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 32, Fitting and us- joy a vehicle with state-of-the-art technolo- ing child seats.
Page 4 ® About this manual Trademarks are marked with ®. The ab- Note sence of this symbol does not guaran- Texts after this symbol contain addition- tee that the term is not a trademark. This manual describes the features of the al information.
Page 5 Digital instruction manual The digital version of the manual can be found on the official CUPRA website: CUPRA website Fig. 1 ››› scan the QR code Fig. 1 ● OR enter the following address in the navi- ● gator website: http://www.cupraofficial.com/owners/cu-...
Page 7 Table of Contents Table of Contents Jump start ........Transport and practical equipment .
Page 8 Table of Contents Driver assistance systems ..... . Engine management and emissions control sys- tem ..........General notes .
Page 9 General views of the vehicle Exterior view ››› Levels control Towing the vehicle Driving assistance sensors page 216 ››› ››› page 290 Towline anchorage page 54 Front multifunction camera – – ››› ››› Brake fluid page 295 Tow-start page 52 Rear-view cameras “Area View”...
Page 10 General views of the vehicle Exterior view ››› Rear lid Fuel tank Driving assistance sensors page 216 ››› ››› Opening from outside page 103 Fuel capacity page 327 Rear view camera – – ››› ››› Emergency opening page 107 Open/Close cap page 284 Parking aid sensors –...
Page 11 General views of the vehicle Overview (left hand drive) ››› ››› Electric windows page 107 Cruise control page 220 Front passenger airbag disconnection ››› ››› ››› display page 27 Central locking page 92 Warning lamps page 81 ››› ››› Fuses page 56 Exterior mirror adjustment page 122...
Page 12 General views of the vehicle Overview (right hand drive) ››› ››› ››› Open bonnet lever page 289 Warning lamps page 81 Electric windows page 107 ››› ››› Infotainment system page 84 Wipers and rear window wiper Fuses page 56 ››› page 120 ›››...
Page 13 General views of the vehicle Interior view ››› Armrest page 137 Disconnecting the front passenger front ››› ››› airbag page 27 Isofix anchors page 33 ››› Electronic parking brake page 246 ››› Headrest adjustment page 126 ››› Seat belts page 16 ›››...
Page 14 Safety Safety Ensure that all windows provide a clear and Always pay attention to traffic and do not – – good view of the surroundings. get distracted by passengers or telephone calls. Make sure all luggage is secured – Safe driving ›››...
Page 15 The seat belt and airbag belt tensioners for the front and rear side ● can only provide optimum protection if a seats, correct sitting position is adopted. CUPRA recommends taking your car in for technical front airbags, ● service.
Page 16 Safety Always keep your feet in the footwell while Move the seat as far back as possible (mini- ● ● While driving, always keep your feet in ● the vehicle is in motion. mum 25 cm between the chest and the the footwell.
Page 17 Safe driving Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the Steering wheel position adjustment ● motion, stop safely and make the proper rear. adjustment. Never lean against the dash panel. ● The adjusted steering wheel should be ● facing your chest and not your face so as Never lie on the rear seats.
Page 18 Safety Seat belts Only use floor mats which leave the pedals Rear seat belts fastened display* clear and which are secured to prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor The whys and wherefores of mats from a specialised dealership. Fasten- ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.
Page 19 Seat belts seconds. The indication can be hidden by energy released in a collision. Taken togeth- Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened – pressing the button on the dash pan- er, all these features reduce the releasing ki- at all times and are not damaged.
Page 20 Safety amount of the passengers' kinetic energy will the buckle could cause severe injuries in be only absorbed by the mentioned impact. the event of an accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to regular intervals.
Page 21 Seat belts How to properly adjust your Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle oc- WARNING cupants in the position that most protects seat belt The seat belt cannot offer its full protec- ● them in the event of an accident or sudden tion unless the seat backrest is in an upright ›››...
Page 22 Safety Correct seat belt position the seat belt will hold the vehicle occupants WARNING in the optimum position to ensure the airbag An incorrectly worn seat belt web can provides the maximum protection. The seat cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of belt must therefore always be worn and the an accident.
Page 23 ● known to the specialised workshops, must to ensure the optimum protection of the be observed. seat belt and airbag. CUPRA recommends in the event of minor collisions ● taking your car in for technical service. WARNING...
Page 24 Safety PreCrash system* In addition to Front Assist Activation of the PreCrash system ››› In vehicles with Front Assist page 224 The PreCrash system can be partially deacti- within the limits of the system, information is vated by deactivating the traction and / or How it works assessed on the risk of collision with the ve- stability control, depending on the equip-...
Page 25 Airbag system Airbag system permanently on the dashboard display. Go WARNING to a specialized CUPRA Service or Official Distracting the driver in any way can lead to SEAT Service and ask for the system to be Brief introduction an accident and cause injuries.
Page 26 Safety thrown forward into the area of the deploy- The airbag system operation is monitored gered. Children up to 12 years old should al- ing airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag electronically. The airbag control lamp will il- ways travel on the rear seat. Never trans- may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the oc- luminate for a few seconds every time the ig- port children in the vehicle if they are not...
Page 27 Airbag system Operation of the airbags The control unit analyses the collision trajec- system may fail to trigger, or not trigger tory and activates the respective restraint correctly. system. Airbag system control lamps If the deceleration rate is below the prede- fined reference value in the control unit the Airbag activation ...
Page 28 Safety checked immediately by a specialised work- ger, on the dash panel. Airbags are identified tions and instructions to avoid damage to shop. by the word “AIRBAG”. the vehicle or harm to the occupants. If the front passenger airbag is deactivated, When the driver and front passenger airbags the warning lamp are deployed, the covers remain attached to...
Page 29 Airbag system Activate and deactivate front passen- CUPRA recommends fitting the child seat in lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then turns the rear seat to avoid having to deactivate off. ger front airbag* the front passenger airbag. WARNING...
Page 30 Safety Knee airbag* it is deployed. Objects should never be placed or mounted in this area. WARNING The knee airbag is deployed in front of ● the driver's knees. Always keep the deploy- ment areas of the knee airbags free. Never not fix objects to the cover or in ●...
Page 31 Airbag system Head-protection airbags* WARNING to the doors. This would impair the protec- tion offered by the side airbags. If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean ● The built-in coat hooks should be used ● forward, or are not seated correctly while only for lightweight clothing.
Page 32 Please, do not hang the clothes on ECE-R44. regulation. coat hangers. CUPRA recommends securing the child The airbags provide protection for just ● seats shown on the website as described be- one accident; replace them once they have deployed.
Page 33 (group 3): with safety belt (ROMER BRITAX together with the on-board documentation. KIDFIX Examples of child seats. CUPRA recommends you use child seats Fig. 22 from the Original Accessories Catalogue. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and Use only child seats that are officially ap-...
Page 34 Safety universal approval, requires safety devices to To correctly use a child seat in the back, ● lock the child seat, which require additional the front backrest must be adjusted so that testing. Child seats with semi-universal ap- there is no contact with the child seat in the proval include a list of vehicle models for back in the case that it goes opposite to the which they can be installed.
Page 35 Transporting children safely ››› highest position. The backrest must also be abled with a key-operated switch page 27 when an adult wants to sit in the front pas- put in a vertical position When transporting children, use a child seat senger seat.
Page 36 Top Tether: the Top Tether belt is guided ● ment system allowing quick and safe attach- CUPRA recommends attaching child seats as over the back of the rear seat and attached ment of child seats in the vehicle. ISOFIX at- follows: to an anchor point with a hook.
Page 37 Transporting children safely Fit a child seat with the ISOFIX / i-Size and Top Tether* system Rear seats: fitting a child seat with the ISO- Rear seat: ISOFIX/i-Size securing rings. Fig. 26 Fig. 25 FIX system. Child seats can be secured quickly, easily rings are secured to the seat frame and, in seats (behind the seat backrest or in the ›››...
Page 38 Safety Front passenger seat Electrical Weight group Size class Rear side seat Rear central seat equipment airbag enabled airbag disabled Group 0 to 10 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R1 Group 0+ to 13 kg ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/R2 ISO/R3 Group I 9 to 18 kg ISO/F2 IUF/IL ISO/F2X...
Page 39 Transporting children safely Vehicle i-Size positions Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag enabled airbag disabled i-U: Position suitable for forward- or rear-facing i-Size child restraint systems with universal certification. X: Position not suitable for i-Size child restraint systems. Top Tether* securing belts Securing the child seat with the “ISOFIX/i- Never secure other child seats that do...
Page 40 Safety Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun- Releasing the retaining strap ted seats Loosen the strap following the manufac- ● Currently, there are very few rear-facing turer's instructions. child safety seats that have Top Tether. Push the lock and release it from the an- ●...
Page 41 Transporting children safely Front passenger seat Weight group Rear side seat Rear central seat Airbag activated airbag disabled 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: Not compatible for the installation of seats install chairs in this configuration.
Page 42 323. service is available with certain restrictions. If the call is public, the person on the other CUPRA suggests going to a specialised work- end of the line uses the language of the shop. country in which you are located.
Page 43 Self-help Emergency equipment The following conditions may cause the Some of the items listed are only provided in emergency call service to function in a limi- certain model versions, or are optional ex- ted manner or the call to be diverted to the tras.
Page 44 You can purchase a new bottle of tyre seal- In outside temperatures below -20°C ● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre ● ant in specialised CUPRA dealers or any (-4°F). mobility set as soon as possible. SEAT dealership. In the event of cuts or perforations in the ●...
Page 45 Self-help Anti-puncture kit contents* Air bleed screw (it can also be integrated With the bottle upside down, empty all of ● in the inflator tube). the contents into the tyre. Warning provided by tyre pressure moni- Remove the bottle from the valve. ●...
Page 46 Emergencies Changing a wheel and request assistance from an authorised overheating! Before switching on the air technician. compressor again, let it cool for several mi- nutes. Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew ● What to do first the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve. When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface ●...
Page 47 ● place, but not in your vehicle. If you need a bolt approximately one turn anticlock- » new adapter, you can obtain it from the ››› wise specialised CUPRA service or the SEAT Of- ficial Service, indicating the code number.
Page 48 Emergencies Important information about wheel nuts have been tightened to the prescribed tor- que, they could come loose while driving. Factory-fitted rims and wheel nuts are spe- cially matched during construction. There- Never loosen the screwed joints of wheel ● fore, if different rims are fitted, the correct rims with bolted ring trims.
Page 49 Other jacks, nuts and raising the vehicle with the jack. even those approved for other CUPRA When removing/fitting the wheel, the rim Tightening torque of the wheel nuts models could slip, with the consequent risk may hit and damage the brake disc.
Page 50 Emergencies ››› rotating in only one direction. An arrow on que wrench page 47 . Meanwhile, drive Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of ro- carefully. Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind- tation on tyres with directional tread.
Page 51 Self-help ››› Changing the wiper rear wiper blades Check the condition of the wiper blades reg- Press and hold release button Fig. 38 ● ularly. If the wipers scrape across the glass, and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di- they should be changed if they are damaged, rection of the arrow.
Page 52 Emergencies If the engine fails to start because of a dis- Jump lead terminal connections CAUTION charged battery, the battery can be connec- Switch off the ignition of both vehicles Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers ● ted to the battery of another vehicle to start ›››...
Page 53 Self-help Tow start and towing Removing the jump leads acid could leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights if Introduction Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga- ●...
Page 54 Emergencies CAUTION During towing, never switch off the igni- Brake earlier than usual and more ● – tion using the start button. Otherwise, the smoothly. When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could en- electronic lock of the steering column ter the catalytic converter and damage it. could suddenly become blocked and it CAUTION would be impossible to steer the vehicle.
Page 55 Self-help the hazard warning lights will go off. When tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is If a breakdown lorry is used, vehicles with ● the turn signal lever is returned to the rest not available. automatic transmission are only allowed to position, the hazard warning lights will be au- be towed with the front wheels suspended.
Page 56 Emergencies Keep in mind the instructions in the man- Front towline anchorage Bear in mind the instructions for towing ● ››› ual on towing vehicles. page CAUTION Fitting the towline anchorage If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubri- Remove the towing eye from the vehicle ●...
Page 57 Self-help Rear towline anchorage screw towing eye behind the lid. In this case, CAUTION the tow hitch needs to be extracted or instal- ››› ››› The towing eye must always be complete- ● led and used for towing page 273 ly and firmly tightened.
Page 58 Emergencies Fuses and bulbs Fuses inside the vehicle perage (same colour and markings) and size. Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta- Fuses ● ple or similar. Introduction CAUTION In general, a fuse can be assigned to various To prevent damage to the vehicle’s elec- ●...
Page 59 Fuses and bulbs ››› Undo the opening limiter Fig. 46 ● Protect the fuse boxes when open to ● two steps: first, unlock the limiter by pulling avoid the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and back on it (arrow ) and then move it gently humidity inside fuse boxes can cause dam- to the right (arrow...
Page 60 Emergencies Replace a blown fuse Replace the cover again or close the fuse ● Consumers/Amps box lid. Instrument panel, OCU Rear camera and surroundings Fuse placement camera Kessy Fuses in the vehicle interior SCR, engine relay, 1.5 10/15 Consumers/Amps 4x4 Haldex Control Unit Alarm horn Trailer Gateway...
Page 61 Fuses and bulbs Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Right door Engine sensors Parking heating 12V socket Brake light sensor Right LED headlight Driver and passenger seat belt Engine power supply 7.5/10 Note pre-tensioner Lambda probe 10/15 In the vehicle, there are more fuses than ●...
Page 62 Emergencies replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to Before changing a bulb, make sure you ● an authorised workshop to have it replaced. have the correct new bulb. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb ● Rear incandescent light bulbs with your bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel instead, since the fingerprints left on Type...
Page 63 Fuses and bulbs Carry out the same actions in reverse order – CAUTION for assembly and pay special attention to Take care when removing the rear light unit placing the bulb holder, ensuring that the to make sure there is no damage to the tabs are properly secured.
Page 64 Emergencies ››› Changing the number plate bulbs Turn the connector lock Fig. 54 in the Side turn signals – direction of arrow and pull on the con- nector. Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of – ››› the arrow Fig.
Page 66 Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 56...
Page 67 Controls and displays Operation Control lever for: DSG automatic gearbox lever ..Windscreen wipers and wash- Rotating control (Driving – Experience button) for driving pro- ....... . Controls and displays files .
Page 68 Operation Instruments and warn- ing/control lamps Instrument panel 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 69 Instruments and warning/control lamps Digital instrument panel ( Digital Cockpit) Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic Fig. 57 view). Details of the instruments: button of the multifunction steering In the Classic and Navigation views it is pos-  wheel. By selecting different information sible to customise the information displayed Engine coolant temperature display ›››...
Page 70 Operation View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC* Journey. Digital display of the distance Transfer of navigation map ● travelled. Using the map transfer key , the map is trans- Personalisation of the information that ap- Assistance systems. Graphic representa- ● ferred from the infotainment system to the pears in the Digital Cockpit.
Page 71 Instruments and warning/control lamps Selector lever positions the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position, The partial odometer ( trip ) shows the dis- ● in some cases, the gear engaged in each tance travelled since the last time it was reset Gear recommendation (Triptonic mode) ●...
Page 72 Now you can browse through the menu us- modify additional functions, according to Note ing the keys on the multifunction steering the vehicle equipment. To do so, CUPRA wheel as usual. There are different instrument panels ● recommends going to a specialised CUPRA and therefore the versions and instructions dealer or any SEAT dealership.
Page 73 Instruments and warning/control lamps Identifying letters on engine (LDM) – The memory is deleted if – The current Since start: Current consumption: the journey is interrupted for more than fuel consumption display operates Select the menu Engine code . The identify- 2 hours.
Page 74 Operation Press the button on the multi-function Faults are displayed on the instrument clus- Driver alert system (break recommen- ●  steering wheel to memorise the current ter display as red and yellow warning symbols dation)* speed and activate the warning. accompanied with messages and, as appli- ›››...
Page 75 Instruments and warning/control lamps and depending on the case, is repeated. The At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph) ● Never drive if you are tired. ● system stores the last message displayed. At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph) ●...
Page 76 Operation Road signs detection system* Within its limitations, the system also displays Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display additional signals, such as time-specific pro- There is a fault in the system. Have the sys- ● hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers tem checked by a specialised workshop.
Page 77 Instruments and warning/control lamps the infotainment system using the button  Speed warning trailer, the system automatically displays the usual speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h > SETTINGS > Driver assistance If the system detects that the permitted (50 mph). speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver Display of traffic signs with a “gong”...
Page 78 Operation If the maps on the navigation system are ● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have In the waypoints mode of the navigation ● ● not up-to-date. priority over the recommendations and dis- system, the traffic sign detection system is plays provided by the system.
Page 79 Instruments and warning/control lamps Revolution counter The fuel range is displayed on the instrument For the sake of the environment panel. Changing up a gear early will help you to The rev counter indicates the number of en- You can consult the tank capacity of your ve- save fuel and minimise emissions and en- gine revolutions per minute.
Page 80 CUPRA distinguishes between services with engine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) Normal zone. At high outside tempera- CAUTION and services without engine oil change (e.g.
Page 81 If the service was not carried out by a speci- ted when the ignition is switched on and the dealer. alised CUPRA dealer or any dealer in the fixed key symbol may appear on the in- ...
Page 82 Operation Using the instrument panel Operation using the multifunction a few seconds until the menu or the informa- tive display opens automatically. steering wheel Introduction Changing menu settings In the menu displayed, turn the right ● With the ignition switched on, it is possible to thumbwheel of the multifunction steering read the different functions of the display by ›››...
Page 83 Instruments and warning/control lamps Control lamps Button for the driver assistance sys- vate the driver assistance systems displayed in the Assistance systems menu . tems* Control and warning lamps Activating or deactivating a driver assis- tance system using the turn signal lever The control and warning lamps are indicators and main beam headlight ›››...
Page 84 Operation Green indicator lamps ››› Driver or passenger has not fastened seat  Fault in the steering system page 211  ››› belt page 16 Turn lights or emergency lights on  ››› ›››  Tyre pressure monitor system page 308 ›››...
Page 85 Instruments and warning/control lamps ›››  Risk of freezing page 69 ›››  Start-Stop system activated page 200 ›››  Start-Stop system unavailable page 200 WARNING If the warning lamps and messages are ig- nored, faults may occur in the vehicle, it may stall in traffic, or accidents and serious injuries may occur.
Page 86 Operation Infotainment system How to move through the different menus ple, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll and select them bar and pull up or down. Switch the ignition on. ● Introduction Tutorial If the infotainment system is off, switch it ●...
Page 87 Instruments and warning/control lamps Explanation of the function buttons Schematic representation: Overview of the Fig. 65 possible function buttons on the screen Top part of the screen is displayed when these functions are Bottom part of the screen enabled. If not, the current outside tem- Current time Main menu display mode: perature is displayed.
Page 88 Operation Initial configuration wizard Schematic representation: Initial configuration Fig. 66 wizard The initial configuration wizard will help you Function button: Function Function button: Function to set up your Infotainment system the first Press to set day and time. Disables the possibility of changing time you switch it on.
Page 89 Instruments and warning/control lamps Vehicle information Schematic representation: Vehicle information Fig. 67 and status Pressing on  > Selection and then on  Vehicle info opens the Vehicle information menu with the following submenus: – Driving data. The average consump- tion, average speed, distance travelled, trip duration and autonomy are shown.
Page 90 Operation Assist systems and vehicle settings Schematic representation: Assist systems and Fig. 68 vehicle settings The number of assist systems and settings Emergency brake assistance system ■ ››› depend on the version and the country in (Front Assist) page 224 ›››...
Page 91 Instruments and warning/control lamps Multifunction steering wheel* the audio, telephone, navigation, voice con- Symbol Function trol and assist functions without the driver needing to be distracted from the road. Connect/disconnect the Cruise con- Functions ››› trol system page 220 / ACC ...
Page 92 The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be Set of vehicle keys mote control and new battery is several me- obtained from a specialised CUPRA dealer or tres around the vehicle. SEAT Official Service, a specialised workshop Vehicle key...
Page 93 Vehicle key: removing the battery. Fig. 73 cal attention. disconnects as protection against over- loading. The vehicle is then unlocked. Lock CUPRA recommends you ask a specialised it if necessary. CAUTION workshop to replace the battery. Spare remote control keys are available at ●...
Page 94 Operation Central locking replace the dead battery with another of in the vehicle can be exposed to very high the same voltage, size and specifications. or very low temperatures. Introduction When fitting the battery, check that the Depending on the time of the year, tem- ●...
Page 95 You should have the fault repaired at a special- In the event of an accident in which the air- ised CUPRA dealer, SEAT Official Service or bags inflate, the doors will be automatically specialised workshop.
Page 96 Operation Unlock and lock from the outside Selective unlocking system Other functions of the remote control ● ››› page 108, Convenience open/close The selective unlocking system allows you to function. only unlock the driver door and the fuel tank flap. All other doors and the rear lid remain locked.
Page 97 Opening and closing In the event of an accident in which the Unlock and lock the vehicle with in the detection area where you are attempt- ● ››› airbags inflate, doors locked from the inside ing to access the vehicle Fig.
Page 98 Operation ››› The following features are then available The vehicle will lock again after a few sec- Touch (once) the sensor surface Fig. 77 ● without having to use the vehicle key active- onds if you unlock the vehicle but fail to (arrow) on one of the front door handles.
Page 99 Keyless Access temporary disconnection Contact a specialised workshop. To do so, function* CUPRA recommends going to a specialised How the doors open when touching the CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. sensor surface on the door handle will de-...
Page 100 Operation Lock the vehicle and activate the “Safe” WARNING from a mobile device accessory) or if the security system. key is covered by another object (e.g. an Do not leave anyone (especially children) in aluminium case). Press the locking button once on the ve- ●...
Page 101 Opening and closing subsequently closed, they will be automati- Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles ● Note ››› cally included in the protection areas of the with interior monitoring page 100 After 28 days, the indicator light will be ● vehicle and the turn signals will flash accord- When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with ●...
Page 102 Operation Interior monitoring and the anti-tow The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti- The following cases may cause a false tow system are automatically switched on alarm: system* again next time the vehicle is locked. Open windows (partially or fully). ●...
Page 103 Opening and closing once all the doors are closed (including the Open and close the doors and the rear lid ● rear lid). only when there is nobody in the way. CAUTION Doors When opening and closing in an emergen- cy, carefully disassemble components and then reassemble them carefully to avoid Introduction...
Page 104 Operation Special characteristics If the central locking system should fail to The childproof lock prevents the rear doors work at any time, doors with no lock cylinder from being opened from the inside. This sys- The anti-theft alarm will remain active ●...
Page 105 Opening and closing Rear lid To lock or unlock the rear lid, press the  time of year, thus causing serious injuries, buttons of the vehicle key.  illness or even death. Introduction A warning appears on the instrument panel display if the rear lid is open or not properly CAUTION closed.* An audible warning is also given if it...
Page 106 Operation Rear lid with electric opening and locked if an authorised key is recognised in OR: manually move the rear lid in the di- ● the proximity of the vehicle. rection of closing until it closes automatical- closing* OR: press the button on the centre con- ●...
Page 107 Opening and closing Particular features if towing a trailer Resetting and memorising the opening Emergency unlocking angle ››› If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri- page 107 ››› cally connected to a trailer page 273 , 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 108 Operation If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity While the rear lid is in motion (either open- rear lid will open, for example, when of the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and ing or closing), it can be stopped with anoth- sweeping under the rear bumper, when di- open or close it moving one foot in the area er foot movement similar to the opening one...
Page 109 Opening and closing Emergency unlocking of the rear lid Unlocking the rear lid from inside the lug- Buttons on the driver door gage compartment Window on the front left door Remove the cover using the key blade as a ● Window on the front right door ›››...
Page 110 Operation Convenience open/close function One-touch opening and closing WARNING The electric windows can be opened or The one-touch automatic opening and clos- ››› Observe the safety warnings in Intro- closed from outside using the vehicle key: ing is used to open or close the windows duction on page 101.
Page 111 Opening and closing If more than 10 seconds pass, the window ● Note Open or close the sunroof and the sun ● will open fully when you operate one of the blind only when no one is in their path of If the window is not able to close because it buttons.
Page 112 Operation On the second level, the sunroof automati- Automatic function: briefly press button ● regularly cleaned away either by hand or cally moves to the corresponding final posi- forwards to the second level. with a vacuum. tion after briefly pressing the button. Activat- If the sunroof does not work correctly, ●...
Page 113 Opening and closing ››› Buttons Fig. 90 have two levels. Convenience function to open or Using the Keyless Access* system (only The first level opens or closes the sun blind closing) close the sunroof* fully or partially. Press and hold the locking sensor surface ●...
Page 114 Operation ››› Lights button Fig. 89 to the second level Several warning and control lamps light up  ››› in the direction of arrow Fig. 89 until for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- the sunroof closes completely. ed on, signalling that the function is being Vehicle lighting verified.
Page 115 Lights The rain sensor detects rain and activates Deactivation: when reducing the speed of ● ● Sym- Ignition switched Ignition is the wipers. They switch off when the wipers the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the switched on have not been activated for a few minutes. dipped beam immediately returns to its nor- The “Coming mal position.
Page 116 Operation Fog lights Turn signal and main beam lever Never drive with daytime lights if the road ● is not well lit due to weather or lighting conditions. On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs, ● when activating the daytime running light the rear lights are not switched on.
Page 117 Lights Convenience turn signals In doing so, only the side lights of both head- If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the ● lights light up, and additionally the tail lights control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn When the ignition is switched on, move the will do so partially.
Page 118 Operation The main beam assist generally detects illu- On roads with insufficient lighting with very ● situations and is limited under certain cir- minated areas and deactivates the main reflective signs cumstances. beam when passing through a town, for ex- If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g.
Page 119 Lights Fog lights with cornering light func- In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain- When the rotary light switch is turned to ● ››› ment system you can adjust the duration of position page 112  tion the light switch-off delay, and activate and With the ignition is switched on.
Page 120 Operation 5. Move the selector lever to position P. Note Due to the high temperatures that the ● catalytic converter can reach, never park in 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at- To activate the “Coming Home” and “Leav- an area where the catalytic converter could tention of other road users to your vehi- ing Home”...
Page 121 Lights Interior lights Driving abroad Footwell lighting* The lights in the footwell area below the dash The light beam of the dipped beam lights is (driver and front passenger sides) will switch Lighting of the instrument panel, dis- asymmetric: the side of the road on which on when the doors are opened and will de- plays and switches you are driving is lit more intensely.
Page 122 Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip- ● washer function is activated by pushing  ers from the glass. CUPRA recommends a Window washer lever the lever towards the steering wheel, de-icer spray for this operation. and the wipers operate simultaneously.
Page 123 Visibility Wiper functions The windscreen will be wiped again ap- ● proximately 5 seconds after the windscreen Windscreen wipers performance in differ- washer has been activated, provided the ent situations vehicle is moving (“drip” function). If you activate the wipers less than 3 seconds af- If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen ●...
Page 124 Operation Modified behaviour of the rain sensor WARNING If necessary, switch on the wipers man- ● ually when water on the windscreen ob- Possible causes of faults and mistaken read- In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle ››› structs visibility. ings on the sensitive surface Fig.
Page 125 Visibility Adjusting the exterior mirrors Synchronized regulation of the exterior Storing the rear view mirror settings for mirrors the tilt function In the infotainment system, using the func- Switch the ignition on. ● tion button  > Settings > Mirrors and In the infotainment system, select ...
Page 126 Operation with the remote control, the exterior mirrors Options for adjusting driver and front pas- the exterior mirrors in to prevent them are deployed automatically. senger sun visors from being damaged. Electrically retracta- ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or Lower the sun visor towards the wind- ●...
Page 127 Seats and headrests Seats and headrests Electric driver's seat adjustment* WARNING Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to acci- Adjusting seats dents and severe injuries. Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is ● stationary, as the seats could move unex- Manual adjustment of the front seats pectedly while the vehicle is in motion and you could lose control of the vehicle.
Page 128 Operation Headrest WARNING WARNING If the electric front seats are used negli- If travelling with the headrests removed or ● Introduction gently or without paying due attention, it improperly adjusted, the risk of severe or can cause serious injury. fatal injuries in the event of accidents and sudden braking or manoeuvres increases.
Page 129 Seats and headrests Adjusting the headrests The headrest must lock correctly in one Move the headrest upwards until it arrives ● ● position. to the top. ››› Press button Fig. 105 , while simulta- ● neously pressing on the security hole with Removing and fitting the headrests a flat screwdriver a maximum of 5 mm wide,...
Page 130 Operation Seat functions warning sound will confirm they have been changed to a position other than R ››› stored. page 122. Memory function* Storing the passenger rear view mirror set- To activate the memory function of the tings while driving in reverse vehicle key Apply the electronic parking brake.
Page 131 Seats and headrests ››› Press and hold the button Fig. 106 ●  Note Within the following 10 seconds, push the ● If the driver door is opened approx. 10 mi- open button on the vehicle key. An audi-  nutes after the vehicle was unlocked or lat- ble warning confirms the settings have been er, the driver seat and the exterior mirrors...
Page 132 Operation ››› Pull the unlocking lever Fig. 108 of the Front centre armrest ● backrest must be properly engaged. This is part of the backrest to fold down. particularly important in the case of the centre rear seat. If someone is seated in a The corresponding part of the backrest will ●...
Page 133 Transport and practical equipment Transport and practical In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure ● Never let anyone sit on the centre arm- ● control system, adjust to the new load status rest while the vehicle is in motion, not even equipment ›››...
Page 134 Operation Luggage compartment WARNING WARNING The transport of heavy object changes ve- Never leave your vehicle unattended, es- ● Luggage compartment shelf hicle handling and increases braking dis- pecially when the rear lid is open. Children tance. Heavy objects that are not properly could climb into the luggage compartment, placed or secured may cause loss of control closing the door behind them;...
Page 135 Transport and practical equipment Remove the rear shelf from the side sup- ● If the luggage compartment is overloa- ● ››› ports Fig. 111 by pulling it upwards and ded, remove the tray. then take it out. Note If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored un- der the luggage compartment double floor Ensure that, when placing items of clothing ›››...
Page 136 Operation Variable luggage compartment floor Variable floor in the tilted position When the variable floor is tilted you can ac- cess the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit area. Lift the variable floor in the high position ● ››› using handle Fig.
Page 137 Belts, straps and securing systems for the ● appropriate load can be obtained from spe- CAUTION WARNING cialised dealerships. To do so, CUPRA rec- ommends going to a specialised CUPRA If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining The maximum weight that can be loaded ●...
Page 138 Operation Net bag* Hooking the net bag into the luggage fastening rings when hooking or unhooking compartment floor them. If necessary, the front eyes must be unfolded On hooking or unhooking them, protect ● ››› first page 135 your eyes and face in case the hooks are re- leased suddenly.
Page 139 Transport and practical equipment Close the rear lid. ● WARNING Never use the hooks to hang luggage or Closing the tailboard other objects. In case of sudden braking or Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The ● an accident, the hooks could break. red mark on the luggage compartment side should never be visible.
Page 140 As the roof water drains are integrated in the ple, for underpasses or for entering garage and tighten the straps firmly. roof to reduce air resistance, only CUPRA- doors. approved cross bars and roof carrier systems To remove it proceed in reverse order.
Page 141 Transport and practical equipment sembly instructions that come with the Loading the roof carrier system For the sake of the environment crossbars and the roof carrier system in When cross bars and a roof carrier system question into account. The load can only be secured if the crossbars are installed, the increased air resistance and the roof carrier system are properly in- The crossbars are assembled on the roof...
Page 142 Operation Storage compartment Check attachments Before closing a storage compartment, ● make sure there are no lighters in the clos- Once the cross bars and roof carrier system ing area. have been installed, check the bolted con- Introduction nections and attachments after a short jour- Never leave a lighter inside a storage ●...
Page 143 Transport and practical equipment Glove compartment Always keep the glove compartment and any objects in it could fall into the driv- ● closed while the vehicle is in motion. er's footwell and obstruct the pedals. CAUTION Storage compartment under front The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.
Page 144 Operation Power sockets Other object holders Never put hot drinks in the drink holders. ● In the event of sudden braking or an acci- You will find more object holders, compart- dent while driving, hot beverages in the Vehicle power sockets ments and supports in other parts of the ve- bottle holders might spill and cause burns.
Page 145 Transport and practical equipment In the rear part of the centre console: Maximum power consumption LED on the power socket (USB socket). Maximum power con- Steady green The childproof lock is unlocked. Power socket sumption light: The socket is ready to operate. In the centre console 12 Volts 120 Watts...
Page 146 Operation Air conditioning Do not spill liquids onto the socket. The built-in overload disconnect func- ● – tion prevents any electrical devices Do not plug adapters or extension cords ● that require a high start-up current into the 230 volt power socket. Otherwise, Heating, ventilation and cool- from turning on.
Page 147 CUPRA recommends going to It is advisable to turn on the air condi- ● a specialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Offi- tioning at least once a month, to lubricate WARNING cial Service. the system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a...
Page 148 Operation Climatronic* controls and functions In the centre console: Climatronic controls. Fig. 129  Temperature Cooling mode The airflow is directed at the wind-  screen. The temperature of the right and left sides Press the button to switch on or off the cool- can be adjusted separately using the adjust- ing system.
Page 149 Air conditioning   Heated rear window Windscreen heating General settings submenu Switches the heated rear window on and off. Switches the heated windscreen on and off Sets the following functions: ››› with the engine running page 150 This only works when the engine is running Automatic air recirculation mode ●...
Page 150 Operation and in the rear area of the passenger com- high concentration of hazardous substances Open the air conditioning settings in the ● ››› partment. in the ambient air, air recirculation mode is infotainment system page 147 switched on automatically. When the level of Switch the Air Care function on or off using ●...
Page 151 Air conditioning When the engine is started again within ap- Note WARNING proximately 10 minutes, the most recently Climatronic: air recirculation mode is ac- If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ● set heating level for the driver's seat is tivated to prevent exhaust gas or unpleas- adversely affect the operation of the seat switched on automatically.
Page 152 Operation Automatic off Its function is to assist the air-conditioning For the sake of the environment system to prevent the windscreen from mist- The steering wheel heating will be switched To save fuel, turn off the seat heating as ing up or to demist it faster if it does mist up. off automatically when any of the following soon as possible.
Page 153 Air conditioning When does the heated windscreen switch If the fault continues, consult a specialised vehicle. This is completely normal and is no ● off? workshop. indication of a leak. The heated windscreen switches off when If the outside air is very humid and the ambi- The windows are misted up one of the following conditions is met: ent temperature is low, the auxiliary heating...
Page 154 Some function areas may include links to Reset the Infotainment factory settings. ● another used, recycled or from another ve- third-party websites. CUPRA is not the owner Search and store favourite radio stations on ● hicle at the end of its useful life.
Page 155 Read and observe the operating instruc- The following circumstances may result in specialised workshops. To do so, CUPRA tions provided by the manufacturer in an emergency call, phone call or data...
Page 156 Infotainment system WARNING This is also the case if the external antenna When the speakers and the vehicle com- ● has not been correctly installed. ponents necessary for radio reception are The centre armrest may obstruct the driv- damaged, do not work or do not have suffi- Keep a distance of at least 20 centime- ●...
Page 157 Introduction mobile device in question must be switched off at all times. The radiation produced by a mobile phone device when switched on may interfere with sensitive technical and medical equipment, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to the equipment. Note If the playback volume is excessive or dis- torted, the speakers may be damaged.
Page 158 Infotainment system Overview and controls Connect System Overview: control unit and indication in the Fig. 131 10-inch version Touch screen. The infotainment func- HOME button. tions can be used through the screen. : main menu with widget views.  Navigation Menu : main menu in mosaic mode.
Page 159 To use the infotainment system, simply ● going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any lightly press a button or touch the screen. If an icon is missing on the screen, it is not a SEAT dealership.
Page 160 Infotainment system Main menus on the home screen Depending on the equipment, the infotain- Depending on the equipment, customise ment system has different controls: menus and views. ›››  Navigation page 183 Touch screen. ● ››› Increasing and reducing images or map ...
Page 161 Introduction Press and hold one of the icons (or press + In the system settings there may be the fol- ● Symbol and its meaning of an empty position) to display an additional lowing functions, information and setting    window.
Page 162 Infotainment system If the sound from the connected external Trademarks, licenses and copyrights Windows® is a registered trademark of Mi- ● audio source is too loud or distorted, lower crosoft Corporation, Redmond, USA. the output volume on the external audio Registered trademarks and licenses MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology ●...
Page 163 Introduction The corresponding indications are shown on Setting options: User equaliser: 5 bands. ■ ■ the control and display unit screen and partly Equaliser, depending on the system: Sound distribution: Balance + Fader ■ ■ on the instrument panel. (left / right / front / rear). 4 speakers: treble, mid and bass.
Page 164 Infotainment system Bluetooth® profiles There can be a maximum of two mobile de- vices connected to the Bluetooth® hands- free and a third device connected to the Bluetooth® as a music player. When a mobile phone is connected to the telephone management system, a data ex- change takes place via one of the Blue- tooth®...
Page 165 CAUTION SEAT CONNECT. as the vehicle, its equipment and connectivi- The vehicle may be damaged by factors outside CUPRA’s control. These may be SEAT CONNECT services and functions Connectivity statuses specifically: that do not require activation Misuse of mobile terminals ●...
Page 166 Infotainment system Legal. Parking lots the infotainment system through the In-Car ● ● store. Online infotainment system update ● SEAT CONNECT services Full Link. ● Online route calculation ● The SEAT CONNECT services are: Data package. Pay per use data rates for ●...
Page 167 Opening” service. Identity accreditation can management be done in two ways: More information at https://my.seat/faqs. Switch on the ignition and the infotainment ● In person at a specialised CUPRA dealer or ● system. S-PIN any SEAT dealership. In the infotainment system, register in ●...
Page 168 Personal information Deactivating SEAT CONNECT services Not taking into account this obligation to in- CUPRA protects your personal data and only form, can infringe certain rights of the occu- The following functions are available in the uses them, as long as the law allows it or you pants.
Page 169 NECT is not offered. CONNECT services are met, there may be  Use location. Position, vehicle, and factors beyond the control of CUPRA that in- user data are used for services. Location terfere with the execution of such services or Service management prevent them.
Page 170 Infotainment system on the mobile phone device on the infotain- Configure Wireless Full Link not be available. In this case, CUPRA recom- ment screen. mends removing the devices in both the In order to use Wireless Full Link, you must...
Page 171 Data transfer The applications offered by SEAT can be Apple CarPlay™ Wireless: Bluetooth® and during transmission or the improper use of modified, cancelled, deactivated, reactiva- Wi-Fi must also be activate on the iPhone™. mobile phone devices. ted and extended without prior notification. Establish connection To avoid distracting the driver while driving, Note...
Page 172 Auto™. the SEAT (www.seat.com) and Apple Car- The connected iPhone™ cannot be used ● Play ™ websites, at specialised CUPRA deal- Launch Android Auto™: as a multimedia device in the Media main erships or at any SEAT dealership. menu.
Page 173 SEAT (www.seat.com) rorLink™. used as a multimedia device in the Media and Android Auto™ websites, at specialised main menu. CUPRA dealerships or at any SEAT dealer- Launch MirrorLink®: It is not possible to use the built-in naviga- ● ship.
Page 174 Due to the high volume of data exchanged, To open the MirrorLink® settings. same time via Bluetooth®.  CUPRA recommends the use of a flat rate Press to return to the MirrorLink® main If the MirrorLink® device is connected to ●...
Page 175 Data transfer Enter and confirm the network key dis- Press the WPS button on the WLAN router Press the Find function button and select ● ● ● played on the device. until the warning light on the router starts the device you want from the list. flashing.
Page 176 Infotainment system Infotainment operation The other languages of the infotainment sys- Connect and disconnect the activation tem do not offer Online Commands, air con- word ditioning control or natural interaction. In HOME press Settings > Voice control > ● voice control* Activate/ deactivate activation word.
Page 177 Infotainment operation Start and stop voice control In some cases you can also start voice con- Note trol of the connected mobile phone device, When the activation word is disconnec- ● by pressing and holding the voice control Depending on the equipment, you can start ted, the infotainment system cannot be ac- button.
Page 178 Infotainment system Radio/Multimedia Radio mode Schematic representation: Radio view Fig. 132 In Radio mode you can tune in the available Access the settings You have a corresponding data package ● radio stations in different frequency bands acquired from the In-Car store or have a data Press HOME >...
Page 179 Infotainment operation Next to the name of the station, moni- Show online radio stations whose pro-  Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to ● toring of active traffic information sta- gramme belongs to the desired musical the windows may affect reception on vehi- tions (TP).
Page 180 Infotainment system OR: press on a point on the frequency OR: press to start the text search. The Press the preset button and keep it press- ● ● ●  band. The cursor will automatically jump to input field is displayed. ed until the station is stored.
Page 181 Infotainment operation If no station with traffic information can be Online radio is only available through the In- activated, station logos are automatically as- tuned in, the device automatically searches ternet connection of the active infotainment signed to the stations. for stations with tunable traffic information.
Page 182 Infotainment system Media Mode Schematic representation: Multimedia view Fig. 133 In Media mode you can play multimedia files You can also use streaming services. The damaged. Please bear in mind the manufac- from data media and streaming services availability of streaming services depends on turer’s indications.
Page 183 Note The folder structure of the selected multi- ● CUPRA assumes no liability for any deterio- Configure streaming services media source is displayed. When My multi- ration or loss of files on data storage devi- media is selected, the categories (music, ces.
Page 184 Infotainment system Follow the steps indicated by the infotain- Playlist. Video mode ● ● ment system. When in video mode, a video can be played The selection is saved instead of the previ- The streaming service is added to the list ●...
Page 185 Infotainment operation Navigation* Introduction Schematic representation: Navigation view Fig. 134 A global satellite system determines the cur- ble on the screen when travelling above a If the exact destination cannot be reached rent position of the vehicle and the sensors certain speed.
Page 186 Infotainment system navigation announcements provided will be Zoom in the view (tip: use your index fin- map backward, move your fingers down- played with the newly adjusted volume. ger). wards. To increase the view in a certain position, ● Rotate view (tip: use your index and middle Limitations during navigation double-click on the map.
Page 187 Infotainment operation Current position Other symbols  Navigation announcements are not emit- ● ted if the sound is muted in the infotain- Search for destinations. Entering the detailed destination for an   ment system. address. Destinations along the route. ...
Page 188 Infotainment system Click on a traffic event to open an additional Using obsolete data may lead to errors dur- WARNING ››› window with further details page 188 ing navigation. Current routes cannot be If you update the navigation data manually traced or the route guidances will lead to while driving, it may cause accidents with Slow traffic.
Page 189 Infotainment operation OR: press and enter the address in To save a destination as a favourite press Start navigation   the input screen. in the split screen when entering the desti- Press ●  nation. OR: detailed address. Move the view on the map until the desired ●...
Page 190 Infotainment system Start route guidance using contact With an active route guidance, traffic inci- Function descriptions dents that are on the current route are details shown in the route details. Such traffic inci- Route details ››› dents can be avoided page 188 Start route guidance with the saved address The route details contain information on all...
Page 191 Infotainment operation data. Avoid traffic incidents by editing route you back along the most direct path to the Functions in the additional window: ››› details page 188 initially selected destination. Avoid Avoid traffic jam. The route will re- Important traffic jams are taken into account Press on a traffic event.
Page 192 Infotainment system Telephone interface Introduction Schematic representation: Phone view Fig. 135 Telephone interface equipment and You can use the telephone interface to con- Note nect your mobile to the infotainment system symbols As a general rule, pairing a device (for ex- ●...
Page 193 Get help in case of breakdown. Places with special regulations ●  E-mail, writing E-mail. Obtain information on the CUPRA  Switch off the mobile telephone and the tel- Connection to wireless charging option. brand and selected additional services ●...
Page 194 Infotainment system Pair, connect and manage Optional: confirm the data transfer mes- Connect a mobile phone device ● sage on the mobile phone device. Requirement: the mobile phone device is Requirement for pairing: paired with the infotainment system. Active and passive connection Bluetooth®...
Page 195 Infotainment operation The Comfort phone interface can be equip- OR: press a favourite in the telephone in- ● Note ped with the wireless charging function terface main menu to start the call. In the pairing of some mobile phone de- ›››...
Page 196 Infotainment system and receive SMS and e-mails through the tel- If conference calls are supported, the phone Note ephone interface. book can be accessed during a call. If there Favourites are not updated automatically. If is a saved image for a contact, it can be dis- you change a contact's phone number, you played in the list next to the entry.
Page 197 The mobile phone will start charging auto- matically. For further information about Multimedia whether your mobile device supports Qi technology, check your phone's user manual or visit the CUPRA website. USB port Rear part of the centre console: USB Fig. 138 connectors with power outlet function.
Page 198 Driving Driving the version, on the multi-function steering Automatic deactivation of the ignition on wheel. vehicles with the Start-Stop system The ignition is switched off automatically In vehicles with the Keyless Access Start and driving ››› when the vehicle is stopped and the auto- page 92system, the engine can also be matic engine shutdown is active, if:...
Page 199 Start and driving WARNING If the indication is displayed on the in- ous gas that can cause loss of conscious- ● strument panel display “Start-Stop system ness and death. When switching on the ignition, do not deactivated: Start the engine manually”; press the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise button will flash ...
Page 200 Driving WARNING engine reach operating temperature faster ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could and reduces emissions. discharge. Never switch off the engine while the vehi- If the engine has been driven at high ● cle is moving. This could cause loss of con- speed for a prolonged period of time, it Note trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-...
Page 201 The engine can only be started using a genu- The ignition connects and the engine ● Gear change: selector lever in the ine CUPRA key with its correct code. starts automatically. drive position! This driver message is displayed when the ●...
Page 202 Driving moment the user starts the engine with the In this scenario, the light of the     It lights up start button button and the lighting changes button stays lit from flashing to fixed will depend on specific The Start-Stop system is not available or has been dis- When the ignition is switched on, the Start- connected.
Page 203 Start and driving Basic requirements for the Start-Stop After engaging reverse gear. If the selector lever is placed in R while stop- ● mode ped, the engine will start up again. In case of a very steep gradient. ● The driver door must be closed. ●...
Page 204 Driving If you do not wish to use the system, you can Control lamps increasing the brake force applied. While switch it off manually. the vehicle remains stopped, the engine will not stop if the brake pedal is slightly  It lights up green To manually switch on/off the Start-Stop ●...
Page 205 Start and driving  – Parking lock again will select normal mode D. The selec- The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly ted driving mode is shown on the instrument through position N (e.g. when shifting from R When the lever is put in this position, the panel display.
Page 206 Driving Changing gear in Tiptronic mode system is not changing gear automatically Note due to a traffic situation. If the lever is moved accidentally to N ● when driving, release the accelerator and Using Tiptronic with the selector lever let the engine speed drop to idling before It is possible to change to Tiptronic mode, selecting gear range D or S again.
Page 207 Start and driving If the paddles are not operated for some Stop/Park Once you have engaged a gear, gently ● time and the lever is not in the Tiptronic se- press the accelerator and pull on the elec- On level ground, just use the lever to engage lection position, it will automatically exit from tronic parking brake button.
Page 208 Driving On vehicles with the driver information sys- Never allow the brake to rub and do not In certain driving situations or traffic con- ● ● tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and use the brake pedal too often or for long ditions, the gears could overheat and be the corresponding text message Stability periods, as the brakes can overheat.
Page 209 Start and driving The assistant attempts to maintain the speed Activation of the inertia mode and make sure your manner of driving and at which the vehicle was travelling when the accelerating the vehicle does not incon- Status: lever in position D, Drive Profile en- brake was applied, within logical limits.
Page 210 Driving ing lamp and the driver message switch off, Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your  WARNING have the fault corrected by a specialised driving accordingly If the inertia mode has been switched on, ● workshop without delay. If they do not turn Continue driving at moderate speeds.
Page 211 Start and driving Gear-change recommendation console, on the right side. Releasing the se- WARNING lector lever requires a certain degree of The gear change recommendation is an practical skill. Selecting the optimal gear auxiliary function and in no case should be a substitute for careful driving.
Page 212 Driving Steering Some control and warning lamps will light up Hill Descent Control is available when the briefly when the ignition is switched on to dash panel display shows the message  check certain functions. They will switch off Hill Descent Control automatically inter- Information relating to different vehi- after a few seconds.
Page 213 Start and driving (counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid fort, Sport, Cupra, Individual, Offroad and  It flashes yellow ››› skidding Snow, that modify the behaviour of various The steering column is jammed. vehicle functions, providing different driving When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc- WARNING experiences.
Page 214 ››› Air conditioning Fig. 147 to change the driving profile. Press and hold the CUPRA button* to access Climatronic can operate in Eco mode, espe- Centre console: Driving Experience but- Fig. 146 the Cupra profile directly. Press and hold cially restricting fuel consumption.
Page 215 ● be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic  sportier nature, and makes for conditions. Cupra maximum performance. Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600 to 1000 miles), gradually increase power It allows you to personalise the until reaching the maximum speed and high ...
Page 216 Off-roader? Economical and environmentally cally according to your driving style and the friendly driving Your CUPRA vehicle is not an off-roader: it ››› road conditions. Also see page 249 does not have enough ground clearance to Fuel consumption, environmental pollution be used as such.
Page 217 Start and driving multiply as speed is increased. Driving at Avoid short journeys 100-120 km/h (62-75 mph), this will save moderate speeds will help to save fuel. 12% of fuel. The engine and catalytic converter need to reach their optimal operating temperature Reduce idling time Save electrical energy in order to minimise fuel consumption and...
Page 218 ››› page 200. CAUTION chapter. CUPRA does not accept liability for any Note damage to the vehicle due to the use of a Note Check the depth of the water before en- ●...
Page 219 When the towing mode is selected, some ● cameras requires special knowledge and assist systems may react with limitations, in tools. It is recommended to visit a CUPRA Detection area. Fig. 149 an unusual way or may not be available.
Page 220 Driving Front camera unavailable or ACC unavailable warning Do not cover the field of vision of the ● lights come on. camera. Clean the sensor area on the bumper as Check that the windscreen is not dam- ● ● ››› indicated in page 317, Cleaning the exte- aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-...
Page 221 The rear bumper should only be painted the number plate, or a cured or deformed ● right of the bumper and are not visible from with paint authorised by CUPRA. The lane number plate can cause false detections or ››› the outside Fig.
Page 222 Driving Cruise control system (CCS)* Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, it Introduction can be fitted with 1 or 4 cameras that provide support to the following functions: Control lamp ››› Area View page 267 ● ››› It lights up green ...
Page 223 Driver assistance systems CCS switched on. The speed memory is Operating the cruise control WARNING empty. Use of GRA could cause accidents and se- The CCS is switched on. The set speed is vere injuries if it is not possible to drive at a displayed in large figures.
Page 224 Driving Speed limiter Reinstating the cruise control Introduction ››› Press button Fig. 155 in area ●  Control lamp Cruise control is activated at the stored speed. It lights up green  Adjusting the speed The speed limiter is switched on and active. While the GRA is set, the stored speed can ›››...
Page 225 Driver assistance systems Switching between the speed limiter and set value, the limiter switches on again. The CAUTION GRA or ACC (while the speed limiter is control lamp will light up and remain lit.  For automatic switching off due to system connected) failures, for security reasons, the limiter is Automatic off...
Page 226 Driving Emergency brake assistance Operating the speed limiter with the Briefly press area to increase speed in ●  small increments of 1 km/h (1 mph). turn signal lever system (Front Assist)* Press and hold the area to continu- ● ...
Page 227 CUPRA recommends visiting a speci- close to the vehicle in front, it will warn the Driver emergency brake assistance system alised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealer- driver with this indication on the instrument ship. The system may detect that the driver is not panel display ...
Page 228  > SETTINGS > ››› warning functions. page 88 Driver assistance CUPRA recommends leaving the Front Assist The system will store the setting for the next ››› activated. Exceptions page 227, Deacti- time the ignition is switched on.
Page 229 When the vehicle is going to be loaded on- If the Front Assist is switched off or dam- ● ● CUPRA recommends driving with the func- to transportation. aged. tion in “Medium” mode. If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
Page 230 ACC regulates speeds between 30 km/h (20 brake or request any braking intervention. checked by a specialised workshop. CUPRA mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). Adapt your speed and safe distance to ●...
Page 231 Driver assistance systems ACC operation Suspend regulation (standby)  It lights up green Briefly press the button on the multi- ●  ACC connected, no vehicle detected in front. function steering wheel or press the brake pedal.  It lights up green The ACC indicator lamp is grey;...
Page 232 Driving Very short, Short, Medium, Long and Very The set speed will be displayed next to the ● Be prepared to react if required by the ● long using the Infotainment system: > function status indicator described in  situation. ›››...
Page 233 Driver assistance systems You can cancel this regulation by changing To move off when the message ACC ready ACC system limitations the set speed or by pressing the accelerator is not longer displayed, once the to start pedal. vehicle in front has moved off: The function works at speeds over 80 km/h Press the accelerator pedal.
Page 234 Vehicles that move into your lane, a short ● ››› distance from your vehicle Fig. 165  CUPRA does not recommend using the The indicator lamp lights up yellow: ››› function in the following cases Vehicles with loads or accessories that ●...
Page 235 Driver assistance systems Lane Assist* The ACC does not work as expected On tight bends. ● Temporarily in very sporty driving situa- Make sure that the conditions are met for ● ● tions. the radar sensor to operate properly Introduction ›››...
Page 236 Driving Some control and warning lamps will light up ed on. The connection status is shown in the may be that the system does not intervene briefly when the ignition is switched on to Driver assistance menu of the Infotainment at all.
Page 237 Driver assistance systems Regardless of the steering manoeuvres, Do not mount objects on the steering km/h (approx. 155 mph). This range may vary ● through an indication on the instrument wheel. depending on the market. panel display and acoustic warnings, the In the event of doubts or queries, go to a driver is also prompted to drive through the Driving with Travel Assist...
Page 238 Driving accidents and injuries. The system is not a responsible for keeping the vehicle in its replacement for driver awareness. own lane. Bear in mind the system limitations and If possible, do not wear gloves while driv- ● ● the indications regarding the control of the ing.
Page 239 Driver assistance systems Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con- set distance from the vehicle in front. At the  Take the wheel trol and adaptive lane guidance func- same time, if it detects road markings it tion are passive. keeps the vehicle in the lane by moving the The warning lamp comes on white or red, steering wheel.
Page 240 Driving Emergency Assist The hazard warning lights are switched on The visibility of the camera is diminished ● ● soon after. due to weather factors, e.g. snow, or deter- gent residue or some coating. Clean the How it works The following happens as soon as the vehicle windscreen.
Page 241 Driver assistance systems If the radar sensor or the camera are cov- If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may Adapt your speed and safe distance to ● ● ● ered or have been altered or damaged, the decelerate the vehicle until it comes to a the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit system may intervene on the brakes or on complete stop.
Page 242 Driving Control lamp WARNING It lights up If the warning lamps and the corresponding It turns on once briefly: the lane departure warning is messages are ignored when they light up, activated and ready to operate, i.e. when activating the the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause ac- system.
Page 243 Driver assistance systems there are any), and can also detect stationary The lamp flashes in the corresponding ● objects such as dividers, and thus give an in- rear-view mirror even though the turn signal correct indication. has not been activated. The steering wheel vibrates to warn the ●...
Page 244 Driving considerably higher speed, no indication will Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) displayed in the form of a red or yellow strip be displayed. at the back of the image of the vehicle on the infotainment system screen. This strip The faster the vehicle approaches, the soon- displays the side of the vehicle towards which er an indication will be displayed in the exter-...
Page 245 Driver assistance systems Open the Assistants menu. cross traffic alert will have to be deactivated WARNING manually when driving with a trailer. Side Assist ●  The smart technology incorporated into Rear cross traffic alert ● the rear cross traffic alert cannot overcome ...
Page 246 Driving Braking and parking Depending on the speed, the braking force If the brake warning lamp lights up ●  and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem- gether with the ABS lamp this could be  perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be due to an ABS fault.
Page 247 Braking and parking If the brakes are not used frequently, or if CAUTION braking capacity may be offset by pressing rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable to on the brake pedal a little harder. Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving ●...
Page 248 Driving Electronic parking brake Disconnecting the electronic parking The electronic parking brake is not discon- brake nected until the button is released. This  can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is Switch the ignition on. ● ››› towed page 273 ›››...
Page 249 Braking and parking ing when stationary without pressing the WARNING The system performs automatic and au- ● brake pedal. dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi- The improper use of the electronic parking cle if some time elapses without the elec- After detecting that the vehicle is stationary brake can cause accidents and serious in- tronic parking brake being used.
Page 250 Driving Stabilisation and brake assis- Automatically engaging and disengaging If any of the tyres has only minimal con- the Auto Hold function tact with the ground, e.g. in the case of tance systems axle articulation. If the Auto Hold function was switched on via button before switching the ignition ...
Page 251 Braking and parking Brake assist systems If the running gear or brake system is modi- Tractor-trailer sway mitigation* fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control severely limited. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.
Page 252 Driving XDS works in combination with the ESC and and serious injury to the driver and passen- If the warning lamp lights up, ●   is always active, even when ASR is switched ››› gers. there could be a fault page 81 off, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis- The ESC, ABS, ASR, EDS and the electron-...
Page 253 Braking and parking stability programme (ESC) can also be For your safety we recommend that you turn With the Offroad mode activated, the ● switched off. off the Offroad mode when it is not abso- stabilisation function is limited. In particu- lutely necessary.
Page 254 Driving Help with parking and ma- Stop the engine and turn off the ignition. ● in the actual system and in the use of ultra- Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage sonic sensors. The use of Park Assist should noeuvring the steering lock.
Page 255 ● vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter- cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom- fere with the operation of the Park Assist mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer system and cause damage.
Page 256 Driving Speed when passing next to the parking The driver takes control of the steering Keep the brake pedal depressed while the ● ● space (angle parking): do not exceed ap- wheel. symbol remains on the dash panel display to prox.
Page 257 Help with parking and manoeuvring Selecting a parking mode Reverse parallel parking. the turn signal is not on, it parks on the right  in the direction of traffic. Reverse angle parking.  If necessary, press the button again to ●...
Page 258 Driving Parking with the parking assist system On the instrument panel display: parallel Fig. 180 parking. Finding a parking space. Parking posi-   tion. Manoeuvring.  On the instrument panel display: angle Fig. 181 parking. Finding a parking space. Parking posi- ...
Page 259 Help with parking and manoeuvring watch around you, carefully start accelerat- Progress bars Your vehicle in reverse gear ing up to no more than 7 km/h (4 mph). Dur- Message giving the proposed manoeuvre The progress bar ing the parking manoeuvre, the system only ›››...
Page 260 Driving ››› The progress bar Fig. 182 indicates the Automatic braking intervention to avoid The Park Assist system is subject to cer- ● ››› distance to cover page 257 exceeding the speed limit tain limitations inherent to the system. In certain situations, the automatic braking Press the brake pedal until the parking as- ●...
Page 261 Help with parking and manoeuvring for driver awareness. Responsibility always ing detected by the system, the obstacle in Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex- – lies with the driver. question may disappear from the measure- haust gases. ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer, The sensors have blind spots in which ob- If the number plate is not properly se- ●...
Page 262 Driving Parking System Plus* 1.60 m Parking Aid operation 0.90 m Description As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of the audible signals will increase. The signal will sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop! If the separation is maintained, the warning volume is reduced after about 4 seconds.
Page 263 Help with parking and manoeuvring Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid If it is switched off using the button, one  stances, an accident and serious injury or of the following actions must be taken for it damage may be caused. Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.
Page 264 Driving A wake will indicate the anticipated forward Trailer mode Setup or backward trajectory, depending on the engaged gear. When the parking aid is switched on, the volume of If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, Adjust volume the audio source will be re- the corresponding audible warning will duced, depending on the se-...
Page 265 Help with parking and manoeuvring function activates emergency braking when pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info- Central area: 1.60 m ● it detects an obstacle in the vehicle’s path tainment system. As you approach the obstacle, the frequency that could cause a collision, driving forwards Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or ●...
Page 266 Driving Manual disconnection of Parking Aid dis- : when the parking aid is Visual indication segments ● Lower volume play (the audible sounds remain active) switched on, the volume of the audio source will be reduced, depending on the selected Press a button on the main menu of the ●...
Page 267 Help with parking and manoeuvring Whenever the obstacle is located in the ve- By moving the rotary knob of the exterior Do not rely solely on the indications on ● hicle’s direction of travel, the corresponding mirrors, the trailer assist directs the trailer the instrument cluster display.
Page 268 Driving Determine the length of the trailer's draw- Tilt the rotary control until the desired di- ● ››› rection is reached Fig. 188 . A representa- tion of the tow vehicle and trailer set is In order for the trailer manoeuvre assistant shown on the instrument cluster screen for to determine the length of the trailer’s draw- ›››...
Page 269 Help with parking and manoeuvring If the key is pressed during the manoeu- Problems and solutions Check if one of the causes indicated above ● ●  vre or the driver’s door opens. has occurred. Camera with no visibility, fault message, Once the source of the problem has been ●...
Page 270 Driving Front camera area CAUTION Certain objects may not be shown or may ● not be shown very clearly, for example, Right camera area The camera images are only two-dimen- ● posts or thin rails, due to the screen resolu- Rear camera area sional.
Page 271 To become familiar with the system and its changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the The view of the image of the vehicle's rear functions, CUPRA recommends that you system should be checked by a specialised camera is shown in parallel parking mode practice handling the Area View system in workshop.
Page 272 Driving Views of the peripheral vision system shown on the right side displays the view Front camera views (front view) framed in yellow. In addition, the right mar- (modes) Cross traffic. This visualization helps to  gin of the screen displays the menu options monitor traffic to the left, front and right possible and the views (the so-called of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-...
Page 273 Help with parking and manoeuvring Parallel parking. The area directly be-  obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys- represented by the lines decreases with ve- hind the vehicle is shown. The col- tem's own limits, hence its negligent use hicle load.
Page 274 To familiarise yourself with the system, the approx. 40 cm at the rear of the vehicle Rear assist offers the user the possibility to orientation lines and their function, CUPRA on the road. change the image's brightness, contrast and recommends practising in a place without colour settings.
Page 275 If you wish to display the rear assist image Vehicles with the Start-Stop system again: If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing bracket or one that is retrofitted by CUPRA, Trailer mode Disengage and re-engage reverse gear. ● the Start-Stop system operates as normal.
Page 276 ● since it would put their life in danger and is times to suit visibility, weather, road and has not been fitted by a CUPRA workshop. also prohibited. traffic conditions. Trailers with a high centre of gravity are Note ●...
Page 277 Reverse lights (in total) 54 Watts Towing bracket fitted on the bumper workshop. To do so, CUPRA recommends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or Rear fog light 54 Watts SEAT dealership.
Page 278 Driving This powers, for example, the trailer's interior detached from the vehicle and cause seri- Meaning lighting. Electrical devices such as a fridge in ous injury. Left turn signal a caravan only receive electrical power if the engine is running (through pin 10). Rear fog light CAUTION To avoid overloading the electrical system,...
Page 279 Towing bracket device* If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an ● Note vehicle electronic system, as well as acci- anti-theft alarm and towing bracket. dents and serious injuries. In case of anomalies in the electrical sys- ● If the trailer is electrically connected to the ●...
Page 280 To promote safety while driving, CUPRA rec- ommends making the most of the maximum WARNING Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy ●...
Page 281 Towing bracket device* Specific features of driving with a trailer Press the button once to disconnect the ●  Never attempt to “straighten” the towing ● ››› electronic parking brake page 246 vehicle and trailer while accelerating. If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake ●...
Page 282 Driving The maximum vertical load technically The towing bracket’s hook is located in the ● When driving on surfaces with poor grip, ● permissible is not being exceeded on the bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking the trailer can even interfere with the sta- coupling device.
Page 283 Towing bracket device* Open the rear lid. Fitting a bicycle carrier on the retract- ● Never use a tool or instrument while the ● ››› able towbar Pull the Fig. 195 button briefly. The tow tow hook is moving. ● ›››...
Page 284 Note just the cooling system or mount thermal CUPRA recommends removing, as far as protection plates. To do so, CUPRA recom- Description possible, all removable parts of the bicycles mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer before setting off.
Page 285 This could cause seri- ous accidents and fatal injuries. Note Only use towing brackets that have been ● approved by CUPRA for the model in ques- tion. In some versions, the fitting of a conven- ● tional towing hook solution is not recom- mended.
Page 286 Practical tips Practical tips Start refuelling. The tank is full as soon as ● If, in exceptional circumstances, you have ● the pump’s automatic nozzle cuts off the to carry a spare fuel canister, please ob- fuel supply. Do not try to put in more fuel af- serve the following points: Checking and refilling levels ter the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the ex-...
Page 287 Checking and refilling levels Fuel types means, for example, a proportion of bio- For the sake of the environment diesel of max. 7%. Do not overfill the fuel tank, it may cause Natural gas: “CNG” means Compressed Identification of fuels the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
Page 288 Practical tips only use moderate engine speeds and a light In countries in which there is no sulphur-  Flashes ● throttle. Refuel with super as soon as possi- free fuel, it is also allowed to use low sul- ble. Combustion failures that can damage the catalytic phur content fuel.
Page 289 Checking and refilling levels When changing or adding engine oil, do Particulate filter ● WARNING not exceed the necessary amount ››› Always adjust your speed to suit the weath- page 292, Topping up the engine oil. The particulate filter eliminates most of the er conditions, roads, braking distance and soot from the exhaust gas system.
Page 290 Practical tips Always observe the warnings listed below Never cover the engine with additional Never accelerate with a gear engaged ● – and follow all general safety precautions. insulating materials such as a blanket. Risk without taking the necessary precau- of fire! tions.
Page 291 Checking and refilling levels Opening the bonnet Note WARNING The bonnet is released from inside the vehi- In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake Make sure that the bonnet is properly cle. fluid reservoirs are on the other side of the closed.
Page 292 Practical tips Checking levels Diagram for the location of the various ele- Fig. 201 ments. From time to time, the levels of the different changing oil, use only those oils that comply Note fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never with VW standards.
Page 293 You are responsible for the risk of possi- ● Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level. CUPRA recommends using original SEAT oil ble damage to the vehicle (engine, exhaust to guarantee high performance of CUPRA system). If in doubt, do not start the engine...
Page 294 Practical tips Checking the engine oil level Zone : do not add oil. Topping up the engine oil ● Zone : you can add oil but keep the level ● in that zone. Zone : add oil until zone ● Depending on how you drive and the condi- tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con- sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Page 295 Checking and refilling levels The position of the oil filler opening is shown Engine oil change For the sake of the environment in the corresponding engine compartment ››› We recommend that you change the en- ● illustration page 290 We recommend that you have the engine oil gine oil and the filter at a technical service changed by a Technical Service.
Page 296 Practical tips increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise mixed with an inadequate coolant. The antifreeze protection will diminish and this coolant must be changed as soon as possi- will worsen cooling. ble if this is the case! When the coolant is topped up, use a mix- ture of distilled water and at least 40 % of For the sake of the environment the additive G12evo for optimal protection...
Page 297 Checking and refilling levels Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with However, if the brake fluid level goes down – CAUTION a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left noticeably in a short time, or drops below ››› If you run out of coolant in the expansion mark, there may be a leak in the brake ...
Page 298 You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake ● the reservoir. fluid at a specialised CUPRA service or at a SEAT Official Service. If none is available, Checking the level of the window Plain water is not enough to clean the wind-...
Page 299 Do not mix cleaning products recom- ● to change the fluid level of the battery. Oth- mended by CUPRA with other products. If the vehicle is not used for long periods erwise explosive gas is released from the This could lead to flocculation and may The vehicle has a system for monitoring the battery that could cause an explosion.
Page 300 Practical tips WARNING When a light bulb is changed, you need on- If the vehicle is left standing in cold con- ● ly switch off the light. ditions for a long period, protect the bat- Always be aware of the danger of injury and tery from “freezing”.
Page 301 Checking and refilling levels Checking the battery electrolyte level ing on the charge state and electrolyte level Replacing a vehicle battery of the battery. The battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its location and has special There are two different colours: safety features.
Page 302 Practical tips may not be enough power available to start from losing too much charge and to ensure WARNING the engine. that the engine can be started reliably. Always use only maintenance free batter- ● Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ies that do not run flat alone and whose Dynamic power management power management system to control the...
Page 303 Wheels Wheels running. In this case power is consumed When the engine is running when none is being generated. Although the alternator generates electrical power, the battery can still become dis- In these situations you will be aware that the Wheels and tyres charged while the vehicle is being driven.
Page 304 To do so, CUPRA recommends going and kerbs. Correct tyre pressure is very im- max. 180 km/h (112 mph) ››› to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT portant page 304 max. 190 km/h (118 mph) dealership.
Page 305 COC document ). The vehicle documen- CUPRA. Otherwise the vehicle may be cumulated in the wheels can cause vibra- » tation varies depending on the country of damaged, causing an accident.
Page 306 Correct inflation pressures and sensible driv- When driving with comfort tyre pressure fuel by CUPRA can be fitted, and to find out ing habits will increase the useful life of your consumption may increase slightly.
Page 307 Wear indicators around 1.6 mm high can be you should check wheel alignment at a spe- found on the base of the original tyre treads, cialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official For the sake of the environment ordered at regular intervals and running Service.
Page 308 Practical tips The minimum permitted profile depth have The speed has to be adapted accordingly, tightening torque is too high, the wheel ● been reached when the tyres have worn otherwise there is a risk of losing control nuts and threads can be damaged. down to the wear indicators.
Page 309 (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph). ● ). The vehicle documentation varies It is best to contact a specialised CUPRA If there is a danger of being trapped de- ● depending on the country of residence.
Page 310 CUPRA recommends the use of toring indicator will indicate this on the in- coated snow chains. strument panel through a warning lamp and Several control and warning lamps light up ›››...
Page 311 Wheels Tyre pressure is insufficient. wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied ● If excessively low tyre pressure is detec- ● speeds the programmed values are collected The tyre structure is damaged. ted with the ignition on, an audible warning ●...
Page 312 When doing so, the tip of the Have the tyre checked and replaced as soon “FRONT” arrow on the subwoofer should as possible at a specialised CUPRA Service, point forward. SEAT Official Service or at a specialised Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ●...
Page 313 Wheels rear wheels. Fit the snow chains on the rear wheel that you have removed and replace the punctured front wheel with this wheel. WARNING After fitting the temporary spare wheel, ● check the tyre pressures as soon as possi- ble.
Page 314 Service 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 315 Service interval display 1 year Frequent driving with a trailer (depending ● At CUPRA, the dates of the services are indi- on equipment). Every 15000 km or after cated by the service interval display on the Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a 1 year ●...
Page 316 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 317 Basic observations 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 318 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 319 Vehicle 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 320. Antifreeze salt Water The water does not...
Page 320 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. paint particles drying with an ab- solution display cleaner...
Page 321 Vehicle 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 322 They will gladly inform you about ets or belts can damage the surface. the necessary measures, such as anti-corro- We recommend you to use only CUPRA ac- sion protection, Service and storage. Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard ●...
Page 323 We therefore recommend that all work transmitting power. or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the  should be performed by a specialised CUPRA sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in Service or a SEAT Official Service using gen- Mobile radio transmitters the European Union).
Page 324 Maintenance provided the equipment cannot interfere with the driver's immediate control of the ve- hicle and that any such equipment carries mark. Any retrofit equipment that  could influence the driver's control of the vehicle must have a type approval for your vehicle and must carry the e mark.
Page 325 This includes data such as wheth- face while the vehicle is switched on. er the systems were inactive or active and if CUPRA will not have access to EDR data un- Information for the user such action had an impact on the vehicle’s less the owner (or, in “Leasing”...
Page 326 Information for the user Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in Use of systems for the recovery of residual ● ●  www.cupraofficial.com accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, ISO 1629. etc.). The use of water-soluble paints. ●...
Page 327 Max. station power Valid for models 433.05-434.78 MHz 10 mW (ERP) Radiofrequency remote control (vehicle) 433.05-434.79 MHz 10 mW All CUPRA models 434.42 MHz 32 µW Radio frequency remote control (auxiliary heater) 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz) 25 mW Formentor Transmitted-Receiver (independent heating) 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz)
Page 328 Ateca Wireless charging 111-120 kHz 10 W Leon, Formentor Instrument panel 125 kHz 40 dBµA/m All CUPRA models EGSM900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm DCS1800: 1710-1785 MHz 31 dBm UMTS FDD 1: 1920-1980 MHz 24 dBm UMTS FDD 3: 1710-1785 MHz...
Page 329 Indications about the technical data Technical data Vehicle identification data mentation provided to the purchaser of the vehicle at the time of purchase. Vehicle ID number Fuel consumption and CO emissions de- Indications about the tech- The vehicle ID number can be found in the pend on the equipment/features of each in- following places: dividual vehicle, as well as on the driving...
Page 330 Technical data that the possible useful load decreases pro- portionally. Trailer weight The maximum permitted drawbar load on the ball head of the towing bracket is 88 kg. WARNING The values indicated for the maximum per- mitted weights must not be exceeded. There is a risk of accident and damage!
Page 331 Indications about the technical data Engine specifications 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 / Super 95 (with a slight power loss) ROZ Gearbox DSG 4Drive Top speed (km/h)
Page 332 Technical data Dimensions Dimensions and angles. Fig. 215...
Page 333 Indications about the technical data ››› Fig. 215 Ateca 4Drive Front projection (mm) Rear projection (mm) Wheelbase (mm) 2,631 Length (mm) 4,376 Front track (mm) 1,573 Back track (mm) 1,547 Width (mm) 1,841 1,601 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,615 Ground clearance between the axles (mm) Front projection angle limited by the bumper maximum 18.9°...
Page 335 Index Index seat with memory ..... . 128 Anti-puncture kit ..... . . 41, 42 time .
Page 336 Index front radar ......217 selector lever lock ..... . 203 general notes .
Page 337 Index Child seats alternator ......298 Controls on the steering wheel ... . . 89 group classification .
Page 338 Index Door lock ....... . 101 replace a blown fuse ..... 58 Doors .
Page 339 Index Start-Stop system ..... . 200 consumption ......292 start (driver instructions with the mechan- dipstick .
Page 340 Index Fuel tank flap Hill descent control (HDC). vehicle information ..... . 87 opening and closing ....284 control lamp .
Page 341 Index Jump start ....... . 50 Lane departure warning (Side Assist) motorway light .
Page 342 Index Lumbar support ......125 Multi-collision brake ..... . 250 use the map .
Page 343 Index rear lid with electric opening and closing . 104 Parking aid Peripheral view system (Top View Camera) . . 267 sunroof ....... . 110 automatic activation .
Page 344 Index preset buttons ......177 Reverse assist ......271 Safety symbols .
Page 345 Index folding down and raising the rear seat Set of vehicle keys ......90 the engine does not turn off ... . 200 backrest .
Page 346 Index multifunction ......89 Sunshade blind Temperature indicator shift paddles (automatic transmission) . . . 204 anti-trap function (glass roof) .
Page 347 Index towing prohibited ......52 problems and solutions ....267 useful life .
Page 348 Index Vehicle settings ......88 spare wheel ......310 Winter tyres .
Page 351 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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