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Driver assistance systems

Radar sensor

Fig. 187 

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 

››› 

Fig. 187

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
Front Assist monitoring system does not
work. The instrument panel displays the fol-
lowing message: 

Front Assist: No

sensor vision!

 If necessary, clean the

SEAT badge area 

››› 

.

When the radar sensor begins to operate
properly again, the Front Assist will automati-
cally be available again. The message will
disappear from the instrument panel display.

Front Assist operation may be affected by a
strong radar reverse reflection. This may oc-
cur, for example, 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 Front Assist operation.

If structural modifications are made to the ve-
hicle, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered or the front spoiler is modified, Front As-
sist operation may be affected. So structural
modifications should only be made by speci-
alised 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 Front Assist opera-
tion may be affected. So repair work should
only be made by specialised workshops.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this purpose.

CAUTION

If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor is damaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the Front Assist. This will avoid pos-
sible 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.

Operating the Front Assist

Fig. 188 

On the instrument panel display:

Front Assist switched off message.

The Front Assist monitoring system is active
whenever the ignition is switched on.

When the Front Assist is switched off, so too
are the advance warning function (pre warn-
ing) and the distance warning.

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SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist al-
ways switched on. Exceptions 

››› 

page 214,

Temporarily switching the Front Assist sys-
tem off in the following situations

.

Switching the Front Assist monitoring sys-
tem on and off
With the ignition switched on, the Front As-
sist can be switched on and off as follows:

Select the corresponding menu option us-

ing the button for the driver assistance sys-
tems 

››› 

page 31

.

OR: switch the system on and off in Easy

Connect using the 



 button and the 

SETUP

and 

Driver assistance

 function buttons

››› 

page 27

.

When the Front Assist monitoring system is
switched off, the instrument panel will inform
that it has been switched off with the follow-
ing indicator  

››› 

Fig. 188

.

Switching the advance warning function on
or off
The advance warning function may be switch-
ed on and off in the Easy Connect system us-
ing the 



 button and the 

SETUP

 and

Driver assistance

 function buttons

››› 

page 27

.

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.

SEAT recommends keeping the advance
warning function switched on at all times.

Depending on the infotainment system in-
stalled in the vehicle, the advance warning
function may be adjusted as follows:

Ready

Medium

Delayed

Deactivated

SEAT recommends driving with the function
in “Medium” mode.

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

. In this case, increase the safe dis-

tance.

The distance warning may be switched on
and off in the Easy Connect system using
the 



 button and the 

SETUP

 and

Driver assistance

 function buttons

››› 

page 27

.

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.

SEAT recommends keeping the distance
warning switched on at all times.

Temporarily switching the Front Assist
system off in the following situations

In the following situations the Front Assist
Monitoring System should be deactivated
due to the system's limitations 

››› 

:

When the vehicle is to be towed.

If the vehicle is on a test bed.

When the radar sensor is damaged.

If the radar sensor takes a heavy knock, for

example in a rear collision.

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

If the radar sensor is covered temporarily

with some kind of accessory, such as an ad-
ditional headlight or the like.

When the vehicle is to be loaded on a lorry,

ferry or train.

WARNING

If the Front Assist is not switched off in the
situations described, serious accidents and
injuries may occur.

Switch off the Front Assist in critical situa-

tions.

System limitations

The Front Assist Monitoring System has cer-
tain physical limitations inherent in the sys-
tem. Thus, in certain circumstances some of

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the system's reactions may be inopportune
or be delayed from the driver's standpoint.
So pay attention in order to intervene if nec-
essary.

The following conditions may cause the Front
Assist Monitoring System not to react or do
so too late:

On taking tight bends.

Pressing the accelerator all the way down.

If the Front Assist is switched off or dam-

aged.

If the ASR has been manually disconnec-

ted.

If the ESC is controlling.

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

trically connected trailer are damaged.

If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

If there are metal objects, e.g. rails on the

road or sheets used in road works.

If the vehicle is reversing.

If the vehicle over-accelerates.

In case of snow or heavy rain.

In case of narrow vehicles, such as motor-

bikes.

Misaligned vehicles.

Vehicles crossing the other's path.

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc-

tion.

Special loads and accessories of other ve-

hicles that jut out over the sides, backwards
or over the top.

City Emergency braking function

Fig. 189 

On the instrument panel display: ad-

vance warning message

The City Emergency braking function is part
of the Front Assist monitoring and is active
whenever the system is switched on.

Depending on the equipment, the City emer-
gency braking function may be switched on
and off in the Easy Connect system using
the 



 button and the 

SETUP

 and

Driver assistance

 function buttons

››› 

page 27

.

The City Emergency braking function picks
up, at speeds between 4 km/h (2.5 mph) and
30 km/h (19 mph) approximately, the traffic
situation in front of the vehicle up to a dis-
tance of about 15 m.

If the system detects a possible collision with
a vehicle in front of it, the vehicle prepares
for a possible emergency braking 

››› 

.

If the driver fails to react to a possible colli-
sion, the system may brake the vehicle auto-
matically, by progressively increasing braking
effect driving to reduce speed in the event of
a collision. The system can thus help to re-
duce the consequences of an accident.

Status display
Automatic deceleration by means of the City
Emergency braking function is displayed on
the instrument panel by means of the ad-
vance warning 

››› 

Fig. 189

1)

.

WARNING

The smart technology included in the City
Emergency braking function cannot defy the
laws of physics. The driver is always respon-
sible for braking in time.

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The symbol on the instrument panels with colour

display is in colour.

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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 City Emergency braking function alone

cannot prevent accidents or serious injury.

In complex driving situations, the City

Emergency braking function may issue unnec-
essary warnings and intervene inopportunely
in braking, such as in work areas or if there
are metal rails.

If the operation of the City Emergency brak-

ing function is impaired, for example, by dirt
or because the radar sensor has lost its set-
tings, the system may issue unnecessary
warnings and intervene inopportunely in the
braking.

The City emergency braking function only

reacts to people if the vehicle has a pedes-
trian-monitoring system. The system does
not react to animals or vehicles crossing your
path or approaching head-on in the same
lane.

Note

When the City Emergency braking function

causes a braking, the brake pedal is “hard-
er”.

Automatic interventions on the brakes by

the City Emergency braking function may be

interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
tor or moving the wheel.

The City Emergency braking function can

brake the vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake!

If several inopportune intervenes occur,

switch off the Front Assist and with it the City
Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe-
cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership.

If numerous unnecessary interventions oc-

cur, the City Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically.

Pedestrian Monitoring*

1)

Fig. 190 

On the instrument panel display: 

Advance warning message.  Pedestrian
Monitoring deactivated.

The pedestrian monitoring system can help
prevent accidents involving pedestrians or
reduce the consequences of an accident.

The system warns of danger of collision, pre-
pares the vehicle for emergency braking, as-
sists in the braking and brakes automatically.

If the system detects a possible collision with
a pedestrian, it warns the driver with an
acoustic signal and a message on the dash
panel display 

››› 

Fig. 190

.

1)

Depending on the vehicle equipment, pedestrian

monitoring is not available in all countries.

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The pedestrian monitoring system, including
the advance warning, is automatically con-
nected when the ignition is switched on

››› 

page 169

.

SEAT recommends always having the pedes-
trian monitoring system connected. The ex-
ceptions set out for the Front Assist system
are equally valid for the pedestrian monitor-
ing system 

››› 

page 214

.

Switching the pedestrian monitoring system
on and off
With the ignition on, the pedestrian monitor-
ing system can be switched on and off as fol-
lows:

Switch the system on and off in the info-

tainment system using the 



 button and

the 

SETUP

 and 

Driver assistance

 function but-

tons 

››› 

page 27

.

When the pedestrian protection system is
switched off, the dash panel display shows a
message indicating this 

››› 

Fig. 190

 . The

pedestrian monitoring system is switched off
with the Front Assist function.

WARNING

The technology in the pedestrian monitoring
system cannot defy the laws of physics and
only works within the system's limits. The
driver is always responsible for braking in
time. If the pedestrian monitoring system is-

sues a warning, brake the vehicle immediate-
ly with the brake pedal or swerve to avoid the
pedestrian, depending on traffic conditions.

The pedestrian monitoring system alone

cannot avoid accidents or serious injury.

In complex driving situations, the pedes-

trian monitoring system may issue unneces-
sary warnings and intervene unnecessarily in
braking, such as in main roads with turnings.

If the operation of the system is impaired,

for example, because the radar sensor and
camera are covered or have lost their set-
tings, the system may issue unnecessary
warnings and intervene inopportunely in the
braking.

The driver must always be ready to take

over the control of the vehicle.

Note

When the vehicle is braked via the pedes-

trian monitoring system, the brake pedal be-
comes stiffer.

Automatic interventions by the pedestrian

monitoring system on the brakes may be in-
terrupted by pressing the accelerator or mov-
ing the wheel.

If the pedestrian monitoring system does

not work as described in this chapter (e.g. if
it intervening unnecessarily several times),
switch if off, contact a specialist workshop
immediately and request to have the system
checked. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.

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 very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist 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 it can be turned at any time.

The Lane Assist system does not detect all

road markings. The road surfaces, road struc-
tures or objects in poor condition can be in-
correctly detected as road markings under
certain circumstances by the Lane Assist sys-
tem. In such situations, switch the Lane As-
sist system off immediately.

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

When the area of vision of the camera be-

comes dirty, covered or is damaged, the Lane
Assist system function can be affected.

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CAUTION

In order to avoid influencing the operation of
the system, the following points must be tak-
en into account:

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without
snow or ice.

Do not cover the area of vision of the cam-

era.

Check that the area of vision of the wind-

screen camera is not damaged.

Note

The Lane Assist system has been exclusive-

ly developed for driving on paved roads only.

If the Lane Assist system does not work as

described in this chapter, do not use it and
contact a specialised workshop.

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Indications on the display and lamps

Fig. 191 

On the instrument panel display: In-

dication on the Lane Assist system display
(example 1).

Fig. 192 

On the instrument panel display: In-

dication on the Lane Assist system display
(example 2).

Status display

The system is active, but not available,
either because the minimum speed has
not been reached or because the lane
lines are not recognised 

››› 

Fig. 191

 

A.

The system is active and available, both
lane lines are recognised. The steering
angle is not being corrected at this mo-
ment 

››› 

Fig. 191

 

B.

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The system is operational, the highligh-
ted line 

A

 indicates that there was a

risk of involuntarily crossing the lane
line and that the steering is being adjus-
ted to correct the angle 

››› 

Fig. 192

 

C.

The two lines 

A

 light up simultaneously

when both lane lines are recognised and
the Lane Assist function is active

››› 

Fig. 192

 

D.

Control lamps

Blinks or lights up yellow: Lane Assist
active but not available.

The system can not accurately recognise the lane.
Please see 

page 220

, the Lane Assist system is not

available (the control lamp is lit up yellow).

Blinks or lights up green:

Lane Assist system active and available.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Warning

and control lamps on page 111

.

Operation

Fig. 193 

In the windscreen: field of vision of

the Lane Assist system camera.

Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane Assist system detects the possible
lines dividing the lanes. When the vehicle in-
voluntarily approaches a dividing line it has
detected, the system notifies the driver with
corrective steering movement. This move-
ment can be over-regulated at any time.

No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system
understands that a lane change is required.

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

When the limits of the very nature of the

system are reached.

When the maximum rotational torque dur-

ing the corrective steering movement is not
enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane.

When no lane is detected during the correc-

tive steering movement.

Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
Through the Easy Connect system

Press the Easy Connect button 



.

Press the 

SETUP

 function button.

Press the function button 

Driver assistance

 to

open the menu.

OR: through the 

driving assist

 button

on the turn signal level*.

The 

Lane centring guide

 is activa-

ted/deactivated in the Easy Connect system
using the 



 button and the 

SETUP

 function

button 

››› 

page 112

.

Self-deactivation: the Lane Assist system can
be automatically deactivated if there is a sys-
tem malfunction. The control lamp disap-
pears.

Hands-Off Function
In the absence of steering wheel activity the
system alerts the driver with acoustic signals
and a text message on the dash panel asking
to actively take over the steering.

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If the driver does not react to this, the system
also alerts the driver with a little shaking mo-
tion through the brakes and, if the vehicle
has it, activates the Emergency Assist func-
tion 

››› 

page 222

.

In vehicles without Emergency Assist, the
adaptive lane guidance function will be disa-
bled after the corresponding warnings to the
driver.

The lane assist system is active but it is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow)

When driving at speeds below 65 km/h (38

mph).

When the Lane Assist system does not de-

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

When the radius of a curve is too small.

When no road markings can be seen.

When the distance to the next marking to

too great.

When the system does not detect any clear

and active steering movement during a long
period of time.

Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic

driving styles.

If a turn signal is activated.

With the stability control system (ESC) in

Sport mode or switched off.

Side Assist PLUS
If the vehicle is also equipped with Side As-
sist and the system is switched on, the driver
is alerted when changing lanes during a pos-
sible critical situation (level of information,
warning level) through a corrective steering
wheel intervention. This occurs even if the
turn signal is activated in the corresponding
direction. If the driver over-regulates the
steering wheel intervention, an additional
warning is given through a vibration in the
steering wheel.

Note

Before starting a journey, verify that the

field of vision of the camera is not covered

››› 

Fig. 193

.

Always keep the field of vision of the cam-

era clean.

Switching off 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

When driving in a sporty style

In unfavourable weather conditions

On roads in poor condition

In areas of road works

Traffic Jam Assist

Description and operation

 

››› 

table on page 2

Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the
car within its lane and to move in convoy in
case of traffic congestion or slow traffic.

Traffic Jam Assist is an additional function of
Lane Assist 

››› 

page 217

 and combines Lane

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) 

››› 

page 201

. Therefore, it is essential

that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them.

Operation of Traffic Jam Assist
At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traffic
Jam Assist can maintain a (temporary) dis-
tance preset by the driver with respect to the
vehicle ahead and help stay within the lane

››› 

.

To do this, the system automatically controls
the acceleration, brakes and steering, and
slows down the vehicle 

until it stops fully

when behind another vehicle that is stop-
ping. It then automatically moves off again
when the car in front does so.

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Traffic Jam Assist is designed only for use on
motorways and wide roads. Therefore, never
use it in city traffic.

Switching Traffic Jam Assist on and off
If Lane Assist is on, 

››› 

page 217

 Traffic Jam

Assist is switched on and off in the infotain-
ment system using the 



 button and the

SETUP

 and 

Driver assistance

 function buttons

››› 

page 27

.

It is activated by switching on Lane Assist
and the lane centring guide in the infotain-
ment system. If the lane centring guide is not
active, the Traffic Jam Assist system is not ac-
tive

Traffic Jam Assist may be disconnected using
the button for driver assistance systems to-
gether with Lane Assist 

››› 

page 31

.

Technical requirements for using Traffic Jam
Assist

Lane Assist must be activated 

››› 

page 217,

Lane Assist system*

.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be con-

nected and active 

››› 

page 201

.

The selector lever must be in the 

D/S posi-

tion or in the Tiptronic selection track.

The speed must be below 60 km/h

(38 mph).

The lane centring guide must be active

››› 

page 219

.

Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane As-
sist control light turns yellow)

If any of the conditions mentioned on

page 221, Technical requirements for using
Traffic Jam Assist

 are no longer met.

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

››› 

page 217

.

If any of the conditions necessary for the

adaptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no
longer fulfilled 

››› 

page 201

.

Situations in which Traffic Jam Assist must
be switched off
Due to the limitations of the system, Traffic
Jam Assist must always be switched off in the
following situations:

When more attention is required by the

driver.

When driving in a very sporty style.

In adverse weather conditions, e.g. in case

of snow or heavy rain.

When driving on roads in poor condition.

In sections with roadworks.

In city journeys.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into Traf-
fic Jam Assist cannot defy the laws of phys-
ics; it only works within the limits of the sys-

tem. Accidents and severe injury may occur if
Traffic Jam Assist is used negligently or invol-
untarily. 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 the
visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in city jour-

neys.

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist if there is poor

visibility, for example, in case of snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel, or on steep or slippery
sections or flooded roads.

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist offroad or on

roads where the surface is not firm. Traffic
Jam Assist has been designed for use on
paved roads only.

Traffic Jam Assist does not react to people

or animals or vehicles crossing your path or
that approach you head-on down the same
lane.

If Traffic Jam Assist does not reduce speed

sufficiently, brake the vehicle immediately by
applying the pedal.

If the vehicle continues to move when you

wish it to stop after a driver intervention
prompt, brake the vehicle by applying the
pedal.

If driver intervention is requested on the

dash panel display, immediately resume con-
trol of the vehicle.

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

to be ready to intervene in the steering at any

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time. The driver is always responsible for
keeping the vehicle in its own lane.

Always be prepared to take charge of driv-

ing (accelerating or braking) yourself.

Note

If Traffic Jam Assist does not work as de-

scribed in this chapter, stop using it and con-
tact a specialised workshop.

If the system is faulty, take it to a special-

ised workshop and have it checked.

Emergency Assist

Description and operation

Emergency Assist detects whether there is in-
activity by the driver and can automatically
keep the car within the lane and stop it alto-
gether if necessary. This way the system can
actively help avoid an accident.

Emergency Assist is an additional function of
Lane Assist 

››› 

page 217

 and combines Lane

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) 

››› 

page 201

Therefore, it is essential

that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them.

Operation of Emergency Assist
Emergency Assist detects when the driver
ceases to perform any activity and repeatedly
requests that he/she regain active control of
the vehicle, through the use of optical and
acoustic warnings and by applying the
brakes.

If the driver continues to do nothing, the sys-
tem automatically takes over the accelerator,
brakes and steering in order to brake the ve-
hicle and keep it in its lane 

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. If the re-

maining braking distance is sufficient, if nec-
essary the system slows down the vehicle 

un-

til it stops completely and automatically
switches on the electronic parking brake

››› 

page 174

.

When the Emergency Assist is actively adjust-
ing, the hazard warning lights come on

››› 

page 139

 and the vehicle makes slight zig-

zag movements in the lane in order to warn
other drivers.

Switching the Emergency Assist on and off
The Emergency Assist is switched on auto-
matically when the Lane Assist is switched on

››› 

page 217

.

Technical requirements for using the Emer-
gency Assist

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be

switched on 

››› 

page 201

.

The Lane Assist must be switched on

››› 

page 217

.

The selector lever must be at the 

D/S posi-

tion or in the Tiptronic selection track.

The system must have detected a lane sep-

aration line on both sides of the vehicle

››› 

Fig. 192

.

The following conditions may cause the
Emergency Assist not to react or to switch off
automatically:

If the driver accelerates, brakes or moves

the steering wheel.

If any of the conditions mentioned in

››› 

page 222, Technical requirements for us-

ing the Emergency Assist

 are not fulfilled.

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

››› 

page 217

.

If any of the conditions necessary for the

adaptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no
longer fulfilled 

››› 

page 201

.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into the
Emergency Assist cannot overcome the limits
imposed by the laws of physics; it only works
within the limits of the system. The driver is
responsible for driving the vehicle.

Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

vehicle in front of you at all times to suit the

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visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

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

The Emergency Assist alone cannot always

avoid accidents or serious injuries.

If the operation of the Emergency Assist is

impaired, for example if the radar sensor of
the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the Lane
Assist camera are covered or have lost their
settings, the system may intervene inoppor-
tunely in braking or in steering.

The Emergency Assist does not react to

people or animal or vehicles crossing your
path or which approach you head-on in the
same lane.

WARNING

If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
tunely, serious accidents and injuries may oc-
cur.

If the Emergency Assist does not operate

properly, switch off the Lane Assist

››› 

page 217

. Doing so will also switch off the

Emergency Assist.

Have the system checked by a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.

Note

Automatic interventions by the Emergency

Assist on the brakes may be interrupted by
pressing the accelerator or brake or by mov-
ing the wheel.

Hazard warning lights that come on auto-

matically can be switched off by pressing the
accelerator or the break, moving the steering
wheel or pressing the hazard warning light
switch.

If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may

decelerate the vehicle until it comes to a com-
plete stop.

When the Emergency Assist is activated, it

is only available again after the ignition has
been switched off and back on again.

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Blind spot detector (BSD) with
parking assistance (RCTA)*

Introduction

 

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table on page 2

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

The integrated parking assistant (RTA) helps
the driver when backing out of a parallel
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 parking assis-
tance (RCTA) 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

to 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 could react to any

special constructions that might be present
on the sides of the vehicle: e.g. high or irreg-
ular dividers. This may cause erroneous warn-
ings.

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 or the

parking assistant if the radar sensors are
dirty.

The external rear view mirror control lamps

may have limited functionality due to solar
radiation.

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 possibly hav-
ing 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.

Note

If the blind spot detector with parking assis-
tant does not work as described in this chap-
ter, do not use it and contact 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

››› 

page 217

, a warning to switch lanes will also appear

even though the turn signal has not been engaged
(blind spot detector “Plus”).

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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.

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 

››› 

.

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. 194 

In the exterior mirrors: indication of

the blind spot detector.

Fig. 195 

Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-

sor zones.

The blind spot detector uses radar sensors to
monitor the areas behind the vehicle

››› 

Fig. 195

. The system does this by measur-

ing 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. 194

 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 indicates the traffic situation to
the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of
the right-hand external mirror indicates the
traffic situation to the right of the vehicle.

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In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or
windows with tinted film, the indications of
the external mirrors may not be seen clearly
or correctly.

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 sensors are located on the left and
right of the bumper and are not visible from

the outside 

››› 

Fig. 195

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 a bit 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. 196 

Schematic diagram:  Passing sit-

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

Fig. 197 

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. 196

 (arrow) or 

››› 

Fig. 197

  (arrow):

When being overtaken by another vehicle

››› 

Fig. 196

 .

When overtaking another vehicle

››› 

Fig. 197

  with a speed differential of ap-

prox. 10 km/h (6 mph). If the vehicle is pass-

ing at a considerably higher speed, no indi-
cation 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.

Parking assistant (RTA)

Fig. 198 

Schematic representation of the rear

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

The parking assistant uses the radar sensors
on the rear bumper 

››› 

Fig. 195

 to monitor the

traffic crossing behind the vehicle as it backs
out of a parallel parking space or as it is be-
ing manoeuvred, for example in very low visi-
bility conditions.

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

››› 

Fig. 198

, an acoustic alarm is heard.

The acoustic alarm comes from the same

acoustic indicator used by the ParkPilot.

In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is
also informed by means of a visual signal on
the radio screen. This signal is displayed in
the form of a red strip at the back of the im-
age of the vehicle on the radio screen. This
strip displays the side of the vehicle towards
which traffic is approaching.

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 hard 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. The
parking assistant function should not 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 often fails to
detect things such as bicycles or pedestrians.

The rear cross traffic alert itself will not

brake the vehicle to a complete stop.

Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
with parking assistant (RTA)

Activating and deactivating the blind spot
detector (BSD) with parking assistant (RTA)
The blind spot detector with parking assis-
tant can be switched on and off by accessing
the 

Assistance systems

 menu on the

dash panel display using the steering wheel
controls. If the vehicle is equipped with a
multifunction camera, it can also be ac-
cessed by means of the driver assistance sys-
tems key located on the main beam head-
light lever.

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