Page 1 F O R M E N T O R Owner’s manual...
Page 2 Vehicle identification data Confirmation of receipt of documentation and vehicle keys Model: The following items were delivered with the vehicle: Vehicle Registration: On-board documentation Vehicle identification number: First key Second key Date of vehicle registration or vehicle delivery: Correct working order of all keys was checked SEAT Official Service: Location:...
Page 3 Thank you for your trust choosing a CUPRA vehicle. Read and always observe safety infor- mation concerning the passenger's With your new CUPRA, you will be able to en- ››› front airbag page 33, Fitting and us- joy a vehicle with state-of-the-art technolo- ing child seats.
Page 4 ® About this manual Trademarks are marked with ®. The ab- Note sence of this symbol does not guaran- Texts after this symbol contain addition- tee that the term is not a trademark. This manual describes the features of the al information.
Page 5 Digital instruction manual The digital version of the manual can be found on the official CUPRA website: CUPRA website Fig. 1 ››› scan the QR code Fig. 1 ● OR enter the following address in the navi- ● gator website: http://www.cupraofficial.com/owners/cu-...
Page 7 Set of vehicle keys ......CUPRA CONNECT ......
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Driver assistance systems ..... . Engine management and emissions control sys- tem ..........General notes .
Page 9 General views of the vehicle Exterior view ››› Levels control Towing the vehicle Driving assistance sensors page 221 ››› ››› page 291 Towline anchorage page 56 Front multifunction camera – – ››› ››› Brake fluid page 296 Tow-start page 54 Front camera “Area View”...
Page 10 General views of the vehicle Exterior view ››› Rear lid Fuel tank Driving assistance sensors page 221 ››› ››› Opening from outside page 102 Fuel capacity page 328 Rear view camera – – ››› ››› Emergency opening page 105 Open/Close cap page 285 Parking aid sensors –...
Page 11 General views of the vehicle Overview (left hand drive) ››› ››› Electric windows page 106 Infotainment system page 82 ››› ››› page 156 Exterior mirror adjustment page 121 ››› Open bonnet lever page 290 Control for lighting and demisting win- ›››...
Page 12 General views of the vehicle Overview (right hand drive) ››› ››› ››› Infotainment system page 82 Driver information system page 78 Starter button page 201 ››› page 156 ››› Control for lighting and demisting win- Central locking page 91 ››› Turn signal and main beam lever dows page 110...
Page 13 General views of the vehicle Interior view ››› ››› Armrest page 136 Electronic parking brake page 254 ››› ››› Isofix anchors page 34 Seat adjustment page 124 ››› Seat belts page 16 ››› Panoramic roof page 108 ››› Interior mirror page 121 Disconnecting the front passenger front ›››...
Page 14 Safety Safety Ensure that all windows provide a clear and Always pay attention to traffic and do not – – good view of the surroundings. get distracted by passengers or telephone calls. Make sure all luggage is secured – Safe driving ›››...
Page 15 The seat belt and airbag height-adjustable front headrests, ● can only provide optimum protection if a rear headrests with in-use position and correct sitting position is adopted. CUPRA ● The correct distance between the driver Fig. 2 non-use position,...
Page 16 Safety or as close as possible to the same level as Adjust the height of the seat so that you ● Before starting the car, all passengers ● the top of your head and under no circum- can reach the top of the steering wheel. must be sitting in a correct position and stances below eye level.
Page 17 Safe driving ››› driver is responsible for all people, particu- Pull the Fig. 4 lever down, move the ● WARNING larly children, inside the vehicle. steering wheel to the desired position and lift Sitting in an incorrect position increases the lever back up until it locks. The following list contains examples of in- the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the correct sitting positions that could be dan-...
Page 18 Safety Pedal area Seat belts Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor ● coverings over the original floor mats. This would reduce the pedal area and could ob- Pedals The whys and wherefores of struct the pedals. Risk of accident. seat belts Never place objects in the driver footwell.
Page 19 Seat belts Rear seat belts fastened display* seconds. The indication can be hidden by energy released in a collision. Taken togeth- pressing the button on the dash pan- er, all these features reduce the releasing ki-  netic energy and consequently, the risk of injury.
Page 20 Safety Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened – the buckle could cause severe injuries in at all times and are not damaged. the event of an accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at WARNING regular intervals.
Page 21 Seat belts How to properly adjust your amount of the passengers' kinetic energy will Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle oc- be only absorbed by the mentioned impact. cupants in the position that most protects seat belt them in the event of an accident or sudden Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to ›››...
Page 22 Safety The seat belt must lie flat and fit comforta- ● WARNING bly. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up The seat belt cannot offer its full protec- ● any slack. tion unless the seat backrest is in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, In the case of pregnant women, the seat according to your size.
Page 23 CUPRA recommends tions, which are also available to you. pair work, must be performed by a special- taking your car in for technical service.
Page 24 Go to a The PreCrash system can be partially deacti- they are just cracked open and, depending specialized CUPRA Service or Official SEAT vated by deactivating the traction and / or on the equipment, of the sunroof.
Page 25 Airbag system Airbag system thrown forward into the area of the deploy- WARNING ing airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag The PreCrashsystem cannot overcome the may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the oc- Brief introduction limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only cupant.
Page 26 Safety The airbag system operation is monitored triggered. Children up to 12 years old tem may fail to trigger, or not trigger cor- electronically. The airbag control lamp will il- should always travel on the rear seat. Never rectly. luminate for a few seconds every time the ig- transport children in the vehicle if they are nition is switched on (self-diagnosis).
Page 27 Airbag system The control unit analyses the collision trajec- In an accident with airbag activation: Several warning and control lamps light up tory and activates the respective restraint for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- the interior lights switch on (if the interior ●...
Page 28 Safety WARNING Do not mount a child seat in the front ● passenger seat or remove the mounted The deployment space between the front ● child seat! The front passenger front airbag passengers and the airbags must not in any may deploy during an accident in spite of case be occupied by other passenger, pets the fault.
Page 29 Airbag system Activate and deactivate front passen- CUPRA recommends fitting the child seat in WARNING the rear seat to avoid having to deactivate ger front airbag* The driver of the vehicle is responsible ● the front passenger airbag. for disabling or switching on the airbag.
Page 30 Safety Knee airbag* it is deployed. Objects should never be placed or mounted in this area. WARNING The knee airbag is deployed in front of ● the driver's knees. Always keep the deploy- ment areas of the knee airbags free. Never not fix objects to the cover or in ●...
Page 31 Airbag system Side airbags* The locations are identified by the text “AIR- Never attach objects to the central airbag ● BAG” in the upper region of the backrests. cover or the deployment zone. In conjunction with the seat belts, the side Do not allow other people, animals or ob- ●...
Page 32 Safety ››› Fig. 23 and are identified with the text Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeak- Any damage to the original seat uphols- ● ● “AIRBAG”. ers in the door panels have been removed, tery or around the seams of the side airbag unless the holes left by the loudspeakers units must be repaired immediately by a In combination with the seat belts, the Side...
Page 33 Transporting children safely Transporting children safely There must be no other persons, animals door must be done in a specialised work- ● or objects between the occupants of the shop. outer seats and the deployment space of Safety for children the head-protection airbags so that the head-protection airbag can deploy com- pletely without restriction and provide the...
Page 34 Child seats in the direction of travel (group ● Examples of child seats. CUPRA recommends you use child seats 1): ISOFIX and Top Tether (ROMER DUO Fig. 24 from the Original Accessories Catalogue. PLUS + TOP TETHER / PEKE G1 TRIFIX I-...
Page 35 Transporting children safely universal approval, requires safety devices to To correctly use a child seat in the back, ● lock the child seat, which require additional the front backrest must be adjusted so that testing. Child seats with semi-universal ap- there is no contact with the child seat in the proval include a list of vehicle models for back in the case that it goes opposite to the...
Page 36 Safety ››› highest position. The backrest must also be abled with a key-operated switch page 27 when an adult wants to sit in the front pas- put in a vertical position When transporting children, use a child seat senger seat. suitable for the age and size of each child Never allow a child to be transported in a ●...
Page 37 Top Tether: the Top Tether belt is guided ● ment system allowing quick and safe attach- CUPRA recommends attaching child seats as over the back of the rear seat and attached ment of child seats in the vehicle. ISOFIX at- follows: to an anchor point with a hook.
Page 38 Safety Fit a child seat with the ISOFIX / i-Size and Top Tether system Rear seat: die cut slots to access the ISO- Front passenger seat: ISOFIX/i-Size secur- Fig. 27 Fig. 28 FIX / iSize securing rings. ing rings. Child seats can be secured quickly, easily rings are secured to the seat frame and, in seats (behind the seat backrest or in the ›››...
Page 39 Transporting children safely Vehicle ISOFIX positions Front passenger seat Electrical Weight group Size class Rear side seat Rear central seat equipment airbag enabled airbag disabled Group 0 to 10 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R1 Group 0+ to 13 kg ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/R2 ISO/R3 Group I 9 to 18 kg ISO/F2...
Page 40 Safety Vehicle i-Size positions Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag enabled airbag disabled i-U: Position suitable for forward- or rear-facing i-Size child restraint systems with universal certification. X: Position not suitable for i-Size child restraint systems. Top Tether securing belts Securing the child seat with the “ISOFIX/i- WARNING...
Page 41 Transporting children safely cle anchor point, located at the back of the lift or remove the headrest if necessary) ››› ››› rear seat backrest and provide greater re- Fig. 29 Fig. 30     straint. Slide the strap and secure it properly with ●...
Page 42 Safety Fitting a child seat using the seat belt If you want to fit a universal approval catego- ry (U) child seat in your vehicle, you must check that the seat is approved for your ve- hicle. You will find any necessary information on the child seat’s orange ECE approval la- bel.
Page 43 Transporting children safely Fitting a child seat using the seat belt Set the height of the seat belt such that it ● adapts to the child seat naturally, without twisting. The lowest position of the seat belt height regulator must be used with rear-fac- ing child seats.
Page 44 If the call is private, the person on the other service is available with certain restrictions. end of the line will assist you in the language CUPRA suggests going to a specialised work- you have configured in the Infotainment sys- shop.
Page 45 Self-help Emergency equipment The following conditions may cause the Some of the items listed are only provided in emergency call service to function in a limi- certain model versions, or are optional ex- ted manner or the call to be diverted to the tras.
Page 46 You can purchase a new bottle of tyre seal- In outside temperatures below -20°C ● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre ● ant in specialised CUPRA dealers or any (-4°F). mobility set as soon as possible. SEAT dealership. In the event of cuts or perforations in the ●...
Page 47 Self-help Anti-puncture kit contents* Air bleed screw (it can also be integrated With the bottle upside down, empty all of ● in the inflator tube). the contents into the tyre. Warning provided by tyre pressure moni- Remove the bottle from the valve. ●...
Page 48 Emergencies Changing a wheel and request assistance from an authorised overheating! Before switching on the air technician. compressor again, let it cool for several mi- nutes. Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew ● What to do first the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve. When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface ●...
Page 49 ● place, but not in your vehicle. If you need a bolt approximately one turn anticlock- » new adapter, you can obtain it from the ››› wise specialised CUPRA service or the SEAT Of- ficial Service, indicating the code number.
Page 50 Emergencies Important information about wheel nuts have been tightened to the prescribed tor- que, they could come loose while driving. Factory-fitted rims and wheel nuts are spe- cially matched during construction. There- Never loosen the screwed joints of wheel ● fore, if different rims are fitted, the correct rims with bolted ring trims.
Page 51 Other jacks, nuts and raising the vehicle with the jack. even those approved for other CUPRA When removing/fitting the wheel, the rim Tightening torque of the wheel nuts models could slip, with the consequent risk may hit and damage the brake disc.
Page 52 Emergencies ››› rotating in only one direction. An arrow on que wrench page 49 . Meanwhile, drive Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of ro- carefully. Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind- tation on tyres with directional tread.
Page 53 Self-help noise of the water as it is wiped across the Changing the windscreen wiper blades CAUTION windscreen will be louder. Lift and unfold the wiper arms. ● Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers ● ››› Check the condition of the wiper blades reg- Press and hold release button Fig.
Page 54 Emergencies If the engine fails to start because of a dis- Jump lead terminal connections Removing the jump leads charged battery, the battery can be connec- Switch off the ignition of both vehicles Before you remove the jump leads, ted to the battery of another vehicle to start ›››...
Page 55 Self-help Tow start and towing acid could leak and cause chemical burns. During towing, never switch off the igni- ● If a battery freezes, it should be replaced. tion using the start button. Otherwise, the electronic lock of the steering column Introduction Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga- ●...
Page 56 Emergencies the hazard warning lights will go off. When CAUTION Brake earlier than usual and more – the turn signal lever is returned to the rest smoothly. When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could en- position, the hazard warning lights will be au- ter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Page 57 Self-help tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is If a breakdown lorry is used, vehicles with Keep in mind the instructions in the man- ● ● not available. automatic transmission are only allowed to ual on towing vehicles. be towed with the front wheels suspended.
Page 58 Emergencies Front towline anchorage Bear in mind the instructions for towing Rear towline anchorage ››› page Fitting the towline anchorage Remove the towing eye from the vehicle ● tool kit in the luggage compartment ››› page Remove the cover by pressing down on its ●...
Page 59 Fuses and bulbs Fuses and bulbs screw towing eye behind the lid. In this case, CAUTION the tow hitch needs to be extracted or instal- ››› ››› The towing eye must always be complete- ● led and used for towing page 275 Fuses ly and firmly tightened.
Page 60 Emergencies Fuses inside the vehicle amperage (same colour and markings) and Colour Amp rating size. White or transparent Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta- ● ple or similar. Green Orange CAUTION CAUTION To prevent damage to the vehicle’s elec- ●...
Page 61 Fuses and bulbs To open the engine compartment fuse box Recognise a blown fuse Consumers/Amps ››› Open the bonnet page 289 A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured ●  Right lights ››› Fig. Press the locking tabs to release the fuse ●...
Page 62 Emergencies Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps Heated steering wheel Heated rear window Alarm horn In-line fuse/Amps Gateway Front electronic differential 230 V rear power sockets Automatic gearbox lever Engine control unit Electric driver's seat Air conditioning and heating control Starter motor panel, rear window heating, AA com- Fuse arrangement in engine compartment Engine control unit (diesel/pet- pressor...
Page 63 Fuses and bulbs Some of the equipment listed in the ta- ● bles below pertain only to certain versions of the model or are optional extras. Please note that the above lists, while ● correct at the time of printing, are subject to change.
Page 64 Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 50...
Page 65 Controls and displays Operation On-board computer ... . . – The arrangement of switches and con- ● Infotainment system trols on right-hand drive models* may be ....slightly different from the layout shown in Glove compartment .
Page 66 Operation Instruments and warn- ing/control lamps Instrument panel Introduction After switching the engine on with a 12-volt battery that is heavily discharged or newly changed some system settings (such as the time, the date, the personalised comfort set- tings and the programming) might be altered or deleted.
Page 67 Digital instrument panel ( Digital Cockpit) Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic Fig. 51 view). Details of the instruments: screen. It has a 5 views accessible using the CUPRA ● ››› button of the multifunction steering  Control and warning lamps...
Page 68 Turning the right hand thumbwheel on the format.  >  (close classic view). ● multi-function steering wheel scrolls through CUPRA view: The Centre Clock, RPM and ● the following information displayed in the Speed are displayed. middle of the rev counter: Speed.
Page 69 Instruments and warning/control lamps ››› The following information is displayed out- Speed warning page 69 in some cases, the gear engaged in each ● side the rev counter circle: case is shown on the instrument panel dis- Speed warning for winter tyres ●...
Page 70 Operation To reset the trip odometer ( trip ) to 0: Identifying letters on engine (LDM) displayed on the infotainment system as ››› well. See Service menu page 69 ● When in in Travel data select trip . ● If there are several warnings at the same ●...
Page 71 Instruments and warning/control lamps ››› Vehicle status page 70 Restart journey data Changing memory ■ Select the Reset trip menu and follow the Depending on the view, select Trip data ● instructions on the instrument panel display and press the left arrow or the button on ...
Page 72 Operation – The current from the engine and the outside tempera- Priority 2 warning (yellow) Current consumption: fuel consumption display operates ture is high, the engine oil temperature may The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac- throughout the journey, in litres/100 increase.
Page 73 Instruments and warning/control lamps Driver alert system (break recommen- and depending on the case, is repeated. The On roads in poor condition ● system stores the last message displayed. dation)* In unfavourable weather conditions ● The message on the instrument panel dis- When a sporty driving style is employed ●...
Page 74 Operation The traffic signal detection system is activa- system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain- In some situations, the system may incor- ● ››› ted whenever the vehicle ignition is switched ment system as well page 82 rectly interpret an intended driving ma- noeuvre as driver tiredness.
Page 75 Instruments and warning/control lamps OR: the vehicle is in a region not included A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g. no If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti- ● on the navigation system's map. overtaking at certain times, may be dis- vated, the system displays the speed limits as played.
Page 76 Operation In the case of damaged or bent traffic ● WARNING Check that the windscreen is not dam- ● signs. aged in the area of the camera's field of vi- The driving recommendations and traffic sion. In the case of variable messages on over- ●...
Page 77 Instruments and warning/control lamps superimposed in the digital cockpit, de- Time celerator before the needle reaches the red ››› pending on the situation. zone Setting the time on the infotainment sys- When you approach places such as a junc- We recommend that you avoid high revs and tion, a roundabout or a section of road with a that you follow the recommendations on the Press...
Page 78 Operation Fuel gauge Control and warning lamp The steering system and the driver assis- ● tance systems and brakes do not work  It lights up red when the engine is running irregularly or switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregu- Do not carry on driving! ...
Page 79 If the service was not carried out by a speci- tion comes, an audible warning will be emit- In vehicles with Services established by alised CUPRA dealer or any dealer in the ted when the ignition is switched on and the time or mileage, the service intervals are al-...
Page 80 Operation If the oil change service is reset manually, The multifunction display can only be con- Operation using the multifunction the service interval display changes to a fixed trolled from the buttons on the multi-func- steering wheel service interval, also in vehicles with Flexible tion steering wheel.
Page 81 Instruments and warning/control lamps a few seconds until the menu or the informa- Button for the driver assistance sys- vate the driver assistance systems displayed tive display opens automatically. in the Assistance systems menu . tems* Changing menu settings Activating or deactivating a driver assis- tance system using the turn signal lever In the menu displayed, turn the right ●...
Page 82 Operation Control lamps ››› Driver or passenger has not fastened seat  Particulate filter blocked page 287  ››› belt page 16 ›››  Fault in the steering system page 215 Control and warning lamps ›››  Engine cooling fluid page 76 ›››...
Page 83 Instruments and warning/control lamps ››› ›››   Main beam assist (Light Assist) page 110 Low engine oil level page 292 ›››  Hill descent control (HDC) page 214 ›››  Fault in the gearbox page 213 ›››  Service interval display page 77 Windscreen cleaning fluid too low ...
Page 84 Operation Infotainment system How to move through the different menus ple, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll and select them bar and pull up or down. Switch the ignition on. ● Introduction Tutorial If the infotainment system is off, switch it ●...
Page 85 Instruments and warning/control lamps Explanation of the function buttons Schematic representation: Overview of the Fig. 59 possible function buttons on the screen Top part of the screen Bottom part of the screen Direct accesses to the functions of the Infotainment system (up to 10 functions, The following information is always visible, Main menu display mode: 5 + 5, customisable by the user).
Page 86 Operation Initial configuration wizard Schematic representation: Initial configuration Fig. 60 wizard The initial configuration wizard will help you Function button: Function Function button: Function to set up your Infotainment system the first Press to set day and time. Press to select your home address us- time you switch it on.
Page 87 Instruments and warning/control lamps Vehicle information Schematic representation: Vehicle information Fig. 61 and status Pressing on Vehicle info in the main menu  opens the Vehicle info menu with the follow- ing submenus: – Driving data. The average consump- tion, average speed, distance travelled, trip duration and autonomy are shown.
Page 88 Operation Assist systems and vehicle settings Schematic representation: Assist systems and Fig. 62 vehicle settings ››› ››› ››› Press Fig. 62 , or Vehicle settings in Park assist page 260 Ambient lighting page 118  ■ ■ the main menu to open the assistants and Activate / deactivate ESC, stabilisation Interior settings ■...
Page 89 Instruments and warning/control lamps Multifunction steering wheel* the audio, telephone, navigation, voice con- Symbol Function trol and assist functions without the driver needing to be distracted from the road. Connect/disconnect the Cruise con- Functions ››› trol system page 224 / ACC ...
Page 90 The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be be re-synchronised page 90 or the bat- ››› obtained from a specialised CUPRA dealer or tery changed page 90 SEAT Official Service, a specialised workshop Different keys belonging to the vehicle may or an approved key service qualified to cre- be used.
Page 91 Opening and closing Pull out the key blade WARNING also possible even when you are outside the radius of action. Never leave children or disabled persons ● Key operation can be greatly influenced ● in the vehicle. In case of emergency, they by overlapping radio signals close to the ve- may not be able to leave the vehicle or hicle working in the same range of frequen-...
Page 92 Vehicle key: removing the battery. Fig. 69 If necessary, fit the cap. ● CAUTION CUPRA recommends you ask a specialised If the battery is not changed correctly, ● workshop to replace the battery. the vehicle key may be damaged. The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- Use of unsuitable batteries may damage ●...
Page 93 Opening and closing Central locking Self-locking system to prevent involuntary resulting in serious injuries and illness or unlocking even death, particularly for young children. It is an anti-theft system and prevents the Introduction Never leave individuals locked in a closed ●...
Page 94 > Exterior > should have the fault repaired at a special- ●  ised CUPRA dealer, SEAT Official Service or Closing > Automatic locking. The vehicle will be locked again automatical- specialised workshop. ly if you do not open one of the doors or the...
Page 95 Opening and closing rear lid within 30 seconds after unlocking the Please note the following when using the WARNING car. This function prevents the vehicle from central locking switch to lock your vehicle: ››› Observe the safety warnings in Lock- remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is ing system “Safe”...
Page 96 Operation Unlock and lock the vehicle with Depending on the equipment, the vehicle If the vehicle is not unlocked for an extended may have the Keyless Access system. period, the function is deactivated. Keyless Access The vehicle can be unlocked and locked via Configure the Keyless Access system the front doors only.
Page 97 Opening and closing ››› Keyless Exit: locking the vehicle using the Fig. 73 (arrow) of the handle and the Unlocking and locking the boot hatch ● sensor of the driver or passenger door han- vehicle unlocks. When the vehicle is locked, the rear lid auto- dle.
Page 98 Contact a specialised workshop. To do so, handle until the windows and roof have Close the door. ● CUPRA recommends going to a specialised closed. CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. Push the central locking button on the ●...
Page 99 Opening and closing Lock the vehicle and activate the “Safe” WARNING If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a ● security system. layer of salt, the correct functioning of the Do not leave anyone (especially children) in sensors on the door handles may be affec- Press the locking button once on the ve- ●...
Page 100 Operation subsequently closed, they will be automati- Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles ● Note ››› cally included in the protection areas of the with interior monitoring page 99 After 28 days, the indicator light will be ● vehicle and the turn signals will flash accord- When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with ●...
Page 101 Opening and closing Interior monitoring and the anti-tow The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti- The following cases may cause a false tow system are automatically switched on alarm: system* again next time the vehicle is locked. Open windows (partially or fully). ●...
Page 102 Operation relating to the anti-theft alarm system once all the doors are closed (including the Open and close the doors and the rear lid ● ››› page rear lid). only when there is nobody in the way. Remove the key blade from the vehicle key ●...
Page 103 Opening and closing Emergency lock of doors without lock Childproof locks anti-clockwise for the right hand side doors. cylinders Deactivating the childproof lock Unlock the vehicle and open the door – whose childproof lock you want to deacti- vate. With the door open, rotate the groove in –...
Page 104 Operation Opening and closing the rear lid If the doors are locked, the rear lid is also Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing ● locked. it. If not, it may open unexpectedly while driving. Closing the rear lid without observing and ●...
Page 105 Opening and closing Opening the rear lid of the vehicle must not be further away than Particular features if towing a trailer 1.5 m from the boot or inside the vehicle. ››› Unlock the vehicle page 91 and briefly If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri- ●...
Page 106 Operation Resetting and memorising the opening Emergency unlocking If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity angle of the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and ››› page 105 open or close it moving one foot in the area For the rear lid to reopen completely, the of the sensors located under the rear bump- WARNING...
Page 107 Opening and closing The Easy Open feature is not available or on- The rear lid can be unlocked from inside in situated in its area of operation or cause ly has limited availability in the following sit- the event of an emergency (e.g. no battery). material damage.
Page 108 Operation Window controls The front and rear electric windows can be OR: First unlock the vehicle using the ●  operated by using the controls on the driver button on the remote control key and then door. The other doors each have a switch for keep the key in the driver door lock until all Electrically opening and closing the their own window.
Page 109 Opening and closing the button of the corresponding electric Note Incorrect use of the electric windows can ● window. result in injury. If the window is not able to close because it For the automatic raising function: pull the Never close the rear lid without observing ●...
Page 110 Operation If more than 10 seconds pass, the window ● Open or close the sunroof and the sun regularly cleaned away either by hand or ● will open fully when you operate one of the blind only when no one is in their path of with a vacuum.
Page 111 Opening and closing Raising, opening and closing the sunroof Convenience function to open or Using the Keyless Access* system (only closing) close the sunroof* Opening the sunroof: Press and hold the locking sensor surface ● Automatic movement: slide your finger ●...
Page 112 Operation Lights forward over the functional area Several warning and control lamps light up  ››› Fig. 83 and keep pressed until the sun- for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- roof is fully closed. ed on, signalling that the function is being Vehicle lighting verified.
Page 113 Lights automatically switch on in the following sit- Activation: when going above 110 km/h ●  Switching on the side lights. ››› uations (68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip- ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv- Additionally, the following light functions can The photo sensor detects darkness, for ex- ●...
Page 114 Operation Turn signal and main beam lever wards and release the lever. The turn signal ahead and to ensure that other road users will flash three times. are able to see you. The convenience turn signals are activated Always use your dipped beam head lights ●...
Page 115 Lights mental and traffic conditions, as well as the WARNING lights also work when the ignition is switch- ››› speed ed off. Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the or forgetting to deactivate them can con- ●...
Page 116 Operation If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. Fog lights with cornering light func- ● When the field of vision of the camera is ● pedestrians or cyclists. tion dirty, covered or damaged, operation of the main beam control may be affected. On closed curves, when the traffic in the ●...
Page 117 Lights In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain- Activating the “Leaving Home” function Hazard warning lights ment system you can adjust the duration of Unlock the vehicle using the remote con- ● the light switch-off delay, and activate and trol.
Page 118 Operation All turn signals flash simultaneously when the that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is Note hazard warning lights are switched on. The normally necessary to cover part of the The battery will run down if the hazard ●...
Page 119 Lights With the ignition switched on and without on when the doors are opened and will de-  Turning the interior lights on or off. switching on the lights, the lighting dims as crease in intensity while driving. This intensity Door contact connection.
Page 120 Operation Ambient light* Schematic representation: Ambient light Fig. 89 The ambient light lights up the area of the centre console, the footwell area and, de- pending on the version, the front door pan- els and the instrument panel line. There are predefined Ambient Light ver- ›››...
Page 121 Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip- ● washer function is activated by pushing  ers from the glass. CUPRA recommends a Window washer lever the lever towards the steering wheel, de-icer spray for this operation. and the wipers operate simultaneously.
Page 122 Operation Wiper functions The windscreen will be wiped again ap- ● proximately 5 seconds after the windscreen Windscreen wipers performance in differ- washer has been activated, provided the ent situations vehicle is moving (“drip” function). If you activate the wipers less than 10 seconds af- If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen ●...
Page 123 Visibility Modified behaviour of the rain sensor WARNING If necessary, switch on the wipers man- ● ually when water on the windscreen ob- Possible causes of faults and mistaken read- In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle ››› structs visibility. ings on the sensitive surface Fig.
Page 124 Operation Adjusting the exterior mirrors Synchronized regulation of the exterior Storing the rear view mirror settings for mirrors the tilt function In the infotainment system, using the func- Switch the ignition on. ● tion button > Interior > Mirrors, the exte- ...
Page 125 Visibility Options for adjusting driver and front pas- WARNING out by hand, always use the electrical pow- senger sun visors er control. Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors Lower the sun visor towards the wind- ● give a larger field of vision. However, they screen.
Page 126 Operation Seats and headrests Electric driver's seat adjustment* WARNING Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to acci- Adjusting seats dents and severe injuries. Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is ● stationary, as the seats could move unex- Manual adjustment of the front seats pectedly while the vehicle is in motion and you could lose control of the vehicle.
Page 127 Seats and headrests Headrest WARNING WARNING If the electric front seats are used negli- If travelling with the headrests removed or ● Introduction gently or without paying due attention, it improperly adjusted, the risk of severe or can cause serious injury. fatal injuries in the event of accidents and sudden braking or manoeuvres increases.
Page 128 Operation Adjusting the headrests The headrest must lock correctly in one Move the headrest upwards until it arrives ● ● position. to the top. ››› Press button Fig. 99 , while simulta- ● neously pressing on the security hole with Removing and fitting the headrests a flat screwdriver a maximum of 5 mm wide, and remove the headrest.
Page 129 Seats and headrests Seat functions warning sound will confirm they have been changed to a position other than R ››› stored. page 121. Memory function* Storing the passenger rear view mirror set- To activate the memory function of the tings while driving in reverse vehicle key Apply the electronic parking brake.
Page 130 Operation ››› Press and hold the button Fig. 100 ●  Note Within the following 10 seconds, push the ● If the driver door is opened approx. 10 mi- open button on the vehicle key. An audi-  nutes after the vehicle was unlocked or lat- ble warning confirms the settings have been er, the driver seat and the exterior mirrors deactivated.
Page 131 Seats and headrests The rear seat backrest is not engaged when WARNING rest is lowered or lifted without due care ››› the red marking of the button Fig. 102 and attention. Serious injuries can be caused if the rear is visible. Before lowering the rear seat backrest, ●...
Page 132 Operation Transport and practical In vehicles equipped with tyre pressure ● WARNING control system, adjust to the new load status equipment The front centre armrest may obstruct the ››› if necessary page 309 driver's arm movements, which could cause an accident and severe injuries. WARNING Storing objects Keep the storage compartments of the...
Page 133 Transport and practical equipment Luggage compartment WARNING WARNING The transport of heavy object changes ve- Never leave your vehicle unattended, es- ● Luggage compartment shelf hicle handling and increases braking dis- pecially when the rear lid is open. Children tance. Heavy objects that are not properly could climb into the luggage compartment, placed or secured may cause loss of control closing the door behind them;...
Page 134 Operation Remove the rear shelf from the side sup- ● If the luggage compartment is overloa- ● ››› ports Fig. 106 by pulling it upwards and ded, remove the tray. then take it out. Note If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored un- der the luggage compartment double floor Ensure that, when placing items of clothing ›››...
Page 135 Transport and practical equipment Variable luggage compartment floor Variable floor in the tilted position When the variable floor is tilted you can ac- cess the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit area. Lift the variable floor in the high position ● ›››...
Page 136 ● objects and luggage with fastening belts and appropriate load can be obtained from spe- cords. cialised dealerships. To do so, CUPRA rec- ommends going to a specialised CUPRA WARNING dealer or any SEAT dealership. If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining In the luggage compartment: rings Fig.
Page 137 Transport and practical equipment Hooking the net bag into the luggage WARNING fastening rings when hooking or unhooking compartment floor them. Never use the hooks to hang luggage or If necessary, the front eyes must be unfolded On hooking or unhooking them, protect ●...
Page 138 As the roof water drains are integrated in the Pull the release lever in the direction of the ● roof to reduce air resistance, only CUPRA- arrow and push the tailboard cover ››› approved cross bars and roof carrier systems Fig.
Page 139 Transport and practical equipment Securing the crossbars and the roof cm and the distance between the crossbars CAUTION and the brackets of the roof railings must carrier system Remove the cross bars and the roof carri- ● be 15 cm. er system before entering a car wash.
Page 140 Operation Maximum authorised cargo on the roof Never exceed the load capacity of the cover behind the rear seats, or inside ● cross bars and the roof carrier system, even pieces of clothing or bags inside the vehi- The maximum permissible roof load is 50 kg. if the maximum authorised roof load has cle.
Page 141 Transport and practical equipment Glove compartment Storage compartment under front Before closing a storage compartment, ● seats* make sure there are no lighters in the clos- ing area. Never leave a lighter inside a storage ● compartment or any other surface of the vehicle as it could ignite due to the high temperatures on such surfaces, particularly during the summer.
Page 142 Operation When the drink holder is no longer in use, lift and any objects in it could fall into the driv- damage the vehicle and its electrical sys- the armrest again. er's footwell and obstruct the pedals. tem. WARNING CAUTION Note Incorrect use of the bottle holders may The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.
Page 143 Transport and practical equipment Maximum power consumption Only hang light pieces of clothing from ● the hangers of the vehicle. Never leave Maximum power con- Power socket heavy, hard or sharp objects in the pockets sumption of these pieces of clothing. 12 Volts 120 Watts Do not use clothes hangers to hang up...
Page 144 Operation LED on the power socket Do not spill liquids onto the socket. The built-in overload disconnect func- ● – tion prevents any electrical devices Do not plug adapters or extension cords ● Steady green The childproof lock is unlocked. that require a high start-up current into the 230 volt power socket.
Page 145 OR: Change the desired temperature. ● good visibility. coming from the outside will not be dried. To prevent fogging of the windows, CUPRA Never leave the air recirculation on for a ● The Climatornic operates most effectively recommends leaving the cooling system long period of time.
Page 146 Operation only available when the engine has reached its normal running temperature. Keep the air intake slots in front of the ● windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to ensure heating and cooling are not im- paired, and to prevent the windows from misting over.
Page 147 Air conditioning Climatronic control Schematic representation: air conditioning Fig. 123 functions Climabar Press on the same numbers to access the Temperature setting submenu temperature adjustment submenu. Fixed bar at the top of the Infotainment Sys- Submenu where the following functions are ›››...
Page 148 Operation Air Conditioning Menu Schematic representation: Air conditioning Fig. 124 menu. Within the Air Conditioning menu, the fol- Air diffuser outlets (arrows) It also shows its status (on/off). lowing submenus are found depending on Selection of the air distribution to one or You may also use the multifunction steering the equipment: more of the following areas: feet, upper body...
Page 149 Air conditioning automatically after a maximum of 10 mi- Rear Submenu Warm feet: automatically adjusts for a  nutes. It should be switched off as soon as certain time the air conditioning to heat Submenu for the air conditioning in the rear the glass is demisted.
Page 150 Operation Climate control usage instructions The outside temperature is lower than ap- side, move the corresponding diffuser vent ● proximately +3°C (+38°F). lever fully to the left. The interior cooling system only works when The air conditioner compressor has been Change the air direction using the ventila- ●...
Page 151 Air conditioning Climatronic automatic air recirculation To switch off seat heating, press the corre- ● People with limited pain and temperature ● mode sponding seat icon several times until no LED thresholds must never use seat heating. is on. With the automatic air recirculation mode If an abnormality in the device's tempera- ●...
Page 152 Press lation process. The departure time must be through the CUPRA CONNECT mobile App the steering wheel button repeatedly until or the MyCUPRA website.
Page 153 Air conditioning CAUTION Foods sensitive to heat or cold, medica- tions and other objects can be damaged by the airflow. Do not place any type of food, medicines ● or other temperature sensitive items in front of the ventilation slots. Note If parking ventilation works repeatedly for long periods of time, the 12V battery...
Page 154 Press the immediate on/off button in the ● through the CUPRA CONNECT mobile app, with easily flammable materials that might App or on the MyCUPRA website. the MyCUPRA website or with the remote be below the vehicle, such as dried grass.
Page 155 Air conditioning Radio-operated remote control Control lamp on the remote control Flashes for around 5 seconds In orange: The remote control battery is ● When the buttons are pressed, the control flat. No on or off signal has been received. lamp on the remote control provides the user with different information:...
Page 156 Operation Usage instructions WARNING Care should be taken so as not to operate ● the remote control unintentionally so as to Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diame- The auxiliary heater exhaust system located prevent the auxiliary heater being switched ter or any other button battery can cause below the vehicle must be kept clear of on accidentally.
Page 157 Air conditioning Note Noises will be heard while the auxiliary ● heater is running. When the air humidity is high and the in- ● side temperature low, condensation from the heating and ventilating system may evaporate when the auxiliary heater is switched on.
Page 158 Some function areas may include links to Reset the Infotainment factory settings. ● another used, recycled or from another ve- third-party websites. CUPRA is not the owner Search and store favourite radio stations on ● hicle at the end of its useful life.
Page 159 Read and observe the operating instruc- The following circumstances may result in specialised workshops. To do so, CUPRA tions provided by the manufacturer in an emergency call, phone call or data...
Page 160 Infotainment system WARNING This is also the case if the external antenna When the speakers and the vehicle com- ● has not been correctly installed. ponents necessary for radio reception are The centre armrest may obstruct the driv- damaged, do not work or do not have suffi- Keep a distance of at least 20 centime- ●...
Page 161 Introduction mobile device in question must be switched off at all times. The radiation produced by a mobile phone device when switched on may interfere with sensitive technical and medical equipment, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to the equipment. Note If the playback volume is excessive or dis- torted, the speakers may be damaged.
Page 162 Infotainment system Overview and controls Connect System Overview: control unit and indication in the Fig. 126 10-inch version Touch screen. The infotainment func- Touch zones (to raise and lower the air tions can be used through the screen. conditioning temperature). HOME button.
Page 163 To use the infotainment system, simply ● going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any lightly press a button or touch the screen. If an icon is missing on the screen, it is not a SEAT dealership.
Page 164 Infotainment system Main menus on the home screen Depending on the equipment, the infotain- Depending on the equipment, customise ment system has different controls: menus and views. ›››  Navigation page 187 Touch screen. ● ››› Increasing and reducing images or map ...
Page 165 Introduction in the lower part of the screen. Use the set- For some function buttons, more func- Symbol and its meaning ● tings to delete or replace them, or change tions are available than those seen at first  their order. To open a drop-down list.
Page 166 Infotainment system Language. Clean the screen necessarily mean that the term in question ● can be used freely. Additional keypad languages. ● Remove persistent dirt carefully and without Other product names are registered trade- Units. ● using aggressive cleaning products. To clean marks or trademarks of the respective rights Voice control.
Page 167 Introduction configuration of this product, without a li- Buttons on the multifunction steering 7 speakers: Balance + Fader (left / ■ ■ cence from Microsoft or an authorised Mi- wheel. right / front / rear). crosoft branch is prohibited. Proximity sensors and gesture control. Sound optimisation by zones (valid for ■...
Page 168 Infotainment system Manual (Driver, Front and All) free and a third device connected to the ■ Bluetooth® as a music player. Automatic depending on the seats oc- ■ cupied. When a mobile phone is connected to the Subwoofer volume. ■ telephone management system, a data ex- change takes place via one of the Blue- Surround settings.
Page 169 Introduction for which it is not mandatory. The initial service allocation shown here cor- To use it, CUPRA CONNECT must first be ac- Description of services responds to the third generation of CUPRA tivated online by entering into a CUPRA...
Page 170 Delete user / Reset factory settings ● ment system, but the activation of the vehi- Parking position ● Remote independent heating ● cle in a CUPRA CONNECT account is not Privacy mode ● Remote opening ● necessary. Legal ●...
Page 171 The S-PIN is necessary, for example, to pro- Prove ownership. ● tect your user profile or to run a CUPRA Prove your identity. It is only necessary if ● Once the infotainment system has pro- CONNECT service relevant to the security of...
Page 172 If they do not, deactivate the During the use of CUPRA CONNECT serv- In the infotainment system you can check if service in question (if possible) or do not al-...
Page 173 NECT is not offered. PRA CONNECT services are met, there may  Use location. Position, vehicle, and be factors beyond the control of CUPRA that user data are used for services. Location interfere with the execution of such services Service management or prevent them.
Page 174 Infotainment system on the mobile phone device on the infotain- Configure Wireless Full Link not be available. In this case, CUPRA recom- ment screen. mends removing the devices in both the In order to use Wireless Full Link, you must...
Page 175 Data transfer The applications offered by CUPRA can be Apple CarPlay™ Wireless: Bluetooth® and during transmission or the improper use of modified, cancelled, deactivated, reactiva- Wi-Fi must also be activate on the iPhone™. mobile phone devices. ted and extended without prior notification.
Page 176 ● fied applications and their availability on available. Link main menu the CUPRA and Apple CarPlay ™ websites, The connected iPhone™ cannot be used ● at specialised CUPRA dealerships or at any OR: press APP to access the Full Link main ●...
Page 177 The requirements must be met to use Mir- An active Android Auto™ device cannot be ● availability on the CUPRA and Android Au- rorLink™. used as a multimedia device in the Media to™ websites, at specialised CUPRA dealer- main menu.
Page 178 Due to the high volume of data exchanged, vice screen on the infotainment system Security level: WPA2 encryption automat- ● CUPRA recommends the use of a flat rate screen. ically generates a network key. tariff for data transmission. Mobile phone To open the MirrorLink®...
Page 179 Data transfer manually change the network key. The net- Press the WPS button on the WLAN de- The wireless (WLAN) connection is estab- ● work key must have a minimum of 8 charac- vice. The wireless (WLAN) connection is es- lished.
Page 180 The voice control works both online* and Commands offline taking into account what is indicated Online* current CUPRA CONNECT Plus ● For voice control to recognise commands page 178, Languages available depend- contract active.
Page 181 Infotainment operation Start and stop voice control In some cases you can also start voice con- Note trol of the connected mobile phone device, When the activation word is disconnec- ● by pressing and holding the voice control Depending on the equipment, you can start ted, the infotainment system cannot be ac- button.
Page 182 Plus equipment. able again. Radio stations are responsible for the ● content of the information they transmit. You have an active CUPRA CONNECT user ● Additional electrical equipment connected Access the RADIO menu account. to the vehicle can cause interference in the ›››...
Page 183 Infotainment operation Next to the name of the station, moni- Show online radio stations whose pro-  Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to ● toring of active traffic information sta- gramme belongs to the desired musical the windows may affect reception on vehi- tions (TP).
Page 184 Infotainment system OR: press on a point on the frequency OR: press to start the text search. The OR: press the station on the station list and ● ● ●  band. The cursor will automatically jump to input field is displayed. keep it pressed.
Page 185 Infotainment operation Stations with traffic information are not avail- system. The use of online radio can generate In the Online radio mode, the infotainment able in all countries. expenses due to the transmission of data system accesses the station logos of the on- from the Internet.
Page 186 Infotainment system Media Mode Schematic representation: Multimedia view Fig. 128 In Media mode you can play multimedia files You can also use streaming services. The damaged. Please bear in mind the manufac- from data media and streaming services availability of streaming services depends on turer’s indications.
Page 187 Note The folder structure of the selected multi- ● CUPRA assumes no liability for any deterio- Configure streaming services media source is displayed. When My multi- ration or loss of files on data storage devi- media is selected, the categories (music, ces.
Page 188 Infotainment system Follow the steps indicated by the infotain- Playlist. Video mode ● ● ment system. When in video mode, a video can be played The selection is saved instead of the previ- The streaming service is added to the list ●...
Page 189 Infotainment operation Navigation* Introduction Schematic representation: Navigation view Fig. 129 A global satellite system determines the cur- ble on the screen when travelling above a If the exact destination cannot be reached rent position of the vehicle and the sensors certain speed.
Page 190 Infotainment system navigation announcements provided will be Zoom in the view (tip: use your index fin- map backward, move your fingers down- played with the newly adjusted volume. ger). wards. To increase the view in a certain position, ● Rotate view (tip: use your index and middle Limitations during navigation double-click on the map.
Page 191 Infotainment operation Current position Other symbols  Navigation announcements are not emit- ● ted if the sound is muted in the infotain- Search for destinations. Entering the detailed destination for an   ment system. address. Destinations along the route. ...
Page 192 Infotainment system Click on a traffic event to open an additional Using obsolete data may lead to errors dur- WARNING ››› window with further details page 192 ing navigation. Current routes cannot be If you update the navigation data manually traced or the route guidances will lead to while driving, it may cause accidents with Slow traffic.
Page 193 Infotainment operation OR: press and enter the address in To save a destination as a favourite press Start navigation   the input screen. in the split screen when entering the desti- Press ●  nation. OR: detailed address. Move the view on the map until the desired ●...
Page 194 Infotainment system Start route guidance using contact With an active route guidance, traffic inci- Function descriptions dents that are on the current route are details shown in the route details. Such traffic inci- Route details ››› dents can be avoided page 192 Start route guidance with the saved address The route details contain information on all...
Page 195 Infotainment operation data. Avoid traffic incidents by editing route ternative routes are available, provided navi- Functions in the additional window: ››› details page 192 gation has such data. Stopping route Ends the current route guidance. You can activate and deactivate the function Press on a traffic event.
Page 196 Infotainment system Telephone interface Introduction Schematic representation: Phone view Fig. 130 Telephone interface equipment and You can use the telephone interface to con- Note nect your mobile to the infotainment system symbols As a general rule, pairing a device (for ex- ●...
Page 197 Get help in case of breakdown. Places with special regulations ●  E-mail, writing E-mail. Obtain information on the CUPRA  Switch off the mobile telephone and the tel- Connection to wireless charging option. brand and selected additional services ●...
Page 198 Infotainment system Pair, connect and manage Optional: confirm the data transfer mes- Connect a mobile phone device ● sage on the mobile phone device. Requirement: the mobile phone device is Requirement for pairing: paired with the infotainment system. Active and passive connection Bluetooth®...
Page 199 Infotainment operation The Comfort phone interface can be equip- OR: press a favourite in the telephone in- ● Note ped with the wireless charging function terface main menu to start the call. In the pairing of some mobile phone de- ›››...
Page 200 Infotainment system and receive SMS and e-mails through the tel- If conference calls are supported, the phone Note ephone interface. book can be accessed during a call. If there Favourites are not updated automatically. If is a saved image for a contact, it can be dis- you change a contact's phone number, you played in the list next to the entry.
Page 201 ● jects between the mobile phone and the technology, check your phone's user manual housing, to prevent the functionality of the or visit the CUPRA website. Connectivity Box from being affected. Signal amplifier / (Mobile Signal Amplifier) Note It allows you to reduce radiation in the vehi- cle and have better reception.
Page 202 Infotainment system Multimedia Depending on the equipment and the coun- try, the vehicle may also have USB connec- tions exclusively for charging or as a power USB port socket. These USB ports are located at the rear of the console, between the front seats ›››...
Page 203 Start and driving Driving the version, on the multi-function steering Automatic deactivation of the ignition on wheel. vehicles with the Start-Stop system The ignition is switched off automatically Opening the driver's door when exiting the Start and driving when the vehicle is stopped and the auto- vehicle activates the electronic lock on the matic engine shutdown is active, if: steering column if the ignition is disabled.
Page 204 Driving valid key inside the vehicle for the engine to WARNING start the engine or connect the ignition and start. After starting the engine, the lighting of operate any of the electrical equipment. Never use cold start sprays, they could ex- button remains fixed indi- ...
Page 205 The engine can only be started using a genu- ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could WARNING ine CUPRA key with its correct code. discharge. Never switch off the engine while the vehi- If the engine has been driven at high ●...
Page 206 Driving If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle, When entering the vehicle, the start button Engage position P; the vehicle can ››› an emergency start-up will be required. The Fig. 134 flashes to draw attention to it. move; doors can only close in posi- relevant message will appear in the dash tion P.
Page 207 Start and driving Start-Stop system Description and operation proximately 7 or 2 km/h depending on the vehicle's gearbox). The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel When you take your foot off the brake ● Control lamps and reduce CO emissions.
Page 208 Driving engine does not switch off, in the following is shown on the instrument panel display, lever in P, the engine will also remain switch-  situations for example: as well as on the driver information system*, ed off when you take your foot off the brake pedal.
Page 209 Start and driving DSG automatic transmission Manually connecting and disconnect- CAUTION ing the Start-Stop system The Start-Stop system must always be Introduction switched off when driving through flooded ››› areas page 220 Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled manual gearbox. Torque be- Note tween the engine and the gearbox is trans- You can control whether the engine...
Page 210 Driving Selector lever positions To engage reverse gear R, you must press the Selector lever lock brake pedal simultaneously. The reverse In N, the lever lock prevents a gear range lights switch on when the reverse gear R is from being engaged, and prevents the vehi- selected and the ignition is on.
Page 211 Start and driving Tiptronic gives the driver the option to With lever in any position (except P), the With a 6-speed gearbox: press the ● – change gears manually. foot brake must be pushed down whenever brake pedal and release it again. the engine is running.
Page 212 Driving Stopping on a downhill Kick-down Also, if a lower gear is selected, the sys- ● tem will not change until it detects that the Always apply the brake pedal firmly to pre- The kick-down system provides maximum engine will not reach its maximum RPM. vent the vehicle from moving;...
Page 213 Start and driving the ESC Sport mode, using the Infotainment CAUTION again using the Infotainment system: func- system menu: press the function button >  tion button > Driver assistance.  If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do ●...
Page 214 Driving braking and take the load off the brake sys- which saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the in- the Individual profile, it activates when the tem. ertia mode to “let” the vehicle “roll”. operating conditions are met, regardless of how smoothly you remove your foot from Downhill speed control is deactivated as the accelerator.
Page 215 Start and driving Indications on the instrument panel shown with the gear that should be engaged Gearbox: System fault! You can  to optimise consumption. continue driving with restrictions. display Reverse gear disabled The lever must be in Tiptronic mode Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop ›››...
Page 216 Driving Description and operation The slope of the descent is at least 10% ● For the sake of the environment when driving forward and 9% when driving in Selecting the correct gear can help to save reverse. Hill Descent Control limits the speed on fuel.
Page 217 The Drive Profile enables the driver to ing system. Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph). choose between the Comfort, Sport, Cupra In city traffic you do not need to turn so and Individual profiles, which modify the ...
Page 218 Driving The behaviour of the transmission is modi- angle) according to the selected driving pro- PreCrash system fied, whenever a gear is changed up and file. The vehicle's dynamic behaviour is also The PreCrash system adapts according to down, and at other times. The idle level may adapted to improve grip on curves and turn- the selected configuration.
Page 219 1500 kilometres Only for 4Drive models. Press and hold the CUPRA button* to access (1000 miles). During its first few hours of the Cupra profile directly. Press and hold running, the internal friction in the engine is WARNING again to return to the previous profile.
Page 220 Fuel consumption, environmental pollution cally according to your driving style and the Your CUPRA vehicle is not an off-roader: it ››› and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all road conditions. Also see...
Page 221 Start and driving Active cylinder management (ACT®)* Reduce idling time in order to minimise fuel consumption and emissions. Depending on vehicle equipment, the active In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti- is automatically reduced. In vehicles without A cold engine consumes a disproportionate vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv- the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off...
Page 222 ● CAUTION brake. The fuel consumption will be lower and you will prevent the clutch plate from CUPRA does not accept liability for any Note being damaged. damage to the vehicle due to the use of a Check the depth of the water before en- ●...
Page 223: Driver Assistance Systems
The driver assistance tools. It is recommended to visit a CUPRA an unusual way or may not be available. systems are not a replacement for driver dealership for this purpose.
Page 224: Driver Assistance Sensors And Cameras
Driving ››› Driver assistance sensors and zone Fig. 141 and provides support for The operation of the radar can be affec- ● the following functions: ted by strong reflections of the emitted sig- cameras nal. This may occur, for example, in an en- ›››...
Page 225 The rear bumper should only be painted ● ››› the outside Fig. 143 . The sensors monitor with paint authorised by CUPRA. The lane both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve- departure warning's functions may be limi- ››› hicle Fig. 144 ted or work incorrectly if other paints are »...
Page 226: Cruise Control System (Ccs)
Driving noeuvring. This provides support to the fol- Note The visibility of radar sensors may be af- ● lowing function: fected due to leaves, snow, strong haze or In order to guarantee good operation, ● dirt, among others. Clean the area in front ›››...
Page 227 Driver assistance systems Speed range Changing gears Operating the cruise control with the third lever The cruise control system is available when As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, driving in forward gear at a speed of over regulation is suspended and resumes once approx.
Page 228: Speed Limiter
Driving + 1 km/h (1 mph) Problems and solutions Speed range  - 1 km/h (1 mph) The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a  Temporarily switching off the cruise  programmed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph) + 10 km/h (5 mph) ...
Page 229 Driver assistance systems Driving down slopes Operating the speed limiter with the - 10 km/h (5 mph)  third lever Shift into a low gear before descending a Interrupting the adjustment long hill. This makes use of engine braking and relieves the brakes. Press the button.
Page 230: Emergency Brake Assistance System (Front Assist)
Driving emergency brake assistance Problems and solutions The system can be cancelled if the accelera- tor pedal is pressed or the steering wheel is system (Front Assist)* turned firmly. The speed limiter is not active.   Depending on the equipment and the coun- Introduction The control lamp switches on yellow.
Page 231 Driver assistance systems Warning levels and brake assist Advance warning Driver emergency braking assistance sys- If the system detects a possible collision with the vehicle in front, it alerts the driver by If the driver, after the critical warning, starts means of an audible warning and an indica- braking but the system detects that the tion on the instrument panel display...
Page 232 Driving Pedestrian and cyclist recognition technolo- Limitations System limitations gy cannot exceed the physically prescribed This system does not react to objects that limits and works exclusively within the sys- cross transversely or to animals. The basic tem’s limits. The responsibility for braking al- limitations of the Front Assist must also be ways depends on the driver.
Page 233 Loads and accessories of other vehicles ● In complex driving situations (such as traf- ing functions. CUPRA recommends leaving ● that protrude over the sides, backwards or fic islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc), the Front Assist activated except in the situa- over the top.
Page 234: Acc - Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a CUPRA recommends having the dodge and be adapted in the following modes: constant speed set by the driver. turn assistance systems activated except in Advance ●...
Page 235 The ACC sets the current speed, or the clos- Never use ACC when driving off-road or ● checked by a specialised workshop. CUPRA est speed within the valid range (30-210 on unpaved roads. »...
Page 236 Driving Depending on the driving situation, the fol- Keep in mind each country’s regulations on Set the default distance setting lowing indicator lamps come on: minimum braking distances. In the Infotainment system, you can pre-se- lect the distance level when connecting the ...
Page 237 Driver assistance systems of the instrument cluster in a simplified man- the driver, it will brake the vehicle within the adjust the speed of the distance due to the ner. comfort limits of the system to avoid passing limitations of the system. ›››...
Page 238 233. played on the instrument cluster display and the vehicle in front moves off, your ve- CUPRA does not recommend using the ››› hicle will move off automatically. In this function in the following cases case, any obstacles in the road may not be detected.
Page 239 Driver assistance systems On roads with embedded metal objects Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction The ACC does not work as expected ● ● such as train or tram tracks. or crossing the road. Make sure that the conditions are met for ●...
Page 240: Proactive Speed Adjustment
Driving Proactive speed adjustment Limitations of the proactive speed ad- Always be prepared to adjust the speed ● justment yourself. If the traffic signal detection sys- tem is not working properly or the naviga- Introduction tion data is not up to date, the speed may In addition to the limitations of the traffic sig- ›››...
Page 241 Driver assistance systems Activating the proactive speed adjust- justment due to the road layout, the vehicle Note will accelerate again after leaving the reason ment When a speed limitation is recognised, ● for the adjustment behind and the speed will the proactive speed adjustment also adapts be adjustment to that which has been saved.
Page 242: Lane Assist
Driving Lane Assist* On tight bends. ● may be that the system does not intervene Temporarily in very sporty driving situa- at all. In these situations, special attention ● is required from the driver and, where ap- tions. Introduction propriate, the temporary deactivation of the lane assist warning system: WARNING The Lane Assist System helps the driver...
Page 243 Driver assistance systems Lane line detected. The system does not Driver intervention prompt  It lights up yellow intervene. If the steering is not corrected manually, the system prompts the driver through an indi- Lane Assist system Switching the lane assist system on or off cation on the instrument panel display and acoustic warnings.
Page 244: Driving Assist (Travel Assist)
Driving System behaviour is different than expec- limitations of the systems and the indications tion on the instrument panel display and given in the information. acoustic warnings. Clean the field of vision of the camera reg- ● WARNING Speed range ularly and make sure it is free of dirt, snow and ice.
Page 245 Driver assistance systems Indications on the instrument panel Distance set. Brake immediately when a braking mes- ● display sage is displayed on the instrument panel In addition, depending on the equipment, screen. control lamps indicate the status of the sys- Brake when, after an indication to brake, ●...
Page 246: Emergency Assist
Driving Operating Travel Assist Making other adjustments Travel Assist disconnects automatically For all else, Travel Assist is operated like the Vehicles without Emergency Assist: You have ››› page 233 released the steering wheel for a long peri- Abnormal operation. Contact a specialised ●...
Page 247 Driver assistance systems If the Emergency Assist detects that the driv- When connected, the Emergency Assist is If the fault continues, disconnect the ● er does not perform any activity, it requests only activated if the following requirements Emergency Assist and consult a specialised that the driver take control of the vehicle.
Page 248: Lane Departure Warning (Side Assist) With Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Rcta) And Door Opening Warning (Exit Assist)
Driving Lane departure warning (Side If the vehicle behaves differently than ex- Adapt your speed and safe distance to ● ● pected, interrupt the intervention of the the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit Assist) with rear cross traffic Emergency Assist by over-accelerating, visibility, weather, road and traffic condi- alert (RCTA) and door opening...
Page 249 Driver assistance systems Control lamp It lights up the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause ac- cidents and severe injuries. It lights up continuously: the lane departure warning Never ignore the warning lamps or mes- ● has detected a vehicle in the blind spot. sages.
Page 250 Driving Light indication Driving situations The control lamp provides an indication on the corresponding side regarding the traffic situation behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be critical. The control lamp of the left- ››› hand side Fig. 160 indicates the traffic sit- uation to the rear left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of the right-hand side...
Page 251 Driver assistance systems considerably higher speed, no indication will Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) displayed in the form of a red or yellow strip be displayed. at the back of the image of the vehicle on the infotainment system screen. This strip The faster the vehicle approaches, the soon- displays the side of the vehicle towards which er an indication will be displayed in the con-...
Page 252 Driving The brightness of the door opening warning WARNING indication cannot be adjusted. The smart technology incorporated into When you want to access the vehicle for the the rear cross traffic alert cannot overcome first time, with the doors closed and locked, the limits imposed by the laws of physics;...
Page 253 Driver assistance systems instrument cluster Assistants menu will be automatically deactivated and will be be aware of all the objects that are ap- ››› page prevented from reactivating if the factory- proaching, such as pedestrians. Always vis- mounted tow hook is electrically connected ually monitor the traffic and the area sur- Open the Assistants menu in the infotain- to a trailer or other similar device.
Page 254: Braking And Parking
Driving Braking and parking perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi- produced when braking. cle may skid, with the danger of losing con- trol. Stop and seek technical assistance. Braking system Wet roads or road salt If the lamp lights up, alone or accom- ●...
Page 255 Braking and parking clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly to the lack of assistance from the servo If the brake is subjected to high stresses, ● ››› a few times at a moderately high speed brake. vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys- tem's pipes.
Page 256 Driving ››› control lamp on the instrument panel pulling up the Fig. 167 switch when   the front wheels is not obstructed, other- is always on. starting off. wise the brakes can overheat. Release the button. ● The electronic parking brake is not discon- nected until the button is released.
Page 257 Braking and parking ››› Pull and hold the Fig. 167 button in ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri- ●  Note this position to forcefully stop the vehicle. At od of time with the engine running, for ex- If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be ●...
Page 258: Stabilisation And Brake Assistance Systems
Driving Stabilisation and brake assis- Switching the Auto Hold function on and If the engine is running irregularly or an anomaly is detected. tance systems ››› Auto Hold If the engine stalls. Press the button . The con- trol lamp on the button goes out when the If the accelerator is pressed Control lamps Auto Hold function is switched off.
Page 259 Braking and parking Brake assist systems If the running gear or brake system is modi- Tractor-trailer sway mitigation* fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control severely limited. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.
Page 260 Driving XDS works in combination with the ESC and the driver exerts on the brake pedal. After Please remember that the accident risk ● is always active, even when TCS is switched disconnecting the ignition, the assistance of always increases if you drive fast, especially off, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis- the brake servo is progressively reduced.
Page 261 Braking and parking ››› Connecting and disconnecting the page 86. In vehicles with a driver informa- When the ESC is disconnected the control tion system* the corresponding indication warning lamp lights up on the instrument  ESC and TCS will be displayed. panel.
Page 262: Parking
Driving Help with parking and ma- Stop the engine and turn off the ignition. ● With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising ● Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage function will be limited to allow for a sporti- noeuvring the steering lock.
Page 263 Retrofitting of certain accessories to the ● such clothes. cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom- vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter- mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer Ultrasound sensor signals may be affec- ●...
Page 264 TCS or ESC intervene with regulation. ● To become familiar with the system and ● switches off. its functions, CUPRA recommends that you The driver door is opened. ● practice operating the Park Assist system in To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that...
Page 265 Help with parking and manoeuvring Trailer mode The necessary conditions to park with Park ● ››› Assist have to be met page 262 The Park Assist system cannot be switched Press button in the infotainment system, on if the factory-fitted towing bracket ●...
Page 266 Driving ››› highlighted. Additionally, the selected park- Release the steering wheel in Intro- ● ing mode is shown on the instrument panel duction on page 261. display without reduced display. Parking with the parking assist system On the instrument panel display: parallel Fig.
Page 267 Help with parking and manoeuvring Parking Press the brake pedal until the parking as- ● Note sist system completes the steering wheel Look at the display on the instrument pan- ● If the manoeuvre is terminated premature- turns; OR: until the symbol goes out on ...
Page 268 Driving Leaving a parking space (parallel parking) turns; OR: press the brake pedal until the automatically. After automatically activating symbol goes out on the instrument cluster the brakes, the manoeuvres to enter or exit a  The necessary conditions to exit a parking screen.
Page 269: Parking Aid Parking And Manoeuvring (Parkpi- Lot)
Help with parking and manoeuvring Always be ready to use the brakes your- Always keep visual control of the sur- such as high kerbs that could damage the ● ● self! roundings: use the mirrors for additional underside of the vehicle are not detected. help.
Page 270: Parking System Plus
Driving Parking System Plus* 0.60 m Gradient changes. – 1.60 m In order to guarantee good operation, ● Description keep the sensors clean, free of snow and 0.60 m ice, and do not cover them with stickers or As you approach the obstacle, the frequency other objects.
Page 271 Help with parking and manoeuvring Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid Automatic activation Switch the ignition on. ● Press the function button > Driver as- Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster. ●  ● When the Plus Parking Aid connects auto- sistance>...
Page 272 Driving Visual indication segments If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, Error messages the corresponding audible warning will sound. If a an error or fault message appears on the instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a When the penultimate segment is displayed, fault.
Page 273: Rear Parking Aid
Help with parking and manoeuvring Manoeuvre braking function* pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info- If the separation is maintained, the warning tainment system. volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds. The emergency braking function is used to Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or ●...
Page 274: Reverse Assist (Rear View Camera)
Driving We recommend taking the vehicle to a spe- Note seen on the screen and could damage the cialised workshop to have the fault repaired. vehicle. It is important to take great care and pay ● The reverse assist has blind spots where it ●...
Page 275 Help with parking and manoeuvring Connecting and disconnecting Adjust the display: brightness, contrast Requirements  and colour. ››› Connect the reverse assist To park with reverse assist, the following re- Switch to park assist page 267  quirements must be met: Select reverse gear.
Page 276 Driving Parallel parking Parking The vehicle has some type of damage in ● the camera area, e.g. due to a parking im- In the infotainment system select > ●  pact. Driver assistance> Parking aid before pass- The field of view of the camera is blocked ing in front of the selected parking space.
Page 277: Towing Bracket Device
The weight of the vehicle and trailer com- Vehicles with the Start-Stop system bination must be reduced by 10% for every If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing 1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate bracket or one that is retrofitted by CUPRA,...
Page 278 If the vehicle is retrofitted with a towing condition. has not been fitted by a CUPRA workshop. bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for Adapt your speed and driving style at all ●...
Page 279 Rear fog light providing electric current to the trailer. workshop. To do so, CUPRA recommends Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. Right turn signal Rear light, right...
Page 280 Driving that the vehicle can handle turns smoothly. Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, always Meaning However, make sure that the cable does not turn off the anti-theft alarm. Otherwise, the Unassigned rub on the ground while driving. tilt sensor could cause the alarm to go off. Earth for pin 9 Trailer tail lights Trailers with LED tail lights...
Page 281 Note trailer: To promote safety while driving, CUPRA rec- In case of anomalies in the electrical sys- ● Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy ●...
Page 282 Driving Specific features of driving with a trailer Press the button once to disconnect the ●  WARNING ››› electronic parking brake page 254 If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake ● If the maximum permissible axle weight, Move the selector lever to the D/S gently at first and then rapidly.
Page 283: Electrically Unlocking Trailer Hook
Towing bracket device* The maximum vertical load technically ● Never attempt to “straighten” the towing When driving on surfaces with poor grip, ● ● permissible is not being exceeded on the vehicle and trailer while accelerating. the trailer can even interfere with the sta- coupling device.
Page 284 Driving The towing bracket’s hook is located in the Open the rear lid. ● Never use a tool or instrument while the ● bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking ››› Pull the Fig. 179 button briefly. The tow tow hook is moving. ●...
Page 285: Retrofitting A Towing Bracket
Retrofitting a towing bracket Fitting a bicycle carrier on the retract- Note able towbar CUPRA recommends removing, as far as Description possible, all removable parts of the bicycles The maximum allowed weight of the carrier before setting off. These parts include, for system, including the load, is 80 kg.
Page 286 65 mm (minimum) Note 350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle) Only use towing brackets that have been ● approved by CUPRA for the model in ques- 1,043 mm tion. 414 mm In some versions, the fitting of a conven- ●...
Page 287: Practical Tips
Checking and refilling levels Practical tips Start refuelling. The tank is full as soon as ● If, in exceptional circumstances, you have ● the pump’s automatic nozzle cuts off the to carry a spare fuel canister, please ob- fuel supply. Do not try to put in more fuel af- serve the following points: Checking and refilling levels ter the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the ex-...
Page 288: Fuel Types
Practical tips Fuel types means, for example, a proportion of bio- For the sake of the environment diesel of max. 7%. Do not overfill the fuel tank, it may cause Natural gas: “CNG” means Compressed Identification of fuels the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm. Natural Gas.
Page 289: Engine Management And Emissions Control Sys- Tem
Checking and refilling levels Super unleaded petrol, 95 octanes at least ing or decrease knocking may contain met- should not park your vehicle near a surface al additives that damage the engine and that can catch fire easily. Fire hazard! You should use super 95 octane petrol (91 catalytic converter.
Page 290 Practical tips Regeneration of the particulate filter Note CAUTION Requirements for the regeneration journey: While the indicator lamps Never run the fuel tank completely dry be-    the engine is at operating temperature. on, there might be faults in the engine, fuel cause an irregular fuel supply can cause ig- consumption may go up and the engine nition faults.
Page 291: Engine Compartment
Checking and refilling levels WARNING recommends optimal driving for this func- Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ● tion. expansion tank when the engine is hot. The When work is done in the engine compart- cooling system is under pressure. Due to the high temperatures caused by ●...
Page 292 Practical tips Opening and closing the bonnet Open the door and pull the lever under the ● the handbrake is applied. Danger of ››› dashboard Fig. 183 death. To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on ● Observe the following additional warn- ●...
Page 293: Engine Oil
Checking and refilling levels Checking levels Diagram for the location of the various ele- Fig. 185 ments. From time to time, the levels of the different changing oil, use only those oils that comply Note fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never with VW standards.
Page 294 (approximately). Go to a specialised work- Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level. shop as soon as possible and request an oil CUPRA recommends using original SEAT oil change. Otherwise, there is a danger of en- to guarantee high performance of CUPRA...
Page 295 Checking and refilling levels Checking the engine oil level Zone : do not add oil. Topping up the engine oil ● Zone : you can add oil but keep the level ● in that zone. Zone : add oil until zone ●...
Page 296: Cooling System
Practical tips The position of the oil filler opening is shown Engine oil change For the sake of the environment in the corresponding engine compartment ››› We recommend that you change the en- ● illustration page 291 We recommend that you have the engine oil gine oil and the filter at a technical service changed by a Technical Service.
Page 297 Checking and refilling levels increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise mixed with an inadequate coolant. The antifreeze protection will diminish and this coolant must be changed as soon as possi- will worsen cooling. ble if this is the case! When the coolant is topped up, use a mix- ture of distilled water and at least 40 % of For the sake of the environment...
Page 298: Brake Fluid
Practical tips Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with However, if the brake fluid level goes down – CAUTION a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left noticeably in a short time, or drops below ››› If you run out of coolant in the expansion mark, there may be a leak in the brake ...
Page 299: Windscreen Washer Reservoir
You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake ● screen and headlights. We recommend that fluid at a specialised CUPRA service or at a you always add a product to the windscreen SEAT Official Service. If none is available, Checking the level of the window washer fluid.
Page 300: 12-Volt Battery
Do not mix cleaning products recom- ● battery that could cause an explosion. current consumption when the engine is left mended by CUPRA with other products. ››› unused for long periods of time page 301 This could lead to flocculation and may...
Page 301 Checking and refilling levels Warning lamp Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, the battery! The alarm will otherwise be ● skin and clothing from acid and particles triggered. containing lead.  It lights up When disconnecting the battery from the ●...
Page 302 Practical tips ››› The electrolyte level should be checked reg- Charging or changing the battery Start-Stop systems ( page 205 ) are equip- ularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot coun- ped with a special battery. Therefore, it must tries and in older batteries. only be replaced with a battery of the same If you often drive short distances or if the ve- specifications.
Page 303: Energy Management
Checking and refilling levels Battery diagnosis Note disposed of appropriately and must not be disposed of with ordinary household waste. The battery diagnosis function constantly Neither is the power management system ● registers the condition of the battery. Sen- able to overcome the given physical limits. sors detect the battery voltage, battery cur- Please remember that the power and use- rent and battery temperature.
Page 304: Wheels
Practical tips Wheels current they are using. This limits the er, or reduce the current they are consum- amount of power consumed and helps to ing. Heating systems in particular use a large ensure reliable starting even after a long pe- amount of electrical power.
Page 305 To do so, CUPRA recommends going and kerbs. Correct tyre pressure is very im- max. 180 km/h (112 mph) ››› to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT portant page 305 max. 190 km/h (118 mph) dealership.
Page 306 COC document ). The vehicle documen- CUPRA. Otherwise the vehicle may be cumulated in the wheels can cause vibra- tation varies depending on the country of damaged, causing an accident.
Page 307 Do not forget the spare wheel when check- by CUPRA can be fitted, and to find out tyres. ing the tyre pressures: Keep this spare wheel...
Page 308 If you notice excessive tyre wear, For the sake of the environment you should check wheel alignment at a spe- Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con- cialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official sumption. Service. Interchanging tyres. Fig. 195 WARNING Wear indicators around 1.6 mm high can be...
Page 309 Wheels The minimum permitted profile depth have The speed has to be adapted accordingly, tightening torque is too high, the wheel ● been reached when the tyres have worn otherwise there is a risk of losing control nuts and threads can be damaged. down to the wear indicators.
Page 310 (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph). ● ). The vehicle documentation varies It is best to contact a specialised CUPRA If there is a danger of being trapped de- ● depending on the country of residence.
Page 311: Tyre Pressure Monitor System
Wheels WARNING Tyres Wheel rim Chains with them. CUPRA recommends the use of coated snow chains. ››› Observe the safety warnings in Con- 215/55 R17 7.5Jx17ET40 Max. link 15 mm trol and warning lamps on page 225/55 R17 7.5Jx17ET40 Tyre pressure monitor system...
Page 312 Practical tips Switch the ignition on. Loss of pressure: Check left ●  at a moderate speed and have the tyre tyre pressure! Memorise the new inflation pressure in the checked and inflated to the correct pres- ● sure. Infotainment system: function button >...
Page 313: Spare Wheel
Have the tyre checked and replaced as soon Remove the subwoofer speaker and the ● as possible at a specialised CUPRA Service, spare wheel. SEAT Official Service or at a specialised When re-mounting the spare tyre, place ●...
Page 314 Practical tips Chains off during the journey. Switch off the sys- tem when starting off. For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel. If you have a puncture on one of the front wheels when using snow chains, fit the tem- porary spare wheel in place of one of the rear wheels.
Page 315: Maintenance
Service specialised workshop will document the fol- lowing information: CAUTION Service intervals CUPRA cannot be held liable for any dam- When each one of the services was carried ● age to the vehicle due to insufficient work out. or of lack of availability of spare parts.
Page 316 Service interval display 1 year Frequent driving with a trailer (depending ● At CUPRA, the dates of the services are indi- on equipment). Every 15000 km or after cated by the service interval display on the Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a 1 year ●...
Page 317: Additional Service Offers
Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con- CUPRA cannot be held liable for any dam- vehicle. CUPRA cannot be held liable for the ceived for their vehicles and approved by...
Page 318: Warranty
Basic observations surface. High temperatures, for instance If your CUPRA vehicle is immobilised due to a strong sunlight, further intensify the dam- Regular and careful care helps to maintain fault or an accident, our assistance services age.
Page 319 Vehicle maintenance Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To mirrors must always be folded/deployed in a direct stream or one that has a rotating avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do electrically! jet for forcing off dirt.
Page 320 Maintenance Wheels have special questions or parts that are not Problem Solution listed. Take he general considerations into Problem Solution ››› account in Take special care with... on Have your specialised workshop Corrosion take care of this page 321. Antifreeze salt Water The water does not Brake abrasion...
Page 321 Vehicle maintenance Decoration slides Displays/instrument panel Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Grease-based dirt, Apply a neutral soap solution e.g. oil, make-up, Absorb the dissolved grease and Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal etc.
Page 322 Maintenance Camera lenses The ambient rust deposits must not be re- ● Problem Solution moved through friction. Risk of damaging Do not use hot or warm water to remove ● Care Apply preservative cream regu- the paint job! ice or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of larly to protect from sunlight.
Page 323: Accessories And Modifications To The Vehicle
Service and storage. Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard ● We recommend you to use only CUPRA ac- sponges, etc. to clean. cessories and Genuine CUPRA parts®. Spe- Also take into account instructions regarding cialised CUPRA Services or SEAT Official ›››...
Page 324 We therefore recommend that all work electronically-controlled suspension, must should be performed by a specialised CUPRA be approved for use in your vehicle and bear Mobile radio transmitters Service or a SEAT Official Service using gen-...
Page 325 Accessories and modifications to the vehicle WARNING Mobile telephones or radio equipment which is operated inside the vehicle with- out a properly installed external aerial can create excessive magnetic fields that could cause a health hazard. Note The posterior fitting of electric and elec- ●...
Page 326: Information For The User
This includes data such as wheth- face while the vehicle is switched on. er the systems were inactive or active and if CUPRA will not have access to EDR data un- Information for the user such action had an impact on the vehicle’s less the owner (or, in “Leasing”...
Page 327: Information About The Eu Directive 2014/53/Eu
Information for the user Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in Use of systems for the recovery of residual ● ●  www.cupraofficial.com accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, ISO 1629. etc.). The use of water-soluble paints. ●...
Page 328 Max. station power Valid for models 433.05-434.78 MHz 10 mW (ERP) Radiofrequency remote control (vehicle) 433.05-434.79 MHz 10 mW All CUPRA models 434.42 MHz 32 µW Radio frequency remote control (auxiliary heater) 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz) 25 mW Formentor Transmitted-Receiver (independent heating) 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz)
Page 329 Information for the user Radioelectrical equipment Frequency band Max. station power Valid for models 28.2 dBm Leon, Formentor 76 GHz-77 GHz Radar sensors for assistance systems 35.0 dBm Ateca 24050-24250 MHz 20 dBm Ateca 110-120 kHz 10 W Ateca Wireless charging...
Page 330: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification data mentation provided to the purchaser of the vehicle at the time of purchase. Vehicle ID number Fuel consumption and CO emissions de- Indications about the tech- The vehicle ID number can be found in the pend on the equipment/features of each in- following places: dividual vehicle, as well as on the driving...
Page 331 Indications about the technical data Empty weight, total weight, axle loads The empty weight of the vehicle with driver (75 kg) was calculated according to the (EU) 1230/2012 standard. Optional equipment can increase the empty weight, which means that the possible useful load decreases pro- portionally.
Page 332 Technical data Engine specifications Petrol engines 2.0 TSI Start-Stop Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 228 (310)/5,450-6,600 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 400/2,000-5,450 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,984 Fuel Super 98 / Super 95 (with a slight power loss) ROZ Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)
Page 333 Indications about the technical data Dimensions Dimensions. Fig. 199 Fig. 199 Formentor Formentor 4Drive Front and rear projection (mm) 893/877 893/877 Wheelbase (mm) 2,680 2,680 Length (mm) 4,450 4,450 Front/rear track width (mm) 1,585/1,559 1,585/1,559 Width (mm) 1,839 1,839 Height at kerb weight (mm)
Page 335: Index
........173 Activating CUPRA CONNECT ....168 air vents .
Page 336 Index driving assist (Travel Assist) ....242 launch-control program ....211 Bluetooth®...
Page 337 ......76 CUPRA CONNECT ......167 auxiliary heating .
Page 338 Index Deactivating CUPRA CONNECT services . . . 170 Driving Assist (Travel Assist) ....242 disconnecting ......254 Deactivation of the front airbag .
Page 339 Index Emergency opening Engine coolant ......294 driver's door ......100 check the level .
Page 340 Index Front Assist Gear indication ......213 Apple CarPlay ......173 see Emergency braking assist system .
Page 341 Index service intervals display ....77 synchronise ......90 control lighting .
Page 342 Index Luggage compartment ....102, 130 MirrorLink® learn usage pattern ..... 193 electric opening and closing .
Page 343 Index Online services ......167 Panoramic roof ......108 parallel parking .
Page 344 Index limitations ......238 Rear window wiper ......119 Rotation direction problems and solutions .
Page 345 Index safety instructions ..... . . 17 Service Menu Start-Stop system unfastened ......18 identifying letters on engine .
Page 346 Index Steering Sunroof ........108 Time control lamp ......215 anti-trap function .
Page 347 Index Traffic programme Turn signal lever ......112 see Traffic information (TP) ....182 Tyre Mobility System Vanity mirror .
Page 348 Index Window washer window washer lever ....119 Warning symbols Window washer system ....297 see Control and warning lamps .
Page 351 SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, 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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