2016 Seat Ateca battery

Intelligent technology
parked. It controls the supply of power to the
v ariou
s electrical devices while the ignition is
switched off. The system takes the battery di-
agnosis data into consideration.
Depending on the power level of the battery,
switch off the individual electrical devices
one after the other to prevent the battery
from losing too much charge and to ensure
that the engine can be started reliably.
Dynamic power management
While the vehicle is moving, this function dis-
tributes the available power to the various
electrical devices and systems according to
their requirements. The power management
ensures that on-board systems do not con-
sume more electrical power than the alterna-
tor can supply, and thus maintains the maxi-
mum possible battery power level. Note
● Neither i s

the power management system
able to overcome the given physical limits.
Please remember that the power and useful
life of the battery are limited.
● When there is a risk that the vehicle will
not s
tart, the alternator power failure or low
battery charge level warning lamp will be
shown  ››› page 106. Flat battery
Starting ability has first priority.
Shor
t

trips, city traffic and low temperatures
all place a heavy load on the battery. In these
conditions a large amount of power is con-
sumed, but only a small amount is supplied.
The situation is also critical if electrical devi-
ces are in use when the engine is not run-
ning. In this case power is consumed when
none is being generated.
In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to
control the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power manage-
ment will gradually shut off the electrical de-
vices one by one or reduce the amount of cur-
rent they are using. This limits the amount of
power consumed and helps to ensure relia-
ble starting even after a long period. Some
convenience functions, such as remote vehi-
cle opening, may not be available under cer-
tain circumstances. These functions will be
restored when you switch on the ignition and
start the engine. With the engine switched off
F
or e

xample, if you listen to the sound sys-
tem with the engine switched off the battery
will run down.
If the energy consumption means there is a
risk that the engine will not start, a text will
appear in vehicles with a driver information
system*.
This driver indicator tells you that you must
start the engine so that the battery can re-
charge.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical
power, the battery can still become dis-
charged while the vehicle is being driven.
This can occur when a lot of power is being
consumed but only a small amount supplied,
especially if the battery is not fully charged
initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the
system will then temporarily shut off the elec-
trical devices that are using a lot of power, or
reduce the current they are consuming. Heat-
ing systems in particular use a large amount
of electrical power. If you notice, for instance,
that the seat heating* or the rear window
heater is not working, they may have been
temporarily switched off or regulated to a
lower heat output. These systems will be
available again as soon as sufficient electri-
cal power is available. »
275
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
s lightly
faster idling speed when necessary.
This is quite normal, and no cause for con-
cern. The increased idling speed allows the
alternator to meet the greater power require-
ment and charge the battery at the same
time. Checking and refilling levels
Fi l
ling the tank
Filling up Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 48
If the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor-
rectly, it will switch itself off as soon as the
fuel tank is “full”. Do not try to put in more
fuel after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill
the expansion chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is giv-
en on a sticker on the inside of the fuel tank
flap. Further notes on fuel can be found at
››› page 277.
The capacity of your vehicle's fuel tank is giv-
en in ›››
 page 48. WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable and can cause seri-
ou s

burns and other injuries.
● When refuelling, turn off the engine, the
auxi
liary heater ››› page 161 and turn off the
ignition for safety reasons.
● Do not smoke when filling the fuel tank or a
cani
ster. Naked flames are forbidden in the
vicinity due to the risk of explosion. ●
Ob

serve legislation governing the use,
storage and carrying of a spare fuel canister
in the vehicle.
● For safety reasons we do not recommend
carr
ying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
In an accident the canister could be damaged
and could leak.
● If, in exceptional circumstances, you have
to c
arry a spare fuel canister, please observe
the following points:
– Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister
if it is inside or on top of the vehicle. An
electrostatic charge could build up during
filling, causing the fuel vapour to ignite.
Danger of explosion. Always place the
canister on the ground to fill it.
– Insert the filling nozzle as far as possible
into the spare fuel canister.
– If the spare fuel canister is made of met-
al, the filling nozzle must be in contact
with the canister during filling. This
helps prevent an electrostatic charge
building up.
– Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the
luggage compartment. Fuel vapour is ex-
plosive. Risk of fatal accident! CAUTION
● If an

y fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it
should be removed immediately. It could oth-
erwise damage the paintwork.
● Never run the tank completely dry. An irreg-
ul

ar fuel supply could cause misfiring. As a 276

Advice
Engine compartment Chec k
ing levels Fig. 221
Diagram for the location of the various
el ements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluid
s

in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath the cover)
Windscreen washer reservoir
1 2
3
4
5
6 The checking and refilling of service fluids
ar
e c
arried out on the components men-
tioned above. These operations are descri-
bed in ››› page 282.
Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of ››› page 301. Work in the engine compartment Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 11
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment
(e.g. when checking and refilling fluids). Al-
ways observe the warnings listed below and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment of the vehicle is a poten-
tially hazardous area ››› .
282

Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
● Sw it
ch the engine off, remove the key from
the ignition and apply the hand brake. If the
vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever
in neutral; if it has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector lever in position P. Wait for
the engine to cool down.
● Keep children away from the engine com-
par
tment.
● Never spill liquids used for vehicle opera-
tion on the engine c
ompartment, as these
may catch fire (e.g. the antifreeze in coolant).
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electric
al system, especially when working
on the battery.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember th
at, even when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au-
tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury.
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
su
lating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pan
sion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap w
ith a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
● If it is necessary to work in the engine com-
par
tment while the engine is running, the ro-
tating components (for example, poly-V belt, alternator, radiator fan) and the high voltage
ignition sy
s

tem are an additional hazard.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if w
ork on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid i s

put into the correct filler opening, oth-
erwise this can cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
r e

gularly so that any leaks are detected at an
early stage. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids in the area where it was parked, have
your vehicle inspected at the workshop. Note
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake flu-
id r e

servoirs are on the other side of the en-
gine compartment ››› Fig. 221. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 11
The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Check that the windscreen wiper arms are
not unfolded. Otherwise the paint may be
damaged.
The bonnet can only be unlocked when the
driver door is open. WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or
drip s

of coolant being released from the en-
gine compartment. Failure to comply could
result in burns. Wait until no steam or coolant
can be seen before opening the bonnet. Closing the bonnet
–
Slightly lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay before pressing it
bac

k into its support.
– Carefully close the bonnet.
– Press the bonnet down until it locks into
pl

ace.
– Make sure that the bonnet catches onto its
cl

asp. Do not press down too hard ››› .
»
283
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Checking and refilling levels
CAUTION
● Do not mi
x cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This could
lead to flocculation and may block the wind-
screen washer jets.
● When topping up service fluids, make abso-
lutely
certain that you fill the fluids into the
correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage!
● Not having windscreen wiper fluid reduces
vi

sibility through the windscreen, and leads
to loss of visibility in headlights in models
with headlight washer. Battery
Gener a

l information Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 50.
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment and is almost maintenance-free. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.
Nevertheless, check the terminals are clean
and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in
exceptional cases. When the battery is dis- connected, some of the vehicle's functions
are “lo

st” (››› table on page 289). These
functions will require resetting after the bat-
tery is reconnected.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you
disconnect the battery Otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
FunctionReprogramming
One-touch function of
the electric windows››› page 128, One-touch
opening and closing.
Remote control key
If the vehicle does not re-
spond to the key, they
should be synchronised
››› page 120.
Digital clock››› page 104.
ESC warning lampAfter driving for a few me-
tres, the warning lamp goes
out again. If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The
v

ehicle has a system for monitoring the
current consumption when the engine is left
unused for long periods of time ››› page 274.
Some functions, such as the interior lights, or
the remote door opening, may be temporarily
disabled to prevent the battery from running
flat. These functions will come back on as
soon as the ignition is switched on and the
engine started. Winter conditions
Durin

g the winter, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
be charged ››› in Important safety warn-
in g

s for handling a vehicle battery on
page 290
Important safety warnings for han-
dling a
vehicle battery All work on batteries requires specialist
kno
wl

edge. Please refer to a SEAT Official
Service or a workshop specialising in batter-
ies: risk of burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try to
change the fluid level of the battery. Other-
wise explosive gas is released from the bat-
tery that could cause an explosion. 
Wear eye protection.

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection. In the event
of electrolyte splashes, rinse off with plenty of
water.

Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are pro-
hibited.

The battery should only be charged in a well-ven-
tilated zone. Risk of explosion!

Keep children away from acid and batteries!»
289
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
WARNING
● When r ep
airing or working on the electrical
system, proceed as follows:
–1. Remove the key from the ignition. The
negative cable on the battery must be
disconnected.
– 2. When the repair is finished, reconnect
the negative pole of the battery.
● Switch off all electrical devices before re-
connectin
g the battery. Reconnect first the
positive cable and then the negative cable.
Never reverse the polarity of the connections.
This could cause an electrical fire.
● Ensure that the vent hose is always connec-
ted t
o the battery.
● Never use damaged batteries. This could
cau
se an explosion! Replace a damaged bat-
tery immediately. CAUTION
● Nev er di

sconnect the battery if the ignition
is switched on or if the engine is running.
This could damage the electrical system or
electronic components. Charging the battery
Terminals for charging the battery are fitted
in the en
gine c

ompartment. –
Note the w
arnings ››› in Important safety
w arnin
gs for handling a vehicle battery on
page 290 and ››› .
– Switch off all electrical devices. Remove the
ignition k ey

.
– Raise the bonnet ››
› page 283.
– Open the battery cover.
– Connect the charger clamps as described
to the

positive pole of the battery (+) and
exclusively to an earth on the bodywork
(–).
– Only use a charger which is compatible for
use w

ith 12 V nominal voltage batteries.
The charge must not exceed a voltage of 15
V.
– Now connect the battery charger to the
pow

er socket and switch on.
– After charging the battery: switch off the
batt

ery charger and disconnect the power
socket cable.
– Finally disconnect the charger cables from
the batt

ery.
– Replace the battery cover correctly.
– Close the bonnet ››
› page 283.
Important: Before you charge the battery
make sure you read the manufacturer's in-
structions for using the battery charger. WARNING
Never charge a battery that has frozen: re-
p l

ace battery! Failure to do so may lead to an
explosion. Note
Use only the terminals in the engine compart-
ment t

o charge the battery. Replacing the battery
The new battery should have the same speci-
fic
ation

s (amperage, load and voltage) as the
used battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent
power management system to control the
distribution of electrical energy ›››
page 274.
The power management function ensures
that the battery is charged much more effi-
ciently than on vehicles without a power
management system. To maintain this func-
tion after replacing the battery, we recom-
mend that the replacement battery used is of
the same make and type as the original fitted
battery. To make proper use of the power
management function after the battery has
been changed, have the battery coded to the
power management mode at a specialised
workshop.
290

Wheels
CAUTION
● Some v
ehicles, for example those with the
Start-Stop system* are fitted with a special
battery (AGM-type or EFB-type battery). If any
other type of battery is fitted, the Start-Stop
function may be considerably reduced and
the vehicle may not stop on repeated occa-
sions.
● Make sure that the vent hose is always at-
tac
hed to the original opening on the side of
the battery. Gases or battery acid can other-
wise escape and possibly cause damage.
● The battery holder and clamps must always
be corr
ectly secured.
● Before starting any work on the battery, al-
wa
ys observe the warnings listed under
››› page 289, Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery .
● Do not forget to replace the battery cover-
ing
s, where applicable. It is a protection for
high temperatures. This in turn extends the
vehicle service life. For the sake of the environment
 B atteries contain toxic substances includ-
in
g sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of appropriately and must not be
disposed of with ordinary household waste.
Make sure disconnected batteries cannot tip
over. Sulphuric acid could be spilt! Wheels
Wheel s

and tyres
General notes –
When driving with new ty r
es, be especially
careful during the first 500 km (300 miles).
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
ob

stacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the obstacle.
– Check from time to time if the tyres are
dam

aged (punctures, cuts, cracks or
dents). Remove any foreign objects embed-
ded in the treads.
– Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-
pl

aced immediately.
– Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
– Replace any missing valve caps as soon as
pos

sible.
– Mark the wheels before taking them off so
that

they rotate in the same direction when
put back.
– When removed, the wheels or tyres should
be st

ored in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
New tyres
New tyres do not give maximum grip straight
away and should therefore be “run in” by driving carefully and at moderate speeds for
about the fir

st 500 km (300 miles). This will
also increase the useful life of the tyres.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate that
one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed
immediately if there is any reason to suspect
that damage may have occurred. Inspect the
tyres for damage. If no external damage is
visible, drive slowly and carefully to the near-
est specialised workshop and have the car
inspected.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Al-
ways note the direction of rotation indicated
when mounting the wheel. This guarantees
optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan-
ing, excessive noise and wear.
Retrofitting accessories
If you wish to change or fit wheels, rims or
wheel trims, we recommend that you consult
with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice
regarding current techniques.
291
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Index
Assist systems Park
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
parking system Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Audible signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Audible warning signal seat belt not fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Auto Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Auto Lock (central locking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic car washes switching the Auto Hold function off . . . . . . . . 192
Automatic dipped beam control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Automatic gear safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 backup programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
downhill speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
launch control programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
manual release of selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Steering wheel with gearshift paddles . . . . . . 179
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
electric consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
remote control range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
swit
ching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 replacement in the remote control (auxiliaryheater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Belt tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Bicycle rack Fitting on the retractable tow hitch . . . . . . . . . 258
maximum load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Blind spot detector (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
indication in the external rear view mirror . . . 221
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 282 opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Brake emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
new brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Braking front assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
BSD see Blind spot detector (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 C
Camer
a
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 AdBlue tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279, 280
fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
windscreen washer water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Car-care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CD-ROM player (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Central locking anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
selective unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Central wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cetane number (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Changing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
changing a bulb dipped beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
rear bulb in the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
rear light in the rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
310