2016 Seat Ateca infotainment

The essentials
Easy Connect CAR menu settin g
s (Setup)Fig. 40
Easy Connect: Main menu Fig. 41
Easy Connect: CAR menu To select the settings menus, press the Easy
C
onnect

 button and the
Set
up function
b utt
on.
The actual number of menus available and
the name of the various options will depend
on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.
● Switch the ignition on.
● If the Infotainment System is off, switch it
on. ●
Pre ss the system's MENU button and then
the sy s
tem's 
› ››
Fig. 40 button or  but-
t on t
o go to the CAR menu ››› Fig. 41.
● Press the function button Setup to open the
menu Vehicle settings › ›

› Fig. 41.
● To select a function in the menu, press the
des
ired button.
Pressing the menu button  will always take
y ou t

o the last menu used. When the function button check box is activa-
ted

, the function is active.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing the BACK menus.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
ESC system–Deactivating the traction control system (ASR) or selecting the Sport mode of the electronic
stability control (ESC Sport)›››
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Operation
While the rear lid is in motion (either opening
or c lo
sing), it can be stopped with another
foot movement similar to the opening one
(provided a valid vehicle key is in the proxim-
ity of the rear lid).
The Easy Open feature is not available or only
has limited availability in the following situa-
tions (examples):
● If the rear bumper is very dirty.
● If the rear bumper is wet with salt water,
e.g. af
ter having driven on gritted roads.
● If the electrical unlocking tow hitch is not
co
vered.
● If the vehicle has been equipped at a later
time with a t
ow bracket.
In the event of heavy rain, the Easy Open fea-
ture may take a little longer to open the boot
or automatically disable to avoid the boot
opening by accident, e.g. when the rain falls.
The Easy Open function may be connected
and disconnected permanently in the info-
tainment system by pressing the 
S
ETUP and
Openin
g and c
losing
› ››
 page 26 func-
tion buttons.
What happens when locking the vehicle with
a second key
If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and
it is locked from the outside with a second
vehicle key, the key inside the vehicle is
blocked for engine ignition ››› page 165. In order to enable engine ignition, the button
on the key

 inside the vehicle needs to be
pr e
ssed.
Automatically disabling sensors
If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a
long period of time, the proximity sensors on
the passenger doors are automatically disa-
bled.
If one of the sensor surfaces on the door han-
dles is often activated in a unusual manner
with the vehicle locked (e.g. by the branches
of a bush rubbing against it), all proximity
sensors are disabled for a certain period of
time.
Sensors will again be enabled: ● After a time.
● OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the but-
t

on  on the key.
● OR: if the rear lid is open.
● OR:

if the vehicle is unlocked manually with
the k
ey.
Convenience functions
To close all the electric windows and the
glass roof using the convenience function,
keep a finger for a few seconds on the lock-
ing sensor surface ››› Fig. 124 B (arrow) of
the door h andl

e until the windows and roof
have closed. The doors may be opened
by
touching the
sensor surface of the door handle depending
on the settings that have been activated in
the infotainment system with the 
S
ETUP and
Openin
g and c
losing function buttons.
WARNING
If there is a valid key in the proximity of the
r e

ar lid, in some cases the Easy Open func-
tion may be accidentally turned on and the
rear lid will open, for example, when sweep-
ing under the rear bumper, when directing a
water jet or high pressure steam to the area
or when carrying out maintenance work or re-
pairs in that area. If accidentally opened, the
rear lid could injure somebody situated in its
area of operation or cause material damage.
● Therefore, always make sure that there is
no un
supervised valid key in the area near
the rear lid.
● Before carrying out any maintenance or re-
pair w
ork on the vehicle, always disable the
Easy Open feature on the infotainment sys-
tem.
● Before washing the vehicle, always disable
the Ea
sy Open feature on the infotainment
system.
● Before attaching a bicycle rack or a trailer
››

› page 255, always disable the Easy Open
feature on the information system. 118

Air conditioning
Auxiliary heater (additional
he at
er)
Introduction The auxiliary heater runs on fuel from the ve-
hic
l

e's tank and can be used while you are
driving and when the vehicle is stationary.
The auxiliary heater can be switched on using
the fast heating button of the air condition-
ing controls, with the remote control or by
previously programming a departure time in
the auxiliary heater menu of the infotainment
system.
In winter, with the auxiliary heater switched
on, you can defog the windscreen and leave
it free of ice and snow (if it is a thin layer) be-
fore you start driving.
If the outside temperature is very high, the
vehicle interior can be ventilated with the en-
gine off using the auxiliary heater. WARNING
Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diameter
or an y

other button battery can cause serious
and even fatal injuries within a very short
time.
● Always keep the remote control, keyrings
with b
atteries, the spare batteries, button
batteries and all other batteries over 20 mm
out of reach of children. ●
If

you suspect that someone may have
swallowed a battery, seek immediate medical
attention. WARNING
The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes contain
c arbon mono

xide, an odourless and colour-
less toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause
people to lose consciousness. It can also
cause death.
● Never switch on the auxiliary heater or
le

ave it running in enclosed spaces or areas
with no ventilation.
● Never programme the auxiliary heater so
that
it switches itself on and is running in an
enclosed space or an area with no ventila-
tion. WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater are
e xtr

emely hot and could cause a fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exh
aust system can come in contact with
easily flammable materials that might be be-
low the vehicle, such as dried grass. CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other temper-
at ur

e-sensitive objects close to the air vents.
Food, medicines and other objects sensitive
to heat or cold may be damaged or made un- suitable for use by the air coming from the
v
ent

s. Note
After switching the engine on with a 12-volt
b att

ery that is heavily discharged or newly
changed or after a jump start some system
settings (such as the time, the date, the per-
sonalised comfort settings and the program-
ming) might be altered or deleted. Check and
correct these settings once the battery is suf-
ficiently charged. Switching on and off the auxiliary
he
at

er
Switching the auxiliary heater on: 
Manually with the fast heating button of the air
conditioner controls. The control lamp of the
button will light up
››› page 156. 
Manually with the remote control
››› page 162.
Automatically by programming and activating a
departure time ››› page 163.
Switching the auxiliary heater off: 
Manually with the fast heating button of the air
conditioner controls. The control lamp of the
button goes off
››› page 156. 
Manually with the remote control
››› page 162.» 161
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Operation
SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist al-
w a
ys switched on. Exceptions ››› page 210,
Temporarily switching the Front Assist sys-
tem off in the following situations .
Switching the Front Assist monitoring sys-
tem on and off
With the ignition switched on, the Front As-
sist can be switched on and off as follows:
● Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the b
utton for the driver assistance sys-
tems ›››
 page 30.
● OR: switch the system on and off in Easy
C

onnect using the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
When the Front Assist monitoring system is
switched off, the instrument panel will inform
that it has been switched off with the follow-
ing indicator  ››› Fig. 186.
Switching the advance warning function on
or off
The advance warning function may be switch-
ed on and off in the Easy Connect system us-
ing the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv er a

ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on. SEAT recommends keeping the advance
warnin

g function switched on at all times.
Depending on the infotainment system in-
stalled in the vehicle, the advance warning
function may be adjusted as follows:
● Ready
● Medium
● Delayed
● Deactivated
SEA
T recommends driving with the function
in “Medium” mode.
Switching distance warning on and off
If the safe distance with regard to the vehicle
in front is exceeded, the relevant warning will
appear on the instrument panel display
. In this case, increase the safe dis-
tance.
The distance warning may be switched on
and off in the Easy Connect system using
the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv er a

ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the distance
warning switched on at all times. Temporarily switching the Front Assist
sys

tem off in the following situations In the following situations the Front Assist
Monit
orin

g System should be deactivated
due to the system's limitations ››› :
● When the vehicle is to be towed.
● If the vehicle is on a test bed.
● When the radar sensor is damaged.
● If the radar sensor takes a heavy knock, for
e x

ample in a rear collision.
● If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.
● If the radar sensor is covered temporarily
w ith some k

ind of accessory, such as an ad-
ditional headlight or the like.
● When the vehicle is to be loaded on a lorry,
ferr
y or train. WARNING
If the Front Assist is not switched off in the
s it

uations described, serious accidents and
injuries may occur.
● Switch off the Front Assist in critical situa-
tions. System limitations
The Front Assist Monitoring System has cer-
t
ain ph

ysical limitations inherent in the sys-
tem. Thus, in certain circumstances some of
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Indication on display Fig. 198
On the instrument panel display: ex-
amp l
es of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs. The traffic signs detected by the system are
di
s

played on the dash panel display
››› Fig. 198 and, depending on the navigation
system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-
ment system as well ›››
 page 26.
Traffic sign de-
tection system
messagesCause and solution
There are no
traffic signs
availableThe system is booting up.
OR ELSE: the camera has not rec-
ognised any obligation or pro-
hibition signs.
Error: Detec- tion of traffic
signsThere is a fault in the system.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Speed warningcurrently un-
available.The speed warning function of
the traffic sign detection system
is faulty.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Detection oftraffic signs:
Clean the wind-
screen!The windscreen is dirty in the
camera area.
Clean the windscreen.
Detection of
traffic signs:
Limited at the
momentThe navigation system is not
transmitting any data.
Check that the navigation sys-
tem's maps are up-to-date.
OR ELSE: the vehicle is currently
in a region that is not included
in the navigation system's map.
No data availa- bleThe traffic sign detection system
does not work in the current
country. WARNING
If messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall
in tr affic

and cause accidents and severe inju-
ries.
● Never ignore the messages displayed.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a saf
e place. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin

g text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Operation
The traffic sign detection system does not
w
ork

in all countries ›››
page 228, Countries
in which it works . Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.
Activating and deactivating traffic sign dis-
play on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated on the infotainment system by means
of the button  and the function buttons
Set up and
Driv
er As
sistance .
Di s
play of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the »
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interior rear-view mirror records the traffic
s ign
s in front of the vehicle. After checking
and evaluating the information from the cam-
era, the navigation system and the current
vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs
are displayed ››› Fig. 198 B in conjunction
with their corresponding additional signs.
The sign that is currently valid for the
driver is shown in the left side of the
screen For example, a maximum speed
limit of 130 km/h (100 mph)
››› Fig. 198 A.
A sign valid only in certain circum-
stances, e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) is
shown second, together with the addi-
tional rain sign.
If the windscreen wiper is
working while you are driving, the signal
with the additional rain sign will be
shown first, on the left, as it is the one
that is applicable at the time.
A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.
No overtaking at certain times, will be
displayed third ››› Fig. 198 C.
Speed warning
If the system detects that the permitted
speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver
with a “gong” and visually with a message
on the dash panel display.
The speed warning can be adjusted or deacti-
vated completely on the infotainment system First:
Second:
Additional sign:
Third: using the
 button and the
Set
up and
Driv er As
sistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26. The speed is adjusted in
steps of 5 km/h (3 mph) within a range of be-
tween 0 km/h (mph) and 20 km (12 mph)
above the maximum speed permitted.
Trailer mode
In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory and a trailer that is
electrically connected to the vehicle, it is pos-
sible to activate or deactivate the display of
specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,
such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions. Activation or deactivation is performed
on the infotainment system by means of the
button  and the function buttons
Set
up and
Driv
er As
sistance
› ››
 page 26.
For trailer mode, the display of speed limits
applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal
provisions can be adjusted. The speed is ad-
justed in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a
range of between 60 km/h (40 mph) and
130 km (80 mph). If it is adjusted to a speed
greater than that which is permitted in the
country in question for driving with a trailer,
the system automatically displays the usual
speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h
(50 mph).
If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-
vated, the system displays the speed limits
as if there were no trailer hitched. Limited operation
The traffic

sign detection system has certain
limitations. The following cases may lead the
system to operate with limitations or not at
all:
● In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow,
rain, f
og or intense mist.
● In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-
on traffic
or by the sun.
● When driving at high speeds.
● If the camera is covered or dirty.
● If the traffic signs are out of the camera's
field of
vision.
● If the traffic signs are partially or totally
co
vered, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other ve-
hicles.
● In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil
the re
gulations.
● In the case of damaged or bent traffic
sign
s.
● In the case of variable messages on over-
hea
d or gantry signs (LED-based variable traf-
fic signs or other lighting units).
● If the maps on the navigation system are
not up-t
o-date.
● In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles
that
depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on
lorries.
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Driver assistance systems
–
if the number p
late is not perfectly se-
cured to the bumper surface,
– or in locations such as the brow of a hill.
● In order to guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the u
ltrasound sensors clean, free
of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other objects.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment t
o clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.
● Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,
suc
h as a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.
● Fitting certain accessories to the front of
the v
ehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-
vertising, may interfere with the operation of
the Park Assist.
● In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-
tem, it
is advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can
be modified, in ad
dition to the indications
››› page 246.
● In vehicles without
an infotainment system,
these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.
● Please observe information on towing a
trai
ler ››› page 247.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen
show
s a slight time delay. Parking Aid operation
Fig. 207
Centre console: Park Assist button
(dependin g on the

version). Manual connection of Parking Aid
● Press the  butt

on once.
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid
● Press the  butt
on again.
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audible sounds remain active)
● Press a button on the main menu of the fac-
tor
y-assembled infotainment system.
● OR: Press the BACK f
unction button.
Automatic connection of Parking Aid ● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lev
er to position R.
● OR: If the vehicle approaches an obstacle
th
at is in its forwards path at a speed below 10 km/h (6 mph)
››
› page 242. The obstacle
is detected as of a distance of approx. 95 cm
if the automatic connection is activated in
the infotainment system. A reduced display is
shown.
Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid
● Move the selector lever to position P.
● OR: accelerate to more than approx.
10 km/h (6 mph) f
orward.
Temporary suppression of sound in Parking
Aid
● Press the  fu
nction button.
Change from reduced view to full view
● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lev
er to position R.
● OR: press the car icon in reduced view.
If

necessary, switch to the rear-assist image
(Rear View Camera “RVC”)
● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lev
er to position R.
● OR: Press the RVC f
unction button.
A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up yellow when
the system is switched on.
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●
The u ltr
asound sensors have blind spots in
which obstacles and people are not regis-
tered. Pay special attention to children and
animals.
● Always keep visual control of the vehicle
surr
oundings: use the mirrors for additional
help. CAUTION
Parking Aid functions may be negatively af-
f ect

ed by different factors that may lead to
damage to the vehicle or its immediate sur-
rounds:
● Under certain circumstances, the system
does
not detect or display certain objects:
– Objects such as chains, trailer draw bars,
fences, posts and thin trees.
– Objects that are located above the sen-
sors, such as protrusions in a wall.
– Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not r
eflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect these objects
or people wearing such clothes correctly.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by
external sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● Please note that low obstacles detected by
the sys
tem may no longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
sy
s

tem will not give any further warning. In
certain circumstances, objects such as high
kerbs that could damage the bottom of the
vehicle are not detected either.
● If the first warning from the ParkPilot is ig-
nored, the
vehicle could suffer considerable
damage.
● The knocks or damage on the radiator
gril
le, bumper, wheel arch and vehicle under-
body can adjust the orientation of the sen-
sors. This can affect the parking aid function.
In this case, have the function checked by a
specialised workshop. Note
● In c er

tain situations, the system can give a
warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area, e.g:
–with rough or cobbled floors or ground
with long grass;
– with external ultrasound sources, such as
cleaning vehicles or other vehicles equip-
ped with ultrasound systems;
– in downpours, intense snow, hail or
dense exhaust gases,
– if the number plate is not perfectly se-
cured to the bumper surface,
– or in locations such as the brow of a hill.
● In order to guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the u
ltrasound sensors clean, free of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
a
dhe

sives or other objects.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment t
o clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.
● Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,
suc
h as a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.
● In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-
tem, it
is advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can
be modified, in ad
dition to the indications
››› page 246.
● In vehicles without
an infotainment system,
these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.
● Please observe information on towing a
trai
ler ››› page 247.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen
show
s a slight time delay. Parking Aid operation
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audib
l

e sounds remain active)
● Press a button on the main menu of the fac-
t or

y-assembled infotainment system.
● OR: Pr ess the BACK f
unction button. »
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