warning lights Seat Ateca 2017 Owner's Guide

Operation
Normal temperature
If in norm
al operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp  does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears 
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 286. CAUTION
● To en

sure a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
›››  page 34 as a guide.
● Additional lights and other accessories in
front
of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of
the cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duc
e the c

ooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level
Fig. 117
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ›
›
Fig. 115 only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 102. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
› ›
›
Fig. 115.
The capacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
›››  page 48. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
r e

gular fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
W arnin

g and control lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 38.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
› or certain func-
tion s.
Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ›››
page 102, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
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Operation
Introduction to the Easy
C onnect
system*
System settings (CAR)* CAR menu (Setup) Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 26
To select the settings menus, press the Easy
Connect  button and the
Set
up function
b utt

on.
The actual number of menus available and
the name of the various options in these me-
nus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics
and equipment.
Pressing the menu button will always take
you to the last menu used.
When the function button check box is activa-
ted , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button  will always take
y ou t

o the last menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing those me-
nus.
Function buttons in the vehicle settings
menuPage
ESC system››› page 173
Tyres››› page 295
Driver assistance››› table on page 26
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 244
Vehicle lights››› table on page 26
Mirrors and windscreen wipers››› table on page 26
Opening and closing››› table on page 26
Multifunction display››› table on page 26
Date and time››› table on page 26
Units››› table on page 26
Service››› page 103
Factory settings››› table on page 26 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the ri sk

of injury. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 108

Opening and closing
Programming the central locking sys-
t em You can use Easy Connect* to select which
door
s
are unlocked with the central locking
system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*
system, you can select whether the vehicle
automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”
programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h
(9 mph).
Programming the unlocking of the doors (ve-
hicles with Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Central locking > Unlocking doors .
Pr ogr

amming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button

Central locking > Locking while
driving .
Pr ogr

amming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Locking while driving .
Unlocking doors You c

an choose to un-
lock all the doors or only the driver door
when you unlock the vehicle. In all the op-
tions, the fuel tank flap is also unlocked. With the Driver
setting, when
you press the
 button on the remote control key only the
door on the driv er's
side is unlocked. If that
button is pressed twice, the rest of the doors
and the rear lid will be unlocked.
In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the
key in the door lock, in the direction of open-
ing, twice within 2 seconds.
If the button  is pressed, all the vehicle
door s

are locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock /Locking while driving . If
you select on, all the vehicle doors are
locked at speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).
Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 9
Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
re

ar lid from the outside (for safety reasons,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all
the doors are closed and locked.
● You can open the doors individually from
the ins
ide by pulling the inside door handle. ●
In the event
of an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance. WARNING
● The c entr

al locking switch also operates
when the ignition is switched off and auto-
matically locks all the vehicle doors when the
button  is pressed.
● The central locking switch does not operate
if the

vehicle is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
● Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emerg
ency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone, especially children, in
the vehicle. Note
Your vehicle will lock automatically when it
r e

aches a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)
(Auto Lock) ››› page 112. You can unlock the
vehicle again using button  on the central
loc k

ing switch. 115
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Opening and closing
The opening angle is memorised. Memorisa-
tion i s
indicated by blinking of the hazard
warning lights and an audible warning.
Resetting and memorising the opening angle
For the rear lid to reopen completely, the
opening angle must be reset and memorised
again.
● Release the rear lid and open it to the
memorised height
.
● Lift the rear lid by hand until it stops. To do
this, some f
orce will have to be used.
● Press the  ››
› Fig. 129 button available in
the rear lid for at least 3 seconds.
● This resets and memorises the factory-set
opening an
gle. Memorisation is indicated by
blinking of the hazard warning lights and an
audible warning.
Automatic protection against overheating
If the system is operated repeatedly in a
short space of time, it automatically switches
off to prevent overheating.
Once the system is cool again, the function
can be reused. Until then the rear lid can only
be opened and closed by hand using reason-
able force.
If with the rear lid open the vehicle battery is
disconnected ››› page 289 or the corre-
sponding fuse burns out ››› page 90, the sys- tem will have to be reset. This requires clos-
ing the r

ear lid completely once.
Emergency unlocking
›››  page 11 WARNING
If a lot of snow builds up on the rear lid or it
i s

heavily loaded, the rear lid may not open
or, after opening, it may lower by itself due to
the extra weight and cause serious injury.
● Never open the rear lid when there is a lot
of s
now on it or when carrying a load (e.g. on
a rack).
● Before opening the rear lid, remove the
sno
w or the load. WARNING
If the rear lid is closed incorrectly or without
due c ar

e, it could result in serious injury.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended or allow
chi
ldren to play inside or next to it, especially
if the rear lid is open. Children could enter
the luggage compartment, close the rear lid
and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
reach extremely high and low temperatures,
depending on the time of year, thus causing
serious injuries, illness or even death. CAUTION
Before opening or closing the rear lid, make
s ur

e that there is enough space to open or close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga-
r
ag

e. Tailgate automatic lock
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
in
g the  button on the remote control with
the r e

ar lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
The automatic tailgate locking time extension
function can be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the  button on
the r emot

e control key ››› page 114, the rear
lid can be re-opened for a certain length of
time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service,
which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the  button on the
r emot

e control or by using the central locking
button. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Intro-
duction on p ag
e 85. » 125
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
Alw
ays close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
rev
erse or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with
your hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it
may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ens
uring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
clo
sed, exhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key
inside. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Electric windows
El ectric

opening and closing of win-
dows Fig. 131
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo

ws. Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 12
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
Y ou c

an use the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition. Safety switch
*
Safety
switch 5 on the driver door can be
u sed t

o disable the electric window buttons
in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear
doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors
are deactivated.
The safety control symbol  lights up in yel-
low if the buttons on the rear doors are
switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Intro-
duction on p ag
e 85.
● Incorrect use of the electric windows can
re

sult in injury.
● Never close the rear lid without observing
and ens
uring it is clear, to do otherwise could
cause serious injury to you and third parties.
Make sure that no one is in the path of a win-
dow.
● If the ignition is switched on, the electric
equipment c
ould be activated with risk of in-
jury, for example, in the electric windows.
● The doors can be locked using the remote
contr
ol key. This could become an obstacle
for assistance in an emergency situation.
● Therefore always take the key with you
when y
ou leave the vehicle.126

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 ›
›
›
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
› ›

›  page 24
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

is switched on as well. 131
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
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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Lights and visibility
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
››› page 131. 133
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Operation
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” 

› ›
›
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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Lights and visibility
● 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
› ›

›  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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