Operation
WARNING
● Never l e
ave the key inside whenever you
leave the vehicle - even if only for a moment.
This is particularly important if children are
to remain in the vehicle. Children might start
the engine or some other electrical compo-
nent, e.g. electric windows. Risk of injury!
● Wait until the vehicle has completely stop-
ped before t
aking the key out of the ignition.
Otherwise the steering wheel may lock sud-
denly. Risk of accident! CAUTION
● Eac h k
ey contains electronic components
and must, therefore, be protected from damp-
ness and strong vibrations.
● Keep the grooves in the key shaft clean.
Any dir
t (fibre from clothing, dust, etc.) has a
negative impact on locks, ignition, etc. Note
Should a key be lost, request a duplicate key
from an Authori sed S
EAT dealer. Replacing the battery in the remote
c
ontr
o
l key Fig. 120
Vehicle key: opening the battery
c omp
ar
tment. Fig. 121
Vehicle key: removing the battery. SEAT recommends you ask a specialised
w
ork
shop t
o replace the battery.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehi-
cle key, under a cover. Changing the battery
● Unfold the vehicle key shaft.
● Remove the cover from the back of the ve-
hicle k
ey ››› Fig. 120 in the direction of the ar-
row ››› .
● Extract the battery from the compartment
u s
in
g a suitable thin object ››› Fig. 121.
● Place the new battery in the compartment
as sho
wn ››› Fig. 121, pressing in the oppo-
site direction to that shown by the arrow
››› .
● Fit the cover as shown ››
›
Fig. 120 , pressing
it onto the vehicle key casing in the opposite
direction to that shown by the arrow until it
clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the b att
ery is not changed correctly, the
vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of unsuitable batteries may damage
the vehic
le key. For this reason, always re-
place the dead battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications.
● When fitting the battery, check that the po-
larity i
s correct. For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correct-
ly and w ith r
espect for the environment.110
Opening and closing
The automatic rear lid locking time extension
f u
nction c
an be activated. When this function
is activated and once the rear lid has been
unlocked by pressing the button on the
remote control key ››› page 108, the boot lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic boot lid lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at a SEAT Authorised Service,
which will provide all of the necessary infor-
mation.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the button on the
remote control or by using the key without re-
mote control ››› page 112. Controls for the windows
Operation of the el ectric windows Fig. 130
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w
s. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 11
The electric window opening and closing sys-
tem only works when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on
the door to open the windo
w. The process
will stop when the button is released.
– The driver door window can also be auto-
matical
ly opened by pressing the button as
far as it will go (fully open). Press the but-
ton again to immediately stop it. Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close
the window
. The process will stop when the
button is released.
Safety button
Press the safety button ››› Fig. 130 5 to de-
activ at
e the c
ontrols on the rear doors. Press-
ing the safety button 5 again will reactivate
the c ontr
o
ls on the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the
warning lamp on the safety button 5 will
light up
. WARNING
● When lock in
g the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use the safety button
5 that deactivates the window switches on
the re ar door
s when children are travelling in
the rear seats. CAUTION
● Keep the w indo
ws clean to ensure the sys-
tem operates correctly.
● Defrost ››› page 198, Windows and mirrors
an
y frozen windows before use. Otherwise
you run the risk of damaging the electric win-
dow riser mechanism. » 119
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Safety
Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Adju s
tin
g seats and head re-
straints
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 11
Set the driver seat in such a way that the
pedals can be fully depressed with your legs
slightly bent.
Set the driver seat backrest so that you can
reach the upper point of the steering wheel
with your arms slightly bent.
The correct seat position is very important
for:
● reaching all of the controls safely and
quick ly
,
● a relaxed posture that will not produce fati-
gue,
● maximum protection from the seat belts
and airbag sys
tem WARNING
● Adjus t
the driver seat only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Risk of accident!
● Be careful when adjusting the front seats!
Carel
ess and uncontrolled adjustment can
cause injuries. ●
The bac k
rests must not be reclined too far
back while driving. This could limit the effect
of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk
of injury!
● Never transport more than the permitted
amount of
people in your vehicle.
● Every occupant in the vehicle must properly
fas
ten and wear the seat belt belonging to
his or her seat. Children must be protected
with an appropriate child restraint system
››› page 73, Transporting children safely.
● The front seats, head restraints and seat
belts mu
st always be adjusted to the size of
the vehicle occupant to provide you and your
passengers with the greatest possible protec-
tion.
● Your feet should remain in the footwell
while the
vehicle is moving; never rest them
on the dash panel, on the window or on the
seat! This also applies to passengers. An in-
correct sitting position exposes you to an in-
creased risk of injury in case of a sudden
braking or an accident. If the airbag is trig-
gered, you could sustain severe injuries due
to an incorrect sitting position!
● It is important for the driver and front pas-
senger t
o keep a distance of at least 25 cm
from the steering wheel and dash panel. Fail-
ure to respect the minimum distance means
that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury if triggered!
● Objects must not be placed in the footwell,
as they
could move to the area of the pedals
in the event of a braking manoeuvre or
change of direction. This would prevent the clutch, brake or accelerator from being press-
ed.
●
Do not place any items on the front passen-
ger se at
other than those allowed (e.g. child
seat). Risk of accident! Note
After a certain time, the backrest angle ad-
ju stment
mechanism may gain a certain
amount of play. 131
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Seats and head restraints
The cushion and backrest of the front seats
c an be he
at
ed electrically.
Press the or button ››› Fig. 145 to switch
on and adjust the heated front seats.
Press once to connect the heating at maxi-
mum force.
Press the button again to reduce the force of
the heating and switch it off. The force is indi-
cated by the number of warning lamps lit on
the button. WARNING
Do not use the heated seat if your perception
of p ain and/or t
emperature or that of your
passenger is limited, e.g. due to medication,
paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes). It
could cause burns on the back, buttocks and
legs that are difficult to heal. If you still want
to use the heated seat, take frequent breaks
on long journeys so that the body can recover
from the trip. Ask your doctor about your par-
ticular situation. CAUTION
● To av oid d
amaging the heating elements,
do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pres-
sure at a single point to the seat cushion or
backrest.
● Do not use the heated seats if nobody is
sitting on them or if
there are items attached
to or lying on them, such as a child seat or a bag, etc. This could lead to a fault in the seat
heatin
g el
ements.
● Do not clean the seats with anything damp
›››
page 200. Note
● On ly c
onnect the heated seats when the
engine is running. This provides considerable
savings on the battery capacity.
● In the event of a drop in voltage in the on-
board sy
stems, the heated seats switch off
automatically to ensure enough power to con-
trol the engine ››› page 216, Automatic dis-
connection of electrical equipment . Armrest on front seats with inner stor-
ag
e* Fig. 146
Armrest/Opening and closing the
s t
or
age compartment. Adjusting armrest height
– Lift the armrest as far as it will go and then
fo l
d it downward. »
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Transport and practical equipment
●
Do not u se c
ups or glasses made of fragile
materials (e.g. glass or china). These could
cause injury in the event of an accident. CAUTION
Avoid putting open drinks containers in the
drink hol
der while the vehicle is moving.
They could spill (e.g. on braking) and cause
damage to the electrical equipment or the
seat covers. Drink holder in rear seat armrest
Fig. 153
Rear seats armrest: drink holder Two drinks can be placed in the drink holder.
U
se the det
ac
hable parts A and
B ›››
Fig. 153 to c h
ange the size of the holes.
– Remove part A or
B in the direction indi-
c at ed b
y the arrow and replace in the re-
quired position in the drink holder. Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 154
Centre console: lighter The cigarette lighter is located at the front of
the c
entr
e c
onsole ››› Fig. 154.
Using the cigarette lighter – Press the cigarette lighter knob ›››
Fig. 154.
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigar
ette on the glowing coil immediately.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket. WARNING
● Tak e c
are when using the cigarette lighter!
Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns and serious
injuries.
● The cigarette lighter also works when the
ignition is off
and when the ignition key is re- moved. Therefore, never leave children unsu-
perv
i
sed in the vehicle. Note
● The 12 V po
wer socket of the cigarette
lighter can also be used as a power source for
electrical appliances ››› page 138, Power
sockets.
● Additional information ›››
page 194, Acces-
sories and modifications to the vehicle . 137
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Safety
Operation
Ashtrays* Fig. 155
Centre console: front ashtray/rear
a shtr
a
y. Removing the ashtray
– Pull the ashtray ››
›
Fig. 155 upwards to re-
move.
Inserting the ashtray
– Push the ashtray down. WARNING
Never put flammable materials in the ashtray.
Risk of
fire! CAUTION
Never hold onto the ashtray by the lid when
remo v
ing it. Risk of breaking the lid. Power sockets
Fig. 156
Centre console: 12 V power socket. 12 volt socket
The 12
V
po
wer socket is located at the front
of the centre console ›››
Fig. 156.
Using the power socket:
● Open the cover or remove the cigarette
lighter conc
ealing the socket.
● Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the sock
et. Additional information
›››
page 194, Acces-
sories and modifications to the vehicle .
5 V power sockets (USB)*
The 5 V power sockets are located at the rear
of the console, between the front seats, fac-
ing the rear seat occupants.
They are USB ports to which only devices and
accessories that use this type of charging can
be connected.
They are not intended for file playback.
The maximum power of these sockets is 2 A. WARNING
● Improper u se of
the sockets or electrical
appliances can cause a fire and lead to burns
and other serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The 12 V power socket is also func-
tional when the ignition is switched off and
the key is removed.
● Should the connected appliance overheat,
immediately
switch it off and disconnect it
from the socket. CAUTION
● The 12 V po
wer socket can only be used to
power appliances with a power rating of up to
120 watts. 138
Transport and practical equipment
●
Alw a
ys stow objects in the luggage com-
partment and secure them on the fastening
rings.
● Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-
jects.
● D
uring sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose ob
jects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when tr
ansporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.
● Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allo
wed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cia
lly when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. Close and lock all the doors and
the rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Be-
fore you lock the vehicle, make sure that
there are no adults or children in the vehicle. Note
● Air cir c
ulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
● Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing ring
s are commercially available. Fastening rings*
There can be four fastening rings in the lug-
g
ag
e c
ompartment for fastening luggage and
other objects.
– Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secur
e luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-
g ag
e c
ompartment on page 140.
– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
strap
s.
During a collision or an accident, even small
and light objects can build up so much ener-
gy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of kinetic “energy” depends on
the speed of the vehicle and the weight of
the object. The most significant factor, how-
ever, is the speed of the vehicle.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its
weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of
the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. WARNING
● If piec e
s of baggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.
● Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings. Luggage compartment
Intr oduction Please observe the following points to ensure
the
v
ehic
le handles well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggag
e compartment as possible.
– Secure luggage using the fastening rings or
retainin
g net ›››
page 142. »
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Driver assistance systems
registered. Pay special attention to children
and anima
l
s.
● Always keep visual control of the vehicle
surrou
ndings: use the mirrors for additional
help. CAUTION
Parking Aid functions may be negatively af-
f ect ed b
y different factors that may lead to
damage to the vehicle or its immediate sur-
rounds:
● Under certain circumstances, the system
does not
detect or display certain objects:
– Objects such as chains, trailer draw bars,
fences, posts and thin trees.
– Objects that are located above the sen-
sors, such as protrusions in a wall.
– Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not refl
ect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by e
xternal sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● Please note that low obstacles detected by
the syst
em may no longer be registered by
the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not give any further warning. In
cer
t
ain circumstances, objects such as high
kerbs that could damage the bottom of the
vehicle are not detected either.
● If the first warning from the Parking Aid is
ignored, the v
ehicle could suffer considerable
damage.
● The knocks or damage on the radiator
grill
e, bumper, wheel arch and vehicle under-
body can adjust the orientation of the sen-
sors. This can affect the parking aid function.
Have the function checked by a specialised
workshop. Note
● In cer t
ain situations, the system can give a
warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area, e.g:
–with rough or cobbled floors or ground
with long grass;
– with external ultrasound sources, such as
cleaning vehicles or other vehicles;
– In downpours, intense snow or dense ex-
haust gases;
– if the registration plate (front or rear) is
not properly affixed to the bumper sur-
face;
– or in locations such as the brow of a hill.
● In order to guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the ultr
asound sensors clean, free
of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other objects. ●
If y
ou use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.
● Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,
such a
s a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.
● In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-
tem, it i
s advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can
be modified, in addition t
o the indications
››› page 174.
● In vehicles without a driv
er information
system, these parameters can be modified in
a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised
workshop.
● Please observe information on towing a
trail
er ››› page 175.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen
shows
a slight time delay. Rear parking aid*
The rear Parking Aid assists the driver in
p
ark
in
g by means of audible warning
sounds. »
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