Get The essentials -> Child seats Guide for Seat Ateca SUV First Generation (2016-2020)

The essentials

Tow-starting

Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle

and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.

When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-

ways a risk of overloading and damaging the

anchorage points.

ted to the battery of another vehicle to start

the engine.

If the engine will not start, first try starting it

using the battery of another vehicle

››› page 60. You should only attempt to

tow-start a vehicle if charging the battery

does not work. This is done by leveraging

wheel movement.

Jump leads must comply with standard DIN

72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-

tions). The wire cross section must be at least

25 mm²for petrol engines and at least

35 mm²for diesel engines.

Switch on the ignition so that the turn signals,

windscreen wipers and windscreen washer

can work. Ensure that the steering wheel is

unlocked and moves freely.

Note

When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-

gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-

tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the

catalytic converter.

●

The vehicles must not touch each other,

Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles

with a manual gearbox. With an automatic

gearbox, place the lever in N.

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as

the positive terminals are connected.

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The discharged battery must be properly

●

Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.

Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.

Switch the ignition on.

To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The

brake servo does not work when the engine is

switched off.

connected to the on-board network.

●

The power steering only works when the igni-

tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,

provided that the battery is sufficiently

●

Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

●

As soon as the engine has started, press the

charged. Otherwise, it will need more force.

clutch and move the gear lever to neutral.

Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all

times.

How to jump start

››› in Introduction on page 89

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Jump leads

›››page 89

The jump lead must have a sufficient wire

cross section.

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-

charged battery, the battery can be connec-

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2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to

8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

flat battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes

until the engine is running.

How to jump start: description

+

the positive

terminal of the vehicle

A

with the flat battery ››› Fig. 82.

3. Connect the other end of the red jump

Removing the jump leads

+

.

lead to the positive terminal

in the ve-

B

hicle providing assistance

9. Before you remove the jump leads,

switch off the dipped beam headlights if

they are switched on.

10. Turn on the heater blower and heated

rear window in the vehicle with the flat

battery. This helps minimise voltage

peaks which are generated when the

leads are disconnected.

4a. In vehicles without a Start-Stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead

–

to the negative terminal

of the vehicle

B

providing the current ››› Fig. 82.

4b. In vehicles with a Start-stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead

Fig. 82 Diagram of connections for vehicles

X

to a suitable ground terminal, to a sol-

without Start Stop system

id piece of metal in the engine block, or

11. When the engine is running, disconnect

the leads in reverse order to the details

given above.

to the engine block itself››› Fig. 83.

5. Connect the other end of the black jump

X

lead

to a solid metal component bol-

Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient

metal-to-metal contact with the battery ter-

minals.

ted to the engine block or to the engine

block itself of the vehicle with the flat

battery. Do not connect it to a point near

A

the battery

.

If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-

onds, switch off the starter and try again after

about 1 minute.

6. Position the leads in such a way that

they cannot come into contact with any

moving parts in the engine compart-

ment.

WARNING

Fig. 83 Diagram of connections for vehicles

with Start Stop system

●

Please note the safety warnings referring

to working in the engine compartment

›››

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Starting

Jump lead terminal connections

 ^{page 348.}

7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

boosting battery and let it run at idling

speed.

The battery providing assistance must

1.

Switch off the ignition of both vehicles

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have the same voltage as the flat battery

›››

.

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The essentials

Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.

Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind-

screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-

tion.

(12V) and approximately the same capaci-

ty (see imprint on battery). Failure to com-

ply could result in an explosion.

Note

The vehicles must not touch each other,

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as

the positive terminals are connected.

●

Never use jump leads when one of the

batteries is frozen. Danger of explosion!

Even after the battery has thawed, battery

acid could leak and cause chemical burns.

If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.

›››page 88



Changing the wiper blades

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Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga-

rettes away from batteries, danger of ex-

plosion. Failure to comply could result in an

explosion.

Windscreen wipers service posi-

tion

●

Observe the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the jump leads.

●

Do not connect the negative cable from

the other vehicle directly to the negative

terminal of the flat battery. The gas emit-

ted from the battery could be ignited by

sparks. Danger of explosion.

●

Never attach the negative cable to fuel

system components or the brake lines in

the other vehicle.

●

The non-insulated parts of the battery

Fig. 84 Wipers in service position.

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The

jump lead attached to the positive battery

terminal must not touch metal parts of the

vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.

The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-

ers are in service position››› Fig. 84.

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Close the bonnet›››

●

 ^{page 348.}

Position the leads in such a way that they

cannot come into contact with any moving

parts in the engine compartment.

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Switch the ignition on and off.

●

Press the windscreen wiper lever down-

●

Do not lean on the batteries. This could

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wards briefly ››› page 35.

result in chemical burns.

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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's

Insert a new blade of the same length and

type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-

Changing the windscreen and rear

window wiper blades

fastening point.

B

rection to the arrow

button

and hook into place

1

.

Cleaning windscreen wiper blades

●

Replace the wiper arm on the rear window.

●

Raise the wiper arms.

●

Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt

››› in Changing the windscreen

from the windscreen wiper blades.

●

and rear window wiper blades on



If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or

page 89

damp cloth may be used››› in Changing

the windscreen and rear window wiper

blades on page 89.

›››page 88



Changing the windscreen wiper blades

Fig. 85 Changing the windscreen wiper

●

Lift and unfold the wiper arms.

blades

●

1

Press and hold release button››› Fig. 85

and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-

rection of the arrow.

●

Fit a new wiper blade of the same length

and design on to the wiper arm and hook it

into place.

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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-

screen.

Changing the rear wiper blade

●

Lift and fold the wiper arm.

Fig. 86 Changing the rear wiper blade

●

A

Turn the blade slightly››› Fig. 86 (arrow ).

Raising and lowering windscreen wiper

arms

1

Hold down the release button

while gen-

tly pulling the blade in the direction of arrow

B

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Place the windscreen wipers in the service

.

position››› page 62.

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Safety

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Ensure that all windows provide a clear and

good view of the surroundings.

cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as

Safety

others on the road››› , for this reason:

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Make sure all luggage is secured

››› page 170.

Make sure that no objects can interfere with

the pedals.

Always pay attention to traffic and do not

get distracted by passengers or telephone

calls.

Safe driving

Safety first!

WARNING

–

Never drive when your driving ability is im-

paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).

Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors

properly according to your size.

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Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

●

This manual contains important informa-

–

Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats

always have the head restraints in the in-

use position››› page 69.

Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-

straints according to their height.

Always reduce your speed as appropriate

for road, traffic and weather conditions.

tion about the operation of the vehicle,

both for the driver and the passengers. The

other sections of the on-board documenta-

tion also contain further information that

you should be aware of for your own safety

and for the safety of your passengers.

–

When travelling long distances, take breaks

regularly - at least every two hours.

–

If possible, avoid driving when you are tired

or stressed.

Protect children with appropriate child

seats and properly applied seat belts

››› page 81.

Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

your passengers also to assume a proper

sitting position››› page 65.

Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts

properly››› page 70.

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Ensure that the on-board documentation

is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is es-

pecially important when lending or selling

the vehicle to another person.

WARNING

When driving safety is impaired during a

trip, the risk of injury and accidents increa-

ses.

–

Advice about driving

Safety equipment

Before setting off

Never put your safety or the safety of your

passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-

dent, the safety equipment may reduce the

For your own safety and the safety of your

passengers, always note the following points

before every trip:

What affects driving safety?

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself

and your passengers. When your concentra-

tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-

–

Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn

signals are working properly.

–

Check tyre pressure.

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risk of injury. The following points cover part

of the safety equipment in your SEAT¹⁾:

Correct position of the vehi-

cle occupants

●

three-point seat belts,

●

belt tension limiters for the front and rear

Correct sitting position for the driv-

er

side seats,

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belt tensioners for the front and rear side

seats,

●

front airbags,

●

knee airbags,

side airbags in the front seat backrests,

Fig. 88 Correct head restraint position for the

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driver.

●

head-protection airbags,

“ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in the

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the driver:

●

rear side seats with the “ISOFIX” system,

●

height-adjustable front head restraints,

rear head restraints with in-use position and

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Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a

●

distance of at least 25 cm between the

steering wheel and the centre of your chest

››› Fig. 87.

Fig. 87 The proper distance between driver

non-use position,

●

and steering wheel.

adjustable steering column.

–

Move the driver's seat forwards or back-

The safety equipment mentioned above

works together to provide you and your pas-

sengers with the best possible protection in

the event of an accident. However, these

safety systems can only be effective if you

and your passengers are sitting in a correct

position and use this equipment properly.

wards so that you are able to press the ac-

celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the

floor with your knees still slightly angled

›››

.

–

Ensure that you can reach the highest point

of the steering wheel.

Safety is everyone's business!

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is at the same level as the top of your

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1)

Depending on the version/market.

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head, or as close as possible to the same

●

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

Make sure you are capable of reaching

level as the top of your head››› Fig. 88.

o'clock position, or in any other manner

(e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel). In

such cases, if the airbag is triggered, you

may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and

head.

and firmly holding the upper part of the

steering wheel: risk of accident!

–

Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

●

If you adjust the steering wheel so that it

points towards your face, the driver airbag

will not protect you properly in the event of

an accident. Make sure that the steering

wheel points towards your chest.

–

Fasten your seat belt securely

››› page 70.

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you

have the vehicle under control at all times.

●

To reduce the risk of injury to the driver

during sudden braking manoeuvres or an

accident, never drive with the backrest til-

ted far back! The airbag system and seat

belts can only provide optimal protection

when the backrest is in an upright position

and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt

correctly.

Correct position for the front pas-

senger

Adjustment of the driver's seat››› page 162.

WARNING

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the front

passenger:

●

Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-

●

An incorrect sitting position of the driver

ieve optimal protection.

can lead to severe injuries.

●

Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at

least 25 cm distance between the centre of

the chest and the centre of the steering

wheel››› Fig. 87. If you are sitting closer

than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot pro-

tect you properly.

–

Move the front passenger seat back as far

as possible›››

Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

Adjusting the steering wheel posi-

tion

.

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Read the additional information carefully

›››

●

 ^{page 22.}

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of

25 cm, contact a specialised workshop.

The workshop will help you decide if spe-

cial specific modifications are necessary.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is at the same level as the top of your

head, or as close as possible to the same

level as the top of your head››› page 68.

Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the front passenger seat.

WARNING

Never adjust the position of the steering

●

wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this

could cause an accident.

●

When driving, always hold the steering

wheel with both hands on the outside of the

ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-

tions. This reduces the risk of injury when

the driver airbag is triggered.

–

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Move the lever up firmly so the steering

wheel position does not accidentally

change during driving. risk of accident!

Fasten your seat belt securely

››› page 70.

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It is possible to deactivate the front passen-

ger airbag in exceptional circumstances

››› page 79.

Adjusting the front passenger seat

››› page 162.

is in an upright position and the front pas-

senger is wearing his or her seat belt prop-

erly. The further the seat backrests are til-

ted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury

due to incorrect positioning of the belt web

or to the incorrect sitting position!

WARNING

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If the passengers in the rear seats are not

sitting properly, they could sustain severe

injuries.

●

Adjust the head restraint correctly in or-

der to achieve maximum protection.

●

Adjust the head restraint correctly in or-

WARNING

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Seat belts can only provide optimal pro-

der to achieve maximum protection.

●

An incorrect sitting position of the front

tection when seat backrests are in an up-

right position and the vehicle occupants

are wearing their seat belts correctly. If

passengers In the rear seats are not sitting

in an upright position, the risk of injury due

to incorrect positioning of the seat belt in-

creases.

passenger can lead to severe injuries.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

Correct sitting position for rear

seat passengers

there is at least 25 cm between your chest

and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer

than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot pro-

tect you properly.

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,

passengers on the rear seat bench must con-

sider the following:

●

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of

25 cm, contact a specialised workshop.

The workshop will help you decide if spe-

cial specific modifications are necessary.

Examples of incorrect sitting posi-

tions

–

Sit up straight.

–

Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-

sition››› page 69.

Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the rear seat.

●

Always keep your feet in the footwell

Seat belts can provide optimal protection on-

ly when the belt webs are properly posi-

tioned. Incorrect sitting positions substantially

reduce the protective function of seat belts

and increase the risk of injury due to incorrect

seat belt position. As the driver, you are re-

sponsible for all passengers, especially chil-

dren.

when the vehicle is moving; never rest them

on the dash panel, out the window or on the

seat. An incorrect sitting position exposes

you to an increased risk of injury in case of

a sudden braking or an accident. If the air-

bag is triggered, you could sustain severe

injuries due to an incorrect sitting position.

–

Fasten your seat belt securely

››› page 70.

–

Use an appropriate child restraint system

●

To reduce the risk of injury to the front

when you take children in the vehicle

–

Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect

passenger in events such as sudden brak-

ing manoeuvres or an accident, never trav-

el with the backrest tilted far back! The air-

bag system and seat belts can only pro-

vide optimal protection when the backrest

››› page 81.

sitting position in the vehicle while travelling

›››

.

The following list contains examples of sitting

positions that could be dangerous for all

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vehicle occupants. The list is not complete,

but we would like to make you aware of this

issue.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

gered, by striking a vehicle occupant who

has assumed an incorrect sitting position.

edge is, as far as possible, at the same level

as the top of your head, or at the very least,

at eye level››› Fig. 89.

●

Before the vehicle moves, assume the

proper sitting position and maintain it

throughout the trip. Before every trip, in-

struct your passengers to sit properly and

to stay in this position during the trip

››› page 65, Correct position of the vehicle

occupants.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in mo-

tion:

WARNING

●

Travelling with the head restraints re-

Never stand in the vehicle.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest far to the rear.

Never lean against the dash panel.

Never lie on the rear bench.

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

moved or improperly adjusted increases

the risk of severe injuries. An improper ad-

justment of the head restraints may cause

death in an accident and increase the risk

of suffering injuries during abrupt braking

actions or unexpected manoeuvres.

Correct adjustment of front head

restraints

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The head restraints must always be ad-

justed according to the height of the pas-

senger.

Never lean out of a window.

Never put your feet out of a window.

Never put your feet on the dash panel.

Never put your feet on the surface of a seat.

Do not allow anyone to travel in the foot-

well.

●

Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

Fig. 89 Correctly adjusted head restraint as

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Do not allow anyone to travel in the lug-

viewed from the front and the side.

gage compartment.

Read the additional information carefully

WARNING

Any incorrect sitting position increases

the risk of severe injuries. Sitting in an in-

correct position exposes the vehicle occu-

pants to severe injuries if airbags are trig-

›››

 ^{page 21.}

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Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-

portant part of passenger protection and can

reduce the risk of injuries in most accident sit-

uations.

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Rear head restraints

Correct adjustment of rear head

restraints

Pedal area

–

The rear head restraints have 2 positions:

use and non-use.

Pedals

–

One position for use (head restraint raised)

››› Fig. 90. In this position, the head re-

straints are used normally, protecting pas-

sengers along with the rear seat belts.

–

Ensure that you can always press the ac-

celerator, brake and clutch pedals unim-

paired to the floor.

–

Ensure that the pedals can return unim-

–

And one position for non-use (head re-

paired to their initial positions.

straint lowered).

–

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

To fit the head restraints in position for use,

pull on the edges with both hands in the di-

rection of the arrow.

tened during the trip and do not obstruct

the pedals›››

.

Fig. 90 Head restraints in the correct position.

Only use floor mats which leave the pedals

clear and which are secured to prevent them

from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor

mats from a specialised dealership. Fasten-

ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.

WARNING

●

Under no circumstances should the rear

passengers travel while the head restraints

are in the non-use position. See the warn-

ing label located on the rear side fixed win-

dow››› Fig. 91.

If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be

pressed down thoroughly in order to stop the

vehicle.

●

Do not swap the centre rear head re-

straint with either of the outer seat rear

head restraints. Risk of injury in case of an

accident!

Wear suitable footwear

Always wear shoes which support your feet

properly and give you a good feeling for the

pedals.

Fig. 91 Head restraint position warning label.

CAUTION

Note the instructions on the adjustment of

the head restraints››› page 162.

Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-

portant part of the passenger protection and

can reduce the risk of injuries in most acci-

dent situations

WARNING

●

Restricting pedal operation can lead to

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critical situations while driving.

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