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NAV, INFONavigation (NAV)*General safety precautionsThe driver is completely responsible for traffic safety even 
when driving with the navigation system active.Be sure that you always have complete control of your vehicle in all traffic situ-
ations when using navigation system functions.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require the full attention of drivers. Please 
see  ⇒page 6, “Notes on road safety”.•Pay attention to traffic rules when driving. The route calculated by the 
navigation system is a recommendation of how best to reach a destination. 
If driving instructions run contrary to traffic laws, the traffic laws always 
take precedence. Pay attention to traffic lights, no-stopping signs, lane 
change restrictions, one-way streets, etc.Caution
The volume of the sound system should be set at a level that enables you to 
hear acoustic signals from outside, such as police and fire brigade sirens. 
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
IntroductionIntroductionThe SEAT navigation system can help you reach your destination without 
spending a lot of time studying maps.
During route guidance you receive information in the navigation system 
display  ⇒fig. 114  and instrument panel display  ⇒page 99, fig. 116  
regarding vehicle position, turn-off information (direction and distance to 
turn-off), remaining distance to destination and estimated arrival time. Addi-
tionally, you receive spoken navigation information ⇒ page 100.
There are two possibilities for route guidance:•Route without stopover (single destination mode)•Route with stopovers (route plan)
Fig. 114  Navigation: 
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– Wait until you reach one of the countries that is covered by both 
DVDs. These countries serve as an overlap zone where you can 
change the DVDs.
– Without stopping the route guidance, put the DVD for the country  of your destination into the navigation drive once again 
⇒page 23. Route guidance will be continued automatically.When navigating with two different DVDs, please note the following:•The destination flag will be displayed to indicate the direct line between 
your starting point and your destination.•The system does not process the detailed navigation information on the 
DVD which is not being used.•Some countries are covered by both DVDs. We recommend that you 
change over the DVDs in good time before leaving this overlap zone.Note
•The packaging of the navigation DVD will indicate which countries are 
covered by the DVD.•The traffic infrastructure is subject to changes. Therefore, the information 
stored on the navigation DVD may not always correspond exactly to the roads 
and other features that you encounter.•You can obtain navigation DVDs from your dealer. Your dealer will also be 
able to provide information on updates which are available for the CDs.
Navigation route guidanceRoute guidance assistance is given with both visual and spoken cues:•with voice messages  ⇒page 100•through the screen in the navigation system display  ⇒fig. 115  
( ⇒ page 101)•through the instrument panel display  ⇒fig. 116  (⇒ page 101)
Fig. 115  Navigation: 
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Fig. 116  Navigation: 
Example of a display in 
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102If you are approaching a turn-off, an arrow will indicate the direction of the 
turn-off. The name of the street onto which you must turn-off will also appear 
under the arrow. The bar graph (countdown)  ⇒page 101, fig. 119  on the 
right in the display corresponds to the distance up to the turn-off.
If a change of lanes (e.g. on the motorway) is necessary before the turn-off, 
you will be informed accordingly beforehand  ⇒page 99, fig. 116 . Route guidance on the instrument panel display remains visible during navi-
gation even when you have selected other functions (e.g. radio).
Note
To switch from the route guidance display to the on-board computer* display, 
press the Reset* button for the on-board computer. Press the Reset* button 
repeatedly to return to the route guidance screen. For detailed information 
regarding the on-board computer*, please refer to your Owner's Manual.Switching on the navigation system
The navigation functions can be selected with the   func-
tion button.– Press the   function button ⇒
page 9. The main navigation 
menu  ⇒fig. 120 , the route plan ⇒ page 120, fig. 143 or the 
previous active navigation function menu will appear on the 
display.
– Press one of the control buttons  ⇒page 9 (  to   ⇒ fig. 120) 
to move to the appropriate submenus.
Display
DescriptionRemaining distance to next turn-off.Indication of whether TMC radio stations are being received 
and whether the dynamic navigation function is switched 
on or off  ⇒page 146.Estimated time of arrival at destination or stopover.Motorway, major road and street names displayed accord-
ing to the vehicle location.
A turn-off arrow ahead of these names indicates the road 
onto which you should turn-off.Total miles to destination or stopover.Directional arrowBar graph (countdown): the bars decrease in size to indi-
cate how the distance to the immediate turn-off point is 
decreasing. The bar graph is not shown until a change of 
direction arrow is displayed.If there is another side street before the turn-off point that 
is not part of current guidance, this side street is repre-
sented by a side-street symbol on the instrument panel dis-
play. The side-street symbol will disappear as soon as there 
are no more before the turn-off point.
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NoteIf the last destination was entered as position coordinates you must first 
enter a country in the destination entry menu or confirm the country selected 
in order to delete all existing entries in the destination entry menu. Then you 
can carry out a nationwide search for the street.Special destination
– In the destination entry menu  ⇒page 104, fig. 121 , select a 
country  from the list by rotating and pressing the control knob.
– Select  Special destination  ⇒ page 104, fig. 121 .
– Select  Find entry  ⇒ fig. 128 , enter the name using the keyboard 
and confirm with  OK, or
– Select  List in the keyboard and choose a special destination from 
the list.
– Select  Set as destination . The special destination is automati-
cally transferred to the route guidance.
– Enter stopover(s) if desired  ⇒page 120.
– Select  Start route guidance  ⇒ page 112.You can select from all the special destinations (e.g. airports, petrol stations 
etc.) that are stored on the navigation DVD.
Using the  Find entry  function, you can enter the name of a special destination 
using the keyboard.
When you confirm the special destination, this will then be set as the new 
destination.
Select Telephone number
You can enter the special destination according to the telephone number if 
the number is stored on the navigation DVD.
Select In immediate vicinity
This special destination category refers to the immediate vicinity of the 
vehicle in its current location.
This function is especially useful when you are, for example, trying to find the 
nearest restaurant.
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system: Special destina-
tion categoriesFig. 129  Navigation 
system: Special destina-
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The special destinations displayed in the list are sorted according to the 
distance from your current position (in a straight line). The displayed distance 
to the destination can differ considerably from the actual distance to drive by 
car.
Select In vicinity of destination
After you have entered a destination in the destination entry menu 
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page 104, fig. 121  you can also set a special destination in its vicinity. If 
no destination has been entered in the destination entry menu this option 
will be greyed out.
This special destination category is connected with a previously entered final 
destination and is useful when, for example, trying to find a filling station at 
or near your final destination.
Select Along the route
This option refers to a special destination located along a route you are trav-
elling on. You can only choose the option “Along the route” when the route 
guidance is activated.
This feature is especially useful for setting a specific special destination 
located along the current route. The system is able to find special destina-
tions which are located directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the calcu-
lated route. If there are no special destinations along the next section of your 
route you can also search using the option “In immediate vicinity”.
Select Nationwide
These special destinations are not limited to any specific location. The 
system will display a listing of all applicable special destinations which are 
available in the corresponding country. For example, you can view a list of all 
available airports in the specified country.
Note
•There may be categories for which there are no special destinations in the 
specified country.
•Options that are  not available due to your preset criteria cannot be 
selected (these are greyed out in the display).Entering a destination from the map– In the destination entry menu  ⇒page 104, fig. 121 , select a 
country  from the list by rotating and pressing the control knob.
– Press the control button for  Map.
Fig. 130  Navigation 
system: Destination on 
the mapFig. 131  Navigation 
system: Setting a point on 
the map as the destina-
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– Press the control knob to switch to the map side menu ⇒page 125.
– Change the map scale if required  ⇒page 126.
– Activate the cursor in the active side menu by rotating and  pressing the control knob  ⇒page 129.
– Use the cursor to find the corresponding destination on the map.
– Press the   button to disable the cursor.
– Select the third legend option (destination flag)    ⇒page 111, 
fig. 130  using the rotary pushbutton.
– Select Set as destination  ⇒ page 111, fig. 131 .
– Enter stopover(s) if desired  ⇒page 120.
– Select Start route guidance  ⇒ page 112.If you enter a town in the destination input menu  ⇒page 104, fig. 121  before 
you press the control button  Map, the map display will switch to the centre of 
the town you have selected.
Select Detail info
If additional information is available for the selected point on the map, you 
can display it by selecting the Detail info  function. If the “Detail info” function 
is greyed out, no details are available on the navigation DVD.
Select Set as stopover
You can set additional stopovers via the map display if the mode  rou te with 
stopover  ⇒ page 120 is activated.
If you have not activated the mode route with stopover , this option cannot be 
selected  (it is greyed out). Option Store in directory
You can also store the selected point on the map in the directory ⇒
page 117. 
This position can be assigned to an existing entry or to a new entry in the 
directory. If you are creating a new entry, first enter a name using the 
keyboard. You can then enter additional information for the entry. Should you 
wish to have the entry listed in the destination input menu  ⇒page 104, 
fig. 121, select the option  Display as top destination ⇒ page 115.
Note
•You can also select a destination from the map in the town and street 
submenus  ⇒page 104.•You can also set a point on the map as the destination using the cursor, 
even if the destination is  not located on a street (e.g. via position coordi-
nates). In such cases, the system attempts to bring you as close as possible 
to your destination using digitalised streets.Starting route guidance
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114The following information for individual routes can be displayed  ⇒page 113, 
fig. 133:
Route includes motorway sections
Calculated motorway kilometres/miles
Route includes toll road sections with indication of length of section
Route includes ferry connection(s)
Route includes motorrail section(s)
Route includes season-restricted roads
Route includes time-restricted roads
Estimated distance to destination
Estimated time of arrival at destination
Destination on the map
Possible route 1
Suggested route 2
Suggested route 3
Starting point highlighted (arrow)
Orientation
Map scale
Once you have entered a single destination in the system and started route 
guidance, the route selection display will automatically appear.
In the route selection display the route which was calculated on the basis of 
your criteria ⇒ page 121 is highlighted. For example: If you set  fast in “Route 
criteria”, the route with the shortest estimated time of arrival is highlighted 
after switching automatically to the map display. You will also be offered a 
second fastest route and a shortest route if they are available.
Should you not select one of the routes, the highlighted route will automati-
cally be set soon after you begin driving. During this time you can still decide 
to select one of the other route options.
Note
The time required by the system for calculating the route plans depends on 
the possible route options. Once the system has finished calculating the 
routes they will be displayed on the map. The routes shown may overlap, 
making it difficult to differentiate between them. In this case, please refer to 
the mileage and estimated arrival time.Route plan information before starting route guidance– Press the rotary pushbutton to start the route guidance for the  selected route with stopovers.When using the route with stopover mode the system will not calculate alter-
native routes. The route shown in the display corresponds to the selected 
route criteria  ⇒page 121.
The following information can be viewed before beginning route guidance 
⇒ fig. 134 :
Route includes motorway sections
Calculated motorway kilometres/miles
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Fig. 134  Navigation 
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Avoiding route sectionsThis function is available once you start travelling on a calculated 
route.
– Press the Route control button in the navigation menu.
–Select  Avoid route from here  ⇒ page 120, fig. 142 .
– Turn the control knob to select the appropriate section on the  current route.
– Confirm the section to be avoided by pressing the control knob.The navigation system will attempt to calculate an alternative route plan for 
the section you want to avoid.
If you stop and then restart the route guidance, it will be necessary to re-enter 
the route section to avoid.
Note
•If the function  Avoid route from here  is greyed out and the navigation 
system is not able to offer an alternative route, this indicates that there is no 
suitable detour.•If you do not follow the calculated route or if you leave the route, the 
system will automatically calculate a new route plan based on your current 
location.
Map control buttonIntroduction
There are various displays for maps and information with 
different options possible.Map representation:•Map and information representation during route guidance with inactive 
side menu ⇒ page 124•Map representation with active side menu ⇒ page 125Note
•If the route or sections of the route are highlighted in a light blue colour 
  ⇒ fig. 146 in the map display, this indicates that information regarding 
this road or route section may be incomplete. For example, it could be a one-
way street or a pedestrian zone, etc.  Take the signs found on the route into 
account and respect traffic regulations.•You will see directional arrows in the instrument panel display 
⇒ page 101 or  ⇒page 101 which inform you of the route guidance 
directions.
Fig. 146  Navigation: Map 
display with a section of 
the route highlighted light 
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132Map scheme
The map representation can be changed according to driving 
conditions (day or night).– Press the    ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
– Select Map scheme  ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– Select day , night  or auto  as desired.Day
The map representation contains all type of topographical details. The back-
ground is shown in light colours. This makes map features easy to recognise. 
The daytime view is optimised for ambient light  ⇒page 101, fig. 117 .
Night
The map representation contains all type of topographical details. The back-
ground is shown dark  ⇒fig. 162 . This provides a glare-free view of the map. 
The street names and their layout, place names and map contents are in 
contrasting light colours. On
The map scheme changes automatically from day to night display when the 
low-beam lights are turned on.
Map orientation–Press the   ⇒
page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
– Select  Orientation  ⇒page 131, fig. 160 .
– Select  north, vehicle  or auto  as desired.North
The map display is set to always face north (i.e. upwards) and the arrow 
symbolising the car will move and rotate corresponding to the actual move-
ment and direction  ⇒fig. 163.
Vehicle
The car symbol is set to always face upwards. The map then rotates around 
the car in accordance with actual movement.
Fig. 162  Navigation 
settings: Night map
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Fig. 163  Navigation 
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–Select Map contents  ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– Use the rotary pushbutton to remove the tick 
ï‚¥ if you do not want 
to have the information shown on the map.
Deactivating all map contents
– Press the    ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
–Select  Map contents  ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
– First  select the  All filters option and press the control knob so 
that the tick box appears after it 
ï‚¥. The tick box 
ï‚¥ will also 
appear after all the options.
– Then  press the control knob again and the check marks 
ï‚¥ after 
all the options will disappear.
In addition to the information displayed automatically, the map can also 
display other information.
You can select the map contents to be displayed as desired. The map 
contents are displayed in accordance with the selected map scale.Delete last destinations– Press the    ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
–Select  Delete last destinations  ⇒ page 131, fig. 160 .
–Confirm  Are you sure you want to delete the route?  with Ye s. The 
entire list of last destinations is deleted  ⇒page 116.
Turn  l ist
During the route guidance a list of upcoming turns (including 
distance) is displayed.–Press the    ⇒page 9 function button in the navigation 
menu.
– Place a tick 
ï‚¥  ⇒ page 131, fig. 161  next to the option Tu r n  l ist  to 
activate the option.
The turn list displays the next three upcoming turns   ⇒ fig. 167.
The next upcoming turn is listed at the lowest position in the list.
Once you have completed the manoeuvre, it will be removed from the list. The 
next turn will drop down from above, etc.
The following information is displayed in the turn list:•Recommended turning direction, roundabouts and slip roads, stopovers 
and final destination•Names of all roads on to which you should turn•Distance to the corresponding manoeuvre and final destination
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Fig. 167  Navigation 
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with turn list activated
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