2018 Seat Arona wipers

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air vents
Lev er f

or:
– Turn signals/main beam head-
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
– Crui se c

ontrol* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev er f

or cruise control . . . . . . . . . .205
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) . . . . . . .190
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 . .149
– Rear w
indow washer system* . . .149
– Multi-f
unction display control* . .37
Infotainment system:
Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Depending on the equipment,
glove c
ompartment with: . . . . . . . . .156
– 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 . . . . . . . . . 167
– Air conditionin g* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
– C

limatr
onic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Front passenger seat heating con-
tro l* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Ge

ar lever
– Manual g

earbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
– Autom atic

gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton s

for:
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
– Star t

-Stop operation button . . . . .202
– SEAT Driv
e Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Park
a

ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
– Tyr
e pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .287
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sys
tem) . . . . . . . . . . 176
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/AUX-IN inp

ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Connectivity
Box/Wireless Charg-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driver seat heating control* . . . . . . .154
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
les
s Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Steering column control lever* . . . .20
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .148
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 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
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
115
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Introduction to the Easy Connect system*Menu Vehicle settingsPage
Lights›››
page 143
Driver assistance››› page 214
››› page 210
››› page 231
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 244
Ambient lighting››› page 148
Mirrors and windscreen wipers››› page 151
››› page 33
Opening and closing››› page 142
››› page 132
Instrument panel››› page 38
Date and time–
Units–
Service››› page 43
Factory settings– WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of

injury. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 123
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Switching lights on and off Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
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The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations. Note
● The le g

al requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
● The dipped beam headlights will only work
with the ignition on. The s
ide lights come on
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
● If the lights are left on after the key has
been taken out
of the ignition lock, an audi-
ble warning sounds while the driver door re-
mains open. This is a reminder to switch the
lights off.
● The use of the lighting described here is
subj
ect to the relevant statutory require-
ments. Automatic lighting*
Activation
– Rotate the switch to the  po
sition, this
indication will light up.
Deactivation
– Turn the light switch to .
Automatic
lighting
If automatic headlight control is switched on,
dipped beam headlights are automatically
switched on by a photosensor if you drive in-
to a tunnel, for example. WARNING
● Ev en if

the automatic headlight control is
switched on, the dipped beam headlights will
not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the
dipped beam must be switched on manually. Note
● For v

ehicles with the automatic headlight
system, when the key is removed from the ig-
nition, the audible warning will only sound if
the light knob is in position .
● The use of the lighting described here is
subj
ect to the relevant statutory require-
ments. ●
Do not p ut

stickers on the windscreen in
front of the sensor. This may cause disrup-
tions or faults in the automatic lighting sys-
tem.
● The rain sensor switches on the dipped
beam hea
dlights when the windscreen wipers
have been operating continuously for a few
seconds and it switches the lights off when
the continuous or interval wipe is switched
off for some minutes. Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual
lights, int
e

grated in the front headlights.
By connecting the daytime running lights,
these lights are switched on 1)
››› .
The d a
ytime ru

nning lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.
When the light switch is in position , a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting. 1)
On vehicles equipped with rear LED lights, the rear
side light i

s switched on as well.
144

Operation
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and
ob
s
cure your view of the road.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
›››

 page 73. WARNING
The rain sensor* may not detect enough rain
t o sw it

ch on the wipers.
● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
when water on the w
indscreen obstructs visi-
bility. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wind-
sc r

een wipers and the window wiper are not
frozen. If you switch on the windscreen wip-
ers when the wiper blades are frozen to the
windscreen, you could damage both the wip-
er blades and the wiper motor. Note
● The wiper s

and washers will work only
when the ignition is switched on.
● The heat output of the heated jets* is con-
trol
led automatically when the ignition is
switched on, depending upon the outside
temperature.
● In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,
the winds
creen wiper will only work in inter-
val/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on
and the bonnet closed. ●
When the inter v

al wipe function is on, the
intervals are directly proportional to the
speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed
the shorter the intervals.
● If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen
wiper in pos
ition 1 or 2, it will automatically
change to a lower position speed. The set
speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls
away.
● The windscreen will be wiped again after
appro
ximately five seconds once the “auto-
matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-
ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-
tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3
seconds after the drip function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
last wipe. For the “drip” function to work
again, you have to turn the ignition off and
then on again.
● Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of
the rain sensor*. This may cause sen-
sor disruption or faults.
● Depending on the version of the model,
when you en
gage reverse gear and with the
headlight wiper activated, this can start a
wipe. Rear view mirrors
Int erior mirr or It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
c
le

arly through the rear window. Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle
function*
The anti-d

azzle function is activated every
time the ignition is switched on.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. Note
● The autom atic

anti-dazzle function will only
work properly if the sun blind* for the rear
window is retracted and there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the in-
terior rear vision mirror.
● If you have to stick any type of sticker on
the winds
creen, do not do so in front of the
sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-daz-
zle function from working well or even from
working at all. Folding in the exterior mirrors man-
ua
l
ly The exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be fol-
ded in. F
or thi
s, pr

ess the mirror housing to-
wards the vehicle.
150

Lights and visibility
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic
car w a
sh, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damage. Electric exterior mirrors*
Fig. 152
Exterior mirror controls. Read the additional information carefully
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The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using
the rotary knob in the driver door.
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob ›››

Fig. 152 to position L (left ex-
terior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the exteri- or mirror so that
you have a good view to
the rear of the vehicle. 3. Turn the knob to position R (right ext

erior
mirror).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the ex- terior mirror so th
at you have a good view
to the rear of the vehicle ››› .
He at
ed e

xterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button  ›››
Fig. 150
– The mirrors demist for some minutes to
prevent

draining the battery unnecessarily.
– If necessary, press the button again to re-
peat the f

unction.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated
in temperat

ures above approximately
+20°C (+68°F).
Folding in the exterior mirrors electrically* – Turn the control ›››
Fig. 152 to position  to
fold in the exterior mirrors. You should al-
ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are
driving through an automatic car wash.
This will help prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the ex-
tended position* – Turn the knob to position L or R to return
the exterior mirr

ors to their original posi-
tion ››› .Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(c
on v

enience function)*
The Easy Connect system, the  button and
the f u
nction b

uttons SETTINGS and
Mirr or
s
and windscreen wipers can be used to
h av
e the e
xterior mirrors fold in when the ve-
hicle is parked ››› page 122.
When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically. WARNING
● Con v

ex or aspheric mirrors increase the
field of vision however the objects appear
smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to
vehicles behind you when changing lane, you
could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate di
stances to vehicles behind you.
● Make sure that you do not get your finger
trapped betw
een the mirror and the mirror
base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of
injury! For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i

s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. » 151
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you will
need much mor e s
trength to turn the wheel.
This has a considerable effect on vehicle
safety.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is
running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is
switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
while the
vehicle is moving. The steering lock
could be engaged and vehicle steering would
not work. Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be swit c

hed on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers. Control lamp
The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s

when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started. 
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop. 
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.See a specialised workshop im-
mediately and have the steering
checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph). 
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if
the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s

ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries. ●
Never ignor e the w

arning lamps or messag-
es.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe p
lace. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin g t

ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Information relating to different vehi-
c
l
e pr

ocesses. In order to make the vehicle more difficult to
s
t
e

al, you should always lock the steering be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Mechanical steering lock
The steering column is locked when the key
is removed from the ignition lock and the ve-
hicle is stationary.
Activating the steering lock
● Park the vehicle ›››
page 179.
● Remove the ignition key.
● Turn the steering wheel slightly until the
steerin
g lock has engaged.
196

Advice
–
Never ac c
elerate with a gear engaged
without taking the necessary precau-
tions. The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
● If work has to be carried out on the fuel
syst
em or on electrical components, you
must observe the following safety notes in
addition to the above warnings:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network. The vehicle must be
unlocked when this is done, otherwise
the alarm will be triggered.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always have a fire extinguisher on hand. WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could
sud den

ly open while driving leaving the driv-
er without visibility. This could result in a se-
rious accident.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that
it is
properly secured by the locking mecha-
nism in the lock carrier piece. The bonnet
must be flush with the surrounding body pan-
els.
● While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not
correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
● Only open and close the bonnet when there
is no
body within its range. CAUTION
When topping up service fluids, make sure
not t o mi

stake them. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage! For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the envi-
ronment . F

or this reason you should make
regular checks on the ground underneath
your vehicle. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a speci-
alised workshop. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
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The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the
windscreen wipers are in rest position. WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or c oo

lant escaping from the engine
compartment. ●
Wait u

ntil no more steam, smoke or coolant
is emitted from the bonnet, then carefully
open the bonnet.
● When working in the engine compartment,
alwa
ys observe the safety warnings
››› page 273. Closing the bonnet
–
Slightly lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its
sup
por

t.
– At a height of approximately 30 cm let it fall
so it lock

s.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press
downwards. Open it again and let it fall as
mentioned above. WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it could
open whil e

you are driving and completely
obscure your view of the road. Risk of acci-
dent.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that
it is
properly secured. The bonnet must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
● If you notice that the bonnet latch is not se-
cured when the
vehicle is moving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet
properly. Risk of accident. 274

Index
electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
hit c
hin
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
safety lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
tow rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Trailer turn signals control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Transporting items fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Transporting objects roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Turn signals control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tyre Mobility Set components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tyre Mobility System see Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285, 293
Tyre profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tyre repair kit see Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284, 285, 287
service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
with directional tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Tyre tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tyr
e wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
U Unfastening your seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Unfasten the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unlocking and locking by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
with Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
with the central lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Unlocking manually rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Upholstery: cleaning alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
USB/AUX-IN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
V Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
unlocking and locking with Keyless Access . . 135
vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 281 assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
connecting and disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
disconnect and connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle care windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . 73 Vehicle documentation compartment . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicl
e interior monitoring and anti-tow system 140
activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Vehicle paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Vehicle tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vehicle underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
W Warning messages red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 see also Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . 121
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Washing care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 adhesive sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
What negatively affects driving safety? . . . . . . . . 75
Wheel balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 293 anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 287
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