warning Seat Altea 2011 Workshop Manual

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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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. 44 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 207.
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.
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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 241.
8)Depending on the version of the model.
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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. 45 Windscreen wiper
lever: button A to confirm
the menu selection and
rocker switch B to change
the menu
Fig. 46 Steering wheel
controls: button A to
confirm the menu selec-
tion and switch B to
change the menu
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– Press button on the windscreen wiper lever. The Configura-
tion menu is opened.
2. Access the Configuration menu with the steering wheel controls
– To access the “Configuration” menu, press button ⇒page 68, fig. 46 until the menu is displayed. Now you are in
this menu.
3. Open the main menu “Winter tyres”
– Select option Winter tyres using switch .
– Press button . The menu Winter tyres is opened.
4. Program a speed limit warning
– Use button to select the option +10 km/h or –10 km/h and
press button to either increase or decrease the set speed.
5. To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning
– Use switch to se lect the menu point On / Off and press the
button to switch the speed warning on or off. If the speed
warning is deactivated, three dashes will be displayed ---
6. To close the menu “Winter tyres”
–In the menu select Back .The function “Winter tyres” sends an optical and an acoustic signal when the
vehicle reaches the set speed. Example menu “Winter tyres”
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
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In the menu
Winter tyres
Function
Name of menu displayed
X km/h
The current set speed is displayed
or ---
or dashes will be shown if the function is deactivated.
On / Off
If the function is activated or deactivated
+10 km/h
The set value increases by 10 km/h
-10 km/h
The set value decreases by 10 km/h
Back
The menu “Winter tyres” is closed and the last dis-
played menu is shown.
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Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Multifunction disp lay menu (MFI)
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on the
journey and fuel consumption.The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memory
and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory is shown on the upper right hand
section of the display ⇒fig. 49 at all times.
Open the multifunction display menu
–Select the Multifunction display menu from the main menu ⇒page 70
and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multifunc-
tion lever*.
Selecting a memory
– To change from one memory to another, briefly press button ⇒page 68, fig. 45 ⇒ page 68 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
button on the multifunction lever ⇒page 68, fig. 46 ⇒page 68 while
the ignition is switched on.
Te l e p h o n e
This menu is only available in vehicles with radio unit if
the vehicle is fitted with the telephone function. In vehi-
cles fitted with a radio navigation system, this menu is
available in the central unit (navigator) ⇒ Booklet
“SEAT Media System 2.1”.
Vehicle condition
This menu displays current warning or information
texts: “Vehicle status menu”
This option flashes when one of these texts is dis-
played.
Configuration
This option allows the time, the speed warning when
using winter tyres, units, language, independent heat-
ing, the Light and visibility menu and the Convenience
menu to be reset.
a)Only in vehicles fitted with a radio navigation system.
Fig. 49 Multifunction
display (MFI) instrument
panel display.
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72Resetting a memory
– Select the memory where you wish to erase the values.
– Hold down button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on
the multifunction* steering wheel for at least two seconds.
The journey memory 1 collects the travel and consumption data 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 journey memory 2 collects the journey data for any number of indi-
vidual journeys (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 trav-
elled. The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named values is
reached.
Memory indications
The following data can be viewed on the multifunction display using the
rocker switch ⇒page 68, fig. 45 ⇒page 68 on the windscreen wiper
lever or by pressing button or ⇒page 68, fig. 46 on the multifunction
steering wheel*.•Duration•Current fuel consumption•Average fuel consumption•Distance to empty•Distance•Average speed•Auxiliary speed•Digital display of speed
9)
•Speed warning at --- km/h Personal selection of display
The driver can establish which displays are shown on the instrument panel
display as required:
•Select the submenu
Multifunction Display Data from the Configuration
menu ⇒page 74.•The displays can be activated or deactivated individually by marking the
required option and pressing the button on the windscreen wiper lever or
the multifunction steering wheel*.
Duration in h and min
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both me mories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Current fuel consumption in l/100 km or l/h
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litres/100 km whilst the
vehicle is in motion or in litres/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary posi-
tion with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion ⇒page 171.
Average consumption in l/100 km
The average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately
100 metres has been travelled. Until then dashes will appear in the display.
The display will be updated every five seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
Fuel range in km
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.
9)It is not possible to see whether the alternative speed display is activated.
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Distance travelled in km
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.
Average speed in km/h
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres has been travelled. Until then dashes will appear in the display. The
display will be updated every five seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
Alternative speed display (mph or km/h)
The speed is also displayed in a second unit of measurement other than that
used on the speedometer.
•Select the menu
Configuration using the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68.•Select the option Auxiliary speed and press on the windscreen wiper
lever or the multifunction steering wheel*.
Digital display of speed
The instrument panel display gives the speed in digital format
9).
Speed warning at --- km/h
This function may help you to keep within the speed limits. Press the
button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multifunction steering wheel*
to select the current speed. The instrument panel display gives the selected
speed, for example, Speed warning 120 km/h . You have five seconds to reset
the speed between 30 km/h and 250 km/h using rocker switch or buttons or on the multifunction steering wheel*. Press the button or wait
five seconds until the speed is stored and the warning is activated. If the set
speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal is heard and a warning message is
displayed until the speed is reduced to at least 4 km/h below the stored
speed. The function is switched off by pressing the button again. Speed
warning --- km/h is now displayed on the instrument panel. Outside temperature display
The measurement margin ranges from -40 °C (-40 °F) to +50 °C (+125 °F). At
outside temperatures below +4 °C (+39.2 °F), the snowflake symbol (ice
danger warning) appears in addition to the outside temperature display. This
symbol flashes for a few seconds and remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+42.8 °F).
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
•There are different instrument panels; therefore the multifunction display
may vary.•When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temper-
ature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.•Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel* do not have buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*.Vehicle status menu
This menu shows warning or information textsOpen Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option Veh i cle status from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button on the windscreen wiper lever
⇒ page 70, fig. 47 . or
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– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 46 until the Vehicle Status menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a
time and will be stored in the Vehicle status menu.
The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no
warning or information message, the option Vehicle status is not displayed.
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ⇒page 68
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒page 68, fig. 45 on the wind-
screen wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 46 until the Configuration menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 68.
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Displayed on the
screen
Function
Multifunction
display data.
This menu is used to establish the data in the multi-
function display menu to be displayed on the instru-
ment panel ⇒page 71
Convenience
This menu allows you to make the settings for the
convenience functions in the vehicle.
Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle
lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the naviga-
tion system can be changed. Choose between 12
and 24-hour format and change to summer time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which an
optical and acoustic warning will be given by the
system. You can use this function, for example, if
you have fitted winter tyres which are not suited for
the top speed of your vehicle. Please see the sec-
tion “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values and
distances.
Aux. Speed
The instrument panel also displays the speed in
another different unit of measurement (mph or
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
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Warning lampsOverview of the warning lamps
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults.
Fig. 50 Instrument panel warning and indicator lamps.
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only
on certain model versions or are optional extras.
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