SEAT 2023 5D Leon Sportstourer Owner’s Manual

June 16, 2024
SEAT

2023 5D Leon Sportstourer

Product Information: Leon 5D / Sportstourer

Specifications:

  • Model: Leon 5D / Sportstourer

  • Vehicle Registration: [Vehicle Registration Number]

  • Vehicle identification number: [Vehicle Identification
    Number]

  • Date of vehicle registration or vehicle delivery: [Date]

  • SEAT Official Service:

    • Service advisor: [Service Advisor Name]
    • Telephone: [Service Advisor Telephone]

Product Usage Instructions:

On-board Documentation:

The on-board documentation includes the owner’s manual and other
important documents related to your vehicle. It is recommended to
keep these documents in a safe and easily accessible location
within your vehicle.

First Key:

This key is used for starting the vehicle, locking and unlocking
the doors, and operating various functions.

Second Key:

The second key serves as a spare key and can be used for the
same purposes as the first key.

Correct Working Order of All Keys:

Before using the keys, it is important to ensure that they are
in proper working order. Check if the keys can start the vehicle,
lock and unlock the doors, and operate all necessary functions. If
any issues are found, contact your SEAT Official Service for
assistance.

Safety Instructions:

Always prioritize safety when using your vehicle. Follow these
safety instructions to ensure a safe driving experience:

Passenger’s Front Airbag:

Refer to page 62 of the owner’s manual for detailed information
on fitting and using child seats in conjunction with the
passenger’s front airbag.

Control Lamps:

The control lamps on the instrument panel provide important
information about the status of various vehicle systems.
Familiarize yourself with the meaning of each control lamp to stay
informed while driving.

Instrument Panel:

The instrument panel displays various gauges and indicators that
provide important information about the vehicle’s performance and
status. Take the time to understand the layout and functions of the
instrument panel for effective monitoring while driving.

Instrument Cluster Operation:

The instrument cluster houses the speedometer, tachometer, fuel
gauge, and other essential gauges. Learn how to read and interpret
the information displayed on the instrument cluster for a better
understanding of your vehicle’s performance.

Infotainment System Operation and Displays:

The infotainment system provides entertainment, navigation, and
communication features. Familiarize yourself with the operation and
displays of the infotainment system to make the most of its
capabilities.

High-voltage Battery:

The high-voltage battery is a crucial component of electric
vehicles. Refer to the owner’s manual for detailed instructions on
its conservation and charging.

Conservation of the High-voltage Battery:

Follow the recommended guidelines for conserving the
high-voltage battery to ensure its longevity and optimal
performance.

Charging the High-voltage Battery:

Learn how to properly charge the high-voltage battery using the
specified charging methods and equipment. Detailed instructions can
be found in the owner’s manual.

Charging Settings in the Infotainment System:

Utilize the charging settings available in the infotainment
system to customize the charging process according to your
preferences and requirements.

Charging Cable:

Make sure to use the provided charging cable when connecting the
vehicle to a charging station. Follow the instructions for safe and
efficient charging.

Steering Wheel:

The steering wheel allows you to control the direction of the
vehicle. Familiarize yourself with its operation and functions for
safe and comfortable driving.

Multifunction Steering Wheel:

The multifunction steering wheel provides additional controls
for various vehicle functions such as audio, phone, and cruise
control. Learn how to use these functions for convenient operation
while driving.

Seats and Head Restraints:

The seats and head restraints contribute to the comfort and
safety of passengers. Understand the adjustments and functions of
the seats and head restraints for an optimal seating
experience.

Front Seats:

Adjust the front seats to find a comfortable driving position.
Follow the instructions in the owner’s manual for proper adjustment
and usage.

Rear Seats:

Make use of the rear seats to accommodate passengers. Ensure
proper usage and installation of child seats if needed.

Headrest:

Adjust the headrests to provide adequate support and protection
for passengers’ heads and necks. Follow the instructions in the
owner’s manual for proper adjustment.

Seat Functions:

Depending on the model, your vehicle may have additional seat
functions like heating, ventilation, and lumbar support. Learn how
to operate these functions for enhanced comfort.

Lights:

The lighting system of your vehicle is essential for visibility
and safety. Understand the different lighting options and their
usage for various driving conditions.

Vehicle Lighting:

Control the vehicle’s exterior lighting including headlights,
taillights, turn signals, and hazard lights. Learn how to operate
these lights for safe driving during different times of the day and
in various weather conditions.

Interior Lights:

Control the interior lighting of your vehicle to provide
adequate visibility and ambiance. Familiarize yourself with the
different interior light options and their usage.

Visibility:

Clear visibility is crucial while driving. Learn how to maintain
a clear windshield, use wipers effectively, adjust mirrors, and
utilize sun protection features for optimal visibility.

Windscreen Wiper and Rear Window Wiper Systems:

Understand the operation of the windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper systems to ensure clear visibility during rain or snowfall.
Adjust the wipers’ speed and utilize the washer function when
needed.

Mirrors:

Properly adjust the side and rearview mirrors for optimal
visibility. Understand the different mirror types and their
usage.

Sun Protection:

Make use of sun protection features such as sun visors and sun
blinds to minimize glare and maintain a comfortable driving
environment.

Air Conditioning:

The air conditioning system provides comfort by regulating the
temperature inside the vehicle. Learn how to operate the air
conditioning system effectively for a pleasant driving
experience.

Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling:

Adjust the heating, ventilation, and cooling settings to achieve
the desired temperature inside the vehicle. Familiarize yourself
with the controls and options available for optimal comfort.

Auxiliary Heating (Additional Heating):

In certain models, an auxiliary heating system is available to
provide additional warmth during cold weather. Understand how to
activate and control the auxiliary heating system for enhanced
comfort.

Stationary Air Conditioning:

Some models may have a stationary air conditioning feature that
allows cooling of the vehicle’s interior even when the engine is
turned off. Learn how to activate and utilize this feature for a
comfortable environment.

Driving:

Learn how to operate the vehicle effectively for a smooth and
enjoyable driving experience. Understand the driving indications,
starting and stopping the engine, and operating modes for electric
drive vehicles.

Driving Indications:

Pay attention to various driving indications provided by the
vehicle’s systems and instruments. Interpret these indications to
ensure safe and efficient driving.

Starting and Stopping the Engine:

Follow the correct procedure for starting and stopping the
engine. Ensure that the vehicle is in the appropriate gear and that
all safety precautions are taken.

Driving with Electric Drive:

If your vehicle has an electric drive system, understand how to
operate it efficiently. Learn about regenerative braking, energy
recovery, and other features specific to electric drive
vehicles.

Operating Mode Selection:

Depending on the driving conditions, you may need to select
different operating modes such as Eco, Normal, or Sport. Understand
the purpose and usage of each mode for optimal performance.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q: Where can I find detailed information about fitting and

using child seats with the passenger’s front airbag?

A: Detailed information about fitting and using child seats with
the passenger’s front airbag can be found on page 62 of the owner’s
manual.

Q: How do I conserve the high-voltage battery?

A: To conserve the high-voltage battery, follow the recommended
guidelines provided in the owner’s manual. These guidelines include
avoiding extreme temperatures, minimizing unnecessary electrical
loads, and maintaining regular charging cycles.

Q: Can I charge the high-voltage battery using a standard power

outlet?

A: No, charging the high-voltage battery requires a specific
charging station or equipment. Refer to the owner’s manual for
detailed instructions on charging the high-voltage battery using
the provided charging cable and compatible charging stations.

Q: How do I adjust the seats for maximum comfort?

A: To adjust the seats for maximum comfort, refer to the owner’s
manual for detailed instructions on seat adjustment. The manual
will provide information on adjusting the seat position, lumbar
support, and other available seat functions.

Q: What are the different driving modes available and how do I

select them?

A: Depending on your vehicle model, different driving modes such
as Eco, Normal, or Sport may be available. Refer to the owner’s
manual for information on selecting and utilizing these modes

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Vehicle identification data
Model: Vehicle Registration: Vehicle identification number: Date of vehicle registration or vehicle delivery: SEAT Official Service:
Service advisor: Telephone:

Confirmation of receipt of documentation and vehicle keys

The following items were delivered with the vehicle:

YES

NO

On-board documentation

First key

Second key
Correct working order of all keys was checked
Location:

Date: Signature of owner:

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Thank you for your confidence
With your new SEAT, you will be able to enjoy a vehicle with state-of-the-art technology and top quality features. We recommend reading this Instruction Manual carefully to learn more about your vehicle so you can enjoy all its benefits in your daily driving. Information about handling is complemented with instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of the vehicle in order to ensure its safety and maintain its value. Moreover, we want to give you valuable advice and tips to drive your vehicle efficiently and respecting the environment. We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring.
SEAT, S.A.
WARNING Read and always observe safety information concerning the passenger’s front airbag >>> page 62, Fitting and using child seats.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
About this instruction manual . . . . . . . 4
General views of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 6 Front exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Interior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Overview (left hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Overview (right hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Driver information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Instrument cluster operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Infotainment system operation and displays . 35
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Correct sitting position of vehicle occupants . 44 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PreCrash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
High-voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Conservation of the high-voltage battery . . . . 76 Charging the high-voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Charging settings in the infotainment system . 82 Charging cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Set of vehicle keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Keyless Access system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Window controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Headrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Vehicle lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Sun protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Heating, ventilation and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Auxiliary heating (additional heating) . . . . . . . . 141 Stationary air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Driving indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Driving with electric drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Operating mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 DSG automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Driving on slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 SEAT Drive Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Assistant systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Drive assist sensors and cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 ACC – Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Predictive speed adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 emergency brake assistance system (Front Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Lane Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Driving Assist (Travel Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Lane departure warning (Side Assist) . . . . . . . . . 205
Parking and manoeuvring . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Park the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 General information on parking systems . . . . . 212 Parking aid Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Parking aid system (Park Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Reverse Assist (Rear View Camera) . . . . . . . . . . 225 Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Door opening warning (Exit Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Practical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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Data transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 SEAT CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Privacy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 WLAN access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Full Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Wired and wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Overview and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 General instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Media Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Telephone interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Positioning the luggage and cargo . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Luggage compartment equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuel and exhaust gas cleaning . . . . . . 303 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Fuel types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Engine management and emissions control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Miscellaneous situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Changing the windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 313 Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . 326 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Fluids and consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 12-volt battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 48-volt battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Important information about wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Tyre pressure monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Additional service offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Vehicle upkeep and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Accessories, spare parts and repair work . . . . . 371
Information for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Information stored by the control units . . . . . . . 373 Vehicle antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Materials and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . 374 Radioelectrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Indications about the technical data . . . . . . . . . 380
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

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About this instruction manual

About this instruction
manual
This instruction manual is valid for all variants and versions of your SEAT model. It describes all equipment and models without specifying whether they are optional equipment or model variants. As a result, equipment not fitted to your vehicle or only available in certain countries may be described. Find out about your vehicle’s equipment in the documentation supplied with it and please contact your SEAT Official SEAT Service if you require more detailed information.
All information provided in instruction manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press. As the vehicle is under continuous development, it may have differences to the data included in this manual. For this reason, no claims can be made in the event of mismatching data, illustrations and descriptions.
Ensure that the on-board documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times if you sell it or lend it to third parties. In addition, SEAT recommends resetting the infotainment system to factory settings to delete all personal data.
Some details on the drawings may be different to your vehicle and they should be interpreted as a standard representation.

The direction indicators (left, right, forwards, backwards) in this manual refer to the direction of travel of the vehicle unless otherwise stated.
This instruction manual has been written for left-hand drive vehicles. In right-hand drive vehicles, the arrangement of the controls differs partly from that shown in the illustrations or described in the texts.
Technical modifications to the vehicle or safety-critical issues that have arisen since the time of going to press will be included in a supplement to the on-board documentation.
Trademarks are marked with ®. The absence of this symbol does not guarantee that the term is not a trademark.
You can access the information in this manual using:
Thematic table of contents that follows the manual’s general chapter structure.
Visual table of contents that uses graphics to indicate the pages containing “essential” information, which is detailed in the corresponding chapters.
Alphabetical index with many terms and synonyms to help you find information.
WARNING
Texts after this symbol contain information about safety and warn you about possible accident or injury risks.

NOTICE Texts after this symbol indicate possible damage to the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment Texts after this symbol contain information on environmental protection.
Note Texts after this symbol contain additional information.

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General views of the vehicle
General views of the vehicle
Front exterior view

Driving assistance sensors >>> page 178
1 Front multifunction camera 2 Front radar 3 Park distance control sensors 4 Park assist sensor A Levels control
Oil >>> page 334 Brake fluid >>> page 332
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Battery >>> page 338
B Bonnet
Unlocking lever >>> page 328 Open/close >>> page 328
C Towing the vehicle
Tow start >>> page 318 Towline anchorage >>> page 320
D Charging socket (hybrid vehicles)

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Charging process display >>> page 79 Emergency unlocking >>> page 82

Front exterior view

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Driving assistance sensors >>> page 178
1 Front multifunction camera 2 Front radar 3 Park distance control sensors 4 Park assist sensor
A Levels control
Oil >>> page 334 Brake fluid >>> page 332 Battery >>> page 338

B Bonnet
Unlocking lever >>> page 328 Open/close >>> page 328
C Towing the vehicle
Tow start >>> page 318 Towline anchorage >>> page 320
D Charging socket (hybrid vehicles)
Charging process display >>> page 79 Emergency unlocking >>> page 82

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Rear exterior view

General views of the vehicle

Driving assistance sensors >>> page 178
1 Rear view camera 2 Park distance control sensors 3 Rear radars 4 Park assist sensor
A Rear lid
Opening from outside >>> page 101 Emergency opening >>> page 104
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B Towing the vehicle
Tow-start >>> page 318 Towline anchorage >>> page 320
C Opening and closing
Doors >>> page 98 Central locking >>> page 93 Emergency lock >>> page 99
D Fuel tank
Fuel capacity >>> page 380 Open/Close cap >>> page 304

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E Action in the event of a puncture
Anti-puncture kit >>> page 360 Wheel change >>> page 352

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Driving assistance sensors >>> page 178
1 Rear view camera 2 Park distance control sensors 3 Rear radars 4 Park assist sensor
A Rear lid
Opening from outside >>> page 101 Emergency opening >>> page 104

B Towing the vehicle
Tow-start >>> page 318 Towline anchorage >>> page 320
C Opening and closing
Doors >>> page 98 Central locking >>> page 93 Emergency lock >>> page 99
D Fuel tank
Fuel capacity >>> page 380 Open/Close cap >>> page 304

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E Action in the event of a puncture
Anti-puncture kit >>> page 360 Wheel change >>> page 352
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Interior view

General views of the vehicle

1 Armrest >>> page 289 2 Isofix anchors >>> page 64 3 Headrest adjustment >>> page 114 4 Seat belts >>> page 47 5 Sunroof >>> page 107 6 Interior mirror >>> page 130 7 Seat adjustment >>> page 112
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8 Emergency start >>> page 157
9 DSG automatic transmission

page 164 / Manual gearbox >>> page 163
10 Connectivity Box / Wireless Charger
page 278
11 Glove compartment >>> page 231
12 Front passenger airbag >>> page 56

13 Disconnecting the front passenger front
airbag >>> page 56

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1 Electric windows >>> page 105
2 Exterior mirror adjustment >>> page 131
3 Control for lighting and demisting windows

page 119
4 Turn signal and main beam lever
page 121
5 Multifunction steering wheel control panels
page 110
6 SEAT Digital Cockpit >>> page 18
Control lamps >>> page 13

7 Wipers and rear window wiper

page 127
8 Infotainment system >>> page 35, >>> page 248
9 Open bonnet lever >>> page 328
10 Fuses >>> page 321
11 Steering wheel adjustment >>> page 111
12 Steering wheel with driver’s airbag
page 56 / Gear shift paddles for the Tiptronic >>> page 166
13 Hazard warning lights >>> page 70

14 Start button >>> page 153 15 Auto Hold >>> page 211 16 Electronic parking brake >>> page 210 17 Central locking >>> page 93

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General views of the vehicle

1 Infotainment system >>> page 35 , >>> page 248
2 Turn signal and main beam lever

page 121
3 Multifunction steering wheel control panels
page 110
4 SEAT Digital Cockpit >>> page 18
Control lamps >>> page 13
5 Wipers and rear window wiper
page 127

6 Control for lighting and demisting windows

page 119 7 Exterior mirror adjustment >>> page 131 8 Electric windows >>> page 105 9 Hazard warning lights >>> page 70 10 Open bonnet lever >>> page 328 11 Start button >>> page 153 12 Electronic parking brake >>> page 210 13 Auto Hold >>> page 211 14 Central locking >>> page 93

15 Steering wheel adjustment >>> page 111
16 Steering wheel with driver’s airbag

page 56 / Gear shift paddles for the Tiptronic >>> page 166
17 Fuses >>> page 321

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Control lamps
Control and warning lamps
The warning and control lights can be lit individually or in combination and serve as a warning, to indicate the presence of an anomaly or to warn of the activation of certain functions. Some turn on when the ignition is switched on and have to be switched off after a certain period of time.
Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be advising of the need for action.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
The control lamps that light up on the light
control are explained in chapter >>> page 119,
Lights.

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WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, faults may occur in the vehicle, it may stall in traffic, or accidents and serious injuries may occur. Never ignore warning lamps or text messages. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Symbol Meaning
Stop driving!
Central warning lamp >>> page 27 Fasten your seat belt >>> page 47
Electronic parking brake on

page 210
Stop driving!
Fault in the brake system >>> page 174
Stop driving
Brake fluid level low >>> page 333
Take control of the vehicle and be ready
to brake! >>> page 186

Symbol Meaning
Stop driving! Fault in the motor coolant system

page 23
Stop driving! Fault in the high-voltage system coolant
fluid system >>> page 23 Engine oil pressure >>> page 338
Stop driving!
Steering anomaly >>> page 170
Stop driving! Fault in the high voltage system
page 80
Stop driving! Fault in the electric drive system
page 159

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Symbol Meaning
Stop driving!
12 volt battery >>> page 342
Stop driving!
Alternator fault >>> page 341
Stop driving!
48 volt battery >>> page 343 Collision warning >>> page 194
Take control of the steering immediately

page 203
AdBlue level® too low, OR fault in
the SCR system >>> page 310, >>> page 310 Central warning lamp >>> page 27
Fault in the airbag system or the seat
belt tensioners >>> page 55
Front passenger front airbag off
page 55
Front passenger airbag on
page 55
Electronic parking brake fault
page 211 Please check brake pad >>> page 174
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Symbol Meaning Lights up: fault in the electronic stability
control (ESC) >>> page 176
Flashing: Electronic stability control (ESC) or Traction Control regulating

page 176
TCS manually deactivated, ESC in “Sport” mode or ECS manually deacti-
vated >>> page 176 ABS fault >>> page 176
Lane departure warning not available
page 203 Travel assist unavailable >>> page 203
Fault in the vehicle’s lighting
page 119
Fault in the emissions control system
page 312
Particulate filter clogged
page 312
Diesel engine preheating; OR diesel engine management fault
page 312
Petrol engine management fault
page 312 Rear fog light on >>> page 119
Fuel tank almost empty >>> page 21

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Symbol Meaning
The natural gas reserve level has been
reached. >>> page 22 Engine oil level >>> page 338
Presence of water in diesel.

page 21 Steering anomaly >>> page 170
Fault in the tyre pressure loss indicator
page 359
¡Stop driving!
Low tyre pressure >>> page 359
Fault in the electric drive system
page 159
Electronic engine sound fault
page 159 Front Assist not available >>> page 196
Collision warning deactivated
page 196
Cruise control fault (GRA)
page 184
Speed limiter not available
page 185 Gearbox fault >>> page 169, >>> page 169

Symbol Meaning
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not avail-
able >>> page 190
Emergency Assist unavailable

page 205
Lane Assist not available >>> page 199
Emergency Assist regulating
page 204
Lane Assist (lane keeping system) regu-
lating >>> page 198
Door opening assistant (Exit Assist) not
available >>> page 181
Side Assist (lane change assistance
system) not available >>> page 181
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) not avail-
able >>> page 181
Battery / 12V power supply
page 342
Battery / 48V power supply
page 344
AdBlue level® low, OR fault in the SCR
system >>> page 310, >>> page 310
Turn signals >>> page 119
Auto Hold active (lights up green), or Auto Hold paused (lights up white)
page 211

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Trailer turn signals >>> page 119
Cruise control (GRA) >>> page 182, >>> page 187 Speed limiter active >>> page 184
Lane Assist (lane keeping system) ac-
tive. >>> page 198 Press the brake pedal >>> page 169
Travel Assist active >>> page 200
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulating, no vehicle detected ahead

page 187
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulating, vehicle detected ahead
page 187 Vehicle charging >>> page 79
Main beam on or flasher on
page 119
The speed limiter is not active
page 184
Start-Stop system activated
page 161
Start-Stop system unavailable
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Symbol Meaning Exterior temperature below +4 °C
(+39 °F) >>> page 24
The vehicle is running on natural gas.

page 22 Main beam assist active >>> page 122
Take control of the steering
page 203 Front assist switching on >>> page 195
Distance warning >>> page 194
Electric mode driving not available
page 160
Reference to information in the on-
board documentation >>> page 27
Remove foot from accelerator
page 31 Service intervals display >>> page 33
Instrument panel
Introduction
The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT Cockpit).
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After switching the engine on with a 12-volt battery that is heavily discharged or newly changed some system settings (such as the time, the date, the personalised comfort settings and the programming) might be altered or deleted. Check and correct these settings once the battery is sufficiently charged.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
Do not operate the instrument panel controls when driving.
To reduce the risk of accident and injury, only make adjustments to the instructions on the instrument panel display and to the instructions on the Infotainment system display when the vehicle is stationary.

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Explanations about the instruments >>> Fig. 3:
1 Revolution counter (with the engine running, in hundreds of revolutions per minute)

page 20.
2 Engine coolant temperature display
page 22 or natural gas gauge in
vehicles with natural gas (CNG) engines
page 21
3 Indications on the display >>> page 24.
5 Speedometer.
6 Fuel gauge >>> page 21.

Fig. 3 Front passenger airbag located in instrument panel.

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SEAT Digital Cockpit

Driver information

1 Control and warning lamps >>> page 13.
2 Revolution counter. Revolutions per mi-
nute the engine is running>>> page 20.
3 Gear engaged or selector lever position.

4 Screen display >>> page 24.
5 Speedometer 6 Digital speed display
7 Information Profile >>> page 19.

Fig. 4 SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic view).

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Fig. 5 Hybrid vehicles: SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic view).

1 Control and warning lamps >>> page 13.
2 Rev counter and Powermeter. Revolutions per minute the engine is running

page 23.
3 Gear engaged or selector lever position.
4 Screen displays >>> page 24.
5 Speedometer
6 Digital speed display
7 Information Profile >>> page 19.
The Digital SEAT Cockpit is a digital instrument cluster with a high resolution colour TFT display. It has a 5 views accessible using the button of the multifunction steering wheel.

By selecting different information profiles, indications other than the classic circular instruments can be displayed, such as navigation data, multimedia information or travel data.
The 5 views are:
Classic
Dynamic
Assistance systems
Navigation
Night
All views will display information on the screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehicle status, navigation 1) and driving aids1).

Information profiles
The / buttons on the multifunction steering wheel can be used to browse through the different SEAT Digital Cockpit information.
Information on the vehicle status, travel data and assistants will be displayed on the left side.
On the right side information will be displayed on: audio, telephone, compass, navigation manoeuvres and the G-force meter.
Depending on the view, the central area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit displays information about the following:
Classic View and Dynamic View: Initial data, date, distance travelled and autonomy. Turning the right thumbwheel on the multifunction

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steering wheel: navigation map, road signs, driving data (clicking on switches between the different memories).
Assistants View: This is accessed by pressing the button or the button on the multifunction steering wheel. Turning the right thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel displays the list of assistants. Press to turn the desired assistant on/off.
Navigation View: By pressing the button on the multifunction steering wheel and then turning the thumbwheel you can view the map in a larger or smaller view. If you press the button again, the map returns to automatic scale.
Night View: The speed is displayed in digital format.
Classic View
The revolutions per minute and speedometer needles appear in full length by a long press on the button on the multifunction steering wheel, regardless of the menu displayed in the
central area >>> Fig. 4 , >>> Fig. 5.
With another long press on the button , the display returns to the previous view.
Or looking in the instrument panel menu for the Close option using the right hand thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel, and then press .

Information that may be displayed in the central area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit speedometer
Audio
Telephone
Compass
Navigation indications (the most recent destinations are displayed by pressing the arrow on the right of the multifunction steering wheel)

(close classic view).
Information that may be displayed in the central area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit rev counter
Consumption and average consumption. By pressing the arrow on the left of the multifunction steering wheel, you can switch between the different memories of the travel data.
Autonomy (fuel tank level).
Lubricating oil and coolant temperature
Average speed. By pressing the arrow on the left of the multifunction steering wheel, you can switch between the different memories of the travel data.
Other travel data: km travelled and driving time. By pressing the arrow on the left of the multifunction steering wheel, you can switch between the different memories of the travel data.

Assist systems. > (close classic view).
Revolution counter
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Together with the gear-change indicator, the rev counter offers you the possibility of using the engine of your vehicle at a suitable speed.
The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maximum speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. However, it is advisable to move the selector lever to D or lift your foot off the accelerator before the
needle reaches the red zone >>> .
We recommend that you avoid high revs and that you follow the recommendations on the gear-change indicator. See the additional infor-
mation in >>> page 148, Selecting the optimal
gear.
NOTICE
To prevent 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 acceleration and do not make the engine work hard.

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Fig. 6 Analogue instrument cluster: fuel gauge
Fig. 7 Fuel gauge located in different positions depending on the view.

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Control lamps
Its lights up yellow. Fuel tank almost empty. The fuel reserve level has been
reached >>> . Refuel as soon as you
have the opportunity.
Its lights up yellow. Presence of water in diesel. Turn off the engine and seek professional assistance.
The display only works when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel range is displayed on the instrument panel.
You can consult the tank capacity of your vehi-
cle in >>> page 380.
WARNING
When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause accidents and severe injuries.
If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could reach the engine irregularly, particularly when driving up or down slopes.
The steering system and the assistant systems and brakes do not work when the engine is running irregularly or switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregular supply thereof.
SEAT recommends always refuelling when the tank is approximately one quarter full, to prevent the vehicle from stopping due to a lack of fuel.

NOTICE Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or the particulate filter may get damaged!
Note The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to the fuel pump symbol points out towards the side of the vehicle with the fuel tank flap.
Natural gas (CNG) gauge
Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas engine (CNG)
Fig. 8 Digital instrument cluster: : Natural gas gauge. : Petrol gauge

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Control lamp
It lights up white. The vehicle is running on natural gas. The lamp goes dark when the natural gas runs out. The engine changes to operate with petrol.

Battery level indicator
Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Coolant temperature indicator.

The natural gas reserve level has been reached. When the natural gas level is very low, the lower icon flashes yellow.
The display only works when the ignition is switched on.
Things to note
If the vehicle is left parked for a long time immediately after refuelling, the natural gas level indicator may not accurately indicate the same level shown after refuelling when the vehicle is started up again. This is not due to a leak in the system, but to a drop in pressure in the gas tank for technical reasons after a cooling phase just after refuelling.
Note
In vehicles with natural gas engines, the petrol tank fuel level gauge may display the refuelled amount with a slight delay (depending on the refuelled amount).

Fig. 9 Digital instrument cluster: battery level indicator.
The small arrow next to the battery symbol on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle the charging cover is on.
NOTICE
Never drive with the tank completely empty. Under certain circumstances, the energy stored in the high-voltage battery may not be sufficient to reach the nearest service station.
When the outside temperature is very low, and therefore the high-voltage battery is very cold, difficulties may arise in starting the internal combustion engine and the range in the electric driving mode may be reduced.

Fig. 10 Analogue instrument panel: engine coolant temperature display.
A Cold zone. The engine has not reached operating temperature yet. Avoid high engine speeds and stressing the engine if it has not reached operating temperature.
B Normal zone. At high outside temperatures and when making the engine work hard, the diodes may continue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This is no cause for concern, provided the control lamp does not light up .
C Warning area. When the engine is working hard, especially at high outside temperatures, the diodes may light up in the warning area.
The coolant temperature gauge only works when the ignition is switched on.

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In vehicles with digital instrument cluster you can select to view the coolant temperature in
the corresponding menu >>> page 18.
Control and warning lamps
Fault in the engine coolant system The LED flashes red. Engine coolant The lamp lights up red. The motor coolant temperature is too high or the motor coolant level is too low. Stop driving! Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity and in a safe place. Switch off the engine and let it cool down. Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank >>> page 331.
If the warning lamp does not go out even though the motor coolant level is correct, do not continue to drive or leave the motor running. Seek specialist assistance.
Control and warning lamps (valid for hybrid vehicles)
to- Fault in the high-voltage cooling gether circuit
with The warning lamps flash red.

Engine coolant
The lamp lights up red.
Engine or high-voltage system coolant level too low, engine or high-voltage system coolant temperature too high.
Stop driving! Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity and in a safe place.
Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-
sion tank >>> page 331.
Check the coolant level in the high-voltage
cooling circuit >>> page 330. If the level is too
low DO NOT add coolant. Seek specialist assistance immediately.
If the warning lamp does not go out even though the motor coolant level is correct, do not continue to drive or leave the motor running. Seek specialist assistance.
NOTICE
To ensure a long useful life for the engine, avoid high revs, driving at high speed and making the engine work hard for approximately the first 15 minutes when the engine is cold. The phase until the engine is warm also depends on the outside temperature. If necessary, use the engine oil temperature as
a guide >>> page 25.

Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the engine overheating. The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can reduce the cooling effect, which could cause the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assistance.
Power meter
Valid for: hybrid vehicles
Fig. 11 Digital instrument cluster: Power meter The lower left hand side of the rev counter has two colour coded areas: Green Charge: Energy recovery zone.

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Blue Power %: Electric traction zone. Indicates the percentage of power used and the maximum amount of power currently available.
The power meter shows the usage level of the electric drive. The power meter bar shows the current usage level.
A finer coloured border indicates how much the propulsion can currently be used. Depending on the selected driving program and the current availability of electrical power, the boundaries of the different colours can vary.
The following displays can be seen on the
Power meter: >>> Fig. 11,.
A The vehicle recovers electrical energy.
B e-Mode electric driving.
C The combustion engine must be running. With the Boost function, the vehicle drives for a short period of time with maximum power from both the electric motor and the combustion engine.
Status display
Possible indications on the instrument panel display
The instrument cluster can display a variety of information, superimposed according to the vehicle’s equipment:

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open Warning and information messages Odometer
Time >>> page 32
Indications of the radio and navigation system
Indications of the phone Outside temperature Compass indication Selector lever positions Gear-change recommendation Combined range (hybrid vehicles) Display of travel data (multifunction display)
and menus for different settings >>> page 25 Service interval display >>> page 32
Speed warning Speed warning for winter tyres Start-Stop system status display

page 160
Signs detected by the road signs detection system and warning that the maximum permit-
ted speed has been exceeded >>> page 28
Indication of active cylinder management
status (ACT®) >>> page 148
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Doors, bonnet and rear lid open
When the vehicle is unlocked and while driving, the instrument panel display shows if any of the doors, the bonnet or rear lid are opened and, in some cases, it is also indicated by an audible warning.
Selector lever positions
The current position of the selector control is shown on the side of the control and on the instrument cluster display. When the control is in the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position, in some cases, the gear engaged in each case is shown on the instrument cluster display .
Outside temperature indicator
If the outside temperature is lower than approximately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal symbol”
also lights up on the outside temperature indicator. This symbol remains lit until the outside
temperature exceeds +6 °C (+43 °F) >>> .
In the following situations, the displayed exterior temperature may be higher than the actual temperature due to the heat emitted by the motor:
When the vehicle is stationary. When driving very slowly.
Gear-change recommendation
While driving, the instrument panel of certain vehicles may indicate a gear recommendation
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Odometer

The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.

The trip counter (trip1)) shows the distance travelled since the last time it was reset to zero.

Set the odometer to zero via the Infotainment system or the multifunction steering wheel

page 25.

To reset the trip odometer ( trip ) to 0:

When in Travel data select trip.

Hold the

button on the wiper lever

or the button on the multifunction steering

wheel down for about 2 seconds.

Combined operating range display (hy-
brid vehicles)
The value shown is calculated and updated according to the driving style. Therefore, the range can vary even when the fuel tank is full and the high- voltage battery is fully charged.
Range can be increased by reducing or switching off comfort consumers, e.g. air conditioning or seat heating.

Speed warning for winter tyres
If the maximum set speed is exceeded, this is displayed on the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set in the infotain-
ment system >>> page 40.

Compass indication
Depending on the equipment, when the ignition is on, the instrument panel display indicates the direction in which you are driving with a symbol, e.g. NW for Northwest.
When the Infotainment system is on and there is no route guidance active, the graphic representation of a compass is also shown.
Low consumption driving
Depending on the equipment, when driving, the display appears on the instrument panel
when the vehicle is in low consumption status due to active cylinder management (ACT®)

page 148.
WARNING
Even when the outside temperature is higher than freezing temperature, some roads and bridges could be frozen.
The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that there may be a risk of freezing.
At outside temperatures above +4 °C (+39 °F), there may be ice even when the “ice crystal symbol” is not on.
The outside temperature sensor takes a guideline measurement.

Note
There are different instrument panels and therefore the versions and instructions on the display may vary. In the case of displays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the control warning lamps.
Some indications on the instrument panel screen may be concealed by a sudden event, e.g. an incoming call.
Depending on the equipment, some settings and instructions can be carried out or displayed on the infotainment system as well.
If there are several warnings at the same time, the symbols will be displayed one after the other for a few seconds. The symbols will stay on until you remove the cause.
If when switching on the ignition warnings are shown about existing faults, it might not be possible to change the settings or show the information as described. In this case, go to a specialised workshop and request a repair.
Driving data indicator
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Change from one display to another
Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-
tion steering wheel >>> page 35.

Changing memory

Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters:

Press the

button on the wiper lever

or the button on the multifunction steering

wheel.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

Depending on the view, select Driving data and press the left arrow or the button on the multifunction steering wheel.

­ Since start: The memory is deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than 2 hours.

­ Since refuel: Display and storage of the journey data and the consumption values collected. When refuelling, the memory is deleted.

­ Long-term: This memory contains travel data up to a maximum of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, or up to a maximum of 1999.9 km or 9999.9 km. When one of these values is exceeded (varies depending on the version of the instrument panel), the memory is deleted.

Delete journey data presets
Select the memory that you wish to erase.
Keep the button on the multi-function steering wheel pressed for approximately 2 seconds.
Select the instructions
On the instrument cluster, it is selected manually using the button on the multifunction steering wheel. To access the contents of the tube, rotate the right hand thumbwheel up/ down.
­ Current consumption: The current fuel consumption display operates throughout the journey, in litres/100 km; and with the engine running and the vehicle stopped, in litres/hour.
­ Average consumption: The average fuel consumption is displayed after driving for approximately 300 metres.
­ Travelling time: This indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since the ignition was switched on.
­ Range: Approximate distance in km that can still be travelled if the same driving style is maintained.
­ AdBlue range or : Approximate distance in km that can still be travelled with the current level of the AdBlue® tank with

the same driving style. The indication appears from a range of less than 2400 km and cannot be deactivated.1)
­ Distance travelled: Distance covered in km (m) after switching on the ignition.
­ Average speed: The average speed will be shown after driving for approximately 100 metres.
­ Boost/Torque: Indicates the power and torque of the combustion engine (does not indicate electric mode).
­ FAS: Reduced assistant indication.
Oil temperature display2)
The engine reaches its operating temperature when, under normal driving conditions, the oil temperature is between 80°C (176°F) and 120°C (248°F). If a great effort is required from the engine and the outside temperature is high, the engine oil temperature may increase. This does not present any problem as long as the
warning lamps or >>> page 338 do not
appear on the display.

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Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults are displayed on the instrument cluster display as red and yellow warning symbols1)

page 13 accompanied by messages and,
depending on the case, even an audible warning. The representation of the messages and symbols may vary depending on the version of the instrument panel.
Existing faults can also be checked manually. To do this, open the Vehicle status
page 34 menu.
Priority 1 warning (in red)
The symbol lights up or flashes (in part accompanied by audible warnings). Stop driving! Danger! Check the fault and eliminate the cause. If necessary, seek professional assistance.
Priority 2 warning (in yellow)
The symbol lights up or flashes (in part accompanied by audible warnings). Operating faults or the lack of operating fluids can cause damage to the vehicle or a fault. Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If necessary, seek professional assistance.

Reference to information in the owner’s manual
Further information on any warnings can be found in the owner’s manual.
Information message
It provides information about processes in the vehicle.
Accessing warnings and information
Existing faults can also be checked in the infotainment system: Press > Vehicle data > Vehi-
cle status >>> page 39.
Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters: Access the Vehicle menu, then press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or the
button on the windscreen wiper lever and select Warning message memories.

Driver alert system (break recommendation)
Fig. 12 On the screen of the instrument panel: fatigue detection. The driver alert system informs the driver when it deduces tiredness due to his/her behaviour at the wheel.
Function and operation Fatigue detection determines the driving behaviour of the driver when starting a journey, making a calculation of tiredness. This is constantly compared with the current driving behaviour. If the system detects that the driver is tired, an audible warning is given with a sound and an optical warning is shown with a symbol and supplementary message on the instru-
ment cluster screen >>> Fig. 12. The message
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approximately 5 seconds, and depending on the case, is repeated. The system stores the last message displayed. The warning on the instrument cluster display can be hidden as follows: Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Conditions of operation
Driving behaviour is only calculated on speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to around 200 km/h (125 mph).
Activating and deactivating
Fatigue detection can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the function button > Assistants > Driver alerts. The driver alert system is always switched on
when the ignition is switched on >>> page 40.
System limitations
The Fatigue detection has certain limitations inherent to the system. The following conditions can limit the Fatigue detection or prevent it from functioning. At speeds below 60 km/h (40 mph). At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph) When cornering In sections with roadworks. On roads in poor condition

In unfavourable weather conditions
When a sporty driving style is employed
In the event of a serious distraction to the driver
Fatigue detection will be restored when the vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes, when the ignition is switched off or when the driver has unbuckled their seat belt and opened the door.
In the event of slow driving during a long period of time (below 60 km/h, 40 mph) the system automatically re-establishes the tiredness calculation. When driving at a faster speed the driving behaviour will be recalculated.
WARNING
The smart technology of the driver alert system cannot overcome the limits imposed by the laws of physics and only works within the limits of the system. Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue detection system tempt you into taking any risks when driving. Take regular breaks, sufficient in length when making long journeys.
The driver always assumes the responsibility of driving to their full capacity.
Never drive if you are tired.
The system does not detect the tiredness of the driver in all circumstances. Consult the
information in the section >>> page 28, Con-
ditions of operation.

In some situations, the system may incorrectly interpret an intended driving manoeuvre as driver tiredness. No warning is given in the event of the effect called microsleep! Please observe the indications on the instrument panel and act as is necessary.
Note Fatigue detection has been developed for driving on motorways and well paved roads only. If there is a fault in the system, have it checked by a specialised workshop.
Road signs detection system
Fig. 13 On the instrument cluster display: examples of recognised signs.

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The dynamic road signs display records standard road signs using a camera fitted to the base of the interior mirror, and provides information about speed limits, overtaking prohibitions and warning signs that it recognises.
Within its limitations, the system also displays a additional sign to indicate aspects such as temporary prohibitions. Even on routes without signs, the system can, if necessary, display the applicable speed limits.
The dynamic road sign display system is activated whenever the ignition is switched on.
The traffic sign detection system does not work in all countries. Keep this in mind when travelling abroad.
Shown on the display
In Germany, on motorways and vehicle roads, besides speed limits and overtaking provisions the system also displays the end of prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the time in other countries is always shown.
The road signs detected by the system are displayed on the instrument cluster display

Fig. 13 and, depending on the navigation
system fitted in the vehicle, in the infotainment system as well .
Hazard warning signs are not displayed in the infotainment system.

Road sign detection system messages:
There are no road signs available
The system is in its start-up phase. OR: the camera has not recognized any mandatory or prohibitive signs.
Error: Dynamic road sign display
There is a fault in the system. Have the system checked by a specialised workshop.
Speed warning is currently unavailable
The speed warning function of the road sign detection system is faulty. Have the system checked by a specialised workshop.
Dynamic road sign display: Clean the windscreen!
The windscreen is dirty in the camera area or the camera’s visibility is impaired by weather conditions. Clean the windscreen.
Dynamic road sign display: Currently restricted
The navigation system is not transmitting data. Check if the navigation system has updated maps. OR: the vehicle is in a region not included on the navigation system’s map.
No data available
The traffic sign detection system does not work in the current country.

Display of traffic signs
After checking and evaluating the information from the camera, the infotainment system and actual vehicle data, the system displays up to two current road signs, and a generic addi-
tional sign >>> Fig. 13:
First: The sign that is currently valid for the driver is displayed on the left hand side of the screen, e.g. a prohibition of driving at over 130 km/h (80 mph).
Second: Another traffic sign, such as a warning sign, can be displayed in second place.
Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is working while you are driving, the signal with the additional rain sign will be shown first, on the left, as it is the one that is applicable at the time. A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g. no overtaking at certain times, may be displayed.
The warning sign display is not available in all countries and the system may not be able to detect all existing warning signs.
Speed warning
If the system detects that the permitted speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver with a “gong” and visually with a message on the dash panel display.
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page 40. The speed warning can be set to
a value of 0, 5 or 10 km/h (0, 3 or 5 mph) above the permitted speed.
Trailer mode
In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket device from the factory and a trailer that is electrically connected to the vehicle, it is possible to activate or deactivate the display of specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer, such as speed limits or overtaking prohibitions.
It can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the button As-
sistants > Driver warnings > Road
sign detection > Consider trailer
page 40.
For trailer mode, the display of speed limits applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal provisions can be adjusted. The speed is adjusted in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within the range between 60 and 130 km/h (40 and 80 mph). If it is adjusted to a speed greater than that which is permitted in the country in question for driving with a trailer, the system automatically displays the usual speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactivated, the system displays the speed limits as if there were no trailer hitched.

No entry sign
The traffic sign recognition system warns acoustically and visually in the instrument panel when a no entry sign is crossed on a one-way road or an entrance to a motorway or highway.
Limited operation
The traffic sign detection system has certain limitations. The following cases may lead the system to operate with limitations or not at all:
In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow, rain, fog or intense mist.
In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-on traffic or by the sun.
When driving at high speeds.
If the camera is covered or dirty.
If the traffic signs are partially or totally obstructed, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehicles.
In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil the regulations.
In the case of damaged or bent traffic signs.
In the case of variable messages on overhead or gantry signs (LED-based variable traffic signs or other lighting units).
If the maps on the navigation system are not up-to-date.
In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on lorries.

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WARNING
The technology in the traffic sign detection system cannot change the limits imposed by the laws of physics and only works within the system’s limits. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the traffic sign detection system tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog may lead to the system failing to display traffic signs or not displaying them correctly.
If the camera’s field of vision is dirty, covered or damaged, system operation may be impaired.
WARNING
The driving recommendations and traffic indications shown on the traffic sign detection system may differ from the actual current traffic situation.
The system may not detect or correctly show all the traffic signs.
Traffic signs and traffic regulations have priority over the recommendations and displays provided by the system.

Note
To avoid affecting the correct operation of the system, take the following points into consideration:
Regularly clean the area of vision of the camera and keep it in a clean state, without snow or ice.
Do not cover the field of vision of the camera.
Always replace damaged or worn blades when required to avoid lines on the camera’s field of vision.
Check that the windscreen is not damaged in the area of the camera’s field of vision.
The use of outdated maps on the navigation system may cause the system to show traffic signs incorrectly.
In the waypoints mode of the navigation system, the traffic sign detection system is only partly available.

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Eco-efficient driving assistance
Fig. 14 Eco-efficient driving assistance indication (schematic representation).
Eco-efficient driving assistance helps you drive with care and with low energy consumption by following instructions superimposed in the digital cockpit, depending on the situation. When you approach places such as a junction, a roundabout or a section of road with a speed limit, the symbol is displayed along with an
event in the digital cockpit >>> Fig. 14.
As soon as you follow the indication and take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle adapts, based on the selected driving profile and distance to the incident, brake energy recuperation and speed. Eco-efficient driving assistance uses the trip data from the infotainment system and the sensors of some assist systems. If no destination guidance is active, the most likely route is used.

Pressing the accelerator can cancel the intervention of the assistance at any time.
Eco-efficient driving assistance can be switched on and off in the infotainment system,
in the assistance system settings >>> page 40.
Eco-efficient driving assistance is temporarily switched off if:
The gear selector is in the S position. The Sport driving program is used. Driving with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or cruise control (GRA).
When these conditions no longer exist, the assistance is reactivated if it is switched on in the assist system settings.
Eco-efficient driving assistance is available depending on the equipment, although not in all countries.
WARNING
The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
Adapt your speed and driving style at all times to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Traffic signs on the road and traffic regulations have priority over eco- driving notes.

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Note
The appearance of the symbols may vary slightly depending on the equipment and model. System updates may modify or expand the symbols. When the system is switched on, eco-efficient driving assistance can also increase recuperation without any indication being displayed. This can occur in situations such as when the accelerator pedal is released when a vehicle is driving in front. In this case, energy recuperation is adapted match the speed of the vehicle in front without any indication being displayed.
Time and date
Setting the time on the infotainment system
Press > Settings >>> page 35.
Select the menu option Date and time.
Setting the time on analogue the instrument panel
When in the Driving data menu, select the Range function ( > Interior > Instrument cluster). Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel until the Service menu is displayed on
the instrument panel display >>> page 32.

Select the menu Time. Adjust the correct time by turning the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel.
Service Menu
In the Service menu various settings can be adjusted depending on the features.
Open the Service menu
Vehicles with digital instrument panel:
While in Classic View, go to the Initial Data screen, press the button on the multifunction steering wheel for about 5 seconds and release it. Next, the Configuration list menu is displayed, where you can choose between the Service menu or the View selection from where the instrument cluster views can be switched on and off.
Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters: To open up the Service menu, select the Range information profile while in the Driving data menu, and keep the key pressed on the multifunction steering wheel for approximately 5 seconds. When it is released, the Service menu will be displayed. Now you can browse through the menu using the keys on the multifunction steering wheel as usual.

Restart the service interval display Select the Service menu and follow the instructions on the screen of the instrument panel.
Restart the oil service Select the Reset Oil service menu and follow the instructions on the instrument panel display.
Reset driving data (vehicles with an analogue instrument cluster) Select the Reset trip menu and follow the instructions on the instrument panel display to reset the value.
Identifying letters on engine (LDM) Select the menu Engine code. The identifying letters of the engine will be shown on the instrument cluster display at the bottom left.
Next Service This specifies when the next workshop inspection is scheduled.
Service intervals
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There are different versions of instrument panels and infotainment systems, so the versions and instructions on the screens may vary.
SEAT distinguishes between services with engine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and services without engine oil change (e.g. Inspection).
In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage, the service intervals are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service, the intervals are determined individually. Thanks to technological progress, maintenance work has been greatly reduced. The oil only needs to be changed when the vehicle requires it. To calculate this variation (max. 2 years), the vehicle’s conditions of use and individual driving styles are considered. The advance warning first appears 20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilometres (miles) remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles) and the time is given in complete days. The current service message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last service. Prior to this, only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
If a service or an inspection has to be carried out soon, a service reminder will be displayed when the ignition is switched on.

The figure displayed are the kilometres that can still be travelled or the time until the next service.
Service due
When it is time for a service or an inspection, an audio warning will sound when the ignition is switched on, and a spanner symbol may appear for a few seconds on the instrument cluster display , along with one of the following messages.
Service now!
Please have your vehicle inspected
Oil change service due!
Oil change service and inspection due!
Inspection of compressed natural gas tanks (CNG) reminder
When less than 90 days for the review of the compressed natural gas tanks (CNG), when the ignition is switched on, the instrument panel display will a reminder for review of the gas tanks and an audible warning will be emitted.
As approaches the service date of inspection of the gas tanks, the message and the audible warning will stop modify accordingly.

Consult a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill, the current service notification can be read:
Check the date of the current service on the infotainment system:
Press Settings. Select the Data connection menu option to display information about services.
Checking the date on the digital instrument panel:
The date of the service can only be read
through the Service >>> page 32 menu.
Checking the date on the digital instrument panel:
Press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel for more than 5 seconds to consult the service message.
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT dealership, the display can be reset as follows:
Vehicles with digital instrument panel
The service interval display can only be reset
through the Service >>> page 32 menu.
Vehicles with analogue instrument panel
While in the Range >>> page 25menu, press
the button on the multifunction steering wheel for about 4 seconds and release it. The Services menu is accessed.

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Select Reset Service or Reset Oil Service (depending on the version or what you want to do) and press the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The system will ask Do you want to reset?. By pressing the button again, the Service is reset.
Do not restart the indicator between the service intervals, otherwise the information displayed will be incorrect.
If the oil change service is reset manually, the service interval display changes to a fixed service interval, also in vehicles with Flexible oil change service.
Note
The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is started or when the button is pressed on the multifunction steering wheel.
In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been disconnected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date of the next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct. In this case, bear in mind the maximum
service intervals permitted >>> page 363.
If you reset the display manually, the next service interval will be indicated as in vehicles with fixed service intervals. For this reason we recommend that the service interval display be reset by an authorised dealer.

If the period of 48 months for an inspection at a specialised workshop of compressed natural gas tanks (CNG) is exceeded, the vehicle may not working in this mode.
Instrument cluster operation
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of the display by scrolling through the menus. In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel, the multifunction display can only be operated with the steering wheel buttons. Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Instrument panel menus The number of menus and information items available will depend on the vehicle’s electronics and features.
Vehicle status >>> page 27. Driving data >>> page 25.
Assist systems.
­ Front Assist On/Off >>> page 193 ­ ACC (only display) >>> page 185 ­ Lane Assist On/Off >>> page 197 ­ Side Assist On/Off >>> page 205

Navigation. Audio. Telephone.
WARNING Distracting the driver in any way can lead to an accident and cause injuries. Never use the menus on the instrument panel display while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE After charging or changing the 12-volt battery, check the system settings. If the power supply is interrupted, the system settings might be incorrect or deleted.

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Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 15 Right side of multifunction steering wheel: buttons to the menus and informative indications on the instrument panel (depending on the version).
As long as a priority 1 >>> page 27 warning is ac-
tive, it will not be possible to access any menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden with the button of the multifunction steering
wheel >>> Fig. 15.
Select a menu or an informative display Switch the ignition on. If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,
press the button >>> Fig. 15; several times if
necessary. To change menus, use buttons or .

To open the menu or the information displayed, press the button or wait a few seconds until the menu or the informative display opens automatically.
Changing menu settings
In the menu displayed, turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel until the desired option of the menu is highlighted. The option appears framed. Press the button to make the required modifications. A mark indicates that the system or function is activated.
Back to menu selection
Press the button or .
Infotainment system operation and displays
Introduction
The infotainment system brings together important vehicle functions and systems into a single central control unit, e.g. air conditioning, menu settings, radio equipment and the navigation system. The actual number of menus available and the name of the various options will depend on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.

General operating information
General information on the operation of the infotainment system, as well as on the warning and safety instructions that must be taken into
account, is found in >>> page 248.
How to move through the different menus and select them
Switch the ignition on. If the infotainment system is off, switch it on. The different menus are selected directly on the touch screen using texts, icons or buttons.
If the box is checked , the function is activated.
Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on closing those menus
Scroll bar: Some menus and functions show more content above or below those displayed on the screen at that time, for example, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll bar and pull up or down.
Tutorial
The first time you connect the Infotainment system, a system tutorial will open with a brief description of the main functions and how to use it.

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Help In the Help menu can be found more information and tips for using the infotainment system.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating the Infotainment system while driving could distract you from traffic.
Note
After starting the engine with a 12-volt battery that is heavily discharged or recently replaced, some system settings such as time, date, personalised comfort settings, programming and user accounts might be altered or deleted. Check and correct these settings when the battery is sufficiently charged.

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InfotainmentDsyrisvteerminofopremraattiioonnand displays Explanation of the function buttons

Fig. 16 Schematic diagram: Overview of the possible function buttons on the screen

Top part of the screen
The following information is always visible, even when the infotainment system is turned off

Fig. 16:
A Time, Incoming call, or, pre-air conditioning on/off.
B Climabar >>> page 140.
C Status bar. Information bar showing the system status, such as: phone coverage, phone charge level, Qi charger status, user privacy mode, system notifications, incoming calls and access to the call control unit.

Bottom part of the screen
Valid for the infotainment system: Connect System.
D Main menu display mode: : main menu with the 6 main functions
divided into 2 screens (3 + 3, customisable by the user by pressing on the function).
: main menu in tile mode (all functions of the Infotainment system)
E Direct accesses to the functions of the Infotainment system (up to 5 functions). By clicking on the icon you can access the functions or context in question.
F Direct access to the assistants and vehicle
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Initial configuration wizard

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The initial configuration wizard will help you to set up your Infotainment system the first time you switch it on.
Whenever you switch on the infotainment system, the initial setup screen will be displayed

Fig. 17 if any parameters have not been set
(marked with ” “) or if the Don’t show again function button has not been pressed.
Function buttons:
A Press to set day and time.
B Press to search and store to memory the radio stations that have the best reception at that moment.
C Press to go to the Online Media settings.
D Press to link your mobile phone to the Infotainment system.

Fig. 17 Schematic diagram: Initial configuration wizard
E Press to select your home address using your current position or by manually entering an address.
Don’t show again Disables the possibility of changing the settings of the Infotainment system. If you wish to perform the initial configuration, you must access through Help.
Start Starts up the Configuration Wizard.
End Once one or more settings have been applied, press to finalise the setup in the main menu of the wizard.
Closes the Configuration Wizard.

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Pressing on Vehicle info in the main menu opens the Vehicle info menu with the following submenus:
Driving data: The average consumption, average speed, distance travelled, trip duration and autonomy are shown. It has 3 memories: “Since start”, “Long-term” and “Since refuelling”.
Vehicle status: The warnings regarding faults, incidents, memorisation of the tyre pressure or information of the next inspection service are displayed.
e-Info: Shows the electric range and power flow.

Fig. 18 Schematic diagram: Vehicle information and status.

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Assist systems and vehicle settings

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Fig. 19 Schematic diagram: Assistants and vehicle settings

Press >>> Fig. 19 A , or Vehicle settings in
the main menu to open the assistants and vehicle settings menu. Next, clicking on any of the menus located in the left area B , displays the settings menu or the selected assist systems on the display.
The number of assist systems and settings depend on the version and the country in question.
Assistance systems
Parking
­ Automatic parking brake activation

page 210.
­ Park assist >>> page 214.
­ Rear cross traffic alert >>> page 228.

Smart Assistants
­ Activate / deactivate ESC, stabilisation sys-
tems and brake assist >>> page 174.
­ Switch the Start-Stop system on / off

page 160
­ Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
page 185.
­ Lane Assist (lane departure warning sys-
tem) >>> page 197.
­ Emergency brake assistance system (Front
Assist) >>> page 193.
­ Driving Assist (Travel Assist) >>> page 199
­ Emergency Assist >>> page 204
­ Hill Descent Control (HDC).
­ Predictive speed adjustment >>> page 191.

Driver alerts
­ Fatigue detection >>> page 27. ­ Dynamic road sign display >>> page 28.
­ Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

page 205. ­ Eco-efficient driving assistant >>> page 31. Drive Profile >>> page 171 Battery manager >>> page 82 Background lighting >>> page 125
Settings
Instrument cluster >>> page 24. Lighting >>> page 124. Mirrors >>> page 129. Closing >>> page 88.

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Lights >>> page 119. Windows >>> page 129. Tyres >>> page 358. Windscreen wipers >>> page 127
Electric drive (PHEV hybrid vehicles) .
Seats >>> page 112

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Departure menu

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Fig. 20 Schematic representation: departure menu.

In the departure menu you can set some functions before leaving the vehicle. When you switch off the ignition, the departure menu is displayed on the infotainment system.
The inputs that are displayed depend on the equipment and, if applicable, are only available under certain conditions. Examples of adjustable functions are:

Hide
When you leave the vehicle, the departure menu is hidden automatically. Depending on the equipment, it is also hidden after a certain amount of time.
Press to manually hide the departure menu.

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Safety
Safe driving
Safety first!
WARNING
This manual contains important information 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 especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another person.
Before driving
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, always note the following points before every trip: Make sure that the vehicle’s lights and turn signals are working properly. Check tyre pressure. Ensure that all windows provide a clear and good view of the surroundings.

SaSfeadferitvying

Make sure all luggage is secured

page 280.
Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals.
Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors properly according to your size.
Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats always have the head restraints in the in-use
position >>> page 114.
Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according to their height.
Protect children with appropriate child seats
and properly applied seat belts >>> page 61.
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct your passengers also to assume a proper sit-
ting position >>> page 44.
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your passengers also to fasten their seat belts prop-
erly >>> page 46.
Factors influencing safety
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself and your passengers.
Always pay attention to traffic and do not get distracted by passengers or telephone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

Always reduce your speed as appropriate for road, traffic and weather conditions. When travelling long distances, take breaks regularly – at least every two hours. If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or stressed.
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics may result in severe accidents and even loss of life.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics may significantly alter perception, affect reaction times and safety while driving, which could result in the loss of control of the vehicle.
Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your passengers in danger. In the event of an accident, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of injury. The following points cover part of the safety equipment in your SEAT1): Optimised seat belts for all seats. Seat belt tensioners on the driver, front passenger and rear side seats. Seat belt force limiters on the driver, front passenger and rear side seats.

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Red warning lamp and, if applicable, seat belt status indication.

Front airbags for driver and passenger.

Side airbags for driver and passenger.

Side airbags for the rear seats.

Head airbags on both sides of the vehicle.

Central airbag between the driver and front passenger.

Knee airbag.

Yellow airbag control lamp .

Yellow warning lamp

on

the roof console.

Yellow warning lamp

on

the roof console.

Control units and sensors.

Optimised and height-adjustable headrests.

Adjustable steering column.

ISOFIX/i-Size anchor points for child seats.

Child seat top tether attachment points.

The safety equipment mentioned above works together to provide you and your passengers with the best possible protection in the event of an accident. However, these safety systems can only be effective if you and your passengers are sitting in a correct position and use this equipment properly.

Safety is everybody’s business.
Correct sitting position of vehicle occupants
Correct position on the seat
Fig. 21 The correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel must be at least 25 cm (10 inches). The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below. If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct sitting position, contact a specialised workshop for help with any special devices. The seat belt and airbag can only provide optimum protection if a correct sitting position is adopted. SEAT recommends taking your car in for technical service.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the following positions:
Valid for all vehicle occupants:
Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye level . Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the headrest.
Short people must fully lower the headrest completely, even if your head is below its upper edge.
Tall people must fully raise the headrest.
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
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The following also applies to the driver:
Move the seat backrest to an almost upright position so that your back rests completely against it.
Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) from the
sternum >>> Fig. 21 and can hold it with both
hands on the sides, on the outside, with the arms slightly flexed.
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Correct sitting posiStiaofneotyf vehicle occupants

Adjust the seat lengthwise so that you can fully step on the pedals with your knees slightly bent and there is a distance between the knee area and the instrument panel of at least 10 cm (4 inches). Adjust the height of the seat so that you can reach the top of the steering wheel. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control at all times.
For the passenger, the following applies:
Move the seat backrest to an almost upright position so that your back rests completely against it. Move the seat as far back as possible (minimum 25 cm between the chest and the instrument panel check translation). If you are sitting closer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect you properly.
Number of seats
The vehicle has 5 seats, 2 in the front and 3 in the rear. All seats are equipped with a safety belt.
Check the official documentation for the number of occupants approved for your vehicle.

WARNING
Sitting in an incorrect position may increase the risk of severe or lethal injuries in the event of sudden braking or manoeuvring, in case of collision or accident and if the airbags deploy.
Before starting the car, all passengers must be sitting in a correct position and stay like that for the entire journey. This also applies to a correct use of the seat belt.
The maximum amount of people in the vehicle is the same as the amount of seats with seat belts.
For children, always use a protection system that is approved and suited for their
weight and height >>> page 61.
While driving, always keep your feet in the footwell. Never place them over the seat or the dash panel, for example, or outside the window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt may offer insufficient protection and also increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Risks of sitting in an incorrect position
If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe or lethal injuries increases. Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is properly worn. Incorrect sitting positions substantially reduce the protective function of seat belts and, therefore, increase

the risk of severe or even lethal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially heightened when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all people, particularly children, inside the vehicle.
The following list contains examples of incorrect sitting positions that could be dangerous for all vehicle occupants.
When the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle. Never stand on the seats. Never kneel on the seats. Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the rear. Never lean against the instrument panel. Never lie on the rear seats. Never sit on the front edge of a seat. Never sit sideways. Never lean out of a window. Never put your feet out of a window. Never put your feet on the instrument panel. Never place your feet on the bench or on the backrest of the seat. Never travel in a footwell. Never sit on the armrests. Never travel without wearing the seat belt. Never travel in the luggage compartment.

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WARNING Sitting in an incorrect position increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and sudden braking or manoeuvres. All occupants must sit correctly during the journey and wear the seat belt correctly. Occupants of the vehicle that are not sitting correctly, not wearing the seat belt or are not at a proper distance of the airbag risk suffering very serious or lethal injuries, especially if the airbags deploy and strike them.
Seat belts
Introduction
Fig. 22 Drivers with properly worn seat belts will not be thrown forward in the event of sudden braking.
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Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants in the proper position. They also help prevent uncontrolled movements that may result in serious injury and reduce the risk of being thrown out of the vehicle in case of an accident.
Vehicle occupants wearing their seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability of the belts to absorb kinetic energy. In addition, the front part of your vehicle and other passive safety features (such as the airbag system) are designed to absorb the kinetic energy released in a collision. Taken together, all these features reduce the releasing kinetic energy and consequently, the risk of injury. This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when “just driving around the corner”.
Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well. Accident statistics have shown that wearing seat belts is an effective means of substantially reducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival when involved in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection provided by airbags in the event of an accident. For this reason, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most countries.
Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be fastened and worn. The front airbags, for example, are only triggered in some cases of head-on collision. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal or side collisions, rear-end collisions, overturns or accidents in which the airbag trigger threshold value in the control unit is not exceeded.

Important safety instructions for the use of seat belts
Always wear the seat belt as described in this section.
Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened at all times and are not damaged.
WARNING
If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only if you use them properly.
Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt.
Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.
The seat belt should never lie on hard or fragile objects (such as glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.
Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on any sharp edges.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect position.
Bulky and unfastened clothing (such as an overcoat over a sweater) impairs the proper fit and function of the seat belts, reducing their capacity to protect.
The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or other objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely.

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Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings or similar items to alter the position of the belt webbing.
Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to the connections, belt retractors or parts of the buckle could cause severe injuries in the event of an accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at regular intervals.
Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and have been stretched must be replaced by a specialised workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be checked.
Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts must not be removed or modified in any way.
The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not work properly.
Seat belt buckled indication
It lights up red The driver or one of the passengers have not fastened their seat belts.
The control lamp lights up to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt.
Before starting the vehicle:

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Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before driving off.
Protect children by using a child seat according to the child’s height and weight

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When starting to drive, if the vehicle’s speed exceeds approx. 25 km/h (15 mph) and the seat belts are not fastened or are unfastened while driving, a warning sound will be heard for a few seconds. In addition, the warning lamp on the instrument cluster display flashes.
The lamp goes out when the ignition is on and all occupants have fastened their seat belts.
Rear seat belts fastened display

Depending on the version of the model, when the ignition is switched on, the status display of
the belts >>> Fig. 23 informs the driver on the in-
strument panel display whether the occupants of the rear seats have their seat belts fastened.
It indicates that the corresponding seat is empty.
Indicates that the seat is occupied and the occupant is wearing the seat belt.
If a rear seat occupant unfastens his/her seat belt while driving, the symbol lights up for a maximum of 60 seconds. If you drive faster than approx. 25 km/h (15 mph), an audio signal sounds for a few seconds.
If a seat belt is fastened or unfastened while driving in some of the rear seats, the seat belt status is displayed for approximately 30 seconds.

Fig. 23 Instrument cluster: indication of the status of the rear seat seat belts.

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Head-on collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 24 A driver not wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward violently.
Fig. 25 Any rear seat occupants not wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward violently, hitting the driver who is wearing the seat belt.
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The effects of the laws of physics in the case of a head-on collision are easy to explain: the moment a vehicle starts moving, a type of energy called “kinetic energy” starts acting on both the vehicle and its passengers.
The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and on the weight of the vehicle and of its passengers. The higher they are, the more energy there is to be “absorbed” in the event of an accident.
The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from 25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), for example, the corresponding kinetic energy is multiplied by four.
Given that the passengers of the vehicle in our example do not have their seat belts fastened, in the event of a collision the entire amount of the passengers’ kinetic energy will be only absorbed by the mentioned impact.
Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), the forces acting on bodies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are even higher.
Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are not “attached” to the vehicle. In a head-on collision, they will move forward at the same speed their vehicle was travelling just before the impact. This example applies not only to head- on collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.
Even at low speeds the forces acting on the body in a collision are so great that it is not possible to brace oneself with one’s hands. In the

event of a head-on collision, vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt will be thrown uncontrollably forward and will collide, for example, against the steering wheel, instrument panel or
windscreen >>> Fig. 24.
It is also important for rear passengers to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forward violently through the vehicle interior in an accident. If a rear seat occupant is not wearing a seat belt, they are not only endangering themselves but also the occupants
of the front seats >>> Fig. 25.
Fastening and unfastening the seat belt
Fig. 26 Insert the latch plate of the seat belt into the buckle.

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Releasing the seat belt
Only unfasten the seat belt when the vehicle
has come to a standstill >>> . Press the red button on the buckle >>> Fig. 27.
The latch plate is released from the buckle. Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.

Correct position of the seat belt

Fig. 27 Release the seat belt’s latch plate.
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking

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Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor-
rectly >>> page 44.
Engage the seat backrest of the rear seat in
an upright position >>> .
Pull the latch plate and place the belt webbing evenly across your chest and lap. Do not
twist the seat belt when doing so >>> .
Insert the buckle plate in the buckle of the
correct seat >>> Fig. 26.
Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the buckle.

WARNING The seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the seat backrest is in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your size. Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking. The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt, can cause severe injuries if the belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).

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Fig. 28 Correct seat belt and headrest positions, viewed from front and the side.
Fig. 29 Position of seat belt during pregnancy. Seat belts offer their maximum protection in the event of an accident and reduce the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries only when they are properly positioned. Furthermore, if the webbing is correctly positioned, the seat belt
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will hold the vehicle occupants in the optimum position to ensure the airbag provides the maximum protection. The seat belt must therefore always be worn and the webbing correctly positioned.
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe or
even fatal injuries >>> page 44, Correct sitting
position of vehicle occupants.
The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm, under the arm or behind the shoulder.
The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.
The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
In the case of pregnant women, the seat belt should pass uniformly over the chest and as low as possible through the pelvic area with the strap flat so it does not press down on the abdomen; in addition, it must be used throughout
the entire pregnancy >>> Fig. 29.
Adapting the position of the belt webbing to
your size
The position of the seat belt can be adapted by adjusting the height of the front seats.

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WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm.
The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the torso
The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the pelvis Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
In the case of pregnant women, the abdominal strap of the seat belt should pass as low as possible across the pelvic area, resting flat and “surrounding” the abdomen

Fig. 29.
Do not twist the seat belt while it is fastened.
Once the seat belt is positioned correctly, don’t pull it away from your body with your hand.
Do not lie the seat belt across rigid or fragile objects, e.g. glasses, pens or keys.
Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alter the position of the belt webbing.

Note
If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct position of the belt webbing, contact a specialised workshop for help with any special devices to ensure the optimum protection of the seat belt and airbag. SEAT recommends taking your car in for technical service.
Automatic retractor, tensioner and belt force limiter
Vehicle seat belts are part of the vehicle’s
safety system >>> page 44. This system has the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retractor
The seat belt shoulder straps on the driver’s and front passenger seats, as well as those on the rear side seats (and, depending on equipment, also the seat belt of the central rear seat) are fitted with automatic retractors. This device ensures complete freedom of movement when the shoulder strap is pulled gently or during normal driving. However, during sudden braking, when driving in the mountains, around bends and when accelerating, the retractor locks the seat belt if it extends rapidly.
In critical driving situations, e.g. in the event of emergency braking or in the case of oversteer and understeer, the proactive occupant

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protection can tension the front seat belts automatically if they are worn1). The two belts are loosened again if an accident does not happen or when the critical situation passes. Proactive occupant protection is ready to operate again

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Seat belt tensioner
The seat belts on the front seats and, depending on the equipment, side rear seats are fitted with tensioners.
The tensioners are activated by sensors in the event of severe head-on, side and rear collisions (in hybrid vehicles they are also activated in the event of a roll-over), and they tension the seat belts in a direction opposite their extension.
If the seat belt is slack, the tensioner tightens it. This cushions the movement of occupants forwards towards the impact.
The belt pre-tensioners work in combination with the airbag system. The belt pre-tensioners activate in combination with some of the airbags, depending on the collision type.
When activated, a fine powder may be released. This is completely normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.

Reversible belt tensioning (proactive occupant protection)
A reversible tensioning of the seat belts may
occur in certain driving situations >>> page 52.
For example: in the event of sudden brakes in the event of oversteering or understeering in the event of minor collisions
Belt force limiter
Depending on the equipment and the country in question, in the event of an accident, the seat belt force limiter reduces the force the seat belt exerts on the body.
Note
After certain driving situations, the reversible belt tensioners may be left permanently tensioned1). In this case, to loosen the belt, it must be removed manually while the vehicle is stationary and then replaced correctly. The relevant safety requirements must be observed if the vehicle or any components of the system are to be scrapped. Specialised workshops are aware of these requirements.

Maintenance and disposal of seat belt tensioners
The belt tensioners are components of the seat belts that are installed in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tensioners or remove and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tensioners function incorrectly or may not function at all.
So that the effectiveness of the seat belt tensioner is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regulations, which are known to the specialised workshops, must be observed.
WARNING
Improper handling and home repairs to seat belts, automatic retractors and belt tensioners may increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries. The tensioners may not activate, even though they should, or they may activate unexpectedly.
Never repair, adjust, or disassemble and reassemble seat belt components or tensioners. Always have this work carried out by a specialist workshop.
Seat belts, tensioners and their automatic retractors cannot be repaired and have to be replaced.

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For the sake of the environment
Airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate.
Observe the legal requirements for their disposal.
PreCrash system
How it works
The PreCrash system is an assistance system that actives a series of measures to protect the occupants of the vehicles in potentially risky situations, but which cannot prevent a collision. It only works completely if no special driving profile is selected and if there are no operating anomalies.
Basic features
Depending on the legal provisions of the country and the features of the vehicle, in critical situations (e.g. in certain cases of emergency braking or loss of control of the vehicle by the driver) the following functions can be activated separately or at the same time when the vehicle is travelling faster than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph). Reversible tensioning of front seat belts that are fastened. Operation of the hazard warning lights.

Automatic closing of the windows until they are just cracked open and, depending on the equipment, of the sunroof.
In the event of overturning, depending on the equipment, activation of the belt tensioners.
Depending on how critical the driving situation is, the belts are either tightened individually, or both belts at the same time.
In addition to Front Assist
In vehicles with Front Assist >>> page 193, within
the limits of the system, information is assessed on the risk of collision with the vehicle in front. The functions of the PreCrash system may also be activated if there is a high likelihood of a rear-end collision, or during the activation of Front Assist.
In addition to the Emergency Assist system
In vehicles with emergency assist, driver status information is assessed within the limitations of this system. The following PreCrash systems may be activated if a lack of activity is detected:
Reversible seat belt tensioning of the driver’s seat belt.
Automatic closing of the windows until they are just cracked open and, depending on the equipment, of the sunroof.

Activation of the PreCrash system
The PreCrash system can be partially deactivated by deactivating the traction and/or stability control, depending on the equipment. When these vehicle safety controls are switched on (by default, every time the ignition is turned on), the system is fully activated.
Driving profile selection settings
In vehicles with driving profile selection, PreCrash adapts to suit the special vehicle configuration of the corresponding profile

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Limited operation
The PreCrash system is not available or only has limited availability in the following situations:
When the TCS and/or ESC is off. When driving in reverse. When the airbag control unit is not operating properly. When there is a fault in the system itself, in the ESC or in the Front Assist.
Troubleshooting
If the PreCrash is not working correctly, the message System unavailable or System with limited functions is shown permanently on the instrument cluster screen. Get the system checked by a SEAT Official Service.

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WARNING
The PreCrash system cannot overcome the limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only works within the limits of the system. Risks that compromise safety are never justified by the use of this system. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness and cannot prevent a collision.
Adapt your speed and safe distance to the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
The system is not always able to recognise objects.
The system may not react to people or animals or objects that cross length- wise or that are hard to detect.
Metallic objects (e.g. fences) or other elements of the public road or adverse weather conditions can hinder its operation and thus its ability to detect collision risk.
Never ignore the warning lamps that light up or the messages shown on the dashboard.
WARNING
Distracting the driver in any way can lead to an accident and cause injuries.
Never change settings on the Infotainment System while driving.

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Airbag system
Why is it so important to wear a seat belt and to sit correctly?
For the inflating airbags to achieve the best protection, the seat belt must always be worn properly and the correct sitting position must be assumed.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle’s overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the airbag system can only work effectively when the vehicle occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. Therefore, it is most important to properly wear the seat belts at all times, not only because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety

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The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds, so if you are not properly seated when the airbag is triggered, you may sustain fatal injuries. Therefore, it is essential that all vehicle occupants assume a correct sitting position while travelling.
Sharp braking before an accident may cause a passenger not wearing a seat belt to be thrown forward into the area of the deploying airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the occupant. This also applies to children.

Always maintain the greatest possible distance between yourself and the front airbag. This way, the front airbags can completely deploy when triggered, providing their maximum protection.
The most important factors for triggering the airbag are the type of accident, the angle of impact and the vehicle speed.
Whether or not the airbags are activated depends primarily on the vehicle deceleration rate resulting from the collision and detected by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration occurring during the collision and measured by the control unit remains below the specified reference values, the front, side and/or curtain airbags will not be triggered. Take into account that the visible damage in a vehicle involved in an accident, no matter how serious, is not a determining factor for the airbags to have been activated.
WARNING
Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assuming an incorrect sitting position can lead to critical or fatal injuries
All vehicle occupants, including children, who are not properly belted can sustain critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered. Children up to 12 years old should always travel on the rear seat. Never transport children in the vehicle if they are not restrained or the restraint system is not appropriate for their age, size or weight.

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To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear the seat belt properly

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Description of the airbag system
The airbag system offers additional protection for the occupants in combination with the seat belts.
The airbag system comprises the following modules (as per vehicle equipment):
Electronic control unit Front airbags for driver and passenger Knee airbag for the driver Side airbags Central airbag for the driver Head airbag Airbag control lamp on the instrument
panel >>> page 55
Key-operated switch for front passenger airbag Control lamp for disabled/enabled status of the front passenger airbag. The airbag system operation is monitored electronically. The airbag control lamp will illuminate for a few seconds every time the ignition is switched on (self-diagnosis).

There is a fault in the system if the control lamp :
does not light up when the ignition is switched
on >>> page 55,
turns off after 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on, turns off and then lights up again after the ignition is switched on, illuminates or flashes while the vehicle is moving.
The airbag system is not triggered if:
the ignition is switched off there is a minor frontal collision there is a minor side collision there is a rear-end collision in the event of the vehicle overturning if the dynamic characteristics measured by the control unit are too low, the impact speed is lower than the reference value programmed in the control unit.

WARNING
The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the occupants
are seated correctly >>> page 44.
If a fault has occurred in the airbag system, have the system checked immediately by a specialised workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that during a collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.
Airbag activation
The airbags deploy extremely rapidly, within thousands of a second, to provide additional protection in the event of an accident. A fine dust may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
The airbag system is only ready to function when the ignition is on.
In special accidents instances, several airbags may activate at the same time.
In the event of minor head-on and side collisions, rear-end collisions, overturning or rollover of the vehicle, airbags do not activate.
Airbags only activate if the vehicle overturns in the hybrid plug-in version of the vehicle.

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Activation factors
The conditions that lead to the airbag system activating in each situation cannot be generalised. Some factors play an important role, such as the properties of the object the vehicle hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle speed, etc.
Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag activation.
The control unit analyses the collision trajectory and activates the respective restraint system.
If the deceleration rate is below the predefined reference value in the control unit the airbags will not be triggered, even though the accident may cause extensive damage to the car.
The following airbags are triggered in serious head-on collisions:
Driver airbag. Front passenger front airbag Knee airbag for the driver. Head airbags.
In the event of serious side collisions, some (or all) of the following airbags can be activated (depending on the severity of the collision):
Curtain (head) airbag on the side of the accident. Front side airbag on the side of the accident.

Rear side airbag on the side of the accident. Central airbag.
In an accident with airbag activation:
the interior lights switch on (if the interior light switch is in the courtesy light position); the hazard warning lights switch on; all doors are unlocked; the fuel supply to the engine is cut; in hybrid vehicles, the high voltage system is switched off; an emergency call is started.
Airbag system control lamps
Lights up on the instrument cluster Fault in the airbag system and seat belt tensioners. Have the system checked immediately by a specialised workshop.
Lights up on the roof console Front passenger front airbag deactivated. Check if the airbag should be kept deactivated.
Lights up on the roof console Front passenger front airbag activated. The control lamp turns off automatically 60 seconds after the ignition is switched on.

Several warning and control lamps light up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified. They will switch off after a few seconds.

If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system control lamp remains on or flashes, it indicates a malfunction in the airbag and seat
belt tensioner system >>> . Have the system
checked immediately by a specialised workshop.

If the front passenger airbag has been deacti-

vated, the warning lamp

remains lit on the

roof console to remind you that the airbag is

deactivated. If, with the front passenger airbag

deactivated, this lamp does not remain lit or

if it is lit along with the control lamp on the

instrument panel, there is a fault in the airbag

system >>> . If the control lamp is flashing,

there is a fault in the disabling of the airbag

system >>> . Have the system checked imme-

diately by a specialised workshop.

WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag and seat belt tensioner system, the airbags and seat belts may not trigger correctly, may fail to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly.
The vehicle occupants run the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries. Have the system checked immediately by a specialised workshop.

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Do not mount a child seat in the front passenger seat or remove the mounted child seat! The front passenger front airbag may deploy during an accident in spite of the fault.
NOTICE Always pay attention to any lit control lamps and to the corresponding descriptions and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle or harm to the occupants. Front airbags
Fig. 30 Driver’s airbag in the steering wheel.

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Fig. 31 Front passenger airbag located in dash panel.
The driver’s front airbag is housed in the steering wheel and that of the front passenger, on the dash panel. Airbags are identified by the word “AIRBAG”. The airbag covers open and remain attached to the steering wheel and instrument panel when the driver and front passenger air-
bags are triggered, respectively >>> Fig. 30 , >>> Fig. 31.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants additional protection for the head and chest in the
event of a severe frontal collision >>> .
In addition, in certain head-on collisions, the head airbag is triggered on both sides of the vehicle. Their special design allows the controlled escape of the propellant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and

chest are protected by the airbag. After the collision, the airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
WARNING The deployment space between the front passengers and the airbags must not in any case be occupied by other passenger, pets and objects. The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once they have deployed. It is also important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
Activate and deactivate front passenger front airbag
Fig. 32 Switch for activating and deactivating the front passenger airbag.

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Fig. 33 On the roof console: passenger airbag deactivation control lamp.
Deactivate the front passenger front airbag only if you have to use a rear- facing child seat in the front passenger seat. SEAT recommends fitting the child seat in the rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the front passenger airbag. When the front passenger airbag is deactivated, this means that only the front passenger front airbag is deactivated. All the other airbags in the vehicle remain activated.
Deactivate and activate the front passenger front airbag
Switch the ignition off. Open the passenger side door. Remove the key shaft from the vehicle key.

Insert the key blade into the slot provided in the front passenger airbag disconnection
switch >>> Fig. 32. About 3/4 of the key should
enter; this is as far as it will go.

Turn the key gently to change its position to (deactivate) or to (activate). If you have
difficulty, ensure that you have inserted the key as far as it will go.

Close the front passenger door.

When deactivating the airbag, switch the ignition on and check that the control lamp
remains lit >>> Fig. 33.

When reactivating the airbag, check that

when the ignition is switched on, the

con-

trol lamp does not light up and the

lamp

lights up for 60 seconds and then turns off.

WARNING
The driver of the vehicle is responsible for disabling or switching on the airbag.
Always switch off the ignition before disabling the front passenger airbag! Failure to do so could result in a fault in the airbag deactivation system.
Never leave the key in the airbag disabling switch as it could get damaged or enable or disable the airbag during driving.
If for any reason an airbag is deactivated, reactivate it as soon as possible so that it can fulfil its protective function.

Central airbag
Fig. 34 In the inner padding of the driver’s seat backrest: central airbag.
Fig. 35 Fully inflated central airbag (deployment zone). The central airbag is installed for the front seats and is located in the inner padding of the driver’s seat backrest. The location of the central airbag is indicated
by the inscription “AIRBAG” >>> Fig. 34.

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When triggered, the central airbag fills the
marked zone (deployment zone) >>> Fig. 35. For
this reason, never place or fix objects in this
zone >>> .
The central airbag triggers in the case of a side collision or if the vehicle overturns, reducing the risk of vehicle occupants suffering injuries.
WARNING
When triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed in milliseconds.
Always keep the central airbag deployment zone clear.
Never attach objects to the central airbag cover or the deployment zone.
Do not allow other people, animals or objects to get between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag deployment zone. Make sure that all vehicle occupants, including children, follow this rule.
Never use upholstery or seat covers that have not been explicitly authorised for the seats of the vehicle. Otherwise, the side airbag will not be able to deploy if triggered.

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WARNING Improper manipulation of the driver and front passenger seats can prevent the central airbag from operating correctly and cause serious injuries. Never remove the front seats from the vehicle or modify their components. If the backrest side bolsters are subjected to a lot of force, the central airbag may not trigger correctly,it may not trigger at all or if may trigger unexpectedly. Have a specialised repair shop immediately repair any damage to the original seat upholstery or seams in the area of the central airbag module.
Side airbags
Fig. 36 Side airbag in driver’s seat.

Fig. 37 Illustration of completely inflated side airbag on left side of vehicle.
The side airbags are located in the backrests of the front seats and in the sides of the rear seat, depending on the vehicle’s configuration

Fig. 36, >>> Fig. 37.
Its location is marked with the word “AIRBAG” on the upper part of the back of the seats or on the lower coverings with the word AIRBAG in relief.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the side airbag system provides additional protection for the upper body in the event of a severe side
collision >>> .
In a side collision, the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to passengers to the areas of the body facing the impact. In addition to their normal protection, the seat belts also hold the passengers in the event of a side collision; this is how these airbags provide maximum protection.

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WARNING
If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean forward, or are not seated correctly while the vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk of injury if the side airbag system is triggered in an accident.
In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts fastened while travelling.
In a side-on collision the side airbags will not work if the sensors do not correctly measure the pressure increase on the interior of the doors, due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the door panel.
Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if the panels have not been correctly fitted.
Occupants of the outer seats must never carry any objects or pets in the deployment space between them and the airbags, or allow children or other passengers to travel in this position. It is also important not to attach 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.

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Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks, must not be exerted upon the backrest bolster because the system may be damaged. In this case, the side airbags would not be triggered.
Under no circumstances should protective covers 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 conventional seat covers would obstruct the side airbag, seriously reducing the airbag’s effectiveness.
Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a specialised workshop.
The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once they have deployed.
Any work on the side airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag components 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.

Head-protection airbags
Fig. 38 Location and deployment area of the head-protection airbag. Head- protection airbags are on both sides of the passenger compartment, above the doors

Fig. 38 and their location is indicated with
the word “AIRBAG”. In combination with the seat belts, the Side Curtain Protection® airbags provide additional protection for the upper part of the body of vehicle occupants in the event of serious side
collisions or the vehicle overturning >>> .
The framed area is covered by the head-protection airbag when it is deployed (deployment
area) >>> Fig. 38. Therefore, objects should never be placed or mounted in this area >>> .
In the event of a side collision the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.

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The head-protection airbags reduce the risk of injury to passengers in the front and rear side seats facing the impact.
WARNING
In order for the head-protection airbags to provide their maximum protection, the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts fastened while travelling.
For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must be disabled in those vehicles fitted with a screen dividing the interior of the vehicle. See your technical service to make this adjustment.
There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occupants of the outer seats and the deployment space of the head-protection airbags so that the headprotection airbag can deploy completely without restriction 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 windows.
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 hangers.
The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once they have deployed.

Safety
Any work on the head-protection airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining) should only be performed by a specialised workshop. Otherwise, faults may occur during the airbag system operation. The side and head airbags are managed through sensors 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 front door is damaged, the airbag system may not work correctly. All work carried out on the front door must be done in a specialised workshop.
Knee airbag
Fig. 39 On the driver side: location of airbag for knees.

Fig. 40 On the driver side: action radius of airbag for knees.
The knee airbag is located on the driver side
below the dash panel >>> Fig. 39. Airbags are
identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
The framed area (deployment area) >>> Fig. 40
is covered by the knee airbag when it is deployed. Objects should never be placed or mounted in this area.
WARNING
The knee airbag is deployed in front of the driver’s knees. Always keep the deployment areas of the knee airbags free.
Never not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the knee airbag.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between your knees and the location of the this air-

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bag. If your physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, make sure you contact a specialised workshop.
Transporting children safely
Introduction
For safety reasons, as we have learned from accident statistics, we recommend that children under 12 years of age travel in the rear seats. Depending on their age, height and weight, children travelling in rear seats must use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety reasons, the child seat should be installed in the rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or in the centre back seat.
The laws of physics involved and the forces acting in a collision apply also to children

page 48. But unlike adults, children do not
have fully developed muscle and bone structures. This means that children are subject to a greater risk of injury.
To reduce the risk of injuries, children must always use special child restraint systems when travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety products from the Original Accessories Programme, which includes systems for all ages made by “Peke” (not for all countries) (see www.seat.com).

These systems have been especially designed and approved, complying with the ECE-R44. regulation.
SEAT recommends securing the child seats shown on the website as described below:
Child seats in the opposite direction of travel (group 0+): ISOFIX and support peg (ROMER BABY SAFE PLUS SHR II + ISOFIX BASE / PEKE G0 I-SIZE + I-SIZE BASE).
Child seats in the direction of travel (group 1): ISOFIX and Top Tether (ROMER DUO PLUS + TOP

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