Seat Ateca 2017 Owner's Manual

Opening and closing
Opening and closing the sunroof Fig. 132
On the interior roof lining: sunroof
b utt
on. The sunroof only works when the ignition is
sw
it

ched on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
The sun blind automatically opens along with
the sunroof if completely closed or if in front
of the sunroof. The sun blind remains in the
previous position and does not automatically
close with the sunroof. The sun blind can on-
ly be closed completely once the sunroof has
been closed.
The button 
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›
Fig. 132 has two levels. The
first level switches the sunroof to the tilted
position, opening or closing it fully or partial-
ly. On the second level, the sunroof automatical-
ly mo

ves to the corresponding final position
after briefly pressing the button. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.
Adjusting the tilt position of the sunroof
● Press the rear part of the button B to the
fir s

t level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the rear
par
t of button B to the second level.
C lo
sing the sunroof from a tilted position
● Press the front part of the button A to the
fir s

t level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press the front
par
t of the button A to the second level.
St op
ping the automatic operation by adjust-
ing the tilted position of the sunroof or by
closing the sunroof
● Press button A or
B again.
Openin g the s

unroof
● Press button C backwards to the first lev-
el .
● Aut

omatic operation to comfort position:
briefly pr
ess button C backwards to the sec-
ond l ev
el. Closing the sunroof
●
Press button D forwards to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
D forwards to the second level.
St op

ping the automatic operation during the
opening or closing
● Press button C or
D again.
Opening and closing the sun blind Fig. 133
On the interior roof lining: switches
f or the s

un blind. The electrical sun blind works when the igni-
tion i
s

switched on.
When the sunroof is in its most tilted posi-
tion, the sun blind automatically goes into a
ventilation position. The sun blind remains in
this position also with the sunroof closed. »
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Buttons ›››
Fig. 133 1 and
2 have two lev-
el s.
The first level opens or closes the sun
blind fully or partially.
By briefly pressing the button to the second
level, the sun blind automatically moves to
the corresponding final position. Activating
the button again stops the automatic func-
tion.
Once the ignition has been switched off, you
can still open or close the sun blind for a few
minutes provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened.
Opening the sun blind
● Press button 1 to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
1 to the second level.
C lo

sing the sun blind
● Press button 2 to the first level.
● Automatic operation: briefly press button
2 to the second level.
St op

ping the automatic operation during the
opening or closing
● Press button 1 or
2 again.
Note
When the sunroof is open, the electric sun
b lind c

an only be closed to the front edge of
the sunroof. Anti-trap function of the panoramic
s
lidin

g sunroof and the sun blind The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injur
y

when closing the sunroof and the sun
blind ››› . If the sunroof or sun blind en-
c ou

nter resistance or an obstacle when clos-
ing, they reopen immediately.
● Check why the sunroof or sun blind do not
clo
se.
● Try to close the sunroof or sun blind again.
● If the sunroof or sun blind cannot be closed
due t o an o

bstacle or some resistance, it
stops at the corresponding position and then
opens. For automatic closing, a new closing
attempt might take place.
● If the sunroof or sun blind is still unable to
clo
se, close it without the anti-trap function.
Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-trap function
● Sunroof: within approx. 5 seconds of hav-
in

g activated the anti-trap function, press the
button 
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›
Fig. 132 to the second level in
the direction of arrow ›››
Fig. 132 D until the
s u
nroof closes completely.
● Sun blind: within ap
prox. 5 seconds of hav-
ing activated the anti-trap function, press
button ›››
Fig. 133 2 until the sun blind
c lo

ses completely.
● The sunroof or sun blind close without the
anti-trap f
unction intervening! ●
If the s
unroof or sun blind will still not
close, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the sunroof or sun blind without the
anti-tr ap f

unction can cause serious injuries.
● Always be careful when closing the sunroof
and su
n blind.
● No person should ever remain in the way of
the su
nroof or sun blind, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
ger
s or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. 130

Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility Light s
Side light
and dipped beam headlightRead the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 23
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ›
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›
page 131.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright

enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it i
s raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
u sed c

orrectly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
corr
ectly adjusted. Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual
lights, int

egrated in the front headlights.
By connecting the daytime running lights,
these lights are switched on 1)
››› .
The d a

ytime running lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting. When the light switch is in position
, a
light
sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting. WARNING
● Nev er driv

e with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,
when activatin
g the daytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the dark-
ness, in the case of heavy rain or in condi-
tions of poor visibility. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
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Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function. »1)
On vehicles equipped with rear LED lights, the rear
s ide light

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Convenience turn signals
F or the c
onvenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Set
up function button
› ›

› page 108.
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
f or

getting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
ch
ange lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, o
vertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
c ident

s and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c

onvenience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is
switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the
contr
ol lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.
● The main beam he
adlights can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
● In cold or damp weather conditions, the
hea
dlights, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system. Automatic dipped beam control


* The automatic dipped beam control is merely
int
ended a

s an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical- ly in the following situations
››
› in Daytime
ru nnin
g lights on page 131:
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
c annot

see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only
switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The m
ain be

am assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) ››› .
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When the system is activated and the camera
det ects
other vehicles that may be dazzled,
the main beam is automatically switched off.
Otherwise, the main beam is automatically
switched on.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.
Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionUse
Activate:

– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
››› page 131. When the warning lamp
 is
displayed on the instrument panel display,
the main beam assist is switched on.
To switch system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: turn the light switch to a different po-
sition to
 ››› page 131.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the
signal lever forwards to manually switch
the main beam on. The main beam assist
will then be deactivated. Malfunctions
The f
o

llowing conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off the headlights in time or from turning off al-
tog

ether:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
sign
s.
● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as
pedes
trians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncomin
g vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cl

es (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.
● If the camera is damaged or the power sup-
ply
is cut off.
● In fog, snow and heavy rain.
● With dust and sand turbulence.
● With loose gravel in the field of vision of
the camer
a.
● When the field of vision of the camera is
mis
ted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc. WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam
a s

sist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.
● You are always in control of the main beam
and ad
apting it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions. ●
It i

s possible that the main beam headlight
control does not recognise all driving situa-
tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ces.
● When the field of vision of the camera is
dirty
, covered or damaged, operation of the
main beam control may be affected. This also
applies when changes are made to the vehi-
cle lighting system, for example, if additional
headlights are installed. CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
t em, t

ake the following points into considera-
tion:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-
larly
and make sure it is free of snow and ice.
● Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-
era.
● Chec

k that the windscreen is not damaged
in the are
a of the field of vision of the camera. Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be
t urned on and off

manually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
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Fog lights Fig. 134
Dash panel: light control. The warning lamps
 or  also sho
w, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.
● Switching on front fog lights* : pu
ll the
light switch to the first point ››› Fig. 134 1 ,
fr om po
sitions ,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
p

letely pull the light switch 2 from position
,  or  .
● T
o switch off the fog lights, press the light
swit
ch or turn it to position .Cornering lights*
1) When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the c
ornerin

g lights are activated automati-
cally. The cornering lights may be integrated
in the fog lights and are switched on only at
speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle switch on,
in order to better illuminate the area for park-
ing.
Function “Coming home” 

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table on page 2
This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Coming
Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec).
Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Coming Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are turned on. Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “C
omin

g Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).
Automatic* activation of “Coming Home”
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch in position ).
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition w
ith the rotary light switch
in position  ›››
 page 23.
● The automatic “Coming Home” function is
only
active when the light sensor detects
darkness.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting c
omes on.
Manual “Coming Home” activation
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch without position ).
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● A

ctivate the headlight flashers for approxi-
mat
ely 1 second.
● Activated for any position of the rotary light
swit
ch. 1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
w ith f

ull-LED headlights.
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● When the c ar door i
s opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are
turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door
is opened.
Deactivation
● If no door has been closed, they go out au-
tom
atically after 60 seconds.
● After the last door has been closed, the
hea
dlights will be switched off after the
“Coming Home” delay (as established in the
radio menu) has elapsed.
● On turning the light switch to position 
››

›  page 23.
● When the ignition is switched on (when
st

arting the engine).
Function “Leaving Home” The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
b
l

e for vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(rotary light switch in position ).
This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving
Home” function switch-off delay may also be
set (default: 30 sec).
Vehicle with halogen headlights
In the “Leaving Home” function, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are switched on. Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “Le

aving Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights and the registration plate
lights switch on (“Welcome Light”).
Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-
mote c
ontrol.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-
ted when the r
otary light switch is in position
 and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” delay period
ends
(default: 30 sec).
● When the vehicle is locked using the re-
mote c
ontrol.
● When the light control is switched into a
pos
ition other than  .
● With the ignition is switched on. Hazard warning lights
 Fig. 135
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Read the additional information carefully
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›  page 24
The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from mov
ing traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warnin
g lights ››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut

omatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P. »
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6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other r
oad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you l
eave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again. WARNING
● The ri sk

of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic c
onverter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
a
l

s, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b att

ery will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
sc
ribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef

t turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
sw
it

ch in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially. Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equip
ped w

ith full-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when goin
g above 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when r educ
ing the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s

ide of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
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The light distribution of the halogen and full-
LED he a
dlights allows the specific “tourist
light” values to be met without the need for
stickers or changes in the settings. Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
y ou ar

e planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Headlight range control, lighting of
the in
s

trument and control panel Fig. 136
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r

ange control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and c
ontr

ols*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted in the Easy Connect system, using the button
 and the function button
S
ETUP ›››
 p
age 26.
He
adlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 136 is
modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The he a

dlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 136:
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head- light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing t

o the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function
is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the dip-
ped beam. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the he a

dlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
st

atus so that it does not blind other drivers. 137
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Interior and reading lights 1)

› › ›
table on page 2
Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 24
Glove compartment and luggage compart-
ment lighting*
When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the
rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.
Footwell lighting*
The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de-
crease in intensity while driving. The intensity
of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-
dio menu (see Easy Connect > Light
Settings > Interior lighting
›››  page 26).
Ambient light*
The ambient lighting in the door panels may
change colour. The intensity of these lights
can be adjusted using the radio menu (see Easy Connect > Light Settings >
Interior lighting
› ›

›  page 26). Note
The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
c l

e is locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging. Visibility
S u

n visors Fig. 137
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g

er sun visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
sc
reen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mountin
g and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 137 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin

ally backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened 2 a light comes on.
The l amp g

oes out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always store sun blinds and visors in their
hou s

ing when not in use. 1)
Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the
v ehic

le, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
well light and sun visor light.
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