Seat Leon (2023 year). Manual in english

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Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

WARNING

The smart technology fitted into the Emer-
gency Assist cannot overcome the limits im-
posed by the laws of physics; it only works
within the limits of the system. The driver is
responsible for driving the vehicle.

●

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.

●

The Emergency Assist cannot always avoid

accidents or serious injuries by itself.

●

If the radar sensor or the camera are cov-

ered or have been altered or damaged, the
system may intervene on the brakes or on the
direction in an inappropriate manner.

●

The Emergency Assist does not react to

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

WARNING

If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
tunely, serious accidents and injuries may
occur.

●

If the vehicle behaves differently than

expected, interrupt the intervention of the
Emergency Assist by over-accelerating,
braking or moving the steering wheel.

●

Do not use Travel Assist or Lane Assist.

Have the system checked by a specialised
workshop.

Troubleshooting

Emergency assist is not available

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

●

There is a fault or a defect. Turn the drive

system off and on again.

●

If the problem persists, switch off the Emer-

gency Assist and go to a specialised workshop.

The buttons react differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease can limit the operation
of the buttons.

●

Make sure the buttons are always clean and

dry.

Lane departure warning
(Side Assist)

Introduction

The lane departure warning uses radar sen-
sors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle

. The system does this

by measuring the vehicle's distance from other
vehicles and its speed differential. The lane de-
parture warning will not work at speeds of less
than approx. 15 km/h (9 mph).

The lane width is not detected individually, but
is rather pre-configured in the system. Thus if
you are driving in wide lanes or in between two
lanes, the indications may be incorrect. Further-
more, the system can detect vehicles driving in
the lane next to you (if there are any), and can
also detect stationary objects such as dividers,
and thus give an incorrect indication.

Trailer mode

Side assist is automatically deactivated and
cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted tow-
bar is electrically connected to a trailer or simi-
lar device.
As soon as the driver starts to drive with a trailer
connected electrically to the vehicle, a mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel dis-
play indicating that side assist is switched off.
Once the vehicle trailer has been disengaged,
side assist will return to the initial state prior to
the moment the trailer was electrically connec-
ted.
If the tow-bar is not factory fitted, side assist
should be switched off manually when driving
with a trailer.

Physical limitations inherent to the system

In some situations the lane departure warning
may not interpret the traffic situation correctly.
I.e. in the following situations:

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on tight bends;

●

in the case of lanes with different widths;

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in areas with significant gradient changes;

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in adverse weather conditions;

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in the case of special constructions to the

side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular divid-
ers.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into Side
Assist cannot overcome the limits imposed
by the laws of physics; it only works within
the limits of the system. Accidents and se-
vere injury may occur if Side Assist is used
negligently or involuntarily. The system is not
a replacement for driver awareness.

●

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.

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

to be ready to intervene in the steering at any
time.

●

Pay attention to the indicator lamps that

may come on in the external rear view mir-
rors and on the instrument cluster, and follow
any instructions they may give.

●

The lane departure warning could react

to any special constructions that might be
present to the sides of the vehicle, e.g. high
or irregular dividers. This may cause errone-
ous warnings.

●

Never use the lane departure warning on

unpaved roads. The lane departure warning
has been designed for use on paved roads.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

●

The control lamps of the lane departure

warning may have limited functionality due
to solar radiation.

Note

If Side Assist does not work as described in
this chapter, stop using it and contact a spe-
cialised workshop.

Driving with Side Assist

Fig. 143

Control lamp of the lane departure

warning.

Fig. 144

Control lamp of the lane departure

warning.

Connecting and disconnecting

Side Assist can be switched on and off by
accessing the

Assistants

menu in the infotain-

ment system.
Additionally it can be switched on and off by
accessing the

Assistants

menu on the instru-

ment cluster.
When the lane departure warning is ready to
operate, the indications in the control lamps will
turn on briefly as confirmation.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.

Light indication

The control lamp provides an indication on the
corresponding side regarding the traffic situa-
tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp on the left-hand side
indicates the traffic situation to the rear left of

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the vehicle, and the control lamp on the right-
hand side indicates the traffic situation to the
rear right of the vehicle .
Keep the warning lamps zone of the lane de-
parture warning free of objects, adhesives or
the likes that may interfere with your visibility.

It lights up

It turns on once briefly: the lane departure warning
is activated and ready to operate, i.e. when acti-
vating the system.

It lights up continuously: the lane departure warn-
ing has detected a vehicle in the blind spot.

Flashes

A vehicle has been detected in the adjacent lane
and the turn signal has been engaged in the direc-
tion of the detected vehicle.

For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane As-
sist

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, a warning to switch lanes will

also appear even though the turn signal has not
been engaged (Lane Assist “Plus”).

The control lamps light up when the ignition is
switched on and should turn off after approxi-
mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for the
function check.
If there are no indications from the control lamp
of the lane departure warning, this means that
the lane departure warning has not detected
any other vehicles at the rear area.

When the exterior lighting is low, the intensity
with which the control lamps come on is dim-
med. The user can modify the intensity of the
control lamps with up to 5 levels in the infotain-
ment system menu.

Lane assist Plus.

The Lane Assist Plus function can be used by
activating the

Lane Assist

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and

Side Assist

functions. In this case its functions

are expanded as described below.
If the driver initiates a lane change manoeuvre
in a potential critical situation:

●

The lamp flashes in the corresponding rear-

view mirror even though the turn signal has not
been activated.

●

The steering wheel vibrates to warn the driver

of the risk of collision.

●

torque is applied to correct the steering and

return the vehicle to its lane.

Driving situations

Fig. 145

Schematic diagram: Overtaking

with traffic behind the vehicle. Side Assist
indication on the left hand side.

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Fig. 146

Schematic diagram: Overtaking in

the central lane and then joining the right lane.

Side Assist indication on the right hand side.

In the following situations, an indication will be
displayed in the control lamp

(arrow) or

(arrow):

●

When being overtaken by another vehicle

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Fig. 145

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When passing another vehicle

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Fig. 146

with a speed differential of approx. 10 km/h (6
mph). If the vehicle is passing at a considerably
higher speed, no indication will be displayed.

The faster the vehicle approaches, the sooner
an indication will be displayed in the control
lamp, because the lane departure warning
takes into account the speed differential with
other vehicles. Thus even though the distance
from the other vehicle is identical, the indication
will appear sooner in some cases and later in
others.

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Park the vehicle

Parking and manoeu-
vring

Park the vehicle

Parking

When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.

1. Connect the electronic parking brake

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Automatic transmission:

switch on the park-

ing lock by pressing button

3. Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.

Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage
the steering lock.

Manual gearbox:

engage first gear on flat

ground and slopes, or even reverse gear on
hills, and release the clutch pedal.

5. On slopes, turn the steering wheel so that if

the parked vehicle were to start moving, it
would steer toward the kerb.

6. Exit the vehicle

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. Watch out for other

road users!

7. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock it.

To avoid damage or hazardous situations, al-
ways park the vehicle on a suitable parking sur-
face

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WARNING

If the vehicle is parked incorrectly, it could
roll away, even on gentle slopes. This can
cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

When parking, always carry out the opera-

tions in the stipulated order.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

the electronic parking brake is engaged.

WARNING

If children, people who may need assistance
or animals are left unattended in the vehicle,
accidents and serious injuries can occur.

●

Never leave children, people who may

need assistance or animals unattended in
the vehicle. They could operate the gear
selector and release the electronic parking
brake. The vehicle could be set in motion.

●

Never leave children, people who may

need assistance, or animals in the vehicle.
Depending on the season, very high or low
temperatures can be reached inside a closed
vehicle.

●

Always take all vehicle keys with you when

leaving the vehicle.

NOTICE

The presence of irregularities on the ground,
sand or mud can cause damage to the vehi-
cle and mean that it cannot be parked prop-
erly.

●

Always park the vehicle on firm and flat

ground.

NOTICE

Components on the underside of the vehicle,
such as bumpers, spoilers and running gear
components, can be damaged when running
over objects protruding from the ground.

●

Drive carefully when entering buildings, on

ramps, driving over kerbs or fixed markings,
and on descents.

NOTICE

Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot ex-
haust system could ignite inflammable mate-
rials, such as dry grass, low bushes, spilt fuel
or flammable materials.

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Electronic parking brake

Using the electronic parking brake

Fig. 147

Centre console, lower part: electronic

parking brake button.

Connecting

The electronic parking brake can be activated
whenever the vehicle is at a standstill, even
when the ignition is switched off. Activate it
whenever you leave or park the vehicle.

●

Pull and hold the

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Fig. 147

button.

The parking brake is on when the red indicator
lamp turns on on the instrument cluster and
the button indicator lamp turns on.

●

Release the button.

Switching off

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Press the button

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Fig. 147

. At the same

time step hard on the brake pedal or, if the
engine is running, press the accelerator pedal
slightly.

●

The indicator lamp on button and the red

indicator lamp on the instrument cluster turn
off.

Automatic disconnection when moving off

The electronic parking brake automatically dis-
connects when moving off in any of the follow-
ing situations, if the driver's door is closed and
the driver's seatbelt is buckled:

●

Vehicles with automatic gearboxes:

a gear is

engaged or changed to another and the accel-
erator is pressed gently.

Vehicles with manual gearboxes:

the clutch

pedal is pressed fully before starting off and the
accelerator is pressed gently.

●

To facilitate certain manoeuvres, there are ex-

ceptions that allow the parking brake to discon-
nect automatically without the driver's seatbelt
being buckled.
The parking brake can be prevented from being
automatically released by continuously pulling
up the switch when moving off.

The electronic parking brake is not disconnec-
ted until the button is released. This can fa-
cilitate starting off when a heavy load is towed

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Automatic application when leaving the ve-
hicle improperly

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated automat-
ically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly if:

●

The gear selector is in the

D/S

or is in

tiptronic mode.

●

AND:

the vehicle is stationary.

●

AND:

the driver door is open.

Automatic connection when the ignition is
turned off

This function can be deactivated through the
Infotainment system . In vehicles with manual
transmission, the electronic parking brake is
activated automatically when the ignition is
turned off.

Emergency brake function

Only use the emergency brake function in an
emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped by
pressing the brake pedal

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Electronic parking brake

●

Pull and hold the button. The vehicle will

brake sharply. At the same time, an acoustic
warning can be heard.

●

To stop the braking process, release the but-

ton or press the accelerator.

WARNING

If the vehicle is left improperly, it could roll
away. This could lead to accidents, serious
injury and property damage.

●

When parking the vehicle, always perform

the appropriate operations in the indicated
order

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Parking

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

the electronic parking brake is applied and
that the control lamp next to the gear se-
lector is red on the instrument cluster.

WARNING

The improper use of the electronic parking
brake can cause accidents and serious in-
jury.

●

Never use the electronic parking brake to

stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
The braking distance is considerably longer.
Always use the brake pedal.

●

Never accelerate from the engine when a

gear range or a gear is engaged and the en-
gine is running. The vehicle could move, even
if the electronic parking brake is activated.

NOTICE

To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
moving when parking it, first apply the elec-
tronic parking brake and then remove your
foot from the brake pedal.

Troubleshooting

There is a defect in the electronic park-

ing brake

The control lamp switches on yellow.
Visit a SEAT dealer or other specialist workshop.

The electronic parking brake does not re-
lease.

The 12-volt battery is discharged.

●

Use the jump start

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The electronic parking brake makes noises

●

When the electronic parking brake is applied

and released, noises may be heard.

●

The system performs automatic and audible

checks sporadically in the parked vehicle if
some time elapses without the electronic park-
ing brake being used.

Auto-Hold function

Fig. 148

In the lower part of the centre

console: Auto Hold function button.

The Auto-Hold function holds the vehicle at a
standstill and prevents it from moving without
it being necessary to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.

When the Auto-Hold function is active, the
control lamp on the instrument cluster
lights up green. The control light of the

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Fig. 148

button remains on when the

Auto Hold function is connected.

Requirements

●

The driver's door is closed.

●

The driver’s seatbelt is buckled.

●

The engine is running.

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Connecting and disconnecting

Press the Auto Hold button

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. The control

lamp on the button turns on when the Auto Hold
function is switched on. The function is now
available to be activated. The control lamp on
the button goes out when the Auto Hold func-
tion is switched off.

Switching on and off automatically

If the Auto Hold function was switched on via
the Auto Hold button before switching the igni-
tion off, the function will remain on the following
time the ignition is switched on.
If the Auto Hold function was not switched on, it
will remain off next time the ignition is switched
on.
The Auto Hold function disconnects automati-
cally if the following conditions are met:
1. If any of the requirements of the function

are no longer met.

2. If the engine runs erratically or has any

anomaly.

3. If the engine stalls.
4.

Automatic gearbox:

If any of the tyres have

only minimal contact with the ground, e.g.
For example, if the axles are crossed.

Activation and deactivation

The Auto Hold function activates automatically
if the following conditions are met (all points
must be met

at the same time

1. The function is switched on
2. The vehicle is brought to a complete stand-

still with the brake pedal on a flat surface or
on a slope.

3. The engine rotates “correctly”.
The Auto Hold function deactivates automati-
cally if the following conditions are met:
1. The car moves off again:

Automatic gearbox:

by pressing the accel-

erator.

Manual gearbox:

by lifting your foot off the

clutch pedal and pressing the accelerator.

2. The function is switched off with the actions

seen in the previous sections.

WARNING

The smart technology of the Auto-Hold can-
not overcome the limits imposed by the laws
of physics and it only operates within the lim-
its of the system. Never allow the enhanced
convenience of the Auto-Hold function to in-
duce you to take any risk that compromises
safety.

●

Never leave the vehicle running with the

Auto Hold function switched on.

●

The Auto-Hold cannot always keep the ve-

hicle stopped on an uphill, or brake it suffi-
ciently on a downhill, e.g. on slippery or icy
surfaces.

NOTICE

Always deactivate the Auto-Hold function
before entering an automatic car wash fa-
cility. Failure to do so could cause damage
due to the automatic application of the park-
ing brake.

Note

After connecting the 12-volt battery, drive for
a short distance to reset the Auto Hold func-
tion to operate correctly.

General information on
parking systems

Automatic brake operation

The automatic braking feature of a parking sys-
tem is used to reduce the danger of collision
when an obstacle is detected during a parking
manoeuvre.

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General information on parking systems

Braking functions

Depending on the equipment, the following
systems are available:

●

Park assist plus manoeuvre braking function

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Rear cross traffic alert emergency brake

function

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Assisted parking assistant emergency brake

function

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Requirements

●

The vehicle is moving between approx.

3 km/h and 8 km/h when manoeuvring

●

A parking system is switched on.

The brakes are not automatically operated
when park assist is switched on automatically
while moving forward.

What happens in the event of automatic
braking?

If there is an obstacle, the system brakes the
vehicle to a standstill and keeps it stationary for
approx. 2 seconds.

Press the brake!

Activate

●

Automatic braking is activated when the

driver switches a parking system on.

Deactivating

●

The automatic brake operation function de-

activates when a park assist system is switched
off.

●

OR:

to temporarily deactivate the manoeuvre

braking function, press the function button
on the park assist screen and change the set-
ting.

WARNING

Never allow the automatic braking opera-
tions of park assist systems to lead you to
take any risk that compromises safety. In
certain situations, the automatic braking in-
tervention may only work in a limited way
or not work at all. Collisions with obstacles
can injure people and damage the vehicle.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Pay attention and do not rely solely on

park assist systems.

●

Always be prepared to brake and control

the steering yourself.

●

Do not take any risks that compromise

safety.

●

Act in accordance with the warnings and

driving recommendations of the parking sys-
tems.

Note

●

Switch off the parking system if the auto-

matic brakes operate excessively, e.g. when
driving off-road.

●

After the park assist’s manoeuvre braking

function has braked the vehicle, driving in the
same direction for 5 metres is deactivated,
and becomes active again after changing
gear or changing the position of the gear se-
lector.

Troubleshooting

The parking system behaves differently than
expected

There can be several causes:

●

The system requirements are not met.

●

The sensors or the camera are dirty or have

ice on them

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The camera lens is not clean and the camera

image is not clear

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Some noise sources, such as a jackhammer

or a cobblestone surface can interfere with the
ultrasound signal.

●

The vehicle has some type of damage in the

sensor or camera area, e.g. due to a parking
impact.

●

The sensor detection zone or field of view of

the camera are blocked by an accessory, e.g. a
bike rack.

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Changes have been made to the paintwork

or structural modifications in the sensor or
camera area, e.g. at the front of the vehicle or
to the running gear.
Also take into account the messages displayed
on the infotainment system screen.

Sensor or camera without visibility, or the
parking system has been switched off

If a sensor fails, that sensor zone is permanently
switched off. The affected sensor zone may be
displayed on the infotainment system with a
symbol and a greyed-out graphic segment. If
necessary, the parking system switches off the
affected zone.
If the park assist is not working properly, a con-
tinuous audio signal sounds for a few seconds
when it is switched on. If applicable, a message
to this effect is displayed on the instrument
cluster screen

●

Check if one of the causes indicated above

has occurred.

●

Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop.

Parking aid Plus

Description

Fig. 149

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

Parking aid plus

assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles de-
tected in front of and behind the vehicle.
The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When
an obstacle is detected, it is indicated by au-
dible signals and in the Infotainment system

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Fig. 149

When moving close to an obstacle, it is possible
to know if the obstacle is in front of the vehicle
or behind it according to the sound frequency.

The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:

1.20 m
0.90 m

1.60 m
0.90 m

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of
the audible signals will increase. The signal will
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the
vehicle!

If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-
ume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message is displayed on
the instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a
fault.
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next
time the parking aid is connected.
If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in
the front area are detected. If a front sensor is
faulty, only the obstacles in the rear area are
displayed. The symbol is displayed.
We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Trailer mode

On vehicles with a factory-mounted trailer
hook, when the trailer is connected, the rear
sensors will not activate when reverse gear is
engaged or button is pressed in the Infotain-
ment system (

> Assistants

). Therefore, any

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objects behind or to the side of the vehicle will
not be indicated on the screen and no audio
signals will sound.
The screen will only display objects detected
at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will be
hidden.

Parking assist settings

The indications and audible signals are set
in the Infotainment system: function button

> Assistants > Parking > > Set-
tings

●

Automatic activation:

On/off

●

Front volume:

Volume in the front and rear

area.

●

Rear volume:

Volume in the rear area.

●

Reduce volume:

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source will
be reduced, depending on the selected option.

WARNING

●

Always pay attention, by looking directly,

to traffic and the area around the vehicle. As-
sistance systems are not a replacement for
driver awareness. Responsibility always lies
with the driver.

●

The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

stacles and people are not detected. Pay
special attention to children and animals.

●

Always keep visual control of the surround-

ings: use the mirrors for additional help.

NOTICE

Park assist plus functions can be affected by
various factors which may cause damage:

●

Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

–

Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

–

Objects that are located above the sen-

sors, such as protrusions in a wall.

–

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or powder
snow.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect these ob-
jects or people wearing such clothes cor-
rectly.

●

Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

nal sound sources. This may prevent them
from detecting people or objects.

●

If the system warns you of the proximity

of a low obstacle, please note that after be-
ing detected by the system, the obstacle in
question may disappear from the measure-
ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer,
and the system will no longer warn of its
presence. In certain circumstances, objects
such as high kerbs that could damage the
underside of the vehicle are not detected.

●

If the parking distance warning system is

ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-
ble damage.

●

Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

wheel arch and vehicle underbody can mod-
ify the orientation of the sensors. This can
affect the parking aid function.
Have the function 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

●

The display on the Infotainment system

screen shows a slight time delay.

●

In certain situations, the system can give a

warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area:

–

Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces

with long grass.

–

External ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultrasound
systems.

–

Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense exhaust

gases.

–

If the number plate is not properly se-

cured to the surface of the bumper.

–

Gradient changes.

●

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.

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●

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.

●

We recommend that you practice parking

in an area without traffic.

●

The volume and tone of the signals and

indications can be changed.

●

Please observe information on towing a

trailer.

Note

In vehicles without an infotainment system,
these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.

Operating Park Assist Plus

Switching on and off manually

●

Press button in the infotainment system (

> Assistants > Parking assist > Parking aid

Automatic activation

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

if you drive forward at a speed of less

than 15 km/h (9 mph) and you encounter an
obstacle, it is detected when it is optically ap-
prox. less than 95 cm. away, or acoustically ap-
prox. 50 cm. away. If the automatic connection
is activated, a reduced display is shown.

●

OR:

if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx
depending on whether or not an obstacle is
detected).
When the

Plus Parking Aid

connects automat-

ically, a diagram of the vehicle and the seg-
ments will appear on screen. This function will
be available unless the user has deactivated it.
It only operates every time the speed drops be-
low 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first time.
Automatic activation of park assist can be
switched on and off in the infotainment system:

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

In the infotainment system select

> As-

sistants > Parking > Parking aid

●

Check the

Automatic activation

box.

If activated automatically, an audible sound
warning will only be given when obstacles in
front are at a distance of less than 50 cm. ap-
prox.

If it is switched off using the button in the in-
fotainment system, one of the following actions
must be taken for it to reactivate automatically:

●

Switch off the ignition and switch it on again.

●

EITHER:

drive forward at over approx. 15 km/h

(9 mph).

●

OR:

activate or deactivate the parking lock

button

●

OR:

switch the automatic activation on and

off in the Infotainment system.

Automatic disconnection

●

Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

●

OR:

press the parking lock button

Temporary sound suppression

●

Press the function button on the infotain-

ment screen.

●

OR:

activate the electronic parking brake.

Change from reduced view to full view

●

Engage the reverse gear if your vehicle is

equipped with a reversing camera.

●

Press the car icon on the reduced view

●

OR:

if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx
depending on whether or not an obstacle is
detected).

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Rear parking aid

The RVC button will only be displayed when reverse gear is engaged.

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear
View Camera “RVC”)

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

press the

RVC

button on the Infotainment

System screen

A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up when the system
is switched on.

NOTICE

Park assist plus only connects automatically
when driving very slowly. If driving style is
not adapted to the circumstances, an acci-
dent and serious injury or damage may be
caused.

Visual indication segments

Fig. 150

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

The optical indication of the segments works as
follows:

●

Grey segments

: the obstacle is more than

approx. 30 cm away from the path or in the
direction opposite to travel. They are also dis-
played when the electronic parking brake is ac-
tivated.

●

Yellow segments

: the obstacles lie on the

vehicle’s path and are at a distance of less than
approx. 30 cm away.

●

Red segments

: obstacles are less than ap-

prox. 30 cm away.
A guiding track will indicate the anticipated for-
ward or backward trajectory, depending on the
gear that is engaged.

If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, the
corresponding audible warning will sound.
When the penultimate segment is displayed,
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In
the collision zone, the obstacles are represen-
ted in red (including those out of the path). Stop
the vehicle!

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Description

on page 215

Rear parking aid

Description

The rear park assist is an optical and audible
assistant that warns of obstacles located be-
hind the vehicle.
There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you are
alerted by audible and visible warnings on the
Infotainment system.
Make particularly sure that the sensors are not
covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and the
like, as this could affect the system's operation.
Cleaning instructions

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The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:

●

Side area: 0.60 m

●

Central area: 1.60 m

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As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of
the audible signals will increase. The signal will
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the
vehicle!

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If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-
ume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

Parking Aid connection

●

Select reverse gear.

Parking Aid disconnection

●

Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

●

EITHER:

use the selector lever to select

, or press the parking lock button

Parking assist settings

The indications and audible signals are set
in the Infotainment system: function button

> Assistants > Parking > > Set-
tings

●

Rear volume:

Volume in the rear area.

●

Reduce volume:

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source will
be reduced, depending on the selected option.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message appears on the in-
strument panel in Parking assist, there is a fault.
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next
time the parking aid is connected.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Towing device

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket de-
vice from the factory, when the trailer is con-
nected, the parking aid will not be activated
when reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

Parking aid system (Park
Assist)

Introduction

The assisted parking system is an additional
function of ParkPilot

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and helps

the driver find a suitable parking space from
among the following types:

●

park driving in reverse in suitable perpendic-

ular and parallel spaces,

●

park driving forwards in suitable perpendicu-

lar spaces,

●

exit a parking space driving forwards from a

parallel space,

●

park in a suitable space driving forward on

angle partially entering into the selected park-
ing space. The system will centre the vehicle in
the parking space,

●

finish reverse parking into a space in which

you have attempted to park manually by parti-
ally entering with the rear of the vehicle.

In vehicles with a Park Assist system and factory
infotainment system, the front, rear and side
areas are represented, and the position of ob-
stacles is shown relative to the vehicle.
The assisted parking system is subject to cer-
tain limitations inherent to the system and
its use requires special attention by the
driver

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WARNING

The technology used in the park assist sys-
tem involves a series of limitations inherent in
the actual system and in the use of ultrasonic
sensors. The use of Park Assist should never
tempt you to take any risk that may compro-
mise safety. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.

●

Any accidental movement of the vehicle

could result in serious injury.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

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●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.

●

Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected

by external sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.

●

The ultrasound sensors may have blind

spots in which obstacles and people are not
detected.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the ultrasound sensors do not
detect small children, animals or certain ob-
jects in all situations.

WARNING

Quick turns of the steering wheel when park-
ing or exiting a parking space with Park As-
sist can cause serious injury.

●

Do not hold the steering wheel during ma-

noeuvres to park or exit a parking space un-
til the system requests it. Doing so disables
the system during the manoeuvre, resulting
in the parking being cancelled.

NOTICE

●

In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

sensors do not detect objects such as trailer
tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees, or
an open (or opening) rear lid, which could
damage the vehicle.

●

Retrofitting of certain accessories to the

vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may interfere
with the operation of the Park Assist system
and cause damage.

●

The Park Assist system uses as a reference

parked vehicles, curbs and other objects.
Make sure that the tyres and wheels are not
damaged while parking. If necessary, oppor-
tunely interrupt the parking manoeuvre to
avoid damaging the vehicle.

●

The ultrasound sensors on the bumper may

be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space.

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do not
apply it directly unless very briefly and al-
ways from a distance of more than 10 cm.

●

A registration plate or plate holder on the

front with larger than the space for the reg-
istration plate, or a registration plate that is
curved or warped can cause:

–

False detections.

–

The sensors to lose visibility.

–

Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

●

If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-

aged, the area corresponding to that group
of sensors (front or rear) is deactivated and
cannot be activated until the fault is correc-
ted. However, you can still use the sensors
of the other bumper as per usual. If there
is a fault in the system, consult a specialist
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.

Note

●

In order to guarantee good system oper-

ation, keep the ultrasound sensors of the
bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do not
cover them with adhesives or other objects.

●

Certain sources of noise, such as rough as-

phalt or paving stones and the noise of other
vehicles can induce the Park Assist system
or ParkPilot to give erroneous warnings. The
presence of metal objects can also affect
the manoeuvre.

●

In order to become familiar with the system

and its functions, SEAT recommends that you
practice operating the Park Assist system in
an area where there is not too much traffic or
in a car park.

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Description of the parking assist sys-
tem

The components of the Park Assist system are
the ultrasonic sensors located in the front and
rear bumpers, the button to switch the sys-
tem on and off and the messages on the instru-
ment panel display.

Prerequisites for parking

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switched

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●

Speed when passing next to the parking

space: do not exceed approx.

50 km/h

(31 mph)

●

Keep a distance between

0.5 and 2.0 me-

tres

when driving past the parking space.

●

Space length (parallel parking):

vehicle

length + 0.8 metres

●

Space width (parking bay):

vehicle width

+ 0.8 meters

●

Do not exceed approximately

7 km/h

(4 mph)

when parking. The vehicle will perform

an automatic braking only once if this speed is
exceeded. If you exceed the speed more than
once, the Park Assist system switches off.

Requirements for leaving the parking space
(only for parallel parking)

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switched

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●

Space length:

length of the vehicle

+ 0.5 metres

●

Do not exceed approximately

7 km/h

(4 mph)

when exiting the parking space.

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-
terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or ex-
iting a parking space

Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for park-
ing or exiting a parking space in any of the fol-
lowing cases:

●

Press button in the infotainment system,

> Assistants > Parking > Park assist system

●

When exceeding a speed of approximately 7

km/h (4 mph) more than once.

●

The driver takes control of the steering wheel.

●

The parking manoeuvre does not end within 6

minutes after activation of the automatic steer-
ing.

●

There is a fault in the system (the system is

temporarily unavailable).

●

The TCS is disconnected.

●

TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.

●

The driver door is opened.

To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that
none of these things occur and that the
button on the infotainment system is pressed
again.

Automatic braking intervention to avoid ex-
ceeding the speed limit

To avoid exceeding the allowed speed of ap-
prox. 7 km/h (4 mph) when entering or leaving
a parking space, the brakes may activate au-
tomatically. After automatically activating the
brakes, the manoeuvres to enter or exit a park-
ing space may continue.
The brakes are only automatically activated
once for each attempt to enter or exit a parking
space. If the speed of approximately 7 km/h
(4 mph) is exceeded again, the corresponding
operation is halted.

Special characteristics

The Park Assist system is subject to certain limi-
tations inherent to the system. For example, it is
therefore not possible to use it to enter or exit a
parking space on sharp bends or on very steep
hills.
While entering or exiting a parking space, a
brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to
change between forward and reverse gears
(depending on the case). In successive ma-
noeuvres, the assistant tells the driver to
change gears, at the latest, when the continu-
ous audible signal is given (object present at a
distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.

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When the Park Assist system turns the steer-
ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the instru-
ment panel also displays the symbol . Keep
the brake pedal depressed while the symbol
remains on the dash panel display to turn the
wheels with the vehicle stopped. This way, the
system will require fewer manoeuvres to com-
plete the parking action.

Trailer mode

The Park Assist system cannot be switched on if
the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically
connected to a trailer.

After changing a wheel

If, after changing a wheel, the vehicle stops
entering and exiting parking spaces correctly,
the circumference of the new wheel may be
different and the system may need to adapt to
it. The adaptation is automatic and takes place
during driving. Making turns slowly and in both
directions (20 km/h [12 mph]) for a few minutes
may contribute to this adaptation process .

Selecting a parking type

Fig. 151

On the instrument panel display:

display of the assisted parking system with
decreased visibility.

Fig. 152

On the infotainment system display:

parking modes indication.

Park assist has the following 6 parking types:

Reverse parallel parking.
Reverse angle parking.
Forward angle parking.
Reverse parallel parking without driving
past first: “Help me”.
Forward parking in a parking bay without
driving past first.
Reverse parking in a parking bay without
driving past first.

Selecting a parking type after passing in
front of the space

After activating the Park Assist system and after
detecting a parking space, the display on the
instrument panel proposes a parking type. The
Park Assist system selects the parking type au-
tomatically. The selected type is shown on the
instrument panel display

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Fig. 152

and on the

Infotainment System screen.

●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met

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●

Press the button in the infotainment system,

> Assistants

●

When the system is switched on, the symbol

on the infotainment system display is highligh-
ted . Additionally, the selected parking type is
shown on the instrument panel display. You can
change the type of parking on the infotainment
system display.

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●

If there are more spaces available, another

space can be selected by clicking on it on the
infotainment system display.

●

Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

strument panel while paying attention to traffic
and drive the vehicle past the parking space.

Reverse parallel parking without driving
past first (type )

With this type of parking , press button
so that the system completes the parking that
has already been started. The system will only
switch on if sufficient progress has been made
with the manoeuvre (the side sensor must be
able to detect the reference vehicle). If it is im-
possible to successfully complete the manoeu-
vre that has been started, the system itself will
drive out of the parking space before starting
parking in a similar way to type .

Parking in a parking bay without driving past
first

Special case of forward or reverse parking into
a parking bay without driving past first:

●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met

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●

Move forward towards the parking space

while paying attention to traffic and stop the
vehicle with the front part partially inside the
parking space.

●

Press the button once in the infotainment

system,

> Assistants

●

When the system is switched on, the symbol

on the infotainment system display is highligh-
ted . Additionally, the selected parking mode
is shown on the instrument panel display with-
out reduced display.

●

Let go of the steering wheel.

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 153

On the instrument cluster display: angle

parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking
position. : Manoeuvring.

Fig. 154

On the instrument cluster display: angle

parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking
position. : Manoeuvring.

Message to move forwards
Your vehicle
Parking space detected
Message to park
Message to press the brake pedal
Progress bar

The prerequisites have to be met to park with
the parking assist system

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and the

parking mode has to be selected

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Parking

●

Look at the instrument cluster screen to see if

the space has been detected as “appropriate”
and if the correct position for parking has been
reached

. The

space is considered “appropriate” if the instru-
ment cluster display shows the parking indica-
tion

●

Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause, en-

gage reverse gear, or press the button in
the infotainment system,

> Assistants >

Parking > Park assist system

●

Let go of the steering wheel.

●

Please note the following message:

Intervention in active steering.
Watch your surroundings!

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While keeping watch around you, carefully
start accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h
(4 mph). During the parking manoeuvre, the
system

only

takes charge of the steering.

You,

as the driver, have to accelerate, engage
the clutch if necessary, change gears and
brake.

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal

sounds;

OR:

reverse until the indication to move

forward appears on the instrument panel dis-
play

;

OR:

reverse

until the

Park Assist finished

message

appears on the instrument cluster display. The
progress bar

indicates the distance to cover.

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking assist

system completes the steering wheel turns;

OR:

until the symbol goes out on the instrument
panel screen.

●

Select first gear.

●

Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot

signal sounds;

OR:

move forward until the re-

verse indication appears on the instrument
panel display. The Park Assist system steers the
vehicle forward and back until it centres it in the
space

●

For best results, wait at the end of each

manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has fin-
ished turning the steering wheel. The parking
manoeuvre ends when a corresponding mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel and,
in some cases, an acoustic signal sounds.

Progress bars

The progress bar

on the instrument cluster display shows the

relative distance to be covered as a symbol.
The greater the distance, the fuller the progress
bar. When driving forward, the content of the
progress bar decreases upwards, and when re-
versing, it decreases downwards.

Note

If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely
during parking, the result may not be the
best.

Leaving a parking space with the
parking assist system (only for par-
allel parking)

Fig. 155

On the instrument panel display:

driving off from perpendicular parking.

Your vehicle in reverse gear

Message giving the proposed manoeuvre
to exit the parking space
Progress bar to indicate the distance left to
cover

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

The necessary conditions to exit a parking
space with Park Assist have to be met

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●

Press the in the infotainment system:

> Assistants

. When the system is switched on,

the symbol on the infotainment system dis-
play is highlighted.

●

Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards

the road you will enter when exiting the parking
space.

●

Engage the reverse gear, or press the button

in the infotainment system.

●

Let go of the steering wheel. Please note the

following message:

Automatic steering enabled Pay at-
tention to your surroundings.

While keeping watch around you, carefully
start accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h
(4 mph). When exiting the parking space, the
system

only

takes charge of the steering.

You,

as the driver, have to accelerate, engage
the clutch if necessary, change gears and
brake.

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Reverse Assist (Rear View Camera)

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal

sounds;

OR:

reverse until the instrument panel

display shows the forward indication. The pro-
gress bar

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Fig. 155

indicates the distance

to cover.

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking assist

system completes the steering wheel turns;

OR:

press the brake pedal until the symbol goes
out on the instrument panel screen.

●

Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot

signal sounds;

OR:

move forward until the re-

verse indication appears on the instrument
panel display. The Park Assist system steers the
vehicle forward and back until it can exit the
space.

●

The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-

responding message is displayed on the instru-
ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic
signal sounds. Take charge of the steering with
the turning angle set by the Park Assist system.

●

Paying attention to the traffic, exit the parking

space.

Reverse Assist (Rear View
Camera)

Introduction

A camera on the rear bumper aids the
driver when reverse parking or manoeuvring

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The camera image is viewed together with ori-
entation lines projected on the Infotainment
system screen. Part of the bumper can be seen
at the bottom, which can be used by the driver
as a reference point.

Reverse assist modes

Depending on the equipment, the following
modes are available:

●

Angle parking:

reverse parking perpendicu-

lar to the road.

●

Assistance function for hitching a trailer:

helps to hitch a trailer.

●

Cross traffic:

monitors cross traffic.

Requirements

To park with reverse assist, the following re-
quirements must be met:

●

Do not exceed a speed of approx.

15 km/h

(9 mph)

●

Parking space width:

vehicle width + 0.15 m

(without counting the mirrors).

To display a real image, the following require-
ments must be met:

●

The luggage compartment rear door is

closed.

●

The surroundings are on a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should not be loaded very heavily

at the rear.

WARNING

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

ble to precisely calculate the distance from
obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-
tem's own limits, hence its negligent use may
cause serious accidents and injuries if used
without due care. The driver should be aware
of his/her surroundings at all times to ensure
safe driving.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

field of view and displays the objects on the
screen in a way that is different from reality.
Distance perception is also distorted.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

ditions, some items may be blurry or not dis-
played at all. Take care with thin posts, fen-
ces, railings or trees that might not be seen
on the screen and could damage the vehicle.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the
vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness. Supervise the parking manoeu-
vre and the vehicle's surrounding area at all
times.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional. Pro-

truding objects or holes in the road, for ex-
ample, are more difficult to detect or may not
be seen at all.

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●

Vehicle load modifies the representation of

the guide lines. The width represented by the
lines decreases with vehicle load. Pay spe-
cial attention to the surroundings when the
inside of the vehicle of the luggage compart-
ment are loaded.

●

In the following situations, objects or other

vehicles appear to be further away or closer
than they actually are. Pay special attention:

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

–

When the vehicle approaches objects

that are not on the ground surface or that
protrude from it. These objects may be out-
side the camera angle when reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar
with the system.

●

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

pear when the rear lid is open.

Connecting and disconnecting

Connect the reverse assist

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

in the infotainment system select

Assistants > Park assist

Disconnect the reverse assist

●

Drive forward at a speed of at least 15 km/h

(9 mph).

Shown on the display

The system’s functions and representations
may vary depending on the equipment.
The assistant's image view changes when the
factory-fitted tow hitch is electronically con-
nected to a trailer

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Reverse assist functions and symbols

When the reverse assist is connected, you can
make adjustments using the function buttons.
Some adjustments are equipment-dependent.

Exit the current display

Switch to angle parking

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Switch to the trailer hitching assistance
function
Switch to cross traffic

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast
and colour.

Switch to park assist

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Display/hide the parking aid view

Guide lines

Green horizontal lines:

extension of the vehicle.

Yellow lines:

vehicle path depending on the

steering angle.

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device,
this function can be used to move the vehicle
close to a tow bar.
Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotainment
system.

Green lines:

distance to the trailer hitch. The

distance between the lines is approx. 0.30 m

Yellow line:

pre-calculated direction of the

trailer hitch depending on how the steering
wheel is turned.

Cross traffic

This view helps to monitor traffic behind the
vehicle and can be used, for example, when
exiting garages or narrow exits.

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Angle parking

Fig. 156

Display on the infotainment system

screen: parking with the reverse assistant.

Key to the

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Fig. 156

Finding a parking space
Go to the selected parking space
Centre the vehicle inside the parking space
Road
Parking space
Lateral boundary of the parking space
Rear boundary of the parking space

Parking

●

In the infotainment system select

> Assis-

tants > Parking aid

before passing in front of

the selected parking space.

●

With reverse assist connected and in working

order, press the function button

●

Stop the vehicle in front of the parking space

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Fig. 156

●

Reverse while turning the steering wheel so

that the yellow lines enter the parking space.
The green and yellow lines must match the side
boundary lines

●

Stop the vehicle when the red line has

reached the rear boundary

Troubleshooting

The system behaves differently than expec-
ted

There can be several causes:

●

The camera is dirty

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. In addi-

tion to dirt and snow, camera visibility can be
reduced by detergent residue or any type of
coating.

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The system requirements must be met

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The camera is covered with water.

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The factory-fitted towing bracket must

not be electrically connected to a trailer

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●

The vehicle has some type of damage in the

camera area, e.g. due to a parking impact.

●

The field of view of the camera is blocked by

an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier system.

●

Changes have been made to the paint in the

camera area, or structural modifications have
been made to a component such as the run-
ning gear.

Camera with no visibility, fault message, the
system disconnects

●

Clean the camera or remove possible adhe-

sives or accessories from it

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●

Check for visible damage.

Possible solution

●

Temporarily disconnect the system.

●

Check if one of the causes indicated above

has occurred.

●

Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

●

If the system still behaves unpredictably,

have it checked by a specialised workshop.

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Parking and manoeuvring

It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped with a parking system.

Rear cross traffic alert
(RCTA)

How it works

Fig. 157

Diagram of the parking assistant:

detected area around the vehicle that is driving
off.

Park Assist uses the radar sensors on the rear
bumper

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to monitor traffic cross-

ing behind the vehicle as it reverses out of a
parking bay, or as it is being manoeuvred, for
example in very low visibility conditions.
When the system detects a relevant vehicle on
the road that is approaching the rear of the ve-
hicle

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Fig. 157

, an acoustic alarm may sound

if the relevance so requires it.
In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is
also informed by means of a visual signal on
infotainment system display. This signal is dis-

played in the form of a red strip at the back
of the image of the vehicle on the infotainment
system screen. This strip displays the side of the
vehicle towards which traffic is approaching in
transverse direction

Automatic braking to reduce damages

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Connecting and disconnecting

The rear cross traffic alert can be activated
and deactivated by accessing the

Assistants

menu of the infotainment system. It can also be
found in the Park Assist

Settings

menu.

Additionally it can be switched on and off by
accessing the

Assistants

menu on the instru-

ment cluster.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.

Trailer mode

The rear cross traffic alert will be automatically
deactivated and it will be impossible to activate
them if the tow hitch is electrically connected
to a trailer or other similar object. As soon as
the driver starts driving, a message appears on
the instrument cluster screen indicating that the
assistant is deactivated.

Once the trailer is uncoupled from the vehicle,
the assistant will return to its initial state prior
to the moment when the trailer was electrically
connected.
If the tow hitch is not factory fitted, then the rear
cross traffic alert will have to be deactivated
manually when driving with a trailer.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into the
rear cross traffic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
parking assistant function should not tempt
you into taking any risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.

●

The system should never be used in limi-

ted visibility conditions or complicated traf-
fic, e.g., in high-traffic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.

●

Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's

surroundings, since the system often fails
to detect things such as bicycles or pedes-
trians.

●

The rear cross traffic alert itself will not

brake the vehicle to a complete stop.

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Door opening warning (Exit Assist)

Door opening warning (Exit
Assist)

How it works

Fig. 158

Graphic example.

Fig. 159

Door: warning lamp

The door opening warning (Exit Assist) warns
occupants of a possible collision when opening
the door when the vehicle is stationary.

The system monitors, within the limits of the
system itself, the rear and side environment of
the vehicle using the rear sensors

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It detects moving objects that approach from
behind, such as cars

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Fig. 158

If a critical situation is detected when the door
is opened, an alert is given by an acoustic sig-
nal on the door speaker of the corresponding
side

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Fig. 159

. The side assist control lamp

on the side of the corresponding door will also
flash. If the door has already been opened and
another road user has been detected in a crit-
ical situation, the control lamp of the lane de-
parture warning on the corresponding side will
light up permanently.
The brightness of the door opening warning in-
dication cannot be adjusted.
When you want to access the vehicle for the
first time, with the doors closed and locked, the
function will be available 3 minutes after the
first opening of any of the doors. The function
will continue to be available as long as the
vehicle has the ignition connected and is not
moving.
After switching off the ignition, the function will
remain available for approximately 3 minutes.
After that time, the control lamps will light up
indicating the deactivation of the function.

Connecting and disconnecting

The door opening assistant can be switched on
and off by accessing the

Assistants

menu in

the infotainment system. It can also be found in
the Park Assist

Settings

menu.

When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.

Trailer mode

The door opening assistant will be automati-
cally deactivated and it will be impossible to
activate it if the tow hitch is electrically connec-
ted to a trailer or other similar object.
Once the trailer is uncoupled from the vehicle,
the assistant will return to its initial state prior
to the moment when the trailer was electrically
connected.
If the tow hitch is not factory fitted, then the
door opening assistant will have to be deacti-
vated manually when driving with a trailer.

WARNING

●

Always pay close attention to the traffic

and the surroundings of the vehicle. The door
opening warning (Exit Assist) cannot replace
the necessary attention to be paid by the
vehicle’s occupants. The responsibility for
opening the doors and exiting the vehicle al-
ways lies with the occupants of the same.

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Parking and manoeuvring

●

The door opening warning (Exit Assist) op-

erates continuously as long as the vehicle
ignition is on. Otherwise, the system is deac-
tivated and the lamps light up briefly.

●

It is possible that the traffic situation is

not interpreted correctly and you cannot be
aware of all the objects that are approach-
ing, such as pedestrians. Always visually
monitor the traffic and the area surrounding
the vehicle.

WARNING

The door opening warning (Exit Assist) is sub-
ject to system limits and cannot warn of an
imminent collision in all cases:

●

If your vehicle is too deep in the parking

space and the adjacent vehicles hide it.

●

In certain circumstances, objects or people

who approach, e.g. on a bicycle or scooter,
are not detected.

●

The system does not react to stopped ob-

jects.

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Storage compartment

Practical equipment

Storage compartment

Introduction

Use the storage compartments only for small or
light items.

WARNING

Objects inside the vehicle that are not se-
cured could be thrown across the cabin in
the event of sudden braking or manoeuvring.
This may cause severe injuries as well as loss
of control of the vehicle.

●

Do not carry animals or sharp, hard or

heavy items in open storage compartments
of the vehicle, on the dashboard or on the
cover behind the rear seats, or inside pieces
of clothing or bags inside the vehicle.

●

Keep the storage compartments closed at

all times while the vehicle is in motion.

●

Do not hang garments weighing more than

2.5 kg (approx. 5.5 lb) on the vehicle’s coat
hooks. Never leave heavy, hard or sharp ob-
jects in the pockets of these pieces of cloth-
ing.

WARNING

If you leave lighters inside the vehicle, they
might be damaged or lit inadvertently. This
could lead to severe burns and damage to
the vehicle.

●

Before moving a seat, make sure there are

no lighters in the moving part area of the ve-
hicle.

●

Before closing a storage compartment,

make sure there are no lighters in the closing
area.

●

Never leave a lighter inside a storage com-

partment or any other surface of the vehicle
as it could ignite due to the high tempera-
tures on such surfaces, particularly during
the summer.

NOTICE

●

Do not store heat- or cold-sensitive ob-

jects, food or medicines in the cabin. Heat
and cold could damage them or render them
useless.

●

Objects made from transparent materials

left inside the vehicle, such as glasses, mag-
nifying glasses or transparent suction pads
stuck to the windows can concentrate sun-
light and damage the vehicle.

Glove compartment

Fig. 160

On the passenger side: glove

compartment.

Opening and closing the glove compart-
ment

Opening:

Pull the handle

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Fig. 160

and open

the glove compartment.

Closing:

Press the glove compartment up-

wards.

WARNING

If the glove compartment is left open, the risk
of causing severe injuries in the event of an
accident, sudden braking or manoeuvring in-
creases.

●

Always keep the glove compartment

closed while the vehicle is in motion.

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Practical equipment

Drink holder

Fig. 161

In the rear central armrest: drink

holder.

The storage compartments of the driver and
passenger doors contain a bottle holder.

Front drink holders

There are two cup holders in the centre con-
sole .

Drinks holder in the rear central armrest

Use:

Lower the central armrest.

When the drink holder is no longer in use, lift the
armrest again.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the bottle holders may
cause injuries.

●

Never put hot drinks in the drink holders.

In the event of sudden braking or an acci-
dent while driving, hot beverages in the bot-
tle holders might spill and cause burns.

●

Ensure that no bottles or other objects are

dropped in the driver footwell while driving,
as they could get under the pedals and ob-
struct their working.

●

Never place glasses, food or other heavy

objects drink holders. These heavy objects
may be thrown across the cabin in the event
of an accident and cause serious injuries.

WARNING

Closed bottles may explode inside the vehi-
cle due to cold or heat.

●

Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle

if the temperature inside is very high or very
low.

NOTICE

Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the vehicle is in motion. If the drink is
spilled (e.g. due to sudden braking) it may
damage the vehicle and its electrical sys-
tem.

Note

The inside elements of the drink holders can
be extracted for cleaning.

Storage compartment under front
seats

Fig. 162

Storage compartment under the right

front passenger seat.

Opening:

Press the tab on the drawer handle

and take the drawer out.

Closing:

Push the drawer under the seat until it

engages.

Depending on the equipment, under the driver's
seat there may be a magazine holder (about
the size of the instruction manual) instead of the
storage compartment.

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Power sockets

WARNING

If the drawer is left open, it could prevent use
of the pedals. This may cause serious acci-
dents and injuries.

●

Always keep the drawer closed while the

vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer
and any objects in it could fall into the driv-
er's footwell and obstruct the pedals.

NOTICE

The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.

Other object holders

You will find more object holders, compart-
ments and supports in other parts of the vehi-
cle:

●

In the centre console.

●

In the upper part of the glove compartment.

The load should not exceed 1.2 kg.

●

Other storage compartments are found in the

rear seat, to the left and the right of the seats.

●

In the backrests of the front seats, storage

pockets.

There are hangers on the struts of the doors
and the rear.

WARNING

Hanging clothes may decrease the driver's
visibility, which may cause serious accidents
and injuries.

●

Always hang clothes from hangers in such

a way that the driver's visibility is not affec-
ted.

●

Only hang light pieces of clothing from the

hangers of the vehicle. Never leave heavy,
hard or sharp objects in the pockets of these
pieces of clothing.

●

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing, as this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags.

NOTICE

Do not place overly large objects in the
pockets on the front seat backrests (e.g. bot-
tles) or objects with sharp edges. Risk of
damage to the pockets and the upholstery.

Power sockets

Introduction

Electrical equipment can be plugged in to the
vehicle's sockets.
The devices must be in a perfect state of repair.
Do not use defective devices.
The 12 volt power socket will only work with the
ignition on.

WARNING

Improper use of the sockets or electrical de-
vices could lead to a fire and cause serious
injuries.

●

Please ensure that children are never left

unsupervised inside the vehicle. The sockets
and the devices connected to them can be
used when the ignition is switched on.

●

If electrical devices overheat, switch them

off immediately and disconnect them from
the mains.

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the electrical system,

never connect electrical devices that sup-
ply power, such as solar panels or battery
chargers, to 12-volt sockets to charge the 12-
volt battery.

●

Only use electrical devices that comply

with the applicable electromagnetic com-
patibility directives.

●

To prevent voltage fluctuations from caus-

ing damage, unplug any connected electri-
cal devices before switching the ignition on
and off.

●

Never connect electrical devices that con-

sume more than the specified power to a 12
volt socket. Exceeding the maximum power
consumption could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.

●

Observe the instruction manuals of electri-

cal devices!

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Practical equipment

Note

●

The use of electrical appliances with the

engine switched off will cause the 12-volt
battery to discharge.

●

Uninsulated devices can interfere with the

radio, infotainment system and the vehicle’s
electronic system.

Vehicle power sockets

Fig. 163

Vehicle 12 volt socket.

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Fig. 163

12-volt sockets inside the front armrest.
12-volt sockets in the luggage compart-
ment.
12-volt USB sockets at the rear of the con-
sole, between the front seats.

Make sure that the maximum power of the
sockets is not exceeded. The power consump-
tion of the devices is shown on the type plate of
the devices.
The continuous output of all of the vehicle’s 12-
volt sockets is 120 watts in total.
When connecting two or more electrical devi-
ces at the same time, make sure that their total
consumption never exceeds 190 watts.

USB power sockets

Depending on the equipment and the country,
the vehicle may also have USB connections

ex-

clusively for charging or as a power socket

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Fig. 163

These USB ports are located at the rear of the
console, between the front seats . These con-
nectors can work at a maximum power of up to
10.5 W per port.

NOTICE

If the 12-volt socket is used at full power for
longer than the specified time, the fuse may
blow.

●

Never use the 12 volt socket at full power

for more than 10 minutes.

●

In the case of full power, use a single 12-

volt socket.

230 volt power socket

Fig. 164

In the luggage compartment: 230 volt

power socket.

With the engine running, the power socket acti-
vates automatically as soon as a connector is
plugged in. If there is enough power available,
the socket can still be used while the engine is
off

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Maximum power consumption is 150 watts (300
watts - maximum 2 minutes).

Connect an electrical device:

Open the cover

and insert the plug into the power socket as far
as possible to unlock the built-in child lock. The
socket only supplies power once the child lock
is unlocked.

LED on the power socket

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Fig. 164

(arrow)

Steady green light:

●

The childproof lock is unlocked. The socket is

ready to operate.

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Power sockets

Flashing red light:

●

There is an anomaly, e.g. disconnection due

to a current surge or overheating.

Disconnection due to overheating

When the temperature exceeds a certain value,
the 230 volt socket inverter is automatically dis-
connected. The disconnection prevents over-
heating when the power consumption of the
connected devices is excessive or the ambient
temperature is very high. The 230-volt power
supply can be used once again after a cool-
ing time. First unplug the connector of the con-
nected device and then plug it back in again.
This prevents the electrical device from being
switched on again if this is not wanted.

WARNING

The electrical system is under high voltage!

●

Do not spill liquids onto the socket.

●

Do not plug adapters or extension cords

into the 230 volt power socket. Otherwise,
the integrated child lock will be unlocked
and the power socket will operate.

●

Do not insert conductive objects (a knitting

needle, for example) into the 230 volt power
socket.

NOTICE

230 volt power socket:

●

Do not leave devices or connectors that

are too heavy (e.g. a transformer) hanging
directly from the power socket.

●

Do not connect neon lamps.

●

Only connect devices to the socket if the

device and socket voltage match.

●

The built-in overload disconnect function

prevents any electrical devices that require
a high start-up current from turning on. In this
case, unplug the electrical device's power
supply and re-try the connection after about
10 seconds.

Note

Some appliances may not work properly
when connected to the 230 volt sockets due
to a lack of power (watts).

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Data transmissions

Data transmissions

SEAT CONNECT

Introduction

To use it, SEAT CONNECT must first be activa-
ted online by entering into a SEAT CONNECT
contract with SEAT, S.A. and is subject to a tem-
porary use limitation depending on the country.
Both the SEAT CONNECT service portfolios of-
fered by SEAT and individual services can be
modified, cancelled, deactivated, reactivated,
renamed and extended, even without prior noti-
fication.
In https://my.seat you can create the user ac-
count, see the description of services and more
information.
The execution and availability of the SEAT
CONNECT services and service portfolios may
vary depending on the country, as well as the
vehicle, its equipment and connectivity.
SEAT CONNECT's voice recognition or search
technology does not recognise or offer results
for all words.
There are SEAT CONNECT services for which
registration is mandatory and others for which it
is not mandatory.

Description of services

Before running SEAT CONNECT services, read
and take into account the description of the
corresponding services. Descriptions are upda-
ted non-periodically and are available online at
https://my.seat.

●

Always use the most up-to-date version of

the corresponding service description.

WARNING

In areas with insufficient mobile phone and
GPS coverage, emergency calls and phone
calls will not be connected and data cannot
be transmitted.

●

Change location if possible.

NOTICE

The vehicle may be damaged by factors out-
side the control of SEAT, S.A. These damaged
can include:

●

Misuse of mobile terminals

●

Data loss during transmission.

●

Unsuitable or defective third party appli-

cations.

●

Malicious software on data storage devi-

ces, computers, tablets or mobile phones.

Services portfolio

The initial service assignment shown here rep-
resents the maximum possible volume. The
maximum possible volume is only available on
a few vehicle models. During the useful life of
the vehicle, you can change the assignment
shown here.
After activating the service management in the
infotainment system, you can check whether
services are available to the vehicle and what
services they are

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In some countries and in the event of a contract
renewal, the services offered may be combined
differently than indicated here. They may also
vary depending on the year of production of
the vehicle. The services mentioned correspond
to

SEAT CONNECT Gen3

(third generation).

SEAT CONNECT services and functions that
do not require activation

The following services also work without the
activation of SEAT CONNECT:

●

Public emergency call service.

●

Privacy mode.

●

Legal.

SEAT CONNECT services

The SEAT CONNECT services are:

●

Public emergency call

●

Roadside assistance call

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