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  • Page 1 A T E C A Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Vehicle identification data Confirmation of receipt of documentation and vehicle keys Model: The following items were delivered with the vehicle: 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:...
  • Page 3 Thank you for your trust choosing a CUPRA vehicle. Read and always observe safety infor- mation concerning the passenger's With your new CUPRA, you will be able to en- ››› front airbag page 74, Important in- joy a vehicle with state-of-the-art technolo- formation regarding the front passeng- gy and top quality features.
  • Page 4 ® About this manual Trademarks are marked with ®. The ab- CAUTION sence of this symbol does not guaran- Texts after this symbol indicate possible tee that the term is not a trademark. This manual describes the features of the damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 5 Printed Instruction Manual The printed instruction manual contains rel- evant information about the use of the vehi- cle and the Infotainment System. The digital version of the manuals contains more in-depth information.
  • Page 6 Frequently Asked Ques- How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture How do you check and top up the brake fluid? ››› ››› kit? page 47 page 43 tions ››› How do you change a wheel? page 48 How do you check and adjust tyre pressure val- ›››...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Emergency towing of the vehicle ....Instruments and warning/control lamps ..How to jump start .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Media Control* ....... . . Traffic Jam Assist ....... Maintenance .

  • Page 9: The Essentials

    The essentials Exterior view ››› ››› page 16 page 51 ››› ››› page 41 page 17 ››› ››› page 15 page 46 ››› page 41...

  • Page 10: Exterior View

    The essentials Exterior view ››› ››› ››› page 42 page 43 page 29 ››› ››› ››› page 41 page 41 page 48 ››› ››› ››› page 43 page 45 page 47 ››› ›››  page 44 page 153...
  • Page 11 The essentials Driver-side general instrument panel (left-hand drive) ››› ››› ››› page 31 page 20 page 32 ››› ››› ›››  page 15 page 18 page 99 ››› ››› ››› page 37 page 17 page 21 ››› ››› ››› page 30 page 36 page 45...
  • Page 12 The essentials Driver-side general instrument panel (right-hand drive) ››› ››› ››› page 32 page 20 page 37 ››› ››› ›››  page 99 page 18 page 21 ››› ››› page 15 page 36 ››› ››› page 30 page 31...

  • Page 13: Passenger-Side General Instrument Panel

    The essentials Passenger-side general instrument panel (left-hand drive) ››› page 21 ››› page 18 ›››  page 148...

  • Page 14: Passenger-Side General Instrument Panel (Right-Hand Drive)

    The essentials Passenger-side general instrument panel (right-hand drive) ››› ›››  page 21 page 148 ››› page 45 ››› page 17 ››› page 18...

  • Page 15: Centre Console

    The essentials Centre console ››› ››› ››› ›››  page 38 page page 164 page 39 ››› ›››  page 214 page 31 The layout in right-hand drive vehicles is symmetrical.

  • Page 16: Interior View

    The essentials Interior view ››› ››› page 19 page 26 ››› ››› page 20  page 152 ››› ››› page 18 page 19 ››› ›››  page 142 page 22...

  • Page 17: How It Works

    The essentials How it works Locking and unlocking the vehicle using Unlocking or locking of driver door the key ››› Locking: press the button Fig. ●  Unlocking and locking Locking the vehicle without activating the ● anti-theft system: Press the button for a sec- Doors ›››...
  • Page 18 The essentials Special characteristics If the central locking system should fail to work at any time, doors with no lock cylinder The anti-theft alarm will remain active ● will have to be locked separately. when vehicles are unlocked. However, the ›››...
  • Page 19 The essentials Bonnet ›››  in Rear lid automatic locking on page 126  ››› page 124  ››› page 17 Manual release mechanism for the Luggage compartment: manual release. Fig. 8 rear lid The rear lid can be unlocked manually from Release lever in the driver's footwell area.
  • Page 20 The essentials Open the door and pull the lever under the Controls for the windows* ● ›››  in Opening and closing the elec- ››› dashboard Fig. 9 tric windows on page 127 To lift the bonnet: press the release catch ●...

  • Page 21: Before Driving

    The essentials Before driving Electric adjustment of the driver's Adjusting the head restraints seat* Manually adjusting the front seats Front seat: adjusting the head restraint. Fig. 15 Driver's seat: electric seat adjustment. Fig. 14 Grab the sides of the head restraints with ●...
  • Page 22 The essentials Adjustment of the seat belt Seat belt tensioners During a collision, the seat belts on the front seats and side rear seats tighten automati- cally. The tensioner can be triggered only once. ›››  in Maintenance and disposal of belt tensioners on page 67 ...

  • Page 23: Airbags

    The essentials Turning the knob to the desired posi- move the steering wheel to the desired posi- tion, adjust the mirrors on the driver tion and lift the lever back up until it locks. side (L, left) and the passenger side (R, ›››...
  • Page 24 The essentials ››› the event of a severe frontal collision ›››  in Activation and deactivation of Front airbags on page front passenger airbag on page 72 Their special design allows the controlled es-  ››› page 72 cape of the propellant gas when an occu- pant puts pressure on the bag.
  • Page 25 The essentials Knee airbag* it is deployed. Objects should never be The side airbags are located in the driver's placed or mounted in this area. seat and front passenger seat backrests ››› Fig. 26. The locations are identified by the text “AIRBAG”...

  • Page 26: Child Seats

    The essentials Child seats Head-protection airbags* Important information regarding the front passenger's airbag Location of head-protection airbags. Fig. 28 The head-protection airbags are located on both sides in the interior above the doors ››› Fig. 28 and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”.
  • Page 27 The essentials Securing child seats On rear seats: possible assemblies of children Fig. 31 seats. ››› Figure Fig. 31 shows the basic child re- In the passenger seat with height regula- perfect position, adjust the passenger back- ● straint system mounting using lower retain- tion: the passenger seat must be in its rear- rest as far forward as possible ing rings and the upper retaining strap.
  • Page 28 The essentials strap (Top Tether) and lower anchoring points on the seat. Seating position Weight group Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag on airbag off Group 0 to 10 kg Group 0+ to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III 22 to 36 kg X: It is not compatible to install chairs in this configuration.
  • Page 29 The essentials part of the backrests of the rear seats (be- To understand the compatibility of the "ISO- The body weight permitted and information hind the seat backrest or in the boot) FIX" systems in the vehicle, consult the table regarding sizes A to F is indicated on the la- ›››...
  • Page 30 The essentials  ››› in Safety instructions on page 75 Securing child seats with the “ISOFIX/i-Size” You are obliged to follow the seat manufac- Pull on both sides of the child seat to en- ● turer's instructions. sure that it is properly anchored. Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX”...
  • Page 31 The essentials Securing child seats with the Top Securing the retainer strap Tether* retaining straps Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ● deploy the child seat Top Tether retainer strap. Place the belt under the head restraint of ● ››› the back seat Fig.

  • Page 32: Starting The Vehicle

    The essentials Starting the vehicle Move the selector lever to the P or N posi-  ››› in Starter button on page 215 tion. ››› Starter button Briefly press the starter button Fig. 194  ››› page 214 without pressing the accelerator. For the engine to start there must be a valid key in the vehicle.
  • Page 33 The essentials Turn signal and main beam lever Hazard warning lights Sym- Ignition switched Ignition is switched on The “Coming Automatic control home”, “Leaving of dipped beam  home” and Wel- and daytime run- come lights may be ning light. switched on.
  • Page 34 The essentials Interior lights Ambient light*: light guide on door panel. More the lever to the required position: Lighting can be selected from 8 possible col- ours via the menu and the SETTINGS Windscreen wipers interval wipe.  ››› Using the control Fig.

  • Page 35: Easy Connect

    The essentials Easy Connect menu settings Vehicle Easy Connect: Main menu. Easy Connect: Vehicle Menu. Fig. 41 Fig. 42 The actual number of menus available and OR: Press the infotainment button Pressing the menu button will always take ●  ...
  • Page 36 The essentials Menu Submenu Possible setting Description Dynamic Light Assist, Light Assist, motorway function, turning-on time, headlamp ››› page 132 Light assist range adjustment, automatic lights when raining, one-touch signalling, travel mode. ››› Brightness of instrument panel and controls page 138 Lights Vehicle interior lighting ›››...
  • Page 37 The essentials Menu Submenu Possible setting Description ››› Synchronised regulation, fold in after parking, rear-view mirror heating, dim in the page Mirrors ››› dark page 142 Mirrors and wind- screen wipers Activate and deactivate automatic windscreen wipers in case of rain, wipe when re- ›››...

  • Page 38: Warning Lamps

    The essentials Warning lamps Other warning lamps Fault in the emission control system  ››› page 236. Turn lights or emergency lights on  ››› Control and warning lamps page 132. Fault in the petrol engine management  ››› ››› ...

  • Page 39: Cruise Control

    The essentials Reducing stored speed during CCS regula- ● Mobile telephone battery charge status  ››› tion: press button to lower the  page 206. speed by 1 km/h (1 mph). Speed is reduced ›››  Risk of freezing page until reaching the new stored speed.

  • Page 40: Gearbox

    The essentials Gearbox Manual release of the selector lever Releasing the selector lever Using a screwdriver, press and hold the yel- ● ››› low unlocking tab sideways Fig. DSG Automatic transmission Press the interlock button on the selector ● lever and move the selector lever to posi- tion N.

  • Page 41: Air Conditioning

    The essentials Air conditioning How does Climatronic work? In the centre console: Climatronic control Fig. 47 panel. To switch a specific function on, press the The LED on each control lights up to indicate appropriate button. Press the button again to that the respective function of a control has switch off the function.
  • Page 42 The essentials  Air distribution towards the footwell.  Upward air distribution.  Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.  Air recirculation   Seat heating buttons ...

  • Page 43: Fluid Level Control

    The essentials Fluid level control The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked and locked automatically using the central locking. Filling capacities Opening the fuel tank cap Tank level Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the ● Petrol engines 55 l, 8.5 l reserve left side.
  • Page 44 At the same time, check the level to ensure ● CUPRA recommends using original CUPRA you do not add too much. oil to guarantee high CUPRA engine per- When the oil level reaches at least zone ● formance. Engine compartment: coolant expansion Fig.
  • Page 45 317. marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni- To top up, mix water with a product recom-  cal Service. mended by CUPRA. ›››  in Topping up coolant on page 317 In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.
  • Page 46 The essentials Battery The battery is located in the engine com- ›››  partment page 313. It does not re- quire maintenance. It is checked as part of the Inspection Service. ›››  in Important safety warnings for handling a vehicle battery on page 319 ...

  • Page 47: Emergencies

    The essentials Emergencies Colour Amp rating Purple Fuses Light brown Brown Fuse location Blue Yellow In the engine compartment: lid of the fuse Fig. 55 box. White or transparent Underneath the instrument panel (left- Green hand drive) Orange The fuse box is located behind the storage ›››...

  • Page 48: Bulbs

    The essentials Action in the event of a punc- Replacing a blown fuse Replace the cover again or close the fuse ● box lid. ture What to do first Bulbs Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface ● Changing bulbs and in a safe place as far away from traffic as possible.
  • Page 49 The essentials Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc- Remove the lid from the filling tube Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the ● ● ››› Fig. 57 and screw the open end of the valve. ture kit tube into the tyre valve. Repeat the inflation process.

  • Page 50: Changing A Wheel

    If you need a Clip for removing the wheel bolt caps. new adapter, you can obtain it from the specialised CUPRA service or the SEAT Of-  ficial Service, indicating the code number. ›››...
  • Page 51 If it is not possible to loosen a wheel plied by the manufacturer. Other jacks, bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot even those approved for other CUPRA on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to models could slip, with the consequent risk...

  • Page 52: Snow Chains

    The essentials Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal pairs Subsequent work ● The height of the parked vehicle can ● using the wheel brace. change as a result of variations in Alloy wheels: replace the wheel bolt caps. ● temperature and loading. The wheel bolts should be clean and turn Return all tools to their proper storing loca- ●...

  • Page 53: Emergency Towing Of The Vehicle

    The essentials Emergency towing of the vehi- manufacturer's fitting instructions. Keep Towline anchorages your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph). Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho- rages. If there is a danger of being trapped despite having mounted the chains, it is best to disa- The towline anchorages are located under Towing ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC...

  • Page 54: How To Jump Start

    The essentials Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle does not work. This is done by leveraging least 25 mm for petrol engines and at least and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope. wheel movement. 35 mm for diesel engines.
  • Page 55 The essentials Connect one end of the red jump lead Removing the jump leads acid could leak and cause chemical burns. to the positive terminal of the vehicle If a battery freezes, it should be replaced. Before you remove the jump leads, with the flat battery switch off the dipped beam headlights if Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga-...

  • Page 56: Changing The Wiper Blades

    The essentials Changing the wiper blades Changing the windscreen and rear Cleaning windscreen wiper blades window wiper blades Raise the wiper arms. ● Windscreen wipers service position Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt ● from the windscreen wiper blades. If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or ●...
  • Page 57 The essentials Insert a new blade of the same length and ● type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di- rection to the arrow and hook into place button Replace the wiper arm on the rear window. ● ›››...

  • Page 58: Safety

    Safety Safety Ensure that all windows provide a clear and cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as – ››› good view of the surroundings. others on the road , for this reason: Make sure all luggage is secured Always pay attention to traffic and do not –...

  • Page 59: Correct Position Of The Vehicle Occupants

    Safe driving Correct position of the vehicle part of the safety equipment in your CU- For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we recom- occupants mend the following adjustments for the driv- three-point seat belts, ●...
  • Page 60 Safety mend the following adjustments for the front WARNING Adjust the head restraint properly to ach- ● passenger: ieve optimal protection. An incorrect sitting position of the driver ● Move the front passenger seat back as far – can lead to severe injuries. ›››...
  • Page 61 Safe driving passengers on the rear seat bench must Examples of incorrect sitting positions 25 cm, contact a specialised workshop. The consider the following: workshop will help you decide if special Seat belts can provide optimal protection specific modifications are necessary. Sit up straight.
  • Page 62 Safety Never put your feet out of a window. Correct adjustment of front head re- ● death in an accident and increase the risk straints Never put your feet on the dash panel. of suffering injuries during abrupt braking ● actions or unexpected manoeuvres.

  • Page 63: Pedal Area

    Safe driving Pedal area Correct adjustment of rear head re- Rear head restraints straints The rear head restraints have 2 positions: – use and non-use. Pedals One position for use (head restraint raised) – ››› Ensure that you can always press the accel- –...

  • Page 64: Seat Belts

    Safety Seat belts Seat belt control lamp* Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor ● coverings over the original floor mats. This would reduce the pedal area and could ob- Why wear a seat belt struct the pedals. Risk of accident. Never place objects in the driver footwell.
  • Page 65 Seat belts heard for a few seconds. The warning light The protective function of seat belts Ensure that your passengers wear their seat will also flash belts as well. Accident statistics have shown  that wearing seat belts is an effective means The lamp goes out when the driver and ...
  • Page 66 Safety Head-on collisions and the laws of WARNING proper fit and function of the seat belts, re- physics ducing their capacity to protect. If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at ● The slot in the seat belt buckle must not ●...

  • Page 67: How To Properly Adjust Your Seat Belt

    Seat belts How to properly adjust your acting on both the vehicle and its passen- possible to brace oneself with one's hands. gers. In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers are seat belt thrown forward and will make violent contact The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on with the steering wheel, dash panel, wind- the speed of the vehicle and on the weight screen or whatever else is in the way...

  • Page 68: Seat Belt Tensioners

    Safety Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is ● tion and the seat belts have been fastened securely engaged in the buckle. properly. Never put the latch plate in the buckle of ● The seat belts are equipped with an auto- another seat.
  • Page 69 Seat belts The seat belts for the front seats and the side when performing other repair work, the seat The belt tensioners will only provide pro- ● rear seats are equipped with belt tension- belt may be damaged. The consequence tection for one accident and must be ers.

  • Page 70: Airbag System

    Safety Airbag system thrown forward into the area of the deploy- gered. Children up to 12 years old should al- ing airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag ways travel on the rear seat. Never trans- may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the oc- port children in the vehicle if they are not Brief introduction cupant.
  • Page 71 Airbag system Side airbags the vehicle turns over. Activation factors ● ● Head airbag The conditions that lead to the airbag system ● WARNING activating in each situation cannot be gener- Airbag control lamp on the instrument ●  ››› The seat belts and airbags can only pro- alised.

  • Page 72: Airbag Safety Instructions

    Safety In an accident with airbag activation: Knee airbag* sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts fastened while travelling. the interior lights switch on (if the interior ● Read the additional information carefully light switch is in the courtesy light position); In a side-on collision the side airbags will ●...
  • Page 73 Airbag system Curtain airbags* Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks, Any work on the head-protection airbag ● ● must not be exerted upon the backrest bol- system or removal and installation of the Read the additional information carefully ster because the system may be damaged.

  • Page 74: Deactivating Airbags

    Activation and deactivation of front Open the front passenger door. ● CUPRA recommends fitting the child seat in passenger airbag Insert the key into the slot of the switch for ● the rear seat to avoid having to deactivate deactivating the front passenger airbag the front passenger airbag.

  • Page 75: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Airbag system control lamps front passenger airbag deactivated, this lamp does not remain lit or if it is lit together with the control lamp on the dash panel, there   It lights up on the combi-instrument Safety for children ›››...
  • Page 76 Do not forget to reconnect the airbag Temporarily, the child seat recommended by the Accessories Programme for groups 2 and 3 © will be ROMER KIDFIX XP instead of Peke G3 KIDFIX. It is available from the CUPRA website.

  • Page 77: Child Seats

    Transporting children safely WARNING when an adult wants to sit in the front pas- child seat, as this could cause injuries to the senger seat. abdominal and neck areas during a sudden The retaining rings are designed only for braking manoeuvre or in an accident. All vehicle occupants, especially children, ●...
  • Page 78 ››› meet the requirements prescribed in the  three-point seat belt page CUPRA recommends you use child seats ECE-R 129 standard in relation to installation from the Original Accessories Catalogue. Additional attachment: and safety. Child seat manufacturers can tell These child seats have been designed and...
  • Page 79 Recommended systems for attaching child seats CUPRA recommends attaching child seats as follows: Baby carriers or child seats in the oppo- ● site direction of travel: ISOFIX and support bracket or iSize.

  • Page 80: Emergencies

    Emergencies Emergencies In outside temperatures below -20°C ● Note (-4°F). The jack does not generally require any In the event of cuts or perforations in the ● maintenance. If required, it should be Self-help tyre greater than 4 mm. greased using universal type grease. If you have been driving with very low pres- ●...
  • Page 81 You can purchase a new bottle of tyre seal- 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph” The sealant is a health hazard and must ● ant in specialised CUPRA dealers or any be cleaned immediately if it comes into SEAT dealership. Filler tube with cap contact with the skin.

  • Page 82: Manual Unlocking/Locking

    Emergencies Carefully resume your journey until you ● Allow them to cool before storing the de- Never leave children or disabled people ● ● reach the nearest specialised workshop vice. alone in the car. They could be trapped in without exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph). the car in an emergency and will not be If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at ●...

  • Page 83: Changing The Windscreen Wiper Blades

    Self-help Changing the windscreen wiper Towing means one vehicle pulling another CAUTION that is not roadworthy. blades Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers ● Always consider the legal provisions relating could scratch the glass. to tow-starting and towing. If products containing solvents, rough ●...
  • Page 84 Emergencies If during towing the vehicle runs out of Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic umn are deactivated. If the vehicle has no ● ● power, stop towing immediately and re- converter and damage it during towing. power supply or there is an electric system quest the assistance of specialist person- fault, the engine must be tow-started to nel.
  • Page 85 Self-help Move the selector lever to the N When, for example, after an accident, the Fitting the front towing eye ● ● ››› page 224 position. smooth rotation of the wheels or the steer- ing operation cannot be guaranteed. Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at ●...
  • Page 86 Emergencies Bear in mind the instructions for towing The housing of the screw towing eye is on CAUTION ››› page the right side of the rear bumper behind a lid The towing eye must always be completely ››› Fig. 86. Vehicles equipped as standard and firmly tightened.

  • Page 87: Fuses And Bulbs

    Fuses and bulbs Fuses and bulbs Clean the towing eye if necessary and then erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile, ● store it in the luggage compartment along the hazard warning lights will go off. When with the other vehicle tools. the turn signal lever is returned to the rest Fuses position, the hazard warning lights will be au-...
  • Page 88 Emergencies Vehicle interior fuses amperage (same colour and markings) and size. Never repair a fuse. ● Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta- ● ple or similar. CAUTION To prevent damage to the vehicle's elec- ● tric system, before replacing a fuse always turn off the ignition, the lights and all elec- trical elements and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 89 Fuses and bulbs Fuses in the vehicle interior Fuses behind the glove compartment Engine compartment fuses (right-hand steering wheel) Consumers/Amps To be able to access the fuse box: Gateway ››› Undo the opening limiter Fig. 89 ● Automatic gearbox lever two steps: first, unlock the limiter by pulling back on it (arrow ) and then move it gently...
  • Page 90 Emergencies Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Electric sunroof Rear window wiper Horn Right lights Starter motor; clutch sensor Petrol pump 5/15/20 Left door Electric rear lid Engine control unit Heated seats Driving mode. Terminal 30 (positive reference) Interior light Heated rear window Front windscreen washer Trailer Alarm horn...

  • Page 91: Changing A Bulb

    Fuses and bulbs Rear bulbs (in the side panel) CAUTION Please note that the above lists, while ● correct at the time of printing, are subject Remove the ignition key before working ● to change. on the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit could occur.
  • Page 92 Emergencies Remove the lid, levering it with the flat Rear lights (in the rear lid) Unlock the securing tabs from the bulb ››› side of a screwdriver into the recess holder Fig. 94 or turn the bulb ››› Fig. 91 holder to the left Remove the bulb connector.
  • Page 93 Fuses and bulbs ››› Changing number plate light bulbs Turn the connector lock Fig. 96 Side turn signals the direction of arrow and pull on the connector. Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of arrow and extract it with the bulb. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb with the same features.
  • Page 94 Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 98...

  • Page 95: Operation

    Controls and displays Operation Control lever for: Storage compartment ... – Windscreen wipers and wash- DSG automatic gearbox lever ..– ....... . Rotating control(Driving Controls and displays Wipe and wash system...

  • Page 96: Instruments And Warning/Control Lamps

    Operation Instruments and warn- ing/control lamps Dashboard Introduction After switching the engine on with a 12-volt battery that is heavily discharged or newly changed some system settings (such as the time, the date, the personalised comfort set- tings and the programming) might be altered or deleted.
  • Page 97 Instruments and warning/control lamps Digital instrument panel (Digital Cockpit) Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (clas- Fig. 99 sic view). Details of the instruments: The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument you can choose between the different dis- panel with a high-resolution TFT colour play options of the information that appears Engine coolant temperature display ›››...
  • Page 98 Operation same time, but the user chooses which to It may vary based on the features, the num- Transfer of navigation map display, and in what order, by moving the fin- ber and the contents of the selectable infor- ››› Using the map transfer key Fig.
  • Page 99 Instruments and warning/control lamps Display of travel data (multifunction dis- case is shown on the instrument panel dis- Set the odometer to zero via the Infotain- ● ● play) and menus for different settings play . ment system or the multifunction steering ›››...
  • Page 100 A specialised workshop can programme or modify additional functions, according to Note Restart the service interval display the vehicle equipment. To do so, CUPRA There are different instrument panels ● recommends going to a specialised CUPRA Select the Service menu and follow the in- and therefore the versions and instructions dealer or any SEAT dealership.
  • Page 101 Instruments and warning/control lamps Identifying letters on engine (LDM) values collected. When refuelling, the This indicates the hours Travelling time memory is deleted. (h) and minutes (min) since the ignition Select the menu Engine code . The identify- was switched on. This memory contains travel da- ing letters of the engine will be shown on the Long-term...
  • Page 102 Operation The warning can be adjusted for speeds be- Priority 1 warning (red). The symbol lights Fatigue detection (break recommen- tween 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h up or flashes (in part accompanied by dation)* (155 mph). audible warnings). Stop driving! Dan- ...
  • Page 103 Instruments and warning/control lamps and depending on the case, is repeated. The At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph) ● The system does not detect the tiredness ● system stores the last message displayed. When cornering of the driver in all circumstances. Consult ●...
  • Page 104 Operation Traffic sign detection system* Within its limitations, the system also displays Message Cause and solution additional signals, such as time-specific pro- hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers There is a fault in the system. Error: Detection ››› Have the system checked by a of traffic signs page 296 or limitations that only apply in...
  • Page 105 Instruments and warning/control lamps > SETTINGS > Driver Assistance Speed warning the country in question for driving with a  buttons. trailer, the system automatically displays the function If the system detects that the permitted usual speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver (50 mph).
  • Page 106 Operation In the case of variable messages on over- ● tion system may differ from the actual cur- The use of outdated maps on the naviga- ● head or gantry signs (LED-based variable rent traffic situation. tion system may cause the system to show traffic signs or other lighting units).
  • Page 107 Instruments and warning/control lamps Adjust the correct time by turning the right The display only works when the ignition is ● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs ● thumbwheel of the multifunction steering switched on. and heavy acceleration and do not make wheel.
  • Page 108 CUPRA distinguishes between services with Normal zone. At high outside tempera- CAUTION engine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) tures and when making the engine work and services without engine oil change (e.g.
  • Page 109 If the service was not carried out by a speci- ready pre-defined. tion comes, an audible warning will be emit- alised CUPRA dealer or SEAT dealership, the ted when the ignition is switched on and the display can be reset as follows:...

  • Page 110: Using The Instrument Panel

    Operation Using the multifunction steering wait a few seconds until the menu or the in- reason we recommend that the service in- formative display opens automatically. wheel terval display be reset by an authorised dealer. Changing menu settings In the menu displayed, turn the right ●...

  • Page 111: Control Lamps

    Instruments and warning/control lamps Key for the driving assistance sys- The driver assistance systems can also be WARNING switched on and off in the infotainment sys- tems* If the warning lamps and messages are ig- tem, in the menu Vehicle settings nored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or ›››...

  • Page 112: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Operation Multifunction steering wheel Operating the audio, telephone and navigation system with voice control Controls on the steering wheel. Fig. 107 The steering wheel includes a multifunction the audio, telephone and radio/navigation module from where it is possible to control functions without needing to distract the driver.
  • Page 113 Instruments and warning/control lamps Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone* Navigation* Change menu on instrument panel. Short press : change views Classic Info / Digital Maps / Semicircular clocks / Sport. Long press : access settings of “Individual Profiles”. – Navi System Plus: Zoom in/out (with and without active route).

  • Page 114: Opening And Closing

    Operation Opening and closing The vehicle is unlocked again when the igni- the alarm from being triggered accidentally ››› tion key is removed. Alternatively, the vehicle page 123. can also be unlocked via the central locking Central locking switch or by pulling one of the inside door Turn signals handles.
  • Page 115 A vehicle key will If it is not possible to open or close the vehi- ised CUPRA dealer, SEAT Official Service or not work if it does not contain a microchip or cle using the remote control key, this should specialised workshop.
  • Page 116 Operation In vehicles with a security central locking Unlocking all the doors, the rear lid and also possible even when you are outside the feature (selective unlocking of side doors) the tank flap simultaneously. radius of action. ››› page 114, when the button is pressed ...
  • Page 117 Opening and closing Setting the Auto Lock Please note the following when using the ››› (Auto Lock) page 112. You can unlock central locking switch to lock your vehicle: the vehicle again using the button on the Select: button > SETTINGS function ...
  • Page 118 Operation Unlocking and locking the vehicle mote control key must be no further than approx. 1.5 m away from the door handle. with Keyless Access* It does not matter where you carry the key, for instance whether it is in your jacket pock- et or in a briefcase.
  • Page 119 Opening and closing Easy Open: opening the rear lid moving On vehicles with selective opening or info- Unlocking and locking the boot hatch ● one foot below the rear bumper. tainment system configuration, pulling the When the vehicle is locked, the rear lid auto- door handle twice will unlock all doors.
  • Page 120 Operation The third brake light flashes once to show The Easy Open function can be connected OR: if the vehicle is unlocked manually with ● the boot has opened with the Easy Open and disconnected permanently in the info- the key. function.
  • Page 121 Opening and closing Convenience functions Before washing the vehicle, always disa- CUPRA recommends going to a specialised ● ble the Easy Open feature via the infotain- CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. To close all the electric windows using the ment system.
  • Page 122 Fig. 112 polarity is correct. mately 30 seconds and, lastly continues flashing slowly. CUPRA recommends you ask a specialised For the sake of the environment workshop to replace the battery. Please dispose of your used batteries cor- The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- rectly and with respect for the environ- cle key, under a cover.

  • Page 123: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Opening and closing Synchronising the vehicle key Childproof lock anti-clockwise for the right hand side doors. If the button is pressed frequently outside  of the vehicle range, it is possible that the ve- Deactivating the childproof lock hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked Unlock the vehicle and open the door –...
  • Page 124 Operation The turn signal light will flash once on clos- When the vehicle is transported on a ferry ● ● If the vehicle battery is run down or flat ● ing and activating the alarm. or by rail (vehicles with an anti-tow system or then the anti-theft alarm will not operate ›››...
  • Page 125 Opening and closing Press the button on the remote control Panoramic/tilting sunroof open (partially Deactivating the vehicle interior mon- ● –  twice. The volumetric sensor and tilt sen- or completely). itoring and anti-tow system* sors will be deactivated. The alarm system Movement of objects inside the vehicle, ●...

  • Page 126: Rear Lid (Luggage Compartment)

    Operation ››› Rear lid (luggage compart- Opening the rear lid er (Easy Open) page 116. The key of the vehicle must not be further away than 1.5 m ››› Unlock the vehicle page 112 and briefly ● ment) from the boot or inside the vehicle. press the handle of the rear lid.
  • Page 127 Opening and closing Special feature for pulling a trailer Resetting and memorising the opening Emergency unlocking angle ››› If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri-  page 17 ››› cally connected to a trailer page 296, the For the rear lid to reopen completely, the WARNING electric rear lid can only be opened or closed opening angle must be reset and memorised...

  • Page 128: Controls For The Windows

    Operation Controls for the windows close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga- Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of ● rage. accident or injury. Opening and closing the electric win- The rear lid must not be opened when ●...
  • Page 129 Opening and closing passenger door has been opened and the there is an obstruction, the automatic clos- obstacle for assistance in an emergency sit- key has not been removed from the ignition. ing will stop working for 10 seconds. uation. If the window is still obstructed, the win- ●...

  • Page 130: Sunroof

    Operation Convenience open function Close the window as far as it will go by lift- – tions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. ing and holding the electric window switch. To avoid injuries, always keep an eye on the Press and hold the button on the remote –...
  • Page 131 Opening and closing ››› button Fig. 117 has two levels. The  Never leave any key inside the vehicle If the sunroof does not work correctly, ● ● first level switches the sunroof to the tilted when exiting. the anti-trap function will not work either. position, opening or closing it fully or partial- Contact a specialised workshop.
  • Page 132 Operation Automatic function to the comfort posi- When the sunroof is in its most tilted posi- ● Note tion: briefly press button backwards to the tion, the sun blind automatically goes into a When the sunroof is open, the electric sun second level.
  • Page 133 Opening and closing Using the remote control ance, it stops at the corresponding position The anti-trap function does not prevent ● and then opens. For automatic closing, a fingers or other parts of the body from be- Keep the locking/unlocking button press- ●...

  • Page 134: Lights And Visibility

    Operation Lights and visibility Several warning and control lamps light up WARNING for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- The side lights or daytime running lights are ed on, signalling that the function is being Lights not bright enough to illuminate the road verified.
  • Page 135 Lights and visibility is in positions , according to the level the lever. The turn signal will flash three   ience turn signals are switched on, the ac- of exterior lighting. times. tive part stops flashing and only flashes once in the new part selected.
  • Page 136 Operation ed off. Otherwise, the main beam is auto- In poorly lit towns with highly reflective ● Automatic switching Automatic switching matically switched on. signs. Other insufficiently lit road users (such as ● The main beam assist generally detects illu- The photo sensor detects When adequate lighting is pedestrians or cyclists).
  • Page 137 Lights and visibility Fog lights “Coming home” function situations and is limited under certain cir- cumstances. This function may be connected/disconnec- When the field of vision of the camera is ● ted through the radio menu. The “Coming dirty, covered or damaged, operation of Home”...
  • Page 138 Operation Activate the headlight flashers for approxi- In the “Leaving Home” function, the dipped Hazard warning lights ●  mately 1 second. beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the rear side lights, the number plate lights and Activated for any position of the rotary light ●...
  • Page 139 Lights and visibility 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at- up, and additionally the tail lights will do so an area where the catalytic converter could tention of other road users to your partially. come into contact with highly inflammable vehicle.
  • Page 140 Operation designated points of the light distribution. Glove compartment and luggage com- Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load ● This is known as “Tourist light”. partment lighting* status so that it does not blind other driv- ers. When opening and closing the glove com- The light distribution of the halogen and full- partment on the front passenger side and LED headlights allows the specific “tourist...

  • Page 141: Visibility

    Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip- ● The light above the sun visor automatically ers from the glass. CUPRA recommends a switches off after a few minutes in certain de-icer spray for this operation. conditions. This prevents the battery from discharging.
  • Page 142 Operation Note the wipers in service position Windscreen wipers performance in different ›››  page situations The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta- cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper Intervals between wipes depend Note will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its For the interval on the vehicle's speed.
  • Page 143 Lights and visibility Rain sensor Move the lever to the required position reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor ››› Fig. 123: or make it react more slowly, later or not at all. Rain sensor off. Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone ●...

  • Page 144: Mirror

    Operation Mirror Adjusting the exterior rear-view mir- CAUTION rors In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle Anti-dazzle rear view mirror rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu- id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur- faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see possible.

  • Page 145: Seats And Head Restraints

    Seats and head restraints Seats and head restraints If necessary, correct the right-hand rear- ● CAUTION view mirror: rotate the control to position R If one of the mirror housings is knocked ● In the Easy Connect system the exterior ●...
  • Page 146 Operation seats at a minimum of the next socket up should, with the subsequent danger of in- If the engine is started while the seats are ● ››› jury. being electrically adjusted, the adjustment will stop. Adjusting the head restraints To set the head restraint higher, grasp the Electric driver's seat adjustment* –...

  • Page 147: Seat Functions

    Seats and head restraints ››› Unlock the backrest page 146. Activate – Always keep hands, fingers, feet and oth- ● er parts of the body away from the operat- Press the button . Seat heating is Insert the head restraint bars into the ...
  • Page 148 Operation Front centre armrest WARNING If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can The centre armrest can be adjusted to vari- adversely affect the operation of the seat ous levels. heating, increasing the risk of burns. Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to ●...

  • Page 149: Transport And Practical Equipment

    Transport and practical equipment Transport and practical Lowering the rear seat backrest with the When lowering or lifting the rear seat ● remote release lever backrest, keep your hands, fingers, feet and equipment other body parts out of its path. Lower the head restraint properly.
  • Page 150 Operation Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Do not drive with the drawer cover open. Do not use hard china cups or glasses. ● ● CD player is located in the glove compart- There is an injury risk for passengers if the These could cause injury in the event of an ment.
  • Page 151 Transport and practical equipment Power sockets WARNING Please make sure that any items of cloth- ● ing hanging from the coat hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear. The coat hooks should only be used for ● lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

  • Page 152: Storing Objects

    Operation USB power sockets Before switching the ignition on or off, Always stow objects in the luggage com- ● ● unplug the appliances from the USB ports partment and secure them on the fastening Depending on the equipment and the coun- to protect them from any damage caused rings.
  • Page 153 Transport and practical equipment WARNING there are no adults or children in the vehi- cle. The luggage compartment cover must al- ● ways be fixed properly (risk of accident). Note The luggage compartment cover should ● not be used as a storage shelf. Articles Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce ●...
  • Page 154 Operation Storing the rear shelf Put the left and right covers in their original To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects ● position. should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before they are inserted through the tailboard. When the armrest is down, nobody may trav- Tailboard for transporting long items* el in the centre rear seat.
  • Page 155 Fig. 141. hooks Fig. 142. ised dealerships. To do so, CUPRA recom- mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer In order to use the fastening rings, they must The retaining hooks have been designed to or any SEAT dealership. be lifted beforehand.
  • Page 156 Operation Net bag* Hooking the net bag into the luggage Always secure the net hooks properly so ● compartment floor that they do not suddenly release from the fastening rings when hooking or unhooking As applicable, lift the front fastening rings ●...
  • Page 157 Transport and practical equipment Luggage compartment variable floor Variable floor in the tilted position When the variable floor is tilted you can ac- cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area. Lift the variable floor in the high position ● ››› using handle Fig.

  • Page 158: Roof Carrier

    As the roof water drains are integrated in the CAUTION Only objects that do not protrude more ● roof to reduce air resistance, only CUPRA- than 2/3 the height of the floor may be car- Remove the cross bars and the roof carri- ●...
  • Page 159 Transport and practical equipment Attach the cross bars and the roof car- cm and the distance between the crossbars Loading the roof carrier system and the brackets of the roof railings must rier system be 15 cm. The load can only be secured if the crossbars and the roof carrier system are properly in- ›››...

  • Page 160: Air Conditioning

    Operation Air conditioning Check attachments WARNING Once the cross bars and roof carrier system Reduced visibility through the windows in- have been installed, check the bolted con- Heating, ventilation and cool- creases the risk of serious accidents. nections and attachments after a short jour- Always ensure that all windows are free of ●...
  • Page 161 To prevent fogging of the windows, CUPRA In the Easy Connect system it is also possible countries (only for engines with auxiliary...
  • Page 162 Operation the Infotainment system using the Infotain- Special characteristics Function button: Function ment button > function button Set-  If the humidity and temperature outside the It enables activation and deactivation of tings > Units  vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the PureAir and opens the submenu.
  • Page 163 Air conditioning Air outlets On the dash panel air vents. Fig. 149 Air vents When the outside temperature is very high, Note selecting manual air recirculation mode for a To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti- Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen- short period refreshes the vehicle interior lation in the vehicle interior, air vents sitive objects should never be placed in...
  • Page 164 Operation Functioning mode of automatic air recir- Heated windscreen* If the cooling system is switched off and ● culation (air conditioning menu) air recirculation mode switched on, the windows can mist over very quickly, consid- With the automatic air recirculation mode erably limiting visibility.
  • Page 165 Air conditioning Automatic activation To facilitate use of the heated windscreen it can turn on automatically. The Climatronic control panel can detect the danger of the windscreen misting thanks to its temperature and humidity sensors, switching the system on or off accordingly ›››...

  • Page 166: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment System WARNING the Infotainment system can distract your attention from the traffic. Connecting, inserting or removing a data Always drive carefully and responsibly. ● medium while driving can distract your at- Introduction tention from the traffic and cause an acci- Select volume settings that allow you to ●...
  • Page 167 Introduction CAUTION Always keep the armrest closed while the ● vehicle is in motion. Any foreign objects stuck to a data storage device and non-round media may damage WARNING the CD or DVD player. Only clean, standard 12 cm CDs or DVDs ●...

  • Page 168: Overview Of The Unit

    Infotainment System Overview of the unit Navi System Plus Overview of the controls Fig. 151 Radio Mode (change of band frequency Voice control Settings button (search and selection) ››› ››› page 182 ››› page 167 Full Link page 172 ››› Touchscreen page 168 ›››...

  • Page 169: General Instructions For Use

    Introduction General instructions for use Switching on and off can change settings for lowering the vol- ume in the Sound setup > Volume menu. To manually switch the Infotainment system Introduction on and off, briefly press the left rotary knob ...
  • Page 170 Infotainment System Changing the basic volume The Infotainment system comes equipped lower the volume again before switching to with a touchscreen. another audio source. Increasing or decreasing the volume or Active areas of the screen that call up a cer- muting the sound tain function are called “function buttons”.
  • Page 171 Introduction The entries on a list can be activated by Display and function buttons: operation and Display and function buttons: operation and pressing them on the screen directly or by effect effect using the adjustment button. Some functions or messages are accom- Press it to open another menu.
  • Page 172 Infotainment System Input masks with on-screen keypad Input windows for selecting a saved entry Function icon and text: operation and effect (e.g. selection of a destination address) Scroll bar, the size of which depends on It is only possible to select a sequence of let- the number of matching entries.
  • Page 173 Introduction ››› Additional information and display Fig. 156 if any parameters have not been Function button: function set or if the NEVER function button has not options been pressed. To go to the previous or next parameter to set. The displays appearing on the screen may When a parameter has been set, the Function button: function PREVIOUS...

  • Page 174: Connectivity

    The Full Link system provides a way of bring- execute incorrectly may cause damage to CUPRA cannot be held liable for any ● ing together technologies that allow com- the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
  • Page 175 Connectivity You will have to go to a specialised CUPRA Full Link Activated: If you do not have CUPRA recommends having a high bat- ● dealer or any SEAT dealership to unlock this Full Link in your vehicle you can acquire it tery charge on the device when connected function.
  • Page 176 Infotainment System USB cable connecting car to phone: Finally, a message will appear stating that da- use the USB cable approved and sup- ta transfer will commence when the device is plied by the phone's official distributor. connected. Please note that data is transfer- red over connections between your vehicle and mobile device.
  • Page 177 Connectivity What should I do if it does not con- Pairing of portable devices supporting which one to make the connection with ››› Fig. 161. nect? the MirrorLink ® , Android Auto™ and/or Apple CarPlay™ technologies View of the device list Restart the mobile device iPhone™...
  • Page 178 Infotainment System ® Depends on each technology: MirrorLink the portable device on the Infotainment sys- tem screen. Availability in a country To avoid distracting the driver while driving, Third party applications only specially adapted applications can be ››› used in Full Link technology descrip- For further information: tion on page 172.
  • Page 179 Connectivity Apple CarPlay™* If you start the session using Apple ● Function button: function CarPlay™ technology, it will not be possible 3 Valid for compatible iPhone™ mobile tele- Press to close the open apps. Then to pair another device via Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 180 Infotainment System The mobile device must be compatible tainment system will start the Android™ ● Will the USB cable be supplied with the vehicle? with Android Auto™. “voice engine”. No. The USB cable supplied with the device should be The mobile device must be connected to ●...

  • Page 181: Media Control

    Media mode and Navigation Yes, MirrorLink ® is available in all the countries and re- nical requirements in the CUPRA website, in mode. Information can be exchanged be- gions where CUPRA operates. specialised CUPRA dealers or any SEAT deal- tween a device and the Infotainment System.

  • Page 182: Wlan Access Point

    Due to the high volume of data exchanged, The following information can be exchanged Enter and confirm the network key dis- CUPRA recommends the use of a flat rate ● between a device and the Infotainment Sys- mobile phone deal for data transmission.
  • Page 183 Connectivity network key must have a minimum of 8 OR: Press and hold the WLAN button on Press the WLAN menu and then enter In- ● ● characters and a maximum of 63. the WLAN router until the WLAN light on the ternet access settings on your phone and router starts flashing.

  • Page 184: Operating Modes

    Infotainment System Operating modes RADIO main menu function buttons Information and possible icons Function button: function Display: Meaning Radio To change the group of memory buttons View the frequency or the name of the slide a finger over the memory buttons station and, where applicable, the radio from left to right or vice-versa text.
  • Page 185 Operating modes Radio stations are responsible for the Functions of the memory buttons ● content of the information they transmit. Move your finger over the screen from left to right or vice-versa. Change mem- OR: Press one of the function but- Memory buttons ›››...

  • Page 186: Media

    The media source being played is indicated Do not use memory card adapters. ● ››› page 188. on the dropdown list when pressing the CUPRA assumes no liability for any dete- ● ››› function button Fig. 168. SOURCE : External audio source connected...
  • Page 187 Operating modes Messages and symbols on the MEDIA main Function button: function Display: Meaning menu Playback is resumed. The function There is no traffic news station available.    Display: Meaning button changes to  DAB not available.  Displays information about the artist Play more like this.
  • Page 188 Infotainment System Changing the Media source Insert or eject a CD or DVD Function button: media source Internal CD/DVD drive CD/DVD ››› page 186. SD CARD 1 ››› SD memory card page 187. SD CARD 2 External data storage device con- USB 1 nected to the USB port ...
  • Page 189 Operating modes The CD or DVD in the drive will be ejected card from the system, the function button playback modes) is described in the appro- ● ››› and must be removed within approximately becomes inactive (grey colour). priate chapters of this manual page 184.
  • Page 190 Infotainment System USB2*. After correctly ejecting the data stor- The connection of an external audio source Press in order to con- ● Search for new device age device from the system, the function is indicated by AUX on the screen. nect an external Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 191 Operating modes Jukebox (SSD) Press the function button. ● IMPORT Note  Select the desired source from the Select ● Due to the large number of possible Blue- ● menu. source ® tooth audio sources, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all de- The data storage device is prepared.
  • Page 192 Infotainment System Functions and progress display during the Press the function button. The ● DELETE  on the internal hard drive and check the copying operation files and folders will be deleted according to data storage device. the selection made. While copying, an animation is displayed Due to copyright laws, before any change ●...
  • Page 193 Operating modes Pairing the mobile device to the Infotain- US and Canada) by so-called region “codes”. ● tem can be guaranteed, its operation de- ment system using a password generated by These DVDs can only be played on units that pends on the application itself.
  • Page 194 Infotainment System Function button: function The Infotainment system screen only dis- Function button: function ● plays the image when the vehicle is stop- : Move the control menu window. Viewing and selecting the source. SOURCE  ped. Whilst in motion, the screen discon- nects (the image), but the audio remains : Minimise the control menu window.

  • Page 195: Navigation

    (to turn the image to the left). This will CUPRA recommends updating navigation rotate the image 90° with respect to its cur- CAUTION data on a regular basis. The navigation infor- rent position.
  • Page 196 Infotainment system will not recognise the the installation process is paused and will au- files saved on it. tomatically resume when switched back on. Function buttons and messages on the CUPRA recommends a CLASS 10 memo- ● main Navigation menu Switch the ignition on.
  • Page 197 Operating modes New destination (enter destination) egories. When necessary, enter the name of On the map the city to refine the search. Select the destination on the map or enter ● it using GPS coordinates and confirm with ››› Fig. 176 Press to open the cursor buttons ( ), which ...
  • Page 198 Infotainment System After starting route guidance, the route to A navigation announcement informing you Route the first destination will be calculated. that you have reached the “destination area” is given if the exact destination cannot be In the Navigation main menu, press the The calculation will be performed in accord- reached because it is located in a non-digi- function button.
  • Page 199 Operating modes Select the desired function button. If you have not stored any routes or want to ●  Delete destination. create a new route, press the Store position Routes Destinations New route To start guidance direct to the selected function button and then follow the instruc- Last destinations Home address...
  • Page 200 Infotainment System ››› Last destinations page 202, Importing Personal POI Assigning the home address for the first time: category is also shown. Personal POI View of destinations for which a route has al- : Press to store the vehicle's current position as Position ready been started.
  • Page 201 Operating modes Split screen Function button: function Function button: function Map display in two dimensions (conven- : current vehicle position in coordinates and Position  tional). GPS status (satellite reception). Map display in three dimensions (bird's This function button is only shown when route eye view).
  • Page 202 Infotainment System Traffic reports and dynamic route Function button: function Function button: function guidance to the destination (TRAFFIC) (only when demo mode is active) To change the orientation of the map Demo mode start  (north-facing or direction of travel). This function is only available in 2D mode.
  • Page 203 Operating modes an alternative route will be searched for if the Predictive navigation Importing vCards (electronic business Infotainment system calculates that time can cards) be saved. Importing vCards to the destination mem- Traffic reports on map (selection) Insert the data storage device with the Symbol: Meaning ●...

  • Page 204: Navigation In Offroad Mode

    Infotainment System Importing Personal POI Navigation with images If the image displayed was taken using GPS ● localisation, the function button will ap-  pear. Press to start guidance to a destination. Importing the Personal POI to a points of interest destination memory Insert the data storage device with the ●...
  • Page 205 Operating modes or rivers, although they may be shown on the Function buttons in the Offroad Naviga- In the pop-up window, the user is able to ● map. tion menu plot the tour with a given destination or start plotting the route without giving a final desti- Offroad* navigation is not suitable for driving Function button: function nation.
  • Page 206 Infotainment System Press the function button in the Creating an Offroad tour Stopping route guidance ● MEMORY Offroad Navigation menu. Press the button on the screen ● Options A list of stored Offroad tours opens, if there ● and then press Stop are any.

  • Page 207: Vehicle Menu

    Operating modes Vehicle Menu – Classic Display: the entire lengths of Only 3 of these items of information can be the revolutions per minute and speed- displayed at the same time, but the user ometer needles are shown. chooses which to display, and in what order, Introduction to using the Vehicle by moving the finger vertically over the dials.

  • Page 208: Telephone

    ® tooth products, ask your nearest special- and horns). being specified on the corresponding but- ised CUPRA dealer, any SEAT dealership or In areas of little or no coverage or, in ● ton. check on the internet. some cases, in a tunnel, garage or under-...
  • Page 209 Operating modes WARNING Note WARNING If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in- Restrictions on the use of devices using Switch off the mobile phone in areas with a ● ® correctly secured in the vehicle, it could Bluetooth technology may apply in some risk of explosion! The mobile telephone...
  • Page 210 Infotainment System ® Bluetooth function activated, and there Follow instructions in the manual for the mo- Note must be no active Bluetooth ® connection bile telephone. To prevent them from being heard through with other devices. During the pairing process, it is necessary to the speakers, the button and mobile tele- ®...
  • Page 211 Operating modes As soon as the search is completed, the Pairing and connection of mobile tele- Check that there are no requests pending ● names of the Bluetooth ® devices found are phones acceptance in your mobile phone. If there displayed on-screen.
  • Page 212 Infotainment System ››› the next journey) the phonebook is updated Function button: function Display: Meaning Fig. 189 automatically. To open the number pad and enter a Name of the mobile network operator (pro- DIAL NUM- If any entries in the mobile phonebook have ›››...
  • Page 213 Information call Press the function button to ob- and unanswered calls. Press the function button from DIAL NUMBER tain information on the CUPRA  the PHONE main menu. brand and the additional services : Indicates the numbers dialled Dialled numbers contracted related to traffic and ...

  • Page 214: Multimedia

    Infotainment System Multimedia Depending on the special characteristics Connectivity Box* / Wireless Charger* and the country, the vehicle may have a USB/AUX-IN port. USB/AUX-INPort The USB/AUX-IN port can be found in the storage compartment area of the centre ››› console Fig.
  • Page 215 When a telephone with Qi technology is ● manual or visit the CUPRA website. connected by USB, the charging will be per- formed through the medium specified by Note “Mobile Signal Amplifier”...

  • Page 216: Driving

    Driving Driving The starter button text START ENGINE STOP flashes like a heartbeat when the system is preset for switching the ignition on and off. Start and driving Automatic ignition switch-off If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the ve- Starting and stopping the en- hicle key with them but leaving the ignition gine...
  • Page 217 Start and driving Press the starter button twice within 3 sec- Instructions for the driver on the instru- ● Ignition is switched on onds or press it once for more than 1 sec- ment panel display This driver message is displayed and a buzzer ›››...
  • Page 218 Driving WARNING If during the STOP phase you press the driving immediately. This helps the engine ● button, the ignition is reach operating temperature faster and re- START ENGINE STOP Never run the engine in confined spaces, ● switched off and the button flashes. duces emissions.

  • Page 219: Braking And Parking

    Start and driving Braking and parking When accessing the vehicle, e.g. by opening WARNING the doors with the remote control, the Never switch off the engine while the vehi- button flashes, calling at- START ENGINE STOP Information on the brakes cle is moving.
  • Page 220 Driving brakes should be “dried” by pressing the member that you will have to apply more sulting in longer stopping distances and brake pedal several times. pressure on the brake pedal and allow for greater wear. longer stopping distances. At high speed and with the windscreen wip- Before driving down a long, steep gradi- ●...
  • Page 221 Start and driving Electronic parking brake Releasing the electronic parking brake  It lights up red Switch the ignition on. ● ››› Electronic parking brake page 219. ››› Press the button Fig. 196. At the ●  The warning lamp turns off when the electronic park- ing brake is released.
  • Page 222 Driving can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is Parking Never use the electronic parking brake to ● ››› towed page 296. stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency. The electronic parking brake should always Braking distances can be considerably lon- Automatic activation of the electronic be applied when the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 223: Braking And Stability Systems

    Start and driving Braking and stability systems Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) WARNING Take measures to reduce the risk of injury ● Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Control lamps when you leave your vehicle unattended. The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces Never park where the hot exhaust system ●...
  • Page 224 Driving Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) matically brake the towing vehicle within the Multi-collision Brake limits of the system and mitigate the sway. The brake assist system can reduce the re- In an accident, the multi-collision brake can Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available quired braking distance.
  • Page 225 Start and driving Connecting/disconnecting the ESC Disconnection of the ESC immediately to suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not be encouraged to take In some versions of the model, besides the The ESC is switched on automatically when risks by the presence of more safety sys- traction control system (ASR), the electronic the engine is started, and only works when tems.

  • Page 226: Dsg Automatic Gearbox

    Driving In the following exceptional situations it may Disable the ESC “Snow” mode Note make sense to activate the Offroad mode to Turn the Driving Experience button to select If the ESC Sport mode is selected, cruise ● allow the wheels to spin: ›››...
  • Page 227 Start and driving Control lamps pressed before moving the selector lever ei- Sport mode (S) must be selected for a sporty ther in or out of position P. driving style. This setting makes use of the engine's maximum power output. When ac- ...
  • Page 228 Driving Selector lever lock When stationary, apply footbrake vehicle could otherwise start moving im- while selecting a gear. mediately (in some cases even if the park- ing brake is engaged) resulting in the risk of Level lock only engages with the vehicle sta- an accident.
  • Page 229 Start and driving Changing gear manually with the gearshift Despite a gear being engaged, the vehicle ● paddles does not move forwards or back. Proceed to the next mode: The gearshift paddles can be used when the selector lever is in the position D/S or M . When the vehicle does not move in the –...
  • Page 230 Driving it means that you are already in the most Press and hold the interlock button (the Do not try to stop the vehicle “rolling back” – economical gear. button on the selector lever handle), move by increasing the engine speed when a the selector lever to the desired position, gear is engaged (pressing the accelerator) The display is only visible in tiptronic mode...
  • Page 231 Start and driving When the accelerator pedal is pressed right the launch-control you must disconnect the CAUTION down past the point of resistance at full anti-slip regulation (ASR) through the Easy If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do ›››...
  • Page 232 Driving Take your left foot off the brake pedal. Downhill speed control* ● maintained constant in all situations. Al- ways be prepared to use the brakes! WARNING The downhill speed control function helps the driver when driving down steep gradi- Always adapt your driving style to the ●...

  • Page 233: Address

    Start and driving The clutch has overheated and could be Stop the vehicle in a safe place well away Driver lamps and indications damaged. Stop the vehicle and wait for the from moving traffic. Seek specialist assis- gearbox to cool with the engine at idling tance.

  • Page 234: Run-In And Economical Driving

    Driving During its first few hours of running, the in- Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in ● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity ● ternal friction in the engine is greater than accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and and in a safe place.
  • Page 235 Start and driving Use of systems for the recovery of residual Changing gear to save energy gine. Avoid running the engine at high ● heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, speed. An effective way of saving is to change in ad- etc.).

  • Page 236: Power Management

    Driving Power management Do not use winter tyres all year round as sors detect the battery voltage, battery cur- they increase fuel consumption by up to rent and battery temperature. This enables 10%. the system to calculate the current power This system helps to ensure reliable level and charge condition of the battery.

  • Page 237: Engine Management And Emission Control Sys- Tem

    Start and driving riod. Some convenience functions, such as instance, that the seat heating* or the rear Please remember that the power and use- remote vehicle opening, may not be availa- window heater is not working, they may have ful life of the battery are limited. ble under certain circumstances.

  • Page 238: Driving Tips

    Driving Control lights Catalytic converter For the sake of the environment Even when the emission control system is To maintain the useful life of the catalytic  It lights up working perfectly, there may be a smell of converter sulphur from the exhaust gas under some Fault in the emission control system.
  • Page 239 CAUTION ››› road conditions. Also see page 221. Your CUPRA vehicle is not an off-roader: it Driving through flooded areas may se- ● does not have enough ground clearance to The four-wheel drive is specially designed to verely damage vehicle components such as be used as such.

  • Page 240: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving Driver assistance systems Description and operation the Auto Hold* system, when the system is active, the engine will not start if you remove your foot from the brake pedal. The car The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and Start-Stop system starts when you press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems Defrost function button activated Additional information related to the au- ● may also be needed to turn the steering ›››  page tomatic gearbox wheel or to brake. As you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner, there is a The parking aid* is switched on.

  • Page 242: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)

    Driving Hill Descent Control (HDC) Manually switching on/off the Start- mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of 30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the Stop system driver may increase or decrease the speed Control lamps within the limit by pressing the accelerator or the brake.

  • Page 243: Auto Hold Function

    Driver assistance systems ››› system by pressing the button > HDC The control light of the Fig. 201 button Conditions for keeping the vehicle station-   ››› function button  Fig. remains on when the Auto Hold function is ary with the Auto Hold function connected.

  • Page 244: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Driving Cruise control operation All conditions must be met at the same time hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on ››› slippery or frozen surfaces. Upon accelerating, the brake releases gradually. Note Before entering a car wash, always switch The Auto Hold function is automatically off the Auto Hold function, because if the turned off if the following conditions are...

  • Page 245: Speed Limiter

    Driver assistance systems CCS temporarily switched off. The set If the airbag is triggered. ● WARNING speed is displayed in small or darkened ››› Observe the safety warnings in Con- WARNING figures. trol and warning lamps on page 109. System error. Contact a specialised Use of the cruise control could cause acci- workshop.
  • Page 246 Driving Display indications The speed limiter is active. The last limiter when the status of the road and the speed set is displayed in large figures. weather conditions allow it. The speed limiter is not active. The last When driving downhill, the speed limiter ●...
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems Operate the speed limiter On the left of the steering column: con- On the left of the steering column: third Fig. 204 Fig. 205 trol and buttons to operate the speed limiter. lever for operating the speed limiter. ›››...
  • Page 248 Driving ››› Position of the turn signal lever Fig. 204 or the third lever Function Effect ››› Fig. 205 Press button on the turn signal lever or move the third lever into posi- The speed is limited to the set speed as soon as the speed Switching the speed limiter on again tion you are driving at is lower than the speed set as maximum.

  • Page 249: Emergency Braking Assistance System (Front Assist)

    Driver assistance systems Emergency braking assistance Switch the speed limiter off temporarily by The function is intended to prevent collisions pressing down the accelerator (kick- with parked vehicles or vehicles in the same system (Front Assist)* down) lane travelling in the same direction, or with pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path.
  • Page 250 Driving The warning moment varies depending on WARNING may issue unnecessary warnings and inter- the traffic situation and driver behaviour. At vene inopportunely in the braking. ››› Observe the safety warnings in Con- the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a The Front Assist does not react to animals ●...
  • Page 251 CUPRA recommends visiting a special- Front Assist operation may be affected by a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT ised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. strong radar reverse reflection. This may oc- dealership. cur, for example, in a closed car park or due Clean away the snow with a brush and the ●...
  • Page 252 Driving CUPRA recommends leaving the Front Assist Depending on the infotainment system in- Switching the Front Assist off tempo- ››› always switched on. Exceptions page 250, stalled in the vehicle, the advance warning rarily in the following situations Switching the Front Assist off temporarily...

  • Page 253: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    Driver assistance systems The following conditions may cause the Special loads and accessories of other ve- When driving behind another vehicle, the ● Front Assist not to react or to do so too hicles that jut out over the sides, backwards ACC function reduces speed until it is the late: or over the top.
  • Page 254 The symbol on the instrument panels with colour shop. This is why CUPRA recommends visit- or vehicles crossing your path or approach- display is in colour. ing a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT ing head-on down the same lane. dealership. ...
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems Indications on the display ACC is active and is regulating your dis- If the symbol is grey: ACC is inactive  tance based on speed. (Standby) Note The system is switched on, but is not adjusting. When the ACC is connected, the indica- ...
  • Page 256 This is why CUPRA recommends visiting a special- available again. The message on the instru- ised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. ment panel screen will switch off and the ACC will be reactivated again.
  • Page 257 There are (Standby), move the third lever to position 5 distance levels to choose from. CUPRA rec- If the accelerator is pressed. ● ›››...
  • Page 258 Driving If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec- The ACC is deactivated if the parking brake is ● WARNING trically connected trailer are damaged. applied. The ACC is available once again af- There is a danger of rear collision when the ter the parking brake is released.
  • Page 259 Driver assistance systems Function for preventing overtaking in Deactivating the Adaptive Cruise Note an inside lane Control ACC temporarily in certain sit- If you do not switch off the ACC in the uations aforementioned situations, you may com- mit a legal offence. In the following situations the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) should be deactivated ›››...
  • Page 260 Driving Special driving situations Overtaking When the turn signal lights up before the ve- hicle begins an overtaking manoeuvre, the ACC accelerates the vehicle automatically and thus reduces the distance from the vehi- cle in front. When the vehicle enters the overtaking lane, if the ACC does not detect another vehicle in front, it accelerates until it reaches the pro- grammed speed and maintains it.
  • Page 261 ACC is specialised workshop. CUPRA recommends Vehicles changing lanes a short distance visiting a specialised CUPRA dealer or any deactivated temporarily. The relevant text away from your own can only be detected message will appear in the dash panel dis- SEAT dealership.

  • Page 262: Lane Assist System

    Driving Lane Assist system* Control lamp Indications on the instrument panel display  It lights up yellow Introduction Lane Assist active but not available. The system cannot accurately recognise the lane. Please see page 262, Lane Assist system is not availa- ble (the control lamp is lit up yellow).
  • Page 263 Driver assistance systems – Fig. 219 : The system is operational, Or: Using the Driving Assist button on the  ››› the highlighted line indicates that turn signal lever* page 109. there was a risk of involuntarily crossing the lane line and that the steering is be- Lane Assist with lane centring guide ing adjusted to correct the angle.
  • Page 264 Driving ››› In vehicles without Emergency Assist, the page 265. In this case, the Lane Assist cause accidents and injury. The system is adaptive lane guidance function will be disa- function expands its functions in the follow- not a replacement for driver awareness. bled after the corresponding warnings to the ing way: Always adapt your speed and the distance...

  • Page 265: Traffic Jam Assist

    Driver assistance systems ››› (ACC) page 251. Therefore, it is essential Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be ● Do not cover the area of vision of the ● ››› that you read these two chapters carefully connected and active page 254.

  • Page 266: Emergency Assist

    Driving that you read these two chapters carefully WARNING If driver intervention is requested on the ● and note the limitations of the systems and dash panel display, immediately resume The smart technology incorporated into the information about them. control of the vehicle. Traffic Jam Assist cannot defy the laws of Keep your hands on the wheel at all times physics;...

  • Page 267: Blind Spot Detector (Bsd) With Parking Assistance (Rcta)

    Driver assistance systems Technical requirements for using the works within the limits of the system. The going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any Emergency Assist driver is responsible for driving the vehicle. SEAT dealership. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be ●...
  • Page 268 ● after a few seconds. rors and on the instrument panel, and fol- with paint authorised by CUPRA. The blind low any instructions they may give. spot detector's functions may be limited or If there are no indications from the control The blind spot assistant could react to work incorrectly if other paints are used.
  • Page 269 Driver assistance systems Blind spot detector (BSD) WARNING If the warning lamps and the corresponding messages are ignored when they light up, the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause ac- cidents and severe injuries. Never ignore the warning lamps or mes- ●...
  • Page 270 Driving lamp of the right-hand external mirror indi- Radar sensors Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be- cates the traffic situation to the right of the tween two lanes, the indications may be in- The radar sensors are located on the left and vehicle.
  • Page 271 Driver assistance systems Driving situations Schematic diagram: Passing situation Fig. 222  with traffic behind the vehicle. Indication from  the blind spot detector in the left-hand external mirror. Schematic diagram: Situation of pass- Fig. 223  ing and then moving into the right-hand lane. ...
  • Page 272 Driving in the case of special constructions to the If the system detects that someone else on You can interrupt the automatic braking by ● side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di- the road is approaching the rear of the vehi- stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or ›››...

  • Page 273: Drive Profile

    Com- permanently covered. This may be the case , Sport , Cupra , Individual , Offroad fort The blind spot detector with parking assis- if, for example, there is a layer of snow or ice...
  • Page 274 You can choose from the Comfort , Sport , Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Convenience teristic is the soft suspension setting , Individual , Offroad and Snow pro- Cupra (DCC). In the Offroad and Snow driving profiles, the files. ››› electronic stability Control (ESC)

  • Page 275: Park Assist

    Driver assistance systems Park Assist* Driving pro- compromise safety. The system is not a re- Characteristics file placement for driver awareness. Introduction Any accidental movement of the vehicle ● It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour for  could result in serious injury. driving on slippery road surfaces, Snow The Park Assist system is an additional func-...
  • Page 276 (or opening) rear lid, which there is a fault in the system, consult a spe- could damage the vehicle. cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom- Retrofitting of certain accessories to the ● mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter- or any SEAT dealership.
  • Page 277 Driver assistance systems The parking manoeuvre does not end While entering or exiting a parking space, a Trailer mode ● within 6 minutes from the activation of auto- brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to The Park Assist system cannot be switched matic steering.
  • Page 278 Driving Selecting a parking mode Overview of reduced displays for parking Fig. 227 modes: Parallel parking in reverse. Perpendicu-   lar parking in reverse. Perpendicular parking for-  wards. mode is shown on the instrument panel dis- Action ››› play Fig.
  • Page 279 Driver assistance systems Special case of perpendicular parking Action Action space to park forwards without driving past first Drive forward towards the parking space while Press the button once.  paying attention to traffic and stop the vehicle. A control lamp on the button lights up when Action ...
  • Page 280 Driving Park with Park Assist On the instrument panel display: perpen- Fig. 229 dicular parking. Finding a parking space. Park-   ing position. Manoeuvring.  On the instrument panel display: parallel Fig. 230 parking. Finding a parking space. Parking posi- ...
  • Page 281 Driver assistance systems For parallel parking For perpendicular Do the following: Do the following: spaces parking spaces Please note the following message: Automatic Go forward until the ParkPilot continuous signal is heard. steering enabled. Pay attention to Do not exceed approxi- Do not exceed approxi- your surroundings.
  • Page 282 Driving Exiting a parking space with Park As- Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h ● For parallel parking spaces (4 mph) when exiting the parking space. sist (only for parallel spaces) ››› Release the steering wheel in Introduc- tion on page 273.

  • Page 283: Parking Aid Parking And Manoeuvring (Parkpi- Lot)

    Driver assistance systems Parking aid parking and ma- 7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded again, the cor- For parallel parking spaces responding operation is halted. noeuvring (ParkPilot) The vehicle can exit the space when a corre- sponding message is displayed on the instru- Automatic braking to reduce damages ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic sig- Introduction...
  • Page 284 ● tem, these parameters can be modified in a ted by external sound sources. In certain specialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official with external ultrasound sources, such – circumstances this may prevent them from Service or in a specialised workshop.

  • Page 285: Parking System Plus

    Driver assistance systems Parking System Plus* like, as this could affect the system's opera- When the ASR is switched off. ● ››› tion. Cleaning instructions page 335. When there is ASR or ESC regulation. ● Description The approximate measurement range of the If the vehicle remains stationary for more ●...
  • Page 286 Driving Automatic connection of Parking Aid A short confirmation signal will be heard and Switch off the ignition and switch it on ● the button symbol will light up yellow when again. Engage reverse gear or turn the selector ● the system is switched on.
  • Page 287 Driver assistance systems Yellow segments: obstacles located in the Adjusting the display and audible If driving style is not adapted to the circum- vehicle's trajectory and which are more warnings stances, an accident and serious injury or than 30 cm away from the vehicle are damage may be caused.
  • Page 288 Driving Error messages Driving with a trailer Braking while manoeuvring function* 3 Only valid with Parking System Plus When the Parking Aid is activated or when it is switched on, if a message reporting a Park- The emergency braking function is used to ing aid error is displayed on the instrument minimise damage in the event of a collision.

  • Page 289: Rear Parking Aid

    Driver assistance systems – does not permit the use of the Make particularly sure that the sensors are If you maintain separation from the obstacle, ●  braking while manoeuvring function. not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and the volume of the warning begins to reduce the like, as this could affect the system's op- after four seconds (does not affect the tone ›››...
  • Page 290 Driving Temporary suppression of sound in Park- Segments of the visual indication Red segments: obstacles that are less than ing Aid 30 cm away from the vehicle are dis- played in red. Press the function button. If you have ● ...

  • Page 291: Top View Camera

    Driver assistance systems Adjusting the display and audible If there is a fault in a sensor, the symbol is  cisely, so using them could cause serious displayed on the Easy Connect display. warnings accidents and injury. Have the fault corrected by a specialised The camera lenses augment and distort ●...
  • Page 292 Driving Monitor the area around the vehicle at all Never use abrasive cleaning products to Key to the Fig. 238: ● ● times, since the cameras do not capture clean the camera lenses. Symbol Meaning small children, animals and certain objects Do not use hot or warm water to remove ●...
  • Page 293 Driver assistance systems The vehicle should not be loaded very shown on the right side displays the view ● Connecting and disconnecting the Area heavily at the rear. framed in yellow. In addition, the right mar- View system gin of the screen displays the menu options The driver must be used to the system.
  • Page 294 Depending on the equipment: con- To become familiar with the system and its  necting and disconnecting the ParkPi- functions, CUPRA recommends that you lot sound. practice handling the Area View system in an area where there is not too much traffic ...
  • Page 295 Driver assistance systems Front camera views (front view) On-screen display of the side On-screen display of the rear View View cameras camera On-screen display of the front View camera Left side The area directly next to the vehicle, The vehicle's rear is presented. The on the driver's or front passenger's red auxiliary line establishes the safety ...

  • Page 296: Rear Assist (Rear View Camera)

    Driving Rear Assist (Rear View Cam- Keep the camera lens clean, free of ice When the vehicle approaches objects ● – and snow, and do not cover it. that are not on the ground surface or era)* are jutting out from it. These objects The system is not a replacement for driv- ●...
  • Page 297 Park the vehicle in a safe place. ● To familiarise yourself with the system, the Apply the parking brake. ● orientation lines and their function, CUPRA Switch the ignition on. ● recommends practising parking and ma- noeuvring with the rear assist in a place with- If necessary, switch on the Easy Connect ●...

  • Page 298: Towing Bracket Device

    Driving Towing bracket device* The camera will stop transmitting images Meaning of the orientation lines ● above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re- ››› Fig. 242 verse engaged. Trailer mode Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the approximate width of the vehicle plus the In combination with the Parking System Plus ›››...
  • Page 299 If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing Reduce speed immediately if you notice ● cured. bracket or one that is retrofitted by CUPRA, that the trailer is swaying, however slightly. the Start-Stop system operates as normal. Never modify or repair the towing bracket ●...
  • Page 300 Only use a towing Some warning and control lamps will light up Trailer rear lights bracket that has been authorised by CUPRA briefly when the ignition is switched on to The trailer's rear lights should comply with for this vehicle.
  • Page 301 Towing bracket device* going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any Electrical unlocking tow hitch WARNING SEAT dealership. If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is not the right one, the trailer could become Exterior mirrors detached from the vehicle and cause seri- If you cannot see the area behind the trailer ous injury.
  • Page 302 Driving Remove the tow hitch with your hand until The control light of the lamp switches off ● ● CAUTION you feel and see that it has engaged and the approximately 1 minute after closing the read If you clean the vehicle with high-pressure control lamp on the button stays on.
  • Page 303 Rear fog light through this connection (pins 9 and 10). Pin CUPRA recommends removing, as far as 9 has a permanent live. This powers, for ex- possible, all removable parts of the bicycles Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 ample, the trailer's interior lighting.
  • Page 304 CAUTION Connection to the anti-theft system CUPRA, you must manually select the Nor- Do not leave the trailer connected to the The trailer is included in the anti-theft sys- mal profile before you start driving with a vehicle when parked;...
  • Page 305 To promote safety while driving, CUPRA rec- Secure the trailer load properly. ● serious injuries. ommends making the most of the maximum vertical load technically permissible on the Always load the trailer correctly.
  • Page 306 Driving Driving with a trailer If the towing vehicle is empty and the trail- ● WARNING er is loaded, then the load distribution is in- If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may correct. Under these conditions, drive slowly Adjusting the headlights lead to loss of control of the vehicle and se- and with extra caution.
  • Page 307 Towing bracket device* Stabilisation of the towing vehicle and WARNING tomatic braking may occur in extreme driv- trailer ing conditions. The enhanced security provided by the electric stability control of the towing vehi- The stabilisation of the towing vehicle and cle and trailer should not lead you to take trailer together is an additional function of any risks that could compromise your safe-...
  • Page 308 Note ››› Distance specifications Fig. 245: Only use towing brackets that have been Attachment points approved by CUPRA for the model in ques- tion. 950.5 mm 65 mm min. 350-420 mm 220 mm 633.5 mm 1,043 mm...

  • Page 309: Practical Tips

    Radio transmitters (fixed installation) Modifications must always be carried out ac- We recommend you to use only CUPRA ac- Any retrofit installations of radio transmitters cording to our specifications. cessories and Genuine CUPRA parts ®...

  • Page 310: Checking And Refilling Levels

     exceed 10 Watts at the aerial base. mark. Any retrofit equipment that could in- Read the additional information carefully A specialised CUPRA Service, SEAT Official fluence the driver's control of the vehicle ›››  page 41...

  • Page 311: Fuel

    Checking and refilling levels For safety reasons we do not recommend Never run the tank completely dry. An ir- If the pump nozzle is worn, damaged, or if ● ● ● carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle. regular fuel supply could cause misfiring. it is very small, it is possible that it will not In an accident the canister could be dam- As a result, unburnt fuel could enter the ex-...

  • Page 312: Engine Compartment

    Practical tips Fuels are identified with different symbols. by using the octane numbers (RON) or via ing or decrease knocking may contain met- Depending on the fuel, the different symbols the anti-knock index (AKI). al additives that damage the engine and are on the pump and the tank lid of your ve- catalytic converter.
  • Page 313 Checking and refilling levels Always be aware of the danger of injury Note Protect face, hands and arms by covering ● and scalding as well as the risk of accident the cap with a large, thick rag to protect In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake or fire when working in the engine com- against escaping coolant and steam.
  • Page 314 Practical tips CAUTION To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the windscreen wiper arms, only open it when the windscreen wipers are in place against the windscreen.

  • Page 315: Engine Oil

    Checking and refilling levels Checking levels Diagram for the location of the various ele- Fig. 247 ments. From time to time, the levels of the different tioned above. These operations are descri- Because the use of high-quality oil is essen- ›››...
  • Page 316 Practical tips The correct oil specifications for your engine request), you may use oils for fixed service Checking engine oil level ››› are listed in the  page intervals, which also appear in ›››  page 42. In this case, your vehicle must be serviced after a fixed interval of 1 Service intervals year/15,000 km (10,000 miles)(whatever...
  • Page 317 Checking and refilling levels Depending on how you drive and the condi- Topping up engine oil CAUTION tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con- ››› If the oil level is above area Fig. 248 sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil do not start the engine.

  • Page 318: Cooling System

    Practical tips The oil change intervals are shown in the Topping up coolant For the sake of the environment Maintenance Programme. Wait for the engine to cool down. – Because of disposal problems and the ● special tools and specialist knowledge re- Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with WARNING –...

  • Page 319: Brake Fluid

    Mainte- For the sake of the environment to serious damage. nance Programme. We recommend you have it replaced at a specialised CUPRA Please make sure that the percentage of ● Coolants and additives can contaminate...

  • Page 320: Windscreen Washer Reservoir

    Windscreen washer reservoir portion of mixture in the washer fluid tank. Do not mix cleaning products recom- ● mended by CUPRA with other products. Capacity Checking and topping up the wind- This could lead to flocculation and may The reservoir holds approximately 3 litres in screen washer reservoir block the windscreen washer jets.
  • Page 321 Checking and refilling levels clean and have the correct tightening tor- or the remote door opening, may be tempo- Important safety warnings for han- que, especially in summer and winter. rarily disabled to prevent the battery from dling a vehicle battery running flat.
  • Page 322 Practical tips Connect the charger clamps as described Replacing the battery – 2. When the repair is finished, recon- – to the positive pole of the battery (+) and nect the negative pole of the battery. exclusively to an earth on the bodywork The new battery should have the same spec- Switch off all electrical devices before re- ●...

  • Page 323: Wheels

    Wheels Wheels New tyres otherwise escape and possibly cause dam- age. New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should therefore be “run in” by The battery holder and clamps must al- ● Wheels and tyres driving carefully and at moderate speeds for ways be correctly secured.
  • Page 324 The tyre pressure should only be checked ● the tyre pressure should be increased to the sult with a specialised CUPRA Service or when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the maximum value indicated on the sticker pressure of warm tyres.
  • Page 325 If you notice excessive tyre wear, Tread wear indicators indicate if a tyre is otherwise there is a risk of losing control you should check wheel alignment at a spe- worn. over the vehicle. cialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official Service.
  • Page 326 Load rating code tory, it is advisable to consult with a speci- Speed index alised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official Service before purchasing them. The manufacturing date is also indicated on The tyres and wheel rims are an essential the tyre sidewall (possibly only on the outer part of the vehicle's design.

  • Page 327: Tyre Monitoring System

    WARNING posing of the old tyres respecting the envi- by CUPRA can be fitted, and to find out ronment. about the combinations allowed between Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres...
  • Page 328 Only replace used tyres with those au- ● ed on while the function is verified. They will tyres to the correct pressure. thorised by CUPRA for the corresponding switch off after a few seconds. type vehicle. Tyres with insufficient pressure are sub- ●...
  • Page 329 Wheels Tyre monitoring indicator Tyre structure is damaged ● Tyre pressures which are too high or too ● low reduce the useful life of the tyre, af- The vehicle is unbalanced because of a ● fecting vehicle performance. load If a tyre has not been punctured and it ●...

  • Page 330: Temporary Spare Wheel

    ››› Have the tyre checked and replaced as soon page 221. as possible at a specialised CUPRA Service, An erroneous indication may be given WARNING ● SEAT Official Service or at a specialised...

  • Page 331: Winter Service

    Wheels Getting the spare wheel out of vehi- “FRONT” arrow on the subwoofer should Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph) ● point forward. cles with BEATS Audio 10 speakers when the temporary spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle: risk of accident! Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ●...
  • Page 332 Practical tips and snow. This applies particularly to vehi- It is best to contact a specialised CUPRA Speed rating cles equipped with wide section tyres or Service or SEAT Official Service to check the code letter Maximum speed limit ›››...

  • Page 333: Maintenance

    Maintenance Programme specialised workshop will document the fol- lowing information: CAUTION Service intervals CUPRA cannot be held liable for any dam- When each one of the services was carried ● age to the vehicle due to insufficient work out. or of lack of availability of spare parts.
  • Page 334 Frequent driving with a trailer (depending ● Flexible terval display At CUPRA, the dates of the services are indi- on equipment). cated by the service interval display on the Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a The data are based on normal conditions of use.

  • Page 335: Additional Service Offers

    Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con- CUPRA cannot be held liable for any dam- vehicle. CUPRA cannot be held liable for the ceived for their vehicles and approved by...

  • Page 336: Warranty

    Basic considerations surface. High temperatures, for instance If your CUPRA vehicle is immobilised due to a strong sunlight, further intensify the dam- Regular and careful care helps to maintain fault or an accident, our assistance services age.
  • Page 337 Vehicle maintenance Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To mirrors must always be folded/deployed in a direct stream or one that has a rotating avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do electrically! jet for forcing off dirt.
  • Page 338 Maintenance Wheels have special questions or parts that are not Problem Solution listed. Take he general considerations into Problem Solution ››› account in Take special care with... on Have your specialised workshop Corrosion take care of this page 339. Anti frost salt Water The water does not Brake abrasion...
  • Page 339 Vehicle maintenance Decoration slides Displays/instrument panel Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Grease-based dirt, Apply a neutral soap solution e.g. oil, make-up, Absorb the dissolved grease and Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal etc.
  • Page 340 Maintenance Camera lenses The ambient rust deposits must not be re- ● Problem Solution moved through friction. Risk of damaging Do not use hot or warm water to remove ● Care Apply preservative cream regu- the paint job! ice or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of larly to protect from sunlight.

  • Page 341: Remove The Vehicle From Traffic

    Vehicle maintenance Fabrics/artificial leather/Alcantara leath- lose some of its colour. If the car is left for a prolonged period in the bright sun, it is best to cover the leather. Do not treat artificial leather/Alcantara ● leather with leather cleaning products, sol- WARNING vents, wax polish, shoe cream, stain remov- ers or similar products.

  • Page 342: Information For The User

    Data from the driving assist systems are also recorded. This includes data such as wheth- CUPRA will not have access to EDR data un- er the systems were inactive or active and if less the owner (or, in “Leasing” cases, the such action had an impact on the vehicle’s...

  • Page 343: Information About The Eu Directive 2014/53/Eu

    Information about the EU Directive 2014/53/EU Information about the EU Features of the Name of the device ac- Features of the Name of the device ac- vehicle cording to the declara- vehicle cording to the declara- Directive 2014/53/EU tion of compliance tion of compliance Radio frequency re- Sender STH SEAT -...

  • Page 344: Addresses Of The Manufacturers

    Information for the user Addresses of the manufacturers Radioelectrical Addresses of the equipment fitted in manufacturers According to the Directive 2014/53/EU, all the vehicle relevant components must include the ad- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. dress of the manufacturer. Radiofrequency remote Rixbecker Straße 75 control key The address of the manufacturers of com-...
  • Page 345 Information about the EU Directive 2014/53/EU Radioelectrical equipment Frequency band Max. station power GSM 900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm GSM 1800: 1710-1785 MHz 30 dBm Connection to the external antenna of the car WCDMA FDD I: 1920-1980 MHz 24 dBm WCDMA FDD lll: 1710-1785 MHz 24 dBm Keyless Access...

  • Page 346: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification data Identifying letters The identifying letters of the engine can be viewed on the instrument panel when the Technical specifications engine is switched off and the ignition is on. Hold down the button on the dash ●...

  • Page 347: Trailer Mode

    Technical specifications style, road conditions, traffic conditions, en- light-weight single axle trailers or tandem could lead to accidents, injuries and dam- vironmental conditions, load or number of axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1 age to the vehicle. passengers.
  • Page 348 Technical data The pressure for winter tyres is 0.2 bar Wheel bolts If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts ● (2.9 psi / 20 kPa) higher than that of summer is too low, they could loosen while the vehi- After the wheels have been changed, the tyres.

  • Page 349: Engine Data

    Technical specifications Engine data Petrol engines 2.0 TSI Start-Stop Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 221 (300)/5,300-6,500 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 400/2,000-5,200 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,984 Fuel Super 98 RON / Super 95 (with a slight power loss) RON Gearbox DSG 4Drive Top speed (km/h)

  • Page 350: Dimensions

    Technical data Dimensions Dimensions and angles. Fig. 257...
  • Page 351 Technical specifications ››› Fig. 257 Ateca 4Drive Front projection (mm) Rear projection (mm) Wheelbase (mm) 2,630 Length (mm) 4,363 Front track (mm) 1,572 Back track (mm) 1,544 Width (mm) 1,841 1,611 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,625 Ground clearance between the axles (mm) Front projection angle limited by the bumper maximum 20.6°...

  • Page 353: Index

    Index Index Adjustment Anti-theft alarm ..... . 112, 121 front head restraints ....144 trailer .
  • Page 354 Index speed limiter ......243 AUX-IN ........212 Brake system Top View Camera .
  • Page 355 Index Charging the battery ..... . 320 Climatronic ....... 39 EDS .
  • Page 356 Index Cooling system Display indications safe ........56 checking coolant .
  • Page 357 Index Emergencies ......78 Engine dipstick ....... . 314 anti-puncture kit .
  • Page 358 Index Fatigue detection ......100 Fuel tank cap Filling the tank ......308 opening and closing .
  • Page 359 Index Identifying letters on the engine update navigation data ....193 Instrument panel ......95 show .
  • Page 360 Index Keyless-Exit ......116 changing bulbs ......89 Luggage compartment .
  • Page 361 Index Manual unlocking and locking ....80 Navigation with images ....202 sunroof .
  • Page 362 Index see Park Assist ......273 Passenger Radio-operated remote control stopping prematurely ....274 see Correct sitting position .
  • Page 363 Index Rear View Camera ......294 Running in Seats Refuel new brake pads ......217 adjustment .
  • Page 364 Index Side airbags Starter button ......30, 214 Tail lights description ......23 Starting the vehicle .
  • Page 365 Index Total traction ......237 Traffic sign detection system ....102 Trailer mode towing .
  • Page 366 Index dimensions ......324 Vehicle battery ......44, 318 sensors .
  • Page 367 Index Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper systems service position ......54 Windscreen wipers ....32, 139 cleaning .
  • Page 371 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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