Get Infotainment System -> Connectivity Guide for Seat Ateca SUV 2020

Connectivity

The Full Link system brings together technol-

ogies that allow communication between the

Infotainment System and mobile devices:

WARNING

Connectivity

The use of applications while driving can

distract your attention from the traffic. Dis-

tracting the driver in any way can lead to

an accident and cause injuries.

Data transfer

®

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MirrorLink

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Android Auto™

Introduction

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Always drive carefully and responsibly.

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Apple CarPlay™

This communication can allow data to be

read and/or written.

CAUTION

In areas where special regulations apply

or the use of mobiles forbidden, it must be

switched off at all times. The radiation pro-

duced by the mobile when switched on

may interfere with sensitive technical and

medical equipment, possibly resulting in

malfunction or damage to the equipment.

Interfaces

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From the menu SETTINGS

> Data trans-

To access the Full Link system, press the info-

tainment button  or press the infotainment

button  and then select the Full Link

context.

fer for SEAT apps, there is a checkbox to

activate/deactivate the function and a drop-

down menu called Operation via apps

which controls the level of interaction be-

tween the apps and the system.

WARNING

Any applications that are not suitable or

execute incorrectly may cause damage to

the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

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SEAT cannot be held liable for any dam-

age caused to the vehicle as a result of the

use of applications that are of poor quality

or are defective, the inadequate program-

ming of the applications, the insufficient

coverage of the network, the loss of data

during transmission or the improper use of

mobiles.

Full Link*

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SEAT recommends the use of the Apps

that SEAT provides for this vehicle.

Full Link technology description

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To make full use of SEAT Apps, you must

activate the option Settings

transfer for SEAT apps.

> Data

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The interaction level of the Apps on the

Note

system must be: Allow.

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The use of Full Link technology could in-

Protect the mobile terminal with its appli-

crease the amount you pay for data.

cations from improper use.

Fig. 168 Related video

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SEAT recommends having a high battery

Never make modifications to the applica-

charge on the device when connected to

Full Link.

tions.

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The Full Link connection is made through a

USB cable.

Consult the instruction manual for the

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SEAT recommends that to use Full Link,

mobile terminal.

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the “Date and time” should be correctly

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websites to confirm whether your phone

is compatible with the system.

Requirements for Full Link

configured. Select Settings

date.

> Time and

Mirror Link

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SEAT apps are designed to communicate

with the vehicle and interact with it through

the Full Link connection.

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Check smartphone compatibility:

www.mirrorlink.com/phones

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You can find further information on the

MirrorLink^®1.1 or higher

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technical requirements, compatible devi-

ces, suitable applications and availability

at www.seat.com or at SEAT dealers.

–

Some of the Apps certified by SEAT or

the CCC must be installed in the de-

vice.

Android Auto

–

Check smartphone compatibility. An-

droid Auto™: www.android.com/auto/

Is Full Link blocked?

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Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher

–

Install Android Auto™ app

Apple CarPlay

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Check smartphone compatibility. Apple

CarPlay™:www.apple.com/ios/carplay

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iPhone 5 or higher and iOS 7.1 or higher

–

Turn on the SIRI personal assistant (see

phone settings)

Fig. 169 Message on Infotainment system

3

USB cable connecting car to phone:

Use the approved USB cable supplied

with the phone.

screen.

Fig. 170 Full Link Requirements

If your vehicle does not have Full Link, you

can purchase it as an accessory at your

1

Full Link Activated: If you do not have

Full Link in your vehicle you can acquire it

as an accessory at your Authorised Serv-

ice.

SEAT dealer Fig. 169.

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2

Compatible Phones. Go to the Mirror-

Link^®, Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay™

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Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is not

necessary to establish the connection be-

tween the smartphone and Full Link.

Activation of Full Link

What should I do if it does not con-

nect?

Restart the mobile device.

Data connection via Wi-Fi or SIM is neces-

sary to enable all of the app features¹⁾.

Check the USB cable. Check whether the

USB cable is damaged. Check that neither

connection (USB/micro USB) is damaged or

worn.

Proceed as follows to use Full Link:

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Switch on the Infotainment system

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Connect the smartphone to the vehicle's

Check that the USB ports are correctly

connected. Check that the USB port of the

vehicle and the device are not damaged

and/or deteriorated.

USB port using a USB cable page 241.

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In the main menu for the Full Link settings,

select Activate data transfer for

SEAT apps Fig. 171.

Fig. 171 Full Link Setup

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Clean the USB ports (device and vehicle).

Finally, a message will appear stating that

data transfer will commence when the device

is connected. Please note that data is trans-

ferred over connections between your vehi-

cle and mobile device. Press OK. Once selec-

ted, the technology compatible with your de-

vice can be used.

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Try with another compatible mobile device.

Have the USB port replaced at a SEAT au-

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thorised service.

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Have the mobile device repaired or replace

it.

Note

Depending on your smartphone, it may

have to be unlocked for the connection to

occur.

Fig. 172 Full Link menu

1)

Using the data connection to transfer the

smartphone apps to Full Link may involve addi-

tional charges. Please check the charges with

your operator.

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Infotainment System

For further information:

View of the device list

Tethering of portable devices that

support MirrorLink^®, Android Auto™

and/or Apple CarPlay™ technolo-

gies

MirrorLink^®

:

iPhone™ devices only support Apple Car-

Play™.

www.mirrorlink.com

Apple CarPlay™:

There are some Android devices that support

MirrorLink^®and Android Auto™.

www.apple.com/ios/carplay

Android Auto™:

Bear in mind that once the device is connec-

ted it will not be available as an audio source.

www.android.com/auto

Note

Full Link Settings

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In order to use Android Auto™ technology

Function button: function

it is necessary to download the Android

Auto™ application, located on Google

Play™.

Activate data transfer for SEAT apps : allows the ex-

change of information between the vehicle and ap-

plications authorised by SEAT.

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Only compatible applications can be

used, in accordance with the technology

connected.

Fig. 173 Full Link menu

Last Mode

If the telephone connection is terminated on-

ly by unplugging the cable, the next time the

device is connected, the session will start

without the user having to take any action¹⁾.

When you enter Full Link for the first time, the

technologies available for pairing the porta-

ble device are displayed.

Once the device connects via USB, the sys-

tem will offer you the technologies available

for establishing a connection.

Information

Consult the mobile device manual.

In the event of simultaneous connections be-

tween two devices with different operating

systems, a choice will be presented for which

Depends on each technology:

1.

Availability in a country

one to make the connection with Fig. 173.

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2. Third party applications

1)

Unless the device requires the screen to be un-

locked in order to establish the connection.

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MirrorLink^®

To avoid distracting the driver while driving,

only specially adapted applications can be

Function button: function

Press to change to the mobile

device screen.

used

in Full Link technology descrip-

›››

1

: 1

tion on page 177.

SETTINGS

To open the Full Link setup

Requirements

In order to use MirrorLink^®, the following re-

quirements must be met:

Press to return to the MirrorLink^®

main menu.

1

Fig. 175

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Press to display all the function

buttons in the lower or upper

right-hand margin of the screen.

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2

The device must be compatible with Mirror-

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Link^®.

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Depending on the device that is used, a

Fig. 175  / 

1

2

to be

Allows buttons

and

OR: Right adjust-

Fig. 174 Function buttons in the general view

suitable application must be installed for the

use of MirrorLink^®.

hidden or shown.

ment button

of compatible applications.

MirrorLink^®setup

Initiating the connection

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In order to initiate the connection with the

Function button: function

device, just connect it to the Infotainment sys-

tem via the USB cable.

Activate MirrorLink pop-up windows : Allows MirrorLink^®

pop-up windows in applications that support it.

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A pop-up screen will appear, which will re-

quest that you accept the device.

Apple CarPlay™*

Function buttons and possible messages

3 Valid for compatible iPhone™ mobile tele-

phones. Also, iPhone™ mobile telephones only

support Apple CarPlay™

Function button: function

Fig. 175 Other MirrorLink function buttons.

To return to the Full Link main

Full Link

MirrorLink^®is a protocol which enables com-

munication between a device and the Info-

tainment system.

menu.

Apple CarPlay™ is a protocol which enables

communication between a device and the in-

fotainment system.

Press to close the open apps.

Then press the apps to be

CLOSE APPS

closed or the Close all function

button to close all the open ap-

plications.

This makes it possible to display and operate

content and functions on the device from the

screen of the infotainment system.

This makes it possible to display and operate

content and functions on the device from the

screen of the infotainment system.

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Infotainment System

Android Auto™*

Requirements

mobile device for the confirmations needed

to pair it with the Infotainment system.

In order to use Apple CarPlay™, the following

requirements must be met:

3 Valid for compatible Android mobile phones.

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If you are starting the session using Android

Android Auto™ is a protocol which enables

communication between a device and the in-

fotainment system.

Auto™ technology, the device also automati-

cally connects to the Infotainment system via

Bluetooth^®and it will not be possible to pair

another device via Bluetooth^®.

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Make sure that you do not have Apple

CarPlay™ restricted on your device, at: Set-

tings

CarPlay

>

General

> ON.

> Restrictions >

This makes it possible to display and operate

content and functions on the device from the

screen of the infotainment system.

Holding down the  button will start the

Android™ voice “engine”.

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The mobile device must be compatible with

Apple CarPlay™.

To return to the basic contents of the Infotain-

Requirements

Initiating the connection

ment system, press the  button.

In order to use Android Auto™, the following

requirements must be met:

In order to initiate the connection with the de-

vice, just connect it to the Infotainment sys-

tem via the USB cable.

Note

●

The mobile device must be compatible with

Some devices require a change in the USB

connection mode in order to use Android

Auto™.

Android Auto™.

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A pop-up screen will appear, which will re-

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The Android Auto™ application should al-

quest that you accept the device.

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Make sure that your device is in “Media

ready be downloaded and installed on the

mobile device.

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If you start the session using Apple

Transfer Protocol (MTP)” mode before it is

connected to the Infotainment system.

CarPlay™ technology, it will not be possible

to pair another device via Bluetooth^®. The fol-

lowing message will appear in the main

Phone menu:

Initiating the connection

Note

In order to initiate the connection with the de-

vice, just use the USB cable to connect it to

the infotainment system and follow the in-

structions on the device to be paired.

Android Auto™ requires the use of Google™

services, as well as certain basic applica-

tions of the Android system.

Please disconnect Apple CarPlay

first to connect

bile phone.

a different mo-

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Make sure that you always have Google™

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The first connection to Android Auto™ must

services updated in order to use this tech-

nology.

Holding down the  button will start the

Apple™ voice “engine”.

be done while the vehicle is stationary.

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Once the first pop-up window about ac-

To return to the basic contents of the Infotain-

ment system, press the SEATicon.

cepting data transfer between the car and

the device has been accepted, a message

will appear requesting that you check your

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Frequently asked questions about

Full Link

Where can I find compatible Apps?

Can MirrorLink^®be installed in a previous SEAT

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/

Where can I find more information about Full

Link?

www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

USB Cable.

Where can I download the apps?

Will the USB cable be supplied with the vehicle?

If you have any questions, please see our Innova-

tion/Connectivity sections on our website:

www.seat.es or www.seat.com or e-mail seat-re-

sponde@seat.es

On Google Play™ for Android Auto™/MirrorLink^®and

on Apple Store™ for Apple CarPlay™.

No. The USB cable supplied with the device should

be used.

If Full Link stops working, where can I go to repair

it?

Is it possible to navigate?

Navigation is possible in each one of the Full Link

technologies if the technology is available in your

country and if you have the Navigation app.

If the problem is in the car, you should go to the deal-

er. If the problem is in the mobile device, you should

see your mobile telephone vendor.

SEAT Media Control*

Introduction

What is the difference between using the Full Link

system navigator (via a device) instead of anoth-

er navigator?

Will WhatsApp be certified?

The WhatsApp situation depends on the technology.

Is MirrorLink^®available in my country?

Advantages: Daily updates.

Issues: data consumption, reception problems.

Yes, MirrorLink^®is available in all countries and re-

gions where SEAT is located.

Can I send voice messages?

What are the differences between MirrorLink^®

Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™?

,

Fig. 176 Related video

With certified applications, you can reply, not send.

The SEAT Media Control¹⁾app can be used

to remotely operate some partial functions in

Radio, Media and Navigation mode. Informa-

tion can be exchanged between a device

and the Infotainment System.

What applications will be visible while driving?

MirrorLink^®is not compatible with Android Auto™ and

Apple CarPlay™, as they are different technologies.

They all coexist in Full Link, although Android Auto™ is

designed for mobile devices with the Android™ oper-

ating system, and Apple CarPlay™ for iPhone.

Depending on the technology:

– for MirrorLink^®: Apps certified by SEAT and the

CCC,

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– for Android Auto™: Apps selected by Google™,

– for Apple CarPlay™: Apps selected by Apple™.

1)

Availability depends on the country.

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Infotainment System

The functions are operated by means of a

Tablet or partially by a mobile phone.

Data transmission and control

functions

WLAN access point*

Introduction

Operating requirements:

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A tablet or mobile phone.

The app must be available on the corre-

The Infotainment System can be used to

share a WLAN connection with up to 8 devi-

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ces page 185, Configuration for sharing

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sponding device.

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a connection over WLAN.

There must be a WLAN connection between

the Infotainment System and the device. Se-

The Infotainment System can also use the

WLAN hotspot of an external device to pro-

vide Internet to the devices connected to the

lect Menu

>

Media

>

Settings

>

WLAN

>

Share connection over WLAN

> Config-

uration.

hotspot (WLAN client) page 185, Config-

›››

ure Internet access.

Fig. 177 SEAT Media Control Main menu

Make sure that data transfer for apps is acti-

vated:

Note

With SEAT Media Control you can operate

the Infotainment System from other places in

the vehicle in Radio and Media modes and,

depending on the country and the equip-

ment, you can exchange the following infor-

mation between a device and the Infotain-

ment System:

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Data transmission may incur charges.

From the SETTINGS menu > Data trans-

Due to the high volume of data exchanged,

SEAT recommends the use of a flat rate tar-

iff for data transmission. Mobile phone op-

erators can provide the relevant informa-

tion.

fer for SEAT apps, there is a checkbox to

activate/deactivate the function and a drop-

down menu called Operation via apps

which controls the level of interaction be-

tween the apps and the system . Select Menu

●

The exchange of data packages may

>

Settings

> Data transfer from mo-

●

Navigation destinations.

Traffic information.

Social media contents.

Audio transmission.

generate additional costs, depending on

your mobile phone rate, particularly if you

are abroad (for example, roaming rates).

bile devices.

●

You can obtain information about technical

requirements on the SEAT website or at SEAT

dealerships.

●

Vehicle data.

Location-specific information, for example,

Telephone functions do not form part of this

app.

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POIs.

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key must have a minimum of 8 characters

and a maximum of 63.

OR: Press and hold the WLAN button on the

Configuration for sharing a con-

nection over WLAN

WLAN router until the WLAN light on the router

starts flashing.

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SSID:WLAN Network name (maximum of

●

Establishing the connection with the wire-

less network (WLAN)

32 characters).

Press the WPS button on the WLAN device.

The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed.

●

Do not send network name (SSID):

●

Activate the checkbox to deactivate the visi-

bility of the wireless (WLAN) network.

Press the Infotainment button  and then

press the Settingsmenu.

Activate the wireless network. To do so,

press the WLANfunction button.

Repeat this process to connect other devices.

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The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed. To complete the connection, it may be

necessary to enter other data into the device.

●

Activate the wireless network (WLAN) on the

Configure Internet access

device that is to be connected. If necessary,

refer to the manufacturer’s instruction man-

ual.

Repeat this process to connect other devices.

The Infotainment System can use the WLAN

hotspot of an external device to establish an

internet connection.

●

Activate the mobile device assignment on

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)¹⁾

the Infotainment System. To do so, press the

Enable WLAN connectionbutton and acti-

vate the checkbox.

Establishing the connection with the wire-

less network (WLAN)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup can be used to create

a ciphered local wireless network quickly and

simply.

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Activate and check the wireless hotspot on

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Enter and confirm the network key dis-

played on the device.

the external device. If necessary, refer to the

manufacturer’s instruction manual.

●

Establish the connection with the wireless

network (WLAN) page 208.

Press the WPS button on the WLAN router

The following settings can also be made on

the menu Share connection:

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Press the Infotainment  button and then

●

press the Settingsmenu; OR access Media

or SEAT Md. Ctrl. and press the SETTINGS

menu.

until the warning light on the router starts

flashing. If the WLAN router does not support

WPS the network must be configured man-

ually.

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Security level:WPA2 encryption auto-

matically generates a network key.

Network key:Network key automatically

generated. Press the function button to man-

ually change the network key. The network

●

Press on the menu WLAN

> Enable WLAN

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connectionand check the verification box.

●

Press the Findfunction button and select

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the device you want from the list.

1)

This function depends on the equipment and

the country in question.

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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

an external (WLAN) device.

The wireless (WLAN) connection is establish-

ed. To complete the connection, it may be

necessary to enter other data into the device.

Note

Due to the large number of devices on the

market, it is not possible to guarantee fault-

free operation of all functions.

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