Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Altea...
Page 3 Foreword This Instruction Manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value. For safety reasons, always note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replace- ments.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Lights ........Seat belt tensioners ..... . .
Page 6 Table of Contents Technical specifications Trailer towing ......... . Instructions to follow .
Page 7: About This Manual
For the sake of the environment Due to the fact that this is a general manual for the ALTEA range, some of Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi- the equipment and functions that are described here are not included in all ronmental protection.
Page 8: Content
2. Operation Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, about how to create a suit- able climate in the vehicle interior, etc. 3. Advice Advice relating to the driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle and cer- tain problems you can solve yourself.
Page 9: Safety
In the event of an accident, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of in- the following points before every trip: jury. The following list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT: ● Three-point seat belts – Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn signals are working properly.
Page 10 – Observe traffic laws and speed limits. – Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals. – Always reduce your speed as appropriate for road, traffic and – Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vision mirrors properly weather conditions. according to your size.
Page 11: Proper Sitting Position For Occupants
● An incorrect sitting position of the driver can lead to severe injuries. straint position for driver. ● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm distance between ⇒ F ig. the centre of the chest and the centre of the steering wheel 1.
Page 12 ● Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is moving; Correct sitting position for front passenger never rest them on the dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An in- correct sitting position exposes you to an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident.
Page 13 – Sit up straight. – Adjust the head restraint to the correct position ⇒ p age 12. Fig. 3 Correctly adjusted – Always keep both feet in the footwell in front of the rear seat. head restraint viewed from the front and the –...
Page 14 Note sition warning label. The active head restraints* could also be triggered if one of the front seat Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of the pas- occupants applies a high level of pressure to the seat backrest (e.g. by “fall- senger protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most acci- ing”...
Page 15: Pedal Area
As the driver, you are re- has assumed an incorrect sitting position.
Page 16: Storing Objects
Safe driving – Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired to their initial po- WARNING sitions. ● If the pedals are obstructed, an accident may occur. Risk of serious If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be pressed down thoroughly in injuries.
Page 17 Note ● Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings. ● Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Used ...
Page 18: Seat Belts
Number of seats child's height and weight. Your vehicle has five seats, two in the front and three in the rear. Each seat After the ignition has been switched on, the warning lamp  on the instru- is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
Page 19 25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), for example, the corresponding kinetic energy is multiplied by four. Given that the passengers in our example are not fastened by seat belts, all of the occupants' kinetic energy has to be absorbed at the point of impact ⇒ ...
Page 20 This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every a seat belt. trip, even when "just driving around the corner".
Page 21 Therefore, you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that all vehicle ● Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on any occupants have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off! ...
Page 22: How To Wear Seat Belts Properly
● Never put the latch plate in the buckle of another seat. If you do this, the seat belt will not protect you properly and the risk of injury is in- creased.
Page 23 ● An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident. ● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoul- der, never across the neck. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the ⇒ ...
Page 24: Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belts for the occupants in the front seats are equipped with belt tensioners. Sensors will trigger the belt tensioners during severe frontal, side and rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. The belt tension- ers retract and tighten the seat belts, holding them against the seat and Fig.
Page 25 Seat belts So that the effectiveness of the seat belt tensioner is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula- tions, which are known to the specialised workshops, must be observed. WARNING ● Improper use or repairs not carried out by qualified mechanics in- crease the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
Page 26: Airbag System
⇒ p age 16, The reason why we should wear seat belts. not appropriate for their age, size or weight. ● If you are not wearing a seat belt, if you lean forward or to the side The airbag inflates in a matter of milliseconds, so if you are not properly while travelling or assume an incorrect sitting position, there is a sub- seated when the airbag is triggered, you may sustain fatal injuries..
Page 27 Control lamp for airbag and seat belt tensioner  WARNING ● If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the The control lamp monitors all airbags and seat belt tensioners in the vehi- child of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident in- cle, including control units and wiring connections.
Page 28 Airbag system WARNING (Continued) WARNING ● To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry or a ● If there is a malfunction, the airbag and belt tensioner system cannot water-moistened cloth. Never clean the dash panel and the airbag mod- properly perform its protective function.
Page 29: Front Airbags
● Safety distance with respect to the passenger airbag ⇒ p age 24, The Important information regarding the front passenger airbag danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat. ● Objects between the passenger and the passenger airbag ⇒ p age 29, Safety notes on the front airbag system.
Page 30 ● The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the occupants are seated correctly ⇒ p age 9, Proper sitting position for In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants. occupants additional protection for the head and chest in the event of a se- vere frontal collision ⇒ ...
Page 31 Thus, the head and chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag. After the collision, the ● The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the occupants are seated correctly ⇒ p age 9, Proper sitting position for airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
Page 32 All the other airbags in the vehicle remain acti- ● You should deactivate the front passenger front airbag only in excep- vated. tional cases, i.e. if you have to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger seat ⇒ p age 36, Child safety. ...
Page 33: Side Airbags
Description of side airbags wise, there is a risk of death. ● As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger seat, enable the front passenger front airbag again. ● Only deactivate the front passenger front airbag when the ignition is...
Page 34 Airbag system The side airbag system will not be triggered if: WARNING (Continued) ● the ignition is switched off ● Always check that the openings are closed or covered if additional ● there is a minor side collision loudspeakers or other equipment are fitted inside the door panels. ●...
Page 35 WARNING may occur during the airbag system operation. ● If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean forward, or are not seated ● Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any correctly while the vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk of injury way.
Page 36: Curtain Airbags
⇒ F ig. 26 and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”. In conjunction with the seat belts, the curtain airbag system gives the vehi- cle occupants additional protection for the head and upper body in the event of a severe side collision ⇒ p age 35, Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system.
Page 37 ● In order for the curtain airbags to provide their maximum protection,  the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts fastened while travelling. ● For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must be disabled in those vehi- cles fitted with a screen dividing the interior of the vehicle.
Page 38: Child Safety
● Always ensure that the seat belt is properly positioned according to the height and weight, children travelling in the rear seat must use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety reasons, this seat should be installed behind the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child seat.
Page 39: Child Seats
Child seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R44 stand- even death. ard bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test num- ● A suitable child seat can protect your child! ber below it).
Page 40 2 child seats together with properly adjusted seat belts. Babies and young children between 9 and 18 kg can travel in the direction of travel or in the reverse, depending on the seat type. For safety reasons it Group 3 child seats...
Page 41: Securing Child Seats
 Ways to secure a child seat You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the following ways: ● Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.
Page 42 Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fitted on each rear seat. In some vehicles, the rings are secured to the seat frame and in others they are secured to the rear floor. Access to the “ISOFIX” rings is between the rear seat backrest and the seat cushioning.
Page 43 ● Never secure child seats without the “ISOFIX” system, Top Tether*, nor retaining belts or objects to the fastening rings; otherwise this can result in potentially fatal injuries to the child. ● Ensure that the child seat is secured correctly using the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* securing rings. ...
Page 44 Cockpit Fig. 33 Dash panel.
Page 45: Operation
..........Left seat heating button .
Page 46: Instruments
Cockpit Time adjustment button / trip recorder reset button ⇒ p age 47 Note Speedometer ⇒ p age 47  Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain model versions or are optional extras.  Fuel gauge ...
Page 47 Cockpit Problem: If the vehicle is left parked for a long time immediately after refuel- Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL ling, the natural gas level indicator may not accurately indicate the same LPG level indicator* level shown after refuelling when the vehicle is started up again. This is not due to a leak in the system.
Page 48 Cockpit Engine coolant temperature gauge  Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should ob- tain technical assistance. WARNING When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety warnings ⇒ p age 204. CAUTION Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
Page 49: Digital Instrument Panel Display
Cockpit Digital instrument panel display For the sake of the environment Changing up into higher gears sooner, following the recommended gear in- ⇒ F ig. 40 dications will help you to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and Display (without warning or information texts) also engine noise.
Page 50 Cockpit Displayed categories* Recommended gear display* Fig. 40 Gear display. Fig. 39 Digital instru- Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are driving in the correct gear, a dot ment panel display will be shown next to the gear display. If you are not in the correct gear, an arrow will appear next to the gear display indicating whether you should Clock: “Setting the time”.
Page 51 Indications for vehicles with LongLife service Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing re- quirements. With the LongLife System, SEAT ensures that your vehicle only Vehicles with Service intervals dependent on time/distance travelled al- ready have certain service intervals set. The intervals are calculated individ- has an interval service when it is necessary.
Page 52 Cockpit Warning messages, Priority 2 (yellow) Information text In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive informa- tion in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks. If one of these faults occurs, the pertinent symbol lights up and is accompa- nied by one audible warning.
Page 53: Instrument Panel Menus
Cockpit Instrument panel menus* – Hold down button for two seconds to return to main menu from other menu. It may be necessary to repeat this operation until the main menu is displayed. Example of menu use 2. Open the menu “Configuration” with the MFI lever –...
Page 54 Cockpit 6. To close the menu “Winter tyres” Main menu – 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” In the menu Function Winter tyres Name of menu displayed...
Page 55 Cockpit Multifunction display menu (MFI) Main menu Function Multifunction dis- Change to the multifunction display (MFI): “Multifunc- play tion display (MFI)” Audio This menu displays the available information for the active audio source (radio station, CD audio track / MP3 / USB / iPod / Bluetooth audio / call informa- tion Navigation...
Page 56 Cockpit Selecting a memory ● Operating range ● Outside temperature – To change from one memory to another, briefly press button ⇒ F ig. 41 ⇒ p age 51 on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on Distance travelled km (miles) ⇒ ...
Page 57 Cockpit The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes. (12 mph) (ice warning). This symbol will flash for approximately 10 seconds The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been and remains lit as long as the outside temperature does not rise above reached.
Page 58 ⇒ p age 53 ● SEAT dealerships are able to programme other functions or change the existing functions depending upon the vehicle equipment. Convenience The convenience set-up mode is used to make the settings for the convenience functions in the vehi- ●...
Page 59 Cockpit Convenience menu Note For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be Open menu Convenience displayed.  – Choose the option Configuration from the main menu and press ⇒ F ig. 41 the button on the windscreen wiper lever. OK A Lights and visibility menu –...
Page 60 Cockpit Note For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be displayed. ...
Page 61: Warning Lamps
Cockpit Warning lamps Overview of the warning lamps Fig. 46 Instrument panel warning and control lamps. Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain model versions or are optional extras.  Safety Operation Advice Technical specifications...
Page 62 If flashing: the Electronic Stability Con-  ⇒ p age 16  ⇒ p age 70 Fasten seat belts! trol (ESC) is working or the ASR is work- ⇒ p age 71 ⇒ p age 145  ⇒ p age 67 ...
Page 63 Cockpit Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL WARNING Overview of control and warning lamps (vehicles with LPG) ● Failure to observe control lamps and warning messages can result in serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle. ● The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to pre- vent danger to third parties.
Page 64: Warning Symbols
Cockpit Warning symbols Meaning of control and warning Further infor- Item Symbol lamps mation There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning sym- The green lamp comes on when the bols (priority 2). vehicle is in LPG mode. ...
Page 65 Cockpit Priority 2 warning messages will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning Warning: The engine must be started manually. Start- START MANUALLY messages have been dealt with! Stop system activated ERROR START- Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow): Warning: Start-Stop system error.
Page 66 STRUCTION MANUAL First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial. Stop the vehicle, Coolant temperature  (blue) switch the engine off and wait for it to cool down.
Page 67 Cockpit Turn signals   Control lamp  flashes If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving, Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left  or right warn- the glow plug system lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to a specialised ing lamp lights up .
Page 68: Washer Fluid
Cockpit WARNING WARNING ● Always drive according to the road weather conditions, the terrain ● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒ p age 204, Working in the engine compartment. and traffic. Driving recommendations should never cause drivers to disre- gard traffic norms.
Page 69 Cockpit The warning lamp  lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should The tyre pressure control system controls the tyre speed and the frequency go out when the engine has started running. spectrum of each tyre. If the warning lamp  lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer The tyre control lamp compares wheel revolutions and with it, the wheel charging the battery.
Page 70: Brake System
Cockpit WARNING WARNING ● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi- ● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on ⇒ p age 204. ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible, and check the tyre pressure and status.
Page 71: Engine Oil Pressure
Cockpit Engine oil pressure  Indicator for open doors or rear lid*  If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil pressure is too This warning lamp lights up if one of the doors is open. low.
Page 72: Emission Control System
Cockpit For those vehicles fitted with ESC*, the “Steering manoeuvre recommenda- This programme includes the ABS, EDL and ASR. This also includes the tion” function is included. See ⇒ p age 171. brake assistance system (BAS), automatic cleaning of the brake discs and ...
Page 73 ABS because the TCS operates in conjunction with the ABS. For further Note information, see ⇒ p age 167, Brakes. A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured if genuine SEAT keys are used.  The  lamp provides information about the disconnection status of the system: ●...
Page 74: General Information
Steering wheel controls* Steering wheel controls* General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction module from where it is possi- ble to control the audio, telephone and radio navigation functions, and the automatic gearbox*, without requiring the driver to be distracted from driv- ing.
Page 75: Audio System
Steering wheel controls* Audio system Steering wheel audio version controls Fig. 50 Steering wheel Fig. 49 Controls on the controls (depends on steering wheel. model) AUX ⇒ t able on page 74 Button Radio CD/MP3/USB*/iPod* Volume up Volume up Volume up Volume down Volume down Volume down...
Page 76 Steering wheel controls* Previous preset Change folder No function specified J a) Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Change menu on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Operates on instrument panel Change source Change source Change source L a)
Page 77 Steering wheel controls* Make call Accept incoming call Access telephone menu on instrument Access telephone menu on instru- Access telephone menu on in- End call panel ment panel strument panel Hold down: reject incoming call Activate voice control/ Enable voice recognition Enable voice recognition Enable voice recognition Interrupt current message/...
Page 78: Radio Navigation System
Steering wheel controls* Radio navigation system Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls Fig. 54 Steering wheel Fig. 53 Controls on the controls (depends on steering wheel. model) Button Radio CD/MP3/USB*/iPod* NAVIGATOR TELEPHONE Volume up Volume up Volume up Volume up Volume up Volume down Volume down...
Page 79 For a more detailed description of how to use this button, please refer to the Radio Navigation System User Handbook (SEAT Media System) Only if the panel is in Audio menu.  Safety Operation...
Page 80: Central Locking
Opening and closing Opening and closing Central locking Locking the vehicle* ⇒ F ig. 59 – Press button on the remote control to lock all doors and  the rear lid or turn the key in the door to lock all doors and the rear lid. Basic functions WARNING The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all doors and the...
Page 81 Opening and closing The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside if the “safe” security Note system has not been activated. You will have to pull the door release lever ● While the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the re- once.
Page 82 Opening and closing Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlock button is press- ed by mistake.  system* This is a safety system which prevents access to the vehicle from the out- side when it is running (for example, when stopped at a traffic light). Emergency unlocking system Locking If the airbags are triggered during an accident, the vehicle is unlocked, ex-...
Page 83 Opening and closing Unlocking the doors Note – Press button  ● Vehicle locked, amber button  ● Vehicle unlocked, red button   The central lock button also works with the ignition switched off, except when the “safe” security system is activated. Please note the following if you lock your vehicle with the central lock but- Unlocking and locking - Manual personalisation ton:...
Page 84 Opening and closing Emergency manual locking The door lock is released and the door may be opened using the exterior door handle. Unlocking the remaining manually (emergency) locked doors First the driver door must be unlocked to gain entry to the vehicle. Operate the internal door handle for the required door.
Page 85: Keys
Opening and closing Keys This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated and deactivated manually, as described below: Set of keys Activating the childproof lock – Unlock the vehicle and open the door in which you wish to acti- vate the childproof lock.
Page 86 Opening and closing WARNING (Continued) ● An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any electric equipment (e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could become an obstacle for assistance in an emergency situation.
Page 87: Radio Frequency Remote Control
Opening and closing ⇒ F ig. 59 Radio frequency remote control Unlocking the rear lid. Press button until all the turn signals  on the vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking button is pressed,  you have 2 minutes to open the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock again.
Page 88: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Opening and closing Changing the battery Anti-theft alarm system* If the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the bat- Description of anti-theft alarm system* tery must be replaced. The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal CAUTION it.
Page 89 Opening and closing Opening the doors mechanically (emergency opening) ● Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or not working for any reason. If the radio frequency remote control function fails, you will have to use the key to unlock the vehicle.
Page 90 Opening and closing – To switch off the vehicle interior monitoring, switch off the igni- WARNING ⇒ F ig. tion and press button 61. The indicator on the button will light up. ● The “safe” security system remains deactivated if interior monitoring is deactivated.
Page 91: Rear Lid
● Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is using the handle (in the shape of the SEAT logo) on the tailgate. in the path of the rear lid.
Page 92: Electric Windows
Opening and closing Electric windows WARNING (Continued) ● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning! Opening or closing the electric windows ● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle will not be opened if the key is left inside.
Page 93 Opening and closing Buttons for rear windows* Note Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an ob- doors struction, the window will automatically open again ⇒ p age 92. If this Button for window in rear left door happens, check why the window could not be closed before attempting to Button for window in rear right door...
Page 94 Opening and closing The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been WARNING temporarily disconnected, or if the battery is flat. The function then has to be reactivated. ● Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury. The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal- ●...
Page 95: Sliding/Tilting Sunroof
Opening and closing Using the remote control Opening the sliding/tilting sunroof – Push the lock or unlock button on the remote control for approx- – Turn the rotary button to position . The sunroof opens to the imately 3 seconds. All windows which function electrically will convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
Page 96 Opening and closing Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting sunroof* WARNING (Continued) sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accident! The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could become an obstacle for assistance in an emergency situation. ● The sliding/tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Page 97: Lights And Visibility
Lights and visibility Lights and visibility Lights Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights) – Pull the switch out of position  or  to the second stop ⇒ . A control lamp lights up in the instrument panel. Switching lights on and off ...
Page 98: Automatic Lighting
Lights and visibility ● The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory The rain sensor switches on the dipped beam headlights when the wind- requirements. screen wipers have been operating continuously for a few seconds and it switches the lights off when the continuous or interval wipe is switched off ●...
Page 99: Daytime Driving Lights
Lights and visibility Daytime driving lights* Nordic country solution Daytime running lights are signalling devices for improving road safety. The The so-called “Nordic country solution” is an alternative solution to daytime lights are built into the headlights and come on each time the ignition is running lights in vehicles without this function.
Page 100 Lights and visibility If the Coming Home or Leaving Home function is connected, the front side Note and dipped lights, the tail lights and the number plate light will light up to The setting for the delay in switching off the headlights in the Coming Home provide assistance.
Page 101: Advice
Lights and visibility Adaptive headlights* (for driving round bends) The instrument lighting (dials and needles) is switched on when the igni- tion is on and the vehicle lights are off. The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight starts to fade. It goes out completely when the ambient light level is very low.
Page 102 Where necessary, switch on the lights manually using the light switch.  Fig. 72 Dash panel: Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL switch for hazard warn- Fog lights with cornering function* ing lights.
Page 103 Lights and visibility Turn signal and main beam headlight lever Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for example: ● reaching the tail end of a traffic jam, ● there is an emergency ● your vehicle breaks down due to a technical fault, ●...
Page 104 Lights and visibility Headlight flashers ● When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the tail light on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will on- – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the ly work if the key is removed from the ignition.
Page 105 Lights and visibility Interior lights closed. The interior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is switched on. Interior light switched on  Front interior and reading lights Push the switch to the position . Switching off the interior light 0 ⇒ ...
Page 106: Sun Protection Equipment
Lights and visibility Rear interior lights and reading lights* Note If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off after approx. 10 minutes, providing the ignition key has been removed and the courtesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from dis- charging.
Page 107: Windscreen Wipers
The roof lighting will go out approximately ten minutes after the ignition key has been removed. This prevents the battery from discharging. Windscreen wiper   Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Sun blind* Fig. 79 Windscreen wip- er lever.
Page 108 Lights and visibility Continuous wipe CAUTION – Move the lever up to position In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wind- Short wipe screen wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
Page 109 Lights and visibility Rain sensor* The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switch- ing the wiper interval wipe function off and back on. Note ●...
Page 110: Rear Vision Mirrors
Lights and visibility Switching on the automatic wipe function: Headlight washer* ⇒ F ig. – Press the lever fully forwards to position 82. The wash The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses. function will start immediately and the wiper will start with a slight delay.
Page 111 Lights and visibility Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear vision mirror* Note ● The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects pre- venting light from reaching the interior rear vision mirror. ●...
Page 112 Lights and visibility 4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the exterior mirror so that you WARNING have a good view to the rear of the vehicle ⇒ . ● Convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision however the Heating the exterior mirrors* objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
Page 113: The Importance Of Correct Seat Adjustment
● Always keep your feet on the footwell when the vehicle is moving; Proper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection offered by seat never rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This belts and airbags.
Page 114: Head Restraints
Removing or adjusting head restraints Fig. 85 Front and side view: head restraints and seat belts correctly ad- justed. Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of passen- ger protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most accident situations.
Page 115: Front Seats
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards – Push head restraint down. – Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards. – Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒ p age 12 and – Then release the grip and move the seat further until the ⇒ ...
Page 116 In this way, it adapts to the nat- ural curvature of the spine. WARNING ● Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in Fig. 88 Thumb wheel for motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting the front seat heating position.
Page 117 LED goes out (level 0). The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat. CAUTION To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
Page 118: Rear Seats
This could in- crease the risk of an accident and therefore, injury. ● Do not push the backrests down when the seat is moved, this is to avoid damage to the centre console.
Page 119: Storage Compartment
Seats and storage Folding and lifting the seat backrests When folding or lifting backrests, make sure to place the side seat belts in ⇒ F ig. 92 the trim clip to prevent them from being damaged by becoming trapped in the backrest lock.
Page 120 ⇒ F ig. 95 rection of the arrow and then lift the cover. There is a storage compartment with a cover under each front seat. – To access the CD changer* or the lower storage compartment, ⇒ F ig. 96...
Page 121: Folding Table
Roof storage compartment* Fig. 97 Folding tray on the front left seat Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests. – To open the tray, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒ F ig.
Page 122 Seats and storage – To close the cover, press it up until it engages. WARNING Always keep the storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in the event of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through the vehicle interior.
Page 123 Seats and storage Luggage compartment net* ● in the side trims of the luggage compartment, ● in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles with an optional anti-puncture kit*. The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles. WARNING ●...
Page 124 Seats and storage Front drinks holders Rear cup holder* / Armrest* Fig. 102 Front drink Fig. 103 Opening the holders rear cup holder In the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders ⇒ F ig. 102.
Page 125 Seats and storage WARNING Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with the net* when travelling with the armrest down ⇒ p age 121.  Safety Operation Advice Technical specifications...
Page 126: Multi-Purpose Mobile Storage Compartment
● Do not drive when the cover of the mobile storage compartment is open. This storage compartment may only be placed in the central area of ● Do not drive when the tables are set up for use.  the rear seat...
Page 127 Fitting mobile storage compartment – Fold down the small section of the rear seat backrest, in order to access the large section of the backrest. – Fit the mobile storage compartment mounting plate ⇒ F ig. 108 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear part of the seat.
Page 128: Ashtray*, Cigarette Lighter* And Power Sockets
Opening and closing the ashtray ⇒ F ig. – To open the ashtray, lift the cover 109. – Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile storage com- partment mounting plate.  – To close, push the cover down.
Page 129: Cigarette Lighter
– Wait for the lighter to spring out. – Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glow- ing coil. WARNING Fig. 112 Altea XL/Free- ● Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or track Power socket in luggage compartment start a fire.
Page 130 Seats and storage AUX RSE connection* WARNING The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
Page 131: First-Aid Kit, Warning Triangle, Fire Extinguisher
Velcro. Note ● The fire extinguisher does not belong to the standard vehicle equip- ment. Fig. 116 ALTEA: Warning ● The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements. triangle storage under the rear shelf ● Make sure the fire extinguisher works. They should therefore be checked.
Page 132 Seats and storage – Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment Applies to the model: ALTEA as possible. Rear shelf – Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings. WARNING ● Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious injuries.
Page 133 Seats and storage To remove the storage compartment Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Retractable rear shelf – Pull outwards until the compartment is freed from the pivot ⇒ F ig. point 118. WARNING Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Page 134 Seats and storage To remove the rear shelf Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Load partition net* – Press the side pin in the direction of the arrow, lift the cover and ⇒ F ig. remove it 120.
Page 135: Roof Carrier System
Introduction Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof: ● For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories supplied by SEAT Official Services are recommended. Fig. 123 Altea model: attachment points for the roof carrier system.
Page 136 Seats and storage Securing the basic supports and roof carrier system (Altea XL/Altea Freetrack) Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly. The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in- structions provided. ⇒ F ig.
Page 137: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning Air conditioning Heating Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature. Heated rear window  Operating instructions This function will be switched off automatically approximately 20 mi- nutes after being switched on.
Page 138: Climatic
Air conditioning Climatic* WARNING ● For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensa- Controls tion. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise your- self with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, in- cluding the anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Page 139 Air conditioning Heating and cooling the interior button – Heated rear window This function will be switched off auto-  matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. It can also be switched off beforehand by pushing the button. – Air recirculation mode ⇒ p age 138 Button ...
Page 140 Air conditioning Air recirculation mode – Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.  – Use the air distribution regulator to guide the airflow in the re- ⇒ F ig. 127 Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours or contami- ...
Page 141: 2C-Climatronic
Air conditioning 2C-Climatronic* Button – defrost function for the windscreen. The air drawn in from  outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost func- tion is switched on.
Page 142 Air conditioning Viewing Climatronic information The symbols used on the radio or radio and navigation displays are the same as the symbols used for the Climatronic controls.  Automatic mode In automatic mode air temperature, air flow and distribution are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.
Page 143 Air conditioning almost always provides the best comfort for the vehicle occupants through- In manual mode you can adjust the air temperature, air flow and out the year. distribution as required. Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the Switching on manual mode buttons for the air distribution, air flow or or the air recirculation button...
Page 144: General Notes
Air conditioning When the button is off (LED off), the air conditioning system is off. With high outside temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective- ness of the air conditioning system by cooling the air inside the vehicle When the button is off, the air conditioning system is switched off to rather than the ambient air.
Page 145 Air conditioning comfort for the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows ● The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows and the when the ambient air humidity is high. sliding/tilting sunroof* closed. However, if the temperature inside the vehi- cle is excessive because of the sun, the air inside can be cooled faster by If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on this may be caused by opening the windows for a short time.
Page 146: Driving
Fig. 132 Adjusting the steering wheel position ● Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of ⇒ F ig. at least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest 133.
Page 147: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Driving The ESC system is always active and cannot be switched off. The ESC switch WARNING (Continued) only switches the ASR off. ● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face, the driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin is desirable.
Page 148: Ignition Lock
The engine is started when the key is in this position. Electrical devices with you pull the key out of the ignition lock. a high power consumption are switched off temporarily at the same time. The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with its correct code. ...
Page 149: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Driving Note WARNING A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured if genuine SEAT keys are used.  ● Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex- haust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless poi- sonous gas.
Page 150 Driving – Move the gearbox lever to the neutral position and depress the WARNING clutch pedal thoroughly and hold it in this position for the start- er to turn the engine on. ● Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex- haust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless poi- ⇒ ...
Page 151 The vehicle cannot be steered. Risk of accident. switch. Your SEAT vehicle has a bivalent engine able to run on either LPG or petrol. CAUTION The LPG tank ⇒ p age 199, Refuelling with LPG is in the spare wheel well When the engine has been running under a heavy load for a long period, ⇒ ...
Page 152 Driving Connecting petrol operating mode LPG and safety If you can smell gas or suspect that there is a leak in the LPG system. ⇒ ● Press button The  green control lamp will go out on the LPG level indicator. ●...
Page 153: Start-Stop Function
LPG. Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank. ● The driver seat belt must be buckled. ● If while you are driving the system switches automatically to the petrol ●...
Page 154 Driving Start-Stop function interruption Note In the following situations, the Start-Stop function will be interrupted and ● For vehicles with the Start-Stop function and a manual gearbox, when the engine will automatically start: the engine is started, the clutch must be pressed. ●...
Page 155: Manual Gearbox
Driving Manual gearbox – If the Start-Stop function is operating then the engine starts im- mediately. Driving with a manual gearbox Switching the Start-Stop function on manually ⇒ F ig. 137 – Press the located in the centre console. The indi- cator on the button will go out.
Page 156: Automatic Gearbox/Dsg Automatic Gearbox
Driving Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gearbox* WARNING ● When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as Selector lever positions a gear is engaged and the clutch released. ● Never select the reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident.
Page 157 Driving Selecting the economy programme Selector lever locking – This programme selects a higher gear earlier rather than remain in a lower gear. – Put the selector lever into position D to drive forwards. – Put the selector lever into position R to reverse. This position is shared by all programmes for reversing.
Page 158 Driving Driving with automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gearbox* backwards on a slope or “creeping” forwards, e.g. at traffic lights. The selector lever does not need to be put into the posi- tions P or N for this. – Do not press the accelerator. Parking –...
Page 159 Driving The steeper the slope, the lower the needed gear. This increases the brak- WARNING (Continued) ing effect of the engine. For example, when driving down a very steep slope ● If you stop the vehicle up hill, always hold the foot brake strongly de- in third gear.
Page 160 Driving ⇒ F ig. 143 Changing gear in tiptronic mode* – Lightly press the selector lever backwards change down into low gears. Changing gear with the steering wheel paddle levers* – Press the right paddle lever towards the steering wheel to ⇒ ...
Page 161: Handbrake
Driving Handbrake Note ● The gearbox controls on the steering wheel can operate with the selector lever in any position and with the vehicle in motion. Using the handbrake  Kick-down feature This feature allows maximum acceleration. If you press the accelerator down thoroughly, the gearbox automatically changes down, depending on speed and engine speed, into a lower gear to take full advantage of give the vehicle maximum acceleration.
Page 162 Driving The handbrake warning lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied with – Switch the engine off and remove the key from the ignition. Turn the ignition on . The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re- the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering lock.
Page 163: Parking Aid Acoustic System
The SEAT Parking System* gives an audible warning if there are any obsta- cles behind your vehicle. When you are parking, the SEAT Parking System Plus* warns you acoustical- ly and optically about obstacles “in front of”...
Page 164 The parking aid is switched on automatically when reverse gear is engaged. You will hear a brief confirmation tone. SEAT Parking System Plus*: Description The Parking System Plus is an acoustic and optical parking aid. Sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. When the sensors detect an obstacle, you are alerted by audible and optical warnings.
Page 165 Activating/Deactivating penultimate segment is displayed, this means that the vehicle has reached the collision zone. Stop driving forward/reversing immediately! ⇒ SEAT Parking System: Description on page 162. Note ● Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ p age 163.
Page 166: Cruise Speed* (Cruise Control System - Ccs)
Driving SEAT Parking System Plus* WARNING There is no rear distance warning. The system will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving forward. The optical display changes to It could be dangerous to use the cruise control system if it is not possible towing mode.
Page 167 Driving Switching on the cruise control system When you release the rocker switch, the current speed is set and held con- stant.  ⇒ F ig. 147 – Push the switch to the left to ON . Switching off the cruise control system Adjusting set speed* –...
Page 168 Driving Switching off cruise control temporarily* Vehicles with automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gearbox To completely disengage the system, the selector lever must be placed in one of the following positions: P, N, R or 1 or when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition off.
Page 169: Intelligent Technology
Intelligent technology Advice Intelligent technology Brakes In an emergency, most drivers brake in time, but not with maximum force. This results in unnecessarily long braking distances. This is when the brake assist system comes into action. When pressing the Brake servo brake pedal rapidly, the assistant interprets it as an emergency.
Page 170 Intelligent technology Braking capacity and distance Faults in the brake system If the brake pedal travel should ever increase suddenly, this may mean that What factors can have a negative effect on the brakes? one of the two brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to the nearest specialised workshop and have the fault repaired.
Page 171: Anti-Lock Brake And Traction Control Systems M-Abs (Abs And Asr)
Intelligent technology pedal and audible noise. This is a deliberate warning to the driver that one CAUTION or more of the wheels is tending to lock and the ABS control function has ● Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your foot on the pedal when it is intervened.
Page 172 Intelligent technology The system works in the entire speed range in conjunction with ABS. If a CAUTION failure occurs in the ABS, the ASR will also stop working. ● To ensure that the ASR works correctly, identical tyres should be fitted TCS helps the car to start moving, accelerate and climb a gradient in slip- on all four wheels.
Page 173: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Intelligent technology Electronic Stability Control (ESC)* WARNING ● Remember that not even the ESC can defy the laws of physics. This General notes should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet roads and when towing a trailer. This Electronic Stability System reduces the risk of skidding and improves ●...
Page 174: All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent technology All-wheel drive* At speeds of up to approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), it is able to balance out differences in the speed of the driven wheels of approximately 100 rpm/min caused by a partially slippery road surface on one side of the vehi- On all-wheel drive models, the engine power is distributed to all four cle.
Page 175: Power Steering (Servotronic*)
Intelligent technology If the steering is held at its turning limit when the vehicle is stationary, this WARNING will place an excessive load on the power steering system. Turning the steering wheel to its limit places a load on the system, which causes noise. ●...
Page 176: Driving And The Environment
Driving and the environment Driving and the environment Running-in Exhaust gas purification system Running in a new engine Catalytic converter The engine needs to be run in over the first 1,500 km. To maintain the useful life of the catalytic converter –...
Page 177: Journeys Abroad
Driving and the environment structed by soot and  the diesel engine particulate filter warning lamp CAUTION will light up. This does not represent a fault, it is a warning that indicates Never run the fuel tank completely dry because the irregularity of the fuel that the filter has not been able to regenerate automatically and that you must carry out a cleaning cycle, as indicated in ⇒ ...
Page 178: Economically And Environmentally-Friendly Driving
Driving and the environment SEAT importers and distributors will gladly provide information about the Change gear early to save energy technical preparations required by your vehicle and any necessary mainte- An effective way of saving fuel is to change up quickly through the gears.
Page 179: Environmental Friendliness
Environmental protection is a top priority in the design, choice of materials advisable to always check the luggage compartment to make sure that no and manufacture of your new SEAT. unnecessary loads are being transported. Constructive measures to encourage recycling A roof rack is often left in place for the sake of convenience, even when it is ●...
Page 180 Driving and the environment ● Use of recycled materials and/or materials originating from renewable sources. ● Reduction of volatile components, including odour, in plastic materials. ● Use of CFC-free coolants. Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive 2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium.
Page 181: Trailer Towing
Trailer towing Trailer towing Instructions to follow The figures for trailer weights and drawbar loads that are given on the data plate of the towing bracket are for certification purposes only. The correct figures for your specific model, which may be lower than these figures for Your vehicle may be used to tow a trailer when fitted with the correct equip- the towing bracket, are given in the vehicle documentation or in ⇒ ...
Page 182: Ball Coupling Of Towing Bracket
Trailer towing Weight distribution Note The weight distribution of a loaded trailer with an unladen vehicle is very ● Towing a trailer places additional demands on the vehicle. We recom- unfavourable. However, if this cannot be avoided, drive extra slowly to allow mend additional services between the normal inspection intervals if the ve- for the unbalanced weight distribution.
Page 183: Fitting A Towing Bracket
Trailer towing Fitting a towing bracket* ALTEA ALTEA XL ALTEA FREETRACK 65 mm (minimum) 350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle) 357 mm 344 mm 569 mm 531 mm 875 mm 1044 mm 1040 mm Fitting a towing bracket ●...
Page 184 Trailer towing Note For the sports model (Altea FR), fitting of a trailer bracket is not recommen- ded due to the design of the bumpers. ...
Page 185: Vehicle Maintenance And Cleaning
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Vehicle maintenance and cleaning General notes WARNING (Continued) ● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail varnish remover or other Vehicle maintenance volatile fluids. These are toxic and highly flammable. Risk of fire and ex- plosion. Regular care and washing help to maintain the value of the vehicle.
Page 186 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning brushes used, its water filtering and the type of cleaning and preservative – Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last, using a different products. sponge or glove. Before going through a vehicle wash, be sure to take the usual precautions –...
Page 187 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning For the sake of the environment WARNING To protect the environment, the vehicle should be washed only in specially ● Never wash tyres with a concentrated jet (“rotating nozzle”). Even at provided wash bays, to prevent toxic, oil-laden waste water from entering large spraying distances and short cleaning times, visible and invisible the sewerage system.
Page 188 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Polishing the paintwork Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss can- Cleaning windows not be brought back by applying wax. Polishing products can be purchased –...
Page 189 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning Door lock cylinders CAUTION ● Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from windows and The door lock cylinders can freeze up in winter. mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack! To de-ice the lock cylinders you should only use spray with lubricating and ●...
Page 190: Underbody Protection
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning WARNING WARNING ● Never wash tyres with a cylindrical jet. Even at large spraying distan- ● Never wash tyres with a cylindrical jet. Even at large spraying distan- ces and short cleaning times, visible and invisible damage can occur to ces and short cleaning times, visible and invisible damage can occur to the tyres.
Page 191: Vehicle Interior Maintenance
The dye used in many modern garments, for example dark jeans, is not al- cleaned. On commissioning this work, ensure that all surfaces, seams, ways sufficiently colour-fast. Seat upholstery (material and leather), espe- joints and components in the engine compartment are given anti-corrosion cially when light-coloured, may visibly discolour if the dye comes out of treatment.
Page 192 If these seats and seat backrests are damaged, or are cleaned and are treated incorrectly, or if they get wet, the vehicle electric system may be To treat and maintain your seat upholstery, keep the following in mind ⇒ : destroyed and the airbag system damaged ⇒ ...
Page 193 ● Use a vacuum cleaner (with the brush attachment) on the trim and seat ® fabrics, the Alcantara upholstery of the seats and the carpet.
Page 194 ● Do not use leather cleaning products, solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, ® stain removers or similar products on Alcantara SEAT recommends using a slightly damp cotton or woollen cloth for general cleaning purposes. ● Never use brushes for cleaning damp material as they could damage the surface.
Page 195 – If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a special sol- Seat belts cleaning vent-free plastic cleaning product. A dirty belt may not work properly. Check all seat belts regularly and keep them clean. WARNING Never clean the dash panel and the airbag module surface with cleaners Seat belts cleaning containing solvents.
Page 196 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning WARNING ● Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the seat belts, as this can im- pair the strength of the webbing. Ensure that seat belts do not come into contact with corrosive fluids. ● Check the condition of the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice...
Page 197: Accessories, Replacement Of Parts And Modifications
Despite a continuous observation of the market, SEAT is not able to assess SEAT Technical Service cannot be held liable for any damage caused by the reliability, safety and suitability of parts that SEAT has not approved. For modifications and/or work incorrectly performed.
Page 198: Roof Aerial
10 watts. Here you will receive information concerning the technical options for retrofitting this equipment. Mobile telephones and two-way radios should be only fitted by a special- ised workshop, for example a SEAT dealership. WARNING ● Always concentrate primarily on driving. If you are distracted while driving you could have an accident.
Page 199: Checking And Refilling Levels
Checking and refilling levels Checking and refilling levels Refuelling Closing the fuel tank cap – Screw the tank cap to the right until it “clicks”. – Turn the key in the lock, without releasing the cap, clockwise through 180°. – Remove the key and close the flap until it clicks into place. The tank cap is secured with an anti-loss attachment If the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly, it will switch itself off as soon as the tank is “full”.
Page 200 Checking and refilling levels CAUTION WARNING ● Fuel spills should be removed from the paintwork immediately. ● Fuel is highly flammable and can cause serious burns and other inju- ● Never run the tank completely dry. An irregular fuel supply could cause ries.
Page 201: Lpg System (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
Opening the fuel tank cap The LPG filler neck is behind the fuel cap, next to the petrol filler neck. Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL Refuelling with LPG ● The tank flap is located on the rear right hand side of the vehicle.
Page 202 Checking and refilling levels An adapter is required due to the existence of a range of pumps with differ- Note ent nozzles. ● The vehicle includes the adapter for the country in question, the most ACME adapter (adapter for Europe) common one.
Page 203 Checking and refilling levels A difference is drawn between winter gas and summer gas. Winter gas has a Applies to the market: Spanish higher proportion of propane gas. As a result, the driving range of winter Fixed adapter gas may be lower (due to increased consumption) than that of summer gas. LPG supplier network The number of LPG pumps is constantly increasing.
Page 204: Petrol
Just one full tank of leaded fuel would seriously impair the efficiency of the catalytic converter.  Note For any fault in the LPG system, please refer to the SEAT web page, which lists the workshops authorised to repair these faults.  Petrol additives...
Page 205: Diesel
SEAT recommends “genuine Volkswagen Group fuel additives for petrol en- CAUTION gines”. These additives can be bought at SEAT Authorised Services, where ● Your vehicle is not designed to use biodiesel fuel. Never, under any cir- information on how to use them can also be obtained.
Page 206: Working In The Engine Compartment
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. coolant, engine oil, spark plugs which is safe to -15 °C (+5 °F). and batteries, are under constant development. SEAT provides a constant flow of information to the Technical Services concerning modifications. For However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not this reason, we recommend you to have service fluids and consumables re- start at temperatures of under -24 °C (-11 °F), simply place the vehicle in a...
Page 207 Checking and refilling levels WARNING (Continued) CAUTION ● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the en- When topping up service fluids, make sure not to mistake them. Using the gine is hot. If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised! wrong fluids could cause serious malfunctions and engine damage! ●...
Page 208 Checking and refilling levels Opening the bonnet – Lift the bonnet using the release lever (arrow) and open the bonnet. – Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this in the bonnet. WARNING Hot coolant can scald! ●...
Page 209: Engine Oil
Checking and refilling levels Service intervals WARNING Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife service) or fixed (dependent on time/distance travelled). If the bonnet is not closed properly, it could open while you are driving and completely obscure your view of the road. Risk of accident. If the PR code that appears on the back of the “Maintenance Programme”...
Page 210 Checking and refilling levels Vehicles with diesel particulate filter* Engine oil additives The “Maintenance Programme” states whether your vehicle is fitted with a No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration diesel particulate filter. caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty. Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash formation, may be used in die- Note sel engines equipped with particulate filter.
Page 211: Topping Up Engine Oil
Checking and refilling levels Topping up engine oil  – Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go. ⇒ F ig. – Then pull it out once more and check the oil level 159.
Page 212 Checking and refilling levels WARNING WARNING Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot Only change the engine oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge engine components when topping up. required! ● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒ ...
Page 213: Coolant
The original additives should never be mixed with coolants which are not ways be at least 40 %, even in warm climates where anti-freeze protection is approved by SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing severe damage to not required.
Page 214 Checking and refilling levels Checking the coolant level and topping up  – Do not fill above the “MAX” mark. Closing the coolant expansion tank – Screw the cap on again tightly. The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the correspond- ing engine compartment illustration ⇒ ...
Page 215: Washer Fluid And Windscreen Wiper Blades
Checking and refilling levels Plain water is not enough to clean the windscreen and headlights. We rec- CAUTION ommend that you always add a product to the windscreen washer fluid. Ap- ● When mixed with other additives the colour of G12 will change to brown. proved windscreen cleaning products exist on the market with high deter- If this occurs you should have the coolant changed immediately.
Page 216 Checking and refilling levels Changing windscreen wiper blades – Turn the ignition on and off and then (within approximately 8 seconds), push the windscreen wiper lever down (short wipe). The windscreen wipers will move to the service position. Changing the windscreen wiper blades –...
Page 217  If the windscreen wiper scrapes, it should be replaced if damaged, or cleaned if soiled. Applies to the model: ALTEA If this is not sufficient, refer to a specialised workshop. Changing the rear wiper blade WARNING Do not drive unless you have good visibility through all windows! ●...
Page 218: Brake Fluid
Checking and refilling levels Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK WARNING Changing the rear wiper blade Do not drive unless you have good visibility through all windows! ● Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all windows regularly.
Page 219 The position of the brake fluid reservoir is shown in the corresponding en- You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake fluid at a SEAT dealership or a SEAT gine compartment illustration ⇒ p age 261. The brake fluid reservoir has a Official Service.
Page 220: Vehicle Battery
Checking and refilling levels Vehicle battery WARNING (Continued) ● Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited. When han- dling cables and electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks and electro- Warnings on handling the battery static charge. Never short the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause injury.
Page 221 The battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its location and until they disperse. has special safety features. Genuine SEAT batteries fulfil the maintenance, performance and safety The position of the battery is shown in the corresponding engine compart- specifications of your vehicle.
Page 222 Checking and refilling levels WARNING ● We recommend you use only maintenance-free or cycle free leak-proof batteries which comply with standards T 825 06 and VW 7 50 73. This standard applies as of 2001. ● Before starting any work on the batteries, you must read and observe the warnings ⇒ ...
Page 223: Wheels And Tyres
Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Wheels Concealed damage Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of General notes the tyres is damaged. They should be checked immediately by a Technical Service.
Page 224 Tyre pressure The correct tyre pressure is especially important at high speeds. The pres- For optimum performance, use genuine SEAT tyres. In addition, check and sure should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting adjust tyre pressures regularly.
Page 225 Wheels and tyres Tyre useful life WARNING ● Never adjust tyre pressure when the tyres are hot. This may damage or even burst the tyres. Risk of accident! ● An insufficiently inflated tyre flexes a lot more at high speeds and causes significant heating of the tyre.
Page 226 Wheels and tyres Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export countries WARNING ⇒ There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving! Tyre pressure ● The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread wear indica- Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow- tors are worn ⇒ ...
Page 227 Wheels and tyres Driving with run-flat tyres (emergency running) End of emergency operation Do not drive on if: – Leave the ESC/TCS on (Electronic Stability Control), or switch it on ⇒ p age 169. ● smoke is coming from one of the tyres, ●...
Page 228 195/65 R15 91T ● We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been This contains the following information: approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle Tyre width in mm handling. Risk of accident.
Page 229 This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of CAUTION wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your model may invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.
Page 230 Wheels and tyres Snow chains Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. Snow chains are only permitted on front wheels and only for tyres The speed rating code ⇒ p age 226, New tyres and wheels determines the 195/65R15 and 205/55R16.
Page 231: If And When
If and when If and when Vehicle tools, spare wheel WARNING (Continued) ● Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack. Risk of acci- dent. Vehicle Tools ● If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be se- cured by suitable stands.
Page 232: Wheel Change
If and when How to use the temporary spare wheel WARNING (Continued) Should you ever have a punctured tyre, the compact temporary spare wheel ● Never use more than one temporary spare wheel at the same time, is only intended for temporary use until you can reach a workshop. The risk of accident.
Page 233 If and when After changing a wheel WARNING – Put the tools back in their storage location. Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in posi- tion. This is for your own safety and also warns other road users. –...
Page 234 If and when Wheel trims Wheel covers* Fig. 172 Changing a wheel: remove the wheel cover. Fig. 171 Changing a wheel: removing a hub The wheel covers must be removed for access to the wheel bolts. Removing The wheel trims must be removed to gain access to the wheel ⇒ ...
Page 235 If and when Loosening the wheel bolts WARNING Loosen the wheel bolts (only about one turn) before raising the vehicle with the jack, otherwise there is a risk of accident. Note ● If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot.
Page 236 If and when Lifting the vehicle – Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits around the rib un- der the door sill and the movable base plate of the jack is flat ⇒ F ig. on the ground 175.
Page 237 If and when Jack position points for vehicles with sill panel trim* Fitting a wheel – Screw on the wheel bolts in position and tighten them loosely with a box spanner. The wheel bolts should be clean and easily screwed. Before fitting the spare wheel, inspect the wheel condition and hub mounting surfaces.
Page 238: Anti-Puncture Kit Tms (Tyre Mobility System)
You should only use the tire mobility set if the vehicle is parked in a safe SEAT Official Services.  place, you are familiar with the procedure and you have the necessary tire mobility set! Otherwise, you should seek professional assistance.
Page 239 Warning provided by tyre pressure monitoring system Air bleed screw Note ON/OFF switch ● A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at SEAT dealerships. 12 volt connector  ● Take into account the separate Instruction Manual from the Anti-punc- ture kit* manufacturer.
Page 240 If and when Bottle of sealant ● Start the vehicle engine and leave it running. ⇒ F ig. 178 Spare tyre valve ● Attach the connector to a 12 volt socket of the vehicle ⇒ p age 127. The valve insert remover has a gap at the lower end for a valve insert.
Page 241: Fuses
If and when WARNING (Continued) WARNING ● Allow them to cool before storing the device. Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous and can cause accidents and ● If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bars (29 psi / serious injury.
Page 242 If and when Vehicle fuses WARNING The high voltages in the electrical system can give serious electrical shocks, causing burns and even death! ● Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system. ● Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system. WARNING Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or bridging a current circuit with- Fig.
Page 243 If and when Replacing a blown fuse Colour Amp rating Blue Yellow White or transparent Green Orange Opening and closing the fuse box situated below the dash panel ⇒ F ig. ● Opening: fold the cover down 179. Fig. 181 Image of a ●...
Page 244: Bulb Change
Fog light - P21W should be kept in the vehicle. Reverse light - P21W Main headlights Fixed tail light (ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK) Dipped beam - H7 Stop/Position - P21W Main beam - H1...
Page 245 If and when Side turn signal Turn signal Dipped beam headlights Side turn signal - W5W Main beam headlights Number plate light Side light  Number plate light - C5W Note Turn signal bulbs ● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the headlights, the fog lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted.
Page 246 If and when Dipped lights – Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the lug on the base fits into the recess on the reflector.  Main beam lights Fig. 184 Dipped beam headlights Fig. 186 Main beam headlight Fig.
Page 247 If and when ⇒ F ig. 187 ⇒ F ig. 188 – Press the spring inwards and to the right. – Remove the cover by pulling on this. ⇒ F ig. 189 – Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly –...
Page 248 If and when – Partially remove the tail light from its casing taking care not to Applies to the model: ALTEA pull on the cable. Side lights/ brake lights – Remove the bulb holder connector. ⇒ F ig. 192 – Unscrew the bolts from the bulb holder and pull on this.
Page 249 If and when – Fit the replacement bulb by pressing it down and rotating to the Applies to the model: ALTEA left. Turn signal light – Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.  Applies to the model: ALTEA Reverse light/rear fog light Fig.
Page 250 If and when Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Turn signal, side and brake lights on the body Position light, fog light and reverse light on the rear lid Fig.
Page 251 If and when – Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another. – Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb. – To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care – Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into when fitting the bulb holder.
Page 252 If and when Luggage compartment lights Applies to the model: ALTEA Registration light Fig. 200 Luggage com- partment light Fig. 202 Number plate light Fig. 201 Luggage com- partment light Fig. 203 Number plate light – Extract the bulb by pressing on its inside edge -arrow- using the ⇒ ...
Page 253 If and when Sun visor light Applies to the model: ALTEA XL / ALTEA FREETRACK Registration light Fig. 206 Removing sun roof light. Fig. 204 Number plate light Fig. 207 Removing sun roof light. Fig. 205 Number plate light – Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of a screwdriver, ⇒ ...
Page 254: Jump-Starting
If and when Jump-starting How to jump start: description Jump leads The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section. If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine. Jump leads Fig.
Page 255 If and when 4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system: connect one end of the Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with the battery terminals. black jump lead to the negative terminal on the battery of – ⇒ ...
Page 256: Towing And Tow-Starting
If and when Note CAUTION The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.  soon as the positive terminals are connected.  General notes Towing and tow-starting Please observe the following points if you use a tow rope: Tow-starting Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle...
Page 257 If and when Driving style ● If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gear- box, you must raise the driven wheels while the vehicle is being towed. Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing.
Page 258 If and when Towline anchorages Rear towline anchorage – Take the towline anchorage from the on-board tool set. – Remove the cover by pressing down on its right-hand side. – Bolt the anchorage to its limit to the left, in the direction of the ⇒ ...
Page 259: Technical Specifications
Description of specifications Technical specifications Description of specifications Important information Abbrevia- Meaning tion Cetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power. Important Research octane number, indication of the knock resistance of petrol.  The information in the vehicle documentation always takes precedence over the information in this Instruction Manual.
Page 260: Vehicle Identification Data
Description of specifications Vehicle identification data Identification plate The identification plate is located on the left rib inside the engine compart- ment. Vehicle data The data sticker is placed on the inside of the spare wheel well, in the lug- gage compartment and on the rear cover of the Maintenance Programme.
Page 261: Information On Fuel Consumption
Description of specifications Information on fuel consumption Weights Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity Fuel consumption and without optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver. The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle data sticker The weight of the vehicle may increase in special versions, or when optional differ from one vehicle to another.
Page 262: Wheels
Description of specifications Drawbar loads Consult the section “wheels” of this manual. The maximum permitted drawbar load on the ball joint of the towing bracket Wheel bolts must not exceed 75 kg. After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench ⇒ ...
Page 263: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Checking fluid levels Overview You will find further explanations, instructions and restrictions on the tech- nical specifications as of ⇒ p age 257.  Fig. 214 Diagram for the location of the various elements. From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the vehicle must be checked.
Page 264: Petrol Engine 1.6 75 Kw (102 Ps)
75 (102)/ 5,600 144/3,800 148/ 3,800 Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. Slight power loss. ALTEA ALTEA ALTEA XL ALTEA XL Performance (Running on LPG) (Running on petrol) (Running on LPG) (Running on petrol) Top speed (km/h)
Page 265: Petrol Engine 1.2 77 Kw (105 Ps) Start-Stop
Super 95 RON /Normal 91 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. With a slight power loss Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) 11.3 11.6 Weight (in kg)
Page 266: Petrol Engine 1.4 92 Kw (125 Ps)
Super 95 RON /Normal 91 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. With a slight power loss Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL ALTEA FREETRACK Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) 10.3 10.5...
Page 267: Petrol Engine 1.8 118 Kw (160 Ps)
/Normal 91 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. With a slight power loss Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) Weight (in kg) Gross vehicle weight...
Page 268: Petrol Engine 2.0 155 Kw (211 Ps)
280/1,700 - 5,200 4/1,984 Super 95 RON /Normal 91 RON Research Octane Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol. With a slight power loss ALTEA FREETRACK ALTEA FREETRACK Performance Frontwheel drive Four-wheel drive Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s)
Page 269: Diesel Engine 1.6 Tdi Cr 66 Kw (90 Ps) With/Without Dpf
230/1,500-2,500 4/1,598 Min. 51 CZ Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) 13.8 14.1 Weight (in kg)
Page 270: Diesel Engine 1.6 Tdi Cr 77 Kw (105 Ps) With/Without Dpf
Diesel according to standard EN 590, 77 (105)/4,400 250/1,500-2,500 4/1,598 Min. 51 CZ Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the diesel combustion power. ALTEA ALTEA XL Performance Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) 12.4...
Page 271: Diesel Engine 1.6 Tdi Cr 77 Kw (105 Ps) Dpf Start-Stop
250/1,500-2,500 4/1,598 Min. 51 CZ Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (s) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (s) 12.2 12.4 Weight (in kg)
Page 272: Diesel Engine 2.0 Tdi Cr 103 Kw (140 Ps)
Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, 103 (140)/4,200 320/1,750-2,500 4/1,968 Min. 51 CZ Cetane Number (cetane index) = Measure of the diesel combustion power. ALTEA XL ALTEA FREETRACK Performance ALTEA ALTEA XL Four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive Top speed (km/h)
Page 273: Dimensions And Capacities
Technical specifications Dimensions and capacities Dimensions ALTEA ALTEA XL ALTEA FREETRACK Length / Width (mm) 4,282/1,768 4,467/1,768 4,493/1,778 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,546 1,575 1,615 Front and rear projections (mm) 916/788 913/976 940/977 Wheelbase (mm) 2,578 2,578 2,578 Turning circle diameter (m) 10.7...
Page 275: Index
Before setting off ......7 Adjusting the seat belt height ....22 Anti-theft alarm system .
Page 276 Turn signal bulbs ....243 on the front passenger seat ... . . 24 Coolant level .
Page 277 Emergency braking warning ..101, 167 senger seat ......24 Drive wheel traction control system (ASR) .
Page 278 Replacement ......241 Folding the seat backrests down ..117 Environmental tip Front airbags .
Page 279 HBA ........167 Lifting the seat backrests ....117 Instrument lighting .
Page 280 Buttons ......85 Seat belts ......21 Synchronising .
Page 281 Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particu- Seat belts ......16 late filter attachment points .
Page 282 ......65 Vehicle maintenance The danger of not using the seat belt ..18 electrically adjustable seats ... 190 Tyre Mobility System Tightening torque of wheel bolts .
Page 283 ....... . . 11 Products for vehicle maintenance ..183 Why wear seat belts? ....16, 24 Vehicle tools Windows .
Page 284 SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to under- stand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.

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