check engine Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual

Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 18
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 20
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 20
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 30
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 49
How do you refuel? ››› page 56
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 32
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 46
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 17
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 69
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 64
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 63
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 64
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 61
How do you change a light? ››› page 62
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 68
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 115
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 43
What functions do the buttons/thumbwheels on the
steering wheel perform? ››› page 121
How do you remove the luggage compartment cover?
››› page 167
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 201
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 57
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 58
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 59
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 59
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 308
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 285
Functions of interest
Easy Connect, CAR menu ››› page 33
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 208
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 262
How does the rear assist work? ››› page 270
How does the adaptive cruise control work?
››› page 221
How can the SEAT driving mode be adjusted?
››› page 242
How does the lane departure warning system work?
››› page 230
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 312
How do you open the vehicle without a key (Keyless Ac-
cess)? ››› page 129
Interior lighting and ambient light ››› page 152

Table of Contents
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gear-
bo x*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Ad
dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Engine management and exhaust gas purifica-
tion syst
em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Auto Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Emergency brake assist system (Front As-
sis
t)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tance (RCT
A)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Traffic sign detection system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 248
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Parking System Plus (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Parking aid (Park Pilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Top View Camera* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Rear Assist (Rear View Camera)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Checking and refilling levels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
AdBlue ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
6

The essentials
Oil Fig. 61
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 62
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil fi
ller cap. The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine c

ompartment
›››  page 298.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at


zone. ●
Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin

g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much. ●
When the oil l
evel reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty. » 57

The essentials
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifr eez
e pr
otection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Topping up cool-
ant on p ag
e 303

. The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will significant-
ly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Topping
up c oo
l

ant on page 303.

››› in Topping up coolant on page 303
››› page 302 Brake fluid
Fig. 64
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c

ap. The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar

tment ›››
 page 298
.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Top up brake fluid on page 304
››› page 303 Windscreen washer
Fig. 65
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp

artment ›››
 page 298.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir on
page 304
››› page 304 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment

›
›

›  page 298. It does not require » 59

The essentials
● Automatic
ge
arbox: Move the selector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit ›››

 page 95
and the spare wheel* ready
›››  page 314.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a

ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-
t
ur
e k

it Fig. 69
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct

ure kit. The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor p
anel
in the lug

gage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ›››

Fig. 69 1 tool to remove the insert.
Pl ac
e it
on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
›››
Fig. 69 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››
›
Fig. 69 3 into
the se al
ant
bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically. ●
Remov
e the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 69 3 and screw the open end of the
t ube int
o the ty
re valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill
the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the too
l ››› Fig. 69 1 .
Infl atin
g the ty
re
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
›››
Fig. 69 5 into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
› ›
›

Fig. 69 7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector ››
›
Fig. 69 9 into the
v ehic
l
e's 12-volt socket ›››
 page 162.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switc
h ››› Fig. 69 8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
r e
ac

hes 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
dis trib

uted throughout the tyre. » 63

Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
V ehic
le tool kit, anti-puncture kit* The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored
under the floor p
anel

in the luggage compart-
ment.
To access the vehicle tools:
– Lift up the floor surface by the plastic han-
dle u nti

l it is fastened to the tabs on both
sides.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the an-
ti-puncture kit* is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.
The tool kit includes:
● Jack*
● Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
er*/wheel bolt
cap clip.
● Box spanner for wheel bolts*
● Towline anchorage
● Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
● Towing bracket device
Some of the items
listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional ex-
tras. Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
ten anc

e. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Tyre repair
TMS (T

yre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 63
The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,
you must again check the tyre pressure about
10 minutes after starting the engine.
You should only use the tyre mobility set if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and you have the
necessary tyre mobility set! Otherwise, you
should seek professional assistance.
Do not use the tyre sealant in the following
cases:
● If the wheel rim has been damaged.
● In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F). ●
In the ev ent
of

cuts or perforations in the
tyre greater than 4 mm.
● If you have been driving with very low pres-
sure or a c
ompletely flat tyre.
● If the sealant bottle has passed its use by
date. WARNING
Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
ger ou

s, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park it
at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid.
● Al

l passengers and particularly children
must
keep a safe distance from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Use the tyre mobility system only if you are
famili
ar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
● The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-
rary
emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.
● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-
bility
set as soon as possible. » 95
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
●
The sea l
ant is a health hazard and must be
cleaned immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.
● Always keep the tyre mobility set out of the
reac
h of small children.
● Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has
been appro
ved for your vehicle.
● Always stop the engine, apply the hand-
brake l
ever firmly and engage gear if using a
manual gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of
vehicle involuntary movement. WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
same per f

ormance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fas
t cornering.
● Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum
speed of 80
km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used or expired sealant observing
any l

egal requirements. Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at
SEA T de

alerships. Note
Take into account the separate instruction
manua l

of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-
er. Contents of the tyre mobility system*
Fig. 97
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct

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

ering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components
››› Fig. 97:
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
1 2
3 Air compressor
T
ube f
or infl

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

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

ube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or
hot air compr
essor on flammable material.
● Allow them to cool before storing the de-
vice.
● If

it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at
lea
st 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a
good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance. 4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
96

Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
e
aned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed w
indscreen wiper blades should be
replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce
vi s

ibility and increase the risk of accident
and serious injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn wind-
scr
een wiper blades or blades that no longer
clean the windscreen properly. CAUTION
● Damag ed or dir

ty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spong
es or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simil
ar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper bl
ades 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 71. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Introduction Tow-starting me
an
s
starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 69.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyle

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

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

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

d depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 98

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

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

tart should be used instead
›››  page 69.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cause in
vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated. ●
If the batt
ery is flat, it is possible that the
engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Once both

vehicles are moving, release the
clutc
h.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and diseng
age the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the cat a

lytic converter and damage it. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
electr onic

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

safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.
If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch ›››
page 276.
When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed
››› page 100, Cases where towing a vehicle
is not allowed .
● Switch the ignition on.
● Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
lect or l

ever in the N ›››
page 192 position.
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
speeds
of over 50 km/h (30 mph).
● The vehicle must not be towed further than
50 km (30 mil e

s). »
99
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
CAUTION
● The to w
ing eye must always be completely
and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it could be
released while towing and tow-starting.
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a
tow
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with
a tow bar if this has been specially designed
to be installed with a tow hitch. If an unsuita-
ble tow bar is used, both the tow hitch and
the vehicle may be damaged. Instead, a tow
rope should be used. Driving tips for towing
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
enc
e, e
s

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

ally reactivated.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle ● Leave the ignition on, so that the steering
is not
blocked, and the electronic parking
brake may be deactivated and the turn sig-
nals and wash/wipe operated.
● More strength is required at the steering
wheel as
the power steering does not oper-
ate when the engine is switched off.
● You should depress the brake much harder
as the br
ake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions in the m
anual of the vehicle to be tow-
ed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate with particular care and caution.
Avoid sh
arp manoeuvres.
● Brake earlier than usual and smoothly.
● Bear in mind the information and instruc-
tions in the m
anual of the towed vehicle. Fuses and bulbs
F u
se

s
Introduction In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electric
al

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

electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion syst
em.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a c urr

ent circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury. 102