Operation
CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar
vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Therefore, it should be cleaned as fast as
possible with a damp sponge or similar. Interior rear vision mirror
Fig. 146
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
v i
s
ion mirror Fig. 147
Automatic anti-dazzle function for
re ar
vision mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
s
ion mirr
or t
o permit adequate visibility
through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
● Basic position: point the lever at the bot-
tom of the mirr
or forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzl
e function ››› Fig. 146.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior
mirror
Key to Fig. 147:
Control lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor
1 2
3 This function can be activated and deactiva-
t
ed b
y
pressing the rear-view mirror switch
››› Fig. 147 2 . When it is activated, the warn-
in g l
amp lights
up 1 .
When the ignition i s
on, the sen
sor 3 auto-
matic a
l
ly moves the rear vision mirror to the
anti-dazzle position depending upon the in-
cidence of the light from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deacti-
vated when reverse gear is engaged or the in-
terior or reading lights are on. Note
If the light is obstructed or prevented from
re ac
hing the sensor, e.g. by the sun blinds,
the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-
dazzle function will not operate correctly. 138
Lights and visibility
Exterior mirrors Fig. 148
In the driver door: exterior mirror
c ontr
o
ls Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 16
Turn the knob to the required position:
Electric folding exterior mirrors
››› .
Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only
heats up if the ambient temperature is less
than +20°C (+68°F).
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left.
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left .
Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior
mirror heating off, adjustment of exterior mir-
ror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the Settings - Convenience menu,
sel ect
whether or not
the mirrors should
move in synchronisation ›››
page 26.
● Turn the knob to position L.
● Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right ext
erior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment ma
y need correcting. turn the control to
position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver
side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is
controlled in the same way as the automatic
anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ››› page 138.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger
exterior mirror ● Select the vehicle key in which the setting
is t
o be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R
(pas
senger side).
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Access the Settings menu on the instru-
ment
panel display using the multifunction steering wheel buttons and select
Conven-
ience .
● Select the Rear vision mirror ad-
justment function (if
it is already checked,
uncheck it and check the option again).
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger side exterior
mirror so that
you can see, for example, the
kerb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stor-
ed automatic
ally and allocated to the vehicle
key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For
vehicles with seat memory, please see
››› page 144.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror set-
tings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select re-
verse g
ear.
● The stored position of the passenger exteri-
or mirror for r
everse gear is deleted when
driving forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph), or if the
knob is turned from position R to another po-
sition. WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking
car e t
o avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when
there is
no-one in the way of the mirror. » 139
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Seats and head restraints
The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i s
sw
itched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in
the seat.
FunctionAction ››› Fig. 154, ››› Fig. 155
ActivatePress button . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
Adjusting the
heating outputKeep pressing button until the re-
quired intensity is set.
DeactivatingKeep pressing button until all of
the lights are switched off
››› Fig. 154, ››› Fig. 155. WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cau se sev
ere injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and rem
ain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when
the vehic
le is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function
on and off when the v
ehicle is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs
awa
y from the seat operating and adjustment
radius. WARNING
People whose pain and temperature thresh-
ol d h
as been affected by some kind of medi-
cine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes) may sustain burns to the back, buttocks
and legs from using the seat heaters that
may lead to a long healing process or that
may never completely heal. Seek medical ad-
vice if you have doubts regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresho
lds must never use seat heating. CAUTION
● To av oid d
amaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharp objects and insulating mate-
rial
s on the seat could damage the seat heat-
ing.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have the unit in-
spected by a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherw i
se, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. Lumbar massage function*
Fig. 156
On the side of the front seat: lumbar
m a
s
sage function switch. During the massage operation, the lumbar
s
up
por
t will move in a way that massages the
lumbar area of the back. While it is operat-
ing, the arch of the lumbar support can be
adjusted using the corresponding control
based on your personal preferences
››› page 57.
Connection ● Press the button in the control panel of
the se at
.
Di
sconnection
● Press the button again in the control
p anel
of
the seat. »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Note
● When the coo lin
g system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To
do this, press the A/C button. The button
lamp shou l
d light up.
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicl
e are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle, this is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Controls
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 36
To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.
Some Climatronic controls may also be on
the air conditioner control panel located in
the rear centre console. These controls are used to make the appropriate settings for the
rear se
ats. Note
● Not a l
l Climatronic buttons are operational
in REAR mode.
● The REAR button is locked in defrost mode.
Controls in the rear seats
Fig. 195
Centre console: details of the con-
tr o
l
s in the rear seats
Rotary con-
trol
››› Fig. 195Description
ATemperature selector
BAir flow regulator Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine i
s
running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the electric sliding
panoramic roof closed. However, if the vehi-
cle has heated up after standing in the sun
for some time, the air inside can be cooled
more quickly by opening the windows and
the sliding electric panoramic sunroof briefly.
Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity in the vehi-
cle interior drop. In this way, when the out-
side air humidity is high, the windows do not
mist over and comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants is improved.
Electronic manual air conditioning
● Switch off the air recirculation ››
›
page 176.
● Set the fan to the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre
position.
● Open and dir
ect all the air outlets in the
dash p
anel ›››
page 176.
● Turn the air distribution control to the re-
quired pos
ition.
174
Operation
Air vents Fig. 196
Air vents in the dash panel Air vents
Nev
er c
lo
se the air vents ››› Fig. 196 A com-
p l
et
ely to ensure heating, cooling and venti-
lation inside the vehicle.
● Turn the thumbwheel in the required direc-
tion to open and clo
se the air vents. When
the thumbwheel is in the position, the cor-
responding air vent is closed.
● Change the air direction using the ventila-
tion grill
e lever.
There are other air vents that cannot be ad-
justed on the dash panel B , in the footwell
and in the r ear ar
ea of the interior. CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-
sens itiv
e objects close to the air vents. Being
heat-sensitive, they may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming
from the air vents. Note
The air from the vents flows through the vehi-
cl e int
erior and out through the outlets below
the rear window. The slots must not be cov-
ered with items of clothing or other objects. Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from ent
erin
g the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to ››› .
Swit c
hing the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the air conditioning (Electronic
manual air conditioning)
Switching on: press the button until the
lamp on the button lights up.
176
Air conditioning
Switching off: pr e
s s the button until the
lamp on the button switches off.
Switching the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the Climatronic
Switching on: press the button until the
lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off: press the button until the
lamp on the button switches off.
Automatic air recirculation mode
Fresh air enters the vehicle interior in posi-
tion . If the system detects a high con-
centration of hazardous substances in the
ambient air, air recirculation mode is switch-
ed on automatically. When the level of impur-
ities drops to within a normal range, recircu-
lation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
With the following outside temperatures and
conditions the air recirculation does not
switch on automatically:
● The cooling system is switched on (the ACbutton is lit up) and the outside temperature
i
s
belo
w +3°C (+38°F).
● The cooling system and the windscreen
wipers
are switched off and the outside tem-
perature is below +10°C (+50°F). ●
The coolin
g system is switched off and the
outside temperature is below +15°C (+59°F).
The windscreen wiper is switched on.
Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode on and off
Switching on: press the button until the
right lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off: press the button until all
the lamps on the button are switched off.
Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode off temporarily
● Press the button onc
e to temporarily
switch to manual air recirculation mode in
the event of unpleasant smells from outside.
The left indicator lamp turns on.
● After more than two seconds, press the
button ag
ain to restart automatic air recircu-
lation. The right indicator lamp turns on. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 173
.
● If the cooling system is switched off and air
recir
culation mode switched on, the windows
can mist over very quickly, considerably limit-
ing visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. CAUTION
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
swit c
hed on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode switches
on to pr ev
ent exhaust gas from entering the
vehicle interior when it is in reverse and
while the automatic windscreen wipers are
working. Auxiliary heater* (additional
he
at
er)
Intr
oduction The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from
the
v
ehic
le's fuel tank and can be used while
the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill.
Select the mode required ( heat or fan )
››› page 179 on the dash panel.
In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in
heat mode before switching on the ignition
to remove any ice, mist or snow from the
windscreen (thin layers only). »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Air conditioning
Remote control light
The r emot
e c
ontrol light provides users with
different information at the push of a button:
Battery light
Fig. 197 BMeaning
Lights up green for
around two seconds.The auxiliary heater has been
switched on using the ON but-
ton.
Lights up red for
around two seconds.The auxiliary heater has been
switched off using the OFF but-
ton.
Slowly flashes green
for around two sec-
onds.No on a)
signal has been re-
ceived.
Quickly flashes green
for around two sec-
onds.The auxiliary heater is locked.
Possible causes: the fuel tank
is almost empty, the battery
charge is very low or there is a
fault.
Flashes red for
around two seconds.No off a)
signal has been re-
ceived.
Lights up orange for
around two seconds,
then green or red.The remote control battery is
almost flat. However, the on or
off signal has been received,
respectively.
Lights up orange for
around two seconds,
then flashes green or
red.The remote control battery is
almost flat. The on or off signal
has not been received, respec-
tively.
Battery light
Fig. 197 BMeaning
Flashes orange for
around five seconds.The remote control battery is
flat. The on or off signal has
not been received, respective-
ly.
a)
Within its range, the remote control might not receive the sig-
nal sent by the vehicle receiver. In this case, the remote control
will send an error message whether the auxiliary heater is on or
off. Come closer to the vehicle and press the corresponding but-
ton on the remote control once again.
Replacing the remote control battery
If the light ›››
Fig. 197 B on the remote con-
tr o
l
does not come on when the button is
pressed, the remote control battery should
soon be replaced.
The battery is located beneath a cover on the
back of the remote control. Turn the slot to
the left using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin).
When changing the battery, use another bat-
tery of the same model and observe the po-
larity when fitting it ››› .
R an
g
e
The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.
The remote control, when fitted with new bat-
teries, has a range of several hundred me-
tres. Obstacles between the remote control
and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control. An optimum range is obtained by keeping
the remote c
ontrol vertical, with the aerial
››› Fig. 197 A pointing upwards. When doing
so , do not
c
over the aerial with your fingers
or with the palm of your hand.
There must be a minimum distance of 2 me-
tres between the remote control and the vehi-
cle. CAUTION
● The ra dio fr
equency remote control con-
tains electronic components. Therefore, avoid
getting it wet and being knocked and protect
it from direct sunlight.
● Use of inappropriate batteries may damage
the remote c
ontrol. For this reason, always re-
place the used battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications. For the sake of the environment
● Ple a
se dispose of old batteries so that they
do not harm the environment.
● The remote control battery may contain
perch
lorate. Observe the legal requirements
for their disposal. Programming the auxiliary heater
The heater or ventilation inside the vehicle
c
an be pr
ogr
ammed for a certain period. »
179
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Before pr ogramming, check that the day is
c orr
ectly set in the Auxiliary heater -
day of the week menu ››› .
En ab
lin
g the Auxiliary heater menu on
the instrument panel
● From the main menu, select the Auxili-
ary heater submenu and pre
ss the OK button on the windscreen wiper lever.
● OR: pr ess the or
arrow buttons on the
mu ltif
u
nction steering wheel until the Aux-
iliary heater menu is displayed.
Menu op-
tionsDescription
Switching
on
Switching
off
The auxiliary heater can be set to come
on automatically if required. To do so,
select a timer:
– The timer is displayed marked with a
.
– Only one timer can be selected. If a
timer has been selected, Prog. ON
will be displayed on the screen. If no
timer has been selected, the dash
panel display will show Prog. OFF.
– To modify the programmed timer, se-
lect another timer or select the Off
option.
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Three different timers (hh.mm) can lat-
er be selected using the On option. If
the auxiliary heater is to be switched
on for just a certain day of the week,
select the day of the week and the
time for the auxiliary heater to come
on.
Menu op-
tionsDescription
DurationThe operating time may vary between
10 and 60 minutes and can be set to
5-minute intervals.
Operating
modeSet to heat or ventilate the vehicle in-
terior when the auxiliary heater is
switched on.
DaySet the current day of the week.
Factory
settingsThe predefined factory values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the main menu. Checking programming
If
the
timer h
a
s been switched on after
switching the ignition off, the light on button will remain lit for around 10 seconds.
WARNING
Never program the independent heating sys-
tem t o be activ
ated and operated in closed,
unventilated areas. The auxiliary heater
fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless
and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death. Operating instructions
The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the
v
ehicle must be kept clear of snow,
mud and other objects. The exhaust gases
must not be obstructed in any way. The ex-
haust gases generated by the auxiliary heater
are removed via an exhaust pipe fitted under-
neath the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on
the outside temperature the warm air is first
directed at the windscreen and then to the
rest of the vehicle interior through the air
vents. If the air vents are turned towards the
windows, for example, the form of air distri-
bution may be affected.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
temperature at which the auxiliary heater
warms the vehicle interior may be somewhat
higher if the heating or air conditioner tem-
perature control is set to maximum before
switching the heating on.
Depending on the engine, vehicles with aux-
iliary heater may be fitted with a second bat-
tery in the luggage compartment that is re-
sponsible for powering the auxiliary heater.
When will the auxiliary heater will not switch
on?
● The auxiliary heater requires about as
much po w
er as the dipped beam headlights.
180