Seat Mii electric (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

Infotainment System

Function button: Media source



SD card in the slot for SD cards

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.



USB data storage in the USB socket

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. You can see the location of

the connection in 

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.



Smartphone paired through Bluetooth

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

External audio source connected to the
AUX-IN multimedia socket 

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.

When a Media source that has already been
played is selected again, playback is re-
sumed from the point at which it ended (

ex-

cept for:

 

AUX

 

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).

SD card playback

Fig. 125 

SD card playback: List of tracks.

●

Insert the SD card first with the cut corner

facing up and the title on the left in the slot for
SD cards.

●

Press the button 



.

Playback continues with the last Media
source selected. To play the SD card press 



.

In the folder view, browse with the 



 function

button and the settings button. Press 



 to

access a higher golder level and rotate the
settings switch to select the desired folder.

To switch to the previous or next track, press
either 



 or 



.

Hold one of the arrow buttons to fast-forward
or rewind the track.

During playback, the following function but-
tons are available on the bottom of the dis-
play. Active function buttons are highlighted.

Function button: Meaning

a)



Playlist notification. Here you can also se-
lect a track directly with the settings but-
ton 

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Fig. 125

.



Previous track or rewind.



Play. It can also be pressed to stop the
playback. In this case, the symbol

changes to 





Next title or fast-forward



Random play.

Function button: Meaning

a)



To repeat a folder or track. The 



 symbol

indicates that the current track is on re-
peat.

a)

Valid for Media sources: SD card, USB socket and

Bluetooth audio

In the list of playlists (button 



) the following

options are available:

Function button: Meaning



To change the main folder of the SD card.



To access a higher folder level. In the folder

list, you can select a different audio source

with 



 

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.



Play. It can also be pressed to stop the

playback.



Random play.



To repeat a folder or track. The 



 symbol

indicates that the current track is on re-

peat.

Ejecting the SD card

Connected data storage devices must be
prepared before their disconnection in order
to remove them without damaging it.

●

Press the Infotainment button 



 and

then press 

System settings

.

●

Select 

Remove source safely

 and then

SD Card

. After correctly ejecting the data

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Operating modes

storage device from the system, the function
button becomes inactive (grey colour).

●

Now you can remove the SD card.

External data storage device in the
USB port 



Depending on the country and device, there
might be one or several USB ports 



 in the

vehicle.

The location of the USB ports 



 depends on

the vehicle in question .

Audio files on an external data storage device
connected to the USB port 



 can be played

and controlled via the Infotainment system.

Where this manual refers to external data
storage devices, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio files,
such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB sticks.

Only compatible audio files are displayed.
Other files are ignored.

The rest of operations to use the external da-
ta device storage (changing tracks, selecting
tracks and enabling playback modes) are
carried out similarly to other audio sources
(e.g. “Playback from SD card” 

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.

Instructions and restrictions

The number of USB ports 



 and their com-

patibility with Apple™ devices as well as with
other media players depends on the features.

The USB port 



 supplies the usual USB volt-

age of 5 volts for a USB connection.

Due to the large number of different data
storage devices and various iPod™ and
iPhone™ generations available, it is not possi-
ble to guarantee fault-free operation of all
functions described here.

Take into account all other instructions and
limitations regarding requirements for media
sources.

Disconnecting

Connected data storage devices 

must

 be

prepared before their disconnection in order
to remove them.

●

Press the Infotainment button 



 and

then press 

System settings

.

●

Select 

Remove source safely

 and then



SD Card

. After correctly ejecting the data

storage device from the system, the function
button becomes inactive (grey colour).

●

Now the data storage device can be dis-

connected.

Bluetooth® playback

Connection of a safe audio source through
Bluetooth

Bluetooth® audio mode allows audio files
that are being played on a Bluetooth® audio
source (e.g. a modile phone) connected by
Bluetooth® through the vehicle’s speakers
(Bluetooth® audio playback).

Requirements

●

The Bluetooth® audio source must be com-

patible with the A2DP Bluetooth® profile.

●

In the Bluetooth Settings menu the



 BT Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function

 must be on.

Starting Bluetooth® audio transmission

●

Switch on Bluetooth® visibility on the exter-

nal Bluetooth® audio source (e.g. mobile
phone).

●

Lower the base volume on the Infotainment

system.

●

Press the button 



.

●

Press the 



 function button to select Blue-

tooth® as a media source.

●

Start searching for the desired Bluetooth®

device.

●

Please refer to the instructions on the

screen of the infotainment system and on the
Bluetooth® audio source regarding the rest of
the procedure.

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You may also need to manually start play-
back on the Bluetooth® audio source. When
playback ends on the Bluetooth® audio
source, the infotainment system remains in
Bluetooth® mode.

Controlling playback

The extent to which the Bluetooth® audio
source can be controlled via the Infotainment
system depends on the Bluetooth® audio
source that is connected.

With media players that support the AVRCP
Bluetooth® profile, playback on the Blue-
tooth® audio source can be automatically
started or stopped when the unit is switched
to Bluetooth® Audio mode or to a different
audio source. In addition, it is possible to view
or change the track via the Infotainment sys-
tem.

WARNING

Do not perform the pairing and connection
process while driving. This may cause an
accident!

Note

●

Due to the large number of possible Blue-

tooth® audio sources, it is not possible to
guarantee fault-free operation of all de-
scribed functions for all these sources.

●

To operate the media and phone with the

connected Bluetooth® device, please read

the manufacturer’s electronic Instructions
Manual.

●

Only use compatible Bluetooth® devices.

You can request information about compat-
ible Bluetooth® products at a SEAT Author-
ised Service or online.

External audio source connected to
the AUX-IN multimedia socket

The AUX-IN multimedia jack can be found on
the front of the radio 

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. It can only

be used with a 3.5 mm jack connector.

A connected external audio source is played
over the vehicle speakers and 

cannot

 be

controlled via the radio system controls.

The AUX-IN multimedia connection must be
activated in the system settings so it can be
displayed on the 

Media selection menu

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.

Connecting an external audio source to
the AUX-IN multimedia socket

●

Lower the base volume on radio.

●

Connect the external audio source to the

AUX-IN multimedia socket.

●

Start playback on the external audio

source.

●

In the Media mode, press the 



 equip-

ment button to display the Media source se-
lection menu again 

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.

●

Press the 



 function button.

The 

output volume

 of a connected external

audio source should be adjusted to the vol-
ume of the other audio sources.

Adapting the playback volume

If you need to increase the playback volume
for the external audio source, first lower the
base volume on the radio system.

If the sound from the external audio source is

too low

, increase the 

output volume

 on the

external audio source, if possible. If this is not
enough, adjust the 

input volume

 in the sys-

tem settings to 

Level 2

 or 

Level

 

3

.

If the sound from the connected external au-
dio source is 

too loud or distorted

, lower the

output volume

 on the external audio source,

if possible. If this is not enough, change the

input volume

 to 

Level 2

 or 

Level

 

1

Note

●

When the playback from the external au-

dio source ends or the connection to the
AUX-IN socket is interrupted, the radio goes
back to the 

AUX

 menu.

●

Interference noise may be heard if the ex-

ternal audio source is powered from the 12-
volt power socket of the vehicle.

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Operating modes

●

Please read and observe the manufac-

turer's instruction manual for the external
audio source.

Track information display

In the case of audio files that contain addi-
tional title information (ID3 tag in MP3 files)
the different stored title data can be dis-
played 

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Fig. 125

.

Changing the playback mode

Fig. 126 

SD card playback: Possible playback

modes.

Consider the playback order of files and fold-
ers 

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.

Selecting playback modes

●

Press the function button to start the corre-

sponding playback mode. The function but-
ton appears underlined.



 

Random playback:

 The tracks are played

in random order. Random playback remains
active for the corresponding Media source
until it is deactivated from that source.



 

Repeat:

 The tracks of the playlist are re-

peated.

●

Press the function button 



 again to end

the active playback mode in the track being
played.

●

Press the function button 



 again to only

repeat the track being played. After pressing
once more, the repeat function is deactiva-
ted.

Telephone

Connection and operation

Requirements for phone management:

Your mobile phone s connected to the Info-
tainment System through Bluetooth®.

Connection between the mobile phone
and the Infotainment System

●

Please observe the information on the

page 123, Bluetooth® playback

.

●

Press the button 



.

●

On the Bluetooth® menu of your mobile

phone, search for the name shown on the dis-
play.

●

If necessary, take into account the

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 notifications.

●

To complete the pairing process, respond

to the requests of both devices.

Changing the volume

Media and phone call playback from a con-
nected mobile phone will be conducted
through the speaker of the vehicle.

If voice control is enabled on the mobile
phone connected, voice communication will
also take place through the vehicle speaker.

The playback volume can be modified with
the volume control 



.

Moreover, the volume of navigation an-
nouncements can be adjusted in the 

Sound

settings

 menu.

If the volume of the system is muted (notifica-
tion: 



), media sources that are playing on

the connected Smartphone are also interrup-
ted.

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WARNING

General, mandatory, legal and country-
specific instructions and laws for the use of
mobile phones inside the vehicle must al-
ways be considered.

Note

●

To operate the media and phone with

your mobile phone plugged in, please read
the electronic Instructions Manual of the
manufacturer.

●

Only use compatible Bluetooth® devices.

You can request information about compat-
ible Bluetooth® products at a SEAT Author-
ised Service or online.

Functions of the phone

Fig. 127 

Phone disconnected.

Fig. 128 

Dial a number with the menu button.

After correctly connecting the phone, you
cam manage the call functions of your
paired mobile phone through the Infotain-
ment System 

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Fig. 127

.

Dial number:

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to dis-

play the dial screen 

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Fig. 128

. Here you can

choose a number with the right switch and
confirm it by pressing. If the number is cor-
rect, the call can be started through the
speaker 



 

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Fig. 128

.

Moreover, the following options are available
here:

●



: calls the emergency number

1)

.

●



: connects to a SEAT fault service

1 )

.

●



: connects to the SEAT information hot-

line

1 )

.

●



: starts call to your voice mail. For this

purpose, your mailbox number will be reques-
ted the first time you select it.

Phonebook:

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to dis-

play the phonebook. The phonebook con-
tains all the contacts of your mobile phone,
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 button you can save a contact as a
fast-dial number.

Call log:

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to dis-

play call log. All the calls from your mobile
phone will be shown here once you have
confirmed the transfer of your contacts from
your phone.

●

All

: shows all calls in chronological order.

●



: only shows missed calls.

●



: only shows received calls.

●



: only shows outgoing calls.

The 



 function button bookmarks an entry.

1)

Not available in all countries.

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Operating modes

Voice mail:

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to ac-

cess your voice mail inbox. For this purpose,
your mailbox number will be requested the
first time you select it.

Emergency call:

1)

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to

make an emergency call.

Favourites

Fig. 129 

Fast-dial

Fast-dial:

Press the 



 

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Fig. 127

 function button to

open the fast-dial list 

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Fig. 129

. Select an

empty slot of your fast-dial list to access the
phonebook, where you can choose a contact
as a fast-dial number. Select a used slot to di-
al its corresponding phone number.

Call by telephone

Fig. 130 

Ongoing call.

Incoming call:

If you receive a call, you have three options:

●

accepting the call with the 



 function but-

ton.

●

muting the ringtone with the 



 function

button.

●

rejecting the call with the 



 function but-

ton.

Active call:

If you accept the incoming call, you have the
following options during the call 

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Fig. 130

:

●

Press the 



 function button to emit DTMF

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

●

Press the 



 function button to pause the

phone call.

●

Press the 



 function button to mute the mi-

crophone.

●

Press 



 to end the call.

Settings of a connected phone

Use the 



 equipment button to access the

phone's settings: The following options are
available:

Hands-free

: If there is an ongoing call, you can

continue the call on the mobile phone or transfer it
back to the Infotainment System.

Phone selection

: Cycle through the phones rec-

ognised by the Infotainment System or search for
new devices.

User profile

: Change the settings of the phone

currently connected:

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

  Set or change voice mail numbers.

  Sort your phonebook.

  Download your contacts again.

  Activate/deactivate mobile phone notifications

when turning off the engine.

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1)

Not available in all countries.

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  Select a ringtone (only if the phone is not emitting

any sounds).

Bluetooth®

: Here you can change the connection

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

Note

●

If a device connected by Bluetooth® sup-

ports this profile, it will always be used at
the same time for calls and audio through
Bluetooth®.

●

To operate the media and phone with

your mobile phone plugged in, please read
the electronic Instructions Manual of the
manufacturer.

Drive Mii App

Introduction

Fig. 131 

Application connection main menu.

The connected smartphone offers the follow-
ing options:

Navigation over the smartphone with
navigation announcements on the radio.
ECOTRAINER display.
Driving data notifications.
Notifications from the odometer, etc.
Search in all fields.

You can also use the telephone function of
your connected smartphone over the radio
using the right switch.

1

2

3

4

5

Note

To operate the telephone and multimedia
aspects and for navigation with the con-
nected smartphone, read the instructions
manual of the manufacturer.

Connection and operation

Requirement:

 Your smartphone is connected

to the radio through USB 

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 and the

SEAT application to connect the smartphone
to the radio is installed on your smartphone

1)

.

Place the smartphone in its socket and turn it
on. Removal and installation of the equip-
ment and the socket are described in

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page 98

.

Connection between smartphone and ra-
dio

●

Press the button 



 to open the main

menu.

●

Afterwards, select and enable the 

Connec-

tion of the application

 function with

the settings button.

Once the connection is established, you can
manage radio music playback with the

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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smartphone. You can start the navigation on
the smartphone and listen to the navigation
announcements on the audio system of the
vehicle.

Instructions for navigation

Acoustic navigation announcements will be
played on the speakers of the vehicle. Re-
garding this, take into account the instruc-
tions in 

Adjusting the volume

 

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.

You can manage this from the connected
smartphone 

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.

Changing the volume

Multimedia playback, navigation announce-
ments and phone calls emitted by the con-
nected smartphone will be played on the
speakers of the vehicle.

The volume of the traffic announcement can
be modified with the volume control 



.

You can also adjust the volume of the naviga-
tion announcements on the 

Sound settings

menu.

When the volume of the system is muted (no-
tification: 



), playback of multimedia sour-

ces played on the connected smartphone is
also interrupted.

Note

●

For more information about the installa-

tion and use of the application, see the in-
formation provided with the vehicle.

●

To operate the media and phone and to

navigate with your Smartphone plugged in,
please read the electronic Instructions
Manual of the manufacturer.

●

If a device connected by Bluetooth® sup-

ports this profile, it will always be used at
the same time for calls Bluetooth® audio
and the connection for apps.

●

Only use compatible Bluetooth® devices.

You can find further information on the
technical requirements, compatible devi-
ces, suitable applications and availability
at www.seat.com or at SEAT dealers.

Connectivity

Cybersecurity

Introduction

Control units with integrated eSIM card, inter-
faces and connections for multimedia and di-
agnosis are connectivity components
through which data and information can be
exchanged between the vehicle and external
devices or the Internet 

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. The connectivity

components mainly include the following:

●

Connection socket for diagnosis

●

Control units with integrated eSIM card

●

Telephone interface

●

Media Control

●

App-Connect

●

WLAN access point (hotspot)

●

Bluetooth connection

●

USB connection

●

AUX-IN multimedia socket

●

Slot for SD cards

●

Slot for SIM cards

The connectivity components are key points
in cybersecurity. The connectivity compo-
nents in particular, but also other control
units, are fitted with locking mechanisms that

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minimise the risk of unauthorised third parties
accessing the vehicle’s systems.

Software and locking mechanisms mounted
on the vehicle are being developed continu-
ously. As in the case of computers or mobile
phone device operating systems, software
and locking mechanisms mounted on the ve-
hicle can also be updated non-periodically.

In general, software updates improve the se-
curity, stability and speed of execution of ve-
hicle systems that have already been manu-
factured.

You can actively contribute to reducing the
risk of unauthorized third parties accessing
the vehicle systems and their functions:

●

Do not use data storage devices, Bluetooth

devices or mobile phone devices that contain
manipulated data or malicious software in
the vehicle.

●

Only get vehicle repair and maintenance

work done at specialised workshops. SEAT
recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for
this.

WARNING

Computers, data storage devices and mo-
bile phone devices that connect to the In-
ternet or that are used on public or private
networks can be infected by manipulated
data and malicious software.

●

In addition to taking the generally known

precautionary measures when using the In-
ternet, you should protect your computer,
your data storage devices and your mobile
phone with an appropriate antivirus pro-
gram and regularly update your login de-
tails.

WARNING

The risk of unauthorized third parties ac-
cessing the vehicle's functions and control
units through malicious software or an In-
ternet attack cannot be ruled out despite
the locking mechanisms fitted to the vehi-
cle. If malicious software is introduced into
the vehicle, it can influence, deactivate or
control the control units and vehicle func-
tions and cause serious accidents and fatal
injuries.

●

Malicious software can also access data

and information stored in control units, the
infotainment system, connected data stor-
age devices and paired mobile phone devi-
ces.

●

If the vehicle operates differently than

usual or reacts or behaves strangely, re-
duce the speed immediately (whenever
possible) in a controlled manner and go to
the nearest specialized workshop without
delay or request the help of specialized
personnel, e.g. to tow the vehicle.

SEAT CONNECT

Introduction

SEAT CONNECT groups together different
SEAT CONNECT service portfolios that offer
additional functions for your vehicle, e.g. Re-
mote Access. These services can be execu-
ted, for example, from home with a computer
or away from home with a mobile phone de-
vice (smartphone or tablet).

The vehicle and the computer or mobile
phone are connected to each other by an In-
ternet connection.

SEAT CONNECT is equipment that is not
available in all countries, which is made up of
several portfolios. It has to be activated on-
line before it can be used and it is subject to a
country-dependent time use limitation.

Both the SEAT CONNECT service portfolios
offered by SEAT and individual services can
be modified, cancelled, deactivated, reacti-
vated, renamed and extended, even without
prior notification.

On the website https://my.seat you can cre-
ate a user account, consult descriptions of
SEAT CONNECT services and find out more
about them.

The availability of SEAT CONNECT services
can vary depending on the model and equip-
ment.

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Activating SEAT CONNECT

SEAT CONNECT can be activated at
https://my.seat or, in some vehicles, directly
in the infotainment system:

●

First step: create a user account.

●

Second step: add your vehicle to the user

account.

●

Third step: activate SEAT CONNECT.

Description of services

Before running SEAT CONNECT services,
read and take into account the correspond-
ing services description. Descriptions are up-
dated non-periodically and are available on-
line. Always use the most up-to-date version
of the corresponding service description.

The initial service allocation shown here cor-
responds to the first generation of SEAT
CONNECT fitted to the Mii electric:

●

Vehicle status incl. doors and lights

●

Driving data

●

Parking position

●

Remote air conditioning

●

Electrical power manager

●

Departure times

WARNING

In areas with insufficient mobile phone and
GPS coverage, neither emergency calls or

phone calls can be made, and data cannot
be transmitted.

●

Change location if possible.

CAUTION

The vehicle may be damaged by factors
outside SEAT’s control. These may be spe-
cifically:

●

Insufficient network coverage

●

Misuse of mobile terminals

●

Data loss during transmission

●

Unsuitable or defective third party appli-

cations

●

Malicious software on data storage devi-

ces, computers, tablets or mobile phones

Legal provisions

Fig. 132 

Marking for vehicles that send track-

ing information.

When contracting SEAT CONNECTION serv-
ices for your vehicle, you are obliged as a
contractor, for the purposes of the data pro-
tection law, to inform any driver of the vehicle
that it can transmit or receive data online.
This also applies if the vehicle is sold or lent.

Not taking into account this obligation to in-
form, can infringe certain rights of the occu-
pants.

GPS tracking: consult all occupants

Some SEAT CONNECT services need vehicle
data to determine at any given time whether
the vehicle is being used or moving within de-
fined speed ranges, where it has been parked
or if it is being used in an established geo-
graphical area. This information is displayed
in the MySEAT web portal and in the SEAT
CONNECT app.

Therefore, before moving off, ask all the vehi-
cle occupants if they agree with the activa-
ted services. If they do not, deactivate the
service in question (if possible) or do not al-
low the occupants to use the vehicle. If you
do not take this into account, you may in-
fringe upon certain rights of the occupants.

GPS tracking: marking

If the vehicle has a factory assembled control
unit that transmits the its current geographi-
cal position and speed, the vehicle usually
has this marking 



 

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Fig. 132

 (e.g., on the

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roof console). The absence of this marking

››› 

Fig. 132

 in the vehicle does not guarantee

that the control unit does not transmit the ve-
hicle’s current geographical position and
speed.

Personal data

SEAT collects, processes and uses the user's
personal data within the framework of the
law. On the SEAT website you can consult the
current data confidentiality statement.

Deactivating SEAT CONNECT serv-
ices

Fig. 133 

Sticker subsequently affixed to the

vehicle that indicates that the SEAT CONNECT

services have been permanently disconnec-

ted.

To permanently deactivate the SEAT CON-
NECT functionality, go to a specialized work-
shop and request the deactivation of the

control unit called “Emergency call module
control unit and communication unit”.

Once the “Emergency call module control
unit and communication unit” has been de-
activated, the workshop in question generally
affixes the sticker 

››› 

Fig. 133

 to the vehicle,

e.g. to the roof console. The sticker indicates
that “Remote Access” services do not work.

If you sell the vehicle or lend it for a long peri-
od of time, warn the buyer or the user that the
services and the control unit are deactivated.

Faults

Even if the prerequisites for the use of SEAT
CONNECT services are met, there may be
factors beyond the control of SEAT that inter-
fere with the execution of such services or
prevent them. These may be specifically:

●

Maintenance, repair, deactivation, software

update and technical expansion of telecom-
munication equipment, satellites, servers and
data banks.

●

Change of the mobile telephony standard

for the transmission of mobile data by the tel-
ecommunications service provider, for exam-
ple, from UMTS to EDGE or GPRS.

●

Disconnection of an existing mobile phone

standard by the telecommunications service
provider.

●

Interference, disturbance or interruption in

the reception of the mobile phone and GPS
signal due to aspects such as high-speed
driving, solar storms, meteorological influen-
ces, topography, blocking equipment and the
intensive use of mobile phones in the radio
cells in question.

●

When in areas with zero or insufficient mo-

bile telephony or GPS coverage. Also, for ex-
ample, in tunnels, confined areas between
very tall buildings, garages, underpasses,
mountains and valleys.

●

External information from third party sup-

plies available with limitations, incomplete or
incorrect, e.g. representations of maps.

●

Countries and regions where SEAT CON-

NECT is not offered.

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Drive system and driving

Driving

Drive system and driving

Driving indications

Electric drive system functions.

Delivery of power from the electric engine

The maximum torque of the electric engine is
available immediately after pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.

Brake energy recuperation (charging)

When braking the vehicle, electric power is
generated through the electric engine and
stored in the high-voltage battery

››› 

page 134

. This also occurs to a lesser ex-

tent when the vehicle moves by inertia or
drives downhill in the deceleration phase.

As the charge level of the high-voltage bat-
tery increases, the recuperation reduces and,
thus, the effect of the engine brake. When the
high-voltage battery is fully charged, no en-
ergy recuperation takes place and the effect
of the engine brake is not available 

››› 

.

The energy recuperation can be displayed
on the instrument panel display or in the ap-
plication installed on the smartphone.

Slow travel function

The slow travel function consists of driving
slowly, at about 5 km/h (3 mph), forward or
reverse without pressing the accelerator ped-
al.

The slow travel function is activated automat-
ically:

●

When the drive system is connected and

the selector lever is placed in the 

D/B

 posi-

tion or the reverse gear is engaged 

R.

●

Each time the selector lever is changed to

position 

D/B

 or 

R

.

●

When the vehicle is travelling less than 10

km/h (6 mph) and the driver's door is opened.

●

When the vehicle is stopped and the brake

pedal is pressed, the driver's door opens or
the driver unbuckles the seat belt.

The slow travel function is deactivated if,
when the driver's door is closed and the seat
belt is in place:

●

The vehicle is travelling at more than 10

km/h (6 mph).

●

The selector lever is in position 

P

 or 

N

.

●

If, after connecting the drive system, the ve-

hicle was once in motion.

WARNING

Any accidental movement of the vehicle
could result in serious injury.

●

When the drive system is connected and

the selector lever is in the D/B position or
reverse gear is engaged, the vehicle must
be stopped by pressing the brake pedal.
Even when the drive system is switched off,
it is possible that the power transmission is
not interrupted completely and the vehicle
continues to “move slowly”.

●

Never leave the vehicle with the selector

lever in the N or D/B position. The vehicle
will roll downhill regardless of whether the
drive system is connected or not.

WARNING

As the level of charge of the high-voltage
battery increases, the effect of the engine
brake caused by the recuperation of the
brake energy is reduced and may even be
completely cancelled out.

●

Slow down before starting a long dis-

tance with a steep descent.

●

During a long distance with a steep de-

scent, reduce the speed with the vehicle
brake.

133

Driving

Brake energy recuperation

Fig. 134 

On the selector lever: connect the

brake energy recuperation.

Fig. 135 

On the instrument panel display: indi-

cation of recuperation levels.

The brake energy recuperation can generate
a braking effect. This braking effect depends
on the selected driving programme and the
level of charge of the high-voltage battery.

When braking the vehicle and when the vehi-
cle moves by inertia or travels downhill in the
deceleration phase, electric power is gener-
ated by the electric engine and stored in the
high-voltage battery. The electric engine
then operates as an alternator and produces
a engine brake effect. This process is called
brake energy recuperation.

The status of the recuperation is indicated in
the power display of the instrument panel

››› 

page 57

. When recuperation is active, the

needle goes to the green area of the display.
The current recuperation level is displayed on
the instrument panel display 

››› 

Fig. 135

.

Given the case, in the application installed on
the smartphone you can view a statistic of
the energy recuperated over the last 30 mi-
nutes. Check the electronic instruction man-
ual of the application for this.

The effect of the engine brake is more or less
intense depending on the level of recupera-
tion. If the recuperation is very intense, the
brake light of the vehicle may also be switch-
ed on. As the charge level of the high-voltage
battery increases, the recuperation reduces
and, thus, the effect of the engine brake.
When the high-voltage battery is fully charg-
ed, no energy recuperation takes place and
the effect of the engine brake is not available.
When the vehicle detects that road condi-
tions do not allow safe contact between the
wheels and the road, the energy recupera-

tion is automatically reduced and, therefore,
the effect of the engine brake 

››› 

.

Select a recuperation level

There are a total of 4 brake energy recupera-
tion levels. You can switch between recupera-
tion levels 

1

 to 

3

 by pressing the selector lever

slightly sideways towards 

››› 

Fig. 134

 

+

 and

–

:

●

Push the selector lever slightly to the 

left

 to

increase one recuperation level.

●

Push the selector lever slightly to the 

right

to decrease one recuperation level.

●

Push the selector lever to the 

right

 for a 

few

seconds

 to disconnect the recuperation.

To move up to recuperation level 

4

, push the

selector lever slightly to position 

B

. Pushing it

again gently in the direction of the arrow 



changes back to position 

D

 and the last recu-

peration level that was selected is activated.

Recuperation level 

››› 

Fig. 135 and mean-

ing:

0

 



The vehicle moves by inertia. Recupera-
tion only takes place when braking.

1

 



Slight recuperation, recuperation level 1

2

 



Medium recuperation, recuperation lev-
el 2

134

Drive system and driving

Recuperation level 

››› 

Fig. 135 and mean-

ing:

3

 



Intense recuperation, recuperation level

3

4

 



Very intense recuperation, recuperation
level 4

WARNING

A medium, intense or very intense recuper-
ation of brake energy can cause loss of
traction and the vehicle skidding, especial-
ly on slippery roads. This could cause loss
of control of the vehicle, accidents and se-
rious injury.

●

Never use a medium, intense or very in-

tense brake energy recuperation if the con-
ditions of visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic do not allow it, or if it endangers other
users on the road due to the acceleration
of the vehicle and the driving style.

WARNING

As the charge level of the high-voltage bat-
tery increases, the effect of the engine
brake caused by the recuperation of the
brake energy is reduced and may even be
completely cancelled out. This puts much
greater demand on the vehicle’s brakes.

●

When charging the high-voltage battery

in high-altitude locations (e.g. on top of a
mountain pass), never fully charge it. In this
way, when descending the mountain the

engine braking effect through recuperation
will be enabled.

●

Slow down before starting a long dis-

tance with a steep descent.

●

During a long distance with a steep de-

scent, reduce the speed with the vehicle
brake.

Connecting and disconnect-
ing the drive system

Control lamps



It lights up yellow

Failure in engine management.

Go immediately to a specialised workshop and re-
quest the electric drive system be checked.

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

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Con-

trol and warning lamps on page 66

.

Ignition lock

Fig. 136 

Ignition key positions.

When there is no vehicle key in the ignition
lock, the steering column lock may be activa-
ted.

Positions of the vehicle key 

››› 

Fig. 136

Ignition off. The key can be removed.
Ignition is switched on. The steering lock
may be released.
Press the brake pedal if the control lamp



 lights up green. Connection of the

drive system. When the drive system is
connected, release the key. When it is re-
leased, the key returns to position

››› 

Fig. 136

 

2

.

Warning that the ignition is connected

When the ignition is connected and the driv-
er's door is open, the warning message



 



 may light on the instrument panel

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2

3

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Driving

display. Additionally, a warning acoustic sig-
nal may sound.

The purpose of the warning is to remember to
switch off the ignition before leaving the vehi-
cle.

WARNING

If the vehicle keys are used negligently or
without proper attention, accidents and se-
rious injuries can occur.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when exiting. The key can connect the drive
system and certain electrical equipment
can be operated, such as electric windows,
which can cause serious injuries.

●

When locking the vehicle, never leave

any child or anyone who may need help in-
side. They could be trapped in the car in an
emergency and will not be able to get
themselves to safety. Thus, for example,
depending on the season, a closed vehicle
can reach very high or very low tempera-
tures that can cause serious injuries and ill-
nesses or even death, especially in the
case of young children.

●

Never remove the key from the ignition

lock when the vehicle is moving. The steer-
ing column lock could suddenly become
locked and it would be impossible to steer
the vehicle.

●

The bit of the vehicle key must be com-

pletely unfolded and locked.

●

Do not fix objects that exceed 100 g in to-

tal to the vehicle key.

Note

●

If the vehicle key remains for a long time

in position 

2

 of the ignition lock with the

electric drive system disconnected, the 12-
volt battery will discharge.

●

The key can only be removed from the ig-

nition lock if the selector lever is in position
P. If necessary, press the lock key on the
selector lever and release it again.

●

The key can only be removed from the ig-

nition lock if the selector lever is in position
P. If necessary, press the lock key on the
selector lever and release it again.

Connecting the drive system

When the electric drive system is connected,
the electric engine is connected and the ve-
hicle is ready to move.

Requirements for connecting the drive
system

The drive system can be connected when the
following conditions are met:

●

The level of charge of the high-voltage bat-

tery is sufficient.

●

There is no charging cable plugged in.

●

The temperature of the high-voltage bat-

tery is within the operating range.

Connecting the drive system

●

Connect the ignition 

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page 135

.

●

Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

If the brake pedal is not pressed, the control
lamp comes on 



 in green and the instru-

ment panel displays the message 

The brake

pedal is not pressed

.

●

Set the selector lever to the 

N

 position or

engage the parking lock.

●

Keep turning the key in the ignition lock

without stepping on the accelerator. Keep the
key in this position until the control lamp 



comes on. When the control lamp 



comes on in the instrument panel display, re-
lease the key. The needle of the power indi-
cator goes from 



 to 



.

●

If the control lamp 



 does not turn on,

interrupt the process and repeat it.

●

When you start to move, release the hand-

brake.

Noises before starting to move

When you connect the drive system you may
hear a “click”. This is quite normal, and no
cause for concern.

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Drive system and driving

Indication that the drive system is connec-
ted

The electric engine does not generate no-
ticeable noises neither when connecting the
drive system nor when it is running. Therefore,
it is not possible to recognise whether the
drive system is running based on the engine
noises. Instead, you can recognised that the
drive system is connected by the following
characteristics:

●

The needle of the power display located on

the instrument panel is position in 



››› 

page 57

.

●

The lighting of the needles of the instru-

ment panel is on, regardless of whether the
exterior lighting of the vehicle is on.

●

The indicator lamp on the instrument clus-

ter switches on 



.

●

An acoustic signal sounds.

Connecting and disconnecting the drive
system at very low outside temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low (ap-
proximately -27 °C (-16 °F) and lower), the
high-voltage battery may freeze and not
work. Then it is not possible to connect the
drive system.

Once the temperature of the high-voltage
battery has risen sufficiently, the drive system
can be reconnected.

To ensure that the drive system can be con-
nected at very low outside temperatures,
SEAT recommends leaving the vehicle
parked in a place that is protected from
weather conditions.

Starting to move with the electric drive
system

●

Connect the drive system. When doing so,

press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

●

Set the selector lever to the 

D/B

 position or

engage the reverse gear 

››› 

page 140

.

●

Release the handbrake and brake pedal

››› 

page 152

.

●

Press the accelerator pedal.

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle with the drive sys-
tem connected. The vehicle could suddenly
start moving or something unusual could
happen that could cause damage, fire or
serious injury.

●

Always switch off the ignition before

leaving the vehicle.

●

When leaving the vehicle parked or get-

ting out of it, always check that the selec-
tor lever is in the P position and that the
handbrake is applied and tightened.

●

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure that all the doors, the windows, the
rear lid and the bonnet are completely
closed and locked.

Note

If the outside temperature is very low and,
therefore, the high-voltage battery is very
cold, the electrical driving and autonomy
may be limited.

Disconnecting the drive system

Perform the following operations only in the
order indicated:

●

Stop the vehicle.

●

Park the vehicle 

››› 

page 154

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Bear in mind the indications on the instru-

ment panel 

››› 

page 57

.

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle with the drive sys-
tem connected. The vehicle could suddenly
start moving or something unusual could
happen that could cause damage, fire or
serious injury.

●

Always switch off the ignition before

leaving the vehicle.

●

When leaving the vehicle parked or get-

ting out of it, always check that the selec-
tor lever is in the P position and that the
handbrake is applied and tightened.

●

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure that all the doors, the windows, the

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