technical data Seat Ateca 2016 Service Manual

Lights and visibility
Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
sw it
ches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Windscreen wiper and window
w
iper sy

stems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 25 CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
s c

reen wipers active, they complete their
wipe before returning to the rest position.
When switching the ignition back on, the
windscreen wiper will continue to operate at
the same wiping level. Ice, snow and other
obstacles on the windscreen may damage the
wiper and the windscreen wiper motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
wind
screen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gl
ass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.
● Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the wind
screen is dry. Cleaning with the windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
ag
e.
● 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. Note
● The w ind

screen and window wipers only
function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the v
ehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the wind
screen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
During automatic
wipe
The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.
For the interval wipe
Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals. Heated windscreen washer jets
The he
atin

g only thaws the frozen jets, it
does not thaw the water in the washer hoses.
When the ignition is switched on the heated
windscreen washer jets automatically adjust
the heat depending on the ambient tempera-
ture.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the
headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and
every fifth time the windscreen washer is
switched on, the headlights are also washed.
Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should
be pulled towards the steering wheel when
the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any
incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling). »
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Lights and visibility
Note
● Cl
ean the sensitive surface of the rain sen-
sor regularly and check the blades for dam-
age ››› Fig. 139 (arrow).
● To remove wax and coatings, we recom-
mend a windo
w cleaner containing alcohol.Mirror
Anti-d azz

le rear view mirrorIt is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
c
l

early through the rear window.
Rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle
function*
The anti-dazzle function is activated every
time the ignition is switched on.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
r e

ar vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid may leak. This could cause irritation to the
sk
in, ey

es and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must be
rinsed with large quantities of water. If neces-
sary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
r e

ar vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as possi-
ble. Note
● If the light

incident in the interior rear vi-
sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun
blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with
automatic setting will not operate perfectly.
● When the interior lights are on or reverse
ge
ar engaged, the mirrors do not darken with
automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle posi-
tion. Adjusting the exterior rear view mir-
r
or

s Fig. 140
Driver door: control for the exterior
mirr or

. Read the additional information carefully
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›  page 14
Synchronized regulation of the exterior mir-
rors
● In the Settings - Convenience menu,
select
whether or not the exterior mirrors
should move in synchronisation.
● Turn the knob to position L 1)
.
● Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right e
xterior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised). »1)
Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-
ric al

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Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Adju s
ting the seats and headr-
ests
Manual adjustment of seats Read the additional information carefully
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›  page 12 WARNING
The safe driving chapter contains important
inf orm

ation, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers
››› page 62. WARNING
● Adju s

t the front seats only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height.
Car
eless or uncontrolled adjustment can
cause injuries.
● The front seat backrests must not be re-
clined f
or driving. Otherwise, seat belts and
the airbag system might not protect as they
should, with the subsequent danger of injury. Electric driver's seat adjustment*
Read the additional information carefully
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›  page 13 WARNING
● If the el

ectric front seats are used negli-
gently or without paying due attention, it can
cause serious injury.
● The front seats can also be electrically ad-
jus
ted when the ignition is switched off. Nev-
er leave a child or any other person who may
need help in the vehicle.
● In the event of an emergency, electrical ad-
jus
tment can be stopped by pressing any
control. CAUTION
To avoid damaging the electrical components
of the fr

ont seats, please refrain from kneel-
ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at
a single point to the seat cushion and back-
rest. Note
● It m

ay not be possible to electrically adjust
the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.
● If the engine is started while the seats are
being el
ectrically adjusted, the adjustment
will stop. Adjusting the front head restraints
Read the additional information carefully
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›  page 13
Adjust the head restraint ›››
 page 13 so
that as far as possible the top of the head re-
straint is level with the top of your head.
When this is not possible, try to get as close
as possible to this position.
Adjusting the rear head restraints Fig. 141
Rear centre head restraint: release
point . When transporting people in the back seat,
p
l

ace the head restraints of the occupied
seats at a minimum of the next socket up
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Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the heating output
Pr e
ss 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
p ain or t

emperature 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
thre
sholds must never use seat heating.
● If an abnormality in the device's tempera-
tur
e control is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop. WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
v er

sely affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.
● Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
us
ing the seat heater. ●
Do not s

it on the seat with clothing that is
wet or damp.
● Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
on the seat
.
● Do not spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av

oid damaging 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-
teri
als (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heatin
g immediately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Other w

ise, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. Front centre armrest
The centre armrest can be adjusted to various
l
ev

els.
Adjusting the centre armrest – To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the
st

arting position so that it is engaged. –
To r
eturn the armrest to the starting posi-
tion, remove the armrest from the upper
fixed position and lower it.
The armrest can be moved backwards and
forwards.
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Transport and practical equipment
CAUTION
Serious damage can be caused to the vehicle
and other o b
jects if the rear seat backrest is
lowered or lifted without due care and atten-
tion.
● Before lowering the rear seat backrest, al-
wa
ys adjust the front seats so that neither
the head restraints nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them. Transport and practical
equipment
St or

age compartments
Storage areas under the front seats* Fig. 145
Storage compartment under the
fr ont

seats. There is a storage compartment with a cover
u
nder e

ach front seat.
The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-
dle of the cover ››› Fig. 145.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it
locks into position. WARNING
● The dr a

wers will hold a maximum weight of
1.5 kg. ●
Do not driv

e with the drawer cover open.
There is an injury risk for passengers if the
cargo is released in case of sudden braking or
an accident. Drink holders
Fig. 146
Centre console: front drink holders. Front drink holders
– Place drinks in the holder ››

› Fig. 146.
Placement of two drinks is possible. There
is also the possibility of placing larger plas-
tic bottles in the trims of the doors. WARNING
● Do not p

lace any hot drinks in the drink
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot drinks
could spill and cause burns, which may cause
an accident. » 147
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Transport and practical equipment
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 v
olt power socket. The appliances connec-
ted to each power socket must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt. WARNING
The power socket works only when the igni-
tion i s

on. Improper use may cause serious
injury or even fire. Children should therefore
not be left in the vehicle unattended if the
button is also left behind. Otherwise there is
a possibility that they may be injured. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
d am

aging the sockets. Note
The use of electrical appliances with the en-
gine sw it

ched off will cause a battery dis-
charge. Storing objects
Lo

ading the luggage compartment All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af

ely secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centr

e of gravity.
– Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
comp

artment.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
bl

e in the luggage compartment.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
ring

s ››› page 151. WARNING
● Loo

se luggage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always stow objects in the luggage com-
par
tment and secure them on the fastening
rings.
● Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-
ject
s.
● During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose o
bjects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift
when transporting 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. ●
Nev er e

xceed 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.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
ci

ally 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 v
ehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle. Note
● Air c ir

culation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging 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 rin
gs are commercially available. 149
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Transport and practical equipment
Tailboard for transporting long items* Fig. 152
On the rear seat backrest: opening
the t ai
lboard. Fig. 153
In the luggage compartment: open-
in g the t

ailboard. On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,
ther
e i

s a tailboard for transporting long
items in the interior, such as skis. To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects
shoul

d be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before
they are inserted through the tailboard.
When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-
el in the centre rear seat.
Opening the tailboard
● Lower the centre armrest.
● Pull the release lever in the direction of the
arro
w and push the tailboard cover
››› Fig. 152 1 down and forwards.
● Open the rear lid.
● Insert the long objects through the gap
fr om the lug

gage compartment.
● Secure the objects with the seatbelt.
● Close the rear lid.
Clo
sing the tailboard
● Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The
red m
ark on the luggage compartment side
should never be visible.
● Close the rear lid.
● Lift the centre armrest if necessary. Note
The tailboard can also be opened from the
lug g

age compartment. To do so, press the re-
lease lever down, in the direction of the ar-
row, and the cover upwards ››› Fig. 153. Fastening rings*
Fig. 154
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin

gs In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
p
ar

tment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage ››› Fig. 154.
In order to use the front fastening rings, they
must be lifted beforehand. WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
s tr

aps are used, they could break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are s
uitable and in a good condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
cur
ely fastened to the fastening rings. » 151
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Transport and practical equipment
Hooking the net bag into the luggage com-
p ar
tment floor
● As applicable, lift the front fastening rings
››

› Fig. 156 2 .
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
2
› ›› . The bag zip should be facing up-
w ar

ds.
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
1 .
Hook the net

bag next to the load threshold
● Secure the short net hooks to the fastening
ring
s ››› Fig. 157 1
› ›› . The bag zip should
be f ac
ing upwards.
● Secure the straps in the bag hooks 2 .
R emo

ving the net bag
The hooked up net bag is taut ››› .
● Remove the hooks and the net bag straps
fr om the f

astening rings and from the bag
hooks.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compart-
ment. WARNING
To secure the elastic net bag on the fastening
rin g

s it must be stretched out. Once hooked
up it is taut. If the net bag is hooked up or un-
hooked incorrectly the hooks could cause in-
juries. ●
Alw

ays secure the net hooks properly so
that they do not suddenly release from the
fastening rings when hooking or unhooking
them.
● On hooking or unhooking them, protect
your ey
es and face in case the hooks are re-
leased suddenly.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the
des
cribed order. If a hook is unexpectedly re-
leased the risk of injury is increased. Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 158
Luggage compartment variable
floor: po s

itions. Fig. 159
Luggage compartment variable
floor: gr oo

ves tilted. Variable floor in the high position
● Lift the floor using handle ››

› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
f
u
lly passed the supports 2 .
● Move the floor forward over the supports as
f ar a

s the rear seat backrest and then lower
the floor with the handle 1 .
V ari

able floor in the low position
● Lift the floor using handle ››
› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
f
u
lly passed the supports 2 .
● Now match the front part with the lower
gr oo

ves of the supports and slide the floor
forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and
lower the floor at the same time with the han-
dle 1 .
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●
Vehic
le height is increased by the installa-
tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and
the load secured on them. For this purpose,
check that your vehicle's height does not sur-
pass the headspace limit, for example, for un-
derpasses or for entering garage doors.
● Cross bars, the roof carrier system and the
loa
d secured on them should not interfere
with the roof aerial or hamper the path of the
panoramic sun roof and the rear lid.
● On opening the rear lid make sure that it
does
not knock into the roof load. For the sake of the environment
When cross bars and a roof carrier system are
in s

talled, the increased air resistance means
that the vehicle uses more fuel. Attach the cross bars of the roof carri-
er sy
s

tem Fig. 160
Attachment points for the roof rail-
in g

s for the roof carrier system. The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
c
i

al roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or
boats on the roof. Suitable accessories can
be acquired at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
and the roof carrier system in question into
account.
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The distance between crossbars
››› Fig. 160 A should be between 70 and
100 c m and the di

stance between the cross- bars and the brackets of the roof railings
B must be evenly distributed.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
b ar

s and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof and
cause an accident and injuries.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
struction
s into account.
● Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-
tem when they
are in perfect condition and
are properly secured.
● Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier
sys
tem properly.
● Check threaded joints and attachments
trav
elling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
● Always fit the special roof carrier systems
corr
ectly for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof
carrier system. Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
c ome w

ith the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle. 155
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Air conditioning
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
c r
eases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and s
now, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fro
st 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
sys
tem, 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 r
equired. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duc e driv

er concentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air r
ecirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● To r

eplace the pollen filter, always visit a
service centre.
● Switch the air conditioner off if you think it
ma
y be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
ci

alist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Note
● When the c oo

ling system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooling system (compres-
sor) turned on. To do this, press the button  . The button lamp should light up.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fr o

st windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
wind
screen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 Ap
plies to vehicles with a Touch/Colour Media
S
ystem.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Setup button.
● OR: pr ess the MENU button in Easy Con-
nect .

With the rotating switch select the air
conditioner menu and open it.
On the touch screen you can see and change
the current settings, for example, the temper-
ature set for the driver and passenger sides,
the air distribution and the fan speed. With
button  the driver and passenger side
t emper

atures are synchronised ›››
Book-
let Media System Touch/Colour, chapter Air
conditioning.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
For more information about functions
››› page 108. »
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