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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual SEAT Alhambra...
  • Page 2 Vehicle Registration: On-board documentation Vehicle identification number: First key Second key Date of vehicle registration or vehicle delivery: Correct working order of all keys was checked SEAT Official Service: Location: Date: Signature of owner: Service advisor: Telephone:...
  • Page 3 Thank you for your trust choosing a SEAT ve- hicle. Read and always observe safety infor- mation concerning the passenger's With your new SEAT, you will be able to enjoy ››› front airbag page 78, Important in- a vehicle with state-of-the-art technology formation regarding the front passeng- and top quality features.
  • Page 4 ® About this manual Trademarks are marked with ®. The ab- CAUTION sence of this symbol does not guarantee Texts after this symbol indicate possible that the term is not a trademark. This manual describes the features of the ve- damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 5 Fig. 2 SEAT website Fig. 1 The operation of some of the vehicle's fea- tures can be shown as an instruction video: The digital version is available on SEAT's offi- cial website. ››› scan the QR code Fig. 2 ●...
  • Page 6 47 How do you check and top up the brake fluid? ››› ››› page 43 How do you adjust the seat? page 15 ››› How do you change a wheel? page 48 How do you check and adjust tyre pressure val- How do you adjust the steering wheel? ›››...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Seat belts ....... . . Opening and closing ..... .

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Audio and Media Mode ....Blind spot detector (BSD) with rear cross Information for the user ....traffic alert (RCTA) .
  • Page 9 The essentials Exterior view ››› ››› page 12 page 53 ››› ››› page 41 page 13 ››› ››› page 10 page 47 ››› page 41...
  • Page 10 The essentials Exterior view ››› ››› ››› page 42 page 41 page 24 ››› ››› ››› page 41 page 43 page 48 ››› ››› ››› page 43 page 43 page 47 ››› ›››  page 45 page 163...
  • Page 11 The essentials Interior view (left-hand drive) ››› ››› ››› ››› ››› page 10 page 34 page 27 page 36 page 18 ››› ››› ››› ››› ››› page 17 page 34 page 38 page 13 page 15 ››› ››› ››› ››› ›››...
  • Page 12 The essentials How it works  ››› in Introduction on page 116 Unlocking and locking  ››› page 114 Doors  ››› ››› page page 11 Locking or unlocking of driver door On the driver's door: central locking Fig. 4 button.
  • Page 13 The essentials Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder to Locking the passenger side door Open the door. ● ● unlock or lock the vehicle. and sliding doors manually Remove the rubber cap to the front of the ● door.
  • Page 14 The essentials Opening the rear lid Opening with the ignition key Manual release mechanism for the rear lid Press the button on the vehicle key until ●  the rear lid opens automatically. To open using the centre console control Press the button on the centre console ●...
  • Page 15 The essentials ››› Push the release lever Fig. 11 in the di- Allow the bonnet to fall into the lock carrier. ● ● rection of the arrow to unlock the boot. Do not press down. Manually open the rear lid. ●...
  • Page 16 The essentials For the sliding door electric windows. Panoramic sunroof* Comfort position: turn the switch to position ● ››› Fig. 15 To lock the sliding doors and their win- ››› dows. Close: turn the switch to position Fig. 15 ● Opening and closing the windows ›››...
  • Page 17 Mechanically and electrically adjusted con- trols can be combined on the seat. Move the seat to the front or the back: pull the lever and move the seat. The seat must engage when the lever is released! Adjust lumbar support*: rotate the lever.
  • Page 18 Fig. 21 Press the corresponding area of the Adjusting the front left seat forwards or Fig. 20 switch: backwards, the height, the seat angle and the front seat backrest Adjust the curve of the lumbar support. Adjust the height of the lumbar support.
  • Page 19 ››› in Removing and installing the head restraints on page 149 In the event of a head-on, lateral or rear colli-  sion, the seat belts on the front seats and the ››› ››› page page 147 outer seats of the second row will tighten au- tomatically.
  • Page 20 The essentials Airbags Turning the knob to the desired position, Adjust the steering wheel so that you can ● adjust the mirrors on the driver side (L, hold onto the steering wheel with both hands left) and the passenger side (R, right) to on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and Front Airbags the direction desired.
  • Page 21 ● deactivating the front passenger airbag ››› In conjunction with the seat belts, the front Fig. 29. About 3/4 of the key should enter, airbag system gives the driver and the front as far as it will go.
  • Page 22 76 On the driver side: action radius of air- Fig. 31 bag for knees. Knee airbag On the front seat side: location of side Fig. 32 The knee airbag is located on the driver side airbag. ››› below the dash panel Fig.
  • Page 23 The essentials Child seats backrests and the access area. Their position is indicated by the word “AIRBAG”. The red ››› area (dotted line) Fig. 33 shows the field of Important information regarding action of the side airbags. the front passenger's airbag In a side collision, the side airbags are trig- gered on the affected side of the vehicle, thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers on...
  • Page 24 The essentials A sticker with important information about the passenger airbag is located on the passeng- er's sun visor and/or on the passenger side door frame.  ››› in Introduction on page 77  ››› page 78 Airbag adhesives - version 2: on the Fig.
  • Page 25 Securing child seats with the seat Always secure child seats properly and safe- Specific mounting systems for each coun- ly in the vehicle according to the child seat belt manufacturer's installation instructions. Europe: ISOFIX retaining rings and upper ›››...
  • Page 26 The child seat must sit flush against the vehicle seat. Press the red button on the buckle. The ● Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure ● latch plate is released from the buckle. that it is secure.
  • Page 27 Pull the upper child seat retaining strap ● when the ignition is switched on. back to the seat backrest of the rear seat, below or on both sides of the head restraint Starting the engine (depending on the child seat model).
  • Page 28 The essentials Lights and visibility Turn signal and main beam lever When the igni- When the igni- tion is switched tion is on Light switch Dipped beam off; if necessary, the side Dipped beam  light comes on for a switched on.
  • Page 29 The essentials Hazard warning lights Interior lights Windscreen wipers and window wiper blade Button/Position: Function  Switches interior lights off.  Switches interior lights on. Switches door contact control on (cen- tral position). The interior lights come on automatical- ly when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is ...
  • Page 30 Move the lever to the required position gramme or modify additional functions, ac- Exit Assist ■ Interval wipe for rear window. The cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec- Blind spot ■  wiper wipes the window at 6-second ommends taking your car in for technical Fatigue detection ■...
  • Page 31 The essentials Basic adjustment (ECO, Normal, Individual Using the menus on the instrument ■ ■ Sport) Synchronised panel ■ Distance (Very short, Short, Medium, ■ Back ■ Large, Very large, Ultimate) Factory settings (Factory settings) ■ Multifunction display data ■ Back ■...
  • Page 32 The essentials If handled with the windscreen wiper lever: Key for the driving assistance sys- Main menu ● the main menu list will be displayed. tems* If handled with the multi-function steering ● Multifunc- Information and possible configura- tion display tions of the multifunction display wheel: the main menu list will not be dis- ›››...
  • Page 33 The essentials With the ignition switched on, and memory Current warning or information When the ignition is switched on, the 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press texts. average consumption (in l/100 km This option only appears when one change from one memory to another or in mpg) is displayed after the ve- Vehicle sta- Average fuel...
  • Page 34 The essentials Changing between display modes The units of measurement can also be modi- Changing the visual and audible ››› fied page speed warnings. This function should In vehicles without multi-function wheel: ● Winter only be used when the vehicle is fitted push the lever.
  • Page 35 : when unlocking with Door unlock Personal convenience settings the key, the following doors will be unlocked: When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recom- – All submenu Lights & visibility – One door : only the driver door is mends that each person always uses “their”...
  • Page 36  ››› AdBlue level too low page 321. al without engaging the brakes. Release the Driver or passenger has not fastened seat button to store the current speed.  ››› belt page Disconnect the CCS: turn the key to the ●...
  • Page 37  ››› tooth page 225.  ››› Front brake pads worn page 239. Fault in airbag system and seat belt ten-  Mobile telephone battery charge status ››› sioners page  Fault in ESC or disconnection caused by ››› page 225.
  • Page 38 The essentials Gearbox lever go and then forwards to select reverse  ››› in Automatic gearbox* on ››› Fig. 50 page 249 Release the clutch. ● Manual gearbox  ››› page 248  ››› in Manual gear change on  page 247 ›››...
  • Page 39 The essentials Manual release of the selector lev- If the vehicle power supply should ever fail Manual release of the selector lever (e.g. discharged battery) and the vehicle has ››› Press the release lever Fig. 53 in the di- ● to be pushed or towed, the selector lever rection of the arrow and hold it in this position.
  • Page 40 The essentials Air conditioning How does the air conditioning work? Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic manual air conditioning controls; Climatronic controls. Fig. 54   ››› Electronic manual air conditioning Fig. 54;  Control button ››› Climatronic Fig. 54. ...
  • Page 41 Instant auxiliary heating on/off button page 184.   ››› Buttons for the seat heating page 150. Climatronic: depending on the vehicle equipment there may be a button for the windscreen heating on the air conditioner control panel. The ...
  • Page 42 The essentials ››› Electronic manual air conditioning Fig. 54;  Control button ››› Climatronic Fig. 54.  Climatronic: automatic temperature, fan, and air distribution control. Press the button to switch on the function. The control lamp lights up on  button.
  • Page 43 The essentials Fluid level control Before refuelling, always turn off the engine, the ignition, mobile telephones, auxiliary heating and keep them off during refuelling. Filling capacities Opening the fuel tank cap Tank level The tank flap is at the rear of the vehicle on ●...
  • Page 44  Recommended by SEAT Motor oil specifications Coolant specifications SEAT recommends using original SEAT oil to Diesel engines The engine cooling system is supplied from guarantee high SEAT engine performance. the factory with a specially treated mixture of...
  • Page 45 To top up, mix water with a product recom-   fications on page 330. marks. If it is below , please visit a Technical mended by SEAT.  Service.  ››› in Coolant specifications on In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.
  • Page 46 The essentials maintenance. It is checked as part of the In- spection Service. ›››  in Checking the electrolyte lev- el of the vehicle battery on page 336  ››› page 334...
  • Page 47 The essentials Emergencies Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same Then lift the cover out. ● amperage (same colour and markings) and To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box. ● size. Push the attachment tabs back, in the oppo- Fuses site direction indicated by the arrow until they Identifying fuses by colours...
  • Page 48 The essentials Light source used for each function Replacing a blown fuse Identifying a blown fuse A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured Halogen headlights. Type ››› Fig. Dipped beam headlights H7 LL Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has ●...
  • Page 49 Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously ● Always observe the above steps and pro- ● ››› Fig. 65 The SEAT Alhambra is equipped as standard tect yourself and other road users. ››› Screw the inflator tube Fig. 65 into ●...
  • Page 50 The essentials Changing a wheel Keep the air compressor running until it rea- ●  ››› in Location on page 85 ches 2.0 to 2.5 bar (29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8 minutes. Vehicle tool kit*  ››› page 85 Disconnect the air compressor.
  • Page 51 The essentials Fitting hubcaps The anti-theft wheel locking bolt has a Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle to special cap. This only fits on anti-theft locking loosen the wheel bolts. Before mounting the full trim, the anti-theft bolts and is not for use with standard wheel wheel lock must be threaded into position Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn bolts.
  • Page 52 The essentials Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate Raising the vehicle with the jack ● WARNING the bolt approximately one turn anticlockwise If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly ››› they could be released while driving lead- ing to loss of vehicle control and serious Important information about wheel bolts damage.
  • Page 53 P  page 247 You should only use a jack approved by ● turn on the electronic parking brake SEAT for your vehicle. Other jacks, even ›››  page 238. those approved for other SEAT models, might slip out of place.
  • Page 54 Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun- ● SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv- The hexagonal socket in the wheel brace ● ted tyre as soon as possible. ice for further information on wheel, tyre and should be used for turning wheel bolts only.
  • Page 55 ● tow rope if you do not have a tow bar. ed if the chains come into direct contact with them. SEAT recommends the use of A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid covered snow chains. damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim- »...
  • Page 56 The essentials Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the Situations in which a vehicle should not be Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking ● towline anchorage or specially designed fit- towed and ignition system, since the electronic ting.
  • Page 57 The essentials starting, check the magic eye on the battery Positive pole on the jump lead con- Always keep lit cigarettes, flames, sparks ›››  page 334. nection points and fire far from the battery. Never use a mobile telephone when connecting and re- For starting assistance, jump lead cables moving the jump leads.
  • Page 58 The essentials Help for starting the car: descrip- Connect one end of the red jump lead to Start the engine of the vehicle with the the positive terminal of the vehicle flat battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes tion ›››...
  • Page 59 The essentials Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. Note (12V) and approximately the same capaci- Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind- ty (see imprint on battery). Failure to com- The vehicles must not touch each other, screen wiper arms return to their initial posi- ply could result in an explosion.
  • Page 60 The essentials Changing the front wiper blades the windscreen and rear window wiper Replace the wiper arm on the rear window. ● blades on page ››› in Changing the windscreen  and rear window wiper blades on Change the windscreen wiper blades page 90 Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
  • Page 61 Safe driving Safety to reduce the risk of damage to the lower Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors – part of the vehicle and the oil sump when properly according to your size. driving over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or un- Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats –...
  • Page 62 In the event of an acci- dent, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of injury. The following points cover part of the safety equipment in your SEAT: three-point seat belts, ● belt tension limiters for the front and rear ●...
  • Page 63 Keep the back facing your chest and not your face so as of your neck as close as possible to the head Adjust the height of the driver seat so that ● not to hinder the driver's front airbag pro- ›››...
  • Page 64 Depending on the equipment, your vehicle tening the seat belt. Never stand in the vehicle. ● has a total of five or seven seats. Each seat is Never transport more people than there ● equipped with a seat belt. Never stand on the seats.
  • Page 65 Safe driving In the event of failure of a brake circuit, the WARNING Adjust the driver seat so that there is a ● brake pedal must be pressed harder than distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) be- Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to ac- normal to brake the vehicle.
  • Page 66 ● occupants when driving in town. it in the door or the seat mechanism. When travelling, children must be se- If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt Why wear a seat belt ● ● cured in the vehicle with a child restraint...
  • Page 67 The seat belt status is displayed for around  It lights up or flashes red 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats Driver's seat belt not fastened or front passenger is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off...
  • Page 68 This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when "just driving The effects of the laws of physics in the case around the corner".
  • Page 69 Twisted seat belt Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the 50 km/h (30 mph), the forces acting on bod- Fastening and unfastening your guide, the seat belt may have become twis-...
  • Page 70 Engage the latch plate in the buckle of the ● The lap part of the seat belt must lie across ● ››› corresponding seat Fig. 89 The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt, ●...
  • Page 71 ››› Use latch plate of the belt Fig. 91 ● Fastening or unfastening the seat pull the seat belt down. Do not twist the seat The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfort- ● ››› ably on the torso...
  • Page 72 Belt tensioners den braking. Pull the belt sharply to check that the de- ● The seat belts on the front seats and the out- vice is engaged securely. er seats of the second row are equipped with Note belt tensioners.
  • Page 73 The belt tension limiter reduces the force of wrong circumstances. the seat belt on the body in the event of an Brief introduction accident. Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove ●...
  • Page 74 Never transport objects on the front pas- ● If the airbags are triggered, a fine dust is senger seat. In the event of sudden braking The airbag system is not a substitute for the produced. This is normal and it is not an in- and manoeuvres, the objects may end up in seat belts.
  • Page 75 WARNING the hazard warning lights switch on; ● Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti- The seat belts and airbags can only pro- ● vation. all doors are unlocked; ● vide maximum protection if the occupants ›››...
  • Page 76 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Front airbags Adjust the driver seat so that there is at ● least 25 cm distance between your chest Side airbags* Read the additional information carefully and the hub of the steering wheel.
  • Page 77 The built-in coat hooks should be used ● passenger seat could prevent the side air- Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners. only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave bag from deploying properly and cause Have the system checked immediately by a special- any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the severe injuries.
  • Page 78 Safety The front passenger front airbag must be the dash panel, a child restraint system can- Never mount a child seat in the front pas- ● disabled when a rear-facing child seat is not be mounted on the front passenger seat ›››...
  • Page 79 This information is extremely important for the front passenger front airbag has been If you are using a child seat with a base or ● driver and passenger safety, particularly that foot, always install this base or foot cor- disabled.
  • Page 80 Always secure just one retaining strap ● foot security and safely. Contact a techni- from a child seat to a retaining ring (for Top cal service centre or specialised workshop. Child seats and passenger side airbag ●...
  • Page 81 In some countries, for example, the use of Regulation Further information child seats on certain seats in the vehicle Not all children fit in the seat of their weight may be forbidden. ECE-R 44 technical service centre group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle.
  • Page 82 Transporting children on the front passenger 1, 2 or 3 according to the standard ECE-R 44 Things to note if using a child seat on the seat is not permitted in all countries. Further- can be mounted on the front passenger seat...
  • Page 83 Therefore, adapt the front passenger seat to from the third row of seats in case of an ac- the size of the child seat and the height of the cident. In the event of an emergency, pas- child. Ensure the passenger is in the correct sengers in the third row of seats will not be ›››...
  • Page 84 Do not leave toys or other hard, loose ob- tion. ● jects on the child seat or on the seat while The seat belt must lie close to the upper ● the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 85 146. Make sure that the seat belt guide is instal- ● led in the head support of the seat for chil- ››› dren on the window side page Enter the child seat head support in the ●...
  • Page 86 Push the cushion down through the central ● Children must assume the proper sitting ● the seat belt so that the shoulder part of the area in the direction of the arrow until it position and be properly belted in while ›››...
  • Page 87 Fig. 101 There is a Fire extinguisher underneath the cle: on-board tools in a cavity in the lock carri- front passenger seat. The fire extinguisher must conform to legal When securing the vehicle in case of a break- requirements, be ready for use and be down, please note the legal requirements for checked regularly.
  • Page 88 Individual elements of the vehicle tool kit ››› Fig. 102 WARNING Adapter for anti-theft bolt. SEAT recom- Folding wheel chocks* mend you carry the wheel bolt adapter in Unsuitable or damaged vehicle tools can the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code cause injury or accidents.
  • Page 89 48 come off while driving and endanger other Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi- ● Not all Alhambra models have the TMS (Tyre road users. ble. Park at a safe distance from surround- Mobility System). ing traffic to change a wheel.
  • Page 90 Sealant bottles can be purchased from ● If the tear or puncture on the tyre is over 4 ● and if it touches your skin, it must be imme- SEAT dealers. mm wide. diately washed off. Observe the usage instructions provided ●...
  • Page 91 Self-help Contents of the tyre mobility sys- ON/OFF switch CAUTION tem* Air bleed screw The air compressor should be turned off af- Tyre pressure monitoring ter a maximum of 8 minutes since otherwise it will overheat. Before switching it on Tube for inflating tyres again, let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Page 92 Emergencies Tow-starting and towing WARNING WARNING Driving with a tyre that cannot be sealed is Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re- Introduction dangerous and may lead to accidents and duce visibility and increase the risk of acci- serious injury. dent and serious injury.
  • Page 93 Self-help Note the instructions for towing WARNING deactivated. If the vehicle has no power ›››  page supply or there is an electric system fault, When towing the vehicle, the handling and the engine must be started using jump braking efficiency change considerably. To fit the towline anchorage leads to deactivate the electronic parking Please observe the following instructions...
  • Page 94 Emergencies Fitting the rear towline anchorage Press on the upper cover and carefully re- road, there is always a risk of overloading and ● move it back. This may require some strength. damaging the anchorage points. Allow the cover to hang. If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warn- Screw in the towline anchorage into its po- ●...
  • Page 95 Fuses and bulbs Fuses and bulbs Brake well in advance than usual and brake ● Depending on the time of the year, tem- ● gently. peratures inside a locked and closed vehi- cle can be extremely high or extremely low Note the instructions and information con- ●...
  • Page 96 ● gine compartment please read and ob- trical elements and remove the key from manual skill. If you are unsure, SEAT recom- ››› serve the warnings page 323. In any ve- the ignition.
  • Page 97 Fuses and bulbs Control lamp Note Only replace the bulbs concerned when ● they have cooled. A fault in the LED on the rear lights will not  It lights up Never replace bulbs alone if you are not ● be indicated.
  • Page 98 Emergencies To replace halogen headlight bulbs Turn signals (small bulb holder) Main beam head- Side lights lights ››› Open the bonnet page 323.  ››› Open the bonnet page 323.  Rotate the bulb holder to the left all the way and pull it out backwards together with the Remove the rubber cover on the rear of the bulb.
  • Page 99 Fuses and bulbs To replace the xenon headlight Replacing the front bumper bulbs Turn signals Turning lights bulb ››› Open the bonnet page 323.  ››› Rotate the cover Fig. 109 in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Rotate the bulb holder Press the wire clip ›››...
  • Page 100 Emergencies Replacing the rear lid bulbs Pull the cover forwards, in the direction of the Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of ››› arrow Fig. 111. the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit as a lev- ››› ››› er ( Fig.
  • Page 101 Fuses and bulbs Replacing the rear bulbs in the Rear light, left Rear light, right body ››› Unscrew the attachment screw Fig. 115 using the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit ››› page 85. The bolt is secured in its position. Extract the rear light from the bodywork by carefully pulling backwards.
  • Page 102 Emergencies Changing the number plate light Rear light, left Rear light, right Fixed number Bolted number plate light plate light Carefully insert the tail light unit into the open- ing in the bodywork. To do this, insert the up- Press the flat part of per rear light unit guide into the attachment the screwdriver inclu- ring.
  • Page 103 Fuses and bulbs Fixed number Bolted number plate light plate light Press on the attach- ment tabs. The bulb Plug the connector in- holder must be firmly to the bulb holder. attached to the num- ber plate light. Insert the number plate light carefully into the opening on the bumper.
  • Page 104 Operation Dash panel. Fig. 119...
  • Page 105 On-board computer controls ..– Right seat heating controls  ........
  • Page 106 Operation Passenger front airbag off warning Ignition lock Childproof locks ......... . –...
  • Page 107 General instrument panel ››› Clock set button Displays on the screen page 105. Indications on the display ››› Press the button to select the hour or Fuel reserve display page 316. –  A variety of information can be viewed on the minute display.
  • Page 108 Operation Warning and information texts Mileage Selector lever positions The system runs a check on certain compo- The odometer registers the total distance The range of engaged gears of the selector nents and functions when the ignition is travelled by the car. lever is shown on the side of the lever, and on switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 109 General instrument panel This option cannot be deactivated in models Adjusting the magnetic zone When several warnings are active at the ● destined for countries in which the second same time, the symbols are shown succes- Switch the ignition on. ●...
  • Page 110 The tech- nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi- Service due In vehicles with text messages: cle only has an Interval Service when it is After the service date, an audible warning is necessary.
  • Page 111 SEAT authorised Dealer. Before opening the bonnet, switch off the ● Depending on the model, additional text engine and allow it to cool.
  • Page 112 Operation Communications and multimedia Multi-function steering wheel* Operating the audio system + telephone Controls on the steering wheel. Fig. 122 The steering wheel includes a multifunction functions without needing to distract the driv- control of the available audio functions (ra- ●...
  • Page 113 Communications and multimedia Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone Navigation Short press: pick up/hang up active call/open telephone Short press: access to the tel- Short press: access to the tel- Short press: access to the tel- Short press: access to the tel- menu.
  • Page 114 Hold down for over 2 seconds: to obtain help  from the network of SEAT dealers in the event of a breakdown. Not operational if a navigation system with voice control is fitted.
  • Page 115 The Information call  button offers infor- assistance services. This service might not mation on the SEAT brand and selected addi- be available in some countries. tional services related to traffic and your travel.
  • Page 116 Operation Opening and closing Vehicle keys crochip has not been encoded. This is also true for keys cut for the vehicle. ››› ››› With the vehicle key Fig. 126 Fig. 127 the vehicle may be locked or unlocked re- The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be Vehicle key set motely.
  • Page 117 ››› must be changed page 115. Vehicle key: remove the battery. Fig. 130 SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a specialised workshop. The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- » ››› cle key, under a cover Fig.
  • Page 118 Operation Central locking and locking When changing the battery, use another bat- The vehicle key battery may contain per- ● tery of the same model and observe the po- chlorate. Observe the legal requirements system ››› larity when fitting it for their disposal.
  • Page 119 Opening and closing workshop, special functions of the central Never leave children or disabled people Function Action ● locking system can be switched on or off alone in the vehicle. The central locking ›››  page Lock the vehi- – Switch off the ignition. button can be used to lock all the doors cle by pushing –...
  • Page 120 Operation Unlocking and locking the vehicle Warning: depending on the central locking Unlocking and locking the vehicle function selected in the Convenience sub- from outside from inside menu, you may have to push the button  ›››  twice page 28 to unlock all doors and the rear lid.
  • Page 121 Opening and closing It will not be possible to open the doors or Keyless-Entry: unlocking of the vehicle with ● ● the rear lid from the outside. This may offer the handles on the four doors or the button extra safety, for example when stopped at located on the boot hatch.
  • Page 122 Operation Close the driver's door. vehicle will lock again after a few seconds if Keyless Access temporary disconnection ● no door or boot hatch are opened. function* Touch the surface sensor once (arrow) ● on the door handle. The door being operated You can deactivate the vehicle's Keyless Ac- Locking the vehicle with a second key must be closed.
  • Page 123 Opening and closing located on the exterior part of the driver or will display on the dash panel screen. This Function Necessary operations passenger door handle until the windows and could happen if any other radio frequency roof close. Press the button twice on ...
  • Page 124 Operation When the “safe” security system is disa- When does the system trigger an alarm? key. On vehicles with the Keyless Access sys- bled, the following needs to be taken into tem, the alarm can also be disabled by The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for ›››...
  • Page 125 Opening and closing Vehicle interior monitoring system Switching off the interior monitoring and If the sunglasses storage compartment in ● the anti-tow systems the roof console is open. and anti-tow system* When the panoramic sliding sunroof is The vehicle interior monitoring is switched off ●...
  • Page 126 Operation Depending on the vehicle equipment, a sym- WARNING When closing, ensure that the door has ● bol may be displayed on the dash panel closed correctly. A closed door should be Opening sliding doors while driving is dan- screen instead of the warning lamp. The indi- flush with the corresponding parts of the gerous.
  • Page 127 Opening and closing Rollback anti-trap function of the Function Necessary operations Function Necessary operations electric sliding doors ››› Opening the When the sliding door is released, Press the Fig. 137 button on the sliding door open the door fully by pulling on dash panel, on the remote control The rollback anti-trap function of the electric ›››...
  • Page 128 Operation Rear lid Turning on and off the electric child safety The anti-trap function does not prevent ● fingers or other parts of the body getting Function Necessary operations pinched against the window frame and Introduction causing injury. ››› Activate: Press the button Fig.
  • Page 129 Opening and closing Warning lamp Note vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle. At outside temperatures of less than 0°C  It lights up Never allow children to play inside or ● (+32°F), the pressurised gas struts cannot around the vehicle without supervision, es- always automatically lift the rear lid.
  • Page 130 Operation automatically after 30 seconds. This function Opening the rear lid Note prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked Press and hold the button on the vehicle ●  Before closing the rear lid, make sure that if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake. key until the rear lid opens automatically.
  • Page 131 Opening and closing The rear lid will move down to the closed po- To fully open the boot hatch again, the open- CAUTION sition to close and lock itself automatically ing angle must be memorised once more. When using a trailer, ensure that there is ●...
  • Page 132 Operation Boot lid with movement sensor Switching the Easy Open function on or off For the automatic raising function: pull the button for the corresponding window up- (Easy Open) The Easy Open function and be activated wards until it reaches the second position. and deactivated from menu Vehicle set- on the infotainment system tings...
  • Page 133 Opening and closing Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking but- To close windows without the anti-trap ● Note ton pressed. All windows which function function The one-touch function and roll-back func- electrically will be either opened or closed. Attempt to close the corresponding electric ●...
  • Page 134 Operation Panoramic sliding sunroof* Opening or closing the sun blind Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof ● and the sun blind when nobody is in the way. Sliding sunroof: operation Always take all the keys with you when- ● ever you leave the vehicle. Read the additional information carefully ›››...
  • Page 135 Lights and visibility Lights and visibility driver door and the front passenger door are Sun blind: within 5 seconds of triggering the ● ››› not opened. anti-trap function, push button Fig. 143 until the sun blind closes completely. Lights The panoramic sliding sunroof or sun ●...
  • Page 136 Operation Audible warnings to advise the driver that Note  It lights up the lights have not been switched off The legal requirements regarding the use ››› Main beam on or flasher on page 134. If the key is not in the ignition and the driver of vehicle lights in each country must be door is open, an audible warning signal is observed.
  • Page 137 Lights and visibility When the light switch is in position  lights also work when the ignition is switch- The automatic dipped beam control ● photo sensor automatically turns the instru- ››› ed off page ) only switches on the dipped beam ...
  • Page 138 Operation on the vehicles travelling in front and in the On closed curves, when the traffic in the ● Automatic switch- Automatic switch- opposite direction, and on other environmen- opposite direction is partially hidden, on pro- ing on ing off tal and traffic conditions from an approxi- nounced slopes The photo sensor de-...
  • Page 139 Lights and visibility Note headlight adjustment (automatic lights al- “Coming home”: operations to perform so), for example, if additional headlight are The time taken for the headlights to go ● – Automatically at the end of the de- fitted. off can be changed in the Lights & Visi- lay period.
  • Page 140 If the hazard warning lights are not working, ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a main on for too long (even with the ignition you must use an alternative method of draw- technical service.
  • Page 141 Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load ● ››› to a specialised workshop. SEAT recom- status so that it does not blind other driv- mends visiting a technical service centre. ers. The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
  • Page 142 Operation Swing the sun visor towards the door, longi- Rear side window sun blinds ● Note tudinally backwards. The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after the key is Vanity mirror light removed from the ignition. This prevents There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on the vehicle's battery from discharging.
  • Page 143 Lights and visibility Windscreen wiper and win- tion system. The antifreeze could freeze on The interval wipe speed varies according ● the windscreen and reduce visibility. to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle dow wiper systems is moving, the more often the windscreen is cleaned.
  • Page 144 Operation Headlight wash/wipe system Rain sensor* Move the lever to the required position ››› Fig. 148: The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses. Rain sensor off. After the ignition is switched on, the first and Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces- every fifth time the windscreen washer is sary.
  • Page 145 Lights and visibility Rear vision mirror reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or CAUTION make it react more slowly, later or not at all. In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone ● Introduction rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu- will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain...
  • Page 146 Operation Interior rear vision mirror Manual anti-dazzle function for interior Exterior mirrors rear vision mirror Basic position: point the lever at the bottom ● of the mirror forwards. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti- ● ››› dazzle function Fig.
  • Page 147 For Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors in- ● Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driv- vehicles with seat memory, please see crease the field of vision, however objects er side ››› appear smaller and further away in the mir- page 150.
  • Page 148 Careless or uncontrolled adjust- It may not be possible to electrically ad- ● ment can cause injuries. just the seat if the vehicle battery is very low. The front seat backrests must not be re- ● clined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts and Seat adjustment is stopped when the en- ●...
  • Page 149 The seat must be engaged seat forwards or when the lever is released! backwards. CAUTION Tilting the seat backrest of the second ● row of seats fully back could damage the...
  • Page 150 When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible Adjusting height that a small gap remains between it and the seat backrest. Raise the head restraint in the direction of ● ›››...
  • Page 151 All seats are equipped with a head restraint. and third row of seats er and the end protector of the seat backrest Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ● retaining bar and unlock the retaining bars Removing the front head restraints in vehi- ›››...
  • Page 152 Operation Seat functions Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in Always fit and adjust the head restraint ● the seat. properly whenever a person is occupying a seat. Seat heating* ››› Function Action Fig. 158, Refit any removed head restraints imme- ●...
  • Page 153 To avoid damaging the heating elements ● for lumbar massage function. driver seat of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single During the massage operation, the lumbar Memory buttons point on the seat cushion or backrest.
  • Page 154 Condition: a position must be memorised in Initialising the seat position memory the memory. The position memory system must be restar- ted if, for example, the driver seat has been Open the driver-side door. ● changed. Press and hold any memory button.
  • Page 155 ● Repositioning the seat in the second row body parts out of the hinges and the seat Lift the backrest of the rear seat in an up- ● locking mechanism when folding and un- right position. The entire seat folds back- folding.
  • Page 156 ››› abled  page 19 if objects are being passenger seat* onto the folded seat on the second row of transported on the folded front passenger seats. seat. WARNING Folding the backrest of the front passen- If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the...
  • Page 157      Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other ● body parts out of the hinges and the seat locking mechanism when folding and un- folding. Mats or other objects can be caught in ●...
  • Page 158 Remove all objects from the front pas- ● senger seat when it is folded down. When Transport heavy objects as far forward as Introduction ● the seat backrest is folded down, it presses...
  • Page 159 ● Always transport heavy loads in the luggage compartment, the rear lid must never be compartment and place the seat backs in a used to “secure” or “attach” objects. vertical position. Always use the fastening Driving with the vehicle loaded If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, ●...
  • Page 160 Operation WARNING Note While driving, always keep object com- ● partments closed. When the vehicle is not in use or being The ventilating slits between the heated Do not place hard, heavy or sharp ob- ● watched, always lock the doors and the rear window and the shelf must not be cov- jects inside the vehicle interior, in open rear lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or...
  • Page 161 Move the rear seat all the way back. ● Push the head restraint down as far as it will ● ››› page In the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in ● the rear of the centre console, if necessary. ››› Pull lever Fig. 166 back and fold the ●...
  • Page 162 Before folding the rear seat backrest, ad- ● Fold the seat tray forward on top of the fol- guaranteed for rear seat passengers. ● just the front seats so that neither the head ded seat.
  • Page 163 Transport and practical equipment Shelf* Release the shelf upwards by the side sup- ● ports and guide it forward. Closing the shelf Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide ● backwards. Secure the shelf using the left and right side ●...
  • Page 164 ● In the boot: install the net partition be- Fig. 171 hind the third seat row: cover the supports hind the second row of seats. of the side trims with their covers. The net partition can prevent objects in the With only 5 seats: support the released ●...
  • Page 165 Transport and practical equipment Hook in the net partition on the rear right- Folding in the net partition Fastening rings* ● hand side roof support by pressing on the ››› Press on the release button Fig. 170 ● rod. and bend the rod in the direction of the ar- Secure the net partition hooks into the ●...
  • Page 166 ● Never secure a load that is too heavy for ● ››› ment and secure the load the fastening rings. Never secure a child seat to the fastening ● WARNING rings. In the boot: system including rails, ad- Fig. 173...
  • Page 167 Secure all objects, little and large. should never be placed in the section of the ● ››› rails close to the seats Never secure a child seat to the attach- ● ment elements. Installing the baggage net supports CAUTION Fit the baggage net support into the guide ●...
  • Page 168 Pull the attachment rod upwards Never secure a child seat to the baggage ● ››› net supports. Press the retaining hooks down Fig.
  • Page 169 Fig. 177 (about 5 lbs). porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea- Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks ● sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports ››› from the fastening rings Fig. 177 and roof carrier systems can be used.
  • Page 170 Operation Fastening the base supports and WARNING Large, heavy, wide and flat loads nega- ● the roof carrier system tively affect the vehicle aerodynamics, If the base supports and the roof carrier centre of gravity and handling. system are incorrectly fitted or used in an Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden ●...
  • Page 171 Transport and practical equipment Loading the roof carrier In the front centre armrest compartment the WARNING following factory-fitted connections are Exceeding the maximum authorised roof available: USB/AUX-IN. Loads can only be correctly secured when load can result in accidents and/or vehicle the roof carrier system is correctly fitted The factory-fitted CD changer is located in damage.
  • Page 172 Operation (Sun)glasses case in the roof con- Storage compartment in the roof Never place other mats or rugs on top of ● sole console the original mat supplied by the factory. Make sure that no objects can fall into ● the driver's footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 173 Transport and practical equipment Compartment on the instrument Compartment on the centre con- Compartment in the front central panel* sole armrest Storage compartment on the dash Compartment in the front centre con- Storage compartment in the front Fig. 181 Fig. 182 Fig.
  • Page 174 Operation Card compartment* Glove compartment Press the cover upwards to close. Vehicle wallet compartment The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle documentation. The vehicle on-board documentation wallet should always be kept in the glove compart- ment. Insert it crosswise in the glove compart- ment.
  • Page 175 Transport and practical equipment There may be a drawer below the front seats. keep very small objects in the glove com- If you are using a child seat with a base or ● partment. foot, always install this base or foot cor- Opening and closing the drawer rectly and safely.
  • Page 176 Operation ››› Fold out the table by pulling on it Fig. 189 WARNING (arrow). Do not use the portable waste bin as an A drink holder is built into the folding table ashtray to avoid the risk of fire. ››› page 175.
  • Page 177 Transport and practical equipment Note WARNING Function Necessary operations The first aid kit is located in the rear left Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex- Move the hook at the rear  compartment of the luggage compart- plode or crack due to the heat or the cold. Keeping the rear right of the boot and hook ment.
  • Page 178 Operation Ashtray and cigarette light- Drink holders in front centre con- Drink holders, rear* sole Ashtray Centre console, rear section: extend Fig. 194 the drinks holder. Front centre console: drinks holder. Fig. 193 Opening and closing the drink holder in To open, move the cover backwards ●...
  • Page 179 Transport and practical equipment WARNING WARNING connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched on. Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a Undue use of the cigarette lighter may Should a connected electrical device ● fire or burns and other serious injuries. cause a fire or burns and other serious inju- overheat, switch it off and unplug it imme- ries.
  • Page 180 Operation 12 volt power socket Note The 12 volt power socket will only work with Using devices with the engine stopped ● the ignition on. and the ignition switched on will drain the battery. Using electrical appliances with the engine Unshielded equipment can cause inter- stopped and the ignition switched on will ●...
  • Page 181 ● Heat protection advice on accessories to adapt the con- for the appliances to be connected! nector. SEAT recommends taking your car The 230 Volt Euro power connector converter Never exceed the maximum power rating ● in for technical service.
  • Page 182 Switch air recirculation mode off when it ● coming from the outside will not be dried. is not required. To avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT rec- Viewing Climatronic information ommends leaving the cooler (compressor) The factory-fitted infotainment system screen WARNING on.
  • Page 183 Air conditioning The LED on each control lights up to indicate Turn the temperature control to the centre ● Rotary control Description that the respective function of a control has position. ››› Fig. 199 been switched on. Open and direct all the air outlets in the ●...
  • Page 184 Operation The outside temperature is lower than ap- Special features ● Note proximately +3°C (+38°F). If the humidity and temperature outside the After starting the engine, any residual hu- The air conditioner compressor has been ● vehicle are high, condensation can drip off midity in the air conditioner could mist over temporarily switched off because the engine the vaporiser in the cooling system and form...
  • Page 185 Air conditioning Switching the recirculation mode on and Switching the automatic air recirculation Being heat-sensitive, they may be dam- off manually on the Climatronic mode on and off  aged or made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents. Connect: press the button until the lamp Connect: press the...
  • Page 186 Operation Switching the auxiliary heater on cooling system vaporiser and on the acti- gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people and off vated charcoal cartridge of the dust and to lose consciousness. It can also cause pollen filter, leading to a permanently un- death.
  • Page 187 Air conditioning burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heat- Remote control light Battery light Meaning er. The exhaust gases are also extracted from Fig. 201 The remote control light provides users with the system. different information at the push of a button: The remote control battery is Flashes orange for flat.
  • Page 188 Operation the vehicle, bad weather conditions and dis- Programming the auxiliary heater Menu op- Description charged batteries can considerably reduce tions the range of the remote control. The heater or ventilation inside the vehicle Three different timers (hh.mm) can can be programmed for a certain period. An optimum range is obtained by keeping the later be selected using the On op- remote control vertical, with the aerial...
  • Page 189 Air conditioning When will the auxiliary heater will not odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon switch on? monoxide can cause people to lose con- sciousness. It can also cause death. The auxiliary heater requires about as ● much power as the dipped beam headlights. If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heat- er will switch off automatically or will not Operating instructions...
  • Page 190 Infotainment System Infotainment System WARNING panel, the backs of the seats, on top of or near the area marked “AIRBAG” or between The driving recommendations and traffic these areas and the occupants. External indications shown on the navigation system Introduction devices can cause serious injury in an acci- may differ from the current traffic situation.
  • Page 191 Introduction Note When inserting and removing CDs, al- ● ways hold them at right angles to the front For the proper functioning of the Infotain- of the CD drive without tilting so as not to ment system it is important that the date ›››...
  • Page 192 Infotainment System Overview of the unit Media System Colour Overview of the controls The infotain- Fig. 202 ment system is available in different versions that may have different titles and functions of some but- tons. ››› Volume. Off/on page 193 : Mute the sound from the audio –...
  • Page 193 Introduction Media System Plus / Navi System Overview of the controls The infotain- Fig. 203 ment system is available in different versions that may have different titles and functions of some but- tons ››› ››› ››› Volume. Off/on page 193 : Navigation Mode page 215.
  • Page 194 Infotainment System Menu summary The Infotainment system display ››› Fig. 203 can be used to select the dif- ferent main menus. Press the Infotainment button to open MENU the menu summary. Function button: operation and effect ››› Radio page 198, Radio Mode.
  • Page 195 Introduction General instructions for use Rotary infotainment push knobs system switches off automatically. If the Info- tainment system is switched on again, it will and keys switch off automatically after approximately Introduction 30 minutes (switch-off delay). Rotary/push knobs ››› If the setup is changed, this may change the The left-hand rotary knob Fig.
  • Page 196 Infotainment System OR: Rotate the left wheel on the multi-func- Operation of the function buttons Inactive (grey) function buttons cannot be se- ● tion steering wheel downwards. lected. and the instructions on the screen Mute sound Increase or decrease the size of the im- ages displayed on the screen Turn the volume control anti-clockwise...
  • Page 197 Introduction Open list entries and search in lists Briefly press the screen above or below the ● Display and function buttons: operation scroll marker. and effect OR: Place a finger over the scroll marker ● The mobile bar is shown when a list has and without lifting it, move it around the more entries than the amount that can be screen.
  • Page 198 Infotainment System Subsequent chapters only explain those Overview of the function buttons Function button: operation and effect functions that differ from those in the screen Function button: operation and effect shown in the figure. Press to delete characters in the input line from right to left.
  • Page 199 Introduction The status bar on the screen can display, for example, the current time and outside tem- perature. All displays can be viewed only after com- pletely restarting the Infotainment system.

  • Page 200: Audio And Media Mode

    Infotainment System Audio and Media Mode Opening the RADIO main menu Function button: function Press the Infotainment button. RADIO This function button is only available Radio Mode when automatic playback is on. RADIO main menu function buttons SCAN ››› Press setting button Fig.

  • Page 201: Media Mode

    5 function buttons ( Do not use memory card adapters. ● Storing the sta- See: Storing stations. SEAT assumes no liability for any deterio- ● tion on the pre- ration or loss of files on data storage devi- set buttons ces.
  • Page 202 Infotainment System MEDIA main menu Function buttons of the Media main menu Function button: function Function button: function Press it to change mode. Indicates the media source being : To repeat the current track.  played. Press to select another media ›››...
  • Page 203 Audio and Media Mode Indications and symbols of the MEDIA Changing the Media source Function button: Media source main menu SD card 1  ››› Display: Meaning SD card page 202. SD card 2*  Display track information (CD text , ID3 la- ...
  • Page 204 Infotainment System Once entered, playback starts automati- If an SD card cannot be inserted, make sure it ● If after inserting a number of different ● cally. is positioned correctly and is compatible with CDs and receiving the CD drive error ev- the unit.
  • Page 205 Audio and Media Mode Illegible SD card Playback does not start automatically if OR: Press the infotainment button ● MENU there are audio files stored and readable in and then press to open the System Setup If the data on an SD card cannot be read, a the SD card.
  • Page 206 Infotainment System External audio source connected to The location of the AUX-IN ports depends Information on operating an external au-  ››› on the vehicle in question page 112. dio source connected to the AUX-IN multi- the AUX-IN multimedia socket ...

  • Page 207: Images

    Audio and Media Mode Connecting an external audio Lower the base volume on the Infotainment started or stopped when the unit is switched ● system. to Bluetooth ® Audio mode or to a different au- source through Bluetooth ® dio source. In addition, it is possible to view or Press the Infotainment button.

  • Page 208: Full Link

    Infotainment System ››› age-based navigation page 223, Naviga- Compatible image formats: Function button: function tion with images. BMP (.bmp) up to 4 megapixels. To continue the playback of a slide-  show. The function button changes Opening the Images main menu ...
  • Page 209 CAUTION interface. SEAT, S.A. only recommends the use of ● the apps that SEAT, S.A. provides for this SEAT, S.A. cannot be held liable for any This way, it is possible to display the contents vehicle. damage caused to the vehicle as a result of...
  • Page 210 – www.mirrorlink.com/phones ® MirrorLink 1.1 or higher – Is Full Link blocked? Some of the Apps certified by SEAT or – the CCC must be installed in the de- vice. Android Auto Check smartphone compatibility. An- – droid Auto™: www.android.com/auto/ Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher...
  • Page 211 Audio and Media Mode Activation of Full Link Enable data transfer for SEAT apps. What should I do if it does not con- nect? Preferred connection type: Choose be- tween MirrorLink™ or Android Auto™ only for Android™ phones compatible with Restart the mobile device both technologies.
  • Page 212 Infotainment System Full Link main menu Apple CarPlay™ Press the button. ● Full Link ››› Press the Fig. 219 button ● Device list and then select the mobile device from the list of devices. End connection On the Apple CarPlay™ service press the ●...
  • Page 213 ● availability are available on www.ap- lowing requirements: ››› Fig. 221 ple.com/ios/carplay or SEAT Authorised Select Return to SEAT to access to the ● Services. The Android Auto™ application must al- ● Full Link main menu. ready be downloaded and installed on the ›››...
  • Page 214 MirrorLink™ prior requirements Apps function button to close Close all availability are available on www.seat.com all the open applications. or SEAT Authorised Services. In order to use MirrorLink™, the following re- quirements must be met: Press to change to the mobile device ...
  • Page 215 Press the right setting button to show or hide all function buttons. Where can I find compatible apps? Can MirrorLink ® be installed in a previous SEAT model? Compatible apps can be found on the following links: » www.mirrorlink.com/ No, this is not possible.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System Where can I find more information about Full Link? If you have any questions, please see our Innova- tion/Connectivity sections on our website: www.seat.es or www.seat.com or e-mail seat-re- sponde@seat.es...

  • Page 217: Navigation

    The current navigation data can be downloa- In areas that are not or are only partially digi- ded from www.seat.com and stored in an SD tised on the data storage device (e.g. insuffi- card compatible with the unit. Introduction...
  • Page 218 SEAT, S.A. recommends only using origi- ● Function button: function New destination (enter destina- nal SEAT, S.A. SD cards to use navigation tion) data. The use of other SD cards could limit The split screen is displayed ›››...
  • Page 219 Navigation* not in the postcode area you have selected Function button: function Function button: function in a previous window, you will not be able to find the street at the street selection stage. : Points of interest will be : To edit a destination or to enter another desti- Select on the map Edit searched around the destination selected on...
  • Page 220 Infotainment System ››› the selected setup Fig. 225. These 3 routes gestion on the route. An additional navigation Function button: function correspond to the selectable route options: announcement is given if the route is recalcu- Cheapest, and Shortest and Fastest. lated due to traffic congestion.
  • Page 221 Navigation* Mark the Flagged destination in the If a home address has not yet been stored, an The “starting point” of a route is always the ● address can be assigned as the home ad- current vehicle position determined by the In- Destination memory dress.
  • Page 222 Infotainment System Points of interest Selecting a point of interest on the map Function button: function Function button: function Press on the destination to display the function buttons. There are several points of interest in the area. Press this symbol to open a list of points of in- : Delete destination.
  • Page 223 Navigation* Split screen Function button: function Function button: function : Select the main category (e.g. Ve- Search category  To display the route on the map. ), the category (e.g. Air- hicle and travel ) and then the desired entry on the list. ports To display the destination on the ...
  • Page 224 Infotainment System Function buttons and messages on the can be received at the current location. The Function button: function map display. station being listened to does not have to be : Displays a compass with the current trav- the traffic news station. Compass To activate function buttons , press...
  • Page 225 Navigation* In the Navigation settings menu, press The Personal POI stored are now in the POI ● Symbol: Meaning ››› function button. storage device page 220 and can be Import destinations used for navigation.  Select the data carrier with the vCards : Traffic jam ●...
  • Page 226 Infotainment System ››› Press the Fig. 230 function button ● and select the data storage device where the images are stored. Select the desired image. ● Press the function start route guidance. ●  Route guidance in Demo mode If demo mode is activated in the Navigation menu, under Advanced settings Settings an additional pop-up window opens when...

  • Page 227: Phone Management System

    Phone management system (PHONE)* Phone management sys- WARNING external antenna, the maximum electro- magnetic radiation levels inside the vehicle tem (PHONE)* Speaking by telephone and operating the might be surpassed, thus posing a risk to mobile telephone whilst driving can dis- the health of the driver and passengers.
  • Page 228 ® ››› always clearly in Introduction on phone to be connected to your vehicle's tele- products, ask your nearest SEAT, S.A. dealer page 225. They include, for example: phone management system. In order to use or check on the internet.
  • Page 229 Phone management system (PHONE)* ® Bluetooth profiles ® Bluetooth profile: Explanation Device 1 Device 2 When a mobile phone is connected to the tel- Audio Video Remote Control Profile HFP (associated) + ephone management system, a data ex- HFP (with priority) A2DP/AVRCP AVRCP ®...
  • Page 230 Compatible charging cables can be pur- hands-free system. vehicle. chased from SEAT dealers. For the connection to the aerial of the vehicle, If necessary, open the storage compart- ● the mobile phone must be on the lodging sur- ment.
  • Page 231 The duration of the loading process depends ● Find telephone tact a SEAT, S.A. authorised service. on the amount of data stored on the mobile As soon as the search is completed, the telephone. After loading, the data will be names of the Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 232: System

    Infotainment System be on after turning the phone management Function button: function system off. You might have to turn off the To open the number pad and enter a mobile phone.  Dial ››› telephone number page 232. number  To open the phonebook of the paired Con- Description of the telephone...
  • Page 233 Phone management system (PHONE)* Functions during a phone call Display: Meaning Display and function buttons: operation and effect Functions available View of stored telephone number or name. If the contact stored has an assigned im- Press to disconnect the microphone of Press the function button.
  • Page 234 Dialled numbers Received calls Press the function button to ob- a connection through voice con- Voice input  tain information about the SEAT, trol through a phone number.  Information S.A. brand and selected addi- call tional services related to traffic...
  • Page 235 Phone management system (PHONE)* Display: Meaning : Displays the numbers of Missed calls  missed and unanswered calls. : Indicates the numbers di- Dialled numbers alled on the mobile telephone and on the  Infotainment system telephone manage- ment system. : Indicates the numbers of the Received calls calls received on the mobile telephone and...

  • Page 236: Driving

    The assisted braking and steering sys- ● can only be removed when the selector lever is with flammable materials (such as wood, tems, the airbag system, seat belts and in position P leaves, dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.). certain safety equipment are only active...
  • Page 237 Start and driving Starter button ››› Vehicle keys Fig. 236 able to get themselves to safety. For exam- ple, depending on the time of the year, Ignition is switched on. Pre-heating of diesel temperatures inside a locked and closed engine. The steering lock can be unlocked. vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious injuries and illness Switch on the engine.
  • Page 238 Driving Opening the driver's door when exiting the Engine restart feature Starting the engine vehicle activates the electronic lock on the If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle steering column if the ignition is disabled Complete operations only in the sequence after the engine stops, you will only have 5 ›››...
  • Page 239 Start and driving Vehicles without Vehicles with Do not push or tow start the engine. Un- Vehicles without Vehicles with ● Keyless Access Keyless Access burnt fuel could damage the catalytic con- Keyless Access Keyless Access verter. ››› If the engine does not Bring the vehicle to a full stop If the engine does not start, stop and wait for...

  • Page 240: Braking And Parking

    ●  with a genuine SEAT key with the correct approximately two minutes in neutral be- warning message on the instrument panel code. Coded keys can be purchased from fore switching it off.
  • Page 241 Start and driving Always apply the electronic parking Special attention is required when driving  It lights up red ● ● brake when you leave your vehicle and through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or Brake pedal not engaged! when you park. other objects.
  • Page 242 ● panel display, please go immediately to a   wearing his/her seat belt. In addition, in vehi- on the button lights up. specialised workshop to check the brake cles with a manual gearbox the clutch pedal pads and to replace them if they are worn.
  • Page 243 Start and driving Pull the button for a longer duration to Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi- ● ●  If the electronic parking brake has not ● brake the vehicle hard. The warning display cle, especially children. been used for a long while, the system will be accompanied by the corresponding sometimes performs automatic and audi- When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with...
  • Page 244 For example, in heavy traffic. SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and For the first 320 km (200 miles), new ● discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod-...

  • Page 245: Braking And Stability Systems

    Never allow the vehicle to move forwards ● oughly. SEAT recommends taking your car when the engine is switched off. in for technical service. WARNING If the brake servo does not operate or the ●...
  • Page 246 Driving Brake assist systems the same as slow driving. When driving with a  It lights up yellow trailer, ESC does not provide the same ASR deactivated manually. amount of vehicle control as without a trailer. The brake assistance systems ESC, ABS, BAS, ›››...
  • Page 247 Start and driving Press and hold the brake pedal fully. Do not rapidly, the braking force is multiplied and the Electronic drive torque management ● remove your foot from the brake pedal or re- braking distance is reduced. This enables the (XDS) duce braking force! ABS to be activated more quickly and effec-...
  • Page 248 Driving Switching ASR on and off Even though the brake assistance systems, ly. This includes, among others, brakes, ABS, BAS, EDL, ASR and ESC, provide more tyres and other systems already men- security, do not take unnecessary risks tioned. while driving. Remember that changing and fitting oth- ●...

  • Page 249: Gearbox

    Start and driving Gearbox Manual gear change nificantly reduce braking power, increase braking distance or even result in the total Read the additional information carefully failure of the brake system. Introduction ›››  page 36 In some countries, it is necessary to press the When reverse gear is engaged and the ig- Control and warning lamps nition is switched on the following takes...
  • Page 250 Driving - Parking lock are determined by the engine load, your indi-  Never hold the vehicle “on the clutch” on ● vidual driving style and the speed of the vehi- hills with the engine on. The driven wheels are mechanically locked. cle.
  • Page 251 Start and driving Gear change with Tiptronic* WARNING Never leave the vehicle with the lever in ● the N position. The vehicle may move Placing the selector lever in an incorrect downhill regardless of whether the engine position may cause loss of control of the is switched on or not.
  • Page 252 Driving as the system is not changing gear automati- Back-up mode CAUTION cally due to a traffic situation. If all the selector lever positions on the instru- When accelerating, the gearbox auto- ● ment panel display are shown with a light- matically shifts up into the next gear short- Using Tiptronic with the selector lever coloured background, this means there is a...
  • Page 253 Start and driving When the accelerator pedal is pressed right the vehicle resulting in an accident and Display Meaning down, the automatic gearbox will shift down considerable damage.  to a lower gear, depending on road speed Optimum gear. Only use kick-down and rapid accelera- ●...

  • Page 254: Steering

    Driving If the driver door is opened before the ignition Note turn and the vehicle more difficult to con- is switched off, the steering column electronic trol. The recommended gear display is switched lock is activated via the ignition key or the The power steering only works when the ●...

  • Page 255: Run-In And Economical Driving

    – this will re- » ture of your new SEAT. duce engine wear and increase its useful life. Several warning and control lamps light up Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
  • Page 256 Driving Constructive measures to encourage re- Use of solvent-free adhesives. in third gear, at 40 km/h (25 mph) in fourth ● cycling gear and at 50 km/h (31 mph) in fifth gear. Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys- ● tems.
  • Page 257 A constant driving style is more important gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed. creases fuel consumption. than speed: a constant driving style will entail Switch off the seat heating when the seats ● lower fuel consumption. Adjusting type pressures.

  • Page 258: Engine Management And Exhaust Gas Puri

    Driving Engine management and ex- Remove any unnecessary objects or loads  It lights up from the vehicle. haust gas purification sys- Diesel engine glow plug system. The engine glow plug system has been activated. Remove optional equipment and unneces- The engine can be started straight away when the sary accessories lamp switches off.
  • Page 259 2,000 rpm. In this way, the soot build up in the quent treatment of the exhaust gases thus re- them. To assist the combustion process, SEAT filter is burned. When cleaning is successful, ducing contaminating gas emissions. To en- recommends you avoid frequent short trips.

  • Page 260: Driving Tips

    The water should never for inspections and repairs? come above the lower edge of the bodywork WARNING ››› Are there any SEAT dealers in the destina- ● tion country? Do not drive faster than a pedestrian. Always drive according to the road ●...

  • Page 261: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Control lamps as the engine, transmission, drive train or electrical system.  It lights up Never drive through salt water as salt ● Start assistance systems causes corrosion. Always rinse any parts of The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en- the vehicle which have been in contact with gine shutdown is active.
  • Page 262 Auto Hold* system so that the vehicle re- If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt. ● The air conditioning defrost function is not mains braked. The engine will switch off. The ●...
  • Page 263 In some cases, you may have to restart ● the vehicle using the key. Observe the cor- The control lamp on the button switches on The driver seat belt must be buckled. ● responding message on the instrument when the Auto Hold function is on.

  • Page 264: Parking Distance Warning System

    Driving Permanent Auto Hold connection Auto Hold turns off automatically under CAUTION the following conditions: The Auto Hold function must be switched on Before entering an automatic car wash, al- every time the engine is started. However, to Manual gearbox Automatic gear- ways switch the Auto Hold function off, as it switch the Auto Hold function on permanent-...
  • Page 265 Driver assistance systems Parking distance warning system* WARNING the warnings of the parking sensor system could cause considerable damage to the The parking distance warning system and vehicle. the optical parking system cannot replace The bumper sensors may become dam- driver awareness.
  • Page 266 Driving tones. If the vehicle is too close to the obsta- Your technical service centre can adjust the ● cle, the audible warning becomes constant. volume of the warning signals. Note Switching the parking distance warning system on and off If the parking distance warning system is faulty, a constant audible warning will be Press the...

  • Page 267: Park Assist System* (Park Assist)

    Driver assistance systems When the OPS is switched off and back on Function Necessary operations On the colour again, muting is cancelled. Error messages screen: col- Distance from Press an area selection button on cannot be switched off. Audible our of the the vehicle to Switching the the factory-fitted infotainment...
  • Page 268 The park assist system cannot be switched Contact a specialised workshop with any ing the vehicle. on if the factory-fitted towing bracket is elec- system faults. SEAT recommends taking trically connected to a trailer. The sensors may not always be able to ●...
  • Page 269 Driver assistance systems Parking using the park assist sys- In head-in parking: press the ●  ››› Fig. 251 button as many times as necessa- ry to select the desired parking mode. When the function is enabled, the lamp button will light up.
  • Page 270 Driving A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma- will move the steering wheel! Ob- ● signal from the parking sensor system does noeuvre, close the sliding door and press the serve the surrounding area. not indicate changes of direction. button again.
  • Page 271 Driver assistance systems Leaving a parking space using the Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre Braking to avoid damage at excess speed Park Assist system The park assist system stops the manoeuvre It is possible that the system operates the in the event of one of the following: brakes to reduce excess speed.

  • Page 272: Rear Assist* (Rear View Camera)

    Driving Rear Assist* (Rear View Some objects may not be displayed or The system might not show all areas ● ● may not be very clear (e.g. very thin posts clearly. Camera) or fences), due to the resolution of the Only use the rear assist system when the ●...
  • Page 273 Driver assistance systems Operations in vehicles with the optical parking Instructions for use Display help. The help list explains the system (OPS) surfaces and lines on the camera image. Press to exit help.  Switching the Select reverse gear with the igni- display on auto- tion switched on or the engine Mute the sound.
  • Page 274 Summary of the orientation points SEAT recommends that you practise ● image displayed. parking with the rear assist system in a qui-...

  • Page 275: Cruise Control* (Cruise Control System - Ccs)

    Driver assistance systems Parking Summary of the orientation points When the yellow line touches the side ● limit of the space, e.g. the border or curb Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se- Meaning of orientation lines and surfaces dis- ●...
  • Page 276 Driving Cruise control system operation Status Fig. 257: If, in the case of a manual gearbox, 1st gear ● is engaged. CCS temporarily switched off. The set speed is displayed in small figures. If the clutch pedal is pressed for a long ●...

  • Page 277: Emergency Braking Assistance System (Front Assist)

    Driver assistance systems Emergency braking assis- lane travelling in the same direction. It may the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a ››› fail to activate in other danger situations. possible emergency braking tance system (Front Assist)* The Front Assist function is active within a Critical warning range of speeds between 4 km/h (2.5 mph) Topic introduction...
  • Page 278 Note On the front behind the SEAT badge, a radar ing or by dodging the obstacle, as applica- sensor has been installed to capture the traf- When the Front Assist is connected, the ●...
  • Page 279 Front Assist operation may be affected. SEAT When Front Assist is switched off, the instru- recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for ment panel will inform that it has been this purpose.

  • Page 280: Adaptive Cruise Control Acc

    So pay attention in order to inter- Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc- ● vene if necessary. tion. SEAT recommends keeping the distance warning switched on at all times. Special loads and accessories of other ve- ● The following conditions may cause the...
  • Page 281 Do not use the ACC when visibility is bad, ● cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT If the vehicle is equipped with automatic on steep roads, with several bends or in recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for...
  • Page 282 WARNING With the vehicle stationary, switch off the engine and ››› Observe the safety warnings in Con- start it up again. Check the SEAT badge area on the trol and warning lamps on page 109. ››› front Fig. 263...
  • Page 283 On the front behind the SEAT badge: Fig. 263 nario, SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT radar sensor. dealership. On the front behind the SEAT badge, a radar CAUTION sensor has been installed to capture the traf- ››› fic situation Fig.
  • Page 284 ● ification of the distance level. There are 5 dis- ››› start of your journey page 283. tance levels to choose from. SEAT recom- On the left of the steering column: Fig. 264 ››› Adjusting the driving profile page 283.
  • Page 285 If the ESC is controlling. wheel of the multi-function steering wheel or ● be changed at any time. the button on the windscreen wiper lever If the driver is not wearing his/her seat belt. ● ›››  page If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec- ●...
  • Page 286 Driving In case of heavy rain, snow or spray, as the Special driving situations ● vehicle in front might not be detected proper- ly or, in certain circumstances, might not be detected at all. WARNING If the ACC does not switch off in the situa- tions described, serious accidents and inju- ries may occur.
  • Page 287 C. In these cases, you should ››› The ACC turns off in the following cases: page 282. brake as necessary. If the seat belt is unbuckled. ● Driving in tunnels Stationary vehicles If the stationary period lasts longer than 3 ●...

  • Page 288: Lane Assist System

    ACC is iting a SEAT dealership. Control lamps deactivated temporarily. The relevant text message will appear in the dash panel dis- play. If necessary clean the SEAT  It lights up yellow ››› badge Fig.
  • Page 289 Driver assistance systems Indications on the instrument panel speed has not been reached or because OR: activate or deactivate the system in ● the lane lines are not recognised. the menu Settings > Assistants > Lane display ››› menu  page 32.
  • Page 290 Driving When the turn signal is connected. ● WARNING If the lane assist system does not work as ● described in this chapter, do not use it and The intelligent technology in the lane assist BSD Plus (Lane Assist with Blind Spot De- contact a specialised workshop.

  • Page 291: Blind Spot Detector (Bsd) With Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Rcta)

    The rear bumper should only be painted ● rors and on the instrument panel, and fol- with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind low any instructions they may give. spot detector's functions may be limited or Related video Fig.
  • Page 292 Driving Control lamps Blind spot detector (BSD) the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause accidents and severe injuries. Control lamp in external rear view mirrors: Never ignore the warning lamps or mes- ● sages.  It lights up Carry out the necessary operations. ●...
  • Page 293 Driver assistance systems nals in the external rear view mirrors to notify Radar sensors the driver. The radar sensor are located on the left and right of the bumper, and are not visible from Indication in the external rear view mirrors ›››...
  • Page 294 Driving Driving situations Schematic diagram: Passing situa- Fig. 273  tion with traffic behind the vehicle. Indication  from the blind spot detector in the left-hand ex- ternal mirror. Schematic diagram: Situation of Fig. 274  passing and then moving into the right-hand lane.
  • Page 295 If the system detects that someone else on alert can be activated or deactivated in the the road is approaching the rear of the vehi- “Assistants” menu of the SEAT information ››› Fig. 275, an acoustic alarm will sound.

  • Page 296: Traffic Signal Detection (Sign Assist)

    Driving Open the Assistants menu. Trailer mode represented in the dash panel display and in the visual presentation of the navigation sys- The Blind spot detector and the rear cross ●  tem map. traffic alert will be automatically deactivated Parking Assist.
  • Page 297 Driver assistance systems Indication on display Display text of Sign Assist on the instru- not to show the traffic signs or to show ment panel them erroneously. System fault. Error: Sign As- Have the system checked CAUTION sist by a specialised workshop. If old mapping data is used in the naviga- ●...

  • Page 298: Tiredness Detection

    Connect or disconnect the assist system in ● When Sign Assist is connected, the vehicle re- a sign of tiredness of the driver. the Settings menu in the SEAT information cords the traffic signs with a camera in the ››› ...

  • Page 299: Dynamic Chassis Control (Dcc)

    ● when the ignition is switched off or when the panel display can be switched off by press- Specialised workshop to have the system driver unbuckles their seat belt and opens the ing the button on the multifunction steer- inspected.

  • Page 300: Tyre Monitoring System

    Driving DCC continuously adapts the suspension to driver if it detects a considerable drop in tyre WARNING the condition of the road and current driving pressure of one or several tyres while driving. Adjusting the suspension can change driv- conditions, according to the pre-set pro- Loss of tyre pressure will be indicated by the ing properties.
  • Page 301 Driver assistance systems Control lamp tyre pressure of the vehicle tyres while they sure that the tyre pressure is correct and are cold. that the tyres are not damaged due to puncture, cuts, tears and impacts/dents.  Blinks or lights up Regularly check your tyres for damage ●...
  • Page 302 Driving Tyre pressure is insufficient ● If the warning lamp lights up, stop im- Tyre pressures which are too high or too ●  ● mediately and check the tyres. low reduce the useful life of the tyre, affect- Tyre structure is damaged ●...

  • Page 303: Towing Bracket Device

    Towing bracket device Towing bracket device deactivated when a trailer is connected. For Note tow hitches not installed by SEAT, the Start- An incorrect warning may be given when Stop function must be deactivated manually Driving with a trailer snow chains are in use because the chains using a button located on the dash panel be- increase the tread of the wheel.
  • Page 304 Reduce your speed immediately if you ● larly check the tow hitch to ensure it is firmly observe the trailer rocking from side to At SEAT, we recommend folding in the tow ● fitted. side. hitch ball when a trailer is not being used.
  • Page 305 Towing a trailer places additional de- ● Devices Maximum power Releasing and unfolding the tow ball mands on the vehicle. At SEAT, we recom- mend additional services between the nor- Stop the vehicle and apply the electric ● Side lights and rear lights...
  • Page 306 Driving Close the rear lid. When the control lamp remains lit and the ● ● cause damage to seals or remove lubricat- rear lid is open, the tow ball has inserted cor- Before hitching the trailer, remove the dust ing grease. ●...
  • Page 307 Towing bracket device ceive electrical power if the engine is running ››› Always read and take the manufacturer Key of the Schematic diagram Fig. 281: ● (through pin 10). assembly instructions into account. Meaning The earth wires, pin 3 and pin 13, should not be connected to each other to avoid over- CAUTION Right turn signal...
  • Page 308 When the vehicle is locked, the alarm does If the trailer accessories use energy from ● For the sake of road safety, SEAT recom- not trigger if the electrical connection with the power socket when the engine is stop- mends using the maximum allowed drawbar ped, the battery will be discharged.
  • Page 309 Towing bracket device authorised and do not overload the front or Select a low gear before driving down a ● WARNING the rear of the trailer: steep hill to use the engine braking effect to If the load moves, the stability and safety of slow down the vehicle.
  • Page 310 Driving With manual transmission: press the clutch ● Always take the speed limits for vehicles Adjust your speed and driving style to vis- ● ● hard. with and without trailers into account. ibility, road, traffic and weather conditions. Engage first gear or the gear range D ●...
  • Page 311 ››› Note Separation distances Fig. 282: Attachment points. Use only tow hitches approved by SEAT for the vehicle. 1,040 mm (41 inches) 74 mm (3 inches) 364 mm (14 inches) Maximum permitted trailer weights 247 mm (10 inches)
  • Page 312 Driving WARNING Never exceed the indicated trailer ● weight. Exceeding the maximum weight indicated could cause a serious accident. CAUTION Never exceed the gross combined weight ● rating. Exceeding the maximum trailer weight indi- cated could cause damage to the vehicle. CAUTION Never exceed the indicated trailer ●...

  • Page 313: Practical Tips

    Care and maintenance Practical tips driven must be approved by SEAT for use in Only use wheels and tyre combinations ● your vehicle and bear the e mark (the Euro- which have been approved by SEAT for pean Union's authorisation symbol). This in- your vehicle type.
  • Page 314 SEAT warranty valid in these WARNING cases. For the sake of the environment The incorrect use or handling of fluids or...
  • Page 315 So that the effectiveness of the airbag is not cle should only be performed by a special- reduced and that removed parts do not SEAT has approved your vehicle for use with ised workshop. cause any injuries or environmental pollution, two-way radios providing the following con- »...
  • Page 316 10 watts. tion, the cradle should always be correctly or aerial SEAT recommends taking your car in for fitted into the base plate. This ensures that technical service. the mobile phone is securely attached to the...
  • Page 317 Care and maintenance Mobile phones should only be used inside the Support points for raising the vehi- The vehicle should not be lifted using lifting vehicle if they are connected to a hands-free platforms with lift pads containing fluid. system with an exterior aerial. When raising a vehicle using a platform or jack, a series of precautionary measures are WARNING...

  • Page 318: Checking And Refilling Levels

    Fuels are highly explosive and inflamma- ● platform are able to move with obstruction. ble substances that can cause serious For safety reasons, SEAT does not recom- burns and injuries. The arms should not come into contact mend carrying a spare fuel canister in the ●...
  • Page 319 Several warning and control lamps light up SEAT warranty. If you refuel with the wrong for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- type of fuel, never start the engine. This ap-...
  • Page 320 Practical tips When the control lamp lights up, the Do not continue to refuel if it is turned off! ●   Note auxiliary heater running and the supplemen- Otherwise, this will fill the expansion chamber The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on tary heater automatically switch off.

  • Page 321: Fuel

    Checking and refilling levels Fuel centage of biodiesel in the diesel. “B7” Super unleaded petrol 95 octane petrol or means, for example, a proportion of bio- normal 91 octane petrol at least diesel of max. 7%. We recommend refuelling with super 95 oc- Identification of the fuel Natural gas: “CNG”...
  • Page 322 ● the marking “Petrol/ethanol”. ployee of the petrol station whether their die- approved by SEAT. The products that con- sel is suitable for use in winter and if it is suited tain substances to increase the octane rat- Vehicles with Totalflex engine can run with for current and future temperatures.

  • Page 323: Selective Catalytic Reduction* (Adblue)

    Refill AdBlue over the next kilometres or miles as indi- vidual driving style, the temperature at which ››› cated page 322. SEAT recommends contacting a the system operates and the outside temper- CAUTION specialised workshop. ature where the vehicle is driven.
  • Page 324 Only refill using AdBlue expressly approved by SEAT. When the warning lamps light up   simultaneously, there is a fault. SEAT recom- mends visiting the closest specialised work- shop. AdBlue tank with filler neck cap and Fig. 289 AdBlue ®...

  • Page 325: Working In The Engine Compartment

    Only refill using AdBlue expressly ap- ● make sure that the vehicle is parked on hori- proved by SEAT. The use of any other type Unscrew the liquid bottle anticlockwise and ● zontal and firm ground.
  • Page 326 Practical tips the applicable safety standards and espe- the necessary operations. If you are not Carefully and slowly unscrew the cap – cially if you do not have the necessary instru- sure about procedures then visit a special- anticlockwise, gently pressing down on ›››...
  • Page 327 Checking and refilling levels WARNING according to the engine temperature and cause serious malfunctions and damage could start suddenly even when the ignition the engine! Refill liquids and certain materials can is turned off and the key is removed. catch fire easily in the engine compart- If any work has to be performed when the ●...

  • Page 328: Engine Oil

    Practical tips fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious Only open and close the bonnet when Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the ● ● damage to the engine may be caused. there is nobody within its range. reach of children.
  • Page 329 Checking the engine oil level year round. Marked engine oil dipstick Fig. 291 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean ● Only use an engine oil that complies to SEAT » cloth. ››› standards whenever possible . If you...
  • Page 330 Other- specialist. wise catalytic converter and engine dam- Read the additional information carefully age may occur. Only refill using approved SEAT engine oil in ● ›››  page 41 small quantities (no more than 0.5 l) When refilling or changing service liq- ●...

  • Page 331: Engine Coolant

    Checking and refilling levels WARNING For the sake of the environment Always dispose of engine oil with the ut- ● most respect for the environment. Never If, in exceptional circumstances, you must Coolants and additives can contaminate dispose of used engine oil in places such as change the engine oil yourself, please note the environment.
  • Page 332 Request help from specialised staff. Several warning and control lamps light up proved by SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- of causing severe damage to the engine...
  • Page 333 Only refill using new engine coolant ac- ● out under pressure causing burns and seri- In the engine compartment: Coolant Fig. 295 ››› cording to SEAT specifications ( page 330) expansion tank cap ous injury. ››› Carefully and slowly unscrew the cap –...

  • Page 334: Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid specifications Only fill with distilled water. Any other ● SEAT have developed a special brake fluid type of water may lead to considerable optimised for the brake system of their vehi- rusting in the engine due to its chemical cles.
  • Page 335 The replacement brake fluid must be ● nance Programme. Have the brake fluid new. changed by a specialised workshop. SEAT Always ensure that you use suitable ● recommends taking your car in for technical brake fluid. Do not use a brake fluid if the service.

  • Page 336: Windscreen Washer Reservoir

    Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other work carried out by a specialised workshop. similar additives with the windscreen wash- SEAT recommends taking your car in for er water. A greasy layer may be formed on technical service. Negligent work can cause the windscreen which will impair visibility.
  • Page 337 Checking and refilling levels Several warning and control lamps light up Keep children away from acid and bat- Replaced damaged or frozen batteries as ●  for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- teries! soon as possible. A flat battery can also ed on, signalling that the function is being freeze at temperatures close to 0°C verified.
  • Page 338 Practical tips Checking the electrolyte level of hot countries and in older batteries. Other Colour indi- Necessary operations batteries do not require maintenance. the vehicle battery cator Vehicles with a Start-Stop system The electrolyte level of the vehi- ››› page 259) are equipped with a special cle's battery is too low.
  • Page 339 Different control lamps may light up after time. your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT connecting the battery and switching the ig- recommends you have the battery replaced nition on. They will be turned off after a short The on-board management program cannot by a technical service.

  • Page 340: Wheels And Tyres

    ● Incorrectly securing the battery or using rent, such as solar panels or a battery The SEAT Alhambra is equipped as standard the wrong battery can cause short-circuits, charger, to the 12-volt power sockets or the with anti-puncture technology tyres (Conti- fire and serious injuries.
  • Page 341 The tyres and of the tyres. rims approved by SEAT are specially match- If you notice unusual vibration or if the ● ed to the characteristics of the vehicle and...
  • Page 342 Practical tips Avoiding damage to tyres and wheels SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a Protect tyres not mounted on wheels from dirt specialised workshop to have the tyres by storing them in suitable bags and standing If you have to drive over a kerb or similar ●...
  • Page 343 Wheel rims may be fitted with interchangea- SEAT can be fitted, and to find out about ble trim parts which are attached to the rim...
  • Page 344 If you use tyres that are approved by ● components, resulting in damage. SEAT, you can be sure that the true tyre di- mensions will be correct for your vehicle. WARNING For other tyre models, the tyre vendor...
  • Page 345 Wheels and tyres The pressure should therefore be checked at WARNING the caps are identical to the standard caps least once a month and before starting a and have been correctly tightened. If tyre pressures are too high or too low, the journey.
  • Page 346 SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT Winter tyres lose much of their performance Worn tyres have significantly reduced ● dealership for this.
  • Page 347 Wheels and tyres steering and suspension. In the event of run If the rims and tyres have received a heavy Tyre code out, the wheels should be balanced again. impact or have been damaged, have them When a new wheel is fitted, it should be bal- checked and, if required, replaced at a speci- anced again.
  • Page 348 Practical tips Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) Tyre code (example): Meaning Tyre code (example): Meaning Tyre code (example): Meaning DOT BT RA TY5 1716: Tyre identification number TREAD 4 PLIES Information about tread compo- (TIN , maybe only on exterior wall of the wheel) and 1 RAYON + nents: In the example, there are 4 P215 / 55 R 16: Size:...

  • Page 349: Winter Service

    Nevertheless, Observe legal requirements in each coun- ● max. 210 km/h (130 mph) SEAT still recommend that winter tyres or all- try. season tyres should be fitted on all four max. 240 km/h (149 mph) Winter tyres must be fitted on all four ●...
  • Page 350 Practical tips Please observe all instructions and warnings ››› when using snow chains  page WARNING Although winter tyres help to make driving safer in the winter, you should not take un- necessary risks. Adjust your speed and driving style to vis- ●...

  • Page 351: Maintenance

    Service Maintenance Service works Make sure that any repairs are carried ● out by a SEAT authorised service or speci- In the Digital Maintenance Plan, your SEAT alised workshop. authorised service or specialised workshop Service documents the following information: CAUTION When each one of the services was carried ●...
  • Page 352 Using the vehicle mostly in winter. ● terval display At SEAT, the dates of the services are indica- ted by the service interval display on the in- This applies especially for the following The data are based on normal conditions of use.

  • Page 353: Additional Service Offers

    SEAT, with a special emphasis on safety. SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage These parts correspond exactly to the manu- suitability of parts from other manufacturers.

  • Page 354: Warranty

    Maintenance Vehicle maintenance If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a Washing the vehicle fault or an accident, our assistance services will help you keep moving. The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g. Maintenance and cleaning remains of insects, bird excrements, tree resin...
  • Page 355 Vehicle maintenance Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To view mirrors must always be folded/de- in a direct stream or one that has a rotating avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do ployed electrically! jet for forcing off dirt.
  • Page 356 Maintenance Wheels special questions or parts that are not listed. Problem Solution Take he general considerations into account Problem Solution ››› in Take special care with... on Have your specialised work- Corrosion shop take care of this page 357. Anti frost salt Water The water does Brake abrasion...
  • Page 357 Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water 1 litre of water Problem Solution Seat belts Natural leather Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and Problem Solution then dry with a cloth...
  • Page 358 Do not use cleaning products that contain ● alcohol. Risk of cracks! Seat belts Covers/trims Do not remove the seat belts to clean them. ● Do not use cleaning products or chrome ● Wheels based cleaning agents. Seat belts and their components must nev- ●...
  • Page 359 Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard ● blades to make noise. sponges, etc. to clean. Do not turn on seat heating* to dry the ● Note seats. Remains of insects can be removed much ●...

  • Page 360: Information For The User

    For example, in vehicles with airbag sys- The diagnostics connector is in the driver side This data can only be read and analysed us- tems, data relating to speed of impact, seat footwell area, next to the lever for opening ing special equipment.

  • Page 361: Other Important Information

    Information for the user Other important information complies with several standards, including SEAT does not accept liability if the vehi- ● the Canadian standard, ICES-002. cle does not comply in part or in full with the legal requirements of other countries or Labels and plates continents.

  • Page 362: Information About The Eu Directive

    Your vehicle has different radioelectrical devi- Scrapping Notes on SEAT repairs ces. The manufacturers of these devices de- The relevant safety requirements must be ob- clare that they comply with Directive served when the vehicle or components of WARNING 2014/53/EU when legally required.
  • Page 363 Radio frequency re- Sender STH SEAT - Infotainment system MIB2 Entry Antenna amplifiers 6F0.035.225 mote control (auxili- 50000914 6F9.035.225 MIB Standard 2 ary heater) 3V5.035.577.A...
  • Page 364 Max. station power Valid for models 433.05-434.78 MHz 10 mW (ERP) 433.05-434.79 MHz 10 mW Radiofrequency remote control (vehicle) All SEAT models 868.0-868.6 MHz 25 mW 434.42 MHz 32 µW 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz) 0.24 mW, / –6.3 dBm e.r.p.
  • Page 365 GSM 900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm GSM 1800: 1710-1785 MHz 30 dBm Connection to the external antenna of the car Ibiza, Arona, Leon, Ateca and Alhambra WCDMA FDD I: 1920-1980 MHz 24 dBm WCDMA FDD lll: 1710-1785 MHz 24 dBm Keyless Access 434.42 MHz...

  • Page 366: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Abbreviations used in the Technical Speci- through a viewer in the windscreen ››› fications section Fig. 304. This viewer is located in the lower part of the windscreen. The vehicle identifica- Kilowatt, engine power measurement. Technical features tion number (chassis number) is also stam- ped on the right water drain channel.

  • Page 367: Towing A Trailer

    Technical features European Union on the EUR-Lex website: © Drawbar loads WARNING European Union, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/) The maximum permitted drawbar load on the Please note that the centre of gravity ● and apply to the specified vehicle character- ball coupling of the towing bracket must not may shift when transporting heavy objects;...

  • Page 368: Wheels

    Technical data Wheels important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there is an increased danger of ac- cidents - particularly at high speeds. Tyre pressure, snow chains and If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts ●...

  • Page 369: Engine Data

    Technical features Engine data Petrol engines 1.4 TSI Start-Stop 2.0 TSI Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 162 (220)/4,500-6,200 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 250/1,500-3,500 350/1,500-4,400 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,395 4/1,984 Fuel Super 95 / Normal 91 (with a slight power loss) ROZ Gearbox manual Top speed (km/h)
  • Page 370 Technical data Diesel engines 2.0 TDI CR 2.0 TDI CR Start-Stop Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 85 (115)/3,500 110 (150)/3,500 110 (150)/3,500 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 280/1,750-3,000 340/1,750-3,000 340/1,750-3,000 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,968 4/1,968 4/1,968 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.
  • Page 371 Technical features Diesel engines 2.0 TDI CR Start-Stop Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 135 (184)/3,500-4,000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 380/1,750-3,000 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,968 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 51 CN Gearbox manual DSG 4Drive Top speed (km/h) 215 (VI)

  • Page 372: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Dimensions Dimensions. Fig. 305 ALHAMBRA Front and rear projection (mm) 968/966 Wheelbase (mm) 2,919 Length (mm) 4,854 Front/rear track width (mm) 1,569/1,617 Width (mm) 1,904 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,720 Turning radius (m) 11.9 This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.

  • Page 373: Index

    ....... 181 seat ........154 rear seats .
  • Page 374 Index Armrests ........155 sign Assist .
  • Page 375 Brake assistance system ....244 Child seat ....... . . 21, 78 Brake assist system .
  • Page 376 Controls on the wheel ..... . . 110 seat belts ....... . . 355 blind spot detector (BSD) .
  • Page 377 Index Driver Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) ... . 297 see Dynamic chassis control ....297 see Correct sitting position ....60 fault .
  • Page 378 Index replacing a blown fuse ..... 46 Engine bonnet ....... 323 Equipment .
  • Page 379 ........
  • Page 380 MEDIA main menu ......200 seat belt routing ......83 removal lock .
  • Page 381 Index remote control ......114 main beam headlights ..... 134 Locking the doors manually if central locking fails to work .
  • Page 382 ......240 Original SEAT Spare Parts ....351 brake assist system .
  • Page 383 Index Parking distance warning system ... 262 Radio reception Refuelling fault ........264 antenna .
  • Page 384 Selector lever locking ..... . . 248 Seat belts ........64 Service SAFE .
  • Page 385 Index Spare parts ........311 folding table ....... 173 Telephone management Specifications glove compartment .
  • Page 386 Tyres with directional tread pattern ..346 seat ........154 Tyre repair kit Tyre tread depth .
  • Page 387 Index Unlocking and locking ......10 Vehicle care Wheel bolts ......87, 366 by remote control .
  • Page 388 Index Windscreen wipers ..... . . 27, 141 cleaning ........354 functions .
  • Page 391 SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.

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