2017 Seat Ateca light

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!»
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Tyre useful life Fig. 224
Location of the tyre pressure sticker. Correct inflation pressures and sensible driv-
in
g h
abits will increase the useful life of your
tyres.
– Check tyre pressure at least once a month,
and also prior t

o any long trip.
– The tyre pressure should only be checked
when the tyr

es are cold. Do not reduce the
pressure of warm tyres.
– Adjust tyre pressure to the load being car-
ried by

the vehicle. –
In v
ehicles with a tyre pressure indicator,
save the pressure of modified tyres
››› page 295, ››› page 292.
– Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration.
– Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from
time to time.
The u

seful life of your tyres depends on the
following factors:
Tyre pressure
The tyre inflation pressures are listed on a
sticker inside the driver door pillar
››› Fig. 224.
Insufficient or excessive pressure greatly re-
duces the useful life of the tyres and adverse-
ly affects vehicle performance and ride. Cor-
rect inflation pressures are very important,
especially at high speeds.
Depending on the vehicle, tyre pressure can
be adjusted to medium load to improve driv-
ing comfort (“comfort” tyre pressure). When
driving with comfort tyre pressure fuel con-
sumption may increase slightly.
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according
to the load the vehicle is carrying. If the vehi-
cle is going to carry the maximum load, the
tyre pressure should be increased to the max-
imum value indicated on the sticker
››› Fig. 224. Do not forget the spare wheel when checking
the tyr

e pressures: Keep this spare wheel in-
flated to the highest pressure required for the
road wheels.
In the case of a minimised temporary spare
wheel (125/70 R18) inflate to a pressure of
4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre pressure la-
bel ››› Fig. 224.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre
wear.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However, certain circumstances may lead to
imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-
brations in the steering wheel.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as
they otherwise cause excessive wear on
steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must
also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted
or if a tyre is repaired.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-
cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the
vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you
should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Offi-
cial Service.
292

Wheels
●
Av
oid running the vehicle on tyres that are
more than 6 years old. If you have no alterna-
tive, you should drive slowly and with extra
care at all times.
● If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur-
ch
ased, ensure that there is an adequate flow
of air for cooling the brake system. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of according to
the l a

ws in the country concerned. Note
● A S

EAT Service Centre should be consulted
to find out whether wheels or tyres of differ-
ent sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT
can be fitted, and to find out about the com-
binations allowed between the front axle
(axle 1) and the rear axle (axle 2).
● Never mount used tyres if you are not sure
of their
“previous history”.
● For technical reasons, it is not generally
pos
sible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true for
the same model of wheel. Wheel bolts
The wheel
bolts
ar
e matched to the rims.
When installing different wheels (for instance
alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres) it is
important to use the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt
hea

ds. This ensures that wheels are fitted se-
curely and that the brake system functions
correctly.
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easi-
ly.
A special adapter is required to turn the anti-
theft wheel bolts* ›››
 page 54.
Tyre monitoring systems Introduction WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres
m a

y lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to
tread separation or even to a blow-out.
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
they ar
e maintained at the pressures indica-
ted. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause
overheating, resulting in tread detachment or
even burst tyres.
● Tyre pressure should be that indicated on
the label
when the tyres are cold at all times
››› page 303.
● Regularly check the cold inflation pressure
of the ty
res. If necessary, change the tyre
pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are
cold. ●
Re

gularly check your tyres for damage and
wear.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or lo
ads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle. For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel
c on

sumption and tyre wear. Note
● Driv in

g for the first time with new tyres at a
high speed can cause them to slightly ex-
pand, which could then produce an air pres-
sure warning.
● Only replace used tyres with those author-
ised b
y SEAT for the corresponding type vehi-
cle.
● Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring sys-
tem. R
egularly check your tyres to ensure
that the tyre pressure is correct and that the
tyres are not damaged due to puncture, cuts,
tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects
from the tyres only when they have not
pierced the tyres. 295
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Tyre monitoring indicator If a light appears
The pressure in one or more tyres has
clearly reduced in comparison to the
tyre pressure set by the driver or the
tyre has structural damage.
Additionally, an audible warning can be heard and a text
message can be seen on the instrument panel display.
Stop! Reduce speed immediately! Stop the vehicle
safely as soon as possible. Avoid sudden manoeuvres
and braking! Check all tyres and pressures. Replace any
damaged tyres. If flashing

System malfunction
The control lamp flashes for approximately one minute
and then lights up permanently.
If tyre pressure is correct, switch the ignition off and on
again. If the control lamp remains lit up, the tyre moni-
toring indicator can be calibrated. Have the system
checked by a specialised workshop.
Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f

ew seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on while the function is verified. They will
switch off after a few seconds. WARNING
When the tyres are inflated at different pres-
s ur

es or at a pressure that is too low then a
tyre may be damaged resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and a serious or fatal
ac
c

ident.
● If the warning lamp  lights
up, stop im-
mediately and check the tyres.
● If the tyres are inflated at different pres-
sur
es or if a tyre pressure is too low, this will
increase tyre wear, negatively affecting vehi-
cle stability and increasing braking distan-
ces.
● If tyres are inflated at different pressures or
a tyr
e pressure is too low, a tyre may be dam-
aged and burst resulting in a loss of control
of the vehicle.
● The driver is responsible for ensuring that
al

l of the vehicle tyres are correctly inflated
to the right pressure. The recommended tyre
pressure is indicated on the label
››› page 303.
● The tyre monitoring system can only oper-
ate c
orrectly if all of the tyres are inflated to
the correct pressure when cold.
● Driving with tyres at the wrong pressure
can d
amage them and result in an accident.
Ensure that the tyre pressures of all the tyres
correspond to the vehicle load.
● Before starting a journey, always inflate
tyr
es to the correct pressure.
● Tyres with insufficient pressure are subjec-
ted t
o more flexing. Due to this, the tyre
could become excessively hot, causing tread
separation and also tyre blow-out.
● With an overloaded vehicle at high speed,
the tyr
es can overheat and burst resulting in
a loss of vehicle control. ●
Ty

re pressures which are too high or too
low reduce the useful life of the tyre, affect-
ing vehicle performance.
● If a tyre has not been punctured and it does
not h
ave to be changed immediately, drive to
the nearest specialised workshop at a moder-
ate speed and have the tyre checked and in-
flated to the correct pressure. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›
›
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. Note
● If e

xcessively low tyre pressure is detected
with the ignition on, an audible warning will
sound. In the event that there is a fault in the
system, an audible warning will sound.
● Driving on dirt tracks for a long period of
time or drivin
g in a sporty style can tempora-
rily deactivate the TPMS. The control lamp
shows a fault, but disappears when road con-
ditions or the driving style change. 296

Wheels
Tyre monitoring indicator Fig. 227
Instrument panel: warning of loss of
ty r
e pressure. The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
ev

olutions and, with this information, the
tread of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If
the rolling circumference of one or more
wheels has changed, the tyre monitoring in-
dicator will indicate this on the instrument
panel through a warning lamp and a warning
to the driver ››› Fig. 227. When only one spe-
cific tyre is affected, its position within the
vehicle will be indicated.
 Loss of pressure: Check left
tyre pressure! Wheel tread change
The wheel tr

ead changes when:
● Tyre pressure is manually changed
● Tyre pressure is insufficient
● Tyre structure is damaged
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
loa
d
● The wheels on an axle are subject to a
heav
ier load (e.g. with a heavy load).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted
● The wheel on one axle is changed
There m
ay be a delay in the reaction of the
tyre  monitoring indicator or it may not in-
dicate anything under certain circumstances
(e.g. sporty driving, snow-covered or un-
paved roads, or when driving with snow
chains).
Calibrating the tyre monitoring indica-
tor After changing the tyre pressure or replacing
one or mor
e wheel

s, the tyre monitoring indi- cator must be recalibrated. Do the same, for
ex

ample, when the front and rear wheels are
swapped.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Save the new tyre pressure in the Easy Con-
nect sy
stem1)
by using the  button and the
Set up function button
››

›
 page 26.
When driving, the system self-calibrates the
tyre pressure provided by the driver and the
wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied
speeds the programmed values are collected
and monitored.
With the wheels under very heavy loads, the
tyre pressure must be increased to the total
recommended tyre pressure before the cali-
bration ››› page 303. Note
● The ty r

e monitoring indicator does not
function when there is a fault in the ESC or
ABS ››› page 173.
● An erroneous indication may be given when
sno
w chains are in use because they increase
the tread of the wheel. 1)
In vehicles that are not equipped with the Easy
C onnect

system, the switch for adjusting tyre pres-
sure is located in the centre console next to the haz-
ard warning lights. 297
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Technical specifications
Trailer mode Tr
ailer weights Trailer weight
The tr
ai

ler weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap-
proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in
the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (50
mph) (in certain circumstances up to 100
km/h (62 mph)). The figures may be different
in other countries. All data in the official vehi-
cle documentation takes precedence over
these data at all times ››› .
Dr a

wbar loads
The maximum permitted drawbar load on the
ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed 80 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load. WARNING
● For s

afety reasons, you should not drive at
speeds above 80 km/h (50 mph) when towing
a trailer. This also applies in countries where
higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the dra
wbar load. If the permissible axle
load or the permissible total weight is excee-
ded, the driving characteristics of the vehicle
may change, leading to accidents, injuries
and damage to the vehicle. Wheels
Ty

re pressure, snow chains, wheel
bolts Tyre pressures
The s
tic

ker with the tyre pressure values can
be found on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
The tyre pressure values given there are for
cold tyres. The slightly raised pressures of
warm tyres must not be reduced. ››› The pressure for win
t

er tyres is 0.2 bar
(2.9 psi / 20 kPa) higher than that of summer
tyres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels, and only for the following tyres:
215/60 R16Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
215/55 R17Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
215/50 R18Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
Other dimensions do not allow chains Wheel bolts
Af
t

er the wheels have been changed, the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts should
be checked as soon as possible with a torque
wrench ››› . The tightening torque for steel
and al lo

y wheels is 140 Nm. WARNING
● Chec k

the tyre pressure at least once per
month. Checking the tyre pressure is very im-
portant. If the tyre pressure is too high or too
low, there is an increased danger of accidents
- particularly at high speeds.
● If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
is

too low, they could loosen while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and
threads can be damaged. Note
We recommend that you ask your Technical
Ser v

ice for information about appropriate
wheel, tyre and snow chain size. 303
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Technical data
Engine data P etr
ol engine 1.0 85 kW (115 PS)
Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
85 (115)/5,000-5,500200/2,000-3,5003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weights
Top speed (km/h)183
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)a)
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)a)
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,830
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,280
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)940
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)940
Permitted roof load (kg)75
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)640
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,500
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)1,300
a)
Data not available as this edition goes to print. 304

Index
Index
A
ABS se
e Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 265
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 indications on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
special driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
warning and control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Adaptive Cruise Control deactivating temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
AdBlue control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279, 280
maximum filling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279, 280
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
additional electrical appliances (efficiency pro- gramme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Adjusting the head restraints front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Adjustment CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
re
ar head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 143
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 73 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 75
functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Air conditioning Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 156
heating and fresh air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Air conditioning system auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Alcantara: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Anti-puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 83
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 83 Check after 10 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Anti-puncture set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Anti-slip regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 121 trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow sys-tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Anti-theft security system . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 112, 119 Anti-theft system
trai ler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Anti-tow protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Anti-trap function sun blind (sunroof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Area View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 see area View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Area View system instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Special characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Aspects to take into account before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Assistance systems ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Area View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Auto Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-tance (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Front Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
parking assistance (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Pedestrian Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
traffic sign detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
tyre monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Assistance Systems fatigue detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 309