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Vehicle identification da a Confirmation of eceipt 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:...
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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 30, Fitting and us- joy a vehicle with state-of-the-art technolo- ing child seats.
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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.
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Printed and digital instruction manual The printed instruction manual contains rel- evant information about the use of the vehi- cle and the Infotainment System. The digital version of the manuals contains more in-depth information about the info- tainment system.
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Frequently Asked Ques- How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture How do you check and top up the brake fluid? ››› ››› page 40 page 324 kit? tions ››› page 41 How do you change a wheel? How do you check and adjust tyre pressure val- ›››...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Operation Drink holder ........
Table of Contents Driver assistance systems ..... . Engine oil ........Cruise control system (CCS)* .
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General views of the vehicle Exterior view ››› ››› Rear lid page 87 page 326 – Central locking – Battery ››› ››› page 98 page 96 Towing the vehicle – Opening from outside – Manual release ››› ››› page 102 Bonnet page 51 –...
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General views of the vehicle Overview (left hand drive) ››› ››› page 102 page 246 Electric windows Cruise control Front passenger airbag disconnection ››› page 25 ››› ››› display page 87 page 77 Central locking Warning lamps ››› page 52 ›››...
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General views of the vehicle Overview (right hand drive) ››› ››› ››› page 318 page 77 page 102 Open bonnet lever Warning lamps Electric windows ››› ››› page 80 page 52 Easy Connect Wipers and rear window wiper Fuses ››› page 114 ›››...
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General views of the vehicle Interior view ››› page 130 Armrest Disconnecting the front passenger front ››› page 25 ››› airbag page 31 Isofix anchors ››› page 276 ››› page 121 Electronic parking brake Headrest adjustment ››› page 120 ››› Seat adjustment page 15 Seat belts...
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Safe driving 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. Safe driving Make sure all luggage is secured –...
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The seat belt and airbag belt tensioners for the front and rear side ● can only provide optimum protection if a seats, correct sitting position is adopted. CUPRA recommends taking your car in for technical front airbags, ● service.
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Safe driving Always keep your feet in the footwell while Move the seat as far back as possible (mini- ● ● While driving, always keep your feet in ● the vehicle is in motion. mum 25 cm between the chest and the the footwell.
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Safety Steering wheel position adjustment Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the ● motion, stop safely and make the proper rear. adjustment. Never lean against the dash panel. The adjusted steering wheel should be ● ● facing your chest and not your face so as Never lie on the rear seats.
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Seat belts Seat belts Rear seat belts fastened display* Only use floor mats which leave the pedals clear and which are secured to prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor The whys and wherefores of mats from a specialised dealership. Fasten- seat belts ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.
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Safety seconds. The indication can be hidden by energy released in a collision. Taken togeth- Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened – pressing the button on the dash pan- er, all these features reduce the releasing ki- at all times and are not damaged. ...
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Seat belts amount of the passengers' kinetic energy will the buckle could cause severe injuries in be only absorbed by the mentioned impact. the event of an accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to regular intervals.
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Safety How to properly adjust your WARNING Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle oc- cupants in the position that most protects seat belt The seat belt cannot offer its full protec- ● them in the event of an accident or sudden tion unless the seat backrest is in an upright ›››...
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Seat belts Correct seat belt position WARNING the seat belt will hold the vehicle occupants in the optimum position to ensure the airbag An incorrectly worn seat belt web can provides the maximum protection. The seat cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of belt must therefore always be worn and the an accident.
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Specialised The seat belt tensioner, seat belt and au- ● seat belt and airbag. CUPRA recommends workshops are familiar with these regula- tomatic retractor cannot be repaired. taking your car in for technical service.
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Airbag system Airbag system thrown forward into the area of the deploy- gered. Children up to 12 years old should al- ing airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag ways travel on the rear seat. Never trans- may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the oc- port children in the vehicle if they are not Brief introduction restrained or the restraint system is not ap-...
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Safety The airbag system operation is monitored The control unit analyses the collision trajec- tem may fail to trigger, or not trigger cor- electronically. The airbag control lamp will il- tory and activates the respective restraint rectly. luminate for a few seconds every time the ig- system.
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Airbag system Operation of the airbags checked immediately by a specialised work- tions and instructions to avoid damage to shop. the vehicle or harm to the occupants. Airbag system control lamps If the front passenger airbag is deactivated, the warning lamp ...
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Safety Front airbags ditional protection for the head and chest in ››› the event of a severe frontal collision Their special design allows the controlled es- cape of the propellant gas when an occu- pant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and chest are protected by the airbag.
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Airbag system Activate and deactivate front passen- CUPRA recommends fitting the child seat in lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then turns ger front airbag* the rear seat to avoid having to deactivate off. the front passenger airbag. WARNING...
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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 ●...
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Airbag system head-protection airbags* WARNING to the doors. This would impair the protec- tion offered by the side airbags. If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean ● The built-in coat hooks should be used forward, or are not seated correctly while ●...
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Safety Transporting children safely The head-protection airbags reduce the risk Any work on the head-protection airbag ● of injury to passengers in the front and rear system or removal and installation of the side seats facing the impact. airbag components for other repairs (such Safety for children as removal of the roof lining) should only be WARNING...
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Safety Fitting and using child seats Child seats by approval category Please read and follow the child seat man- ● ufacturer's operating instructions. Child seats may have the approval category The child seat should preferably be fitted of universal, semi-universal, vehicle specific ●...
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Transporting children safely ››› page highest position. The backrest must also be abled with a key-operated switch 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 ●...
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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.
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Transporting children safely Fit a child seat with the ISOFIX / i-Size and Top Tether* system Fig. 25 Rear seats: fitting a child seat with the ISO- Fig. 24 Rear seat: ISOFIX/i-Size securing rings. FIX system. Child seats can be secured quickly, easily rings are secured to the seat frame and, in seats (behind the seat backrest or in the ›››...
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Safety Vehicle Isofix positions Electrical Weight group Size class Front passenger seat equipment Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag on airbag off 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 IUF/IL ISO/F2X...
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Transporting children safely Vehicle i-Size positions Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat airbag on airbag off i-Size child seats i-U: Position suitable for front-facing and rear-facing child restraint systems approved under ECE R129. X: Invalid position for child restraint systems approved under ECE R129. Top Tether* securing belts Securing the child seat with the “ISOFIX/i- Never secure other child seats that do...
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Safety Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun- Releasing the retaining strap ted seats Loosen the strap following the manufac- ● Currently, there are very few rear-facing turer's instructions. child safety seats that have Top Tether. Push the lock and release it from the an- ●...
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Transporting children safely Seating position Weight group Front passenger seat Rear side seat Rear central seat Airbag activated airbag disabled Group 0 to 10 kg Group 0+ to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III 22 to 36 kg X: Not compatible for the installation of seats install chairs in this configuration.
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Emergencies Emergencies Tyre repairs Jack* Hook for extracting the central wheel TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* trims* Self-help Clip for removing the wheel bolt caps The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System) Emergency equipment Some of the items listed are only provided in will reliably seal punctures caused by the certain model versions, or are optional ex- penetration of a foreign body of up to about...
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Valve insert remover You can purchase a new bottle of tyre seal- Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre ant in specialised CUPRA dealers or any A sticker to be adhered to the instrument ● mobility set as soon as possible.
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Emergencies Warning provided by tyre pressure moni- Remove the bottle from the valve. Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew ● ● toring system (it can also be integrated in the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve. Place the insert back into the tyre valve us- ●...
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Self-help Changing a wheel Check after 10 minutes of driving Wheel bolt caps ››› Fig. 29 Screw the inflator tube again What to do first and check the pressure on the gauge Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface ● 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower: and in a safe place as far away from traffic as Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be...
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››› vehicle with the jack. Risk of accident! wise specialised CUPRA service or the SEAT Of- Never apply grease or oil to wheel nuts or ● ficial Service, indicating the code number.
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Cross member: positioning the jack on the plied by the manufacturer. Other jacks, vehicle. Raise the vehicle even those approved for other CUPRA models could slip, with the consequent risk Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm ● of injury.
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Emergencies CAUTION Carefully lower the vehicle using the jack*. ing in only one direction. An arrow on the ● tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rota- Use the wheel spanner to tighten all of the ● The vehicle must not be raised on the tion on tyres with directional tread.
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Self-help Have the tightening torque of the wheel Press the windscreen wiper lever down- ● ● ››› page 114 nuts checked as soon as possible with a tor- wards briefly ››› page 44. Meanwhile, drive que wrench Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. carefully.
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Emergencies Raising and lowering windscreen wiper CAUTION Hold down the release button while ● arms gently pulling the blade in the direction of ar- To prevent damage to the bonnet and the ● Place the windscreen wipers in the service ●...
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Self-help Jump start: description with the flat battery. Do not connect it If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec- to a point near the battery. onds, switch off the starter and try again af- ter about 1 minute. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any WARNING...
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Emergencies If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access The non-insulated parts of the battery mise the risk of serious accidents and in- ● system, towing is only allowed with the igni- clamps must not be allowed to touch. The jury: jump lead attached to the positive battery tion on!
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Self-help Towing instructions For technical reasons, towing the following You should depress the brake much harder ● vehicles is not allowed: as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid hitting the towing vehicle. Towing requires some expertise and experi- Vehicles with an automatic gearbox. ●...
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Emergencies When the vehicle has to be towed: Cases where towing the vehicle is not per- lock of the steering column are deactiva- mitted ted. If the vehicle has no power supply or Check whether the vehicle may be towed there is an electric system fault, the engine ›››...
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Self-help Front towline anchorage Rear towline anchorage Bear in mind the instructions for towing ››› page Fitting the towline anchorage Remove the towing eye from the vehicle ● tool kit in the luggage compartment ››› page Remove the lid of the towing eye by insert- ●...
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Emergencies Fuses and bulbs CAUTION screw towing eye behind the lid. In this case, the tow hitch needs to be extracted or instal- The towing eye must always be complete- ››› ››› page 303, ● led and used for towing Fuses ly and firmly tightened.
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Fuses and bulbs Fuses inside the vehicle amperage (same colour and markings) and size. Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta- ● ple or similar. CAUTION To prevent damage to the vehicle's elec- ● tric system, before replacing a fuse always turn off the ignition, the lights and all elec- trical elements and remove the key from the ignition.
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Emergencies Fuses behind the glove compartment Colour Amp rating Press the locking tabs to release the fuse ● (right-hand steering wheel) ››› Fig. box cover Green Then lift the cover out. Open the glove compartment and, if nec- ● ● To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.
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Fuses and bulbs Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has Consumers/Amps Consumers/Amps ● blown. Steering column Control unit for parking aid, front 7.5/10 To replace a fuse camera and radar Radio display Remove the fuse. Airbag ●...
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Emergencies Changing bulbs In-line fuse Amperes Consumers/Amps Rear power sockets Front windscreen washer Introduction Fuse arrangement in engine compartment Automatic gearbox control unit Full-LED headlights Consumers/Amps Engine control unit Full-LED headlights handle all light functions Starter motor (daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped beam ESP control unit and route light) with light emitting diodes ESP control unit...
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Fuses and bulbs Tail light bulbs located in the body- For the sake of the environment Remove the lid, levering it with the flat side – ››› Fig. 47 work of a screwdriver into the recess Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the proper man- ner.
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Emergencies Tail lights bulbs located in the rear lid Changing the number plate bulbs Remove the bulb holder from its location. – Lightly press the defective bulb into the – bulb holder, then turn it to the left and re- move it.
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Fuses and bulbs Side turn signals ››› Fig. 52 Turn the connector lock in the – direction of arrow and pull on the con- nector. Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of – ››› Fig. 52 the arrow and extract it to- gether with the bulb.
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Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 54...
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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.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Digital instrument panel (Digital Cockpit) Fig. 55 Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (clas- sic view). Details of the instruments: button of the multifunction steering In Classic View and Semicircular watches it is wheel. By selecting different information possible to customise the information dis- Engine coolant temperature display played under Information Profiles...
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Operation View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC* Journey. Digital display of the distance Depending on the features, the Digital ● travelled. Cockpit can display a detailed map. To do Personalisation of the information that ap- this, select the Navigation option in the Assistance systems.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Status display Driver assistance system display ing at very low speeds, the outside tempera- ● ››› page 246 ture indicated may be higher than the actual Possible indications on the instrument temperature due to the heat produced by Copyright ●...
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There are different instrument panels Now you can browse through the menu us- ● the vehicle equipment. To do so, CUPRA and therefore the versions and instructions ing the keys on the multifunction steering recommends going to a specialised CUPRA on the display may vary.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Driving data indicator (multifunction Restart the service interval display or 9999.9 km. When one of these val- display) ues is exceeded (varies depending on Select the Service menu and follow the in- the version of the instrument panel), structions on the screen of the instrument the memory is deleted.
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Operation Display Oil temperature driving! Danger! Check the fault and elimi- – Approximate distance in km Range: that can still be travelled if the same nate the cause. If necessary, seek professio- The engine reaches its operating tempera- driving style is maintained. nal assistance.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Driver alert system (break recommen- and depending on the case, is repeated. The On roads in poor condition ● dation)* system stores the last message displayed. In unfavourable weather conditions ● The message on the instrument panel dis- When a sporty driving style is employed ●...
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Operation Road signs detection system* Within its limitations, the system also displays In some situations, the system may incor- ● additional signals, such as time-specific pro- rectly interpret an intended driving ma- noeuvre as driver tiredness. hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers ›››...
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Display of traffic signs with a “gong” and visually with a message on Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display the dash panel display. There is a fault in the system. Have the sys- ● When the traffic sign detection system is tem checked by a specialised workshop.
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Operation If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti- In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles ● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have ● vated, the system displays the speed limits as that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on priority over the recommendations and dis- if there were no trailer hitched.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Revolution counter For the sake of the environment In the waypoints mode of the navigation ● system, the traffic sign detection system is Changing up a gear early will help you to only partly available. The rev counter indicates the number of en- save fuel and minimise emissions and en- gine revolutions per minute.
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Operation Warning area. When the engine is work- The fuel range is displayed on the instrument the side of the vehicle with the fuel tank panel. ing hard, especially at high outside tem- flap. peratures, the diodes may light up in the You can consult the tank capacity of your ve- warning area.
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● Service now! has been greatly reduced. Because of the front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef- technology used by CUPRA, with this service ● Please have your vehicle inspec- fect of the coolant. At high outside temper- you only need to change the oil when the ve- ted.
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Operation Using the instrument panel Operation using the multifunction The service interval display can only be re- ● ››› page steering wheel set through the Service menu Introduction Do not restart the indicator between the service intervals, otherwise the information With the ignition switched on, it is possible to displayed will be incorrect.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Button for the driver assistance sys- a few seconds until the menu or the informa- Select the driver assistance system and ac- ● ››› page 76. A mark in- tems* tive display opens automatically. tivate or deactivate it dicates that driver assistance system is Changing menu settings switched on.
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Operation Depending upon the equipment fitted in the ››› page 279. ››› page 320. Fault in the ABS Low engine oil level vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some- times a symbol may be displayed on the ››› ›››...
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Instruments and warning/control lamps ››› page Service interval display Mobile telephone is connected via Blue- ››› page 213. ® tooth Mobile telephone battery charge status ››› page 213. ››› page Risk of freezing ››› page 230. ...
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Operation Easy Connect system General operating information WARNING The following section contains all of the rele- Any distraction may lead to an accident, Introduction vant information for changing the settings in with the risk of injury. Operating the Easy the Vehicle Settings menu. General in- Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Menu Submenu Possible setting Description ››› page 337 Tyre pressure storing (Calibration) Tyre monitor system Tyres ››› page 335 Activation and deactivation of the speed warning, adjusting the speed warning value Winter tyres Dynamic Light Assist, Light Assist, motorway function, turning-on time, headlamp ›››...
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Operation Menu Submenu Possible setting Description Synchronous adjustment, lower the passenger side mirror while reversing (kerb ››› page 117 Rear view mirrors function), fold in after parking, exterior mirrors heating, dim when dark Mirrors and wind- screen wipers Activate and deactivate automatic wipers if raining, rear window wiping in reverse ›››...
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Multifunction steering wheel Operation of the audio, telephone and navigation system with voice control Fig. 65 Controls on the steering wheel. The steering wheel includes a multifunction the audio, telephone and radio/navigation module from where it is possible to control functions without needing to distract the driver.
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Operation Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone* Navigation* : Change views Classic Info / Digital Maps / Semicircular dials / Sport. Short press Long press : access the “Personalised Profiles” configuration view. – Navi System Plus: Zoom in/out (with and without active route). –...
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Set of vehicle keys The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be mote control and new battery is several me- obtained from a specialised CUPRA dealer or tres around the vehicle. SEAT Official Service, a specialised workshop Vehicle key...
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Vehicle key: removing the battery. disconnects as protection against over- loading. The vehicle is then unlocked. Lock For the sake of the environment CUPRA recommends you ask a specialised it if necessary. workshop to replace the battery. Please dispose of your used batteries cor- Spare remote control keys are available at ●...
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Opening and closing Synchronize the vehicle key Description The battery of an unlocked vehicle parked for a long period (e.g. in a private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor. If the button is pressed frequently outside Central locking allows all doors, the rear lid ...
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At the same time, a confir- should have the fault repaired at a special- mation signal* is heard. Turn signals ised CUPRA dealer, SEAT Official Service or specialised workshop. The turn signals will flash twice when the ve- The vehicle interior monitoring of the an- hicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle ●...
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Opening and closing Unlock and lock from the outside Selective unlocking system Other functions of the remote control ● ››› page 103, Convenience open/close The selective unlocking system allows you to function. only unlock the driver door and the fuel tank flap.
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Operation Unlock and lock the vehicle with In the event of an accident in which the in the detection area where you are attempt- ● ››› Fig. 71 Keyless Access* airbags inflate, doors locked from the inside ing to access the vehicle and to will be automatically unlocked to facilitate touch one of the sensor surfaces on the...
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Opening and closing ››› Unlocking and opening the doors Fig. 72 Keyless Entry: unlocking the vehicle using Touch (twice) the sensor surface ● ● (Keyless-Entry) the handles of the front doors or the soft- (arrow) of one of the front door handles touch/handle on the rear lid.
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Contact a specialised workshop. To do so, How the doors open when touching the You can deactivate the vehicle's Keyless CUPRA recommends going to a specialised Access unlocking for one locking and un- sensor surface on the door handle will de- CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership.
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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- ●...
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Operation Note subsequently closed, they will be automati- Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles ● ››› page 95). cally included in the protection areas of the with interior monitoring After 28 days, the indicator light will be ● vehicle and the turn signals will flash accord- When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with ●...
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Opening and closing Interior monitoring and the anti-tow The following cases may cause a false The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti- alarm: system* tow system are automatically switched on again next time the vehicle is locked. Open windows (partially or fully). ●...
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Operation once all the doors are closed (including the Open and close the doors and the rear lid ● rear lid). only when there is nobody in the way. CAUTION Doors When opening and closing in an emergen- cy, carefully disassemble components and then reassemble them carefully to avoid Introduction damage to the vehicle.
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Opening and closing Special characteristics If the central locking system should fail to The childproof lock prevents the rear doors work at any time, doors with no lock cylinder from being opened from the inside. This sys- The anti-theft alarm will remain active ●...
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Operation Rear lid To lock or unlock the rear lid, press the time of year, thus causing serious injuries, buttons of the vehicle key. illness or even death. Introduction A warning appears on the instrument panel CAUTION display if the rear lid is open or not properly WARNING closed.* An audible warning is also given if it Before opening or closing the rear lid, make...
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Opening and closing Rear lid with electric opening and OR: manually move the rear lid in the di- locked if an authorised key is recognised in ● closing* the proximity of the vehicle. rection of closing until it closes automatical- OR: press the button on the centre con- ●...
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Operation Particular features if towing a trailer Resetting and memorising the opening Emergency unlocking angle ››› page 102 If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri- ››› page 303, the cally connected to a trailer For the rear lid to reopen completely, the WARNING electric rear lid can only be opened or closed opening angle must be reset and memorised...
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Opening and closing If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity While the rear lid is in motion (either open- rear lid will open, for example, when of the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and ing or closing), it can be stopped with anoth- sweeping under the rear bumper, when di- open or close it moving one foot in the area er foot movement similar to the opening one...
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Operation Emergency unlocking of the rear lid Unlocking the rear lid from inside the lug- Buttons on the driver door gage compartment Window on the front left door Remove the cover using the key blade as a ● Window on the front right door ›››...
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Opening and closing One-touch opening and closing WARNING The safety control symbol lights up in yel- low if the buttons on the rear doors are The one-touch automatic opening and clos- Observe the safety warnings ››› in Intro- switched off. ing is used to open or close the windows duction on page completely.
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Operation Note If more than 10 seconds pass, the window ● Open or close the sunroof and the sun ● will open fully when you operate one of the blind only when no one is in their path of If the window is not able to close because it buttons.
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Opening and closing On the second level, the sunroof automati- Automatic function: briefly press button ● regularly cleaned away either by hand or cally moves to the corresponding final posi- forwards to the second level. with a vacuum. tion after briefly pressing the button. Activat- If the sunroof does not work correctly, ●...
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Operation Convenience function to open or ››› Fig. 85 Using the Keyless Access* system (only Buttons have two levels. closing) close the sunroof* The first level opens or closes the sun blind fully or partially. Press and hold the locking sensor surface ●...
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Lights Lights ››› Fig. 84 button to the second level Several warning and control lamps light up ››› Fig. 84 in the direction of arrow until for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- the sunroof closes completely. ed on, signalling that the function is being Vehicle lighting verified.
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Operation Deactivation: when reducing the speed of Sym- Ignition switched Ignition is The rain sensor detects rain and activates ● ● the wipers. They switch off when the wipers the vehicle below 100 km/h (62 mph), the switched on have not been activated for a few minutes. dipped beam immediately returns to its nor- The “Coming mal position.
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Lights Fog lights Turn signal and main beam lever Never drive with daytime lights if the road ● is not well lit due to weather or lighting conditions. On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs, ● when activating the daytime running light the rear lights are not switched on.
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Operation WARNING Convenience turn signals are activated and The main beam headlights can only be ● deactivated in the Easy Connect system us- switched on if the dipped beam headlights Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, ing the key are already on.
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Lights Switching the main beam assist on On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps) ● the vehicle lighting system, for example, if and when oncoming vehicles are partially additional headlights are installed. Turn on the ignition and turn the light ●...
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Operation Note The “Leaving Home” is controlled by a pho- Automatically, when a vehicle door or the ● tosensor. rear lid is still open 30 seconds after starting To activate the “Coming Home” and “Leav- the engine. ing Home” function, the rotary light switch In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain- When the rotary light switch is turned to ●...
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Lights Driving abroad 5. Move the selector lever to position P. Due to the high temperatures that the ● catalytic converter can reach, never park in 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at- an area where the catalytic converter could The light beam of the dipped beam lights is tention of other road users to your vehi- come into contact with highly inflammable...
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Operation Interior lights Visibility Footwell lighting* The lights in the footwell area below the dash Lighting of the instrument panel, dis- Windscreen wiper and rear (driver and front passenger sides) will switch plays and switches on when the doors are opened and will de- window wiper systems crease in intensity while driving.
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● sition. the lever towards the steering wheel, ers from the glass. CUPRA recommends a and the wipers operate simultaneously. de-icer spray for this operation. The air conditioner comes on for approxi- ●...
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Operation Headlight washer system* The rain sensor controls the frequency of quence will begin without performing the the windscreen wiper intervals, depending last wipe. For the “drip” function to work The headlight washer cleans the glass of the ››› again, you have to turn the ignition off and on the amount of rain .
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Visibility Mirrors Note Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on ● the roads may cause an excessively long If the light incident in the interior rear vi- ● wipe when the windscreen is almost dry. Interior mirror anti-dazzle function sion mirror is obstructed (e.g.
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Operation Tilt function for front passenger exterior Turn the control to the corresponding posi- The adjusted position for the rear view mir- ● mirror* tion: ror is stored. When parking backwards, and in order to be Turning the knob to the desired posi- Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir- tion, adjust the mirrors on the driver...
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Visibility Sun protection WARNING Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror ● when there is no-one in the way of the mir- Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility. ror. sun blind Always store sun blinds and visors in their ● When moving the mirror, take care not to ●...
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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.
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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.
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Operation Adjusting the headrests The headrest must lock correctly in one Move the headrest upwards until it arrives ● ● position. to the top. ››› Fig. 100 Press button , 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.
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Seats and headrests Seat functions The rear seat backrest is split and each part The backrest must be properly engaged. ● can be lowered forward separately to extend If necessary, adjust the headrest. ● the luggage compartment. Folding down and raising the rear seat WARNING backrest Lowering the rear seat backrest with the...
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Operation Transport and practical CAUTION To lower the armrest, first lift it to its highest position. Then lower it down. equipment Serious damage can be caused to the vehi- cle and other objects if the rear seat back- To move the armrest horizontally, move it ›››...
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Transport and practical equipment WARNING WARNING In vehicles equipped with tyre control sys- ● tem, adjust to the new load status if necessa- The transport of heavy object changes ve- Never leave your vehicle unattended, es- ››› page 337. ● hicle handling and increases braking dis- pecially when the rear lid is open.
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Operation Luggage compartment Remove the rear shelf from the side sup- ● If the luggage compartment is overloa- ● ››› Fig. 105 ports by pulling it upwards and ded, remove the tray. then take it out. Luggage compartment shelf Note If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored un- der the luggage compartment double floor Ensure that, when placing items of clothing...
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Transport and practical equipment Store the rear shelf Place the rear shelf in the corresponding ● ››› Fig. 107. housing Put the left and right covers in their original ● position. Variable luggage compartment floor Fig. 109 Variable luggage compartment floor: in- clined position.
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Operation Variable floor in the tilted position objects and luggage with fastening belts and Only objects that do not weigh than ap- ● cords. proximately 7.5 kg may be carried between When the variable floor is tilted you can ac- the rear seat and the raised luggage com- cess the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit In order to use the fastening rings, they must...
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● appropriate load can be obtained from spe- Release the net bag from the fastening ● cialised dealerships. To do so, CUPRA rec- rings. ommends going to a specialised CUPRA Store the net bag in the luggage compart- dealer or any SEAT dealership.
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Operation Bag hooks Trapdoor for transporting long ob- To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects jects* should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before they are inserted through the tailboard. When the armrest is down, nobody may trav- el in the centre rear seat. Opening the tailboard Lower the centre armrest.
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As the roof water drains are integrated in the doors. roof to reduce air resistance, only CUPRA- Cross bars, the roof carrier system and ● approved cross bars and roof carrier systems the load secured on them should not inter- can be used.
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Operation Maximum authorised cargo on the roof cm and the distance between the crossbars Never exceed the load capacity of the ● and the brackets of the roof railings must cross bars and the roof carrier system, even The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg. be 15 cm.
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Transport and practical equipment WARNING Never place other mats or other type of magnifying glasses or transparent suction ● covers on the factory-fitted mat. pads stuck to the windows can concentrate If the glove compartment is left open, the sunlight and damage the vehicle. Ensure that no objects can fall into the risk of causing severe injuries in the event ●...
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Operation WARNING WARNING Ensure that no bottles or other objects ● are dropped in the driver footwell while If the drawer is left open, it could prevent Hanging clothes may decrease the driver's driving, as they could get under the pedals use of the pedals.
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Transport and practical equipment Power sockets Front drink holders In the rear part of the centre console: (USB socket). Vehicle power sockets In the centre console Remove the cover from the socket, located ● ››› Fig. 120 on the centre console Insert the plug of the electrical appliance ●...
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Operation Maximum power con- LED on the power socket the integrated child lock will be unlocked Power socket sumption and the power socket will operate. The ignition is switched off, but Do not insert conductive objects (a knit- ● there is enough power available 230 Volts 150 watts (300 watt peaks) ting needle, for example) into the 230 volt...
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Air conditioning Air conditioning WARNING from turning on. In this case, unplug the electrical device's power supply and Reduced visibility through the windows in- re-try the connection after about 10 Heating, ventilation and cool- creases the risk of serious accidents. seconds.
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● ted to check the system. vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in To prevent fogging of the windows, CUPRA the luggage compartment designed for this When the engine is under extreme strain, recommends leaving the cooling system ●...
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Air conditioning Temperature Maximum cooling power Air recirculation ››› page 141 The temperature of the right and left sides The recirculation of air and the cooling sys- can be adjusted separately using the adjust- tem turn on automatically and air distribu- Seat heating ers.
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Operation Open the air conditioner menu Change the temperature units Function button: Function Press the button of the Climatronic The temperature display can be changed ● : to switch auto- Automatic air recirculation control panel. from Celsius to Fahrenheit on the screen of ›››...
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Air conditioning Air recirculation The air recirculation will not connect auto- Note matically in versions without humidity sensor After starting the engine, any residual hu- and in the following external conditions: Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient midity in the air conditioner could mist over air from entering the interior.
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Operation Note CAUTION The seat is not occupied. ● The seat has a cover. ● Climatronic: air recirculation mode is acti- To avoid damaging the heating elements ● vated to prevent exhaust gas or unpleasant of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on A child seat has been installed on the seat.
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Air conditioning The heated windscreen is comprised of a set Press the button of the Climatronic ● of heated wires placed between the layers of control panel. the windscreen which, when electric current Press the SETTINGS function button on the ●...
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Infotainment System Infotainment System WARNING system can distract your attention from the traffic. Place the connecting cables of external Always drive carefully and responsibly. Introduction equipment so that they do not interfere ● with the driver’s mobility. Select volume settings that allow you to ●...
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Introduction CAUTION Do not insert 8 cm single CDs or irregu- – larly shaped CDs or DVDs. The Infotainment system can be damaged Do not insert DVD-Plus discs, Dual by the incorrect insertion of a data storage – Discs or Flip Discs, as these are thicker device or the insertion of an incompatible than normal CDs.
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Infotainment System Overview of the unit Navi System / Navi System Plus Fig. 125 Overview of the controls ››› page 156 Radio Mode (change of band frequency Voice control Settings button (search and selection) ››› page 170 ››› page 150 ›››...
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Introduction Main menus » Menu summary. Fig. 126...
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Infotainment System ››› page 170 ››› page 177 ››› page 195 Radio Media Navigation ››› ››› ››› page 170 page 178 page 197 RADIO main menu Data and file formats New destination ››› ››› ››› ››› ››› page 171 page 181 page 181...
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Infotainment System General instructions for use Diagram of the menus Rotary push buttons and infotainment buttons Introduction Rotary/push buttons If the setup is changed, this may change the The left rotary push button is the on/off display on the screen and the Infotainment button if pressed and the volume knob if system may behave in a manner different to turned.
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Introduction Muting the Infotainment system sound Note Turn the volume control anti-clockwise The Infotainment system is a part of the ● ● until it displays vehicle. It cannot be used in any other vehi- cle. OR: press the left wheel of the multifunc- ●...
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Infotainment System Overview of screen and function buttons Mark list entries using the setup button Display and function buttons: operation and and open them effect Display and function buttons: operation and effect Turn the adjustment knob to search and ● Press to confirm an entry or a selection.
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Introduction Motion sensors (gesture control)* a destination address or entering a search Function icon and text: operation and effect term for searching long lists. If there are fewer than 99, it shows the Depending on the version, the infotainment The input line with cursor is located in the number of entries that can be selected.
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Infotainment System Initial configuration wizard Menu and system settings Function button: function Starts up the Configuration Wizard. START The settings that can be selected varies de- pending on the country and the equipment If the system includes navigation, the in question, and on the vehicle's equipment. date and time are set automatically by the GPS.
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Introduction Function button: function Function button: function Function button: function : In standby mode, the : This allows data to be ex- : Information about copyright. Show clock in standby mode Data transfer for SEAT apps Copyright time is displayed on the infotainment system changed between the vehicle and SEAT apps.
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Infotainment System source. If this is not enough, change the in- Function button: function Function button: function put volume to medium or low . : To set the playback vol- : To adjust the sound distribution. The Navigation announcements Balance - Fader ume of audio driving recommendations.
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Introduction Start and stop voice control Voice control help You can stop the speech by pressing the ● upper left icon on the screen or button To activate voice control, briefly press the It is recommended to listen to the Help the ●...
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Infotainment System Voice control (MEDIA) Voice control (NAVIGATION)* Do not direct the air from the outlets to- ● wards the roof of the passenger compart- Effect Voice command Effect Voice command ment. If you are driving at high speed, talk a little Play Jukebox Enter address ●...
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Introduction Effect Voice command Function button: function Help : the end tone to confirm an End tone in voice dialogue HELP order is deactivated. What can I say? Available depending on equipment VOICE BUTTON Note Voice control is not available when parking Voice control settings Press the infotainment button ●...
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This communication can allow data to be Any applications that are not suitable or read and/or written. CUPRA cannot be held liable for any execute incorrectly may cause damage to ● damage caused to the vehicle as a result of the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
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– Your vehicle does not have Full Link, you ple CarPlay™:www.apple.com/ios/car- must purchase it as an accessory at your play specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT net- iPhone 5 or higher and iOS 7.1 or high- – ››› Fig. 134.
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Infotainment System Activation of Full Link What should I do if it does not con- Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is not necessary to establish the connection be- nect? tween the smartphone and Full Link. Restart the mobile device. Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is neces- sary to enable all of the app features Check the USB cable.
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Connectivity Tethering of portable devices that For further information: View of the device list support MirrorLink , Android Auto™ ® MirrorLink iPhone™ devices only support Apple Car- ® and/or Apple CarPlay™ technologies Play™. www.mirrorlink.com Apple CarPlay™: There are some Android devices that sup- www.apple.com/ios/carplay port MirrorLink ®...
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Infotainment System MirrorLink ® To avoid distracting the driver while driving, Function button: function only specially adapted applications can be ››› in Full Link technology descrip- used Press to change to the mobile de- 1 : 1 tion on page 160.
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Connectivity Android Auto™* Requirements mobile device for the confirmations needed to pair it with the Infotainment system. In order to use Apple CarPlay™, the following 3 Valid for compatible Android mobile phones. If you are starting the session using requirements must be met: ●...
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Infotainment System Frequently asked questions about Full Where can I find compatible Apps? Can MirrorLink be installed in a previous CUPRA ® Link model? Compatible apps are listed at the following links: www.mirrorlink.com/ No, it is not possible. What connection method is used? www.android.com/auto/...
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You can obtain information about the tech- Due to the high volume of data exchanged, vehicle in Radio and Media modes and, de- CUPRA recommends the use of a flat rate nical requirements in the CUPRA website, in pending on the country and the equipment, tariff for data transmission.
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Infotainment System Configuration for sharing a connec- OR: Press and hold the WLAN button on work key must have a minimum of 8 charac- ● tion over WLAN ters and a maximum of 63. the WLAN router until the WLAN light on the router starts flashing.
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Connectivity Press the Find function button and select ● the device you want from the list. If necessary, enter the network key of the ● device in the Infotainment System and con- firm with OK . Manual settings: To manually enter the network settings of ●...
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Infotainment System Operating modes RADIO main menu function buttons Display: Meaning Function button: function Traffic information can be retrieved: Radio select Radio > Settings > Traf- Memory buttons (1 to 18 memories, 3 fic station (TP) ››› page 173) banks (screens) RADIO main menu No stations with traffic news are avail- ...
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Operating modes Radio data services RDS (FM band) Station name and automatic station track- Radio text Some stations that have RDS transmit addi- If the RDS function is available, the names of tional information in text, the so-called radio the stations can be displayed on the RADIO text.
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Infotainment System Digital radio mode (DAB, DAB + and The frequencies are called “channels” and On the DAB main menu, the name of the ad- DMB audio)* have an abbreviation (eg 12 A ). ditional tuned station is displayed next to the abbreviated name of the main DAB station.
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Operating modes Memory buttons station has been found, “FM” is displayed be- The slideshow can be displayed in full screen hind the name of the station. If the corre- by pressing on the current image. sponding DAB station becomes available Screen Menu again, it returns to DAB mode after a while and the “FM”...
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Infotainment System Selecting the station from the memory Press the function button Selecting stations ● Settings buttons then Station logos ››› Fig. 142 Press the func- Stations Press the stored station button that you Press the memory button corresponding ● ●...
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Operating modes Active TP function and station selection Presetting stations Start and end automatic playback Traffic announcements are played in Audio Press and hold the desired preset Start automatic Press the function button Settings mode. ››› Fig. 142 button until an audible playback and then select Scan...
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Infotainment System OR: Press the function button Function button: function Function button: function ● Deactivate to end the current traffic announcement and deactivate the TP function permanently. : Set the RDS automatic station : The arrow keys are used to switch be- Station List RDS regional tracking...
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Operating modes Function button: function Function button: function Function button: function : The arrow keys are used to switch be- : To set the settings for the arrow buttons : Switching to the FM Preset list Seek mode Automatic DAB - FM switching ...
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Infotainment System Note rights. The use or commercialization of The infotainment system only plays com- ● technology of this type outside the config- patible undamaged audio files; other files MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technolo- ● uration of this product, without a licence are ignored.
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Operating modes Valid for the model: Navi System Plus Playback requirements Data media Audio files Video files Optical discs: v Maximum resolution 720 x 576 pixel and 25-30fps – Audio CD (up to 80 min). (frames per second). – Digital Audio Specification. –...
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Infotainment System Valid for the model: Media System Plus/Navi System Data media Requirements for playing audio files – Digital Audio Specification. Optical discs: – MP2 (.mp2) and MP3 (.mp3) files with transfer rates from 32 to 320 kbit/s or variable –...
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F1 ● extension cords or USB hubs! in the second folder F2 Track CUPRA assumes no liability for any dete- ● Fig. 148 Example of the structure of an audio da- rioration or loss of files on data storage de- Note ta CD.
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Infotainment System MEDIA main menu MEDIA main menu function buttons Function button: function Function button: function Playback is resumed. The func- tion button changes to The media source that is being played. Press to select another media Play similar tracks.
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Operating modes Switching the Media source Indications and symbols of the MEDIA Display: Meaning main menu DAB not available. Display: Meaning Gracenote ® is a database available on the Infotain- Information about the artist name, al- ment system hard drive that contains information on bum name and song title.
Infotainment System Changing track in the MEDIA main Selecting an album by cover Action Function menu Press the function but- If the track has been twice in a row. played for more than 3 seconds, it returns to the start of the previous track.
Operating modes Selecting a track from a track list Search the track list and press the track Function button: function ● you want. Indicates the media source being ex- If there is track information available, the plored. If pressed, it goes to the root of the device shown on the icon.
Infotainment System Data bank view Insert or remove a CD or DVD Function button: function 3 The DVD drive is only available for model: Navi Repeat all tracks. System Plus Repeats all the tracks that are on the same memory level as the track being played at ...
Operating modes Inserting or ejecting a memory card External data storage device connec- The CD or DVD in the drive will be ejected ● ted to the USB port and must be removed within approximately 10 seconds. Depending on the features and the country, the vehicle may have one or two slots for SD Depending on the features and the country, If the CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it...
Infotainment System Take into account all other instructions and Cause and actions to fotainment system, as this could cause Error message limitations regarding requirements for media take playback limitations. sources. If the external player is an Apple™ device, ● Communication interrupted. it cannot be simultaneously connected by iPod™, iPad™...
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Operating modes Controlling playback the volume of the other audio sources Bluetooth can be listened to on the infotain- ››› page 155. ment system. The extent to which the Bluetooth ® audio system can be operated through the info- Information on operating an external au- Conditions tainment system depends on the connected dio source connected to the AUX-IN mul-...
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Infotainment System Jukebox (SSD) Importing files ■ Unknown artists ■ Unknown albums In Media mode, press the func- ● SETTINGS 3 Only available for the model: Navi System Plus tion button and then select ■ Título.mp3 Manage Jukebox Press the function button.
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Operating modes Conditions Press the function button. Video ● ● DELETE Activate the checkboxes to the right of the Non-playable files (an unsupported file has Having a compatible (UPnP) app installed ● ● ● files or folders to be deleted. been imported).
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Infotainment System Video DVD mode Note Function button: function The Infotainment system does not pro- 3 Only available for the model: Navi System Plus ● : To turn on/off the WLAN net- Enable WLAN connection vide an internet connection, it only estab- work.
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Operating modes The unit's DVD drive is configured to read Function button: function You may not be able to play video DVDs ● the regional code for the region in which the which you have burned yourself. vehicle was originally sold. : Move the control menu window.
Infotainment System OR: turn the settings button. The available audio channel languages and Press the function button to se- ● ● SOURCE subtitles depend on the DVD that is inserted. lect the source where the pictures in ques- Requirements for viewing images tion are located.
Road layouts change continuously. There- a certain speed. It is not a malfunction, but is fore, if the navigation data are not updated, due to compliance with legislation. then errors or inaccuracies may occur. CUPRA recommends updating navigation data on a regular basis.
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Navigation data that is currently valid for this If the Infotainment system is switched off, CUPRA recommends using only the origi- the installation process is paused and will au- unit in order to allow all functions to be used ●...
Press the Infotainment system button ● Open the Navigation Settings menu. SETTINGS CUPRA recommends a CLASS 10 memo- open the last menu that was open in naviga- ● ry card for the use of navigation data. The tion.
Infotainment System Search Blue route: Economic route. Function button: function – Red route: Fastest route. – Search for addresses and Points of Interest : Store the point of interest in the destination ››› Store Fig. 162. using the keypad to enter them Orange route: Shortest route to the ›››...
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Operating modes My destinations (destination memory) A navigation announcement informs you function button is only displayed Route when you have reached your “destination”. with route guidance activated. A navigation announcement informing you Function button: function that you have reached the “destination area” is given if the exact destination cannot be : Aborts current route guidance.
Infotainment System Mark the Flagged destination in the Function button: function Available function buttons ● destination memory. New desti- : To start route guidance. Start Press the function button. ● Store Add a new destination. nation Function buttons and indications in the The name can be changed in the following Destina- Adding a new destination from My des-...
Operating modes Special destinations (POI) Quick POI search Function button: function In the Navigation main menu, press the POIs : List of destinations stored as favourites. Favourites function button and the three main catego- ries will appear. Alternatively, enter the name : List of phone book contacts that have a Contacts of the point of interest to be searched using...
Infotainment System Function button: function Function button: function Function button: function Show special destinations. : Displays a list of the next manoeuvres, : only when you have an active route. Manoeuvre Add stopover POIs or TMCs on the route and pressing them brings : enters in the search menu, but only for Only displayed with route guidance activated.
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Operating modes Traffic bulletins and dynamic destina- Dynamic route guidance Function button: function tion guidance (TRAFFIC) In order for dynamic route guidance to func- To centre the destination on the map. On- tion, Dynamic route must be activated in ly displayed if either Display destination on ...
Infotainment System Predictive navigation Importing vCards (electronic business Symbol: Meaning cards) : Accident Importing vCards to the destination mem- : Slippery road surface (ice or snow) Insert the data storage device with the ● : Slippery road surface stored vCards or connect it to the Infotain- ›››...
Operating modes Navigation with images If there are road signs stored in the naviga- The development and operation of virtual tion data for the route you are driving on, the route guidance is compatible with the devel- system can display them on the map (e.g. a opment and operation of real route guid- speed limit).
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Infotainment System Function button: function Function button: function Function button: function : After starting route guid- : To mark the available toll : To assign or edit a home ad- Suggest 3 alternative routes Show available toll stickers Define home address ›››...
Operating modes Offroad Navigation Menu Function button: function Function button: function : Information about stored naviga- : To start Offroad navigation. Version information Waypoints mode tion data. This functionality will depend on the country. : For making advanced changes to Advanced settings Only available on model: Navi System Plus.
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Infotainment System Recording an Offroad tour waypoints defined manually are shown on Load tour the map by a marker. Function button: function Ending recording : allows the import of an Offroad route in IMPORT Press the function but- ● STOP RECORDING “.GPX”...
Operating modes ››› Setup page 212 Note ECOTRAINER ● ››› page 213 VEHICLE STATUS Function button: function ● If an Offroad tour is being recorded, this is automatically stored if Offroad navigation : Reverses the direction of the stored Offroad is discontinued.
Infotainment System Views 1, 2, 3 chooses which to display, and in what order, by moving the finger vertically over the dials. Customise the information that appears in button to bring up the Lap the digital cockpit. The user chooses which Press the NEXT timer menu, which is described below...
Operating modes Driving data Press the function button and select hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 mi- ● VIEW nutes, or 1999.9 km (mi) or 9999 km (mi), OFFROAD depending on the model of instrument pan- If the corresponding equipment is available, the information that appears is the following: When one of these values is reached (de- Compass.
Infotainment System Ecotrainer ››› Provides information about your driving Indication Fig. 181: Meaning style. The information on driving style is only evaluated and displayed when moving for- To the left of the columns are different symbols that provide information about the current driv- ward.
(depending on their importance) on the tooth ® products, ask your nearest special- vehicle's screen. ised CUPRA dealer, any SEAT dealership or check on the internet. To access the Tyre Pressure Loss Indi- , press the keys. Use the instruction manual of the mobile tel-...
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Infotainment System WARNING countries. For further information, contact can automatically connect to the mobile the local authorities. telephone network again if it loses the Speaking by telephone and using the mo- Bluetooth connection to the telephone ® If you wish to connect a device via Blue- bile telephone management system whilst ●...
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Operating modes Pairing and connecting a mobile tele- Bluetooth profiles ® phone to the Infotainment system Press the infotainment button ● > Set- When a mobile phone is connected to the tings > Select mobile phone > Re- telephone management system, a data ex- sults ®...
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Infotainment System Note telephone. If it is not possible to connect to this mobile telephone, the system will try to Compare the PIN code shown on the dis- ● Check that there are no requests pending connect to the next mobile telephone on play of the Infotainment system with the one acceptance in your mobile phone.
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Operating modes time that the mobile telephone is connected Function button: function the phonebook is updated automatically. Text mes- To open the SMS menu. If the mobile phonebook has been modified sage while connected, a manual update of the To open call lists of the connected phonebook data can be started from the CALLS ›››...
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The user can merge several calls into a single Press the function button to obtain infor- ● one by making a conference call by pressing mation on the CUPRA brand and the addi- button . There must be a minimum of two tional contracted services.
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Operating modes ››› page 222, Note (check the compatibility list) Phone settings. Breakdown service and information calls ● can incur an additional cost on your In the Telephone main menu, press the telephone bill. function button to access the con- Contacts tacts list.
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Infotainment System Opening the detailed view of a contact Press address data in the detailed view to Whether or not the aforementioned func- ● start route guidance. tions work correctly will depend on the com- ››› Fig. 189 Press the function button ●...
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Operating modes Calls Menu (call lists) Function button: function Display: Meaning Options Open the Options menu. : Received calls. Received calls Reply with tem- To select a text template from a Note plate list. The availability of the call lists will depend Delete current The SMS is deleted from the In- on the mobile phone used.
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Infotainment System Bluetooth settings ® Note to 12 contacts can be added to the speed di- al keys. The contacts stored in the speed dial keys In the main Telephone menu, press the are NOT updated automatically. If a contact Assign the speed dial keys function button and then press SETTINGS...
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Operating modes User profile settings Note Some telephones require a restart to down- In the main Telephone menu, press the load the last added contacts again. function button and then press SETTINGS function button. User profile Function button: function : Edit the speed dial keys. Manage favourites Occupied speed dial key: Press to delete the stored number.
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Infotainment System Multimedia Connectivity Box* / Wireless Charger* Depending on the special characteristics and the country, the vehicle may have a USB/AUX-IN port. USB/AUX-IN input. The USB/AUX-IN port can be found in the storage compartment area of the centre ››› Fig.
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Qi Connectivity Box from being affected. technology, check your phone's user manual or visit the CUPRA website. Note “Mobile Signal Amplifier” Your mobile device must support the Qi ●...
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Driving Driving Opening the driver's door when exiting the After automatically turning off the ignition, if vehicle activates the electronic lock on the the dipped beam is on, the side light re- steering column if the ignition is disabled. mains on for approx.
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Start and driving Note Once the engine starts, release the start- ● When the engine is cold, you should ● up button. avoid high engine speeds, driving at full Before leaving the vehicle, always discon- ● throttle and over-loading the engine. Risk If the engine does not start, stop and wait ●...
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The engine can only be started using a genu- speed for a prolonged period of time, it trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in- ine CUPRA key with its correct code. may overheat when turned off. To avoid en- jury.
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Start and driving Emergency starting function This message appears on vehicles with an This driver message is displayed and a buzzer automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start is sounded when the driver door is opened the engine without having the brake pedal with the ignition switched on.
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Driving stays on, as the Start-Stop system remains There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take When you take your foot off the brake ● active even though the engine is off. the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault pedal the engine will start up again.
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Start and driving Additional information related to the au- Defrost function button activated ● To avoid injury, make sure that the Start- ● ››› page 137. tomatic gearbox Stop system is switched off when working in ››› the engine compartment page 232.
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Driving DSG automatic transmission Manually connecting and disconnect- Selector lever positions ing the Start-Stop system Introduction Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled manual gearbox. Torque be- tween the engine and the gearbox is trans- mitted via two independent clutches. They replace the torque converter found on con- ventional automatic gearboxes and allow for smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the...
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Start and driving – Reverse gear WARNING the engine's maximum power output. When accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea- Reverse gear must be engaged only when Take care not to press the accelerator ● ble. the vehicle is stationary and the engine is pedal when the vehicle is stopped.
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Driving Changing gear in Tiptronic mode Note system is not changing gear automatically due to a traffic situation. If the selector lever lock does not engage, ● there is a fault. The transmission is inter- Using Tiptronic with the selector lever rupted to prevent the vehicle from acci- dentally moving.
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Start and driving Stop/Park If the paddles are not operated for some Once you have engaged a gear, gently ● time and the lever is not in the Tiptronic se- press the accelerator and pull on the elec- On level ground, just use the lever to engage lection position, it will automatically exit from tronic parking brake button.
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Driving On vehicles with the driver information sys- Never allow the brake to rub and do not In certain driving situations or traffic con- ● ● tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and use the brake pedal too often or for long ditions, the gears could overheat and be periods, as the brakes can overheat.
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Start and driving Activation of the inertia mode The assistant attempts to maintain the speed and make sure your manner of driving and at which the vehicle was travelling when the accelerating the vehicle does not incon- Status: lever in position D, Drive Profile en- venience or endanger other road users.
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Driving selector lever in position P. When the warn- WARNING Continue driving at moderate speeds. When ing lamp and the driver message switch off, the warning lamp switches off, you can con- If the inertia mode has been switched on, ●...
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Start and driving Gear-change recommendation WARNING lever requires a certain degree of practical skill. The gear change recommendation is an Selecting the optimal gear auxiliary function and in no case should be Removing the cover from the selector lev- a substitute for careful driving. Depending on the equipment on the instru- Responsibility for selecting the correct ●...
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Driving Steering Some control and warning lamps will light up Hill Descent Control is available when the briefly when the ignition is switched on to dash panel display shows the message check certain functions. They will switch off Information relating to different vehi- Hill Descent Control automatically inter- after a few seconds.
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Com- to control the vehicle's steering at all times. Remove the key from the ignition switch and recon- , Sport , Cupra , Individual , Offroad fort nect it. Consider the messages shown on the instru- and Snow , that modify the behaviour of vari- ment panel display.
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You can choose from the Comfort , Sport , It represents the vehicle's default Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) , Individual , Offroad and Snow pro- behaviour, suitable for dynamic Cupra Sport driving. The ACC’s acceleration and braking mode files. varies according to the driving profile...
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Start and driving Driving pro- Do not force the engine above two thirds ● Your speed and driving style must always ● Characteristics of its maximum speed. file be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic conditions. Do not tow a trailer. ●...
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Off-roader? moderate speeds will help to save fuel. Fuel consumption, environmental pollution Your CUPRA vehicle is not an off-roader: it and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all does not have enough ground clearance to depend largely on driving style. Consump-...
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Start and driving Reduce idling time Save electrical energy in order to minimise fuel consumption and emissions. In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling The engine drives the alternator, thereby is automatically reduced. In vehicles without generating electricity. This implies that any A cold engine consumes a disproportionate the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off increase in power consumption also increa-...
Observe the safety warnings in Con- CAUTION trol and warning lamps on page CUPRA does not accept liability for any Note damage to the vehicle due to the use of a Check the depth of the water before en- lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or ●...
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Driver assistance systems Introduction WARNING CCS switched on. The speed memory is empty. Use of GRA could cause accidents and se- The CCS is switched on. The set speed is vere injuries if it is not possible to drive at a displayed in large figures.
Driving Speed limiter Operating the cruise control Reinstating the cruise control ››› Fig. 206 Press button in area ● Control lamp Cruise control is activated at the stored speed. It lights up green Adjusting the speed The speed limiter is switched on and active. While the GRA is set, the stored speed can ›››...
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Driver assistance systems Introduction Switching between the speed limiter and set value, the limiter switches on again. The GRA or ACC (while the speed limiter is control lamp will light up and remain lit. connected) Automatic off To change between the driving assistance ›››...
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Driving Operating the speed limiter with the CAUTION Briefly press area to increase speed in ● turn signal lever small increments of 1 km/h (1 mph). For automatic switching off due to system Press and hold the area to continu- ●...
Driver assistance systems Emergency brake assistance Operating the speed limiter with the Move the lever to the pressure point ● third lever to increase speed in small increments of 1 system (Front Assist)* km/h (1 mph). Move the lever upwards to increase in ●...
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CUPRA recommends visiting a speci- Safety distance warning critical the situation is. alised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealer- If the system detects that you are driving too ship. Driver emergency brake assistance system...
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Front Assist operation may be affected. This is why CUPRA recommends visiting a When the Front Assist causes a braking, ● specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT deal- the brake pedal is “harder”.
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Deactivated With the ignition switched on, the Front As- ● spray. sist can be deactivated or activated as fol- CUPRA recommends driving with the func- lows: tion in “Medium” mode. Select the corresponding menu option us- ● Operation of the emergency brake as-...
Driver assistance systems ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control* If the radar sensor is temporarily covered initial auto-calibration. During this period, a ● ››› Fig. 213is displayed. by an accessory. status icon Introduction When the vehicle is going to be loaded on- If the Front Assist is switched off or dam- ●...
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If the vehicle is equipped with automatic signed for use on paved roads only. gearbox, the ACC can brake the vehicle until ised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it ACC does not react when approaching a Maximum speed with the ACC activated is ●...
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Driver assistance systems Status display Note Green symbol When the ACC is connected, the indica- The ACC is active. tions on the instrument panel screen may A vehicle in front has been detected. The ACC adjusts be concealed by warnings from other func- speed and distance from the vehicle in front.
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215. status will be displayed to it, ACC operation may be affected. This is why CUPRA recommends visiting a special- What ACC settings are possible? ised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. Connecting and activating the ACC ● CAUTION ›››...
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. There are 5 Driver assistance ACC is not active and there is no program- distance levels to choose from. CUPRA rec- med speed. Changing the driving profile ommends level 3. The set distance can be ›››...
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Driving Driver messages ACC: currently not available. In- The ACC may not be able to detect all sit- ● uations properly. tervention of stability control ACC not available The indication is displayed when the elec- ● Stepping on the accelerator may cause ●...
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Driver assistance systems Function to prevent overtaking on the Deactivating the ACC temporarily in Special driving recommendations right certain situations In the following situations the ACC should be deactivated due to the system's limitations ››› When overtaking, on closed curves or ●...
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System acceleration can be interrupted at over the top may be out of the ACC's range. any time by pressing the brake or moving the CUPRA recommends disconnecting it. ››› Fig. 217 third lever to position ...
Contact a special- Factors that may affect how the radar sen- ised workshop. CUPRA recommends visiting sor operates a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership. If laser sensor operation is impaired, due to Fig. 222...
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Driving Control lamp Indications on the instrument panel display It lights up yellow Lane Assist system active but not available. The system cannot accurately recognize the lane. page 265, lane assist system not available (the control lamp is lit up in yellow) It lights up green ...
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Driver assistance systems Fig. 224 Lane Assist with lane centring guide The lane assist system is active but it is not – : The system is operational, available (the control lamp is lit up yellow) the highlighted line indicates that The Lane Centring Guide function is in- there was a risk of involuntarily crossing tended to keep the vehicle in the centre of...
Driving If the driver tries to change lane and there is Always adapt your speed and the distance Check that the area of vision of the wind- ● ● a vehicle in the blind spot: to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility, screen camera is not damaged.
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Driver assistance systems Operation of Traffic Jam Assist Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane system. Accidents and severe injury may Assist control light turns yellow) occur if Traffic Jam Assist is used negligent- At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traf- ly or involuntarily.
Driving Operation of Emergency Assist The selector lever must be in the D/S posi- ● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times ● tion or in the Tiptronic selector gate. to be ready to intervene in the steering at Emergency Assist detects when the driver any time.
● workshop. To do so, CUPRA recommends The integrated parking assistant (RCTA) erroneous warnings. going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any helps the driver when backing out of a paral- Never use the blind spot detector with ● SEAT dealership.
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The rear bumper should only be painted The control lamps light up when the ignition ● with paint authorised by CUPRA. The blind is switched on and should turn off after ap- spot detector's functions may be limited or proximately 2 seconds. This is the time taken work incorrectly if other paints are used.
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Driver assistance systems Blind spot detector (BSD) to the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of the right-hand external mirror indi- cates the traffic situation to the right of the vehicle. In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or windows with tinted film, the indications of the external mirrors may not be seen clearly or correctly.
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Driving Driving situations Fig. 227 Schematic representation: Passing sit- uation with traffic behind the vehicle. Indication from the blind spot detector in the left-hand ex- ternal mirror. Schematic representation: Situation of Fig. 228 passing and then moving into the right-hand lane. Indication from the blind spot detector in the ...
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Driver assistance systems in the case of special constructions to the If the system detects that someone else on You can interrupt the automatic braking by ● side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di- the road is approaching the rear of the vehi- stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or ›››...
Driving Braking and parking Using the blind spot detector (BSD) Automatic deactivation of the blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assistant (RCTA) Braking system The radar sensors of the blind spot detector Activating and deactivating the blind spot with rear cross traffic alert will be automati- detector (BSD) with parking assistant cally deactivated when, among other rea- Control lamps...
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Braking and parking Depending on the speed, the braking force If the brakes are not used frequently, or if If the brake warning lamp lights up ● and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem- rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable to gether with the ABS lamp this could be ...
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Driving Electronic parking brake CAUTION braking capacity may be offset by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving ● If you are driving on roads which have your foot on the pedal when it is not neces- ●...
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Braking and parking Disconnecting the electronic parking WARNING The electronic parking brake is not discon- brake nected until the button is released. This The improper use of the electronic parking can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is Switch the ignition on.
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Driving Auto Hold Function Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The nition, the function will remain on after the driver can lift their foot off the brake pedal. ignition is re-engaged. When the driver touches the accelerator If the Auto Hold function was not switched pedal or accelerates slightly to continue driv- on, it will automatically remain off next time ing, the Auto Hold function releases the...
Braking and parking Stabilisation and brake assis- Brake assist systems WARNING tance systems The smart technology incorporated into Electronic Stability Control (ESC) the Auto Hold function cannot defy the laws of physics; it only works within the lim- The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces Control lamps its of the system.
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Driving Tractor-trailer sway mitigation* If the running gear or brake system is modi- XDS works in combination with the ESC and fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be is always active, even when ASR is discon- If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control severely limited.
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Braking and parking Disconnecting and connecting the ESC WARNING of the tyres can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired. In some versions of the model, besides the Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet The regulating processes of the systems traction control system (ASR), the electronic ground can result in loss of vehicle control...
Driving Steep descents with braking on unpaved For an automatic gearbox, move the selec- ● ● driver and traffic conditions allow it. Dan- tor lever to position P. terrain. ger of skidding! With the Offroad mode activated, the Switch the engine off and remove the key ●...
Help with parking and manoeuvring Help with parking and ma- WARNING handbrake or the gears, which could cause the vehicle to move without control. noeuvring The technology used in the park assist sys- Depending on weather conditions, it may tem involves a series of limitations inherent ●...
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Retrofitting of certain accessories to the ● cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom- vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter- mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer fere with the operation of the Park Assist or any SEAT dealership.
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Speed when passing next to the parking Press the button. When the Park Assist system turns the steer- ● ● space (parallel parking): do not exceed ap- ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the in- The speed exceeds approximately 7 km/h ●...
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Driving Selecting a parking mode Reverse parallel parking. the turn signal is not on, it parks on the right in the direction of traffic. Reverse angle parking. If necessary, press the button again to ● Forward angle parking. ...
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Parking with the parking assist system Fig. 235 On the instrument panel display: parallel parking. Finding a parking space. Parking posi- tion. Manoeuvring. On the instrument panel display: angle Fig. 236 parking. Finding a parking space.
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Driving Leaving a parking space with the Please note the following message: Auto- sponding message is displayed on the instru- ● parking assist system (only for parallel ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic matic steering enabled. Pay atten- .
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Automatic braking to reduce damages Turn on the corresponding turn signal to- The vehicle can exit the space when a cor- ● ● wards the road you will enter when exiting responding message is displayed on the in- Depending on certain conditions, the Park the parking space.
Driving Parking aid parking and ma- CAUTION Damage to the radiator grille, bumper, ● wheel arch and vehicle underbody can noeuvring (ParkPilot) Parking distance warning system functions modify the orientation of the sensors. This can be affected by different factors that can affect the parking aid function.
Help with parking and manoeuvring Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving Special features of ParkPilot with Area If you use high-pressure or vapour equip- ● View visual and audio warnings about obstacles ment for cleaning, do not apply it directly, unless you do so very briefly, and always detected in front of and behind the vehicle.
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Driving Manual disconnection of Parking Aid dis- Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear If it is switched off using the button, one play (the audible sounds remain active) View Camera “RVC”) of the following actions must be taken for it to reactivate automatically: Press a button on the main menu of the Select reverse gear.
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Front sound settings/sharpness* In addition, yellow lines indicate the vehicle's If driving style is not adapted to the circum- expected path based on turns of the steer- stances, an accident and serious injury or Sound tone in the front area. damage may be caused.
Driving Trailer mode Temporary suppression of emergency Depending on the equipment, if the Parking braking Aid is active, the braking while manoeuvring function activates emergency braking when When the function is deactivated with the ● it detects an obstacle in the vehicle’s path button that appears on Manoeuvre braking that could cause a collision, driving forwards...
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Help with parking and manoeuvring The approximate measurement range of the If the Top View Camera* is installed, rear *: volume in the rear area. ● Rear volume rear sensors is: parking aid will be automatically deactivated *: sound ● Rear sound settings/treble when disengaging reverse gear.
Driving Visual indication segments Whenever the obstacle is located in the ve- ment system display. The cameras are loca- hicle’s direction of travel, the corresponding ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors audible warning will sound. and the rear lid. As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the The functions and representations of the segments are displayed closer to the vehicle.
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Front camera area tempt you to take any risk that may com- ronment, no objects are detected. The promise safety. If used negligently or invol- driver is responsible for determining that Right camera area untarily, it may cause serious accidents and the vehicle will fit in the parking space.
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To become familiar with the system and its changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the The view of the image of the vehicle's rear functions, CUPRA recommends that you system should be checked by a specialised practice handling the Area View system in camera is shown in parallel parking mode workshop.
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Help with parking and manoeuvring Views of the peripheral vision system Adjust the display: bright, contrast and Swipe the infotainment system display with (modes) colour. your finger in the direction of the arrows to change the angle of vision in the three-di- The selected view is displayed on the right mensional views of the vehicle and its vicini- side of the screen.
Driving Reverse Assist (Rear View Cam- Rear camera views (rear view) noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area at all times. era)* Angle parking. The area behind the ve- Do not be distracted from the traffic by hicle is shown. Auxiliary lines are shown ●...
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Familiarising yourself with the system Rear assist settings To familiarise yourself with the system, the Rear assist offers the user the possibility to orientation lines and their function, CUPRA change the image's brightness, contrast and recommends practising in a place without colour settings.
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Driving Parking and manoeuvring with re- Switching the system on and off Parking manoeuvre verse assist Reverse assist is connected by a contact Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se- ● ● when engaging reverse gear. lect reverse gear. The system switches off 8 seconds after Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel ●...
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,...
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CUPRA workshop. the maximum authorised load of the trailer Adapt your speed and driving style at all ●...
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54 Watts correct, have it checked by a specialised Side lights (on each side) 100 Watts workshop. To do so, CUPRA recommends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any Reverse lights (in total) 54 Watts SEAT dealership. Rear fog light...
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CUPRA, you must receive electricity through this connection If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an ●...
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Note which can cause abnormalities in the entire vehicle electronic system, as well as acci- To promote safety while driving, CUPRA rec- In case of anomalies in the electrical sys- ● dents and serious injuries.
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Driving distributed between the back and front of Due to the gross combination weight of ● front and rear axles must never exceed the the trailer: the towing vehicle and trailer, the braking maximum permissible weight. distance increases. Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy ●...
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Towing bracket device* If the vehicle is equipped with a manual The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h ● ● Take great care when overtaking. Reduce ● gearbox, push the clutch pedal all the way (approx. 37 mph). speed immediately if you notice that the down.
Driving ››› Fig. 250 The towing bracket’s hook is located in the Pull the button briefly. The tow ● The stability system does not always de- ● bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking hook unlocks electrically. tect light trailers, so it may not stabilise these correctly.
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● able towbar there is a trailer hooked to the vehicle or CUPRA recommends removing, as far as when a carrier system or other accessories possible, all removable parts of the bicycles are mounted on the tow hook.
››› Distance specifications Fig. 251: Only use towing brackets that have been ● approved by CUPRA for the model in ques- Attachment points (lower part of the ve- tion. hicle) In some versions, the fitting of a conven- ● 950.5 mm tional towing hook solution is not recom- mended.
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-...
Practical tips Fuel types For the sake of the environment means, for example, a proportion of bio- 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.
Checking and refilling levels only use moderate engine speeds and a light Flashes In countries in which there is no sulphur- ● throttle. Refuel with super as soon as possi- free fuel, it is also allowed to use low sul- ble.
Practical tips Particulate filter WARNING When changing or adding engine oil, do ● not exceed the necessary amount Always adjust your speed to suit the weath- ››› page 321, Topping up the engine oil. The particulate filter eliminates most of the er conditions, roads, braking distance and soot from the exhaust gas system.
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Checking and refilling levels Always observe the warnings listed below tion is switched off, the radiator fan may Before starting any work remove jewel- and follow all general safety precautions. start up automatically, and therefore there lery, tie back and cover hair, and wear is a risk of injury.
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Practical tips Opening the bonnet Note WARNING The bonnet is released from inside the vehi- In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake Make sure that the bonnet is properly cle. fluid reservoirs are on the other side of the closed. If it opens when driving, it can cause ›››...
Checking and refilling levels Checking levels Fig. 256 Diagram for the location of the various ele- ments. Note From time to time, the levels of the different changing oil, use only those oils that comply fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never with VW standards.
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If necessary, add more oil ››› page 321. CUPRA recommends using original SEAT oil to guarantee high performance of CUPRA If the warning lamp flashes although the oil level is ...
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Checking and refilling levels Topping up the engine oil Zone : do not add oil. The position of the oil filler opening is shown ● in the corresponding engine compartment Zone : you can add oil but keep the level ●...
Practical tips Engine oil change For the sake of the environment increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise antifreeze protection will diminish and this We recommend that you change the en- ● will worsen cooling. We recommend that you have the engine oil gine oil and the filter at a technical service changed by a Technical Service.
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Checking and refilling levels Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with mixed with an inadequate coolant. The – a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left coolant must be changed as soon as possi- ››› ble if this is the case! Top up the coolant only if there is still cool- –...
You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake ● noticeably in a short time, or drops below fluid at a specialised CUPRA service or at a If you run out of coolant in the expansion mark, there may be a leak in the brake SEAT Official Service.
● trate per 2 parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 pro- mended by CUPRA with other products. portion of mixture in the washer fluid tank. This could lead to flocculation and may The window washer tank is in the engine block the windscreen washer jets.
Practical tips Battery Disconnecting the battery WARNING The battery should only be disconnected in Always be aware of the danger of injury and General information exceptional cases. When the battery is dis- chemical burns as well as the risk of acci- connected, some of the vehicle's functions dent or fire when working on the battery and the electrical system:...
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Checking and refilling levels ››› in Working in the engine compart- When a light bulb is changed, you need on- If the vehicle is left standing in cold con- ● ment on page 317. ly switch off the light. ditions for a long period, protect the bat- tery from “freezing”.
Practical tips checked by a Technical Service where it will tion after replacing the battery, we recom- ensure that there is always enough power be re-charged or replaced. mend that the replacement battery used is available to start the engine. of the same make and type as the original fit- If a vehicle with a conventional electrical sys- Charging the battery...
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Checking and refilling levels Flat battery With the engine switched off parked. It controls the supply of power to the various electrical devices while the ignition is For example, if you listen to the sound sys- switched off. The system takes the battery Starting ability has first priority.
Practical tips Wheels Low profile tyres You may also notice that the engine runs at a slightly faster idling speed when necessary. Low profile tyres have a wider tread, a larger This is quite normal, and no cause for con- Wheels and tyres wheel diameter and a lower sidewall height.
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170 km/h (106 mph) ment. To do so, CUPRA recommends going max. 180 km/h (112 mph) to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT It is best to have all wheels and tyres serviced max. 190 km/h (118 mph) dealership.
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Refit the normal by CUPRA can be fitted, and to find out road wheel as soon as possible. Always ensure that the tyres you have ●...
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››› Fig. 263. and also prior to any long trip. cialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official Do not forget the spare wheel when check- Service. The tyre pressure should only be checked ●...
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Practical tips Tread wear indicators "TWI" or triangles on the sidewall of the tyre The driver is responsible for ensuring that ● mark the position of the wear indicators. all of the vehicle tyres are correctly inflated to the right pressure. The recommended The minimum permitted profile depth have tyre pressure is indicated on the label...
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Suitable Wheel nuts should never be greased or check the tyre pressures. When doing so, stickers are available at specialised CUPRA oiled. take into account the correct tyre pres- Services, SEAT Official Service centres and...
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Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph). ● It is best to contact a specialised CUPRA CAUTION If there is a danger of being trapped de- ●...
Wheels Tyre pressure loss indicator Tyre monitor system The tyre structure is damaged. ● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a ● Control lamp load. The wheels on an axle are subject to a ● It lights up heavier load (e.g. with a heavy load). ...
Practical tips Spare wheel With the wheels under very heavy loads, the in the system, an audible warning will tyre pressure must be increased to the total sound. recommended tyre pressure before calibra- Location and use of the temporary Driving on dirt tracks for a long period of ●...
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Have the tyre checked and replaced as soon “FRONT” arrow on the subwoofer should No other type of tyre (normal summer or ● as possible at a specialised CUPRA Service, point forward. winter tyre) may be fitted on the compact SEAT Official Service or at a specialised Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ●...
Service specialised workshop will document the fol- CAUTION lowing information: 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.
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● Service interval display terval display on equipment). At CUPRA, the dates of the services are indi- The data are based on normal conditions of use. Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a ● cated by the service interval display on the Whatever happens first.
The reliability, safety CAUTION and suitability of these accessories have CUPRA cannot be held liable for any dam- been inspected specifically for this type of Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con- age to the vehicle due to insufficient work vehicle.
Service. age. the value of your vehicle. In addition, it may If your CUPRA vehicle is immobilised due to a become a prerequisite to demand the war- Before washing the car, soften the dirt using fault or an accident, our assistance services ranty in the event of corrosion damage and plenty of water.
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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.
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Vehicle maintenance Wheels have special questions or parts that are not Problem Solution listed. Take he general considerations into Problem Solution ››› in Take special care with... on account Have your specialised workshop Corrosion page 348. take care of this Antifreeze salt Water The water does not...
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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. paint particles drying with an ab- solution display cleaner...
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Vehicle maintenance Camera lenses Problem Solution The ambient rust deposits must not be re- ● 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.
Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv- ● workshop. They will gladly inform you about ets or belts can damage the surface. We recommend you to use only CUPRA ac- the necessary measures, such as anti-corro- cessories and Genuine CUPRA parts ®...
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We therefore recommend that all work transmitting power. or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the should be performed by a specialised CUPRA sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in Service or a SEAT Official Service using gen- Mobile radio transmitters the European Union).
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Maintenance provided the equipment cannot interfere with the driver's immediate control of the ve- hicle and that any such equipment carries mark. Any retrofit equipment that could influence the driver's control of the vehicle must have a type approval for your vehicle and must carry the e mark.
Information for the user CUPRA will not have access to EDR data un- such action had an impact on the vehicle’s less the owner (or, in “Leasing” cases, the dynamic behaviour, changing its path in the lessee or hirer) gives their consent.
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. Table of correspondences ●...
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Information for the user Features of the Name of the device ac- Features of the Name of the device ac- Radioelectrical Addresses of the vehicle cording to the declara- vehicle cording to the declara- equipment fitted in manufacturers tion of compliance tion of compliance the vehicle Central control unit...
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Information for the user Radioelectrical equipment Frequency band Max. station power Auxiliary heating 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz) 23.5 mW, / 13.7 dBm e.r.p. Bluethooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 10 dBm Wireless hotspot 2400-2483.5 MHz 10 dBm GSM 900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm GSM 1800: 1710-1785 MHz 30 dBm Connection to the external antenna of the car...
Indications about the technical data Technical data Vehicle identification data mentation provided to the purchaser of the vehicle at the time of purchase. Vehicle ID number Indications about the tech- Fuel consumption and CO emissions de- The vehicle ID number can be found in the pend on the equipment/features of each in- nical data following places:...
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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.
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Indications about the technical data Engine specifications 2.0 TSI Start-Stop Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 221 (300)/5,300-6,500 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 400/2,000-5,200 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,984 Fuel Super 98 / Super 95 (with a slight power loss) ROZ Gearbox DSG 4Drive Top speed (km/h)
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Technical data Dimensions. Fig. 269 Dimensions and angles.
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Indications about the technical data ››› Fig. 269 Ateca 4Drive Front projection (mm) Rear projection (mm) Wheelbase (mm) 2,631 Length (mm) 4,376 Front track (mm) 1,573 Back track (mm) 1,547 Width (mm) 1,841 1,601 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,615...
Index Index deactivation of the front airbag ... 25 description ......21 see Traction control system .
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Index Automatic car wash ..... . . 344 indication on the exterior mirror ..271 Central locking .
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Index fabrics ....... . . 346 Connectivity Box ......224 tow hook .
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Index Digital Cockpit ......63 Driving mode......242 emergency vehicle towing .
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Index Start-Stop system ..... . 230 consumption ......320 Fastening rings .
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Index Fuel tank flap Headlights Internet access ......168 opening and closing ..... 313 change a bulb .
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Index wait time ....... 150 Jump start ....... . 46 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .
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Index switching on and off ....107 Maintenance Mirrors ........117 turn signal lever .
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Index Net for luggage windows ....... 102 see the assisted parking system (Park As- sist) .
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Index Pedals ....... . . 13, 14 RADIO Rear fog light Peripheral view system (Top View Camera) .
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Index trailer ........71 protective function ..... . 16 Service intervals .
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Index speed warning ......65 Sun blind ....... . . 119 see Jukebox (SSD) .
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Index general information ..... 213 malfunction ......307 technical requirements .
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Index useful life ....... 333 energy management ....328 Wheels .
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Index special characteristics ....115 thermal washing ejectors ....115 Winter conditions sunroof .
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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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