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Voice control

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Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™ over Wi-

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Simultaneous connection of up to 8 Wi-Fi de-

vices.

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Media System:

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5GHz access point for Full Link Wireless

only

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Connect System:

–

Access point

–

Tethering

–

Pairing process simplified by WPS or QR

code

Bluetooth® profiles

There can be a maximum of two mobile devices
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 tele-
phone management system, a data exchange
takes place via one of the Bluetooth® profiles.

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Hands-free telephone profile (HFP):

the

HFP can be used to manage calls through the
infotainment system.

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Audio profile (A2DP):

This profile allows au-

dio to be transmitted with stereo quality. It may
require connecting other profiles for managing
and controlling playback.

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Phone book access profile (PBAP):

Allows

phone book contents to be downloaded from
the mobile telephone.

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Messaging profile (MAP):

It allows short

messages (SMS) and emails to be downloaded
and synchronised.

Voice control

Introduction

Voice control works both online and offline, tak-
ing into account the aspects indicated in the
section “

Languages available depending on

the market

”. In online mode, commands are re-

corded more accurately, as more data is avail-
able.
Voice control understands questions and ex-
pressions without having to learn commands.
Commands can be formulated freely and can
be colloquial. Command proposals can be
found in the infotainment system, for example
in the

Help > Voice control

menu.

Functions are reduced in offline mode.
Loud noises inside or outside the vehicle can
cause malfunctions, as well as confusing phra-
ses and answers.

Languages available depending on the mar-
ket

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Online and offline:

German, American Eng-

lish, British English, French, Italian, Spanish,
Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish,

Danish and Norwegian. These languages have
advanced functions such as Online Com-
mands, natural interaction, etc.
The other languages of the infotainment system

do not

offer natural interaction.

Requirements

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Online and offline:

voice control with the cor-

responding infotainment installed in the vehicle.

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Online:

current SEAT CONNECT Plus contract

active.

Note

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Voice control only recognises commands

in the language that is set in the infotainment
system.

●

Test the voice control with the vehicle stop-

ped before starting to move to familiarise
yourself with its operation.

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Online voice search will be faster and more

reliable if the “Use location” privacy setting
is selected.

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Voice control can only control functions

that are available as part of the vehicle’s
equipment.

Wake word and commands

Voice control wake words

Voice control starts when the infotainment rec-
ognises the wake word.

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If you have connected the voice control via the
wake word, the connected infotainment replies
with “

What would you like to do?

”.

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OR:

after the wake word, say the desired

command, for example: “

Hola Hola

” and then

“

heating

”.

The system scans the words spoken in the vehi-
cle after the wake word.

Connect and disconnect the wake word

●

Press

HOME > Settings > Voice control >

Activate / deactivate wake word

Wake word:

Hola Hola

Commands

To help the voice control recognise commands
reliably:

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Pronounce clearly. Confusing commands are

not recognised. Speak in a normal tone of
voice. Speak a little louder if you are driving at
high speed.

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Avoid outside noises. Open windows and

doors can interfere with voice control.

●

Avoid other secondary noises, such as con-

versations in the vehicle. Do not direct the air
flow from the outlets towards the microphone
or the interior lining of the roof.

●

Do not make long pauses.

Voice control is active and recognises
the words pronounced.

Note

●

When the activation word is disconnected,

the infotainment system cannot be activated
by means of the activation word. Voice con-
trol is still available via the button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

●

Availability depends on country and equip-

ment.

Start and stop voice control

Depending on the equipment, you can start
voice control in different ways.

Start voice control

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Voice control activation:

say the word that

activates voice control.

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Multifunction steering wheel:

press the voice

control button .
In some cases you can also start voice con-
trol of the connected mobile phone device, by
pressing and holding the voice control button.

Manually ending voice control

Voice control can be cancelled with the

Can-

cel

command.

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Multifunction steering wheel:

press the voice

control button twice in a row, or press and
hold.

The voice control ends automatically, if you use
infotainment functions, if the parking system is
activated or by incoming calls.

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Radio mode

Radio mode

Introduction

Fig. 138

Schematic diagram: Radio view.

In Radio mode you can tune in the available
radio stations in different frequency bands and
memorise your favourites on the preset buttons
to access them quickly.
The types of reception and frequency bands
available depend on the equipment and the
country. In certain countries, frequency bands
may stop broadcasting or not be available
again.

Access the RADIO menu

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Press

HOME >

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Fig. 138

Access the settings

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Press

HOME > >

Online functions in Radio mode

Online functions in Radio mode are only availa-
ble under the following conditions:

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SEAT CONNECT or SEAT CONNECT Plus

equipment.

●

You have an active SEAT CONNECT user ac-

count.

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The vehicle is assigned to your user account.

●

You have a corresponding data package ac-

quired from the In-Car store or have a data
volume for your own mobile phone device via
Wi-Fi access point.

Note

●

For streaming services you need to have an

account with the provider in question.

●

Radio stations are responsible for the con-

tent of the information they transmit. Elec-
trical equipment connected to the vehicle
may also cause interference in radio signal
reception and noise in the loudspeakers.

●

Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to

the windows may affect reception on vehi-
cles with a window aerial.

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AM
FM/DAB

Internet radio

Radio equipment and symbols

The functions, as well as the types of reception
and frequency bands available depend on the
equipment and the country.

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AM tuner.

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Dual FM receiver (diversity antenna).

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Summarised FM station list.

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Merger of DAB and FM stations into one list.

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Fusion of all stations stored in preset buttons

into one list. Maximum 36 favourite stations.

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Station logos.

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DAB presentation (slideshow). Images that

are emitted sequentially.

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Internet radio.

Universal symbols in Radio mode

To select the desired AM frequency band.

To select the desired FM/DAB fre-

quency band.

To select the type of Internet ra-

dio reception.
Next to the name of the station, monitoring
of active traffic information stations (TP).

Symbols on the FM/DAB frequency band

To display the frequency band for manual
selection of the FM frequency. Only possi-
ble when the summary station list is discon-
nected.

DAB not available.
DAB stations support presentations (slide-
show).

Symbols on the AM frequency band

Manually updating the station list.
To display the frequency band for manual
selection of the AM frequency.

Menus in Internet radio mode

Show station selection.
Open text search.
Show the last online radio stations heard.
Show the 100 most played radio stations
and podcasts.
Show available online radio podcasts.
Show online radio stations, grouped by
country.
Show online radio stations by the desired
language.
Show online radio stations whose pro-
gramme belongs to the desired musical
genre.

Selecting, tuning and saving a sta-
tion

Select the frequency band

Before selecting a station you have to select
a frequency band or a type of reception. Differ-
ent stations are available depending on the fre-
quency band selected or the type of reception.
The types of reception and frequency bands
available depend on the equipment and the
country.

●

Select the frequency band or type of recep-

tion: AM, FM/DAB, FM (for devices that do not
have DAB), Internet radio.

Search and select a station

You can select radio stations in different ways.
The options vary depending on the frequency
band and the type of reception.

Select via the frequency band (AM and FM)

1. Activate the frequency band.
2. Click on the cursor, scroll through the fre-

quency band and release it when you
reach the frequency band you want.

OR:

press on a point on the frequency

band. The cursor will automatically jump to
the corresponding frequency.

The station of the set frequency is tuned.

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Select from the station list (AM and FM/DAB)

The station list shows the stations that are cur-
rently tunable. In the AM frequency band, you
may have to update the station list if you are no
longer in the area where you last accessed the
station list. In the FM/DAB frequency band, the
station list is automatically updated.
1. Open the station list
2. Press the station you want.
The selected station is tuned. In the case of
FM/DAB and if the station is available, the best
quality reception is automatically selected.

Search and filter stations (Internet radio)

In Online Radio mode, stations can be filtered
by categories and can be searched by text.
1. Open the station list.
2. Select the category by which the stations

are to be filtered.

OR:

press to start the text search. The

input field is displayed.

3. Enter the name of the station you want. The

list of the stations found is updated while
entering the text.

4. Press the station you want.
The selected station is tuned.

Search in SCAN mode (AM and FM/DAB)

In SCAN mode the stations are automatically
tuned in a sequential manner and each of them
is played for approx. 5 seconds.

●

To start the SCAN mode, under

Settings

press

SCAN

SCAN mode starts and the station currently
tuned in is shown on the screen. Next to it is a
SCAN function button.

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To select a station press SCAN.

SCAN mode stops and the station is tuned. The
SCAN function button is hidden.

Storing the station on the preset buttons

You can store up to 36 stations of different fre-
quency bands and reception types as favour-
ites using the preset buttons.
1. Tune the station you want.
2. Access the preset buttons.
3. Press the preset button and keep it pressed

until the station is stored.

OR:

press the station on the station list and

keep it pressed. The preset buttons are dis-
played.

4. Press the preset button.
The station is stored in the selected preset but-
ton.
If a station was already stored in the preset
button, it is overwritten with the new station.

Special functions in Radio mode

Traffic information (TP)

The TP function monitors the announcements
of a station with traffic information and auto-
matically reproduces them in the Radio mode
or in the multimedia playback that is active. To
do this, you have to be able to tune into a sta-
tion with traffic information.
Some stations without their own traffic informa-
tion support the TP function by broadcasting
traffic information from other stations (EON).
In the AM frequency band or in the Multimedia
mode, a station with traffic information in the
background is automatically tuned while it is
possible to tune into a station with traffic infor-
mation.
If no station with traffic information can be
tuned in, the device automatically searches for
stations with tunable traffic information.
Stations with traffic information are not availa-
ble in all countries.
Activating and deactivating the TP function

●

In Radio mode or Multimedia mode, press

> Traffic programme (TP)

Presentations (SlideShow) in DAB

The slideshow function (SLS) is a feature of digi-
tal radio (DAB) stations, allowing a slideshow of
images, e.g. the station’s logo, to the user.

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Activating and deactivating the SLS function
It is possible to deactivate the slideshow func-
tion on DAB radio stations:

●

In the Radio Menu click on the area where

the station information is located, either in the
name or on the additional information (author
or information text).

Online radio

Online radio is a type of reception for Internet
radio stations and podcasts that are independ-
ent of AM, FM and DAB. Thanks to Internet
transmission, reception is not limited to the re-
gion.

Online radio is only available through the Inter-
net connection of the active infotainment sys-
tem. The use of online radio can generate ex-
penses due to the transmission of data from the
Internet.

●

In Online radio mode, press and set the audio

quality to high or low to tune the online radio.

Station logos

In the case of some frequency bands, station
logos may already be pre-installed in the info-
tainment system.
If in the FM/DAB frequency band settings the

automatic selection of station logos

is acti-

vated, station logos are automatically assigned
to the stations.

In the Online radio mode, the infotainment sys-
tem accesses the station logos of the online
database and automatically assigns them to
the stations.

Assign station logos manually

1. In FM/DAB mode, press

Station logos

2. Press on the icon and then select the

station to which a station logo is to be as-
signed.

3. Select the station logo. If desired, repeat

the same process with other stations.

OR:

via the menu

> Station logos

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Media Mode

Media Mode

Introduction

Fig. 139

Schematic diagram: Media view

In Media mode you can play multimedia
files from data media and streaming services
through the infotainment system.
Depending on the equipment, the following
data media can be used:

●

USB storage support (for example, a USB

stick, a mobile phone connected via USB).

●

Bluetooth® device (for example, a mobile

phone or a tablet).
Depending on the equipment, the following
types of multimedia files can be played:

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Audio files.

●

Video files (depends on the system).

You can also use streaming services. The avail-
ability of streaming services depends on the
equipment and the country.
To use streaming services you need to have
your own user account in the streaming service
in question.

Access the MEDIA menu

●

Press

HOME >

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Fig. 139

Access the settings

●

Press

HOME > >

Limitations and indications of data media

Data media may not work if they have been ex-
posed to high temperatures or have been dam-
aged. Please bear in mind the manufacturer’s
indications.
Quality differences between data media pro-
duced by different manufacturers can cause
multimedia playback malfunctions.
Incorrect configuration on a data media may
cause the data media to be unreadable.
Playlists only specify a playback order and re-
fer to the storage location of the multimedia
files within the folder structure. In a playlist
there are no multimedia files saved. To play a

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playlist, multimedia files have to be found in the
storage places of the data media to which the
playlist refers.

Note

SEAT assumes no liability for any deteriora-
tion or loss of files on data storage devices.

Equipment features and media sym-
bols

Audio, multimedia and connectivity:

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Media playback and control via Bluetooth®.

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Audio playback in these formats: AAC, ALAC,

AVI, FLAC, MP3, MP4, WMA.

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Video playback in these formats: MPEG-1

and MPEG-2 (.mpg, .mpeg), ISO MPEG4, DivX
3, 4 and 5 Xvid (.avi), ISO MPEG4 H.264
(.mp4, .m4v, .mov), Windows Media Video 10
(.wmv, .asf).

●

Playlists on any type of device.

●

Multimedia streaming (online).

●

Multimedia search.

Universal symbols in Media mode

Start playback.
Pause playback.
Change to the previous track.
Change to the next track.

Repeat the track that is playing.
Repeat all titles.
Activate the shuffle playback order.
Display a list of favourites.
Add a media file as favourite.
Top right: select media source.
Access the settings.
Open the search.
Return to the top folder of the media
source.

Select and play a multimedia source

Select multimedia source

Before playing multimedia files you must first
connect a multimedia source.
To use streaming services you must be connec-
ted to the Internet.

●

Connect an external multimedia source.

●

Select the connected media source to be

used for playback.

Playing audio and video files

You can search and play multimedia files from
an available multimedia source in different
ways.

Search in the folder structure

Multimedia files can be catalogued by catego-
ries (for example, album, artist, title). In

My me-

dia

this category view is always displayed. The

classic folder structure of individual USB data
media is also found in

My media

1. Activate the folder structure.

The folder structure of the selected multi-
media source is displayed. When

My media

is selected, the categories (music, videos,
playlists) and connected multimedia sour-
ces are displayed first.

2. Search for the title you want in the folder

structure.

OR:

press to start a text search The input

field is displayed.

3. Enter the name of the desired title. The list

of the titles found is updated while entering
the text.

4. Press the desired title.

If at the beginning of the playback your se-
lection is in a folder of a multimedia source,
the multimedia files that are in it are also
added to the playback.
If a playlist is played, all available titles in
the playlist are added to the playback.

5. Close your selection with .

Select favourites

In favourites you can save titles, music genres,
artists and albums individually for playback.

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●

Access favourites .

●

Press the favourite you want.

Depending on your selection, all the titles be-
longing to the favourite are added to the play-
back.

Save favourites

Only multimedia files in

My media

of the info-

tainment system can be saved as favourites.
You can save up to a maximum of 30 titles, al-
bums, artists and music genres individually as
favourites.

1. Start playback.
2. Access favourites.
3. Tap a favourite that is not assigned.

OR:

press and hold on an existing favourite

for approx. 3 seconds.

4. Select from the selection list: Title, Album,

Artist, Genres, Playlist.

The selection is saved instead of the previously
selected favourite. If the favourite was already
assigned, the previously saved favourite is over-
written.
The selectable options in the selection list de-
pend on the data attached to the multimedia
file. If the music genre is not indicated in the
music files, for example, you cannot save the
music genre as favourite.
If a video file is playing, only that video can be
saved as favourite.

Configure streaming services

Depending on the equipment you can use
streaming services directly through the infotain-
ment system. For this you need to have a pre-
mium user account of the streaming service in
question and you have to log in with it in the
infotainment system. You also need to be con-
nected to the Internet.
1. Select

Streaming

as the multimedia

source.
A list of available streaming services is dis-
played.

2. Select the streaming service you want.
3. Follow the steps indicated by the infotain-

ment system.
The streaming service is added to the list
of multimedia sources as a new function
button.

Playing entertainment content in the
infotainment system

Depending on the infotainment system, videos
can be played.

Video mode

When in video mode, a video can be played
on the infotainment screen if this is stored on a
data media, in

My media

or is sourced from a

streaming service. In this case, the video sound
is played through the vehicle's speakers.

The image is only displayed if the vehicle is
stopped. When the vehicle is in motion, the in-
fotainment screen turns off. The sound of the
video can still be heard.
A stable Internet connection is required for
playback from a streaming service. In this case,
telephony costs may be generated.

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Navigation

Introduction

Fig. 140

Schematic diagram: Navigation view.

A global satellite system determines the current
position of the vehicle and the sensors moun-
ted on the vehicle analyse the routes taken.
All measured values and possible traffic events
are compared with the available maps to allow
optimal navigation to the destination.
Navigation announcements and graphic repre-
sentations will guide you to your destination.
Navigation management is carried out on the
screen.
Depending on the country, some functions of
the infotainment system will not be available
on the screen when travelling above a certain
speed. It is not a malfunction, but is due to com-
pliance with legislation.

Navigation announcements

Navigation announcements are acoustic indi-
cations for driving referred to the current route.
The type and frequency of navigation an-
nouncements depend on the driving situation,
for example, starting the guide to the destina-
tion, driving on the motorway or on a round-
about and the settings.
If the exact destination cannot be reached be-
cause, for example, it is in a non-digitised area,
indications relating to the address and the dis-
tance to the destination are displayed on the
screen.

During dynamic route guidance, you will re-
ceive information about reported traffic con-
gestion on the route. An additional navigation
announcement is given if the route is recalcula-
ted due to traffic congestion.
While a navigation announcement is playing,
its volume can be adjusted. The following navi-
gation announcements provided will be played
with the newly adjusted volume.

Limitations during navigation

If the infotainment system cannot receive data
from GPS satellites, for example, in a tunnel or
in an underground garage, navigation contin-
ues using the vehicle's sensors.

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Navigation

In areas that are not digitised or are only parti-
ally digitised on the infotainment memory, the
infotainment system will still attempt to provide
route guidance.
In the case of missing or incomplete navigation
data, it may not be possible to determine the
exact position of the vehicle. This may mean
that navigation is not as precise as usual.
Roads and streets are subject to constant
change (e.g. new roads, road works, roads
closed to traffic, changes to street names and
building numbers). If the navigation data is ob-
solete, this may lead to errors or inaccuracies
during the route guidance.

Managing the navigation map

To allow an optimal view, you can also man-
age the navigation map with additional finger
movements.

Moving the map

Tip: use your index finger

●

Move the map with your finger.

Zoom in

Tip: use your index finger

●

To increase the view in a certain position,

double-click on the map.

Zoom out

Tip: use your index and middle fingers

●

Press on the map with both fingers at the

same time.

Change view

Tip: use your index finger

●

Press twice on the map and keep your finger

pressed on the screen.

●

To zoom out the view of the map, move your

finger upwards. To zoom in the view of the map,
move your finger downwards.

Change view

Tip: use your thumb and index finger

●

Press on the map with both fingers at the

same time and keep them pressed.

●

To zoom out the view of the map, move one

finger towards the other. To zoom in the view of
the map, move one finger away from the other.

Tilt the view

Tip: use your index and middle fingers

●

Press on the map with both fingers at the

same time and horizontal to each other, keep
them pressed.

●

To tilt the view of the map forward, move your

fingers upwards. To tilt the view of the map
backward, move your fingers downwards.

Rotate the map

Tip: use your thumb and index finger

●

Press on the map with both fingers at the

same time and keep them pressed.

●

To rotate the map view, turn your fingers

clockwise anticlockwise.

Saved data

The infotainment system saves certain data, for
example, frequent routes and position data, to
make the entry of the destination more agile
and optimise the route guidance.

Delete saved data

●

Press

Settings > Basic function settings >

Delete

and then

WARNING

Select the settings, enter the destination and
the modifications for navigation only with the
vehicle at a standstill.

Note

●

If a detour is passed during route guidance,

navigation may recalculate the route.

●

The quality of the navigation recommen-

dations given by the Infotainment system de-
pends on the navigation data available and
any reported traffic congestions.

●

Navigation announcements are not emit-

ted if the sound is muted in the infotainment
system.

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Navigation functions and symbols

Navigation

Navigation functions depend on the equipment
and country.

Functions

●

Entering the destination and route calcula-

tion (offline and online).

●

Display of two navigation maps at the same

time (screen and instrument cluster).

●

Update of online maps.

●

Predictive navigation.

●

3D urban maps.

●

Online traffic information.

●

Dynamic POIs (points of interest).

Symbols on the map

The buttons and indications depend on the set-
tings and the current driving situation.
Symbols for traffic events and points of inter-
est (POIs) are displayed on the map, for exam-
ple, petrol stations, train stations or interesting
stopovers, provided navigation has such data

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Current position.
Search for destinations.
Destinations along the route.
Final destination.

Home address.
Work address.
Favourite destinations.
Additional window with more options.
Additional window with route options.

Centre the map on the current position.

Change view: 2D oriented to the north, or
2D oriented to the direction of travel, or
3D to the direction of travel.

Information about the current route guid-
ance.
Map scale.

Symbols in the additional window

●

To open the additional window, press .

Repeat the last navigation announcement.
Volume of navigation announcements.
Map lighting in Automatic, Day or Night
mode.
Offer new guidance routes.

Other symbols

Entering the detailed destination for an ad-
dress.
Search for destinations.
Frequent destinations.
Last destinations.

Favourite destinations.
Back

Symbols in the route details

Current position.
Destination of the current guidance.

POI symbols (points of interest)

POIs (points of interest) are shown on the map,
provided the navigation has said data.
Click on the desired POI (point of interest) to
start a route guidance

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Petrol station.
Parking lot.
Tourist information offices.
Train station.
Restaurant.

Traffic information.

POIs (points of interest) are shown on the
map, provided the navigation has said data

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Click on a traffic event to open an additional
window with further details

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Slow traffic.

Traffic jam.

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Accident.

Broken down vehicle.

Slippery surface (ice or snow).

Road closed to traffic.

Slippery road hazard.

Danger.

Road works.

Strong wind.

Reduced visibility.

Navigation data

The Infotainment system is equipped with a
built-in navigation data memory. Depending
on the country, the necessary navigation data
may already be pre-installed.
To provide correct route guidance and make
the most of the functions offered, the infotain-
ment system should be updated on a regular
basis.

Using obsolete data may lead to errors during
navigation. Current routes cannot be traced or
the route guidances will lead to mistaken desti-
nations.
Ensure navigation data is updated at all times.

Online updating of navigation data

The navigation data of the regions through
which you travel frequently is automatically up-
dated in the background if the Internet connec-
tion is established and the privacy settings are
valid.

●

With the ignition switched on, the navigation

data is updated automatically.

Manual update of navigation data

Current navigation data for large regions, for
example Western Europe, can be downloaded
from www.seat.com and stored on USB data
devices.

●

Download the navigation data to a USB data

device.

●

Turn on the ignition of the vehicle.

●

Connect the USB data device to the infotain-

ment system. Navigation data is automatically
updated in the background.
The map version is displayed in

HOME > >

System information

WARNING

If you update the navigation data manually
while driving, it may cause accidents with se-
rious injuries.

●

Update the navigation data only with the

vehicle at a standstill.

Note

Automatic update of the navigation data is
subject to the privacy settings. No update is
made in incognito mode.

Start route guidance

Depending on the country and equipment, dif-
ferent functions are available to enter destina-
tions.
The different functions for entering destinations
are found in the navigation main menu.

Opening the Navigation main menu

●

Press

HOME >

Select the destination and start navigation

1. Press .
2. Select the desired destination. You can

chose from

Frequent destinations,

Last destinations or Favourite desti-
nations.

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OR:

press and enter the address in the

input screen.

OR:

detailed address.

3. Press

Start

Frequent destinations

The destination synopsis uses recorded data to
propose possible destinations.

Select the destination and start navigation:

1. Press and then .
2. Select the desired destination. The route

guidance starts automatically.

Quick start:

for a quick start, press and hold

the desired destination for a few seconds.

Recent destinations

Navigation saves the last destinations to make
them available for a route guidance.

Select the destination and start navigation:

1. Press and then .
2. Press the desired destination.
3. Press

Start

Quick start:

for a quick start, press and hold

the desired destination for a few seconds.

Favourite destinations

Save up to 20 destinations as favourites.

To save a destination as a favourite press in
the split screen when entering the destination.

Select the destination and start navigation:

1. Press and then .
2. Press the desired destination.
3. Press

Start

Note

Enter the destination as accurately as possi-
ble. If you enter a destination incorrectly, the
route guidance will not be able to start or it
will guide you to an incorrect destination.

Start route guidance by selecting from the
map

The navigation map includes active areas at
many points that are suitable for entering the
destination. To do this, press the desired posi-
tion or place on the map. If there is map data at
this point, you can start a route guidance.
Whether it is possible to enter the destination
through the navigation map depends on the
state of the data and it is not possible for all
positions.
To start “offroad navigation”, press an empty
area without position data.

Start navigation:

1. Press .
2. Move the view on the map until the desired

position can be selected. The navigation
map can be used by means of additional
finger movements

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3. Press the desired destination on the map.
4. Press

Route

Offroad navigation

“Offroad navigation” calculates routes to se-
lected destination points using unknown data.
When a destination point is outside the known
roads or position data, navigation finds the
route to the next point of the known road and
completes the path to the next destination
point with a direct connection.

Start navigation:

1. Move the view on the map until the desired

position can be selected. The navigation
map can be used by means of additional
finger movements

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2. Press on any point on the map without posi-

tion data.

3. Press

Route

Start route guidance using contact details

Start route guidance with the saved address
data of a contact. Contacts saved without ad-
dress data cannot be used for route guidance.

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Navigation

Start navigation:

1. Press .
2. Press on the contact you want.
3. Press

Route

Note

If the address details of a contact are ob-
solete, the route guidance will nevertheless
take you to the registered address. Check
that the contact address is updated.

Traffic information

The infotainment system receives detailed traf-
fic information automatically if the Internet con-
nection is established. This information is shown
with symbols and highlighting the road network
in colour on the map.

Traffic incidents

Traffic incidents, for example, traffic jams or
congested traffic, are shown on the navigation
map using symbols.
With an active route guidance, traffic incidents
that are on the current route are shown in the
route details. Such traffic incidents can be avoi-
ded

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Function descriptions

Hazard information

Hazard information is shown on the navigation
map with symbols in the same way as traffic
incidents. In this case, the source of this infor-

mation is another vehicle that has detected the
hazard and has uploaded the information to the
service provider.
The hazards shown are: accident, broken down
vehicle and slippery road surface.

Traffic flow indication

The navigation map shows traffic flow accord-
ing to current traffic events, highlighting the
road network in colour.

●

Yellow:

Slow traffic.

●

Red:

Traffic jam.

Note

Traffic information receipt is subject to the
privacy settings. In maximum Privacy mode,
no traffic information is received. Tracking or
Location level setting is necessary.

Function descriptions

Route details

The route details contain information on all inci-
dents, for example, the starting point, stopovers,
traffic events, POIs and destination, provided
the navigation has such data.
If you press on an incident, an additional win-
dow opens providing more options. The avail-
able options depend on the incident and the
current settings.

Open and close the route details

●

To open them, press or swipe it.

●

To close them, press or swipe it.

Edit route guidance

To edit the route guidance, move the stopovers
to the destination in the TripView view.

●

Hold the desired destination pressed until it is

visibly highlighted.

●

Move the destination to the desired position.

●

Remove your finger from the screen. The

route will recalculate.

Avoid traffic incidents

The details of the route show the current traf-
fic incidents if the navigation has such data.
Avoid traffic incidents by editing route details

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●

Press on a traffic event.

●

Press on

Avoid

. The route will recalculate.

Split screen

When handling navigation functions, an addi-
tional window with other options may open.
Possible options depend on the function being
used.

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Close the additional screen

●

Press on an empty area outside the addi-

tional window.

●

OR:

press .

●

OR:

press

Functions in the additional window:

Show on
map

Show what is selected on the map.

Add stop-
over desti-
nation

Add a stopover to the route guid-
ance.

Direct
route

Starts direct route guidance.

Delete

Delete a stopover from the route
guidance.

Avoid

Avoid traffic jam. The route will re-
calculate.

Stop route
guidance

Ends the current route guidance.

Close the additional window.

Add a destination to favourites.

Learn usage pattern

When the vehicle is in motion, navigation saves
routes and destinations used to automatically
generate destination proposals. Destinations
are learned based on the time of day and the
day of the week.

Navigation can propose up to 5 routes at the
same time. The proposed routes may be differ-
ent from the routes of the normal route guid-
ance.
If one of the proposed destinations is selected,
the guide to that destination is started.
The route guidance follows the selected route
until the vehicle deviates from it. In that case,
the route is recalculated and takes you back
along the most direct path to the initially selec-
ted destination.
Important traffic jams are taken into account
in the route guidance, and are avoided if alter-
native routes are available, provided navigation
has such data.
You can activate and deactivate the function
whenever you want.

Enable and disable learning usage pattern

The setting is in the corresponding navigation
menu

> Basic function settings

●

To activate the function, activate

Learn us-

age pattern

●

To disable the function, disable

Learn usage

pattern

●

To delete saved data, press

Delete usage

pattern

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Telephone interface

Telephone interface

Introduction

Fig. 141

Schematic diagram: Phone view.

You can use the telephone interface to connect
your mobile to the infotainment system and op-
erate phone functions through it. The sound is
played through the vehicle's speakers.
You can connect up to two mobile phone devi-
ces simultaneously to the infotainment system.
High speeds, poor weather or road conditions
and a noisy ambience (even outside of the ve-
hicle), as well as the quality of reception can all
affect the quality of a telephone conversation
in the vehicle.

Note

●

As a general rule, pairing a device (for ex-

ample, a mobile phone device) is only nec-
essary once. You can restore the device con-
nection via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi with the info-
tainment system whenever you want without
having to pair the device again.

●

The availability of some telephone func-

tions will depend on the mobile phone con-
nected to the infotainment system.

Telephone interface equipment and
symbols

Equipment features

●

Hands-free function.

●

Use up to two phones at the same time.

●

Phone book with up to 5,000 contacts, de-

pending on the infotainment system.

●

SMS functions via Bluetooth®: SMS reading,

SMS writing (templates included), SMS play-
back, message history.

●

Email functions via Bluetooth®: reading email,

writing email.

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●

Connection to wireless charging option.

●

Connection to the microphone mounted on

the vehicle.

Symbols in the main menu

Contacts.
List of incoming and outgoing calls.
Enter telephone number.
Text messages (SMS and emails).
Telephone interface settings.

Symbols for calls

The symbols may be different depending on
the infotainment system.

Start a call or bringing it to the foreground.
End or reject a call.
Open contact list.
Enter telephone number.
Mute the sound of the hands-free
Hold call.
Continue call.
Start conference call.
Pass call to private mode.
Make an emergency call.
Voice mail.

Get help in case of breakdown.

Obtain information on the SEAT brand
and selected additional services related to
traffic and your travel.

Call list symbols

●

To open the call lists, press .

Incoming call.
Outgoing call.
Missed call.
Telephone number (company).
Telephone number (private).
Mobile telephone number (company).
Mobile telephone number (private).
Fax (private).
Fax.

Symbols for text messages

The symbols may be different depending on
the infotainment system.

●

To open the text messages, press .

Activate voice control input

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Templates for text messages.

Places with special regulations

Switch off the mobile telephone and the tel-
ephone interface in places with a risk of ex-
plosion. These places are not always clearly
marked. They include, for example:

●

The vicinity of chemical pipelines and tanks.

●

The lower decks of boats and ferries.

●

In the proximity of vehicles that run on lique-

fied gas (such as propane or butane).

●

Places where the air is laden with chemicals

or particles such as flour, dust or metal powder.

●

All other places where the engine or tele-

phone must be switched off.

WARNING

Switch off the mobile phone in areas with a
risk of explosion!

Note

In areas where special regulations apply or
the use of mobile phones is forbidden, it
must be switched off at all times. The radi-
ation produced by the mobile phone when
switched on may interfere with sensitive
technical and medical equipment, possibly
resulting in malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

Pair, connect and manage

Requirement for pairing:

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the mobile phone

device.

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the infotainment

system.

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Active

Passive

●

Depending on the mobile device, it will be

necessary to have the Bluetooth® menu open
or activate the

Visibility

option so that the de-

vice is visible from the infotainment system.
Pair a mobile phone device suitable for teleph-
ony with the infotainment system to use the
telephone interface functions. On the first con-
nection, the mobile phone device is paired with
the infotainment system. Doing so saves a user
profile

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User profiles

The pairing can take a few minutes. The func-
tions available depend on the mobile phone
device used and its operating system.

Pair a mobile phone device

1. Open the list of available Bluetooth® devi-

ces on the mobile phone device and select
the name of the infotainment system.

2. Please note and, if necessary, confirm the

messages that appear on the mobile phone
device and on the infotainment system. If
the pairing was successful, the phone data
is saved in the user profile.

Optional:

confirm the data transfer mes-

sage on the mobile phone device.

Active and passive connection

To use the functions of the telephone interface,
there must be at least one mobile phone device
connected to the infotainment system. If there
are several mobile phone devices connected
to the infotainment system, you can switch be-

tween active and passive connections. To use
the telephone interface with the desired mobile
phone device, establish the active connection
with the infotainment system.

Difference between connection types

The mobile phone device is paired and

connected. The functions of the telephone
interface are performed with the data of
said mobile phone device.

The mobile phone device is paired and

connected. Calls can be managed but the
phone book, messages or other functions
will not be active.

Paired mobile phone devices are stored in the
infotainment system, even if they are not cur-
rently connected.

Connect a mobile phone device

Requirement: the mobile phone device is paired
with the infotainment system.

●

Bluetooth® is activated on the mobile phone

device.

Establish an active connection

Requirement: several mobile phone devices are
connected to the infotainment system at the
same time.

●

Select the desired mobile phone device from

the drop-down menu. All other mobile phone
devices are automatically in the passive con-
nection.

User profiles

For each of the paired mobile phone devices an
individual user profile is automatically created.
In the user profile, data from the mobile phone
device is stored, for example, contact details or
settings. A maximum of four user profiles can be
saved in the infotainment system at the same
time.

WARNING

If you perform the pairing while driving, it
could cause an accident or injury.

●

Perform pairing only with the vehicle at a

standstill.

Note

●

While the infotainment system is in the

Known mobile phones menu, the wireless
charging function is disabled. When you exit
this menu, the wireless charging function is
activated again.

●

In the pairing of some mobile phone devi-

ces, a PIN number is shown on the screen of
the mobile phone device. Enter that number
in the infotainment system to complete the
pairing.

Basic and Comfort Telephony

Depending on the equipment, two types of tel-
ephone interface can be used:

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Basic telephone interface.

●

Comfort telephone interface.

Basic telephone interface

The Basic telephone interface uses the Blue-
tooth® HFP profile for transmission. This inter-
face allows the use of telephone functions
through the infotainment system and playback
through the vehicle's speakers.

Comfort telephone interface

Like the Basic telephone interface, the Comfort
telephone interface also uses the Bluetooth®
HFP profile.
The Comfort phone interface can be equip-
ped with the wireless charging function

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In order to use the functions of the wireless
charging function, you have to place a suitable
mobile phone device correctly in the storage
compartment. The mobile phone device will
then connect to the vehicle antenna. This im-
proves the reception and sound quality of calls.

Calling and sending messages

Open the telephone interface

●

Press

HOME >

Make a call

Select a phone number to start a call. Different
functions are available for selecting a phone
number:

Contacts

If a contact has several registered phone num-
bers you have to select one.

●

Press and press a number on the list to

start the call.

OR:

press and enter the contact name in the

input field to search for it. Press on the contact
to start the call.

OR:

press a favourite in the telephone interface

main menu to start the call.

Calls

The telephone interface shows the call list of
the mobile telephone device. Start a call from
the call list.

●

Press

> All

and press a number on the list

to start the call.

OR:

press and filter the call list entries (for

example, missed calls or dialled numbers). In
filtered list, press a number to start the call.

Dial number

Manually enter a phone number to start a call.
While entering the phone number, contacts that
match that number are shown on the infotain-
ment screen.

●

Press and enter the telephone number.

Press to start the call.
The last call is dialled by pressing and hold-
ing the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.

Send messages

Depending on the mobile phone device and the
infotainment system used, you can send and
receive SMS and e-mails through the telephone
interface.

Send an SMS:

1. Press

> Text message > Enter new mes-

sage

and enter the message on the screen.

2. Enter the contact you want in the search

bar.

3. To send the message press

Send an email:

●

Press

> E-mail > Enter new message

and

enter the message on the screen.

●

Enter the contact you want in the search bar.

●

To send the message press

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Qi technology allows you to charge your mobile phone wirelessly.

Phone book, favourites and speed
dial buttons

In the first connection of a telephone with the
infotainment system, the phone book is saved
in the infotainment system. It may be necessary
to confirm the data transmission on the mobile
phone.
Each time the phone is reconnected, the phone
book is updated.
If conference calls are supported, the phone
book can be accessed during a call. If there is a
saved image for a contact, it can be displayed
in the list next to the entry.

Favourites

A speed dial button can be assigned to a phone
book favourite up to a maximum of six. If there
is a registered photo saved to the contact, it is
shown on the speed dial button.
All speed dial buttons have to be manually
edited and will be assigned to a user profile

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Assign the speed dial button

●

In the

Favourites

menu, press the button,

then open the phone book to select a contact
as a favourite. If the contact has several phone
numbers, press on the number in the list.

Edit the speed dial button

●

To edit or delete a favourite contact press on

the icon in the

Favourites

menu screen. You

can delete one or more favourites.

Call a favourite

●

Press the assigned speed dial button.

Note

Favourites are not updated automatically. If
you change a contact's phone number, you
have to reassign the speed dial button.

Connectivity Box

Fig. 142

Centre console: slot for mobile phone

connection.

The Connectivity Box includes the Wireless
Charger functionality.

Wireless charger

The Wireless Charger allows mobile devices
with Qi

technology to be charged without a

cable.
To charge your mobile phone wirelessly:

●

Place your mobile device in the middle of

the pad with the screen facing up

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Fig. 142

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Make sure there are no objects between the
pad and the mobile phone.
The mobile phone will start charging automat-
ically. For further information about whether
your mobile device uses Qi technology, check
your phone's user manual or visit the SEAT
website

WARNING

Notifications on the screen of the mobile de-
vice can distract the driver’s attention and
increase the risk of a serious accident.

●

Only place one suitable mobile device,

with Qi compatibility if applicable. To ensure
that it operates properly, place it without
the protective case and ensure that it has
maximum dimensions (width x length) of 80 x
140 mm (3.15 x 5.512 inches) on the base of
the Connectivity Box as indicated.

●

If the mobile device is not placed on the

base of the Connectivity Box, in the correct
position, or if its dimensions exceed those

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specified, it may not be recognised or may
not charge correctly. Under certain circum-
stances, the infotainment system indicates
that there is a foreign object in the storage
compartment. Using a suitable mobile phone
device and correcting its position can elimi-
nate the fault.

●

If necessary, remove any objects that may

obstruct the cover’s closing function.

WARNING

●

The mobile phone may heat up due to the

wireless charging. Think about this before
you pick it up, and take care when removing
it.

●

There must be no metallic or other objects

between the mobile phone and the housing,
to prevent the functionality of the Connectiv-
ity Box from being affected.

NOTICE

The base of the Connectivity Box is not re-
movable.

Note

●

Your mobile device must support the Qi

inductive charging interface standard for
proper operation.

●

The charging time and the temperature

vary in accordance with the device used.

●

The maximum charging capacity is 5 W.

●

Qi technology does not allow you to

charge more than one mobile device simul-
taneously.

●

You are advised to keep the engine running

to guarantee proper wireless charging.

●

When a telephone with Qi technology is

connected by USB, it will be charged by the
means specified by the manufacturer.

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Positioning the luggage and cargo

Storing objects

Positioning the luggage
and cargo

General information

Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely

It is possible to carry objects and luggage in the
vehicle, in a trailer

and on the roof

. When doing so, please consider

all legal provisions.

●

Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly as

possible.

●

Always place luggage and heavy objects as

far forwards as possible in the luggage com-
partment

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●

Take into account the maximum authorised

weight per axle, as well as the maximum au-
thorised weight of the vehicle

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●

Secure the objects to the fastening rings

of the boot using appropriate chains or belts

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●

Also place small objects safely.

●

In vehicles with dynamic headlight range

control, the lights adapt automatically.

●

Adapt tyre pressure to the load. Take into

account the pressure sticker of the tyres

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●

In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure con-

trol system, adjust to the new load status if nec-
essary

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WARNING

Loose or unsecured objects can cause seri-
ous injury in case of sudden manoeuvring
or braking or in case of an accident. Partic-
ularly if the airbag hits them when deploying
and they are thrown across the inside of the
vehicle. Please observe the following rules to
minimise the risk of injury:

●

Place all objects inside the vehicle safely.

●

Secure all objects, little and large.

●

Place the objects in the cabin in such a

way that they can never reach the airbag de-
ployment areas while the vehicle is in motion.

●

Keep the storage compartments closed at

all times while the vehicle is in motion.

●

Place the objects in such a way that they

never force any occupant of the vehicle to sit
in an incorrect position.

●

When transporting objects that take up a

seat, never let anyone use that seat.

●

Never leave hard, sharp or heavy objects

loose in open storage compartment of the
vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat or
on the instrument panel.

●

Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects

from the fabrics and bags inside the cabin
and store them safely.

WARNING

The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
cle handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy objects that are not properly placed
or secured may cause loss of control of the
vehicle and thus severe injuries.

●

Never put too much load in the vehicle.

Both the carrying capacity as well as the
distribution of the load in the vehicle have
effects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability.

●

When transporting heavy objects, the driv-

ing behaviour of the vehicle varies due to the
displacement of the centre of gravity.

●

Always distribute the load in the vehicle as

evenly and horizontally as possible.

●

Always place heavy objects in the boot be-

fore the rear axle and as far away from it as
possible.

●

Objects in the luggage compartment that

are unsecured could move suddenly and
modify the handling of the vehicle.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Accelerate with particular care and cau-

tion.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Brake earlier than usual.

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NOTICE

Electrical wires or, depending on the fea-
tures, the antenna embedded into the rear
windows could be damaged, even irrepara-
bly, if they are in contact with objects.

Note

Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing rings are commercially available from
accessory shops.

Luggage compartment

Luggage compartment shelf

Fig. 143

In the boot: removing and installing

the shelf.

Fig. 144

In the boot: removing and installing

the shelf.

Removing

●

Detach the cord loops

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Fig. 143

from

their hooks

●

Remove the rear shelf from the side supports

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Fig. 144

by pulling it upwards and then take

it out.
If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored un-
der the luggage compartment double floor

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Fitting

●

Insert the cover horizontally so that the

“recess” fits onto the axis of the supports

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Fig. 144

and press down until it engages.

●

Attach the securing straps

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Fig. 143

onto

the rear lid.

WARNING

Animals, loose or unsecured or objects car-
ried on the rear shelf can cause serious injury
in case of sudden manoeuvring or braking or
in case of an accident.

●

Do not leave hard, sharp or heavy objects

or in bags on the rear shelf.

●

Never transport animals on the rear shelf.

NOTICE

●

Before closing the rear lid, ensure that the

rear shelf is correctly fitted.

●

An overloaded luggage compartment

could mean that the rear shelf is not cor-
rectly seated and it may be bent or dam-
aged.

●

If the luggage compartment is overloaded,

remove the tray.

Note

Ensure that, when placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, rear visi-
bility is not reduced.

Store the rear shelf

Depending on the equipment, once the lug-
gage compartment shelf has been removed, it
can be stored under the variable floor of the
luggage compartment.

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Luggage compartment

●

Remove the side cover by sliding it upwards.

●

Place the luggage compartment shelf in the

space provided for this purpose.

●

Place the cover back in its original position.

Variable luggage compartment floor

Fig. 145

Variable luggage compartment floor:

raised position; lowered position.

Fig. 146

Variable boot floor: tilted position.

Variable floor in high position

●

To move from the low position to the high po-

sition, lift the floor using the handle

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Fig. 145

, and pull it back until the front of the floor

has fully passed the supports

●

Move the floor forward over the supports as

far as the rear seat backrest and then lower the
floor with the handle

Variable floor in low position

●

To move from the high position to the low po-

sition, lift the floor using the handle

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Fig. 145

, and pull it back until the front of the floor

has fully passed the supports

●

Now let the front part fall to the floor and

slide the floor forwards as far as the rear seat
backrest; lower the floor at the same time with
the handle

Variable floor in the tilted position

When the variable floor is tilted you can access
the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit area.

●

Lift the variable floor in the high position using

handle

›››

Fig. 145

, pull it up and push it

towards the backrest of the rear seats until it
folds along the hinge line and the movable part
of the floor is resting on itself.

●

Rest the floor on its housings

›››

Fig. 146

(ar-

rows).

WARNING

●

Always secure objects, even when the lug-

gage compartment floor is properly lifted.

●

Only objects that do not protrude more

than 2/3 the height of the floor may be car-
ried between the rear seat and the raised
luggage compartment floor.

●

Only objects that do not weigh than ap-

proximately 7.5 kg may be carried between
the rear seat and the raised luggage com-
partment floor.

NOTICE

●

The maximum weight that can be loaded

on the luggage compartment variable floor
in the top position is 100 kg.

●

Do not let the luggage compartment floor

fall when closing it. Always carefully guide
it downwards in a controlled manner. Other-
wise, the lining and the floor of the luggage
compartment could be damaged.

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Luggage compartment
equipment

Fastening rings

Fig. 147

Location of fastening rings in luggage

compartment.

There are fastening rings

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Fig. 147

on the

front and rear of the boot to secure loose
objects and luggage with fastening belts and
cords.

WARNING

If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
straps are used, they could break in the
event of braking or an accident. Objects
could then be launched across the passen-
ger compartment and cause serious or fatal
injuries.

●

Always use belts or straps that are suitable

and in good condition.

●

Tighten the belts and straps in a cross

layout over the load placed on the boot
floor and secure them to the fastening rings
safely.

●

Never exceed the maximum tensile load of

the fastening rings when securing objects.

●

Make sure that, particularly for flat ob-

jects, the upper edge of the load is higher
than the fastening rings.

●

Depending on the features, take into ac-

count the instruction panels on the boot on
how to place the load.

●

Never secure a child seat to the fastening

rings.

Note

●

The maximum tensile load that the fasten-

ing rings can support is approx. 3.5 kN.

●

Belts, straps and securing systems for the

appropriate load can be obtained from spe-
cialised dealerships. SEAT recommends visit-
ing a SEAT dealership for this.

Roof carrier

Introduction

The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise
aerodynamics. For this reason, cross bars or
conventional roof carrier systems cannot be
secured to the roof water drains.
As the roof water drains are integrated in the
roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-
proved cross bars and roof carrier systems can
be used.

Cases in which cross bars and the roof car-
rier system should be disassembled.

●

When they are not used.

●

When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.

●

When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-

mum height, for example, in some garages.

WARNING

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or retaining straps that are suitable and
in a good condition.

●

Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a neg-

ative effect on aerodynamics, the centre of
gravity and driving performance.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

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Roof carrier

NOTICE

●

Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier

system before entering a car wash.

●

Vehicle height is increased by the installa-

tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system
and the load secured on them. For this pur-
pose, check that your vehicle's height does
not surpass the headspace limit, for exam-
ple, for underpasses or for entering garage
doors.

●

Any cross bars, roof carrier systems or

loads secured to them must not interfere with
the roof aerial or block the path of the rear
lid.

●

On opening the rear lid make sure that it

does not knock into the roof load.

For the sake of the environment

When cross bars and a roof carrier system
are installed, the increased air resistance
means that the vehicle uses more fuel.

Securing the crossbars and the roof
carrier system

Fig. 148

Attachment points for the roof railings

for the roof carrier

The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
cial roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely transport
luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or boats on
the roof. Suitable accessories can be acquired
at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assembly
instructions that come with the crossbars and
the roof carrier system in question into account.

Installing the bars

The crossbars are assembled on the roof
railings. The distance between cross bars

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Fig. 148

should be 75 cm and the dis-

tance between the cross bars and the brackets
of the roof railings

should be 5 cm.

WARNING

Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof
and cause an accident and injuries.

●

Always take the manufacturer assembly

instructions into account.

●

Check threaded joints and attachments

travelling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.

●

Do not modify or repair the crossbars or

roof carrier system.

Note

Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle.

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Loading the roof carrier system

The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof carrier system are properly instal-
led

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Maximum authorised cargo on the roof

The maximum permissible roof load is

75 kg

This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof

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Always check the weight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if nec-
essary. Never exceed the maximum authorised
roof load.
If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be able
to carry the maximum authorised roof load. In
this case, do not exceed the maximum weight
limit for the roof carrier which is listed in the
fitting instructions.

Distributing a load

Distribute loads uniformly and secure them cor-
rectly

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Check attachments

Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted connec-
tions and attachments after a short journey and
subsequently with a certain frequency.

WARNING

●

Never exceed the maximum authorised

load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-
hicle's maximum authorised weight.

●

Never exceed the load capacity of the

cross bars and the roof carrier system, even
if the maximum authorised roof load has not
been reached.

●

Secure heavy items as far forward as

possible and distribute the vehicle load uni-
formly.

WARNING

If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause ac-
cidents and injuries.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

Trailer mode

Introduction

Take into account country-specific regulations
about driving with a trailer and the use of a
towing bracket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has

an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration from
the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle

and

the trailer.

Maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted on the coupling device

The

maximum

vertical load technically permit-

ted from the trailer draw bar on the towing
bracket's tow ball is

55 kg

Vehicles with the Start-Stop system

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the
Start-Stop system operates as normal. No spe-
cial characteristics need to be taken into ac-
count.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain off
for the rest of the journey

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Trailer mode

Vehicles with driving profile selection

If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use of
the

Eco

driving profile is not recommended. You

are advised to select another of the available
driving profiles before beginning to drive with a
trailer.

Trailer weight/drawbar load

Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only ap-
plicable for

altitudes

up to 1000 m above sea

level. Since higher altitude decreases engine
performance and the ability to climb slopes, the
tow load decreases proportionally. The weight
of the vehicle and trailer combination must be
reduced by 10% for every 1000 m of altitude.
When possible, operate the trailer with the max-
imum

authorised drawbar load

on the ball

joint of the towing bracket, but

do not exceed

the specified limit.

WARNING

Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.

WARNING

Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.

●

Only use the towing bracket if it is in a per-

fect state of repair and is properly secured.

●

Never modify or repair the towing bracket

in any way.

●

In order to reduce the danger of injury in

the event of rear-end collisions and to avoid
injury to pedestrians and cyclists when park-
ing the vehicle, cover or remove the tow hook
when you are not using a trailer.

●

According to EU regulation 2021_535 it is

not permitted to install a towing device that
completely or partially covers the rear num-
ber plate.

●

Never fit a towing bracket “with weight dis-

tribution” or “load compensation”. The vehi-
cle has not been designed for this type of
towing bracket. The towing bracket could fail
and the trailer could be released from the
vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy
or large objects can affect driving properties
and even cause an accident.

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or straps that are suitable and in good
condition.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity are

more likely to overturn than those with a low
one.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Take great care when overtaking.

●

Reduce speed immediately if you notice

that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Never drive at more than 80 km/h (50 mph)

when towing a trailer (or at more than
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional circum-
stances). This also applies in countries where
driving at higher speeds is permitted. Take
into account the speed limit for vehicles with
trailers in the corresponding country, as it
could be less than the speed limit for vehi-
cles without a trailer.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

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WARNING

If the towing bracket has been retrofitted by
a non-SEAT workshop, the Start-Stop system
must be disconnected manually whenever
driving with a trailer. Otherwise the brake
system could be damaged and could conse-
quently cause a serious accident or injury.

●

Always disconnect the Start-Stop system

manually when using a towing bracket that
has not been fitted by a SEAT workshop.

Note

●

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer,

always deactivate the anti-theft alarm

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. Otherwise, the tilt sensor could

cause the alarm to go off.

●

Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's

first 1000 km

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●

Some retrofitted towing brackets cover the

rear towing eye. In these cases, the towing
eye should not be used for tow-starting or
for towing other vehicles. For this reason, if
the vehicle has been retrofitted with a towing
bracket, always keep the tow hook in the ve-
hicle when you remove it.

Note

●

If a removable and retractable tow hook is

fitted, it should not be mounted when not in
use. In the event of a rear-end collision, the
damage to the vehicle could be greater if the
tow hook is fitted.

Technical requirements

Vehicles that are

factory

-equipped with a tow-

ing bracket fulfil all the technical and legal re-
quirements for driving with a trailer.
If the

vehicle is retrofitted with a tow bracket

only a bracket that is authorised for the max-
imum authorised load of the trailer that is to
be towed may be fitted. The towing bracket
must be suitable for the vehicle and the trailer
and must be properly secured to the vehicle's
chassis. Only use a towing bracket that has
been authorised by SEAT for this vehicle. Al-
ways check and take into account the towing
bracket manufacturer's instructions.

Towing bracket fitted on the bumper

Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bumper's
function. Do not make modifications or repairs
to the exhaust system or the brake system.
Make regular checks to ensure that the towing
bracket is secure.

Engine cooling system

Driving with a trailer increases the load on the
engine and cooling system. The cooling system
should have sufficient coolant and be prepared
for the additional effort involved in driving with
a trailer.

Trailer brakes

If the trailer has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake system
to the vehicle's brake system.

Tow cable

Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer

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Trailer tail lights

The trailer's rear lights should comply with the
statutory safety regulations

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Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised work-
shop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealer-
ship for this.

Exterior mirrors

If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the country
in question. The exterior mirrors should be ad-
justed before you start driving and must provide
a sufficient field of vision at the rear.

Trailer maximum electricity consumption

Never exceed the values indicated!

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Trailer mode

Brake lights (total)

84 Watts

Turn signal (on each side)

42 Watts

Side lights (on each side)

50 Watts

Reverse lights (in total)

42 Watts

Rear fog light

42 Watts

WARNING

If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one, the trailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause serious
injury.

NOTICE

●

If the rear lights of the trailer are not

correctly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.

●

If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-

rent, the vehicle's electronic system may be
damaged.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric system

directly to the electrical connections of the
tail lights or any other power sources. Only
use the connections intended for providing
electric current to the trailer.

Hitching and connecting a trailer

Fig. 149

Diagram: assignment of the pins of

the trailer's electrical socket.

Meaning

Left turn signal

Rear fog light

Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Right turn signal

Rear light, right

Brake lights

Rear light, left

Reverse lights

Permanent live

Live charge cable

Earth for pin 10

Unassigned

Meaning

Earth for pin 9

Power socket for trailer

The vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power socket
for the connection between the trailer and the
vehicle. With the engine running, electrical devi-
ces on the trailer receive power from the elec-
trical connection (pin 9 and pin 10 of the trailer
power socket).
If the system detects that a trailer has been
connected, the consumers on the trailer will re-
ceive electricity through this connection (pins 9
and 10). Pin 9 has a permanent live. This pow-
ers, for example, the trailer's interior lighting.
Electrical devices such as a fridge in a caravan

only

receive electrical power if the engine is

running (through pin 10).
To avoid overloading the electrical system, you
cannot connect the ground wires of pin 3, pin 11
or pin 13.
If the trailer has a

7-contact connector

, you

will need to use an adapter cable. In this case
the function corresponding to pin 10 will not be
available.

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Tow cable

The tow rope must always be securely fixed to
the towing vehicle and loose enough so that the
vehicle can handle turns smoothly. However,
make sure that the cable does not rub on the
ground while driving.

Trailer tail lights

Always check the trailer's rear lights to ensure
they are working correctly and that they com-
ply with the relevant safety regulations. Make
sure that the maximum permissible power that
can be absorbed by the trailer is not exceeded

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Include in the anti-theft alarm

The trailer is included in the anti-theft system if
the following conditions are met:

●

If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an

anti-theft alarm.

●

If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow

bracket.

●

If the trailer is electrically connected to the

towing vehicle through the trailer power socket.

●

If the electrical systems of the vehicle and

trailer are in perfect condition and have no
faults or damage.

●

If the vehicle is locked with the key and the

anti-theft alarm is activated.

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-
gered if the electrical connection with the
trailer is cut off.
Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, always
turn off the anti-theft alarm. Otherwise, the tilt
sensor could cause the alarm to go off.

Trailers with LED tail lights

For technical reasons, trailers fitted with LED
rear lights cannot be connected to the anti-
theft alarm system.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm does not
go off when the electrical connection with the
trailer is cut if it has rear lights with light-emit-
ting diodes.

If the

Eco

driving profile was selected when

hitching the trailer, this will automatically switch
to the

Normal

profile. If the system cannot de-

tect the attached trailer or if the towing bracket
has been retrofitted by an auto repair shop
other than SEAT, you must manually select the

Normal

profile before you start driving with a

trailer attached. To reconnect the

Eco

profile

once the trailer has been unhitched, switch the
ignition off and back on once.

WARNING

If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, it may lead to an excessive
amount of current supplied to the trailer,
which can cause abnormalities in the entire
vehicle electronic system, as well as acci-
dents and serious injuries.

●

Ensure that any repairs that need to be

carried out on the electrical system are car-
ried out by a specialised workshop.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric system

directly to the electrical connections of the
tail lights or any other power sources.

WARNING

Contact between the pins of the trailer
power socket can cause short circuits, over-
loading of the electrical system or failure of
the lighting system, and consequently can
cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

Never connect the pins of the trailer power

socket to each other.

●

Make sure any work on bent pins is carried

out by a specialised workshop.

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