Operation
Heating and fresh air Oper ation Fig. 170
Heating: controls. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 39
Temperature selection
– Turn rotary control A
› ›
› Fig. 170
clockwise
to increase the temperature.
– Turn rotary control A anti-clockwise to re-
duc e the t
emper
ature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
› ›
› Fig. 170
to posi-
tion 1 to 4 to switch the blower on.
– Turn rotary control B to position 0 to
sw it
c
h the blower off. –
Pres
s button 1
› ›› in Air recirculation
on p ag
e 148
to close the fresh air vent.
Air distribution selection – Turn rotary control C
› ››
Fig. 170
t
o select
the air vents ››› page 147, Air vents you
wish to activate.
All controls, except control B
› ››
Fig. 170
,
c
an be set to any intermediate position.
Leave the blower activated at all times to pre-
vent the windows from misting over. Note
If the system is set so that all of the air is
used t o defr
ost the windows, no air is sup-
plied to the footwell area. This could limit
heating comfort. Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.
g. when p
a
ssing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
If the rotary switch C
› ›
›
Fig. 170 is in the
thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open (button light off).
If the rotary switch C is switched from any
po sition t
o the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated. Connecting the recirculation
In any po
sition of rotary switch C except
th a
w:
● Pr
ess button 1
› ››
Fig. 170
, the sw
itch's
lamp will light up, indicating that air recircu-
lation inside the vehicle has been activated.
Disconnecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch C except
th a
w:
● Pr
ess button 1 again and the button's
l amp w
i
ll go off, indicating that air recircula-
tion from the outside has been activated.
In the thaw position of rotary switch C , the
entr y
of
air into the vehicle interior is always
from the outside. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 146. Air conditioning (manual)*
Gener a
l
notes The air cooling system only works if button
2
› ›
›
Fig. 171 ›››
page 149 is pressed
and under the following conditions:
● The engine is running,
148
Air conditioning
● The outs ide t
emper
ature is above +2°C
(+36°F),
● The blower control is in position 1–4.
When the coolin
g system is on and under cer-
tain conditions, air can be blown from the
vents at a temperature of approximately +5°C
(+41°F). In the event of prolonged, irregular
distribution of the air flow from the outlets
and significant differences in temperature,
e.g. on leaving the vehicle, sensitive people
may catch cold. Note
A visit to the specialised service once a year
is r
ecommended to clean the air conditioning
system. Manual operation
Fig. 171
Air conditioning: controls. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 38
Temperature selection – Turn rotary control A
› ››
Fig. 171
c
lockwise
to increase the temperature.
– Turn rotary control A anti-clockwise to re-
duc e the t
emper
ature.
Blower selection
– Turn rotary control B
› ››
Fig. 171
t
o posi-
tion 1 to 4 to switch the blower on.
– Turn rotary control B to position 0 to
sw it
c
h the blower off.
– Press button 1
› ›
› p
age 149, Air recir-
culation to close the fresh air vent.
Air distribution selection – Turn rotary control C
› ›
› Fig. 171
to select
the air vents ››› page 147 you wish to acti-
vate.
Switching cooling on and off
– Press button 2
› ›
› Fig. 171
and the
lamp in the button will illuminate.
– Press button 2 again and the light in
the b utt
on w
ill switch off. Coldest setting
– On turning the control A to the coldest
settin g (b
lue indic
ator), buttons 1 and
2
light up.
– The r ec
irculation function is activated auto-
matical
ly in order to cool faster. Note
● If the air di s
tribution is directed towards
the windows, all, of the heating power is
used to defrost the windscreen. No warm air
is directed to the footwell area. This could
limit heating comfort.
● The AC button lamp w
ill illuminate after
the system has been switched on, even if not
all of the cooling system's operating condi-
tions are met. Cooling is indicated as availa-
ble once all of the conditions are met
››› page 148, General notes . Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.
g. when p
a
ssing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
If the rotary switch C
› ›
›
Fig. 171 is in the
thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open (button light off).
If the rotary switch C is switched from any
po sition t
o the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated. »
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Air conditioning
The system also allows for the effect of sun-
light, so ther e i
s
no need for manual adjust-
ment. It also has a humidity sensor that
helps to automatically demist the wind-
screen.
Automatic operations ››› page 151 guaran-
tee maximum comfort any time of year.
Climatronic description
Cooling only works if the following conditions
are met:
● The engine is running
● the outside temperature is above +2°C
(+36°F);
● ››› Fig. 172 18 turned on.
St ar
tin
g the Climatronic
The corresponding function will be switched
on when a button is pressed, turning on the
air conditioning if it was switched off, with
the exception of button 17 (recirculation).
Sw it
c
hing off the Climatronic
● Turn control 10 to the left until the seg-
ments of
c
olumn 9
› ›
› Fig. 172 switch off.
● After 1 second has elapsed, turn the control
again t
o switch off the display.
In order to ensure engines subject to heavy
loads are cooled, the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched off in the event of high
coolant temperatures. Recommended setting for all seasons of the
year
● Set
the required temperature. We recom-
mend +22°C (+72°F).
● Pre
ss the button 13
› ››
Fig. 172
.
● Adju
st vents 3 and 4 ›››
page 147 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and de-
grees Fahrenheit
Keep the and buttons ››› Fig. 172
held down for 2 seconds at the same time.
The data is displayed on the screen in the
units required. Note
● A v i
sit to the specialised service once a
year is recommended to clean the Climatronic
system.
● The interior temperature sensor 11 ›››
Fig. 172 is at
the bottom. Do not cover it
with stickers or the like, as this could have a
negative effect on Climatronic operations. Automatic mode
Automatic mode is used to maintain a con-
s
t
ant
temperature and demist the windows
inside the vehicle. Switching on automatic mode
● Set a interior temperature between +16°C
(+64°F) and +29°C (+84°F).
● Adjus
t vents 3 ›››
page 147 and 4 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
● Press the button 13
› ››
Fig. 172
, and
AUTO i
s displayed on the screen.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing
the air distribution buttons or increasing or
decreasing the blower speed. However, the
temperature remains regulated.
Adjusting the temperature ●
When you switch on the ignition, control 1 ›››
Fig. 172 can be u sed t
o set the required in-
terior temperature.
It is possible to select interior temperatures
from +16°C (+64°F) to +29°C (+84°F). In this
range the temperature is regulated automati-
cally. If a temperature below +16°C (+64°F) is
selected, “LO” is displayed on the screen. If a
temperature above +29°C (+84°F) is selected,
“HI” is displayed on the screen. At both ex-
tremes, Climatronic works at maximum cool-
ing or heating power, respectively. The tem-
perature is not regulated. »
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Driving
Starter button Fig. 174
In the steering column: start-up
p u
sh b
utton for the Keyless Access lock and
start-up system. The layout in right-hand
drive vehicles is symmetrical. Fig. 175
Emergency ignition in vehicles with
K eyl
e
ss Access. The start-up button may only be used if there
i
s a
valid key in the vehicle. 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
● Briefly push the start-up button ›››
Fig. 174
without touching the brake or clutch ped-
al ››› .
Emer g
ency
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 vehicle key battery is very low or
flat:
● Immediately after pushing the start-up but-
ton, keep the
vehicle key next to the steering
column ››› Fig. 175.
● The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatic
ally.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not stop after briefly press-
ing the start-up button, an emergency dis-
connect will be required:
● Press the starter button twice within 1 sec-
ond or pres
s it once for more than 2 seconds
››› .
● The engine turns off automatically. Engine restart feature
If
no
v
alid 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. WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle could
re s
ult in serious injury.
● When pressing the start-up button, do not
pre
ss the brake or clutch pedal, this way the
engine will start immediately. WARNING
If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due c ar
e, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.
● Never leave any key inside the vehicle
when exitin
g. Otherwise, a child or unauthor-
ised person could lock the vehicle, start the
engine or connect the ignition and, in this
way, operate electronic equipment (e.g. the
windows). Note
● In diesel
vehicles with the Keyless Access
system, there may be a delay in the engine
starting if it requires preheating. » 155
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Driving
Periodic maintenance
P eriodic
m
aintenance work guarantees that,
before beginning a journey, you will not con-
sume more than the required amount of fuel.
A well-serviced engine gives you the benefit
of improved fuel efficiency as well as maxi-
mum reliability and an enhanced resale val-
ue.
A badly serviced engine can consume up to
10% more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
To reduce the consumption and emission of
polluting exhaust gases, the engine and the
exhaust gas filtration systems should reach
the optimum operating temperature.
With the engine cold, fuel consumption is
proportionally higher. The engine does not
warm up and fuel consumption does not nor-
malise until having driven approximately four
kilometres (2.5 miles). This is why we recom-
mend avoiding short trips whenever possi-
ble.
Maintain the correct tyre pressures
Bear in mind that keeping the tyres at an ad-
equate pressure saves fuel. If the tyre pres-
sure is just one bar (14.5 psi/100 kPa) too
low, fuel consumption can increase by as
much as 5%. Due to the greater rolling resist-
ance, under-inflation also increases tyre wear
wear and impairs handling. The tyre pressures should always be checked
when the tyre
s are cold.
Do not use winter tyres all year round as they
increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.
Avoid unnecessary weight
Given that every kilo of extra weight will in-
crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable
to always check the luggage compartment to
make sure that no unnecessary loads are be-
ing transported.
A roof rack is often left in place for the sake
of convenience, even when it is no longer
needed. At a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph)
and 120 km/h (75 mph) your vehicle will use
about 12% more fuel as a result of the extra
wind resistance caused by the roof rack even
when it is not in use.
Save electricity
The engine activates the alternator, which
produces electricity. With the need for elec-
tricity, fuel consumption also increases. Be-
cause of this, always turn off electrical devi-
ces when you do not need them. Examples of
devices that use a lot of electricity are: the
fan at high speeds, the rear window heating
and the seat heaters*. Note
● If y
ou vehicle has Start-Stop, it is not rec-
ommended to switch this function off. ●
It i s
recommended that you close the win-
dows when driving at more than 60 km/h
(37 mph).
● Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutc
h pedal,, as the pressure can make the
plate spin, more fuel will be used and it can
burn the clutch plate lining, causing a serious
fault.
● Do not hold the vehicle on a hill with the
clutc
h, use the foot brake or hand brake, us-
ing the latter to start. The fuel consumption
will be lower and you will prevent the clutch
plate from being damaged.
● On descents, use the engine brake, chang-
ing to the g
ear that is more suitable for the
slope. Fuel consumption will be “zero” and
the brakes will not suffer. Engine management and emis-
s
ion c
ontr
ol system
Introduction WARNING
● Bec au
se of the high temperatures which
can occur in the exhaust purification system
(catalytic converter or diesel particulate fil-
ter), do not park the vehicle where the ex-
haust can come into contact with flammable
materials under the car (e.g. on grass or at
the forest edge). Fire hazard! » 167
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●
The modification of the s
uspension of the
vehicle wheels, including the use of non-per-
mitted combinations of tyres and rims can al-
ter the operation of the airbag system and in-
crease the risk of serious or fatal injuries in
an accident.
● During all jobs on the airbag system, in ad-
dition to the remo
val and fitting of parts of
the system in the course of other repair jobs,
parts of the airbag system can be damaged.
Therefore in the event of an accident, this
may cause the airbags to activate incorrectly
or not activate at all. Radio and aerial reception
In vehicles factory-fitted with an audio or
n
av
ig
ation system, the aerial may be instal-
led in different places:
● inside the rear window next to the heating
elements,
● on the roof
of the vehicle.
Care and cleaning Introduction Regular and suitable care helps to
m
aint ain
the u
seful life of your vehicle. This may also
be one of the requirements for upholding any warranty claims in the event of corrosion or
paint def
ects.
We recommend you use cleaning products
from the SEAT Original Accessories pro-
gramme available in SEAT dealers. Please fol-
low the instructions for use on the packag-
ing. WARNING
● Cle
aning products and other materials used
for car care can damage the health if mis-
used.
● Always keep car care materials in a safe
plac
e out of the reach of children. Risk of poi-
soning!
● When washing the car during the winter
season: Moi
sture and ice on the brakes may
affect braking efficiency. Risk of accident!
● The ignition must always be switched off
when the car is
washed. Risk of accident!
● Do not clean the underside of the car or in-
side the wheel ar
ches without protecting your
hands and arms. You may cut yourself on
sharp metal parts!
● Perfumes and air fresheners inside the ve-
hicle m
ay be harmful to health at high tem-
peratures in the interior. CAUTION
● Check the c
olour-fastness of your clothing
to avoid damaging or visibly staining the fab-
ric (leather), upholstery and fabric trim. ●
Cle
aning products containing solvents may
damage the material being cleaned.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Risk of
damage to paintwork.
● If washing the vehicle with a hose in win-
ter, do not
direct the jet of water directly at
the locks or at the door seals or bonnet. Risk
of freezing.
● Do not use sponges for removing insects or
abras
ive household sponges, etc. on painted
surfaces. Risk of damage to the painted sur-
face!
● Do not put stickers on the inner side of the
rear w
indow in areas where heating elements
or the aerial are located. This could cause
damage and, in the case of the aerial, radio
and navigation system reception faults.
● Do not clean the inside of the window with
sharp ob
jects or corrosive or acidic cleaning
products. Risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or the aerial.
● Do not attach any fragrance or air freshener
to the da
sh panel. Risk of damage to the
dash panel!
● To avoid damaging the parking aid system
sensors, s
pray them only briefly at a mini-
mum distance of 10 cm when cleaning the ve-
hicle with a high-pressure or steam cleaner.
● Do not clean the roof panel with a brush.
Risk of
damage to the panel surface! » 195
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Advice
For the sake of the environment
● The pac k
aging of the product used to care
for your vehicle is hazardous waste. It must
be disposed of according to current local law.
● Only wash the car in special wash bays. Note
● Remo v
e stains from fresh ball-pen and oth-
er inks, lipstick, shoe cream and similar
stains on the fabric (leather), upholstery and
fabric trim as soon as possible.
● We recommend that you visit an authorised
SEAT de
aler to clean and care for the interior
of your vehicle, due to the problems that may
arise when cleaning and caring for the interi-
or of your vehicle and to the utensils and
knowledge required. Washing the vehicle
The best protection of the vehicle from the
h
armf
u
l influences of the environment in-
volves frequent washing and waxing. The fre-
quency with which the vehicle is washed de-
pends on many different factors, such as:
● Frequency of use
● Type of parking (garage, underneath trees,
etc.)
● Time of
year
● Weather conditions ●
Envir
onmental conditions
The longer substances such as insects, bird
droppings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, in-
dustrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and
other aggressive materials remain on the
paintwork, the more damage they do. High
temperatures (for instance in strong sunlight)
further intensify the corrosive effect.
After the winter season, it is important to
have the underside of the vehicle washed
thoroughly.
Car washes Your vehicle can be washed in an automatic
c
ar w
a
sh.
Before going through an automatic car wash,
be sure to take the usual precautions (close
the windows and fold in the rear-view mir-
rors).
If the vehicle has special accessories such as
spoilers or a roof rack or two-way radio aerial,
etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash
operator beforehand.
The windscreen wiper rubbers must be de-
greased after going after the car wash and
waxing. Washing by hand When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
wat
er t
o soften the dirt first and rinse off as
well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a sponge, glove
or brush. Start on the roof and work down.
Use only slight pressure when cleaning the
painted surfaces of the vehicle. A car sham-
poo should only be used for very persistent
dirt.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.
Wheels, sills and underside should be
cleaned last. Use a second sponge for this.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly
and then dry with a chamois.
Washing with high-pressure cleaners When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres-
s
ur
e c
leaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This particular-
ly applies to the operating pressure and the
distance of the spray from the surface of the
vehicle. Do not hold the spray nozzle too
close to the parking aid system sensors and
soft materials, such as rubber hoses or insu-
lating material.
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WARNING
Do no use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a direct s
tream or one that has a “rotating
jet”! CAUTION
Do not use water hotter than +60°C (+140°F).
Risk of
damage to the vehicle! Factory-fitted adhesive sheets
The following indications should be taken in-
t
o ac
c
ount to avoid damaging adhesive
sheets:
● Do not use high pressure cleaners.
● Do not use scrapers to remove ice or snow
from the sheets.
● Do not po
lish the adhesive sheets.
● Do not use dirty cloths or sponges.
● It is preferable to wash them with a soft
spong
e and gentle neutral soap.
Camera sensors and lenses ●
Use a small brush to remove snow and a
de-ic er s
pr
ay to remove ice.
● Clean the sensors with a solvent-free prod-
uct and a soft, dr
y cloth. ●
Moist
en the camera lens using a standard
alcohol-based glass cleaning agent and
clean the lens with a dry cloth. CAUTION
● When y ou c
lean the vehicle with a pressure
washer:
–Stay a suitable distance from the sensors
on the front and rear bumpers.
– Do not clean the camera lenses or sur-
rounding area with the pressure washer.
● Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ic
e from the reverse camera lens,
as it could crack the lens.
● Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the
lens. Waxing and polishing the vehicle's
p
aintw
ork Care
T
o a gr
e
at extent, good waxing protects the
vehicle surface from the harmful effects of
the environment.
The vehicle must be treated with a high qual-
ity, hard wax when water no longer forms
droplets on clean paintwork.
A new coat of high quality, hard wax can be
applied to the clean, painted surface only
when it has fully dried. Even if a wax solution
is used regularly in the car wash, it is advisa- ble to protect the paint with a coat of wax at
lea
st twice a year.
Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has
lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be
brought back by applying wax.
The vehicle must be waxed after polishing if
the polish used does not contain wax com-
pounds to seal the paint. CAUTION
● Never w ax
the windows.
● Do not use polishes and hard wax on pain-
ted par
ts with a matt finish or on plastic
parts.
● Do not polish your vehicle in a sandy or
dusty
environment. Cleaning of chromed parts
Clean the chrome first with a clean cloth and
then b
uff
up w
ith a soft, dry cloth. If this does
not clean the chrome properly, use a special
chrome cleaner. CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome in a dusty environ-
ment or it c
ould be scratched. 197
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