ESP Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Guide

Safety
If an airbag was disabled using a diagnostics
sy s
tem:
● the airbag system warning lamp  il
lumi-
nates after switching on the ignition for
about 4 seconds, and then flashes for about
12 seconds.
If the airbag has been disabled with the air-
bag switch on the side of the dash panel:
● the airbag control lamp  wi
ll illuminate
for about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
● The airbag is disabled, signalled with the
warnin
g lamp   which lights up with the
word      placed in the cen-
tre part of the dash panel ››› Fig. 93. WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
the airb ag m

ay not trigger correctly, may fail
to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly,
leading to severe or fatal injuries.
● Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately
by a specialised workshop.
● Never mount a child seat in the front pas-
seng
er seat or remove the mounted child
seat! The front passenger front airbag may
deploy during an accident in spite of the
fault. CAUTION
Always pay attention to any lit control lamps
and t o the c

orresponding descriptions and in-
structions to avoid damage to the vehicle. Note
● Fo

llow the current legislation in your coun-
try regarding the disabling of airbags.
● At your authorised SEAT dealer you can find
inform
ation on which vehicle airbags can be
disabled. Front passenger front airbag switch
Fig. 93
Front passenger front airbag switch. Fig. 94
Warning lamp for disabling the front
p a
ssenger airbag. Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 15.
The switch disables only the front passenger
front airbag.
Switching on the airbag
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the front passenger door.
– Insert the key into the slot of the switch for
deactiv

ating the front passenger airbag
››› Fig. 93. About 3/4 of the key should en-
ter, as far as it will go.
– Then turn the key gently to the ON pos
ition.
Do not force it if you feel resistance, and
make sure you have inserted the key fully.
– Close the front passenger door.
– Check, with the ignition switched on, that
the contr

ol lamp   ››› Fig. 94 does not
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light up, with the word 
   
 in the centre part of the dash panel.
– The warning lamp   is
illuminated for
60 seconds in the centre part of the dash
panel.
Control lamp with the word   
  (front passenger airbag disabled)
If the front passenger front airbag is disa-
bled, after switching on the ignition, the con-
trol lamp will light up for several seconds,
then it will switch off for about 1 s and then
switch on again.
If the control lamp is flashing, there is a fault
in the disabling of the airbag system ››› .
Pl e

ase go immediately to an Official Service. WARNING
● The driv er of

the vehicle is responsible for
disabling or switching on the airbag.
● Always switch off the ignition before disa-
blin
g the front passenger airbag! Failure to do
so could result in a fault in the airbag deacti-
vation system.
● Never leave the key in the airbag disabling
swit
ch as it could get damaged or enable or
disable the airbag during driving.
● If the   (airbag di
sabled) control lamp
flashes, the front passenger front airbag will
not trigger in the event of an accident! Have
the system immediately checked by an Offi-
cial Service. Transporting children safely
Saf ety

for children
Introduction For safety reasons, as we have learned from
ac
c

ident statistics, we recommend that chil-
dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear
seats. Depending on their age, height and
weight, children travelling in rear seats must
use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea-
sons, the child seat should be installed in the
rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or
in the centre back seat.
The physical laws involved and the forces
acting in a collision apply also to children
››› page 70. But unlike adults, children do not
have fully developed muscle and bone struc-
tures. This means that children are subject to
a greater risk of injury.
To reduce the risk of injuries, children must
always use special child restraint systems
when travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety prod-
ucts from the SEAT Original Accessories Pro-
gramme, which includes systems for all ages
made by “Peke” (not for all countries) (see
www.seat.com). These systems have been especially de-
s
igned and ap

proved, complying with the
ECE-R44. regulation.
SEAT recommends securing the child seats
shown on the website as described below:
● Child seats in the opposite direction of
trav
el (group 0+): ISOFIX and support bracket
(Peke G0 Plus + ISOFIX Base (RWF)).
● Child seats in the direction of travel (group
1): ISOFIX and
Top Tether (Peke G1 ISOFIX
DUO Plus).
● Child seats in the direction of travel (group
2): seat
belt and ISOFIX (Peke G3 KIDFIX).
● Child seats in the direction of travel (group
3): with se
at belt (Peke G3 KIDFIX).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats. Always read
and note ››› page 79.
We recommend you always carry the manu-
facturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-
gether with the on-board documentation.
Important information regarding the
front
passenger's airbag Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 17. »
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Safety
Read and always observe the safety informa-
tion inc luded in the f
ollowing chapters:
● Safety distance with respect to the passen-
ger airb
ag ››› page 73.
● Objects between the passenger and the
pa
ssenger side airbag ››› in Front airbags
on p ag
e 75.
The passenger side front airbag, when ena-
bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing
backward since the airbag can strike the seat
with such force that it can cause serious or
fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-
ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-
bled with a key-operated switch ››› page 78.
When transporting children, use a child seat
suitable for the age and size of each child
››› page 81. WARNING
● If a c

hild seat is secured to the front pas-
senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can
strik
e the rear-facing child seat and project it
with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest. ●
Nev er in

stall a child seat facing backwards
on the front passenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled ››› page 77. If the
passenger seat has a height adjustment op-
tion, move it to the highest, most upright po-
sition. If you have a fixed seat, do not install
any child restraint system in this location.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key
lock
switch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service. Do
not forget to reconnect the airbag when an
adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children,
mus
t assume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this
can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a
vehic
le without being properly secured, or to
stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an accident, the child could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting posi-
tion when the v
ehicle is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the child is travelling on the front passenger seat
and the airb
ag sy

stem is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
● A suitable child seat can protect your child!
● Never leave a child alone in the child seat
or ins
ide the vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall
mus
t not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Do not allow the seat belt to become twis-
ted and the se
at belt should be properly in
place ››› page 68.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat
››

› page 80, Child seats.
● When a child seat is mounted in the rear
seat
s, the door child-proof lock should be ac-
tivated ››› page 120. Child seats
Saf ety

instructions Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 17.
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Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
V
ehicle tool kit, anti-puncture kit* The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored
u
nder the floor p

anel in the luggage compart-
ment.
To access the vehicle tools:
– Lift up the floor surface by the plastic han-
dl e u

ntil it is fastened to the tabs on both
sides.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the an-
ti-puncture kit* is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.
The tool kit includes:
● Jack*
● Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
er*/wheel bo
lt cap clip.
● Box spanner for wheel bolts*
● Towline anchorage
● Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
● Towing bracket device
Some of the it
ems listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional ex-
tras. Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
t en

ance. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Tyre repair
TM S

(Tyre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 53
The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,
you must again check the tyre pressure about
10 minutes after starting the engine.
You should only use the tyre mobility set if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and you have the
necessary tyre mobility set! Otherwise, you
should seek professional assistance.
Do not use the tyre sealant in the following
cases:
● If the wheel rim has been damaged.
● In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F). ●
In the ev ent

of cuts or perforations in the
tyre greater than 4 mm.
● If you have been driving with very low pres-
sur
e or a completely flat tyre.
● If the sealant bottle has passed its use by
dat
e. WARNING
Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
g er

ous, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park
it at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid.
● A

ll passengers and particularly children
mus
t keep a safe distance from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other ro
ad users.
● Use the tyre mobility system only if you are
fami
liar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
● The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-
rar
y emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.
● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-
bi

lity set as soon as possible. » 83
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Self-help
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-
mum of 8 oper
ational minutes to avoid over-
heating! Before switching on the air compres-
sor again, let it cool for several minutes. Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw the inflator tube
››
› Fig. 95 5 again
and c hec
k the pressure on the gauge 6 .
1.3 b ar (19 p
si / 130 kPa) and lower:
● Stop the vehicle! The tyr
e cannot be sealed
sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.
● You should obtain professional assistance
››

› .
1.4 b ar (20 p
si / 140 kPa) and higher:
● Set the tyre pressure to the correct value
again.
● C

arefully resume your journey until you
re

ach the nearest specialised workshop with-
out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Have the damaged tyre replaced. WARNING
Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous
and c an c

ause accidents and serious injury.
● Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure
is

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower. ●
Seek s

pecialist assistance. Manual unlocking/locking
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 10,
›››
 page 11.
The doors, rear lid and panoramic tilting sun-
roof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged. WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can
c au

se serious injury.
● If the vehicle is locked from outside, the
doors
and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the c
ar. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
atur
es inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. WARNING
Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid i s

dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.
● Open and close the doors and the rear lid
only
when there is nobody in the way. CAUTION
When opening and closing in an emergency,
c ar

efully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle. Changing the windscreen wiper
b
l

ades
Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 61.
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass ,»
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EmergenciesNo.Consumers/Amps
12Radio20
14Air conditioner fan40
15Steering column release10
16Connectivity box koppelantenne7.5
17Instrument panel5
18Rear camera7.5
19Kessy7.5
214x4 Haldex Control Unit15
22Trailer15
23Right lights40
24Electric sunroof30
25Left door30
26Heated seats30
28Trailer25
31Left lights40
32Parking aid control unit7.
5/10
33Airbag5
34Reverse switch, clima sensor, electro-
chromic mirror7.5
35Diagnosis, headlight control unit,
headlight adjuster10
No.Consumers/Amps
36Front camera, Radar5/10
38Trailer25
39Right door30
4012V socket20
42Central locking40
43Interior light30
44Trailer15
45Electric driver's seat15
47Rear window wiper15
49Starter motor; clutch sensor5
50Electric rear lid40
53Heated rear window30
Fuse arrangement in engine compartment
No.Consumers/Amps
1ESP control unit40
2ESP control unit40
3Engine control unit (diesel/pet-
rol)30/15
4Engine sensors5/10
5Engine sensors10
6Brake light sensor5
No.Consumers/Amps
7Engine power supply10
8Lambda probe10/15
9Engine5/20
10Fuel pump control unit15/20
11PTC40
12PTC40
13Automatic gearbox control unit15/30
14Heated windscreen40
15Horn15
17Engine control unit7.5
18Terminal 30 (positive reference)5
19Front windscreen washer30
20Alarm horn10
22Engine control unit5
23Starter motor30
24PTC40
31Pressure pump15
33Gearbox pump30
37Parking heating20 92

Fuses and bulbs
CAUTION
● Alw
ays carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid
the entry
of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system. Note
● In the v

ehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the f
ollowing tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below per
tain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect
at the time of printing, are subject to
change. Changing bulbs
Topic

introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 52.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill. If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment l

amps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Work in the engine
c omp

artment on page 283.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder.
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are different sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Rear bulb light
● LED rear light*
Fu
ll-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak

e particular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns. ●
Bu

lbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injur
e yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing. CAUTION
● Remo

ve the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
befor
e changing a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
po se of

used bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Ple

ase check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
hav
e the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your b
are hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the » 93
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Emergencies
Fig. 107
Fog light: remove the bulb holder Follow the steps indicated:
Remo
ve the screw ››› Fig. 106 1 A fr
om
the f

og light grille using a screwdriver
and extract the grille.
Remove the screws (3x) ››› Fig. 106 2 B
and e xtr

act the fog light.
Remove the metal clip situated on the
upper part of the fog light by pulling to-
wards the exterior of the vehicle 3Remove connector
››
›
Fig. 107 1 from
the b u
lb.
Turn the bulb holder ›››
Fig. 107 2 anti-
c loc

kwise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Check that the bulb works properly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. Note
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light
b u

lbs, have them replaced at a Technical
Service or specialised workshop. Change the rear bulbs
Ov er

view of tail lights Tail lights on side panel
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
Side light and brake lightP21W LL
Tail lights on the rear lid
Left side
Side lightsP21W LL
Fog light/side lightP21W LL
Reverse lightW16W
Right side
Side lights2 x P21W LL
Reverse lightW16W
The table corresponds to a right-hand traffic
v
ehic

le. The position of lights may vary ac-
cording to the country. Rear bulbs (in the side panel)
Fig. 108
Luggage compartment: access to the
bo lt

securing the tail light unit. Fig. 109
Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail
light . Follow the steps indicated:
Chec k

which of the bulbs is defective.
Open the rear lid.
1.
2.
96

Operation
● St ar
t-Stop system status display
››› page 188.
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ›

›› page 185
● Signs recognised by the traffic signal de-
tection sy
stem ››› page 228
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
››

› page 104
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
Dis
tance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ››
› Fig. 115 4 to re-
set the trip r
ecorder to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond

s and the previous value will be dis-
played.
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 115
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
splay.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or low
er part of the button 4 . Hold but-ton down to scroll through the numbers
quic
k

ly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c

an also be set via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s

tem ››› page 108.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
 page 31.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour). This option cannot be deactivated in models
des

tined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the  key and
the Set
up function button
››

› page 108.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
›››  page 35.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the  key
and the Set
up function button
››

› page 108.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 188.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ›››
page 185.
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Operation
Opening and closing C entr
al locking system
Description Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 9
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via
the central locking system. There are several
methods, depending on the vehicle equip-
ment:
● key with remote control ›
›
›
page 114 ,
● lock on driver door (emergency opening
››

›  page 9) or
● interior central locking switch ››
›
page 115.
Unlocking one side of the vehicle only
When you lock the vehicle with the key, the
doors and the rear lid are locked. When you
open the door, you can either unlock only the
driver door, or all the vehicle doors. To select
the required option, use Easy Connect*
››› page 115.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)*
The Auto Lock function locks the doors and
the rear lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed
of about 15 km/h (9 mph). The vehicle is unlocked again when the igni-
tion key

is removed. Alternatively, the vehicle
can also be unlocked via the central locking
switch or by pulling one of the inside door
handles. The Auto Lock function can be
switched on and off on the sound system or
on the Easy Connect* system ››› page 115.
In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, the doors will be automatically
unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
Anti-theft alarm system*
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interfer-
ence with the vehicle it triggers an audible
and visible alarm.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically
switched on when locking the vehicle. It
switches off when the vehicle is unlocked
from a distance.
When the driver door is unlocked with the
key, you should switch on the ignition within
15 seconds. Otherwise the alarm will be trig-
gered. On some export versions, the alarm is
triggered immediately when you open a door.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button  on the remote control key, or switch on the
ignition. Af
t

er a certain time, the alarm will
automatically switch off.
Switch off the vehicle interior monitoring and
tow-away protection if you wish to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally
››
› page 123.
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the ve-
hicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle
is locked.
If it does not flash, this indicates that one of
the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is not
closed correctly.
Accidental lock-out
The central locking system prevents you from
being locked out of the vehicle in the follow-
ing situations: ● If the driver door is open, the vehicle can-
not be loc
ked with the central locking switch
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Lock the vehicle with the remote control key,
when all the doors and the rear lid have been
closed. This prevents the accidental locking
of the vehicle. WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the v

ehicle if it is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system* is enabled, as
the doors and windows cannot then be
opened from the inside. Locked doors could
delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk. 112