Seat Arona (2023 year). Manual in english

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Heating, ventilation and cooling

WARNING

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can
adversely affect the operation of the seat
heating, increasing the risk of burns.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

●

Do not spill liquids on the seat.

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the heating elements of

the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-

terials (e.g. covers or child seats) can dam-
age the seat heating.

●

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected
by a specialised workshop.

●

If the original seat upholstery is replaced

by another material, the seat heating may
overheat or its operation may be limited.

For the sake of the environment

The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherwise, it is unnecessary energy
consumption.

Troubleshooting

The cooling system cannot be switched on
or its operation is limited

If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the follow-
ing:

●

The engine is not running.

●

The fan is switched off.

●

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

●

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately 0°C (+32°F).

●

The air conditioner compressor has been

temporarily switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.

●

Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air con-

ditioner checked by a specialised workshop.

The heating and fresh air system cannot be
switched on or operates in a limited way

●

The heating and fresh air system and the de-

frost function operate best when the engine is
hot.

●

If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.

The windows are misted up

Windows mist up when they are cooler than
the ambient temperature and the air is very
damp. Cold air can absorb less moisture than
hot air, so the windows mist up more often in
cold weather.

●

The air vent in front of the windscreen keeps

it free of ice, snow and leaves, which improves
the performance of the heating and cooling
systems.

●

The air grooves located at the rear of the

luggage compartment must be kept clear to
allow the air to circulate through the vehicle
from front to back.

●

Switch on the demist function.

Change the temperature unit (Climatronic)

The temperature display can be changed from
Celsius to Fahrenheit on the Infotainment sys-
tem screen using the function button

> Set-

tings > Units

Water or water vapour under the vehicle

If the humidity and temperature outside the ve-
hicle are high,

condensation

can drip off the

evaporator in the cooling system and form a
pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and
does not indicate a leak!

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Driving indications

Driving

Driving indications

Pedals

●

Ensure that you can always press the accel-

erator, brake and clutch pedals unimpaired to
the floor.

●

Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired

to their initial positions.

●

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

tened during the trip and do not obstruct the
pedals

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Only use floor mats which leave the pedals
clear and which are secured to prevent them
from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor mats
from a specialised dealership. Fasteners for
floor mats are fitted in the footwells.

Wear suitable footwear

Always wear shoes which support your feet
properly and give you a good feeling for the
pedals.

WARNING

●

Restricting pedal operation can lead to

critical situations while driving.

●

Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor

coverings over the original floor mats. This
would reduce the pedal area and could ob-
struct the pedals. Risk of accident.

●

Never place objects in the driver footwell.

An object could move into the pedal area
and impair pedal operation.

Selecting the optimal gear

Depending on the equipment on the instrument
panel screen, a recommendation is shown with
the gear that should be engaged to optimise
consumption.
On vehicles with

automatic transmission

, it is

only displayed when driving in Tiptronic mode

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No recommendation will appear if the optimal
gear is engaged. The current gear will be dis-
played.

Display

Meaning

Optimum gear.

4 5

Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.

2 1

Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.

Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter

When the exhaust system detects that the par-
ticulate filter is close to saturation, this system’s
self-cleaning function recommends the optimal
gear for that function

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WARNING

The gear change recommendation is an aux-
iliary function and in no case should be a
substitute for careful driving.

●

Responsibility for selecting the correct

gear, depending on the circumstances, rests
solely with the driver.

For the sake of the environment

Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.

Note

The recommended gear display turns off
when you are no longer in tiptronic mode.

Economical and environmentally
friendly driving

Fuel consumption, environmental pollution and
wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all depend
largely on driving style. Consumption can be
reduced between 10-15% with an efficient driv-
ing type. The following section gives you some

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tips on lessening the impact on the environment
and reducing your operating costs at the same
time.

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deactivate
some of the engine cylinders if the driving sit-
uation does not require too much power. The
number of active cylinders can be seen on the
instrument panel display

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Foresight when driving

If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take ad-
vantage of the inertia of the vehicle whenever
possible, with a

gear engaged

. This takes ad-

vantage of the engine braking effect, reducing
wear on the brakes and tyres. Emissions and
fuel consumption will drop to zero.

Changing gear to save energy

An effective way of saving is to change

in ad-

vance

to a higher gear.

Manual gearbox:

change from first to second

gear as soon as possible. Choosing the cor-
rect gear saves fuel. Select the highest possi-
ble gear suitable for the driving situation (the
engine should continue to run with cyclical reg-
ularity).

Automatic transmission:

accelerate gradually

and without reaching the “kick-down” position.

Avoid driving at high speed

Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emission
of harmful gases and noise pollution multiply as
speed is increased. Driving at moderate speeds
will help to save fuel.

Reduce idling time

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without the
Start-Stop system it is worth switching off the
engine, for example, at level crossings and at
traffic lights that remain red for long periods of
time. When an engine has reached operating
temperature, and depending on the cylinder
capacity, keeping it switched off for a minimum
of about 5 seconds already saves more than
the amount of fuel necessary for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up when
it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollutant emis-
sions are also especially high during this initial
warm-up phase. It is therefore best to drive
off immediately after starting the engine. Avoid
running the engine at high speed.

Regular maintenance

Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even be-
fore the engine is started. A well-serviced en-
gine gives you the benefit of

improved fuel

efficiency

as well as maximum reliability and

an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced en-
gine can consume up to 10% more fuel than
necessary.

Avoid short journeys

The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal

operating temperature

order to minimise fuel consumption and emis-
sions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres (2.5
miles), when fuel consumption will return to a
normal level.

Check tyre pressure

Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures

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to save fuel. If

the pressure is below half bar, fuel consumption
may increase by 5%. Due to the greater rolling
resistance, under-inflation also increases tyre
wear and impairs handling.
Do not use winter tyres all year round as they
increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

Given that every kilo of extra

weight

will in-

crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable
make sure that no unnecessary loads are being
transported.
Since the luggage rack increases the

aerody-

namic drag

of the vehicle, you should remove

it when not needed. At speeds of 100-120 km/h
(62-75 mph), this will save 12% of fuel.

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Save electrical energy

The engine drives the alternator, thereby gen-
erating electricity. This implies that any in-
crease in power consumption also increases
fuel consumption! For this reason, switch off any
unneeded electrical devices. Devices that use
a lot of electricity include the blower at a high
setting, the rear window heating or the seat
heating.

Note

●

If you have the Start-Stop system, it is rec-

ommended that it should not be disconnec-
ted.

●

It is recommended that you close the win-

dows when driving at more than 60 km/h
(37 mph).

●

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the
plate slip. This causes wear and can damage
the clutch plate.

●

Do not ride the clutch on a hill, use the

brake. The fuel consumption will be lower
and you will prevent the clutch plate from
being damaged.

●

Use the engine brake on downhills by

changing to the gear that is best suited for
the gradient. Fuel consumption will be “zero”
and the brakes will not suffer.

Driving with a loaded vehicle

In order to achieve appropriate driving charac-
teristics when the vehicle is loaded, please note
the following:

●

Place all luggage securely

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Accelerate with particular care and precau-

tion.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Brake earlier than usual.

●

If applicable, please note the information

about the roof rack

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WARNING

Loads that move around could seriously
threaten the vehicle's stability and safety,
extend the braking distance during hard or
emergency braking and lead to serious acci-
dents and injuries.

●

Secure the load correctly to prevent it from

moving around.

●

Secure heavy objects with suitable lashing

straps or tie-down belts.

●

Ensure that the rear seat backrests are se-

curely engaged.

Driving with the rear lid open

Driving with the rear lid open is particularly
dangerous. Secure all objects and the open
rear lid correctly and take any necessary
measures.
Driving with the rear lid open increases the aer-
odynamic drag of the vehicle, along with fuel
consumption. It is therefore recommended that
you do not drive with the rear lid open.

WARNING

Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open can
cause serious injury.

●

Always drive with the rear lid closed.

●

Place all objects securely inside the lug-

gage compartment. Otherwise, loose ob-
jects could fall out of the luggage compart-
ment and injure road users driving behind.

●

Always drive carefully and with special

care and anticipation.

●

Avoid braking and sudden manoeuvres, as

the open rear lid could move uncontrollably.

●

When transporting objects that protrude

from the luggage compartment, mark them
accordingly to warn other road users. Please
bear in mind all legal provisions.

●

Never use the rear lid to support or secure

objects protruding from the luggage com-
partment.

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●

If a luggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, re-

move it and the load when you have to drive
with the rear lid open.

NOTICE

An open rear lid changes the height and, in
some cases, the length of the vehicle.

Note

Depending on the country, it may be forbid-
den to drive with the rear lid open. Please
observe the legal regulations of the country
in question.

Driving on flooded roads

To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, take the following into account:

●

Water should

never

come above the lower

edge of the bodywork.

●

Drive at pedestrian speed.

●

Never stop the vehicle in the water, drive in

reverse or stop the engine.

●

Vehicles driving in the opposite direction form

waves that can raise the water level so high
that your vehicle will not be able to cross the
water safely.

WARNING

After driving through flooded zones, braking
effectiveness can decrease if the brake discs
or pads are damp

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Note

●

Driving through flooded areas may se-

verely damage vehicle components such as
the engine, drive train or electrical system.

●

Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion)

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Whenever driving through water, the

Start-Stop system must be switched off

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Running in

Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.

Running-in the engine

A new engine must be driven through a
run-in period during its first 1500 kilometres
(1000 miles). During its first few hours of run-
ning, the internal friction in the engine is greater
than later on when all the moving parts have
bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle,
it should be driven at a moderate speed (es-

pecially when the engine is cold) this will re-
duce engine wear and increase its useful life.
Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
Always engage a lower gear when the engine
works “irregularly”.

For the first 1000 km or

600 miles, please note:

●

Do not use full throttle.

●

Do not force the engine above two thirds of its

maximum speed.

●

Do not tow a trailer.

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600 to
1000 miles)

gradually

increase power until

reaching the maximum speed and high engine
speeds.

Running in new tyres and brake pads

●

Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

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Information about brakes

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For the sake of the environment

If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.

Off-roader?

Your SEAT vehicle is not an off-roader: in fact,
the ground clearance is not enough to be used
as such. Avoid consequently rough tracks and
uneven terrain.

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Starting and stopping the engine

Trips abroad

The vehicle has been manufactured for a spe-
cific country and meets the approval regula-
tions in force in that country at the time it was
manufactured.
If you are going to use the vehicle abroad tem-
porarily or for a short period of time, please
observe the relevant instructions.
Some countries have special safety regulations
and provisions that the vehicle may not com-
ply with. Before travelling abroad, SEAT recom-
mends that you seek information from one of
your dealers about the legal provisions in force
in your destination country.
If you are going to sell the vehicle in another
country or use it there for a longer period of
time, please observe the legal regulations in
force in the country in question.
In some cases it may be necessary to install or
remove certain equipment at a later date, and
to deactivate certain functions. Sets and types
of services may also be affected. In particular,
this can occur if the vehicle is to be used in an-
other climatic region for a long period of time.
Due to the different frequency bands around
the world, the factory-fitted infotainment sys-
tem may not work in another country.
With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured that
lead-free petrol is available throughout the
journey. Seek information about service station
networks selling unleaded fuel.

SEAT importers and distributors will provide in-
formation about the technical preparation that
your vehicle requires and also about necessary
maintenance and repair possibilities.

NOTICE

SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.

Starting and stopping the
engine

Ignition lock

Fig. 83

Ignition lock

Key positions:

Ignition off. Key can be removed from the
vehicle.

Ignition is switched on.

Starting the engine.

Locking and unlocking the steering wheel

●

Lock the steering wheel: remove the key from

the ignition and turn the wheel until it locks. De-
pending on the country, in vehicles with auto-
matic transmission, in order to remove the key,
move the gear shift to the

position. If neces-

sary, press the gear shift blocking key and re-
lease it.

●

Unlock the steering wheel: put the key into

the ignition and turn it at the same time as the
steering wheel in the direction indicated by the
arrow. If it is not possible to turn the steering
wheel, it may be because it is locked.

Start-Stop system

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop sys-
tem switches off the engine, the ignition remains
switched on.

Automatic transmission:

before leaving the vehi-

cle, make sure that the ignition is switched off
and the selector lever is in position

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WARNING

●

Always remove the key from the ignition

when leaving the vehicle, even if only for a
short period. This is especially important if
children or disabled people are left alone
in the vehicle. They could accidentally start
the engine or operate electrical equipment,
resulting in an accident.

●

The ignition key must NOT be removed from

the lock until the vehicle comes to a stand-
still. Otherwise, the steering could be imme-
diately locked, causing an accident risk.

NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key when leaving
the vehicle, as it may discharge the battery if
it is kept in for a long period of time.

Note

●

If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to the

position

, move the steering wheel to both

sides to release the steering lock.

●

If the vehicle battery is disconnected and

reconnected, the key must remain in the po-
sition

for around 5 seconds before start-

ing up.

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission: de-

pending on the country, after switching off
the ignition, you can only remove the ignition
key if the selector lever is in position P (park-
ing lock). Next, the selector lever is locked.

Switching the ignition on/off

Fig. 84

In the lower part of the centre console:

start button.

The engine can be started with a start button
(Press & Drive). To do so, there must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front or
rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access system, the
engine can also be started with the key in the
luggage compartment.
Opening the driver's door

when exiting the ve-

hicle

activates the electronic lock on the steer-

ing column if the ignition is disabled.

Switching the ignition on/off

If you only want to switch on the ignition (with-
out starting the engine), briefly press the start
button once

without pressing

the brake pedal

or the clutch pedal

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The starter button text

flashes

like a heartbeat when the system is preset for
switching the ignition on and off.

Automatic ignition disconnection

If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the key
with them but leaving the ignition on, the igni-
tion does not switch off automatically. The igni-
tion is switched off by pressing the lock button
on the remote control or by pressing the sen-
sor surface on the door lever.

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Automatic deactivation of the ignition on ve-
hicles with the Start-Stop system

The ignition is switched off automatically when
the vehicle is stopped and the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active, if:

●

The driver's seat belt is not fastened,

●

the driver does not step on any pedal,

●

the driver door is opened.

After automatically turning off the ignition, if the
dipped beam is on, the side light remains
on for approx. 30 minutes (if the battery has
enough charge). If the driver locks the vehicle
or manually turns off the light, the side light
goes out.

Engine restart feature

If no key is detected inside the vehicle after the
engine stops, you will only have 5 seconds to
restart it. A warning will display on the dash
panel screen.

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Starting and stopping the engine

After this interval, it will not be possible to start
the engine without a valid key inside the vehicle.

Function “My Beat”

For vehicles with a convenience key there is the
“My Beat” function. This feature provides an ad-
ditional indication of the vehicle ignition system.
When entering the vehicle, the start button

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Fig. 84

flashes to draw attention to it.

When the ignition is on/off, the engine start but-
ton flashes.
With the ignition is switched off, the start button
goes off after a few seconds.
With the engine running, the start button light
stays on, indicating that the engine is running.
The time elapsed between the moment the
user starts the engine with the start button and
the lighting changes from flashing to fixed will
depend on specific engine size characteristics.
When the start button is used to stop the en-
gine, the button starts flashing again.
In vehicles

with the Start-Stop system

, the

“My Beat” function also offers additional infor-
mation:

●

When the engine stops during the Stop

phase, the light of the start button stays on,
as the Start-Stop system remains active even
though the engine is off.

●

When the engine cannot be started again

with the Start-Stop system

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and

needs to be started manually, the start button
flashes to indicate this situation.

WARNING

When switching on the ignition, do not press
the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise the en-
gine could start immediately.

WARNING

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due care, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when you leave it. Otherwise, a child or un-
authorised person could lock the vehicle,
start the engine or connect the ignition and
operate any of the electrical equipment.

Note

●

Before leaving the vehicle, always discon-

nect the ignition and, if appropriate, take into
account the instructions on the screen of the
dash panel.

●

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

with the engine off and the ignition on, the
vehicle battery might be discharged and it
might not be possible to start the engine.

●

If during the STOP phase you press the

button, the ignition is switched

off and the push-button flashes.

●

If the following indication appears on the

instrument cluster display:

“Start-Stop

system deactivated: Start the en-
gine manually”

; the button

will flash.

Starting the engine

Before starting the engine

●

Vehicles with manual gearboxes:

put the gear

lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal and keep
it in this position until the engine starts.

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

put the

lever in position

Vehicles with ignition locks

●

Turn the key to position

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Fig. 83

●

Keep turning the key to position

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Fig. 83

without pressing the accelerator.

●

Once the engine starts, release the key. When

it is released, the key returns to position

●

If the engine does not start, stop and wait for

around 1 minute to try again.

Vehicles with start buttons

●

Press and hold the brake pedal until the en-

gine starts.

●

Press the start button

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Fig. 84

without

pressing the accelerator. There must be a
valid key in the vehicle for the engine to start.
After starting the engine, the lighting of the

button changes to permanently

on to indicate that the engine is running.

●

Once the engine starts, release the start but-

ton.

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If the engine does not start, stop and wait

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,
perform an emergency start

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WARNING

Do not keep the engine running in confined
spaces, as there is a danger of poisoning.

●

The exhaust gases contain carbon monox-

ide, an odourless and colourless poisonous
gas that can cause loss of consciousness
and death.

WARNING

Do not get out of the vehicle with the en-
gine running, especially if a gear is engaged.
The vehicle could then suddenly move or
something strange could happen that would
cause damage, fire or serious injury.

WARNING

Never use cold start sprays, they could ex-
plode or cause the engine to run at high revs.
Doing this risks injury.

NOTICE

●

The starter motor or the engine may be

damaged if you try to start the engine while
driving or if you restart it immediately after
switching it off.

●

When the engine is cold, you should avoid

high engine speeds, driving at full throttle
and over-loading the engine. Risk of engine
damage.

For the sake of the environment

Do not warm-up the engine by running the
engine with the vehicle stationary. Start off
immediately, driving gently. This helps the
engine reach operating temperature faster
and reduces emissions.

Note

●

Electrical components with a high power

consumption are switched off temporarily
when the engine starts.

●

When starting with a cold engine, noise

levels may briefly increase. This is quite nor-
mal, and no cause for concern.

●

In vehicles with a natural gas engine

(CNG), by default, the engine starts with gas,
with the exception of the following cases:

–

Coolant temperature below -15°C.

–

After refuelling CNG.

Turning off the engine

●

Bring the vehicle to a full stop

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●

With manual transmission, press the clutch all

the way down. If the vehicle is automatic, set
the selector lever to the

position.

●

Apply the handbrake.

●

Vehicles with ignition locks

: Turn the key to

position

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Fig. 83

●

Vehicles with start buttons:

Briefly press the

start button

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Fig. 83

Emergency disconnection

If the engine does not switch off after briefly
pressing the starter button, an emergency dis-
connect will be required:

●

Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-

onds or press it once for more than 1 sec-
ond

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WARNING

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is moving. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle, accidents and serious injury.

●

The airbags and belt tensioners do not

work when the ignition is switched off.

●

The brake servo does not work with the

engine off. Therefore, you need to press the
break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.

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Starting and stopping the engine

●

Power steering does not work when the en-

gine is not running. You need more strength
to steer when the engine is switched off.

●

If the ignition is switched off, the steering

column could be locked, making it impossi-
ble to control the vehicle.

●

Never remove the key from the ignition if

the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could suddenly lock, making it impossible
to steer the vehicle: risk of accident!

WARNING

Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. This is particularly important if
there are children in the vehicle, as they
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the
electric windows), which could cause inju-
ries.

NOTICE

●

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop

system switches off the engine, the ignition
remains switched on. Make sure that the ig-
nition is switched off before leaving the vehi-
cle, otherwise the battery could discharge.

●

If the engine has been driven at high speed

for a prolonged period of time, it may over-
heat when turned off. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately two minutes in neutral before switch-
ing it off.

Note

After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even
if the ignition is switched off. It is also pos-
sible that the fan turns itself on once more
if the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure to
solar radiation.

Electronic immobilizer

The electronic immobiliser helps to prevent the
engine from being started with an unauthorised
key and, consequently, the vehicle being put in
motion.
The vehicle key has an integrated chip which
automatically deactivates the electronic immo-
biliser if there is a valid key inside the passenger
compartment.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically ac-
tivated when there is no longer a valid key in-
side the vehicle.
For this reason, the engine can only be started
with a properly coded Original SEAT key. This
type of keys can be purchased from a SEAT
dealer.

NOTICE

A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured
if genuine SEAT keys are used.

Emergency starting function

Fig. 85

On the right of the steering column:

emergency start.

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The rel-
evant message will appear in the dash panel
display. This may happen when, for example,
the vehicle key battery is very low.

●

Immediately after pushing the starter button,

keep the key next to the right trim of the steer-
ing column

›››

Fig. 85

, as close as possible to

the

Kessy

logo.

●

The ignition connects and the engine starts

automatically.

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Only in vehicles with Keyless Access.

Start-Stop system

Description and operation

The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and reduce CO

emissions.

In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine automatically switches back on when
required.
In this scenario, the light of the
button remains lit.

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-Stop
function is automatically activated.

Control lamps

The Start-Stop system is available, the
automatic engine shutdown is active.
The Start-Stop system is not available or
has been disconnected.

Stopping and starting the engine

Vehicles with a manual gearbox:

●

When the vehicle is stopped, put it into neu-

tral and release the clutch pedal. The engine
will stop. The warning lamp will light up on

the display. The engine may be stopped before
the vehicle comes to a standstill (approximately
7 km/h).

●

When you depress the clutch pedal, the en-

gine will start again. The indicator lamp goes
out.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

●

Brake until the vehicle stops and keep your

foot on the brake pedal. The engine will stop.
The warning lamp will appear on the dis-
play. The engine can be stopped before stop-
ping completely (approximately 7 or 2 km/h de-
pending on the vehicle's gearbox).

●

When you take your foot off the brake pedal

the engine will start up again. The indicator
lamp goes out.

Basic requirements for the start/stop mode

●

The driver door must be closed.

●

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

●

The bonnet must be closed.

●

The engine has reached operating tempera-

ture.

●

The reverse gear must not be engaged.

●

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

slope.

The engine does not turn off for various rea-
sons

Before stopping the vehicle, the system verifies
whether certain conditions are met. The engine

does not

switch off, in the following situations

for example:

●

The engine has not yet reached the required

temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

●

The temperature selected on the climate

control has not been reached.

●

The interior temperature is very high/low.

●

De-icing function button activated.

●

Park assist is switched on.

●

The battery is very low.

●

The steering wheel is overly turned or is being

turned.

●

If there is a danger of misting.

●

After engaging reverse gear.

●

In case of a very steep gradient.

is displayed on the instrument cluster

screen; it is also displayed in the driver informa-
tion system,

The engine starts by itself

When stopped, the normal system mode may
be interrupted in the following situations. The
engine restarts without the driver's intervention.

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Start-Stop system

●

The interior temperature differs from the tem-

perature selected on the climate control.

●

Defrost function button activated

●

The brake is pressed several times in a row.

●

The battery is not charged enough.

●

High electricity consumption.

Additional information related to the auto-
matic gearbox

The engine stops when the selector lever is in

and

, as well as in Tiptronic mode. With the

selector lever in

, the engine will also remain

switched off when you take your foot off the
brake pedal.
In order to start the engine up again the ac-
celerator must be pressed, or another gear en-
gaged or the brake released.
If the selector lever is placed in

while stopped,

the engine will start up again.
Change from

to prevent the engine from

accidentally starting when passing through

Additional information about vehicles with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will
start up again in certain operating conditions if
the radar sensor detects that the vehicle ahead
drives off again.

WARNING

●

Never switch the engine off until the vehi-

cle is stationary. The operation of the brake
and steering will not be fully guaranteed.
More force will be needed to turn the steer-
ing wheel or to brake. You could suffer an
accident and even serious injuries.

●

To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Stop system is switched off when working in
the engine compartment

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NOTICE

The Start-Stop system must always be
switched off when driving through flooded
areas

›››

page 112

Note

●

In vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

you can control whether the engine should
switch off or not by reducing or increasing
the brake force applied. While the vehicle re-
mains stopped, the engine will not stop if the
brake pedal is slightly pressed, in traffic jams
with frequent stopping and starting for exam-
ple. As soon as strong pressure is applied to
the brake pedal, the engine will stop.

●

When stopped, the brake pedal must be

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle does
not move.

●

If the engine “stalls” with a manual gear-

box, it can be directly started up again by
immediately pressing the clutch pedal.

●

If the lever is placed in position D, N or S

after engaging reverse gear, 10 km/h (6 mph)
in a forwards direction must be reached for
the system to be in a condition to stop the
engine.

Manually connecting and discon-
necting the Start-Stop system

Fig. 86

Centre console: Start-Stop system

button.

If you do not wish to use the system, you can
switch it off manually:

●

To manually switch on/off the Start-Stop sys-

tem, press the button

›››

Fig. 86

The button symbol remains lit up in yellow
when the system is switched off.

Note

The system switches on every time the en-
gine is turned off voluntarily.

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Troubleshooting

Indications for the driver on the instrument
cluster screen

Start-Stop system deactivated.
Start the engine manually

●

This indication shows that the Start-Stop sys-

tem

cannot

restart the engine.

This happens for 2 reasons: if the driver's door
has been opened or if the driver has unbuckled
the seat belt.

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function
not available

●

There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take

the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault re-
paired.

Manual gearbox

Changing gears

Fig. 87

Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed

manual gearbox.

Gear positions are indicated on the gear lever

›››

Fig. 87

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as far

as it will go.

●

Move the gear lever to the desired position.

●

Release the clutch.

Engaging reverse gear

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is
stopped.

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as far

as it will go.

●

With the gear lever in neutral, push it down,

move it all the way to the left and then forwards
to select reverse gear

›››

Fig. 87

●

Release the clutch.

Changing to lower gears

When driving, you should always change down
through the gears progressively, i.e. to the gear
immediately below when engine RPM is not
tool high

›››

. Skipping one or several gears

when changing down through the gears at high
speed or high RPM can cause damage to the
clutch and gearbox, even if the clutch is de-
pressed

›››

WARNING

If the engine is running, the vehicle starts
moving as soon as a gear is engaged and the
clutch pedal is released. This also happens if
the electronic parking brake is switched on.

●

Never engage reverse gear while the vehi-

cle is in motion.

WARNING

Changing down through the gears incor-
rectly by selecting a gear that is too low
can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and
cause accidents and serious injuries.

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NOTICE

Engaging a gear that is too low when driving
at high speed or at high engine RPM can
cause considerable damage to the clutch
and gearbox. This can happen even if the
clutch pedal is kept depressed and the gear
is not engaged.

NOTICE

Consider the following to avoid damage and
premature wear:

●

Do not rest your hand on the gear lever

while driving. The pressure exerted by the
hand is transmitted to the gearbox forks.

●

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal;

even if the pressure seems insignificant, it
can cause premature wear of the clutch disc.
Use the footrest when not changing gears.

●

Make sure the vehicle is completely stop-

ped before engaging reverse gear.

●

When changing gears, always fully de-

press the clutch.

●

Do not “ride” the clutch with the engine

running when the vehicle is stopped on an
uphill slope.

DSG automatic transmis-
sion

Introduction

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled manual gearbox. Torque between
the engine and the gearbox is transmitted via
two independent clutches. They replace the
torque converter found on conventional auto-
matic gearboxes and allow for smooth, uninter-
rupted acceleration of the vehicle.
The

Tiptronic

system allows the driver to

change gears

manually

›››

page 123,

Chang-

ing gear in Tiptronic mode

Gear selector positions

Fig. 88

Selector lever lock.

The selector lever position is shown when the
corresponding sign lights up. With the selector
lever in the manual gearbox positions

and

, the engaged gear is also shown on the dis-

play.

- Parking lock

When the lever is put in this position, the drive
wheels are locked. The lever should only be put
in

when the vehicle is stationary

›››

To put the lever in

or take it out of

, the

locking button must be pressed and held and
the brake pedal pressed simultaneously.

– Reverse gear

Reverse gear must be engaged only when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling

›››

To move the lever to position

, the lock button

must be pressed and held while pressing the
brake pedal at the same time. The reverse lights
come on when the lever is in the

position with

the ignition on.

– Neutral

In this position, the gear is in neutral.
Press the brake pedal to move the lever from

D/S

when the vehicle is stationary or at

speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)

›››

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– Permanent forward drive position

The lever in the

D/S

position enables the gears

to be operated in normal mode (

) or sport

mode (

). To select Sport mode

, move the

lever backwards. Pushing the lever again will
select normal mode

. The selected driving

mode is shown on the instrument panel display.
In

normal mode

(

), the gearbox selects the

best gear ratio. This depends on the engine
load, the road speed and the dynamic gear
control programme (DCP).

Sport mode

(

) should be selected for a sporty

driving style. This setting makes use of the en-
gine's maximum power output. When acceler-
ating the gear shifts will be noticeable.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. on mountain
roads) it can be advantageous to switch tip-
tronic mode

›››

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, to adapt the gears

to suit the road conditions.

Selector lever lock

, the lever lock prevents a gear range

from being engaged, and prevents the vehicle
from moving off accidentally.
To release the gear lever lock, press and hold
the brake pedal with the ignition on. At the
same time, press the lever lock in the direction
of the arrow

›››

Fig. 88

As a reminder to the driver, when the lever is in
positions P or N the following indication will be
shown on the screen:

When stationary, apply foot brake
while selecting a gear.

The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly
through position

(e.g. when shifting from

). This makes it possible, for instance, to

“rock the vehicle backwards and forwards” if it
is stuck in snow or mud. The lever lock engages
automatically if the brake pedal is not pressed
and the lever is in position

for more than

about one second at a speed of less than 5
km/h (3 mph).

Safety interlock for ignition key

Once the ignition has been turned off, the key
may be removed only if the gear selector is in
position

. While the key is not in the ignition, the

selector lever is locked in position

WARNING

●

Take care not to press the accelerator

pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The vehi-
cle could start moving immediately (in some
cases even if the parking brake is engaged)
resulting in the risk of an accident.

●

Never move the lever to R or P when driving.

Failure to follow this instruction could result
in an accident or failure.

●

With the lever in any position (except P),

the foot brake must be pushed down when-
ever the engine is running. This is because an
automatic gearbox still transmits power even
at idling speed.

●

While you are selecting a gear and the ve-

hicle is stopped with the engine running, do
not accelerate. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident.

●

As a driver you should never leave your ve-

hicle if the engine is running and a gear is
engaged. Switch on the electronic parking
brake and select the parking lock (P).

Note

●

If the lever is moved accidentally to N when

driving, release the accelerator and let the
engine speed drop to idling before selecting
gear range D or S again.

●

Should the power supply to the lever be in-

terrupted in position P, it will not be possible
to move the lever. If this should happen the
manual release can be used

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Note

●

If the lever lock does not engage, there is a

fault. The transmission is interrupted to pre-
vent the vehicle from accidentally moving.
Follow the procedure below in order for the
lever lock to engage again:

–

With a 6-speed gearbox: press the brake

pedal and release it again.

–

With a 7-speed gearbox: press the brake

pedal. Move the lever to position P or N and
subsequently engage a gear.

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●

If a gear has been selected, the vehicle

does not move forwards or back. Proceed to
the next mode:

–

When the vehicle does not move in

the required direction, the system may not
have the gear range correctly engaged.
Press the brake pedal and engage the gear
range again.

–

If the vehicle still does not move in the re-

quired direction, there is a system malfunc-
tion. Seek specialist assistance and have
the system checked.

Changing gear in Tiptronic mode

Fig. 89

Lever in the Tiptronic position

Fig. 90

Steering wheel: automatic gearbox

levers

Tiptronic gives the driver the option to change
gears manually.
When you change to the Tiptronic programme,
the vehicle remains in the currently selected
gear. This is possible as long as the system is
not changing gear automatically due to a traf-
fic situation.

Using Tiptronic with the selector lever

It is possible to change to Tiptronic mode, both
when the vehicle is stopped and while driving.

●

Starting from the

D/S

position, move the lever

to the right. The instrument panel will show
whether the lever is in manual or Tiptronic
mode (e.g.

●

Move the lever forwards

or backwards

–

to change up or down a gear

›››

Fig. 89

●

To exit Tiptronic mode, move the lever to the

left.

Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel pad-
dles

The gearshift paddles can be used when the
selector lever is in the

D/S

(Tiptronic) posi-

tions.

●

Press the

gear shift paddle to change up

a gear

›››

Fig. 90

●

Press the

–

gear shift paddle to change

down a gear.

●

To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-hand

lever towards the steering wheel for approxi-
mately 1 second or move the lever to the left.
If the paddles are not operated for some time
and the lever is not in the Tiptronic selection
position, it will automatically exit from Tiptronic
mode.

NOTICE

●

When accelerating, if a higher gear is

not selected, it will automatically change
shortly before reaching the maximum per-
mitted RPM.

●

Also, if a lower gear is selected, the system

will not change until it detects that the en-
gine will not reach its maximum RPM.

Driving with an automatic gearbox

The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-
cally as the vehicle moves.

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The engine can only start with the selector
lever in position

. At low temperatures

(below -10 °C), the engine can only start with
the selector lever in position

Driving down hills

Under certain circumstances it may be advan-
tageous to use the Tiptronic mode to select the
gear manually according to driving conditions

›››

Stop/Park

On level ground, just use the lever to engage
position

. On slopes you should first apply the

parking brake and then set the lever to

This

makes it easier to remove the lever from posi-
tion

when starting.

If the driver door is opened and the lever is not
in position

, the vehicle could move. The fol-

lowing warning is displayed on the instrument
panel:

Gear change: selector lever

in the drive position!.

Additionally, a

buzzer will sound.

Stopping on a downhill

Always press the brake pedal firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving; if necessary, apply the
handbrake

›››

Do not

accelerate while a range of gears is en-

gaged to prevent the car from rolling downhill

›››

Hill starts

●

Apply the handbrake.

●

Once you have engaged a gear press the

accelerator carefully and disengage the hand-
brake.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

●

Never allow the brake to rub and do not use

the brake pedal too often or for long periods,
as the brakes can overheat. This reduces
the braking power, increases the braking dis-
tance or even causes a brake system fault.

●

If you have to stop on a hill, keep the vehi-

cle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal or
parking brake.

NOTICE

●

If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do not

attempt to stop it from rolling by depressing
the accelerator when a gear has been selec-
ted. This could cause overheating and dam-
age the automatic gearbox.

●

If you allow the vehicle to roll with the lever

in position N and the engine off, the auto-
matic gearbox will be damaged by lack of
lubrication.

●

In certain driving situations or traffic condi-

tions, the gears could overheat and be dam-
aged! If the warning lamp lights up, stop
the vehicle as soon as you can and wait for
the gearbox to cool

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●

If the gearbox operates with the backup

programme, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired with-
out delay.

Kick-down

The kick-down device provides maximum ac-
celeration when the gear selector lever is in the
positions

or in Tiptronic mode.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of the
maximum acceleration of the vehicle

›››

The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed
until the engine reaches maximum rpm.

WARNING

Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or wet, the kickdown feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding.

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Inertia mode

The inertia mode allows you to travel certain
distances without using the accelerator, which
saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the inertia
mode to let the vehicle roll.

Activation of the inertia mode

Condition: lever in position

, slopes of

less than 12% and speeds between 20 and
130 km/h (12 and 80 mph).

●

Gently take your foot off the accelerator.

The indication will be shown on the instrument
panel , the engaged gear and current con-
sumption will disappear and the word

Inertia

will appear.
The gears will automatically disengage and the
vehicle will roll freely, without the effect of the
engine brake. While the vehicle rolls, the engine
runs at idling speed.

Stopping inertia mode

●

Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.

To take advantage of the engine's inertia mode,
simply remove your foot from the accelerator.
Applying both the

inertia mode

(= prolonged

section with less energy) and

inertia discon-

nection

(= shorter section without the need for

fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption and
emission balance.

If the vehicle has

SEAT Drive Profile

›››

page 128

, the inertia mode can be acti-

vated in

Normal

Eco

and

Individual

modes.

Eco

mode, it is activated whenever the op-

erating conditions are met, regardless of the
smoothness with which the foot is removed
from the accelerator.

WARNING

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

take into account, when approaching an ob-
stacle, that the vehicle will not decelerate in
the usual manner: risk of accident!

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:
risk of accident!

●

If other users drive your vehicle, warn them

about inertia mode.

NOTICE

The driver message Inertia is only displayed
with the current consumption. In inertia mode
the gear will no longer be displayed (for ex-
ample D or E will appear instead of D7 or E7).

NOTICE

The inertia mode will be automatically dis-
connected on gradients steeper than 15%.

Note

In the case of the 1.6l TDI engine, the inertia
mode will only work with the Eco driving pro-
file.

Troubleshooting

The engine does not start

The indicator lamp lights up green.
The brake is not depressed, e.g. when trying to
change the gear selector lever.

●

To select a gear range, press the brake

pedal.

Selector lever lock

The control lamp flashes green.
The selector lever locking button is not en-
gaged. The vehicle is prevented from moving
forwards. Engage the selector lever lock.

Indications on the instrument cluster display:

Clutch

Clutch overheated! Please stop!

●

The clutch has overheated and could be

damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to
cool with the engine at idling speed and the
selector lever in position

. When the warning

lamp and the driver message switch off, have

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the fault corrected by a specialised workshop
without delay. If they do not turn off, do not
continue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

Faults in the gearbox

Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehi-

cle and place the lever in the P

●

There is a fault in the gearbox. Stop the vehi-

cle in a safe place and do not continue driving.
Seek specialist assistance.

Gearbox: System fault! You may

continue driving

●

Have the fault corrected by a specialised

workshop without delay.

Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving with restrictions.
Reverse gear disabled

●

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

and have the fault repaired.

Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving in D until switch-
ing off the engine

●

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Seek special-

ist assistance.

Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your

driving accordingly

●

Continue driving at moderate speeds. When

the warning lamp switches off, you can con-
tinue driving in a normal manner.

Gearbox: press the brake and

engage a gear again

●

If the warning was caused by the temperature

of the gearbox, this driver message will be dis-
played when the gearbox has cooled again.

Back-up programme

If all the gear positions are shown over a light
background on the instrument cluster, there is
a system fault and the automatic gearbox will
operate with the backup programme. It is still
possible to drive the vehicle, however, at low
speeds and within a selected range of gears.

Driving in reverse gear may not be possible

Manual release of the selector lever

Fig. 91

Selector lever: manual release from

position P.

In the event of a power failure when starting
(e.g. discharged battery), the lever will remain
locked in position

. To move it to position

to move the vehicle, there is an emergency re-
lease device under the centre console, on the
right side. Releasing the selector lever requires
a certain degree of practical skill.

Removing the cover from the selector lever:

●

Connect the electronic parking brake

›››

●

Carefully pull the corners of the selector lever

boot and twist it upwards over the lever handle.

Releasing the selector lever:

●

Using the flat part of a screwdriver, press the

yellow tab sideways and keep it pressed down

›››

Fig. 91

●

Press the lock button on the selector

lever and move it to position

●

After completing the emergency release, re-

attach the selector lever boot to the gearbox
console.

WARNING

Do not move the lever from position P if the
parking brake is not firmly engaged. If you
still think the car could move, press the brake
pedal. Danger! The vehicle could move in an
unforeseen way and cause an accident or
serious injury.

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Driving on slopes

Hill driving assistant

✓

Valid for vehicles: with ESC

The hill driving assistant helps the driver to
move off and upward on a hill, both forwards
and backwards, when the vehicle is stationary.
The system maintains brake pressure for ap-
proximately two seconds after the foot is taken
off the brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from
moving when it is started. During these 2 sec-
onds, the driver has enough time to release
the clutch pedal and accelerate without the
vehicle moving and without having to use the
handbrake, making start-up easier, more com-
fortable and safer.
These are the basic operation conditions:

●

being on a ramp or hill/slope,

●

driver door closed,

●

vehicle completely stationary,

●

engine running and foot on the brake,

●

having a gear engaged or being in neutral for

a manual gearbox, or with the selector lever at
positions

for an automatic gearbox.

WARNING

●

If you do not start the vehicle immediately

after taking your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle may roll back under certain con-
ditions. Depress the brake pedal or use the
hand brake immediately.

●

If the engine stalls, depress the brake

pedal or use the hand brake immediately.

●

When following a line of traffic uphill, if you

want to prevent the vehicle from rolling back
when starting off, hold the brake pedal down
for a few seconds before starting off.

Note

The Official Service or a specialist workshop
can tell you if your vehicle is equipped with
this system.

downhill assistant

Downhill speed control is activated when the
gear lever is in the

D/S

position and the brake is

applied. An appropriate lower gear is engaged.
The assistant attempts to maintain the speed
at which the vehicle was travelling when the
brake was applied, within logical limits. It may
be necessary to correct the speed by pressing
the brake.
The assistant can only change down as far as
3rd gear. It is possible that on very steep slopes
you may have to switch to tiptronic mode and

thus manually change down to 2nd or 1st gear
to take advantage of engine braking and take
the load off the brake system.
Downhill speed control is deactivated as soon
as the road levels out again or you press the
accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with a cruise control system

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, downhill speed control is activa-

ted when you set a cruising speed.

WARNING

The downhill speed control cannot defy the
laws of physics. Therefore, speed cannot be
maintained constant in all situations. Always
be prepared to use the brakes!

Steering

Information relating to different vehi-
cle processes.

To make the vehicle more difficult to steal, al-
ways lock the steering before leaving the it.

Steering

On vehicles with electromechanical steering,
the power steering automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the driving speed, the steering wheel
torque and the orientation of the wheels. The
power steering only works when the engine is
running.

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If the power steering does not work properly or
does not work at all, you will have to use much
more strength than usual to turn the steering
wheel.

Progressive steering

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering sys-
tem.
In

city traffic

you do not need to turn so much

on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.
On

roads or motorway

, progressive steering

transmits, for example, in bends, a sportier,
more direct and noticeably more dynamic driv-
ing sensation.

Steering assist

This help assists the driver in critical situations. It
recommends turning the steering wheel to per-
form a corrective manoeuvre (counter-steer-
ing), turning slightly to avoid skidding

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WARNING

Steering assist helps the driver in critical sit-
uations. The driver is the person who has to
control the vehicle's steering at all times.

Troubleshooting

Steering fault

The warning lamp lights up red.

There is a fault in the power steering.

●

Stop driving!

Seek specialist assistance.

●

Do not allow the vehicle to be towed on its

own wheels.

Steering fault

The control lamp lights up or flashes yellow.
The steering is stiffer or reacts more sensitively
than usual.
The control lamp

lights up and remains lit

●

Restart the engine and drive slowly for a short

distance. Contact a specialist workshop if the
control lamp remains on.

●

OR:

the 12-volt battery was disconnected

and reconnected. Drive slowly for a short dis-
tance.
The control lamp

flashes

●

Turn the steering wheel slightly from one side

to the other.

●

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.

●

Consider the warnings shown on the instru-

ment cluster display.

●

If the control lamp continues flashing after

the ignition has been switched on, do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

SEAT Drive Profiles

Introduction

The driver can use the drive profiles to adapt
various features of the vehicle's systems to
the current driving situation, the desired driving
comfort and an economical driving style. Some
of the systems that can be adapted are the
suspension, steering, engine and air condition-
ing.
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, various
drive profiles can be selected. The degree of in-
fluence of the vehicle's systems on the different
drive profiles depends on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.

Engine

Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the

Eco

profile is

selected, the Start-stop function is activated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The

Eco

profile activates the Inertia function, thereby
reducing consumption. The rest of the driving
profiles will activate the inertia use function
when the selector lever is not in the

position,

depending on how the accelerator pedal is re-
leased

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. When the vehicle is turned

on again, the function is activated by default to
reduce consumption.

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With manual transmission, the

Eco

profile

changes the gear change recommendations to
facilitate more efficient driving.

“Dual Ride” suspension

The “Dual Ride” suspension sets the suspension
to comfortable in the

Eco

and

Normal

profiles,

and to sport in the

Sport

profile. In the

Indi-

vidual

profile the suspension can be switched

between

Normal

Sport

, depending on per-

sonal preference.
In the event of a fault in the “Dual Ride” sus-
pension, the following message is displayed on
the instrument panel screen:

Fault: damping

adjustment

Steering

Power steering becomes harder in the

Sport

profile to enable a sportier driving style.

Air conditioning

In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate in
the

Eco

profile, especially restricting fuel con-

sumption.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The ACC’s acceleration and braking mode
varies according to the driving profile

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Selecting a driving profile

Fig. 92

Next to the gearbox lever: MODE

button.

The drive profile can be selected when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is stationary
or moving

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The desired profile can be selected by succes-
sively pressing the selection button

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Fig. 92

Kick-down

The kick-down feature allows maximum accel-
eration

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If the

Eco

profile has been selected in the SEAT

Drive Profile, and the accelerator is pressed
beyond a hard point, the engine power is auto-
matically controlled to give your vehicle maxi-
mum acceleration.

WARNING

Adjusting the driving profile while driving can
distract attention from traffic and cause ac-
cidents.

●

Always drive as carefully and responsibly

as possible.

Characteristics of driving profiles

An icon on the infotainment system display in-
forms about the active profile.
The button lighting

comes on when the ac-

tive profile is anything other than

Normal

Driving pro-

file

Characteristics

Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is re-
spectful to the environment.

Normal

Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for everyday use.

Sport

Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-
bling the user a more sporty driv-
ing style.

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Driving pro-

file

Characteristics

Individual

It allows you to personalise the
configuration. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicle.

WARNING

Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.

Note

●

Regardless of the driving profile selected

when the ignition is switched off, all systems
will start up with the Normal profile. Use the
button

to select another driving profile.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.

●

Use of the Eco profile is not recommended

when driving with a trailer.

Braking system

Information about the brakes

During the first 200 to 300 km,

new brake

pads

do not provide maximum braking power

and still have to “settle”

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When running

in the brake pads, the emergency braking
distance is longer

than after they have been

run in. During the run-in, avoid sharp braking
and situations that place a lot of demand on
the brakes, e.g. driving too close to another ve-
hicle.

Brake pad wear

depends to a large extent on

the conditions in which the vehicle is used, and
driving style. If the vehicle is frequently used in
city traffic and for short distances, or for sporty
driving, brake pad thickness should be checked
regularly at a specialist workshop.
Driving with

wet brakes

, e.g. after driving

through water, in heavy rain or after washing
the vehicle, braking performance may be af-
fected by wet brake discs, or even frozen discs
in winter. The driver should be ready to brake
harder.
If

the brake discs and pads have a layer

of salt on them

, the braking performance is

reduced and the braking distance increases.
When driving on salted roads without braking
for some time, the layer of salt should be re-
moved by carefully applying the brakes a few
times

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Corrosion

on the brake discs and

dirt

on the

brake pads increase if the vehicle is left unused
for a long time, if it is not driven for many kilo-
metres. If corrosion is present, it is recommen-
ded to clean the discs and pads by braking
hard several times while driving at high speed.
Make sure that you do not endanger any other
vehicles or road users

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WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads or a defective
brake system can lead to accidents and seri-
ous injuries.

●

If you suspect that the brake pads are worn

or that the brake system is faulty, have the
brake pads checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop and replaced if they are
worn.

WARNING

The braking performance of new brake pads
is not optimal.

●

During the first 300 km, new brake pads do

not provide maximum braking power and still
have to “settle”. This can be counteracted by
applying more pressure to the brake pedal.

●

When brake pads are new, drive with extra

care to reduce the risk of accidents, serious
injury or loss of control of the vehicle.

●

Only perform hard braking to clean the

brake system when permitted by the traffic
situation. Do not endanger the occupants of
other vehicles. Accident hazard!

●

When running in new brake pads, do not

drive too close to other vehicles or cause sit-
uations that would require the brakes to be
applied heavily.

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WARNING

When the brakes overheat, their braking per-
formance drops and the braking distance in-
creases.

●

When driving downhill, particular demand

is placed on the brakes and they heat up
very quickly.

●

Before a long steep slope, reduce speed

and change down into a lower gear or range.
Therefore, using the engine brake relieves
the brakes.

●

If you wish to retrofit a front spoiler, inte-

gral trim or other accessories, ensure that
the air inlet around the brakes is not reduced,
as otherwise the brake system could over-
heat. Please also note the information on
brake fluid

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WARNING

Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon-
ger to brake and increases the braking dis-
tance.

●

Test the brakes carefully.

●

Always dry the brakes and free them from

ice and salt by braking repeatedly, if permit-
ted by visibility, weather, road surface and
traffic conditions.

WARNING

When braking manoeuvres are started auto-
matically, the brake pedal may move auto-
matically in the application direction. Do not
put your foot under the brake pedal. Risk of
injury!

Note

Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your
foot on the pedal when it is not necessary
to brake. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat, resulting in increased brake travel and
wear. Please consider the important notes on
brake fluid

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Note

Regularly check the thickness of the brake
pads visually through the holes in the rims
or from the underside of the vehicle. If nec-
essary, the wheels should be removed for
a more thorough inspection. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.

Troubleshooting

Defect in the brake system

The warning lamp lights up red. A message
may also be displayed.

Stop driving!

●

Inform a specialist workshop and request a

brake system inspection.

Brake assist systems

Information relating to brake assist
systems

Brake assist systems can help the driver in crit-
ical driving or braking situations. The driver is
responsible for driving safely

›››

When the brake assist systems are regulating
the brakes, the brake pedal may move or make
noises. Even so, continue to brake with the nec-
essary force and control the trajectory of the
vehicle if necessary.
Depending on the equipment, the ESC and TCS
settings may be changed in the vehicle.

●

The ESC, ABS and TCS can only operate cor-

rectly if the four wheels are fitted with the stipu-
lated tyres

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●

If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESC, TCS and

EDS also cease to function.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding
and to improve stability in certain driving situa-
tions

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Traction control (TCS)

The TCS reduces the driving force on skidding
wheels and adapts this force to suit the road
surface conditions. The TCS facilitates starting,
acceleration and hill climbing

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Electronic brake pressure distribution (EBV)

Electronic brake force distribution (EBV) regu-
lates the braking force between the front and
rear axles. Excessive braking of the rear axle is
avoided and the vehicle remains stable during
the braking operation.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS),

The ABS can prevent the wheels from locking
up under braking until shortly before the vehicle
comes to a stop, and helps the driver maintain
control of the steering and the vehicle

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Brake assist (BAS)

Brake assist (BAS) can help to reduce the brak-
ing distance. Brake Assist increases the pressure
exerted by the driver when the brake pedal is
depressed quickly in an emergency.

Electronic differential lock (EDS and XDS)

The EDS automatically brakes skidding wheels
and transmits the driving force to the other driv-
ing wheels.
The XDS improves traction by applying the
brakes to keep the vehicle in its lane.

Multi-collision brake

The multi-collision brake automatically triggers
braking if the airbag control unit detects a colli-
sion in the event of an accident.
Automatic braking requirements:

●

The driver is not pressing the accelerator

pedal.

Tractor-trailer sway mitigation

If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control the
following: tractor-trailers tend to sway. When
the swaying of the trailer is felt by the vehicle
and detected by the ESC, it will automatically
brake the towing vehicle within the limits of the
system and mitigate the sway. Tractor-trailer
sway mitigation is not available in all countries

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WARNING

Smart brake assist technology cannot over-
come the limits imposed by the laws of phys-
ics and only works within the limits of the sys-
tems. Driving at high speed on icy, slippery
or wed road surfaces can cause a loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury to
the driver and passengers.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Never take any risk that
compromises safety.

●

Brake assist systems cannot prevent an ac-

cident if you are driving too close to other
vehicles.

●

Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability

depends on tyre grip.

WARNING

The efficiency of the ESC can be significantly
reduced if components or systems that af-
fect the driving dynamics are not properly
maintained or are not working properly. This
can particularly occur if changes are made
to the suspension or unauthorised rim/tyre
combinations are used.

●

Ensure that vehicle conversions and modi-

fications are only made by specialised work-
shops.

●

Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability

depends on tyre grip.

WARNING

When driving without a brake servo or with
restricted brake servo functions, the braking
distance can increase considerably and can
cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

If the brake servo is not working, the brake

pedal has to be pressed harder, as the brak-
ing distance increases due to the lack of as-
sistance from the servo brake.

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Brake assist systems

Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC and TCS

The ESC is switched on automatically when the
engine is started, and only works when the en-
gine is running and includes the ABS, EDS and
TCS systems.
The TCS function should only be switched off in
situations in which traction is insufficient.
Depending on the finishes and versions, there is
the possibility of disconnecting only the TCS or
activating the ESC in “Sport” mode.

Disconnecting and connecting the TCS

●

The TCS can be activated or deactivated

in the infotainment system using the function
button

> Driver assistance > ESC Menu

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page 36

When the TC is switched off, the control lamp
lights up on the instrument cluster.

Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode

●

The ECS in “Sport” mode can be activated

or deactivated in the infotainment system using
the function button

> Driver assistance >

ESC Menu

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When “Sport” mode is connected, the interven-
tions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle, and the
traction control (TCS) interventions are limited.

In vehicles with 4-wheel drive, the TCS is dis-
connected completely . In addition, the control
lamp lights up on the instrument cluster.

WARNING

The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!

●

With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising

function will be limited to allow for a sportier
drive. The vehicle may skid.

Note

If the TCS is disconnected or “Sport” mode
is selected, the cruise control system will be
switched off.

Troubleshooting

The ABS does not work properly or does

not work at all

The control lamp switches on yellow.

●

Contact a specialised workshop. The vehi-

cle’s brakes still work without the ABS.

The ESC or TCS is regulating

The control lamp flashes yellow.

ESC fault

The control lamp switches on yellow. The ESC
has been switched off.
There is a fault or defect.

●

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.

●

If possible, drive for a short distance at 15-20

km/h (9-12 mph).

●

If the control lamp is still on, go to a speci-

alised workshop.

The brake assist systems make noises

When the described brake assist systems inter-
vene, you may hear noises.

WARNING

●

When the ignition is switched on, the sta-

tus of the brake system and the brake assist
functions are automatically checked. The
control lamps on the instrument cluster light
up briefly and then go out. Any indicator
lamp that remains on indicates a fault. Seek
qualified technical assistance immediately.

●

If the brake system warning light comes

on together with the control lamp, the ABS
regulation function may not work and the
rear wheels may lock relatively quickly when
braking. This can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle! If possible, slow down and drive
slowly and carefully to the nearest specialist
workshop to have the brake system inspec-
ted. During this journey, avoid heavy braking
and any sudden manoeuvres.

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General notes

Assistant systems

General notes

Safety advice

WARNING

●

Responsibility for driving rests with the

driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.

●

Use the drive assist systems only when

conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.

●

In order for drive assist systems to react

correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the notes
on sensors and cameras in this chapter.

Note

●

Keep in mind the specific rules of each

country, especially when it comes to driving,
formation of an emergency corridor, braking
distance, speed, parking position, wheel po-
sition, etc. The driver is solely responsible for
always complying with the specific regula-
tions of each country.

●

The area in front of and around the radar

sensor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional headlights or similar items, as this

could have a negative impact on the oper-
ation of the assistants. If the vehicle is not
properly repaired or structural modifications
are made to it, the operation of the assistants
may be affected.

●

The repair and adjustment of sensors and

cameras requires special knowledge and
tools. It is recommended to visit a SEAT deal-
ership for this purpose.

System limits

WARNING

●

Drive assist systems can not overcome the

laws of physics. Depending on the circum-
stances, a collision may not be avoidable.

●

Warnings, notices and indicator lamps

may not be displayed on time, or may be
displayed incorrectly, e.g. if a vehicle ap-
proaches too quickly.

●

Corrective interventions by drive assist

systems (e.g. interventions in the steering or
brakes) may be insufficient or may never oc-
cur, depending on the circumstances. As a
driver, you must be prepared to act at all
times.

Note

●

Due to the system's detection limits in

the surroundings, the systems may not give
warnings or intervene on time, or they might
do so even if it is not desired. In addition, the
auxiliary systems may incorrectly interpret a
manoeuvre and, as a result, warn the driver in
an unexpected manner.

●

When the towing mode is selected, some

assist systems may react with limitations, in
an unusual way or may not be available.
Keep in mind the instructions relating to the
towing mode.

Button for the assistant systems

Fig. 93

On the turn light and main beam lever:

key for driver assistance systems (depending on
the version).

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Fig. 94

Left side of the multifunction steering

wheel: button for driver assistance systems
(depending on the version).

Depending on the equipment, the button for the
driver assistance systems is located on the turn
signal and main beam lever or on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. This button can be used
to switch the driver assistance systems in the

Assistants

menu on and off.

●

Press the

button to open the

Assis-

tants

menu.

●

Select the assistance system in question and

turn it off or on. A mark indicates that assistant
system is switched on.

●

Next, confirm the selection by pressing the

button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The assistant systems can also be switched on
and off in the infotainment system, in the vehi-
cle settings menu

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Drive assist sensors and
cameras

Front radar

Fig. 95

On the front bumper: radar sensor.

Fig. 96

Detection area.

A radar sensor may be fitted to the front
bumper of the vehicle

›››

Fig. 95

. The front ra-

dar detects any objects in its detection zone

›››

Fig. 96

and provides support for the follow-

ing functions:

●

Front Assist

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page 147

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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page 142

The radar can have a range of up to 120m
(400ft) depending on road and weather condi-
tions.

WARNING

●

The visibility of the radar sensor can be

impaired by dirt or environmental influences
such as rain, fog, snow, mud, dust, insects
etc. In this case the Front Assist and ACC
functions may stop working. The instrument
panel displays the following message:

sensor vision!

And the Front Assist un-

available or ACC unavailable warning lights
come on.

●

Clean the sensor area on the bumper as

indicated in

. When the radar sensor starts correctly

detecting again, the message disappears
from the screen and the functions become
available again.

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NOTICE

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or poorly adjus-

ted, the Front Assist system may give unnec-
essary warnings and apply the brakes inap-
propriately.

●

The operation of the radar can be affected

by strong reflections of the emitted signal.
This may occur, for example, in an enclosed
car park or due to the presence of metallic
objects (e.g. guard rails or sheets used in
road works).

●

The sensor may not be adjusted correctly

if it receives an impact. This may compro-
mise the system's efficacy or disconnect it. If
you have the feeling that the radar sensor is
damaged or adjusted incorrectly, switch off
the Front Assist and ACC functions to avoid
any damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.

Front camera

Fig. 97

On the windscreen: field of vision of the

Lane Assist system camera.

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may
be fitted with a front camera on the front wind-
screen. This camera detects lane boundaries
(lines) to provide support for the following func-
tions:

●

Lane Assist

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page 151

●

Travel Assist

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page 153

NOTICE

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tems, take the following points into consider-
ation:

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera reg-

ularly and make sure it is free of snow and
ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the camera's field of vision.

Rear radar

Fig. 98

Rear view of the vehicle: radar sensor

areas.

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Fig. 99

Sensor detection zones.

The radar sensors are located on the left and
right of the bumper and are not visible from the
outside

›››

Fig. 98

. The sensors monitor both

the blind spot and traffic behind the vehicle

›››

Fig. 99

They support the following functions:

●

Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

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page 155

●

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

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page 175

Automatic deactivation of supported func-
tions

The rear radar sensors deactivate automati-
cally when, among other reasons, one of the
sensors is detected to be permanently covered.
This may be the case if, for example, there is a
layer of snow or ice over one of the sensors.
The relevant text message will appear in the
instrument panel display.

Control lamps

Side Assist (lane change assistance sys-
tem) function not available

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) function
not available.

NOTICE

●

The radar sensors on the rear bumper may

be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least possibly hav-
ing its functionality diminished.

●

In order to ensure that the radar sensors

work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.

●

The rear bumper should only be painted

with paint authorised by SEAT. The lane de-
parture warning's functions may be limited or
work incorrectly if other paints are used.

●

The visibility of radar sensors may be af-

fected due to leaves, snow, strong haze or
dirt, among others. Clean the area in front of
the sensors.

●

Never use auto lane changing or the rear

cross traffic alert if the radar sensors are
dirty.

●

Radar operation may also be affected if

objects such as bicycle racks or luggage
racks interfere with the visibility of the ra-
dars.

Ultrasound sensors

The bumpers are fitted with ultrasound sensors
to perform the following functions:

●

Park Assist

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page 167

●

Park assist plus

›››

page 162

●

Rear park assist

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page 165

NOTICE

●

Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

wheel arch and vehicle underbody can mod-
ify the orientation of the sensors. This can af-
fect the parking aid function. Have the func-
tion checked by a specialised workshop.

●

A number plate or number plate holder

with dimensions that exceed the space for
the number plate, or a cured or deformed
number plate can cause false detections or a
loss of visibility for the sensors.

Note

●

In order to guarantee good operation, keep

the sensors clean, free of snow and ice, and
do not cover them with stickers or other ob-
jects.

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment for cleaning, do not apply it directly,
unless you do so very briefly, and always
keep a distance of more than 10 cm away.

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