Seat Mii (2019 year). Manual in english

Introduction

General operating informa-

Thumbwheels, equipment and

Switching on and off

function buttons

tion

● To manually switch the system on and off,

Overview

briefly press the rotary knob .

Additional instructions

● Rotary/push knobs.

When the unit is switched on the system

Depending on the vehicle, notifications of the

● Equipment buttons named (physical but-

starts up. The last active audio source will be

factory-fitted driving assistance systems are

tons).

played with the volume set, as long this does

shown on the display. The notifications close

not exceed the maximum, predefined

● Function buttons (virtual buttons).

“switch-on” volume ( Volume ).

automatically when they are no longer use-

ful.

Rotary/push knobs

Depending on the equipment and country,

when switching off the engine or removing

All notifications are only displayed after com-

The left-hand rotary knob  is known as vol-

the key from the ignition, the system switches

pletely rebooting the radio system.

ume control or the on/off button.

off automatically. If the system is switched on

The right-hand rotary knob is known as the

again without switching on the ignition, it will

Note

settings button.

switch off automatically after approximately

● Pushing the buttons gently is enough to

30 minutes (switch-off delay).

use the equipment.

Equipment buttons and function buttons

● Due to country-specific legislation, cer-

Power management

The named buttons of the equipment are

tain functions may not be available when

known as “equipment buttons” and are

If the charge of the battery goes below the

the vehicle is travelling above a certain

shown with a button symbol inside a rectan-

minimum onboard charge with the ignition

speed.

gle, for instance, equipment button  .

switched off and the system active, an audi-

● Using a mobile telephone inside the vehi-

ble warning will be emitted and the LOW BAT-

cle may provoke noise in the speakers.

Unnamed equipment buttons are located be-

TERY message will be displayed. If this hap-

low the screen. These equipment buttons are

● On some vehicles with ParkPilot, the vol-

pens, you should turn off the equipment.

known as “function buttons” as their purpose

ume of the active audio source is automati-

cally lowered when reverse gear is selec-

depends on the active function mode.

Anti-theft password

ted.

The function assigned to a function button is

The anti-theft password of the system is stor-

explained on the bottom of the display,

ed in the system after entering it for the first

above the corresponding button.

time (radio comfort password). If you have to

enter the anti-theft password manually, for

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Infotainment System

instance, because the system has been in-

Note

stalled in a different vehicle, please go to a

If the base volume has been considerably

SEAT authorised service.

increased to play a certain audio source,

If only the battery was disconnected, switch

lower the volume again before switching to

on the ignition before turning the system on

another audio source.

again.

Change base volume

Function

Operation

Turn volume

Turn the volume control  clock-

up.

wise.

Turn volume

Turn the volume control  anti-

down.

clockwise.

Changes in base volume are indicated by a

“volume bar” on the screen, which is dis-

played briefly.

It is possible to preset certain volume settings

and adjustments.

Mute system sound

● Turn the volume control  anti-clockwise

until it displays .

● OR: press the volume switch briefly  to

mute or unmute the system.

While the sound of the system is muted

(MUTE), the playback Media source stops.

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Audio Mode

RADIO main menu

 equipment button gain to display more

Audio Mode

functions for the radio receiver.

Radio Mode

The following options are available:

● Search next station.

Introduction

● Access a previously saved station.

● Switching the TP function on and off

The radio system is supplied in different ver-

sions depending on the country and the fea-

● Save current station ››› page 140.

tures of the vehicle. Some systems also have

The current station is shown in the middle of

a DAB radio receiver. The general dashboard

the screen. If the station allows for RDS and

Fig. 145

RADIO Main Menu: select frequency

contains the possible versions of the system

the connection is good, instead of the fre-

band.

››› page 135.

quency, the name of the station will be

shown, e.g. RADIO 21.

Note

● Bear in mind that being in underground

parking lots, in tunnels, in areas with tall

Change frequency band

buildings or mountains can interfere with

radio signals.

The frequency band selected (FM, AM¹⁾ or

● Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to

DAB¹⁾) is shown on the top left.

the windows may affect reception on vehi-

cles with a window aerial.

● In Radio mode, press the  equipment

Fig. 146

RADIO main menu: Indication of pre-

button briefly to display the FM , AM¹⁾ and

set buttons.

DAB¹⁾ function buttons ››› Fig. 145.

● Press one of the function buttons FM , AM

● Press  so start the Radio mode.

or DAB to change the frequency band.

After switching the Radio mode, the available

● OR: Press the  equipment button a few

frequency bands (FM, AM¹⁾ and DAB¹⁾) will be

times to cycle through the different lower

shown on the bottom of the display. Press the

function buttons.

¹⁾ This depends on the country and unit in ques-

tion.

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Infotainment System

Changing station

Manually tuning station frequency

● To select the desired frequency band

››› page 139.

● Press the function button of the frequency

band .

● Rotate the setting switch until the desired

frequency is shown on the display

(e.g. 89.9 MHz).

Fig. 150 Additional radio functions.

● OR: Press one of the double-arrow buttons

››› Fig. 150 until the frequency is shown on

Stations that are already saved are overwrit-

Fig. 147 Go to the next available station with

the arrow buttons.

the screen.

ten if another station is stored in the same

preset button.

Saving stations in preset buttons

Assigning different preset buttons manual-

● Select the frequency band ››› page 139.

● Select station ››› page 140.

● Change to preset buttons. To do this, press

button  ››› Fig. 151

Fig. 148 Changing the stations with the arrow

● Press and hold the desired preset button

buttons is only possible for saved stations.

until an audible signal is heard.

● The current station (RADIO 21) will be saved

● Press the  or  arrow button on the sys-

Fig. 149 Station on the FM frequency band

in this preset button.

tem or the display.

stored in preset button 6.

You can update the station list by pressing

Based on the mode selected for the search

and holding the  equipment button or

engine (Button keys:) you can cycle

using the  function button ››› Fig. 150.

through either available or saved stations.

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Audio Mode

Choosing stored stations

The stored stations can only be played if they

Select a Media source

can be received at the current location.

Media Mode

Introduction

“Media sources” are audio sources contain-

ing audio files on various different data stor-

Fig. 151 Radio mode notification: change of

age devices (e.g. CD, external MP3 players).

Fig. 153 Select a Media source

station using the arrow buttons.

These audio files can be played with their

corresponding applications or the radio's au-

Press the  equipment button to switch to

dio inputs.

the Media mode.

When switching to the Media mode, the bot-

Note

tom of the screen shows the available Media

● Do not use memory card adapters.

sources for a few seconds. The Media source

that is currently playing is highlighted.

● SEAT assumes no liability for any deterio-

ration or loss of files on data storage devi-

ces.

Open the Media selection menu manually

and select a Media source

Fig. 152 Saved stations.

● In the Media mode, press the  equip-

ment button to display the Media selection

● Select the frequency band on which the

menu again.

station is saved.

● Enable the Media source you want by

● Press the function button,  .

pressing the corresponding function button.

● Press the preset button in which the station

● OR: Press the  equipment button again

is saved briefly.

to cycle through the available Media sources. »

Depending on the settings, you can cycle

through the stations of a frequency band with

the arrow buttons  and  (Arrow but-

tons:).

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Infotainment System

● Insert the SD card first with the cut corner

Function button: Media source

Function button: Meaning^a)

facing up and the title on the left in the slot for

SD cards.

 Random play.

 SD card in the slot for SD cards

››› page 142.

● Press the button  .

To repeat a folder or track. The  symbol

Audio or MP3 CD in the internal CD play-

*

 indicates that the current track is on re-

er.

Playback continues with the last Media

peat.

source selected. To play the SD card press .

USB data storage in the USB socket

^a) Valid for Media sources: SD card, USB socket and

 ››› page 143. You can see the location of

In the folder view, browse with the  function

Bluetooth audio

the connection in ››› page 120.

button and the settings button. Press  to

In the list of playlists (button ) the following

access a higher golder level and rotate the

Smartphone paired through Bluetooth

options are available:

*

settings switch to select the desired folder.

››› page 143

To switch to the previous or next track, press

Function button: Meaning

 AUX-nal audio source connected to the

either  or  .

IN multimedia socket ››› page 144.

 To change the main folder of the SD card.

Hold one of the arrow buttons to fast-forward

When a Media source that has already been

or rewind the track.

To access a higher folder level. In the folder

played is selected again, playback is re-

 list, you can select a different audio source

sumed from the point at which it ended (ex-

During playback, the following function but-

with  ››› page 141.

cept for: AUX ››› page 144).

tons are available on the bottom of the

screen. Active function buttons are highligh-

 Play. It can also be pressed to stop the

playback.

ted.

SD card playback

 Random play.

Function button: Meaning^a)

To repeat a folder or track. The  symbol

Playlist notification. Here you can also se-

 indicates that the current track is on re-

 lect a track directly with the settings but-

peat.

ton ››› Fig. 154.

Ejecting the SD card

 Previous track or rewind.

Connected data storage devices must be

Play. It can also be pressed to stop the

prepared before their disconnection in order

 playback. In this case, the symbol

changes to 

to remove them without damaging it.

Fig. 154 SD card playback: List of tracks.

 Next title or fast-forward

● Press the Infotainment button MENU and

then press System settings.

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Audio Mode

● Select Remove source safely and then

Instructions and restrictions

Playback over Bluetooth^®*

SD Card. After correctly ejecting the data

The number of USB ports  and their com-

storage device from the system, the function

Connection of a safe audio source through

patibility with Apple™ devices as well as with

button becomes inactive (grey colour).

Bluetooth

other media players depends on the features.

● Now you can remove the SD card.

Bluetooth^® Audio mode allows you to listen to

The USB port  supplies the usual USB volt-

audio files being played on a Bluetooth^® au-

age of 5 volts for a USB connection.

dio source (e.g., a mobile telephone) connec-

External data storage device in the

Due to the large number of different data

ted via Bluetooth^® (audio playback by Blue-

storage devices and various iPod™ and

tooth^®) over the vehicle speakers.

USB socket

iPhone™ generations available, it is not possi-

ble to guarantee fault-free operation of all

Requirements

Depending on the country and device, there

functions described here.

might be one or several USB ports  in the

● The Bluetooth® audio source must support

vehicle.

Take into account all other instructions and

the A2DP Bluetooth^® profile.

limitations regarding requirements for media

The location of the USB ports  depends on

● In the Bluetooth Settings menu the

sources.

the vehicle in question.

 BT Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function must be on.

Audio files on an external data storage device

Disconnecting

Starting Bluetooth^® audio transmission

connected to the USB port  can be played

Connected data storage devices must be

and controlled via the Infotainment system.

● Activate Bluetooth^® visibility on the external

prepared before their disconnection in order

Bluetooth^® audio source (e.g., mobile tele-

Where this manual refers to external data

to remove them.

phone).

storage devices, this means USB mass stor-

age devices containing supported audio files,

● Press the Infotainment button  and

● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment

such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB sticks.

then press System settings .

system.

● Select Remove source safely and then

● Press the button  .

Only compatible audio files are displayed.

Other files are ignored.

SD Card . After correctly ejecting the data

● Press the  function button to select Blue-

storage device from the system, the function

tooth^® as a media source.

The rest of operations to use the external da-

button becomes inactive (grey colour).

● Start searching for the desired Bluetooth

ta device storage (changing tracks, selecting

● Now the data storage device can be dis-

device.

tracks and enabling playback modes) are

connected.

carried out similarly to other audio sources

● Please refer to the instructions on the

(e.g. “Playback from SD card” ››› page 142.

screen of the Infotainment system and on the

Bluetooth^® audio source regarding the rest of

the procedure.

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Infotainment System

You may still need to manually start playback

the electronic Instructions Manual of the

● Start playback on the external audio

on the Bluetooth^® source. When playback on

manufacturer.

source.

the Bluetooth^® audio source is stopped, the

● In the Media mode, press the  equip-

● Only use compatible Bluetooth^® devices.

Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth^®

You can request information about compat-

ment button to display the Media source se-

Audio mode.

ible Bluetooth^® products at a SEAT Author-

lection menu again ››› page 141.

ised Service or online.

● Press the  function button.

Controlling playback

The extent to which the Bluetooth^® audio

The output volume of a connected external

source can be controlled via the Infotainment

audio source should be adjusted to the vol-

External audio source connected to

system depends on the connected Blue-

ume of the other audio sources.

the AUX-IN multimedia socket

tooth^® audio source.

Adjusting the playback volume

With media players that support the AVRCP

Depending on the version of the vehicle, there

Bluetooth^® profile, playback on the Blue-

is an AUX-IN connection on the front of the ra-

If you need to increase the playback volume

tooth^® audio source can be automatically

dio ››› page 135, in the glove compartment

for the external audio source, first lower the

started or stopped when the unit is switched

on the passenger side, on the centre console

base volume on the radio system.

to Bluetooth^® Audio mode or to a different au-

or on the armrest between the front seats.

If the sound from the external audio source is

dio source. In addition, it is possible to view or

The AUX-IN multimedia connection can only

too low, increase the output volume on the

change the track via the Infotainment system.

be used with a 3.5 mm jack.

external audio source, if possible. If this is not

enough, adjust the input volume in the sys-

WARNING

A connected external audio source is played

tem settings to Level 2 or Level 3.

over the vehicle speakers and cannot be

Do not perform the pairing and connection

controlled via the radio system controls.

If the sound from the connected external au-

process while driving. This may cause an

dio source is too loud or distorted, lower the

accident!

The AUX-IN multimedia connection must be

output volume on the external audio source,

activated in the system settings so it can be

if possible. If this is not enough, change the

Note

displayed on the Media selection menu

input volume to Level 2 or Level 1.

››› page 141.

● Due to the large number of possible Blue-

tooth^® audio sources, it is not possible to

Note

Connecting an external audio source to

guarantee fault-free operation of all de-

● When the playback from the external au-

the AUX-IN multimedia socket

scribed functions for all these sources.

dio source ends or the connection to the

● To operate the media and phone with the

● Lower the base volume on radio.

AUX-IN socket is interrupted, the radio goes

Bluetooth^® device connected, please read

● Connect the external audio source to the

back to the AUX menu.

AUX-IN multimedia socket.

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Audio Mode

● Interference noise may be heard if the ex-

Changing the volume

ible Bluetooth^® products at a SEAT Author-

ternal audio source is powered from the 12-

Media and phone call playback from a con-

ised Service or online.

volt power socket of the vehicle.

nected mobile phone will be conducted

● Please read and observe the manufac-

through the speaker of the vehicle.

turer's instruction manual for the external

Functions of the phone

If voice control is enabled on the mobile

audio source.

phone connected, voice communication will

also take place through the vehicle speaker.

The playback volume can be modified with

Phone management*

the volume control .

Moreover, the volume of navigation an-

Connection and operation

nouncements can be adjusted in the Sound

settings menu.

Requirements for phone management:

Your mobile phone is connected to the Info-

If the volume of the system is muted (notifica-

tainment System through Bluetooth^®.

tion: ), media sources that are playing on

Fig. 155

Phone disconnected.

the connected Smartphone are also interrup-

Connection between the mobile phone

ted.

and the Infotainment System

WARNING

● Please observe the information on the

page 143, Playback over Bluetooth^®*.

General, mandatory, legal and country-

specific instructions and laws for the use of

● Press the button  .

mobile phones inside the vehicle must al-

● On the Bluetooth^® menu of your mobile

ways be considered.

phone, search the name displayed on screen.

● If necessary, take into account the

Note

Fig. 156 Dial a number with the menu button.

››› page 143 notifications.

● To operate the media and phone with

● To complete the pairing process, respond

your mobile phone plugged in, please read

After correctly connecting the phone, you

cam manage the call functions of your

to the requests of both devices.

the electronic Instructions Manual of the

manufacturer.

paired mobile phone through the Infotain-

ment System ››› Fig. 155.

● Only use compatible Bluetooth^® devices.

You can request information about compat-

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Dial number:

Call log:

Favourites

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to dis-

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to dis-

play the dial screen ››› Fig. 156. Here you can

play call log. All the calls from your mobile

choose a number with the right switch and

phone will be shown here once you have

confirm it by pressing. If the number is cor-

confirmed the transfer of your contacts from

rect, the call can be started through the

your phone.

speaker  ››› Fig. 156.

● All: shows all calls in chronological order.

Moreover, the following options are available

● : only shows missed calls.

here:

● : only shows received calls.

● : calls the emergency number¹⁾.

● : only shows outgoing calls.

Fig. 157 Fast-dial

● : connects to a SEAT fault service¹⁾.

The  function button bookmarks an entry.

Fast-dial:

● : connects to the SEAT information hot-

line¹⁾.

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to

Voice mail:

open the fast-dial list ››› Fig. 157. Select an

● : starts call to your voice mail. For this

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to

empty slot of your fast-dial list to access the

purpose, your mailbox number will be reques-

access your voice mail inbox. For this pur-

phonebook, where you can choose a contact

ted the first time you select it.

pose, your mailbox number will be requested

as a fast-dial number. Select a used slot to di-

the first time you select it.

al its corresponding phone number.

Phonebook:

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to

Emergency call:¹⁾

display the phonebook. The phonebook con-

Press the  ››› Fig. 155 function button to

tains all the contacts of your mobile phone,

make an emergency call.

which you can select one by one with the

right switch and establish a connection by

pressing it, or either access a list with availa-

ble numbers first. For this purpose, during the

first connection, you have to confirm the

transfer of your mobile phone contacts. With

the star key you can save a contact as a fast-

dial number.

¹⁾ Not available in all countries.

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Audio Mode

Phone calls

● Press the  function button to mute the mi-

Note

crophone.

● A device connected through Bluetooth^®,

● Press  to end the call.

if it supports this profile, will always be

used for calls and audio through Blue-

tooth^®.

Settings of a connected phone

● To operate the media and phone with

your mobile phone plugged in, please read

Use the  equipment button to access the

the electronic Instructions Manual of the

phone's settings: The following options are

manufacturer.

available:

Fig. 158 Ongoing call.

Hands-free: If there is an ongoing call, you can

continue the call on the mobile phone or transfer it

Drive Mii App*

Incoming call:

back to the Infotainment System.

If you receive a call, you have three options:

Phone selection: Cycle through the phones rec-

Introduction

● accepting the call with the  function but-

ognised by the Infotainment System or search for

new devices.

ton.

● muting the ringtone with the  function

User profile: Change the settings of the phone

button.

currently connected:

● rejecting the call with the  function but-

Manage your fast-dial numbers (e.g. delete one).

ton.

Set or change voice mail numbers.

Active call:

Sort your phonebook.

If you accept the incoming call, you have the

Download your contacts again.

Fig. 159 Application connection main menu.

following options during the call ››› Fig. 158:

Activate/deactivate mobile phone notifications

● Press the  function key to emit DTMF

when turning off the engine.

The connected smartphone offers the follow-

tones (e.g. to operate an answering ma-

ing options:

Select a ringtone (only if the phone is not emitting

chine).

any sounds).

Navigation over the smartphone with

● Press the  function button to pause the

navigation announcements on the radio.

Bluetooth^®: Here you can change the connection

phone call.

settings of the telephone. For instance, you can de-

ECOTRAINER display.

lete known devices.

Driving data notifications.

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Notifications from the odometer, etc.

Connection between smartphone and ra-

The volume of the traffic announcement can

dio

be modified with the volume control .

Search in all fields.

● Press the button  to open the main

You can also adjust the volume of the naviga-

You can also use the telephone function of

menu.

tion announcements on the Sound settings

your connected smartphone over the radio

● Afterwards, select and enable the Connec-

menu.

using the right switch.

tion of the application function with

When the volume of the system is muted (no-

the settings button.

Note

tification: ), playback of multimedia sour-

ces played on the connected smartphone is

To operate the telephone and multimedia

Once the connection is established, you can

also interrupted.

aspects and for navigation with the con-

manage radio music playback with the

nected smartphone, read the instructions

smartphone. You can start the navigation on

manual of the manufacturer.

Note

the smartphone and listen to the navigation

announcements on the audio system of the

● For more information about the installa-

vehicle.

tion and use of the application, see the in-

formation provided with the vehicle.

Connection and operation

Instructions for navigation

● To operate the media and phone and to

Requirement: Your smartphone is connected

navigate with your Smartphone plugged in,

Acoustic navigation announcements will be

to the radio through USB ››› page 143 and the

please read the electronic Instructions

played on the speakers of the vehicle. Re-

SEAT application to connect the smartphone

Manual of the manufacturer.

garding this, take into account the instruc-

to the radio is installed on your smartphone¹⁾.

tions in Adjusting the volume ››› page 148.

● A device connected through Bluetooth^®,

if it supports this profile, will always be

Place the smartphone in its socket and turn it

You can manage this from the connected

used for calls and audio through Blue-

on. Removal and installation of the equip-

smartphone ››› page 148.

tooth^®. and connection for applications.

ment and the socket are described in

● Only use compatible Bluetooth^® devices.

››› page 121.

Changing the volume

You can request information about compat-

Multimedia playback, navigation announce-

ible Bluetooth^® products at a SEAT Author-

ments and phone calls emitted by the con-

ised Service or online.

nected smartphone will be played on the

speakers of the vehicle.

¹⁾ For more information about the application re-

garding installation and use, take into account

the information provided with the vehicle.

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Start and driving

Pushing or towing

WARNING

Driving

For technical reasons, the vehicle must not

While the engine is running or starting it

be push- or tow-started. Jump starting is

could help reduce the risk of serious injury.

Start and driving

preferable.

● Never start or leave the engine running in

poorly ventilated or closed spaces. Ex-

Key not authorised for the vehicle

haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a

Stopping and starting the

If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle

toxic, colourless and odourless gas. Car-

engine

bon monoxide can cause people to lose

is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be re-

moved as follows:

consciousness. It can also cause death.

Switching on the ignition and start-

● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the

● Automatic transmission: the key cannot be

ing the engine

engine is running. The vehicle could move

removed from the ignition lock. Press and re-

off suddenly or something unexpected

lease the selector lever locking button. Key

could happen resulting in damage and se-

can be removed from the vehicle.

rious injury.

● Manual transmission: Remove the key from

● Never use start boosters. Cold start

the ignition.

sprays could explode or increase the en-

gine speed unexpectedly.

WARNING

Switching off the engine while driving

WARNING

makes stopping the vehicle difficult. As a

The components of the exhaust system

consequence you may lose control of the

reach very high temperatures. This could

vehicle and there is a risk of serious acci-

cause a fire and considerable damage.

dent.

Fig. 160 Vehicle key positions

● Always park your vehicle so that no part

● The assisted braking and steering sys-

of the exhaust system can come in contact

Read the additional information carefully

tems, the airbag system, seat belts and

with flammable materials (such as wood,

›››  page 22

certain safety equipment are only active

leaves, spilled fuel, dried grass, etc.).

while the engine is running.

● Never apply additional underseal or anti-

Immobiliser display

● The engine should only be switched off

corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes,

when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When an invalid key is used or in the event of

catalytic converter or the heat shields on

a system fault,  is displayed on the instru-

the exhaust system.

ment panel. The engine cannot be started.

149

Driving

WARNING

● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

● Natural gas engines always start up with

and heavy acceleration and do not make

petrol, as a certain operating temperature

Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle

the engine work hard.

is required for running with gas. Once the

key could result in serious injury.

required operating temperature is reached,

● Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-

● Always take all the keys with you when-

the engine will change to operate with nat-

burnt fuel could damage the catalytic con-

ever you leave the vehicle. If not, the en-

ural gas.

verter.

gine could accidentally be started and

electrical equipment such as the windows

could accidentally be operated resulting in

For the sake of the environment

serious injury.

Stopping the engine

Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start

● Never leave children or disabled people

driving immediately if the visibility is OK.

Switching off the engine

alone in the car. Passengers could be trap-

This helps the engine reach operating tem-

ped in the car in an emergency and not be

perature faster and reduces emissions.

- Stop the vehicle ›››

able to get themselves to safety. For exam-

– Turn the ignition key to position

ple, depending on the time of the year,

temperatures inside a locked and closed

Note

››› Fig. 160.

vehicle can be extremely high or extremely

● If the key is left in the ignition lock with

low resulting in serious injuries and illness

Engaging the steering wheel lock

the engine off for long periods, the vehicle

or even death, particularly for young chil-

battery will run flat.

In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-

dren.

● For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key

tion key can only be removed when the se-

● Never remove the key from the ignition if

can only be removed from the ignition lock

lector lever is in position N¹⁾.

the vehicle is in motion. The steering may

if the gear selector lever is in position P. If

- Remove the key from the ignition in posi-

lock and it will not be possible to turn the

applicable, press and release the locking

tion

››› Fig. 160 ›››

steering wheel.

button of the selection lever.

● Electrical devices with a high power con-

– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-

CAUTION

sumption are switched off temporarily

gage.

when the engine starts.

● An attempt to start the engine while driv-

Possible vehicle theft is prevented with the

ing or starting the engine immediately after

● When the engine is started cold, there

steering lock engaged.

turning it off can cause damage to the en-

may be strong vibrations for a few mo-

gine or starter motor.

ments for technical reasons. This is quite

normal, and no cause for concern.

¹⁾ Depending upon country.

150

Start and driving

WARNING

Electronic immobiliser

Braking and parking

Never switch off the engine while the vehi-

The gear lock prevents the engine from being

cle is moving. You may lose control of the

Introduction

started with an unauthorised key and the ve-

vehicle and there is a risk of serious acci-

hicle being moved.

dent.

WARNING

● The airbags and belt tensioners do not

The vehicle key has a built-in chip. It automat-

Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty

work when the ignition is switched off.

ically deactivates the electronic immobiliser

brake system may lead to serious accident.

when the key is inserted into the ignition lock.

● The brake servo does not work with the

● If you believe the brake pads to be worn

engine off. To stop, the brake pedal must be

The electronic immobilizer will be activated

or the brake system to be faulty, immedi-

pressed with more force.

again automatically as soon as you remove

ately refer to a specialised workshop to

● As the power steering does not work if the

the key from the ignition lock.

check the brake pads and replace the worn

engine is not running, you will need more

ones.

For this reason, the vehicle can only be used

strength to steer than normally.

with a genuine SEAT key with the correct

● If the key is removed from the ignition, the

code. Coded keys can be obtained from

WARNING

steering may lock and it will not be possible

SEAT dealerships ››› page 92.

to steer the vehicle.

Careless parking can cause serious injury.

If an unauthorised key is used, the following

● Never remove the key from the ignition if

signal appears on the instrument panel dis-

the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock

CAUTION

play . The vehicle cannot be started in this

may engage and lock the steering wheel

If the engine has been driven at high speed

case

making the vehicle impossible to control.

for a prolonged period of time, it may over-

● Always park your vehicle so that no part

heat when turned off. To avoid engine dam-

Note

of the exhaust system can come in contact

age, allow the engine to run for approxi-

The correct operation of the vehicle is only

with flammable materials (such as wood,

mately 2 minutes in neutral before switch-

guaranteed when original SEAT keys are

leaves, dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).

ing it off.

used.

● Always apply the handbrake when you

leave your vehicle and when you park.

Note

● Never leave children or disabled people

After stopping the engine, the engine com-

alone in the vehicle. They could release the

partment fan may continue running for a

electronic parking brake, activate the se-

few minutes, even when the ignition has

lector lever or gear stick and start the vehi-

been switched off or the key removed. The

cle moving. This could result in a serious

radiator fan is automatically switched off.

accident.

151

Driving

● Always take all the keys with you when-

Control and warning lamps

WARNING

ever you leave the vehicle. The engine

Driving with brakes in bad condition could

could accidentally be started and electri-

 It lights up ›››

result in a serious accident.

cal equipment such as the windows could

accidentally be operated resulting in seri-

Handbrake applied ››› page 153.

● If the brake warning lamp  does not

ous injury.

turn off or if it lights up when driving, the

brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or

● Never leave children or disabled people

 It lights up ›››

there is a fault in the brake system. Obtain

alone in the car. They could be trapped in

Fault in the brake system

professional assistance immediately

the car in an emergency and will not be

 Do not drive on!

››› page 200, Checking the brake fluid level.

able to get themselves to safety. For exam-

Seek professional advice ››› page 154.

● If the brake warning lamp  lights up to-

ple, depending on the time of the year,

temperatures inside a locked and closed

Brake fluid level inadequate.

gether with the ABS warning lamp , the

vehicle can be extremely high or extremely

 Do not drive on!

ABS regulation could be malfunctioning. As

low resulting in serious injuries and illness

Check brake fluid level ››› page 201.

a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively

or even death, particularly for young chil-

easily when braking. If the rear wheels lock

Together with the ABS control lamp : ABS and EBV

this could result in loss of vehicle control! If

dren.

do not function.

possible, reduce your speed and drive

 Do not drive on!

carefully to a specialised workshop close

CAUTION

Seek professional advice ››› page 154.

by to check the brake system. During the

● Special care should be taken when park-

following journey, avoid sudden braking

Several warning and control lamps light up

ing in areas with high kerbs or fixed barri-

and manoeuvres.

for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ers. Objects protruding from the ground

ed on, signalling that the function is being

may damage the bumper or other parts of

CAUTION

verified. They will switch off after a few sec-

the vehicle during manoeuvres. To avoid

onds.

Failure to heed the warning lamps when

damage, stop before the wheels touch the

barrier or kerb.

they appear may result in faults in the vehi-

WARNING

cle.

● Special attention is required when driving

through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or

If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehi-

other objects. The vehicle underbody,

cle may stall in traffic, or may cause acci-

bumpers, mudguards and running gear,

dents and severe injuries.

and the engine and exhaust system could

● Never ignore the warning lamps.

be damaged as you drive over these ob-

● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-

jects.

ble.

152

Start and driving

Handbrake

● Never use the handbrake to brake the ve-

● Apply the handbrake firmly ››› page 153.

hicle except in an emergency. The braking

● For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-

distance is considerably longer, because

tor lever to position N.

braking is only applied to the rear wheels.

● Switch off the engine and release the brake

Always use the foot brake.

pedal.

● Never drive with the handbrake gently

● Remove the key from the ignition.

applied. This can overheat the brake, af-

fecting the brakes system. This also causes

● If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly

premature wear on the rear brake pads.

to lock the steering.

● Never accelerate from the engine com-

● With a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear on

partment with the engine running and a

flat ground and slopes, or even reverse gear

gear engaged. The vehicle could move,

on hills, and release the clutch pedal.

Fig. 161 Between the front seats: parking

even if the handbrake is applied.

● Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi-

brake.

cle, especially children.

Note

Using the handbrake

● When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with

If the vehicle moves at a speed superior to

you.

● Pull firmly in an upwards direction on the

6 km/h (4 mph) with the handbrake ap-

handbrake lever while pressing the button.

● Lock the vehicle.

plied, an audible warning is sounded.

● The handbrake is applied when the control

Additional information for steep slopes

lamp  lights up on the instrument panel

and hills

››› page 152 when the ignition is switched on.

Parking

Before switching off the engine, rotate the

Releasing the handbrake

steering wheel so that if the vehicle should

When parking your vehicle, all legal require-

move, it will be held by the kerb.

● Pull gently in an upwards direction on the

ments should be observed.

handbrake lever and press the lock button

● On slopes, turn the front wheels so that

››› Fig. 161 (arrow).

To park the vehicle

they are against the edge of the kerb.

● Move the handbrake lever downwards

Complete operations only in the sequence

● Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of

keeping the lock button pressed.

given.

the road.

WARNING

● Park the vehicle on a suitable surface ›››

The incorrect use of the handbrake may re-

● Press and hold the brake pedal until the ve-

sult in a serious accident.

hicle comes to a standstill.

153

Driving

WARNING

on the brake pedal. While running in, the full

are not used, there may be corrosion on the

braking distance or emergency braking

brake discs and a build up of dirt on the

The components of the exhaust system

distance is larger then when the brake pads

brake pads. If the brakes are not used fre-

reach very high temperatures. This could

have been run in. While running in, avoid full

quently, or if rust has formed on the discs,

cause a fire and considerable damage.

power braking or situations requiring braking

SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and

● Always park your vehicle so that no part

performance. For example, in heavy traffic.

discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod-

of the exhaust system can come in contact

erately high speed. Only do this without en-

with flammable materials (such as wood,

The rate of wear of the brake pads de-

dangering vehicles behind you or any other

leaves,dried grass, or spilled fuel).

pends to a great extent on the conditions in

road users ›››

which the vehicle is used and the way the ve-

hicle is driven. If the vehicle is used frequently

CAUTION

Faults in the brake system

in city traffic or for short trips or driven sport

● Special care should be taken when park-

style, visit a specialised workshop regularly,

During braking, if you notice that the vehicle

ing in areas with high kerbs or fixed barri-

more frequently than advised in the Mainte-

does not react as usual (that the braking dis-

ers. Objects protruding from the ground

nance Programme, to have the brake pads

tance has increased suddenly) it may be

may damage the bumper or other parts of

checked.

possible that there is a fault in the braking

the vehicle during manoeuvres. To avoid

system. This is indicated by the warning lamp

damage, stop before the wheels touch the

If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-

. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-

barrier or kerb.

ter crossing areas of water, in heavy rainfall

shop immediately and have the fault re-

● Special attention is required when driving

or even after washing the car, the effect of

paired. Drive at a moderate speed and be

through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or

the brakes is lessened as the brake discs are

prepared to use more pressure on the brake

other objects. The vehicle underbody,

wet or even frozen (in winter). At higher speed,

pedal, and allow for longer stopping distan-

bumpers, mudguards and running gear,

“dry” the brakes as quickly as possible by

ces.

and the engine and exhaust system could

braking gently several times. Only do this

be damaged as you drive over these ob-

without endangering vehicles behind you or

Brake servo

jects.

any other road users ›››

The brake servo only operates when the en-

A layer of salt on the discs and brake pads

gine is running and the pressure applied by

will reduce the effectiveness of the brakes

the driver on the brake pedal increases.

Information on the brakes

and increase braking distance. If you drive for

a prolonged period on salted roads without

If the brake servo does not operate or the ve-

For the first 200 to 300 km, the new brake

braking then brake carefully several times to

hicle must be towed, then the brake pedal will

pads have not yet reached their maximum

eliminate the layer of salt on the brakes ›››

have to be pressed with more force given that

braking capacity, and need to be “run in” first

the braking distance will be increased when

If the vehicle remains parked for considerable

››› . The slightly reduced braking effect can

the brake servo does not operate ›››

lengths of time, is used little, or if the brakes

be compensated for by increasing pressure

154

Start and driving

WARNING

● Reduce speed or change down a gear

when faced with steep and long slopes.

New brake pads do not brake to full effi-

Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take

This allows you to use the engine braking

ciency.

longer to engage and this increases brak-

effect and to reduce the strain on the brake

● For the first 320 km, new brake pads have

ing distances.

system. Otherwise, the brakes may over-

not yet reached their maximum braking ca-

● Test the brakes carefully.

heat and fail. Only use the brakes to reduce

pacity, and need to be “run in” first. For this,

● Dry the brakes, free them of ice and salt

speed or to stop.

to compensate for reduced braking effi-

by braking gently several times, when visi-

ciency the brake pedal will have to be

bility, weather, and road and traffic condi-

pressed with more force.

Note

tions permit.

● To avoid losing control of the vehicle and

Make use, when having the front brake

causing serious accidents, always take

pads checked, and have the rear pads

WARNING

great care when driving with new brake

checked also. The thickness of the brake

pads.

Driving without the brake servo may signifi-

pads should be checked visually and regu-

cantly increase the braking distance and

larly, by looking through the openings in

● When running in new brake pads, always

result in a severe accident.

the wheel rims or from underneath the ve-

respect the safety distances between you

hicle. If necessary, remove the wheels to

and other vehicles and do not cause situa-

● Never allow the vehicle to move forwards

check them thoroughly. SEAT recommends

tions requiring extreme braking perform-

when the engine is switched off.

taking your car in for technical service.

ance.

● If the brake servo does not operate or the

vehicle must be towed, then the brake ped-

WARNING

al will have to be pressed with more force

given that the braking distance will be in-

When brakes overheat, braking is less effi-

creased when the brake servo does not op-

cient and braking distances increase.

erate.

● When driving on slopes, brakes can be

overloaded and overheat quickly.

CAUTION

● Reduce speed or change down a gear

● Never make the brakes “slip” by pressing

when faced with steep and long slopes.

the pedal gently, if it is not really necessa-

This allows you to use the engine braking

ry to brake. Continuously pressing on the

effect and to reduce the strain on the brake

brake pedal will heat the brakes. This could

system.

significantly reduce braking power, in-

● Non-standard or damaged front spoilers

crease braking distance or even result in

could restrict the airflow to the brakes and

the total failure of the brake system.

cause them to overheat.

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