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Air conditioning

Some functions and menu tabs depend on

the equipment.

from turning on. In this case, unplug the

electrical device's power supply and

re-try the connection after about 10

seconds.

Air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and

cooling

Passenger recognition function

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

Note

The front or rear area passenger recognition

function turns down the air conditioning in

these areas if no occupation is detected in

them, with the aim of reducing the vehicle’s

energy consumption.

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The use of electrical appliances with the

engine switched off will cause a battery

discharge.

Introduction

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the air

conditioning systems can be:

●

Should the connected appliance over-

heat, immediately switch it off and discon-

nect it from the socket.

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Climatronic of 1 zone: heats, ventilates,

The turning down of the air conditioning is in-

dicated as follows:

cools and dehumidifies the passenger com-

partment considering it as a single air condi-

tioning area.

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Before switching the ignition on or off, un-

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Front passenger area: on the front passen-

plug the appliances from the USB ports to

protect them from any damage caused by

fluctuations in voltage.

ger temperature setting, which will display

ECO instead of the selected temperature.

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Climatronic of 3 zones: heats, ventilates,

cools and dehumidifies the passenger com-

partment considering it as 3 independent air

conditioning areas (driver, front passenger

and rear seats).

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Rear area: On the rear temperature setting,

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Some appliances may not work properly

where ECO will be displayed instead of the se-

lected temperature. This turning down of the

air conditioning will also be displayed on the

control located in the rear area.

when connected to the 230 volt sockets

due to a lack of power (watts).

There are several ways to switch on the air

conditioning:

Air conditioning percentage reached func-

tion

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A

Press AUTO on the climabar Fig. 150

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Shows how long it will take to reach the set

comfort temperature as a percentage.

OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 158 or in the air conditioning widget.

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OR: Press  in the air conditioning menu

page 158 or in the air conditioning widget.

OR: Change the desired temperature.

Once reached, 100% will be displayed on the

screen. There is one indicator for the driver's

area and another for the passenger area.

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The Climatronic operates most effectively

with the windows and the sunroof closed.

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Operation

Dust and pollen filter

WARNING

available when the engine has reached its

normal running temperature.

The dust and pollen filter with its activated

charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier

against impurities in the air taken into the ve-

hicle interior.

Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and

reduce driver concentration possibly re-

sulting in a serious accident.

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Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to

ensure heating and cooling are not im-

paired, and to prevent the windows from

misting over.

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Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or

use the air recirculation for long periods of

time; the air in the vehicle interior will not

be refreshed.

The dust and pollen filter must be changed

regularly so that air conditioner performance

is not adversely affected.

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The air from the vents flows through the

vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in

the luggage compartment designed for this

purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-

structing these slots with any kind of ob-

ject.

If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to

use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-

tion, the filter must be changed more fre-

quently than stated in the Service Schedule.

CAUTION

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To replace the pollen filter, always visit a

service centre.

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Do not smoke while air recirculation

Switch the air conditioner off if you think

WARNING

mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air

conditioning system leaves residue on the

evaporator, producing a permanent un-

pleasant odour.

it may be broken. This will avoid additional

damage. Have the air conditioner checked

by a specialised workshop.

Reduced visibility through the windows in-

creases the risk of serious accidents.

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Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-

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Always ensure that all windows are free

●

It is advisable to turn on the air condition-

cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT

recommends visiting a SEAT Official Serv-

ice.

of ice and snow, and that they are not fog-

ged, so as to maintain good visibility of ev-

erything outside.

ing at least once a month, to lubricate the

system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-

crease in the cooling capacity is detected,

a Technical Service should be consulted to

check the system.

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Only drive when you have good visibility.

Note

Always ensure that you use the air condi-

●

tioner and heated rear window to maintain

good visibility.

When the cooling system is turned off, air

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When the engine is under extreme strain,

coming from the outside will not be dried.

To prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT

recommends leaving the cooling system

(compressor) turned on. To do this, press

the function button . The icon should

light up.

switch off the compressor for a moment.

●

Never leave the air recirculation on for a

long period of time. If the cooling system is

switched off and air recirculation mode

switched on, the windows can mist over

very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

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Switch air recirculation mode off when it

frost windows as quickly as possible is only

is not required.

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Air conditioning

Climatronic control

Fig. 150 Schematic representation: air condition-

ing functions

A

Climabar

Temperature Slide your finger from left to

right or vice versa over the numbers to

adjust the desired temperature. Press on

the same numbers to access the tem-

perature adjustment submenu.

Temperature setting submenu

Fixed bar at the top of the Infotainment Sys-

tem Fig. 150

nected) where the following Air Conditioning

functions are located:

Submenu where the following functions are

found:

A

screen, (even if it is discon-

›››

 /  Press to set the desired temperature

on the driver or front passenger side. You

can also slide your finger over the bar to

make the adjustment.

1

2

Or: use the touch zones

and

Shows fan status/speed. By pressing it,



(blue / red) to adjust the temperature of

you can access the Air conditioning

the Air Conditioning Fig. 150.

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menu page 158.

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Synchronise the temperature on the



Switching air recirculation on and off



Access the seat heating submenu

driver's side with the rest of the zones

page 160.

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 

page 161.

(only versions with 3-zone Climatronic).

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157

Operation

Air Conditioning Menu

Fig. 151 Schematic representation: Air condition-

ing menu.

Within the Air Conditioning menu, the follow-

ing submenus are found depending on the

equipment:

by pressing on the desired distribution

icon.

The defrost/demist function of the Cli-



matronic removes ice and condensation

from the windscreen. The air is dehu-

midified and the fan is set high.

The colour represented by the arrows

does not indicate the outlet temperature

of the air, but the requested temperature

depending on the surrounding condi-

tions.

Front Submenu

When this function is switched on, the

rear air conditioning remains switched

off.

Submenu for the air conditioning in the front

of the passenger compartment where the fol-

lowing functions are found:

Manual adjustment of fan speed by

pressing  or .

The heated rear window only works







when the engine is running and switches

Connect/disconnect the Climatronic

 _›››

off automatically after a maximum of 10

minutes. It should be switched off as

soon as the glass is demisted. By saving

electrical power you can also save fuel.

Turn on, change the level or turn off the

steering wheel heating. It also shows its

status (on/off) and its level.

A

Fig. 151

.

Vents Selection of the air distribution to one

or more of the following areas: feet, up-

per body or windscreen. In the 3-zone

Climatronic versions, it is selected by

pressing on the desired arrow. In the 1-

zone Climatronic versions, it is selected

The multifunction steering wheel can al-

so be used to switch it on and off and

To avoid possible damage to the battery,

an automatic temporary disconnection

of this function is possible, coming back

change its levels page 162.

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158

Air conditioning

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on when normal operating conditions

are re-established.

Warm hands: automatically adjusts for a

certain time the air conditioning to heat

the steering wheel area.

Press  to access the information on the













status of the AirCare system.

Switching the cooling and demisting

system on/off.



Settings submenu

Cool feet: automatically adjusts for a

certain time the air conditioning to cool

the footwell area.

Submenu where the following settings are lo-

cated:

In  mode, the selected temperature

will remain constant. Fan speed and air



distribution are automatically adjusted.

The  mode will be deactivated when

the fan speed and/or the air distribution

are modified manually.

Defog the windows: automatically ad-

justs for a certain time the air condition-

ing to defog the windscreen.

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Automatic recirculation: to switch automat-

ic air recirculation on and off page 160.

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Climaprofile: to adjust the fan speed (low,

Warm feet: automatically adjusts for a

certain time the air conditioning to heat

the footwell area.

medium or high) during operation in 

mode.

Fan speed in  mode can be adjusted

in the Climaprofile (low, medium or high)

by successive presses on the function

button . Climaprofile adjustment is

also possible in the Settings submenu.

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Smart Heated Seats: Pressing  turns the

smart heated seats function on/off for the

Fresh Air: automatically adjusts the air

conditioning for a certain time to venti-

late the passenger compartment.

driver and front passenger page 161.

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Quick cooling: automatically adjusts the

air conditioning to cool the vehicle interi-

or for a certain amount of time.

Rear Submenu

Climate control usage instructions

Submenu for the air conditioning in the rear of

the passenger compartment where the fol-

lowing functions are found:

The interior cooling system only works when

the engine is running and fan is switched on.

AirCare Clima Submenu (only for versions

with 3-zone Climatronic)

Connect/disconnect the Climatronic A.



The air conditioning system contains a filter

that can reduce the penetration of allergenic

contaminants.

Economic use of the air conditioning

With the icon lit up, it is not possible to

adjust the temperature from the rear

area.



When the air conditioning is switched on, the

compressor consumes engine power and has

influence on fuel consumption.

When the Air Care function is activated, the

recirculation mode is on and the air is regula-

ted automatically and continuously, as long

as there is no detection of fogging hazard.

 /  Press to adjust the rear zone tempera-

The air conditioning operates most effective-

ly with the windows and the sunroof closed.

However, if the passenger compartment has

heated up after standing in the sun for some

ture.

iClimate Submenu (only for versions with

3-zone Climatronic)

»

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Press on  to activate/deactivate the

AirCare function.

Submenu where different smart and/or auto-

matic functionalities are located:

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Operation

time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-

ly by briefly opening the windows and the

sunroof.

form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is

normal and does not indicate a leak!

Air vents

To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-

lation in the vehicle interior, the air vents must

remain open.

Note

Change the temperature unit (Climatron-

ic)

After starting the engine, any residual hu-

midity in the air conditioner could mist over

the windscreen. Switch on the defrost func-

tion as soon as possible to clear the wind-

screen of condensation.

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To close the air vents on the left side, move

The temperature display can be changed

from Celsius to Fahrenheit on the Infotain-

ment system screen using the function button

 > Units.

the corresponding diffuser vent lever fully to

the right. To close the air vents on the rights

side, move the corresponding diffuser vent

lever fully to the left.

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Change the air direction using the ventila-

The cooling system cannot be activated

Rear controls

tion grille lever.

If the air conditioning system cannot be

switched on, this may be caused by the fol-

lowing:

There are other additional, non-adjustable air

vents in the dash panel, in the footwells and in

the rear area of the passenger compartment.

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The engine is not running.

Note

The fan is switched off.

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen-

sitive objects should never be placed in

front of the air outlets as they may be dam-

aged or made unsuitable for use by the air.

proximately +3°C (+38°F).

Fig. 152 In the rear part of the centre console:

controls for the rear seats.

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The air conditioner compressor has been

temporarily switched off because the engine

coolant temperature is too high.

Temperature

Air recirculation 

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Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air

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1

2

Press buttons

and

Fig. 152 to ad-

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conditioner checked by a specialised work-

shop.

just the temperature of the rear zone.

Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient

air from entering the interior.

When the outside temperature is very high,

selecting manual air recirculation mode for a

short period refreshes the vehicle interior

more quickly.

Special characteristics

If the humidity and temperature outside the

vehicle are high, condensation can drip off

the evaporator in the cooling system and

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Air conditioning

For safety reasons, the air recirculation is dis-

connected when  is pressed.

Control seat heating

be shown during this process, until it is com-

plete (AUTO).

Press the icon  on the Climabar

A

Fig. 150

to view the seat heating menu.

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Once the learning period is over, the heated

seats are turned on and their temperature

level adjusted automatically.

Switching the manual air recirculation

mode on and off

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Press the left or right seat icon to connect

the seat heating to maximum power.

●

Press the button  to connect or discon-

If you are not satisfied with the temperature

level provided by the system during automat-

ic regulation, adjust the seat heating manual-

ly and the function will be optimised (Opti-

mising). The optimisation process will be dis-

played in the seats submenu of the infotain-

ment display.

●

Press the left or right seat icon repeatedly

until the desired level is adjusted.

nect manual air recirculation.

Climatronic automatic air recirculation

mode (only for versions with 3 zone Clima-

tronic)

●

To switch off seat heating, press the corre-

sponding seat icon several times until no LED

is on.

With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-

tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin in-

terior is enabled. If the system detects a high

concentration of hazardous substances in the

ambient air, air recirculation mode is switched

on automatically. When the level of impurities

drops to within a normal range, recirculation

mode is switched off.

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You can also adjust the seat heating level

by using two fingers to press the sensor field

To reset the process and start the learning

period, go to the submenu Settings > Reset

driver / front passenger profile.

1

2

Fig. 150

or

(left or right seat).

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If the ignition is switched on again in approx.

the next 10 minutes, the driver seat heating is

automatically turned on to the level set the

last time.

Cases in which the heat seating should

not be switched on

Do not switch the seat heating on if any of the

following conditions are met:

The system is unable to detect unpleasant

smells.

Smart Heated Seats

This is an smart function that automatically

activates and regulates the driver and front

passenger seat heating for greater comfort.

●

The seat is not occupied.

●

Automatic air recirculation is activated and

The seat has a cover.

deactivated in the air conditioning settings

menu. An A will be displayed next to the recir-

culation icon  on the Climabar, indicating

A child seat has been installed on the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The outdoor or indoor temperature is great-

To access the Smart Heated Seats function,

the SEAT CONNECT personalisation service

that the function is active page 157

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must first be activated page 182.

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er than +25°C (77°F).

The Smart Heated Seats function requires a

period for learning usage habits. The start of

the learning process is shown on the infotain-

ment display. Its evolution (learning) will also

Front seat heating

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or tem-

perature because of medications, paralysis

With the engine on, the front seat cushion and

backrest can be heated electrically.

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161

Operation

Steering wheel heating levels

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

a limited perception of these, may suffer

burns to the back, buttocks or legs when

using seat heating.

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

The selected steering wheel heating level will

be displayed on the instrument cluster dis-

play and in the air conditioning menu.

●

People with limited pain and temperature

For the sake of the environment

Level control is carried out using the  button

on the multifunction steering wheel:

thresholds must never use seat heating.

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

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If an abnormality in the device's temper-

●

ature control is detected, have it checked

by a specialist workshop.

Brief press (less than 1 second): the heating

is switched on at maximum level. Press the

steering wheel button repeatedly until the

desired level is adjusted. To switch off steer-

ing wheel heating, press the steering wheel

button repeatedly until the heated steering

wheel OFF icon is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster.

Note

WARNING

Please note the following for the Smart

Heated Seats feature:

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely affect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

●

The system may reset the learning proc-

ess if it has not been satisfactory.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

●

Long press (more than 1 second): the heat-

Aeparate driver’s seat learning will be re-

quired for each registered user.

using the seat heater.

ing is switched off directly from the level that

is currently operating. If the steering wheel

button is pressed again for a long period, the

heating is switched on directly at the last lev-

el saved before switching off.

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

●

The passenger seat learns regardless of

the active registered user.

wet or damp.

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

●

In hybrid vehicles the use of the extended

pre-air conditioning function may affect

the learning time of the function.

on the seat.

●

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Heating levels can also be controlled through

the infotainment system's air conditioning

menu:

CAUTION

●

To avoid damaging the heating elements

Steering wheel heating

●

Press the steering wheel heating function

of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on

the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single

point on the seat cushion or backrest.

button  . The heating is switched on at its

maximum level.

Steering wheel heating works only with the

engine running.

●

Press the function button repeatedly to set

the desired level.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can

damage the seat heating.

●

To switch off steering wheel heating, press

the function button several times until no LED

is on.

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Air conditioning

Automatic off

Disconnecting parking ventilation

CAUTION

The steering wheel heating will be switched

off automatically when any of the following

conditions are met:

The parking ventilation will turn off in the fol-

lowing situations:

Foods sensitive to heat or cold, medica-

tions and other objects can be damaged

by the airflow.

●

When the operating time selected by the

●

Do not place any type of food, medicines

●

Power consumption is too high.

The steering wheel heating system is faulty.

If the ignition is switched off.

user for the immediate on/off mode has

elapsed.

or other temperature sensitive items in

front of the ventilation slots.

●

The parking ventilation function will be

turned on through the immediate power but-

ton on that App.

Note

If parking ventilation works repeatedly for

long periods of time, the 12V battery

charge level will drop. It is advisable to take

the vehicle for a long drive to recharge the

battery.

●

When the scheduled departure time has

Parking ventilation

been reached.

With the parking ventilation function, the pas-

senger compartment can be ventilated in

spring/summer.

The maximum operating period of the park-

ing ventilation is 60 min.

The power required for parking ventilation will

be provided by the 12-volt vehicle battery.

Programming a departure/trip start

The activation of the parking ventilation for a

scheduled time is only valid for a single venti-

lation process. The departure time must be

for each newly programmed ventilation proc-

ess.

auxiliary heating (additional

heating)

The ventilation function is controlled through

the SEAT CONNECT mobile App or the My-

SEAT website.

Introduction

Connecting parking ventilation

Before programming the departure time, you

must check that the date and time of the car

are correctly set.

The auxiliary heater runs on fuel from the ve-

hicle's tank and can be used while you are

driving and when the vehicle is stationary.

The function will be switched on as follows:

●

The parking ventilation function can be

When programming a departure time, the car

automatically calculates, depending on the

environmental conditions, the necessary op-

erating time of the parking ventilation.

switched on immediately using the immediate

on/off button.

The auxiliary heating can be controlled

through the SEAT CONNECT mobile app, the

MySEAT website or with the remote control.

●

By programming a departure time.

In winter, with the auxiliary heater switched

on, you can defog the windscreen and leave

In the event of low level charge of the 12V

battery, the parking ventilation will not turn

on.

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163

Operation

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it free of ice and snow (if it is a thin layer) be-

fore you start driving.

The supplementary heating function will be

CAUTION

turned off immediately using the on/off but-

ton in the App or MySEAT website.

Never place food, medicines or other tem-

perature-sensitive objects close to the air

vents. Food, medicines and other objects

sensitive to heat or cold may be damaged

or made unsuitable for use by the air com-

ing from the vents.

If the outside temperature is very high, the ve-

hicle interior can be ventilated with the en-

gine off using the auxiliary heater.

●

Press the immediate on/off icon  in the in-

fotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off).

The maximum operating period of the park-

ing ventilation is 60 min.

●

Press button  on the radio-operated re-

mote control page 165.

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Automatically at the scheduled departure

WARNING

Switching the auxiliary heater on

and off

time or after the programmed operating time

has elapsed .

The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, an odourless and colour-

less toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause

people to lose consciousness. It can also

cause death.

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Automatically when the control lamp 

(fuel level indicator) lights up page 317.

Connection

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The independent heating can be connected

in the following ways:

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Automatically when the 12-volt battery

●

Never switch on the auxiliary heater or

charge drops too low page 337.

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leave it running in enclosed spaces or

areas with no ventilation.

●

Press the immediate on/off button in the

App or on the MySEAT website.

Setting the desired temperature

●

Never programme the auxiliary heater so

The desired temperature for the auxiliary

heater is selected from the auxiliary heater

menu of the infotainment system.

●

Press the immediate on/off button  in the

infotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off).

that it switches itself on and is running in an

enclosed space or an area with no ventila-

tion.

●

Press button  on the remote control

page 165.

Things to note

WARNING

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Once switched off, the auxiliary heater will

continue to operate for a short period of time

in order to burn the fuel remaining in the sys-

tem and also to expel the exhaust fumes.

●

Automatically scheduling a departure time

The components of the auxiliary heater are

extremely hot and could cause a fire.

in the auxiliary heater menu in the infotain-

ment system, or on the MySEAT App or portal

›››

●

Always park your vehicle so that no part

page 166.

of the exhaust system can come in contact

with easily flammable materials that might

be below the vehicle, such as dried grass.

Disconnection

The independent heating can be switched off

in the following ways:

164

Air conditioning

It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

Changing the battery of the radio-operat-

ed remote control

Radio-operated remote control

●

In green: The auxiliary heater has been

switched on using the button.

When pressing the buttons, if the control



1

lamp of the remote

flashes for approx. 5

●

In red: The auxiliary heater has been

orange or does not light up, the batteries

must be replaced.

switched off con with button .

The battery is located beneath a cover on

the back of the remote control.

Flashes slowly for approx. 2 seconds

●

In green: No on signal has been received.

The remote control is out of range. Move

closer to the vehicle.

●

To open the cover, lift it slightly at the bot-

tom and slide it down.

●

In red: No off signal has been received. The

●

Remove the old battery.

Fig. 153 Auxiliary heating: radio-operated re-

mote control.

remote control is out of range. Move closer to

the vehicle.

Insert the new battery. When doing so, take

into account the polarity and use batteries of

the same type

.

Fig. 153

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Flashes quickly approx. 2 seconds

Switch the auxiliary heater on

●

In green: The independent heating is

Replace the battery cover by inserting the



blocked. Possible causes: the fuel tank is al-

most empty, the 12-volt battery charge is

very low or there is a fault.

tabs at the top and pressing the bottom.

 Switch the auxiliary heater off

1

Control lamp

Range

The receiver is inside the vehicle. The remote

control, when fitted with new batteries, has a

range of several hundred metres. Obstacles

between the remote control and the vehicle,

bad weather conditions and discharged bat-

teries can considerably reduce the range of

the remote control.

If the buttons of the remote control are press-

ed unnecessarily, it could switch on the auxili-

ary heater involuntarily, even when it is out of

range or when the control lamp is flashing.

It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

●

In orange (then in green or in red): The re-

mote control battery is almost flat. However,

the on or off signal has been received.

To switch on and off the independent heating,

the button must be pressed and held for ap-

proximately 1 second.

●

In orange (then flashes green or red): The

remote control battery is almost flat. No on or

off signal has been received.

WARNING

Flashes for around 5 seconds

Control lamp on the remote control

Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diame-

ter or any other button battery can cause

serious and even fatal injuries within a very

short time.

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In orange: The remote control battery is flat.

No on or off signal has been received.

When the buttons are pressed, the control

1

lamp on the remote control

provides the

user with different information:

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Operation

moved via an exhaust pipe fitted underneath

the vehicle.

Programming the auxiliary heater

●

Always keep the remote control, keyrings

with batteries, the spare batteries, button

batteries and all other batteries over 20

mm out of reach of children.

The activation of the parking ventilation for a

scheduled time is only valid for a single venti-

lation process. The departure time must be

for each newly programmed ventilation proc-

ess.

On heating the vehicle interior, depending on

the outside temperature, the warm air is first

directed at the windscreen and then to the

rest of the vehicle interior through the air

vents. Directing the diffusers – towards the

windows for example – can affect air distribu-

tion.

●

If you suspect that someone may have

swallowed a battery, seek immediate med-

ical attention.

Before programming the departure time, you

must check that the date and time of the car

are correctly set.

CAUTION

●

The radio frequency remote control con-

When the auxiliary heater is not switched

on

tains electronic components. Therefore,

avoid getting it wet and exposing it to

knocks or direct sunlight.

When programming a departure time, the car

automatically calculates, depending on the

environmental conditions, the necessary op-

erating time of the parking ventilation.

●

The auxiliary heater requires about as

much power as the dipped beam headlights.

If the 12-volt battery charge is too low, the

auxiliary heater switches off automatically

and cannot be switched on. This avoids prob-

lems when starting the engine.

●

The use of inappropriate batteries may

damage the radio frequency remote con-

trol. For this reason, always replace the

used battery with another of the same volt-

age, size and specifications.

WARNING

Never programme the auxiliary heater so

that it switches itself on and is running in an

enclosed space or an area with no ventila-

tion. The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide, an odourless

and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide

can cause people to lose consciousness. It

can also cause death.

●

The heating must be activated every time

For the sake of the environment

you want to set off. Similarly, the departure

time must reactivate each time.

●

Please dispose of your used batteries

●

correctly and with respect for the environ-

ment.

The control lamp  (fuel level indicator)

lights up.

●

The remote control battery may contain

Note

perchlorate. Observe the legal provisions

regarding disposal.

●

Noises will be heard while the auxiliary

heater is running.

Usage instructions

●

Care should be taken so as not to oper-

ate the remote control unintentionally so

as to prevent the auxiliary heater being

switched on accidentally.

●

When the air humidity is high and the in-

The auxiliary heater exhaust system located

below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow,

mud and other objects. The exhaust fumes

must be able to exit freely. The emissions

generated by the auxiliary heater are re-

side temperature low, condensation from

the heating and ventilating system may

evaporate when the auxiliary heater is

switched on. In this case, steam may be

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Air conditioning

air conditioning is powered by the vehicle’s

electrical socket or high-voltage battery.

Operating the stationary air condi-

tioning

released from underneath the vehicle. This

does not mean that there is a vehicle mal-

function.

Stationary air conditioning can be program-

med and controlled in the Infotainment sys-

tem in the Battery Manager menu, through

the SEAT CONNECT mobile App and on the

MySEAT website.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

●

If the vehicle is tilted, e.g. if parked on a

slope, the operation of the auxiliary heater

may be restricted if the fuel tank level is

low (just above the reserve level).

Operation of the stationary air condition-

ing when the charging connector is not

plugged in

●

If the auxiliary heater is used a number of

The stationary air conditioning can operate

when the charging connector is not plugged

in When the charging connector is not plug-

ged in, the stationary air conditioning oper-

ates with the high-voltage battery.

times for a long period of time, the 12-volt

battery will lose its charge. To recharge the

battery, the vehicle must be driven for a

number of kilometres from time to time. As

a guideline: the journey should last approx-

imately as long as the heater was connec-

ted.

CAUTION

Food, medicines and other objects sensi-

tive to heat and cold may be damaged or

spoiled by the air coming out of the vent.

●

Never place food, medicines or other

temperature-sensitive objects close to the

air vents.

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Enter the settings menu.

●

At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F), the

Turn on the Enable High-Voltage Battery

auxiliary heater may switch itself on auto-

matically when the engine is switched on.

The auxiliary heater is switched off again

after a certain time.

Power function if necessary.

Note

Operating the stationary air conditioning

while the charging cable is not connected

reduces the vehicle’s range. In the case of

extreme outside temperatures, the station-

ary air conditioning may not have sufficient

heating or cooling capacity to reach the

desired set temperature.

The stationary air conditioning only works if

the high voltage battery is sufficiently charg-

ed.

Setting the desired temperature

Stationary air conditioning

●

The desired temperature for the stationary

air conditioning is selected in the Battery

Manager Infotainment system menu using 

or .

Introduction

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

With stationary air conditioning, the vehicle

interior can be cooled, ventilated or heated

while the vehicle is parked. It can also be

used to demist and remove ice or a thin layer

of snow from the windscreen. The stationary

Switching on the stationary air condition-

ing

»

It can be connected in the following ways:

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Operation

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Press the immediate on/off button in the

mobile App or on the MySEAT website.

If the stationary air conditioning is active

when starting to drive, it will remain active for

the established time if not manually discon-

nected.

Vehicle air conditioning prior to departure

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Set the scheduled departure time.

Turn on the air conditioning and charging

●

Press the immediate on icon  in the Info-

tainment system (while the vehicle is switch-

ed off). During immediate air conditioning, the

vehicle reaches the set temperature in a

maximum of 30 minutes.

functions as needed.

Note

●

Operating noises are heard while the sta-

If the two air conditioning and charging

functions are on at the same time, the high-

voltage battery is charged first and then the

vehicle is air conditioned. The departure time

can only be enabled when one of the two

functions has been enabled.

tionary air conditioning is connected.

●

Automatically programming a departure

●

When the outside humidity is high and the

time in the mobile App, on the My SEAT web-

site, or in the Battery Manager menu of the

Infotainment system page 168.

inside temperature low, condensation from

the air conditioning system may evaporate

when the stationary air conditioning is run-

ning. In this case, steam may be released

from underneath the vehicle. This does not

mean that there is a vehicle malfunction.

›››

Switching off the stationary air condition-

ing

If the charging connector is plugged in, the

vehicle starts cooling down around 30 mi-

nutes before the scheduled departure time. If

the vehicle is not ready to drive at the sched-

uled departure time, it will be cooled for a fur-

ther 15 minutes.

In can be switched off in the following ways:

●

Press the immediate on/off button in the

mobile App or on the MySEAT website.

Setting the stationary air condi-

tioning

●

Press the immediate on/off icon  in the in-

If the charging connector is not plugged in,

the air conditioning operating time is reduced

to 10 minutes. The operating time is extended

by 5 minutes if the vehicle is not ready to

drive.

fotainment system (while the vehicle is

switched off). It is only possible to switch it off

if the stationary air conditioning was switched

on using this button.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

The stationary air conditioning can be set in

the Infotainment system for the scheduled

departure time. You can set the desired tem-

perature of the inside of the vehicle for the

vehicle’s planned departure time.

●

Press the air conditioning off button in the

The stationary air conditioning switches off

automatically.

air conditioning menu of the infotainment sys-

tem (while the vehicle is off).

Based on the desired temperature, the vehi-

cle calculates the time that the stationary air

conditioning needs to be switched on to

reach the desired temperature at the depar-

ture time.

●

Automatically, a few minutes after the

scheduled departure time.

Extended stationary air conditioning

In the Battery Manager menu can be found

an option to add extended air conditioning.

This means if the vehicle is air conditioned

(either by being switched on immediately or

due to departure scheduling), the

●

Automatically if the charge level of the ve-

hicle's high-voltage battery drops excessive-

ly.

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Air conditioning

convenience consumers, e.g. seat or rear

window heating may switch on automatically

if considered necessary by the Climatronic

(in cold conditions) before the departure time.

The vehicle’s air conditioning will switch on as

soon as it is unlocked.

Checking the schedule

When the ignition is switched off, the next ac-

tivated time and the configured functions are

displayed in the Infotainment system.

Comfort consumers depend on features.

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Tap on the icons of the seats whose con-

venience consumers should be switched on

in addition to the stationary air conditioning.

The driver's seat icon always stays activated

by default (the driver's seat icon includes the

comfort consumers of seat heating and

steering wheel heating).

●

To turn on the rear window heating before

the departure time, switch on the Automatic

rear window heating function.

Immediate activation of the rear window

heating

The rear window heating can be switched

on/off using the SEAT CONNECT mobile app

or the MySEAT website, regardless of whether

or not the stationary air conditioning is

switched on.

Vehicle air conditioning when the vehicle

is unlocked (with the opening of a door)

●

Open the Battery Manager menu.

Touch settings.

Enable the When unlocking the vehicle

function.

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