Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 19
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 20
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 20
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 31
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 50
How do you refuel? ››› page 57
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 33
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 47
Where are the first-aid kit and the warning triangle in
the vehicle? ››› page 97
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 17
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 71
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 65
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 64
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 65
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 62
How do you change a light? ››› page 63
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 70
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 118
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 43
What functions do the buttons/thumbwheels on the
steering wheel perform? ››› page 124
How do you remove the luggage compartment cover?
››› page 163
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 200
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 58
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 59
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 60
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 60
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 275
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 249
Functions of interest
Easy Connect, CAR menu ››› page 34
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 204
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 228
How does the rear assist work? ››› page 234
How does the adaptive cruise control work?
››› page 216
How can the SEAT driving mode be adjusted?
››› page 225
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 278
How do you open the vehicle without a key (Keyless Ac-
cess)? ››› page 135
Interior lighting and ambient light ››› page 150
The essentials
Toggle between memories with the ignition
on and the memor y
di
splayed
Press the button on the windscreen
w iper l
ev
er or the button of the multifunc-
tion s t
eerin
g wheel.
MenuFunction
MFD from de-
parture
Display and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption
from when the ignition is switched
on to when it is switched off.
If the journey is continued in less
than 2 hours after the ignition is
switched off, the new data is added
to the data already stored in the
memory. The memory will automati-
cally be deleted if the journey is in-
terrupted for more than 2 hours.
MFD from re- fuellingDisplay and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption.
By refuelling, the memory will be
erased automatically.
MFD total
calculation
The memory records the values for a
specific number of partial trips, up
to a total of 19 hours and 59 mi-
nutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes,
or 1999.9 km or 9999 km, depend-
ing on the model of instrument pan-
el. On reaching either of these lim-
its a)
, the memory is automatically
erased and starts to count from 0
again.
a) It varies according to the instrument panel version.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the button of the multifunction
s t
eerin
g wheel or the button of the multi-
f u
nction wheel
pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds.
Personalising the displays
In the Easy Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button and the
S
ET
TINGS function
b utt
on ›
›› page 123.
Data summary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption dis-
play operates throughout the
journey, in litres/100 km; and
with the engine running and the
vehicle stopped, in litres/hour.
Average fuel consumption
After turning on the ignition, aver-
age fuel consumption in li-
tres/100 km will be displayed af-
ter travelling about 300 metres.
Otherwise horizontal lines are
displayed. The value shown is up-
dated approximately every 5 sec-
onds.
MenuFunction
Operating
range
Approximate distance in km that
can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank, assuming
the same style of driving is main-
tained. This is calculated using
the current fuel consumption.
Travelling
timeThis indicates the hours (h) and
minutes (min) since the ignition
was switched on.
JourneyDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
CNG quality
Whenever you refuel the quality
of the natural gas is automatically
verified and is displayed when
the ignition is switched on. The
display is made in a percentage
of between 70% and 100%. The
greater the percentage displayed
the lower the consumption may
be.
Average speed
The average speed will be shown
after a distance of about 100 me-
tres has been travelled. Otherwise
horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated ap-
proximately every 5 seconds.
Digital dis- play of speedCurrent speed displayed in digital
format.» 39
Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
o
ls and displays
General instrument panel Electric window controls*
. . . . . . . . .141
Door release lever
Contr o
l for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Air vents
Lev er f
or:
– Turn signals/main beam head-
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
– Crui se c
ontrol* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev er f
or cruise control . . . . . . . . . .207
Steering wheel with horn and:
– Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
– On-boar d c
omputer controls . . . .37
– Contro
ls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .192
Instrument panel and warning
lamp s:
– In
struments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 –
Warnin
g and indic
ation lamps . . .47
Lever for:
– Winds
creen wipers and washer . .152
– Rear w
indow washer system* . . .152
– Multi-f
unction display control* . .37
Infotainment system:
Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Depending on the equipment,
glove c
ompartment with: . . . . . . . . .158
– CD pla
yer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front passenger airbag disconnec-
tion switc
h* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Switches for: – Heating and
ventilation . . . . . . . . . 169
– Air conditionin g* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
– C
limatr
onic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Front passenger seat heating con-
tro l* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Ge
ar lever
– Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
– Autom atic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton s
for:
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
– Star t
-Stop operation button . . . . .204
– SEAT Driv
e Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Park
a
ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
– Tyr
e pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .278
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sys
tem) . . . . . . . . . . 178
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/AUX-IN inp
ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Connectivity
Box/Wireless Charg-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driver seat heating control* . . . . . . .156
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
les
s Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Steering column control lever* . . . .20
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .150
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Note
● Some of the equipment li
sted in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the v
ehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted
radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi-
gation system.
● The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand driv
e models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown in » 19
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of
injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trol
s when driving. CAUTION
● When the engine i s
cold, avoid high revs
and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard. Revolution counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
o
lutions per minute ›››
Fig. 125 1 .
T og
ether w
ith the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al.
We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on the gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in
›
›› page 41, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 125 to g o int
o the red zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimi
se emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 40
A variety of information can be viewed on the
instrument panel display ›››
Fig. 125 3 de-
pendin g on the
v
ehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›››
page 40.
● Information and warning texts.
● Mileage.
● Time.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature. ●
Compa
ss.
● Shift lever position ›››
page 190.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
page 41.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with differ
ent setting options ›››
page 37.
● Service interval display ›››
page 43.
● Second speed display ›››
page 119.
● Speed warning function ›››
page 42.
● Start-Stop system status display
›››
page 204.
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ››
› page 200
● Low consumption driving status ( )
››
› page 119
● Engine code (MKB) ›››
page 119.
Distance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ›››
Fig. 125 4 to re-
set the trip r
ec
order to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond
s
and the previous value will be dis-
played.
118
Instruments and warning/control lamps
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 125
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
s
play.
● To continue setting the time, press button
4 . Hold button down to scroll through the
number s
quic
kly.
● Once you have set the time, the second
count
will begin from 0 automatically.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
● Onc e
you have set the time, the time indi-
cator w
ill disappear and the changes will re-
main.
The time can also be set on the Easy Connect
system using the button and the function
b utt
on
SETTINGS > Date and time
››› page 123.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played. Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The r
ecommended g
ear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
page 41.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system by means of the button and the function button SETTINGS >
Units › ›
›
page 123.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
››› page 42.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system by means of the button and the function button SET-
TINGS > Driver Assistance
› ›
›
page 123. Start-Stop operating display
Updat
ed information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 204.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ ECO” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ››› page 200.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 125 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
ond
s to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
symbol s on p
age 122. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in
g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal” symbol
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● The outside temperature sensor takes a
guideline meas
urement. » 119
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
driver door is unlocked and both the alarm
and the w arnin
g l
amp are also turned off.
Unlocking all doors and the luggage com-
partment
The unlock button on the remote control
must be pressed twice so that all doors
and the luggage compartment can be
opened.
Press twice within 5 seconds to deactivate
the “Safe” system for all vehicle, to unlock all
doors and to use the luggage compartment.
The warning lamp and the alarm (only vehi-
cles fitted with one) are turned off.
Unlocking the luggage compartment
See ›››
page 16.
Self-locking system to prevent invol-
untar
y unlocking It is an anti-theft system and prevents the un-
int
ention
al
unlocking of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is unlocked and none of the
doors (including the boot) are opened within
30 seconds, it re-locks automatically. Automatic speed-dependent locking
and unloc
king system* This is a safety system which prevents access
to the
v
ehicle from the outside when it is run-
ning (e.g. when stopped at a traffic light).
Locking
The doors will lock automatically if the speed
of 15 km/h (9 mph) is exceeded. The rear lid
will lock automatically if the speed of 6 km/h
(4 mph) is exceeded.
If the vehicle is stopped and any of its doors
open, when starting again and exceeding the
mentioned speed, all doors will lock again.
Unlocking
On withdrawing the ignition key, the vehicle
will returns to its status prior to self-locking.
Each door can be unlocked and opened inde-
pendently from the inside (for example, when
a passenger gets out). To do it, simply oper-
ate the lever inside the door. WARNING
The door handles must not be operated when
the v ehic
le is running: the door would open. Note
If the airbags are triggered during an acci-
dent, the v ehic
le is unlocked, except for the luggage compartment. It is possible to lock
the v
ehic
le from inside with the central lock-
ing, after turning the ignition off and back on
again. Central lock button*
Fig. 140
Central lock button. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 15
The central lock button allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle from the inside.
The central lock button also works with the
ignition switched off, except when the “safe”
system is activated.
Please note the following if you lock your ve-
hicle with the central lock button:
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Operation
Sunroof* Intr oduction WARNING
If the sunroof is used negligently or without
pa y
ing due attention, it can cause serious in-
jury.
● Open or close the sunroof and the sun blind
only when no one i
s in their path of move-
ment.
● Never leave any key inside the vehicle
when exitin
g.
● Never leave a child or any other person who
may
need help in the vehicle, especially if
they have access to the vehicle key. If using
they key unattended, they could lock the ve-
hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition
and activate the sunroof.
● After switching off, it is still possible to
open or close the s
unroof during a short
space of time provided that neither the driver
nor passenger door is opened. CAUTION
● To pr ev
ent damage, during winter tempera-
tures remove any ice or snow that might be
on the car roof before opening the sunroof or
adjusting the tilt position.
● Before leaving the vehicle or in case of rain-
fal
l, always close the sunroof. With the sun-
roof open or in a tilted position, water can en- ter the interior and can cause considerable
dam
ag
e to the electrical system. As a result,
other damage can occur in the vehicle. Note
● Le av
es and other loose objects that accu-
mulate on the sunroof rails should be regular-
ly cleaned away either by hand or with a vac-
uum.
● If the sunroof does not work correctly, the
anti-trap fu
nction will not work either. Con-
tact a specialised workshop. Opening and closing the sunroof
Fig. 147
On the interior roof lining: sunroof
b utt
on. The sunroof only works when the ignition is
sw
it
c
hed on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
The button
›
›› Fig. 147 has two levels. The
first level switches the sunroof to the tilted
position, opening or closing it fully or partial-
ly.
On the second level, the sunroof automatical-
ly moves to the corresponding final position
after briefly pressing the button. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.
Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof
● Press the rear part of the button B to the
fir s
t
level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the rear
part
of button B to the second level.
C lo
s
ing the sunroof from a tilted position
● Press the front part of the button A to the
fir s
t
level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the front
part
of the button A to the second level.
St op
pin
g the automatic operation by adjust-
ing the tilted position of the sunroof or by
closing the sunroof
● Press button A or
B again.
144
Operation
Starter button* Fig. 178
In the lower part of the centre con-
so l
e: s
tarter button. Fig. 179
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency
start. The vehicle engine can be started with a
s
t
ar
ter button (Press & Drive). To do so, there
must be a valid key inside the vehicle in the
area of the front or rear seats. Opening the driver's door
when exitin
g the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
steering column if the ignition is disabled.
Switching the ignition on/off manually
Briefly push the starter button without touch-
ing the brake or clutch pedal ››› .
F or
v
ehicles with both manual and automatic
transmission, the starter button text START ENGINE STOP flashes like a heartbeat
when the sy s
t
em is preset for switching the
ignition on and off.
Automatic ignition switch-off
If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the ve-
hicle key with them but leaving the ignition
on, the ignition is not switched off automati-
cally. The ignition is switched off automati-
cally by pressing the lock button on the re-
mote control or manually by pressing the
sensor surface on the door lever ››› Fig. 144
Emergency starting function
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the battery of the vehicle key button
is very low or flat:
● Immediately after pushing the starter but-
ton, k eep the
vehicle key next to the right trim of the steering column
›››
Fig. 179, as
close as possible to the Kessy logo.
● The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatic
ally.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not switch off after briefly
pressing the starter button, an emergency
disconnect will be required:
● Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-
onds or pr
ess it once for more than 1 sec-
ond ››› .
● The engine turns off automatically.
En gine r
e
start feature
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle
after the engine stops, you will only have 5
seconds to restart it. A warning will display
on the dash panel screen.
After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside
the vehicle.
Automatic deactivation of the ignition on ve-
hicles with the Start-Stop system
The ignition is switched off automatically
when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-
matic engine shutdown is active, if:
● The driver's seat belt is not fastened,
● the driver does not step on any pedal,
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