Operating Instructions - Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

WARNING
Never programme the auxiliary heater so that
it switches itself on and is running in an en-
closed space or an area with no ventilation.
The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless and colour-
less toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause
people to lose consciousness. It can also
cause death.

Operating instructions

The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow,
mud and other objects. The exhaust fumes
must be able to exit freely. The emissions
generated by the auxiliary heater are re-
moved via an exhaust pipe fitted underneath
the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on
the outside temperature, the warm air is first
directed at the windscreen and then to the
rest of the vehicle interior through the air
vents. Directing the diffusers – towards the
windows for example – can affect air distribu-
tion.
When will the auxiliary heater not be activa-
ted?
The auxiliary heater requires about as
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much power as the dipped beam headlights.
If the 12-volt battery charge is too low, the
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Operation
auxiliary heater switches off automatically
and cannot be switched on. This avoids prob-
lems when starting the engine.
● The heating must be activated every time
you want to set off. Similarly, the departure
time must reactivate each time.
● The control lamp  (fuel level indicator)
lights up.
Note
● Noises will be heard while the auxiliary
heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the in-
side temperature low, condensation from the
heating and ventilating system may evapo-
rate when the auxiliary heater is switched on.
In this case, steam may be released from un-
derneath the vehicle. This does not mean
that there is a vehicle malfunction.
If the vehicle is tilted, e.g. if parked on a
●
slope, the operation of the auxiliary heater
may be restricted if the fuel tank level is low
(just above the reserve level).
● If the auxiliary heater is used a number of
times for a long period of time, the 12-volt
battery will lose its charge. To recharge the
battery, the vehicle must be driven for a num-
ber of kilometres from time to time. As a
guideline: The journey should last approxi-
mately as long as the heater was connected.
At temperatures below +5°C (+41°F), the
●
auxiliary heater may switch itself on automat-
ically when the engine is switched on. The
auxiliary heater is switched off again after a
certain time.