Seat Ibiza (2023 year). Manual in english - page 1

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Fasten your seat belt

Handbrake applied

Stop driving!

Fault in the brake system

page 133

Stop driving

Brake fluid level low

page 265

Take control of the vehicle and be ready
to brake!

page 144

Stop driving!

Fault in the motor coolant system

Engine oil pressure

Stop driving!

Stop driving!

Alternator fault

Collision warning

Symbol Meaning

Take control of the steering immediately

Central warning lamp

Fault in the airbag system or the seat
belt tensioners

page 48

Front passenger front airbag off

page 48

Front passenger airbag on

page 48

Lights up:

fault in the electronic stability

control (ESC)

page 135

Flashing:

Electronic stability control

(ESC) or Traction Control regulating

page 135

TCS manually deactivated, ESC in
“Sport” mode or ECS manually deacti-
vated

ABS fault

Travel assist unavailable

page 157

Fault in the vehicle's lighting

page 90

Fault in the emissions control system

page 241

Particulate filter clogged

page 242

Driver information

Symbol Meaning

Petrol engine management fault

Rear fog light on

Fuel tank almost empty

page 18

The natural gas reserve level has been
reached.

Engine oil level

¡Stop driving!

Low tyre pressure

page 289

Collision warning deactivated

page 152

Cruise control fault (GRA)

page 142

Speed limiter not available

Gearbox fault

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not avail-
able

page 149

Lane Assist not available

page 154

Lane Assist (lane keeping system) regu-
lating

page 154

Symbol Meaning

Side Assist (lane change assistance
system) not available

page 140

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) not avail-
able

page 140

Battery / 12V power supply

Turn signals

Trailer turn signals

Cruise control (GRA)

Speed limiter active

Lane Assist (lane keeping system) ac-
tive.

page 154

Press the brake pedal

Travel Assist active

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) reg-
ulating, no vehicle detected ahead

page 146

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) reg-
ulating, vehicle detected ahead

page 146

Main beam on or flasher on

page 90

Symbol Meaning

The speed limiter is not active

page 143

Start-Stop system activated

Start-Stop system unavailable

Exterior temperature below +4 °C
(+39 °F)

page 21

The vehicle is running on natural gas.

page 19

Main beam assist active

page 93

Take control of the steering

Distance warning

Reference to information in the on-
board documentation

page 24

Remove foot from accelerator

Service intervals display

page 29

Driver information

Basic version digital instrument cluster

Fig. 3

Basic version digital instrument cluster: Main

view.

Upper zone:

Time, selected driving profile, rev

counter, outside temperature.

Lower zone:

total

km (miles) or speed set with the cruise control
or ACC, range.

Main display:

speed in digital format and

road signs.

Secondary indications:

driving data

(average speed and fuel consumption, dis-
tance travelled, etc.)

Secondary indications:

radio, media,

phone, navigation indications.

Engine coolant temperature indicator

page 19

Gear engaged and gear or selector lever
position recommendation.

Selected driving assistant.

Fuel gauge

page 17

The Basic version digital instrument cluster is a
digital instrument cluster with a high resolution
colour TFT display.
Other content can be displayed by selecting
different views, e.g.

Rev counter

, and different

displays in the main display area and in the
secondary display areas.

Instrument cluster operation

The digital instrument cluster can only be con-
trolled from the buttons on the multi-function
steering wheel. The functions of the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel depend on the
equipment.

As long as a priority 1 warning is active, it will not
be possible to access any menu

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Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden
with the button of the multifunction steering
wheel.

Instrument cluster views

To switch between the different views press the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.

The following views can be displayed:

●

Main:

Digital speedometer with secondary

indications.

●

Speed:

Classic representation of the speed-

ometer as a circular instrument with secondary
indications in the centre of the dial.

Driver information

Instrument panel

●

Rev counter:

Classic representation of the rev

counter as a circular instrument with secondary
indications in the centre of the dial.
The amount and content of the information dis-
played may vary depending on the equipment.

Note

After switching off the ignition, a display
appears showing vehicle status information,
such as distance travelled.

Select secondary indications in the “Main” view
The secondary indications

can be in-

dividually configured or hidden. Proceed as fol-
lows to select the secondary indications:
1. Use the keys

and

to select the right

or left

secondary indications area.

2. Use the thumbwheel on the multifunction

steering wheel to select the desired secon-
dary indication.

3. Confirm your selection by pressing the

button.

Selecting secondary indications in the “Speed”
or “Rev counter” views
1. Use the thumbwheel on the multifunction

steering wheel to select the desired secon-
dary indication.

2. Confirm the selection by pressing .

Note

If when switching on the ignition warnings
are shown about existing faults, it might not
be possible to change the settings or show
the information as described. If the fault
continues, visit a duly qualified specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

Driver information

Pre-set information depending on the selected “Driving mode”.

SEAT Digital Cockpit

Fig. 4

SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

Engine coolant temperature display.

page 19

Revolution counter

. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running

page 17

Gear engaged or position of the selec-
tor lever.

Screen display

page 20

Speedometer

Digital speed display

Fuel gauge

Information Profile

The SEAT Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument
cluster with a high resolution colour TFT dis-
play. It has a 3 views accessible using the but-
ton

of the multifunction steering wheel. By

selecting different information profiles, indica-
tions other than the classic circular instruments
can be displayed, such as navigation data,
multimedia information or travel data.
The 3 views are:

●

Classic

●

Dynamic

●

Navigation

All views will display information on the screen
about audio, phone, travel data, vehicle status,
navigation and driving aids.
In all views the information displayed in

Infor-

mation profiles

can be customised

Fig. 4

Information profiles

Use the infotainment system menu

> Se-

lection > Digital Cockpit

to choose be-

tween the different options for viewing informa-
tion to be displayed in the SEAT Digital Cockpit.

Classic View

The revolutions per minute and speedome-
ter needles appear along the entire length

Fig. 4

View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC

Personalisation of the information that appears
in the SEAT Digital Cockpit. Only 2 of these
items of information can be displayed at the

Driver information

Instrument panel

same time, but the user chooses which to dis-
play, and in what order, by moving the finger
vertically over the dials.
Depending on the version, the Views can be
memorised by exiting the menu or keeping the

View

button pressed.

●

Consumption.

Graphic representation of the

current consumption and digital display of the
average consumption.

●

Audio.

Digital display of the current audio

playback.

●

Altitude.

Digital display of the current altitude

above sea level.

●

Compass.

Digital display of the compass.

●

Destination arrival information.

Digital dis-

play of the remaining travelling time, distance
to the destination and the estimated time of
arrival.

●

Range.

Digital display of the remaining range.

●

Travelling time.

●

Route guidance.

●

Journey.

Digital display of the distance trav-

elled.

●

Assist systems.

Graphic representation of

different assistance systems.

●

Road signs.

Display of traffic signs detected.

●

Navigation.

Graphical representation of the

navigation with arrows.
It may vary based on the features, the number
and the contents of the selectable information
profiles.

Revolution counter

The rev counter indicates the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
Together with the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable speed.
The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter
indicates the maximum speed in any gear after
running-in and with the engine hot. However,
it is advisable to move the selector lever to

or lift your foot off the accelerator before the
needle reaches the red zone

We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. See the additional infor-
mation in

page 111,

Selecting the optimal

gear

NOTICE

●

To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.

●

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard.

For the sake of the environment

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

Fuel gauge

Fig. 5

Basic instrument cluster: fuel gauge.

Fig. 6

SEAT Digital Cockpit instrument cluster:

fuel gauge.

Driver information

Control lamps

Its lights up yellow. Fuel tank almost
empty. The fuel reserve level has been
reached

. Refuel as soon as you

have the opportunity.
When the fuel level is very low, the lower
diode also flashes red.

The display only works when the ignition is
switched on.
The fuel range is displayed on the instrument
panel.
You can consult the tank capacity of your vehi-
cle in

page 310

WARNING

When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may
stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-
vere injuries.

●

If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could

reach the engine irregularly, particularly
when driving up or down slopes.

●

The steering system and the assistant sys-

tems and brakes do not work when the en-
gine is running irregularly or switches off due
to lack of fuel or an irregular supply thereof.

●

SEAT recommends always refuelling when

the tank is approximately one quarter full, to
prevent the vehicle from stopping due to a
lack of fuel.

NOTICE

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An
irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring and
unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust system.
The catalytic converter or the particulate fil-
ter may get damaged!

Note

The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to the
fuel pump symbol points out towards the side
of the vehicle with the fuel tank flap.

Driver information

Instrument panel

Natural gas (CNG) gauge

✓

Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas engine

(CNG)

Fig. 7

Instrument cluster: natural gas gauge

Natural gas gauge

Petrol gauge

Control lamp

It lights up white. The vehicle is running
on natural gas.
The lamp goes dark when the natural

gas runs out. The engine changes to oper-
ate with petrol.

Its lights up yellow. The natural gas re-
serve level has been reached.
When the fuel level is very low, the lower

diode flashes red.

The display only works when the ignition is
switched on.

Things to note

If the vehicle is left parked for a long time im-
mediately after refuelling, the natural gas level
indicator may not accurately indicate the same
level shown after refuelling when the vehicle is
started up again. This is not due to a leak in the
system, but to a drop in pressure in the gas tank
for technical reasons after a cooling phase just
after refuelling.

Note

In vehicles with natural gas engines, the pet-
rol tank fuel level gauge may display the re-
fuelled amount with a slight delay (depend-
ing on the refuelled amount).

Coolant temperature indicator.

Fig. 8

Basic digital instrument cluster: engine

coolant temperature display.

Driver information

Fig. 9

SEAT Digital Cockpit digital instrument

cluster: engine coolant temperature indicator.

Cold zone.

The engine has not reached

operating temperature yet. Avoid high en-
gine speeds and stressing the engine if it
has not reached operating temperature.

Normal zone.

At high outside temperatures

and when making the engine work hard,
the diodes may continue lighting up and
reach the upper zone. This is no cause for
concern, provided the control lamp does
not light up .

Warning area.

When the engine is working

hard, especially at high outside tempera-
tures, the diodes may light up in the warn-
ing area.

The coolant temperature gauge only works
when the ignition is switched on.

Control and warning lamps

Fault in the engine coolant system

The LED flashes red.

Engine coolant

The lamp lights up red.
The motor coolant temperature is too high
or the motor coolant level is too low.

●

Stop driving!

Stop the vehicle at the next

opportunity and in a safe place.

●

Switch off the engine and let it cool down.

●

Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-

sion tank

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If the warning lamp does not go out even
though the motor coolant level is correct, do
not continue to drive or leave the motor running.
Seek specialist assistance.

NOTICE

●

To ensure a long useful life for the engine,

avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm
also depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature as
a guide

●

Additional lights and other accessories in

front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.

●

The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-

bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance.

Status display

Possible indications on the instrument panel
display

The instrument cluster can display a variety of
information, superimposed according to the ve-
hicle's equipment:

●

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

●

Warning and information messages

●

Odometer

●

Time

●

Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

tem

●

Indications of the phone

●

Outside temperature

●

Compass indication

●

Selector lever positions

●

Gear-change recommendation

Driver information

Instrument panel

Valid for the basic digital instrument cluster.

●

Display of travel data (multifunction display)

and menus for different settings

●

Service interval display

page 29

●

Speed warning

●

Speed warning for winter tyres

●

Start-Stop system status display

●

Signs detected by the traffic signal detection

system

page 25

●

Indication of active cylinder management

status (ACT®)

page 111

●

Low consumption driving

●

Assistant systems display

●

Personalization: greeting

page 176

●

Engine oil temperature

●

Indication of radiator fan operation with en-

gine stopped

●

Natural gas quality

●

Gas system check

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

When the vehicle is unlocked and while driving,
the instrument panel display shows if any of the
doors, the bonnet or rear lid are opened and, in
some cases, it is also indicated by an audible
warning.

Selector lever positions

The current position of the selector lever is
shown on the side of the lever and on the in-
strument panel display. When the lever is in the

D/S

position or in the Tiptronic position, in some

cases, the gear engaged in each case is shown
on the instrument panel display .

Outside temperature indicator

If the outside temperature is lower than approxi-
mately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal symbol”
also lights up . This symbol remains lit until
the outside temperature exceeds +6 °C (+43 °F)

In the following situations, the displayed exte-
rior temperature may be higher than the actual
temperature due to the heat emitted by the
motor:

●

When the vehicle is stationary.

●

When driving very slowly.

Gear-change recommendation

While driving, the instrument panel of certain
vehicles may indicate a gear recommendation
for saving fuel

page 111

Odometer

The

odometer

records the total distance travel-

led by the vehicle.

The

partial odometer

(

trip

) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset
to zero.

●

Set the odometer to zero via the Infotainment

system or the multifunction steering wheel

Speed warning for winter tyres

If the maximum set speed is exceeded, this is
displayed on the instrument cluster display.
The speed warning can be set in the infotain-
ment system (

> Settings > Tyres

;

> Exterior settings > Tyres

)

page 35

Compass indication

Depending on the equipment, when the ignition
is on, the instrument panel display indicates the
direction in which you are driving with a symbol,
e.g. NW for Northwest.
When the Infotainment system is on and there is
no route guidance active, the graphic represen-
tation of a compass is also shown.

Low consumption driving

Depending on the equipment, when driving, the

display appears on the instrument panel

when the vehicle is in low consumption status
due to active cylinder management (ACT®)

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Driver information

Valid for the basic digital instrument cluster.

This will show all data on the display at the same time: distance travelled, average consumption, average speed and autonomy.

–

Radiator fan operation indication

This indication is displayed after switching off
the ignition when the radiator fan is still running.
The operating time of the radiator fan can de-
pend on:

●

Exhaust gas treatment, e.g. during regenera-

tion of the particulate filter.

●

Active brake cooling after descending a

slope.

●

Dissipation of heat from the engine after high

stress, e.g. after a very long drive.

Destination information

If route guidance is enabled, the expected
travel time and the distance to the destination
are displayed.

Navigation indications

If route guidance is activated, the direction of
travel is shown by arrows.

WARNING

Even when the outside temperature is higher
than freezing temperature, some roads and
bridges could be frozen.

●

The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

there may be a risk of freezing.

●

At outside temperatures above +4 °C

(+39 °F), there may be ice even when the “ice
crystal symbol” is not on.

●

The outside temperature sensor takes a

guideline measurement.

Note

●

There are different instrument panels and

therefore the versions and instructions on
the display may vary. In the case of dis-
plays without warning or information texts,
faults are indicated exclusively by the con-
trol warning lamps.

●

Some settings can be saved in the user ac-

counts of the personalization function and
can therefore be changed automatically
when switching user accounts

page 176

●

Some indications on the instrument panel

screen may be concealed by a sudden
event, e.g. an incoming call.

●

Depending on the equipment, some set-

tings and instructions can be carried out
or displayed on the infotainment system as
well.

●

If there are several warnings at the same

time, the symbols will be displayed one after
the other for a few seconds. The symbols will
stay on until you remove the cause.

●

If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not
be possible to change the settings or show
the information as described. In this case, go
to a specialised workshop and request a re-
pair.

Driving data indicator

The driving data display shows a range of driv-
ing data and consumption values.

Change from one display to another

●

Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel

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Changing memory

●

While in

Driving data > General in-

formation

press on the multi-function

steering wheel to switch between the 3 memo-
ries

Since start:

The memory is deleted if

the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.

Driver information

Instrument panel

Valid for the SEAT Digital Cockpit.

–

Since refuel:

Display and storage of

the journey data and the consumption val-
ues collected. When refuelling, the memory
is deleted.

Long-term:

This memory contains travel

data up to a maximum of 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, or
up to a maximum of 1999.9 km or 9999.9
km. When one of these values is exceeded
(varies depending on the version of the in-
strument panel), the memory is deleted.

Delete journey data presets

●

Select the memory that you wish to erase.

●

Keep the button on the multi-function

steering wheel pressed for approximately 2
seconds.

Select the instructions

In the Infotainment system, in the menu Vehicle
settings, you can display different travel data

Current consumption:

The current fuel

consumption display operates throughout
the journey, in litres/100 km; and with the
engine running and the vehicle stopped, in
litres/hour.

Average consumption:

The average

fuel consumption is displayed after driving
for approximately 300 metres.

Travelling time:

This indicates the

hours (h) and minutes (min) since the igni-
tion was switched on.

Range:

Approximate distance in km that

can still be travelled if the same driving
style is maintained.

Distance travelled:

Distance covered

in km (m) after switching on the ignition.

Average speed:

The average speed will

be shown after driving for approximately
100 metres.

Digital speed:

Current speed dis-

played in digital format.

Eco tips:

Recommendations messages

are shown to reduce consumption through
good driving practices, e.g.

Air condi-

tioning on: close the window

Setting a speed warning

●

Select the display Warning at --- km/h or

Warning at --- mph.

●

Press the button on the multi-function

steering wheel to memorise the current speed
and activate the warning.

●

Activate:

set the desired speed within 5 sec-

onds by rotating the wheel on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel. Next, press the button
again or wait for a few seconds. The speed is
stored and the warning activated.

●

Deactivate:

press the button. The stored

speed is deleted. The warning can be set for
speeds of between 30 and 250 km/h (18 and
155 mph).

Oil temperature display

The engine reaches its operating temperature
when, under normal driving conditions, the
oil temperature is between

80°C

(176°F) and

120°C

(248°F). If a great effort is required from

the engine and the outside temperature is high,
the engine oil temperature may increase. This
does not present any problem as long as the
warning lamps

page 270

do not

appear on the display.

Warning and information messages

The system runs a check on certain com-
ponents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults are displayed on the instrument cluster
display as red and yellow warning symbols

accompanied by messages and,

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depending on the case, even an audible warn-
ing. The representation of the messages and
symbols may vary depending on the version of
the instrument panel.
Existing faults can also be checked man-
ually. To do this, open the

Vehicle status

Driver information

Priority 1 warning (in red)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-
companied by audible warnings).

Stop driv-

ing!

Danger! Check the fault and eliminate

the cause. If necessary, seek professional assis-
tance.

Priority 2 warning (in yellow)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part accom-
panied by audible warnings). Operating faults
or the lack of operating fluids can cause dam-
age to the vehicle or a fault. Check the faulty
function as soon as possible. If necessary, seek
professional assistance.

Reference to information in the owner's

manual

Further information on any warnings can be
found in the owner's manual.

Information message

It provides information about processes in the
vehicle.

Driver alert system (break recom-
mendation)

Fig. 10

On the screen of the instrument panel:

fatigue detection.

The driver alert system informs the driver when
it deduces tiredness due to his/her behaviour at
the wheel.

Function and operation

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
haviour of the driver when starting a journey,
making a calculation of tiredness. This is con-
stantly compared with the current driving be-
haviour. If the system detects that the driver is
tired, an audible warning is given with a sound
and an optical warning is shown with a sym-
bol and supplementary message on the instru-
ment cluster screen

Fig. 10

. The message

on the instrument panel display is shown for

approximately 5 seconds, and depending on
the case, is repeated. The system stores the last
message displayed.
The warning on the instrument cluster display
can be hidden as follows:

●

Press the button on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel.
The message can be recovered on the instru-
ment cluster display using the multifunction dis-
play

Conditions of operation

Driving behaviour is only calculated on speeds
above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to around
200 km/h (125 mph).

Activating and deactivating

Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-
vated in the infotainment system using the func-
tion button

Driver assistance > Fatigue de-

tector

The driver alert system is always switched on
when the ignition is switched on

System limitations

The Fatigue detection has certain limitations in-
herent to the system. The following conditions
can limit the Fatigue detection or prevent it from
functioning.

●

At speeds below 60 km/h (40 mph).

●

At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

Driver information

Instrument panel

●

When cornering

●

In sections with roadworks.

●

On roads in poor condition

●

In unfavourable weather conditions

●

When a sporty driving style is employed

●

In the event of a serious distraction to the

driver
Fatigue detection will be restored when the ve-
hicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes, when
the ignition is switched off or when the driver
has unbuckled their seat belt and opened the
door.
In the event of slow driving during a long period
of time (below 60 km/h, 40 mph) the system
automatically re-establishes the tiredness cal-
culation. When driving at a faster speed the
driving behaviour will be recalculated.

WARNING

The smart technology of the driver alert sys-
tem cannot overcome the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and only works within the
limits of the system. Do not let the comfort
afforded by the Fatigue detection system
tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
Take regular breaks, sufficient in length when
making long journeys.

●

The driver always assumes the responsibil-

ity of driving to their full capacity.

●

Never drive if you are tired.

●

The system does not detect the tiredness

of the driver in all circumstances. Consult the
information in the section

page 24,

Con-

ditions of operation

●

In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.

●

No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Note

●

Fatigue detection has been developed for

driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.

●

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Road signs detection system

Fig. 11

On the instrument panel display:

examples of speed limits or overtaking
prohibitions with their respective additional
signs.

The dynamic road signs display records stand-
ard road signs using a camera fitted to the base
of the interior mirror, and provides information
about speed limits, overtaking prohibitions and
warning signs that it recognises.

Driver information

Within its limitations, the system also displays
a additional sign to indicate aspects such as
temporary prohibitions. Even on routes without
signs, the system can, if necessary, display the
applicable speed limits.
The dynamic road sign display system is acti-
vated whenever the ignition is switched on.
The traffic sign detection system does not work
in all countries. Keep this in mind when travel-
ling abroad.

Shown on the display

In Germany, on motorways and vehicle roads,
besides speed limits and overtaking provisions
the system also displays the end of prohibition
signs. The valid speed limit at the time in other
countries is always shown.
The road signs detected by the system are
displayed on the instrument cluster display

and, depending on the navigation

system fitted in the vehicle, in the infotainment
system as well .

Road sign detection system messages:

There are no road signs available

●

The system is in its start-up phase.

●

OR:

the camera has not recognized any man-

datory or prohibitive signs.

Error: Dynamic road sign display

●

There is a fault in the system. Have the system

checked by a specialised workshop.

Speed warning is currently unavail-
able

●

The speed warning function of the road sign

detection system is faulty. Have the system
checked by a specialised workshop.

Dynamic road sign display: Clean
the windscreen!

●

The windscreen is dirty in the camera area

or the camera’s visibility is impaired by weather
conditions. Clean the windscreen.

Dynamic road sign display: Cur-
rently restricted

●

The navigation system is not transmitting

data. Check if the navigation system has upda-
ted maps.

●

: the vehicle is in a region not included on

the navigation system's map.

No data available

●

The traffic sign detection system does not

work in the current country.

Activate and deactivate the road sign dis-
play on the instrument panel

The permanent traffic sign view on the instru-
ment cluster can be switched on or off in the
infotainment system using the function button

Driver assistance > Road sign detection

Display of traffic signs

After checking and evaluating the information
from the camera, the navigation system and
the current vehicle data, the system displays
up to three current road signs

with

their additional signs.

●

First:

The sign that is currently valid for the

driver is shown in the left side of the screen For
example, a maximum speed limit of 130 km/h
(100 mph)

●

Second:

A sign valid only in certain circum-

stances, e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) is shown sec-
ond, together with the additional rain sign.

●

Additional sign:

Displays the circumstances

(rain, times of day, fog, etc.) under which the
displayed speed limit is in force.

●

Third:

Thirdly, a sign prohibiting overtaking

is partially displayed. If there is no conditional
speed limit and overtaking is prohibited, the
latter sign will be displayed in second place

The warning sign display is not available in all
countries and the system may not be able to
detect all existing warning signs.

Speed warning

If the system detects that the permitted speed
is exceeded, it may warn the driver with a
“gong” and visually with a message on the
dash panel display.

Driver information

Instrument panel

The speed warning can be set or deacti-
vated completely in the menu

Driver

assistance > Road sign detection

. The speed warning can be set

to a value of 0, 5 or 10 km/h (0, 3 or 5 mph)
above the permitted speed.

Trailer mode

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket de-
vice from the factory and a trailer that is electri-
cally connected to the vehicle, it is possible to
activate or deactivate the display of specific
traffic signs for vehicles with trailer, such as
speed limits or overtaking prohibitions.
It can be activated or deactivated in the info-
tainment system using the function button

Driver assistance > Trailer assist

For trailer mode, the display of speed limits ap-
plicable to the type of trailer or to the legal pro-
visions can be adjusted. The speed is adjusted
in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within the range
between 60 and 130 km/h (40 and 80 mph). If
it is adjusted to a speed greater than that which
is permitted in the country in question for driving
with a trailer, the system automatically displays
the usual speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h
(50 mph).
If the speed warning for the trailer is deactiva-
ted, the system displays the speed limits as if
there were no trailer hitched.

Limited operation

The traffic sign detection system has certain
limitations. The following cases may lead the
system to operate with limitations or not at all:

●

In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow, rain,

fog or intense mist.

●

In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-on

traffic or by the sun.

●

When driving at high speeds.

●

If the camera is covered or dirty.

●

If the traffic signs are partially or totally ob-

structed, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehi-
cles.

●

In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil the

regulations.

●

In the case of damaged or bent traffic signs.

●

In the case of variable messages on over-

head or gantry signs (LED-based variable traf-
fic signs or other lighting units).

●

If the maps on the navigation system are not

up-to-date.

●

In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles

that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on lor-
ries.

WARNING

The technology in the traffic sign detection
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and only works within the
system's limits. Do not let the extra conven-
ience afforded by the traffic sign detection
system tempt you into taking any risks when
driving. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to

suit visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog

may lead to the system failing to display
traffic signs or not displaying them correctly.

●

If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-

ered or damaged, system operation may be
impaired.

WARNING

The driving recommendations and traffic in-
dications shown on the traffic sign detection
system may differ from the actual current
traffic situation.

●

The system may not detect or correctly

show all the traffic signs.

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

priority over the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the system.

Driver information

Eco-efficient driving assistance

Fig. 12

Eco-efficient driving assistance

indication (schematic representation).

Eco-efficient driving assistance helps you drive
with care and with low energy consumption by
following instructions superimposed in the digi-
tal cockpit, depending on the situation.
When you approach places such as a junction,
a roundabout or a section of road with a speed
limit, the symbol

is displayed along with an

event in the digital cockpit

Fig. 12

As soon as you follow the indication and
take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle
adapts, based on the selected driving profile
and distance to the incident, brake energy re-
cuperation and speed.
Eco-efficient driving assistance uses the trip
data from the infotainment system and the sen-
sors of some assist systems. If no destination
guidance is active, the most likely route is used.

Pressing the accelerator can cancel the inter-
vention of the assistance at any time.
Eco-efficient driving assistance can be
switched on and off in the infotainment system,
in the assistance system settings

Eco-efficient driving assistance is temporarily
switched off if:

●

The gear selector is in the

position.

●

The

Sport

driving program is used.

●

Driving with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or

cruise control (GRA).
When these conditions no longer exist, the as-
sistance is reactivated if it is switched on in the
assist system settings.
Eco-efficient driving assistance is available de-
pending on the equipment, although not in all
countries.

WARNING

The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

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

●

Traffic signs on the road and traffic regula-

tions have priority over eco-driving notes.

Note

●

The appearance of the symbols may vary

slightly depending on the equipment and
model. System updates may modify or ex-
pand the symbols.

●

When the system is switched on, eco-ef-

ficient driving assistance can also increase
recuperation without any indication being
displayed. This can occur in situations such
as when the accelerator pedal is released
when a vehicle is driving in front. In this case,
energy recuperation is adapted match the
speed of the vehicle in front without any indi-
cation being displayed.

Time and date

Setting the time on the infotainment system

●

Press

> Settings

page 31

●

Select the menu option

Date and time

Service Menu

In the Service menu various settings can be ad-
justed depending on the features.

Open the Service menu

Select the

Range

information profile while in

the

Driving data

menu, and keep the key

pressed on the multifunction steering wheel for
approximately 4 seconds. When it is released,
the

Service

menu will be displayed.

Driver information

Instrument panel

Now you can browse through the menu using
the keys on the multifunction steering wheel as
usual.

Restart the service interval display

Select the

Service

menu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument
panel.

Restart the oil service

Select the

Reset Oil service

menu and

follow the instructions on the instrument panel
display.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Select the menu

Engine code

. The identifying

letters of the engine will be shown on the instru-
ment cluster display at the bottom left.

Service intervals

The service interval display appears on the in-
strument cluster screen and in the infotainment
system.

There are different versions of instrument pan-
els and infotainment systems, so the versions
and instructions on the screens may vary.
SEAT distinguishes between services with en-
gine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without engine oil change (e.g. Inspec-
tion).

In vehicles with

Services established by time

or mileage

, the service intervals are already

pre-defined.
In vehicles with

LongLife Service

, the intervals

are determined individually. Thanks to techno-
logical progress, maintenance work has been
greatly reduced. The oil only needs to be
changed when the vehicle requires it. To calcu-
late this variation (max. 2 years), the vehicle's
conditions of use and individual driving styles
are considered. The advance warning first ap-
pears 20 days before the date established
for the corresponding service. The kilometres
(miles) remaining until the next service are al-
ways rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles)
and the time is given in complete days. The
current service message cannot be viewed until
500 km after the last service. Prior to this, only
lines are visible on the display.

Inspection reminder

If a service or an inspection has to be carried
out soon, a

service reminder

will be displayed

when the ignition is switched on.
The figure displayed are the kilometres that
can still be travelled or the time until the next
service.

Service due

When

it is time for a service

or an

inspection

an audio warning will sound when the ignition
is switched on, and a spanner symbol may ap-

pear for a few seconds on the instrument clus-
ter display , along with one of the following
messages.

●

Service now!

●

Please have your vehicle inspected

●

Oil change service due!

●

Oil change service and inspection

due!

Inspection of compressed natural gas tanks
(CNG) reminder

When less than 90 days for the review of the
compressed natural gas tanks (CNG), when the
ignition is switched on, the instrument panel
display will a

reminder for review of the gas

tanks

and an audible warning will be emitted.

As approaches the service date of inspection
of the gas tanks, the message and the audible
warning will stop modify accordingly.

Consult a service notification

With the ignition switched on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current serv-
ice notification can be read:

Check the date of the current service on the
infotainment system

●

Press the function button

Data > Set-

tings > Service

;

> Vehicle sta-

tus

Driver information

Checking the date on the digital instrument
panel:

●

The date of the service can only be read

through the

Service

menu.

Resetting service interval display

If the service was

not

carried out by a SEAT

dealership, the display can be reset as follows:

●

The service interval display can only be reset

through the

Service

menu.

Do not

restart the indicator between the

service intervals, otherwise the information dis-
played will be incorrect.
If the oil change service is reset manually, the
service interval display changes to a fixed serv-
ice interval, also in vehicles with

Flexible oil

change service

Note

●

The service message disappears after a

few seconds, when the engine is started or
when the button is pressed on the multi-
function steering wheel.

●

In vehicles with the LongLife system in

which the battery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor-
rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum
service intervals permitted

page 293

●

If you reset the display manually, the next

service interval will be indicated as in vehi-
cles with fixed service intervals. For this rea-
son we recommend that the service interval
display be reset by an authorised dealer.

●

If the period of 48 months for an inspection

at a specialised workshop of compressed
natural gas tanks (CNG) is exceeded, the ve-
hicle may not working in this mode.

Instrument cluster opera-
tion

Introduction

With the ignition switched on, it is possible to
read the different functions of the display by
scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,
the multifunction display can only be operated
with the steering wheel buttons.
Some menu options can only be read when the
vehicle is at a standstill.

Instrument panel menus

The number of menus and information items
available will depend on the vehicle’s electron-
ics and features.

●

Vehicle status

page 23

●

Driving data

●

Assist systems.

–

Front Assist On/Off

page 149

–

ACC (only display)

page 144

–

Lane Assist On/Off

page 153

–

Side Assist On/Off

page 157

●

Navigation.

●

Audio.

●

Telephone.

WARNING

Distracting the driver in any way can lead to
an accident and cause injuries.

●

Never use the menus on the instrument

panel display while the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

After charging or changing the 12-volt bat-
tery, check the system settings. If the power
supply is interrupted, the system settings
might be incorrect or deleted.

Driver information

Infotainment system operation and displays

Operation using the multifunction
steering wheel

Fig. 13

Right side of multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to the menus and informative
indications on the instrument panel (depending
on the version).

As long as a priority 1

page 23

warning is ac-

tive, it will not be possible to access any menu.
Some warnings can be confirmed and hidden
with the button of the multifunction steering
wheel

Fig. 13

Select a menu or an informative display

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

press the button

Fig. 13

; several times if

necessary.

●

To change menus, use buttons

●

To open the menu or the information dis-

played, press the button or wait a few sec-
onds until the menu or the informative display
opens automatically.

Changing menu settings

●

In the menu displayed, turn the right thumb-

wheel of the multifunction steering wheel until
the desired option of the menu is highlighted.
The option appears framed.

●

Press the button to make the required mod-

ifications. A mark indicates that the system or
function is activated.

Back to menu selection

●

Press the button

Infotainment system opera-
tion and displays

Introduction

The infotainment system brings together impor-
tant vehicle functions and systems into a single
central control unit, e.g. air conditioning, menu
settings, radio equipment and the navigation
system.
The actual number of menus available and the
name of the various options will depend on the
vehicle’s electronics and equipment.

General operating information

General information on the operation of the in-
fotainment system, as well as on the warning
and safety instructions that must be taken into
account, is found in

page 188

How to move through the different menus
and select them

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If the infotainment system is off, switch it on.

●

The different menus are selected directly on

the touch screen using texts, icons or buttons.
If the box is checked , the function is activa-
ted.
Pressing the menu button will always take
you to the last menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing those me-
nus

Scroll bar

: Some menus and functions show

more content above or below those displayed
on the screen at that time, for example, long
lists of settings. Press on the scroll bar and pull
up or down.

Tutorial

The first time you connect the Infotainment sys-
tem, a system tutorial will open with a brief de-
scription of the main functions and how to use
it.

Driver information

Infotainment system operation and displays

Explanation of the function buttons

Fig. 14

Schematic diagram: Overview of the

possible function buttons on the screen.

Top part of the screen

Current time.
Driving profile and navigation informa-
tion.

If the user has an active route, both

the time and the distance to the destination
are displayed. If there is no active route,
the driving profile is displayed. On vehicles
with no available driving profile, the current
address is displayed whenever there is no
active route.

Air conditioning information.

In vehicles

with heated steering wheels or windscreen
heating, the corresponding icon is dis-
played when these functions are enabled.
If not, the current outside temperature is
displayed.

Telephone information.

Information re-

garding your mobile device is displayed:
available network signal strength, estab-
lished Bluetooth connection, unanswered
calls, new messages, battery status, etc.

System customisation based on user
and notifications.

Some settings can be

saved in the user accounts of the per-
sonalization function and can therefore
be changed automatically when switching
user accounts.

Bottom part of the screen

Valid for the infotainment system: Connect Sys-
tem

Main menu display mode:

: main menu with the 6 main functions

divided into 2 screens (3 + 3, customisable
by the user by pressing on the function).

: main menu in tile mode (all functions of

the Infotainment system).
Direct accesses to the functions of the In-
fotainment system (up to 10 functions, 5 +
5, customisable by the user). By pressing
on the icon, you can select/deselect the
functions in question.

Driver information

Don't show again

Start

End

Initial configuration wizard

Fig. 15

Schematic diagram: Initial configuration

wizard

The initial configuration wizard will help you to
set up your Infotainment system the first time
you switch it on.
Whenever you switch on the infotainment sys-
tem, the initial setup screen will be displayed

Fig. 15

if any parameters have not been set

(marked with “ ”) or if the

Don't show again

function button has not been pressed.
Function buttons:

Press to set day and time.
Press to search and store to memory the
radio stations that have the best reception
at that moment.
Press to go to the Online Media settings.
Press to link your mobile phone to the Info-
tainment system.

Press to select your home address using
your current position or by manually enter-
ing an address.

Disables the possibility of

changing the settings of the Infotainment
system. If you wish to perform the initial
configuration, you must access through

Help

Starts up the Configuration Wizard.

Once one or more settings have been ap-

plied, press to finalise the setup in the main
menu of the wizard.
Closes the Configuration Wizard.

Driver information

Infotainment system operation and displays

Vehicle information

Fig. 16

Schematic diagram: Vehicle information

and status

Pressing

Vehicle > Selection

in the

main menu opens the vehicle info menu with
the following submenus:

●

Digital Cockpit:

The different options for

displaying the information that will appear in
the Digital Cockpit are shown

page 16

●

Driving data:

The average consumption,

average speed, distance travelled, trip dura-
tion and autonomy are shown. It has 3 memo-
ries: “Since start”, “Long-term” and “Since refu-
elling”.

●

Vehicle status:

The warnings regarding

faults, incidents, memorisation of the tyre pres-
sure or information of the next inspection serv-
ice are displayed.

Driver information

Assist systems and vehicle settings

Fig. 17

Schematic diagram: Assist systems and

vehicle settings

Clicking on

Driver assistance

from the

main menu opens the menu of vehicle assis-
tants and settings.
The number of assist systems and settings de-
pend on the version and the country in ques-
tion.

●

Parking assistants

page 162

●

Activate / deactivate ESC, stabilisation sys-

tems and brake assist

page 133

●

Switch the Start-Stop system on / off

●

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

page 144

●

Lane Assist (lane departure warning system)

page 153

●

Emergency brake assistance system (Front

Assist)

page 149

●

Fatigue detection

page 24

●

Detection of road signs

page 25

●

Side assist

page 157

Safety

Safe driving

Depending on the version/market.

Safety

Safe driving

Safety first!

WARNING

●

This manual contains important informa-

tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.

●

Ensure that the on-board documentation is

kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person.

Before driving

For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:

●

Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn

signals are working properly.

●

Check tyre pressure.

●

Ensure that all windows provide a clear and

good view of the surroundings.

●

Make sure all luggage is secured

page 220

●

Make sure that no objects can interfere with

the pedals.

●

Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors

properly according to your size.

●

Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats

always have the head restraints in the in-use
position

page 87

●

Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-

straints according to their height.

●

Protect children with appropriate child seats

and properly applied seat belts

page 52

●

Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

your passengers also to assume a proper sit-
ting position

page 38

●

Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts prop-
erly

page 40

Factors influencing safety

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself and
your passengers.

●

Always pay attention to traffic and do not get

distracted by passengers or telephone calls.

●

Never drive when your driving ability is im-

paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).

●

Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

●

Always reduce your speed as appropriate for

road, traffic and weather conditions.

●

When travelling long distances, take breaks

regularly - at least every two hours.

●

If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or

stressed.

WARNING

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or narcotics may result in severe
accidents and even loss of life.

●

Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics

may significantly alter perception, affect re-
action times and safety while driving, which
could result in the loss of control of the vehi-
cle.

Safety equipment

Never put your safety or the safety of your pas-
sengers in danger. In the event of an accident,
the safety equipment may reduce the risk of
injury. The following points cover part of the
safety equipment in your SEAT

●

Optimised seat belts for all seats.

●

Seat belt tensioners on the driver, front pas-

senger and rear side seats.

●

Seat belt force limiters on the driver, front

passenger and rear side seats.

Safety

●

Red warning lamp and, if applicable, seat

belt status indication.

●

Front airbags for driver and passenger.

●

Side airbags for driver and passenger.

●

Head airbags on both sides of the vehicle.

●

Yellow airbag control lamp .

●

Yellow warning lamp

the centre console.

●

Yellow warning lamp

the centre console.

●

Control units and sensors.

●

Optimised and height-adjustable headrests.

●

Adjustable steering column.

●

ISOFIX/i-Size anchor points for child seats.

●

Child seat top tether attachment points.

The safety equipment mentioned above works
together to provide you and your passengers
with the best possible protection in the event
of an accident. However, these safety systems
can only be effective if you and your passen-
gers are sitting in a correct position and use this
equipment properly.

Safety is everybody's business.

Correct sitting position of
vehicle occupants

Correct position on the seat

Fig. 18

The correct distance between the

driver and the steering wheel must be at least
25 cm (10 inches).

Fig. 19

Correct belt web and headrest

positions

The correct sitting positions for the driver and
passengers are shown below.
If your physical constitution prevents you from
maintaining the correct sitting position, contact
a specialised workshop for help with any spe-
cial devices. The seat belt and airbag can only
provide optimum protection if a correct sitting
position is adopted. SEAT recommends taking
your car in for technical service.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident or sudden
braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the
following positions:

Valid for all vehicle occupants:

●

Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is

at the same level as the top of your head, or as
close as possible to the same level as the top of

Safety

Correct sitting position of vehicle occupants

your head and under no circumstances below
eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close
as possible to the headrest

Fig. 19

●

Short people must fully lower the headrest

completely, even if your head is below its upper
edge.

●

Tall people must fully raise the headrest.

●

Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion.

●

Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

page 40

The following also applies to the driver:

●

Move the seat backrest to an almost upright

position so that your back rests completely
against it.

●

Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at a

distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) from the
sternum

Fig. 18

and can hold it with both

hands on the sides, on the outside, with the
arms slightly flexed.

●

The steering wheel must always point to-

wards the chest and never towards the face.

●

Adjust the seat lengthwise so that you can

fully step on the pedals with your knees slightly
bent and there is a distance between the knee
area and the instrument panel of at least 10 cm
(4 inches)

Fig. 19

●

Adjust the height of the seat so that you can

reach the top of the steering wheel.

●

Always keep both feet in the footwell so that

you have the vehicle under control at all times.

For the passenger, the following applies:

●

Move the seat backrest to an almost upright

position so that your back rests completely
against it.

●

Move the seat as far back as possible (mini-

mum 25 cm between the chest and the instru-
ment panel check translation). If you are sitting
closer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot
protect you properly.

Number of seats

The vehicle has

seats, 2 in the front and 3 in

the rear. All seats are equipped with a safety
belt.
Check the official documentation for the num-
ber of occupants approved for your vehicle.

WARNING

Sitting in an incorrect position may increase
the risk of severe or lethal injuries in the
event of sudden braking or manoeuvring, in
case of collision or accident and if the air-
bags deploy.

●

Before starting the car, all passengers

must be sitting in a correct position and stay
like that for the entire journey. This also ap-
plies to a correct use of the seat belt.

●

The maximum amount of people in the ve-

hicle is the same as the amount of seats with
seat belts.

●

For children, always use a protection sys-

tem that is approved and suited for their
weight and height

page 52

●

While driving, always keep your feet in the

footwell. Never place them over the seat or
the dash panel, for example, or outside the
window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt
may offer insufficient protection and also in-
crease the risk of injury in the event of an
accident.

Risks of sitting in an incorrect posi-
tion

If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all,
the risk of severe or lethal injuries increases.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only
if the belt web is properly worn. Incorrect sitting
positions substantially reduce the protective
function of seat belts and, therefore, increase

Safety

the risk of severe or even lethal injuries. The risk
of severe or fatal injuries is especially height-
ened when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle
occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting
position. The driver is responsible for all people,
particularly children, inside the vehicle.
The following list contains examples of incor-
rect sitting positions that could be dangerous
for all vehicle occupants.

When the vehicle is in motion:

●

Never stand in the vehicle.

●

Never stand on the seats.

●

Never kneel on the seats.

●

Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the

rear.

●

Never lean against the instrument panel.

●

Never lie on the rear seats.

●

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

●

Never sit sideways.

●

Never lean out of a window.

●

Never put your feet out of a window.

●

Never put your feet on the instrument panel.

●

Never place your feet on the bench or on the

backrest of the seat.

●

Never travel in a footwell.

●

Never sit on the armrests.

●

Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

●

Never travel in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Sitting in an incorrect position increases the
risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event
of accidents and sudden braking or manoeu-
vres.

●

All occupants must sit correctly during the

journey and wear the seat belt correctly.

●

Occupants of the vehicle that are not sit-

ting correctly, not wearing the seat belt or
are not at a proper distance of the airbag risk
suffering very serious or lethal injuries, espe-
cially if the airbags deploy and strike them.

Seat belts

Introduction

Fig. 20

Drivers with properly worn seat belts

will not be thrown forward in the event of
sudden braking.

Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants
in the proper position. They also help prevent
uncontrolled movements that may result in seri-
ous injury and reduce the risk of being thrown
out of the vehicle in case of an accident.
Vehicle occupants wearing their seat belts cor-
rectly benefit greatly from the ability of the
belts to absorb kinetic energy. In addition, the
front part of your vehicle and other passive
safety features (such as the airbag system) are
designed to absorb the kinetic energy released
in a collision. Taken together, all these features
reduce the releasing kinetic energy and conse-
quently, the risk of injury. This is why it is so
important to fasten seat belts before every trip,
even when "just driving around the corner".
Ensure that your passengers wear their seat
belts as well. Accident statistics have shown
that wearing seat belts is an effective means of
substantially reducing the risk of injury and im-
proving the chances of survival when involved
in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly
worn seat belts improve the protection provi-
ded by airbags in the event of an accident. For
this reason, wearing a seat belt is required by
law in most countries.
Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
the seat belts must be fastened and worn. The
front airbags, for example, are only triggered in
some cases of head-on collision. The front air-
bags will not be triggered during minor frontal
or side collisions, rear-end collisions, overturns
or accidents in which the airbag trigger thresh-
old value in the control unit is not exceeded.

Safety

Seat belts

Important safety instructions for the use of
seat belts

●

Always wear the seat belt as described in this

section.

●

Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened at

all times and are not damaged.

WARNING

●

If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at

all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The
optimal protection from seat belts can be
achieved only if you use them properly.

●

Never allow two passengers (even chil-

dren) to share the same seat belt.

●

Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.

●

The seat belt should never lie on hard or

fragile objects (such as glasses or pens, etc.)
because this can cause injuries.

●

Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged

or jammed, or to rub on any sharp edges.

●

Never wear the seat belt under the arm or

in any other incorrect position.

●

Bulky and unfastened clothing (such as an

overcoat over a sweater) impairs the proper
fit and function of the seat belts, reducing
their capacity to protect.

●

The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be

blocked with paper or other objects, as this
can prevent the latch plate from engaging
securely.

●

Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings or

similar items to alter the position of the belt
webbing.

●

Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to

the connections, belt retractors or parts of
the buckle could cause severe injuries in the
event of an accident. Therefore, you must
check the condition of all seat belts at regu-
lar intervals.

●

Seat belts which have been worn in an ac-

cident and have been stretched must be re-
placed by a specialised workshop. Renewal
may be necessary even if there is no ap-
parent damage. The belt anchorage should
also be checked.

●

Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat

belt yourself. The seat belts must not be re-
moved or modified in any way.

●

The belts must be kept clean, otherwise

the retractors may not work properly.

Seat belt buckled indication

It lights up red

The driver or passenger has not fastened
the seat belt.

The control lamp lights up to remind the
driver to fasten their seat belt.
Before starting the vehicle:

●

Fasten your seat belt securely.

●

Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat

belts properly before driving off.

●

Protect children by using a child seat ac-

cording to the child's height and weight

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When starting to drive, if the vehicle's speed
exceeds approx. 25 km/h (15 mph) and the seat
belts are not fastened or are unfastened while
driving, a warning sound will be heard for a few
seconds. In addition, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster display flashes.

The lamp goes out when the driver and pas-
senger seat belts are fastened with the ignition
switched on.

Rear seat belts fastened display

Fig. 21

Instrument cluster: indication of the

status of the rear seat seat belts.

Safety

Depending on the version of the model, when
the ignition is switched on, the status display of
the belts

Fig. 21

informs the driver on the in-

strument panel display whether the occupants
of the rear seats have their seat belts fastened.

It indicates that the corresponding seat is
empty.

Indicates that the seat is occupied and the
occupant is wearing the seat belt.

If a rear seat occupant unfastens his/her seat
belt while driving, the symbol lights up for
a maximum of 60 seconds. If you drive faster
than approx. 25 km/h (15 mph), an audio signal
sounds for a few seconds.

If a seat belt is fastened or unfastened while
driving in some of the rear seats, the seat belt
status is displayed for approximately 30 sec-
onds.

Head-on collisions and the laws of
physics

Fig. 22

A driver not wearing a seat belt may be

thrown forward violently.

Fig. 23

Any rear seat occupants not wearing

a seat belt may be thrown forward violently,
hitting the driver who is wearing the seat belt.

The effects of the laws of physics in the case of
a head-on collision are easy to explain: the mo-
ment a vehicle starts moving, a type of energy
called “kinetic energy” starts acting on both the
vehicle and its passengers.
The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the
speed of the vehicle and on the weight of the
vehicle and of its passengers. The higher they
are, the more energy there is to be “absorbed”
in the event of an accident.
The most significant factor, however, is the
speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from
25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), for
example, the corresponding kinetic energy is
multiplied by four.
Given that the passengers of the vehicle in our
example do not have their seat belts fastened,
in the event of a collision the entire amount of
the passengers' kinetic energy will be only ab-
sorbed by the mentioned impact.
Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 50 km/h
(30 mph), the forces acting on bodies in a colli-
sion can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At
greater speed these forces are even higher.
Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are
not “attached” to the vehicle. In a head-on col-
lision, they will move forward at the same speed
their vehicle was travelling just before the im-
pact. This example applies not only to head-on
collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.
Even at low speeds the forces acting on the
body in a collision are so great that it is not pos-
sible to brace oneself with one's hands. In the