2017 Seat Ateca change time

Opening and closing
●
The v
ibration of a mobile phone left inside
the vehicle may cause the vehicle interior
monitoring alarm to trigger, as both sensors
react to movements and shakes inside the ve-
hicle.
● If on activating the alarm, any door or the
re

ar lid is open, only the alarm will be activa-
ted. The vehicle interior monitoring and the
anti-tow system will only be activated once
all the doors are closed (including the rear
lid). Deactivating the vehicle interior moni-
t
orin

g and anti-tow systems* Fig. 128
Vehicle interior monitoring/tow-
a w

ay protection button. When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be
trig
g

ered if movements are detected in the
interior (e.g. by animals) or if the vehicle's in-
clination is changed (e.g. during transport).
You can prevent the alarm from being trig- gered accidentally by switching off the vehi-
cl

e interior monitoring and/or tow-away pro-
tection.
– To switch off the vehicle interior monitoring
and to

w-away protection, switch off the ig-
nition and press button ››› Fig. 128. The in-
dicator on the button will light up.
– When the vehicle is locked now, the vehicle
interior monit

oring and the tow-away pro-
tection are switched off until the next time
the door is opened.
If the anti-theft security system (Safelock)*
››› page 119 is switched off, the vehicle interi-
or monitoring and the tow-away protection
are automatically switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Descrip-
tion on p ag
e 112. Rear lid (luggage compart-
ment)
R e

ar lid with electric opening and
closing* Fig. 129
Rear lid open: button to close the
r e

ar lid immediately. Fig. 130
Centre console: button to open and
c lo

se rear lid. » 123
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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) ››› .
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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
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Operation
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other r
oad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you l
eave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again. WARNING
● The ri sk

of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic c
onverter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
a
l

s, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b att

ery will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
sc
ribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef

t turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
sw
it

ch in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially. Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equip
ped w

ith full-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when goin
g above 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when r educ
ing the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s

ide of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
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Lights and visibility
The light distribution of the halogen and full-
LED he a
dlights allows the specific “tourist
light” values to be met without the need for
stickers or changes in the settings. Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
y ou ar

e planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Headlight range control, lighting of
the in
s

trument and control panel Fig. 136
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r

ange control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and c
ontr

ols*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted in the Easy Connect system, using the button
 and the function button
S
ETUP ›››
 p
age 26.
He
adlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 136 is
modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The he a

dlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 136:
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head- light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing t

o the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function
is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the dip-
ped beam. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the he a

dlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
st

atus so that it does not blind other drivers. 137
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Lights and visibility
Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
sw it
ches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Windscreen wiper and window
w
iper sy

stems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 25 CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
s c

reen wipers active, they complete their
wipe before returning to the rest position.
When switching the ignition back on, the
windscreen wiper will continue to operate at
the same wiping level. Ice, snow and other
obstacles on the windscreen may damage the
wiper and the windscreen wiper motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
wind
screen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gl
ass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.
● Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the wind
screen is dry. Cleaning with the windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
ag
e.
● In icy

conditions, always check that the
wiper b
lades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 60. Note
● The w ind

screen and window wipers only
function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the v
ehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the wind
screen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
During automatic
wipe
The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.
For the interval wipe
Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals. Heated windscreen washer jets
The he
atin

g only thaws the frozen jets, it
does not thaw the water in the washer hoses.
When the ignition is switched on the heated
windscreen washer jets automatically adjust
the heat depending on the ambient tempera-
ture.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the
headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and
every fifth time the windscreen washer is
switched on, the headlights are also washed.
Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should
be pulled towards the steering wheel when
the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any
incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling). »
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Air conditioning
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
c r
eases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and s
now, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fro
st windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
sys
tem, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of
time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not r
equired. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duc e driv

er concentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air r
ecirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● To r

eplace the pollen filter, always visit a
service centre.
● Switch the air conditioner off if you think it
ma
y be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
ci

alist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Note
● When the c oo

ling system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooling system (compres-
sor) turned on. To do this, press the button  . The button lamp should light up.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fr o

st windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
wind
screen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 Ap
plies to vehicles with a Touch/Colour Media
S
ystem.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Setup button.
● OR: pr ess the MENU button in Easy Con-
nect .

With the rotating switch select the air
conditioner menu and open it.
On the touch screen you can see and change
the current settings, for example, the temper-
ature set for the driver and passenger sides,
the air distribution and the fan speed. With
button  the driver and passenger side
t emper

atures are synchronised ›››
Book-
let Media System Touch/Colour, chapter Air
conditioning.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
For more information about functions
››› page 108. »
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OperationFunc-
tion
buttonFunction
OFFSwitch off and switch on the Climatronic.
SETUP
The air conditioning settings submenu is
opened. It is possible to make the following
adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to ad-
just the level of the fan in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to
switch on and off automatic air recircula-
tion ››› page 160.
BACK
 function button to close the sub-
menu. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 Ap
p
lies to vehicles with a Media System Plus/Navi
System.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Set
up button.
On the t op of

the screen you can see and
change the current settings, such as, for ex-
ample, the temperature set for the driver side
and for that of passenger. Temperatures up to +22°C (+72°F) are shown with blue arrows,
and temper

atures over +22°C (+72°F) with
red arrows.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
Function buttonFunction
Air condi-
tioning pro- fileAdjust the fan level in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
OFFClimatronic is switched off.
ONClimatronic is switched on.
SETUP
The air conditioning settings submenu
is opened. It is possible to make the fol-
lowing adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to
adjust the level of the fan in AUTO
mode. You can choose between low, me-
dium and high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to switch on and off automatic air recir-
culation
››› page 160.
BACK
 function button to close the
submenu.
Automatic
supplemen-
tary heating
Activate/deactivate the automatic acti-
vation of the supplementary heating for
colder countries (only for engines with
supplementary heating). With the option
deactivated, depending on the outside
temperature the heating may need more
time than normal to reach a comfortable
temperature. Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the en
gine i

s running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.
Climatronic: change the temperature unit on
the screen of the radio or on the factory-fit-
ted navigation system
Changing the temperature display from Cel-
sius to Fahrenheit on radio or on the factory-
fitted navigation system is done using the
menu on the instrument panel
›››  page 29.
The cooling system cannot be activated
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing: ● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
pr o

ximately +3°C (+38°F).
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