Seat Leon (2023 year). Manual in english - page 6

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

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

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.

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

page 332

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.

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Driving

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

page 332

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 pad wear indicator

The control lamp switches on yellow.
The front brake pads are worn.

●

Contact a specialised workshop immediately.

●

Get

all

the brake pads inspected and replace

if necessary.

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

●

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

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

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

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.

Driving

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Brake assist systems

Valid for hybrid vehicles

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

page 298

Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)

With the ignition switched on, the electrome-
chanical brake servo (eBKV) supplements the
force exerted by the foot by increasing the
pressure that the driver exerts on the brake

pedal

. When a driver assistance system

apples the brakes, e.g. ACC when regulating
the speed, or during emergency braking, the
brake pedal may move automatically.
After disconnecting the ignition, the assistance
of the brake servo is progressively reduced. If
you continue to hold the vehicle in place with
the brake pedal, messages are displayed on
the instrument cluster screen. In this case, the
brake servo function is restricted.
Once stopped, immobilise the vehicle to pre-
vent it from moving

page 209

Brake blending

The regulated application of the brakes blends
the braking effect of the electric motor in en-
ergy recuperation and the mechanical braking
by the driver.

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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Driving

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 turned on or off in the in-

fotainment system: function button

> Assis-

tants > ESC menu

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 turned on

or off in the infotainment system: press the
function button

> Assistants > ESC menu

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.

●

If the control lamp does not go out, or

comes on while driving, it means that the ABS
is not working properly. The vehicle can only
be stopped using normal braking (without

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Assistant systems

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. 121

On the turn light and main beam lever:

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

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179

Drive assist sensors and cameras

Fig. 122

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

Drive assist sensors and
cameras

Front radar

Fig. 123

On the front bumper: radar sensor.

Fig. 124

Detection area.

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

Fig. 123

. The front

radar detects any objects in its detection zone

Fig. 124

and provides support for the follow-

ing functions:

●

Front Assist

page 193

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

page 185

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. 125

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

page 197

●

Travel Assist

page 199

●

Emergency assist

page 204

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. 126

Rear view of the vehicle: radar sensor

areas.

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181

Drive assist sensors and cameras

Fig. 127

Sensor detection zones.

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

Fig. 126

. The sensors monitor both

the blind spot and traffic behind the vehicle

Fig. 127

They support the following functions:

●

Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

page 205

●

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

page 228

●

Door opening warning (Exit Assist)

page 229

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.

Door opening assistant (Exit Assist) 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

page 218

●

Park assist plus

page 214

●

Rear park assist

page 217

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.

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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.

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-
vertising, may interfere with the operation of
the Park Assist.

Rear camera

Fig. 128

On the rear bumper: location of the

rear assist camera.

A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver
when reverse parking or manoeuvring This pro-
vides support to the following function:

●

Rear View Camera

page 225

WARNING

Fitting a number plate frame may interfere
with the view shown on the screen, as it may
reduce the camera’s field of vision.

NOTICE

●

In order to guarantee good system opera-

tion, keep the cameras clean, free of snow or
ice, and do not cover them with stickers or
other objects.

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

clean the camera lens.

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove

ice or snow from the camera lens. Doing so
could damage the camera.

Cruise control system

Introduction

The cruise control system (GRA) helps maintain
a constant speed set by you.

Speed range

The cruise control system is available when
driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-
prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).

Temporarily switching off the cruise control

The saved speed can be exceeded at any time,
e.g. for overtaking. The cruise control is suspen-
ded during acceleration and is then resumed
with the saved speed.

Status display

When the cruise control system is switched on,
the instrument cluster display shows the saved
speed and the system status:

It lights up grey.
The cruise control system is switched on,
but regulation is not active.

It lights up green.
The cruise control system is switched on
and regulation is active.

If there is no speed saved, the instrument clus-
ter display shows ––– instead of speed.

Changing gears

As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, regu-
lation is suspended and resumes once the gear
change has been made.

Driving down slopes

Shift into a low gear before descending a long
hill. This makes use of engine braking and re-
lieves the brakes.

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183

Cruise control system

The vehicle cannot maintain the saved speed in
all driving situations. Always be ready to apply
the vehicle’s brakes.

WARNING

If it is impossible to drive with sufficient brak-
ing distance and at a constant speed, using
the cruise control system may cause acci-
dents and serious injuries may occur.

●

Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is

bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

●

Only use the cruise control system on

paved roads with a firm surface.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

After use, always switch off the speed lim-

iter to prevent the speed being regulated
against your wishes.

●

It is dangerous to use a set speed which

is too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.

Operating the cruise control

Fig. 129

On the multifunction steering wheel:

cruise control operation buttons.

Connecting

●

Press the button.

There is no speed saved and regulation is not
yet operating.

Start regulation

●

While driving, press the button

The cruise control system saves and regulates
the current speed.

Adjusting the speed

While the GRA is set, the stored speed can be
adjusted:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)
- 1 km/h (1 mph)

+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)

The cruise control system only operates the ac-
celeration,

it does not brake

the vehicle.

In hybrid vehicles the cruise control system
changes the current speed by accelerating or
braking.

Interrupting the adjustment

●

Briefly press the button or press the brake

pedal.
The speed is stored.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the

button.

The cruise control system resumes the saved
speed and regulates it.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button .

The cruise control system switches off and the
saved speed is deleted.

Switching off the speed limiter

●

Press the button.

●

Select the speed limiter on the instrument

cluster display.
The cruise control system is switched off.

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Troubleshooting

Cruise control fault

The control lamp switches on yellow.
Abnormal operation. Switch off the cruise con-
trol system and take the vehicle to a specialist
workshop.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpectedly

●

If the clutch pedal is pressed for a long time.

●

The vehicle has exceeded the saved speed

for a long time.

●

No forward gear has been selected.

●

A brake assistance system has intervened,

e.g. TCS or ESC.

●

Front Assist has braked the vehicle.

●

If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer-

gency Assist and consult a specialised work-
shop.

Speed limiter

Introduction

The speed limited helps the driver not to ex-
ceed a set speed.

Speed range

The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a pro-
grammed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph) ap-
prox. and faster.

By selecting the speed limiter

The speed limitation can be interrupted at any
time by depressing the accelerator pedal fully,
beyond the point of resistance. As soon as the
saved speed is exceeded, the green indicator
light flashes and an audible warning signal may
sound. The speed is stored.
The limiter is reactivated automatically after re-
turning to less than the set speed.

Status display

When the speed limiter is switched on, the
instrument cluster display shows the saved
speed and the system status:

It lights up grey

The speed limiter is switched on but reg-
ulation is not active.

Lights up green

The speed limiter is switched on and ac-
tive.

Driving down slopes

Shift into a low gear before descending a long
hill. This makes use of engine braking and re-
lieves the brakes.

The vehicle cannot maintain the saved speed in
all driving situations. Always be ready to apply
the vehicle’s brakes.

WARNING

After use, always switch off the speed limiter
to prevent the speed being regulated against
your wishes.

●

The speed limiter does not relieve the

driver of their responsibility to drive at the
appropriate speed. Do not drive at high
speed if not necessary.

●

Using the speed limiter under adverse

weather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. aquaplaning,
snow, ice, leaves, etc. Only use the speed
limiter when the status of the road and the
weather conditions allow it.

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185

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control

Operating the speed limiter

Fig. 130

On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons to control the speed limiter.

Connecting

●

Press the button.

It does not take effect yet.

Start regulation

●

While driving, press the button

The current speed is saved as a limit speed.

Adjusting the speed

The programmed speed can be set:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)
- 1 km/h (1 mph)
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)

Interrupting the adjustment

●

Press the button.

The speed is stored.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the

button.

The limiter will re-activate as soon as the vehi-
cle is moving at a speed lower than the saved
one.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button .

The speed limiter switches off and the speed is
deleted.

Switch to another driver assistance system

●

Press the button.

●

Observe the corresponding message on the

instrument cluster display. The speed limiter is
switched off.

Troubleshooting

The speed limiter is not available

The control lamp switches on yellow.

●

Malfunctions Switch off the speed limiter and

go to a specialist workshop.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpectedly

●

You have switched off the Electronic Stabiliza-

tion Control (ESC).

●

The brakes have overheated. Wait for the

brakes to cool down and check the operation
again.

●

If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.
For safety reasons, the speed limiter only
switches off fully whenever the driver stops
pressing the accelerator pedal or switches the
system off manually.

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a
constant speed set by the driver. When ap-
proaching another vehicle in front, the ACC de-
tects it and adapts the speed automatically,
maintaining a distance set by the driver.

Does my vehicle have ACC?

Your vehicle has ACC if it has the ACC func-
tion buttons on the multifunction steering wheel

page 111

, or if it has the configuration menu

in the infotainment system.

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Speed range

ACC regulates at speeds between 20 and
210 km/h (15 and 130 mph).
When

E-Mode

is activated in hybrid vehicles,

the ACC speed range may vary.
If the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gear-
box, the ACC can bring the vehicle to a stand-
still if a vehicle in front of it stops.
If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox,
you should pay attention to gear changes. The
ACC could switch off if the RPM gets too high or
low.

Driving with ACC

You can override the ACC at any time. Braking
interrupts the ACC. If you accelerate, regulation
is interrupted during acceleration and then re-
sumed.

Driver intervention prompt

ACC is subject to certain limitations inher-
ent to the system. This means that the
driver will have to control the speed and

distance from other vehicles in certain sit-
uations. In this case, the instrument cluster
display

will tell you to intervene

by ap-

plying the brake, and an audio warning will
be played.

Radar sensors

The ACC uses the front radar technology. Read
its maintenance instructions and information
about its limitations

page 178

WARNING

The ACC’s technology cannot overcome the
system's inherent limitations or change the
laws of physics. If used negligently or invol-
untarily, it may cause serious accidents and
injuries. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

●

Always be prepared to brake or accelerate.

●

If you press the accelerator pedal the ACC

will stop working. Therefore, it will not brake
or request any braking intervention.

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

●

Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, or on

roads that are steep, with lots of curves or
slippery.

●

Never use ACC when driving off-road or on

unpaved roads.

●

The system may not react in time to sta-

tionary obstacles (such as a traffic jam
queue), particularly at high speeds. React
soon enough to avoid a hazardous situation.

●

The system may not react to stopped vehi-

cles in the same lane. You must react early
enough yourself in this case.

●

The system does not react to people, an-

imals or vehicles that are crossing or ap-
proaching in the opposite direction.

●

If you are driving with a spare wheel fitted,

the ACC system could automatically switch
off. Switch off the system when starting off.

●

Brake immediately if the ACC does not

slow down enough.

●

Brake immediately when a driver interven-

tion instruction is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster screen.

●

If the vehicle continues to move involuntar-

ily after a driver intervention prompt, brake
the vehicle.

●

The brake pedal may move downwards

during braking. Be careful not to position
your foot under the pedal.

Note

If the ACC does not work as described in
this chapter, do not use it until it has been
checked by a specialised workshop. Visiting
a SEAT dealership is recommended.

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ACC operation

Fig. 131

On the instrument panel display: ACC

active.

Fig. 132

On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons for operating the ACC.

Fig. 131

Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if the
distance to the vehicle is adjusted.
Selected distance level 2.

This information can be displayed on the cen-
tral panel of the

Assistants

view, or in the left

hand information profile

page 18

. If these

views are not selected, it will be automatically
displayed in the lower central part of the instru-
ment cluster in a simplified manner.
The set speed will be displayed next to the
function status indicator.

Connecting

●

Press the button on the multifunction

steering wheel

The ACC does not regulate anything yet
(standby).

Start regulation

Activating the ACC system also automatically
activates the ESC and traction control (TCS).

●

To start regulation, press the button

The ACC saves the current speed and main-
tains the set distance. If the current speed is
outside the preset speed range, ACC sets the
minimum speed (if driving slowly) or maximum
speed (if driving fast).
Depending on the driving situation, the follow-
ing indicator lamps come on:

Valid for the analogue instrument cluster.

Lights up green

The ACC is active.

Lights up green

ACC connected, no vehicle detected in
front.

Lights up green

ACC connected, vehicle detected in
front.

When the ACC is in standby, the indicator
lamps light up grey.

Setting speed

To program the speed, press the or

buttons to the desired speed. The

speed is adjusted at intervals of 10 km/h (5
mph).
While the ACC is active, you can press the
button to increase the desired speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph). You can then press

to decrease it

by 1 km/h (1 mph).

Setting your distance level

The distance can be set to one of five levels,
from very short to very long:

●

Press the button and then the button or

●

Alternatively, press the button as many

times as necessary to set the desired distance.
Keep in mind each country’s regulations on
minimum braking distances.

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Or on the left, in countries that drive on the left hand side of the road.

Suspend regulation (standby)

●

Briefly press the button

or press

the brake pedal.
The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed and
distance are saved.
If the ESC or TCS is switched off, the ACC is
automatically interrupted.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the

button. The ACC regulates to

the last speed and distance setting.

●

: Press the button

to regulate to the

current speed.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button . The set speed is

cleared.

Exceeding the speed regulated by the ACC

While driving with the ACC switched on, the
driver can increase speed by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal. ACC regulation is suspended
until you release the accelerator pedal

Changing the driving profile

In vehicles with the SEAT Drive Profile

, the se-

lected driving profile can have an influence on
the ACC’s acceleration and braking behaviour

page 171

In vehicles without SEAT Drive Profile

, the be-

haviour of the ACC can also be affected if any
of the following drive profiles are selected in
the infotainment system in

Drive assist

. ACC

settings will be the same as those in the SEAT
Drive Profile.

WARNING

Before driving off, check that the road is
clear. The radar sensor may not detect ob-
stacles on the road. This could cause an ac-
cident and serious injuries. If necessary, ap-
ply the brake.

NOTICE

If you increase speed using the accelerator
pedal, the ACC may not be able to safely
adjust the speed of the distance due to the
limitations of the system.

●

Be prepared to react if required by the sit-

uation.

Special driving situations

Fig. 133

On the instrument panel display: ACC

active, vehicle detected on the left.

Be aware of the limitations and warnings
described at the beginning of this chapter

page 185,

Introduction

Avoid undertaking on the right

If a vehicle is detected in the left lane that is
travelling at a speed slower than that set by the
driver, it will brake the vehicle within the comfort
limits of the system to avoid passing it on the
right

Fig. 133

You can cancel this regulation by changing the
set speed or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The function works at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.

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Overtaking

When the turn signal is switched on for over-
taking, the ACC reduces the distance from the
vehicle in front to help with the overtaking ma-
noeuvre. The set cruising speed will not be ex-
ceeded.
The function works at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.

Stop&Go function

The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill
if the vehicle in front stops.

Vehicles with man-

ual gearboxes:

you will need to keep the clutch

pedal depressed to allow the car to come to a
complete stop.
The ACC remains active and the message

ACC

ready to start

is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster for a few seconds. You can extend
or reactivate this warning by pressing the but-
ton

or by grabbing the wheel if your vehicle

is fitted with Travel Assist. During this time, the
vehicle will move off again if the vehicle in front
moves forwards.
To move off when the message

ACC ready to

start

is not longer displayed, once the vehicle

in front has moved off:

●

Briefly depress the accelerator pedal (and

gently lift the clutch pedal on vehicles with
manual gearboxes).

●

: press the

button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

The ACC does not remain active in the follow-
ing cases:

●

The stopping phase lasts for several minutes.

●

When a vehicle door is opened.

●

If the ignition is switched off.

WARNING

If the message

ACC ready to start

displayed on the instrument cluster display
and the vehicle in front moves off, your vehi-
cle will move off automatically. In this case,
any obstacles in the road may not be detec-
ted. This may cause serious accidents and
injuries.

●

Always check the road before moving off,

and apply the vehicle brakes yourself if nec-
essary.

ACC system limitations

Fig. 134

Vehicle on a bend. Motorcyclist

ahead, out of range of the radar sensor.

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Fig. 135

Vehicle changing lanes. One

vehicle turning and another stationary.

The limits of the ACC system mean that it is not
appropriate in all situations

SEAT does not recommend using the function in
the following cases

●

Heavy rain, snow or fog.

●

When going through tunnels.

●

In sections with roadworks.

●

On routes with curves, e.g. on mountain roads.

●

On off-road routes.

●

In covered car parks.

●

On roads with embedded metal objects such

as train or tram tracks.

●

On roads with loose gravel.

Pay special attention when using ACC in the
following situations:

On curves

The ACC may not detect the vehicle in front
on a curve, or may regulate the distance from
vehicles in other lanes

Fig. 134

Vehicles outside the sensor zone

In the following situations the ACC may not re-
act, or may react slowly or inappropriately:

●

Vehicles that are not aligned while driving or

that are outside the sensor's detection area,
such as motorcycles

Fig. 134

●

Vehicles that move into your lane, a short dis-

tance from your vehicle

Fig. 135

●

Vehicles with loads or accessories that pro-

trude from the sides, rear or roof.

Objects that are not detected

The ACC function only detects and reacts to
vehicles moving in the same direction. There-
fore it does not detect:

●

People

●

Animals

●

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction or

crossing the road.

●

Other stationary obstacles

The ACC may not react to stationary vehicles.
If, for example, a vehicle detected by the ACC
turns or moves over and there is a stationary
vehicle in front of it, the ACC will not react to
the second vehicle

Fig. 135

WARNING

Using the ACC in the above situations can
cause serious accidents and injuries, and
you could break the law.

Troubleshooting

ACC not available

The indicator lamp lights up yellow:

●

The radar sensor is dirty or adjusted in-

correctly. Take into account the warnings
described at the beginning of this chapter

page 179

●

There is a fault or a defect. Turn off the vehi-

cle's ignition and turn it on again after a few
minutes.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop.

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Predictive speed adjustment

The ACC does not work as expected

●

Make sure that the conditions are met for the

radar sensor to operate properly

page 179

●

If the brakes overheat, regulation stops au-

tomatically. Wait for them to cool down and
check the operation again.

●

Unusual noises during automatic ACC brak-

ing are normal and do not indicate any anoma-
lies.

The following conditions may lead the ACC
not to react:

●

The accelerator or brake is depressed.

●

No gear is engaged or the vehicle is in gear

●

The vehicle is reversing.

●

ESC is operating.

●

The driver is not wearing his/her seat belt.

●

The RPM is too high or too low.

●

A vehicle brake light is faulty.

●

A trailer brake light is faulty.

●

The parking brake is applied.

●

Driving on an excessive slope.

Predictive speed adjust-
ment

Introduction

The predictive speed adjustment adapts the
speed to the speed limitations detected and
to the road layout (curves, crossings, round-
abouts, etc.).
Predictive speed adjustment is an additional
function of the ACC

page 185

and uses the

traffic signal detection system

page 28

and

the navigation data of the infotainment system.
Predictive speed adjustment is available de-
pending on the equipment, although not in all
countries.

WARNING

The predictive speed adjustment smart tech-
nology cannot overcome the limits imposed
by the laws of physics and it only works
within the limits of the system. Never allow
the enhanced convenience of this function
induce you to take any risk that compromises
safety. If used negligently or involuntarily,
it may cause serious accidents and injuries.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Always adapt your speed to suit visibility,

weather, road and traffic conditions.

●

Always pay attention to traffic and always

keep the vehicle environment in mind.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself. If the traffic sign recognition sys-
tem is not working properly or the navigation
data is not updated, the speed may change
unexpectedly and suddenly or may not be
suitable for the current traffic situation. In
addition, the speed adjusted by the system
may not suit your driving style.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself. If you drive without any active gui-
ded route, if you leave the route calculated
by the navigation system or if the position of
the vehicle cannot be determined correctly
because the GPS does not provide accurate
data, the speed may change unexpectedly
and suddenly or may not adapt to the cur-
rent traffic situation.

●

Always use up to date navigation data.

●

Always take into account the maximum

permitted speed. In the case of speed limita-
tions that are not included in the navigation
data, the maximum permitted speed may be
exceeded.

Note

Also note the information related to the ACC
relevant to safety

page 185

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Limitations of the predictive speed
adjustment

In addition to the limitations of the road sign de-
tection system

page 28

and the limitations

of the ACC, predictive speed adjustment has
the following limitations inherent to the system:

●

Predictive speed adjustment only recognises

traffic signals that show a speed limitation. The
predictive speed adjustment does not take into
account, above all, the rules on priority of pas-
sage or traffic lights.

●

Traffic signs that indirectly show a speed re-

striction, e.g. signs at the entrance to towns,
are only recognised on the basis of navigation
data.

●

On roads that are not included in the naviga-

tion data, or that are included with little accu-
racy, predictive speed adjustment is not availa-
ble.

●

If a speed limitation is notified based on the

navigation data without it being detected by
the traffic signal detection system, the indica-
ted speed will be adjusted to the speed that
was saved the last time.

●

Predictive speed adjustment is not available

for speed limitations below approx. 20 km/h
(approx. 15 mph). In this case, a relevant mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel
screen.

Activating the predictive speed ad-
justment

In the infotainment system, in the assist services
menu, you can individually adjust the type of in-
cident the vehicle should react to

●

Response to road layout.

●

Response at permitted speeds.

Driving with the predictive speed ad-
justment

●

Connect the ACC

page 187

●

Set the distance and speed.

●

Activate the predictive speed adjustment.

As soon as the system recognises a speed limi-
tation or a relevant road layout during the route,
a warning will appear on the instrument panel
display. This warning will indicate the reason
and the speed to which the vehicle will adjust
due to said limitation.

Adjustment due to a speed limitation.

Adjustment due to a road layout.

In the event of adjustment due to a speed lim-
itation, the detected speed will be saved as
the new desired speed. In the event of adjust-
ment due to the road layout, the vehicle will

accelerate again after leaving the reason for
the adjustment behind and the speed will be
adjustment to that which has been saved.
The speeds indicated for curves depend on the
driving profile

page 171

Interrupting speed adjustment

●

During the warning, press the button

●

During the regulation, press the button

Adjust the announced speed

The announced speed can only be adjusted in
the event of adjustment due to a speed limita-
tion.

Multifunction steering wheel:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is
adjusting
- 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is ad-
justing
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

If you adjust the indicated speed excessively,
the predictive speed adjustment is interrupted.

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emergency brake assistance system (Front Assist)

Note

●

When a speed limitation is recognised, the

predictive speed adjustment also adapts the
saved speed even if the ACC is switched off.
However, it will not adjust.

●

If the speed of travel considerably exceeds

the speed limit detected by the traffic signal
detection system, a relevant warning is dis-
played in the instrument panel display.

●

In the event of joining a highway without

speed limitation, the recommended speed is
automatically saved as the desired speed. If
a higher speed has previously been saved for
a motorway without a speed limit, this is used
instead of the recommended speed.

Troubleshooting

A message is displayed indicating that pre-
dictive speed adjustment is not currently
available or not in your country.

●

If this message is displayed for a long time

and predictive speed adjustment is available in
your country, contact a specialised workshop.

Note

Depending on the anomaly in question, ad-
ditional information may be displayed in

Ve-

hicle status

page 39

emergency brake assis-
tance system (Front Assist)

Introduction

The objective of the system is to prevent head-
on collisions against objects that may be in the
vehicle’s path or minimise the consequences of
such impacts.
The function is designed to avoid collisions
against:

●

Parked vehicles.

●

Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists that are

travelling in the same lane and direction.

●

Pedestrians and cyclists who transversely

cross the vehicle path.
The Front Assist records the mentioned objects
by means of a camera on the top of the wind-
screen and a radar sensor on the front of the
vehicle

page 179

Depending on several factors and how critical
the situation is, the system operates in a stag-
gered manner.
First informing the driver, and if there is no or
insufficient reaction, then activating an auton-
omous emergency braking or an evasive ma-
noeuvre as indicated by the conditions that will
be discussed in the following points.
The system can be cancelled if the accelerator
pedal is pressed or the steering wheel is turned
firmly.

Depending on the equipment and the country,
the Front Assist also includes the following func-
tions:

●

Pedestrian protection

page 194

●

Cyclist protection

●

●

WARNING

●

Front Assist is a driving assistance function

that can never replace the driver’s attention.

●

Front Assist cannot change the laws of

physics or replace the driver in terms of
keeping control of the vehicle and reacting
to a possible emergency situation.

●

Following a Front Assist emergency warn-

ing, pay immediate attention to the situation
and try to avoid the collision where appropri-
ate.

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Warning levels and brake assist

Fig. 136

On the instrument panel display:

advance warning indications.

Front Assist is active from 5 km/h (3 mph). De-
pending on different conditions (vehicle speed,
speed and type of object recognised, etc.),
some of the stages described below are omit-
ted to optimise the performance of the system.

Safety distance warning

If the system detects that you are driving too
close to the vehicle in front, it will warn the
driver with this indication on the instrument
panel display

The timing of the warning varies depending
on driver behaviour, vehicle speed and relative
speed between both.
The safety distance warning is active from ap-
prox. 65 km/h (40 mph).

Advance warning

If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it alerts the driver by means
of an audible warning and an indication on the
instrument panel display

Fig. 136

The warning moment varies depending on the
traffic situation and driver behaviour. At the
same time, the vehicle will prepare for a possi-
ble emergency braking

Introduction

page 193

When Front Assist is connected, the indications
of other functions on the screen may be hidden.

Critical warning

If the driver fails to react to the

advance warn-

ing

, the system may actively intervene in the

brakes and generate a brief jolt to warn the
driver of the imminent danger of a collision.

Automatic braking

If the driver also fails to react to the

critical

warning

, the system may initiate independent

emergency braking by progressively increasing
the braking in accordance with the criticality of
the situation.

Driver emergency braking assistance sys-
tem

If the driver, after the critical warning, starts
braking but the system detects that the brake
is not being applied with sufficient force, the
braking intensity will be increased. This brake
assist only occurs if the pedal is pressed firmly.

WARNING

●

The system cannot prevent a collision, al-

though it can significantly minimise the con-
sequences by reducing the speed and the
force of the impact.

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking, the

brake pedal is “harder”.

●

Automatic interventions by the Front Assist

on the brakes may be interrupted by press-
ing the accelerator or moving the steering
wheel.

●

The Front Assist may brake the vehicle until

it stops completely. However, the brake sys-
tem does not halt the vehicle permanently.
Use the foot brake!

Pedestrian and cyclist recognition

The system recognises pedestrians and cyclists
who travel in the same lane and direction and
pedestrians and cyclists who transversely cross
the vehicle's path.

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emergency brake assistance system (Front Assist)

Pedestrian and cyclist recognition technology
cannot exceed the physically prescribed limits
and works exclusively within the system’s limits.
The responsibility for braking always depends
on the driver.
The pedestrian and cyclist recognition can
cause undesired warnings and braking inter-
ventions, e.g. with a hidden radar sensor or a
dirty camera field of vision.
Be ready to take charge of the vehicle at any
time.
The pedestrian and cyclist recognition operat-
ing speed range is lower than that of the Front
Assist.

Dodge assist

Dodge assist helps the driver avoid an obstacle
in critical conditions.
Once the Front Assist has activated a critical
warning, if the driver intends on dodging the
object, the dodge assist will help correct the
trajectory. The driver must start and finish the
manoeuvre, as this is an assistance system and
not an autonomous one.
The system is active between approximately
30 km/h (20 mph) and 150 km/h (90 mph).

Limitations

This system does not react to objects that cross
transversely or to animals. The basic limitations
of Front Assist should also be taken into ac-
count

page 195

Turn assist

Turn assist can avoid a collision with a vehicle
approaching in the opposite direction, by brak-
ing the vehicle itself when the intention is to
turn.
This system is active

up to 15 km/h

(9 mph).

Limitations

The turn-off assist function is available if you
have indicated your intention to turn by activat-
ing the turn signal, you have turned the steering
wheel and the turning path has started.
It only reacts to vehicles that are in the path of
the vehicle (not to animals, people, etc.).
The basic limitations of the Front Assist must
also be taken into account

page 195

System limitations

Fig. 137

On the instrument cluster screen:

indication of the system’s initial self-calibration.

Front Assist has certain limitations inherent to
the system. Thus, in certain circumstances,
some of the reactions may be inappropriate
from the driver's standpoint. So pay attention
in order to intervene if necessary.

The following conditions may cause the
Front Assist not to react or to do so too late:

●

In the first few instants of driving after switch-

ing on the ignition, due to the system’s initial
auto-calibration. Notification of this phase will
be given by the following indication on the in-
strument cluster screen .

Unrecognised objects

●

Vehicles travelling outside the reach of the

sensors at close range from your own vehicle.

●

Vehicles that suddenly change to the lane on

which your vehicle is travelling.

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●

Pedestrians that cannot be recognised be-

cause they are partially or totally hidden.

●

Objects such as walls, posts, fences, trees or

garage doors.

●

Loads and accessories of other vehicles that

protrude over the sides, backwards or over the
top.

●

Other vehicles crossing the vehicle’s path.

●

In the case of pedestrians or cyclists standing

or approaching in the opposite direction.

Operating limitations

In the following situations, the Front Assist may
work late or in an undesirable manner. The fol-
lowing icon is displayed on the instrument
cluster, along with the message

Front As-

sist with limitations

●

If the Front Assist or the front camera are dis-

abled or broken.

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

dirty or covered.

●

On taking tight bends or complex paths.

●

When pressing the accelerator firmly or at full

throttle.

●

If the ESC is adjusting or is broken.

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or electri-

cally connected trailer are damaged.

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

●

In case of snow or heavy rain.

●

In case of dazzling sun or total darkness.

●

Entrances and exits of tunnels.

●

In complex driving situations (such as traffic

islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc), Front
Assist may issue warnings and intervene in
braking in an unnecessary manner.

For more details, see section

page 178

Manual activation and deactivation
of the function

Fig. 138

On the screen of the instrument panel

Front Assist switched off message.

Front Assist indicators appear on the instrument
panel display.
The Front Assist is active whenever the ignition
is switched on. At the time of starting the igni-
tion, the Front Assist may not be available for
a short period of time while the system starts.
During this phase, the instrument cluster screen
will display the following indication

Fig. 137

When the Front Assist is disabled, so too are
the advance warning and the distance warning
functions. SEAT recommends leaving the Front
Assist activated except in the situations presen-
ted in

page 197

Switching the Front Assist on and off

With the ignition switched on, the Front Assist
can be deactivated or activated as follows:

●

In the infotainment system: press the function

button

> Assistants > Smart Assistants >

Front Assist

●

OR:

Select the corresponding menu option

using the button for the assistants systems

page 178

When Front Assist is disabled on the instrument
cluster, the indication will be displayed.
Each time the ignition is switched on, the Front
Assist will reappear as active.

Activating or deactivating the pre-warning
(advance warning)

The

advance warning

can be switched on or

off in the infotainment system using the function
button

> Assistants > Smart Assistants >

Front Assist

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping advance warning
active.

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Lane Assist system

Depending on the vehicle’s infotainment system
the

advance warning

function may be adap-

ted in the following modes:

●

Advance

●

Medium

●

Delayed

●

Deactivated

SEAT recommends driving with the function in
“Medium” mode.

Switching distance warning on and off

The distance warning can be activated or de-
activated in the infotainment system using the
function button

> Assistants > Smart Assis-

tants > Front Assist

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends having the safety distance
warning activated except in the exceptions de-
scribed in section

page 197

Activate or deactivate the dodge and turn
assistant

The dodge and turn assistance systems can
be activated or deactivated in the infotain-
ment system using the function button

Assistants > Smart Assistants > Front Assist

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.

Deactivating Front Assist temporarily in the
following situations

In the following situations the Front Assist should
be deactivated due to the system's limitations:

●

When the vehicle is to be towed.

●

If the vehicle is on a test bed.

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

faulty.

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera have

suffered a violent blow.

●

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

temporarily covered by an accessory.

●

When the vehicle is going to be loaded onto

transportation.

●

If the windscreen is damaged in an area that

covers the vision of the front camera.

Lane Assist system

Introduction

The Lane Assist System helps the driver stay
in his/her lane within the physical limits of the
system. This function is not suitable and is not
designed to keep the vehicle automatically in
the lane.
Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane Assist system detects the lane boun-
daries dividing the lanes in which the vehicle
is travelling. If the vehicle gets too close to

the detected lane limits, the system alerts the
driver through a corrective motion of the steer-
ing wheel. The driver can cancel the steering
corrective action at any time.
No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system un-
derstands that a lane change is required.

System limits

Use the Lane Assist system only on large, well-
maintained motorways and highways.
The system is not available under the following
conditions:

●

The driving speed allowed is below approx.

55 km/h (30 mph).

●

The system has not detected any lane lines.

●

On tight bends.

●

Temporarily in very sporty driving situations.

●

If the turn signal is switched on before a man-

ual lane change.

●

If the driver firmly rectifies a system interven-

tion.

●

If a lane marking is crossed despite system

intervention.

●

If the driver does not react to a request to

intervene.

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WARNING

The intelligent technology in the Lane Assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist system may cause accidents
and injury. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness or manoeuvres when
driving.

●

Always adapt your speed and the distance

to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so it can be turned at any time. The
responsibility of staying in the lane is always
the driver's.

●

The Lane Assist system does not detect

all road markings. The road surfaces, road
structures or objects in poor condition can
be incorrectly detected as road markings un-
der certain circumstances by the Lane Assist
system. Immediately counter any unwanted
intervention of the system.

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary if the
traffic situation permits.

●

In the following situations there may be

undesired interventions of the system or it
may be that the system does not intervene
at all. In these situations, special attention is

required from the driver and, where appropri-
ate, the temporary deactivation of the lane
assist warning system:

–

In very sporty driving situations.

–

In adverse weather conditions and roads

in poor condition.

–

When passing through areas undergoing

works.

–

Before gradient changes of grade and

river beds.

●

Always observe the vehicle surroundings

carefully and drive proactively.

●

When the area of vision of the camera

becomes dirty, covered or is damaged, the
Lane Assist system function can be affected.

Driving with the Lane Assist System

Fig. 139

On the instrument cluster screen:

indications of the lane assist system.

Yellow line: The system intervenes assisting
on the represented side.
White line: Lane line detected. The system
does not intervene.

Depending on the equipment, additional details
of the lane marking line currently detected by
the camera, e.g. dashed road markings, can
also be displayed on the instrument cluster
screen.

Control lamps

Lights up green

Lane Assist system active and availa-
ble.

Lights up yellow

The Lane Assist system intervening
with a rectification of the steering.

Switching the lane assist system on or off

In some countries, the Lane Assist System is al-
ways activated when the ignition is switched on.
The connection status is shown in the

Driver

assistance

menu of the Infotainment system or

the driver assistance systems menu after press-
ing the corresponding button. These menus can
be used to activate and deactivate the system.
The Lane Assist system is designed to actively
intervene as of approximately 60 km/h (35
mph) and if it has detected the lane boundaries
(system status: active).

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Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

If the control lamp of the instrument cluster dis-
play is off, it means that the system is connec-
ted but not ready to intervene or it is disconnec-
ted.
When you activate a turn signal, the system
temporarily goes into a passive state in order to
allow manual lane change.
An energetic rotation or rectification of the
steering wheel by the driver causes the system
to temporarily switch to a passive state.

Driver intervention prompt

If the steering is not corrected manually, the
system prompts the driver through an indication
on the instrument panel display and acoustic
warnings.
If no reaction is obtained from the driver, the
system switches to a passive state.
Regardless of the steering manoeuvres,
through an indication on the instrument panel
display and acoustic warnings, the driver is also
prompted to drive through the centre of the
lane if the steering correction lasts more than
reasonable.

Steering wheel vibration

The following situations may result in a steering
wheel vibration:

●

The lane ceases to be recognised during a

sudden intervention in the direction of the sys-
tem.

It is also possible to select steering wheel vibra-
tion in the

Assistants

menu of the infotainment

system. In this case, when a vehicle with Lane
Assist switched on crosses over a detected lane
marking, the steering wheel will vibrate.

Note

If the lane departure warning assistant is
faulty, it may switch off automatically.

Troubleshooting

Lane Assist is not available

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

The field of vision of the camera is dirty.

Clean the windscreen

page 366

●

The visibility of the camera is diminished due

to accessories or adhesives.

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

The system behaves differently than expec-
ted

●

The camera has been altered or damaged,

e.g. because of damage caused to the wind-
screen. Check for visible damage.

●

Do not mount objects on the steering wheel.

If the problem persists, consult a specialised
workshop.

Note

After switching on the ignition, it may take a
few seconds before a fault is detected in the
system.

Note

If Lane Assist is unavailable, Emergency As-
sist and Travel Assist will be unavailable as
well.

Driving Assist (Travel As-
sist)

Introduction

Travel Assist combines adaptive cruise control
(ACC) and the adaptive lane guidance func-
tion. Within the limitations of the system, the ve-
hicle can maintain a distance from the vehicle
in front that is preselected by the driver and
remain in the preferred position within the lane.
Travel Assist uses the same sensors as Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Assist.
Therefore, carefully read the information about
the ACC

and the Lane Assist

and take into account the limita-

tions of the systems and the indications given in
the information.

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How to know if the vehicle is fitted with
Travel Assist

The vehicle is fitted with Travel Assist if the mul-
tifunction steering wheel has the

button.

Speed range

Depending on the type of gear, Travel Assist
regulates from 0 km/h (0 mph). The speed can
be set from 30 km/h (20 mph).

Driving with Travel Assist

Travel Assist automatically controls the accel-
erator pedal, the brakes and the steering. In
addition, Travel Assist may, within its limitations,
decelerate the vehicle until it stops behind an-
other that stops and automatically starts again.
You can override assisted adjustment at all
times.

Status display

Fig. 140

On the instrument cluster display:

display of active regulation (schematic
representation).

The colour of the lane markings indicates
the status of the adaptive lane guidance
function.

●

Yellow:

adaptive lane guidance function

active.

●

Grey:

passive adaptive lane guidance

function.

Distance set.

Depending on the equipment, additional de-
tails, e. g. dashed road markings and vehicles
in front, can also be shown on the instrument
cluster display.
Control lamps indicate the status of the system
on the instrument panel display:

Green lamp: travel Assist active, adaptive
cruise control and adaptive lane guid-
ance function are active.

Partially green lamp: Travel Assist active,
adaptive cruise control active and adap-
tive lane guidance function passive.
Grey lamp: Travel Assist deactivated, not
regulating.

Driver intervention prompt

If you remove your hands from the steering
wheel, after a few seconds the system asks
you to take over the steering with an indication
on the instrument panel display and acoustic
warnings.
If you do not react, Travel Assist is deactivated.
Depending on the equipment, Emergency As-
sist activates if it is activated in the infotainment
system.

WARNING

The Travel Assist smart technology cannot
overcome the limits imposed by the laws of
physics and it only works within the limits
of the system. If Travel assist is used negli-
gently or involuntarily, it may cause serious
accidents and injuries. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.

●

Bear in mind the system limitations and

the indications regarding the control of the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-
sist.

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Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

the vehicle in front of you at all times to
suit visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is

bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (e. g., snow, ice, rain
or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

●

Do not use Travel Assist offroad or on roads

where the surface is not firm. Travel Assist
has been designed for use on paved roads
only.

●

Travel Assist does not react to people or

animal or vehicles crossing your path or
which approach you head-on in the same
lane.

●

Brake immediately if Travel Assist does not

slow down enough.

●

Brake immediately when instructed to do

so on the instrument cluster display, or if
Travel Assist does not reduce speed suffi-
ciently.

●

Brake when the vehicle continues to move

forward without it being desired after an indi-
cation to brake.

●

If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-

ing. The system could interpret this as no
driving activity.

●

If driver intervention is requested on the in-

strument panel display, immediately resume
control of the vehicle.

●

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at

all times, to ensure you have control over the
steering at all times. The driver is always re-
sponsible for keeping the vehicle in its own
lane.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself.

Operating Travel Assist

Fig. 141

Left side of the multifunction steering

wheel

Switch on and start regulation

1. While driving with ACC activated, press

on the multifunction steering wheel.
The vehicle switches from ACC to Travel As-
sist.

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle
switches to the following system statuses in
Travel Assist:

●

When ACC is regulating, Travel Assist main-

tains the current speed and the preset distance
to the vehicle in front.
When lane markings are detected, the vehicle is
also kept in the lane by steering movements.

●

If ACC is not regulating, Travel Assist remains

selected but in a passive (unregulated) status.
1. Press the

button.

Travel Assist switches to the active system
status, depending on the driving situation.

The indicator lamp for the driving situation
lights up on the instrument cluster display. A
message is also displayed.

Interrupting the adjustment

1. Briefly press the button .

OR:

press the brake pedal.

The set distance remains saved.

Switch to ACC

1. Press the

button on the multi-function

steering wheel.
The vehicle switches from Travel Assist to
the ACC system status corresponding to
the driving situation.

Making other adjustments

All other aspects of Travel Assist are controlled
like the ACC.

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Using the lane change assist

Lane Change Assist uses the same sensor sys-
tem as Side Assist. Therefore, read the informa-
tion on Side Assist

page 205

carefully and

observe the limits of the system and the notes
that it displays.
Activating the convenience turn signal on a mo-
torway, provided that the prerequisites are met
and no vehicles have been detected in the vi-
cinity, provides assistance when the vehicle is
changing lanes.

Prerequisites

Lane change assist is only available, depend-
ing on the vehicle's equipment, when driving
forwards on multi-lane motorways included in
the Infotainment system’s navigation data, and
when travelling faster than 90 km/h.
Travel Assist must also be activated.

Status display

Fig. 142

On the instrument cluster screen:

lane change assist display (schematic
representation).

Adjoining lane highlighted, changing lanes
is possible on the respective side.

Arrows in the vehicle's own lane show that
a lane change is available.

Yellow wake on the overtaking lane. The
lane change is in progress.

Activating and deactivating lane change as-
sist

You can activate and deactivate lane change
assist in the Infotainment system.
1. Access the assistant menu.
2. Select Travel Assist.
3. Activate or deactivate lane change assist

as a sub-function of Travel Assist.

Note

●

If a fault occurs in the system, the lane

change assist may automatically switch off
or be interrupted during the lane change.

●

If Side Assist is not available, lane change

assist is not available either.

Activating lane change assist while driving

1. Press the

button.

The instrument cluster display shows the
arrows in your own lane.

Changing lanes

If the system detects no objects in the detec-
tion field of the sensor system and an assisted
lane change to an adjacent lane is possible, the
corresponding lane is shown in the instrument
cluster display next to the driver’s own lane.
1. When the convenience turn signal is activa-

ted on the desired side, the vehicle changes
lane. A message is also displayed.

When changing lanes, the vehicle automati-
cally activates the turn signal on the corre-
sponding side. Once the lane change is com-
plete, the turn signal automatically switches off.

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Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

WARNING

The sensor system cannot reliably detect
all objects in the surroundings and operates
exclusively within the limits of the system.
If you use the lane change assist irresponsi-
bly, accidents and serious injuries can occur.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Before changing lanes, make sure it is safe

to do so. In particular, rapidly approaching
objects may not be detected in time.

●

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at

all times and be prepared to control your
own speed and direction of travel.

Turning off the lane change assist

1. Briefly press the button .

OR:

Press the brake pedal.

Lane change assist is deactivated. Travel
Assist is also deactivated.

Troubleshooting

Travel Assist is not available or does not

work as expected

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

There is a fault in the sensors. Check the cau-

ses and solutions described in the information
about the ACC

or the Lane Assist

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

●

The system limits are exceeded.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

Grip the steering wheel

The warning lamp lights up white, and a mes-
sage is shown on the instrument cluster display.

●

You released the steering wheel for a few sec-

onds. Take hold of the steering wheel and take
control of the vehicle.

Grip the steering wheel

The warning lamp lights up red and a mes-
sage is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Depending on the situation, an audio warning
sounds or the steering wheel vibrates.

●

You have let go of the steering wheel for

a long time, or the system limits have been
reached. Immediately take hold of the steering
wheel and take control of the vehicle.

Travel Assist disconnects automatically

●

Vehicles without Emergency Assist:

You have released the steering wheel for a long
period.

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpectedly

●

Vehicles without lane departure warning:

You have turned on the turn signal.

Lane assist not available

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

There is a fault in the sensors. Check the

described causes and the corrective measures
in the Side Assist information.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

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Lane change assist is interrupted or unavail-
able

A message about this is shown on the instru-
ment cluster display.

●

The vehicle has stopped detecting lane

markings.

●

You have let go of the steering wheel

●

You are applying too much force to the steer-

ing wheel.

●

You have turned on the turn signal too many

times, or the turn signal lever is stuck.

●

The driving speed is lower than around

85 km/h.

●

The vehicle has detected objects in the vicin-

ity that prevent an assisted lane change.

●

You are not on a multi-lane motorway.

Emergency Assist

How it works

Emergency Assist can detect whether there is
inactivity by the driver and can automatically
keep the car in its lane and stop it altogether
if necessary. This way the system can actively
help avoid an accident or reduce its conse-
quences.
Emergency Assist uses the same sensors as
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-
sist. Therefore, carefully read the information
about the ACC

and Lane Assist

and take into account the limita-

tions of the systems and the indications given in
the information.

Driver intervention prompt

If the emergency assist detects that the driver is
not actively doing anything, he or she is promp-
ted to take control of the vehicle by audio
warnings and a brief application of the brake. In
addition, a warning is shown on the instrument
cluster display and the volume of the infotain-
ment system is lowered.
Depending on the equipment, the driver’s seat
belt is tightened at the same time.

System intervention

If the driver does not react, the system can
brake the vehicle and keep it in its lane. The fol-
lowing control lamp lights up on the instrument
cluster display:

The system is regulating.

You can cancel the adjustment at any time by
moving the steering wheel, over-accelerating
or braking.
While the emergency assistant is in operation,
other road users are warned as follows:

●

The hazard warning lights are switched on

soon after.

●

The horn sounds (depending on the speed).

The following happens as soon as the vehicle
stops:

●

The electronic parking brake and gear shift

position

are engaged.

●

All doors are unlocked.

●

The interior lighting comes on.

●

Depending on the features, an emergency

call (eCall) is made.

Connecting and disconnecting

Emergency Assist can be switched on and off in
the assistants menu of the infotainment system.
When connected, the Emergency Assist is only
activated if the following requirements are met:

●

The Travel Assist or the Lane Assist are

switched on.

●

The system has detected a road lane mark-

ing on both sides of the vehicle.

Note

If the emergency assist is faulty, it may
switch off automatically.

Note

If Lane Assist is unavailable, Emergency As-
sist will be unavailable as well.