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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning

Switching the climate control on/off

Blower speed

-

+

The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced or

Switching the climate control off: models with an

OFF

button

increased manually.

– Press the

OFF

button. The climate control is switched off and the

supply of air from outside the car is cut off.

- Press the and + buttons in the centre of the control panel

⇒ page 162, fig. 141 to set the blower to the desired speed (and

Switching the climate control off: models with a



button

regulate the volume of air delivery).

– Keep pressing the button for the blower until the display

segment is empty. The climate control is switched off and the

The climate control system automatically regulates the blower speed

supply of air from outside the car is cut off.

according to the interior temperature. However, you can also adjust the air

delivery manually. The current blower setting is illustrated by a bar in the

Switching the climate control on: models with an

OFF

button

middle display (above the buttons).

– Press the

OFF

button again, or

– Press the

AUTO

button or

Automatic change of passenger temperature

– Press one of the air distribution buttons



,



or



In order to set automatically the passenger temperature like the driver

Switching the climate control on: models with a



button

temperature, press the

AUTO

button on the driver's side for 2 seconds

approximately. In order to set automatically the driver temperature like the

– Press the + button for the blower, or

passenger's temperature, press the

AUTO

button on the passenger's side for

- Press the

AUTO

button or

2 seconds approximately.

– Press one of the air distribution buttons



,



or



The climate control also starts to operate if one of the blower or temperature

selector buttons is pressed.

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Air outlets

Fig. 143 Instrument panel: Location of air outlets

The air outlets ⇒ fig. 143

3

4

and can be operated as follows:

Note

Outlets

3

and

4

The cool air provided by the climate control is mainly issued from outlets

3

4

and . To ensure adequate cooling, outlets

3

4

and should therefore

– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the left thum-

never be closed completely.

bwheels.

- The direction of air delivery from the outlets can be varied as

required using the adjuster in the centre of each outlet grille. The

Air distribution

direction of air flow can be adjusted horizontally and vertically as

desired.

The automatically-programmed air distribution can be

altered manually.

The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or manually,

depending on the operating mode selected. All the outlets can provide air

The buttons



,



and  can be operated either separately or in combi-

that is either heated, unheated or cooled.

nation. To return to automatically controlled air distribution, switch off the

selected functions separately or press the

AUTO

button

The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front seats.

They are controlled together with outlets

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Solar-powered blower/solar roof*

Seat heating*

If the vehicle is parked in sufficiently strong sunlight, the

The surface and backrest of the front seats can be electrically

blower will operate in solar-powered mode when the ignition

heated.

is switched off.

After the ignition is switched off, the blower is supplied with electrical power

from the solar roof. Please ensure that outlets 3 and 4 are open ⇒ page 167,

fig. 143 to ensure the best possible ventilation.

The blower only works when the sun roof is closed or tilted open at the rear.

If the air recirculation mode is on when you switch off the engine, the climate

control will automatically switch to fresh air ventilation.

Fig. 144 Detailed view of

Supplementary heating*

instrument panel: Thum-

bwheel controls for seat

heating

Diesel vehicles are fitted with supplementary heating²⁾ to raise the tempera-

ture of the interior as quickly as possible. At outdoor temperatures below

+5°C and with the engine running, the supplementary heating will switch on

Turn thumbwheel or

1

2

⇒ fig. 144 to switch on and adjust the

and off automatically depending on the temperature of the coolant.

heating on the left or right front seats.

In order to save fuel, the supplementary heating can be can be switched off

by briefly pressing the



button on the climate control.

The heating is switched off when the thumbwheel is set to 0. The temperature

settings range from 1 to 6.

Caution

To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do not

kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point.

²⁾ For Nordic countries only.

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Driving

Driving

Address

WARNING

• Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the vehicle is

Adjusting the steering wheel position

moving, as this could cause an accident.

• For safety reasons, the lever must always be securely engaged when

The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted as

the vehicle is moving, so that the position of the steering wheel cannot

required to suit the driver.

shift unexpectedly. Otherwise this could cause an accident.

Safety

Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*

ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.

Fig. 145 Lever beneath

steering column

- Push the lever ⇒ fig. 145 down ⇒

– Move the steering wheel to the desired position.

- Then push the lever back up against the steering column until it

engages in position.

Fig. 146 Detail of the

centre console: ESP

button

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The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) contains the electronic differential

WARNING (continued)

lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works

together with the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light

• Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒ page 189,

up, but if the ESP fails, only the ESP warning lamp lights up.

“Intelligent technology”.

The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.

The ESP switch deactivates both TCS and ESP functions. The ESP, in spite of

being deactivated, will always self-connect when necessary if brakes are

Ignition lock

being used.

The TCS can be deactivated when in cases where wheel sliding is desirable.

Ignition key positions

For example:

The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.

• When driving with snow chains,

• when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces,

• when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for

example.

Next, the button should be pressed to reactivate the TCS.

When does the warning light switch on or flash



?

• On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry

out a function control.

• The warning lamp will start flashing when the vehicle is moving if the ESP

or the TCS is activated.

• It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.

Fig. 147 Ignition key

positions

WARNING

• The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of

Position

1

physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet

The ignition key is inserted in this position. To engage the steering wheel

roads and when towing a trailer.

lock, take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You

• Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and

should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This will

the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you

help to deter thefts ⇒

into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.

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Driving

Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs

2

(parking lock). The gear selector lever is locked after the ignition key has been

If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the

removed.

load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case of

vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat the

glow plugs.

Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine

3

The engine is started in this position. Electrical components with a high

power consumption are switched off temporarily.

Starting the engine

After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position

2

by itself.

The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.

The ignition key has to be turned back to position

before re-starting the

1

engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor

from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.

Switching off the ignition

1

Turn the ignition key to this position.

WARNING

• Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise

the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an accident.

• Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only

intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are

Fig. 148 Ignition key

children in the car, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine or

positions

use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could

lead to injuries.

Vehicles with a petrol engine:

- Use the foot brake.

Note

• If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be

- Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.

necessary to leave the key in position

2

for about 5 seconds before starting

- Move the gear lever into neutral (automatic gearbox: gear

the engine.

selector lever to P or N) ⇒

• Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After switching off the ignition, you can

only remove the ignition key if the gear selector lever is in position “P”

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– Turn the ignition key to position

3

without pressing the acceler-

When the engine is warm or at outside temperatures above +8°C, the glow

ator.

plug indicator light will only come on for about one second. This means that

the engine can be started immediately.

- Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter

If the engine will not start...

motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).

•

⇒ page 285

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

•

⇒ page 288

- Use the foot brake.

•

⇒ page 222, “Refuelling”

- Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.

WARNING

- Move the gear lever into neutral (automatic gearbox: gear

Never run the engine in confined spaces, as the exhaust gases are

selector lever to P or N) ⇒

poisonous.

– Turn the ignition key to position . The pre-heating indicator

2

light  comes on while the glow plugs are preheating.

Caution

Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load conditions until the

- When the indicator light  goes out, turn the ignition key to

engine has reached its normal operating temperature, otherwise this can

position . Do not press the accelerator.

3

damage the engine.

- Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter

motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).

For the sake of the environment

Do not warm up the engine by running the engine with the vehicle stationary.

When starting a very cold engine, it may be a little noisy for the first few

Start immediately. This will help avoid unnecessary exhaust emissions.

seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators.

This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.

If the engine fails to start straight-away, switch off the starter after about 10

Stopping the engine

seconds and try again after about half a minute.

Glow plug system*

- Turn the ignition key to position

1

⇒ page 172, fig. 148.

To assist starting at low temperatures, diesel engines are equipped with a

glow plug preheating system. The preheating time depends on the coolant

temperature and the outside temperature. Start the engine as soon as the

WARNING

glow plug indicator light  goes out.

• Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary.

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Driving

WARNING (continued)

Handbrake

• The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the

engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle

Handbrake

when the engine is switched off. Given that you will be unable to steer and

brake as usual, this could lead to a risk of accidents and injuries.

The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the

vehicle from accidentally rolling away.

Caution

If the engine has been running hard for a long time, there is a risk of heat

building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been switched

off; this could cause engine damage. Therefore, you should idle the engine

for approx. 2 minutes before you switch it off.

Note

After the engine is switched off the radiator fan may run on for up to 10

minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. It may also start running again

after some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat

under the bonnet, or if the engine is already warm and the engine compart-

Fig. 149 Detail of the

ment is heated up further by direct sunlight.

centre console: Hand-

brake applied

Applying the handbrake

- Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.

Releasing the handbrake

- Pull the lever up slightly and at the same time press in the release

button ⇒ fig. 149 -arrow-.

- Keep the release button pressed and push the lever all the way

down ⇒

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If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a

When parking on slopes:

warning buzzer and the display will show the message:

Turn the steering wheel so that the, if the vehicle moves, it will do so towards

Handbrake applied

the curb.

The handbrake warning is enabled after driving for 3 seconds at a speed

above 5 km/h.

WARNING

The handbrake warning lamp  lights up when the handbrake is applied

• Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle when it is

with the ignition on.

locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially

putting lives at risk.

• Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release

WARNING

e.g. the handbrake or gear lever, moving the vehicle and causing an

Please note that the handbrake should be released all the way. If it is only

accident.

partially released, this will cause rear brakes overheating, which can

impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an accident.

Parking aid acoustic system

Caution

Once the vehicle has come to a standstill, always apply the handbrake firmly

and then, on a manual gearbox, engage a gear, or select P on an automatic.

General notes

Various systems are available to help you when parking or manoeuvring in

tight spaces, depending on the equipment fitted on your vehicle.

Parking

The SEAT parking system gives an acoustic warning if there are any obstacles

The following points will ensure there is no risk of the car

behind your car ⇒ page 176.

rolling away accidentally after it is parked.

When you are parking, SEAT parking system plus warns you acoustically and

optically about obstacles in front of and behind the vehicle ⇒ page 176.

- Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

- Apply handbrake firmly.

Note

To ensure the acoustic parking aid works properly, the sensors must be kept

- Switch the engine off.

clean and free of snow and ice.

- On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear or on an automatic move

the selector lever to P ⇒

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Driving

SEAT parking system*

Caution

The SEAT parking system is an acoustic parking aid.

Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be

registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not give

Sensors are located in the rear bumper. When the sensors detect an obstacle,

any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles (such as wire fences, chains,

you are alerted by acoustic signals (beeps). The measuring range of the

thin painted posts or trailer draw bars, etc) may not always be detected by the

sensors starts at about:

system, so take care not to damage the vehicle in such cases.

Side

0.60 m

Rear

Note

Centre

1.60 m

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 177.

The acoustic signals sound with increasing frequency as you approach the

obstacle. When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the

obstacle, the warning tone will sound continuously. Do not drive on!

SEAT parking system plus*

The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after about 4

seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from a detected

The SEAT parking system plus is an acoustic parking aid.

obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer than 0.30 m).

Sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. When the sensors detect

The parking aid is switched on automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

an obstacle, you are alerted by acoustic signals (beeps). The measuring

You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone.

range of the sensors starts at about:

Side

0.90 m

WARNING

Front

Centre

1.20 m

• The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness. The driver is

personally responsible for safe parking and other manoeuvres.

Side

0.60 m

Rear

• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not registered.

Centre

1.60 m

Always look out for small children and animals because the system will not

always detect them. Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci-

The acoustic signals sound with increasing frequency as you approach the

dents.

obstacle. When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the

• Always keep a close watch on the area around the vehicle and make full

obstacle the warning tone will sound continuously. Stop moving immedi-

use of the rear-view mirrors.

ately!

The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after about 4

seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from a detected

obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer than 0.30 m).

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Enabling/Disabling

WARNING

• The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness. The driver is

personally responsible for safe parking and other manoeuvres.

• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not registered.

Always look out for small children and animals because the system will not

always detect them. Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci-

dents.

• Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full

use of the rear-view mirrors.

Caution

Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be

Fig. 150 Centre console:

switch for parking aid

registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not give

any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles (such as wire fences, chains,

thin painted posts or trailer draw bars, etc) may not always be detected by the

Enabling

system, so take care not to damage the vehicle in such cases.

- Engage reverse gear or

Note

- Press the button  on the central console ⇒ fig. 150 or on the

gear selector gate. You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 177.

and the LED on the switch will light up.

• There is a slight delay in the picture display.

Disabling

- Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or

Towing bracket*

- Press the button  or

In towing mode, the rear parking sensors are not enabled when you select

- disconnect the on button or

reverse gear or press the switch . This function may not be guaranteed on

towing brackets that are not factory fitted. This results in the following restric-

- go out of reverse gear.

tions:

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Setting speed

Adjusting stored speed

The desired cruising speed needs to be stored in the memory.

The desired cruising speed can be adjusted up or down as

required.

Acceleration

A

- Move the lever up towards ⇒ fig. 151

+

- Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.

Decelerating

A

- Move the lever down towards ⇒ fig. 151

-

– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.

Fig. 151 Controls for the

Pressing lever

A

briefly

cruise control system

- You can increase the set speed in steps of 2 km/h by briefly

pressing the lever

A

up towards ⇒ fig. 151

+

–

Drive at the desired speed.

- You can decrease the set speed in steps of 2 km/h by briefly

-

Pull the lever

A

to position ⇒ fig. 151

1

to enable the system.

pressing the lever

A

down towards ⇒ fig. 151

-

–

Briefly press button

B

You can also use the accelerator pedal momentarily to increase speed. The

previously programmed speed will be automatically resumed when the accel-

When button Ais released, the current speed is stored in the memory and

erator pedal is released.

the vehicle will then maintain this speed.

However, if the vehicle exceeds the programmed speed by more than 10

km/h for more than 5 minutes, the programmed speed will be deleted. You

will then need to enter the speed again.

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Driving

Disabling cruise control temporarily

WARNING

Retrieve the programmed speed only if this is not excessive for the current

traffic conditions. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Disabling the cruise control

While driving

- Move lever

A

⇒ page 179, fig. 151 to position

2

(click stop

engaged).

Fig. 152 Controls for the

While the vehicle is stationary

cruise control system

- Switch the ignition off.

- Press the brake pedal or

- the clutch or

- press the lever

A

⇒ fig. 152 to position

a

(click stop not

engaged).

- Any intervention of the TCS or the ESP will switch off the cruise

control.

The speed stored at this point remains in the memory if the system is only

temporarily deactivated.

To resume the programmed cruising speed, release the clutch or brake pedal

and pull the lever

A

to position

b

If no speed was stored when the system was temporarily disabled, a new

speed can be set as follows: drive at the desired cruising speed and briefly

press button ⇒ page 179, fig. 151

B

(SET).

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Manual gearbox

WARNING

• When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a

Driving a car with a manual gearbox

gear is engaged and the clutch released.

• Never select the reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion. Risk of acci-

dent.

Note

• Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while driving. The pressure of your

hand could cause premature wear on the selector forks in the gearbox.

• When changing gear, you should always depress the clutch fully to avoid

unnecessary wear and damage.

• Do not hold the car “on the clutch” up hills. This causes premature wear

and damage to the clutch.

Fig. 153 Detail of the

centre console: gear shift

pattern of a 6-speed

manual gearbox

Automatic gearbox*

Engaging the reverse gear

- The vehicle should be stationary with the engine idling. Press the

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clutch down thoroughly.

multitronic^®, tiptronic (7-speed gearbox)

- Place the gear lever into neutral and push the lever downwards.

Applies to vehicles with multitronic^® gearbox

- Slide the gear lever to the left, and then into the reverse position

The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled continuously vari-

shown on the gear stick.

able transmission (Multitronic^®). Unlike conventional automatics, the gear

ratios are not shifted in fixed steps but are continuously variable. This gives

The reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. When

smoother transmission and makes for better fuel economy.

the engine is running and before engaging this gear, wait about 6 seconds

The gearbox selects the gear ratio and shifts up or down automatically

with the clutch pressed down thoroughly in order to protect the gearbox.

according to the gear change programmes stored in the control unit

The reverse lights light up when the reverse gear is selected and the ignition

⇒ page 186.

is on.

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