handbrake Seat Arona 2017 User Guide

Driving
Starting off uphill – Apply the handbrake.
– Once you have engaged a gear press the
ac c
el
erator carefully and disengage the
handbrake.
Driving down hills: in some situations (on
mountain roads or when towing a trailer or
caravan) it can be advantageous to switch
temporarily to the manual gearbox pro-
gramme so that the gear ratios can be selec-
ted manually to suit the driving conditions
››› .
On l ev
el

ground it is sufficient to move the
selector lever to position P. On slopes, first
engage the parking brake and then put the
selection lever into the P position. This
avoids overloading the locking mechanism
and it will be easier to move the selector lev-
er from position P. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Selector
lev er po
sitions on page 184.
● Never allow the brake to rub and do not use
the brake ped
al too often or for long periods.
Constant braking causes overheating in the
brakes. This could significantly reduce brak-
ing power, increase braking distance or even
result in the total failure of the brake system.
● To avoid rolling back on gradients always
hold the
vehicle with the footbrake or hand-
brake if you have to stop. CAUTION
● If y

ou stop the vehicle on a gradient, do not
attempt to stop it from rolling by depressing
the accelerator when a gear has been selec-
ted. This could cause overheating and dam-
age the automatic gearbox. Apply the hand-
brake firmly or press the brake pedal in order
to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
● If you allow the car to roll with the selector
lever in po
sition N with the engine switched
off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged
as it will not be lubricated.
● In certain driving situations or traffic condi-
tions, suc
h as frequently starting, prolonged
“creeping” of the vehicle or traffic jams with
continuous stoppages, the gearbox could
overheat causing damage! If the warning
lamp  lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and wait for the gearbox to cool
››› page 190. Kick-down feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
c
el
er

ation to be reached.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down past the point of resistance at full throt-
tle, the gearbox will shift down to a lower
gear, depending on road speed and engine
speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is
delayed until the engine reaches maximum
rpm. WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or w

et, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding. Launch control programme
3 Valid for vehicles: with Launch-Control/6-Speed
D SG w

ith diesel engines superior to 125 kW and pet-
rol engines superior to 140 kW.
The Launch control programme enables maxi-
mum acceleration.
Important: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines. To use the
launch-control you must disconnect the anti-
slip regulation (ASR) through the Easy Con-
nect system menu ›››
page 118. The warning
lamp  will stay switched on or will flash
slowly depending on whether or not the vehi-
cle has a driver information system*.
On vehicles with the driver information sys-
tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and
the corresponding text message Stability
control deactivated (temporary) ap-
pears on the instrument panel to indicate the
deactivation status. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
WARNING
The towing bracket ball coupling must be
st or
ed securely in the luggage compartment
to prevent them being flung through the vehi-
cle and causing injury. Note
● By l

aw, the ball coupling must be removed
if a trailer is not being towed if it obscures
the number plate. Driving with a trailer
Fig. 234
Turn the 13-pin connector. Before driving
●
Grip the 13-pin connector at area A and
r emo
v

e it in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 234.
● Remove the protective cover 5
› ››
Fig. 222
up w

ards.
After driving
● Grip the 13-pin connector at area A and
in ser
t

it in the opposite direction to the arrow
››› Fig. 234.
● Fit the protective cover 5
› ›
› Fig. 222
on
the ball coupling.
Safety lug
The safety lug B
› ›
› Fig. 234
is used to hook
up the trailer's retainer cable.
On hooking it up to the safety lug, the retain-
er cable should have slack in all the trailer
positions with respect to the vehicle (sharp
bends, reverse gear, etc.).
Headlights
The front part of the vehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light
may dazzle the rest of the traffic.
Adapt the height of the headlights using the
headlight range rotary adjuster 1)
. WARNING
● Never u se the s

afety lug to tow!
● Adjust your speed to suit the road and traf-
fic condition
s.
● All work on the electrical system must be
carried out on
ly by specialised workshops.
● Never connect the trailer's electric system
to the electric
al connections of the rear lights
or any other power sources.
● After hooking up the trailer and connecting
the socket, c
heck that all the trailer's rear
lights are working properly. Note
● If ther e i

s any fault in the trailer's lighting,
check the fuses in the instrument panel fuse
box ›››
 page 58.
● The contact between the retainer cable and
the safety
lug may give rise to mechanical
wear in the lug's surface protection. This
wear will not prevent the safety lug from op-
erating properly or cause any fault and is ex-
cluded from the warranty.
● When connecting and disconnecting the
trail
er, the towing vehicle's handbrake
should be applied. 1)
This does not apply for vehicles with bi-xenon
hea dlights.
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Care and maintenance
WARNING
● Car -c
are products can be toxic. Because of
this, they must always be kept closed in their
original container. Keep them out of the reach
of children. Failure to comply could result in
poisoning.
● Always read and observe the instructions
and warning
s on the package before using
car-care products. Improper use could cause
health problems or damage the vehicle. The
use of certain products may produce noxious
vapours; they should be used in well ventila-
ted areas.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail
varnish r
emover or other volatile fluids.
These are toxic and highly flammable. Risk of
fire and explosion.
● Before washing your vehicle, or carrying
out any
maintenance, switch the engine off,
apply the handbrake firmly and remove the
key from the ignition. CAUTION
Never attempt to remove dirt, mud or dust if
the sur f

ace of the vehicle is dry. Never use a
dry cloth or sponge for cleaning purposes.
This could damage the paintwork or the win-
dows of your vehicle. Soak dirt, mud or dust
with plenty of water. For the sake of the environment
● When pur c

hasing car care products, try to
select ones that are not harmful to the envi-
ronment.
● The waste from car-care products should
not be dis
posed of with ordinary household
waste. Observe the disposal information on
the package. Care of the vehicle exterior
Autom atic

car wash tunnel The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the
v
ehic
l

e can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash tunnel.
However, the paintwork wear depends to a
large extent on the kind of the car wash tun-
nel, the brushes used, its water filtering and
the type of cleaning and preservative prod-
ucts.
Before going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing
the windows. There is nothing to note apart
from that.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as
spoilers or a roof rack or two-way radio aerial,
etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash
tunnel operator first. After washing, the brake

s could take some
time to respond as the brake discs and pads
could be wet, or even frozen in winter. “Dry”
the brakes by braking several times. WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduc e br

aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. Hand-washing
Vehicle washing
– First soften the dirt and rinse it off with wa-
ter
.
– C

lean your vehicle from top to bottom with
a soft s
ponge, a glove or a brush. Use very
light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean
water

.
– Special car shampoo should only be used
for v

ery stubborn dirt.
– Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last,
usin

g a different sponge or glove.
– Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry the vehicle surface gently with a cha-
mois l

eather.
– In cold temperature, dry the rubber seals
and their sur

faces to prevent them from »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
have the engine cleaned. On commissioning
thi s
w
ork, ensure that all surfaces, seams,
joints and components in the engine com-
partment are given anti-corrosion treatment. WARNING
● When work in

g in the engine compartment,
always observe the safety warnings
››› page 267.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch the en-
gine off, app
ly the handbrake firmly and al-
ways remove the key from the ignition.
● Allow the engine to cool before you clean
the engine comp
artment.
● Do not clean, for example, the vehicle un-
derbody, wheel ar
ches or wheel trims without
protecting your hands and arms. You may cut
yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. Failure
to comply could result in injury.
● Moisture, ice and salt on the brake system
may
affect braking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. Directly after washing, avoid sudden
and sharp braking.
● Never touch the radiator fan. It is tempera-
ture-c
ontrolled and could start automatically,
even when the key is removed from the igni-
tion! For the sake of the environment
Fuel, grease and oil deposits can be removed
when the engine i s

washed. The polluted wa-
ter must be cleaned in an oil separator. For
this reason, engine washing should be car- ried out only by a specialised workshop or a
petro
l

station. Caring for the vehicle interior
Ra dio di

splay/Easy Connect* and con-
trol panel* The display can be cleaned with a soft cloth
and a prof
e

ssionally available “LCD cleaner”.
Moisten the cloth with a small amount of the
cleaning fluid.
The Easy Connect control panel* should first
be cleaned with a brush so that no dirt goes
into the device or between the keys and
housing. Next, we recommend cleaning the
Easy Connect control panel* using a cloth
dampened with water and washing-up liquid. CAUTION
● To av oid s

cratching the screen, do not wipe
the display with a dry cloth.
● To avoid damage, ensure that no liquid
goes
into the Easy Connect control panel*. Cleaning plastic parts and the dash
p
anel –
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean plastic
par ts

and the dash panel. –
If this
does not provide satisfactory results,
use a special solvent-free plastic cleaning
product. WARNING
Never clean the dash panel and the airbag
modul e s

urface with cleaners containing sol-
vents. Solvents cause the surface to become
porous. If the airbag triggered, plastic parts
could become detached and cause injuries. CAUTION
Cleaning products which contain solvents will
dam ag

e the material. Cleaning wooden trim*
–
Clean the wooden trim with a water-mois-
tened c
l

ean cloth.
– If this does not provide satisfactory results,
use a gen

tle soap solution. CAUTION
Cleaning products which contain solvents will
dam ag

e the material. Cleaning textile covers and trim parts
Textile covers and trim parts (e.g. seats, door
trim) shou
l
d be c

leaned regularly with a
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Checking and refilling levels
We recommend the use of diesel
f uel which
complies to European standard EN 590. If
diesel fuel which meets European standard
EN 590 is not available, the Cetane number
(CZ) must, at minimum, be 51. If the engine
is equipped with a particulate filter, the sul-
phur content of the fuel must be below 50
parts per million.
Winter-grade diesel
Summer fuel becomes thicker in winter and it
is more difficult to start the engine. For this
reason, petrol stations in some countries al-
so offer winter diesel with improved fluidity
when cold (winter-grade diesel). CAUTION
● The v ehic

le is not designed for the use of
FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.
● Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called
“thinners”, petro
l or similar additives with
diesel fuel.
● If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
neces
sary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems. Working in the engine compart-
ment
saf
ety

notes for work in the engine
compartment Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 17
Before starting any work on the engine or in
the engine compartment:
1. Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Ap

ply the handbrake.
3. Move the gear lever to neutral or the selec- tor lev
er to position P.
4. Wait for the engine to cool down.
5. Keep children away from the vehicle.
6. Raise the bonnet ›››

page 268.
You should not do any work in the engine
compartment unless you know exactly how to
carry out the jobs and have the correct tools!
Have the work carried out by a specialised
workshop if you are uncertain.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. cool-
ant, engine oil, spark plugs and batteries,
are under constant development. SEAT pro-
vides a constant flow of information to Tech-
nical Services concerning modifications. For
this reason, we recommend you have service fluids and consumables replaced by a Techni-
cal

Service. Please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 255. The engine compart-
ment of the vehicle is a hazardous area ››› .
WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine com-
par tment, e.

g. checking and refilling fluids,
involves the danger of injury and burns, acci-
dents and even fire.
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or coo
lant escaping from the engine
compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of
sustaining burns. Wait until no more steam or
coolant is emitted, then allow the engine to
cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● App

ly the handbrake and move the gear
lever t
o neutral or selector lever to position P.
● Keep children away from the vehicle.
● Never touch hot engine parts. There is a
risk of
burns.
● Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a
hot exh
aust gas system. This is a fire hazard.
● Avoid causing short-circuits in the electri-
cal
system, particularly at the points where
the jump leads are attached ›››
 page 68.
The battery could explode.
● Never touch the radiator fan. It is tempera-
ture c
ontrolled and could start automatically,
even when the engine has been switched off
and the key removed from the ignition! » 267
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
●
Never c o
ver the engine with additional in-
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. If the
coolant is hot, the cooling system will be
pressurised!
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a l
arge, thick cloth to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
● Always make sure you have not left any ob-
jects, s
uch as cleaning cloths or tools, in the
engine compartment.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!. A hydraulic jack is insufficient for se-
curing the vehicle and there is a risk of injury.
● If any work has to be performed when the
engine is
started or with the engine running,
there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety
risk from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and from
the high-voltage ignition system. You should
also observe the following:
– Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
– Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and
long hair do not get trapped in rotating
engine parts. Danger of death. Before
starting any work remove jewellery, tie
back and cover hair, and wear tight-fit-
ting clothes. –
Never ac c

elerate with a gear engaged
without taking the necessary precau-
tions. The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
● If work has to be carried out on the fuel
syst
em or on electrical components, you
must observe the following safety notes in
addition to the above warnings:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network. The vehicle must be
unlocked when this is done, otherwise
the alarm will be triggered.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always have a fire extinguisher on hand. WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could
sud den

ly open while driving leaving the driv-
er without visibility. This could result in a se-
rious accident.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that
it is
properly secured by the locking mecha-
nism in the lock carrier piece. The bonnet
must be flush with the surrounding body pan-
els.
● While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not
correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
● Only open and close the bonnet when there
is no
body within its range. CAUTION
When topping up service fluids, make sure
not t o mi

stake them. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage! For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the envi-
ronment . F

or this reason you should make
regular checks on the ground underneath
your vehicle. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a speci-
alised workshop. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 17
The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the
windscreen wipers are in rest position. WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or c oo

lant escaping from the engine
compartment. 268

Index
manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
m anual
g
ear change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Gear engaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gear recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Gearshift paddles (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . 185
General instrument panel controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . 139
warning and indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General overview of the engine compartment . . 270
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
H Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 175 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 141
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Head-on collisions and the laws of physics . . . . . 79
Head-protection airbags description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Headlights driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51, 53 heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 defrosting the windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
demisting the windscreen and side windows 162
Heating and fresh air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 161 Heating and fresh air system
contro ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Heating or cooling the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Hill driving assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Hydraulic Brake Assist automatic hazard warning lights activation . . 180
I Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Identifying letters on engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 168
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 168 see Starter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Indications on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
assist systems submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
distance travelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
doors, bonnet and rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MKB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
SEAT Drive Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
second speed display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 183
service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
warning and inf
ormation messages . . . . . . . . . 39
Inertia mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 114
instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
service interval indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Instrument panel lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Interior bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Interior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 28
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
J Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 mounting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Journey data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
K Key-operated switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Key by remote control unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Keyless-Entry see Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Keyless-Exit see Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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