Seat Leon (2022 year). Manual in english

Infotainment system

OR:

press



and enter the address in

the input screen.

OR:

detailed address.

Press

Start



Frequent destinations

The destination synopsis uses recorded data
to propose possible destinations.

Select the destination and start naviga-
tion

Press



and then



Select the desired destination. The route
guidance starts automatically.

Quick start:

for a quick start, press and hold

the desired destination for a few seconds.



Last destinations

Navigation saves the last destinations to
make them available for a route guidance.

Select the destination and start naviga-
tion

Press



and then



Press the desired destination.
Press

Start

Quick start:

for a quick start, press and hold

the desired destination for a few seconds.

1.
2.

1.
2.
3.



Favourite destinations

Save up to 20 destinations as favourites.

To save a destination as a favourite press



in the split screen when entering the destina-
tion.

Select the destination and start naviga-
tion

Press



and then



Press the desired destination.
Press

Start

Note

Enter the destination as accurately as pos-
sible. If you enter a destination incorrectly,
the route guidance will not be able to start
or it will guide you to an incorrect destina-
tion.

Start route guidance by selecting
from the map

The navigation map includes active areas at
many points that are suitable for entering the
destination. To do this, press the desired posi-
tion or place on the map. If there is map data
at this point, you can start a route guidance.

Whether it is possible to enter the destination
through the navigation map depends on the

1.
2.
3.

state of the data and it is not possible for all
positions.

To start “offroad navigation”, press an empty
area without position data.

Start navigation

●

Press



●

Move the view on the map until the desired

position can be selected. The navigation map
can be used by means of additional finger
movements

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●

Press the desired destination on the map.

●

Press

Route

Offroad navigation

“Offroad navigation” calculates routes to se-
lected destination points using unknown da-
ta. When a destination point is outside the
known roads or position data, navigation
finds the route to the next point of the known
road and completes the path to the next des-
tination point with a direct connection.

Start navigation

●

Move the view on the map until the desired

position can be selected. The navigation map
can be used by means of additional finger
movements

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●

Press on any point on the map without posi-

tion data.

●

Press

Route

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Start route guidance using contact
details

Start route guidance with the saved address
data of a contact. Contacts saved without
address data cannot be used for route guid-
ance.

Start navigation

●

Press



●

Press on the contact you want.

●

Press

Route

Note

If the address details of a contact are ob-
solete, the route guidance will nevertheless
take you to the registered address. Check
that the contact address is updated.

Traffic information

The infotainment system receives detailed
traffic information automatically if the Inter-
net connection is established. This informa-
tion is shown with symbols and highlighting
the road network in colour on the map.

Traffic incidents

Traffic incidents, for example, traffic jams or
congested traffic, are shown on the naviga-
tion map using symbols.

With an active route guidance, traffic inci-
dents that are on the current route are shown
in the route details. Such traffic incidents can
be avoided

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Hazard information

Hazard information is shown on the naviga-
tion map with symbols in the same way as
traffic incidents. In this case, the source of this
information is another vehicle that has detec-
ted the hazard and has uploaded the infor-
mation to the service provider.

The hazards shown are: accident, broken
down vehicle and slippery road surface.

Traffic flow indication

The navigation map shows traffic flow ac-
cording to current traffic events, highlighting
the road network in colour.

●

Yellow:

Slow traffic.

●

Red:

Traffic jam.

Note

Traffic information receipt is subject to the
privacy settings. In maximum Privacy
mode, no traffic information is received.
Tracking or Location level setting is neces-
sary.

Function descriptions

Route details

The route details contain information on all
incidents, for example, the starting point,
stopovers, traffic events, POIs and destina-
tion, provided the navigation has such data.

If you press on an incident, an additional win-
dow opens providing more options. The avail-
able options depend on the incident and the
current settings.

Open and close the route details

●

To open, press

or swipe it.

●

To close, press

or swipe it.

Edit route guidance

To edit route guidance, move the stopovers to
the destination in the TripView view.

●

Hold the desired destination pressed until it

is visibly highlighted.

●

Move the destination to the desired posi-

tion.

●

Remove your finger from the screen. The

route will recalculate.

Avoid traffic incidents

The details of the route show the current traf-
fic incidents if the navigation has such data.

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Avoid traffic incidents by editing route details

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●

Press on a traffic event.

●

Press on

Avoid

. The route will recalculate.

Split screen

When handling navigation functions, an addi-
tional window with other options may open.
Possible options depend on the function be-
ing used.

Close the additional screen

●

Press on an empty area outside the addi-

tional window.

●

OR:

press



●

OR:

press

Functions in the additional window:

Show on map

Show what is selected on the
map.

Add stopover

Add a stopover to the route guid-
ance.

Direct route

Starts direct route guidance.

Delete

Delete a stopover from the route
guidance.

Avoid

Avoid traffic jam. The route will re-
calculate.

Functions in the additional window:

Stopping route
guidance

Ends the current route guidance.



Close the additional window.



Add a destination to favourites.

Learn usage pattern

When the vehicle is in motion, navigation
saves routes and destinations used to auto-
matically generate destination proposals.
Destinations are learned based on the time of
day and the day of the week.

Navigation can propose up to 5 routes at the
same time. The proposed routes may be dif-
ferent from the routes of the normal route
guidance.

If one of the proposed destinations is selec-
ted, the guide to that destination is started.

The route guidance follows the selected route
until the vehicle deviates from it. In that case,
the route is recalculated and takes you back
along the most direct path to the initially se-
lected destination.

Important traffic jams are taken into account
in the route guidance, and are avoided if al-

ternative routes are available, provided navi-
gation has such data.

You can activate and deactivate the function
whenever you want.

Enable and disable learning usage pattern

The setting is in the corresponding navigation
menu



> Basic function settings

●

To activate the function, activate

Learn us-

age pattern

●

To disable the function, disable

Learn us-

age pattern

●

To delete saved data, press

Delete usage

pattern

360° electric operating range display

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

The 360° operating range display shows the
possible range with the current charge level
of the high voltage battery.

Switch on the 360° electric operating
range display

●

Open the additional map window and

press the symbol



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Telephone interface

Introduction

Fig. 161

Schematic representation: Phone view

You can use the telephone interface to con-
nect your mobile to the infotainment system
and operate phone functions through it. The
sound is played through the vehicle's speak-
ers.

You can connect up to two mobile phone de-
vices simultaneously to the infotainment sys-
tem.

High speeds, poor weather or road conditions
and a noisy ambience (even outside of the
vehicle), as well as the quality of reception
can all affect the quality of a telephone con-
versation in the vehicle.

Note

●

As a general rule, pairing a device (for ex-

ample, a mobile phone device) is only nec-
essary once. You can restore the device
connection via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi with the
infotainment system whenever you want
without having to pair the device again.

●

The availability of some telephone func-

tions will depend on the mobile phone con-
nected to the infotainment system.

Telephone interface equipment and
symbols

Equipment features

●

Hands-free function.

●

Use up to two phones at the same time.

●

Phone book with up to 5,000 contacts, de-

pending on the infotainment system.

●

SMS functions via Bluetooth®: SMS reading,

SMS writing (templates included), SMS play-
back, message history.

●

Email functions via Bluetooth®: reading

email, writing email.

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●

Connection to wireless charging option.

●

Connection to the microphone mounted on

the vehicle.

Symbols in the main menu

Contacts.
List of incoming and outgoing calls.
Enter telephone number.
Text messages (SMS and emails).
Telephone interface settings.

Symbols for calls

The symbols may be different depending on
the infotainment system.

Start a call or bringing it to the fore-
ground.
End or reject a call.
Open contact list.
Enter telephone number.
Mute the sound of the hands-free
Hold call.
Continue call.
Start conference call.
Pass call to private mode
Make an emergency call.
Get help in case of breakdown.

































Obtain information on the SEAT brand
and selected additional services related
to traffic and your travel.
Voice mail.

Call list symbols

●

To open the call lists, press



Incoming call.
Outgoing call.
Missed call.
Telephone number (company).
Telephone number (private).
Mobile telephone number (company).

Mobile telephone number (private).
Fax (private).
Fax.

Symbols for text messages

The symbols may be different depending on
the infotainment system.

●

To open the text messages, press



Activate voice control input

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Templates for text messages.



























Places with special regulations

Switch off the mobile telephone and the tele-
phone interface in places with a risk of explo-
sion. These places are not always clearly
marked. They include, for example:

●

The vicinity of chemical pipelines and

tanks.

●

The lower decks of boats and ferries.

●

In the proximity of vehicles that run on liq-

uefied gas (such as propane or butane).

●

Places where the air is laden with chemi-

cals or particles such as flour, dust or metal
powder.

●

All other places where the vehicle engine or

telephone must be switched off.

WARNING

Switch off the mobile phone in areas with a
risk of explosion!

Note

In areas where special regulations apply or
the use of mobile phones is forbidden, it
must be switched off at all times. The radi-
ation produced by the mobile phone when
switched on may interfere with sensitive
technical and medical equipment, possibly
resulting in malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

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Pair, connect and manage

Requirement for pairing:

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the mobile

phone device.

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the infotainment

system.

●

Depending on the mobile device, it will be

necessary to have the Bluetooth® menu open
or activate the

Visibility

option so that the

device is visible from the infotainment system.

Pair a mobile phone device suitable for tel-
ephony with the infotainment system to use
the telephone interface functions. On the first
connection, the mobile phone device is
paired with the infotainment system. Doing so
saves a user profile

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The pairing can take a few minutes. The func-
tions available depend on the mobile phone
device used and its operating system.

Pair a mobile phone device

●

Open the list of available Bluetooth® devi-

ces on the mobile phone device and select
the name of the infotainment system.

●

Please note and, if necessary, confirm the

messages that appear on the mobile phone
device and on the infotainment system. If the
pairing was successful, the phone data is
saved in the user profile.

●

Optional:

confirm the data transfer mes-

sage on the mobile phone device.

Active and passive connection

To use the functions of the telephone inter-
face, there must be at least one mobile
phone device

connected

to the infotainment

system. If there are several mobile phone de-
vices connected to the infotainment system,
you can switch between active and passive
connections. To use the telephone interface
with the desired mobile phone device, estab-
lish the active connection with the infotain-
ment system.

Difference between connection types

Primary

The mobile phone device is paired and
connected. The functions of the tele-
phone interface are performed with the
data of said mobile phone device.

Secon-

dary

The mobile phone device is paired and
connected. Calls can be managed but

the phone book, messages or other

functions will not be active.

Paired mobile phone devices are stored in the
infotainment system, even if they are not cur-
rently connected.

Connect a mobile phone device

Requirement: the mobile phone device is
paired with the infotainment system.

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the mobile

phone device.

Establish an active connection

Requirement: several mobile phone devices
are connected to the infotainment system at
the same time.

●

Select the desired mobile phone device

from the drop-down menu. All other mobile
phone devices are automatically in the pas-
sive connection.

User profiles

For each of the paired mobile phone devices
an individual user profile is automatically cre-
ated. In the user profile, data from the mobile
phone device is stored, for example, contact
details or settings. A maximum of four user
profiles can be saved in the infotainment sys-
tem at the same time.

WARNING

If you perform the pairing while driving, it
could cause an accident or injury.

●

Perform pairing only with the vehicle at a

standstill.

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Note

●

In the pairing of some mobile phone devi-

ces, a PIN number is shown on the screen of
the mobile phone device. Enter that number
in the infotainment system to complete the
pairing.

●

While the infotainment system is in the

Known mobile phones menu, the wireless
charging function is disabled. When you
exit this menu, the wireless charging func-
tion is activated again.

Basic and Comfort Telephony

Depending on the equipment, two types of
telephone interface can be used:

●

Basic telephone interface.

●

Comfort telephone interface.

Basic telephone interface

The Basic telephone interface uses the Blue-
tooth® HFP profile for transmission. This inter-
face allows the use of telephone functions
through the infotainment system and play-
back through the vehicle's speakers.

Comfort telephone interface

Like the Basic telephone interface, the Com-
fort telephone interface also uses the Blue-
tooth® HFP profile.

The Comfort phone interface can be equip-
ped with the wireless charging function

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In order to use the functions of the wireless
charging function, you have to place a suita-
ble mobile phone device correctly in the stor-
age compartment. The mobile phone device
will then connect to the vehicle antenna. This
improves the reception and sound quality of
calls.

To call

Open the telephone interface

●

Press



Telephone

Make a call

Select a phone number to start a call. Differ-
ent functions are available for selecting a
phone number:



Contacts

If a contact has several registered phone
numbers you have to select one.

●

Press



and press a number on the list to

start the call.

●

OR:

press



and enter the contact name in

the input field to search for it. Press on the
contact to start the call.

●

OR:

press a favourite in the telephone inter-

face main menu to start the call.



Calls

The telephone interface shows the call list of
the mobile telephone device. Start a call from
the call list.

●

Press



> All

and press a number on the list

to start the call.

●

OR:

press



and filter the call list entries

(for example, missed calls or dialled num-
bers). In filtered list, press a number to start
the call.



Dial

Manually enter a phone number to start a
call. While entering the phone number, con-
tacts that match that number are shown on
the infotainment screen.

●

Press



and enter telephone number.

●

Press



to start the call

The last call is dialled by pressing and hold-
ing the



button on the multifunction steering

wheel.

Send messages

Depending on the mobile phone device and
the infotainment system used, you can send

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and receive SMS and e-mails through the tel-
ephone interface.

Send an SMS

●

Press



> Text message > Enter new

message

and enter the message on the

screen.

●

Enter the contact you want in the search

bar.

●

To send the message press

Send an e-mail

●

Press



> E-mail > Enter new message

and enter the message on the screen.

●

Enter the contact you want in the search

bar.

●

To send the message press

Phone book, favourites and speed
dial buttons

In the first connection of a telephone with the
infotainment system, the phone book is saved
in the infotainment system. It may be neces-
sary to confirm the data transmission on the
mobile phone.

Each time the phone is reconnected, the
phone book is updated.

If conference calls are supported, the phone
book can be accessed during a call. If there
is a saved image for a contact, it can be dis-
played in the list next to the entry.

Favourites

A speed dial button can be assigned to a
phone book favourite up to a maximum of six.
If there is a registered photo saved to the
contact, it is shown on the speed dial button.

All speed dial buttons have to be manually
edited and will be assigned to a user profile.

Assign the speed dial button

●

In the

Favourites

menu, press the



button,

then open the phone book to select a con-
tact as a favourite. If the contact has several
phone numbers, press on the number in the
list.

Edit the speed dial button

●

To edit or delete a favourite contact press

on the icon



in the

Favourites

menu screen.

You can delete one or more favourites.

Call a favourite

●

Press the assigned speed dial button.

Note

Favourites are not updated automatically.
If you change a contact's phone number,
you have to reassign the speed dial button.

Connectivity Box

Fig. 162

In the centre console: pad for the mo-

bile phone connection.

The Connectivity Box includes different func-
tions that will help to use your mobile device.
These are:

●

Wireless Charger

It only includes the wireless charge functionali-

ty.

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●

Signal amplifier / (

Mobile Signal Amplifier

)

Wireless Charger

The Wireless Charger allows mobile devices
with Qi

technology to be charged without a

cable.

To charge your mobile phone wirelessly:

●

Place your mobile device in the middle of

the pad with the screen facing up

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Fig. 162

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Make sure there are no objects between the
pad and the mobile phone.

The mobile phone will start charging auto-
matically. For further information about
whether your mobile device uses Qi technol-
ogy, check your phone's user manual or visit
the SEAT website.

Signal amplifier / (Mobile Signal Amplifier)

It allows you to reduce radiation in the vehicle
and have better reception.

For safety reasons, it is recommended that
you pair the system and the mobile using
Bluetooth

and place it on the Connectivity

Box pad, for the best reception without hav-
ing to handle the mobile phone.

To establish a connection with the vehicle's
external aerial:

●

Place your mobile device in the middle of

the pad with the screen facing up

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Fig. 162

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Make sure there are no objects between the
pad and the mobile phone.

Your mobile phone will automatically be
ready to make use of the external aerial.

WARNING

Notifications on the screen of the mobile
phone device can distract the driver’s at-
tention and increase the risk of a serious
accident.

●

Place only one suitable mobile phone de-

vice, Qi compatible if applicable. For cor-
rect operation, remove the protective case
and ensure that it has maximum dimen-
sions (width x length) of 80 mm x 140 mm
(3.15 x 5.512 inches). Place on the
Connectivity Box base as per the indica-
tions.

●

If the mobile phone device is not placed

on the base of the Connectivity Box in the
correct position, or if it is larger than the
detailed dimensions, it may not be recog-
nised or charge correctly. Under certain

circumstances, the infotainment system in-
dicates that there is a foreign object in the
storage compartment. Using a suitable mo-
bile phone device and correcting its posi-
tion can eliminate the fault.

●

If necessary, remove any objects that

may obstruct the cover's closing function.

WARNING

●

The mobile phone may heat up due to the

wireless charging. Think about this before
you pick it up, and take care when removing
it.

●

There must be no metallic or other ob-

jects between the mobile phone and the
housing, to prevent the functionality of the
Connectivity Box from being affected.

Note

●

Your mobile device must support the Qi

inductive charging interface standard for
proper operation.

●

The charging time and the temperature

vary in accordance with the device used.

●

The maximum charging capacity is 5 W.

●

Qi technology does not allow you to

charge more than one mobile device simul-
taneously.

Qi technology allows you to charge your mo-

bile phone wirelessly.

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●

No improvement in reception can be

guaranteed if there is more than one mo-
bile phone on the pad.

●

You are advised to keep the engine run-

ning to guarantee proper wireless charg-
ing.

●

When a telephone with Qi technology is

connected by USB, it will be charged by the
means specified by the manufacturer.

Multimedia

USB port

Fig. 163

Centre console: USB port.

Fig. 164

Rear part of the centre console: USB

connectors with power outlet function.

The USB port can be found in the storage
compartment area of the front centre con-
sole

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Fig. 163

Depending on the equipment and the coun-
try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-
tions

exclusively for charging or as a power

socket

These USB ports are located at the rear of
the console, between the front seats

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Fig. 164

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Driving

Driving

Start and driving

Starting and stopping the
engine

Ignition and start button

Fig. 165

In the lower part of the centre con-

sole: start button.

The engine can be started with a start button
(Press & Drive). For this there must be a valid
key inside the passenger compartment.

Opening the driver's door

when exiting the

vehicle

activates the electronic lock on the

steering column if the ignition is disabled.

Switching the ignition on/off

If you only want to switch on the ignition
(without starting the engine), briefly press the
start button once

without pressing

the brake

pedal or the clutch pedal

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The







push-button text flashes

like a heartbeat when the system is ready for
the ignition to be turned on or off.

Automatic ignition disconnection

When the vehicle detects that there is no
driver once the engine has stopped, after a
certain time the ignition is switched off auto-
matically. If at that time the dipped beam
headlights are on, the side lights will stay on
for approx. 30 minutes. The side lights can be
turned off by blocking the vehicle

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, or manually

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Automatic deactivation of the ignition on
vehicles with the Start-Stop system

The ignition is switched off automatically
when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-
matic engine shutdown is active, if:

●

The driver's seat belt is not fastened,

●

the driver does not step on any pedal,

●

the driver door is opened.

After automatically turning off the ignition, if
the dipped beam



is on, the side light re-

mains on for approx. 30 minutes (if there is

enough charge in the battery). If the driver
locks the vehicle or manually turns off the
light, the side light goes out.

Switching off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle, with hybrid drive

When the ignition is not switched off in E-
MODE operating mode, a certain amount of
time after the journey is complete it switches
off automatically to prevent draining the 12-
volt vehicle battery.

“My Beat” function

For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the “My Beat” function. This feature provides
an additional indication of the vehicle ignition
system.

When entering the vehicle, the start button

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Fig. 165

flashes to draw attention to it.

When the ignition is on/off, the engine start
button flashes. With the ignition is switched
off, the start button goes off after a few sec-
onds.

With the engine running, the start button light
stays on, indicating that the engine is running.
The time elapsed between the moment the
user starts the engine with the start button
and the lighting changes from flashing to
fixed will depend on specific engine size
characteristics. When the start button is used
to stop the engine, the button starts flashing
again.

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Start and driving

In vehicles

with the Start-Stop system

, the

“My Beat” function also offers additional in-
formation:

●

When the engine stops during the Stop

phase, the light of the start button stays on,
as the Start-Stop system remains active even
though the engine is off.

●

When the engine cannot be started again

with the Start-Stop system,

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, and

needs to be started manually, the start but-
ton flashes to indicate this situation.

WARNING

When switching on the ignition,

do not

press the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise
the engine could start immediately.

WARNING

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due care, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when you leave it. Otherwise, a child or un-
authorised person could lock the vehicle,
start the engine or connect the ignition and
operate any of the electrical equipment.

Note

●

Before leaving the vehicle, always dis-

connect the ignition and, if appropriate,

take into account the instructions on the
screen of the dash panel.

●

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

with the engine off and the ignition on, the
12-volt vehicle battery might be dis-
charged and it might not be possible to
start the engine.

●

In vehicles with diesel engines, wait until

the warning light



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goes off

before starting the engine.

●

If during the STOP phase you press the







button, the ignition is switch-

ed off and the push-button flashes.

●

If the indication is displayed on the in-

strument panel display “Start-Stop system
deactivated: Start the engine manually”;
the







button will flash.

Starting the engine

●

Vehicles with manual transmission:

put the

gear lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal
and keep it pressed in this position until the
engine starts.

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

press

the brake pedal and keep it pressed in this
position until the engine starts.

●

Press the starter button

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Fig. 165

; do not

press the accelerator. There needs to be a
valid key inside the vehicle for the engine to
start. After starting the engine, the lighting of

the



button remains fixed indicat-

ing that the engine is running.

●

Once the engine starts, release the start-up

button.

●

If the engine does not start, stop and wait

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,
perform an emergency start

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Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer
than usual to start on cold days. During pre-
heating, the warning lamp



remains lit. To

avoid unnecessary discharging of the bat-
tery, do not use any other major electrical
equipment while the glow plugs are pre-
heating.

The preheating time depends on the coolant
and exterior temperatures. With the engine at
operating temperature, or at outside temper-
atures above +8°C, the warning lamp



will

light up for about one second. This means
that you can start the engine almost immedi-
ately.

Starting a diesel engine after having run
out of fuel

If the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle was run until
completely empty, after refuelling it can last
longer than normal to start the engine, even
up to a minute. This is because the fuel sys-
tem must eliminate air first.

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Driving

WARNING

Do not keep the engine running in confined
spaces, as there is a risk of poisoning.

●

The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, an odourless and colourless poison-
ous gas that can cause loss of conscious-
ness and death.

WARNING

Do not get out of the vehicle with the en-
gine running, especially if a gear is engag-
ed. The vehicle could then suddenly move
or something strange could happen that
would cause damage, fire or serious injury.

WARNING

Never use cold start sprays, they could ex-
plode or cause the engine to run at high
revs. Doing this risks injury.

CAUTION

●

The starter motor or the engine may be

damaged if you try to restart the engine im-
mediately after switching it off.

●

When the engine is cold, you should

avoid high engine speeds, driving at full
throttle and over-loading the engine, as
this could cause engine damage.

For the sake of the environment

Do not warm-up the engine by running the
engine with the vehicle stationary. Start off
immediately, driving gently. This helps the
engine reach operating temperature faster
and reduces emissions.

Note

●

Electrical components with a high power

consumption are switched off temporarily
when the engine starts.

●

When starting with a cold engine, noise

levels may briefly increase. This is quite
normal, and no cause for concern.

●

When the outside temperature is below

+5 °C (+41 °F), if the engine is diesel, some
smoke may appear under the vehicle when
the fuel-operated auxiliary heater is on.

●

In vehicles with a natural gas engine

(CNG), by default, the engine starts with
gas, with the exception of the following ca-
ses:

–

Coolant temperature below -15°C.

–

After refuelling CNG.

Turning off the engine

●

Bring the vehicle to a full stop

›››

●

With manual transmission, press the clutch

all the way down. If fitted with an automatic

gearbox, activate the parking lock by press-
ing button

●

Apply the electronic parking brake.

●

Briefly press the start-up button

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Fig. 165

Car wash function (hybrid vehicles)

When the ignition is turned off with gear

ac-

tivated, the vehicle can roll for the next 30 mi-
nutes. After that time, if the vehicle is stopped
the parking lock

activates automatically.

The corresponding warning message is dis-
played on the instrument cluster display one
minute before this happens.

WARNING

Never switch off the engine while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-
jury.

●

The airbags and belt tensioners do not

work when the ignition is switched off.

●

The brake servo does not work with the

engine off. Therefore, you need to press the
break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.

●

Power steering does not work when the

engine is not running. You need more
strength to steer when the engine is switch-
ed off.

●

If the ignition is switched off, the steering

column could be locked, making it impossi-
ble to control the vehicle.

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Start and driving

WARNING

Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the
engine or use power-operated equipment
(e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.

CAUTION

●

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-

Stop system switches off the engine, the ig-
nition remains switched on. Make sure that
the ignition is switched off before leaving
the vehicle, otherwise the battery could
discharge.

●

If the engine has been driven at high

speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when switched off. To avoid
damage, allow the engine to run for ap-
proximately two minutes in neutral before
switching 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 is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation.

Electronic immobilizer

The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons from driving the vehicle.

In the key there is a chip that automatically
deactivates the electronic immobiliser.

The electronic immobiliser is automatically
activated when the key is outside the vehicle.

If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display:

SAFE

, the vehicle

cannot be started.

The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code.

Note

A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used.

Emergency starting function

Fig. 166

In the centre console: emergency

start.

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

●

Immediately after pushing the start button,

place the key in the drink holder of the centre
console

›››

Fig. 166

, as close as possible to

the

Kessy

logo.

●

The ignition connects and the engine starts

automatically.

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Driving

Instructions for the driver on the in-
strument panel display

Press the clutch

●

This message appears on vehicles with a

manual gearbox if the driver tries to start the
engine without having the clutch pedal
pressed. The engine will only start if you press
the clutch pedal.

Press the brake

●

This message appears on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start
the engine without having the brake pedal
pressed.

Press the brake to engage a gear

●

This indication is displayed when starting or

stopping the engine if the automatic trans-
mission selector lever is in position

and

the brake pedal is not depressed. The engine
can only be started and stopped in these po-
sitions.

Move the selector lever to P; the
vehicle can move; the doors can only
be locked in P

●

For safety reasons, this driver message ap-

pears and an audible warning sounds if the
parking lock button

is not pressed after

switching off the engine. Press the button

otherwise the vehicle could move.

Ignition is switched on

●

This driver message is displayed and a buz-

zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on.

Driving with electric drive

Switching on the hybrid drive sys-
tem

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Switching on the hybrid drive activates the
vehicle's propulsion system. When the vehi-
cle’s drive system is switched on, the electric
drive is activated. The combustion engine
starts automatically when the charge level of
the high-voltage battery is not sufficient to
run with the electric drive, or if high drive
power is required.

To access driving with the electric drive in the
infotainment system:

●



> Vehicle > Exterior > Electric

drive

Requirements for switching on the drive
system

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

●

The high voltage battery has a sufficient

charge level.

●

There is no charging cable plugged in.

●

The temperature of the high-voltage bat-

tery is within the operating range.

●

There is a valid remote control key in the

vehicle.

Switching on the drive system

●

Press the ignition and start button once.

The ignition must be switched on.

●

Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

●

Set the gear selector switch to position

activate the parking lock

●

Press the ignition and start button

›››

Fig. 165

until indicator lamp



lights up

on the instrument cluster. Do not press the
accelerator. Release the ignition and start
button when the indicator lamp



lights up

on the instrument cluster. The mark on the
power display changes from





●

If the indicator lamp



does not light up,

cancel and repeat the operation.

●

If the vehicle has been locked with the re-

mote control key, the ignition and start button
is deactivated. If you are inside the vehicle
and have to start the engine, first unlock the
vehicle or perform an emergency start

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Start and driving

Detecting the drive system

With the electric drive, the motor makes no
noticeable noise when the drive system is
switched on or while driving. Therefore, you
cannot defect that the vehicle's drive system
is on by engine noise. Instead, the following
characteristics show that the vehicle is ready
to drive:

●

The power display on the instrument cluster

displays



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●

The display light on the instrument cluster is

on, regardless of whether the vehicle’s exteri-
or lighting is on.

●

The indicator lamp on the instrument clus-

ter switches on



●

An audio signal is heard.

Switching on the drive system in very low
outside temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low (ap-
proximately -27°C (-16°F) or lower), the high-
voltage battery may freeze and stop working.
In this case it's not possible to switch on the
drive system.

As soon as the temperature of the high-volt-
age has increase enough, the drive system
can be switched on again.

To ensure that the drive system can be
switched on, even in very low outside temper-
atures, SEAT recommends parking the vehicle
in a place protected from the cold.

Behaviour when moving off or stopping

The combustion engine only runs if necessa-
ry. When the vehicle is stationary, the com-
bustion engine is normally switched off and
the vehicle’s electrical systems are powered
by the high-voltage battery. The rev counter
on the instrument cluster remains at 0

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The combustion engine switches off in certain
driving conditions. This is normal and aims to
save fuel. In general, the power steering and
brake assist systems remain on. In isolated
cases the system may require the combus-
tion engine to carry on running even when the
vehicle is stationary.

In traffic jams the combustion engine may
start up while the vehicle is stationary to re-
charge the high voltage battery for subse-
quent

driving off

and

stopping

phases.

Note

A click is heard when the drive system is
turned on. This is completely normal and
does not mean there is a problem.

Vehicle sound

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

The electric drive makes much less noise
than a combustion engine. In the versions for
some countries, artificial vehicle sound is

generated to allow the vehicle to be heard
better from the outside. At higher speeds,
when the noise produced by the tyres and
the wind increases, the vehicle's sound auto-
matically fades out.

WARNING

During electric driving, the auditory per-
ception of the vehicle by other road users
may be much lower. This is especially true
in traffic-restricted areas and when ma-
noeuvring or reversing. Accident hazard!

Troubleshooting

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Drive: Fault! Stop the vehicle safely

The warning lamp lights up red. There is
a fault in the vehicle’s drive system. The
vehicle's drive system is no longer avail-
able. Park the vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Seek professional as-
sistance.

Drive: Fault! The electric drive is not
working properly. Visit a workshop

The warning lamp lights up yellow. There
is a fault in the vehicle’s drive system.
Drive slowly to a specialised workshop
to have the fault repaired.

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