Seat Ateca XL 2006 Repair Manual

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Digital display in the instrument panelDisplay (without warning or information texts)
The display in the instrument panel shows, amongst other
things, the mileage and trip recorder as well as the selector
lever position.
Digital clock display ⇒page 58
Distance display or service interval display ⇒page 60
Selector lever position display for the automatic gearbox*.
Display for the gears in Tiptronic mode (automatic gearbox)*. The
selected gear appears in the display field with a light background
⇒ fig. 37
Fig. 36 Detail of the
instrument panel: Screen
with various displays
Fig. 37 Detail of instru-
ment panel: Display with
Tiptronic gear selection
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60Displayed categories
The display in the instrument panel shows the mileage and
trip recorder as well as the selector lever position.
Control and warning lamps: “Control and warning lamps”
Clock: “Setting the time”. In some vehicles the ambient temperature is
displayed to the right of the clock.
There are optional and automatic displays in this field.
- Selectable displays: e.g. Multi-function display (MFD) and ambient
temperature display
- Automatic indications: information or warning messages: “Information
or warning messages on the screen”
- Menus with diverse information are shown on the screen allowing many adjustments to be made: “Instrument panel menus” Mileage display or Service Interval Display “Mileage display or Service
Interval Display”
Selector lever position display for the automatic gearbox. The actual
position of the selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for Tiptronic)
are highlighted.
Mileage display or Service Interval DisplayDistance display
The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance
covered by the vehicle.
The right-hand counter regi
sters the short journeys. The last digit indicates
steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by the reset
button ⇒page 56, fig. 33 .
Service interval display
A Service pre-warning will appear in the mileage displays if a service is due
soon. A “spanner” symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance
that can be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will
change after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the
number of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The
message displayed in the instrument panel display is
5): SERV. IN ... KM OR
... DAYS . The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after
the ignition is switched on or the en gine is running. The normal display can
be resumed by pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by pressing the
rocker switch of the MFI ⇒page 61, fig. 39 .
With the ignition switched on, you can call up the current service message by
pressing the trip counter reset knob for 2 seconds.
Fig. 38 Digital display in
the instrument panel
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An
overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day
information.
Display with multi-function display (MFD)*
The multi-function display (M FD) shows you diverse journey
and consumption data.
The multi-function display is equipped with two automatic memo-
ries: 1 - Trip memory and 2 - Total journey memory . The selected
memory will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting memory
– With the ignition switched on, briefly press the button ⇒fig. 39
on the windscreen wiper lever to move between the two
memories.
Resetting the memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Press and hold button on the windscreen wiper lever for at least 2 seconds.The trip memory 1 collects the travel and cons umption data from the moment
the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is continued
within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will be added to
Fig. 39 Windscreen wiper
and washer lever: Button
A and rocker switch B
Fig. 40 Digital screen on
the instrument panel:
Average fuel consumption
display
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62the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically be deleted
if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The total journey memory 2 collects the journey data for any number of indi-
vidual journeys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours)
up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minute s travel time, 9999 miles distance trav-
elled and 999 litres of fuel consumed. The memory will automatically be
deleted if one of the named values is reached.Displays in the multi-function display (MFD)*
You can switch between the following displays in the multi-function display
(MFD) by operating the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 41 on the windscreen wiper
lever.
Memory displays•
Journey duration
•
Speed warning
•
Average speed
•
Distance
•
Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
•
Average fuel consumption
•
Current fuel consumption
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time that has elapsed since the ignition was
switched on.
The maximum display value in both me mories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Fig. 41 Windscreen wiper
and washer lever: Button
A and rocker switch B
Fig. 42 Digital screen on
the instrument panel:
Average fuel consumption
display
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Set speed indicator
When driving at the required speed, enter the speed indicator mode and
press the button (Reset), the display remembers the indicated speed. If
the indicated speed is exceeded, a warning text is displayed on the screen
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and a warning signal sounds.
This may be deactivated by pressing the button (Reset).
The speed may be altered using the rocker switch in steps of 5 km/h
within 5 seconds of the initial memory value.
Ø mph - Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time.
The display will be updated every 5 seconds whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Miles - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 9999 miles. The memory will
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
 Miles - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the fi gures for tank content and current fuel
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
Ø litre/100km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown ⇒page 62, fig. 42 after a
distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear
in the display until that time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds
whilst the vehicle is in motion. The am ount of fuel used will not be shown. litres/100km or litres/hr - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the
vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when
the vehicle is in a stationary position
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion ⇒page 188.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures
lower than +4°C, an “ice crystal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” sounds
if the vehicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice warning). This symbol will
flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the exterior temperature rises
above +4°C or 6°C if it was already lit.
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol”
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this
display - Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature as
a result of the heat radiated from the engine.Warning or information text in the display
Faults are shown in the display with warning lamps and
warning/information reports.The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional faults are indi-
6)Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be
represented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.
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64cated by symbols with warnings and information texts in the display. An
audible warning is given in certain cases.
Warning symbols
There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning symbols
(priority 2)
Information text
In addition to warning me ssages given on a fault, you will receive information
in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.
Note
In the case of screens without warning or information texts, faults are indi-
cated exclusively by the warning lamps.Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will
be accompanied by three audible warnings . This is a danger warning. Stop
the car and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain profes-
sional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will continue
until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display fo r the duration of a priority 1 warning
report. Examples of priority 1 warning reports (red)
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•
Brake system symbol
 with warning text
STOP BRAKE FLUID
INSTRUCTION MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
•
Coolant symbol
 with the warning text STOP CHECK COOLANT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
•
Engine oil pressure symbol

with the warning text STOP ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW! SERVICE MANUAL
Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow)If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied
by one audible warning . The function should be checked as soon as possible.
If several priority 2 warning reports are detected at the same time, the
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After
a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown
as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2 warning reports will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning
reports have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning reports (yellow):
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•
Fuel symbol with the information text PLEASE REFUEL
•
Windscreen washer fluid symbol
 with the information text REFILL
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Refill the windscreen washer tank ⇒page 216
•
Electronic immobiliser symbol

with the message SAFE. A valid key was
not used, for this reason the vehicle may not start
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Instrument panel menusMain menu
The menu enables access to the different display functions.Open main menu
– Switch on the ignition.
– Press and hold the eject button for at least 2 seconds. It may
be necessary to repeat this operation until the main menu is
displayed.
Select a menu from the main menu
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between
two horizontal lines. – Press button to select the entry.
Example of menu use: “Example of menu use”
Fig. 43 Windscreen wiper
lever: button A to confirm
the menu point and rocker
switch B to change the
menu
Fig. 44 Digital display on
the instrument panel:
Main menu
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NoteFor electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be
displayed. Main menu
Function
Multi-function display Change to multi-function display (MFD): “Multi-function display (MFD)”
Audio The current station will be shown when the radio is switched on.
Navigation This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. The navigation system must be
switched on. When the destination guide is activated, the turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed. The
display is similar to that of the Navigation system.
If the destination guide is not activated, the direction of travel (compass) and the name of the street along which
you are driving are shown.
Telephone This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted wi th a telephone mounted by the manufacturer: “Fixed tele-
phone installation”
Vehicle condition This menu displays the actual warning or information texts: “Menu Vehicle condition”
This option flashes when any of these texts are displayed.
Configuration This option allows the time, the speed warning when using winter tyres, units, language, independent heating,
the Light and visibility menu and the Convenience menu to be reset.
Display off The display is switched off.
It comes on again on entering the main menu or when a warning, breakdown or service message appears. The
main menu will be shown in the display for approximately 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on. The display
will then switch off again.
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Example of menu use
All the menus on the instrument panel may be used according to the following procedure.The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how to
use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using
winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.
1. Open the main menu
– Switch on the ignition.
– Hold down button for two seconds to return to main menu
from other menu. It ma y be necessary to repeat this operation
until the main menu is displayed.
2. Open the main menu “Configuration”
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between
two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right. –Select menu
Configuration.
– Press button on the windscreen wiper lever. The Configura-
tion menu is opened.
3. Open the main menu “Winter tyres”
– Select option Winter tyres using the rocker switch.
– Press button . The menu Winter tyres is opened.
4. Program a speed limit warning
– Use the rocker switch to select the menu entry +10km/h or -10
km/h and press the button to either increase or decrease the set
speed.
Fig. 45 Windscreen wiper
lever: button A to confirm
the menu point and rocker
switch B to change the
menu
Fig. 46 Digital screen on
the instrument panel:
winter tyre display
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5. To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning
– Use the rocker switch to select the menu point On/ Off and press
the button to switch the speed warning either on or off. If the
speed warning is deactivated, three dashes will be displayed ---6. To close the menu “Winter tyres”
– In the menu select Back
.
The function “Winter tyres” sends an optical and an acoustic signal when the
vehicle reaches the set speed.
Example menu “Winter tyres”
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be
displayed. On the display
Winter tyres Function
Name of menu displayed
X km/h The current set speed is displayed
or --- or dashes will be shown if the function is deactivated.
On / Off If the function is activated or deactivated
+10 km/h The set value increases by 10 km/h
-10 km/h The set value decreases by 10 km/h
Back The menu “Winter tyres” is closed and the last displayed menu is shown.
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