Get Infotainment System -> Connectivity Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2020)

Connectivity

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Android Auto™

Apple CarPlay™

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The interaction level of the Apps on the

Connectivity

system must be: ALLOW.

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Protect the mobile terminal with its appli-

Data transfer

Interfaces

cations from improper use.

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Never make modifications to the applica-

This communication can allow data to be

read and/or written.

To access the Full Link system, press the Info-

tainment button  (Full Link) or press the in-

fotainment button  and then select the

Full Linkcontext.

tions.

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Consult the instruction manual for the

From the SETTINGS menu, Data transfer for

SEAT apps, there is a checkbox to acti-

vate/deactivate the function and a dropdown

menu called Operation via apps which con-

trols the level of interaction between the apps

and the system :

mobile terminal.

The connection to Full Link is made through a

USB interface.

WARNING

The use of applications while driving can

distract your attention from the traffic. Dis-

tracting the driver in any way can lead to

an accident and cause injuries.

WARNING

If a mobile terminal is not secured or is in-

correctly secured in the vehicle, it could

move around the passenger compartment

in the event of a sudden driving manoeuvre,

emergency stop or accident, resulting in in-

jury.

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Always drive carefully and responsibly.

Full Link*

CAUTION

In areas where special regulations apply

Full Link technology description

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While driving, mobile terminals must be

or the use of mobile terminals is forbidden,

the mobile terminal must be switched off at

all times. The radiation produced by the

mobile terminal when switched on may in-

terfere with sensitive technical and medi-

cal equipment, possibly resulting in mal-

function or damage to the equipment.

securely fastened in position, outside the

airbag deployment zones, or safely stowed

away.

WARNING

Any applications that are not suitable or

execute incorrectly may cause damage to

the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

Fig. 207 Related video

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SEAT cannot be held liable for any dam-

The Full Link system provides a way of bring-

ing together technologies that allow commu-

nication between the Infotainment System

and mobile devices:

age caused to the vehicle as a result of the

use of applications that are of poor quality

or are defective, the inadequate program-

ming of the applications, the insufficient

coverage of the network, the loss of data

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SEAT recommends the use of the Apps

that SEAT provides for this vehicle.

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To make full use of SEAT Apps, you must

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®

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MirrorLink

activate the option Setup, Data transfer

for SEAT apps.

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Infotainment System

Is Full Link blocked?

Requirements for Full Link

during transmission or the improper use of

mobile terminals.

Note

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Use of Full Link technology may result in

high consumption of your 3G/4G data plan.

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SEAT recommends having a high battery

charge on the device when connected to

Full Link.

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SEAT recommends that to use Full Link,

the “Date and time” should be correctly

configured. Select Menu > Settings >

Date and Time.

Fig. 208 Message on Infotainment system

screen.

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SEAT applications are designed to com-

To unblock this feature, you must obtain the

accessory from your SEAT dealer. Otherwise,

a message like this will appear on the screen

municate with the vehicle and interact with

it via the Full Link connection, therefore its

functionality is linked to the mobile device

being connected via USB.

whenever you select the feature Fig. 208.

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You can find further information on the

technical requirements, compatible devi-

ces, suitable applications and availability

at www.seat.com or at SEAT dealers.

Fig. 209 Full Link Requirements

1

Full Link Activated: If you do not have

Full Link in your vehicle you can acquire it

as an accessory at your Authorised Serv-

ice.

2

Compatible Phones. Go to the Mirror-

Link^®, Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay™

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Connectivity

websites to confirm whether your phone

is compatible with the system.

Mirror Link

Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is not

necessary to establish the connection be-

tween the smartphone and Full Link.

Activation of Full Link

Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is neces-

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Check smartphone compatibility:

sary to enable all of the app features¹⁾.

www.mirrorlink.com/phones

MirrorLink^®1.1 or higher

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Proceed as follows to use Full Link:

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Some of the Apps certified by SEAT or

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Switch on the Infotainment system

the CCC must be installed in the de-

vice.

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Connect the smartphone to the vehicle's

USB port using a USB cable page 233.

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Android Auto

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In the main menu for the Full Link setup, se-

Check smartphone compatibility. An-

droid Auto™: www.android.com/auto/

Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher

lect Activate data transfer for SEAT

apps Fig. 210:

Fig. 210 Full Link Setup

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Finally, a message will appear stating that

data transfer will commence when the device

is connected. Please note that data is trans-

ferred over connections between your vehi-

cle and mobile device. Press OK. Once selec-

ted, the technology compatible with your de-

vice can be used.

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Install Android Auto™ app

Apple CarPlay

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Check smartphone compatibility. Apple

CarPlay™:www.apple.com/ios/carplay

iPhone 5 or higher and iOS 7.1 or higher

Turn on the SIRI personal assistant (see

phone settings)

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Note

3

USB cable connecting car to phone:

use the USB cable approved and sup-

plied by the phone's official distributor.

Depending on your smartphone, it may

have to be unlocked for the connection to

occur.

Fig. 211 Full Link menu

1)

Using the data connection to transfer the

smartphone apps to Full Link may involve addi-

tional charges. Please check the charges with

your operator.

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Infotainment System

systems, a choice will be presented for which

What should I do if it does not con-

nect?

Pairing of portable devices sup-

porting the MirrorLink^®, Android

Auto™ and/or Apple CarPlay™

technologies

one to make the connection with Fig. 212.

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View of the device list

Restart the mobile device

iPhone™ devices only support Apple Car-

Play™.

Check the USB cable visually.

Make sure that the USB cable is not damaged. Check

that both connections (USB/micro USB) are not dam-

aged or worn.

There are some Android devices that support

MirrorLink^®and Android Auto™.

Clean the USB ports (device

Bear in mind that once the device is connec-

ted it will not be available as an audio source.

Visually check

that the USB ports

are properly con-

nected.

and vehicle).

Try another compatible mo-

bile device.

Full Link setup

Check that the ve-

hicle and device

USB connections

are not damaged

and/or worn.

Have the USB port replaced at

a SEAT Authorised Service.

Function button: function

 Activating data transfers for SEAT applications : allows

the exchange of information between the vehicle and

applications authorised by SEAT.

Fig. 212 Full Link menu

Have the mobile device re-

paired or replace it.

Carousel

Try another compatible mobile device.

When you enter the Full Link context for the

first time, the technologies available for pair-

ing the portable device are displayed.

Last Mode

If a session using one technology ends with-

out the disconnection being made from the

Infotainment system (simply by disconnect-

ing the cable) then when the device is next

connected to it, the session will start without

the user being required to take any action¹⁾.

Once the device connects via USB, the sys-

tem will offer you the technologies available

for establishing a connection with your mo-

bile phone.

In the event of simultaneous connections be-

tween two devices with different operating

Information

Consult the mobile device manual.

1)

Unless the device requires the screen to be un-

locked in order to establish the connection.

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Connectivity

MirrorLink^®

Depends on each technology:

1. Availability in a country

the portable device on the Infotainment sys-

tem screen.

To avoid distracting the driver while driving,

only specially adapted applications can be

2. Third party applications

used

in Full Link technology descrip-

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For further information:

tion on page 191.

MirrorLink^®

:

www.mirrorlink.com

Requirements

In order to use MirrorLink^®, the following re-

quirements must be met:

Apple CarPlay™:

www.apple.com/ios/carplay

Android Auto™:

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The mobile device must be compatible with

www.android.com/auto

MirrorLink^®.

Fig. 213 Function buttons in the general view

of compatible applications.

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The mobile device must be connected to

Note

the Infotainment system via USB.

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In order to use Android Auto™ technology

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Depending on the mobile device used, a

it is necessary to download the Android

Auto™ application, located on Google

Play™.

suitable application must be installed for the

use of MirrorLink^®on the device.

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Only compatible applications can be

Initiating the connection

used, in accordance with the technology

connected.

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In order to initiate the connection with the

mobile device, it is simply necessary to con-

nect it to the Infotainment system via the USB

connection.

Fig. 214 Other MirrorLink function buttons.

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A pop-up screen will appear, which will re-

quest that you accept the device.

MirrorLink^®is a protocol which enables com-

munication between a portable device and

the Infotainment system via USB.

Function buttons and possible messages

Function button: function

Using it makes it possible to display and man-

age the content and functions displayed on

To return to the Full Link main

Full Link

»

menu.

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Infotainment System

Apple CarPlay™*

3 Valid for compatible iPhone™ mobile tele-

phones. Also, iPhone™ mobile telephones only

support Apple CarPlay™

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If you start the session using Apple

Function button: function

CarPlay™ technology, it will not be possible

to pair another device via Bluetooth^®. The fol-

lowing message will appear in the main

Phone menu:

Press to close the open apps.

Then press the apps to be closed

or the Close all function button

to close all the open applica-

tions.

CLOSE APPS

Apple CarPlay™ is a protocol which enables

communication between a mobile telephone

and the Infotainment system via USB.

Please disconnect Apple CarPlay

first, before you can connect an-

other mobile telephone.

Press to change to the mobile

device screen.

1 : 1

This makes it possible to display and operate

the mobile telephone on the Infotainment

system screen.

Holding down the steering wheel multifunc-

tion  button or the VOICE button of the Info-

tainment system will start the Apple™ “voice

engine”.

SETTINGS

To open the Full Link setup

Press to return to the MirrorLink^®

main menu.

1

Fig. 214

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Requirements

Press to display all the function

buttons in the lower or upper

right-hand margin of the screen.

To return to the basic contents of the Infotain-

ment system, press the SEATicon.

In order to use Apple CarPlay™, the following

requirements must be met:

2

Fig. 214  / 

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Make sure that you do not have Apple

1

2

Allows buttons

and

to be

hidden or shown.

CarPlay™ restricted on your device, at: Set-

tings > General > Restrictions >

CarPlay > ON.

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Android Auto™*

3 Valid for compatible Android mobile phones.

Fig. 200

MirrorLink^®setup

Function button: function

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The mobile device must be compatible with

Android Auto™ is a protocol which enables

communication between a portable device

and the Infotainment system via USB.

Apple CarPlay™.

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The mobile device must be connected to

 Activate MirrorLink pop-up windows: Allows Mirror-

Link^®pop-up windows in applications that support it.

the Infotainment system via USB.

This makes it possible to display and operate

the mobile telephone on the Infotainment

system screen.

Initiating the connection

In order to initiate the connection with the

mobile device, it is simply necessary to con-

nect it to the Infotainment system via the USB

connection.

Requirements

In order to use Android Auto™, the following

requirements must be met:

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A pop-up screen will appear, which will re-

quest that you accept the device.

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Connectivity

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The mobile device must be compatible with

tainment system will start the Android™ voice

“engine”.

Will the USB cable be supplied with the vehicle?

Android Auto™.

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No. The USB cable supplied with the device should

be used.

The mobile device must be connected to

To return to the basic contents of the Infotain-

ment system, press the Return to SEAT

button.

the Infotainment system via USB.

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Is there a navigation option?

The Android Auto™ application should al-

ready be downloaded and installed on the

mobile device.

Navigation is possible in each one of the Full Link

technologies if the technology is available in your

country and if you have the Navigation app.

Note

Some mobile devices require a change in

the USB connection mode in order to use

Android Auto™.

Initiating the connection

What is the difference between using the Full Link

system navigator (via telephone) instead of an-

other navigator?

In order to initiate the connection with the

mobile device, it is simply necessary to con-

nect it to the Infotainment system via the USB

connection, and to be sure to follow the in-

structions of the device being paired.

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Make sure that your mobile is in “Media

Transfer Protocol (MTP)” mode before it is

connected by USB to the Infotainment sys-

tem.

Benefits: Daily updates.

Issues: data consumption, reception problems.

Can I send voice messages?

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The first connection to Android Auto™ must

Note

be done while the vehicle is stationary.

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With certified apps, you can answer but not send

voice messages.

Android Auto™ requires the use of Google™

services, as well as certain basic applica-

tions of the Android system.

Once the first pop-up window about ac-

cepting data transfer between the car and

the device has been accepted, a message

will appear requesting that you check your

mobile device for the confirmations needed

to pair it with the Infotainment system.

What apps are visible while driving?

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Make sure that you always have Google™

Depending on the technology:

– for MirrorLink^®: SEAT-certified apps and CCC,

– for Android Auto™: Apps selected by Google™,

– for Apple CarPlay™: Apps selected by Apple™.

services updated in order to use this tech-

nology.

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If you are initiating the session using

Where can I find compatible apps?

Android Auto™ technology via USB, the mo-

bile telephone connects automatically via

Bluetooth^®to the Infotainment system tele-

phone and it will not be possible to pair an-

other mobile telephone via Bluetooth^®.

Frequently asked questions about

Full Link

Compatible apps can be found on the following links:

www.mirrorlink.com/

www.android.com/auto/

»

www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

What is the connection method?

Holding down the steering wheel multifunc-

tion  button or the VOICE button of the Info-

USB Cable.

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Infotainment System

Operating requirements:

Where can I download apps?

Where can I find more information about Full

Link?

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A tablet or mobile phone.

On Google Play™ for Android Auto™/MirrorLink^®and

on Apple Store™ for Apple CarPlay™.

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The app must be available on the corre-

If you have any questions, please see our Innova-

tion/Connectivity sections on our website:

www.seat.es or www.seat.com or e-mail seat-re-

[email protected]

sponding device.

If Full Link stops working, where can I have it re-

paired?

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There must be a WLAN connection between

the Infotainment System and the device. Se-

lect Menu > Media > Settings > WLAN >

Share connection via WLAN > Configu-

ration.

If the problem is in the car, you should go to the deal-

er. If the problem is in the mobile device, you should

see your mobile telephone vendor.

SEAT Media Control*

Will WhatsApp be certified?

Make sure that data transfer for apps is acti-

vated:

Introduction

This depends on the technology.

3 Not available for model: Media System Touch /

Is MirrorLink^®available in my country?

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From the SETTINGS menu > Data trans-

Colour

fer for SEAT apps, there is a checkbox to

activate/deactivate the function and a drop-

down menu called Operation via apps

which controls the level of interaction be-

tween the apps and the system. Select Menu

> Settings > Transfer data from mo-

bile devices.

Yes, MirrorLink^®is available in all the countries and

regions where SEAT operates.

What are the differences between MirrorLink^®

Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™?

,

MirrorLink^®is not compatible with Android Auto™ and

Apple CarPlay™, as they are different technologies.

They all coexist in Full Link, although Android Auto™ is

designed for mobile devices with the Android™ oper-

ating system, and Apple CarPlay™ for iPhone.

Fig. 215 Related video

You can obtain information about technical

requirements on the SEAT website or at SEAT

dealerships.

The SEAT Media Control¹⁾app can be used

to remotely operate some partial functions in

Radio mode, Media mode and Navigation

mode. Information can be exchanged be-

tween a device and the Infotainment System.

Can MirrorLink^®be installed in a previous SEAT

model?

Telephone functions are not part of the func-

tions of this app.

No, this is not possible.

Each one of the functions is operated by

means of a Tablet or partially by means of a

mobile phone.

1)

Availability depends on the country.

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Location-specific information, for example,

Data transmission and control

functions

Setting up WLAN connection shar-

ing

POIs.

The Infotainment System can be used to

share a WLAN connection with 8 wireless de-

vices.

WLAN access point*

Introduction

3 Not available for model: Media System Touch /

Colour

Establishing the connection with the wire-

less network (WLAN)

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Press the Infotainment button  and then

press the Settingsmenu.

The Infotainment System can be used to

share a WLAN connection with up to 8 devi-

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Activate the wireless network (WLAN) on the

ces page 199, Setting up WLAN con-

Infotainment System. To do so, press the WLAN

function button.

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Fig. 216 SEAT Media Control Main menu

nection sharing.

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Activate the wireless network (WLAN) on the

The Infotainment System can also use the

WLAN hotspot of an external wireless device

to provide Internet to the devices connected

The Infotainment System can be operated

from other seats in the vehicle as follows, with

the help of SEAT Media Control:

wireless device that is to be connected. If

necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s in-

struction manual.

to the hotspot (WLAN client) page 200,

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Radio remote control.

Setting up Internet access.

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Activate the mobile device assignment on

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Multimedia playback remote control.

the Infotainment System. To do so, press the

Enable WLAN connection button and activate

the checkbox.

Note

The following information can be exchanged

between a device and the Infotainment Sys-

tem, depending on the country and the

equipment:

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Data transmission may incur charges.

Due to the high volume of data exchanged,

SEAT recommends the use of a flat rate

mobile phone deal for data transmission.

Mobile phone operators can provide the

relevant information.

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Enter and confirm the network key dis-

played on the wireless device.

The following settings can also be made on

the menu Share connection:

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Navigation destinations.

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Traffic information.

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The exchange of data packages over the

Security level: WPA2 encryption automatical-

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Social media contents.

internet may generate additional costs, de-

pending on your mobile phone rate, partic-

ularly if you are abroad (for example,

roaming rates).

ly generates a network key.

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Audio transmission.

Network key: Network key automatically gen-

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Vehicle data.

»

erated. Press the function button to

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2)

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manually change the network key. The

network key must have a minimum of 8

characters and a maximum of 63.

Press the WPS button on the WLAN router

or SEAT Media Controlmode and press

the SETTINGSmenu.

until the warning light on the router starts

flashing.

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Press the WLAN menu and then enter Inter-

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SSID: WLAN Network name (maximum of 32

OR: Press and hold the WLAN button on the

WLAN router until the WLAN light on the router

starts flashing.

Press the WPS button on the WLAN device.

The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed.

net access settings on your phone and acti-

vate the checkbox.

characters).

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Do not send network name (SSID): Activate

the checkbox to deactivate the visibility

of the wireless (WLAN) network.

Press the Findfunction button and select

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the wireless device you want from the list.

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If necessary, enter the network key of the

wireless device in the Infotainment System

and confirm with OK.

The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed. To complete the connection, it may be

necessary to enter other data into the wire-

less device.

Repeat this process to connect other wireless

devices.

Manual settings: To manually enter the net-

work settings of an external wireless

(WLAN) device.

Repeat this process to connect other wireless

devices.

Setting up Internet access

The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed. To complete the connection, it may be

necessary to enter other data into the wire-

less device.

The Infotainment System can use the WLAN

hotspot of an external wireless device to es-

tablish an internet connection.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)¹⁾

Wi-Fi Protected Setup can be used to create

a ciphered local wireless network quickly and

simply.

Note

Establishing the connection with the wire-

less network (WLAN)

Due to the large number of different wire-

less devices in existence, it is not possible

to guarantee fault-free operation of all

functions.

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Activate and check the wireless hotspot on

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Establish the connection with the wireless

the external device. If necessary, refer to the

manufacturer’s instruction manual.

network (WLAN) page 210.

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Press the Infotainment  button and then

press the Settingsmenu; OR access Media

1)

This function depends on the equipment and

the country in question.

2)

If the WLAN router does not support WPS the

network must be configured manually.

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