Seat Ateca. Service Manual - part 13

and control lamps on page 111

Operating the cruise control system*

Read the additional information carefully

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page 37

The value indicated in the table in brackets
(in mph, miles per hour) only refers to instru-
ment panels with indications in miles.

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Changing gear in CCS mode
The CCS decelerates as soon as the clutch
pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-
cally after a gear is engaged.

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 press and maintain the accelerator

pedal for a certain time, driving faster than
the stored speed.

●

If the dynamic driving control systems in-

tervene (e.g. ASR or ESC).

●

If the airbag is triggered.

Speed limiter

Display messages and warning and
control lamp

Fig. 174

On the instrument panel display:

messages on the status of the speed limiter.

The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
speed individually programmed upwards of
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) driving in
forwards gears

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Display messages on the speed limiter
Status

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Fig. 174

The speed limiter is active. The last
speed set is displayed in large figures.
The speed limiter is not active. The last
speed set is displayed in small or dark-
ened figures.
The speed limiter is switched off. The to-
tal mileage is displayed.

Warning and control lamp



Lights up green

The speed limiter is switched on and active.



Flashes green

The speed set by the speed limiter has been exceeded.



Lights up

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the speed limiter
are active.

Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.

WARNING

After use, always switch off the speed limiter
to prevent the speed being regulated against
your wishes.

●

The speed limiter does not relieve the driv-

er of their responsibility to drive at the appro-
priate speed. Do not drive at high speed if not
necessary.

●

Using the speed limiter with adverse

weather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. because of
aquaplaning, snow, ice, leaves, etc. You
should use the speed limiter function only
when traffic, road and weather conditions al-
low it to be used safely.

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●

When driving downhill, the speed limiter

cannot limit the vehicle speed. Its speed will
increase due to its own weight. In this case,
select a lower gear or use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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and control lamps on page 111

Note

●

Different versions of the instrument panel

are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary.

●

If when switching the ignition off, the

cruise control system (CCS), the adaptive
cruise control (ACC) or the speed limiter were
switched on, then the cruise control system

or the adaptive cruise control will automati-
cally switch themselves on when the ignition
is back on. However, no speed will be stored.
The last set speed of the speed limiter will be
stored.

Operate the speed limiter

Fig. 175

On the left of the steering column:

control and buttons to operate the speed lim-
iter.

Fig. 176

On the left of the steering column:

third lever for operating the speed limiter.

Function

Position of the turn signal lever

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or the third lever

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Fig. 176

Effect

Switching on the speed limiter

Press button

on the turn signal lever or button

on the third lever

The system switches on. The last set speed of the speed lim-
iter is stored. It does not take effect yet.

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Function

Position of the turn signal lever

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or the third lever

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Fig. 176

Effect

Switching between the speed limiter and
cruise control (CCS) or the adaptive cruise
control (ACC) (with the speed limiter
switched on)

Press button

on the turn signal lever or button

on the third lever

It switches between the speed limiter and the CCS or the
adaptive cruise control (ACC).

Switching on the speed limiter

Press button

on the turn signal lever or button 

on the third lever.

The current speed is stored as the maximum speed and the
limiter is switched on.

Temporarily switching off the speed limit-
er limitation

Place control

of the turn signal lever in position  or move the third

lever into position .

The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored.

Temporarily switch off the speed limiter
limitation pressing down the accelerator
(kick-down)

Press down on the accelerator beyond the point of resistance (e.g. to over-
take). Surpassing the set speed switches the speed limiter off temporarily.

The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored. The limiter is reactivated automatically after return-
ing to less than the set speed.

Switching the speed limiter on again

Press button

on the turn signal lever or move the third lever into posi-

tion .

The speed is limited to the set speed as soon as the speed
you are driving at is lower than the speed set as maximum.

Increasing the set speed of the limiter

Briefly press button

on the turn signal lever in the area  or press



on the third lever to increase the speed in small increments of

1 km/h (1 mph) and set it.

The speed is limited to the set value

Press  on the third lever to increase the speed in increments of
10 km/h (5 mph) and set it.

Hold down button

on the turn signal lever in the area  or hold

down  to increase continuously in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph)
and set it.

Reducing the set speed of the limiter

Briefly press button

on the turn signal lever in the area  or move

the third lever into position  to reduce the speed in small increments
of 1 km/h (1 mph) and set it.

The speed is limited to the set value

Press  on the third lever to reduce the speed in increments of
10 km/h (5 mph) and set it.

Hold down button

on the turn signal lever in the area  or hold

down  to continuously decrease speed in increments of 10 km/h
(5 mph) and to set it.

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Function

Position of the turn signal lever

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or the third lever

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Fig. 176

Effect

Switching off the speed limiter

Move control

of the turn signal lever into position  or the third lever

into position .

The system switches off. The set speed will be stored.

The values shown in the table in brackets, in
mph, are displayed only in instrument panels
with indications in miles.

Going down slopes with the speed limiter
If the set speed of the speed limiter is excee-
ded while driving downhill, soon afterwards
the warning and control lamps flash 

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and an acoustic warning may

sound. In this case, use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle or, if necessary, select a low-
er gear.

Switching off temporarily
If you wish to temporarily switch off the
speed limiter, e.g. to overtake, move control

›››

in Warning and control lamps on

of the turn signal lever into po-

sition  or the third lever into pressure
point  or press button

on any lever.

After overtaking, the speed limiter can be
switched on with the previously set speed by
pressing button

on the turn signal lever in

the area  or by moving the third lever in-
to pressure point.

Switch the speed limiter off temporarily by
pressing down the accelerator (kick-down)
If the accelerator is pressed right down (kick-
down) and the set speed is exceeded be-
cause driver wishes to do so, the limiter is
temporarily disabled.

To confirm it being switched off an acoustic
signal sound once. While the limiter is off,
the warning and control lamp  flashes.

When the accelerator is no longer pressed
down and the speed is reduced below the set
value, the limiter switches on again. The con-
trol lamp  will light up and remain lit.

Automatic off
The speed limiter is automatically switched
off:

●

If the system detects a fault that could neg-

atively affect the working order of the limiter.

●

If the airbag is triggered.

CAUTION

For automatic switching off due to system
failures, for security reasons, the limiter is
only completely switched off when the driver

stops pressing the accelerator at some point
or consciously switches off the system.

Adaptive Cruise Control ACC*

Introduction

Fig. 177

Detection area.



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table on page 2

The adaptive cruise control (ACC)

is an exten-

sion of the normal cruise control system
(CCS)

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The ACC function allows the driver to estab-
lish a cruise speed of between 30 and 210

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km/h (18 and 150 mph), as well as the tem-
porary distance required with regard to the
vehicle in front. The ACC function will adapt
the vehicle's cruise speed at all times, main-
taining a safe distance with the vehicle in
front.

The ACC function is based on a radar sensor
that can measure the distance to the vehicles
in front.

If the vehicle is equipped with automatic
gearbox, the ACC can brake the vehicle

until

it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it
stops.

Driver intervention prompt
During driving, the ACC is subject to certain
limitations inherent in the system. In other
words, in certain circumstances the driver will
have to adjust speed him or herself, as well
as the distance from other vehicles.

In this case, the instrument panel screen will
warn you to intervene by applying the brake
and a warning tone will be heard

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WARNING

The intelligent technology in the ACC cannot
overcome the system's inherent limitations
or change the laws of physics. If used negli-
gently or involuntarily, it may cause serious
accidents and injuries. The system is not a re-
placement 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.

●

Do not use the ACC when visibility is bad,

on steep roads, with several bends or in slip-
pery circumstances such as snow, ice, rain or
loose gravel, or on flooded roads.

●

Never use the ACC when driving off-road or

on unpaved roads. The ACC has been de-
signed for use on paved roads only.

●

The ACC does not react on approaching a

fixed obstacle, such as the tail of a traffic
jam, a damaged vehicle or a vehicle stopped
at the traffic lights.

●

The ACC only reacts to people if a pedes-

trian monitoring system is available. In addi-
tion, the system does not react to animals or
vehicles crossing your path or approaching
head-on down the same lane.

●

If the ACC does not reduce speed sufficient-

ly, brake the vehicle immediately by applying
the pedal.

●

If you are driving using the spare wheel,

the ACC system could automatically switch
off during the journey. Switch off the system
when starting off.

●

If the vehicle continues to move involuntar-

ily after a driver intervention prompt, brake
the vehicle by applying the pedal.

●

If the dash panel displays a driver interven-

tion prompt, adjust the distance yourself.

●

The driver should be ready to accelerate or

brake by him/herself at all times.

CAUTION

If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor is damaged, disconnect the ACC. This will
avoid possible damage. If this occurs have it
adjusted.

●

Repairs to the radar sensor require special-

ist knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.

Note

●

If the ACC system does not work as descri-

bed in this chapter, do not use it until it has
been checked by a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this purpose.

●

Maximum speed with the ACC activated is

limited to 210 km/h (150 mph).

●

When the ACC is switched on, strange

noises may be heard during automatic brak-
ing cause by the braking system.

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Indications on the display, warning
and control lamps

Fig. 178

On the instrument panel display: (A)

ACC temporarily inactive, vehicle detected in
front, temporary distance adjusted. (B) ACC
active, vehicle detected in front, temporary
distance adjusted.

Status display
Indications on the display

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Fig. 178

Vehicle in front, the ACC is inactive.

Distance margin selected, the ACC is in-
active.
Vehicle detected in front. The ACC is ac-
tive.
Adjustment of the temporary distance
from the vehicle in front with a program-
med speed.
Temporary distance adjustment from the
vehicle in front with a programmed
speed.

Warning and control lamps

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page 111



The speed reduction by the ACC to
maintain the distance from the vehi-
cle in front is not sufficient.

Brake! apply the foot brake! Driver intervention prompt.



The ACC is not currently available.

With the vehicle stationary, switch off the engine and
start it up again. Check the SEAT badge area on the front

›››

(in case it is dirty or icy or it has been hit). If

it is still unavailable, refer to a specialised workshop to
have the system inspected.

The symbol on the instrument panels with colour display is in

colour.



The ACC is active.

No vehicle is detected in front. The programmed speed
remains constant.



If the symbol is white: the ACC is ac-
tive.

A vehicle in front has been detected. The ACC adjusts
speed and distance from the vehicle in front.



If the symbol is grey: the ACC is not
active.

The system is switched on, but is not adjusting.



The ACC and the speed limiter are active.



The ACC and the cruise control system (CCS) are active.



It lights up green

The ACC is active.

Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.

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WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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and control lamps on page 111

Note

When the ACC is connected, the indications
on the instrument panel screen may be con-
cealed by warnings from other functions,
such as an incoming call.

Radar sensor

Fig. 179

On the front behind the SEAT badge:

radar sensor.

On the front behind the SEAT badge, a radar
sensor has been installed to capture the traf-
fic situation

›››

. This sensor can de-

tect vehicles in front up to a distance of ap-
proximately 120 m.

The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired
by dirt, mud or snow, or by environmental in-
fluences such as rain or mist. In this case the
adaptive cruise control (ACC) does not work.
The instrument panel displays the following
message:

ACC: No sensor vision!

necessary, clean the SEAT badge area

›››

When the radar sensor begins to operate
properly again, the ACC will automatically be
available again. The message on the instru-
ment panel screen will switch off and the ACC
will be reactivated again.

ACC operation may be affected by a strong ra-
dar reverse reflection. This may occur, for ex-
ample, in a closed car park or due to the
presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails on the
road or sheets used in road works).

The area in front of and around the radar sen-
sor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect ACC operation.

If structural modifications are made to the ve-
hicle, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered or the front spoiler is modified, ACC op-
eration may be affected. So structural modifi-
cations should only be made by specialised
workshops. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this purpose.

If work is done incorrectly on the front of the
vehicle, the radar sensor could be damaged
or lose its settings, and ACC operation may
be affected. So repair work should only be

made by specialised workshops. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.

CAUTION

If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor is damaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the ACC. This will avoid possible
damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.

●

The sensor may become damaged or lose

its settings when knocked, for example, dur-
ing a parking manoeuvre. This may compro-
mise the system's efficacy or disconnect it.

●

Repairs to the radar sensor require special-

ist knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.

●

Clean away the snow with a brush and the

ice preferably with a solvent-free de-icer
spray.

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Operating the Adaptive Cruise Control
ACC

Fig. 180

On the left of the steering column:

third lever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control.

Fig. 181

On the left of the steering column:

third lever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control.

When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
connected, the green control lamp  will
light up on the instrument panel, and the
programmed speed and ACC status will be
displayed

›››

Fig. 178

Conditions for the adaptive cruise control to
be activated

●

The selector lever must be at the

D or S po-

sition or in the tiptronic selection track. In
manual gearbox any forward gear must be
engaged, except the 1st gear.

●

In vehicles with manual gearbox, if there is

no programmed speed, drive at least at
30 km/h (18 mph).

Speed control
When the ACC is connected, speed can be
programmed and adjusted. The programmed
speed must be different from the speed at
which the vehicle travels if the distance is be-
ing adjusted at the time.

What functions can be operated?
If you activate the ACC the current speed can
be programmed as the “control speed”.

During driving, control can be operated at
any time and the speed also modified.

The following settings can also be adjusted:

●

Distance.

●

Driving Programme.

●

Driving style.

Activating/Deactivating
Any speed

between 30 and 210 km/h (19

and 150 mph) can be adjusted.

Activating the ACC

●

Pull the lever to position

›››

Fig. 180

ACC standby will be shown on the instrument
panel display.

Programme speed and activate control

●

Press the

SET

›››

Fig. 181

button to pro-

gramme current speed.

●

Automatic gearbox: apply the brake pedal

to activate control with the vehicle stationary.

Deactivating the ACC

●

Move the lever to position

until it en-

gages. The text

ACC: off appears.

Altering speed

●

To increase or reduce speed step by step,

press the lever up/down briefly

›››

Fig. 181

Different speed limits apply in each country and

depend on the unit indicated on the speedometer.

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Any modification to the programmed speed
is shown on the bottom left part of the instru-
ment panel display.

Adjusting distance level
The distance according to speed with regard
to the vehicle in front can be controlled on
the Easy Connect system on 5 levels

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page 27

In wet road conditions, you should always set
a larger distance with regard to the vehicle in
front than when driving in dry conditions.

The following distances can be preselected:

●

Very short

●

Short

●

Media

●

Long

●

Very long

You can use the Easy Connect system to ad-
just the level of distance that should be ad-
justed when the ACC is switched on with the



button and the

SETUP

and

Driver assistance

function buttons

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

page 27

Adjusting the driving programme
In vehicles with driving profile selection
(SEAT Drive Profile), the profile selected can
influence acceleration behaviour

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page 229

The following driving programmes items can
be selected:

●

Normal

●

Sport

●

Eco

●

Convenience

In vehicles without the driving profile selec-
tion function, acceleration behaviour can be
influenced by selecting a driving programme
on the Easy Connect system using the



button and the

SETUP

and

Driver assistance

function buttons

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page 27

The following conditions may lead the ACC
not to react:

●

If the accelerator is pressed.

●

If there is no gear engaged.

●

If the ESC is controlling.

●

If the driver is not wearing his/her seat

belt.

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

trically connected trailer are damaged.

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

●

Driving faster than 210 km/h (150 mph).

WARNING

There is a danger of rear collision when the
minimum distance to the vehicle in front is
exceeded and the speed difference between

both vehicles is so great that a speed reduc-
tion by the ACC will not suffice. In this case
the brake pedal should be applied immedi-
ately.

●

The ACC may not be able to detect all situa-

tions properly.

●

“Stepping” on the accelerator may cause

the ACC not to intervene in braking. Driver
braking will have priority over intervention by
the speed control or adaptive cruise control.

●

Always be ready to use the brakes!

●

Observe country-specific provisions gov-

erning obligatory minimum distances be-
tween vehicles.

Note

●

The programmed speed is erased once the

ignition or the ACC are switched off.

●

When the traction control system (ASR) is

deactivated during acceleration or else the
ESC is activated in Sport* Mode
(

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page 112

), the ACC switches off automati-

cally.

●

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the

engine switches off automatically during the
ACC stopping phase and restarts automatical-
ly to begin driving.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox

If the vehicle is equipped with automatic
gearbox, the ACC can brake the vehicle until

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it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it
stops.

The ACC will still be available for a few sec-
onds. The vehicle will restart by itself if the
vehicle in front moves (traffic jam assistant).

Disconnection criteria
The ACC will switch off if the driver applies
the brake pedal or the driver's door is
opened.

Restarting the vehicle with the ACC manually
The ACC can be activated again by moving
the lever to position

›››

Fig. 182

CAUTION

●

If your vehicle with ACC does not start up

as expected, you can drive off by briefly step-
ping on the accelerator.

●

The Start-Stop system usually acts if you

are driving with ACC.

Interrupting control

Fig. 182

On the left of the steering column:

third lever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control.

Important: the ACC is active.

Interrupting control during driving

●

Move the lever to the position

. The

ACC

standby message is displayed to the driver.
or

●

Brake.

●

To resume the programmed speed, turn the

lever to position

Interrupt speed control with the vehicle sta-
tionary
Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:

●

Move the lever to the position

. The

ACC

standby message is displayed to the driver.

●

To resume control, apply the brake and turn

the lever to position

WARNING

It is dangerous to activate control and resume
the programmed speed if the road, traffic or
weather conditions do not permit this. Risk of
accident!

Setting the distance

Fig. 183

Control lever: setting the distance.

●

To display the distance currently program-

med, briefly press the rocking button

›››

Fig. 183

●

To increase/reduce the distance one level,

press the rocking button again towards the
left/right. The instrument panel display
modifies the distance between both vehicles.

If the vehicle approaches another vehicle de-
tected in front of it, the ACC reduces the

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speed accordingly and then controls the ad-
justed distance. If the vehicle detected in
front accelerates, the adaptive cruise control
will also accelerate up to the target speed
programmed at most.

The greater the speed, the greater the dis-
tance in metres should be

›››

. We recom-

mend the setting

Distance 3.

WARNING

With regard to distance setting, the driver is
responsible for observing country-specific
legislation.

Driver messages



ACC not available

The system can no longer continue to guar-
antee safe vehicle detection and will be de-
activated. The sensor has lost its setting or is
damaged. Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired.



ACC: currently not available. No sensor vi-

sion



ACC and Front Assist: currently not availa-

ble. No sensor vision
This message will be displayed to the driver if
the radar sensor's vision is impaired due, for

example, to leaves, snow, heavy fog or dirt.
Clean the SEAT badge

›››



ACC: currently not available. Gradient too

steep
The maximum road slope has been excee-
ded, hence safe ACC operation cannot be
guaranteed. The ACC cannot be switched on.



ACC: only available in D, S or M

Select the D/S or M position on the selector
lever.



ACC: parking brake applied

The ACC is deactivated if the parking brake is
applied. The ACC is available once again after
the parking brake is released.



ACC: currently not available. Intervention

of stability control
The message for the driver is displayed when
the electronic stability control (ESC) inter-
venes. In this case, the ACC is automatically
switched off.



ACC: Take action!

The message for the driver is displayed if,
when the vehicle starts up on a hill with a
mild slope, the vehicle rolls back even al-
though the ACC is activated. Apply the brake
to stop the vehicle from moving/colliding
with another vehicle.



ACC: speed limit

The message for the driver is displayed if, in
vehicles with manual gearbox, the current
speed is too low for the ACC mode.

The speed to be stored must be at least
30 km/h (18 mph). The speed limiter
switches off if the speed falls below 20 km/h
(12 mph).



ACC: available as of the 2nd gear

The ACC is operational as of the 2nd gear
(manual gearbox).



ACC: engine speed

The message for the driver is displayed if,
when the ACC accelerates or brakes, the driv-
er does not shift up or down a gear in time,
which means exceeding or not reaching the
permissible engine speed. The ACC switches
itself off. A buzzer warning is heard.



ACC: clutch pressed

Vehicles with a manual gearbox: pressing the
clutch pedal for longer abandons control
mode.

Door open
Vehicles with automatic gearbox: the ACC
cannot be activated with the vehicle station-
ary and the door open.

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Deactivating the Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol ACC temporarily in certain situa-
tions

In the following situations the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) should be deactivated
due to the system's limitations

›››

●

When changing lanes, on tight bends and

roundabouts, in acceleration and decelera-
tion lanes on motorways or in sections with
road works to prevent involuntary accelera-
tion to reach the programmed speed.

●

When going through a tunnel, as operation

could be affected.

●

On roads with several lanes, when other ve-

hicles are driving more slowly in the overtak-
ing lane. In this case, slower vehicles will be
overtaken on the right.

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In case of heavy rain, snow or spray, as the

vehicle in front might not be detected proper-
ly or, in certain circumstances, might not be
detected at all.

WARNING

If the ACC does not switch off in the situa-
tions described, serious accidents and inju-
ries may occur.

●

Always switch off the ACC in critical situa-

tions.

Note

If you do not switch off the ACC in the afore-
mentioned situations, you may commit a le-
gal offence.

Special driving situations

Fig. 184

(A) Vehicle on a bend. (B) Motorcy-

clist ahead out of range of the radar sensor.

Fig. 185

vehicle turning and another stationary.

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) has certain
physical limitations inherent in the system.
For example, certain reactions of the ACC, in
certain circumstances, may be unexpected or
come late from the driver's point of view. So
pay attention in order to intervene if necessa-
ry.

For example, the following traffic situations
call for the utmost attention:

Starting driving after a stopping phase (only
vehicles with automatic gearbox)
After a stopping phase the ACC may begin
driving automatically when the vehicle in
front drives off.

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Operation

Overtaking
When the turn signal lights up before the ve-
hicle begins an overtaking manoeuvre, the
ACC accelerates the vehicle automatically
and thus reduces the distance from the vehi-
cle in front.

When the vehicle enters the overtaking lane,
if the ACC does not detect another vehicle in
front, it accelerates until it reaches the pro-
grammed speed and maintains it.

System acceleration can be interrupted at
any time by pressing the brake or moving the
third lever backwards

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Driving through a bend
On entering or exiting bends, the radar sen-
sor may no longer determine the vehicle in
front or react to a vehicle in the adjacent lane

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Fig. 184

A. In these situations the vehicle

may brake unnecessarily or fail to react to re-
act to the vehicle in front. In this case, the
driver has to intervene by accelerating or in-
terrupting the braking process by applying
the brake or pushing the third lever back-
wards

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Driving in tunnels
When driving through tunnels the radar sen-
sor may be limited. Switch off the ACC in tun-
nels.

Narrow or misaligned vehicles
The radar sensor can only detect narrow or
misaligned vehicles when they are within
range

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Fig. 184

B. This applies particularly

to narrow vehicles such as motorbikes. In
these cases, you should brake as necessary.

Vehicles with special loads and accessories
Special loads and accessories of other vehi-
cles that jut out over the sides, backwards or
over the top may be out of the ACC's range.

Switch off the ACC when driving behind vehi-
cles with special loads and accessories or
when overtaking them. In these cases, you
should brake as necessary.

Other vehicles changing lanes
Vehicles changing lanes a short distance
away from your own can only be detected
when they are within range of the sensors.
Consequently, the ACC will take longer to re-
act

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Fig. 185

C. In these cases, you should

brake as necessary.

Stationary vehicles
The ACC does not detect stationary objects
while driving, such as traffic tails or damaged
vehicles.

If a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or
moves over and there is a stationary vehicle
in front of it, the ACC will not react to it

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Fig. 185

D. In these cases, you should

brake as necessary.

Vehicles driving in the opposite direction
and vehicles crossing your path
The ACC does not react to vehicles approach-
ing from the opposite direction or vehicles
crossing your path.

Metal objects
Metal objects, e.g. rails on the road or sheets
used in road works, can confuse the radar
sensor and cause the ACC to react wrongly.

Factors that may affect how the radar sensor
operates
If laser sensor operation is impaired, due to
heavy rain, spray, snow or mud, the ACC is
deactivated temporarily. The relevant text
message will appear in the dash panel dis-
play. If necessary clean the SEAT
badge

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ACC operation may be affected by a strong ra-
dar reverse reflection, for example in a closed
car park.

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Driver assistance systems

Trailer mode
When driving with trailer the ACC controls
less dynamically.

Overheated brakes
If the brakes overheat, for example after
abrupt braking or in long and steep slopes,
the ACC may be deactivated temporarily. The
relevant text message will appear in the dash
panel display. In this case, adaptive cruise
control cannot be activated.

Adaptive cruise control can be reactivated
once brake temperature has cooled suffi-
ciently. The message will disappear from the
instrument panel display. If the message

ACC

not available

remains on for quite a long

time it means that there is a fault. Contact a
specialised workshop. SEAT recommends vis-
iting a SEAT dealership.

WARNING

If the message ACC ready to start ap-
pears on the instrument panel display and
the vehicle in front starts up, the vehicle will
start up automatically. In this case the radar
sensor may not detect obstacles on the road.
This could cause an accident and serious in-
juries.

●

Before driving off, check that the road is

clear. If necessary, apply the brake.

Front Assist system including
City emergency braking and
pedestrian monitoring*

Introduction

The Front Assist system including City emer-
gency braking and pedestrian monitoring can
help avoid collisions.

The Front Assist system may warn the driver,
within the constraints of the system, of im-
pending collisions, prepare the vehicle for
emergency braking in case of danger, provide
support during braking and apply automatic
braking.

The City emergency braking and pedestrian
monitoring functions are an integral part of
the Front Assist system.

The Front Assist is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

Distance warning
If the system detects that safety is endan-
gered by the proximity of the vehicle in front,
it may warn the driver by means of a message
on the instrument panel when driving at a
speed of between approximately 60 km/h
(37 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph)

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Fig. 186

The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour.

Advance warning
If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it may warn the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel when driving at
a speed of between approximately 30 km/h
(18 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph)

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Fig. 186

The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour. At
the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a
possible emergency braking

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Critical warning
If the driver fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may actively intervene in
the brakes when driving at a speed of be-
tween approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) and
250 km/h (156 mph), generating a brief jolt
to warn of the imminent collision.

Automatic braking
If the driver also fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may brake the vehicle
automatically, by progressively increasing
braking effect driving at a speed of between
approximately 4 km/h (2.5 mph) and
250 km/h (156 mph). By reducing speed in
case of a possible collision, the system may
contribute to reducing the consequences of
an accident.

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Operation

Front assist
If the Front Assist notices that the driver is
not braking sufficiently in case of a collision
hazard, the system can increase braking ef-
fect and thus avert the collision when driving
at a speed of between approximately 4 km/h
(2.5 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph). Front
assist only acts while the brake pedal is
pressed down hard.

WARNING

The intelligent technology in the Front Assist
cannot change the laws of physics. The driver
is always responsible for braking in time. If
the Front Assist issues a warning, then, de-
pending on the traffic circumstances, you
must brake immediately or dodge the obsta-
cle.

●

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.

●

The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-

dents and serious injuries.

●

In complex driving situations, the Front As-

sist may issue unnecessary warnings and in-
tervene unnecessarily in braking, such as in
traffic islands.

●

If the operation of the Front Assist is im-

paired, for example, by dirt or because the ra-
dar sensor has lost its settings, the system
may issue unnecessary warnings and inter-
vene inopportunely in the braking.

●

Front Assist does not react to animals or ve-

hicles crossing your path or approaching
head-on down the same lane.

●

The driver must always be ready to take

over the control of the vehicle.

Note

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking,

the brake pedal is “harder”.

●

Automatic interventions by the Front Assist

on the brakes may be interrupted by pressing
the clutch, accelerator or moving the wheel.

●

If the Front Assist does not work as descri-

bed in this chapter (e.g. in intervenes several
times unnecessarily), switch it off. Have the
system checked by a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership.

On-screen warning lamps and mes-
sages

Fig. 186

On the instrument panel display:

Warning indications.

Distance warning
If the safe distance with regard to the vehicle
in front is exceeded, the relevant warning will
appear on the instrument panel display
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WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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