radio Seat Ateca 2018 User Guide

Opening and closing
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
o bt
ained fr
om a SEAT Official Service, a spe-
cialised workshop or an approved key service
qualified to create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchron-
ised before use ››› page 134. CAUTION
All of the vehicle keys contain electronic com-
ponents. Pr ot

ect them from damage, impacts
and humidity. Note
● Only u

se the key button when you require
the corresponding function. Pushing the but-
ton unnecessarily could accidentally unlock
the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also pos-
sible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
● Key operation can be greatly influenced by
overl
apping radio signals close to the vehicle
working in the same range of frequencies, for
example, radio transmitters or mobile tele-
phones.
● Obstacles between the remote control and
the vehic
le, bad weather conditions and dis-
charged batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control.
● If the buttons of the vehicle key are press-
ed ›››

Fig. 128 or ››› Fig. 129 or one of the cen-
tral locking buttons ››› page 128 is pressed
repeatedly in short succession, the central
locking briefly disconnects as protection against overloading. The vehicle is then un-
lock
ed. L

ock it if necessary. Unlocking/Locking by remote control
Read the additional information carefully
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 page 15
The vehicle will be locked again automatical-
ly if you do not open one of the doors or the
rear lid within 30 seconds after unlocking the
car. This function prevents the vehicle from
remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is
pressed by mistake. This does not apply if
you press the  button for at least one sec-
ond.
In vehicles with a security central locking
feature (selective unlocking of side doors)
››› page 127, when the  button is pressed
once, only the driver door and the fuel tank
flap are unlocked. When the button is press-
ed a second time, all the vehicle doors are unlocked. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Descrip-
tion on pag e 125
. Note
● Do not u se the r

emote control key until the
vehicle is visible. ●
Other fu nction

s of the remote control key
››› page 140, Convenience opening and clos-
ing. Selective unlocking system
The selective unlocking system allows you to
only
u

nlock the driver door and the fuel tank
flap. All other doors and the rear lid remain
locked.
Unlocking the driver door and tank flap
– Press ( once) the  b utt
on on the remote
control key or turn the key once in the
opening direction.
Unlocking all the doors, the rear lid and the
tank flap simultaneously. – Within 5 seconds, press ( twice) the
 but-
ton on the remote control key, or turn the
key twice within 5 seconds in the opening
direction.
The anti-theft security system* and the anti-
theft alarm* are immediately disabled if you
unlock only the driver door, without unlock-
ing the other doors.
In vehicles with Easy Connect*, you can pro-
gramme the security central locking system
directly ››› page 128.
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Operation
Adjusting the central locking You can use Easy Connect* to select which
doors
ar
e 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:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Opening and closing > Cen-
tral locking > Unlocking doors .
Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button 
Central locking > Locking while
driving .
Pr ogr
ammin

g the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Opening and closing > Cen-
tral locking > Locking while
driving .
Unlocking doors
You can choose to unlock all the doors or
only the driver door when you unlock the vehicle. In all
the options, the fuel
tank flap
is also unlocked.
With the Driver setting, when you press the
 button on the remote control key once, on-
ly the driver door 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
doors are locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock 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
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Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
rear lid fr
om the outside (for safety reasons,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all the door
s are closed and locked. ●
You can open the door
s individually from
the inside 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 centr a

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

hes a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)
(Auto Lock) ››› page 125. You can unlock the
vehicle again using the  button on the cen-
tral locking switch. 128

Operation
● Mo v
e the g
ear lever to position P (if the ve-
hicle has automatic gearbox), since other-
wise the vehicle cannot be locked.
● Close the door.
● Push the central locking button  on the
remote c
ontrol and touch the locking sensor
surface ››› Fig. 132 B on the driver door han-
dl e onc
e w

ithin the following 5 seconds. Do
not grip the door handle, otherwise the vehi-
cle will not lock. Deactivation is also possible
if the vehicle is locked through the driver’s
door lock.
● To check that the function has been deacti-
vated, w
ait at least 10 seconds, grip and pull
on the door handle. The door should not
open.
The next time the door can only be unlocked
via the remote control or the lock cylinder.
The next time the door is locked/unlocked,
Keyless Access will be active again.
Convenience functions
To close all the electric windows using the
convenience function, keep a finger on the
locking sensor surface B (arrow) of the door
h andl
e f

or a few seconds until the windows
have closed.
The doors opened by touching the sensor
surface of the door handle depend on the
settings that have been activated in the info-
tainment system with the  button and theSETTINGS and
Openin
g and c
lo
sing function but-
t on
s. WARNING
If there is a valid key in the proximity of the
re ar lid, in some c

ases the Easy Open func-
tion may be accidentally activated and the
rear lid will open, for example, when sweep-
ing under the rear bumper, when directing a
water jet or high pressure steam to the area
or when carrying out maintenance work or re-
pairs in that area. If accidentally opened, the
rear lid could injure somebody situated in its
area of operation or cause material damage.
● Therefore, always make sure that there is
no uns
upervised valid key in the area near
the rear lid.
● Before carrying out any maintenance or re-
pair work
on the vehicle, always disable the
Easy Open feature via the infotainment sys-
tem.
● Before washing the vehicle, always disable
the Easy
Open feature via the infotainment
system.
● Before attaching a bicycle rack or a trailer,
›››

page 273, always disable the Easy Open
feature via the infotainment system. CAUTION
The sensor surfaces on the door handles
cou l

d engage if hit with a water jet or high
pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle key
in the proximity. If at least one of the electric windows is open and the sensor surface
B (arrow) on one of the handles is activated
continuou
s

ly, all windows will close. Note
● If the v

ehicle battery has little or no charge,
or the vehicle key battery is almost or entire-
ly out of charge, you will probably not be able
to lock or unlock the vehicle with the Keyless
Access system. The vehicle can be unlocked
or locked manually ››› page 97.
● To control the proper locking of the vehicle,
the rele
ase function is disabled for approx. 2
seconds.
● If the message Keyless access system
faulty is di

splayed on the screen of the
dash panel, abnormalities may occur in the
operation of the Keyless Access system. Con-
tact a specialised workshop. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.
● Depending on the function set on the info-
tainment sy
stem for the mirrors, the exterior
mirrors will unfold and the surround lighting
will come on when unlocking the vehicle us-
ing the sensor surface on the driver and pas-
senger door handles ››› page 155.
● If there is no valid key inside the vehicle or
the syst
em fails to detect one, a warning will
display on the dash panel screen. This could
happen if any other radio frequency signal in-
terferes with the key signal (e.g. from a mo-
bile device accessory) or if the key is covered
by another object (e.g. an aluminium case). 132

Operation
Note
The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind
you. Y
ou should use the rear fog light only
when visibility is very poor. Cornering lights*
1)When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the cornerin
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.
“Coming home” function This function may be connected/disconnec-
t
ed thr
ough the r

adio 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” f

unction, the daytime
running lights (DRL), the rear side lights and
the licence plate lights are turned on.
Vehicle with full-LED headlights
In the “Coming Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights, the number plate lights and
the courtesy lights in the rear view mirror
(Welcome Light) switch on.
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 with the r
otary light switch
in position  ›››
 page 30.
● The automatic “Coming Home” function is
only activ
e when the light sensor detects
darkness.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting come
s on.
Manual “Coming Home” activation
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch without position ). ●
Switc
h off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● Activate the headlight flashers for approxi-
mately
1 second.
● Activated for any position of the rotary light
switc
h.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting come
s 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-
tomatic
ally after 60 seconds.
● After the last door has been closed, the
headlights
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 30.
● When the ignition is switched on (when
star
ting the engine). 1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
with f u

ll-LED headlights.
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Lights and visibility
Function “Leaving Home” The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
bl
e f
or 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 “Leaving Home” function, the dipped
beams, the daytime running lights (DRL), the
rear side lights, the number plate lights and
the courtesy lights in the rear view mirror
(“Welcome Light”) switch on.
Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-
mote c ontr

ol.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-
ted when the rot
ary light switch is in position
 and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” delay period
ends (def
ault: 30 sec). ●
When the vehic
le is locked using the re-
mote control.
● When the light control is switched into a
position other th
an .
● With the ignition is switched on.
Welcome light* 3
Valid for vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(light sw

itch in position ) and Full LED head-
lights.
The Welcome light is a light located on the
exterior mirrors facing the ground which is
switched on or off if the lights control is in
the  position and the “Coming Home” /
“Leaving Home” function is switched on or
off. Hazard warning lights
 Fig. 144
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Read the additional information carefully
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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 movin
g traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights
››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut
om

atic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P. »
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Operation
through a tunnel without the 
f
u nction
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.
Interior and reading lights 1)Read the additional information carefully
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 page 31
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 33).
Ambient light*
The ambient light lights up the area of the
centre console, the footwell area and, de-
pending on the version, the front door pan-
els.
The ambient lighting in the door panels may
change colour. The brightness and colour of
these lights can be adjusted using the radio
menu (see Easy Connect > Light Set-
tings > Interior lighting
›››  page 33). Note
The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cl e i

s 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. 146
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
scr
een.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and t
urned towards the door
››› Fig. 146 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards. 1)
Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the
vehic l

e, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
well light, sun blind and glove compartment light.
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Air conditioningFunction button: Function

It enables activation and deactivation of
the PureAir and opens the submenu.
Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine i
s

running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.
Climatronic: change the temperature unit on
the screen of the radio or on the factory-fit-
ted navigation system
Changing the temperature display from Cel-
sius to Fahrenheit on radio or on the factory- fitted navigation system is done using the
menu on the ins
trument

panel
›››  page 36.
The cooling system cannot be activated
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:
● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
prox
imately +3°C (+38°F).
● The air conditioner compressor has been
temporari
ly switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner chec
ked by a specialised work-
shop. Special Characteristics
If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak! Note
After starting the engine, any residual humid-
ity in the air c onditioner c

ould mist over the
windscreen. Switch on the defrost function as
soon as possible to clear the windscreen of
condensation. 173
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Air conditioning
The battery is located beneath a cover on the
b ac
k
of the remote control.
● To open the cover, lift it slightly at the bot-
tom and slide it
down.
● Remove the old battery.
● Insert the new battery. When doing so, take
into acc
ount the polarity and use batteries of
the same type ››› .
● Replace the battery cover by inserting the
t ab
s

at the top and pressing the bottom.
Range
The receiver is inside the vehicle. The remote
control, when fitted with new batteries, has a
range of several hundred metres. Obstacles
between the remote control and the vehicle,
bad weather conditions and discharged bat-
teries can considerably reduce the range of
the remote control. CAUTION
● The ra dio fr

equency remote control con-
tains electronic components. Therefore, avoid
getting it wet and exposing it to knocks or di-
rect sunlight.
● The use of inappropriate batteries may
damag
e the radio frequency remote control.
For this reason, always replace the used bat-
tery with another of the same voltage, size
and specifications. For the sake of the environment
● Ple a

se dispose of your used batteries cor-
rectly and with respect for the environment.
● The remote control battery may contain
perch
lorate. Observe the legal provisions re-
garding disposal.
● Care should be taken so as not to operate
the remote c
ontrol unintentionally so as to
prevent the auxiliary heater being switched
on accidentally. Programming the auxiliary heater
Before pr
ogramming it, check that the vehi-
c l

e's date and time are set correctly ››› .
The aux i
li
ary heater is programmed in the
Auxiliary heater menu of the infotain-
ment system.
Open the Auxiliary heater menu.
● Press the button  in the Clim
atronic
control panel.
● Press the  function b
utton.
Function button: function
Switch off: The auxiliary heater is immediately switched
off.
Function button: function
Heat, Ventilate: Set to heat or ventilate the vehicle interi-
or when the auxiliary heater is switched on. By pressing
the function button
, you can select the desired
mode.
Set: Opens the Auxiliary heater menu.
Departure time 1, Departure time 2, Departure time 3:
Three different departure times (hh.mm) may be
programmed. If the auxiliary heater should only
be switched on a certain day of the week, this can
also be selected.
Duration: The duration determines the operating
time of the auxiliary heater when switched on us-
ing the fast heating button
 on the air condi-
tioning controls. The duration is also used to cal-
culate the departure time for the manual air con-
ditioner. It can be set between 10 and 60 mi-
nutes at 10-minute intervals. 
This returns to the main menu.
The programmed departure time determines
the ap
pr
o

ximate time it should take to reach
the temperature set in the vehicle. The start
of the heating operation is determined auto-
matically depending on the outside tempera-
ture.
Checking the programming
When a departure time is activated and the
ignition is switched off the control lamp of
the fast heating button  lights up for ap-
proximately 10 seconds. »
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Driver assistance systems
● in the c a
se of
special constructions to the
side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di-
viders.
Parking assistant (RCTA) Fig. 211
Schematic representation of the rear
c r
o

ss traffic alert: zone monitored around the
vehicle exiting the parking space. The parking assistant uses the radar sensors
on the r
e
ar b

umper ››› Fig. 208 to monitor the
traffic crossing behind the vehicle as it backs
out of a parallel parking space or as it is be-
ing manoeuvred, for example in very low visi-
bility conditions. If the system detects that someone else on
the roa

d is approaching the rear of the vehi-
cle ››› Fig. 211, an acoustic alarm is heard.
In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is
also informed by means of a visual signal on
the radio screen. This signal is displayed in
the form of a red strip at the back of the im-
age of the vehicle on the radio screen. This
strip displays the side of the vehicle towards
which traffic is approaching. 1)
Automatic braking to reduce damages
If the rear cross traffic alert detects that
someone else on the road is approaching the
rear of the vehicle and the driver does not
step on the brake, the system will engage the
brakes automatically.
The parking system helps the driver by auto-
matically engaging the brakes to reduce any
damage. The system will brake automatically
if the vehicle is reversing at a speed of ap-
proximately 1-12 km (1-7 mph). Once it has
detected that the vehicle has stopped, the
system will keep the vehicle stopped for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
After automatically braking to reduce dam-
age, the system will not be able to automati-
cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-
onds. You can interrupt the automatic braking by
step
ping hard on the accelerator pedal or the
brake pedal in order to regain control of the
vehicle. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
re ar c

ross traffic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
parking assistant function should not tempt
you into taking any risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.
● The system should never be used in limited
vis
ibility conditions or complicated traffic,
e.g., in high-traffic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.
● Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's
surrou
ndings, since the system often fails to
detect things such as bicycles or pedestrians.
● The rear cross traffic alert itself will not
brake the
vehicle to a complete stop. 1)
It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped with
a park in

g system. 241
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Driver assistance systems
● When c ornerin
g
● On r
oads in poor condition
● In unfavourable weather conditions
● When a sporty driving style is employed
● In the event of a serious distraction to the
driver
Fatigue det

ection will be restored when the
vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,
when the ignition is switched off or when the
driver has unbuckled their seat belt and
opened the door.
In the event of slow driving during a long pe-
riod of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the
system automatically re-establishes the tired-
ness calculation. When driving at a faster
speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-
ted.
Park Assist*
Relat
ed video Fig. 216
Smart solutions Introduction
The Park Assist system is an additional func-
tion of P
arkPi

lot ››› page 257 and helps the
driver to:
● find a suitable parking space,
● select a parking mode,
● park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-
dicul
ar and parallel spaces,
● park driving forwards in suitable perpen-
dicul
ar spaces,
● exit a parking space driving forwards from
a par al

lel space.
In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-
tory radio the front, rear and side areas are
represented, and the position of obstacles is
shown relative to the vehicle.
The Park Assist system is subject to certain
limitations inherent to the system and its use
requires special attention by the driver ››› .
WARNING
The technology used in the park assist sys-
tem in v

olves a series of limitations inherent
in the actual system and in the use of ultra-
sonic sensors. The use of Park Assist should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety. The system is not a re-
placement for driver awareness.
● Any accidental movement of the vehicle
coul
d result in serious injury. ●
Adapt

your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not refl
ect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by e
xternal sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● The ultrasound sensors have blind spots in
which ob
stacles and people are not regis-
tered.
● Monitor the area around the vehicle at all
times, sinc
e the ultrasound sensors do not
detect small children, animals or certain ob-
jects in all situations. WARNING
Quick turns of the steering wheel when park-
ing or e x

iting a parking space with Park As-
sist can cause serious injury.
● Do not hold the steering wheel during ma-
noeuvre
s to park or exit a parking space until
the system requests it. Doing so disables the
system during the manoeuvre, resulting in
the parking being cancelled. » 249
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