Get Visibility Guide for Seat Arona 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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Pull the lever to switch on the auto-

WARNING

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matic windscreen washer/wiper. The Cli-

matronic switches on air recirculation for

approx. 30 seconds to prevent the smell of

windscreen washer ﬂuid from entering the

vehicle interior.

The use of worn or dirty wiper blades re-

duces visibility and increases the risk of seri-

ous accidents and injuries.

Windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper systems

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Replace the wiper blades whenever they

are in poor condition or worn out and

no longer clean the windows suciently

››› page 251.

6

Switches on the intermittent rear win-

Window washer lever

dow wipe. The wiper operates at intervals

of approx. 6 seconds.

7

Pressing and holding the lever turns on

NOTICE

the automatic rear window washer/wiper.

A

A Control for adjusting the duration of

Before driving oꢀ and before switching on the

ignition, check the following aspects of the

wiper blades and the wiper motor to prevent

damage to the glass:

the wiping intervals (vehicles without rain

and light sensors) or the sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

●

The wiper lever is in the neutral position.

You have removed or cleared any snow and

WARNING

ice from the wiper blades and windows.

If insucient antifreeze is added to the

washer ﬂuid, it could freeze on the glass and

impair visibility.

Fig. 74 Operation of windscreen wipers and

rear window wiper system.

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You have carefully removed any wiper

blades that may have frozen from the win-

dow. SEAT recommends an de-icer spray for

this purpose.

●

Do not use the wiper system in winter

More the lever to the required position:

temperatures without ﬁrst heating the wind-

screen with the heating and ventilation sys-

tem. Windscreen washer ﬂuid could freeze

on the windscreen and impair forward visibil-

ity.

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Windscreen wipers o.

1

Intermittent wiping of the windscreen

NOTICE

activates the rain sensor. The intermittent

wiping of the windscreen depends on the

speed at which you are driving. The faster

the speed, the more frequent the wiping.

Do not turn on the wiper until the glass is dry.

Using the wipers while dry can damage the

glass.

2

Slow wipe.

3

Fast wipe.

4

Short wipe. Pressing the lever for longer

accelerates the wiping.

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Windscreen wiper anVdisreibailritwyindow wiper systems

begin without performing the last wipe. For

the “drip” function to work again, you have to

turn the ignition oꢀ and then on again.

Note

●

When the vehicle stops while the wiper is

on, the wiper switches to operating tempora-

rily at the next lower wiping level.

Note

●

If the driver or passenger door is opened

when the vehicle is stationary, the wipers re-

turn to the starting position and are switched

oꢀ. If the door is closed or the wiper lever is

moved within a few seconds, the wiper turns

on again.

The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-

cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper

will stop moving if the obstacle is still block-

ing its path. Remove the obstacle and switch

on the wiper again.

Fig. 76 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor.

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In winter, the service position of the wipers

can be useful to make it easier to lift the wip-

ers oꢀ the windscreen when the vehicle is

going to be left stationary ››› page 251.

Rain and light sensor

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the

windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the

amount of rain ›››

.

Push the lever to the desired position ››› Fig. 75.

Wiper functions

0

Rain sensor deactivated.

Automatic rear window wipe

1

Rain sensor active; automatic wiping if nec-

The rear wiper switches on automatically when

the wiper is switched on and reverse gear is en-

gaged. The automatic rear window wiper acti-

vation when engaging reverse gear can be ac-

tivated and deactivated in the infotainment sys-

tem, in the vehicle settings menu ››› page 35.

essary.

A

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor:

– Set control to the right: high sensitivity.

– Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

Fig. 75 Windscreen wipers lever: adjust the

When the ignition is switched o and then back

on, the rain sensor stays on and starts operat-

ing again when the windscreen wipers are in

1

A

rain sensor

.

Note

position ››› Fig. 75

and the vehicle is travel-

The windscreen will be wiped again approx-

imately 5 seconds after the windscreen

washer has been activated, provided the ve-

hicle is moving (“drip” function). If you acti-

vate the wipers less than 3 seconds after the

“drip” function, a new wash sequence will

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

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cle. These areas outside the ﬁeld of view are

known as the blind spot. Other road users and

objects may be in the blind spot.

Abnormal operation of the rain and light

sensor

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect rain su-

ciently and may not activate the windscreen

wipers.

The possible causes of anomalies and errone-

ous interpretations in the sensitive surface area

››› Fig. 76 of the rain sensor are, among others:

WARNING

●

If necessary, switch on the windscreen

Adjusting the exterior mirrors and interior

mirror while driving can distract the driver.

This could cause accidents and lead to seri-

ous injuries

●

wipers manually when water hinders the

Damaged wipers: a ﬁlm of water on the

view through the windscreen.

damaged blades may lengthen the activation

time, reduce the washing intervals or result in a

fast and continuous wipe.

Note

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Only adjust the exterior mirrors and interior

●

Insects: the impact of insects may cause the

mirror when the vehicle is stationary.

●

The use of an alcohol-based glass cleaner

wiper to activate.

is recommended to remove waxes and coat-

●

When parking, changing lanes, overtaking

●

Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

ings.

or turning, always keep a close eye on your

surroundings, as other road users or objects

may also be in the blind spot.

the roads may cause an excessively long wipe

when the windscreen is almost dry.

●

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the rain sensor. This can cause alter-

ations or failures.

●

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

●

Always make sure that the mirrors are ad-

eect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

reduce the eectiveness of the rain sensor or

make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

Regularly clean the sensitive surface of the rain

sensor ››› Fig. 76 (arrow) and check for possi-

ble damage to the wiper blades.

justed correctly and that visibility to the rear

is not reduced by ice, snow, fogging or other

objects.

Mirrors

General safety instructions

WARNING

●

Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone will

A failure to accurately estimate the distance

to vehicles driving behind can lead to serious

accidents and injuries.

The exterior and interior mirrors allow the driver

to observe vehicles driving behind and adapt

his or her driving behaviour accordingly.

trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain sensor

on. The rain sensor then detects the reduction

of the sensor surface and adjusts itself. The be-

haviour of the sensor may vary depending on

the size of the stone impact.

●

Curved (convex or aspherical) mirrors in-

For safe driving, it is important for the driver

to adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mirror

correctly before setting o.

crease the ﬁeld of view and objects in them

appear smaller and further away.

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Curved mirrors do not allow you to pre-

When looking through the exterior mirrors and

the interior mirror, it is not possible to see the

entire area behind and to the sides of the vehi-

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles

driving behind, so using them when changing

lanes could cause serious accidents and in-

juries.

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VMisiirbroilritsy

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle

function

●

If possible, use the interior mirror to pre-

NOTICE

cisely calculate the distance to vehicles

Electrolyte ﬂuid may leak if the automatic

anti-dazzle mirror is broken. This liquid at-

tacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should

be cleaned as fast as possible with a damp

sponge or similar.

driving behind you, or to other objects.

When the ignition is switched on, the sensors in

the mirror measure the light falling on it from

behind and in front.

●

Always make sure you have sucient visi-

bility to the rear.

The interior mirror automatically darkens based

on the measured values.

WARNING

If the light falling onto the sensors is blocked or

interrupted, e.g. by a sunshade blind or hanging

objects, the automatic anti-dazzle interior mir-

ror does not work or does not work properly.

Similarly, the use of portable navigation devi-

ces attached to the windscreen or close to the

automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror can aect

Interior mirror

The automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an

electrolyte ﬂuid which could leak if the mirror

is broken.

●

If it gets out, the electrolyte ﬂuid can

irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory or-

gans, particularly in the case of people with

asthma or similar diseases. Immediately in-

hale enough fresh air and get out of the vehi-

cle, or open all windows and doors if this is

not possible.

the operation of the sensors ›››

.

The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactiva-

ted in certain situations, e.g. when reverse gear

is engaged.

●

If the electrolytic ﬂuid comes into contact

with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse the

aꢀected area with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.

Fig. 77 Manual anti-dazzle function for rear

vision mirror

WARNING

Light from screens of portable navigation

devices can cause malfunctions of the au-

tomatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and may

cause serious accidents and injuries.

●

If the ﬂuid comes into contact with foot-

wear or clothing, rinse immediately with

plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Clean thoroughly before using the footwear

or clothing in question again.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear

vision mirror

●

To darken the rear view mirror, press the mir-

● Abnormal operation of the automatic anti-

dazzle function may result in it being impos-

sible to use the interior mirror to precisely

calculate the distance to vehicles driving be-

hind, or to other objects.

ror button updates ››› Fig. 77 (arrow).

●

If the electrolytic ﬂuid is swallowed, imme-

●

To return to the basic position, press the back

diately rinse the mouth with plenty of water

for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomit-

ing unless advised by a doctor. Immediately

seek medical attention.

of the button.

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Visibility

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Press again to reactivate the function if nec-

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

WARNING

essary.

Folding the exterior mirrors in and out care-

lessly can cause injury.

●

The heating of the exterior mirrors is activated

based on the outside temperature.

●

Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror if

there is no one in the path of the mirror.

Folding the exterior mirrors when locking the

vehicle

●

When moving the mirror, be careful not to

pinch your ﬁngers between the mirror and

Button

> Settings > Mirrors and

the mirror holder.

wipers > Mirrorsin the infotainment sys-

tem can be used to select the folding of ex-

ternal mirrors when the vehicle is parked and

locked ››› page 35.

NOTICE

The electrically folding exterior mirrors must

only be operated electrically, not by hand,

as this could damage their electric drive.

Fig. 78 Driver’s door detail: exterior mirror

control.

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked from the

outside, the exterior mirrors may fold in or out

automatically, depending on the equipment.

Turn the control to the corresponding position:

NOTICE

If the rotary control of the electric exterior mir-

rors is in the folded position, the exterior mirrors

remain folded.

Moving the control to the desired position

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Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please make sure that the exterior

mirrors are folded in to prevent them from

being damaged.

adjusts the mirrors on the driver's side ( ,

left) and on the passenger's side ( , right)

in the desired direction.

Manually folding the exterior mirrors

Fold-in mirror function.

The vehicle's exterior mirrors can be folded in.

To do this, press the mirror housing towards the

Note

The exterior mirror cannot be adjusted and

all functions are deactivated.

vehicle ›››

.

●

If the electrical adjustment should fail to

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted

by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the

mirror glass.

Heated exterior mirrors

●

Press the demisting switch next to the air

●

The folding function on the exterior mirrors

conditioning controls ››› page 100.

will not activate at speeds over 40 km/h

●

(25 mph).

The mirrors only defog for a few minutes to

avoid unnecessary battery drain.

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SunVpisriobtielitcytion

WARNING

Sun protection

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

Sun blind

●

Always store sun blinds and visors in their

housing when not in use.

Note

The light above the sun visor automatically

switches oꢀ after a few minutes in certain

conditions. This prevents the battery from

discharging.

Fig. 79 Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-

senger sun visors

●

Lower the sun visor towards the windscreen.

The sun visor can be pulled out of its mount-

1

ing and turned towards the door ››› Fig. 79

.

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitu-

dinally backwards.

There is a vanity mirror on the sun visor, with

2

a cover. When the cover is opened

comes on.

a light

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover

is closed or the sun visor is pushed back up.

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