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Operation

Passenger recognition function

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The built-in overload disconnect func-

tion prevents any electrical devices

that require a high start-up current

from turning on. In this case, unplug

the electrical device's power supply and

re-try the connection after about 10

seconds.

Air conditioning

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

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

Introduction

Note

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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The use of electrical appliances with the

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engine switched off will cause a battery dis-

charge.

Front passenger area: on the front passen-

ger temperature setting, which will display

ECO instead of the selected temperature.

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Should the connected appliance over-

heat, immediately switch it off and discon-

nect it from the socket.

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Rear area: On the rear temperature setting,

There are several ways to switch on the air

conditioning:

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.

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Before switching the ignition on or off,

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unplug the appliances from the USB ports

to protect them from any damage caused

by fluctuations in voltage.

A

Press AUTO on the climabar Fig. 143

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OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 157 or in the air conditioning widg-

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Some appliances may not work properly

Air conditioning percentage reached

function

et.

when connected to the 230 volt sockets

due to a lack of power (watts).

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OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 157 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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et.

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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.

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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WARNING

impurities in the air taken into the vehicle in-

terior.

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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The dust and pollen filter must be changed

regularly so that air conditioner performance

is not adversely affected.

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.

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.

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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

WARNING

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To replace the pollen filter, always visit a

service centre.

Reduced visibility through the windows in-

creases the risk of serious accidents.

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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.

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it may be broken. This will avoid additional

damage. Have the air conditioner checked

by a specialised workshop.

Always ensure that all windows are free of

ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,

so as to maintain good visibility of every-

thing outside.

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Repairs to the air conditioner require

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It is advisable to turn on the air condi-

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specialist knowledge and special tools. CU-

PRA recommends going to a specialised

CUPRA Service or SEAT Official Service.

Only drive when you have good visibility.

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.

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Always ensure that you use the air condi-

tioner and heated rear window to maintain

good visibility.

Note

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Never leave the air recirculation on for a

long period of time. If the cooling system is

switched off and air recirculation mode

switched on, the windows can mist over

very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

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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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Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

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The maximum heat output required to

defrost windows as quickly as possible is

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Operation

Climatronic control

Fig. 143 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. 143

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. 143 .

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menu page 157 .

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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 159.

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page 160.

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Air conditioning

Air Conditioning Menu

Fig. 144 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 161 .

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A

Fig. 144

.

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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.



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Operation

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 159.

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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 160 .

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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:

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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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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. 145 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. 145 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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Operation

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. 143

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. 143

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 156

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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 176 .

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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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-

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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.

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The system may reset the learning proc-

ess if it has not been satisfactory.

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Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

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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

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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

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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.

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Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Heating levels can also be controlled

through the infotainment system's air condi-

tioning menu:

CAUTION

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To avoid damaging the heating elements

Steering wheel heating

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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.

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Press the function button repeatedly to set

the desired level.

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Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

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

damage the seat heating.

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To switch off steering wheel heating, press

the function button several times until no

LED is on.

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