Seat Ateca. Service Manual - part 9

Opening and closing

Opening and closing the sunroof

Fig. 134 

On the interior roof lining: sunroof

button.

The sunroof only works when the ignition is
switched on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.

The sun blind automatically opens along with
the sunroof if completely closed or if in front
of the sunroof. The sun blind remains in the
previous position and does not automatically
close with the sunroof. The sun blind can on-
ly be closed completely once the sunroof has
been closed.

The button 



 

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Fig. 134

 has two levels. The

first level switches the sunroof to the tilted
position, opening or closing it fully or partial-
ly.

On the second level, the sunroof automatical-
ly moves to the corresponding final position
after briefly pressing the button. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.

Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof

●

Press the rear part of the button 

B

 to the

first level.

●

Automatic operation: briefly press the rear

part of button 

B

 to the second level.

Closing the sunroof from a tilted position

●

Press the front part of the button 

A

 to the

first level.

●

Automatic operation: briefly press the front

part of the button 

A

 to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation by adjust-
ing the tilted position of the sunroof or by
closing the sunroof

●

Press button 

A

 or 

B

 again.

Opening the sunroof

●

Press button 

C

 backwards to the first lev-

el.

●

Automatic operation to comfort position:

briefly press button 

C

 backwards to the sec-

ond level.

Closing the sunroof

●

Press button 

D

 forwards to the first level.

●

Automatic operation: briefly press button

D

 forwards to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation during the
opening or closing

●

Press button 

C

 or 

D

 again.

Opening and closing the sun blind

Fig. 135 

On the interior roof lining: switches

for the sun blind.

The electrical sun blind works when the igni-
tion is switched on.

When the sunroof is in its most tilted posi-
tion, the sun blind automatically goes into a
ventilation position. The sun blind remains in
this position also with the sunroof closed.

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Buttons 

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Fig. 135 

1

 and 

2

 have two lev-

els. The first level opens or closes the sun
blind fully or partially.

By briefly pressing the button to the second
level, the sun blind automatically moves to
the corresponding final position. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.

Once the ignition has been switched off, you
can still open or close the sun blind for a few
minutes provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened.

Opening the sun blind

●

Press button 

1

 to the first level.

●

Automatic operation: briefly press button

1

 to the second level.

Closing the sun blind

●

Press button 

2

 to the first level.

●

Automatic operation: briefly press button

2

 to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation during the
opening or closing

●

Press button 

1

 or 

2

 again.

Note

When the sunroof is open, the electric sun
blind can only be closed to the front edge of
the sunroof.

Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sliding sunroof and the sun blind

The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injury when closing the sunroof and the sun
blind 

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. If the sunroof or sun blind en-

counter resistance or an obstacle when clos-
ing, they reopen immediately.

●

Check why the sunroof or sun blind do not

close.

●

Try to close the sunroof or sun blind again.

●

If the sunroof or sun blind cannot be closed

due to an obstacle or some resistance, it
stops at the corresponding position and then
opens. For automatic closing, a new closing
attempt might take place.

●

If the sunroof or sun blind is still unable to

close, close it without the anti-trap function.

Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap function

●

Sunroof: within approx. 5 seconds of hav-

ing activated the anti-trap function, press the
button 



 

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Fig. 134

 to the second level in

the direction of arrow 

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Fig. 134

 

D

 until the

sunroof closes completely.

●

Sun blind: within approx. 5 seconds of hav-

ing activated the anti-trap function, press
button 

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Fig. 135

 

2

 until the sun blind

closes completely.

●

The sunroof or sun blind close without the

anti-trap function intervening!

●

If the sunroof or sun blind will still not

close, visit a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap function can cause serious injuries.

●

Always be careful when closing the sunroof

and sun blind.

●

No person should ever remain in the way of

the sunroof or sun blind, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.

●

The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-

gers or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring.

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Lights and visibility

Lights and visibility

Lights

Side light and dipped beam headlight

Read the additional information carefully

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The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.

The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.

Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.

●

When the parking light is on 

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.

●

When the light switch is in position  or



.

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.

●

Always use your dipped beam head lights if

it is raining or if visibility is poor.

WARNING

If the headlights are set too high and not
used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.

●

Always make sure that the headlights are

correctly adjusted.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual lights, integrated in the front headlights.
By connecting the daytime running lights,
these lights are switched on

1)

 

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The daytime running lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.

When the light switch is in position , a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting.

WARNING

●

Never drive with daytime lights if the road

is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.

●

On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,

when activating the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the dark-
ness, in the case of heavy rain or in condi-
tions of poor visibility.

Turn signal and main beam lever

Read the additional information carefully

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Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.

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1)

On vehicles equipped with rear LED lights, the rear

side light is switched on as well.

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Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.

The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the 



 button and the 

SETUP

 function

button 

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.

In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
forgetting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.

●

Always give warning when you are going to

change lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.

●

As soon as you have finished changing

lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cidents and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers.

Note

●

If the convenience turn signals are operat-

ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.

●

The turn signal only works when the igni-

tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.

●

If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the

control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.

●

The main beam headlights can only be

switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.

●

In cold or damp weather conditions, the

headlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system.

Automatic dipped beam control *

The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.

When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-

ly in the following situations 

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 in Daytime

running lights on page 135

:

Automatic switching
on

Automatic switching
off

The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.

When adequate lighting is
detected.

The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.

When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes.

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.

●

The automatic dipped beam control ()

only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.

Main beam assist*

Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The main beam assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) 

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When the system is activated and the camera
detects other vehicles that may be dazzled,
the main beam is automatically switched off.
Otherwise, the main beam is automatically
switched on.

The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.

Switching the main beam assist on and off

Func-
tion

Use

Activate:



– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards

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. When the warning lamp  is

displayed on the instrument panel display,
the main beam assist is switched on.

To switch

system

off:

– Switch off the ignition.
– 

OR: turn the light switch to a different po-

sition to  

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.

– 

OR: with main beam on, move the main

beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– 

OR: move the main beam and turn the

signal lever forwards to manually switch
the main beam on. The main beam assist
will then be deactivated.

Malfunctions
The following conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off

the headlights in time or from turning off al-
together:

●

In poorly lit towns with highly reflective

signs.

●

Other insufficiently lit road users (such as

pedestrians or cyclists).

●

On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)

and when oncoming vehicles are partially ob-
scured.

●

When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-

cles (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.

●

If the camera is damaged or the power sup-

ply is cut off.

●

In fog, snow and heavy rain.

●

With dust and sand turbulence.

●

With loose gravel in the field of vision of

the camera.

●

When the field of vision of the camera is

misted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc.

WARNING

The convenience features of the main beam
assist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.

●

You are always in control of the main beam

and adapting it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.

●

It is possible that the main beam headlight

control does not recognise all driving situa-
tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ces.

●

When the field of vision of the camera is

dirty, covered or damaged, operation of the
main beam control may be affected. This also
applies when changes are made to the vehi-
cle lighting system, for example, if additional
headlights are installed.

CAUTION

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tem, take the following points into considera-
tion:

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-

larly and make sure it is free of snow and ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the field of vision of the camera.

Note

Main beam and headlight flasher can be
turned on and off manually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever

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Fog lights

Fig. 136 

Dash panel: light control.

The warning lamps  or  also show, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.

●

Switching on front fog lights* : pull the

light switch to the first point 

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Fig. 136 

1

,

from positions ,  or .

●

Switching on the rear fog light : com-

pletely pull the light switch 

2

 from position



,  or .

●

To switch off the fog lights, press the light

switch or turn it to position .

Note

The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind
you. You should use the rear fog light only
when visibility is very poor. For this reason,
when you exceed approximately 60 km/h (38
mph), a warning will appear on the instru-
ment panel: Turn off the fog light!.

Cornering lights*

1)

When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the cornering lights are activated automati-
cally. The cornering lights may be integrated
in the fog lights and are switched on only at
speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle switch on,
in order to better illuminate the area for park-
ing.

Function “Coming home”



 

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table on page 2

This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Coming

Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec).

Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Coming Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are turned on.

Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “Coming Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).

Automatic* activation of “Coming Home”
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch in position ).

●

Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition with the rotary light switch
in position  

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.

●

The automatic “Coming Home” function is

only active when the light sensor detects
darkness.

●

When the car door is opened, the “Coming

Home” lighting comes on.

1)

This function is not available on vehicles equipped

with full-LED headlights.

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Manual “Coming Home” activation
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch without position ).

●

Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition.

●

Activate the headlight flashers for approxi-

mately 1 second.

●

Activated for any position of the rotary light

switch.

●

When the car door is opened, the “Coming

Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are
turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door
is opened.

Deactivation

●

If no door has been closed, they go out au-

tomatically after 60 seconds.

●

After the last door has been closed, the

headlights will be switched off after the
“Coming Home” delay (as established in the
radio menu) has elapsed.

●

On turning the light switch to position 

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.

●

When the ignition is switched on (when

starting the engine).

Function “Leaving Home”

The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
ble for vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(rotary light switch in position ).

This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving
Home” function switch-off delay may also be
set (default: 30 sec).

Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Leaving Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are switched on.

Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “Leaving Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).

Activation

●

When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-

mote control.

●

The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-

ted when the rotary light switch is in position


 and the light sensor detects darkness.

Deactivation

●

When the “Leaving Home” delay period

ends (default: 30 sec).

●

When the vehicle is locked using the re-

mote control.

●

When the light control is switched into a

position other than .

●

With the ignition is switched on.

Hazard warning lights 

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Fig. 137 

Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-

ing lights.

Read the additional information carefully

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The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

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2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

warning lights 

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3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear;

for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to 

P.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-

tion of other road users to your vehicle.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch 



 will

flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.

Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again.

WARNING

●

The risk of an accident increases if your ve-

hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.

●

Due to the high temperatures that the cata-

lytic converter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come
into contact with highly inflammable materi-
als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire.

Note

●

The battery will run down if the hazard

warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.

●

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements.

Parking lights 

When the parking light is switched on, (right
or left turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.

Parking light on both sides

With the ignition switched off and the light
switch in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially.

Motorway light*

The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped with full-LED lights.

The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.

●

Activation: when going above 110 km/h

(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.

●

Deactivation: when reducing the speed of

the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.

Driving abroad

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.

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When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.

The light distribution of the halogen and full-
LED headlights allows the specific “tourist
light” values to be met without the need for
stickers or changes in the settings.

Note

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights.

Headlight range control, lighting of
the instrument and control panel

Fig. 138 

Next to the steering wheel: Head-

light range control

Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system, using the button



 and the function button 

SETUP

››› 



page 27

.

Headlight range control
The headlight range control 

››› 

Fig. 138

 is

modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers

››› 

.

The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.

To reset, turn switch 

››› 

Fig. 138

:

Value

Vehicle load status

a)

–

Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty

1

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty

2

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load

3

Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load

a)

If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the

table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.

Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.

Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function

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is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the dip-
ped beam.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.

●

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

status so that it does not blind other drivers.

Interior and reading lights

1)



 

››› 

table on page 2

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 25

Glove compartment and luggage compart-
ment lighting*
When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the
rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.

Footwell lighting*
The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de-
crease in intensity while driving. The intensity
of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-
dio menu (see 

Easy Connect > Light

Settings > Interior lighting

››› 



page 27

).

Ambient light*
The ambient lighting in the door panels may
change colour. The intensity of these lights
can be adjusted using the radio menu (see

Easy Connect > Light Settings >
Interior lighting

 

››› 



page 27

).

Note

The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cle is locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging.

Visibility

Sun visors

Fig. 139 

Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
senger sun visors:

●

Lower the sun visor towards the wind-

screen.

●

The sun visor can be pulled out of its

mounting and turned towards the door

››› 

Fig. 139 

1

.

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-

gitudinally backwards.

1)

Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the

vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
well light and sun visor light.

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Lights and visibility

Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened 

2

 a light comes on.

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up.

WARNING

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

●

Always store sun blinds and visors in their

housing when not in use.

Note

The light above the sun visor automatically
switches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging.

Windscreen wiper and window
wiper systems

Window wiper lever

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 26

CAUTION

If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
screen wipers active, they complete their
wipe before returning to the rest position.
When switching the ignition back on, the
windscreen wiper will continue to operate at
the same wiping level. Ice, snow and other
obstacles on the windscreen may damage the
wiper and the windscreen wiper motor.

●

If necessary, remove snow and ice from the

windscreen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.

●

Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers

from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.

●

Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the
windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
age.

●

In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position 

››› 



page 62

.

Note

●

The windscreen and window wipers only

function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.

●

The interval wipe speed varies according to

the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is

moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.

●

The rear wiper is automatically switched on

when the windscreen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear.

Windscreen wiper functions

Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations

If the vehicle is at a
standstill

The activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.

During automatic
wipe

The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.

For the interval wipe

Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals.

Heated windscreen washer jets*
The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it
does not thaw the water in the washer hoses.
When the ignition is switched on the heated
windscreen washer jets automatically adjust
the heat depending on the ambient tempera-
ture.

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Headlight wash/wipe system*
The headlight washers/wipers clean the
headlight lenses.

After the ignition is switched on, the first and
every fifth time the windscreen washer is
switched on, the headlights are also washed.
Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should
be pulled towards the steering wheel when
the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any
incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).

To ensure the headlight washers work cor-
rectly in winter, any snow which has got into
the bumper jet supports should be cleaned
away. If necessary, remove snow with an anti-
icing spray.

Note

The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
that are on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again.

Rain sensor*

Fig. 140 

Windscreen wiper lever: adjusting

the rain sensor 

A

Fig. 141 

Rain sensor sensitive surface

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
windscreen wiper intervals, depending on
the amount of rain 

››› 

. The sensitivity of the

rain sensor can be adjusted manually. Man-
ual wipe 

››› 

page 143

.

Move the lever to the required position

››› 

Fig. 140

:

Rain sensor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

–

Set control to the right: highly sensi-
tive.

–

Set control to the left: less sensitive.

When the ignition is switched off and then
back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts
operating again when the windscreen wipers
are in position 

1

 and the vehicle is travel-

ling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

Rain sensor modified behaviour
Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-
ings on the sensitive surface 

››› 

Fig. 141

 of

the rain sensor include:

●

Damaged blades: a film of water on the

damaged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result
in a fast and continuous wipe.

●

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

the windscreen wiper.

●

Salt on roads: in winter, salt spread in the

roads may cause an extra long wipe when the
windscreen is almost dry.

●

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

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reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

●

Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain
sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the
reduction in the sensitive surface area and
adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the sen-
sor will vary with the size of the damage
caused by the stone.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers manually

when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility.

Note

●

Clean the sensitive surface of the rain sen-

sor regularly and check the blades for dam-
age 

››› 

Fig. 141

 (arrow).

●

To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alcohol.

Mirror

Anti-dazzle rear view mirror

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
clearly through the rear window.

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle
function*
The anti-dazzle function is activated every
time the ignition is switched on.

When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken 

auto-

matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This could cause irritation to the
skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must be
rinsed with large quantities of water. If neces-
sary, get medial help.

CAUTION

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as possi-
ble.

Note

●

If the light incident in the interior rear vi-

sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun
blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with
automatic setting will not operate perfectly.

●

When the interior lights are on or reverse

gear engaged, the mirrors do not darken with
automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle posi-
tion.

Adjusting the exterior rear view mir-
rors

Fig. 142 

Driver door: control for the exterior

mirror.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 14

Synchronized regulation of the exterior mir-
rors

●

In the 

Settings - Convenience

 menu,

select whether or not the exterior mirrors
should move in synchronisation.

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●

Turn the knob to position 

L

1)

.

●

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The

right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).

●

If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-

ment may need correcting. turn the control to
position 

R

1)

.

●

In the Easy Connect system the exterior mir-

rors can be adjusted using the 



 button

and the function button 

SETUP

.

Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(convenience function)*
The Easy Connect system, the 



 button and

the function buttons 

SETUP

 and

Mirrors and windscreen wipers

 can be used to

have the exterior mirrors fold in when the ve-
hicle is parked 

››› 

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.

When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically.

WARNING

Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a
larger field of vision. However, they make ob-

jects look smaller and further away than they
really are. If you use these mirrors to esti-
mate the distance to vehicles behind you
when changing lane, you could misjudge the
distance. Risk of accident!

CAUTION

●

If one of the mirror housings is knocked out

of position (e.g. when parking), the mirrors
must first be fully retracted with the electric
control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by
hand, as this will interfere with the mirror ad-
juster function.

●

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please make sure to retract the ex-
terior mirrors to prevent them from being
damaged. Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors must not be folded in or out by hand.
Always use the electrical power control.

Note

If the electrical adjustment should fail to op-
erate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mir-
ror glass.

Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the seats and headr-
ests

Manual adjustment of seats

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 12

WARNING

The safe driving chapter contains important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers

››› 

page 64

.

WARNING

●

Adjust the front seats only when the vehi-

cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident.

●

Be careful when adjusting the seat height.

Careless or uncontrolled adjustment can
cause injuries.

●

The front seat backrests must not be re-

clined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts and
the airbag system might not protect as they
should, with the subsequent danger of injury.

1)

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-

rical.

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Seats and head restraints

Electric driver's seat adjustment*

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 13

WARNING

●

If the electric front seats are used negli-

gently or without paying due attention, it can
cause serious injury.

●

The front seats can also be electrically ad-

justed when the ignition is switched off. Nev-
er leave a child or any other person who may
need help in the vehicle.

●

In the event of an emergency, electrical ad-

justment can be stopped by pressing any
control.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the electrical components
of the front seats, please refrain from kneel-
ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at
a single point to the seat cushion and back-
rest.

Note

●

It may not be possible to electrically adjust

the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.

●

If the engine is started while the seats are

being electrically adjusted, the adjustment
will stop.

Adjusting the front head restraints

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 13

Adjust the head restraint 

››› 



page 13

 so

that as far as possible the top of the head re-
straint is level with the top of your head.
When this is not possible, try to get as close
as possible to this position.

Adjusting the rear head restraints

Fig. 143 

Rear centre head restraint: release

point.

When transporting people in the back seat,
place the head restraints of the occupied
seats at a minimum of the next socket up

››› 

.

Adjusting the head restraints

–

To set the head restraint higher, grasp the
sides with both hands and move it up-
wards, until you see it engage.

–

To set the head restraint lower down, press
the 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 143

 button and move it

downwards.

Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward.

–

Unlock the backrest 

››› 

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.

–

Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-
rives to the top.

–

Press button 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 143

, while simulta-

neously pressing on the security hole 

2

››› 

Fig. 143

 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head
restraint.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

››› 

.

Fitting the head restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the
corresponding backrest must be partially fol-
ded forward.

–

Unlock the backrest 

››› 

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.

–

Insert the head restraint bars into the
guides until they perceptibly engage. It

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should not be possible to remove the head
restraint from the backrest.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

››› 

.

WARNING

●

Please observe the general notes

››› 

page 68

.

●

Remove the rear head restraints only when

it is necessary for the placement of a child
seat 

››› 

page 82

. After removing a child seat,

remount the head restraint immediately.
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries.

Seat functions

Introduction

WARNING

Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cause severe injuries.

●

Assume the proper sitting position before

your trip and remain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.

●

Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other

parts of the body away from the operating ra-
dius and the adjustment of seats.

Seat heating

Fig. 144 

In the centre console: front seats

heating switch

The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition is switched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.

The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:

●

The seat is unoccupied.

●

The seat has a covering.

●

There is a child seat installed in the seat.

●

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

●

The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-

er than 25°C (77°F).

Activate
Press the button  or . Seat heating is
switched on fully.

Adjusting the heating output
Press the button  or  repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.

Deactivating
Press the button  or  until all warning
lamps switch off.

WARNING

Children and people who cannot perceive
pain or temperature because of medications,
paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
or have a limited perception of these, may
suffer burns to the back, buttocks or legs
when using seat heating, an occurrence that
may entail a very lengthy recovery period or
from which it may not be possible to recover
fully. Seek medical advice if you have doubts
regarding your health.

●

People with limited pain and temperature

thresholds must never use seat heating.

●

If an abnormality in the device's tempera-

ture control is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop.

WARNING

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
versely affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

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