ignition Seat Altea XL 2010 User Guide

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Technical Data
Service interval display
A
Service pre-warning will appear in the mileage displays 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 dash panel display: SERV. IN ... KM OR ...
DAYS . The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after
the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. The normal display can
be resumed by pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing the
rocker switch of the MFI ⇒fig. 40 .
With the ignition switched on, you can call up the current service message by
pressing the trip counter reset knob for 2 seconds.
An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day
information.
Display with multi-function display (MFD)*
The multi-function display (MFD) shows you information on
the journey and fuel consumption.
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Fig. 40 Rocker buttons A
and B. Steering wheel
controls.Fig. 41 Digital display in
the dash panel
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The multi-function 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. 40
on the windscreen wiper lever to change from one memory to
another or press button on the steering wheel controls
⇒ page 63, fig. 40 .
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 travelle d.
The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named values is
reached.
Displays in the multi-function display (MFD)* You can switch between the following displays in the multi-function display
(MFD) by operating the rocker switch ⇒fig. 42 on the windscreen wiper
lever.
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Fig. 42 Rocker buttons A
and B. Steering wheel
controls.Fig. 43 Digital dash
panel display: average
fuel consumption indi-
cator.
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Technical Data
Memory displays
•Driving speed•Journey duration•Average speed•Distance•Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)•Average fuel consumption•Current fuel consumption•Ambient temperature display•Speed warning
Km/h - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown on 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. Dashes will appear in the display until that time. 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.
 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 litre/100 km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown ⇒page 64, fig. 43 after a
distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear
in the display until that time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds
while the vehicle is in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
ltr/100 km or ltr/hr - 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 202.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures
lower than +4°C, an “ice crystal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” sounds
if the vehicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice warning). This symbol will
flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the exterior 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 text is displayed on the screen
6)
and a warning signal sounds.
This may be deactivated by pressing the button (Reset).
6)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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68Dash panel menus*Example of menu use
All the menus on the dash panel may be used according to
the following procedure. The dash 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 MFD 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 MFD 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. 44 Windscreen wiper
lever: button A to confirm
the menu selection and
rocker switch B to change
the menu
Fig. 45 Steering wheel
controls: button A to
confirm the menu selec-
tion and switch B to
change the menu
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70Main menu
The menu provides access to the different display functions
(only with the MFD lever).
Open main menu
– Switch the ignition on.
– Press and hold the eject button for at least 2 seconds. It may
be necessary to repeat this operation until the main menu is
displayed.
Select a menu from the main menu
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end of rocker switch . The selected option is displayed between
two horizontal lines.
– Press button to select the entry.Example of menu use ⇒page 68
Fig. 46 Windscreen wiper
lever (MFD): button A to
confirm the menu selec-
tion and rocker switch B to
change the menuFig. 47 Digital dash
panel display: Main menu
Main menu
Function
Multi-function dis-
play
Change to the multi-function display (MFD): “Multi-
function display (MFD)”
Audio
The current station will be shown when the radio is
switched on.
Navigation
This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with
a navigation system. The navigation system must be
switched on. When the route guidance is activated,
the turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed.
The display is similar to that of the Navigation sys-
tem.
If the route guidance is not activated, the direction of
travel (compass) and the name of the street along
which you are driving are shown.
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Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Multi-function display menu (MFD)
The multi-function display (MFD) shows you information on
the journey and fuel consumption.The multifunction display (MFD) 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. 48 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. 44 ⇒ page 68 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
button on the multifunction lever ⇒page 68, fig. 45 ⇒page 68 while
the ignition is switched on.
Te l e p h o n e
This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with
a telephone mounted by the manufacturer: “Fixed tel-
ephone installation”
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
heating, the Light and visibility menu and the Con-
venience menu to be reset.
Fig. 48 Multifunction
display (MFD) dash 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 2 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 ho urs and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km distance
travelled. 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. 44 ⇒page 68 on the windscreen wiper
lever or by pressing button or ⇒page 68, fig. 45 on the multifunction
steering wheel*.•Duration•Current fuel consumption•Average fuel consumption•Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)•Distance•Average speed•Digital display of speed
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•Speed warning to --- km/h Personal selection of display
The driver can establish which displays are shown on the dash 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 memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Current fuel consumption in l/100km or l/h
The display will show the current fuel consumption in mpg whilst the vehicle
is in motion or in litres/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 202.
Average consumption in l/100km
The average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately
100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that
time. The display will be updated every 5 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.
8)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. Dashes will appear in the display until that time.
The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
Digital display of speed
The dash panel display gives the speed in digital format
8).
Speed warning to --- 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 dash panel display gives the selected speed,
for example, Speed warning 120 km/h . You have five seconds to reset the
speed between 30 km/hand 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 dash panel.
Ambient 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), “a snowflake symbol” (ice
warning) appears in addition to the outside temperature display. This symbol
flashes for a few seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature 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. You should, for this reason, 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 ambient
temperature 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. 46 . or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 45 until the Veh i cle S ta tus 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 Veh ic le sta tus menu.
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•SEAT dealers are able to programme other functions or change the
existing functions depending upon the vehicle equipment.•The Configuration menu is only accessible when the vehicle is at a
standstill.Convenience menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle conven-
ience settings.Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option Configuration from the main menu and press
the button ⇒ page 68, fig. 44on the windscreen wiper
lever.
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 45 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
– Choose the option Convenience from the main menu and press
the button on the windscreen wiper lever.Example of menu use ⇒page 68.
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
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Displayed on the
screen
Function
Open door
One door: Individual unlocking activated.
Auto. locking: the doors are automatically locked
when the vehicle is travelling at more than approx
15 km/h.
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked when the key
is removed from the ignition.
Elec. window control
Opening and closing electric windows: this deter-
mines 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's door
only.
Wing mirror adjust.
If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the
driver's side wing mirror is adjusted, the passen-
ger wing mirror is also moved.
Manufacturer's set-
tings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
This returns to the Configuration menu
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80First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒.
WARNING
•If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a
safe distance from traffic. Tur n the e ngin e off, turn t he hazard l ights on and
place the warning triangle.•Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.•The engine compartment is a danger ous area! Before carrying out any
work in the engine compartment, switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Always note the corresponding warnings ⇒page 227.
Rear fog light

This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on
. Further
information ⇒ page 113.
Turn signals
 
The warning lamp flashes when the indicators are in opera-
tion.Depending on which indicator is operating, either the left
 or right
 indi-
cator lamp flashes. Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the
hazard warning lights are switched on.
If any of both indicators fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice faster
than normal. Further information on the indicators
⇒page 120.
Engine management*


This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.
The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out
once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine management system while you are
driving, this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance.
Glow plug system / Engine fault

The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are
preheating. It flashes if there is an engine fault.
Warning lamp
 is lit
The warning lamp  lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When the
warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight away.
Warning lamp
 flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving,
the glow plug lamp will flash
. Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service
Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
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