Seat Ibiza (2023 year). Manual in english

Opening and closing

Anti-theft alarm

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If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or by

rail (in vehicles with an anti-tow system or inte-
rior monitoring

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If the 12-volt battery is disconnected.

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If the window is broken.

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When a trailer connected to the theft alarm

system is unhitched.

Switching off the alarm

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Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key un-

locking button .

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Grip the door handle.

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Switch the ignition on.

Note

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After 28 days, the indicator light will be

switched off to prevent the battery from ex-
hausting if the vehicle has been left parked
for a long period of time. The alarm system
remains activated.

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If, after the audible warning goes off, an-

other monitored area is accessed (e.g. the
rear lid is opened after a door has been
opened), the alarm is triggered again.

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The anti-theft alarm is not activated when

the vehicle is locked from within using the
central locking button .

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If the driver door is unlocked mechanically

with the key, only the driver door is unlocked,
the rest of the doors remain locked. Only
when the ignition has been turned on will the

other doors be available - but not unlocked -
and the central locking button will be activa-
ted.

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Vehicle monitoring remains active even if

the battery is disconnected or not working
for any reason.

Interior monitoring and anti-tow sys-
tem

If movement is detected in the vehicle interior
while the vehicle is locked, the interior monitor-
ing triggers the alarm.
If it detects that the vehicle is being lifted, the
anti-tow system triggers the alarm.

Switching on the interior monitoring and the
anti-tow systems

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Lock the vehicle. When the anti-theft alarm is

activated, the interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system are as well.
Depending on the equipment, the use of a par-
tition net can affect the operation of the interior
monitoring system.

Temporarily switching off the interior moni-
toring and anti-tow systems

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Open the vehicle with the key, either me-

chanically or by pressing the button on the
remote control. The time period from when the

door is opened until the ignition is turned on
should not exceed 15 seconds, otherwise the
alarm will be triggered.

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Press the button on the remote control

twice. The interior monitoring and the anti-tow
systems will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
Disconnect through the infotainment system

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Press the function button

> Settings >

Opening and closing > Central lock-
ing > Interior monitoring

The interior monitoring and anti-tow system re-
main deactivated until the next time the vehicle
is locked.

To avoid false alarms, deactivate interior moni-
toring and the anti-tow system in the following
situations:

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When people or animals remain inside the ve-

hicle.

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When the vehicle is to be loaded onto an-

other means of transport, transported or towed.

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When the vehicle is to be left in a car wash or

is to be parked in a double-decker garage.

Risk of false interior monitoring alarms

The interior monitoring system will only operate
correctly if the vehicle is completely locked.
Please bear in mind all legal provisions. The
following situations may cause a false alarm:

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If one or more windows are partially or com-

pletely open.

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If the sliding/tilting roof is partially or fully

open.

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If light objects are left inside the vehicle, e.g.

loose paper or items hanging from the interior
mirror.

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If the vibrate function of a mobile left inside

the vehicle is activated.

Note

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It is not possible to permanently deactivate

the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems.

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If any doors or the rear lid are open when

the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the
alarm will be activated. The interior monitor-
ing and anti-tow systems will only activate
once all of the doors and the rear lid are
closed.

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When the interior monitoring and anti-tow

systems are switched off, the “Safe” security
system is also switched off

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Doors

Introduction

The doors and rear lid can be locked manually
and partially opened, for example if the key or
the central locking is damaged.

WARNING

Opening and closing doors carelessly can
cause serious injury.

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If the vehicle is locked from outside, the

doors and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.

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Never leave children or disabled people

alone in the car. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.

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Depending on the time of the year, temper-

atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.

WARNING

Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid is dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.

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Open and close the doors and the rear lid

only when there is nobody in the way.

NOTICE

When opening and closing in an emergency,
carefully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle.

Emergency unlocking or locking of
the driver’s door

Fig. 54

Driver door lever: hidden lock cylinder.

Fig. 55

Driver's door handle: pry the cover

open.

If the central locking system should fail to op-
erate, the driver door can still be locked and
unlocked by turning the key in the lock.

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Doors

As a general rule, when the driver door is locked
manually all other doors are locked. When it is
unlocked manually, only the driver door opens.
Please observe the instructions relating to the
anti-theft alarm system

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Unfold the vehicle key shaft.

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Insert the key shaft into the lower opening

in the cover on the driver door handle then re-
move the cover upwards

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Fig. 55

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Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder to

unlock or lock the vehicle.

Special characteristics

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The anti-theft alarm will remain active when

vehicles are unlocked. However, the alarm will
not be triggered

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After the driver door is opened, you have 15

seconds to switch on the ignition. Once this
time has elapsed, the alarm is triggered.

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Switch the ignition on. The electronic immo-

bilizer recognises a valid vehicle key and deac-
tivates the anti-theft alarm system.

Note

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when
the vehicle is locked manually using the key
shaft

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Emergency lock of doors without lock
cylinders

Fig. 56

Locking the door manually.

If the central locking system should fail to work
at any time, doors with no lock cylinder will
have to be locked separately.
The emergency lock is located on the front of
the front passenger's door and the rear doors. It
can only be seen if the door is open.

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Pull the cap out of the opening.

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Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it to

the right as far as it will go (if the door is on the
right side) or to the left (if the door is on the left
side).

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Replace the cap.

Once the door has been closed it can no longer
be opened from the outside. Pull the interior
door handle once to unlock and open the door.

Child lock

Fig. 57

Left door child lock.

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. This system
prevents minors from opening a door acciden-
tally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle elec-
tronic opening and locking systems. It only af-
fects rear doors. It can only be activated and
deactivated manually, as described below.

Activating the childproof lock

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Unlock the vehicle and open the door in

which you wish to activate the childproof lock.

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With the door open, turn the slot with the vehi-

cle key clockwise for the left doors

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Fig. 57

and anticlockwise for the right doors.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the door
can only be opened from the outside.

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Deactivating the childproof lock

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Unlock the vehicle and open the door whose

childproof lock you want to deactivate.

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With the door open, turn the slot with the

vehicle key anticlockwise for the left doors

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Fig. 57

and clockwise for the right doors.

Rear lid

Introduction

The rear lid unlocks and locks together with the
doors.
On vehicles with the Keyless Access start/lock-
ing system, the rear lid automatically unlocks
when it is opened

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WARNING

Careless and unsuitable locking, opening
and closing of the rear lid can cause acci-
dents and serious injury.

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Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down

with your hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!

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Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing

it. If not, it may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.

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Closing the rear lid without observing and

ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.

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Never drive with the rear lid open or half-

closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into
the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poison-
ing!

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Never open the rear lid if there is cargo,

e.g. bicycles, attached to it. The rear lid may
close by itself due to the additional weight. If
necessary, remove the cargo first or hold the
rear lid.

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Never leave the vehicle unattended or al-

low children to play inside or next to it, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehi-
cle can reach extremely high and low tem-
peratures, depending on the time of year,
thus causing serious injuries, illness or even
death.

NOTICE

●

Before opening or closing the rear lid, make

sure that there is enough space to open or
close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga-
rage.

●

Never use the rear wiper or rear spoiler to

secure cargo or as a handhold. This could
cause damage that could lead to the break-
age of the rear wiper or spoiler.

Note

Before closing the rear lid, make sure that
the key has not been left inside the luggage
compartment.

Opening and closing the rear lid

Fig. 58

Rear lid: opening from the outside.

The rear lid opening system operates electri-
cally.
To lock or unlock the rear lid, press the or
buttons of the vehicle key.

Opening and closing

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Open:

: pull on the handle and lift it up

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Fig. 58

. The rear lid opens automatically.

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Close

: grip the rear lid by one of the handles

on the interior trim and move it downwards to
close.

If the doors are locked, the rear lid is also
locked.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the rear lid is open or not properly
closed.
The rear lid locks automatically while driving.

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Window controls

When the outside temperature is around freez-
ing point, the opening mechanism cannot al-
ways automatically raise the partially opened
rear lid. Lift the rear lid by hand.

Note

If the rear lid is not opened within a few mi-
nutes of being unlocked, it re-locks automati-
cally.

Emergency unlocking of the rear lid

Fig. 59

Luggage compartment: manual

release.

The rear lid can be unlocked from inside in the
event of an emergency (e.g. if the 12 volt bat-
tery is flat).
There is a groove in the luggage compartment
allowing access to the emergency opening
mechanism.

Unlocking the rear lid from inside the lug-
gage compartment

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Insert the key blade into the slot and move the

key in the direction of the arrow until the lock
unlocks

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Fig. 59

Window controls

Opening and closing the windows

Fig. 60

Detail of the driver door: controls for

the windows.

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Opening the window: press button

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Closing the window: pull button

Buttons on the driver door

Window on the front left door
Window on the front right door

Window on the rear left door
Window on the rear right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.

The front and rear electric windows can be op-
erated by using the controls on the driver door.
The other doors each have a switch for their
own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park the
vehicle or leave it unattended

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You can use the electric windows for approx. 10
minutes after switching off the ignition if neither
the driver door nor the front passenger door
have been opened and the ignition key has not
been removed (depending on the equipment).

Safety switch

The safety control

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Fig. 60

on the driver

door can be used to disable the electric win-
dow buttons on the rear doors.

Safety switch not pressed

: buttons on rear

doors are activated.

Safety switch pressed

: buttons on rear doors

are deactivated.
The safety control symbol lights up in yellow
if the buttons on the rear doors are switched off.

Convenience open/close function

The electric windows can be opened or closed
from outside using the vehicle key:

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Convenience opening:

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Press and hold the button on the remote

control key until all the windows and the sun-
roof have reached the desired position.

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OR:

First unlock the vehicle using the button

on the remote control key and then keep the
key in the driver door lock until all the windows
and the sunroof have reached the required po-
sition.

Convenience closing:

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Press and hold button on the remote con-

trol key until all the windows and the sunroof
are closed

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OR:

Keep the key in the driver door in the

"lock" position until all the windows and the
sunroof are closed.

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OR:

using the Keyless Access system (only

locking): Press and hold the locking sensor sur-
face

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Fig. 62

(arrow) on the door handle for

several seconds to close the windows and the
sunroof. If you release the sensor surface, the
closing movement stops.
During convenience closing, first the windows
and then the sliding sunroof will be closed.
In the infotainment system different settings
can be adjusted using the function button

> Settings > Opening and closing
> Window operation > Convenience
opening

One-touch opening and closing

The one-touch automatic opening and closing
is used to open or close the windows com-
pletely. It will not be necessary to hold the but-
ton of the corresponding electric window.

For the automatic raising function

: pull the but-

ton for the corresponding window upwards until
it reaches the second position.

For the automatic lowering function

: push the

button for the corresponding window down-
wards until it reaches the second position.

Stop automatic movement

: push or pull on the

button of the corresponding window.

Resetting one-touch opening and closing

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or dis-
charged when the windows are not completely
closed, the electric window automatic raising
and lowering function deactivates and has to
be reset:

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Switch the ignition on.

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Close all windows and doors.

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Pull the corresponding window button up-

wards and hold it in this position for a few sec-
onds.

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Release the button, pull it up again and hold it

in this position. This resets the automatic raising
and lowering function.
The function can be reset for a single window or
for several windows at the same time.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

●

Incorrect use of the electric windows can

result in injury.

●

Never close the rear lid without observing

and ensuring it is clear, to do otherwise could
cause serious injury to you and third parties.
Make sure that no one is in the path of a win-
dow.

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If the ignition is switched on, the electric

equipment could be activated with risk of in-
jury, for example, in the electric windows.

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The doors can be locked using the remote

control key. This could become an obstacle
for assistance in an emergency situation.

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Therefore always take the key with you

when you leave the vehicle.

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The electric windows will work until the ig-

nition has been switched off and one of the
front doors has been opened.

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If necessary, use the safety switch to disa-

ble the rear electric windows. Make sure that
they have been disabled.

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For safety reasons, you should only use

the remote control open and close functions
within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid
injuries, always keep an eye on the windows
when pressing the button to close them. The
windows stop moving as soon as the button is
released.

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Sunroof

Note

If the window is not able to close because
it is stiff or because of an obstruction,
the window will automatically open again

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. If this happens, check why the

window could not be closed before attempt-
ing to close it again.

Window anti-trap function

The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury
when the electric windows close.
If a window encounters resistance or an obsta-
cle when closing, it will reopen immediately

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Check why the window does not close.

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Try closing the window again.

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If the closing process is interrupted again, the

anti-trap function stops working for a few sec-
onds.

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If the window still cannot be closed, it will stop

in the corresponding position. Pulling the button
again within a few seconds closes the window

without the anti-trap function

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Closing the windows without the anti-trap
function

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Try to close the window again by pulling the

button without releasing it, within a few sec-
onds.

The anti-trap function will be deacti-

vated!

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If the closing process takes longer than a

few seconds, the anti-trap function is activated
again. The window will stop again if it encoun-
ters resistance or an obstacle, and will reopen
automatically.

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If the window will still not close, visit a special-

ised workshop.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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ing and closing the windows

on page 80

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The roll-back function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame. Risk of
accident.

Note

The anti-trap function also works when the
windows are closed with the comfort func-
tion using the vehicle key.

Sunroof

Introduction

The sunroof only works when the ignition
is switched on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.

WARNING

If the sunroof is used negligently or without
paying due attention, it can cause serious
injury.

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Open or close the sunroof and the sun

blind only when no one is in their path of
movement.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when exiting.

●

Never leave a child or any other person

who may need help in the vehicle, especially
if they have access to the vehicle key. If using
they key unattended, they could lock the ve-
hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition
and activate the sunroof.

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After switching off, it is still possible to

open or close the sunroof during a short
space of time provided that neither the driver
nor passenger door is opened.

NOTICE

●

To prevent damage, during winter tempera-

tures remove any ice or snow that might be
on the car roof before opening the sunroof or
adjusting the tilt position.

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Before leaving the vehicle or in case of

rainfall, always close the sunroof. With the
sunroof open or in a tilted position, water can
enter the interior and can cause considera-
ble damage to the electrical system. As a re-
sult, other damage can occur in the vehicle.

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Note

●

Leaves and other loose objects that accu-

mulate on the sunroof rails should be regu-
larly cleaned away either by hand or with a
vacuum.

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If the sunroof does not work correctly, the

anti-trap function will not work either. Con-
tact a specialised workshop.

Operating the sunroof

Fig. 61

On the interior roof lining: sunroof

button.

The sun blind automatically opens along with
the sunroof if completely closed or if in front of
the sunroof. The sun blind remains in the previ-
ous position and does not automatically close
with the sunroof. The sun blind can only be
closed completely once the sunroof has been
closed.

The

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Fig. 61

button has two levels. The first

level switches the sunroof to the tilted position,
opening or closing it fully or partially.
On the second level, the sunroof automatically
moves to the corresponding final position after
briefly pressing the button. Activating the but-
ton again stops the automatic function.

Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof

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Press the rear part of the button

to the first

level.

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Automatic function:

briefly press the rear part

of button

to the second level.

Closing the sunroof from a tilted position

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Press the front part of the button

to the

first level.

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Automatic function:

briefly press the front part

of the button

to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation by adjust-
ing the tilted position of the sunroof or by
closing the sunroof

●

Press button

again.

Opening the sunroof

●

Press button

backwards to the first level.

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Automatic function to the convenience posi-

tion:

briefly press button

backwards to the

second level.

Closing the sunroof

●

Press button

forwards to the first level.

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Automatic function:

briefly press button

forwards to the second level.

Stopping the automatic operation during the
opening or closing

●

Press button

again.

Convenience function to open or
close the sunroof

Fig. 62

Door handle: sensor surface.

The sunroof can be opened and closed with the
convenience function, just like the windows.

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Sunroof

Using the door lock

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Hold the key in the door lock of the driver

door in either the unlocking or locking position
to open or close the roof in the tilted position.
Release the key to interrupt this function.

Using the remote control

●

Keep the locking or unlocking button pressed

to open or close the roof. If you release the
button is the opening or closing will stop.
Once all the windows and the sunroof have
closed, all the turn signals flash. During con-
venience closing, the windows and the sunroof
close at the same time.

Using the Keyless Access system (only lock-
ing)

Press and hold the locking sensor surface

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Fig. 62

(arrow) on the door handle to close

the sunroof. If you release the sensor surface,
the closing movement stops.

Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sunroof

The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injury when closing the sunroof

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. If the

sunroof encounters resistance or an obstacle
when closing, it reopens immediately.

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Check why the sunroof did not close.

●

Try to close the sunroof again.

●

If the sunroof cannot be closed due to an

obstacle or some resistance, it stops at the
corresponding position and then reopens. For
automatic closing, a new closing attempt might
take place.

●

If the sunroof is still unable to close, close it

without the anti-trap function.

Closing the sunroof without the anti-trap
function

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Within approximately 5 seconds of having

activated the roll-back function, press the

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Fig. 61

button to the second level in the

direction of arrow

until the sunroof closes

completely.

●

The sunroof closes without the anti-trap

function intervening!

●

If the sunroof will still not close, visit a special-

ised workshop.

WARNING

Closing the sunroof without the anti-trap
function can cause serious injuries.

●

Always be careful when closing the sun-

roof.

●

No person should ever remain in the way of

the sunroof, especially when closing without
the anti-trap function.

●

The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-

gers or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring.

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Steering wheel

Steering wheel

Multifunction steering
wheel

Functions

Fig. 63

Controls on the steering wheel.

Fig. 64

Controls on the steering wheel.

The steering wheel includes multifunction mod-
ules from where it is possible to control the
audio, telephone, navigation, voice control and
assist functions without the driver needing to be
distracted from the road.

Buttons available depending on the version

Turn:

Turn volume up/down.

Press:

Mute volume.

Turn:

Search in the instrument panel

menu. In Navigation mode, turn to zoom
in/out of the map in the instrument clus-
ter.

Press:

Select the highlighted option in

the instrument cluster

Radio:

Search for the previous/next sta-

tion.

Media:

Short press: previous/next track;

long press: fast forward/rewind.

Activate phone menu (answer call, end
call).

Switch between media and radio sour-
ces.

Change the instrument panel menu
(previous/next).

Enable/disable voice control.

Change instrument cluster views

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Switching ACC on or off

/ Travel Assist

Activate ACC / Travel Assist / Speed lim-
iter

Reset programmed speed.

: Increase programmed speed.
: Decrease programmed speed.

Select Travel Assist / ACC.

Open the driver assistants menu in the
instrument cluster.

Modify the programmed ACC distance

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Steering wheel

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel position adjustment

Fig. 65

Lever in the lower left side of the

steering column.

Adjust the steering wheel before your trip and
only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Pull lever

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Fig. 65

down, move the steer-

ing wheel to the desired position and lift the
lever back up until it locks.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust-
ment function and an incorrect adjustment
of the steering wheel can result in severe or
fatal injury.

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After adjusting the steering column, push

lever

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Fig. 65

firmly upwards so that the

steering wheel does not accidentally change
position while driving.

●

Never adjust the steering wheel while the

vehicle is in motion. If you need to adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion,
stop safely and make the proper adjustment.

●

The adjusted steering wheel should be fac-

ing your chest and not your face so as not to
hinder the driver's front airbag protection in
the event of an accident.

●

When driving, always hold the steering

wheel with both hands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
to reduce injuries when the driver's front air-
bag deploys.

●

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

o'clock position or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the driver's airbag deploys, you
may sustain injuries to your arms, hands and
head.

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Seats and head restraints

Seats and head re-
straints

Front seats

Manual adjustment of the front seats

Fig. 66

Front seats: manual seat adjustment.

Pull the lever to move the seat forwards or
backwards. The seat must engage when
the lever is released!
Move the lever up or down to adjust the
seat height; several times if necessary.
Without placing force on the seat backrest,
turn the wheel to adjust the backrest.

Rear seats

Folding down and raising the rear
seat backrest

Fig. 67

Rear seat: folding down the backrest.

The rear seat backrest is split and each part
be lowered separately to extend the luggage
compartment.

Folding the backrest forwards

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Fully lower the rear headrests

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Press the unlock button

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Fig. 67

for-

wards and at the same time fold the backrest
down. The rear seat backrest is not engaged
when the red marking of the button

is visible.

Converting the table to a seat

●

Raise and lock in the back rest. The red mark-

ing on button

should no longer be visible

when the backrest is properly secured.

WARNING

Serious injuries can be caused if the rear
seat backrest is lowered or lifted without due
care and attention.

●

Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

●

Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

●

When lowering or lifting the rear seat back-

rest, keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body parts out of its path.

●

For the rear seat belts to offer the nec-

essary protection all the parts of the rear
backrest must be properly engaged. This
is particularly important in the case of the
centre rear seat. If someone is seated in a
seat whose backrest is not properly engaged
they will fly forward, along with the backrest,
during an accident or a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre.

●

A red mark on button

warns that the rear

backrest is not engaged. Always check that
the red marking is not visible when the back-
rest is in the upright position.

●

When the rear seat backrest is lowered or

is not properly engaged nobody else can
travel in the corresponding seats (not even
a child).

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Headrest

NOTICE

Serious damage can be caused to the vehi-
cle and other objects if the rear seat back-
rest is lowered or lifted without due care and
attention.

●

Before lowering the rear seat backrest, al-

ways adjust the front seats so that neither
the head restraints nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them.

Headrest

Introduction

The possibilities for the adjustment and disas-
sembly of the headrests are described below.
Always make sure that the seats are correctly
adjusted

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All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
The central rear headrest is only intended for
the central seat of the rear bench. Therefore,
do not install it on any other seat.

Correct adjustment of head restraint

Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is
at the same level as the top of your head and
under no circumstances below eye level. Keep
the back of your head always as close to the
head restraint as possible.

Adjusting the head restraint for short people

Lower the head restraint completely, even if
your head is below its upper edge. In the low-
est position, there may be a small distance be-
tween the head restraint and the backrest.

Adjusting the head restraint for tall people

Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

WARNING

If travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted, the risk of severe or
fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres increases.

●

Always travel with the head restraint cor-

rectly installed and adjusted.

●

To decrease the risk of cervical injuries in

the event of an accident, adjust the head
restraint correctly based on your height, al-
ways making sure that its upper edge is at
the same height as the top of the head, but
never below eye level. Keep the back of your
head always as close to the head restraint as
possible and centred.

●

Never adjust the head restraint while the

vehicle is in motion.

●

Under no circumstances should the rear

passengers travel while the head restraints
are in the non-use position.

NOTICE

When assembling and disassembling the
head restraints, do not let them meet the top
lining of the vehicle, the back rest of the front
seat or other parts of the vehicles. If not, this
could damage the vehicle.

Adjusting the headrests

Fig. 68

Front seat: adjusting the head

restraint.

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Fig. 69

Rear headrest: adjusting the headrest.

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

●

Grab the sides of the head restraints with

both hands and push upwards to the desired
position. To lower it, repeat the same action,
pressing the button on the side

●

The headrest must lock correctly in one posi-

tion.

Removing and fitting the headrests

Fig. 70

Front head restraint: removal.

Fig. 71

Rear head restraint: removal.

Removing the front head restraints

●

Lower the head restraint if necessary.

●

To unlock it, look for the rabbet on the bottom

of the backrest and press in the direction of the
arrow

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Fig. 70

●

Remove the head restraint in the direction of

the arrow

Fitting the front head restraints

●

Place the head restraint in the correct posi-

tion on the guides of the corresponding back-
rest and insert it.

●

Press the head restraint downwards until the

bars lock.

●

Adjust the head restraint according to the in-

structions on the correct position of the seat.

Removing the rear head restraints

To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward.

●

Unlock the backrest

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●

Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-

rives to the top.

●

Press button

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Fig. 71

, while simultane-

ously pressing on the safety hole

with a flat

screwdriver a maximum of 5 mm wide, and re-
move the headrest.

●

Move the backrest until it engages properly

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Folding down and raising the rear seat

backrest

on page 86

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Headrest

Fitting the rear head restraints

To mount the external head restraints, the cor-
responding backrest must be partially folded
forward.

●

Unlock the backrest

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●

Insert the head restraint bars into the guides

until they perceptibly engage. It should not be
possible to remove the head restraint from the
backrest.

●

Move the backrest until it engages properly

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Folding down and raising the rear seat

backrest

on page 86

WARNING

Remove the rear headrests only when it is
necessary to fit a child seat. After removing a
child seat, refit the headrest immediately.

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Lights

Vehicle lighting

Control lamps

Lights up yellow

There is a total or partial failure of the
exterior lighting.

Lights up yellow

Rear fog light on.

Lights up green

Left or right turn signal. The control
lamp flashes twice as fast when a

turn signal is faulty.

Hazard warning lights on

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Lights up green

Trailer turn signals

Lights up blue

Main beam on or flasher

activated

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Lights up blue

The Light Assist system is on

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Lights control

Fig. 72

Instrument panel: light panel.

Turning on the lights

●

Turn on the ignition and turn the light switch to

the desired position

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Fig. 72

Automatic control of dipped beam head-

lights and daytime running lights.

Side lights and daytime running lights on.

Dipped beam switched on.

Daylight running lights switched on.

Turning off the lights

●

Turn off the ignition and turn the light switch to

the desired position:

Lights off.

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home”

guide lights may be switched on.

Side light on.

Dipped beam headlight off.

The driver is personally responsible for the cor-
rect use and adjustment of the lights in all situa-
tions.

Side lights

When the side light is switched on, the side
lights in both headlights, certain areas of the
rear light clusters, the number plate light and
the button lights on the instrument cluster turn
on. The automatic dipped beam activates as of
a speed of approx. 10 km/h (6 mph).

Automatic dipped beam headlight control

When the light control is in position

, the

vehicle's lighting and the lighting of the instru-
ments and controls turn on and off under the
following conditions:

●

The light sensor has detected darkness.

●

The wiper has been on for some time.

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Vehicle lighting

The automatic dipped beam is only an auxili-
ary function and cannot always identify all sit-
uations that may arise during driving with suffi-
cient precision.

Cornering light function

Not available on vehicles equipped with full-
LED headlights and bulb fog lights.

The

cornering

light function is an additional

function to the dipped beam headlights to im-
prove lighting of the side of the road when tak-
ing a sharp turn at low speed.
When the dipped beam is on, a static cornering
light comes on when driving at speeds below
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or on very tight bends.

●

If the steering wheel is turned or the turn sig-

nal is switched on, the front fog light gradually
turns on. After the turn, the

cornering

light func-

tion is gradually switched off.

●

When engaging reverse gear, both front fog

lights turn on.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights can increase vehicle vis-
ibility when driving during the day.
The daytime running lights switch on every time
the ignition is switched on, if the switch is in
positions or

, according to the level of

exterior lighting.

Motorway light

The function is connected and disconnected
via the corresponding Infotainment system
menu.

●

Activation:

when going above 110 km/h

(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dipped
beam raises slightly to increase the driver's visi-
bility distance.

●

Deactivation:

when reducing the speed of

the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam immediately returns to its normal po-
sition.

Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off

If the ignition is not switched on or the vehicle
key is not in the ignition (depending on the
equipment) an audible warning signal is heard
in the following cases: this will remind you to
turn the light off.

●

When the parking light is on

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●

When the light switch is in position or .

If the exit lighting is switched on (“Coming
Home” function), when you leave the vehicle
there will be no audio warning to warn you that
the lights are still on.

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.

●

The automatic dipped beam control (

)

only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.

WARNING

The side lights or daytime running lights
are not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you.

●

Always use your dipped beam head lights if

it is raining or if visibility is poor.

●

Never drive with daytime lights if the road

is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions.

●

On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,

when activating the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the darkness,
in the case of heavy rain or in conditions of
poor visibility.

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WARNING

If the headlights are set too high and not
used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.

●

Always make sure that the headlights are

correctly adjusted.

Note

●

The legal requirements regarding the use

of vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.

●

The dipped beam headlights will only work

with the ignition on. The side lights come on
automatically when the ignition is turned off.

Fog lights

Fig. 73

Instrument panel: light panel.

The warning lamps or also show, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the fog
lights are on.
The fog lights can be switched on with the light
control in position , or

when the igni-

tion is switched on:

●

Turn on the fog lights :

pull the light switch

to its first position

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Fig. 73

●

Switching on the rear fog light :

pull the

light switch fully out

●

To switch off the fog lights, press the light

switch or turn it to position .

Note

The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind
you. You should use the rear fog light only
when visibility is very poor.

Turn signal and main beam lever

Fig. 74

Turn signal and main beam lever.

More the lever to the required position:

Right turn light or right-hand parking light
(ignition switched off).
Left turn light or left-hand parking light (ig-
nition switched off).
Turning on the main beam. The control
lamp lights up on the instrument cluster.
The headlight flasher turns on when the
lever is pulled. The control lamp lights up
on the instrument cluster.

Place the lever in rest position to turn off the
corresponding function.

Convenience turn signals

When the ignition is switched on, move the lever
as far as possible upwards or downwards and
release the lever. The turn signal will flash three
times.
To switch off the convenience turn signal early,
immediately move the lever in the opposite di-
rection until you feel resistance and release it.
The convenience turn signals are switched on
and off in the infotainment system using the
function button

> Settings > Lighting

> Lighting assistant > Convenience
turn signals

Parking light

The parking lights will only work with the igni-
tion off. If said light is on, an audible warning will
sound while the driver door is open.

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Vehicle lighting

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Move the turn signal lever up or down.

When the parking light is switched on, the front
side light and the tail light on the corresponding
side of the vehicle turn on.

WARNING

Improper or lack of use of the turn signals,
or forgetting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.

●

Always give warning when you are going to

change lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.

●

As soon as you have finished changing

lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause
accidents and serious injury, as the main
beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.

Note

●

When you turn the ignition off without hav-

ing turned the turn signals off, an acoustic
signal sounds while the driver door is open.
This is intended as a reminder to switch off
the turn signal, unless you wish to leave the
parking light on.

●

If the convenience turn signals are oper-

ating (three flashes) and the other conven-
ience turn signals are switched on, the active
part stops flashing and only flashes once in
the new part selected.

●

The turn signal only works when the igni-

tion is switched on. The hazard warning lights
also work when the ignition is switched off.

●

The main beam headlights can only be

switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.

●

If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the

control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.

●

In cold or damp weather conditions, the

headlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system.

●

The parking light does not activate auto-

matically if the left- or right-hand turn signal
is left on and the ignition is disconnected.

Main beam assist (Light Assist)

The main beam assist automatically prevents
glare from vehicles moving in the opposite di-
rection or ahead in the same direction. In addi-
tion, the main beam assist detects illuminated
areas and disconnects the main beam head-
light when passing, e.g. by populated areas.

Within its limitations, the assist system automat-
ically connects or disconnects the main beam
headlight depending on the environmental and
traffic conditions, as well as the speed

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Switching on the main beam assist

●

Turn on the ignition and turn the light switch to

position

●

From the base position, press the turn sig-

nal and main beam headlights lever forwards

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Fig. 74

When the main beam assist is switched on,
the control lamp on the instrument cluster
screen turns on. When the main beam is on, the
blue main beam control lamp on the instru-
ment cluster switches on.

Switching the main beam assist off

●

Turn the headlight switch to a position other

than

●

EITHER:

if main beam assist is on, pull the turn

signal light and main beam headlights lever
back

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Fig. 74

●

OR:

if the main beam assistant is on, but the

main beam

does not

turn on, press the turn

signal and main beam lever forwards to turn
the main beam on manually. Pull the turn signal
and main beam lever back to switch off the
main beam manually, if necessary.

●

OR:

switch off the ignition.

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System limitations

In the following cases, the main beam headlight
must be switched off manually because the
main beam assist will not disconnect it on time
or disconnect it at all:

●

On roads with insufficient lighting with very

reflective signs

●

If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. pe-

destrians or cyclists.

●

On closed curves, when the traffic in the

opposite direction is partially hidden, on pro-
nounced slopes or inclinations.

●

On roads with traffic in the opposite direction

and with a central reservation barrier where the
driver can see over it e.g. lorry drivers.

●

In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain

●

In the event of dust or sand storms

●

If the windscreen is damaged in the camera's

field of vision.

●

If the camera's field of vision is misted up, dirty

or covered by a sticker, snow or ice.

●

If the camera is damaged or if the power sup-

ply has been cut off.

WARNING

The convenience features of the main beam
assist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.

●

You are always in control of the main beam

and adapting it to the light, visibility and
traffic conditions.

●

It is possible that the main beam headlight

control does not recognise all driving situa-
tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ces.

●

When the field of vision of the camera is

dirty, covered or damaged, operation of the
main beam control may be affected. This
also applies when changes are made to the
vehicle lighting system, for example, if addi-
tional headlights are installed.

NOTICE

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tem, take the following points into considera-
tion:

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera reg-

ularly and make sure it is free of snow and
ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the field of vision of the cam-
era.

Note

●

The headlight flasher can be turned on and

off manually at any time with the turn signal
and main beam lever

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●

If there are objects that radiate light in the

camera's area of influence, e.g. a portable
navigation system, this may affect the oper-
ation of the main beam assist system.

“Coming home” and “Leaving home”
function (exterior orientation light-
ing)

The “Coming home” and “Leaving home” func-
tion lights up the vehicle’s immediate surround-
ings when getting into and out of it in the dark.
This light is automatically controlled by a light
sensor.

Turning on the “Coming home” light

●

Unlocks the vehicle (if the light switch is in

position

and the light sensor detects dark-

ness).

Turning off the “Coming home” light

●

It turns off automatically once the lights off

delay time has elapsed.

●

: lock the vehicle.

●

OR:

rotate the light switch to position .

●

: switch on the ignition.

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Vehicle lighting

Turning on the “Leaving home” light

●

Switch the ignition off.

The “Leaving Home” light turns on if the light
control is in position

and the light sensor

detects darkness.
The lights-off delay countdown starts when the
last door or rear lid of the vehicle is closed.

Turning off the “Leaving home” light

●

It switches off automatically after the set

lights-off delay time has elapsed.

●

EITHER:

it is automatically deactivated if, 30

seconds after the function has been activated,
any vehicle door or the rear lid is still open.

●

OR:

rotate the light switch to position .

●

: switch on the ignition.

“Coming home” and “Leaving home” set-
tings

The duration of the lights-off delay can be set
in the vehicle settings menu of the infotainment
system, where the function can also be activa-
ted and deactivated

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Headlight range control

Fig. 75

Next to the steering wheel: regulator

headlight range control.

The headlight range control

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Fig. 75

adapts

according to the value of the light beam of
the headlight to the level of load of the vehi-
cle. This offers the driver optimum visibility and
the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers

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The headlights can only be adjusted when the
dipped beam is switched on.

To adjust, turn the control

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Fig. 75

Value

Vehicle load status

Two front occupants, luggage com-
partment empty

All seats occupied, luggage com-
partment empty

Value

Vehicle load status

All seats occupied, luggage com-
partment full. With trailer and mini-
mum drawbar load.

Driver only, luggage compartment
full With trailer and maximum draw-
bar load.

If the vehicle load does not correspond to those

shown in the table, it is possible to select intermedi-
ary positions.

Dynamic headlight range control

The control is not mounted in vehicles with dy-
namic headlight range control. The headlight
range is automatically adjusted according to
the vehicle load status when they are switched
on.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.

●

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

status so that it does not blind other drivers.

Driving abroad

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which you
are driving is lit more intensely.

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When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country that
drives on the left (or vice versa), it is normally
necessary to cover part of the headlight bulbs
with stickers or to change the adjustment of the
headlights to avoid dazzling other drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for des-
ignated points of the light distribution. This is
known as “Tourist light”.
The light distribution of the headlights allows
the specific “tourist light” values to be met
without the need for stickers or changes being
made to the settings.

For ECOLED headlamps, it is necessary to
lower the mechanical adjustment of the head-
lamps by 0.15° (2.6 cm at 10 m). To do this, open
the bonnet and adjust the vertical adjustment
screws on both headlights. When the vehicle
returns to its country of origin, the mechanical
adjustment must be reset to its original status.
If you do not have experience with this type of
adjustment, SEAT recommends that you go to a
technical service centre.

Note

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights.

Interior lights

Lighting of the instrument cluster,
displays and controls

The brightness of the instrument and control
lighting can be adjusted in the infotainment
system:

●

Select

> Settings > Lighting >

Vehicle interior lighting

;

Interior settings > Lighting > In-
strument cluster

The set intensity automatically adapts to
changes in ambient brightness in the vehicle.
When the automatic dipped beam light
is turned on, a sensor automatically turns the
dipped beam light on or off, as well as the in-
strument and control lighting, depending on the
ambient brightness.
In some cases, e.g. when driving through a tun-
nel without the automatic dipped beam light

function switched on, the instrument clus-

ter lighting may even switch off. The objective
of this function is to provide the driver with a
visual indication that he or she should activate
the dipped beam. If your vehicle is fitted with
a digital instrument cluster, the message

Turn

on the lights

will be displayed on the in-

strument cluster.

Interior and reading lights

Fig. 76

Detail of headliner: front interior

lighting.

Turns off the interior lights.

Turn on the interior lights.

Door contact connection. The interior
lights come on automatically when you
unlock the vehicle, open a door or remove

the key from the ignition. The light goes out
a few seconds after closing all the doors,
when locking the vehicle or connecting the
ignition.

Turning the reading light on and off

The light controls may vary depending on the
vehicle version.

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Interior lights

Luggage compartment lighting

The light is activated when the rear lid is open,
even when the ignition and lights are turned off.
For this reason, ensure that the rear lid is always
closed.

Background lighting

The background lighting lights up the area of
the centre console and the footwell area and,
depending on the version, the front door panels
and the air vents as well.
It will be switched on at full brightness when the
doors are opened and the lights will be dimmed
during driving, when the light selector is in ,
or

The brightness and colour of the background
lighting can be adjusted in the infotainment
menu using the function button

> Set-

tings > Background lighting

;

Background lighting

Note

If not all the doors are closed, the interior
lights will switch off after approx. 10 minutes,
providing the ignition has been turned off and
the door contact is connected. This prevents
the battery from discharging.

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Visibility

Windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper systems

Window washer lever

Fig. 77

Operating the windscreen wiper and

rear wiper.

More the lever to the required position:

Windscreen wipers off.

Intermittent wiping of the windscreen

activates the rain sensor. The intermittent
wiping of the windscreen depends on the
speed at which you are driving. The faster
the speed, the more frequent the wiping.

Slow wipe.

Continuous wipe.

Short wipe. Pressing the lever for longer

accelerates the wiping.

Pull the lever to switch on the auto-

matic windscreen washer/wiper. The Cli-
matronic switches on air recirculation for

approx. 30 seconds to prevent the smell of
windscreen washer fluid from entering the
vehicle interior.

Switches on the intermittent rear win-

dow wipe. The wiper operates at intervals
of approx. 6 seconds.

Pressing and holding the lever turns on

the automatic rear window washer/wiper.

A Control for adjusting the duration of

the wiping intervals (vehicles without rain
and light sensors) or the sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

WARNING

If insufficient antifreeze is added to the
washer fluid, it could freeze on the glass and
impair visibility.

●

In cold conditions you should not use the

wash/wipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and venti-
lation system. The windscreen washer fluid
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen
and obscure your view of the road.

WARNING

The use of worn or dirty wiper blades re-
duces visibility and increases the risk of seri-
ous accidents and injuries.

●

Replace the wiper blades whenever they

are in poor condition or worn out and
no longer clean the windows sufficiently

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NOTICE

Before driving off and before switching on the
ignition, check the following aspects of the
wiper blades and the wiper motor to prevent
damage to the glass:

●

The wiper lever is in the neutral position.

●

You have removed or cleared any snow and

ice from the wiper blades and windows.

●

You have carefully removed any wiper

blades that may have frozen from the win-
dow. SEAT recommends a de-icer spray for
this operation.

NOTICE

Do not turn on the wiper until the glass is dry.
Using the wipers while dry can damage the
glass.

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Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper systems

Note

●

When the vehicle stops while the wiper is

on, the wiper switches to operating tempora-
rily at the next lower wiping level.

●

If the driver’s or passenger door is opened

when the vehicle is stationary, the wipers re-
turn to the starting position and are switched
off. If the door is closed or the wiper lever is
moved within a few seconds, the wiper turns
on again.

●

In winter, the service position of the wipers

can be useful to make it easier to lift the wip-
ers off the windscreen when the vehicle is
going to be left stationary

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Wiper functions

Automatic rear window wipe

The rear wiper switches on automatically when
the wiper is switched on and reverse gear is en-
gaged. The automatic rear window wiper acti-
vation when engaging reverse gear can be ac-
tivated and deactivated in the infotainment sys-
tem, in the vehicle settings menu

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Note

The windscreen will be wiped again approx-
imately 5 seconds after the windscreen
washer has been activated, provided the ve-
hicle is moving (“drip” function). If you acti-
vate the wipers less than 3 seconds after the
“drip” function, a new wash sequence will

begin without performing the last wipe. For
the “drip” function to work again, you have to
turn the ignition off and then on again.

Note

The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-
cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper
will stop moving if the obstacle is still block-
ing its path. Remove the obstacle and switch
on the wiper again.

Rain and light sensor

Fig. 78

Windscreen wipers lever: adjust the

rain sensor

Fig. 79

Rain sensor sensitive surface

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the
amount of rain

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Push the lever to the desired position

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Fig. 78

Rain sensor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor:
– Set control to the right: high sensitivity.
– Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

When the ignition is switched off and then back
on, the rain sensor stays on and starts operat-
ing again when the windscreen wipers are in
position

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Fig. 78

and the vehicle is travel-

ling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

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Visibility

Abnormal operation of the rain and light
sensor

The possible causes of anomalies and errone-
ous interpretations

in the sensitive surface area

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Fig. 79

of the rain sensor are, among others:

●

Damaged wipers

: a film of water on the

damaged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result in a
fast and continuous wipe.

●

Insects

: the impact of insects may cause the

wiper to activate.

●

Salt on the road

: in winter, salt spread on

the roads may cause an excessively long wipe
when the windscreen is almost dry.

●

Dirt

: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.
Regularly clean the sensitive surface of the rain
sensor

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Fig. 79

(arrow) and check for possi-

ble damage to the wiper blades.

●

Windscreen crack

: the impact of a stone will

trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain sensor
on. Next the rain sensor detects the reduction in
the sensitive surface area and adapts accord-
ingly. The behaviour of the sensor will vary with
the size of the damage caused by the stone.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers man-

ually when water on the windscreen ob-
structs visibility.

Note

●

To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alcohol.

●

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the rain sensor. This may cause sen-
sor disruption or faults.

Mirrors

General safety instructions

The exterior and interior mirrors allow the driver
to observe vehicles driving behind and adapt
his or her driving behaviour accordingly.
For safe driving, it is important for the driver
to adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mirror
correctly before setting off.
When looking through the exterior mirrors and
the interior mirror, it is not possible to see the
entire area behind and to the sides of the vehi-
cle. These areas outside the field of view are
known as the blind spot. Other road users and
objects may be in the blind spot.

WARNING

Adjusting the exterior mirrors and interior
mirror while driving can distract the driver.
This could cause accidents and lead to seri-
ous injuries

●

Only adjust the exterior mirrors and interior

mirror when the vehicle is stationary.

●

When parking, changing lanes, overtaking

or turning, always keep a close eye on your
surroundings, as other road users or objects
may also be in the blind spot.

●

Always make sure that the mirrors are ad-

justed correctly and that visibility to the rear
is not reduced by ice, snow, fogging or other
objects.

WARNING

A failure to accurately estimate the distance
to vehicles driving behind can lead to serious
accidents and injuries.

●

Curved (convex or aspherical) mirrors in-

crease the field of view and objects in them
appear smaller and further away.

●

Curved mirrors do not allow you to pre-

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles
driving behind, so using them when changing
lanes could cause serious accidents and in-
juries.

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Mirrors

●

If possible, use the interior mirror to pre-

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles
driving behind you, or to other objects.

●

Always make sure you have sufficient visi-

bility to the rear.

WARNING

The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an
electrolyte fluid which could leak if the mirror
is broken.

●

If it gets out, the electrolyte fluid can

irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory or-
gans, particularly in the case of people with
asthma or similar diseases. Immediately in-
hale enough fresh air and get out of the vehi-
cle, or open all windows and doors if this is
not possible.

●

If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact

with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse the
affected area with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.

●

If the fluid comes into contact with foot-

wear or clothing, rinse immediately with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Clean thoroughly before using the footwear
or clothing in question again.

●

If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, imme-

diately rinse the mouth with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomit-
ing unless advised by a doctor. Immediately
seek medical attention.

NOTICE

Electrolyte fluid may leak if the automatic
anti-dazzle mirror is broken. This liquid at-
tacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should
be cleaned as fast as possible with a damp
sponge or similar.

Interior mirror

Fig. 80

Manual anti-dazzle function for rear

vision mirror

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror

●

To darken the rear view mirror, press the mir-

ror button updates

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Fig. 80

(arrow).

●

To return to the basic position, press the back

of the button.

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle
function

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors in
the mirror measure the light falling on it from
behind and in front.
The interior mirror automatically darkens based
on the measured values.
If the light falling onto the sensors is blocked or
interrupted, e.g. by a sunshade blind or hanging
objects, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mir-
ror does not work or does not work properly.
Similarly, the use of portable navigation devi-
ces attached to the windscreen or close to the
automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror can affect
the operation of the sensors

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The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactiva-
ted in certain situations, e.g. when reverse gear
is engaged.

WARNING

Light from screens of portable navigation
devices can cause malfunctions of the au-
tomatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and may
cause serious accidents and injuries.

●

Abnormal operation of the automatic anti-

dazzle function may result in it being impos-
sible to use the interior mirror to precisely
calculate the distance to vehicles driving be-
hind, or to other objects.

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Visibility

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

Fig. 81

Detail of the driver door: control for the

exterior mirror.

Turn the control to the corresponding position:

Moving the control to the desired position
adjusts the mirrors on the driver's side ( ,
left) and on the passenger's side ( , right)

in the desired direction.

Folding in mirrors.

The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and
all functions are deactivated.

Heated exterior mirrors

●

Press the demisting switch next to the air

conditioning controls

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●

The mirrors demist for some minutes to pre-

vent draining the battery unnecessarily.

●

If necessary, press the button again to repeat

the function.

●

The exterior mirror heating is not activated

in temperatures above approximately +20°C
(+68°F).

Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the
vehicle

Button

> Settings > Mirrors and

wipers > Mirrors

in the infotainment sys-

tem can be used to select the folding of ex-
ternal mirrors when the vehicle is parked and
locked

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When the vehicle is locked or unlocked from
the outside, the exterior mirrors can be folded in
or out automatically, depending on the equip-
ment.
If the rotary control of the electric exterior mir-
rors is in the folded position, the exterior mirrors
remain folded.

Manually folding the exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be fol-
ded in. To do this, press the mirror housing to-
wards the vehicle

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WARNING

Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking
care to avoid injuries.

●

Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror

when there is no-one in the way of the mirror.

●

When moving the mirror, take care not to

trap fingers between the mirror and the mir-
ror bracket.

NOTICE

The electrically folding exterior mirrors must
only be operated electrically, not by hand,
and this could damage their electric drive.

NOTICE

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to fold the ex-
terior mirrors in to prevent them from being
damaged.

Note

●

If the electrical adjustment should fail to

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted
by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the
mirror glass.

●

The folding function on the exterior mirrors

will not activate at speeds over 40 km/h
(25 mph).

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Sun protection

Sun protection

Sun blind

Fig. 82

Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
senger sun visors

●

Lower the sun visor towards the windscreen.

●

The sun visor can be pulled out of its mount-

ing and turned towards the door

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Fig. 82

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitu-

dinally backwards.
There is a vanity mirror on the sun visor, with
a cover. When the cover is opened

a light

comes on.
The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover
is closed or the sun visor is pushed back up.

WARNING

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

●

Always store sun blinds and visors in their

housing when not in use.

Note

The light above the sun visor automatically
switches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging.

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Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and
cooling

Introduction

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, several
systems may have been fitted:

●

The

heating and ventilation

heats and ven-

tilates the passenger compartment. It cannot
cool.

●

The

manual air conditioning system

heats,

cools and dehumidifies the air.

●

The

Climatronic

is an automatic air condi-

tioner that heats, cools and dehumidifies the
air.

With the Climatronic’s automatic mode it is
possible to automatically regulate the air tem-
perature, distribution and flow to achieve opti-
mal thermal comfort.
To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The illuminated LEDs next to the buttons indi-
cate that the function is switched on.

Economic use of the air conditioning

When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption.
The air conditioning operates most effectively
with the windows and the sunroof closed. How-
ever, if the passenger compartment has heated
up after standing in the sun for some time, the
air inside can be cooled more quickly by briefly
opening the windows and the sunroof.

Dust and pollen filter

The dust and pollen filter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against
impurities in the air taken into the vehicle inte-
rior.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed reg-
ularly so that air conditioner performance is not
adversely affected.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to
use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-
tion, the filter must be changed more frequently
than stated in the Service Schedule.

Air vents

To ensure proper heating, cooling and ventila-
tion in the vehicle interior, the air vents must
remain open.
There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the instrument panel, in the footwells
and in the rear area of the passenger compart-
ment.

WARNING

Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.

●

Always ensure that all windows are free of

ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.

●

Only drive when you have good visibility.

●

Always ensure that you use the air condi-

tioner and heated rear window to maintain
good visibility.

●

Never leave the air recirculation on for a

long period of time. If the cooling system
is switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it is

not required.

NOTICE

Food, medicines and other objects sensitive
to heat or cold may be damaged or made
unsuitable for use by the air coming from the
vents.

●

Never place food, medicines or other tem-

perature-sensitive objects close to the air
vents.

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Heating, ventilation and cooling

Note

●

When the cooling system is turned off, air

coming from the outside will not be dried. To
prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooling system turned on.
To do this, press the function button

. The

icon should light up.

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

frost windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.

●

Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.

●

The air from the vents flows through the ve-

hicle interior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.

●

It is advisable to turn on the air condition-

ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected,
a Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.

●

When the engine is under extreme strain,

switch off the compressor for a moment.

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Air conditioning

Climatronic controls and functions

Fig. 83

In the centre console: Climatronic control

panel.

Temperature

The temperature of the right and left sides can
be adjusted separately using the adjusters. The
selected temperature is shown on the display of
the climate control panel.

Synchronizes the driver’s temperature
settings to the passenger side. Activates
the temperature regulator for the pas-

senger side to set a different temperature.

In this mode, the system automatically
regulates the interior temperature, fan
speed and air distribution for optimal

thermal comfort. The

mode will deac-

tivate as soon as manual changes are
made to the fan speed, air distribution,
windscreen demisting or air recirculation.

Switches the cooling system on or off.
The cooling mode cools and dehumidi-
fies the air.

Adjust the fan power.

The defrost/demisting function removes
ice and fog from the windscreen. The air
is dehumidified and the fan is set high.

The heated rear window only works when
the engine is running and switches off
automatically after a maximum of 10 mi-

nutes. It should be switched off as soon as
the glass is demisted. By saving electrical
power you can also save fuel.
To avoid possible damage to the battery,
an automatic temporary disconnection of
this function is possible, coming back on
when normal operating conditions are re-
established.

Switches the air recirculation mode on
and off

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Switches seat heating on and off

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Switch off the air conditioning system.
If the fan is manually set to , it also
switches off.

Air distribution

The airflow adjusts automatically for comfort. It
can also be manually distributed to the desired
zone by pressing the corresponding button:

The airflow is directed towards the chest

The airflow is directed towards the foot-
well.
The airflow is directed at the windscreen.

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