steering wheel Seat Altea 2015 User Guide

Operation
● Select the submenu Multifunction Display
Data from the Configuration menu
››› page 54 .
● The di s
plays can be activated or deactiva-
ted individually by marking the required op-
tion and pressing the OK button on the wind-
screen wiper lever or the multifunction steer-
ing wheel*.
Outside temperature indicator
The measurement margin ranges from -45 °C
(-49 °F) to +58 °C (+136.4 °F). At tempera-
tures lower than +4°C (+39.2 °F), an “ice crys-
tal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” is
sounded if the vehicle is moving at more
than 20 km/h (12 mph) (ice warning). This
symbol flashes first for around 10 seconds
and remains lit as long as the outside tem-
perature does not rise above +4 °C (+39.2 °F)
or +6 °C (+42.8 °F) if it was already lit. 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 exclusive-
ly 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 dis- played may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of the heat
radiated from the engine.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering
wheel* do not have buttons on the wind-
screen wiper lever. The multifunction display
can only be controlled from the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel*. Vehicle status menu
Open Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option Vehicle status from the
main menu: “Main menu” and press button OK on the windscreen wiper lever
A ›››
Fig. 38 .
or
– Pr

ess button  or
 on the multifunction
steering wheel* ››› Fig. 37 until the
V
ehicle
St

atus 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 sta-
tus is not displayed. If there are several mes-
sages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ››› page 50. Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu
is not available. Configuration menu
Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the
main menu: “Main menu” and press button OK
A
››› Fig. 36 on the windscreen wiper
l ev

er. or
– Pr e
ss button  or
 on the multifunction
steering wheel* ›››
Fig. 37 until the
C
onfigu-
r

ation menu is displayed.
Examp
le of menu use ›››
page 50.
Displayed on
the screenFunction
Multifunction
display data.This menu is used to establish the da-
ta in the multifunction display menu
to be displayed on the instrument
panel ››› page 52
ConvenienceThe convenience set-up mode is used
to make the settings for the conven-
ience functions in the vehicle.
Lights and visi-
bilityFrom this menu it is it possible to alter
the vehicle lighting settings. 54

Dash panelDisplayed on
the screenFunction
TimeThe hours and minutes of the clock
and the navigation system can be
changed. Choose between 12 and 24-
hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyresThe menu allows the setting of a
speed at which an optical and acous-
tic warning will be given by the sys-
tem. You can use this function, for ex-
ample, if you have fitted winter tyres
which are not suited for the top speed
of your vehicle. Please see the section
“Wheels and tyres”.
LanguageThe display texts and the navigation
system texts can be seen in different
languages.
UnitsThis option allows you to select the
units for displaying temperature, fuel
consumption values and distances.
sel. speedThe instrument panel also displays
the speed in another different unit of
measurement (mph or km/h) to that
given on the speedometer.
Inter. ServiceConsult service messages and reset
service interval display here.
Factory set-
tingsThe manufacturer's predefined values
for the functions of this menu are re-
stored.
Back a)This returns to the main menu.
a)
Only if the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFI). Note
● For electronic and vehicle equipment one or
more of these menus will be displayed.
● SEAT dealerships are able to programme
other functions or change the existing func-
tions depending upon the vehicle equipment.
● The Configuration menu is only accessible
when the vehicle is at a standstill. Convenience menu
Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option Configuration
from the
m

ain menu and press the button OK
A ›››
Fig. 36 on the windscreen wiper lever.
– Pr e

ss button  or
 on the multifunction
steering wheel* ›››
Fig. 37 until the
C
onfigu-
r

ation menu is displayed.
– Choose the option
Convenience from the
main menu and press the button A on the
windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use ›››
page 50
Displayed on
the screenFunction
Central lock-
ing.One door: Individual unlocking activa-
ted.
Auto lock: The doors are automatically
locked when the vehicle is travelling
at more than approx. 15 km/h
(10 mph).
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked
when the key is removed from the ig-
nition.
Elec. window
controlOpening and closing electric win-
dows: this determines whether to
open or close all the windows when
the vehicle is unlocked or locked. The
open function can also be activated
for the driver door only.
Exterior mirror
adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selec-
ted, when the driver side exterior mir-
ror is adjusted, the passenger exterior
mirror is also moved.
Factory set-
tingsThe predefined factory values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the Configuration
menu. Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or
more of these menus will be displayed. 55
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Operation
Lights and visibility menu Open Lights and visibility Menu
– Select the option Configuration from the
m ain menu: “M
ain menu” and press button
OK
A
››› page 50 on the windscreen wiper
l ev

er. or
– Press button  or
 on the multifunction
steering wheel* ››› Fig. 37 until the Configu-
r

ation menu is displayed.
– Select the option Lights & visibil. from the
menu and press button A on the wind-
screen wiper lever.
Example of menu use ›››
page 50.
Displayed on
the screenFunction
Coming Home/
Leaving HomeThis option permits the adjustment of
the time during which the headlamps
remain lit after the vehicle is locked,
as well as connecting and disconnect-
ing this function.
Indicator conf.The convenience turn signal function
can be activated or deactivated here.
With convenience mode activated, the
turn signal will blink at least three
times when turned on for a lane
change.
Factory set-
tingsThe predefined factory values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
Displayed onthe screenFunction
BackThis returns to the Configuration
menu. Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or
more of these menus will be displayed. 56

Steering wheel controls*
Steering wheel controls* General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction
module from where it is possible to control
the audio, telephone and radio navigation
functions, and the automatic gearbox*, with-
out requiring the driver to be distracted from
driving.
There are three versions of the multifunction
module:
● Audio version, to control the available au-
dio functions from the steering wheel.
● Audio + Telephone version, to control the
available audio functions and the telephone
system from the steering wheel. Both versions may be used to control the au-
dio system (radio, Audio CD, mp3 CD,
iPod
1)
/USB 1)
/SD 1)
) and the radio navigation
system, in which case they also control the
navigation system.
● Version for automatic gearbox*
››› page 129
.
Audio sy s
tem
Steering wheel audio version controls Fig. 41
Steering wheel controls. Fig. 42
Steering wheel controls (depending
on version of model). »1)
If fitted in the vehicle.
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Steering wheel controls*
Steering wheel audio version + telephone controls Fig. 43
Steering wheel controls. Fig. 44
Steering wheel controls (depending
on version of model).ButtonRadioCD/MP3/USB*/iPod*AUXTELEPHONE
AVolume upVolume upVolume upVolume up
BVolume downVolume downVolume downVolume down
CSearch for next stationNext track
Hold down: fast forwardNo function specifiedNo function specified
DSearch for last stationPrevious track
Hold down: quick rewindNo function specifiedNo function specified
EAccess telephone menu on instrument pan- elAccess telephone menu on instrument pan-elAccess telephone menu on instru-ment panelMake call
Accept incoming call End call
Hold down: reject incoming call
FEnable voice recognitionEnable voice recognitionEnable voice recognitionActivate voice control/
Interrupt current message/ Deactivate voice control
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Steering wheel controls*
Radio navigation system Steering wheel audio version + telephone controls Fig. 45
Steering wheel controls. Fig. 46
Steering wheel controls (depending
on version of model).ButtonRadioCD/MP3/USB*/iPod*AUXNAVIGATORTELEPHONE
AVolume upVolume upVolume upVolume upVolume up
BVolume downVolume downVolume downVolume downVolume down
CSearch for next stationNext track
Hold down: fast forwardNo function specifiedNo function specifiedNo function specified
DSearch for last stationPrevious track
Hold down: quick rewindNo function specifiedNo function specifiedNo function specified» 61
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Lights and visibility
When the automatic dipped beam headlight
control is on but the dipped beam headlights
are off, the warning lamp  lights up on
the light control ››› Fig. 59. If the automatic
control switches on the dipped lights, the in-
strument and control lighting is also switch-
ed on. WARNING
● Even if the automatic headlight control is
switched on, the dipped beam headlights will
not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the
dipped beam must be switched on manually. Note
● For those vehicles with the automatic head-
light system, when the key is removed from
the ignition, the audible warning will only
sound if the light control is in the position 
or  if the vehicle is not fitted with the com-
in g home f
unction.
● If the daylight driving automatic light func-
tion is switched on, the front fog lights or
rear fog light cannot be switched on in addi-
tion.
● The use of the lighting described here is
subject to the relevant statutory require-
ments.
● Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of the sensor. This may cause disrup-
tions or faults in the automatic lighting sys-
tem. ●
To avoid damage to the tail lights, the
lights mounted on the rear lid go off when the
rear lid is opened (depending on the country). Turn signal and main beam headlight
lever
Fig. 60
Turn signal and main beam lever The turn signal and main beam headlight lev-
er has the following functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ››› Fig. 60 1 to indicate
right
, and all the way down 2 to indicate
left
.
Sign

alling a lane change
– Push the lever up 1 or down
2 to the
point where you incur resistance and then
release it. The turn signal will flash several times. The corresponding control lamp will
also flash.
Switching main beam on and off – If the dipped lights are on, push the lever
forward ››› Fig. 60 3 to switch on the main
beam headlights.
– Push the lever towards the steering wheel
››› Fig. 60 4 to switch off the main beam.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
4 to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights 
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key
from the lock.
– Move the turn signal lever up or down to
turn the right or left-hand parking lights on,
respectively. WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of accident! Never use the main beam head-
lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers. Note
● The turn signals only
work when the igni-
tion is switched on. The corresponding warn-
ing lamp  or  flashes in the instrument
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Rear window sun blind* – Pull out the visor and hook it onto the
hooks at the top of the door frame
››› Fig. 68 .
W ind
screen wiper and rear
window wiper systems
Windscreen wipers Fig. 69
Windscreen wiper lever. Fig. 70
Rain sensor on the windscreen seen
from the interior. The windscreen wiper lever
››› Fig. 69 has the
f o

llowing positions:
Initial position 0 Rest, windscreen disconnected.
Intermittent wipe / automatic wipe with rain
sensor*
– Move the lever up to position 1 .
– With switch A adjust the wipe interval or
sensitivity of the rain sensor*.
Switch A has 4 positions.
The rain sensor* is part of the intermittent
wipe function. You will have to switch the rain
sensor back on if you switch off the ignition.
This is done by switching the wiper interval
wipe function off and back on. Slow wipe
–
Push the lever up to position 2 .
Continuous wipe – Push the lever up to position 3 .
Short wipe – Move the lever down to position 4 to give
the windscreen a short wipe. The wiper will
s t

art to move faster if you keep the lever
pressed down for longer than two seconds.
Automatic wash/wipe 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel,
position 5 . The wash function will start
immediately and the wipers will start with a
slight delay. The wash and wiper systems
will function at the same time at speeds of
over 120 km/h (75 mph).
– Release the lever. The wipers will keep run-
ning for approximately 4 seconds.
Heated windscreen in the wiper blade area*
In some countries and in some versions, it is
possible to heat the windscreen in the area
of the windscreen wiper blades in order to
aid de-icing in this area. The function is
switched on by pressing the heated rear win-
dow key .
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Lights and visibility
WARNING
● Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
wash/wipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view of the road.
● The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers. If necessary, switch
on the wipers manually when water on the
windscreen impedes visibility.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
››› page 194. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. If you switch
on the windscreen wipers when the wiper
blades are frozen to the windscreen, you
could damage both the wiper blades and the
wiper motor. Note
● The windscreen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,
the windscreen wiper will only work when the
ignition is on and the bonnet closed. ●
When in use, the wipers do not go as far as
the rest position. When the lever is moved to
position 0, they are totally hidden.
● If the vehicle stops when wiper speed 2 ›››
Fig. 69 or 3 is selected, the next speed
down will be selected automatically. The set
speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls
away.
● The windscreen will be wiped again after
approximately five seconds once the “auto-
matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-
ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-
tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3
seconds after the drip function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
last wipe. For the “drip” function to work
again, you have to turn the ignition off and
then on again.
● When the “interval wipe function” is on,
the intervals are directly proportional to the
speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed
the shorter the intervals.
● The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-
cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper
will stop moving if the obstacle continues to
block its path. Remove the obstacle and
switch the wiper back on again.
● Before removing any objects that may be
trapped in the side areas of the windscreen,
always move the wiper arms to the service
position (horizontal).
● The heat output of the heated jets is con-
trolled automatically when the ignition is
switched on, depending upon the outside
temperature. ●
Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of the rain sensor*. This may cause sen-
sor disruption or faults. Rear window wiper 
Fig. 71
Windscreen wiper lever: rear window
wiper. Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forward to position 6 ›››
Fig. 71 . The wiper will wipe the window
ap pr
oximately every 6 seconds.
Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position 6 toward
the steering wheel. The wiper will continue
to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion. »
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Switching on automatic wipe – Press the lever fully forwards to position 7›››
Fig. 71 . The rear wash function will start
immedi at
ely and the wiper will start a few
seconds later. The rear window wash sys-
tem will function as long as you hold the
lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The wiper then wipes for
approximately 4 seconds, and then in inter-
vals again.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops
and the wipers function. WARNING
● Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
on ››› page 194. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blade is not frozen to the glass before using
the wiper for the first time. If you switch on
the wiper when the wiper blade is frozen to
the glass, this could damage both the wiper
blade and the wiper motor. Note
● The windscreen wiper will only function
when the ignition is switched on and the rear
lid is closed. ●
In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers
switched on, the rear windscreen wiper will
make one wipe. Headlight washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight
lenses.
The headlight washers are activated auto-
matically when the windscreen washer is
used and the window wiper lever is pulled to-
wards the steering wheel for at least 1.5 sec-
onds – provided the dipped beam headlights
or main beams are switched on. Clean off
stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-
lights at regular intervals, for instance, when
filling the fuel tank.
Note
● To ensure that the headlight washers work
properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders in
the bumper free of snow and remove any ice
with a de-icer spray.
● To remove water, the windscreen wipers
will be activated from time to time, the head-
light washers will be activated every three cy-
cles. Rear vision mirrors
Interior rear vision mirror It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
clearly through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at the
bottom edge of the rear vision mirror should
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to
select the anti-dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear
vision mirror* Fig. 72
Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear vi-
sion mirror. 86