Get Operation -> Visibility Guide for Seat Ateca SUV 2020

Operation

Ambient light*

Knob

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Function

Visibility

The ambient light lights up the area of the

centre console and the footwell area and,

depending on the version, the front door pan-

els as well.

Turns off the interior lights.

Turning the interior lights on or off.

Windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper systems

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The interior lights come on automati-

cally when you unlock the vehicle,

open a door or remove the key from

the ignition.

The brightness of the ambient light can be

adjusted through the Easy Connect menu, as

can colour, in versions with lighting on the

front door panel (button  > SETTINGS

Ambient lighting page 89).

Central po-

sition

Window washer lever

The light goes out a few seconds after

closing all the doors, when locking the

vehicle or connecting the ignition.

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Note

Turning the reading light on and off

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Depending on the features fitted in the

vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following

interior lights: front vanity mirror light, rear

vanity mirror light, footwell light, sun blind

and glove compartment light.

Depending on version.

Glove compartment and luggage com-

partment lighting*

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The reading lights switch off when the ve-

When opening and closing the glove com-

partment on the front passenger side and the

rear lid, the respective light will automatically

switch on and off.

Fig. 118 Operating the windscreen wiper and

hicle is locked using a key or after several

minutes if the key is removed from the igni-

tion. This prevents the battery from dis-

charging.

rear wiper.

More the lever to the required position:

Footwell lighting*

Windscreen wipers off.

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The lights in the footwell area below the dash

(driver and front passenger sides) will switch

on when the doors are opened and will de-

crease in intensity while driving. This intensity

setting can be changed through the infotain-

Wiper intervals.

Use control Fig. 118

to set the in-

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terval (vehicles without rain sensor), or

the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Slow wipe.

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ment system menu (key  > SETTINGS

lIGHTING Interior lighting

page 89).

Continuous wipe.

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Visibility

Wiper functions

er obstacles on the windscreen may dam-

age the wiper and the windscreen wiper

motor.

More the lever to the required position:

Short wipe. Brief press, short clean.

Windscreen wipers performance in differ-

ent situations

Hold the lever down for more time to in-

crease the wipe frequency.

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If necessary, remove snow and ice from

the windscreen wipers before starting your

journey.

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If the vehicle is stopped, the activated posi-

tion temporarily moves to the previous posi-

tion.

Windscreen washer. The windscreen

washer function is activated by push-

ing the lever towards the steering

wheel, and the wipers operate simulta-

neously.

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Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip-

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ers from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-

icer spray for this operation.

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The air conditioner comes on for approxi-

mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode

when the windscreen washer is activated, 

to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-

er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.

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Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

Interval wipe for rear window. The wip-

er will wipe the window approximately

every six seconds.

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the

windscreen wipers while dry can cause

damage.

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When wiping at intervals, the intervals vary

according to the speed. The higher the vehi-

cle speed the shorter the intervals.

The rear window wash function is acti-

vated by pressing the lever, and the

rear wiper starts simultaneously.

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In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-

fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it

may help to leave the vehicle parked with

Heated windscreen washer jets*

WARNING

the wipers in service position page 46.

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The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does

not thaw the water in the washer hoses.

When the ignition is switched on the heated

windscreen washer jets automatically adjust

the heat depending on the ambient tempera-

ture.

In cold conditions you should not use the

wash/wipe system unless you have

warmed the windscreen with the heating

and ventilation system. The windscreen

washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the

windscreen and obscure your view of the

road.

Note

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The windscreen and window wipers only

function when the ignition is switched on

and the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are

closed.

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The interval wipe speed varies according

Headlight washer system*

to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle

is moving, the more often the windscreen is

cleaned.

CAUTION

The headlight washer cleans the glass of the

headlights and only works when the dipped

beam headlights are on. After switching on

the ignition, the headlights are also washed

when the automatic wiper is activated for the

first time and then every fifth time.

If the ignition is switched off with the wind-

screen wipers active, they complete their

wipe before returning to the rest position.

When switching the ignition back on, the

windscreen wiper will continue to operate

at the same wiping level. Ice, snow and oth-

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The rear wiper is automatically switched

on when the windscreen wiper is on and the

car is in reverse gear.

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Operation

Rain sensor*

Regularly clean dirt that has become encrus-

ted on the headlights, e.g., remains of insects.

Rain sensor off.

Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-

sary.

To ensure the headlight washers work cor-

rectly in winter, clean away any snow that

may be present on the jet covers located on

the bumper. If necessary, remove ice with an

anti-ice spray.

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

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Set control to the right: high sensitivity.

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Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

When the ignition is switched off and then

back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts

operating again when the windscreen wipers

Note

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The wiper will try to wipe away any ob-

stacles that are on the windscreen. The

wiper will stop moving if the obstacle

blocks its path. Remove the obstacle and

switch the wiper back on again.

are in position

and the vehicle is travelling

at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

Fig. 119 Wiper lever: adjust the rain sensor

Modified behaviour of the rain sensor

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If you stop the vehicle with the wind-

Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-

screen wiper in position 1 or 2, it will auto-

matically change to a lower position

speed. The set speed will be resumed when

the vehicle pulls away.

ings on the sensitive surface Fig. 120 of the

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rain sensor include:

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Damaged wipers: a film of water on the

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The windscreen will be wiped again ap-

damaged blades may lengthen the activa-

tion time, reduce the washing intervals or re-

sult in a fast and continuous wipe.

proximately 5 seconds after the wind-

screen washer has been activated, provi-

ded the vehicle is moving (“drip” function).

If you activate the wipers less than 3 sec-

onds after the “drip” function, a new wash

sequence will begin without performing the

last wipe. For the “drip” function to work

again, you have to turn the ignition off and

then on again.

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Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

the windscreen wiper.

Fig. 120 Rain sensor sensitive surface

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Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the

windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the

the roads may cause an excessively long

wipe when the windscreen is almost dry.

amount of rain

. The sensitivity of the rain

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Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

sensor can be adjusted manually. Manual

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or

make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

wipe page 126.

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Move the lever to the required position

Fig. 119:

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Visibility

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Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone

Note

Mirrors

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain

sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the re-

duction in the sensitive surface area and

adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the

sensor will vary with the size of the damage

caused by the stone.

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If the light incident in the interior rear vi-

sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun

blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror

with automatic setting will not operate per-

fectly.

Interior mirror anti-dazzle function

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-

zle function*

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When the interior lights are on or reverse

The anti-dazzle function is activated every

time the ignition is switched on.

gear engaged, the mirrors do not darken

with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle

position.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain

to switch on the wipers.

When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the

interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it

receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-

led if reverse gear is engaged.

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If you have to stick any type of sticker on

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If necessary, switch on the wipers man-

the windscreen, do not do so in front of the

sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-

dazzle function from working well or even

from working at all.

ually when water on the windscreen ob-

structs visibility.

WARNING

Note

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This could cause irritation to

the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you

come into contact with this liquid, it must

be rinsed with large quantities of water. If

necessary, get medial help.

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Clean the sensitive surface of the rain

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

sensor regularly and check the blades for

damage Fig. 120 (arrow).

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To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alco-

hol.

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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

front of the rain sensor*. This may cause

sensor disruption or faults.

CAUTION

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur-

faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon

as possible.

Fig. 121 Detail of the driver's door: control for

the exterior mirror.

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Operation

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Turn the control to the corresponding posi-

tion:

Tilt function for front passenger exterior

mirror*

The adjusted position for the rear view mir-

ror is stored.

When parking backwards, and in order to be

able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-

ror can be automatically tilted towards the

passenger to provide a better view of the

kerb. The control must be in the position R¹⁾

for this feature to be operational.

L/R Turning the knob to the desired position,

adjust the mirrors on the driver side (L,

left) and the passenger side (R, right) to

the direction desired.

Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the

vehicle*

Using the Easy Connect system, button  >

SETTINGS

> Mirrors and wipers > Mir-

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Depending on the equipment fitted on

the vehicle, the mirrors may be heated

according to the outside temperature.

rorscan be selected to fold the outside mir-

rors when parking and to lock the vehicle

The mirror returns to its original position as

soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h

(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-

turns to its original position if the position of

the control is adjusted.

page 89.

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Folding in mirrors.

When the vehicle is locked with the remote

control, the exterior mirrors are retracted au-

tomatically. When the vehicle is opened with

the remote control, the exterior mirrors are

deployed automatically.

Synchronized regulation of the exterior

mirrors

Select in the Easy Connect system menu  >

Storing the rear view mirror settings for the

tilt function

Settings

> Mirrors and wipers > Mir-

rorsif the exterior mirrors have to be adjus-

ted in a synchronised manner.

WARNING

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Switch the ignition on.

Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors

give a larger field of vision. However, they

make objects look smaller and further

away than they really are. If you use these

mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles

behind you when changing lane, you could

misjudge the distance. Risk of accident!

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Using the Easy Connect system, button  >

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Turn the knob to position L .

SETTINGS

> Mirrors and wipers > Mir-

rorsselect Lower while reversing

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Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The

page 89.

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right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the

same time (synchronised).

Select the R¹⁾position on the control.

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If necessary, correct the right-hand rear-

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Select reverse gear.

Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so

view mirror: rotate the control to position R¹⁾.

WARNING

Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking

care to avoid injuries.

that you can see, for example, the kerb area

well.

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Release the reverse gear.

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

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Visibility

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Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror

WARNING

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

Sun protection

when there is no-one in the way of the mir-

ror.

Sun blind

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Always store sun blinds and visors in their

housing when not in use.

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When moving the mirror, take care not to

trap fingers between the mirror and the

mirror bracket.

Note

The light above the sun visor automatically

switches off after a few minutes in certain

conditions. This prevents the battery from

discharging.

CAUTION

If one of the mirror housings is knocked

out of position (e.g. when parking), the mir-

rors must first be fully retracted with the

electric control. Do not readjust the mirror

housing by hand, as this will interfere with

the mirror adjuster function.

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Fig. 122 Sun visor

Before washing the vehicle in an auto-

matic car wash, please make sure to re-

tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them

from being damaged. Electrically retracta-

ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or

out by hand. Always use the electrical

power control.

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-

senger sun visors

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Lower the sun visor towards the wind-

screen.

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The sun visor can be pulled out of its

mounting and turned towards the door

Note

Fig. 122

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If the electrical adjustment should fail to

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Swing the sun visor towards the door, longi-

tudinally backwards.

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjus-

ted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of

the mirror glass.

There is a vanity mirror on the sun visor, with a

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The fold-in function on the exterior mir-

cover. When the cover is opened

comes on.

a light

rors will not activate at speeds over

40 km/h (25 mph).

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror

cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed

back up.

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