2017 Seat Ateca wipers

The essentialsKnobFunction

Switches door contact control on (central po-
sition).
The interior lights come on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the key is removed from the igni-
tion.
The lights go off a few seconds after all the
doors are closed, the vehicle is locked or the
ignition is switched on.

Turning the reading light on and off
Ambient light*: light guide on door panel.
Lightin
g c

an be selected from 8 possible col-
ours via the menu  and the Setup function
b utt

on.
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››› page 138 Windscreen wipers and window wiper
b
l

ade Fig. 39
Operating the windscreen wiper and
r e

ar wiper
More the lever to the required position:
0 Windscreen wiper off.
1

Windscreen wipers interval wipe.
Using the control
››› Fig. 39 A adjust the
interval (vehicles without rain sensor), or
the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
More the lever to the required position:
2 Slow wipe.
3
Continuous wipe.
4
Short wipe. Brief press, short clean. Hold
the lever down for more time to increase
the wipe frequency.
5

Automatic wipe. The windscreen washer
function is activated by pushing the lever
forwards, and simultaneously the wind-
screen wipers start.
6
Interval wipe for rear window. The wiper
will wipe the window approximately every
six seconds.
7
The rear window wash function is activa-
ted by pressing the lever, and the rear
wiper starts simultaneously.
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page 139
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The essentialsMenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
TyresTyre pressure monitoringTyre pressure storing (Calibration)›››
page 295
Winter tyresActivation and deactivation of the speed warning. Setting the speed warning value››› page 299
Driver assistance
ACC (adaptive cruise control)Activation/deactivation: Gear programme, temporary distance from the vehicle in front (dis-
tance level)››› page 197
Front Assist (ambient traffic
monitoring system)Activation/deactivation: monitoring system, advance warning, distance warning display››› page 207
City emergency braking func-
tionActivation/deactivation of the City emergency braking function.››› page 211
Lane Assist (system warning
you if you leave the lane)Activation/deactivation: Lane Assist, Adaptive Lane Guidance››› page 213
Detection of traffic signsThe following functions can be activated and deactivated:
– Display of traffic signs on the multi-function display
– Trailer recognition (display of traffic signs for vehicles with trailer)››› page 228
Fatigue detectionActivation/deactivation››› page 231
Parking and ma-
noeuvringParkPilotAutomatically activate, front volume, front sound settings, rear volume, rear sound settings,
adjust volume››› page 244
Vehicle lights
Vehicle interior lightingInstrument and control lighting, ambient door lighting, footwell lighting››› page 138
Coming home/Leaving home
functionStart time for “Coming home” function, start time for “Leaving home” function››› page 134
››› page 135
Motorway lightActivation/deactivation››› page 136
Mirrors/wind‐
screen wipersMirrorsSynchronised regulation, lower the rear-view mirror when reversing, fold in after parking››› page 14,
››› page 141
Windscreen wipersAutomatic windscreen wipers, wipe when reversing››› page 25
Opening and clos-
ingRadio-operated remote controlConvenience open function››› page 127
Central locking systemUnlocking doors, automatic locking/unlocking, audible confirmation››› page 112» 27

The essentialsMenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Multifunction
display–
Current consumption, average consumption, volume to fill up, convenience consumers,
ECOAdvice, travelling time, distance travelled, digital speed display, average speed, speed-
ing warning, oil temperature, coolant temperature, restore data “from start”, restore data
“total calculation”
››› page 29
Date and time–Time source, set the time, automatic summer time (DST) setting, select time zone, time for-
mat, set the date, date format–
Measurement units–Distance, speed, temperature, volume, consumption–
Service–Chassis number, date of next SEAT service inspection, date of next oil change service››› page 35
Factory settings–All settings can be reset: driver assistance, parking and manoeuvring, lights, rear view mir-
rors and windscreen wipers, opening and closing, multi-function display– 
››› in CAR menu (Setup) on page 108
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page 108 28

The essentials
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and t ak
e care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.
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››› in Introduction on page 86
››› page 86 Tow-starting
If the engine will not start, first try starting it
u
s

ing the battery of another vehicle
››› page 58. You should only attempt to tow-
start a vehicle if charging the battery does
not work. This is done by leveraging wheel
movement.
When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-
gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-
tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the
catalytic converter.
● Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.
● Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Once both vehicles are moving, release the
c lut

ch.
● As soon as the engine has started, press
the clut
ch and move the gear lever to neutral.
How to jump start Jump le
ads The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
c
r

oss section.
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. Jump leads must comply with standard
DIN
72553 (see cab
le manufacturer's instruc-
tions). The wire cross section must be at least
25 mm 2
for petrol engines and at least
35 mm 2
for diesel engines. Note
● The v

ehicles must not touch each other,
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.
● The discharged battery must be properly
connect
ed to the on-board network.58

The essentials
on battery). Failure to comply could result in
an e
xp
losion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
terie
s is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes
aw
ay from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the
manuf
acturer of the jump leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the
other v
ehicle directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the
other v
ehicle to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery
cl

amps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they
cannot
come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
su
lt in chemical burns. Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
er w

ise electricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Changing the wiper blades
W ind

screen wipers service position Fig. 78
Wipers in service position The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
er
s

are in service position ››› Fig. 78.
● Close the bonnet ››
›
 page 282.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
war
ds briefly 4
› ››
page 25.
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind- screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion.
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The essentials
Changing the windscreen and rear
w indo
w wiper blades Fig. 79
Changing the windscreen wiper
b l

ades Fig. 80
Changing the rear wiper blade Raising and lowering windscreen wiper arms
● Place the windscreen wipers in the service
po s

ition ››› page 60.
● Grip the wiper arms only
by the blade's fas-
tening point. Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
●
Raise the wiper arms.
● Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the w
indscreen wiper blades.
● If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp c
loth may be used ››› in Changing
the w ind
screen and rear window wiper
blades on page 86.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
● Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
● Press and hold release button ››
› Fig. 79 1 and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
r
ection of
the arrow.
● Fit a new wiper blade of the same l
ength
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
● Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
sc
reen.
Changing the rear wiper blade
● Raising/lowering the wiper arm.
● Turn the blade slightly ››
› Fig. 80 (arrow
A ).
● Hold down the release button 1 while
g ently

pulling the blade in the direction of ar-
row B .
● Insert a new blade of the same l

ength and
type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow B and hook into place
b utt

on 1 .●
Rep

lace the wiper arm on the rear window.

››› in Changing the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades on page 86
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Self-help
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 oper
ational minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes. Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw the inflator tube
››
› Fig. 95 5 again
and c hec
k the pressure on the gauge 6 .
1.3 b ar (19 p
si / 130 kPa) and lower:
● Stop the vehicle! The tyr
e cannot be sealed
sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.
● You should obtain professional assistance
››

› .
1.4 b ar (20 p
si / 140 kPa) and higher:
● Set the tyre pressure to the correct value
again.
● C

arefully resume your journey until you
re

ach the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Have the damaged tyre replaced. WARNING
Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and c an c

ause accidents and serious injury.
● Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure
is

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower. ●
Seek s

pecialist assistance. Manual unlocking/locking
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 10,
›››
 page 11.
The doors, rear lid and panoramic tilting sun-
roof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged. WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can
c au

se serious injury.
● If the vehicle is locked from outside, the
doors
and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the c
ar. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
atur
es inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. WARNING
Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid i s

dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.
● Open and close the doors and the rear lid
only
when there is nobody in the way. CAUTION
When opening and closing in an emergency,
c ar

efully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle. Changing the windscreen wiper
b
l

ades
Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 61.
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass ,»
85
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
eaned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and inc r

ease the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bl

ades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
● Dam ag

ed or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spon
ges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simi
lar products to clean the win-
dows.
● 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. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Intr oduction Tow-starting me
an

s starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 58.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyl

ess Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.
● During towing, never switch off the ignition
w ith the s

tarter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.
● If during towing the vehicle runs out of
pow
er, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel. WARNING
Vehicle handling and braking capacity
c h

ange considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– You shou

ld depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 86