2018 Seat Ateca ESP

Opening and closing
●
Never l e
ave the vehicle unattended or allow
children to play inside or next to it, especially
if the rear lid is open. Children could enter
the luggage compartment, close the rear lid
and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
reach extremely high and low temperatures,
depending on the time of year, thus causing
serious injuries, illness or even death. CAUTION
Before opening or closing the rear lid, make
s ur e th

at there is enough space to open or
close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga-
rage. Rear lid automatic locking
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
in
g the  b
utt

on on the remote control with
the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
The automatic rear lid locking time extension
function can be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the  button on
the remote control key ››› page 127, the rear
lid can be re-opened for a certain length of
time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service, which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Befor

e the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the  button on the
remote control or by using the central locking
button. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 97
.
● Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident
or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
rever
se or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it m
ay open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensurin
g it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Controls for the windows
El ectric
openin

g and closing of win-
dows Fig. 139
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w

s. Read the additional information carefully
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The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
Y ou c
an u

se the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition. »
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Opening and closing
windows have reached the required posi-
tion.
C on
v
enience close function
– Press and hold the  button on the r
emote
control key until all the windows are closed
››› , or
– Lock the driver's door with the key and hold
the k ey
in the
itat>lock position un-
til all the windows are closed
Programming convenience opening in the
Easy Connect*
– Select:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Opening and closing > Open-
ing the window by holding down
button or > Front window on/off .WARNING
● Never c lo

se the windows without due care
or proper control. There is a risk of suffering
injury.
● For safety reasons, you should only use the
remote c
ontrol open and close functions with-
in about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid in-
juries, always keep an eye on the windows
when pressing the button to close them. The
windows stop moving as soon as the button
is released. One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing means you
do not h
av

e to hold down the button.
Buttons ››› Fig. 139 1 ,
2 ,
3 and
4 have
two po s

itions for opening windows and two
for closing them. This makes it easier to open
and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefly up to the
second pos

ition. The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to
the second po s

ition. The window opens
fully.
Resetting one-touch opening and closing
The automatic open and close function will
not work if the battery has been temporarily
disconnected. The function can be restored
as follows:
– Close the window as far as it will go by lift-
ing and hol

ding the electric window switch.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for
1 second. Thi

s will re-enable the automatic
function.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first
stage, the window will open (or close) until
you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second stage, the win-
dow wi

ll open (one-touch opening) or close
(one-touch closing) automatically. If you op-
erate the button while the window is opening
or closing, it stops at this position.
Sunroof*
Introduction The sunroof consists of two glass parts. The
re
ar p

art is fixed and cannot be opened. It al-
so has a sun blind. WARNING
If the sunroof is used negligently or without
pa y

ing due attention, it can cause serious in-
jury.
● Open or close the sunroof and the sun blind
only when no one i
s in their path of move-
ment.
● Never leave any key inside the vehicle
when exitin
g.
● Never leave a child or any other person who
may
need help in the vehicle, especially if
they have access to the vehicle key. If using
they key unattended, they could lock the ve-
hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition
and activate the sunroof.
● After switching off, it is still possible to
open or close the s
unroof during a short » 141
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space of time provided that neither the driver
nor pa
s
senger door is opened. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage, during winter tempera-
tures remove any ice or snow that might be
on the car roof before opening the sunroof or
adjusting the tilt position.
● Before leaving the vehicle or in case of rain-
fal
l, always close the sunroof. With the sun-
roof open or in a tilted position, water can en-
ter the interior and can cause considerable
damage to the electrical system. As a result,
other damage can occur in the vehicle. Note
● Le av

es and other loose objects that accu-
mulate on the sunroof rails should be regular-
ly cleaned away either by hand or with a vac-
uum.
● If the sunroof does not work correctly, the
anti-trap fu
nction will not work either. Con-
tact a specialised workshop. Opening and closing the sunroof
Fig. 140
On the interior roof lining: sunroof
b utt
on. The sunroof only works when the ignition is
sw
it
c

hed on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
The sun blind automatically opens along with
the sunroof if completely closed or if in front
of the sunroof. The sun blind remains in the
previous position and does not automatically
close with the sunroof. The sun blind can on-
ly be closed completely once the sunroof has
been closed.
The  button ›››
Fig. 140 has two levels. The
first level switches the sunroof to the tilted
position, opening or closing it fully or partial-
ly. On the second level, the sunroof automatical-
ly mov

es to the corresponding final position
after briefly pressing the button. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.
Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof
● Press the rear part of the button B to the
fir s
t

level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the rear
part
of button B to the second level.
C lo
s
ing the sunroof from a tilted position
● Press the front part of the button A to the
fir s
t

level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the front
part
of the button A to the second level.
St op
pin
g the automatic operation by adjust-
ing the tilted position of the sunroof or by
closing the sunroof
● Press button A or
B again.
Openin g the s
u

nroof
● Press button C backwards to the first lev-
el .
● Aut om

atic operation to comfort position:
briefly pre
ss button C backwards to the sec-
ond l ev
el
.
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Closing the sunroof
● Press button D forwards to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
D forwards to the second level.
St op
pin
g the automatic operation during the
opening or closing
● Press button C or
D again.
Opening and closing the sun blind Fig. 141
On the interior roof lining: switches
f or the s
u

n blind. The electrical sun blind works when the igni-
tion i
s
sw

itched on.
When the sunroof is in its most tilted posi-
tion, the sun blind automatically goes into a
ventilation position. The sun blind remains in
this position also with the sunroof closed. Buttons
››› Fig. 141 1 and
2 have two lev-
el s.
The fir

st level opens or closes the sun
blind fully or partially.
By briefly pressing the button to the second
level, the sun blind automatically moves to
the corresponding final position. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.
Once the ignition has been switched off, you
can still open or close the sun blind for a few
minutes provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened.
Opening the sun blind
● Press button 1 to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
1 to the second level.
C lo
s

ing the sun blind
● Press button 2 to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
2 to the second level.
St op
pin

g the automatic operation during the
opening or closing
● Press button 1 or
2 again.
Note
When the sunroof is open, the electric sun
blind c an on

ly be closed to the front edge of
the sunroof. Anti-trap function of the panoramic
s
lidin
g s

unroof and the sun blind The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injury
when c

losing the sunroof and the sun
blind ››› . If the sunroof or sun blind en-
cou nt

er resistance or an obstacle when clos-
ing, they reopen immediately.
● Check why the sunroof or sun blind do not
close.
● T

ry to close the sunroof or sun blind again.
● If the sunroof or sun blind cannot be closed
due to an o b

stacle or some resistance, it
stops at the corresponding position and then
opens. For automatic closing, a new closing
attempt might take place.
● If the sunroof or sun blind is still unable to
close, c
lose it without the anti-trap function.
Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap function
● Sunroof: within approx. 5 seconds of hav-
ing activ
ated the roll-back function, press the
 button ›››
Fig. 140 to the second level in
the direction of arrow ›››
Fig. 140 D until the
s u
nr

oof closes completely.
● Sun blind: within appr
ox. 5 seconds of hav-
ing activated the anti-trap function, press
button ›››
Fig. 141 2 until the sun blind
c lo se

s completely.
● The sunroof or sun blind close without the
anti-trap fu
nction intervening! »
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● If the s
u
nroof or sun blind will still not
close, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap f u

nction can cause serious injuries.
● Always be careful when closing the sunroof
and sun b
lind.
● No person should ever remain in the way of
the sunr
oof or sun blind, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers
or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. Lights and visibility
Light s
R el

ated video Fig. 142
Vehicle lights Side light and dipped beam headlight
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.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights. ●
When the parkin
g light is on ››› page 145.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is
raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
used c orr

ectly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly
adjusted. Note
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehic l

e lights in each country must be ob-
served. 144

Lights and visibility
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 da 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. WARNING
● Never driv e w

ith daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,
when activating the d
aytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the dark-
ness, in the case of heavy rain or in condi-
tions of poor visibility. Turn signal and main beam lever
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Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the one-touch signalling, when the igni-
tion is switched on, move the lever as far as
possible upwards or downwards and release
the lever. The turn signal will flash three
times.
One-touch signalling is activated and deacti-
vated in the Easy Connect system via the  button and the function button SETTINGS >
Lights > One-touch signalling
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In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g

etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident. ●
Alw a

ys give warning when you are going to
change lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
c ident s

and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the
contro
l lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. »1)
On vehicles equipped with rear LED lights, the rear
side light i

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6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other r
o
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again. WARNING
● The risk of

an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
al
s, f

or example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b atter

y will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
 When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef
t

turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
sw
it
c

h in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially. Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f

ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s
ide of

the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
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The light distribution of the halogen and full-
LED he a
dlights
allows the specific “tourist
light” values to be met without the need for
stickers or changes in the settings. Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you ar e p

lanning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Headlight range control
Fig. 145
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r
an

ge control The headlight range control
››
›
Fig. 145 is
modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› . The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dip
ped be
am i

s switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 145:
ValueVehicle load status a) 
Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full. With trailer and minimum drawbar
load.

Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load.
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
OR:
Using the Easy Connect system, by means of
the  button and the function button SET-
TINGS > Lights > Headlight height
adjustment
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Setting 0Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
Setting 1All seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment empty
Setting 2All seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment full. With trailer and minimum
drawbar load.
Setting 3Driver only, luggage compartment full
Driving with trailer and minimum draw-
bar load. Dynamic headlight range control
The contr
o

l is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the hea dlight

s dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Lighting of the instrument panel,
s
c
r

eens and controls Depending on the model, the lighting of the
in
s
trument

panel and controls can be adjus-
ted in the Easy Connect system, using the  button and the SETTINGS
fu
nction b
utton
›››  page 33.
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving »
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