engine Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Guide

The essentials
How to jump start: description Fig. 76
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ithout
Start Stop system Fig. 77
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ith

Start Stop system Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››

› . 2. Connect one end of the
re

d jump lead to
the positive + terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at battery A
› ››
Fig. 76 .
3. Connect the other end of the re
d jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hic l
e providing assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect

one end of the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
pr o

viding the current B
› ››
Fig. 76 .
– For vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect
one end of the black jump lead X to a
s uit
able ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 77.
5. Connect the other end of the blac
k jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
t o the en
gine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot

come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boos
ting battery and let it run at idling
speed. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
batt
ery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dip
ped beam headlights if they are
switched on.
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear windo
w in the vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the le
ads in reverse order to the details
given above.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-
onds, switch off the starter and try again after
about 1 minute. WARNING
● Ple

ase note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
›››  page 282.
● The battery providing assistance must have
the same
voltage as the flat battery (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see imprint » 59

The essentials
on battery). Failure to comply could result in
an e
xp
losion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
terie
s is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes
aw
ay from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the
manuf
acturer of the jump leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the
other v
ehicle directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the
other v
ehicle to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery
cl

amps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they
cannot
come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
su
lt in chemical burns. Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
er w

ise electricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Changing the wiper blades
W ind

screen wipers service position Fig. 78
Wipers in service position The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
er
s

are in service position ››› Fig. 78.
● Close the bonnet ››
›
 page 282.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
war
ds briefly 4
› ››
page 25.
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind- screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion.

››› page 85 60

Airbag system
such as the properties of the object the vehi-
c l
e hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle
speed, etc.
Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti-
vation.
The control unit analyses the collision trajec-
tory and activates the respective restraint
system.
If the deceleration rate is below the prede-
fined reference value in the control unit the
airbags will not be triggered, even though
the accident may cause extensive damage to
the car.
The following airbags are triggered in seri-
ous head-on collisions
● Driver airbag.
● Front passenger front airbag
● Knee airbag for the driver.
The fo
llowing airbags are triggered in seri-
ous side-on collisions
● Front side airbag on the side of the acci-
dent.
● R

ear side airbag on the side of the acci-
dent.
● C

urtain (head) airbag on the side of the ac-
cident
. In an accident with airbag activation:
●
the interior lights switch on (if the interior
light sw
itch is in the courtesy light position);
● the hazard warning lights switch on;
● all doors are unlocked;
● the fuel supply to the engine is cut.
Airbag safety instructions Front
airbags Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 15. WARNING
● The dep lo

yment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
acc
ident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● It is also important not to attach any ob-
ject
s such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag sy
stem in any way. Knee airbag*
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 16. WARNING
● The knee airb ag i

s deployed in front of the
driver's knees. Always keep the deployment
areas of the knee airbags free.
● Never not fix objects to the cover or in the
deplo
yment area of the knee airbag.
● Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a
dis
tance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between
your knees and the location of the this air-
bag. If your physical constitution prevents
you from meeting these requirements, make
sure you contact a specialised workshop. Side airbags*
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 16. WARNING
● If

you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean
forward, or are not seated correctly while the
vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk
of injury if the side airbag system is triggered
in an accident.
● In order for the side airbags to provide their
max
imum protection, the prescribed sitting » 75
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

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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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
●
The se a
lant is a health hazard and must be
cleaned immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.
● Always keep the tyre mobility set out of the
re

ach of small children.
● Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has
been appr
oved for your vehicle.
● Always stop the engine, apply the hand-
brak
e lever firmly and engage gear if using a
manual gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of
vehicle involuntary movement. WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
s ame per

formance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fa

st cornering.
● Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum
speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used or expired sealant observing
an y

legal requirements. Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at
S EA

T dealerships. Note
Take into account the separate instruction
m anua

l of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-
er. Contents of the tyre mobility system*
Fig. 95
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u

ncture kit. The anti-puncture kit is located underneath
the floor c
o

vering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components
››› Fig. 95:
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
1 2
3 Air compressor
T
ube f

or inflating tyres
Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
toring system (it can also be integrated in
the compressor).
Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-
sor may have a button).
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve
The valve insert remover 1 has a gap at the
lo w

er end for a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
WARNING
When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the infl at

or tube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or
hot air c
ompressor on flammable material.
● Allow them to cool before storing the de-
vic
e.
● If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at
le

ast 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a
good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance. 4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
eaned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and inc r

ease the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bl

ades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
● Dam ag

ed or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spon
ges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simi
lar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper b
lades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 60. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Intr oduction Tow-starting me
an

s starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 58.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyl

ess Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.
● During towing, never switch off the ignition
w ith the s

tarter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.
● If during towing the vehicle runs out of
pow
er, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel. WARNING
Vehicle handling and braking capacity
c h

ange considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– You shou

ld depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 86

Self-help
–
Ac
celerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake earlier than usual and more
smoothly. CAUTION
● To av

oid damaging the vehicle, for example
the paint, remove and replace the lid and
towing eye carefully.
● Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic con-
ver
ter and damage it during towing. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.

The jump start should be used instead
›››  page 58.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se in vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated. ●
If the b
attery is flat, it is possible that the
engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Onc

e both vehicles are moving, release the
clut
ch.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and disen
gage the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the c at

alytic converter and damage it. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
el ectr

onic parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. Indications for towing
Tow rope or tow bar
It
i

s safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.
If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch ›››
page 257.
When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed
››› page 88, Cases where towing a vehicle
is not allowed .
● Switch the ignition on.
● Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
l ect

or lever in the N position ›››
page 176.
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
speed
s of over 50 km/h (30 mph).
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
s peed

s of over 50 km. »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
● If a br
eakdown lorry is used, vehicles with
automatic transmission are only allowed to
be towed with the front wheels suspended.
Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive
(4Drive)
Four-wheel drive vehicles (4Drive) can be
towed using a tow bar or tow rope. If the ve-
hicle is towed with the front or rear axle sus-
pended, the engine must be switched off,
otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Cases where towing a vehicle is not allowed
● If, due to a fault, the gearbox is out of lubri-
cant
.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se the steering remains locked and, if ap-
propriate, the electronic parking brake can-
not be deactivated or the electronic lock of
the steering column released.
● If a distance above 50 km needs to be trav-
ell
ed.
● When, for example, after an accident, the
smooth rot
ation of the wheels or the steering
operation cannot be guaranteed.
When the vehicle is to tow another vehicle:
● Observe legal requirements.
● Keep in mind the instructions in the man-
ual on t
owing vehicles. Note
The vehicle can only be towed if the electron-
ic p

arking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column are deactivated. If the vehi-
cle has no power supply or there is an electric
system fault, the engine must be tow-started
›››  page 58 to deactivate the electronic
parking brake and the electronic lock of the
steering column. Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 96
Front bumper on right: remove the lid. Fig. 97
Front bumper on right: towline an-
c hor

age screwed in. The housing of the screw towing eye is on the
right
s

ide of the front bumper behind a lid
››› Fig. 96.
The towing eye should always be kept in the
vehicle.
Bear in mind the instructions for towing
››› page 87.
Fitting the towline anchorage
● Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
too
l kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
● Extract the lid for the towing eye using a
sc
rewdriver or similar and pressing on the
side.
● Remove the lid and let it hang from the ve-
hicl
e.
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CAUTION
● The t o
wing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a
to

wing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used. Driving tips for towing
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
enc
e, e

specially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.
During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile,
the hazard warning lights will go off. When
the turn signal lever is returned to the rest position, the hazard warning lights will be
autom

atically reactivated.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle ● Leave the ignition on, so that the steering
is

not blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.
● More strength is required at the steering
wheel a
s the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.
● You should depress the brake much harder
as
the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate with particular care and caution.
Av
oid sharp manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions
in the manual of the towed vehicle. Fuses and bulbs
F u

ses
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
el
ectric

al components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible. WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
giv e seriou

s electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion sys
tem.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electric
al system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridgin g a c

urrent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. 90

Fuses and bulbs
●
Nev er u
se a fuse with a higher value. Only
replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.
● Never repair a fuse.
● Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple
or simi
lar. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the vehicle's electric
system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.
● If you replace a fuse with higher-rating
fu

se, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent
the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system. Note
● One c omponent

may have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fu

se. Vehicle fuses
Fig. 100
On the driver-side dash panel: fuse
bo x

cover Fig. 101
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o

ver Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 51
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size. Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the d

ash panel
● Opening: fold the cover down ›
›› Fig. 100.
● Closing: push back the cover it in until it
c

licks into place.
To open the engine compartment fuse box
● Open the bonnet  ››
› page 282.
● Press the locking tabs to release the fuse
box
cover ››› Fig. 101.
● Then lift the cover out.
● To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.
P

ush the locking tabs down until they click
audibly into place.
Fuses in the vehicle interior
No.Consumers/Amps
1Adblue (SCR)30
5Gateway5
6Automatic gearbox lever5
7Air conditioning and heating control
panel, back window heating, auxiliary
heating.10
8Diagnosis, handbrake switch, light
switch, reverse light, interior lighting,
driving mode10
9Steering column5
10Radio display7.5» 91
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