaced. WARNING
Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and c an c

ause accidents and serious injury.
● Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure
is

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower. ●
Seek s

pecialist assistance. Manual unlocking/locking
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 10,
›››
 page 11.
The doors, rear lid and panoramic tilting sun-
roof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged. WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can
c au

se serious injury.
● If the vehicle is locked from outside, the
doors
and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the c
ar. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
atur
es inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. WARNING
Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid i s

dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.
● Open and close the doors and the rear lid
only
when there is nobody in the way. CAUTION
When opening and closing in an emergency,
c ar

efully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle. Changing the windscreen wiper
b
l

ades
Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 61.
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass ,»
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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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–
Ac
celerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake earlier than usual and more
smoothly. CAUTION
● To av

oid damaging the vehicle, for example
the paint, remove and replace the lid and
towing eye carefully.
● Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic con-
ver
ter and damage it during towing. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.

The jump start should be used instead
›››  page 58.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se in vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated. ●
If the b
attery is flat, it is possible that the
engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Onc

e both vehicles are moving, release the
clut
ch.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and disen
gage the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the c at

alytic converter and damage it. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
el ectr

onic parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. Indications for towing
Tow rope or tow bar
It
i

s safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.
If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch ›››
page 257.
When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed
››› page 88, Cases where towing a vehicle
is not allowed .
● Switch the ignition on.
● Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
l ect

or lever in the N position ›››
page 176.
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
speed
s of over 50 km/h (30 mph).
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
s peed

s of over 50 km. »
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● If a br
eakdown lorry is used, vehicles with
automatic transmission are only allowed to
be towed with the front wheels suspended.
Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive
(4Drive)
Four-wheel drive vehicles (4Drive) can be
towed using a tow bar or tow rope. If the ve-
hicle is towed with the front or rear axle sus-
pended, the engine must be switched off,
otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Cases where towing a vehicle is not allowed
● If, due to a fault, the gearbox is out of lubri-
cant
.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se the steering remains locked and, if ap-
propriate, the electronic parking brake can-
not be deactivated or the electronic lock of
the steering column released.
● If a distance above 50 km needs to be trav-
ell
ed.
● When, for example, after an accident, the
smooth rot
ation of the wheels or the steering
operation cannot be guaranteed.
When the vehicle is to tow another vehicle:
● Observe legal requirements.
● Keep in mind the instructions in the man-
ual on t
owing vehicles. Note
The vehicle can only be towed if the electron-
ic p

arking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column are deactivated. If the vehi-
cle has no power supply or there is an electric
system fault, the engine must be tow-started
›››  page 58 to deactivate the electronic
parking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column. Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 96
Front bumper on right: remove the lid. Fig. 97
Front bumper on right: towline an-
c hor

age screwed in. The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right
s

ide of the front bumper behind a lid
››› Fig. 96.
The towing eye should always be kept in the
vehicle.
Bear in mind the instructions for towing
››› page 87.
Fitting the towline anchorage
● Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
too
l kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
● Extract the lid for the towing eye using a
sc
rewdriver or similar and pressing on the
side.
● Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-
hicl
e.
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● Sc r
ew the towing eye in the housing by
turning it to the maximum anticlock-
wise ››› . Use a suitable object that can
c omp

letely and securely tighten the towing
eye in its housing.
● After towing, unscrew the towing eye cloc
k-
wise with a suitable object.
● Insert the side tab of the lid into the open-
ing of
the bumper and press until the tab is
properly clipped into the bumper.
● Clean the towing eye if necessary and then
st

ore it in the luggage compartment along
with the other vehicle tools. CAUTION
The towing eye must always be completely
and firm ly

tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting. Fitting the rear towing eye
Fig. 98
Rear bumper on right: remove the lid. Fig. 99
Rear bumper on right: towline anchor-
ag e s

crewed in. The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right
s

ide of the rear bumper behind a lid
››› Fig. 98. Vehicles equipped as standard
with a towing bracket do not have any hous-
ing for the screw towing eye behind the lid. In
this case, the tow hitch needs to be extracted or installed and used for towing
››
› page 255, ››› .
B e
ar in mind the instructions for towing
››› page 87.
Assemble the rear towing eye (cars without a
factory-equipped towing bracket)
● Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
too
l kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
● Press the upper side of the lid ››
› Fig. 98 to
unclip it.
● Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-
hicl
e.
● Screw the towing eye in the housing by
turnin
g it to the maximum anticlockwise
››› Fig. 99 ››› . Use a suitable object that can
c omp

letely and securely tighten the towing
eye in its housing.
● After towing, unscrew the towing eye cloc
k-
wise with a suitable object.
● Insert the upper flange of the lid into the
opening of
the bumper and press the lower
side of the lid until the upper flange is inser-
ted into the bumper.
● Clean the towing eye if necessary and then
st

ore it in the luggage compartment along
with the other vehicle tools. »
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