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Operation

Instruments and warn-

ing/control lamps

Instrument panel

Introduction

The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument

panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT

Cockpit).

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.

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury.

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Do not operate the instrument panel con-

trols when driving.

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To reduce the risk of accident and injury,

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.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Analogue instrument panel

Fig. 59 Instrument panel, on dash panel.

Details of the instruments Fig. 59:

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1

Revolution counter (with the engine run-

ning, in hundreds of revolutions per mi-

nute) page 80.

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2

Engine coolant temperature indicator

page 83.

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3

4

5

Displays on the screen page 70.

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Speedometer.

Fuel gauge page 81.

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Operation

Digital dashboard (SEAT Digital Cockpit)

Fig. 60 Conventionally powered vehicles: SEAT

Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic

view).

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Details of the instruments Fig. 60:

The Digital SEAT Cockpit is an instrument

panel digital with monochrome screen in col-

our high resolution. It has a 5 views accessi-

ble using the button  of the multifunction

steering wheel. By selecting different infor-

mation profiles, indications other than the

classic circular instruments can be displayed,

such as navigation data, multimedia informa-

tion or travel data.

Navigation

Night

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1

Control and warning lamps

page 87

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All views will display information on the

screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehi-

cle status, navigation¹⁾and driving aids¹⁾.

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3

Revolution counter. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running page 80.

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Gear engaged or selector lever posi-

tion

Information profiles

4

5

6

7

Screen display page 70

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Using the buttons  /  on the multifunction

steering wheel you can navigate through the

different information of the SEAT Digital

Cockpit.

Speedometer

The 5 views are:

Digital speed display

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Classic

Information Profile page 68.

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Dynamic

Assistance systems

1)

Depending on the version.

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Information on the vehicle status, travel data

and assistants will be displayed on the left

side.

Night View: The speed is displayed in digital

 >  (close classic view).

format.

Information that may appear in the central

area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit revolution

counter

Classic View

On the right side information will be dis-

played on audio, telephone, compass and

navigation manoeuvres.

The revolutions per minute and speedometer

needles appear in full length by a long press

on the button  on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel, regardless of the menu displayed

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Consumption and average consumption.

By pressing the arrow on the left of the multi-

function steering wheel, you can switch be-

tween the different memories of the travel

data.

Depending on the view in the central area of

the SEAT Digital Cockpit , information will be

displayed on:

in the central area Fig. 60.

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With another long press on the button ,

the display will returns to the previous view.

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Classic View and Dynamic View: Initial da-

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Autonomy (fuel tank level).

ta, date, distance travelled and autonomy.

Turning the right thumbwheel on the multi-

function steering wheel: navigation map, road

signs, driving data (clicking on  switches

between the different memories).

Lubricating oil and coolant temperature

Average speed. By pressing the arrow on

Or looking in the instrument panel menu for

the  Close option using the right hand

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel, and then press .

the left of the multifunction steering wheel,

you can switch between the different memo-

ries of the travel data.

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Assists View: This is accessed by pressing

Information that may appear in the central

area of the SEAT Digital Cockpit speed-

ometer

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AdBlue autonomy.

the button  or the button  on the multi-

function steering wheel. Turning the right

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel displays the list of assistants. Press 

to turn the desired assistant on/off.

Other travel data: km travelled and driving

time. By pressing the arrow on the left of the

multifunction steering wheel, you can switch

between the different memories of the travel

data.

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Audio

Telephone

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Navigation View: By pressing the button 

Compass

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Assist systems.

on the multifunction steering wheel and then

turning the thumbwheel you can view the

map in a larger or smaller view. If you pressed

the button  again, the map returns to auto-

matic scale.

Navigation indications (the most recent

 >  (close classic view).

destinations are displayed by pressing the ar-

row on the right of the multifunction steering

wheel)

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Operation

Digital dashboard (SEAT Digital Cockpit)

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 61 SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

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Details of the instruments Fig. 61:

Outside temperature

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Status display

1

Control and warning lamps

Indications of the compass

Selector lever positions

Possible indications on the instrument

panel display

page 87

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2

3

Rev counter and Powermeter. Revolu-

tions per minute the engine is running

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Gear-change recommendation

page 233

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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page 80.

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Combined range (hybrid vehicles)

page 71

Gear engaged or selector lever posi-

tion

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Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

Warning and information messages

Odometer

Display of travel data (multifunction dis-

4

5

6

7

Screen display page 70

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play) and menus for different settings

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Speedometer

page 72

Time page 80

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Digital speed display

Service interval display page 84

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Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

tem

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Information Profile page 68.

Speed warning page 73

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Speed warning for winter tyres

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Indications of the phone

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Start-Stop system status display

page 223

each case is shown on the instrument cluster

display .

Set the odometer to zero via the Infotain-

ment system or the multifunction steering

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wheel page 73.

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Signs detected by the road signs detection

Outside temperature indicator

system and warning that the maximum per-

mitted speed has been exceeded

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To reset the trip odometer (trip ) to 0:

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

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When in Travel data select trip.

page 76

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

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Active cylinder management (ACT®) status

wiper lever or the  button on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel down for about 2 sec-

onds.

indication page 236

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Low consumption driving 

(+43 °F)

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Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

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.

Combined operating range display

(hybrid vehicles)

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Driver assistance system display

page 238

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The value shown is calculated and updated

according to the driving style. Therefore, the

range can vary even when the fuel tank is full

and the high-voltage battery is fully charged.

Copyright

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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.

The margin of measurement ranges from

-45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F).

Range can be increased by reducing or

switching off comfort consumers, e.g. air con-

ditioning or seat heating.

Gear-change recommendation

While driving, the instrument panel of certain

vehicles may indicate a gear recommenda-

Speed warning for winter tyres

If the maximum speed set is exceeded, this is

displayed on the instrument panel

tion for saving fuel page 233.

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Selector control positions (DSG® dual

clutch gearbox)

page 72.

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Odometer

The speed warning can be set in the infotain-

ment system using the function button  >

The odometer registers the total distance

travelled by the car.

The current position of the selector control is

shown on the side of the control and on the

instrument cluster display. When the control

is in the D/S position or in the Tiptronic posi-

tion, in some cases, the gear engaged in

Vehicle > Exterior > Tyres page 93.

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The partial odometer (trip) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset

to zero.

Indications of the compass

Depending on the equipment, when the igni-

tion is on, the instrument panel display

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Operation

indicates the direction in which you are driv-

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

Instrument panel menus

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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 number of menus and information items

available will depend on the vehicle’s elec-

tronics and features.

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

guideline measurement.

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is stationary.

Low consumption driving 

Note

Depending on the equipment, when the vehi-

cle is moving  is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster display when the vehicle is in an

economical consumption status due to active

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Driving data page 73

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Assist systems.

There are different instrument panels and

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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Front Assist On/Off page 245

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ACC (only display) page 249

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cylinder management (ACT®) page 236.

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Lane Assist On/Off page 257

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Side Assist On/Off page 264

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

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Some indications on the instrument panel

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screen may be concealed by a sudden

event, e.g. an incoming call.

Navigation.

Audio.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

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Switch the ignition on, but do not start the

engine.

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Depending on the equipment, some set-

Telephone.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

Vehicle status. page 74

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See Service menu page 72.

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Copyright

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If there are several warnings at the same

Service Menu

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.

Legal text about the property rights and

copyrights of the instrument cluster.

In the Service menu various settings can be

adjusted depending on the features.

WARNING

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If when switching on the ignition warnings

Even when the outside temperature is high-

er than freezing temperature, some roads

and bridges could be frozen.

Open the Service menu

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.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

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To open up the Service menu, select the

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The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

Range information profile while in the Driv-

ing data menu, and keep the  key pressed

on the multifunction steering wheel for

there may be a risk of freezing.

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approximately 5 seconds. When it is released,

the Service menu will be displayed. Now

you can browse through the menu using the

keys on the multifunction steering wheel as

usual.

Reset driving data (vehicles with an ana-

logue instrument cluster)

Change from one display to another

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Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

Select the Reset trip menu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display

to reset the value.

tion steering wheel page 86.

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Changing memory

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

Vehicles with digital instrument panel (SEAT

Digital Cockpit):

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

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

Select the menu Engine code. The identify-

ing letters of the engine will be shown on the

instrument cluster display at the bottom left.

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While in Classic View, go to the Initial Da-

wiper lever or the  button of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel.

ta screen, press the  button on the multi-

function steering wheel for about 5 seconds

and release it.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

Setting the clock

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Depending on the view, select Trip data

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Next, the Configuration list menu is

and press the left arrow or the  button on

the multifunction steering wheel.

Select the Time menu and set the correct

time by turning the right thumbwheel of the

multifunction steering wheel.

displayed, where you can choose between

the Service menu or the View selection

from where the instrument cluster views can

be switched on and off.

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Since start: The memory is deleted if

the journey is interrupted for more than 2

hours.

Next Service

Restart the service interval display

This specifies when the next workshop in-

spection is scheduled.

Since refuelling: Display and stor-

age of the journey data and the con-

sumption values collected. When refuel-

ling, the memory is deleted.

Select the Service menu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument

panel.

Driving data indicator (multifunc-

tion display)

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Long-term: This memory contains trav-

el data up to a maximum of 19 hours and

59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes,

or up to a maximum of 1999.9 km or

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.

Restart the oil service

Select the Restore Oil service menu and

follow the instructions on the instrument pan-

el display.

3 Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument

panel

The display of the travel data (multifunction

display) shows different values about the

journey and the consumption.

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Operation

Delete journey data presets

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AdBlue range or : Approximate

distance in km that can still be travelled

with the current level of the AdBlue®

tank with the same driving style. The in-

dication appears from a range of less

than 2,400 km and cannot be deactiva-

ted.¹⁾

Warning and information messages

(Vehicle status)

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When in Travel data select desired memo-

ry.

The system runs a check on certain compo-

nents and functions when the ignition is

switched on and while the vehicle is moving.

Faults are displayed on the instrument cluster

display as red and yellow warning symbols²⁾

accompanied by messages and, depending

on the case, even an audible warning

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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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Distance: Distance covered in km (m)

after switching on the ignition.

Select the instructions

Average speed: The average speed

will be shown after driving for approxi-

mately 100 metres.

In the Infotainment system, in the menu Vehi-

cle settings, you can display different travel

page 87. The representation of the mes-

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sages and symbols may vary depending on

the version of the instrument panel.

data page 93.

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FAS: Reduced assistant indication.

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Current consumption: The current

Existing faults can also be checked manually.

fuel consumption display operates

throughout the journey, in litres/100 km;

and with the engine running and the ve-

hicle stopped, in litres/hour.

To do so, open the menu Vehicle info

Oil and coolant temperature indication

(only with digital instrument panel)

page 92.

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The engine reaches its operating tempera-

ture when, under normal driving conditions,

the oil temperature is between 80°C (176°F)

and 120°C (248°F). If a great effort is required

from the engine and the outside temperature

is high, the engine oil temperature may in-

crease. This does not present any problem as

long as the warning lamps  or 

Priority 1 warning (red)

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Average consumption: The average

fuel consumption is displayed after driv-

ing for approximately 300 metres.

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-

companied by audible warnings).  Stop

driving! Danger! Check the fault and elimi-

nate the cause. If necessary, seek professio-

nal assistance.

Travelling time: This indicates the

hours (h) and minutes (min) since the ig-

nition was switched on.

Priority 2 warning (yellow)

page 331 do not appear on the display.

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Range: Approximate distance in km that

can still be travelled if the same driving

style is maintained.

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-

companied by audible warnings). Operating

faults or the lack of operating fluids can

1)

Not available in all countries.

2)

With an analogue instrument panel, the warn-

ings are always shown in white.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

cause damage to the vehicle or a fault.

Check the faulty function as soon as possible.

If necessary, seek professional assistance.

pending on the case, is repeated. The system

stores the last message displayed.

Driver alert system (break recom-

mendation)

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 wheel

Information message

It provides information about processes in the

vehicle.

page 85.

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The message can be recalled to the instru-

ment panel display using the multifunction

Accessing warnings and information

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In the infotainment system, press  >  Ve-

display page 73.

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hicle data > Vehicle status.

Conditions of operation

Or:¹⁾Access the Vehicle menu, then press

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Driving behaviour is only calculated on

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

around 200 km/h (125 mph).

the  button on the multifunction steering

wheel or the  button on the wind-

screen wiper lever and select Warning mes-

sage memories.

Fig. 62 On the instrument panel display: driver

alert system symbol.

The Fatigue detection informs the driver when

their driving behaviour shows signs of fatigue.

Switching on and off

Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-

vated in the infotainment system using the

function button  > Assistants > Driver

Function and operation

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

alerts > Fatigue detection page 93. A

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mark indicates that the adjustment has been

activated.

System limitations

sound and an optic warning is shown with a

symbol and complementary message on the

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.

instrument panel display Fig. 62. The mes-

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sage on the instrument panel display is

shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-

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Vehicles with analogue instrument panel.

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Road signs detection system¹⁾

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At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

When cornering

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Never drive if you are tired.

The system does not detect the tiredness

of the driver in all circumstances. Consult

the information in the section page 75,

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System limitations.

On roads in poor condition

In unfavourable weather conditions

When a sporty driving style is employed

In the event of a serious distraction to the

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In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving ma-

noeuvre as driver tiredness.

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No warning is given in the event of the ef-

driver

fect called microsleep!

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.

Fig. 63 On the instrument panel display: ex-

amples of recognised signals.

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Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

The traffic signal detection system is activa-

ted whenever the vehicle ignition is switched

on.

Note

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Fatigue detection has been developed

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.

for driving on motorways and well paved

roads only.

The system records the standard traffic signs

in front of the vehicle with a camera located

on the base of the interior mirror and provides

information about speed limits, hazard warn-

ings and overtaking prohibitions.

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If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Within its limitations, the system also displays

additional signals, such as time-specific pro-

hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers

WARNING

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.

page 294 or limitations that only apply in

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the event of rain. Even on journeys without

signs, the system may display any applicable

speed limits.

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The driver always assumes the responsi-

bility of driving to their full capacity.

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System available depending on the country.

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The traffic sign detection system does not

work in all countries. Keep this in mind when

travelling abroad.

Dynamic Road Sign Display: please

clean the windscreen.

Second position. A second traffic sign may

be displayed in the second position, such as

a hazard warning sign, an overtaking prohibi-

tion or an alternative speed limit.

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The windscreen is dirty in the camera area.

Clean the windscreen.

Shown on the display

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.

Dynamic Road Sign Display currently

restricted.

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.

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The navigation system is not transmitting

data. Check if the navigation system has up-

dated maps.

A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g. no over-

taking at certain times, may be displayed.

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OR: the vehicle is in a region not included

The traffic signs detected by the system are

displayed on the dash panel display

on the navigation system's map.

Fig. 63 and, depending on the navigation

system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-

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Speed warning (depending on the instru-

ment panel)

No data available

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The traffic sign detection system does not

ment system as well page 89.

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work in the current country.

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.

Hazard warning signs are not displayed in the

infotainment system.

Display of traffic signs

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 two valid road signs are

displayed, with their corresponding addition-

al signs:

Road sign detection system messages:

Trailer mode

There are no traffic signs available

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. It can be activated or deactivated in the

infotainment system using the button  > As-

sistants > Driver alerts > Road signs de-

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The system is in its start-up phase.

OR: the camera has not recognized any

mandatory or prohibitive sign.

Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display

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There is a fault in the system. Have the sys-

tem checked by a specialised workshop.

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First position. The sign that is currently val-

id for the driver is shown in the screen. For ex-

ample, a maximum speed limit of 130 km/h

Speed warning currently unavailable

tect. > Consider trailer page 93.

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The speed warning function of the road

sign detection system is faulty. Have the sys-

tem checked by a specialised workshop.

(100 mph) Fig. 63.

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For trailer mode, the display of speed limits

applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal

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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

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 traffic signs are out of the camera's

play traffic signs or not displaying them

correctly.

field of vision.

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If the traffic signs are partially or totally

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

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

cles.

ered or damaged, system operation may

be impaired.

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In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil

the regulations.

WARNING

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In the case of damaged or bent traffic

signs.

The driving recommendations and traffic

indications shown on the traffic sign detec-

tion system may differ from the actual cur-

rent traffic situation.

If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-

vated, the system displays the speed limits as

if there were no trailer hitched.

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In the case of variable messages on over-

head or gantry signs (LED-based variable

traffic signs or other lighting units).

●

The system may not detect or correctly

show all the traffic signs.

●

If the maps on the navigation system are

not up-to-date.

No entry sign

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

The traffic sign recognition system warns

acoustically and visually in the instrument

panel when a no entry sign is crossed on a

one-way road or an entrance to a motorway

or highway.

priority over the recommendations and dis-

plays provided by the system.

●

In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles

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

lorries.

WARNING

If messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

Limited operation

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.

The traffic sign detection system has certain

limitations. The following cases may lead the

system to operate with limitations or not at

all:

●

Never ignore the messages displayed.

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

●

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

rain, fog or intense mist.

Note

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

To avoid affecting the correct operation of

the system, take the following points into

consideration:

●

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

on traffic or by the sun.

●

When driving at high speeds.

●

Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and

If the camera is covered or dirty.

fog may lead to the system failing to dis-

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

tion guidance is active, the most likely route is

used.

Eco-efficient driving assistance

●

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without

snow or ice.

Pressing the accelerator can cancel the in-

tervention of the assistance at any time.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

Eco-efficient driving assistance can be

switched on and off in the infotainment sys-

tem, in the assist system settings

●

Always replace damaged or worn blades

when required to avoid lines on the cam-

era's field of vision.

page 93.

›››

●

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

Eco-efficient driving assistance is temporarily

switched off if:

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

sion.

●

The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

●

The gear selector is in the S position.

The sport driving program is used.

Fig. 64 Eco-efficient driving assistance indi-

cation (schematic representation).

tion system may cause the system to show

traffic signs incorrectly.

Driving with adaptive cruise control (ACC)

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

Eco-efficient driving assistance helps you

drive with care and with low energy con-

sumption by following instructions superim-

posed in the digital cockpit, depending on the

situation.

or cruise control (GRA).

system, the traffic sign detection system is

only partly available.

When these conditions no longer exist, the

assistance is reactivated if it is switched on in

the assist system settings.

●

Failure to heed the control lamps and

corresponding text messages when they

light up may result in damage to the vehi-

cle.

When you approach places such as a junc-

tion, a roundabout or a section of road with a

speed limit, the symbol  is displayed along

Eco-efficient driving assistance is available

depending on the equipment, although not in

all countries.

with an event in the digital cockpit Fig. 64.

›››

WARNING

As soon as you follow the indication and take

your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle

adapts, based on the selected driving profile

and distance to the incident, brake energy re-

cuperation and speed.

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

Eco-efficient driving assistance uses the trip

data from the infotainment system and the

sensors of some assist systems. If no destina-

●

Traffic signs on the road and traffic regu-

lations have priority over eco-driving notes.

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79

Operation

played on the instrument panel display

Note

CAUTION

page 72.

›››

●

The appearance of the symbols may vary

To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

counter needle should only remain in the

red zone for a short period of time.

●

Select the menu Time.

slightly depending on the equipment and

model. System updates may modify or ex-

pand the symbols.

●

Adjust the correct time by turning the right

thumbwheel of the multifunction steering

wheel.

●

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

and heavy acceleration and do not make

the engine work hard.

●

When the system is switched on, eco-ef-

ficient driving assistance can also increase

recuperation without any indication being

displayed. This can occur in situations such

as when the accelerator pedal is released

when a vehicle is driving in front. In this

case, energy recuperation is adapted

match the speed of the vehicle in front

without any indication being displayed.

Revolution counter

For the sake of the environment

Changing up a gear early will help you to

save fuel and minimise emissions and en-

gine noise.

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.

Power meter

Time

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

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

Setting the time on the infotainment sys-

tem

●

Press  >  Settings.

Select the menu option Time and date to

set the time page 89.

›››

reaches the red zone

.

›››

Setting the time on analogue the instru-

ment panel

We recommend that you avoid high revs and

that you follow the recommendations on the

gear-change indicator. Consult the addition-

●

When in the Driving data menu, select

al information in page 233, Selecting the

optimal gear.

the Range function ( > Interior > Instru-

ment cluster).

›››

●

Press the button  on the multifunction

steering wheel until the Service menu is dis-

Fig. 65 Digital instrument panel: Power meter

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

The lower left hand side of the rev counter

has two colour coded areas:

Battery level indicator

Fuel gauge

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Green Charge: Charging zone. Indicates the

amount of charge generated and the

maximum charge.

Blue Power %: Electric traction zone. Indi-

cates the percentage of power used and

the maximum amount of power currently

available.

Fig. 66 Digital instrument panel: battery level

indicator.

The power meter shows the usage level of

the electric drive. The power meter bar shows

the current usage level.

Fig. 67 Analogue instrument panel: fuel gauge

The small arrow next to the charging station

symbol indicates which side of the vehicle the

charging cover is on.

A finer coloured border indicates how much

the propulsion can currently be used. De-

pending on the selected driving program and

the current availability of electrical power,

the boundaries of the different colours can

vary.

Note

●

Never drive with the tank completely

empty. Under certain circumstances, the

energy stored in the high-voltage battery

may not be sufficient to reach the nearest

service station.

The following displays can be seen on the

Power meter:

Fig. 68 Digital instrument panel: fuel level in-

dicator located in different positions depend-

ing on the view.

●

When the outside temperature is very

Fig. 65

›››

A

low, and therefore the high-voltage battery

is very cold, difficulties may arise in start-

ing the internal combustion engine and the

range in the electric driving mode may be

reduced.

The vehicle recovers electrical energy.

e-Mode electric driving.

Control lamps

B

It lights up yellow



C

The combustion engine must be running.

With the Boost function, the vehicle drives

for a short period of time with maximum

power from both the electric motor and

the combustion engine.

Fuel tank almost empty. The fuel reserve level has

been reached

opportunity.

. Refuel as soon as you have the

›››

In addition, in vehicles with an analogue instrument

cluster, when the fuel level is very low the lower LED

flashes red.

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81

Operation

Control lamps

system. The catalytic converter or the par-

ticulate filter may get damaged!

It lights up yellow



It lights up white



Presence of water in diesel.

Turn off the engine and seek professional assistance.

The vehicle is running on natural gas.

The lamp goes dark when the natural gas runs out.

The engine changes to operate with petrol.

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.

It lights up, and in addition, the low-

er diode lights up in yellow



You can consult the tank capacity of your ve-

The CNG fuel reserve level has been reached.

When the natural gas level is very low, the lower icon

flashes yellow.

hicle in the page 371 section.

›››

Natural gas level (CNG)

WARNING

3 Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas en-

gine (CNG)

Things to note

When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

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.

●

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

switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregu-

lar supply thereof.

Note

●

Always refuel when there is only one

In vehicles with natural gas engines, the

petrol tank fuel level gauge may display

the refuelled amount with a slight delay

(depending on the refuelled amount).

Fig. 69 Digital instrument panel: : Natural

gas gauge. : Petrol gauge

quarter of fuel in tank to prevent the vehicle

to stop due to lack of fuel.

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

CAUTION

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An

irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring

and unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust

82

Instruments and warning/control lamps

In vehicles with digital instrument panel (SEAT

Digital Cockpit) you can select to view the

coolant temperature in the corresponding

Coolant temperature indicator.

Flashes red

and





 Do not carry on driving!

menu page 69.

›››

Failure in the high-voltage cooling circuit. Discon-

nect the drive system and seek professional assis-

tance.

Control and warning lamp

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

It lights up red



 Do not carry on driving!

Engine coolant level too low, coolant temperature too

high.

●

Check the engine coolant level

page 333.

›››

●

Check the coolant level in the high-voltage

Flashes red

cooling circuit page 334. If the level is too

low DO NOT add coolant. Seek specialist

assistance immediately.

›››

Fig. 70 Analogue instrument panel: engine

coolant temperature indicator.



Fault in the engine coolant system.

A

Cool zone. The engine has not reached

operating temperature yet. Avoid high

speeds and stressing the engine if it has

not reached operating temperature.

●

If the warning lamp does not switch off even

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

if the coolant level is correct, request assis-

tance from specialised personnel.

●

Check the engine coolant level

page 333.

›››

●

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 

CAUTION

If the warning lamp does not switch off even

if the coolant level is correct, request assis-

tance from specialised personnel.

●

To ensure a long useful life for the engine,

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

Control and warning lamps (valid for hy-

brid vehicles)

C

Warning area. When the engine is work-

ing hard, especially at high outside tem-

peratures, the diodes may light up in the

warning area.

It lights up red



page 74 as a guide.

›››

 Do not carry on driving!

●

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.

Engine or high-voltage system coolant level too low,

engine or high-voltage system coolant temperature

too high.

The coolant temperature gauge only works

when the ignition is switched on.

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83

Operation

●

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.

Oil change service and inspection

●

The front spoiler also ensures proper dis-

due!

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.

Inspection of compressed natural gas

tanks (CNG) reminder

When less than 90 days for the review of the

compressed natural gas tanks (CNG), when

the ignition is switched on, the instrument

panel display will a reminder for review of

the gas tanks and an audible warning will be

emitted.

Service intervals

The service interval display appears on the

instrument cluster screen and in the infotain-

ment system.

Inspection reminder

As approaches the service date of inspection

of the gas tanks, the message and the audi-

ble warning will stop modify accordingly.

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.

The figure displayed are the kilometres that

can still be travelled or the time until the next

service.

Consult a service notification

With the ignition switched on, the engine off

and the vehicle at a standstill, the current

service notification can be read:

SEAT distinguishes between services with en-

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

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

spection).

Service due

Check the date of the current service on the

infotainment system

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:

In vehicles with Services established by

time or mileage, the service intervals are al-

ready pre-defined.

●

Press Settings; OR  Vehicle data >

Vehicle status page 89.

›››

●

Select the Data connection menu option

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

to display information about services.

●

Service now!

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel

Please have your vehicle inspec-

●

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

ted.

wiper lever or the  button on the multi-func-

tion steering wheel pressed down for about 5

seconds to view the service message.

●

Oil change service due!

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Vehicles with digital instrument panel

Note

Using the instrument panel

●

The date of the service can only be read

●

The service message disappears after a

through the Service menu page 72.

›››

few seconds, when the engine is started or

when  button is pressed on the wiper

lever, or the  button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

Introduction

Resetting service interval display

With the ignition switched on, it is possible to

read the different functions of the display by

scrolling through the menus.

If the service was not carried out by a SEAT

dealership, the display can be reset as fol-

lows:

●

In vehicles with the LongLife system in

which the battery has been disconnected

for a long period of time, it is not possible to

calculate the date of the next service.

Therefore the service interval display may

not be correct. In this case, bear in mind the

maximum service intervals permitted

In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,

the multifunction display can only be operat-

ed with the steering wheel buttons.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel

●

While in the Autonomy menu page 74,

›››

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is at a standstill.

press the  button on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel for about 4 seconds and release it.

The Services menu is accessed.

page 354.

›››

●

WARNING

If you reset the display manually, the next

service interval will be indicated as in vehi-

cles with fixed service intervals. For this

reason we recommend that the service in-

terval display be reset by a SEAT author-

ised Dealer.

●

Select Reset Service or Reset Oil

Distracting the driver in any way can lead

to an accident and cause injuries.

Service (depending on the version or what

you want to do) and press the  button on

the multifunction steering wheel.

●

Never use the menus on the instrument

panel display while the vehicle is in motion.

●

The system will ask Do you want to re-

set?. By pressing the  button again, the

●

If the period of 48 months for an inspec-

Service is reset.

Note

tion at a specialised workshop of com-

pressed natural gas tanks (CNG) is excee-

ded, the vehicle may not working in this

mode.

After loading or changing the 12-volt bat-

tery, check the system settings. If the pow-

er supply is interrupted, the system settings

might be incorrect or deleted.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel

●

The service interval display can only be re-

set through the Service menu page 72.

›››

Do not restart the indicator between the

service intervals, otherwise the information

displayed will be incorrect.

If the oil change service is reset manually, the

service interval display changes to a fixed

service interval, also in vehicles with Flexible

oil change service.

85

Operation

a few seconds until the menu or the informa-

tive display opens automatically.

Operation using the multifunction

steering wheel

Changing menu settings

●

In the menu displayed, turn the right thumb-

wheel of the multifunction steering wheel

Fig. 71 until the desired option of the menu

›››

is highlighted. The option appears framed.

●

Press the button  Fig. 71 to make the

›››

required modifications. A mark indicates that

the system or function is activated.

Fig. 73 Left side of the multifunction steering

wheel: button for driver assistance systems

(depending on versions).

Back to menu selection

Fig. 71 Right side of the multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to the menus and information

displays on the instrument panel.

With the turn signal and main beam headlight

lever button, you can activate or deactivate

the driver assistance systems displayed in the

Assistance systems menu .

Press the button  or  Fig. 71.

›››

As long as a priority 1 page 74 warning is

›››

Button for the driver assistance

systems

active, it will not be possible to access any

menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and

hidden with the button  of the multifunction

Activating or deactivating a driver assis-

tance system using the turn signal lever

and main beam headlight

steering wheel Fig. 71.

›››

●

1

Briefly press the Fig. 72

button to

›››

Select a menu or an informative display

open the Assistants menu.

●

Switch the ignition on.

Select the driver assistance system and ac-

tivate or deactivate it page 85. A mark in-

dicates that driver assistance system is

switched on.

›››

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

press the button  Fig. 71; if necessary,

several times.

›››

●

Next, confirm the selection by pressing the

●

To change menus, use buttons  or 

Fig. 71.

 button on the multi-function steering

wheel.

›››

●

Fig. 72 On the turn signal and main beam lev-

er: button for driver assistance systems (de-

pending on versions).

To open the menu or the information dis-

played, press the button  Fig. 71 or wait

›››

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Activating or deactivating a driver assis-

tance system using the multifunction

steering wheel

Depending upon the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-

times a symbol may be displayed on the in-

strument panel.

Yellow warning lamps

Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display





●

Press the button  Fig. 73 to open the

›››

Front brake pads worn page 270.

›››

Aids menu.

When certain control and warning lamps are

lit, an audible warning is also heard.

●

Select the driver assistance system and ac-

Fault in the ESC or the system caused it to

switch off; OR ESC or TCS operating

tivate or deactivate it. A mark indicates that

driver assistance system is switched on.



page 275.

›››

Red warning lamps

●

Next, confirm the selection by pressing the

TCS switched off manually; OR ESC in

Sport mode page 275.

Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display





 button on the multifunction steering wheel.

›››

Parking brake on page 270.

›››

The driver assistance systems can also be

switched on and off in the infotainment sys-

tem, in the menu Vehicle settings

Fault in the ABS page 275.

›››













Fault in the brake system page 270.

›››

Electronic parking brake faulty.

page 93.

›››

Fault in the steering system page 233.

›››

Rear fog light switched on page 118.

›››

Driver or passenger has not fastened seat

Fault in the emission control system









belt page 18.

›››

page 325.

›››

Control lamps

Engine or high voltage system coolant

Pre-heating of the diesel engine; OR fault

in the management of the diesel engine







(hybrid vehicles) page 83.

›››

Control and warning lamps

page 325.

›››

Engine oil pressure page 331.

›››

Fault in the petrol engine management

The control and warning lamps are indicators

Anomaly in the alternator , page 338,

›››

page 325.

›››

of warnings

, faults or certain functions.

›››

page 342.

›››

Some control and warning lamps come on

when the ignition is switched on, and switch

off when the engine starts running, or while

driving.

Particulate filter blocked page 325.

›››





Press the foot brake page 250.

›››



Fault in the steering system page 233.

›››

Drive system page 312

›››



Drive system page 221

›››

AdBlue level too low, OR fault in the SCR





Depending on the model, additional text

messages may be viewed on the instrument

panel display. These may be purely informa-

tive or they may be advising of the need for



system page 323 .

›››

Vehicle sound page 221

›››

Tyre pressure monitor system



»

page 351.

›››

action page 66, Instrument panel.

›››

87

Operation

Green indicator lamps

Fuel tank almost empty page 81.

Service interval display page 84.

›››







Turn lights or emergency lights on

page 118.

Adblue level low, OR fault in the SCR sys-

tem page 323.

›››

Mobile phone connected by Bluetooth® .

Mobile telephone battery charge status.







›››





Trailer turn signals page 118.

›››

Fault in airbag system and seat belt ten-



Risk of freezing page 71.

›››

sioners page 27.





›››

Auto Hold active, or Auto Hold paused

(lights white) page 273.

›››

Start-Stop system activated page 223.

›››

Front passenger front airbag disabled







page 27.

›››

Charging system page 310

›››



Start-Stop system unavailable

.

page 223.

›››

Front passenger airbag switched on

page 27.

Press the foot brake page 227.

›››





›››

Low consumption driving status

page 72.

Cruise control page 242; OR Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) page 251.

›››



›››







Defective cruise control system (GRA)

page 243.

›››



›››

Speed limiter page 244

›››

WARNING

Defective speed limiter page 245

›››

 

If the warning lamps and messages are ig-

nored, faults may occur in the vehicle, it

may stall in traffic, or accidents and seri-

ous injuries may occur.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

page 251.

›››

Defective active cruise control (ACC)



page 255

›››

Lane assist active (Lane Assist) warning

page 258.



›››

Lane Assist (lane keeping system)

page 258.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or text

messages.



›››

Travel Assist active page 261.

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

Error in the lane assist warning system

page 258.

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Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-

Auxiliary heater page 163.

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ble.

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A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-

Blue indicator lamps

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Lane Assist switched off page 258.

dent for the driver and for other road users.

If necessary, switch on the hazard warning

lamps and put out the warning triangle to

advise other drivers.

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Main beam on or flasher on page 118.

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Travel Assist error page 262.

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Other warning lamps

Fault in the lighting of the vehicle

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Before opening the bonnet, switch off the

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page 118.

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engine and allow it to cool.

The vehicle is running on natural gas

page 82.

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In any vehicle, the engine compartment is

a hazardous area and could cause severe

injuries page 326.

Low engine oil level page 331.

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Door(s), rear lid or bonnet open or not

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Fault in the gearbox page 232.

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properly closed page 71.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

How to move through the different menus

and select them

ple, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll

bar and pull up or down.

Infotainment system

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Switch the ignition on.

Introduction

Tutorial

If the infotainment system is off, switch it on.

The different menus are selected directly

The first time you connect the infotainment

system, a system tutorial will open with a brief

description of the main functions and how to

use it.

The infotainment system brings together im-

portant vehicle functions and systems into a

single central control unit, e.g. air condition-

ing, menu settings, radio equipment and the

navigation system.

on the touch screen using texts, icons or but-

tons.

If the box is checked , the function is activa-

ted.

Help

The actual number of menus available and

the name of the various options will depend

on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.

In the Help menu can be found more informa-

tion and tips for using the infotainment sys-

tem.

Pressing the menu button  will always take

you to the last menu used.

Any changes made using the settings menus

are automatically saved on closing those

menus.

General operating information

WARNING

General information on the operation of the

infotainment system, as well as on the warn-

ing and safety instructions that must be taken

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury. Operating the Info-

tainment system while driving could dis-

tract you from traffic.

Scroll bar: Some menus and functions show

Operation -> Instruments and warning/control lamps for Your Seat Leon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2021-2026)

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