2018 Seat Ateca service

The essentials
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifr eez
e pr
otection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Topping up cool-
ant on p ag
e 303

. The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will significant-
ly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Topping
up c oo
l

ant on page 303.

››› in Topping up coolant on page 303
››› page 302 Brake fluid
Fig. 64
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c

ap. The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar

tment ›››
 page 298
.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Top up brake fluid on page 304
››› page 303 Windscreen washer
Fig. 65
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp

artment ›››
 page 298.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir on
page 304
››› page 304 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment

›
›

›  page 298. It does not require » 59

The essentials
Note
There is also a valve mark on the back of the
centr a
l wheel trim that indicates the correct
alignment. Wheel bolt caps*
Fig. 72
Wheel: wheel bolts with caps. Removal
● Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools
› ›
›

Fig. 70 7 ) over the cap until it clicks into
p l
ac
e ›››
Fig. 72.
● Remove the cap with the plastic clip. Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 73
Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and
a d
apt

er. ●
Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.
● Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)
ont o the anti-thef
t

wheel bolt and push it on
as far as it will go.
● Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto
the adapt
er as far as it will go.
● Remove the wheel bolt ›››
page 65 . Note
Make a note of the code number of the anti-
theft wheel

bolt and keep it in a safe place,
but not in your vehicle. If you need a new
adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi-
cial Service, indicating the code number. Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 74
Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts. ●
Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto
the wheel bo
lt

as far as it will go. An adapter
is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-
theft wheel bolts ››› page 65.
● Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn
to the lef
t ››› Fig. 74 (arrow). To apply the re-
quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the
end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel
bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot
on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip. WARNING
Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be-
for e r

aising the vehicle with the jack*. If not,
an accident may occur. 65

The essentials
Changing the wiper blades W ind
s
creen wipers service position Fig. 81
Wipers in service position. The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
er
s
ar

e in service position ››› Fig. 81.
● Close the bonnet ›››

 page 298.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
ward
s briefly 4
› ›
› page 32.
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind-
screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion.

››› page 97 Changing the windscreen and rear
w
indo
w w

iper blades Fig. 82
Changing the windscreen wiper
b l
a

des Fig. 83
Changing the rear wiper blade Raising and lowering windscreen wiper arms
● Place the windscreen wipers in the service
po s
ition ›

›› page 71.
● Grip the wiper arms only b
y the blade's fas-
tening point. Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
●
Raise the wiper arms.
● Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the wind
screen wiper blades.
● If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth m
ay be used ››› in Changing
the w ind
s
creen and rear window wiper
blades on page 98.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
● Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
● Press and hold release button ›››
Fig. 82 1 and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
r
ection of
the arr
ow.
● Fit a new wiper blade of the same len
gth
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
● Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
scr
een.
Changing the rear wiper blade
● Raising/lowering the wiper arm.
● Turn the blade slightly ›››
Fig. 83 (arrow
A ).
● Hold down the release button 1 while
g ently
p

ulling the blade in the direction of ar-
row B .
● Insert a new blade of the same l
en
gth and
type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow B and hook into place
b utt
on 1 .
» 71

Airbag system
areas with holes or openings in the door pan-
el.
● Nev er driv
e if the interior door panels have
been remov
ed or if the panels have not been
correctly fitted.
● Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers
in the door panels
have been removed, un-
less the holes left by the loudspeakers have
been closed properly.
● Always check that the openings are closed
or cov
ered if loudspeakers or other equip-
ment are fitted inside the door panels.
● Occupants of the outer seats must never
carry
any objects or pets in the deployment
space between them and the airbags, or al-
low children or other passengers to travel in
this position. It is also important not to at-
tach any accessories (such as cup holders) to
the doors. This would impair the protection
offered by the side airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only
for lightweight
clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,
must
not be exerted upon the backrest bol-
ster because the system may be damaged. In
this case, the side airbags would not be trig-
gered.
● Under no circumstances should protective
cov
ers be fitted over seats with side airbags
unless the covers have been approved for use
in your vehicle. Because the airbag deploys
from the side of the backrest, the use of con-
ventional seat covers would obstruct the side airbag, seriously reducing the airbag's effec-
tivene
s

s.
● Any damage to the original seat upholstery
or around the se
ams of the side airbag units
must be repaired immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; r
eplace them once they have de-
ployed.
● Any work on the side airbag system or re-
mova
l and installation of the airbag compo-
nents for other repairs (such as removal of
the front seat) should only be performed by a
specialised workshop. Otherwise, faults may
occur during the airbag system operation.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag sys
tem in any way. Curtain airbags*
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 24. WARNING
● In order f or the he

ad-protection airbags to
provide their maximum protection, the pre-
scribed sitting position must always be main-
tained with seat belts fastened while travel-
ling.
● For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must
be disab
led in those vehicles fitted with a
screen dividing the interior of the vehicle. See your technical service to make this ad-
jus
tment

.
● There must be no other persons, animals or
obj
ects between the occupants of the outer
seats and the deployment space of the head-
protection airbags so that the head-protec-
tion airbag can deploy completely without re-
striction and provide the greatest possible
protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have
not been expressly approved for use in your
vehicle may not be attached to the side win-
dows
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only
for lightweight
clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Please, do not hang the clothes on coat hang-
ers.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; r
eplace them once they have de-
ployed.
● Any work on the head-protection airbag
syst
em or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as re-
moval of the roof lining) should only be per-
formed by a specialised workshop. Other-
wise, faults may occur during the airbag sys-
tem operation.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag sys
tem in any way.
● The side and head airbags are managed
through sensor
s located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain airbags neither the
doors nor the door panels should be modified
in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the » 87
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Transporting children safely
WARNING
● If a c hi
ld seat is secured to the front pas-
senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can
strike the r
ear-facing child seat and project it
with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest.
● Never install a child seat facing backwards
on the front p
assenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled ››› page 89. If the
passenger seat has a height adjustment op-
tion, move it to the highest, most upright po-
sition. If you have a fixed seat, do not install
any child restraint system in this location.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key
lock sw
itch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service. Do
not forget to reconnect the airbag when an
adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children,
must
assume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this c
an result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a
vehicl
e without being properly secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an acc
ident, the c

hild could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting posi-
tion when the vehic
le is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the
child is travelling on the front passenger seat
and the airbag system is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
● A suitable child seat can protect your child!
● Never leave a child alone in the child seat
or inside the
vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall
must
not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Do not allow the seat belt to become twis-
ted and the seat
belt should be properly in
place ››› page 79.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat
›››

page 91, Child seats.
● When a child seat is mounted in the rear
seats, the door c
hild-proof lock should be ac-
tivated ››› page 134. Child seats
Saf ety
in

structions Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 24. WARNING
When travelling, children must be secured in
the v ehic

le with a restraint system suitable
for age, weight and size.
● Read and always observe information and
warning
s concerning the use of child seats
››› page 90. WARNING
The retaining rings are designed only for use
with “ISOFIX” and T op

Tether* system child
seats.
● Never secure other child seats that do not
have the “ISOFIX” or T
op Tether* system, or
retaining belts or objects to the fastening
rings - this can result in potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child.
● Ensure that the child seat is secured cor-
rectly u
sing the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* se-
curing rings. WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will
incr e

ase the risk of injury in the event of a
crash. » 91
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
e
aned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed w
indscreen wiper blades should be
replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce
vi s

ibility and increase the risk of accident
and serious injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn wind-
scr
een wiper blades or blades that no longer
clean the windscreen properly. CAUTION
● Damag ed or dir

ty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spong
es or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simil
ar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper bl
ades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 71. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Introduction Tow-starting me
an
s
starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 69.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyle

ss Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.
● During towing, never switch off the ignition
with the s t

arter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.
● If during towing the vehicle runs out of
power
, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel. WARNING
Vehicle handling and braking capacity
ch an

ge considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– You shoul

d depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 98

Fuses and bulbs
Note
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light
bu l
bs, have them replaced at a Technical
Service or specialised workshop. Change the rear bulbs
Over v

iew of tail lights Tail lights on side panel
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
Side light and brake lightP21W LL
Tail lights on the rear lid
Left side
Side lightsP21W LL
Fog light/side lightP21W LL
Reverse lightW16W
Right side
Side lights2 x P21W LL
Reverse lightW16W
The table corresponds to a right-hand traffic
v
ehic
l

e. The position of lights may vary ac-
cording to the country. Rear bulbs (in the side panel)
Fig. 111
Luggage compartment: access to the
bo lt
sec

uring the tail light unit. Fig. 112
Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail
light . Follow the steps indicated:
Chec k
whic

h of the bulbs is defective.
Open the rear lid.
1.
2. Remove the lid, levering it with the flat
side of a s

crewdriver into the recess
››› Fig. 111 1 .
R emo
v

e the bulb connector.
Unscrew the light securing bolt by hand
or using a screwdriver ››› Fig. 111 2 .
R emo
v

e the light from the body, gently
pulling it toward you, and place on a
clean, smooth surface.
Disassemble the bulb holder unlocking
the securing tabs ››› Fig. 112 1 .
Ch an
g

e the damaged bulb.
To refit follow the steps in reverse order,
taking special care when fitting the bulb
holder. The securing tabs must click into
place. CAUTION
Take care when removing the rear light unit to
mak e s

ure there is no damage to the paint-
work or any of its components. Note
● Mak e s

ure you have a soft cloth ready to
place under the glass on the rear light unit, to
avoid any scratches.
● In the case of LED lights, change only the
turn sign
al bulb. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
109
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Instruments and warning/control lamps
engine hot. However, it is advisable to
c h
an
ge up a gear or move the selector
lever to D (or lift your foot off the acceler-
ator) before the needle reaches the red
zone ››› .
En gine c
oo

lant temperature display
››› page 117.
Displays on the screen ››› page 115.
Adjuster button and display
››› page 117.
Speedometer.
Fuel gauge ››› page 118. 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
● To pr ev

ent damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se.2
3
4
5
6 Revolution counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine rev
o

lutions per minute ››› Fig. 119 1 .
Tog 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. 119 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
A variety of information can be viewed on the
ins
trument

panel display ››› Fig. 119 3 , de-
pending on the v
ehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›› ›

 page 40.
● Warning and information messages
›››
 page 40.
● Distance travelled ›››

page 117.
● Time ›››

page 116.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature ›››

 page 41.
● Compass ›››

page 116.
● Shift lever position ›››

page 193.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
 page 41.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with differ
ent setting options ›››
 page 36.
● Service interval display ›››

 page 43.
● Second speed display ›››

page 116.
● Speed warning function ›››

 page 42. »
115
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety