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panel display 
4). 
Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the 
coolant level ⇒ page 228 ⇒.
Even if the coolant level is correct  do not continue driving. You should obtain 
technical assistance.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety warn-
ings  ⇒page 221.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At 
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the 
engine overheating.Rev counter
The rev counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per 
minute.The start of the red zone  ⇒page 57, fig. 32    indicates the maximum 
engine speed operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to 
change  up to  a  hi ghe r  gea r,  m ov e th e s e le cto r  le ve r  to  D  o r  lif t  you r fo ot  of f t he  
accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of 
engine damage.
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.SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip recorder, in 
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on  ⇒page 193 should 
be followed.Setting the digital clock* 
The digital clock is located in  the instrument panel display.– Turn the setting knob ⇒page 57, fig. 32    clockwise until the 
first “click” to set the hour. The hour will flash. To change the 
hour, press the button.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the second “click” to set the  minutes. The minutes will flash. To change the minutes, press the 
button.
4)Depending on the model version.
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60LPG system*LPG gaugeLPG system filler level display
The LPG tank  ⇒ in the spare wheel well has a capacity of 39 litres at an 
outside temperature of 15 °C  ⇒page 216, “Refuelling with LPG”.
The charge level can be checked on the analogue gas gauge located on the 
instrument panel  ⇒fig. 35. When the level reaches reserve, a notification 
text is displayed on the screen. Refill with LPG at the earliest opportunity.
If, while driving in LPG mode, a sudden warning signal is heard and the 
warning LPG fault, contact workshop  is displayed on the screen
5), it means 
that there is a fault in the LPG system. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop to check the LPG system.
WARNING
LPG is a highly explosive and inflammable substance. It may cause severe 
burns and other injury.•Due care must be taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.•When parking the vehicle in a closed  area (for example in a garage), 
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechanical, 
to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.Note
•The values shown in the average fuel consumption and distance to empty 
indications on the multifunction display (MFI)
6) on the instrument panel
5) are 
approximate values only.
•Two different consumption values are given on the MFI, depending on 
whether the vehicle is running in GAS or Petrol mode.•Please check the fuel level on the fuel level gauge on the instrument panel 
⇒ page 58•If frequent short journeys are made, especially when the outside temper-
ature is low, the vehicle will tend to run on petrol more often than on LPG. 
Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank.
5)Depending on the model version
Fig. 35  Instrument panel: 
gas gauge.
6)Optional equipment
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Digital instrument panel displayDisplay (without warnin g or information texts)
The display in the instrument panel shows, amongst other 
things, the mileage and trip recorder as well as the selector 
lever position.
Digital clock display  ⇒page 59. On the right of the display: Selector 
lever position display for the automatic gearbox*. The current position of 
the selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for tiptronic)* is high-
lighted.
Outside temperature.
Odometer or flexible service interval display*.
Displayed categories*
The display on the instrument panel shows the mileage and 
trip recorder as well as the selector lever position.
Clock: “Setting the time”. On the right of the display: Selector lever posi-
tion display for the automatic gearbox*. The current position of the 
selector lever or the gear which is en gaged (for Tiptronic) is highlighted.
There are optional and automatic displays in this field.
– Optional indicators:  e.g. those on the multifunction display (MFI)
– Automatic indicators:  Information and warning messages.
– Menus providing further information and which can be used to make  diverse settings are also shown: “Instrument panel menus”
Outside temperature.
Odometer or flexible service interval display.
Fig. 36  Detailed view of 
the instrument panel: 
screen with different indi-
cators
A1A2A3
Fig. 37  Digital instru-
ment panel display
A1A2A3A4
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62Recommended gear display* 
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are driving in the correct gear, a dot 
will be shown next to the gear display. If you are not in the correct gear, an 
arrow will appear next to the gear display indicating whether you should 
change up or down.Odometer or flexible service interval displayOdometer
The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance 
covered by the vehicle.
The right-hand counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates 
steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by holding down 
the reset button for a few seconds. Service interval display
Ve hi cle s wi th Service intervals dependent on time/distance travelled
 already 
have certain service intervals set. The intervals are calculated individually in 
vehicles with  LongLife service .
The service interval display only indicates the dates of services that include 
engine oil change. The dates of all other services, such as Inspection Service 
or brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on the door pillar or in the Main-
tenance Programme.
A  Service pre-warning  will appear in the odometer if a service is due soon. A 
“spanner” symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance that can 
be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will change 
after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the number 
of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The following 
message is shown in the instrument panel display*:
Service in
[XXXX]
km
or
[XXXX]
days
The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on or the engine is running. The normal display can be 
resumed by briefly pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing 
the   button on the steering wheel controls.
With the ignition on, you can  check the current service message at any 
moment in the  Vehicle status menu or turning the reset button to access the 
service display.
An  overdue service  is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day 
information.
Fig. 38  Gear display
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Indications for vehicles with LongLife service
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing 
requirements. With the LongLife System, SEAT ensures that your vehicle only 
has an interval service when it is necessary. The length of the service intervals 
(max. two years) is determined by factors such as conditions under which the 
vehicle is used and personal driving style.
The service pre-warning will first appear 20 days before the date on which the 
service is due. The distance travelled is rounded off to the nearest 100 km 
and the time to full days. The current service message can only be consulted 
500 km after the last service. Until that time, only dashes are displayed.
Note
•If you reset the display manually, the next service interval will be indi-
cated after 15,000 km or one year and will not be calculated individually.•Do not  reset the display between service intervals as the display will 
otherwise be incorrect.•In LongLife Service vehicles, if the battery is disconnected for a long 
period, the days remaining until the next service cannot be calculated. There-
fore, the service message displays on the instrument panel may be incorrect. 
Take into account the maximum authorised service intervals.
Multifunction  display (MFI)*
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on the 
journey and fuel consumption.
Fig. 39  Rocker buttons A 
and B. Steering wheel 
controls.Fig. 40  Digital instru-
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The multifunction system uses two automatic memories:  1 - Actual 
memory  and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown 
in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting a memory
– When the ignition is on, briefly press button  ⇒page 63, fig. 39  
 on the windscreen wiper lever  to change from one memory to 
another or press button   on the steering wheel controls 
⇒ page 63, fig. 39 .
Resetting a memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Hold down button   on the windscreen wiper lever or button    on the steering wheel contro ls for at least 2 seconds.The trip memory 1  collects the travel and consumption rates from the 
moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is 
continued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will 
be added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically 
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The  total memory 2  collects the trip data for any number of individual jour-
neys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours) up to a 
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km distance travelled. 
The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named values is 
reached.
Information in th e multifunction display (MFI)* You can switch between the following displays in the multifunction display 
(MFI) by operating rocker switch  ⇒fig. 41    on the windscreen wiper lever.
AA
AA
AA
AA
Fig. 41  Rocker buttons A 
and B. Steering wheel 
controls.Fig. 42  Digital instru-
ment panel display: 
average fuel consumption 
indicator.
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Memory displays
•Driving speed•Journey duration•Average speed•Distance•Distance to empty•Average fuel consumption•Current fuel consumption•Outside temperature display•Speed warning
Km/h - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown in the display.
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition 
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. 
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Økm/h - Average speed
The average speed will be shown after running a distance of approximately 
100 metres. Until then dashes will appear in the display. The display will be 
updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
km - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km. The memory will 
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
 z Km - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current fuel 
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
Ø l/100 km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown  ⇒page 64, fig. 42  after a 
distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Until then dashes 
will appear in the display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while 
the vehicle is in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
l/100 km or l/h - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the 
vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position 
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion  ⇒page 195.
Outside temperature display
The measurement range extends from -45 °C to +58 °C. At temperatures 
below +4 °C, an ice crystal symbol is displayed and a warning sounds if the 
vehicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice danger warning). This symbol 
will flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature 
rises above +4 °C or 6 °C if it was already lit.
Set speed indicator
When driving at the required speed, enter the speed indicator mode and 
press the button   (Reset), the display remembers the indicated speed. If 
the indicated speed is exceeded, a warning message is displayed on the 
screen 
7) and an acoustic signal is given.
This may be deactivated by pressing the button   (Reset).
7)Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be
represented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.
AA
AA
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66The speed may be altered using the rocker switch   in steps of 5 km/h 
within 5 seconds of the initial memory value.
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. For this reason you should not rely exclusively on this display 
- Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as 
a result of the heat radiated from the engine.Warning or information message in the display
Faults are shown in the display with warning lamps and 
warning/information reports.The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional faults are indi-
cated by symbols with warning or information messages in the display. An 
acoustic warning is given in certain cases.
Warning symbols
There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning symbols 
(priority 2)
Information text
In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive information 
in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.
Note
In the case of screens without warning or information texts, faults are indi-
cated exclusively by the warning lamps.Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will 
be accompanied by  three audible warnings . This is a danger warning. Stop 
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain 
professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be 
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will continue 
until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warning 
message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages (red)•Brake system symbol 
 H with the warning message  STOP BRAKE FLUID 
SERVICE MANUAL  or STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL . 
•Coolant symbol 
 v with the warning message STOP SEE COOLANT 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL . 
•Engine oil pressure symbol 
 E with the warning message STOP ENGINE 
OIL PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL . 
Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow) If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied 
by one audible warning . The function should be checked as soon as possible.
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If several priority 2 warning messages are detected at the same time, the 
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After 
a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown 
as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2
 warning messages will not be shown until all  Priority 1 warning 
messages have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow):
8)
•Fuel warning light with the information text PLEASE REFUEL . •Windscreen washer fluid symbol 
 with the information text REFILL 
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Refill the windscreen washer tank 
⇒ page 230.
8)Depending on the model version.
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68Instrument panel menus*Example of menu use 
All the menus on the instrument panel may be used according 
to the following procedure. The instrument panel menus may 
vary according to the version of the model.
The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how to 
use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using 
winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.
1. Open the main menu with the MFI lever 
– Switch the ignition on.
– Hold down button   for two seconds to return to main menu 
from other menu. It may be necessary to repeat this operation 
until the main menu is displayed.
2. Open the menu “Configuration” with the MFI lever
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end  of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between 
two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right.
– Select menu  Configuration.
Fig. 43  Windscreen wiper 
lever: button A to confirm 
the menu selection and 
rocker switch B to change 
the menu
Fig. 44  Steering wheel 
controls: button A to 
confirm the menu selec-
tion and switch B to 
change the menu
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