Seat Leon (2023 year). Manual in english

Driver information

Control lamps

Driver information

Control lamps

Control and warning lamps

The warning and control lights can be lit indi-
vidually or in combination and serve as a warn-
ing, to indicate the presence of an anomaly or
to warn of the activation of certain functions.
Some turn on when the ignition is switched on
and have to be switched off after a certain pe-
riod of time.
Depending on the model, additional text mes-
sages may be viewed on the instrument panel
display. These may be purely informative or
they may be advising of the need for action.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, sometimes
a symbol may be displayed on the instrument
panel.
The control lamps that light up on the light
control are explained in chapter

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Lights

WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ig-
nored, faults may occur in the vehicle, it may
stall in traffic, or accidents and serious inju-
ries may occur.

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Never ignore warning lamps or text mes-

sages.

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Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Symbol Meaning

Stop driving!

Central warning lamp

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Fasten your seat belt

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Electronic parking brake on

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Stop driving!

Fault in the brake system

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Stop driving

Brake fluid level low

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Take control of the vehicle and be ready
to brake!

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Symbol Meaning

Stop driving!

Fault in the motor coolant system

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Stop driving!

Fault in the high-voltage system coolant
fluid system

Engine oil pressure

Stop driving!

Stop driving!

Fault in the high voltage system

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Stop driving!

Fault in the electric drive system

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Symbol Meaning

Stop driving!

12 volt battery

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Stop driving!

Alternator fault

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Stop driving!

48 volt battery

Collision warning

Take control of the steering immediately

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AdBlue level® too low,

fault in

the SCR system

Central warning lamp

Fault in the airbag system or the seat
belt tensioners

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Front passenger front airbag off

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Front passenger airbag on

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Electronic parking brake fault

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Please check brake pad

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Symbol Meaning

Lights up:

fault in the electronic stability

control (ESC)

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Flashing:

Electronic stability control

(ESC) or Traction Control regulating

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

ABS fault

Lane departure warning not available

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Travel assist unavailable

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Fault in the vehicle's lighting

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Fault in the emissions control system

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Particulate filter clogged

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Diesel engine preheating;

diesel engine management fault

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Petrol engine management fault

Rear fog light on

Fuel tank almost empty

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Symbol Meaning

The natural gas reserve level has been
reached.

Engine oil level

Presence of water in diesel.

Fault in the tyre pressure loss indicator

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¡Stop driving!

Low tyre pressure

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Fault in the electric drive system

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Electronic engine sound fault

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Front Assist not available

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Collision warning deactivated

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Cruise control fault (GRA)

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Speed limiter not available

Gearbox fault

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Instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) not avail-
able

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Emergency Assist unavailable

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Lane Assist not available

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Emergency Assist regulating

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Lane Assist (lane keeping system) regu-
lating

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Door opening assistant (Exit Assist) not
available

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Side Assist (lane change assistance
system) not available

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Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) not avail-
able

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Battery / 12V power supply

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Battery / 48V power supply

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AdBlue level® low,

fault in the SCR

system

Turn signals

Auto Hold active (lights up green), or
Auto Hold paused (lights up white)

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Symbol Meaning

Trailer turn signals

Cruise control (GRA)

Speed limiter active

Lane Assist (lane keeping system) ac-
tive.

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Press the brake pedal

Travel Assist active

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

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

Vehicle charging

Main beam on or flasher on

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The speed limiter is not active

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Start-Stop system activated

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Start-Stop system unavailable

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Symbol Meaning

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

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The vehicle is running on natural gas.

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Main beam assist active

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Take control of the steering

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Front assist switching on

Distance warning

Electric mode driving not available

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Reference to information in the on-
board documentation

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Remove foot from accelerator

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Service intervals display

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Instrument panel

Introduction

The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument
panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT
Cockpit).

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Instrument panel

Analogue instrument panel

Fig. 3

Front passenger airbag located in

instrument panel.

Explanations about the instruments

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Fig. 3

Revolution counter

(with the engine run-

ning, in hundreds of revolutions per minute)

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Engine coolant temperature display

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natural gas gauge

vehicles with natural gas (CNG) engines

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Indications on the display

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Speedometer.

Fuel gauge

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SEAT Digital Cockpit

Fig. 4

SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

Control and warning lamps

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Revolution counter

. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running

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Gear engaged or selector lever position.

Screen display

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Speedometer

Digital speed display

Information Profile

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Instrument panel

Depending on the version.

Fig. 5

Hybrid vehicles: SEAT Digital Cockpit on the

instrument panel (classic view).

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Rev counter and Powermeter

. Revolu-

tions per minute the engine is running

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Gear engaged or selector lever position.

Screen displays

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Speedometer

Digital speed display

Information Profile

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The Digital SEAT Cockpit is a digital instrument
cluster with a high resolution colour TFT dis-
play. It has a 5 views accessible using the but-
ton

of the multifunction steering wheel.

By selecting different information profiles, indi-
cations other than the classic circular instru-
ments can be displayed, such as navigation
data, multimedia information or travel data.
The 5 views are:

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Classic

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Dynamic

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Assistance systems

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Navigation

●

Night

All views will display information on the screen
about audio, phone, travel data, vehicle status,
navigation

and driving aids

Information profiles

The

buttons on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel can be used to browse through the
different SEAT Digital Cockpit information.
Information on the vehicle status, travel data
and assistants will be displayed on the left side.
On the right side information will be displayed
on: audio, telephone, compass, navigation ma-
noeuvres and the G-force meter.
Depending on the view, the

central area

the SEAT Digital Cockpit displays information
about the following:

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Classic View and Dynamic View:

Initial data,

date, distance travelled and autonomy. Turn-
ing the right thumbwheel on the multifunction

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steering wheel: navigation map, road signs,
driving data (clicking on switches between
the different memories).

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Assistants View:

This is accessed by pressing

the button or the button

on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel. Turning the right thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel dis-
plays the list of assistants. Press to turn the
desired assistant on/off.

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Navigation View:

By pressing the button on

the multifunction steering wheel and then turn-
ing the thumbwheel you can view the map in a
larger or smaller view. If you press the button
again, the map returns to automatic scale.

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Night View:

The speed is displayed in digital

format.

Classic View

The revolutions per minute and speedometer
needles appear in full length by a long press
on the button

on the multifunction steering

wheel, regardless of the menu displayed in the
central area

With another long press on the button

, the

display returns to the previous view.

looking in the instrument panel menu for the

Close

option using the right hand thumb-

wheel on the multifunction steering wheel, and
then press .

Information that may be displayed in the
central area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit
speedometer

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Audio

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Telephone

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Compass

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Navigation indications (the most recent desti-

nations are displayed by pressing the arrow on
the right of the multifunction steering wheel)

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> (close classic view).

Information that may be displayed in the
central area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit rev
counter

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Consumption and average consumption. By

pressing the arrow on the left of the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, you can switch between
the different memories of the travel data.

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Autonomy (fuel tank level).

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Lubricating oil and coolant temperature

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Average speed. By pressing the arrow on the

left of the multifunction steering wheel, you can
switch between the different memories of the
travel data.

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Other travel data: km travelled and driving

time. By pressing the arrow on the left of the
multifunction steering wheel, you can switch
between the different memories of the travel
data.

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Assist systems.

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> (close classic view).

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

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

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Selecting the optimal

gear

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

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

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When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

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

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Instrument panel

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. 6

Analogue instrument cluster: fuel gauge

Fig. 7

Fuel gauge located in different positions

depending on the view.

Control lamps

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

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. Refuel as soon as you

have the opportunity.

Its lights up yellow. Presence of water
in diesel. Turn off the engine and seek
professional assistance.

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

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WARNING

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

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If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could

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

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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.

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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.

Natural gas (CNG) gauge

✓

Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas engine

(CNG)

Fig. 8

Digital instrument cluster: : Natural

gas gauge. : Petrol gauge

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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.

The natural gas reserve level has been
reached.
When the natural gas level is very low,

the lower icon flashes yellow.

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).

Battery level indicator

✓

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 9

Digital instrument cluster: battery level

indicator.

The small arrow next to the battery symbol on
the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehi-
cle the charging cover is on.

NOTICE

●

Never drive with the tank completely

empty. Under certain circumstances, the en-
ergy stored in the high-voltage battery may
not be sufficient to reach the nearest service
station.

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When the outside temperature is very

low, and therefore the high-voltage battery
is very cold, difficulties may arise in start-
ing the internal combustion engine and the
range in the electric driving mode may be
reduced.

Coolant temperature indicator.

Fig. 10

Analogue instrument panel: engine

coolant temperature display.

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.

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Green

In vehicles with digital instrument cluster you
can select to view the coolant temperature in
the corresponding menu

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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.

Control and warning lamps (valid for hybrid
vehicles)

to-

gether

with

Fault in the high-voltage cooling
circuit

The warning lamps flash red.

Engine coolant

The lamp lights up red.
Engine or high-voltage system coolant
level too low, engine or high-voltage sys-
tem coolant temperature too high.

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Stop driving!

Stop the vehicle at the next

opportunity and in a safe place.

●

Switch off the engine and let it cool down.

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Check the coolant level in the coolant expan-

sion tank

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Check the coolant level in the high-voltage

cooling circuit

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. If the level is too

low

DO NOT add coolant

. Seek specialist as-

sistance immediately.
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

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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

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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.

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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.

Power meter

✓

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 11

Digital instrument cluster: Power meter

The lower left hand side of the rev counter has
two colour coded areas:

Charge:

Energy recovery zone.

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Power %:

Electric traction zone. Indicates

the percentage of power used and the
maximum amount of power currently avail-
able.

The power meter shows the usage level of the
electric drive. The power meter bar shows the
current usage level.
A finer coloured border indicates how much the
propulsion can currently be used. Depending
on the selected driving program and the cur-
rent availability of electrical power, the boun-
daries of the different colours can vary.
The following displays can be seen on the
Power meter:

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The vehicle recovers electrical energy.
e-Mode electric driving.
The combustion engine must be running.
With the Boost function, the vehicle drives
for a short period of time with maximum
power from both the electric motor and the
combustion engine.

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

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Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

tem

●

Indications of the phone

●

Outside temperature

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Compass indication

●

Selector lever positions

●

Gear-change recommendation

●

Combined range (hybrid vehicles)

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Display of travel data (multifunction display)

and menus for different settings

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Service interval display

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Speed warning

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Speed warning for winter tyres

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Start-Stop system status display

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Signs detected by the road signs detection

system and warning that the maximum permit-
ted speed has been exceeded

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Indication of active cylinder management

status (ACT®)

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Low consumption driving

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Assistant systems display

●

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 control is
shown on the side of the control and on the
instrument cluster display. When the control 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 cluster display .

Outside temperature indicator

If the outside temperature is lower than approxi-
mately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal symbol”

also lights up on the outside temperature in-

dicator. This symbol remains lit until the outside
temperature exceeds +6 °C (+43 °F)

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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

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Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument panel.

Odometer

The

odometer

registers the total distance trav-

elled by the car.

The

trip counter

(

trip

) shows the distance

travelled since the last time it was reset to zero.

●

Set the odometer to zero via the Infotainment

system or the multifunction steering wheel

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To reset the trip odometer (

trip

) to 0:

●

When in

Travel data

select

trip

●

Hold the

button on the wiper lever

or the button on the multifunction steering
wheel down for about 2 seconds.

Combined operating range display (hy-
brid vehicles)

The value shown is calculated and updated ac-
cording to the driving style. Therefore, the range
can vary even when the fuel tank is full and the
high-voltage battery is fully charged.
Range can be increased by reducing or switch-
ing off comfort consumers, e.g. air conditioning
or seat heating.

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

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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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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 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.

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Not available in all countries.

Only with digital instrument cluster.

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Change from one display to another

●

Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel

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Changing memory

Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters:

●

Press the

button on the wiper lever

or the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

●

Depending on the view, select

Driving

data

and press the left arrow or the button

on the multifunction steering wheel.

Since start:

The memory is deleted if

the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.

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

On the instrument cluster, it is selected man-
ually using the

button on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel. To access the contents of
the tube, rotate the right hand thumbwheel up/
down.

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.

AdBlue range or :

Approximate dis-

tance in km that can still be travelled with
the current level of the AdBlue® tank with

the same driving style. The indication ap-
pears from a range of less than 2400 km
and cannot be deactivated.

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.

Boost/Torque:

Indicates the power and

torque of the combustion engine (does not
indicate electric mode).

FAS:

Reduced assistant indication.

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

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do not

appear on the display.

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With an analogue instrument panel, the warnings are always shown in white.

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

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accompanied by messages and,

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

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menu.

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.

Accessing warnings and information

Existing faults can also be checked in the info-
tainment system:

●

Press

> Vehicle data > Vehi-

cle status

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Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters:

Ac-

cess the

Vehicle

menu, then press the but-

ton on the multifunction steering wheel or the

button on the windscreen wiper lever

and select

Warning message memories

Driver alert system (break recom-
mendation)

Fig. 12

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

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Fig. 12

. The message

on the instrument panel display is shown for

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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.

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

> Assistants > Driver alerts

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

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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)

●

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

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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. 13

On the instrument cluster display:

examples of recognised signs.

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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.
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

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Fig. 13

and, depending on the navigation

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

Hazard warning signs are not displayed in the
infotainment system.

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.

Display of traffic signs

After checking and evaluating the information
from the camera, the infotainment system and
actual vehicle data, the system displays up
to two current road signs, and a generic addi-
tional sign

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Fig. 13

●

First

: The sign that is currently valid for the

driver is displayed on the left hand side of
the screen, e.g. a prohibition of driving at over
130 km/h (80 mph).

●

Second

: Another traffic sign, such as a warn-

ing sign, can be displayed in second place.

●

Additional sign:

If the windscreen wiper is

working while you are driving, the signal with
the additional rain sign will be shown first, on
the left, as it is the one that is applicable at the
time. A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g. no
overtaking at certain times, may be displayed.
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.
The speed warning can be set or deactivated
completely in the menu

> Assistants >

Driver alerts > Road sign detection

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. 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 button

> As-

sistants > Driver warnings > Road
sign detection > Consider trailer

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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.

No entry sign

The traffic sign recognition system warns
acoustically and visually in the instrument
panel when a no entry sign is crossed on a
one-way road or an entrance to a motorway or
highway.

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.

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Note

To avoid affecting the correct operation of
the system, take the following points into
consideration:

●

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without
snow or ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Always replace damaged or worn blades

when required to avoid lines on the camera's
field of vision.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the camera's field of vision.

●

The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

tion system may cause the system to show
traffic signs incorrectly.

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

system, the traffic sign detection system is
only partly available.

Eco-efficient driving assistance

Fig. 14

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

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Fig. 14

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

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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.

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●

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

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●

Select the menu option

Date and time

Setting the time on analogue the instrument
panel

●

When in the

Driving data

menu, select the

Range function (

> Interior > Instru-

ment cluster

●

Press the button on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel until the Service menu is displayed on
the instrument panel display

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●

Select the menu

Time

●

Adjust the correct time by turning the

right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel.

Service Menu

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

Open the Service menu

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

●

While in

Classic View

, go to the

Initial

Data

screen, press the button on the mul-

tifunction steering wheel for about 5 seconds
and release it.

●

Next, the

Configuration list

menu is dis-

played, where you can choose between the

Service menu

or the

View selection

from

where the instrument cluster views can be
switched on and off.

●

Vehicles with analogue instrument clusters:

●

To open up 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
5 seconds. When it is released, the

Service

menu will be displayed. Now you can browse
through the menu using the keys on the multi-
function 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.

Reset driving data (vehicles with an ana-
logue instrument cluster)

Select the

Reset trip

menu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display to
reset the value.

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.

Next Service

This specifies when the next workshop inspec-
tion is scheduled.

Service intervals

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

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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

Settings

●

Select the

Data connection

menu option

to display information about services.

Checking the date on the digital instrument
panel:

●

The date of the service can only be read

through the

Service

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menu.

Checking the date on the digital instrument
panel:

●

Press and hold the button on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel for more than 5 seconds to
consult the service message.

Resetting service interval display

If the service was

not

carried out by a SEAT

dealership, the display can be reset as follows:

Vehicles with digital instrument panel

●

The service interval display can only be reset

through the

Service

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menu.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel

●

While in the

Range

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menu, press

the button on the multifunction steering
wheel for about 4 seconds and release it. The

Services

menu is accessed.

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●

Select

Reset Service

Reset Oil

Service

(depending on the version or what

you want to do) and press the button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

●

The system will ask

Do you want to re-

set?

. By pressing the button again, the Serv-

ice is reset.

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

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●

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

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●

Driving data

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●

Assist systems.

–

Front Assist On/Off

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–

ACC (only display)

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–

Lane Assist On/Off

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page 197

–

Side Assist On/Off

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page 205

●

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.

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Operation using the multifunction
steering wheel

Fig. 15

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

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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

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Fig. 15

Select a menu or an informative display

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

press the button

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Fig. 15

; 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

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page 248

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.

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Explanation of the function buttons

Fig. 16

Schematic diagram: Overview of the

possible function buttons on the screen

Top part of the screen

The following information is always visible, even
when the infotainment system is turned off

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Fig. 16

Time

Incoming call

, or,

pre-air condi-

tioning on/off

Climabar

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Status bar

. Information bar showing the

system status, such as: phone coverage,
phone charge level, Qi charger status, user
privacy mode, system notifications, incom-
ing calls and access to the call control unit.

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 5 functions). By
clicking on the icon you can access the
functions or context in question.
Direct access to the assistants and vehicle
settings

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Start

End

Initial configuration wizard

Fig. 17

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

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Fig. 17

if any parameters have not been set

(marked with “ ”) or if the

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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.

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Vehicle information

Fig. 18

Schematic diagram: Vehicle information

and status.

Pressing on

Vehicle info

in the main

menu opens the

Vehicle info

menu with the

following submenus:

●

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.

●

e-Info:

Shows the electric range and power

flow.

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Driver information

Assist systems and vehicle settings

Fig. 19

Schematic diagram: Assistants and vehicle

settings

Press

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Fig. 19

, or

Vehicle settings

the main menu to open the assistants and vehi-
cle settings menu. Next, clicking on any of the
menus located in the left area

, displays the

settings menu or the selected assist systems on
the display.
The number of assist systems and settings de-
pend on the version and the country in ques-
tion.
Assistance systems

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Parking

–

Automatic parking brake activation

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Park assist

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Rear cross traffic alert

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Smart Assistants

–

Activate / deactivate ESC, stabilisation sys-

tems and brake assist

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Switch the Start-Stop system on / off

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

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page 185

–

Lane Assist (lane departure warning sys-

tem)

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page 197

–

Emergency brake assistance system (Front

Assist)

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page 193

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Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

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Emergency Assist

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Hill Descent Control (HDC).

–

Predictive speed adjustment

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Driver alerts

–

Fatigue detection

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Dynamic road sign display

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Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

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Eco-efficient driving assistant

Drive Profile

Battery manager

Background lighting

Settings

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Instrument cluster

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Mirrors

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Closing

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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

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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

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Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-

straints according to their height.

●

Protect children with appropriate child seats

and properly applied seat belts

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Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

your passengers also to assume a proper sit-
ting position

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Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts prop-
erly

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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.

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Safety

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Red warning lamp and, if applicable, seat

belt status indication.

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Front airbags for driver and passenger.

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Side airbags for driver and passenger.

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Side airbags for the rear seats.

●

Head airbags on both sides of the vehicle.

●

Central airbag between the driver and front

passenger.

●

Knee airbag.

●

Yellow airbag control lamp .

●

Yellow warning lamp

the roof console.

●

Yellow warning lamp

the roof 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. 21

The correct distance between the

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

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

●

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

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