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Seat Altea Freetrack. Instruction - part 4

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Fig. 32 Instrument panel

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Operating instructions

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Controls for

Overview

− Heating* and ventilation

151

− Air conditioning*

153

Overview of the instrument panel

− Air conditioner*

156

This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the

Radio

controls and displays.

Thumb wheel for right seat heating

132

Indicator light for deactivated front passenger airbag

Door release lever

Front passenger airbag

Light switch

111

Glove compartment lever

134

Air vent

Gear shift lever

168

Lighting control for instrument and control lighting

113

Cup holder compartment

139

Headlight range control

113

Handbrake

Turn signal and main beam lever and cruise control system* .

116, 176

Pedals

Instrument panel:

Ignition lock

163

− Instruments

Handle for releasing the bonnet

215

− Display

Button for opening and closing the front windows

106

− Indication lamps

Safety switch* for the rear windows

106

Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/ and driver front

Control* for opening and closing the rear windows

106

airbag

Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of

Note

the multi-function display*

121, 61

Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain

Thumb wheel for left seat heating

132

models/model years or are optional extras.

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Instruments

Instrument overview

The instruments display the vehicle operating status.

Fig. 33 Detailed view of dash panel instrument panel

Detailed view of dash panel instrument panel

Fuel gauge ⇒ page 57

Multi-function display

Engine coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 57

Rev counter ⇒ page 58

Time adjustment button / trip recorder reset button ⇒ page 58

Speedometer

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Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator

Engine coolant temperature display 

This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.

Fig. 34 Instrument panel:

fuel gauge

Fig. 35 Instrument panel:

engine coolant tempera-

ture gauge

Instrument panel: fuel gauge

The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 litres. On vehicles with four-wheel

Needle in cold zone

drive, the fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 60 litres.

Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads ⇒ fig. 35.

When the needle reaches the reserve zone ⇒ fig. 34 (arrow), the warning

Needle in normal zone

lamp will light and an acoustic signal will sound reminding the driver to

In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of

refuel. At this point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank (8 litres for

the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard,

vehicles with four-wheel drive).

especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern as long

The following text appears in the instrument panel display³⁾ PLEASE

as the warning lamp does not light up and no warning* text appears in the

REFUEL*.

combi-instrument display.

Needle in warning zone

The warning lamp* ⇒ page 72, fig. 47 will light up if the needle is in the

warning zone. The following warning appears in the instrument panel

³⁾ Depending on the model version

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display⁴⁾. Stop the car and switch off the engine. Check the coolant level

⇒ page 223 ⇒

For the sake of the environment

Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine

Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should obtain

noise.

technical assistance.

WARNING

Setting the digital clock*

When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety

warnings ⇒ page 215.

The digital clock is located in the instrument panel display.

- Turn the setting knob ⇒ page 56, fig. 33

anti-clockwise to

Caution

the stop to set the hour. If the knob is turned briefly anti-clock-

Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At

wise the clock will advance one hour further.

high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the

engine overheating.

- Turn the setting knob clockwise to the limit stop to set the

minutes. If the knob is turned briefly clockwise the clock will

advance one minute further.

Rev counter

The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per

minute.

The start of the red zone on the dial ⇒ page 56, fig. 33

indicates the

maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine is warm

and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a

gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before

the needle reaches the red zone.

Caution

The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of

engine damage.

⁴⁾ Depending on the model version

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Digital display in the instrument panel

Display (without warning or information texts)

The display in the instrument panel shows, amongst other

things, the mileage and trip recorder as well as the selector

lever position.

Fig. 37 Detail of the

instrument cluster: screen

with Tiptronic gear indi-

cator

Digital clock display ⇒ page 58

Distance display or service interval display ⇒ page 60

Selector lever position display for the automatic gearbox*.

Display for the gears in Tiptronic mode (automatic gearbox)*. The

selected gear appears in the display field with a light background

Fig. 36 Detail of the

⇒ fig. 37.

instrument cluster: screen

with different indicators

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Displayed categories

Distance display or flexible service interval display: “Distance display or

flexible service interval display”

The display in the instrument panel shows the mileage and

Selector lever position display for the automatic gearbox. The actual

trip recorder as well as the selector lever position.

position of the selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for Tiptronic)

are highlighted.

Mileage display or Service Interval Display

Distance display

The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance

covered by the vehicle.

The right-hand counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates

steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by the reset

button ⇒ page 56, fig. 33

Fig. 38 Digital display in

the instrument panel

Service interval display

A service pre-warning will appear on the mileage displays if a service is due

soon. A “spanner” symbol appears and the display “miles” with the distance

Warning and monitoring indicators: “Warning and indication lamps”

that can be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will

Clock: “Setting the time”. In some vehicles the ambient temperature is

change after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the

displayed to the right of the clock.

number of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The

There are optional and automatic displays in this field.

instrument panel displays shows the following message⁵⁾: SERV. IN ... KM OR

Optional indicators: e.g. Multi-function display (MFD) and ambient

... DAYS. The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after

temperature display

the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. The normal display can

Automatic indicators: Information texts and warnings: “Warning and

be resumed by pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing the

information messages on the screen”

rocker switch of the MFI ⇒ page 61, fig. 39

Menus providing further information and which can be used to make

With the ignition switched on, you can call up the current service message by

diverse settings are also shown: “Instrument panel menus”

pressing the trip counter reset knob for 2 seconds.

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An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day

information.

Display with multi-function display (MFD)*

The multi-function display (MFD) shows you diverse journey

and consumption data.

Fig. 40 Digital instru-

ment panel display:

average fuel consumption

indicator

The multi-function system uses two automatic memories: 1 - Trip

memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown

in the upper right-hand corner of the display.

Selecting memory

Fig. 39 Windscreen wiper

and windscreen wash

- With the ignition switched on, briefly press the button ⇒ fig. 39

lever: button A and rocker

on the windscreen wiper lever to move between the two

switch B

memories.

Resetting the memory

- Select the memory that you would like to reset.

- Press and hold button

on the windscreen wiper lever for at

least 2 seconds.

The trip memory 1 collects the travel and consumption data from the moment

the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is continued

within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will be added to

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the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically be deleted

if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.

The total journey memory 2 collects the journey data for any number of indi-

vidual journeys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours)

up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes travel time, 9999 kilometres

distance travelled and 999 litres of fuel consumed. The memory will automat-

ically be deleted if one of the named values is reached.

Displays in the multi-function display (MFD)*

Fig. 42 Digital instru-

ment panel display:

average fuel consumption

indicator.

You can switch between the following displays in the multi-function display

(MFD) by operating the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 41

on the windscreen wiper

lever.

Memory displays

• Journey duration

• Speed warning

Fig. 41 Windscreen wiper

• Average speed

and windscreen wash

• Distance

lever: button A and rocker

switch B

• Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)

• Average fuel consumption

• Current fuel consumption

min - Journey duration

The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition

was switched on.

The maximum display value in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.

The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.

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Set speed indicator

ltr/100km or ltr/hr - Current fuel consumption

When driving at the required speed, enter the speed indicator mode and

The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the

press the button

(Reset), the display remembers the indicated speed. If

vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position

the indicated speed is exceeded, a warning text is displayed on the screen⁶⁾

with the engine running.

and a warning signal sounds.

Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-

This may be deactivated by pressing the button

(Reset).

tion ⇒ page 194.

The speed may be altered using the rocker switch

in steps of 5 km/h

Ambient temperature display

within 5 seconds of the initial memory value.

The measurement margin extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures

lower than +4°C, an “ice crystal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” sounds

Ø km/h - Average speed

if the vehicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice warning). This symbol will

The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100

flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the exterior temperature rises

metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time.

above +4°C or 6°C if it was already lit.

The display will be updated every 5 seconds whilst the vehicle is in motion.

km - Distance travelled

WARNING

The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.

There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol”

The maximum display value in both memories is 9999 km. The memory will

is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this

automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.

display - Risk of accident!

 km - Fuel range

The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current fuel

Note

consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-

When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-

tions as a reference.

ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature as

a result of the heat radiated from the engine.

Ø litre/100km - Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption will be shown ⇒ page 62, fig. 42 after a

distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear

in the display until that time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds

Warning or information text in the display

whilst the vehicle is in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.

Faults are shown in the display with warning lamps and

warning/information reports.

⁶⁾ Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be

The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-

represented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.

tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional faults are indi-

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cated by symbols with warnings and information texts in the display. An

Examples of priority 1 warning reports (red) ⁷⁾

audible warning is given in certain cases.

• Brake system symbol  with warning text STOP BRAKE FLUID

INSTRUCTION MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Warning symbols

• Coolant symbol  with the warning text STOP CHECK COOLANT

There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning symbols

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

(priority 2).

•

Engine oil pressure symbol  with the warning text STOP ENGINE OIL

Information text

PRESSURE LOW! SERVICE MANUAL.

In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive information

in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.

Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow)

Note

In the case of screens without warning or information texts, faults are indi-

If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied

cated exclusively by the warning lamps.

by one audible warning. The function should be checked as soon as possible.

If several priority 2 warning reports are detected at the same time, the

symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After

a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown

Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)

as a reminder at the side of the display.

If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will

Priority 2 warning reports will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning

be accompanied by three audible warnings. This is a danger warning. Stop

reports have been dealt with!

the car and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain profes-

Examples of priority 2 warning reports (yellow):⁸⁾

sional assistance if necessary.

• Fuel symbol with the information text PLEASE REFUEL.

If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be

• Windscreen washer fluid symbol  with the information text REFILL

displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will continue

WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID. Refill the windscreen washer tank

until the fault is corrected.

⇒ page 225.

No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warning

• Electronic immobiliser symbol  with the information text SAFE. A valid

report.

key was not used, for this reason the vehicle may not start.

⁷⁾ Depending on the model version

⁸⁾ Depending on the model version

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Instrument panel menus

Main menu

The menu enables access to the different display functions.

Fig. 43 Windscreen wiper

lever: button A to confirm

the menu selection and

Fig. 44 Digital instru-

rocker switch B to change

ment panel display: Main

the menu

Open main menu

- Press button

to select the entry.

- Switch on the ignition.

Example of menu use: “Example of menu use”

- Press and hold the eject button

for at least 2 seconds. It may

be necessary to repeat this operation until the main menu is

displayed.

Select a menu from the main menu

- To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end

of rocker switch . The selected option is displayed between

two horizontal lines.

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Main menu

Function

Multi-function display

Change to the multi-function display (MFD): “Multi-function display (MFD)”

Audio

The current station will be shown when the radio is switched on.

Navigation

This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. The navigation system must be

switched on. When the destination guide is activated, the turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed. The

display is similar to that of the Navigation system.

If the destination guide is not activated, the direction of travel (compass) and the name of the street along which

you are driving are shown.

Telephone

This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with a telephone mounted by the manufacturer: “Fixed tele-

phone installation”

Vehicle condition

This menu displays current warning or information texts: “Vehicle status menu”

This option flashes when one of these texts is displayed.

Configuration

This option allows the time, the speed warning when using winter tyres, units, language, independent heating,

the Light and visibility menu and the Convenience menu to be reset.

Display off

The display is switched off.

It comes on again on entering the main menu or when a warning, breakdown or service message appears. The

main menu will be shown in the display for approximately 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on. The display

will then switch off again.

Note

For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be

displayed.

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Example of menu use

All the menus on the instrument panel may be used according to the following procedure.

Fig. 45 Windscreen wiper

lever: button A to confirm

the menu selection and

Fig. 46 Digital instru-

rocker switch B to change

ment panel display:

the menu

winter tyres indicator

The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how to

- Select menu Configuration.

use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using

- Press button

on the windscreen wiper lever. The Configura-

winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.

tion menu is opened.

1. Open the main menu

3. Open the main menu “Winter tyres”

- Switch on the ignition.

- Select option Winter tyres using the rocker switch.

- Hold down button for two seconds to return to main menu

– Press button . The menu Winter tyres is opened.

from other menu. It may be necessary to repeat this operation

until the main menu is displayed.

4. Program a speed limit warning

2. Open the main menu “Configuration”

- Use the rocker switch to select the menu entry + 10 km/h or -10

km/h and press the button to either increase or decrease the set

- To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end

speed.

of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between

two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right.

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5. To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning

6. To close the menu “Winter tyres”

- Use the rocker switch to select the menu point On/ Off and press

- In the menu select Back.

the button to switch the speed warning either on or off. If the

speed warning is deactivated, three dashes will be displayed ---

The function “Winter tyres” sends an optical and an acoustic signal when the

vehicle reaches the set speed.

Example menu “Winter tyres”

On the display

Function

Winter tyres

Name of menu displayed

X km/h

The current set speed is displayed

or ---

or dashes will be shown if the function is deactivated.

On / Off

If the function is activated or deactivated

+10 km/h

The set value increases by 10 km/h

-10 km/h

The set value decreases by 10 km/h

Back

The menu “Winter tyres” is closed and the last displayed menu is shown.

Note

For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be

displayed.

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Vehicle status menu

Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning

messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a

This menu shows warning or information texts

time and will be stored in the “Vehicle status” menu.

The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there are no

Open Vehicle Condition menu

messages, ok appears on the display. If there are several messages, each one

- Select the option Vehicle status from the main menu: “Main

is shown for four seconds.

menu” and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever.

Configuration menu

This menu is used to make the settings for the vehicle functions.

Open Configuration menu

Example of menu use: “Example of menu use”.

- Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main

menu” and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever.

Configuration

Function

Time

The hours and minutes of the clock and the navigation system can be changed. Both 12- and 24-hour

formats are available and the time may be changed to summer time (an S appears in the upper part of

the screen)

Winter tyres

The menu allows the setting of a speed at which an optical and acoustic warning will be given by the

system. You can use this function, for example, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not suited for the

top speed of your vehicle. See chapter “Wheels” in owner's instruction

Settings: Language

The display texts and the navigation system texts can be seen in seven different languages

Units

This option allows you to select the units for displaying temperature, fuel consumption values and dis-

tances.

Convenience

From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle convenience settings.

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