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Air conditioning

Economic use of the air conditioning

WARNING

Air conditioning

When the air conditioning is switched on, the

compressor consumes engine power and has

inﬂuence on fuel consumption.

Reduced visibility through the windows in-

creases the risk of serious accidents.

Heating, ventilation and

cooling

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Always ensure that all windows are free of

The air conditioner operates most eectively

with the windows closed. However, if the pas-

senger compartment has become excessively

hot due to being exposed to the sun, it will cool

down more quickly by opening the windows for

a moment.

ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,

so as to maintain good visibility of everything

outside.

Introduction

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Only drive when you have good visibility.

Always ensure that you use the air condi-

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, several

systems may have been ﬁtted:

tioner and heated rear window to maintain

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The heating and ventilation heats and ven-

good visibility.

Dust and pollen ﬁlter

tilates the passenger compartment. It cannot

cool.

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Never leave the air recirculation on for a

The dust and pollen ﬁlter with its activated

charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against

impurities in the air taken into the vehicle inte-

rior.

long period of time. If the cooling system

is switched oꢀ and air recirculation mode

switched on, the windows can mist over very

quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

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The manual air conditioning system heats,

cools and dehumidiﬁes the air.

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The Climatronic is an automatic air condi-

tioner that heats, cools and dehumidiﬁes the

air.

The dust and pollen ﬁlter must be changed reg-

ularly so that air conditioner performance is not

adversely aected.

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Switch air recirculation mode oꢀ when it is

not required.

With the Climatronic’s automatic mode it is

possible to automatically regulate the air tem-

perature, distribution and ﬂow to achieve opti-

mal thermal comfort.

If the ﬁlter loses eciency prematurely due to

use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-

tion, the ﬁlter must be changed more frequently

than stated in the Service Schedule.

NOTICE

Food, medicines and other objects sensitive

to heat or cold may be damaged or made

unsuitable for use by the air coming from the

vents.

To switch a speciﬁc function on, press the ap-

propriate button. Press the button again to

switch o the function.

Air vents

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Never place food, medicines or other tem-

To ensure proper heating, cooling and ventila-

tion in the vehicle interior, the air vents must

remain open.

perature-sensitive objects close to the air

The illuminated LEDs next to the buttons indi-

cate that the function is switched on.

vents.

There are other additional, non-adjustable air

vents in the instrument panel, in the footwells

and in the rear area of the passenger compart-

ment.

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Note

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When the cooling system is turned oꢀ, air

coming from the outside will not be dried. To

prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-

mends leaving the cooling system turned on.

To do this, press the function button

icon should light up.

. The

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The maximum heat output required to de-

frost windows as quickly as possible is only

available when the engine has reached its

normal running temperature.

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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 impaired,

and to prevent the windows from misting

over.

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The air from the vents ﬂows through the ve-

hicle interior and is extracted by slots in the

luggage compartment designed for this pur-

pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-

ing these slots with any kind of object.

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It is advisable to turn on the air condition-

ing at least once a month, to lubricate the

system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-

crease in the cooling capacity is detected,

a Technical Service should be consulted to

check the system.

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When the engine is under extreme strain,

switch oꢀ the compressor for a moment.

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Air conditioning

Climatronic controls and functions

Fig. 80 In the centre console: Climatronic control

panel.

Adjust the fan power.

Switch o the air conditioning system.

If the fan is manually set to , it also

switches o.

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2

Temperature

/

The temperature of the right and left sides can

be adjusted separately using the adjusters. The

selected temperature is shown on the display of

the climate control panel.

The defrost/demisting function removes

ice and fog from the windscreen. The air

is dehumidiﬁed and the fan is set high.

Air distribution

The airﬂow adjusts automatically for comfort. It

can also be manually distributed to the desired

zone by pressing the corresponding button:

The heated rear window only works when

the engine is running and switches o

automatically after a maximum of 10 mi-

nutes. It should be switched o as soon as

the glass is demisted. By saving electrical

power you can also save fuel.

To avoid possible damage to the battery,

an automatic temporary disconnection of

this function is possible, coming back on

when normal operating conditions are re-

established.

Synchronizes the driver’s temperature

settings to the passenger side. Activates

the temperature regulator for the pas-

senger side to set a dierent temperature.

The airﬂow is directed towards the chest

In this mode, the system automatically

regulates the interior temperature, fan

speed and air distribution for optimal

The airﬂow is directed towards the foot-

well.

The airﬂow is directed at the windscreen.

thermal comfort. The

mode will deac-

tivate as soon as manual changes are

made to the fan speed, air distribution,

windscreen demisting or air recirculation.

Switches the air recirculation mode on

and o ››› page 104.

Switches the cooling system on or o.

The cooling mode cools and dehumidi-

ﬁes the air.

Switches seat heating on and o

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Manual air conditioning controls / Heating and fresh air system

Fig. 81 In the centre console: controls for the manual air conditioning; heating and fresh air system controls.

Cooling mode

Air distribution / /

/

Rear window heating

3

Manual air conditioning: Press the button to

switch on or o the cooling system.

Turning regulator

desired zone:

distributes the air to the

This only works when the engine is running and

switches o automatically after a maximum of

10 minutes.

The airﬂow is directed towards the chest

The airﬂow is directed towards the footwell.

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Temperature

It should be switched o as soon as the glass

is demisted. By saving electrical power you can

also save fuel.

Turn the control to adjust the temperature.

The airﬂow is directed towards the wind-

screen and the footwell area.

Heating and fresh air system: The temperature

cannot be lower than that of the exterior air

temperature, as this system cannot cool or de-

humidify the air.

To avoid possible damage to the battery,

an automatic temporary disconnection of this

function is possible, coming back on when nor-

mal operating conditions are re-established.

Defrost/demist function

3

Manual air conditioning: When the control

is in position

the air ﬂow is directed at the

Fan

Turning the regulator

windscreen and air recirculation is disconnec-

ted automatically or not activated. Increase the

fan power to clear the windscreen of conden-

sation as soon as possible. To dehumidify the

air, the cooling system will automatically switch

on.

Air recirculation

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sets the fan power.

At level 0 the fan and manual air conditioning

are disconnected. Level 4 is the maximum.

Seat heating

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Air conditioning

Cases in which the heat seating should not

be switched on

NOTICE

Air recirculation

In vehicles with an air conditioner, do not

smoke when air recirculation is switched on.

The smoke may be deposited on the cool-

ing evaporator and on the active combina-

tion ﬁlter and cause permanent unpleasant

odours.

Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient air

from entering the interior.

Do not switch the seat heating on if any of the

following conditions are met:

When the outside temperature is very high, you

can select air recirculation for a short period of

time to refresh the vehicle interior more quickly.

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The seat is occupied by a person with limited

perception of pain or temperature.

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The seat is not occupied.

For safety reasons, air recirculation is switched

o in the following situations:

The seat has a cover.

Note

A child seat has been installed on the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The outdoor or indoor temperature is greater

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When the button

is pressed or the air dis-

.

When the outside temperature is very high,

brieﬂy switching on the air recirculation

mode helps to cool the vehicle interior more

quickly.

tributor is turned to

than +25°C (77°F).

Switching air recirculation on and oꢀ

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Press the

button to switch air recirculation

WARNING

on or o.

Seat heating

People who cannot perceive pain or temper-

ature because of medications, paralysis or

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

limited perception of these, may suꢀer burns

to the back, buttocks or legs when using seat

heating.

The front seats have three levels of electric

heating.

WARNING

Stuꢀy or used air will increase fatigue and

reduce driver concentration possibly result-

ing in a serious accident.

Control seat heating

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Press or on the control panel to turn on

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Never leave the fresh air fan turned oꢀ or

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People with limited pain and temperature

the seat heating at maximum power.

use the air recirculation for long periods of

time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be

refreshed.

thresholds must never use seat heating.

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Press the or button repeatedly to adjust it

●

If an abnormality in the device's tempera-

to the required level.

ture control is detected, have it checked by a

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To turn o seat heating, press or several

specialist workshop.

times until no LEDs are lit.

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.

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The windows are misted up

WARNING

For the sake of the environment

Windows mist up when they are cooler than

the ambient temperature and the air is very

damp. Cold air can absorb less moisture than

hot air, so the windows mist up more often in

cold weather.

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely aꢀect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

The seat heating should remain on only when

needed. Otherwise, it is unnecessary energy

consumption.

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Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

Troubleshooting

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The air vent in front of the windscreen keeps

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Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

it free of ice, snow and leaves, which improves

the performance of the heating and cooling

systems.

wet or damp.

The cooling system cannot be switched on

or its operation is limited

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

If the air conditioning system cannot be

switched on, this may be caused by the follow-

ing:

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The air grooves located at the rear of the

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Do not spill liquids on the seat.

luggage compartment must be kept clear to

allow the air to circulate through the vehicle

from front to back.

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The engine is not running.

NOTICE

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Switch on the demist function.

The fan is switched o.

●

To avoid damaging the heating elements 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.

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

Change the temperature unit (Climatronic)

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately 0°C (+32°F).

The temperature display can be changed from

Celsius to Fahrenheit on the Infotainment sys-

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Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-

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The air conditioner compressor has been

temporarily switched o because the engine

coolant temperature is too high.

terials (e.g. covers or child seats) can dam-

tem screen using the function button

> Set-

age the seat heating.

tings > Units.

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In the event of smells, switch oꢀ the seat

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Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air con-

ditioner checked by a specialised workshop.

Water or water vapour under the vehicle

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

If the humidity and temperature outside the ve-

hicle are high, condensation can drip o the

evaporator in the cooling system and form a

pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and

does not indicate a leak!

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If the original seat upholstery is replaced

The heating and fresh air system cannot be

switched on or operates in a limited way

by another material, the seat heating may

overheat or its operation may be limited.

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The heating and fresh air system and the de-

frost function operate best when the engine is

hot.

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If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.

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Note

After starting the engine, any residual humid-

ity in the air conditioner could mist over the

windscreen. Switch on the defrost function

as soon as possible to clear the windscreen

of condensation.

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