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Air conditioning

Passenger recognition function

impurities in the air taken into the vehicle in-

terior.

Air conditioning

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

The dust and pollen filter must be changed

regularly so that air conditioner performance

is not adversely affected.

The front or rear area passenger recognition

function turns down the air conditioning in

these areas if no occupation is detected in

them, with the aim of reducing the vehicle’s

energy consumption.

Heating, ventilation and

cooling

If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due

to use in areas with very high levels of air pol-

lution, the filter must be changed more fre-

quently than stated in the Service Schedule.

Introduction

The turning down of the air conditioning is

indicated as follows:

The 3 zone Climatronic: heats, ventilates,

cools and dehumidifies the passenger com-

partment considering it as 3 independent air

conditioning areas (driver, front passenger

and rear seats).

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Front passenger area: on the front passen-

WARNING

ger temperature setting, which will display

ECO instead of the selected temperature.

Reduced visibility through the windows in-

creases the risk of serious accidents.

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Rear area: On the rear temperature setting,

There are several ways to switch on the air

conditioning:

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Always ensure that all windows are free of

where ECO will be displayed instead of the se-

lected temperature. This turning down of the

air conditioning will also be displayed on the

control located in the rear area.

ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,

so as to maintain good visibility of every-

thing outside.

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A

Press AUTO on the climabar Fig. 129

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OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 150 or in the air conditioning widg-

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Only drive when you have good visibility.

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Always ensure that you use the air condi-

Air conditioning percentage reached

function

et.

tioner and heated rear window to maintain

good visibility.

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OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 150 or in the air conditioning widg-

Shows how long it will take to reach the set

comfort temperature as a percentage.

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Never leave the air recirculation on for a

et.

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.

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OR: Change the desired temperature.

Once reached, 100% will be displayed on

the screen. There is one indicator for the

driver's area and another for the passenger

area.

The Climatronic operates most effectively

with the windows and the sunroof closed.

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Switch air recirculation mode off when it

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is not required.

Some functions and menu tabs depend on

the equipment.

Dust and pollen filter

The dust and pollen filter with its activated

charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against

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Operation

WARNING

only available when the engine has reached

its normal running temperature.

Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and

reduce driver concentration possibly re-

sulting in a serious accident.

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Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to

ensure heating and cooling are not im-

paired, and to prevent the windows from

misting over.

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Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or

use the air recirculation for long periods of

time; the air in the vehicle interior will not

be refreshed.

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The air from the vents flows through the

vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in

the luggage compartment designed for this

purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-

structing these slots with any kind of ob-

ject.

CAUTION

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To replace the pollen filter, always visit a

service centre.

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Do not smoke while air recirculation

Switch the air conditioner off if you think

mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air

conditioning system leaves residue on the

evaporator, producing a permanent un-

pleasant odour.

it may be broken. This will avoid additional

damage. Have the air conditioner checked

by a specialised workshop.

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Repairs to the air conditioner require

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It is advisable to turn on the air condi-

specialist knowledge and special tools. CU-

PRA recommends going to a specialised

CUPRA Service or SEAT Official Service.

tioning at least once a month, to lubricate

the system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a

decrease in the cooling capacity is detec-

ted, a Technical Service should be consul-

ted to check the system.

Note

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When the cooling system is turned off, air

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When the engine is under extreme strain,

coming from the outside will not be dried.

To prevent fogging of the windows, CUPRA

recommends leaving the cooling system

(compressor) turned on. To do this, press

the function button . The icon should

light up.

switch off the compressor for a moment.

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The maximum heat output required to

defrost windows as quickly as possible is

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Air conditioning

Climatronic control

Fig. 129 Schematic representation: air condi-

tioning functions

A

Climabar

Temperature Slide your finger from left to

right or vice versa over the numbers to

adjust the desired temperature. Press

on the same numbers to access the

temperature adjustment submenu.

Temperature setting submenu

Fixed bar at the top of the Infotainment Sys-

tem Fig. 129

connected) where the following Air Condi-

tioning functions are located:

Submenu where the following functions are

found:

A

screen, (even if it is dis-

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 /  Press to set the desired temperature

on the driver or front passenger side.

You can also slide your finger over the

bar to make the adjustment.

1

2

Or: use the touch zones

and

Shows fan status/speed. By pressing it,



(blue / red) to adjust the temperature of

you can access the Air conditioning

the Air Conditioning Fig. 129 .

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menu page 150 .

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Synchronizes the temperature on the



 ^{Switching air recirculation on and off}

driver's side with the other zones.

  ^{Access the seat heating submenu}

page 152.

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page 153.

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149

Operation

Air Conditioning Menu

Fig. 130 Schematic representation: Air condi-

tioning menu.

Within the Air Conditioning menu, the fol-

lowing submenus are found depending on

the equipment:

but the requested temperature de-

pending on the surrounding conditions.

When this function is switched on, the

rear air conditioning remains switched

off.

Manual adjustment of fan speed by

pressing  or .





The heated rear window only works



Front Submenu

when the engine is running and

Turn on, change the level or turn off the

steering wheel heating. It also shows its

status (on/off) and its level.

switches off automatically after a maxi-

mum of 10 minutes. It should be switch-

ed off as soon as the glass is demisted.

By saving electrical power you can also

save fuel.

Submenu for the air conditioning in the front

of the passenger compartment where the

following functions are found:

The multifunction steering wheel can

also be used to switch it on and off and

Connect/disconnect the Climatronic



change its levels page 154 .

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A

Fig. 130

.

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To avoid possible damage to the bat-

tery, an automatic temporary discon-

nection of this function is possible,

coming back on when normal operating

conditions are re-established.

The defrost/demist function of the Cli-

matronic removes ice and condensa-

tion from the windscreen. The air is de-

humidified and the fan is set high.

Vents Selection of the air distribution to one

or more of the following areas: feet, up-

per body or windscreen. The colour



represented by the arrows does not in-

dicate the outlet temperature of the air,

Switching the cooling and demisting

system on/off.



150

Air conditioning

In  mode, the selected tempera-

ture will remain constant. Fan speed

and air distribution are automatically

adjusted. The  mode will be deacti-

vated when the fan speed and/or the air

distribution are modified manually.

Cool feet: automatically adjusts for a

certain time the air conditioning to cool

the footwell area.

Settings submenu





Submenu where the following settings are

located:

Defog the windows: automatically ad-

justs for a certain time the air condition-

ing to defog the windscreen.









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Automatic recirculation: to switch auto-

matic air recirculation on and off

page 152.

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Fan speed in  mode can be adjusted

in the Climaprofile (low, medium or

high) by successive presses on the func-

tion button . Climaprofile adjust-

ment is also possible in the Settings

submenu.

Warm feet: automatically adjusts for a

certain time the air conditioning to heat

the footwell area.

Climaprofile: To adjust the fan speed (low,

medium or high) during operation in 

mode.

Fresh Air: automatically adjusts the air

conditioning for a certain time to venti-

late the passenger compartment.

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Smart Heated Seats: Pressing  turns the

smart heated seats function on/off for the

driver and front passenger page 153 .

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Quick cooling: automatically adjusts the

air conditioning to cool the vehicle inte-

rior for a certain amount of time.

Rear Submenu

Submenu for the air conditioning in the rear

of the passenger compartment where the

following functions are found:

Climate control usage instruc-

tions

AirCare Climate submenu

Connect/disconnect the Climatronic A.

The air conditioning system contains a filter

that can reduce the penetration of allergenic

contaminants.



The interior cooling system only works when

the engine is running and fan is switched on.

With the icon lit up, it is not possible to

adjust the temperature from the rear



When the Air Care function is activated, the

recirculation mode is on and the air is regula-

ted automatically and continuously, as long

as there is no detection of fogging hazard.

area.

Economic use of the air conditioning

 /  Press to adjust the rear zone temper-

When the air conditioning is switched on,

the compressor consumes engine power

and has influence on fuel consumption.

ature.

iClimate submenu

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Press on  to activate/deactivate the

AirCare function.

The air conditioning operates most effec-

tively with the windows and the sunroof

closed. However, if the passenger compart-

ment 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.

Submenu where different smart and/or au-

tomatic functionalities are located:

●

Press  to access the information on the

status of the AirCare system.

Warm hands: automatically adjusts for a



certain time the air conditioning to heat

the steering wheel area.

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Operation

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Change the temperature unit (Climatron-

ic)

To close the air vents on the left side, move

Note

the corresponding diffuser vent lever fully to

the right. To close the air vents on the rights

side, move the corresponding diffuser vent

lever fully to the left.

After starting the engine, any residual hu-

midity in the air conditioner could mist over

the windscreen. Switch on the defrost

function as soon as possible to clear the

windscreen of condensation.

The temperature display can be changed

from Celsius to Fahrenheit on the Infotain-

ment system screen using the function but-

ton  > Settings > Units.

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Change the air direction using the ventila-

tion grille lever.

The cooling system cannot be activated

There are other additional, non-adjustable

air vents in the dash panel, in the footwells

and in the rear area of the passenger com-

partment.

If the air conditioning system cannot be

switched on, this may be caused by the fol-

lowing:

Rear controls

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The engine is not running.

Note

The fan is switched off.

Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen-

sitive objects should never be placed in

front of the air outlets as they may be dam-

aged or made unsuitable for use by the air.

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +3°C (+38°F).

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The air conditioner compressor has been

Fig. 131 In the rear part of the centre con-

sole: controls for the rear seats.

temporarily switched off because the engine

coolant temperature is too high.

Air recirculation 

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Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air

Temperature

Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient

air from entering the interior.

conditioner checked by a specialised work-

shop.

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1

2

Press buttons

and

Fig. 131 to ad-

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just the temperature of the rear zone.

When the outside temperature is very high,

selecting manual air recirculation mode for a

short period refreshes the vehicle interior

more quickly.

Special characteristics

If the humidity and temperature outside the

vehicle are high, condensation can drip off

the evaporator in the cooling system and

form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is

normal and does not indicate a leak!

Air vents

For safety reasons, the air recirculation is dis-

connected when  is pressed.

To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-

lation in the vehicle interior, the air vents

must remain open.

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Air conditioning

Switching the manual air recirculation

mode on and off

Control seat heating

also be shown during this process, until it is

complete (AUTO).

Press the icon  on the Climabar

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A

Press the button  to connect or discon-

Fig. 129

to view the seat heating menu.

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Once the learning period is over, the heated

seats are turned on and their temperature

level adjusted automatically.

nect manual air recirculation.

Press the left or right seat icon to connect

the seat heating to maximum power.

Climatronic automatic air recirculation

mode

If you are not satisfied with the temperature

level provided by the system during automat-

ic regulation, adjust the seat heating man-

ually and the function will be optimised (Op-

timising). The optimisation process will be

displayed in the seats submenu of the info-

tainment display.

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Press the left or right seat icon repeatedly

until the desired level is adjusted.

With the automatic air recirculation mode

activated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin

interior is enabled. If the system detects a

high concentration of hazardous substances

in the ambient air, air recirculation mode is

switched on automatically. When the level of

impurities drops to within a normal range, re-

circulation mode is switched off.

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To switch off seat heating, press the corre-

sponding seat icon several times until no LED

is on.

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You can also adjust the seat heating level

by using two fingers to press the sensor field

To reset the process and start the learning

period, go to the submenu Settings > Reset

driver / front passenger profile.

1

2

Fig. 129

or

(left or right seat).

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If the ignition is switched on again in approx.

the next 10 minutes, the driver seat heating

is automatically turned on to the level set the

last time.

The system is unable to detect unpleasant

smells.

Cases in which the heat seating should not

be switched on

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Automatic air recirculation is activated and

Do not switch the seat heating on if any of

the following conditions are met:

deactivated in the air conditioning settings

menu. An A will be displayed next to the re-

circulation icon  on the Climabar, indicat-

Smart Heated Seats

This is an smart function that automatically

activates and regulates the driver and front

passenger seat heating for greater comfort.

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The seat is not occupied.

ing that the function is active page 149

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The seat has a cover.

A child seat has been installed on the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The outdoor or indoor temperature is

To access the Smart Heated Seats function,

the CUPRA CONNECT personalisation serv-

ice must first be activated page 173 .

Front seat heating

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With the engine on, the front seat cushion

and backrest can be heated electrically.

greater than +25°C (77°F).

The Smart Heated Seats function requires a

period for learning usage habits. The start of

the learning process is shown on the info-

tainment display. Its evolution (learning) will

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or tem-

perature because of medications, paralysis

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Operation

Steering wheel heating levels

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or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes) or have a

limited perception of these, may suffer

burns to the back, buttocks or legs when

using seat heating.

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

The selected steering wheel heating level will

be displayed on the instrument cluster dis-

play and in the air conditioning menu.

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People with limited pain and temperature

For the sake of the environment

Level control is carried out using the  but-

ton on the multifunction steering wheel:

thresholds must never use seat heating.

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

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If an abnormality in the device's tempera-

●

ture control is detected, have it checked by

a specialist workshop.

Brief press (less than 1 second): the heat-

ing is switched on at maximum level. Press

the steering wheel button repeatedly until

the desired level is adjusted. To switch off

steering wheel heating, press the steering

wheel button repeatedly until the heated

steering wheel OFF icon is displayed on the

instrument cluster.

Note

WARNING

Please note the following for the Smart

Heated Seats feature:

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely affect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

●

The system may reset the learning proc-

ess if it has not been satisfactory.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

●

Long press (more than 1 second): the heat-

Separate driver’s seat learning will be re-

using the seat heater.

quired for each registered user.

ing is switched off directly from the level that

is currently operating. If the steering wheel

button is pressed again for a long period, the

heating is switched on directly at the last lev-

el saved before switching off.

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Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

●

The passenger seat learns regardless of

wet or damp.

the active registered user.

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Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

●

In hybrid vehicles the use of the exten-

on the seat.

ded pre-air conditioning function may af-

fect the learning time of the function.

●

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Heating levels can also be controlled

through the infotainment system's air condi-

tioning menu:

CAUTION

●

To avoid damaging the heating elements

Steering wheel heating

●

Press the steering wheel heating function

of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on

the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single

point on the seat cushion or backrest.

button  . The heating is switched on at its

maximum level.

Steering wheel heating works only with the

engine running.

●

Press the function button repeatedly to set

the desired level.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can

damage the seat heating.

●

To switch off steering wheel heating, press

the function button several times until no

LED is on.

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Air conditioning

Automatic off

Disconnecting parking ventilation

CAUTION

The steering wheel heating will be switched

off automatically when any of the following

conditions are met:

The parking ventilation will turn off in the fol-

lowing situations:

Foods sensitive to heat or cold, medica-

tions and other objects can be damaged by

the airflow.

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When the operating time selected by the

●

Do not place any type of food, medicines

●

Power consumption is too high.

The steering wheel heating system is faulty.

If the ignition is switched off.

user in the MyCUPRA App or website for the

instant on/off mode has elapsed.

or other temperature sensitive items in

front of the ventilation slots.

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The parking ventilation function can be

switched off instantly using the instant

on/off button in the MyCUPRA App or web-

site.

Note

If parking ventilation works repeatedly for

long periods of time, the 12V battery

charge level will drop. It is advisable to take

the vehicle for a long drive to recharge the

battery.

Parking ventilation

●

When the scheduled departure time has

been reached.

With the parking ventilation function, the

passenger compartment can be ventilated in

spring/summer.

The maximum operating period of the park-

ing ventilation is 60 min.

The power required for parking ventilation

will be provided by the vehicle's 12V battery.

Programming a departure/trip start

The ventilation function is controlled

through the CUPRA CONNECT mobile App

or the MyCUPRA website.

The activation of the parking ventilation for a

scheduled time is only valid for a single venti-

lation process. The departure time must be

for each newly programmed ventilation

process.

Connecting parking ventilation

The function will be switched on as follows:

Before programming the departure time, you

must check that the date and time of the car

are correctly set.

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The parking ventilation function can be

switched on/off instantly using the on/off

button in the MyCUPRA App or website.

When programming a departure time, the

car automatically calculates, depending on

the environmental conditions, the necessary

operating time of the parking ventilation.

●

By programming a departure time.

In the event of low level charge of the 12V

battery, the parking ventilation will not turn

on.

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Operation

●

Press the immediate on/off button  in the

●

Never programme the auxiliary heater so

auxiliary heating (addition-

al heating)

infotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off).

that it switches itself on and is running in an

enclosed space or an area with no ventila-

tion.

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Press button  on the remote control

page 157.

Introduction

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WARNING

Automatically scheduling a departure time

The auxiliary heater runs on fuel from the

vehicle's tank and can be used while you are

driving and when the vehicle is stationary.

in the auxiliary heater menu in the infotain-

ment system, or on the MyCUPRA App or

portal page 158 .

The components of the auxiliary heater are

extremely hot and could cause a fire.

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Always park your vehicle so that no part

The auxiliary heating can be controlled

through the CUPRA CONNECT mobile app,

the MyCUPRA website or with the remote

control.

of the exhaust system can come in contact

with easily flammable materials that might

be below the vehicle, such as dried grass.

Disconnection

The independent heating can be switched

off in the following ways:

In winter, with the auxiliary heater switched

on, you can defog the windscreen and leave

it free of ice and snow (if it is a thin layer) be-

fore you start driving.

CAUTION

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The supplementary heating function will

Never place food, medicines or other tem-

perature-sensitive objects close to the air

vents. Food, medicines and other objects

sensitive to heat or cold may be damaged

or made unsuitable for use by the air com-

ing from the vents.

be turned off immediately using the on/off

button in the App or MyCUPRA website.

●

Press the immediate on/off icon  in the

If the outside temperature is very high, the

vehicle interior can be ventilated with the

engine off using the auxiliary heater.

infotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off).

●

Press button  on the radio-operated re-

mote control page 157 .

The maximum operating period of the park-

ing ventilation is 60 min.

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Automatically at the scheduled departure

Switching the auxiliary heater on

and off

time or after the programmed operating

time has elapsed .

WARNING

The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, an odourless and col-

ourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can

cause people to lose consciousness. It can

also cause death.

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Connection

Automatically when the control lamp 

(fuel level indicator) lights up page 315 .

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The independent heating can be connected

in the following ways:

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Automatically when the 12-volt battery

charge drops too low page 333 .

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Press the immediate on/off button in the

App or on the MyCUPRA website.

●

Never switch on the auxiliary heater or

leave it running in enclosed spaces or areas

with no ventilation.

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Air conditioning

Things to note

out of range or when the control lamp is

flashing.

It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

●

In orange (then in green or in red): The re-

Once switched off, the auxiliary heater will

continue to operate for a short period of

time in order to burn the fuel remaining in

the system and also to expel the exhaust

fumes.

mote control battery is almost flat. However,

the on or off signal has been received.

To switch on and off the independent heat-

ing, the button must be pressed and held for

approximately 1 second.

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In orange (then flashes green or red): The

remote control battery is almost flat. No on

or off signal has been received.

Control lamp on the remote control

When the buttons are pressed, the control

Flashes for around 5 seconds

Radio-operated remote control

1

lamp on the remote control

provides the

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In orange: The remote control battery is

user with different information:

flat. No on or off signal has been received.

It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

Changing the battery of the radio-operat-

ed remote control

●

In green: The auxiliary heater has been

switched on using the button.



When pressing the buttons, if the control

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In red: The auxiliary heater has been

1

lamp of the remote

flashes for approx. 5

switched off con with button .

orange or does not light up, the batteries

must be replaced.

Flashes slowly for approx. 2 seconds

The battery is located beneath a cover on

the back of the remote control.

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In green: No on signal has been received.

The remote control is out of range. Move

closer to the vehicle.

Fig. 132 Auxiliary heating: radio-operated

remote control.

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To open the cover, lift it slightly at the bot-

tom and slide it down.

●

In red: No off signal has been received. The

Fig. 132

remote control is out of range. Move closer

to the vehicle.

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Remove the old battery.

Switch the auxiliary heater on



Insert the new battery. When doing so,

 Switch the auxiliary heater off

take into account the polarity and use bat-

teries of the same type

Flashes quickly approx. 2 seconds

.

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1

Control lamp

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In green: The independent heating is

●

Replace the battery cover by inserting the

blocked. Possible causes: the fuel tank is al-

most empty, the 12-volt battery charge is

very low or there is a fault.

If the buttons of the remote control are

pressed unnecessarily, it could switch on the

auxiliary heater involuntarily, even when it is

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tabs at the top and pressing the bottom.

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Operation

Range

For the sake of the environment

Please dispose of your used batteries

tion. The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide, an odourless

and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide

can cause people to lose consciousness. It

can also cause death.

The receiver is inside the vehicle. The re-

mote control, when fitted with new batteries,

has a range of several hundred metres. Ob-

stacles between the remote control and the

vehicle, bad weather conditions and dis-

charged batteries can considerably reduce

the range of the remote control.

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correctly and with respect for the environ-

ment.

●

The remote control battery may contain

perchlorate. Observe the legal provisions

regarding disposal.

Usage instructions

●

Care should be taken so as not to operate

the remote control unintentionally so as to

prevent the auxiliary heater being switched

on accidentally.

WARNING

The auxiliary heater exhaust system located

below the vehicle must be kept clear of

snow, mud and other objects. The exhaust

fumes must be able to exit freely. The emis-

sions generated by the auxiliary heater are

removed via an exhaust pipe fitted under-

neath the vehicle.

Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diame-

ter or any other button battery can cause

serious and even fatal injuries within a very

short time.

Programming the auxiliary heater

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Always keep the remote control, keyrings

with batteries, the spare batteries, button

batteries and all other batteries over 20

mm out of reach of children.

The activation of the parking ventilation for a

scheduled time is only valid for a single venti-

lation process. The departure time must be

for each newly programmed ventilation

process.

On heating the vehicle interior, depending

on the outside temperature, the warm air is

first directed at the windscreen and then to

the rest of the vehicle interior through the air

vents. Directing the diffusers – towards the

windows for example – can affect air distri-

bution.

●

If you suspect that someone may have

swallowed a battery, seek immediate medi-

cal attention.

Before programming the departure time, you

must check that the date and time of the car

are correctly set.

CAUTION

●

The radio frequency remote control con-

When the auxiliary heater is not switched

on

When programming a departure time, the

car automatically calculates, depending on

the environmental conditions, the necessary

operating time of the parking ventilation.

tains electronic components. Therefore,

avoid getting it wet and exposing it to

knocks or direct sunlight.

●

The auxiliary heater requires about as

much power as the dipped beam headlights.

If the 12-volt battery charge is too low, the

auxiliary heater switches off automatically

and cannot be switched on. This avoids

problems when starting the engine.

●

The use of inappropriate batteries may

damage the radio frequency remote con-

trol. For this reason, always replace the

used battery with another of the same volt-

age, size and specifications.

WARNING

Never programme the auxiliary heater so

that it switches itself on and is running in an

enclosed space or an area with no ventila-

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Air conditioning

●

The heating must be activated every time

heating or cooling capacity to reach the

desired set temperature.

Stationary air conditioning

you want to set off. Similarly, the departure

time must reactivate each time.

Introduction

●

The control lamp  (fuel level indicator)

lights up.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

Operating the stationary air con-

ditioning

With stationary air conditioning, the vehicle

interior can be cooled, ventilated or heated

while the vehicle is parked. It can also be

used to demist and remove ice or a thin layer

of snow from the windscreen. The stationary

air conditioning is powered by the vehicle’s

electrical socket or high-voltage battery.

Note

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

●

Noises will be heard while the auxiliary

heater is running.

Operation of the stationary air condition-

ing when the charging connector is not

plugged in

●

When the air humidity is high and the in-

side temperature low, condensation from

the heating and ventilating system may

evaporate when the auxiliary heater is

switched on. In this case, steam may be re-

leased from underneath the vehicle. This

does not mean that there is a vehicle mal-

function.

The stationary air conditioning can operate

when the charging connector is not plugged

in When the charging connector is not plug-

ged in, the stationary air conditioning oper-

ates with the high-voltage battery.

Stationary air conditioning can be program-

med and controlled in the Infotainment sys-

tem in the Battery Manager menu, through

the CUPRA CONNECT mobile App and on

the MyCUPRA website.

●

If the vehicle is tilted, e.g. if parked on a

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Select the settings menu.

slope, the operation of the auxiliary heater

may be restricted if the fuel tank level is low

(just above the reserve level).

CAUTION

Food, medicines and other objects sensi-

tive to heat and cold may be damaged or

spoiled by the air coming out of the vent.

Turn on the Enable High-Voltage Battery

Power function if necessary.

●

If the auxiliary heater is used a number of

times for a long period of time, the 12-volt

battery will lose its charge. To recharge the

battery, the vehicle must be driven for a

number of kilometres from time to time. As

a guideline: the journey should last approx-

imately as long as the heater was connec-

ted.

The stationary air conditioning only works if

the high voltage battery is sufficiently charg-

ed.

●

Never place food, medicines or other

temperature-sensitive objects close to the

air vents.

Setting the desired temperature

Note

●

The desired temperature for the stationary

Operating the stationary air conditioning

while the charging cable is not connected

reduces the vehicle’s range. In the case of

extreme outside temperatures, the station-

ary air conditioning may not have sufficient

●

At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F), the

air conditioning is selected in the Battery

Manager Infotainment system menu using 

or .

auxiliary heater may switch itself on auto-

matically when the engine is switched on.

The auxiliary heater is switched off again

after a certain time.

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Operation

●

Switching on the stationary air condition-

ing

Automatically if the charge level of the ve-

Vehicle air conditioning prior to departure

hicle's high-voltage battery drops excessive-

ly.

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Set the scheduled departure time.

Turn on the air conditioning and charging

It can be switched on in the following ways:

●

Note

Press the immediate on/off button in the

mobile App or on the MyCUPRA website.

functions as needed.

●

Operating noises are heard while the sta-

●

tionary air conditioning is connected.

Press the immediate on icon  in the Info-

If the two air conditioning and charging

functions are on at the same time, the high-

voltage battery is charged first and then the

vehicle is air conditioned. The departure

time can only be enabled when one of the

two functions has been enabled.

tainment system (while the vehicle is switch-

ed off). During immediate air conditioning,

the vehicle reaches the set temperature in a

maximum of 30 minutes.

●

When the outside humidity is high and

the inside temperature low, condensation

from the air conditioning system may evap-

orate when the stationary air conditioning

is running. In this case, steam may be re-

leased from underneath the vehicle. This

does not mean that there is a vehicle mal-

function.

●

Automatically programming a departure

time in the mobile App, on the MyCUPRA

website, or in the Battery Manager menu of

the Infotainment system page 160 .

If the charging connector is plugged in, the

vehicle starts cooling down around 30 mi-

nutes before the scheduled departure time.

If the vehicle is not ready to drive at the

scheduled departure time, it will be cooled

for a further 15 minutes.

›››

Switching off the stationary air condition-

ing

Setting the stationary air condi-

tioning

In can be switched off in the following ways:

If the charging connector is not plugged in,

the air conditioning operating time is re-

duced to 10 minutes. The operating time is

extended by 5 minutes if the vehicle is not

ready to drive.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

●

Press the immediate on/off button in the

mobile App or on the MyCUPRA website.

The stationary air conditioning can be set in

the Infotainment system for the scheduled

departure time. You can set the desired tem-

perature of the inside of the vehicle for the

vehicle’s planned departure time.

●

Press the immediate on/off icon  in the

infotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off). It is only possible to switch it

off if the stationary air conditioning was

switched on using this button.

The stationary air conditioning switches off

automatically.

Based on the desired temperature, the vehi-

cle calculates the time that the stationary air

conditioning needs to be switched on to

reach the desired temperature at the depar-

ture time.

Extended stationary air conditioning

●

Press the air conditioning off button in the

air conditioning menu of the infotainment

system (while the vehicle is off).

In the Battery Manager menu can be found

an option to add extended air conditioning.

This means if the vehicle is air conditioned

(either by being switched on immediately or

due to departure scheduling), the

●

Automatically, a few minutes after the

scheduled departure time.

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Air conditioning

convenience consumers, e.g. seat or rear

window heating may switch on automatically

if considered necessary by the Climatronic

(in cold conditions) before the departure

time.

Vehicle air conditioning when the vehicle

is unlocked (with the opening of a door)

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Select settings.

Enable the When unlocking the vehicle

Comfort consumers depend on features.

function.

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

The vehicle’s air conditioning will switch on

as soon as it is unlocked.

Tap on the icons of the seats whose con-

venience consumers should be switched on

in addition to the stationary air conditioning.

The driver's seat icon always stays activated

by default (the driver's seat icon includes the

comfort consumers of seat heating and

steering wheel heating).

Checking the schedule

When the ignition is switched off, the next

activated time and the configured functions

are displayed in the Infotainment system.

●

To turn on the rear window heating before

the departure time, switch on the Automatic

rear window heating function.

The maximum waiting time for comfort con-

sumers is approximately 10 minutes before

the departure time.

Immediate activation of the rear window

heating

The rear window heating can be switched

on/off using the CUPRA CONNECT mobile

app or the MyCUPRA website, regardless of

whether or not the stationary air condition-

ing is switched on.

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