heating Seat Arona 2018 User Guide

Lights and visibility
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-
terior light s
will be switched off after approx.
10 minutes, providing the ignition key has
been removed and the courtesy light position
selected. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Visibility
Heat ed r

ear window  Fig. 150
With the air conditioning controls:
he at
ed r

ear window switch. The heated rear window only works when the
en
gine i
s

running. When it is switched on, a
lamp lights up on the switch.
After approximately 8 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically. For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off a s

soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel. Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
autom atic

temporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed. Sun visors
Fig. 151
Sun visor on the driver side. Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
sc r

een. ●
The su n

visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 151 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards.
Vanity mirror
There is a vanity mirror, with a cover 2 , on
the r e
ar of

the sun blind. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always store sun blinds and visors in their
hous in

g when not in use. Windscreen wiper and rear win-
do
w w
iper sy

stems
Windscreen wiper and window wiper Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 33 WARNING
● Worn and dir ty

wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● In cold conditions you should not use the
wash/w
ipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid » 149
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Lights and visibility
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic
car w a
sh, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damage. Electric exterior mirrors*
Fig. 152
Exterior mirror controls. Read the additional information carefully
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The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using
the rotary knob in the driver door.
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob ›››

Fig. 152 to position L (left ex-
terior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the exteri- or mirror so that
you have a good view to
the rear of the vehicle. 3. Turn the knob to position R (right ext

erior
mirror).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the ex- terior mirror so th
at you have a good view
to the rear of the vehicle ››› .
He at
ed e

xterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button  ›››
Fig. 150
– The mirrors demist for some minutes to
prevent

draining the battery unnecessarily.
– If necessary, press the button again to re-
peat the f

unction.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated
in temperat

ures above approximately
+20°C (+68°F).
Folding in the exterior mirrors electrically* – Turn the control ›››
Fig. 152 to position  to
fold in the exterior mirrors. You should al-
ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are
driving through an automatic car wash.
This will help prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the ex-
tended position* – Turn the knob to position L or R to return
the exterior mirr

ors to their original posi-
tion ››› .Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(c
on v

enience function)*
The Easy Connect system, the  button and
the f u
nction b

uttons SETTINGS and
Mirr or
s
and windscreen wipers can be used to
h av
e the e
xterior mirrors fold in when the ve-
hicle is parked ››› page 122.
When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically. WARNING
● Con v

ex or aspheric mirrors increase the
field of vision however the objects appear
smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to
vehicles behind you when changing lane, you
could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate di
stances to vehicles behind you.
● Make sure that you do not get your finger
trapped betw
een the mirror and the mirror
base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of
injury! For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i

s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. » 151
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Operation
Heated seats*  Fig. 154
In the centre console: front seats
he atin
g sw
itch : version with Climatronic.
: version with manual air conditioning. The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i
s
sw

itched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:
● The seat is unoccupied.
● The seat has a covering.
● There is a child seat installed in the seat.
● The seat cushion is wet or damp.
● The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-
er than 25°C (77°F). A

ctivate
Pres
s the button  or . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
Adjusting the heating output
Press the button  or  repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.
Deactivating
Press the button  or  until all warning
lamps switch off. WARNING
Children and people who cannot perceive
pain or t emper

ature because of medications,
paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
or have a limited perception of these, may
suffer burns to the back, buttocks or legs
when using seat heating, an occurrence that
may entail a very lengthy recovery period or
from which it may not be possible to recover
fully. Seek medical advice if you have doubts
regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresho
lds must never use seat heating.
● If an abnormality in the device's tempera-
ture c
ontrol is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop. WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
ver sely

affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.
● Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
usin
g the seat heater.
● Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is
wet or d
amp.
● Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
on the seat.
● Do not

spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-
teria
ls (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherw i

se, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. 154

Transport and practical equipment
●
Never e x
ceed the allowed axle weights or
allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when tr
ansporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cia
lly when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. Close and lock all the doors and
the rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Be-
fore you lock the vehicle, make sure that
there are no adults or children in the vehicle.
● Please observe the notes on the ›››
page 75. CAUTION
Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe
again s

t the wires of the heating element in
the heated rear window and cause damage. Note
● The tyr e pr

essure must be adjusted accord-
ing to the load. When necessary, check the
tyre pressures on the adhesive label stuck to the back of the front left door frame
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page 284.
● Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
foggin
g of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
● Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing ring
s* are commercially available from ac-
cessory shops. Rear shelf
Fig. 165
In the luggage compartment: remov-
in g and in
s

talling the rear shelf. Fig. 166
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing and in s

talling the rear shelf. Removing
● Detach the cord loops ››
›
Fig. 165 B from
their hook s
A .
● Remove the rear shelf from the side sup-
por ts
›

›› Fig. 166 by pulling it upwards and
then take it out.
Storing the rear shelf
Depending on the equipment, once the lug-
gage compartment shelf has been removed,
it can be stored under the boot's variable
floor ››› page 161.
● Remove the side cover sliding it upwards
and plac
e the shelf in the bottom.
● Replace the side cover.
To remo
ve it proceed in reverse order. »
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Air conditioning
He atin
g,
ventilation and cool-
ing
General notes Read the additional information carefully
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Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e

ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and sno
w, and that they are not fogged, so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outs
ide.
● The m

aximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
syst
em, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If
the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duce driv er c

oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● If y

ou suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to prevent further damage and have it checked
by
a s

pecialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle int
erior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the w
indows closed. However, if the
temperature inside the vehicle is excessive
because of the sun, the air inside can be
cooled faster by opening the windows for a
short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, a
s smoke drawn into the air condition-
ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
producing a permanent unpleasant odour. 164

Air conditioning
●
At lo w out
side temperatures, the compres-
sor switches off automatically and cannot be
switched on even with the AUTO button.
● It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at l

east once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected, a
Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
● To ensure correct operation, the grilles on
both sides
of the screen must not be obstruc-
ted. ●
When the engine i s

under extreme strain,
switch off the compressor for a moment. Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compr
e

ssor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time. ●
If the v

ehicle interior has overheated due to
an excessive solar radiation, it is best to
open the windows or doors to allow the hot
air to escape.
● While in motion, the air conditioning
should not
be switched on if the windows are
open.
Air outlets Fig. 171
Air vents. To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
l
ation in the
v

ehicle interior, air vents
››› Fig. 171 1 should remain open.
●
The outl ets
c
an be closed or opened sepa-
rately using the slats and the air flow direc-
ted according to need. There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the d
ash panel 2 , in the footwell
and in the r e
ar ar
ea of the interior. »
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Air conditioning
Heating and fresh air C ontr
o
ls Fig. 172
Heating controls on the dash panel. Temperature regulator
››
›
page 167.
Blower control. There are four speed set-
tings for the blower. The blower should
always be set at the lowest speed when
driving slowly.
Air distribution regulator.
Heated rear window.
Air distribution
Control 3 for setting the flow of air in the re-
quir ed dir
ection.


– Air distribution towards the windscreen
in order to demist. 1 2
3

 – Air di
stribution to upper body.
 – Air di

stribution to footwell
 – Air distribution to the windscreen and
the footwell. WARNING
● For y

our safety, the windows should never
be fogged up or covered with snow or ice.
This is essential to ensure good visibility.
Please familiarise yourself with the correct
operation of the heating and ventilation sys-
tem, including the demist/defrost functions
for the windows. Note
● Ple a

se consider the general notes
››› page 164. Functions
Ventilating the vehicle interior
The des
ir

ed temperature inside the vehicle
cannot be lower than the ambient tempera-
ture.
● Turn the temperature selector
›› ›

Fig. 172 1 anti-clockwise.
»
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Operation
● Turn b
lo
wer switch 2 to any of the levels
1-4.
● Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
in g air di
s

tribution control 3 .
● Open the relevant air outlets.
Int erior he
atin

g
Maximum heat output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
● Turn the temperature selector
›››
Fig. 172 1 clockwise to select the re-
quir ed t
emper
ature.
● Turn blower switch 2 to any of the levels
1-4.
● Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
in g air di
s

tribution control 3 .●
Open the r el
ev

ant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen ● Turn the temperature regulator
›››
Fig. 172 1 clockwise to reach the maxi-
mum t emper
at
ure.
● Turn the blower switch 2 to level 4.
● Turn air distribution control to .
● Close the central outlets.
● Open and turn the side outlets towards the
w indo
w

s.
Keeping the windscreen and the side win-
dows demisted
● Turn the temperature regulator
›››
Fig. 172 1 to the heating zone.
●
Turn b
lo

wer switch 2 to any of the levels
2-3.
● Turn air distribution control to .
● Close the central outlets.
● Open and turn the side outlets towards the
w indo
w

s.
Once the windows are demisted and as a pre-
ventive measure, the control 3 can be set in
po s
ition

 greater comfort while preventing
the windows from misting again. Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine
coo l

ant should be optimum to ensure that the
heating system functions correctly (except in
vehicles fitted with additional heating*). 168

Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning* C ontr
o
ls Fig. 173
Air conditioning controls on the dash
panel . Temperature selector
››
›
page 169
Blower control. There are four speed set-
tings for the blower. At low speed, it is
recommended to set the blower to a mini-
mum of 1 to improve the intake of fresh
air.
Air distribution regulator.
Air recirculation button ››› page 166.
When the function is activated, a warning
light on the button is turned on.
Heated rear window.
Button to switch on air conditioning
››› page 169. The air conditioning system
1 2
3


 only works when the engine is running
and the f
an is
switched on. WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be
fog g

ed up or covered with snow or ice. This is
essential to ensure good visibility. Please fa-
miliarise yourself with the correct operation
of the heating and ventilation system, includ-
ing the demist/defrost functions for the win-
dows. Note
Please consider the general notes. Functions
Interior heating
Max
imum he

at output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
● Turn off the cooling system using the 
butt
on ››› Fig. 173 (the button light turns off).
● Turn the temperature regulator 1 to set
the des ir

ed temperature inside the vehicle.
● Turn the blower switch to any of the set-
ting s

1-4. »
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Operation
● Adju s
t
the vents so that the air flow is di-
rected slightly upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and de-
grees Fahrenheit
The units of degrees can be changed via the
Easy Connect system using the  button
and the f u
nction b

utton SETTINGS >
Units > Temperature .
Automatic mode
Automatic mode is used to maintain a con-
stant temperature and demist the windows
inside the vehicle.
● Set a interior temperature between +16°C
(+64°F) and +29°C (+84°F).
● Adjus

t the vents so that the air flow is di-
rected s
lightly upwards.
● Press the  butt
on, AUTO is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing
the air distribution buttons or increasing or
decreasing the blower speed. However, the
temperature remains regulated.
Adjusting the temperature
● When you switch on the ignition, control 1›››
Fig. 174 can be u sed t
o set the required in-
terior temperature. It is possible to select interior temperatures
from +16°C
(+64°F) t

o +29°C (+84°F). In this
range the temperature is regulated automati-
cally. If a temperature below +16°C (+64°F) is
selected, “LO” is displayed on the screen. If a
temperature above +29°C (+84°F) is selected,
“HI” is displayed on the screen. At both ex-
tremes, Climatronic works at maximum cool-
ing or heating power, respectively. The tem-
perature is not regulated.
In the event of prolonged, irregular distribu-
tion of the air flow from the outlets (particu-
larly the footwells) and significant differen-
ces in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehi-
cle, sensitive people may catch cold.
Fan regulation
Climatronic automatically regulates blower
speed according to the interior temperature.
It is possible, however, to set the blower
speed to suit requirements.
● Press the 2 buttons to increase or reduce
f an s
peed.
C

limatronic will switch off when the blower
switches off.
Turn on windscreen defrost
● Press the button  ›››

Fig. 174. Switching off windscreen defrosting
●
Press the  button sev
eral times or
press the  button.
The temperature is regulated automatically.
The air output from the vents ››› Fig. 171 2 is increased.
WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 164. Note
● A v i

sit to the specialised service once a
year is recommended to clean the Climatronic
system.
● The interior temperature sensor is at the
bottom. Do not c
over it with stickers or the
like, as this could have a negative effect on
Climatronic operations. 172