Seat Tarraco (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15
Driving
Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your
driving accordingly
●
Continue driving at moderate speeds.
When the warning lamp switches off, you can
continue driving in a normal manner.
Gearbox: press the brake and en-
gage a gear again.
●
If the warning was caused by the tempera-
ture of the gearbox, this driver message will
be displayed when the gearbox has cooled
again.
Manual release of the selector lev-
er
Fig. 170
Gear selector lever: manual release
from the parking position.
In the event of a power failure when starting
(e.g. discharged battery), the lever will remain
locked in position
P
. To move it to position
N
to
move the vehicle, there is an emergency re-
lease device under the centre console, on the
right side. Releasing the selector lever re-
quires a certain degree of practical skill.
Removing the cover from the selector lev-
er
●
Apply the electronic parking brake
●
Carefully pull the corners of the selector
lever boot and twist it upwards over the lever
handle.
Releasing the selector lever
●
Using the flat part of a screwdriver, press
the yellow tab sideways and keep it pressed
down
.
●
Press the lock button on the selector lev-
er and move it to position
N
.
●
After completing the emergency release,
reattach the selector lever boot to the gear-
box console.
WARNING
Do not move the lever from position P if the
parking brake is not firmly engaged. If you
still think the car could move, press the
brake pedal. Danger! The vehicle could
move in an unforeseen way and cause an
accident or serious injury.
Gear-change recommenda-
tion
Selecting the optimal gear
Depending on the equipment on the instru-
ment panel screen, a recommendation is
shown with the gear that should be engaged
to optimise consumption.
On vehicles with
automatic transmission
, the
lever must be in Tiptronic mode
›››
.
No recommendation will appear if the opti-
mal gear is engaged. The current gear will be
displayed.
Display
Meaning
Optimum gear.
Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.
Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.
Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter
When the exhaust system detects that the
particulate filter is close to saturation, this
system’s self-cleaning function recommends
the optimal gear for that function
›››
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WARNING
The gear change recommendation is an
auxiliary function and in no case should be
a substitute for careful driving.
●
Responsibility for selecting the correct
gear, depending on the circumstances,
rests solely with the driver.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.
Note
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is or when the vehi-
cle is no longer in Tiptronic mode.
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Control lamps
3
Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive
It lights up white
Hill Descent Control is active.
It lights up grey
Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is
switched on, but is not adjusting.
Some control and warning lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
trol and warning lamps on page 86
.
Description and operation
Hill Descent Control limits the speed on steep
descents by automatically braking all four
wheels, both when moving forward and in re-
verse. As the anti-lock brake system remains
active, it prevents the wheels from locking. In
vehicles with manual transmission, the Hill
Descent Control adapts the theoretical
speed without slowing the engine below its
idling speed.
After starting the descent of a slope below
30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-
mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of
30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the
driver may increase or decrease the speed
within the limit by pressing the accelerator or
the brake. At this point the function is interrup-
ted and, if necessary, it is then reactivated.
Even so, it is imperative that the surface guar-
antees sufficient adhesion. For this reason,
the Hill Descent Control
will not
fulfil its func-
tion when, for example, descending a slope
with a frozen or slippery surface.
Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message
.
Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes
if the following conditions are met:
●
The vehicle engine is running.
●
The
Offroad
driving profile has been selec-
ted
. Driving at a speed below 30
km/h (18 mph) (the message
is shown on
the instrument panel).
●
The slope of the descent is at least 10%
when driving forward and 9% when driving in
reverse.
●
The brake and the accelerator are not
pressed.
Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-
ing the brake and the accelerator or if the
slope is below 5%. The function can be
switched off manually in the infotainment
system using the
> HDC
function button.
WARNING
Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an
accident could occur and cause injury.
●
Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary
system that in some situations may not suf-
ficiently brake the vehicle when going
down a slope.
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●
The speed of the vehicle may increase
despite the intervention of Hill Descent
Control.
Steering
Information relating to different ve-
hicle processes.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically
to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition, but more force must be ap-
plied.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
In
city traffic
you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.
On the
road
or on the
motorway
, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.
Steering assist
This help assists the driver in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding
.
WARNING
Steering assist helps the driver in critical
situations. The driver is the person who has
to control the vehicle's steering at all times.
Control lamp
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving
, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible.
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Drive carefully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-
starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is
not
necessary to check the steering.
OR:
The 12-volt battery was disconnected and re-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph).
It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.
OR:
The steering column does not unlock or lock.
Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. Consider the
messages shown on the instrument panel display.
Do not continue driving
if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance.
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
●
If the warning lamps and the correspond-
ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may
stall in traffic, causing serious damage or
accidents and injuries.
●
Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe place.
SEAT Drive Profiles
Introduction
The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose between the
Eco
,
Normal
,
Sport
and
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Individual
profiles, which modify the behav-
iour of several vehicle functions, providing dif-
ferent driving experiences.
In addition, the 4Drive version features the
Offroad
and
Snow
profiles.
The
Individual
profile can be configured ac-
cording to personal preferences.
Description
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the
Eco
pro-
file is selected, the Start-stop function is acti-
vated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The
Eco
profile activates the Inertia function,
thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use
function when the selector lever is not in the
S
position, depending on how the accelerator
pedal is released
›››
. When the ve-
hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the
Eco
profile
changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.
Dynamic chassis control (DCC)
DCC continuously adapts the shock absorb-
ers to the condition of the road and current
driving conditions, according to the pre-set
programme.
In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the instrument
screen
Fault: shock absorber regula-
tion
Steering
The operation of the power steering is modi-
fied and adapted to the selected profile to of-
fer the best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
The Climatronic can operate in
Eco
mode
with particularly limited consumption.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Depending on the driving profile, the perform-
ance of the ACC to allow adaptation to a
speed that is more sporty or fuel consump-
tion-friendly.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
In the
Offroad
and
Snow
driving profiles, the
electronic stability Control (ESC)
›››
adjusts to adapt to the terrain.
PreCrash system
The PreCrash system adapts according to
the selected configuration
.
The
Sport
and
Offroad
driving profiles have
specific settings to adapt them to driving and
terrain characteristics .
Hill descent control assistant
This assistant can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the
Offroad
profile. Hill Descent Con-
trol limits the speed on steep descents by au-
tomatically braking all four wheels, both
when moving forward and in reverse
›››
.
Hill Hold Control
This assistant can be turned on and off in the
Offroad
profile .
Parking assistants
The
Offroad
profile allows you to disable the
parking assistant to avoid warnings during
off-road driving.
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Setting the driving profile
Fig. 171
Centre console: Driving Experience
button.
Fig. 172
Centre console: S-BOOST button
You can select the
Eco
,
Normal
,
Sport
,
Indi-
vidual
,
Offroad
Snow
Selecting the driving profile:
●
Turn the Driving Experience button to select
the desired driving profile
.
The features of each profile can be seen by
pressing the
Profile information
function
button.
In the
Individual
profile it is possible to con-
figure the characteristics of the vehicle using
the
Profile setup
function button.
An icon on the touch screen provides infor-
mation about the active profile. The selector
displays the selected profile with a yellow
LED.
Hybrid vehicles
PHEV versions include the
S-BOOST
driving
profile as an exclusive additional.
Activate the profile:
●
Press the
S-BOOST
button. The
indicator lamp on the button will light up and
its activation will also be indicated on the in-
fotainment system.
Deactivate the profile:
●
Press the S-BOOST button again.
●
Press the E-Mode button.
In hybrid versions the
Eco
,
Normal
and
Sport
profiles do not change the behaviour of the
engine and hybrid system. This is only
changed with the
S-BOOST
profile.
Driving profiles
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is
respectful to the environment.
Normal
Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for everyday use.
Sport
Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-
bling the user a more sporty driv-
ing style.
Individual
It allows you to personalise the
configuration. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicle.
Offroad
Maintains optimal off-road driv-
ing by allowing the personalisa-
tion of the vehicle’s configuration
parameters.
1)
Only for 4Drive models.
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Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour
for driving on slippery road sur-
faces, optimising grip and ma-
noeuvrability.
BOOST
This gives the vehicle and the hy-
brid system a dynamic overall
behaviour.
a)
Only for 4Drive models.
b)
Only for PHEV models.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident.
Note
●
Regardless of the driving profile selected
when the ignition is switched off, all sys-
tems will start up Normal mode. To select a
different driving profile, Driving Experience
button or the infotainment system display.
●
Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
●
The Eco profile is not recommended
when towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
engine wear and increase its useful life. Never
drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always
engage a lower gear when the engine works
“irregularly”.
For the first 1000 km or
600 miles, please note:
●
Do not use full throttle.
●
Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
●
Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600
to 1000 miles)
,
gradually
increase power
until reaching the maximum speed and high
engine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
●
Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
›››
●
Information about brakes
.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
3
Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive
On four-wheel drive models, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see
.
The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power. This
combination gives the vehicle exceptional
handling and performance capabilities, both
on normal roads and in more difficult condi-
tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or
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perhaps especially for this reason), it is im-
portant to observe certain safety points
.
Winter tyres
Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
we still recommend that winter tyres or all-
season tyres be fitted on all
four
wheels to
give even better
braking response
.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory,
this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive
›››
Changing tyres
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four
tyres must have the same rolling circumfer-
ence. Also avoid using tyres with varying
tread depths
.
Off-roader?
Your SEAT vehicle is not an off-roader: it does
not have enough ground clearance to be
used as such. It is therefore best to avoid
rough tracks and uneven terrain as much as
possible.
WARNING
●
Even with four-wheel drive, you should al-
ways adjust your speed to suit the condi-
tions. Do not let the extra safety features
tempt you into taking any risks when driv-
ing. Risk of accident!
●
The braking capability of your vehicle is
limited by the tyres' grip. It is therefore no
different from a car without four-wheel
drive. So do not be tempted to drive too fast
on firm or slippery roads just because the
vehicle still has good acceleration in these
conditions. Risk of accident!
●
On wet roads bear in mind that the front
wheels may start to “aquaplane” and lose
contact with the road if the car is driven too
fast. If this should happen, there will be no
sudden increase in engine speed to warn
the driver, as occurs with a front-wheel
drive car. For this reason you should always
choose a driving speed suitable for the
road conditions. Risk of accident!
Economical and environmentally
friendly driving
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the
environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Active cylinder management (ACT®)
Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti-
vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-
ing situation does not require too much pow-
er. The number of active cylinders can be
seen on the instrument panel display.
›››
.
Foresight when driving
If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take
advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-
ever possible, with a
gear engaged
. This
takes advantage of the engine braking effect,
reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-
sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.
Changing gear to save energy
An effective way of saving is to change
in ad-
vance
to a higher gear.
Manual transmission
: shift up from first to
second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).
Automatic transmission
: accelerate gradu-
ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.
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Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution
multiply as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Reduce idling time
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings
and at traffic lights that remain red for long
periods of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on
the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds already
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high during
this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best
to drive off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.
Regular maintenance
Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of
improved fuel
efficiency
as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal
operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level.
Check tyre pressure
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
to save fuel. If
the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-
tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater
rolling resistance, under-inflation
also
increa-
ses tyre wear and impairs handling.
Do not use
winter tyres
all year round as
they increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Given that every kilo of extra
weight
will in-
crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable
make sure that no unnecessary loads are be-
ing transported.
Since the luggage rack increases the
aero-
dynamic drag
of the vehicle, you should re-
move it when not needed. At speeds of
100-120 km/h (62-75 mph), this will save 12%
of fuel.
Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator, thereby
generating electricity. This implies that any
increase in power consumption also increa-
ses fuel consumption! For this reason, switch
off any unneeded electrical devices. Devices
that use a lot of electricity include the blower
at a high setting, the rear window heating or
the seat heating.
Plug-in hybrid drive:
brake early and evenly
to take advantage of energy recovery.
Note
●
If you have the Start-Stop system, it is
recommended that it should not be discon-
nected.
●
It is recommended that you close the
windows when driving at more than
60 km/h (37 mph).
●
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the
plate slip. This causes wear and can dam-
age the clutch plate.
●
Do not ride the clutch on a hill, use the
brake. The fuel consumption will be lower
and you will prevent the clutch plate from
being damaged.
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●
Use the engine brake on downhills by
changing to the gear that is best suited for
the gradient. Fuel consumption will be
“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.
Driving on flooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, take the following into ac-
count:
●
The water should never come above the
lower edge of the bodywork.
●
Drive at pedestrian speed.
WARNING
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp
›››
.
CAUTION
●
Driving through flooded areas may dam-
age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.
●
Whenever driving through water, the
Start-Stop system must be switched off
›››
Note
●
Check the depth of the water before en-
tering the flooded zone.
●
Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,
or stop the engine.
●
Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
●
Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion)
Trips abroad
●
With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured
that lead-free petrol is available throughout
the journey
›››
. Seek
information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.
●
In some countries, it is possible that your
vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.
SEAT importers and distributors will provide
information about the technical preparation
that your vehicle requires and also about
necessary maintenance and repair possibili-
ties.
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.
Driver assistance systems
General notes
Safety advice
WARNING
●
Responsibility for driving rests with the
driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.
●
Use the drive assist systems only when
conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
●
In order for drive assist systems to react
correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the
notes on sensors and cameras in this chap-
ter.
Note
●
Keep in mind the specific rules of each
country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-
sponsible for always complying with the
specific regulations of each country.
●
The area in front of and around the radar
sensor should not be covered with
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adhesives, additional headlights or similar
items, as this could have a negative impact
on the operation of the assistants. If the ve-
hicle is not properly repaired or structural
modifications are made to it, the operation
of the assistants may be affected.
●
The repair and adjustment of sensors and
cameras requires special knowledge and
tools. It is recommended to visit a SEAT
dealership for this purpose.
System limits
WARNING
●
Drive assist systems can not overcome
the laws of physics. Depending on the cir-
cumstances, a collision may not be avoida-
ble.
●
Warnings, notices and indicator lamps
may not be displayed on time, or may be
displayed incorrectly, e.g. if a vehicle ap-
proaches too quickly.
●
Corrective interventions by drive assist
systems (e.g. interventions in the steering
or brakes) may be insufficient or may never
occur, depending on the circumstances. As
a driver, you must be prepared to act at all
times.
Note
●
Due to the system's detection limits in the
surroundings, the systems may not give
warnings or intervene on time, or they
might do so even if it is not desired. In addi-
tion, the auxiliary systems may incorrectly
interpret a manoeuvre and, as a result,
warn the driver in an unexpected manner.
●
When the towing mode is selected, some
assist systems may react with limitations,
in an unusual way or may not be available.
Keep in mind the instructions relating to the
towing mode.
Drive assist sensors and
cameras
Front radar
Fig. 173
On the front bumper: radar sensors.
Fig. 174
Detection area.
A radar sensor may be fitted to the front
bumper of the vehicle
›››
. The front
radar detects any objects in its detection
zone
and provides support for the
following functions:
●
Front Assist
.
●
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
›››
.
The radar can have a range of up to 120m
(400ft) depending on road and weather con-
ditions.
WARNING
The visibility of the radar sensor can be im-
paired by dirt or environmental influences
such as rain, fog, snow, mud, dust, insects
etc. In this case the Front Assist and ACC
functions may stop working. The instrument
panel displays the following message:
No
sensor vision!
And the Front Assist
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unavailable or ACC unavailable warning
lights come on.
●
Clean the sensor area on the bumper as
indicated in
. When the radar sensor starts cor-
rectly detecting again, the message disap-
pears from the screen and the functions
become available again.
CAUTION
●
If the radar sensor is dirty or poorly ad-
justed, the Front Assist system may give un-
necessary warnings and apply the brakes
inappropriately.
●
The operation of the radar can be affec-
ted by strong reflections of the emitted sig-
nal. This may occur, for example, in an en-
closed car park or due to the presence of
metallic objects (e.g. guard rails or sheets
used in road works).
●
The sensor may not be adjusted correct-
ly if it receives an impact. This may com-
promise the system's efficacy or discon-
nect it. If you have the feeling that the ra-
dar sensor is damaged or adjusted incor-
rectly, switch off the Front Assist and ACC
functions to avoid any damage. If this oc-
curs have it adjusted.
Front camera
Fig. 175
On the windscreen: field of vision of
the Lane Assist system.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle
may be fitted with a front camera on the front
windscreen
. This camera detects
lane boundaries (lines) to provide support for
the following functions:
●
Lane Assist
›››
.
●
Travel Assist
.
●
Emergency assist
.
CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tems, take the following points into consid-
eration:
●
Clean the field of vision of the camera
regularly and make sure it is free of snow
and ice.
●
Do not cover the field of vision of the
camera.
●
Check that the windscreen is not dam-
aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-
sion.
Rear radar
Fig. 176
Rear view of the vehicle: radar sensor
zones.
Fig. 177
Sensor detection zones
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The radar sensors are located on the left and
right of the bumper and are not visible from
the outside
. The sensors monitor
both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve-
hicle
.
They support the following functions:
●
Lane departure warning (Side Assist)
›››
.
●
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
.
Automatic deactivation of supported func-
tions
The rear radar sensors deactivate automati-
cally when, among other reasons, one of the
sensors is detected to be permanently cov-
ered. This may be the case if, for example,
there is a layer of snow or ice over one of the
sensors.
The relevant text message will appear in the
dash panel display.
CAUTION
●
The radar sensors on the rear bumper
may be damaged or shifted in the event of
a collision, for example, when entering or
exiting a parking space. This may result in
the system disconnecting itself, or at least
possibly having its functionality diminished.
●
In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.
●
The rear bumper should only be painted
with paint authorised by SEAT. The lane de-
parture warning's functions may be limited
or work incorrectly if other paints are used.
●
The visibility of radar sensors may be af-
fected due to leaves, snow, strong haze or
dirt, among others. Clean the area in front
of the sensors.
●
Never use the lane departure warning,
the rear cross traffic alert or the door
opening warning if the radar sensors are
dirty.
Ultrasound sensors
The bumpers are fitted with ultrasound sen-
sors to perform the following functions:
●
Park Assist
.
●
Parking aid Plus
.
●
Rear parking aid
.
CAUTION
●
Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel arch and vehicle underbody can
modify 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
●
In order to guarantee good operation,
keep the sensors clean, free of snow and
ice, and do not cover them with stickers or
other objects.
●
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.
Area View system
Fig. 178
In the rear lid handle: Area View sys-
tem
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Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, it
can be fitted with 1 or 4 cameras that provide
support to the following functions:
●
Area View
●
Rear View Camera
›››
.
WARNING
The use of a number plate may interfere in
the views shown on the screen, since the
cameras' field of vision may be reduced.
CAUTION
●
In order to guarantee good system oper-
ation, keep the cameras clean, free of snow
or ice, and do not cover them with adhe-
sives or other objects.
●
The vehicle is fitted with a cleaning sys-
tem for the rear camera. To operate it, push
the wiper lever away from the steering
wheel (the camera will be cleaned at the
same time as the rear window). If the cam-
era is still dirty after using it, clean it man-
ually.
●
Never use abrasive cleaning products to
clean the camera lenses.
●
Do not use hot or warm water to remove
ice or snow from the camera lenses. Doing
so could damage the lenses.
Cruise control system (CCS)
Introduction
The cruise control system (GRA) helps main-
tain a constant speed set by you.
Speed range
The cruise control system is available when
driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-
prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).
Temporarily switching off the cruise con-
trol
The saved speed can be exceeded at any
time, e.g. for overtaking. The cruise control is
suspended during acceleration and is then
resumed with the saved speed.
Status display
When the cruise control system is switched
on, the instrument cluster display shows the
saved speed and the system status:
It lights up grey
The cruise control system is switched on, but regula-
tion is not active.
It lights up green
The cruise control system is switched on and regula-
tion is active.
If there is no speed saved, the instrument
cluster display shows
instead of speed.
Changing gears
As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed,
regulation is suspended and resumes once
the gear change has been made.
Driving down slopes
Shift into a low gear before descending a
long hill. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes.
WARNING
If it is impossible to drive with sufficient
braking distance and at a constant speed,
using the cruise control system may cause
accidents and serious injuries may occur.
●
Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is
bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
●
Only use the cruise control system on
paved roads with a firm surface.
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●
Adapt your speed and safety distance to
the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions.
●
After use, always switch off the speed
limiter to prevent the speed being regula-
ted against your wishes.
●
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
Operating the cruise control
Fig. 179
On the multifunction steering wheel:
buttons to operate the speed limiter.
Connecting
●
Press the
button.
There is no speed saved and regulation is not
yet operating.
Start regulation
●
When the vehicle is moving, press the but-
ton
.
The cruise control system saves and regu-
lates the current speed.
Adjusting the speed
While the GRA is set, the stored speed can be
adjusted:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)
- 1 km/h (1 mph)
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)
In conventional drive vehicles, the cruise con-
trol system only operates the acceleration,
it
does not brake
the vehicle. In hybrid vehicles
the cruise control system changes the cur-
rent speed by accelerating or braking.
Interrupting the adjustment
●
Briefly press the button
on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel or press the brake pedal.
The speed is stored.
Reinstating the cruise control
●
Press the
button.
The cruise control system resumes the saved
speed and regulates it.
Switching off
●
Press and hold the button
.
The cruise control system switches off and
the saved speed is deleted.
Switching off the speed limiter
●
Press the
button.
●
Select the speed limiter on the instrument
cluster display.
The cruise control system is switched off.
Troubleshooting
Temporarily switching off the cruise
control
The control lamp switches on yellow.
●
Abnormal operation. Switch off the cruise
control system and take the vehicle to a spe-
cialist workshop.
The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-
edly
●
If the clutch pedal is pressed for a long
time.
●
The vehicle has exceeded the saved speed
for a long time.
●
No forward gear has been selected.
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Driving
●
A brake assistance system has intervened,
e.g. TCS or ESC.
●
Front Assist has braked the vehicle.
●
If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer-
gency Assist and consult a specialised work-
shop.
Speed limiter
Introduction
The speed limited helps the driver not to ex-
ceed a set speed.
Speed range
The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
programmed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph)
approx. and faster.
By selecting the speed limiter
The speed limitation can be interrupted at
any time by depressing the accelerator ped-
al fully, beyond the point of resistance. As
soon as the saved speed is exceeded, the
green indicator light flashes and an audible
warning signal sounds. The speed is stored.
The limiter is reactivated automatically after
returning to less than the set speed.
Status display
When the speed limiter is switched on, the in-
strument cluster display shows the saved
speed and the system status:
It lights up grey
The speed limiter is switched on but regulation is not
active.
It lights up green
The speed limiter is switched on and active.
Driving down slopes
Shift into a low gear before descending a
long hill. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes.
WARNING
After use, always switch off the speed limit-
er to prevent the speed being regulated
against your wishes.
●
The speed limiter does not relieve the
driver of their responsibility to drive at the
appropriate speed. Do not drive at high
speed if not necessary.
●
Using the speed limiter under adverse
weather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. aquaplaning,
snow, ice, leaves, etc. Only use the speed
limiter when the status of the road and the
weather conditions allow it.
Operating the speed limiter
Fig. 180
On the multifunction steering wheel:
buttons to operate the speed limiter.
Connecting
●
Press the
button.
It does not take effect yet.
Start regulation
●
When the vehicle is moving, press the but-
ton
.
The current speed is saved as a limit speed.
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Adjusting the speed
The programmed speed can be set:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)
- 1 km/h (1 mph)
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Interrupting the adjustment
●
Press the
button.
The speed is stored.
Reinstating the cruise control
●
Press the
button.
The limiter will re-activate as soon as the ve-
hicle is moving at a speed lower than the
saved one.
Switching off
●
Press and hold the button
.
The speed limiter switches off and the speed
is deleted.
Switch to cruise control (GRA) or adaptive
cruise control (ACC)
●
Press the
button.
●
Observe the corresponding message on
the instrument cluster display.
The speed limiter is switched off.
Troubleshooting
The speed limiter is not active.
The control lamp switches on yellow.
●
Malfunctions Switch off the speed limiter
and go to a specialist workshop.
The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-
edly
●
You have switched off the Electronic Stabili-
zation Control (ESC).
●
The brakes have overheated. Wait for the
brakes to cool down and check the operation
again.
●
If the fault continues, consult a specialised
workshop.
For safety reasons, the speed limiter only
switches off fully whenever the driver stops
pressing the accelerator pedal or switches
the system off manually.
Emergency brake assistance
system (Front Assist)
Introduction
Fig. 181
On the instrument panel display: ad-
vance warning indications.
The objective of the system is to prevent
head-on collisions against objects that may
be in the vehicle’s path or minimise the con-
sequences of such impacts.
Depending on several factors and how criti-
cal the situation is, the system operates in a
staggered manner. First it warns the driver,
and if the driver’s reaction does not occur or
is insufficient, it activates independent emer-
gency braking.
The function is intended to prevent collisions
with parked vehicles or vehicles in the same
lane travelling in the same direction, or with
pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path or
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