2018 Seat Arona service

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
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Operation
Opening and closing K ey
s
Set
of keys Fig. 134
Set of keys. The set of keys may consists of the following,
dependin
g on the
v

ersion of your vehicle:
● a remote control key ›››
Fig. 134 A ●
a key without remote control B ,
● a plastic key tab* C .
or
● two keys with remote control A●
a plastic key tab* C .Duplicate keys
If

y

ou need a replacement key, go to a Techni-
cal Service with your vehicle identification
number. WARNING
● An incorr ect

use of the keys can cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in
the vehic
le. In case of emergency, they may
not be able to leave the vehicle or manage on
their own.
● An uncontrolled use of the key could start
the engine or activat
e any electric equipment
(e.g. electric windows), causing risk of acci-
dent. The doors can be locked using the re-
mote control key. This could become an ob-
stacle for assistance in an emergency situa-
tion.
● Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An
unauthori
sed use of your vehicle could result
in injury, damage or theft. Therefore always
take the key with you when you leave the ve-
hicle.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could suddenly block and it would be im-
possible to steer the vehicle. CAUTION
There are electronic components in the re-
mote c ontr

ol key. Avoid wetting and hitting
the keys. Remote control*
Fig. 135
Assignment of buttons on the re-
mot e c
ontr

ol key. Fig. 136
Vehicle key with alarm button. The radio frequency remote control key is
u
sed t
o loc

k and unlock the vehicle from a
distance.
By using button 4
› ›
› Fig. 135
on the control,
the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle  ››› Fig. 135 1 .
130

Opening and closing
Locking the vehicle  ››
› Fig. 135 2 .
Un loc
k
ing the rear lid. Press button 
››› Fig. 135 3 until all the turn signals on the
v ehic
l

e flash briefly. When the unlocking but-
ton  3 is pressed, you have 2 minutes to
open the door . Onc
e thi

s time has passed, it
will lock again.
Moreover, the battery indicator on the key
››› Fig. 135 (arrow), will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the bat-
teries are integrated in the key. The receiver
is inside the vehicle. The maximum range de-
pends on different factors. The range is re-
duced as the batteries start to lose power.
Alarm button*
Only press alarm button in the event of an
emergency ››› Fig. 136 5 ! When the al
arm
b utt

on is pressed, the vehicle horn is heard
and the turn signals are switched on for a
short time. When the alarm button is pressed
again, the alarm is switched off. WARNING
Read and observe the relevant warnings ›››
in Set of keys on page 130.
Note
● The remot e c

ontrol key works only when
you are in its scope. ●
If the v

ehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
by using the radio frequency remote control,
the remote control key will have to be re-
synchronised. For this, go to your technical
services. Replacing the battery
Fig. 137
Vehicle key: opening the battery
c omp
ar

tment. Fig. 138
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 blade ›››
page 130.
● Remove the cover from the back of the ve-
hicle k
ey ››› Fig. 137 in the direction of the ar-
row ››› .
● Extract the battery from the compartment
u s
in

g a suitable thin object ››› Fig. 138.
● Place the new battery in the compartment
as sho
wn ››› Fig. 138, pressing in the oppo-
site direction to that shown by the arrow
››› .
● Fit the cover as shown ››
›
Fig. 137 , 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. » 131
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Operation
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correct-
ly and w ith r
espect for the environment.Synchronising the remote control key
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the door
with the r
emot

e control, it should be re-
synchronised.
While the vehicle is open:
– Press the  button 2
› ›
›

Fig. 135 on the re-
mote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key shaft
within one minute.
Whi

le the vehicle is closed:
– Press the  button 1
› ›
›

Fig. 135 on the re-
mote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key shaft
within one minute.
It

is possible that the vehicle could no longer
be opened and closed with the remote con-
trol if the button  is repeatedly pressed out-
side of the effective range of the radio fre-
quency remote control. The remote control
key will have to be resynchronised. Spare remote control keys are available at
your T

echnical Service, where they must be
matched to the locking system.
Up to five remote control keys can be used.
Central locking system Des
cription Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 15.
The central locking system enables you to
lock and unlock all doors and the rear lid by
just pushing the button.
Central locking can be activated by using any
of the following options:
● the key, by inserting it into the driver door
cylinder and r ot

ating it in the opening direc-
tion. Depending on the vehicle version, ei-
ther all doors will be unlocked or only the
driver door will be unlocked. All doors will be
locked on locking the vehicle using the key.
● the interior central lock button
›››
page 134.
● the radio frequency remote control , usin
g
the buttons on the key ›››
page 130.
Various functions are available to improve
the vehicle safety: Locking system “Safe*”
Selective* u

nlocking system
Self-locking system to prevent involunta-
ry unlocking
Automatic speed dependent locking and
unlocking system*
Emergency unlocking system
Unlocking the vehicle* Press button  ››› Fig. 135 on remote
control to unlock all the doors and rear
lid.
Locking the vehicle* Press button  ››› Fig. 135 on the remote
control to lock all doors and the rear lid
or turn the key in the door to lock all
doors and the rear lid. WARNING
● Loc k

ing from the outside carelessly or with-
out good visibility may lead to bruising, par-
ticularly in the case of children.
● When locking a vehicle, never leave chil-
dren un
accompanied inside, as from the out-
side it will be difficult to provide assistance if
required.
● Having the doors locked prevents intruders
from gettin
g in, for example when stopped at
a traffic light. –
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Operation
Air conditioning
He atin
g,
ventilation and cool-
ing
General notes Read the additional information carefully
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Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e

ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and sno
w, and that they are not fogged, so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outs
ide.
● The m

aximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
syst
em, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If
the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duce driv er c

oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● If y

ou suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to prevent further damage and have it checked
by
a s

pecialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle int
erior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the w
indows closed. However, if the
temperature inside the vehicle is excessive
because of the sun, the air inside can be
cooled faster by opening the windows for a
short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, a
s smoke drawn into the air condition-
ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
producing a permanent unpleasant odour. 164

Air conditioning
●
At lo w out
side temperatures, the compres-
sor switches off automatically and cannot be
switched on even with the AUTO button.
● It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at l

east once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected, a
Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
● To ensure correct operation, the grilles on
both sides
of the screen must not be obstruc-
ted. ●
When the engine i s

under extreme strain,
switch off the compressor for a moment. Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compr
e

ssor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time. ●
If the v

ehicle interior has overheated due to
an excessive solar radiation, it is best to
open the windows or doors to allow the hot
air to escape.
● While in motion, the air conditioning
should not
be switched on if the windows are
open.
Air outlets Fig. 171
Air vents. To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
l
ation in the
v

ehicle interior, air vents
››› Fig. 171 1 should remain open.
●
The outl ets
c
an be closed or opened sepa-
rately using the slats and the air flow direc-
ted according to need. There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the d
ash panel 2 , in the footwell
and in the r e
ar ar
ea of the interior. »
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● Adju s
t
the vents so that the air flow is di-
rected slightly upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and de-
grees Fahrenheit
The units of degrees can be changed via the
Easy Connect system using the  button
and the f u
nction b

utton SETTINGS >
Units > Temperature .
Automatic mode
Automatic mode is used to maintain a con-
stant temperature and demist the windows
inside the vehicle.
● Set a interior temperature between +16°C
(+64°F) and +29°C (+84°F).
● Adjus

t the vents so that the air flow is di-
rected s
lightly upwards.
● Press the  butt
on, AUTO is 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. 174 can be u sed t
o set the required in-
terior temperature. It is possible to select interior temperatures
from +16°C
(+64°F) t

o +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.
In the event of prolonged, irregular distribu-
tion of the air flow from the outlets (particu-
larly the footwells) and significant differen-
ces in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehi-
cle, sensitive people may catch cold.
Fan regulation
Climatronic automatically regulates blower
speed according to the interior temperature.
It is possible, however, to set the blower
speed to suit requirements.
● Press the 2 buttons to increase or reduce
f an s
peed.
C

limatronic will switch off when the blower
switches off.
Turn on windscreen defrost
● Press the button  ›››

Fig. 174. Switching off windscreen defrosting
●
Press the  button sev
eral times or
press the  button.
The temperature is regulated automatically.
The air output from the vents ››› Fig. 171 2 is increased.
WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 164. Note
● A v i

sit to the specialised service once a
year is recommended to clean the Climatronic
system.
● The interior temperature sensor is at the
bottom. Do not c
over it with stickers or the
like, as this could have a negative effect on
Climatronic operations. 172

Driving
Hill driving assistant* Fig. 179
Related video This function is only included in vehicles with
ESC.
The hi l
l driving assistant helps the driver to
move off and upward on a hill when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
The system maintains brake pressure for ap-
proximately two seconds after the driver
takes his foot off the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from lurching backward when it is
started. During these 2 seconds, the driver
has enough time to release the clutch pedal
and accelerate without the vehicle moving
and without having to use the handbrake,
making start-up easier, more comfortable
and safer.
These are the basic operation conditions:
● being on a ramp or hill/slope,
● driver door closed,
● vehicle completely stationary,
● engine running and foot on the brake, ●
bes ide

s having a gear engaged or being in
neutral for manual gear change and with the
selector lever at position S, D or R for an au-
tomatic gearbox.
This system is also active when reversing up-
hill. WARNING
● If y

ou do not start the vehicle immediately
after taking your foot off the brake pedal, the
vehicle may start to roll back under certain
conditions. Depress the brake pedal or use
the hand brake immediately.
● If the engine stalls, depress the brake ped-
al or u
se the hand brake immediately.
● When following a line of traffic uphill, if you
want t
o prevent the vehicle from rolling back
accidentally when starting off, hold the brake
pedal down for a few seconds before starting
off. Note
The Official Service or a specialist workshop
can t el

l you if your vehicle is equipped with
this system. Manual gearbox
Driv in
g w

ith a manual gearbox Read the additional information carefully
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Certain versions of the model may include a
6-speed manual gearbox, and its diagram is
shown on the gearbox lever.
The reverse gear can only be engaged when
the car is stationary. When the engine is run-
ning and before engaging this gear, wait
about 6 seconds with the clutch pressed
down thoroughly in order to protect the gear-
box.
The reverse lights switch on when the reverse
gear is selected and the ignition is on. WARNING
● When the engine i s

running, the vehicle
will start to move as soon as a gear is engag-
ed and the clutch released.
● Never select the reverse gear when the ve-
hicle i
s in motion. Risk of accident. Note
● Do not r e

st your hand on the gear lever
while driving. The pressure of your hand
could cause premature wear on the selector
forks in the gearbox. » 187
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