Seat Leon (2022 year). Manual in english — page 17
Driving
to the initial state prior to the moment the
trailer was electrically connected.
If the towing hook is not factory-mounted,
then the lane departure warning, the rear
cross traffic alert and the door opening warn-
ing will have to be deactivated manually
when driving with a trailer.
Braking and parking
Braking system
Control lamps
It lights up red
Brake fluid level too low
or fault in the
brake system.
Do not carry on driving!
It lights up red
Electronic parking brake
.
The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-
leased.
It lights up yellow
Front brake pads worn.
Contact a specialised workshop immediately.
WARNING
●
When the ignition is switched on, the sta-
tus of the brake system and the brake as-
sist functions is automatically checked.
The control lights on the instrument cluster
light up briefly and then turn off again. If a
warning light stays on permanently, there
is a fault. Seek qualified technical assis-
tance immediately.
●
If the brake warning lamp
does not go
out or if it lights up when driving, the brake
fluid level in the reservoir is too lo so there
is a risk of an accident
. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on.
Obtain technical assistance.
●
If the brake warning lamp lights up
to-
gether with the ABS lamp
this could be
due to an ABS fault. When this function
fails, the rear wheels can lock up. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi-
cle may skid, with the danger of losing con-
trol. Stop and seek technical assistance.
●
If the
lamp lights up, alone or accom-
panied by a warning message on the in-
strument panel display, please go immedi-
ately to a specialised workshop to check
the brake pads and to replace them if they
are worn.
Information about the brakes
New brake pads
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200
miles), new brake pads have not yet reached
their maximum braking capacity, and need to
be “run in” first. However, you can compen-
sate for the slightly reduced braking effect by
applying more pressure on the brake pedal.
Avoid overloading the brakes while running
them in.
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Wear
The rate of wear on the
brake pads
depends
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is a
particular problem in urban traffic and short
stretches, or with very sporty driving.
Depending on the speed, the braking force
and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-
perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be
produced when braking.
Wet roads or road salt
In certain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times.
At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activated, the brake pads will briefly touch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed
›››
.
Fault in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly
, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to
the nearest specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-
member that you will have to apply more
pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running.
Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)
The electromechanical brake servo only
works when the ignition is switched on and
optimises the force of the foot by increasing
the pressure that the driver exerts on the
brake pedal.
If the electromechanical brake servo is not
working, the brake pedal must be pressed
harder, as the braking distance increases due
to the lack of assistance from the servo brake.
WARNING
Any anomaly in the brake system can in-
crease the braking distance, with the re-
sulting risk of an accident.
●
New brake pads and discs must be run in
and do not have the correct friction during
the first 200 km (124 miles). This reduced
braking capacity may be offset by pressing
on the brake pedal a little harder.
●
If you are driving on roads which have
been salted, braking effectiveness may be
decreased.
●
Brakes can overheat if used excessively
on slopes. Before driving down a long steep
slope, it is advisable to reduce speed and
change down into a lower gear or range.
Therefore, using the engine brake relieves
the brakes.
●
Gentle continuous braking causes the
brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.
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●
Apply the brakes heavily to clean the
brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-
tion. Do not put other road users in danger:
there is risk of causing an accident.
●
Ensure the vehicle does not move while in
neutral, when the engine is stopped. The
braking distance is increased considerably
when the brake servo is not active.
●
If the brake is subjected to high stresses,
vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys-
tem's pipes. This reduces the efficiency of
the brakes.
●
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please read the relevant in-
structions.
CAUTION
●
Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving
your foot on the pedal when it is not neces-
sary to brake. This overheats the brakes, re-
sulting in longer stopping distances and
greater wear.
●
Before driving down a long, steep gradi-
ent, it is advisable to reduce speed and se-
lect a lower gear. This makes use of engine
braking and relieves the brakes. If you still
have to use the brakes, it is better to brake
firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes
continuously.
Note
●
If the brake servo is out of action, for ex-
ample when the car is being towed, you will
have to press the brake pedal considerably
harder than normal to make up for the lack
of servo assistance.
●
If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-
cessories such as a front spoiler or wheel
covers, it is important that the flow of air to
the front wheels is not obstructed, other-
wise the brakes can overheat.
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Fig. 198
In the lower part of the centre con-
sole: electronic parking brake button
The electronic parking brake replaces the
handbrake
Applying the electronic parking brake
The electronic parking brake can be activa-
ted whenever the vehicle is at a standstill,
even when the ignition is switched off. Acti-
vate it whenever you leave or park the vehi-
cle.
●
Pull and hold the
button.
●
The parking brake is activated when the
control light of button
and the
red
control lamp on the instrument panel is
always on.
●
Release the button.
Disconnecting the electronic parking
brake
●
Switch the ignition on.
●
Press the button
. At the same
time step hard on the brake pedal or, if the
engine is running, press the accelerator pedal
slightly.
●
The control lamp of button
the
red
control lamp on the instrument
panel go out.
Automatic release of the electronic park-
ing brake upon moving off
The electronic parking brake is automatically
switched off when starting if, after the driver's
door is closed and the driver's seat belt fas-
tened,
any
of the following situations take
place:
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●
In vehicles with automatic gearboxes:
a
gear is engaged or changed to another and
the accelerator is pressed gently.
●
In 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
exceptions that allow the automatic parking
brake to be released without the driver's seat
belt being fastened.
The parking brake can be prevented from be-
ing automatically released by continuously
pulling up the
switch when
starting off.
The electronic parking brake is not discon-
nected until the
button is released. This
can facilitate starting off when a heavy load
is towed
.
Automatic activation of the electronic
parking brake when exiting the vehicle in-
correctly
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated auto-
matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly
if:
●
The selector lever is in the
D/S
or
R
or is in
tiptronic mode.
●
AND:
the vehicle is stationary.
●
AND:
the driver door is open.
Automatic activation of the electronic
parking brake when turning the ignition off
In vehicles with manual transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated auto-
matically when turning the ignition off. This
function can be deactivated through the Info-
tainment system
.
Emergency brake function
Only use the emergency brake function if you
are unable to stop the vehicle with the foot
brake
●
Pull and hold the
button in
this position to
forcefully
stop the vehicle. At
the same time, an acoustic warning can be
heard.
●
To stop the braking process, release the
button or press the accelerator.
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.
Braking distances can be considerably lon-
ger, since, under certain circumstances,
only the rear wheels brake. Always use the
foot brake.
●
Never accelerate from the engine when a
gear range or a gear is engaged and the
engine is running. The vehicle could move,
even if the electronic parking brake is acti-
vated.
●
When the electronic parking brake is
switched on or off, there is a slight move-
ment of the brake pedal. Be careful not to
position your foot under the pedal.
CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
moving when parking it, first apply the
electronic parking brake and then remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
Note
●
In vehicles with a manual gearbox, re-
leasing the clutch and accelerating at the
same time automatically disconnects the
electronic parking brake.
●
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is flat, it will
not be possible to switch off the electronic
parking brake. Use the jump-start
›››
.
●
When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, noises may be heard.
●
The system performs automatic and au-
dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-
cle if some time elapses without the elec-
tronic parking brake being used.
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Auto Hold Function
Fig. 199
In the lower part of the centre con-
sole: Auto Hold function button.
The Auto Hold
button's indicator
lamp remains on while the Auto Hold function
is switched on.
Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-
sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-
ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-
od of time with the engine running, for exam-
ple, when going up a slope, when stopped at
traffic lights or in heavy traffic with intermit-
tent stops.
When connected, the Auto Hold function au-
tomatically prevents the vehicle from rolling
when stationary without pressing the brake
pedal.
After detecting that the vehicle is stationary
and the brake pedal has been released, the
Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The driv-
er can lift their foot off the brake pedal.
When the driver touches the accelerator
pedal or accelerates slightly to continue driv-
ing, the Auto Hold function releases the brake.
The vehicle moves according to the slope of
the road.
If the vehicle is stationary and one of the con-
ditions required by the Auto Hold function is
impaired, it disconnects itself and the button's
control light goes out
. The elec-
tronic parking brake connects automatically,
if necessary, to park the vehicle safely
Conditions for keeping the vehicle station-
ary with the Auto Hold function
●
The driver door must be closed.
●
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
●
The engine is running.
Switching the Auto Hold function on and
off
Press the Auto Hold
›››
button. The control
lamp on the button goes out when the Auto
Hold function is switched off.
Automatically engaging and disengaging
the Auto Hold function
If the Auto Hold function was switched on with
the Auto Hold button before switching off the
ignition, the function will remain on the next
time the ignition is switched on.
If the Auto Hold function was not switched on,
it will automatically remain off next time the
ignition is engaged.
The Auto Hold function connects automat-
ically if the following conditions are met
(all points must be met
at the same time
›››
):
The vehicle is kept
stationary
with the
brake pedal on a flat surface or on a
slope.
The engine rotates “correctly”.
The Auto Hold function is automatically
turned off if the following conditions are
met:
If any of the conditions mentioned on
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page 274, Conditions for keeping
the vehicle stationary with the Au-
to Hold function
are no longer met.
If the engine is running irregularly or an
anomaly is detected.
If the engine stalls.
Manual gearbox:
The clutch and the ac-
celerator are pressed at the same time.
Automatic gearbox:
If the accelerator is
pressed
Automatic gearbox:
If any of the tyres
has only minimal contact with the
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula-
tion.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into
the Auto Hold function cannot defy the
laws of physics; it only works within the lim-
its of the system. The greater convenience
provided by the Auto Hold function should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety.
●
Never leave the vehicle running and with
the Auto Hold function switched on.
●
The Auto Hold function cannot always
keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-
hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on
slippery or frozen surfaces.
Note
Before entering a car wash tunnel, always
switch off the Auto Hold function and the
automatic connection of the parking brake
when switching off the ignition
,
since if the electronic parking brake is au-
tomatically connected, this may lead to
damages.
Stabilisation and brake as-
sistance systems
Control lamps
It lights up
Fault in the ESC or ABS, or disconnection caused by
the system.
The ESC works in combination with the ABS. If the
ABS fails, the lamp also lights up.
Flashes
ESC or TCS activated.
It lights up
TCS switched off manually.
Or
: ESC in Sport mode
.
It lights up
ABS faulty or does not work.
WARNING
When the ignition is switched on, the status
of the brake system and the brake assist
functions is automatically checked. The
control lights on the instrument cluster
light up briefly and then turn off again. If a
warning light stays on permanently, there
is a fault. Seek qualified technical assis-
tance immediately.
Brake assist systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces
the tendency to skid and improves the stabili-
ty and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC
detects critical handling situations, such as
vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheelspin
on the driving wheels. It stabilises the vehicle
by braking individual wheels or by reducing
the engine torque. The warning lamp will
flash on the instrument panel when the ESC is
intervening
.
The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the
traction control system (TCS), electronic dif-
ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque control
(XDS) and the tractor-trailer sway mitigation.
ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by
changing the torque.
The TCS can be deactivated when wheel
spin is desirable
.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up un-
der braking until the vehicle has reached a
virtual standstill. You can continue to steer the
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vehicle even when the brakes are on full.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and do not
pump the brakes. You will feel the brake pedal
pulsate while the ABS is working.
If the running gear or brake system is modi-
fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be se-
verely limited.
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
The brake assist system can reduce the re-
quired braking distance. The braking force is
automatically boosted if you press the brake
pedal quickly in an emergency. You must
keep pressing the brake pedal until the dan-
ger has passed.
Traction control (TCS)
In the event of the wheels spinning, the TCS
reduces the engine torque to adapt to the
road condition. This helps the car to start
moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes
the spinning wheel and directs the power to
the other driven wheel. This function is active
up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati-
cally if subjected to excessive loads. The ve-
hicle can still be driven. The EDL will switch on
again automatically when the brake has
cooled down.
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 auto-
matically brake the towing vehicle within the
limits of the system and mitigate the sway.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available
in all countries
›››
.
Electronic engine torque management
(XDS)
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
tial allows the outer wheel to turn at a higher
speed than the inner wheel. In this way, the
wheel that is turning faster (outer wheel) re-
ceives less drive torque than the inner wheel.
This may mean that in certain situations the
torque delivered to the inner wheel is too
high, causing the wheels to spin. On the other
hand, the outer wheel is receiving a lower
drive torque than it could transmit. This can
cause a loss of grip on the drive axle, in this
case the front axle, which results in under-
steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.
The XDS can detect and correct this effect
via the sensors and signals of the ESC.
Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside
wheel and counter the excess driving torque
of that wheel. This means that the requested
trajectory is much more precise.
XDS works in combination with the ESC and is
always active, even when TCS is switched off,
or when the ESC is in Sport mode or discon-
nected.
Multi-collision brake
The multi-collision brake consists of automat-
ic braking activated by the Airbag control
unit. It is activated when, in the event of an
accident, the Airbag control unit detects de-
celerations above the activation level, and
braking is managed by the ESC system.
In the event of an accident, the multi-collision
brake can help the driver by braking to avoid
the risk of skidding during the accident and
causing other collisions.
The following actions control automatic brak-
ing during the accident:
●
When the driver presses the accelerator,
the automatic braking does not take place.
●
When the braking pressure through press-
ing the brake pedal is greater than the sys-
tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake
automatically.
●
Multi-collision braking will not be available
if there is an anomaly in the ESC system.
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Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)
With the ignition switched on, the electrome-
chanical brake servo supports the force of
the foot by increasing the pressure that the
driver exerts on the brake pedal. When the
brakes are applied by the driver assist sys-
tems, such as those regulated by the ACC
(adaptive cruise control) or emergency brak-
ing, the brake pedal may move downwards.
After disconnecting the ignition, the assis-
tance of the brake servo is progressively re-
duced. Once stopped, immobilise the vehicle
to prevent it from moving.
Please follow the parking instructions
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If the electromechanical brake servo does
not work, the red symbol
indicating failure
in the brake system appears in the instrument
panel. When braking with the faulty electro-
mechanical brake servo, vibration of the
brake pedal may occur.
If the electromechanical brake servo is not
working, the brake pedal must be pressed
harder, as the braking distance increases due
to the lack of assistance from the servo brake.
Brake blending
The brake energy recuperation can generate
a braking effect. This braking effect depends
on the selected driving programme and the
level of charge of the high-voltage battery.
If the braking effect caused by the recupera-
tion is very intense, the vehicle’s brake lights
with turn on. The electric engine, when oper-
ating as an alternator, can generate braking
torque on the front wheels based on the RPM
and the temperature and charge level of the
high-voltage battery.
These variable parameters cause fluctuating
electric decelerations which are hydraulical-
ly compensated according to the driver’s de-
sires. This function is called “brake blending”
and it combines mechanical braking with the
engine brake effect.
WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.
●
The ESC, ABS, TCS, EDS or electronic tor-
que management are not in a position to
overcome the limits imposed by physics.
Always bear this in mind, especially on wet
or slippery roads. If you notice the systems
cutting in, you should reduce your speed
immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not be encouraged to take
risks by the presence of more safety sys-
tems. If you do, an accident may occur.
●
Please remember that the accident risk
always increases if you drive fast, espe-
cially in corners or on a slippery road, or if
you follow too close behind the vehicle in
front of you. The ESC, ABS, brake assist,
EDS and the electronic torque control sys-
tem cannot prevent accidents: risk of acci-
dents!
●
Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-
faces (for example, icy or snow-covered).
Despite the control systems, the driven
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of
the vehicle: risk of accident!
Note
●
The ABS and TCS will only operate cor-
rectly if the four wheels have identical
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to re-
duce engine power when this is not desired.
●
The regulating processes of the systems
can make noises due to their operation.
●
If the warning lamp
or
lights up,
there could be a fault
.
●
Any modifications made to the vehicle
(for example, to the engine, brake system,
running gear or to the combination of
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wheels and tyres) may affect the operation
of the ABS, TCS and EDS.
Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC and TCS
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is started, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and TCS systems.
The TCS function should only be switched off
in situations where traction is insufficient.
Depending on the finishes and versions, it is
possible to only switch off the TCS, or to
switch on the ESC in “Sport” mode.
Switching the TCS off and on
●
The TCS can be turned on or off in the info-
tainment system: function button
> Assis-
tants > ESC menu
. In vehicles
with a driver information system the corre-
sponding indication will be displayed.
When the TCS is switched off, the indicator
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
›››
. In vehicles with a driver informa-
tion system the corresponding indication will
be displayed.
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,
and the traction control (TCS) interventions
are limited. In addition, the
control lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
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 sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.
Note
If the TCS is switched off or the Sport mode
is selected, the cruise control is switched
off.
Parking
To park the vehicle
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
●
Connect the electronic parking brake
›››
●
Automatic transmission: switch on the park-
ing lock by pressing button
P
.
●
Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering lock.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
●
On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
●
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
WARNING
●
Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
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●
Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
●
Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
●
Depending on weather conditions, it may
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
Help with parking and ma-
noeuvring
Assisted parking system
(Park Assist)
Introduction
The parking assist system is an additional
function of the ParkPilot
and
helps the driver find a suitable parking space
from among the following types:
●
park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-
dicular and parallel spaces,
●
park driving forwards in suitable perpendic-
ular 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
parking space. The system will centre the ve-
hicle in said parking space.
In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-
tory infotainment system, the front, rear and
side areas are represented, and the position
of obstacles is shown relative to the vehicle.
The Park Assist system is subject to certain
limitations inherent to the system and its use
requires special attention by the driver
›››
.
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 ultra-
sonic sensors. The use of Park Assist should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety. The system is not a re-
placement 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.
●
Certain surfaces of objects and gar-
ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-
sors' signals. The system cannot detect, at
least correctly, these objects or people
wearing such clothes.
●
Ultrasound sensor signals may be affec-
ted by external sound sources. In certain
circumstances this may prevent them from
detecting 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
objects in all situations.
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WARNING
Quick turns of the steering wheel when
parking or exiting a parking space with
Park Assist can cause serious injury.
●
Do not hold the steering wheel during
manoeuvres to park or exit a parking space
until the system requests it. Doing so disa-
bles the system during the manoeuvre, re-
sulting in the parking being cancelled.
CAUTION
●
In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic
sensors do not detect objects such as trail-
er 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 inter-
fere with the operation of the Park Assist
system and cause damage.
●
The Park Assist system uses as a refer-
ence parked vehicles, curbs and other ob-
jects. Make sure that the tyres and wheels
are not damaged while parking. If necessa-
ry, opportunely interrupt the parking ma-
noeuvre to avoid damaging the vehicle.
●
The ultrasound sensors on the bumper
may be damaged or shifted in the event of
a collision, 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
always 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 cor-
rected. However, you can still use the sen-
sors of the other bumper as per usual. If
there is a fault in the system, consult a spe-
cialist 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 ob-
jects.
●
Certain sources of noise, such as rough
asphalt or paving stones and the noise of
other vehicles can induce the Park Assist
system or ParkPilot to give erroneous warn-
ings. The presence of metal objects can al-
so affect the manoeuvre.
●
In order to become familiar with the sys-
tem 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.
Description of the parking assist
system
The components of the Park Assist system
are the ultrasonic sensors located in the front
and rear bumpers, the
to switch the sys-
tem on and off and the messages on the in-
strument cluster display.
Prerequisites for parking
●
The traction control (TCS) must be switch-
ed on
›››
.
●
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 meters
.
●
Space width (angle parking):
vehicle width
+ 0.8 meters
.
●
Do not exceed approximately
7 km/h
(4 mph)
when parking. The vehicle will per-
form an automatic braking only once if this
speed is exceeded. If you exceed the speed
280
Help with parking and manoeuvring
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 switch-
ed on
●
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
exiting a parking space
Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for
parking or exiting a parking space in any of
the following cases:
●
Press button
in the infotainment system,
> Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-
tem
.
●
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 from the activation of automatic
steering.
●
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.
Special characteristics
The Park Assist system is subject to certain
limitations inherent to the system. For exam-
ple, it is therefore not possible to enter or exit
a parking space on sharp bends.
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 contin-
uous audible signal is given (object present at
a distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.
When the Park Assist system turns the steer-
ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the in-
strument 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 manoeu-
vres to complete 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 correct-
ly, 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 slow-
ly and in both directions (20 km/h [12 mph])
for a few minutes may contribute to this
adaptation process
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Driving
Selecting a parking type
Fig. 200
On the instrument panel display:
view of the parking assist system with reduced
view.
Fig. 201
On the Infotainment system screen.:
indication of parking modes.
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 af-
ter detecting a parking space, the display on
the instrument panel proposes a parking
type. The Park Assist system selects the park-
ing type automatically. The selected type is
displayed on the instrument cluster display
›››
and on the infotainment system
display.
●
The necessary conditions to park with Park
Assist have to be met
›››
.
●
Press button
in the infotainment system,
> Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-
tem
.
●
When the system is switched on, the sym-
bol
on the infotainment system display is
highlighted. Additionally, the selected parking
type is shown on the instrument panel dis-
play. You can change the type of parking on
the infotainment system display.
●
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 traf-
fic 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 resolves the parking that
has already been started. The system will on-
ly 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 impossible to successfully complete the
manoeuvre that has been started, the system
itself will drive out of the parking space be-
fore starting parking in a similar way to type
.
Special case of driving forwards into a
type
parking bay without driving past
first
●
The necessary conditions to park with Park
Assist have to be met
›››
.
●
Move forward towards the parking space
while paying attention to traffic and stop the
vehicle with the front part partially inside the
parking space.
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Help with parking and manoeuvring
●
Press button
once in the infotainment
system,
> Assistants > Parking > Park as-
sist system
.
●
When the system is switched on, the sym-
bol
on the infotainment system display is
highlighted. Additionally, the selected parking
mode is shown on the instrument panel dis-
play without reduced display.
●
Release the steering wheel
Parking with the parking assist system
Fig. 202
On the instrument panel display: paral-
lel parking.
Finding a parking space.
Park-
ing position.
Manoeuvring.
Fig. 203
On the instrument panel display: angle
parking.
Finding a parking space.
Parking
position.
Manoeuvring.
Message to move forwards
Your vehicle
1
2
Parking space detected
Message to park
3
4
Message to press the brake pedal
Progress bar
»
5
6
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Driving
The necessary conditions have to be met to
park with Park Assist
and the
parking mode must be selected
›››
.
Parking
●
Look at the display on the instrument panel
to see if the space has been detected as “ap-
propriate” and if the correct position for park-
ing has been reached
or
. The space is considered
“appropriate” if the display on the instrument
panel shows the message to park
4
.
●
Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause,
engage reverse gear,
or
press the button
in
the infotainment system,
> Assistants >
Parking > Park assist system
.
●
Release the steering wheel
●
Please note the following message:
Inter-
vention in active direction. Watch
your surroundings!
. While you keep 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 sig-
nal sounds;
OR:
reverse until the indication to
move forward appears on the instrument
panel display
or
›››
;
OR:
reverse until the
Park Assist fin-
ished
message appears on the instrument
panel display. The progress bar
6
indicates
the distance to cover
.
●
Press the brake pedal until the parking as-
sist 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
›››
or
.
●
For best results, wait at the end of each
manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has
finished turning the steering wheel. The park-
ing manoeuvre ends when a corresponding
message is displayed on the instrument pan-
el and, in some cases, an acoustic signal
sounds.
Progress bars
The progress bar
›››
on the
screen of the instrument panel displays the
relative distance to be covered. The greater
the distance, the fuller the progress bar.
When driving forward, the content of the pro-
gress 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. 204
On the instrument panel display: exit
a parallel parking space.
Your vehicle in reverse gear
Message giving the proposed manoeuvre
to exit the parking space
Progress bar to indicate the distance left
to cover
1
2
3
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Help with parking and manoeuvring
Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)
The necessary conditions to exit a parking
space with Park Assist have to be met
›››
.
●
Press button
in the infotainment system,
> Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-
tem
. When the system is switched on, the
symbol
on the infotainment system display
is highlighted.
●
Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-
wards the road you will enter when exiting the
parking space.
●
Engage the reverse gear,
or
press the but-
ton
in the infotainment system.
●
Release the steering wheel
. Please note the fol-
lowing message:
Intervention in active
steering. Watch your surroundings!
.
While you keep 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, en-
gage the clutch if necessary, change
gears and brake.
●
Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-
nal sounds;
OR:
reverse until the instrument
panel display shows the forward indication.
The progress bar
indicates the
distance to cover
.
●
Press the brake pedal until the parking as-
sist 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 in-
strument 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 park-
ing space.
Automatic operation of the brakes
by the parking assist system
Park Assist helps the driver by automatically
braking in certain situations.
The driver is always responsible for braking in
time
.
Automatic braking intervention to avoid
exceeding 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
parking space may continue.
The brakes are only automatically activated
once for each attempt to enter or exit a park-
ing space. If the speed of approximately
7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded again, the corre-
sponding operation is halted.
Automatic braking to reduce damages
Depending on certain conditions, the Park
Assist system can automatically brake the
vehicle when faced with an obstacle, briefly
actioning and holding down the brake ped-
al
›››
. Following this the driver must press
the brake pedal.
Automatic braking intervention to reduce
damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin-
ishing.
WARNING
The automatic braking intervention by Park
Assist should never tempt you to take any
risk that may compromise safety. The sys-
tem is not a replacement for driver aware-
ness.
●
The Park Assist system is subject to cer-
tain limitations inherent to the system. In
certain situations, the automatic braking
intervention may only work in a limited way
or not work at all.
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