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Cockpit61
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions
per minute.You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below 1500 rpm.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed
w hich may b e us ed wh en the e ngin e is war m a nd af te r it has b e e n r un i n p rop -
erly. However, it is advisable to change up a gear or lift your foot off the accel-
erator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle ⇒fig. 39 must only reach the red zone for a short
period, otherwise the engine could be damaged. The start of the red zone on
the dial is different for some engine versions.
For the sake of the environment
C h a n g i ng u p i n t o h i g h e r ge a r s e a r l y wi ll h e l p yo u t o r e d u ce f u e l co ns u m p t i o n ,
emissions and minimise engine noise.Digital clock and date
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock.The time and date are set using the and buttons.
Setting the hour
– Press the button. The hour display will start to flash.
– Use the and buttons to set the hour.
Fig. 39 Detailed view of
the instrument panel: Rev
counter
Fig. 40 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Digital clock
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84
Clearing the speed limit
– Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds.The speed warning symbol
 lights up briefly in the display when the button
is released to confirm that the selected speed has been stored. The speed
limit that has been selected remains st ored until another speed is selected
with a brief push of the button, or until the memory is cleared with a long
push of the button.
Setting speed limit warning 2
Speed limit warning 2 is set using the switches on the wind-
screen wiper lever.
Setting the speed limit
– Switch the ignition off.
– Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument panel ⇒page 83, fig. 57 . The odometer and the digital clock will light
up.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will show the speed limit which is currently set or, if no speed limit
has been set, the cr ossed out warning symbol for speed limit 2.
– To change the speed limit, press the top or bottom of the function selector switch on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 58 . The
speed limit displayed will then in crease or decrease by 10 km/h
at a time.
Clearing the speed limit
– Switch the ignition off.
– Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument panel ⇒page 83, fig. 57 . The odometer and the digital clock will light
up.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will show the speed limit which is currently set.
– Now press and hold the Reset button on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 58 until the crossed out warning symbol for
speed limit 2 appears on the display.The display lighting for the odometer and digital clock goes off again a few
seconds after the button is released.
Fig. 58 Windscreen wiper
lever: Function selector
switch
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Unlocking and locking97
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
WARNING
•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.•Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the ignition
key from the lock! Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly,
causing an accident.
Indicator light on the remote control key
The condition of the battery in the remote control key is moni-
tored by the indicator light.
Condition of the key battery
The indicator light ⇒fig. 68 (arrow) flashes when one of the buttons is
pressed. If the indicator light does not light up or flash, this means that the
battery is exhausted and must be replaced.
Replacing the batteries ⇒page 97.Replacing the key batteryWe recommend you have the batteries changed in a qualified work-
shop. If you decide to change the used battery yourself, follow the
steps below:
– Carefully prise apart the key ⇒fig. 69 and the cover
using a coin.
– Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Fig. 68 LED on the remote
control key
Fig. 69 Master key:
Opening the cover
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Lights and visibility
118Coming home and leaving home functions*
The coming home and leaving home functions are used to
light up the surroundings in the dark. The front fog lights, the
rear side lights and the number plate light switch on.Activating the function
– Briefly press the knob ⇒fig. 86 to release it from its set position.
– Turn the knob to position 1.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being changed unintentionally.
Deactivating the function
– Briefly press the knob ⇒fig. 86 to release it from its set position.
– Turn the knob to position 0. – Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.
The coming home and leaving home functions are controlled by light sensors
in the interior mirror housing. The system will function when the following
requirements are met:•The knob is set to position 1.•The headlights and the ignition are switched off.•Dark conditions; the sensors register little or no light.
Coming home
When the system is enabled and it is dark, the corresponding exterior lights
switch on as soon as the driver door is opened.
The exterior lights will stay on for up to a maximum of 2 minutes as long as
one of the doors or the tailgate is open.
The exterior lights stay on for about 30 seconds to light up the area around
the vehicle after all the doors and the tailgate have been closed.
This time interval is factory-set, but you can have it changed by a qualified
workshop to suit your own requirements (max. setting is 60 seconds).
Leaving home
The exterior lights are switched on when the vehicle is unlocked with the
button on the remote control key.
The exterior lights go out when the driver door is opened or after 60 seconds
when the vehicle locks itself again automatically ⇒page 105.WARNING
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the key from the ignition, as the lights
will not go out if the coming home function is activated. This will lead to
battery discharge and vehicle breakdown.
Fig. 86 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Coming
home and leaving home
functions
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120
– Briefly press the knob
 ⇒ page 119, fig. 88 to release it from
its set position.
– Turn the knob to the required setting.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being changed unintentionally.
Settings
The settings roughly correspond to the following load conditions:
Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded
Driver only, luggage compartment loaded
Caution
Always adjust the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Make sure
you lower the headlights when the vehicle is more heavily laden.Dynamic headlight range controlOn vehicles with xenon lamps, the headlights automatically adapt to suit the
load being carried when the ignition is switched on and when the vehicle is
moving, depending on the load of the vehicle and the type of driving (e.g.
when accelerating and braking).
Daytime running lights*
The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the
ignition is switched on.Activating the function
– Briefly press the knob ⇒fig. 89 to release it from its set position.
– Turn the knob to position 1.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being changed unintentionally.
Deactivating the function
– Briefly press the knob ⇒fig. 89 to release it from its set position.
– Turn the knob to position 0.
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Fig. 89 Daytime running
lights switch
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Lights and visibility121
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.This button activates or deactivates the daytime running lights function. With
the function activated, when the ignition is switched on the daytime running
lights are turned on automatically.
Note
Please observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your
country.Adaptive headlights* (for driving around bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.
The dynamic cornering light gives better illumination of the curve area and
the side of the road when driving around a bend ⇒fig. 90 . The dynamic
cornering light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the
steering wheel angle.
The dipped beam headlights are regulated automatically when you drive
around a bend, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. The two
main headlights move at different angles to avoid that the front of the vehicle
is left completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates from a speed of about 10 km/h.Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
Fig. 90 Adaptive head-
lights when driving
Fig. 91 Centre console:
Switch for hazard warning
lights
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Air conditioning
156Air conditioning2C-ClimatronicDescription
The air conditioner is designed to automatically keep the
passenger compartment at the temperature you find most
comfortable at all times of the year.Recommended settings:
– Set the temperature to 22°C (71°F).
–Press the button ⇒page 158, fig. 130 .The following setting quickly provides a comfortable temperature inside the
vehicle. We therefore recommend you do not modify the setting unless you
find this temperature uncomfortable or where circumstances require as such.
The air conditioner provides heating and ventilation and also cools and dehu-
midifies the air inside the vehicle.
The air conditioner is fully automatic and will constantly maintain the temper-
ature which has been set. To achieve this, the temperature of the air supplied
to the interior, the blower speed (volume of air delivery) and the air distribu-
tion are regulated automatically. The system also takes solar radiation into
account and, therefore, no subsequent manual readjustments are required.
Therefore, automatic mode ⇒ page 159 should be used for the comfort of all
the passengers in virtually all conditions throughout the year.
Please note the following points:
The humidity of the air is automatically reduced when the system cools the
interior of the vehicle. This helps to prevent condensation on the windows. If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,
condensation
can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system and form a pool under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches to a
higher speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficiently (this does not
apply to the defrost setting).
In order to achieve maximum engine power, the air conditioner compressor is
temporarily switched off when pulling away from standstill with full throttle.
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is excessively
high to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme loads.
Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate filter and activated charcoal filter)
serves as a barrier against impurities in the outside air, including dust and
pollen.
For the air conditioner to work with maximum efficiency, the pollution filter
element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the Service Plan.
If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution and the filter
is no longer fully effective, it may be necessary to change the filter element
more frequently.
Caution
•If you suspect that the air conditioner system is damaged, switch over to
ECON mode to prevent further damage and have the system checked by a
qualified workshop.•Repairs to the air conditioner require specialist knowledge and special
tools. For this reason, please contact a qualified workshop if the system is not
working properly.
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Driving
174SEAT Parking System*
There is no distance warning.
SEAT Parking System Plus*
There is no rear distance warning. The system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forward.Fault messages*If you hear a long beep for a few seconds and the LED on the
 button* starts
flashing when you switch on the parking aid, a system fault has occurred.
Please have the fault corrected by a Dealer or qualified workshop.
Note
If the fault is not corrected before you switch off the ignition, it will only be
indicated by the flashing LED on the switch
* the next time you switch on
the parking aid.
Cruise control*Introduction
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a constant
speed.Using this system, any speed over 30 km/h can be kept constant, as long as
the engine power allows it. This is subject to power output and braking ability
of the engine. This helps to reduce fatigue, especially on long journeys. The indicator lamp
 on the instrument panel lights up when the cruise
control system is operating.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the cruise control system should not be used in dense
traffic or poor road conditions (with ice, slippery surfaces, loose grit or
gravel), as this could cause an accident.
Caution
In vehicles with a manual gearbox: do not go into neutral if the device is
enabled without previously releasing the clutch, as the engine will increase
its revs and, under certain conditions, could break down.
Note
The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling down
steep hills. The vehicle tends to accelerate under its own weight. Change
down to a lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
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Driving
182Vehicles with tiptronic gearbox
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of resistance
at full throttle, the gearbox will shift down to a lower gear, depending on road
speed and engine speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed until
the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
P l eas e n o te t ha t i f t h e road s u r fa ce is s l i pp e r y o r w e t , t h e k ick- d ow n fe at u re
could cause the driving wheels to spin, which could result in skidding.Dynamic gear control programme (DCP)
The automatic gearbox is controlled electronically.The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled gearbox. The gear
ratios are selected automatically according to preset gearshift programmes.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox will select the most econom-
ical shift programme. It will then change up early and delay the downshifts to
give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy acceleration, if you open the throttle
quickly, or if you use the kick-down or the vehicle’s maximum speed, the
gearbox will automatically select the sport programme.
The gearbox is self-adapting, and continuously selects the most suitable shift
programme. At the same time, the driver can also make the gearbox switch to
the sport programme by pressing the accelerator quickly. This makes the
gearbox shift down into a lower gear ratio, allowing a more rapid acceleration
(for instance to pass another vehicle), without having to press the accelerator
all the way down into the kick-down position. After the gearbox has shifted
back up it returns to the original programme, depending on your style of
driving. Vehicles with multitronic® gearbox: the gearbox continuously adapts the
gear ratios to gradients. If the brake
pedal is pressed on a downhill gradient
the gearbox automatically shifts to a lower gear ratio. This increases the
engine braking effect.
Vehicles with tiptronic gearbox: in mountainous areas, the gearbox adapts
the gears for uphill and downhill gradients. This helps to avoid constant gear
changes on uphill gradients.
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