Seat Mii (2019 year). Manual in english — page 8
Driving
Braking and stability sys-
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be stopped using normal braking without
ABS. The protection provided by the ABS is
tems
Traction Control* regulator in operation.
not available. Visit a specialised workshop
Lift off your fit from the gas pedal. Adjust your driving
as soon as possible.
style to the road conditions.
Warning and control lamps
CAUTION
It lights up ›››
It lights up ›››
Failure to heed the warning lamps when
Along with the ESC* control lamp: fault in the ABS.
ESC* disconnected by the system.
they appear may result in faults in the vehi-
Go to a specialised workshop. The vehicle can be
Turn the ignition on and off. If necessary, drive for a
cle.
braked without ABS.
short distance.
Together with the warning lamp : ABS and EBV do
Fault in the ESC*.
not function.
Go to a specialised workshop.
Brake assist systems
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice ››› page 154.
Along with the ABS control lamp : fault in the ABS.
The assisted brake systems are the elec-
Go to a specialised workshop. The vehicle can be
Several warning and control lamps light up
tronic distribution of braking force (EBV), the
braked without ABS.
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake assist
The battery has been reconnected ››› page 202.
ed on, signalling that the function is being
system (BAS), the electronic differential lock
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
(EDL), traction control (TC)*, the traction
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onds.
control system (ASR) and the electronic sta-
bility control (ESC*).
ESC* or ASR regulating.
WARNING
Stop pressing the gas pedal. Adjust your driving style
The brake assistance systems only operate
to the road conditions.
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehi-
when the ignition is switched on. They con-
cle may stall in traffic, or may cause acci-
tribute significantly to increasing active safe-
dents and severe injuries.
ty.
It lights up ›››
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
Traction Control* faulty or switched off by the sys-
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
tem.
Go to a specialised workshop.
ble.
ESC* reduces the risk of skidding and increa-
ses the vehicle stability by braking individual
WARNING
wheels under specific driving conditions.
ESC* detects critical handling situations,
● If the ABS warning lamp does not go
such as understeer, oversteer and wheelspin
out or if it lights up while driving, the ABS is
on the driven wheels. The system stabilises
not working properly. The vehicle can only
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the vehicle by braking individual wheels or by
driver to maintain the vehicle moving in the
tance under any circumstances. This dis-
reducing the engine torque.
desired direction. If the vehicle is driven at
tance will increase when driving on gravel, re-
such a speed that it will leave the road before
cent snow or on icy or slippery ground.
The ESC* has limits. It is important to realise
ESC* can intervene then the system cannot
that ESC* is also subject to the laws of phys-
provide assistance.
Brake assist system (BAS)
ics. ESC* will not be able to deal with all sit-
uations with which drivers may be faced. For
The ABS, BAS, ASR and EDL systems are in-
The brake assistance system may reduce the
example, if the road surface changes sud-
corporated into the ESC*. The ESC* is al-
required braking distance. The brake assis-
denly then ESC* will not be useful in all ca-
ways on1).
tance system boosts the braking force if you
ses. If the vehicle suddenly enters a section
press the brake pedal quickly in an emergen-
covered by water, mud or snow then ESC*
Anti-lock system (ABS)
cy. As a result, the braking pressure increases
will not provide assistance in the same way
rapidly, the braking force is multiplied and the
ABS can prevent the wheels from locking dur-
as on dry ground. If the vehicle loses its grip
braking distance is reduced. This enables the
ing braking until just before the vehicle stops
on the ground and moves on a film of water
ABS to be activated more quickly and effec-
thus helping the driver to steer the vehicle
(“aquaplaning”), the ESC* will not be able to
tively.
and maintain control. This means that, even
help the driver control the vehicle due to the
during full braking, the risk of skidding is re-
Do not lift your foot off the brake pedal!
loss of adherence with the road surface pre-
duced:
When the brake pedal is released or when
venting braking and steering. If the vehicle is
the brake force is reduced, brake assist auto-
driven through series of bends at high speed,
● Press and hold the brake pedal fully. Do not
matically turns off the brake servo.
the ESC* will not always be as effective: ag-
remove your foot from the brake pedal or re-
gressive driving is not the same as slow driv-
duce braking force!
Traction control system (ASR) or Traction
ing.
● Do not “pump” the brake pedal, or reduce
Control (TC)*
Adjust your speed and driving style to suit vis-
braking force!
In the event of wheelspin, the traction control
ibility, and weather, road and traffic condi-
● Maintain vehicle direction when braking
system ASR or TC reduces the engine torque
tions. ESC* cannot push the limits of the laws
fully.
to match the amount of grip available. The
of physics; improve the transmission available
● When the brake pedal is released or when
ASR or TC makes some situations easier, for
or maintain the vehicle on the road if a lack of
the brake force is reduced, ABS is turned off.
example, when starting, accelerating or go-
driver attention creates an inevitable situa-
ing uphill, even in unfavourable road condi-
tion. Otherwise, ESC* assists in maintaining
ABS control can be observed by vibration of
tions.
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vehicle control in extreme situations and uses
the brake pedal and noise. You should never
the movements of the steering made by the
expect the ABS to reduce the braking dis-
1) Depending on the version.
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Electronic differential lock (EDS)
not respect safety distances or drives to
Note
EDL is available when driving in straight lines
quickly in difficult conditions.
● To ensure that the ESC*, ASR and TC
under normal conditions. When the EDL de-
● Even though brake assistance systems
work properly, all four wheels must be fit-
tects wheelspin, it brakes the spinning wheel
are extremely effective and help control
ted with identical tyres. Any differences in
and directs the power to the other one. To
the vehicle in difficult situations, remember
the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
that the vehicle stability depends on tyre
system to reduce engine power when this is
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati-
grip.
not desired.
cally if subjected to excessive loads. The EDL
● When accelerating on a slippery surface,
● If a malfunction should occur in the ABS,
will switch on again automatically when the
for example on ice or snow, press the ac-
the ESC*, ASR, TC and EDL will also be af-
brake has cooled down.
celerator carefully. The wheels can still slip
fected.
even with brake assistance systems result-
● Noises may be heard while any of the
WARNING
ing in loss of vehicle control.
above systems are operating.
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery or wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
WARNING
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
The effectiveness of the ESC* can be con-
gers.
Changing gear
siderably reduced if other components and
● Adjust your speed and driving style to vis-
systems affecting driving dynamics are not
ibility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
maintained or are not functioning correct-
Introduction
Even though the brake assist systems, ABS,
ly. This includes, among others, brakes,
BAS, EDL, ASR and ESC* provide more se-
tyres and other systems already men-
When reverse gear is engaged and the ig-
curity, do not take unnecessary risks while
tioned.
nition is switched on the following takes
driving.
place:
● Remember that changing and fitting oth-
● Brake assistance systems can not over-
er components to the vehicle can affect
● Reverse lights light up.
come the laws of physics. Even with ESC*
operation of the ABS, BAS, ASR TC, EDL and
and other systems, slippery and wet roads
ESC*.
● The rear wiper blade performs one move-
will always be dangerous.
ment when the windscreen wiper is activated.
● Changes to the vehicle suspension or us-
● Driving to quickly on wet ground can re-
ing unapproved wheel/tyre combinations
● If necessary, connect the parking distance
sult in the wheels losing contact with the
can affect operation of the ABS, BAS, ASR,
warning system.
ground in an effect known as “aquaplan-
TC, EDL and ESC* and their effectiveness.
ing”. Without adherence, it is impossible to
WARNING
● Likewise, the effectiveness of ESC* de-
brake, steer or control the vehicle.
pends on the use of suitable tyres
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of trac-
● Brake assistance systems cannot avoid
››› page 206.
tion and skidding, especially on slippery
accidents if, for example, the driver does
ground. This could cause loss of control of
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the vehicle resulting in an accident and
Manual gear change
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considerable damage.
An automatic gearbox in the vehicle does not guar-
● Use rapid acceleration only when visibili-
antee that the vehicle will not roll away.
ty, weather, road conditions and traffic per-
Engage the handbrake.
mit.
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WARNING
On the instrument panel display, near the required
Do not allow the brakes to “rub” for a pro-
control lamp, press the brake pedal : requirement
longed period of time, or brake frequently
to start the engine.
or for long periods of time. Continuous
Move the gearshift lever to the position and start
braking heats up the brakes. This could sig-
the engine.
nificantly reduce braking power, increase
On the instrument panel display: while driving for-
Fig. 162 Gear shift pattern of a 5-speed man-
braking distance or even result in the total
ward, try to move the gearbox level to position .
ual gearbox
failure of the brake system.
Stop the vehicle and move the gearbox lever to posi-
tion in order to change the position afterwards .
Read the additional information carefully
On the instrument panel display: the gearbox lever of
››› page 28
Control and warning lamps
an automatic transmission mas moved to position
or , but the brake pedal was not operated.
Shifting down a gear
Operate the brake pedal, move the gearbox lever to
It lights up
Shifting down a gear while driving must be
position and then to the desired position or .
carried out gear by gear, i.e. to the gear im-
Place the automatic gearbox lever in the position
and do not press the brake pedal.
When switching on the ignition some warning
mediately preceding the current gear and at
Press the brake pedal to select a list of gears.
and indication lamps light up for a short time
an engine speed that is not excessive ››› . At
to check the operations. They will switch off
high speeds, or high engine speeds, skipping
Near the blinking display on the instrument panel
after a few seconds.
one or various gears when shifting down a
display: the gearbox level of automatic transmission
gear can cause damage to the clutch and
is not in position , which is required to start the en-
gine.
the gearbox, even if the clutch is not engaged
Move the gearbox lever to position and start the en-
during the process ›››
gine.
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will
start to move as soon as a gear is engaged
and the clutch released.
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Driving
● Never engage the reverse gear when a
Automatic gear change
In the instrument panel display, with the igni-
vehicle is moving forward.
tion switched on, the selected gear range or
the gear engaged in the gearbox is shown.
WARNING
- Reverse gear
As a consequence of shifting down a gear
Reverse gear is selected. Engage only when
incorrectly, you may lose control of the ve-
the vehicle is stopped.
hicle and cause an accident with serious
consequences.
- Neutral
The gearbox is in neutral. No movement is
CAUTION
transmitted to the wheels and the engine
If, at high speeds or high engine speeds,
does not act as a brake.
the gear lever is shifted down to a gear that
Fig. 163 Automatic gearbox diagram of gears
is too low, serious damage can be caused
- Standard driving position
to the clutch and gearbox. This may also
Read the additional information carefully
happen if you press the clutch pedal and it
››› page 28
The gears are changed (up and down) auto-
does not engage.
matically. The gear shifts are determined by
Move the selector lever to the N position to:
the engine load, your individual driving style
CAUTION
● Starting up the engine
and the speed of the vehicle.
To prevent damage and avoid premature
● Remove the key from the ignition switch
- Tiptronic driving position (manual shift
wear, please observe the following:
● Engage the steering wheel lock
programme)
● While driving, do not leave your hand
Move the selector lever to the D or R position
All gears can be changed (up and down)
resting on the gear stick. The pressure ap-
to:
manually ››› page 161. This is possible as
plied by your hand is transmitted to the
long as the system is not changing gear au-
gearbox selector forks.
● Park the vehicle
tomatically due to a traffic situation.
● Always ensure that the vehicle is com-
● Repair a puncture
pletely stopped before engaging the re-
WARNING
verse gear.
● Changing a wheel
Placing the selector lever in an incorrect
● When changing gear, always make sure
To move the gear selector lever from the po-
position may cause loss of control of the
the clutch pedal is pushed right to the floor.
sition N to D or to R, first press and hold the
vehicle and a serious accident.
● Never hold the vehicle “on the clutch” on
brake pedal.
hills with the engine on.
● Do not press the accelerator when en-
gaging a range of gears.
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● With the engine running and a gear range
Engaging gear with Tiptronic
With the lever in the position D, and pressing
selected, the vehicle will move when the
forwards + or backwards - the Tiptronic
accelerator is pressed.
programme can be selected M.
● Never engage reverse gear while driving.
CAUTION
● Unintentional movements of the vehicle
could cause serious injury.
● When accelerating, the gearbox auto-
matically shifts up into the next gear short-
● As a driver, you should never leave your
ly before the maximum engine speed is
vehicle if the engine is running and a gear
reached.
range is engaged. If you have to leave your
● When reducing speed manually, the
vehicle while the engine is running, you
gearbox only shifts gear when the engine
must always apply the handbrake and put
can no longer exceed the maximum engine
the selector lever in position N.
Fig. 164 Lever in the Tiptronic position
speed.
● Never engage the R gear range when the
vehicle is moving.
With Tiptronic, the gears can be changed up
● Never leave the vehicle without applying
or down manually with the automatic gear-
the handbrake. With the engine running the
Driving with automatic gearbox
box. When you change to the Tiptronic pro-
vehicle moves downhill regardless of the
gramme, the vehicle remains in the currently
The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-
gear range selected.
selected gear. This is possible as long as the
cally as the vehicle moves.
system is not changing gear automatically
Note
due to a traffic situation.
Driving down hills
If, while driving, the selector lever is acci-
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear
dentally placed in position N, lift your foot
Using Tiptronic
you will need to select. The lowest gears in-
off the accelerator. Wait until the engine is
● Place the lever in the position D to the left
crease the engine braking work. Never go
running at idle speed before selecting a
on the Tiptronic shift gate M ››› in Auto-
down hills with the selector lever in neutral N.
new gear range.
matic gear change on page 160.
● Press the lever forwards + or backwards
● You should reduce speed accordingly.
- to move up or down a gear ››› Fig. 164.
● Place the lever in the position D to the left
on the Tiptronic shift gate M ››› page 161.
● Place the lever back to the position M to the
left on the Tiptronic shift gate, to leave Tip-
● Gently pull the selector lever back - to
tronic mode ››› in Automatic gear change
change down a gear.
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on page 160.
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Driving
Starting when going up a slope
● Always adapt your driving style to suit
It lights up yellow
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear
the flow of traffic.
In the automatic gearbox the gears can engage in-
you will need.
● Only use the kick-down function or rapid
correctly.
When stopping on a slope with a gear range
acceleration if visibility, weather, road and
Switch the ignition on and off. When the control lamp
traffic conditions so permit.
does not light up, find the nearest specialised work-
engaged, the vehicle must be prevented from
● Never put other road users in danger by
shop and have the automatic gearbox checked.
rolling backwards by always pressing the
accelerating or with your driving style.
brake pedal or pulling the handbrake lever
The automatic gearbox overheats temporarily.
up. When starting, release the brake pedal or
Let the transmission cool with the gearbox lever in
the position . When the control lamp does not light
the handbrake ›››
CAUTION
up, find the nearest specialised workshop and have
If you stop on a hill with a gear range en-
the automatic gearbox checked.
Kick-down
gaged, do not try to prevent the vehicle
The kickdown system provides maximum ac-
from rolling back by pressing on the accel-
It lights up
celeration when the gear selector lever is in
erator. Otherwise, the automatic gearbox
the position D, or in the Tiptronic position M.
may overheat causing damage.
Along with the yellow control lamp for transmission
temperature : the automatic gearbox overheats.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
Press the brake pedal and let it cool down. Avoid
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
pressing the accelerator. When the control lamp
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
Automatic gearbox malfunction
does not light up, find the nearest specialised work-
shop and have the automatic gearbox checked.
and engine speed. This takes advantage of
Control lamps
the maximum acceleration of the vehicle
›››
Back-up programme
It lights up red
When the accelerator is pressed to the floor,
When automatic gearbox warning and indi-
Fault in the automatic gearbox.
the automatic gearbox shifts to the next gear
cation lamps light up on the instrument panel,
Do not drive on!
only after the engine reaches the specified
there may be a system malfunction
Seek professional advice. Failure to do so could re-
maximum engine speed.
sult in considerable damage to the transmission.
››› page 158. In the event of some faults the
automatic gearbox functions using a backup
WARNING
programme. When the programme is activa-
ted, it is possible to drive the vehicle, however,
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of trac-
at low speeds and within a selected range of
tion and skidding, especially on slippery
gears.
ground. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle resulting in an accident and se-
With the manual gearbox, in some cases it is
rious injury.
not possible to drive with all the gears.
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In all cases the automatic gearbox must be
● To prevent damage to the gearbox, driv-
For the sake of the environment
checked at a specialised workshop.
ing must only be continued when the warn-
Selecting the most appropriate gear for the
ing lamps are no longer lit up. While the
situation will help you to save fuel.
Automatic gearbox overheating
gearbox is overheated, starting up and
driving, even at a slow speed should be
The automatic gearbox can overheat with a
avoided.
Note
prolonged start up, or when stopping and
starting continuously. This overheating is dis-
The recommended gear display is switched
played with a warning lamp in the instru-
off when the clutch pedal is pressed.
ment panel. Additionally, an audible warning
Recommended gear display
can be heard. Stop and let the gearbox cool
›››
In some vehicles, the recommended gear for
reducing fuel consumption is displayed on
Steering
The vehicle moves forward or back de-
the instrument panel:
spite having selected a gear range
Information relating to different ve-
Display
Meaning
When the vehicle does not move in the re-
hicle processes.
quired direction, the system may not have the
Optimum gear.
gear range correctly engaged. Press the
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
Recommendation to change up a
the driver when steering.
brake pedal and engage the gear range
gear.
again. If the vehicle still does not move in the
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
required direction, there is a system malfunc-
Recommendation to change down a
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
tion. Seek specialist assistance and have the
gear.
and turning angle.
system checked.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
WARNING
the engine is switched off (for instance when
CAUTION
The recommended gear display is intended
being towed), the car can still be steered, as
● When the gearbox is displayed as over-
as a guideline only; it should never replace
long as the key remains in the ignition. How-
heating for the first time, the vehicle must
the driver's attention to driving carefully.
ever, more effort than normal will be required
be parked safely or must be driven at a
● Responsibility for selecting the correct
to turn the steering wheel.
speed of more than 20 km/h (12 mph).
gear for each situation continues to lie with
● When the warning lamp lights up and the
the driver, for example when overtaking or
Steering column mechanical lock
audible warning is heard, the vehicle must
climbing a hill.
be parked safely and the engine switched
To prevent theft, we recommend you lock the
off. Let the gearbox cool down.
steering before leaving the vehicle.
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Lock the steering column by removing the key
Control and warning lamps
It flashes yellow
from the ignition when the vehicle is stopped.
Twisted steering column.
It lights up red
Swing the steering wheel a few times.
Please engage steering lock
The electromechanical steering is damaged.
Not unlocked or blocked steering column.
Park the vehicle ››› page 151.
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle safely and
Remove the key from the ignition and then switch the
as soon as possible.
Remove the key from the ignition.
ignition back on. If necessary, check the messages
Have the steering checked immediately by a special-
displayed on the instrument panel display.
ised workshop.
Turn the steering wheel slightly until you hear the
Do not drive on, if the steering column remains
steering lock.
locked after the ignition has been switched on. Seek
It lights up yellow
specialist assistance.
Unlocking the steering
Hindereed operation of the electromechanic steer-
Several warning and control lamps light up
Insert the key in the ignition lock.
ing.
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
The steering system should be checked by a special-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
Turn the steering wheel slightly to release the steer-
ised workshop as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine and driving for a short
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
ing lock.
distance, the yellow warning lamp no longer comes
onds.
Hold the steering wheel in this position and switch on
on, it will not be necessary to take the vehicle to a
the ignition.
specialised workshop.
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehi-
WARNING
Flashes red
cle may stall in traffic, or may cause acci-
If the power steering is not working then the
dents and severe injuries.
Fault in the steering column electronic lock.
steering wheel is much more difficult to
Do not continue driving! Seek specialist assis-
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
turn and the vehicle more difficult to con-
tance.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-
trol.
ble.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
CAUTION
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off.
Failure to heed the warning lamps when
they appear may result in faults in the vehi-
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
cle.
the vehicle is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel.
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Running in new tyres and brake pads
● Use of compatible plastics in the same part
Run-in and economical driv-
if its components are not easily separated.
● Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
ing
››› page 206
● Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating from renewable sources.
● Notes on the brakes ››› page 151
Running in
● Reduction of volatile components, including
For the sake of the environment
odour, in plastic materials.
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
● Use of CFC-free coolants.
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Ban on heavy metals, with the exceptions
Running-in the engine
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
The engine needs to be run in over the first
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury,
1,500 km. During its first few hours of running,
hexavalent chromium.
the internal friction in the engine is greater
Environmental compatibility
than later on when all the moving parts have
Manufacturing methods
bedded down.
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
ture of your new SEAT.
protective wax for cavities.
influences the future engine performance.
● Use of plastic film as protection during vehi-
Throughout the life of the vehicle, it should be
Constructive measures to encourage re-
cle transport.
driven at a moderate speed, especially when
cycling
● Use of solvent-free adhesives.
the engine is cold, as this will reduce engine
● Joints and connections designed for easy
wear and increase its useful life. Never drive
● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
at extremely low engine speeds. Change
dismantling.
tems.
down to a lower gear when the engine no
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
● Recycling and energy recovery from resi-
longer runs “smoothly”. Up to 1,000 kilome-
tling.
dues (RDF).
tres the following instructions apply:
● Increased use of single-grade materials.
● Improvement in the quality of waste water.
● Do not use full throttle.
● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
● Use of systems for the recovery of residual
accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
● Do not force the engine above two thirds of
heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
ISO 1629.
etc.).
its maximum speed.
● The use of water-soluble paints.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometres,
Choice of materials
gradually increase power until reaching the
● Use of recycled materials.
maximum speed and high engine speeds.
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Economical and environmentally
in third gear, at 40 km/h (25 mph) in fourth
ahead as you drive and keep a safe distance
gear and at 50 km/h (31 mph) in fifth gear.
from the vehicle in front, it is possible to slow
friendly driving
down by simply lifting your foot off the accel-
In addition, “skipping” gears when shifting up
erator. This eliminates the need for constant
helps to save fuel, weather and traffic condi-
braking and acceleration.
tions permitting.
Do not wait until the last moment before
Calm and steady driving
changing gear. Only use first gear when you
A constant driving style is more important
move off and change to second gear quickly.
than speed: a constant driving style will entail
Avoid the kick-down function in vehicles with
lower fuel consumption.
automatic gearbox.
When driving on the motorway, it is more effi-
Vehicles with a gear display help to achieve
cient to drive at a constant and more moder-
an economical driving style as the display in-
ate speed than to be continuously accelerat-
Fig. 165 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km
dicates the best moment to change gear.
ing and braking. As a general rule, you will
at 2 different outside temperatures
reach your destination just as quickly when
Let the vehicle roll
you drive at a constant speed.
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and
If you take your foot off the accelerator, the
engine, brake and tyre wear depend largely
The cruise control function helps you to ach-
fuel supply is stopped and consumption is re-
on three factors:
ieve a constant style of driving.
duced.
● Personal driving style.
Allow the vehicle to roll without accelerating,
Moderate use of additional devices
● Conditions of use (weather, road surface).
for example when approaching a red traffic
It is important to travel in comfort, but con-
light. However, if the vehicle is rolling too
● Technical requirements.
venience systems should be used ecological-
slowly or the distance is too long, the clutch
ly.
Savings of up to 25% in fuel consumption are
pedal should be pressed to declutch. The en-
possible with an appropriate driving style and
gine will then operate at idle speed.
Some equipment, when connected, increase
the adoption of certain simple tips.
fuel consumption considerably, for example:
If the vehicle is going to be at a standstill for a
period of time, switch off the engine; for ex-
● Air conditioning cooling system: If the air
Changing gear early
ample, while waiting at a level crossing.
conditioning system is required to cool to sig-
General remarks: the highest gear is always
nificantly lower temperatures than the true
the most economical. As a guide, for most ve-
Think ahead and “flow” with the traffic
outside temperature, it will require a large
hicles at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph), drive
amount of energy from the engine. Therefore,
Frequent acceleration and braking consider-
ably increase fuel consumption. If you think
we recommend that the selected
166
Start and driving
temperature for the vehicle is not too different
The vehicle uses more fuel in winter than in
When purchasing engine oil, always observe
to the outside temperature. It is a good idea
summer, even when other conditions are the
legal requirements and ensure that the oil is
to air the vehicle before starting your journey
same.
approved by SEAT.
and to drive a short distance with the win-
The engine takes a long time to warm up
dows open. Then you can close the windows
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
when it is idling. In addition, mechanical wear
and switch on the air conditioning. Keep win-
and pollutant emissions are also especially
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical
dows closed when travelling at high speeds.
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
and ecological the driving style. For example,
Driving with the windows open increases fuel
therefore best to drive off immediately after
an additional weight of 100 kg will increase
consumption.
starting the engine. Doing this avoids running
fuel consumption up to 0.3 l/100 km.
● Switch off the seat heating when the seats
the engine at a high speed.
Remove any unnecessary objects or loads
have warmed up.
from the vehicle.
● Switch off the heated rear window when it
Adjusting type pressures.
is not moist or covered in ice.
Having the correct pressure in your tyres
Remove optional equipment and unneces-
helps to reduce rolling resistance and, as a
sary accessories
Avoid short journeys
result reduces fuel consumption. Increasing
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the lower
Fuel consumption is much higher when the
the tyre pressure slightly (+0.2
the fuel consumption. Optional equipment
engine is cold, immediately after it has been
bar/+3 psi/+200 kPa) can help to save fuel.
and accessories (such as roof racks or bike
started. It takes a few kilometres of driving for
When you buy new tyres, make sure they are
carriers) reduce the aerodynamic benefits of
the engine to warm up and to normalise con-
optimised for minimum rolling resistance.
the vehicle.
sumption.
Therefore, we recommend you remove all op-
The engine and catalytic converter need to
Use low friction engine oil
tional and unnecessary equipment and
reach their proper working temperature in
The use of low viscosity totally synthetic oils,
racks, especially if you intend to drive at high
order to minimise fuel consumption and emis-
known as low friction engine oil, helps to re-
speeds.
sions. The ambient temperature has a deci-
duce fuel consumption. These oils reduce the
sive influence.
resistance caused by friction in the engine,
Other factors which increase fuel con-
Fig. 165 shows the difference in consumption
they flow around the engine more quickly
sumption (examples):
for the same journey at +20°C (+68°F) and at
and efficiently, particularly in cold starts. The
● Fault in engine management.
-10°C (+14°F).
effect is particularly noticeable in vehicles
● Driving on hills.
»
frequently used for short journeys.
Therefore, unnecessary short journeys should
be avoided. Try to combine trips.
Always check the engine oil level and ob-
serve service intervals (engine oil change in-
tervals).
167
Driving
WARNING
Control and warning lamps
Note
Always adapt your speed and the distance
While the or control lamps remain lit,
to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
It lights up
the engine may have faults, there will be
weather conditions, the condition of the
higher fuel consumption and a possible
Fault in the management of the petrol engine.
road and the traffic situation.
loss of engine power.
Have the engine checked by a specialised workshop
as soon as possible.
It lights up
Catalytic converter
Engine management and ex-
Fault in the emission control system.
haust gas purification sys-
The catalytic converter permits the subse-
Reduce speed and drive carefully to the nearest spe-
quent treatment of the exhaust gases thus re-
tem
cialised workshop to have the engine checked.
ducing contaminating gas emissions. To en-
sure a longer working life for the exhaust sys-
Introduction
Flashes
tem and catalytic converter in a petrol en-
Combustion fault which could damage the catalytic
gine:
WARNING
converter.
Reduce speed and drive carefully to the nearest spe-
● Always use unleaded petrol.
The components of the exhaust system
cialised workshop to have the engine checked.
● Never run the fuel tank completely dry.
reach very high temperatures. This could
cause a fire.
● Do not top up with too much engine oil
Several warning and control lamps light up
● Always park your vehicle so that no part
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
››› page 195.
of the exhaust system can come in contact
ed on, signalling that the function is being
● Do not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter
with flammable materials (such as dried
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
cables ››› page 44.
grass).
onds.
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-
If you should notice misfiring, uneven running
corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes,
CAUTION
or loss of power when the car is moving, re-
catalytic converter or the heat shields on
duce speed immediately. Have the car in-
the exhaust system.
Always pay attention to any lit control
spected by a specialised workshop. If this
lamps and to the corresponding descrip-
happens, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust
tions and instructions to avoid damage to
system and escape into the atmosphere. The
the vehicle.
catalytic converter can also be damaged by
overheating.
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Start and driving
For the sake of the environment
specifications available in the destination
WARNING
country?
Even when the emission control system is
When driving through water, mud, melted
● Are special tyres required in the destination
working perfectly, there may be a smell of
snow, etc., please remember that due to
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
country?
damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel
winter, the braking effect may be delayed,
used.
CAUTION
therefore the required braking distance is
SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
greater.
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
● “Dry the brakes and remove ice” by brak-
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
ing carefully. Ensure that you are not en-
Driving tips
non-availability of genuine spare parts.
dangering other road-users or breaking
traffic regulations in the process.
Driving abroad
● After driving through water, avoid sudden
sharp manoeuvres.
Driving through flooded roadways
In some countries, certain safety regulations
and requirements are in force relating to ex-
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
CAUTION
haust gas emissions, which differ from the
ing through water, for example, along a floo-
technical characteristics of the vehicle. Be-
● Driving through flooded areas may se-
ded road, please observe the following:
fore travelling abroad, SEAT recommends
verely damage vehicle components such
you consult a technical service about the le-
● Check the depth of the water before enter-
as the engine, transmission, drive train or
gal requirements and the following points:
ing the flooded zone. The water should never
electrical system.
come above the lower edge of the bodywork
● Never drive through salt water as salt
● Does the vehicle need technical modifica-
causes corrosion. Always rinse any parts of
›››
tions for driving abroad, for example, adjust-
the vehicle which have been in contact with
● Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
ment of the headlamps?
salt water.
● Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear
● Does the vehicle have all the tools, diag-
or switch off the engine.
nostics equipment and spare parts required
for inspections and repairs?
● Oncoming traffic will cause waves which
raise the level of the water, making it difficult
● Are there any SEAT dealers in the destina-
to cross the water.
tion country?
● Disconnect the Start-Stop system whenev-
● For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol avail-
er crossing water.
able at the right octane rating?
● Are a suitable engine oil (››› page 195) and
other engine fluids complying with SEAT
169
Driving
WARNING
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
Driver assistance systems
● When the vehicle is stopped, put it into neu-
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Con-
trol and warning lamps on page 27.
tral and release the clutch pedal. The engine
Start-Stop system
will stop.
● To restart, simply engage the clutch.
Control lamps
Start-Stop system
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
It lights up
● When the vehicle is at a standstill, depress
The Start-Stop system is enabled.
the brake or keep it pressed down. The en-
gine switches off.
Flashes
● The engine will start again as soon as you
release the brake pedal.
The Start-stop system is not available.
Go to a specialised workshop.
● With the selector lever set to position N, the
engine will not start until a range of gears is
selected or the accelerator pedal is de-
It lights up
pressed.
The Start-Stop system is enabled but the engine
cannot be automatically stopped.
Fig. 166 In the centre console, top section:
Important conditions for the engine to stop
Go to a specialised workshop.
Start-stop system.
automatically
With the Start-Stop system enabled, the en-
● The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
It lights up
gine is automatically stopped when the vehi-
● The driver door must be closed.
The Start-stop system cannot start the engine.
cle is at a standstill. It will start again auto-
● The bonnet must be closed.
Start the vehicle manually with the key ››› page 149.
matically as required.
● The engine must have reached a minimum
There is a fault in the alternator ››› page 202.
This function remains enabled while the igni-
temperature.
tion is switched on. The instrument panel dis-
Some control and warning lamps will light up
play shows information on the current status
● The vehicle must have moved since the last
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
››› page 170.
time the engine was stopped.
check certain functions. They will switch off
● The vehicle's battery must be sufficiently
Disconnect the Start-Stop system by hand
after a few seconds.
charged.
whenever crossing water.
● The battery temperature must not be too
low or too high.
170
Driver assistance systems
● The vehicle must not be on a very steep
WARNING
Note
slope.
The smart technology included in the hill
In some cases, it may be necessary to start
hold cannot change the laws of physics. Do
the engine by hand using the key. Refer to
Conditions for the engine to restart auto-
not let the extra convenience afforded by
the corresponding control lamp on the in-
matically
the hill hold tempt you into taking any risks
strument panel.
The engine can be automatically restarted in
when driving.
the following cases:
● Any accidental movement of the vehicle
could result in serious injury.
● If the vehicle starts to moves.
Cruise control system
● The hill hold is not a replacement for driv-
● If the battery voltage drops.
er awareness.
(CCS)*
● Adjust your speed and driving style to vis-
Conditions requiring engine start-up using
ibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Control lamp
the key
● The hill hold cannot always keep the ve-
The engine has to be manually started in the
hicle at a standstill on a slope or brake suf-
following cases:
It lights up
ficiently when travelling downhill (e.g. on
slippery or frozen surfaces).
This cruise control system maintains the set speed of
● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
the vehicle.
● If the driver door is opened.
WARNING
Several warning and control lamps light up
● If the bonnet is opened.
The brake servo and the electromechani-
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
cal steering do not work when the engine is
ed on, signalling that the function is being
Switching the Start-Stop system on and
switched off.
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
off
● The vehicle must never be allowed to
onds.
● Press the button situated in the centre
move with the engine switched off.
console ››› Fig. 166.
WARNING
● Disconnect the Start-Stop system before
● The button will light up when the Start-Stop
working in the engine compartment.
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehi-
system is switched off.
cle may stall in traffic, or may cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
The engine will start immediately if the vehi-
CAUTION
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
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cle is in Stop mode when the system is
The vehicle's battery could be damaged if
switched off by hand.
the vehicle is used for long periods at very
high outside temperatures.
171
Driving
CAUTION
● If the gear is changed with the manual
Parking distance warning
gearbox.
Failure to heed the warning lamps when
system*
● If the airbag is triggered.
they appear may result in faults in the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
Introduction
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
The parking distance warning system assists
dents and severe injuries if it is not possible
Cruise control operation
the driver when parking. If the rear of the ve-
to drive at a constant speed maintaining
hicle is approaching an obstacle, an intermit-
the safety distance.
Read the additional information carefully
tent audible warning is emitted. The shorter
››› page 26
● Do not use the cruise control in heavy
the distance, the shorter the intervals be-
traffic, if the distance from the vehicle in
The cruise control system (CCS) is able to in-
tween tones. If the vehicle is too close to the
front is insufficient, on steep roads, with
dividually maintain the set speed when driv-
obstacle, the audible warning becomes con-
several bends or in slippery circumstances
stant.
ing forwards from approx. 20 km/h (15 mph).
(snow, ice, rain or loose gravel), or on floo-
ded roads.
If you continue to approach an obstacle
The CCS only slows down by reducing the
● Never use the CCS when driving off-road
when the sound is continuous, this means the
accelerator but not by braking ›››
or on unpaved roads.
system can no longer measure the distance.
Travelling down hills with the CCS
● Always adapt your speed and the dis-
Sensors situated on the rear bumper transmit
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
tance to the vehicles ahead in line with visi-
and receive ultrasound. Using the ultrasound
bility, weather conditions, the condition of
signal (transmission, reflection from the ob-
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
the road and the traffic situation.
down using the brake pedal and reduce
stacles and reception), this system continu-
● To avoid unexpected operation of the
ously calculates the distance between the
gears if required.
cruise control system, turn it off every time
bumper and the obstacle.
you finish using it.
Automatic off
● It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
WARNING
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
off automatically or temporarily:
The parking distance warning system can-
weather conditions.
not replace the driver's assessment of the
● If the system detects a fault that could af-
● When travelling down hills, the CCS can-
situation.
fect the working order of the CCS.
not maintain a constant speed. The vehicle
● The sensors have blind spots in which ob-
tends to accelerate under its own weight.
● If you increase the stored speed by press-
stacles and people are not registered.
Select a lower gear or use the foot brake to
ing the accelerator pedal for a certain time.
slow the vehicle.
● If the brake pedal is pressed.
172
Driver assistance systems
● Always observe the area around the vehi-
● To ensure that the system works properly,
The sensors of the parking distance warning
cle, as the sensors do not always detect
the bumper sensors must be kept clean,
system are situated on the rear bumper
small children, animals or objects.
free of ice and snow and uncovered.
››› Fig. 167.
● The surface of certain objects and some
● When cleaning the sensors with high-
Switching the parking distance warning
clothing do not reflect the ultrasound sig-
pressure or steam cleaning equipment,
nals from the parking distance system. The
spray the sensors briefly at a distance of
system on and off
system cannot detect or incorrectly de-
no less than 10 cm.
● Switch on: With the ignition switched on, se-
tects these objects and people wearing
● Different sources of noise can produce
lect reverse gear. A short audible warning
these types of clothes.
errors in the parking distance warning sys-
confirms that the parking distance warning
● External sound sources can affect the
tem, e.g. parking distance warning systems
system is switched on and functioning.
parking distance aid signals. In this case,
from other vehicles, inductive loops or con-
● Switch off: Release reverse gear.
under certain circumstances, people and
struction works machines.
objects will not be detected.
● Retrofitting of components to the vehicle,
Special features of the parking distance
such as a bicycle carrier, may interfere with
warning system
CAUTION
the function of the parking distance warn-
ing system.
● The parking distance warning system
● The sensors may not always be able to
sometimes registers water on the sensors as
detect objects such as trailer draw bars,
an obstacle.
thin rails, fences, posts, trees and open
boots, etc. This could result in damage to
Parking distance warning system
● If the distance does not change, the warn-
your car.
ing signal will sound less loudly after a few
seconds. If the continuous signal sounds, the
● Although the parking distance warning
volume will remain constant.
system detects and warns of the presence
of an obstacle, the obstacle could disap-
● When the vehicle moves away from the ob-
pear from the angle of measurement of the
stacle, the beeping sound automatically
sensors if it is too high or low and the sys-
switches off. When getting close again, it re-
tem would no longer show it. Therefore, it
connects.
will not warn you of these objects. Ignoring
● Your SEAT dealership can adjust the volume
the warnings of the parking sensor system
of the warning signals.
could cause considerable damage to the
vehicle.
Note
● The bumper sensors may become dam-
Fig. 167 Parking distance warning system sen-
aged or misaligned, for example, when
sors on the rear bumper
A fault in the parking distance warning sys-
parking.
tem is indicated through a brief audible
warning that is constant for about 3
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173
Driving
seconds when switching it on the first time.
Function
Necessary operations
Distance
Colour of the
Audible
Check the parking distance warning sys-
from the vehi-
segment if an
tem at a Specialised workshop as soon as
Switching on the ››› page 173
warn-
cle to the ob-
obstacle is rec-
Switching the
parking distance warning system.
ing
possible.
stacle
ogniseda)
display on:
The OPS switches on automati-
cally.
perma-
behind:
Switching the
Release reverse gear.
approx. 0-30 cm
nent
Red
Optical parking system* (OPS)
sound
display off
manually:
a)
Displayed in colour on the screen.
Zones explored
WARNING
Behind the vehicle ››› Fig. 168 C , the zone
Do not be distracted from traffic to look at
analysed reaches a distance of up to 150 cm
the screen.
and around 60 cm to the sides.
Note
Screen display
● SEAT recommends practising using the
The image displayed represents the super-
Fig. 168 On-screen OPS display
parking distance warning system in a traf-
vised zones in several segments. As the vehi-
fic-free zone or in a car park to familiarise
A
An obstacle was detected in the collision
cle approaches an obstacle, it approaches
yourself with the system and its operation.
area
the displayed vehicle segment A or B . Ulti-
● The display on the radio screen of the
mately, when the second-to-last segment is
B
An obstacle was detected in the segment
area explored by the sensors may take up
shown, the collision area has been reached.
to 5 seconds.
C
Zone behind the vehicle registered
Stop the vehicle!
The optical parking system is an extension of
Distance
Colour of the
the parking distance warning system
Audible
from the vehi-
segment if an
City safety assist (Safety As-
››› page 173.
warn-
cle to the ob-
obstacle is rec-
ing
The radio screen displays the area behind
stacle
ogniseda)
sist)*
the vehicle recorded by the sensors. Any ob-
behind:
stacles are displayed in relation to the vehicle
beeping
Introduction
approx. 31-150
Yellow
›››
sound
cm
The City Safety Assist function covers driving
situations at a distance of about 10 metres in
174
Driver assistance systems
front of the vehicle, in a speed range of ap-
WARNING
● Automatic brake intervention by the City
proximately 5-30 km/h (3-19 mph).
Safety Assist function can be cancelled by
Relying on the City Safety Assist system in
pressing the clutch pedal, the accelerator
When the system detects a possible collision
city driving as part of one's driving behav-
pedal or by a corrective intervention.
with a vehicle in front, the vehicle prepares for
iour may cause accidents and serious in-
a possible emergency braking ›››
jury. The system is not a replacement for
● During automatic braking by the City
driver awareness.
Safety Assist function you may hear unusu-
If the driver does not react to an imminent
al noises. This is normal and is produced in
● Always adapt your speed and the dis-
collision, the system can automatically brake
the brake system.
tance to the vehicles ahead in line with visi-
the vehicle in order to reduce speed faced
bility, weather conditions, the condition of
with a possible collision. The system can help
the road and the traffic situation.
to reduce the consequences of an accident.
● The City Safety Assist function does not
Warning and control lamp
If the City Safety Assist function determines
react to people, animals or vehicles that
that the driver has braked insufficiently when
cross or move in the opposite direction in
The City Safety Assist function is switched on
faced with an imminent collision, the system
the same lane.
every time the ignition is switched on. No spe-
can increase the brake force in order to re-
cial indication is produced.
● If after switching on the City Safety Assist
duce speed. The system can help to reduce
function the vehicle begins to move, slow
If the City Safety Assist function is switched
the consequences of an accident.
the vehicle with the foot brake.
off or on, or if there is an error in the system, it
will be shown by a control lamp on the instru-
WARNING
CAUTION
ment panel display.
The smart technology in the City Safety As-
If you suspect that the City Safety Assist la-
sist system cannot change the limits im-
ser sensor is damaged, switch it off. This
It lights up
posed by the laws of physics and by the
will avoid additional damage.
system itself. The increased convenience
The city safety assist function has been switched on
offered by the City Safety Assist system
● Any reparation of the laser sensor re-
with the button ››› Fig. 171.
should never prompt you to take risks. The
quires specialist knowledge. SEAT recom-
The control lamp automatically switches off after 5
driver always assumes the responsibility of
mends taking your car in for technical serv-
seconds.
braking in time.
ice.
● The City Safety Assist function cannot
Flashes
prevent accidents or serious injury by itself.
Note
Fast: the City Safety Assist system function brakes
● The City Safety Assist system may carry
● If the City Safety Assist function activates
automatically or has braked automatically.
out unwanted brake interventions in com-
a brake, the brake pedal range is reduced.
The control lamp switches off automatically.
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plex driving situations e.g. when a vehicle
This makes the brake pedal seem “harder”.
crosses at a short distance.
175
Driving
CAUTION
A laser sensor on the windscreen ››› Fig. 169
Flashes
allows the system to detect driving situations
Slow: City Safety Assist function currently not availa-
Failure to heed the warning lamps when
in front of the vehicle.
ble.
they appear may result in faults in the vehi-
If the vehicle stops, turn the engine off and on again.
cle.
Vehicles ahead can be detected up to a dis-
If necessary, inspect the laser sensor (dirt, frost)
tance of about 10 m.
›››
in Laser sensor on page 176. If it still does not
function, refer to a Specialised workshop to have the
WARNING
system inspected.
Laser sensor
The laser beam on the sensor can produce
serious injuries to the eyes.
Flashes
● Never focus optical devices, e.g. a cam-
Within the 5-30 km/h (3-19 mph) operating range:
era, a microscope or a magnifying glass
the city safety assist has been switched off with the
closer than 100 mm from the laser sensor.
button ››› Fig. 171.
● Note that the laser beam can stay active
Switch the city safety assist function on with button
››› Fig. 171.
when the City Safety Assist system is
switched off or unavailable. The laser
Several warning and control lamps should
beam is not visible to the human eye.
light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is be-
CAUTION
ing verified. They will switch off after a few
Fig. 169 On the windscreen: laser sensor for
If the windscreen is dirty or frosted in the
seconds.
the City Safety Assist function.
area of the laser sensor, e.g. due to rain,
mist or snow, the City Safety Assist system
WARNING
may fail to operate as a result.
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehi-
● Always keep the laser sensor area free of
cle may stall in traffic, or may cause acci-
dirt and ice.
dents and severe injuries.
● Use a small brush to remove snow and a
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
de-icer spray to remove ice.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-
ble.
CAUTION
A damaged windscreen in the laser sensor
area may cause the City Safety Assist
Fig. 170 Laser sensor detection area.
function to stop working.
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