Seat Alhambra. Service Manual - part 14

Driver assistance systems

Fig. 213 

Gap detected: engage the reverse

gear to park (parallel or nose/tail to the kerb)

Preparing to park

●

The Traction control system ASR must be

turned on 

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page 187

.

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Parallel parking: press the button 



 at

speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) 

once. When

the function is enabled, the button

››› 

Fig. 212

 will light up.

●

Perpendicular parking: press the button 



at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) 

twice.

When the function is enabled, the button

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Fig. 212

 will light up.

●

If necessary, press the 



 button once

more to change parking mode.

●

Apply the turn signal for the side on which

a gap is to be detected for parking. The in-
strument panel displays the side correspond-
ing to the road.

Parking

●

Parking parallel to the road: drive next to

the gap at a speed of no more than 40 km/h
(25 mph) 

and at a distance of between 0.5 m

and 2 m.

●

Parking perpendicular to the road: drive

next to the gap at a speed of no more than
20 km/h (12 mph) 

and at a distance of be-

tween 0.5 m and 2 m.

●

The best parking results will be achieved if

you position the vehicle as parallel as possi-
ble to the line of parked cars or the kerb.

●

When a suitable parking place is displayed

on the instrument panel, stop and select re-
verse gear.

●

Follow the instructions given on the instru-

ment panel display

●

Then, release the steering wheel when the

warning signal sounds 

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: 

The system

will move the steering wheel! Ob-
serve the surrounding area.

●

Observe the surrounding area and acceler-

ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).

●

The park assist system is 

only responsible

for moving the steering wheel during the ma-
noeuvre. 

The driver applies the accelerator,

the clutch, the gears and the brake.

●

Follow the instructions given by the park

assist system until the manoeuvre is comple-
ted.

●

The park assist system steers the vehicle

forwards and backwards until it is in a
straight position in the parking space.

●

The manoeuvre is complete when the corre-

sponding indication is given on the instru-
ment panel display.

Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre
in advance in the event of one of the follow-
ing:

●

Press button 



.

●

Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).

●

The driver moves the steering wheel.

●

The parking manoeuvre has not been com-

pleted after 6 minutes since the park assist
system was activated.

●

A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma-

noeuvre, close the sliding door and press the
button 



 again.

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There is a system malfunction (system tem-

porarily unavailable).

●

The ASR system is switched off or the ASR

or ESC is working.

WARNING

The steering wheel turns quickly by itself
when parking using the park assist system.
Placing your hand between the steering
wheel spokes could lead to injuries.

Note

●

The park assist system has its limitations.

For example, it is not possible to park on
tight bends using the park assist system.

●

Even if the park assist system recognises

that there is not enough space for parking
the vehicle, the instrument panel display will
still show this place. In this case, the parking
manoeuvre should not be requested.

●

Changing gears between forward and re-

verse gears before indicated (that is, before
the signal from the parking sensor system)
the parking results may not be ideal.

●

For parallel parking (parallel to the road), a

sound will tell the driver when they must
change from forward gears to reverse; the
signal from the parking sensor system does
not indicate changes of direction.

●

The park assist can also be activated after-

wards, if you pass close to a parallel parking
space at a maximum of 40 km an hour
(25 mph) or close to be perpendicular parking

space at about 20 km an hour (12 mph) then
press the button 



.

●

The progress bar on the screen of the in-

strument panel shows a display of the rela-
tive distance to be covered.

●

When the Park Assist system is turning the

steering wheel of the stopped vehicle the
symbol  is also displayed. Press on the
brake pedal so that the steering can turn with
the vehicle at a standstill and thus reduce the
number of manoeuvres.

●

A “suitable” parking space length is at

least 1.1 m greater than the length of the ve-
hicle.

●

If the results of the park assist system are

not as good after changing the wheels, the
system must memorise the perimeter of the
new wheels. This process is performed auto-
matically while the vehicle is in motion. To
help this process, turn slowly (at less than
20 km/h [12 mph]), e.g. in an empty car park.

Leaving a parking space using the
Park Assist system

Driving off

●

Switch on the engine.

●

Press button 



. When the function is ena-

bled, the button 

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Fig. 212

 will light up.

●

Apply the turn signal for the side on which

you want to leave the parking space.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Follow the instructions given by the park

assist system.

●

When the next indication appears, release

the steering wheel 

››› 

 in Parking using the

park assist system on page 214

: 

The sys-

tem will move the steering wheel!
Observe the surrounding area.

●

Observe the surrounding area and acceler-

ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).

●

The park assist system is 

only responsible

for moving the steering wheel during the ma-
noeuvre. 

The driver applies the accelerator,

the clutch, the gears and the brake.

●

When it is possible to leave the parking

space, the Park Assist system will stop. Take
control of the steering and when traffic condi-
tions permit, leave the parking space.

Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre
in the event of one of the following:

●

Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).

●

The driver moves the steering wheel.

●

A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma-

noeuvre, close the sliding door and press the
button 



 again.

●

There is a system malfunction (system tem-

porarily unavailable).

●

The ASR system is switched off or the ASR

or ESC is working.

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WARNING

The steering wheel turns quickly automatical-
ly when leaving a parking space using the
park assist system. Placing your hand be-
tween the steering wheel spokes could lead
to injuries.

Park Assist brake operation

The Park Assist system helps the driver by
braking automatically. Automatic braking
does not relieve the driver of responsibility
for controlling the accelerator, brake and
clutch 

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.

Braking to avoid damage at excess speed
It is possible that the system operates the
brakes to reduce excess speed. The parking
manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes
will intervene during each parking process.

Braking to minimise damage
When approaching an obstacle, the vehicle
may brake automatically. In certain circum-
stances (e.g. storm, detection of ultrasounds,
vehicle status, load, inclination), the Park As-
sist system may stop the vehicle completely
before an object.

●

Press the foot brake 

››› 

 !

Following the intervention of the brakes, the
Park Assist will stop.

WARNING

Despite the assistance provided by the park
assist system, do not run any risks when
parking. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

●

Always be ready to brake.

●

Automatic brake intervention will end after

1.5 seconds approximately. Following auto-
matic intervention of the brakes, stop the ve-
hicle yourself.

Rear assist* (Rear View Cam-
era)

Introduction

The camera fitted to the rear lid helps drivers
during parking or reversing manoeuvres. The
camera image and certain orientation points
generated by the system are indicated on the
factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.

Two types of location point (modes) can be
selected:

●

Mode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to

the road (e.g. in a car park).

●

Mode 2: reverse parking parallel to the

curb.

The mode can be changed by pressing the
button on the radio or navigation system
screen. Only the mode to which the points
can be changed will be displayed.

WARNING

Use of the camera to calculate the distance
from obstacles (people, vehicles, etc.) is inac-
curate and may cause accidents and severe
injuries.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

field of vision and displays the objects on the
screen in a different, vague manner.

●

Some objects may not be displayed or may

not be very clear (e.g. very thin posts or fen-
ces), due to the resolution of the monitor or if
the light is dim.

●

The camera has blind spots in which obsta-

cles and people are not detected.

●

Keep the camera lens clean and clear of

snow and ice. Do not cover it.

WARNING

The intelligent technology in the rear assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the system itself.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the rear assist
system may result in severe injuries and acci-
dents. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

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Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-

bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.

●

Always keep a close eye on the area around

the vehicle and always look towards where
you are parking. The display shows the path
of the rear end of the vehicle using the cur-
rent steering angle. The front of the vehicle
turns more in comparison with the rear.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic when

looking at the screen.

●

Always observe the area around the vehi-

cle, as the cameras do not always detect chil-
dren, animals or objects.

●

The system might not show all areas clear-

ly.

●

Only use the rear assist system when the

boot hatch is completely closed.

CAUTION

●

The camera only displays 2D images on the

screen. Due to the lack of depth, it might be
difficult or impossible to recognise protrud-
ing objects or cracks in the road.

●

The cameras may not always be able to de-

tect objects such as thin rails, fences, posts
and trees, etc. This could result in damage to
your car.

Instructions for use

Fig. 214 

On the rear lid: location of the rear

assist camera

Fig. 215 

Rear assist display: mode 2 connec-

ted

Function buttons on the screen:



 display the menu;  hide the menu.



 Turning off the reversing camera im-

ages

1

2

Display help. The help list explains the
surfaces and lines on the camera image.
Press  to exit help.
Mute the sound.
Adjust the display: brightness, contrast,
colour.
Switching on the orientation points for
rear parking perpendicular to the road
(mode 1).
Displaying the optical parking system.

Operations in vehicles with no optical parking
system (OPS)

Switching the dis-
play on automati-
cally:

Select reverse gear with the igni-
tion switched on or the engine run-
ning. Mode 1 will be displayed.

Switching the dis-
play off manually:

Press a button to select the area on
the radio or the navigation system

››› 

Booklet Radio

 or 

››› 

Booklet Navi-

gation system

.

OR: press the 



 button on the

screen.
OR: after switching off the ignition,
the rear assist image remains on
the screen for a short period.

Switching off the
display by disen-
gaging reverse
gear:

The image will switch off after
around 10 seconds.

Switching off the
display by driving
forwards:

Drive forwards at more than ap-
prox. 15 km/h (9 mph).

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4

5

6

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Operations in vehicles with the optical parking
system (OPS)

Switching the dis-
play on automati-
cally:

Select reverse gear with the igni-
tion switched on or the engine run-
ning. Mode 1 will be displayed.

Switching the dis-
play off manually:

Press a button to select the area on
the radio or the navigation system

››› 

Booklet Radio

 or 

››› 

Booklet Navi-

gation system

.

OR: press the 



 button on the

screen.
OR: after switching off the ignition,
the rear assist image remains on
the screen for a short period.

Press button 



.

Switching off the
display by disen-
gaging reverse
gear:

The OPS display will immediately
be shown.

Switching off the
display by driving
forwards:

Drive forwards at more than ap-
prox. 10 km/h (6 mph).

Things to note

1) Do not use the rear assist system in the fol-
lowing cases:

– If there is a fault in the dynamic chassis control (DCC).

– If the image displayed is not very clear or reliable (low
visibility or dirty lens).

– If the space behind the vehicle cannot be clearly or
completely recognised.

1) Do not use the rear assist system in the fol-
lowing cases:

– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.

– If the driver is not familiar with the system.

– If the rear lid is open.

– If the position and installation angle of the camera
have been changed, e.g. in a rear-end collision. Have a
specialised workshop check the system.

2) Optical illusions of the camera (examples)

The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional im-
ages. Any cracks in or objects protruding from the
ground or from other vehicles are more difficult to spot
or cannot be seen due to a lack of depth in the image
displayed.

Objects or other vehicles may seem to be closer or fur-
ther away than what they really are:

– On changing from a flat surface to a slope or gradient.

– On changing from a slope or gradient to a flat surface.

– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.

– On approaching protruding objects. These objects
may be outside the angle of vision of the camera when
reversing.

Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow
and ice:

●

Moisten the lens using a commercially

available, alcohol-based glass cleaning

agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth

››› 

.

●

Remove snow using a small brush.

●

Use de-icing spray to remove any ice 

››› 

.

CAUTION

●

Never use abrasive cleaners to clean the

camera lens.

●

Never remove snow or ice from the camera

lens using warm or hot water. This could
damage the lens.

Note

●

SEAT recommends that you practise park-

ing with the rear assist system in a quiet lo-
cation or in a car park to become familiar with
the system, including the orientation lines
and their function.

●

The orientation lines will not be displayed

on the screen if the rear lid is open or the fac-
tory-fitted towing bracket is electrically con-
nected to a trailer.

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Parking perpendicular to the road
(mode 1)

Fig. 216 

Display: orientation lines for the

parking space behind the vehicle

Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines displayed on the
screen 

››› 

Fig. 216

. All of the lengths of the

orientation lines use a vehicle located on a
horizontal surface as reference.

Red: safety distance, i.e. road area loca-
ted up to 40 cm behind the vehicle.
Green: prolongation of the rear of the ve-
hicle (somewhat enlarged). The area dis-
played green ends around 2 metres be-
hind the vehicle, on the road.
Yellow: prolongation of the rear of the ve-
hicle as the steering wheel turns. The
area displayed yellow ends around 3 me-
tres behind the vehicle, on the road.

1

2

3

Parking

●

Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se-

lect reverse gear.

●

Reverse slowly and turn the steering wheel

so that the yellow orientation lines guide you
towards the space 

››› 

Fig. 216

 

3

.

●

Align the vehicle straight in the parking

place using the help of the green orientation
lines.

Parking parallel to the road (mode 2)

Fig. 217 

Display: orientation lines and surfa-

ces for the space behind the vehicle

After applying the turn signal, the lines and
surfaces not required are deleted.

Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines and surfaces
displayed on the screen 

››› 

Fig. 217

. All of the

lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle
located on a horizontal surface as reference.

Safety distance: road area located up to
around 40 cm behind the vehicle.
Vehicle side limit.
Turning point when parking. When the
yellow line touches the curb or another
limit of the parking space, the point for
changing direction (magnifying glass)
will have been reached.
Free space required to parallel park the
vehicle. The surface displayed must com-
pletely fit in the space.
Possible vehicle parked next to the curb.

Parking

●

Stop the vehicle 1 m away parallel to the

parking space and select reverse gear.

●

Switch on mode 2 on the navigation system

screen for parallel parking.

●

Slowly reverse and turn the steering wheel

so that the surface displayed yellow on the
screen stops in front of any obstacles 

5

(e.g. another vehicle).

●

Turn the steering wheel fully towards the

space and reverse slowly.

●

When the yellow line 

3

 touches the side

limit of the space, e.g. the border or curb
(magnifying glass), turn the steering wheel
fully in the opposite direction.

1

2

3

4

5

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●

Continue reversing until the vehicle is in-

side the space, parallel to the road. Correct
the position if necessary.

Cruise control* (Cruise control
system - CCS)

Warning and control lamp

Fig. 218 

Instrument panel display: CCS status

indications



It lights up

This cruise control system maintains the set speed of
the vehicle.

Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.

Indication on display
There are different versions of the cruise con-
trol system. In vehicles with the multifunction
display (MFD), the set speed is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.

Status 

Fig. 218

:

CCS temporarily switched off. The set
speed is displayed in small figures.
System error. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is
empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is
displayed in large figures.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Control

and warning lamps on page 105

.

Cruise control system operation

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 32

The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed when driving for-
wards from approx. 20 km/h (12 mph).

A

B

C

D

The CCS only slows down by reducing the ac-
celerator but not by braking 

››› 

.

Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.

Automatic off
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:

●

If the system detects a fault that could af-

fect the working order of the CCS.

●

If you increase the stored speed by using

the accelerator for a certain time.

●

if the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.

●

If you change gears.

●

If the airbag is triggered.

WARNING

Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and severe injuries if it is not possible
to drive at a constant speed maintaining the
safety distance.

●

Do not use the cruise control in heavy traf-

fic, if the distance from the vehicle in front is
insufficient, on steep roads, with several
bends or in slippery circumstances (snow,
ice, rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

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Never use the CCS when driving off-road or

on unpaved roads.

●

Always adapt your speed and the distance

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

●

To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise

control system, turn it off every time you fin-
ish using it.

●

It is dangerous to use a set speed which is

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

●

When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot

maintain a constant speed. The vehicle tends
to accelerate under its own weight. Select a
lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle.

Lane Assist system*

Introduction

WARNING

The intelligent technology in the lane assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the system itself.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the Lane As-
sist system may cause accidents and injury.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Always adapt your speed and the distance

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

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so you can turn it at any time.

●

The lane assist system does not detect all

road markings. In some circumstances, the
poor state of the road, structures located on
it or certain objects may be mistakenly recog-
nised as road markings by the lane assist
system. In such situations, switch the lane
assist system off immediately.

●

Pay attention to the instructions on the in-

strument panel display and act accordingly to
its requests.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

Note

The lane assist system has been exclusively
developed for driving on asphalted roads.

Note

If the lane assist system does not work as de-
scribed in this chapter, do not use it and con-
tact a specialised workshop.

Note

If you observe any system malfunction, have
the system checked by a specialised work-
shop.

Control lamps



Blinks or lights up yellow:

Lane assist sys-
tem connected
but inactive.

The system cannot clearly detect the
lane. See 

page 221, The lane assist

system is inactive (control lamp lit
in yellow)

.



Blinks or lights up green:

Lane assist system connected and active.

Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Control

and warning lamps on page 105

.

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Operation mode

Fig. 219 

In the windscreen: field of vision of

the lane assist system camera.

Using the camera located in the sun visor,
the lane assist system detects the possible
lines dividing it. When the vehicle involuntar-
ily approaches a dividing line it has detected,
the system will notify the driver with a correc-
tive intervention. It is possible to over-regu-
late the corrective intervention at any time.

If the turn signal is connected, there will be
no warning as the lane assist system under-
stands that you wish to change lanes volun-
tarily.

Steering wheel vibration
The following situations cause the steering
wheel to vibrate and require the driver to take
active control of the steering:

●

If the limits inherent to the system are

reached.

●

If the maximum rotational torque during

the corrective intervention is not enough to
keep the vehicle inside the lane.

●

If during the corrective intervention by the

system the lane is no longer detected.

Switching the lane assist system on or off

●

Select the corresponding menu option us-

ing the button for the driver assist systems

››› 



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.

●

OR: activate or deactivate the system in the

menu 

Settings

, sub-menu 

Assist sys-

tems

, menu 

Lane Assist

 

››› 



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.

The “confirmation sign” indicates that the
driver assist system is switched on.

Automatic deactivation: the lane assist sys-
tem can be deactivated automatically if there
is a system malfunction. Control lamp
switches off.

The lane assist system is inactive (control
lamp lit in yellow)

●

When driving speed drops to approx.

65 km/h (40 mph).

●

When the Lane Assist system does not de-

tect the dividing lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event of road works, and snow,
dirt, moisture or reflections.

●

When the radius of a curve is too small.

●

When there is no dividing line.

●

When the distance to the next dividing line

is excessive.

●

When there are more than two lane mark-

ings per lane.

●

When the ASR is switched off.

●

When the system does not detect any ac-

tive rotation of the steering wheel by the driv-
er during a prolonged period.

●

Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic

driving.

●

When the turn signal is connected.

Note

●

Before starting travel, verify that the cam-

era's field of vision is not covered 

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.

●

Keep the camera window clean.

Disconnect the lane assist system in
the following situations

Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
switch it off in the following situations:

●

When more attention is required of the

driver

●

For very sporty driving

●

In very unfavourable weather conditions

●

In very unfavourable road conditions

●

In areas of road works

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Blind spot detector (BSD) with
rear cross traffic alert (RTA)

Introduction



 

››› 

table on page 2

The blind spot detector (BSD) helps detect
the traffic situation to the sides and behind
the vehicle.

The integrated rear cross traffic alert (RTA)
helps the driver when backing out of a per-
pendicular parking spot and in manoeuvring.

The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into the
blind spot detector (BSD) with rear cross traf-
fic alert (RTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind
spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
alert are used negligently or involuntarily.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

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

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times,

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

●

Pay attention to the control lamps that may

come on in the external rear view mirrors and
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.

●

The blind spot assistant may react in the

face of any special constructions that may be
present on the sides of the vehicle: e.g., high
or irregular protective fences. This may cause
erroneous warnings.

●

Never use the blind spot detector with rear

cross traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

●

Never use the blind spot detector with rear

cross traffic alert if the radar sensors are
dirty, covered or damaged. The system may
work incorrectly in these cases.

CAUTION

●

The radar sensors on the rear bumper may

be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least 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 blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used.

●

The external rear view mirror control lamps

may have their functionality limited in the
event of solar radiation.

Note

If the blind spot detector with rear cross traf-
fic alert does not work as described in this
chapter, do not use it and have it checked by
a specialised workshop.

Control lamps

Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:



Lights up

Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.

Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.



Flashes

The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the
blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle 

››› 

.

For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist

››› 

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, a warning to switch lanes will also appear

even though the turn signal has not been engaged.

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If there are no indications from the control
lamp in the external rear view mirror, this
means that the blind spot detector has not
detected any other vehicles in the area 

››› 

in Introduction on page 222

.

If the dipped beam is on, then the control
lamps in the external rear view mirrors will be
dimmed (night mode).

WARNING

If the warning lamps and the corresponding
messages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-

es.

●

Carry out the necessary operations.

CAUTION

Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
sponding text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle.

Blind spot detector (BSD)

Fig. 220 

In the exterior mirrors: indication of

the blind spot detector.

Fig. 221 

Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-

sor zones.

The Blind spot detector uses radar sensors to
monitor the areas to the side and behind the
vehicle. The system does this by measuring
the vehicle's distance from other vehicles
and its speed differential. The blind spot de-
tector will not work at speeds of less than ap-
prox. 15 km/h (9 mph). The system uses opti-
cal signals in the external rear view mirrors to
notify the driver.

Indication in the external rear view mirrors
The control lamp (expanded view) provides
an indication in the corresponding external
mirror 

››› 

Fig. 220

 regarding the traffic situa-

tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp of the left-hand ex-
ternal mirror 

A indicates the traffic situation

to the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp
of the right-hand external mirror 

B, indicates

the traffic situation to the right of the vehicle.

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In the case of tinted windows or windows
with tinted film, the indications of the exter-
nal mirrors may not be seen clearly or correct-
ly.

Keep the external mirrors clean and free of
snow and ice, and do not cover them with ad-
hesives or other similar materials.

Radar sensors
The radar sensor are located on the left and
right of the bumper, and are not visible from

the outside 

››› 

Fig. 221

. The sensors have a

range of approx. 20 metres behind the vehi-
cle, including the blind spots to the left and
right of the vehicle. The range to the sides of
the vehicle is roughly larger than the width of
a lane.

The lane width is not detected individually,
but is rather pre-configured in the system.
Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be-
tween two lanes, the indications may be in-
correct. Furthermore, the system can detect

vehicles driving in the lane next to you (if
there are any), and can also detect stationary
objects such as dividers, and thus give an in-
correct indication.

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Driving situations

Fig. 222 

Schematic diagram:  Passing sit-

uation with traffic behind the vehicle.  Indi-
cation from the blind spot detector in the left-
hand external mirror.

Fig. 223 

Schematic diagram:  Situation of

passing and then moving into the right-hand
lane.  Indication from the blind spot detec-
tor in the right-hand external mirror.

In the following situations, an indication will
be displayed in the external mirror 

››› 

Fig. 222

B (arrow) or 

››› 

Fig. 223

 

B (arrow):

●

When being passed by another vehicle

››› 

Fig. 222

 

A.

●

When passing another vehicle 

››› 

Fig. 223

 

A

with a speed differential of approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph). If the vehicle is passing at a consid-

erably higher speed, no indication will be
displayed.

The faster the vehicle approaches, the sooner
an indication will be displayed in the external
mirror, because the blind spot detector takes
into account the speed differential with other
vehicles. Thus even though the distance from
the other vehicle is identical, the indication
will appear sooner in some cases and later in
others.

Physical limitations inherent to the system
In some situations the blind spot detector
may not interpret the traffic situation correct-
ly. E.g. in the following situations:

●

on tight bends

●

in the case of lanes with different widths

●

at the top of slopes

●

in adverse weather conditions

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●

in the case of special constructions to the

side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di-
viders

Rear cross traffic alert (RTA)

Fig. 224 

Schematic representation of the rear

cross traffic alert: monitored zone around the
vehicle being parked.

The rear cross traffic alert uses the radar sen-
sors on the rear bumper 

››› 

Fig. 221

 to moni-

tor the traffic crossing behind the vehicle as
it backs out of a perpendicular parking space
or as it is being manoeuvred, for example in
very low visibility conditions.

If the system detects that someone else on
the road is approaching the rear of the vehi-
cle 

››› 

Fig. 224

, an acoustic alarm will sound.

●

In vehicles without ParkPilot a “gong” will

sound and a message will be displayed on
the instrument panel.

●

If the vehicle is equipped ParkPilot, the

ParkPilot acoustic alarm will sound continu-
ously.

Automatic braking to reduce damages
If the rear cross traffic alert detects that
someone else on the road is approaching the
rear of the vehicle and the driver does not
step on the brake, the system will engage the
brakes automatically.

The parking system helps the driver by auto-
matically engaging the brakes to reduce any
damage. The system will brake automatically
if the vehicle is reversing at a speed of ap-
proximately 1-12 km (1-7 mph). Once it has
detected that the vehicle has stopped, the
system will keep the vehicle stopped for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.

After automatically braking to reduce dam-
age, the system will not be able to automati-
cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

You can interrupt the automatic braking by
stepping forcefully on the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal in order to regain control
of the vehicle.

WARNING

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

●

The system should never be used in limited

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

●

Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's

surroundings, since the system is not guaran-
teed to detect things such as bicycles or pe-
destrians in all situations.

●

The rear cross traffic alert itself will not

brake the vehicle to a complete stop.

Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
with rear cross traffic alert (RTA)

Activating and deactivating the blind spot
detector (BSD) with rear cross traffic alert
(RTA)
The blind spot detector with rear cross traffic
alert can be activated or deactivated in the
“Assistants” menu of the SEAT information
system, or depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, by using the driver assistance key loca-
ted on the headlight lever.

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Open the 

Assistants

 menu.

●



 BSD

●



 Parking Assist.

If the verification box on the control panel is
checked , the functionality will be automat-
ically activated at ignition.

When the blind spot detector is ready to op-
erate, the indications in the external mirrors
will turn on briefly as confirmation.

The control lamp of the instrument panel in-
dicates the system's status.

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

If the blind spot detector was automatically
deactivated, it will only be possible to restart
the system after turning the vehicle off and
restarting it.

Automatic deactivation of the blind spot de-
tector (BSD)
The radar sensors of the blind spot detector
with rear cross traffic alert will be automati-
cally deactivated when, among other rea-
sons, one of the sensors is detected to be
permanently covered. This may be the case if,
for example, there is a layer of snow or ice in
front of one of the sensors.

The relevant text message will appear in the
dash panel display

Trailer mode
The Blind spot detector and the rear cross
traffic alert will be automatically deactivated
and it will be impossible to activate them if
the tow hitch is electrically connected to a
trailer or other similar object.

As soon as the driver starts to drive with a
trailer connected electrically to the vehicle, a
message will appear on the instrument panel
display indicating that the blind spot detec-
tor and the rear cross traffic alert are deacti-
vated. Once the trailer has been unhitched
from the vehicle, if you want to use the blind
spot detector and the rear cross traffic alert,
you will have to reactivate them in the corre-
sponding menu.

If the towing hitch is not factory equipped,
then the blind spot detector and the rear
cross traffic alert will have to be deactivated
manually when driving with a trailer.

Traffic signal detection
(Sign Assist)*

Introduction

Sign Assist can help the driver with informa-
tion on speed limits or if overtaking is pro-
hibited at that moment. The traffic signs and
additional information detected by the sys-
tem is represented in the dash panel display

and in the visual presentation of the naviga-
tion system map.

Applicable countries:
Sign Assist is accepted in the following coun-
tries:

Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Fin-
land, France, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway,
Austria, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Swe-
den, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, Uni-
ted Kingdom, Vatican City.

WARNING

The traffic signs and instructions shown by
Sign Assist may differ from the current traffic
situation.

●

The signs and highway code rules always

take precedence over the instructions and
display of Sign Assist.

●

Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-

bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.

●

The system cannot always detect or cor-

rectly show all the traffic signs.

WARNING

The traffic sign detection is not a replacement
for driver awareness.

●

Adverse conditions of visibility, darkness,

snow, rain and fog can cause the system not
to show the traffic signs or to show them er-
roneously.

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CAUTION

●

If old mapping data is used in the naviga-

tion system, this may cause the traffic signs
to be shown incorrectly.

●

In the route points mode (navigation by

route points) of the navigation system, Sign
Assist is only partly available.

Indication on display

1)

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Instrument panel display: Examples

of speed limits or overtaking prohibitions de-
tected together with the corresponding addi-
tional signs

Display text of Sign Assist on the instrument
panel

Error: Sign As-
sist

System fault.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.

Sign Assist:
Clean the wind-
screen!

The windscreen is dirty in the
area of the camera.
Clean the windscreen.

Sign Assist: only
partly available
at the moment.

No data is being transmitted
from the navigator.
Connect the navigator and in-
sert the navigation data me-
dium.
ALTERNATIVELY: Sign Assist is
not supported in the country
in which you are driving at
this time.

WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or text

messages.

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

1)

Depending on the version, the display may be in

colour or black and white.

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