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Operation

After switching the engine on with a 12-volt

battery that is heavily discharged or newly

changed some system settings (such as the

time, the date, the personalised comfort set-

tings and the programming) might be altered

or deleted. Check and correct these settings

once the battery is sufficiently charged.

Note

Instruments and warn-

ing/control lamps

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Some of the equipment listed in this sec-

tion is only fitted on certain models or are

optional extras.

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Dashboard

The arrangement of switches and con-

trols on right-hand drive models* may be

slightly different from the layout shown in

Introduction

page 100. However, the symbols used to

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WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury.

identify the controls are the same.

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Do not operate the instrument panel con-

trols when driving.

Fig. 125 Related video:

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To reduce the risk of accident and injury,

Dash panel

only make adjustments to the instructions

on the screen of the instrument panel and

to the instructions on the screen of the Info-

tainment system when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument

panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT

Cockpit).

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Analogue instrument panel

Fig. 126 Instrument panel, on dash panel.

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Details of the instruments Fig. 126:

Engine coolant temperature display

page 118 or natural gas gauge in

Adjuster button and display.

Speedometer.

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Revolution counter (with the engine run-

ning, in hundreds of revolutions per mi-

vehicles with natural gas engine (CNG)

page 118

Fuel gauge page 117.

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nute) page 116.

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Displays on the screen page 106.

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Operation

Digital instrument panel (SEAT Digital Cockpit)

Fig. 127 SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

Details of the instruments:

The Digital SEAT Cockpit is an instrument

panel digital with monochrome screen in col-

our high resolution. It has a 3 or 4 views, de-

pending on the version, accessible using the

button  of the multifunction steering

wheel. By selecting different information pro-

files, indications other than the classic circu-

lar instruments can be displayed, such as

navigation data, multimedia information or

travel data.

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Semicircular watches

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Engine coolant temperature display

page 118

Revolution counter. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running page 116.

Gear engaged or position of the selec-

tor lever currently selected

All views will display information on the

screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehi-

cle status, navigation¹⁾and driving aids¹⁾.

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In Classic View and Semicircular watches it is

possible to customise the information dis-

played under Information Profiles

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5

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Screen display page 106

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Fig. 127

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Speedometer

Information profiles

The 3 views are:

Digital speed display

With the option INSTRUMENT PANEL(Infotain-

ment button  /  > Vehicle function

button > View > Instrument cluster)

you can choose between the different

Fuel gauge page 117.

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Classic View

Digital maps (no information profiles)

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Information Profile page 104.

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Depending on the version.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

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display options of the information that ap-

pears in the Digital SEAT Cockpit.

Information about the final destination.

Navigation system in the SEAT

Digital Cockpit*

Digital display of the remaining travelling

time, distance to the destination and the esti-

mated time of arrival.

Classic View

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Operating range. Digital display of the re-

The revolutions per minute and speedometer

needles appear along the entire length

maining range.

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Fig. 127.

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Travel time.

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Route guidance.

Journey. Digital display of the distance

View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC*¹⁾

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Personalisation of the information that ap-

pears in the Digital SEAT Cockpit. Only 2 of

these items of information can be displayed

at the same time, but the user chooses which

to display, and in what order, by moving the

finger vertically over the dials.

travelled.

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Assistance systems. Graphic representa-

tion of different assistance systems.

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Fig. 128 Infotainment system: map transfer

Traffic signs. Display of traffic signs detec-

button

ted.

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Navigation. Graphical representation of

Depending on the features, the SEAT Digital

Cockpit can display a detailed map. To do

this, select the Navigationoption in the

menu menu on the instrument panel

Depending on the version, the Views can be

memorised by exiting the menu or keeping

the Viewbutton pressed.

the navigation with arrows.

It may vary based on the features, the num-

ber and the contents of the selectable infor-

mation profiles..

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Consumption. Graphic representation of

page 108.

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the current consumption and digital display

of the average consumption.

Depending on the features or the navigation

map, it can be shown in the Digital SEAT

Cockpit or on the Infotainment system or on

both at the same time. If it is displayed only in

the Infotainment system, the SEAT Digital

Cockpit will only display the arrows for ma-

noeuvres.

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Audio. Digital display of the current audio

playback.

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Altitude. Digital display of the current alti-

tude above sea level.

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Compass. Digital display of the compass.

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Pre-set information depending on the “Driving

mode” selected.

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Operation

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Transfer of navigation map

Display of travel data (multifunction dis-

Selector lever positions (dual-clutch

DSG^®

play) and menus for different settings

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Using the map transfer key Fig. 128, the

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page 108

map is transferred from the Infotainment sys-

tem to the Digital SEAT Cockpit and vice ver-

sa.

The current position of the selector lever is

shown on the side of the lever and on the in-

strument panel display. When the lever is in

the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position, in

some cases, the gear engaged in each case

is shown on the instrument panel display.

Service interval display page 119

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Speed warning page 108

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Using the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel, in the Navigationmenu,

you can transfer the map back to the Info-

tainment System.

Speed warning for winter tyres

Start-Stop system status display

page 265

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Outside temperature display

Signs detected by the traffic signal detec-

tion system page 112

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management (ACT^®) page 259

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If the outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +4°C (+39°F), the “ice crystal

symbol”  on the outside temperature dis-

play also lights up. This symbol remains lit un-

til the outside temperature exceeds +6°C

Indication of the status of active cylinder

Display indications

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Possible indications on the instrument

panel display

Low consumption driving 

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Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Driver assistance system display

page 265

(+43°F)

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Different pieces of information can be dis-

played on the screen of the instrument panel,

depending on the features of the vehicle.

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When the vehicle is stationary, when the aux-

iliary heater is switched on or when driving at

very low speeds, the outside temperature in-

dicated may be higher than the actual tem-

perature due to the heat produced by the en-

gine.

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Copyright

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Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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Warning and information messages

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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Odometer

When the vehicle is unlocked and while driv-

ing, the instrument panel display shows if any

of the doors, the bonnet or rear lid are

opened and, in some cases, it is also indica-

ted by an audible warning. The display may

vary according to the type of instrument pan-

el fitted.

Time page 114

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The margin of measurement ranges from

-45°C (-49°F) to +76°C (+169°F).

Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

tem

Driving recommendation

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Indications of the phone

While driving, the instrument panel of certain

vehicles may indicate a gear recommenda-

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Outside temperature

Indications of the compass

Selector lever positions

tion for saving fuel page 257.

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Gear-change recommendation

page 257

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Odometer

cates the direction in which you are driving

with a symbol, e.g. NW for Northwest.

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At outside temperatures above +4°C

(+39°F), there may be ice even when the

“ice crystal symbol” is not on.

The odometer registers the total distance

travelled by the car.

When the Infotainment system is on and there

is no route guidance active, the graphic rep-

resentation of a compass is also shown.

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The outside temperature sensor takes a

The partial odometer (trip) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset

to zero.

guideline measurement.

Low consumption driving*

Note

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

Depending on the equipment, when driving,

the  display appears on the instrument

panel when the vehicle is in low consumption

status due to active cylinder management

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There are different instrument panels and

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Briefly press the button 0.0/SET

to reset the trip recorder to 0.

Fig. 126

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therefore the versions and instructions on

the display may vary. In the case of dis-

plays without warning or information texts,

faults are indicated exclusively by the con-

trol warning lamps.

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Keep the button 0.0/SET

pressed for

(ACT^®)* page 259.

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about 3 seconds and the previous value will

be displayed.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

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Some indications on the instrument panel

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

screen may be concealed by a sudden

event, e.g. an incoming call.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

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Set the odometer to zero via the Infotain-

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Switch the ignition on, but do not start the

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ment system or the multifunction steering

wheel page 108.

Depending on the equipment, some set-

engine.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

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Hold the button 0.0/SET

Fig. 126

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down for more than 15 seconds to display the

identifying letters of the vehicle engine.

Speed warning for winter tyres

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If there are several warnings at the same

If the maximum speed set is exceeded, this is

displayed on the instrument panel

time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-

bols will stay on until you remove the

cause.

Copyright

page 108.

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Legal text about the property rights and

copyrights of the instrument cluster.

The speed warning can be adjusted on the

Infotainment system: using button  / 

and the Vehicle > SETTINGS > Driver

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If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

WARNING

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Assistance

Even when the outside temperature is high-

er than freezing temperature, some roads

and bridges could be frozen.

Compass indication

Depending on the equipment, when the igni-

tion is on, the instrument panel display indi-

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The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

there may be a risk of freezing.

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Operation

Open the Service menu

Setting the clock

Instrument panel menus

To open up the Servicemenu, select the

Driving rangeinformation profile while in

the Travel datamenu, and keep the  key

pressed on the multifunction steering wheel

for approximately 4 seconds. When it is re-

leased, the Servicemenu will be displayed.

Now you can browse through the menu using

the keys on the multifunction steering wheel

as usual.

Select the Timemenu and set the correct

time by turning the right thumbwheel of the

multifunction steering wheel.

The number of menus and information items

available will depend on the vehicle’s elec-

tronics and features.

A specialised workshop can programme or

modify additional functions, according to the

vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting

a SEAT dealership for this.

Journey data display (multifunc-

tion display)

The display of the travel data (multifunction

display) shows different values about the

journey and the consumption.

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is stationary.

Restart the service interval display

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Driving data page 108

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Select the Servicemenu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument

panel.

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Assistance systems.

Change from one display to another

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Lane Assist On/Off page 284

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Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

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Front Assist On/Off page 271

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press the rocker switch  on the wind-

Restart the oil service

ACC (only display) page 275

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screen wiper lever page 121.

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Select the Restore Oil servicemenu and

follow the instructions on the instrument pan-

el display.

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Navigation.

Audio.

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

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Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

Telephone.

tion steering wheel page 122.

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Vehicle status page 110

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Restart journey data

Lap timer* page 115

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Select the Reset tripmenu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display

to reset the value.

Changing memory (vehicles with ana-

logue instrument cluster)

Press the  button on the windscreen

wiper lever or the  button of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel.

Service Menu

3 Applies to vehicles with Active Info Display

(Digital SEAT Cockpit)

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Select the menu Engine code. The identify-

ing letters of the engine will be shown on the

instrument cluster display at the bottom left.

Changing memory (vehicles with digital

instrument cluster)

In the Service menu various settings can be

adjusted depending on the features.

While in Travel data > General infor-

mationpress  on the multi-function

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Select the instructions

steering wheel to switch between the 3 mem-

ories¹⁾:

Distance travelledDistance covered in

km (m) after switching on the ignition.

In the Infotainment system, in the menu Vehi-

cle settings, you can display different travel

Average speedThe average speed will be

shown after driving for approximately

100 metres.

Since start The memory is deleted if the

journey is interrupted for more than 2

hours.

Since refuellingDisplay and storage of

the journey data and the consumption

values collected. When refuelling, the

memory is deleted.

Long-term This memory contains travel data

up to a maximum of 19 hours and 59 mi-

nutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, or up

to a maximum of 1999.9 km or

data

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Current fuel consumptionThe current

fuel consumption display operates

throughout the journey, in litres/100 km;

and with the engine running and the ve-

hicle stopped, in litres/hour.

Average fuel consumptionThe average

fuel consumption is displayed after driv-

ing for approximately 300 metres.

Travelling timeThis indicates the hours

(h) and minutes (min) since the ignition

was switched on.

Operating rangeApproximate distance in

km that can still be travelled if the same

driving style is maintained.

Adblue Autonomyor Autonomy Approxi-

mate distance in km that can still be

travelled with the current level of the

AdBlue^®tank with the same driving style.

The indication appears from a range of

less than 2,400 km and cannot be de-

activated.²⁾

Digital speedCurrent speed displayed in

digital format.

Convenience consumersDisplays a list of

the connected comfort systems that in-

crease energy consumption, e.g. air

conditioning.

Set a speed warning

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9999.9 km. When one of these values is

exceeded (varies depending on the ver-

sion of the instrument panel), the memo-

ry is deleted.

Select the display Speed warning at

---km/hor Speed warning at ---mph.

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Press the button  on the windscreen

wiper lever or the button  on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel to store the current speed

and activate the warning.

Delete journey data presets

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Select the memory that you wish to erase.

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Activate: adjust to the desired speed within

5 seconds using the rocker switch  on the

windscreen wiper lever or by turning the

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel. Next, press the button  or 

again or wait several seconds. The speed is

stored and the warning activated.

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Hold the  button of the multifunction

steering wheel or the  button of the multi-

function wheel pressed down for about 2

seconds.

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1)

This will show all data on the display at the

same time: distance travelled, average con-

sumption, average speed and autonomy.

2)

Not available in all countries.

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Operation

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Deactivate: press button  or button

Existing faults can also be checked manually.

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

 . The stored speed is deleted.

To do so, open the menu Vehicle statusor

Vehicle page 108.

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The warning can be adjusted for speeds be-

tween 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h

(155 mph).

Priority 1 warning (red). The symbol lights

up or flashes (in part accompanied by

audible warnings).  Stop driving! Dan-

ger! Check the fault and eliminate the

cause. If necessary, seek professional

assistance.

Priority 2 warning (yellow). The symbol

lights up or flashes (in part accompa-

nied by audible warnings). Operating

faults or the lack of operating fluids can

cause damage to the vehicle or a fault.

Check the faulty function as soon as

possible. If necessary, seek professional

assistance.

Fatigue detection (break recom-

mendation)*

Display Oil temperature

The engine reaches its operating tempera-

ture when, under normal driving conditions,

the oil temperature is between 80°Cand

120ºC. If the engine is under a lot of stress

and the outside temperature is high, the en-

gine oil temperature can increase. This does

not present any problem as long as the warn-

ing lamps  or  page 325 do not ap-

pear on the display.

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Information message. It provides informa-

tion about processes in the vehicle.

Warning and information messages

(Vehicle status)

Fig. 129 On the screen of the instrument pan-

el: fatigue detection.

Note

The system runs a check on certain compo-

nents and functions when the ignition is

switched on and while the vehicle is moving.

Faults displayed on the instrument panel as

red and yellow warning symbols accompa-

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Depending on the equipment, some set-

The Fatigue detection informs the driver when

their driving behaviour shows signs of fatigue.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

Function and operation

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If there are several warnings at the same

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-

haviour of the driver when starting a journey,

making a calculation of tiredness. This is con-

stantly compared with the current driving be-

haviour. If the system detects that the driver is

tired, an audible warning is given with a

nied with messages and

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time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-

bols will stay on until you remove the

cause.

pending on the case, even an audible warn-

ing. The representation of the messages and

symbols may vary depending on the version

of the instrument panel.

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If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

sound and an optic warning is shown with a

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

System limitations

symbol and complementary message on the

WARNING

instrument panel display Fig. 129. The

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The Fatigue detection has certain limitations

inherent to the system. The following condi-

tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-

vent it from functioning.

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fati-

gue detection system tempt you into taking

any risks when driving. Take regular breaks,

sufficient in length when making long jour-

neys.

message on the instrument panel display is

shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-

pending on the case, is repeated. The system

stores the last message displayed.

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At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

The message on the instrument panel display

can be switched off by pressing the 

button on the windscreen wiper lever or the

button  on the multi function steering

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The driver always assumes the responsi-

bility of driving to their full capacity.

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At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

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When cornering

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Never drive if you are tired.

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On roads in poor condition

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The system does not detect the tiredness

wheel page 120.

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of the driver in all circumstances. Consult

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In unfavourable weather conditions

The message can be recalled to the instru-

the information in the section page 111,

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When a sporty driving style is employed

System limitations.

ment panel display using the multifunction

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In the event of a serious distraction to the

display page 108.

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In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving ma-

noeuvre as driver tiredness.

driver

Conditions of operation

Fatigue detection will be restored when the

vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,

when the ignition is switched off or when the

driver has unbuckled their seat belt and

opened the door.

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No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

Driving behaviour is only calculated on

speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to

around 200 km/h (125 mph).

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Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Switching on and off

In the event of slow driving during a long peri-

od of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the sys-

tem automatically re-establishes the tired-

ness calculation. When driving at a faster

speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-

ted.

Note

Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-

vated in the Easy Connect system with the

 /  button and the Vehicle > SETTINGS

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Fatigue detection has been developed

for driving on motorways and well paved

roads only.

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function button

indicates that the adjustment has been acti-

vated.

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If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

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Operation

Traffic sign detection system*¹⁾

Within its limitations, the system also displays

additional signals, such as time-specific pro-

hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers

Message

Cause and solution

Error: Detec-

There is a fault in the sys-

tion of traffic tem.

page 301 or limitations that only apply in

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signs

Have the system checked

the event of rain. Even on journeys without

signs, the system may display any applicable

speed limits.

by a specialised workshop.

Speed warning

currently un-

available.

The speed warning function

of the traffic sign detection

system is faulty.

The traffic sign detection system does not

work in all countries. Keep this in mind when

travelling abroad.

Have the system checked

by a specialised workshop.

Detection of

traffic signs:

The windscreen is dirty in

the camera area.

Indication on the display

Clean the wind- Clean the windscreen.

In Germany, on motorways and vehicle

roads, besides speed limits and overtaking

provisions the system also displays the end of

prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the

time in other countries is always shown.

screen!

Detection of

traffic signs:

Limited at the

moment

No data transfer by the navi-

gation system.

Check whether the naviga-

tion system has current

maps.

The traffic signs detected by the system are

displayed on the dash panel display

OR: the vehicle is currently

in a region that is not inclu-

ded in the navigation sys-

tem's map.

Fig. 130 and, depending on the navigation

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system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-

ment system as well

^››› ^{page 35.}

Fig. 130 On the instrument panel display: ex-

amples of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-

tions with their respective additional signs.

No data availa- The traffic sign detection

Traffic sign detection system messages

ble

system does not work in the

current country.

Message

Cause and solution

The traffic sign detection system records the

standard traffic signs in front of the vehicle

with a camera located on the base of the in-

terior mirror and provides information about

speed limits and overtaking prohibitions.

There are no

traffic signs

available

The system is starting up.

OR: the camera has not rec-

ognised any obligation or

prohibition signs.

Activating and deactivating traffic sign

display on the instrument panel

The permanent display of traffic signs on the

instrument panel can be activated or

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System available depending on the country.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Speed warning

deactivated using the Infotainment button

 /  and then the Vehicle > SETTINGS

> Driver Assistancebutton.

country in question for driving with a trailer,

the system automatically displays the usual

speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h

(50 mph).

If the system detects that the permitted

speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver

with a “gong” and visually with a message on

the dash panel display.

Display of traffic signs

If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-

vated, the system displays the speed limits as

if there were no trailer hitched.

When the traffic sign detection system is con-

nected, a camera located on the base of the

interior rear-view mirror records the traffic

signs in front of the vehicle. After checking

and evaluating the information from the cam-

era, the navigation system and the current

vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs are

The speed warning can be adjusted or deac-

tivated completely via the Infotainment but-

ton  /  and then the Vehicle > SET-

TINGS > Driver Assistance

^››› ^{page 35 button. The speed is adjusted}

in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph) within a range of

between 0 km/h (mph) and 20 km/h (12 mph)

above the maximum speed permitted.

Limited operation

The traffic sign detection system has certain

limitations. The following cases may lead the

system to operate with limitations or not at

all:

displayed Fig. 130 B in conjunction with

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their corresponding additional signs.

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In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow,

Trailer mode

First: The sign that is currently valid for the

driver is shown in the left side of the

screen For example, a maximum speed

rain, fog or intense mist.

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In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket

device from the factory and a trailer that is

electrically connected to the vehicle, it is

possible to activate or deactivate the display

of specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,

such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-

tions. Activation or deactivation is performed

via the Infotainment button  /  and then

the Vehicle > SETTINGS > Driver As-

In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-

on traffic or by the sun.

●

limit of 130km/h(100mph) Fig. 130 A.

›››

When driving at high speeds.

If the camera is covered or dirty.

If the traffic signs are out of the camera's

Second: A sign valid only in certain circum-

stances, e.g. 100km/h(60mph) is shown

second, together with the additional rain

sign.

Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is

working while you are driving, the signal

with the additional rain sign will be

shown first, on the left, as it is the one

that is applicable at the time.

●

field of vision.

●

If the traffic signs are partially or totally

covered, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehi-

cles.

^››› ^{page 35 button.}

sistance

For trailer mode, the display of speed limits

applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal

provisions can be adjusted. The speed is ad-

justed in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a

range of between 60 km/h (40 mph) and

130 km/h (80 mph). If it is adjusted to a speed

greater than that which is permitted in the

●

In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil

the regulations.

●

Third: A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.

No overtaking at certain times, will be

In the case of damaged or bent traffic

»

signs.

displayed third Fig. 130 C.

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Operation

●

In the case of variable messages on over-

tion system may differ from the actual cur-

rent traffic situation.

Note

head or gantry signs (LED-based variable

traffic signs or other lighting units).

●

The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

tion system may cause the system to show

traffic signs incorrectly.

●

The system may not detect or correctly

●

If the maps on the navigation system are

show all the traffic signs.

not up-to-date.

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

system, the traffic sign detection system is

only partly available.

In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles

priority over the recommendations and dis-

plays provided by the system.

that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on

lorries.

●

Failure to heed the control lamps and

corresponding text messages when they

light up may result in damage to the vehi-

cle.

WARNING

If messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

The technology in the traffic sign detection

system cannot change the limits imposed

by the laws of physics and only works with-

in the system's limits. Do not let the extra

convenience afforded by the traffic sign

detection system tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

●

Never ignore the messages displayed.

Time

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

Setting the time on the infotainment sys-

tem

Press the infotainment  /  button.

Note

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

In order not to compromise the system's

operation, please take the following points

into account:

●

Press the Vehicle > SETTINGSbutton.

●

Select the menu option Date and timeto

●

Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and

set the time

^››› ^{page 35.}

●

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without

snow or ice.

fog may lead to the system failing to dis-

play traffic signs or not displaying them

correctly.

Setting the time on analogue the instru-

ment panel

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

●

If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-

ered or damaged, system operation may

be impaired.

To set the time (for all vehicle clocks), press

and hold the button 0.0/SET on the instru-

●

Always replace damaged or worn blades

when required to avoid lines on the cam-

era's field of vision.

ment panel until the Timeis displayed.

●

Release the button 0.0/SET . The time is dis-

played on the instrument panel display and

the hours field is highlighted.

WARNING

●

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-

sion.

The driving recommendations and traffic

indications shown on the traffic sign detec-

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

●

Afterwards, press the button 0.0/SET until

It allows you to manually time lap times on a

racing circuit, memorise them and compare

them to the vehicle's previous best times.

Menu “Stop”

the desired time is displayed. To scroll quick-

ly, hold the button 0.0/SET .

The timer begins when the vehicle

sets off.

Since

start

●

When they have finished setting the hour,

The following menus can be displayed:

If the vehicle is already moving, the

timer begins once the vehicle has

stopped.

wait until the minute field is marked on the in-

strument panel display.

●

Stop

Lap

●

Immediately after, press the button 0.0/SET

Statis-

tics

The Statisticsmenu is dis-

as many times as required until the correct

minute is displayed. To scroll quickly, hold the

button 0.0/SET .

played on the screen.

Pause

Partial time

Statistics

Menu “Lap”

●

Release the button 0.0/SET in order to fin-

The timer of the current lap stops

and a new lap starts immediately.

The time for the lap you have just

completed is included in the statis-

tics.

ish setting the time.

Change from one menu to another

New lap

Adjusting the time in the SEAT Digital

Cockpit

●

Vehicles without multifunction steering

wheel: press the rocker switch  on the

windscreen wiper lever page 121.

●

›››

While on the Driving datamenu select

For approx. 5 seconds a partial time

is displayed. The timer continues in

parallel.

Range(Infotainment button  > View >

Driving data > Range).

Partial

time

●

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

turn the right thumbwheel page 122.

›››

●

Press the button  on the multifunction

The current lap timer will be inter-

rupted. The lap does not end. The

Pausemenu is displayed.

Menu “Stop”

steering wheel until the Service menu is dis-

played on the instrument panel display

›››

●

Stop

The timer starts.

page 108.

Select the menu Time.

Adjust the correct time by turning the right

If there are existing laps and they

are included in the statistics, it will

begin with the number of laps in

Menu “Pause”

●

Start

question.

Continue

The interrupted timer continues.

thumbwheel of the multifunction steering

wheel.

It is only possible to begin with a

new first lap if the statistics have

been reset first in the Statistics

menu.

A new timer starts. The halted lap

ends and is included in the statis-

tics.

New lap

The timer of the current lap ends

and is cancelled. It is not included in

the statistics.

Timer*

Interr.

lap

»

You can access the timer via the selection

menu page 108.

›››

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Operation

WARNING

CAUTION

Menu “Pause”

●

Do your best to avoid handling the timer

while driving.

To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

The current timer ends. The lap is in-

cluded in the statistics.

End

counter needle should only remain in the

red zone for a short period of time.

●

Only set the timer or consult statistics

●

when the vehicle is stationary.

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

Menu “Partial time”

and heavy acceleration and do not make

the engine work hard.

●

While driving, do not handle the timer in

For approx. 5 seconds a partial time

complicated driving situations.

Partial

time

is displayed. The timer continues in

parallel.

For the sake of the environment

The timer of the current lap stops

and a new lap starts immediately.

The time for the lap you have just

completed is included in the statis-

tics.

Revolution counter

Changing up a gear early will help you to

save fuel and minimise emissions and en-

gine noise.

New lap

Stop

The rev counter indicates the number of en-

gine revolutions per minute.

Together with the gear-change indicator, the

rev counter offers you the possibility of using

the engine of your vehicle at a suitable

speed.

The current lap timer will be inter-

rupted. The lap does not end. The

Pausemenu is displayed.

Menu “Statistics”

The beginning of the red zone of the rev

counter indicates the maximum speed in any

gear after running-in and with the engine hot.

However, it is advisable to change up a gear

or move the selector lever to D (or lift your

foot off the accelerator) before the needle

View of the latest lap times:

– total time

– best lap time

– worst lap time

– average lap duration

A maximum of 10 laps is possible,

and a total duration of 99 hours,

59 minutes and 59 seconds.

If one of the 2 limits is reached, you

will have to reset the statistics in or-

der to begin a new timer.

reaches the red zone

.

›››

We recommend that you avoid high revs and

that you follow the recommendations on the

gear-change indicator. Consult the addition-

al information in page 257, Choosing the

›››

Back

This returns to the previous menu.

ideal gear.

Resetting

to zero

All the memorised statistical data

are reset.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Control lamps

Fuel level indicator

switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregu-

lar supply thereof.

It lights up, and in addition, the



●

Always refuel when there is only one

lower diode lights up in red

quarter of fuel in tank to prevent the vehicle

to stop due to lack of fuel.

Fuel tank almost empty. The fuel reserve level has

been reached

. Refuel as soon as possible.

›››

When the fuel level is very low, the lower diode flash-

es in red.

CAUTION

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An

irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring

and unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust

system. The catalytic converter or the par-

ticulate filter may get damaged!

It lights up yellow



Presence of water in the diesel.

Switch off the engine and request the assistance of

specialised personnel.

Fig. 131 Analogue instrument panel: fuel

gauge

Note

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to

the fuel pump symbol points out towards

the side of the vehicle with the fuel tank

flap.

The fuel range is displayed on the instrument

panel.

You can consult the tank capacity of your ve-

hicle in the

^››› ^{page 47 section.}

WARNING

When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

Fig. 132 Digital instrument panel: fuel gauge.

●

If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could

reach the engine irregularly, particularly

when driving up or down slopes.

●

The steering system and the driver assis-

tance systems and brakes do not work

when the engine is running irregularly or

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Operation

Things to note

Natural Gas Level Gauge (GNC)

If the vehicle is left parked for a long time im-

mediately after refuelling, the natural gas lev-

el indicator may not accurately indicate the

same level shown after refuelling when the

vehicle is started up again. This is not due to a

leak in the system, but to a drop in pressure in

the gas tank for technical reasons after a

cooling phase just after refuelling.

3 Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas en-

gine (CNG)

Fig. 135 Digital instrument panel: engine cool-

ant temperature display.

Engine coolant temperature dis-

play

Fig. 134, Fig. 135:

›››

A

›››

Cool zone. The engine has not reached

operating temperature yet. Avoid high en-

gine speeds and stressing the engine if it

has not reached operating temperature.

Fig. 133 Analogue instrument panel: natural

gas gauge

Control lamp

B

Normal zone. At high outside tempera-

tures and when making the engine work

hard, the diodes may continue lighting up

and reach the upper zone. This is no

cause for concern, provided the control

lamp does not light up 

Warning area. When the engine is work-

ing hard, especially at high outside tem-

peratures, the diodes may light up in the

warning area.

1

It lights up green Fig. 133

›››



The vehicle is running with natural gas.

The warning lamp turns off when the natural gas runs

out. The engine changes to operate with petrol.

It lights up, and in addition, the

C



Fig. 134 Analogue instrument panel: engine

lower diode lights up in red

coolant temperature display.

The fuel reserve level has been reached.

When the fuel level is very low, the lower diode flash-

es in red.

The coolant temperature gauge only works

when the ignition is switched on.

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Control and warning lamp

It lights up red

and individual driving styles are considered.

The advance warning first appears 20 days

before the date established for the corre-

sponding service. The kilometres (miles) re-

maining until the next service are always

rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles) and

the time is given in complete days. The cur-

rent service message cannot be viewed until

500 km after the last service. Prior to this, on-

ly lines are visible on the display.

●

The front spoiler also ensures proper dis-

tribution of the cooling air when the vehicle

is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can

reduce the cooling effect, which could

cause the engine to overheat. Seek spe-

cialist assistance.



 Do not keep driving!

Engine coolant level too low, coolant temperature too

high

Flashes red



Service intervals

Fault in the engine coolant system.

The service interval indication appears on the

instrument panel display and the Infotain-

ment system.

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

Check the engine coolant level

page 327.

Inspection reminder

If a service or an inspection has to be carried

out soon, a service reminder will be dis-

played when the ignition is switched on.

●

There are different versions of instrument

panels and infotainment systems, so the ver-

sions and instructions on the screens may

vary.

›››

●

If the warning lamp does not switch off even

if the coolant level is correct, request assis-

tance from specialised personnel.

The figure displayed are the kilometres that

can still be travelled or the time until the next

service.

SEAT distinguishes between services with en-

gine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and

services without engine oil change (e.g. In-

spection).

CAUTION

Service due

●

To ensure a long useful life for the engine,

When the time for a service or an inspec-

tion comes, an audible warning will be emit-

ted when the ignition is switched on and the

fixed key symbol  may appear on the in-

strument panel for a few seconds, along with

one of the following messages:

avoid high revs, driving at high speed and

making the engine work hard for approxi-

mately the first 15 minutes when the engine

is cold. The phase until the engine is warm

also depends on the outside temperature. If

necessary, use the engine oil temperature*

In vehicles with Services established by

time or mileage, the service intervals are al-

ready pre-defined.

In vehicles with LongLife Service, the inter-

vals are determined individually. Thanks to

technological progress, maintenance work

has been greatly reduced. Because of the

technology used by SEAT, with this service

you only need to change the oil when the ve-

hicle so requires. To calculate this variation

(max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use

page 110 as a guide.

›››

●

Service now!

Additional lights and other accessories in

front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef-

fect of the coolant. At high outside temper-

atures and high engine loads, there is a risk

of the engine overheating.

Request an inspection.

Oil service required!

Oil service and inspection re-

»

quired!

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