radio controls Seat Exeo 2008 ADAGIO
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Overview7
OverviewControl PanelT h i s  ov e r v i ew  w i ll  h el p  y o u  t o  quickly familiarise yourself with 
the controls and displays.
ON/OFF button
−Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Adjusting volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Mute function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Control buttons
− The function of the control buttons is indicated in the display 
and depends on which mode is currently active. For example, 
press the top left control button to tune the radio to  BAYERN 
3.
CD eject button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Display
CD slot
Forward/reverse buttons
− Radio mode: tune in the next/previous station
− CD mode: select the next/previous track
Main control
− Press the main control to scan radio stations or CD tracks
− Turn the main control and its function will depend on the 
mode currently active.
Function buttons
−  button: FM frequency adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  button: AM frequency adju stment (medium wave)  . . . 
−  button: enable CD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  −
 button: scan all the stations or the tracks of a CD  . . 
−  button: enable/disable the traffic information function
−  button: change the sound sy stem settings  . . . . . . . 
−  button: adjust the sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  button: autostore six stations with good reception  . . . 
Note
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Please note that only the SEAT sound system and its components are 
described in this instruction manual. Fo r more information about the features 
and equipment fitted on your vehicle,  please refer to its instruction manual.
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Many of the functions on your sound system can also be operated using 
the multi-function steering wheel*  ⇒page 41.
Notes on traffic safetyIf you operate the sound system while driving, please consider the current 
traffic situation and always be prepared to stop operating the system in the 
interests of road safety. When driving, make use of the multi-function 
steering wheel*  ⇒page 41 whenever possible.
WARNING
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Today's driving conditions require your  full attention. As the driver, you 
bear the responsibility for road safety. Therefore, only use the SEAT sound 
system when traffic conditions allow as such, remaining in control of the 
vehicle. Failure to do so  may cause an accident.
A1
9
9
9
A2A3
16
A4A5A6A7A8
FM
12
AM
12
CD
24
SCAN
12, 26
TP
14
MENU
10
TONE
10
AS
13
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Media drives23
Aux-in connectionIntroduction
Portable players can be plugged into the Aux-in connection 
using a 3.5 mm jack plug.The Aux-in socket is located in the centre console. It is compatible with port-
able players with a 3.5 mm jack plug. It cannot be guaranteed that all port-
able players will function without any problems.
Caution
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Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in a car's inte-
rior) can cause damage to portable pl ayers and/or impair their performance. 
Never leave the portable player in the vehicle in case of extreme temperatures 
(either very high or very low)
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Never store important data on portable players. SEAT is not liable in any 
manner for any data or files that may be damaged or lost.Note
Please refer to the operating instructions of your portable player for important 
information on its operation.Connecting a portable player– Switch on your car's sound system.
– Enable radio mode. – Connect the portable player to a 3.5 mm jack plug and plug the 
extension cable into the Aux-in socket.
– Before you remove the memory device, switch the audio source  for the sound system back to radio.
To start the portable player, press the   button several times until the  EXT. 
SOURCE  ("external source") message appears on the display  ⇒page 26.
After the player has been detected successfully, the display will show 
External audio source is active .
You can select the audio files using the controls on the portable player.
The volume can be adjusted using the sound system in your vehicle, the 
multi-function steering wheel* or the portable player.
WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your  full attention. As the driver, you 
bear the responsibility for road safety. Never operate a portable player 
while driving, as this could result in an accident.
Note
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We recommend setting the output level of the portable player to about 
70 percent of maximum. Before adjusting the volume using the sound system 
in your vehicle, you should first use the volume adjuster of the portable 
player.
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Using a portable player with the engine switched off will drain the 
battery.
CD
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The multi-function steering wheel41
The multi-function steering wheelIntroductionYou can use the multi-function steering wheel for the simple 
and efficient operation of selected functions of the radio, CD 
and telephone*.
The functions are operated by pressing and scrolling the controls   to   on 
the multi-function steering wheel  ⇒fig. 19:•
Press the   button   to switch the display between the different 
modes and the phone book* ⇒ fig. 20.
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Scroll and press the left thumbwheel   to select a function from one of 
the menus.
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The speech control system* for the mobile phone interface is enabled by 
pressing the talk button  . Press the talk button again to disable the speech 
control system*.
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Scroll the right thumbwheel   up/down to raise/lower the volume as 
desired.
Fig. 19  Controls on the 
multi-function steering 
wheel
Fig. 20  Display on the 
instrument panel
AA
AD
MODE
AB
AA
AC
AD
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