2016 Seat Ateca headlights

The essentials
● Rep
lace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
Bulbs Bu
lbs (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime running light/side
lightLED (it cannot be re-
placed)
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W
Full-LED main headlights
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear lightsType
Brake light/tail lightP21W LL
Side lightsP21W LL
Turn signalPY21W LL
Rear lightsType
Retro fog lightP21W LL
Reverse lightsW16W
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W LL
Reverse lightsW16W
The remaining functions work with LEDs 
›››
page 93 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur

e
What to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af

e place as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select
the 1st gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Mov
e the selector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your
vehicle. ●
Have the
vehicle tool kit ›››
 page 83
and the spare wheel* ready
›››  page 298.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
cou
ntry (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait
in a safe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw

ays observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the op
posite side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 52

The essentials
How to jump start: description Fig. 76
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ithout
Start Stop system Fig. 77
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ith

Start Stop system Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››

› . 2. Connect one end of the
re

d jump lead to
the positive + terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at battery A
› ››
Fig. 76 .
3. Connect the other end of the re
d jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hic l
e providing assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect

one end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
pr o

viding the current B
› ››
Fig. 76 .
– For vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect
one end of the black jump lead X to a
s uit
able ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 77.
5. Connect the other end of the blac
k jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
t o the en
gine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot

come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boos
ting battery and let it run at idling
speed. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
batt
ery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dip
ped beam headlights if they are
switched on.
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear windo
w in the vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the le
ads in reverse order to the details
given above.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-
onds, switch off the starter and try again after
about 1 minute. WARNING
● Ple

ase note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
›››  page 282.
● The battery providing assistance must have
the same
voltage as the flat battery (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see imprint » 59

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
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

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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22
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25
26
27
28
29
30
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility Light s
Side light
and dipped beam headlightRead the additional information carefully
› ›

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

is switched on as well. 131
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Convenience turn signals
F or the c
onvenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Set
up function button
› ›

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

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

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

onvenience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is
switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the
contr
ol lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.
● The main beam he
adlights can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
● In cold or damp weather conditions, the
hea
dlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system. Automatic dipped beam control


* The automatic dipped beam control is merely
int
ended a

s an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical- ly in the following situations
››
› in Daytime
ru nnin
g lights on page 131:
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
c annot

see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only
switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The m
ain be

am assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) ››› .
132

Lights and visibility
When the system is activated and the camera
det ects
other vehicles that may be dazzled,
the main beam is automatically switched off.
Otherwise, the main beam is automatically
switched on.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.
Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionUse
Activate:

– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
››› page 131. When the warning lamp
 is
displayed on the instrument panel display,
the main beam assist is switched on.
To switch system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: turn the light switch to a different po-
sition to
 ››› page 131.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the
signal lever forwards to manually switch
the main beam on. The main beam assist
will then be deactivated. Malfunctions
The f
o

llowing conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off the headlights in time or from turning off al-
tog

ether:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
sign
s.
● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as
pedes
trians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncomin
g vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cl

es (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.
● If the camera is damaged or the power sup-
ply
is cut off.
● In fog, snow and heavy rain.
● With dust and sand turbulence.
● With loose gravel in the field of vision of
the camer
a.
● When the field of vision of the camera is
mis
ted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc. WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam
a s

sist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.
● You are always in control of the main beam
and ad
apting it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions. ●
It i

s possible that the main beam headlight
control does not recognise all driving situa-
tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ces.
● When the field of vision of the camera is
dirty
, covered or damaged, operation of the
main beam control may be affected. This also
applies when changes are made to the vehi-
cle lighting system, for example, if additional
headlights are installed. CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
t em, t

ake the following points into considera-
tion:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-
larly
and make sure it is free of snow and ice.
● Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-
era.
● Chec

k that the windscreen is not damaged
in the are
a of the field of vision of the camera. Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be
t urned on and off

manually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 131. 133
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Fog lights Fig. 134
Dash panel: light control. The warning lamps
 or  also sho
w, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.
● Switching on front fog lights* : pu
ll the
light switch to the first point ››› Fig. 134 1 ,
fr om po
sitions ,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
p

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

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

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

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

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

ull-LED headlights.
134