2018 Seat Ateca turn signal

Safe driving
Safety
Saf e driv
in
g
Safety first! WARNING
● This m

anual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the
vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
B ef
or

e setting off For your own safety and the safety of your
p
a
s

sengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
– Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signal

s are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure. –
Ensur
e that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
– Make sure all luggage is secured
›››
page 162.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedal

s.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and mir-
rors

properly according to your size.
– Ensure that the passengers in the rear
seats alw

ays have the head restraints in
the in-use position ››› page 77.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints

according to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and pr

operly applied seat belts
››› page 90.
– Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your pa

ssengers also to assume a proper
sitting position ››› page 74.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
pas

sengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly ››› page 79.
What affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and
y
our p

assengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir- cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the r

oad ››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
g et
di

stracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.

g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for ro

ad, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
break

s regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stre

ssed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of

injury and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
p
a
s

sengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the »
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Emergencies
CAUTION
● The to w
ing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a
tow
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used. Driving tips for towing
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
enc
e, e
s

pecially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.
During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile,
the hazard warning lights will go off. When
the turn signal lever is returned to the rest position, the hazard warning lights will be
automatic

ally reactivated.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle ● Leave the ignition on, so that the steering
is not
blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.
● More strength is required at the steering
wheel as
the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.
● You should depress the brake much harder
as the br
ake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions in the m
anual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate with particular care and caution.
Avoid sh
arp manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions in the m
anual of the towed vehicle. Fuses and bulbs
F u
se

s
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electric
al

components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible. WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
give seriou s

electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion syst
em.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a c urr

ent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. 102

Emergencies
●
Ple a
se note that the above lists, while cor-
rect at the time of printing, are subject to
change. Changing a bulb
Topic intr

oductionRead the additional information carefully
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 page 62.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.
If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Working in the en-
gine c omp
ar

tment on page 299.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder.
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights.
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Rear bulb light
● LED rear light* Full-LED headlight system*
Ful

l-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak e p

articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure
yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
before c
hanging a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of u

sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Ple a

se check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the reflector and will impair its surface.
● Depending on the level of equipment fitted
in the vehic
le, LEDs may be used for part or
all of the interior and/or exterior lighting.
LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds than
that of the car. If an LED light fails, go to an
authorised workshop for its replacement. 106

Fuses and bulbs
Change the front bulbs Dip ped be
am he
adlightFig. 105
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid. Fig. 106
In the engine compartment: dipped
be am he
a

dlight. Follow the steps indicated:
Rai
se the bonnet

.
1. Move the loops
›››
Fig. 105 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arr
ow and remove the cov-
er.
Remove connector ››› Fig. 106 2 from
the b u
l

b.
Unclip the retainer spring ››› Fig. 106 3 pressing clockwise and inwards.
Extr
act
the b

ulb and fit the replacement
so that the lug on the base fits into the
recess on the reflector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Main beam headlight bulb and turn
signa
l bulb Fig. 107
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fig. 108
In the engine compartment: main
be am he
a
dlight bulb 2 and turn signal bulb
3 .
Follow the steps indicated:
M
ain be
am he

adlight bulb
Raise the bonnet.
Move the loop ››› Fig. 107 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arr

ow and remove the cov-
er.
Slide connector ››› Fig. 108 2 to the left
or right and p
u

ll.
Remove the bulb by disconnecting the
connector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence. »
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Turn signal bulb Rai
se the bonnet
.
Move the loop ››› Fig. 107 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arr

ow and remove the cov-
er.
Turn the bulb holder ››› Fig. 108 3 anti-
c loc
k

wise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Front fog light bulb* Fig. 109
Fog light: extracting the grille. Fig. 110
Fog light: remove the bulb holder Follow the steps indicated:
Remo
v

e the screw ››› Fig. 109 1  fr
om
the f og light

grille using a screwdriver
and extract the grille.
Remove the 3 screws ››› Fig. 109 2 .
R emo
v

e the metal clip situated on the
upper part of the fog light by pulling
away from the vehicle 3  and e
xtract
the f og light

.
Remove connector ›››
Fig. 110 1 from
the b u
l

b.
Turn the bulb holder ›››
Fig. 110 2 anti-
c loc
k

wise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Check that the bulb works properly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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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.
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Fuses and bulbs
Turn the connector lock ››
› Fig. 116 in the
direction of arrow 1 and pull on the
c onnect
or
.
Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of
arrow 2 and extract it with the bulb.
R ep
l

ace the defective bulb with a new
bulb with the same features.
Insert the bulb holder in the number
plate light and turn in the opposite di-
rection of arrow 2 until it stops.
Plug the c onnect
or int

o the bulb holder. Note
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
the number pl at

e lights may be LEDs. LEDs
have an estimated life that exceeds than that
of the car. If a light with LEDs fails, go to an
authorised workshop for replacement. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Side turn signals Fig. 117
Turn signal integrated in the rear
v iew mirr
or The side turn signals are LEDS and are inte-
gr
at
ed in the e
xterior mirrors.
In case of failure, go to an authorised work-
shop to have them replaced.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing C entr
a
l locking
Description Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 15
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via
the central locking system. There are several
methods, depending on the vehicle equip-
ment:
● key with remote control ››
›

page 127 ,
● lock on driver door (emergency opening
›››
 page 15) or
● interior central locking switch ›››

page 128.
Unlocking one side of the vehicle only
When you lock the vehicle with the key, the
doors and the rear lid are locked. When you
open the door, you can either unlock only the
driver door, or all the vehicle doors. To select
the required option, use Easy Connect*
››› page 128.
Auto Lock*
The Auto Lock function locks the doors and
the rear lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed
of about 15 km/h (9 mph). The vehicle is unlocked again when the igni-
tion key i

s removed. Alternatively, the vehicle
can also be unlocked via the central locking
switch or by pulling one of the inside door
handles. The Auto Lock function can be
switched on and off on the sound system or
on the Easy Connect* system ››› page 128.
In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, the doors will be automatically
unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
Anti-theft alarm system*
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interfer-
ence with the vehicle it triggers an audible
and visible alarm.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically
switched on when locking the vehicle. It
switches off when the vehicle is unlocked
from a distance.
When the driver door is unlocked with the
key, you should switch on the ignition within
15 seconds. Otherwise the alarm will be trig-
gered. On some export versions, the alarm is
triggered immediately when you open a door.
To deactivate the alarm, press the  button
on the remote control key, or switch on the
ignition. After a certain time, the alarm will
automatically switch off.
Switch off the vehicle interior monitoring and
tow-away protection if you wish to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally
››› page 136.
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the ve-
hicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle
is locked.
If it does not flash, this indicates that one of
the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is not
closed correctly.
Accidental lock-out
The central locking system prevents you from
being locked out of the vehicle in the follow-
ing situations: ● If the driver door is open, the vehicle can-
not be lock
ed with the central locking switch
››› page 128.
Lock the vehicle with the remote control key,
when all the doors and the rear lid have been
closed. This prevents the accidental locking
of the vehicle. WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the v ehic

le if it is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system* is enabled, as
the doors and windows cannot then be
opened from the inside. Locked doors could
delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk. » 125
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