Seat Ateca. Service Manual - part 16

Driver assistance systems

–

if the number plate is not perfectly se-
cured to the bumper surface,

–

or in locations such as the brow of a hill.

●

In order to guarantee good system opera-

tion, keep the ultrasound sensors clean, free
of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other objects.

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.

●

Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,

such as a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-
vertising, may interfere with the operation of
the Park Assist.

●

In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-

tem, it is advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.

●

The volume and tone of the warnings can

be modified, in addition to the indications

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.

●

In vehicles without an infotainment system,

these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.

●

Please observe information on towing a

trailer 

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.

●

The display on the Easy Connect screen

shows a slight time delay.

Parking Aid operation

Fig. 209 

Centre console: Park Assist button

(depending on the version).

Manual connection of Parking Aid

●

Press the  button once.

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid

●

Press the  button again.

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audible sounds remain active)

●

Press a button on the main menu of the fac-

tory-assembled infotainment system.

●

OR: Press the 

BACK

 function button.

Automatic connection of Parking Aid

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

OR: If the vehicle approaches an obstacle

that is in its forwards path at a speed below

10 km/h (6 mph) 

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. The obstacle

is detected as of a distance of approx. 95 cm
if the automatic connection is activated in
the infotainment system. A reduced display is
shown.

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

●

Move the selector lever to position 

P.

●

OR: accelerate to more than approx.

10 km/h (6 mph) forward.

Temporary suppression of sound in Parking
Aid

●

Press the  function button.

Change from reduced view to full view

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

OR: press the car icon in reduced view.

If necessary, switch to the rear-assist image
(Rear View Camera “RVC”)

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

OR: Press the 

RVC

 function button.

A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up yellow when
the system is switched on.

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Automatic activation

Fig. 210 

Miniature indication of automatic ac-

tivation

When the Parking System Plus is switched on
automatically, a miniature of the vehicle will
be displayed and the segments will be
shown on the left side of the screen

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Fig. 210

.

Automatic activation occurs when slowly ap-
proaching an obstacle located in front of the
vehicle. It only operates every time the speed
is reduced below approximately 10 km/h (6
mph) for the first time.

If the parking aid is switched off using the 
button, the following actions must be carried
out in order for it to automatically switch on:

●

Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

●

OR: accelerate above 10 km/h (6 mph) be-

fore reducing speed below this number
again.

●

OR: place the selector lever in position P

and then move it from this position.

●

OR: switch on and off the automatic activa-

tion in the Easy Connect system menu.

The automatic activation with parking aid
miniature indication can be switched on and
off from the Easy Connect system menu

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:

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Select: button 



 > 

Setup

 > 

Parking and

manoeuvring

.

●

Select the 

Automatic activation

 op-

tion. When the function button check box is
activated , the function is on.

If the system has been activated automatical-
ly, an audible sound warning will only be giv-
en when obstacles in front are at a distance
of less than 50 cm.

CAUTION

The automatic connection of the Parking Aid
only works when you are driving slowly. If
driving style is not adapted to the circum-
stances, an accident and serious injury or
damage may be caused.

Segments of the visual indication

Fig. 211 

Parking Aid display on the Easy Con-

nect system screen.

The distance of separation from the obstacle
can be estimated using the segments around
the vehicle.

The optical indication of the segments works
as follows:

a white segment is dis-

played when the obstacle is not within
the vehicle's trajectory or the direction
of travel is in the opposite direction to
its location.

obstacles located in the

vehicle's trajectory and which are more
than 30 cm away from the vehicle are
displayed in yellow.

obstacles that are less than

30 cm away from the vehicle are dis-
played in red.

White segments:

Yellow segments:

Red segments:

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Moreover, with the SEAT Media System
Plus/Navi System radios, a yellow trail indi-
cates the vehicle's expected trajectory based
on the steering wheel angle.

Whenever the obstacle is located in the vehi-
cle’s direction of travel, the corresponding
audible warning will sound.

As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the
segments are displayed closer to the vehicle.
When the penultimate segment is displayed,
this means that the vehicle has reached the
collision zone. In the collision zone, the ob-
stacles are represented in red, including
those out of the path. Do not continue to
move forward (or backward) 

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 in Descrip-

tion on page 244

, 

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 in Description on

page 244

 !

If the car is equipped with the Top View Cam-
era, the Park Assist visual display will appear
in accordance with the view selected in the
Top View Camera system.

Adjusting the display and audible
warnings

The settings for the display and audible
warnings are controlled via the Easy Con-
nect*.

Automatic activation



 on

 – activates the 

Automatic activa-

tion

 option 

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.



 off

 – deactivates the 

Automatic ac-

tivation

 option 

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Front volume*
Volume in the front and rear area.

Front sound settings/sharpness*
Frequency (tone) of the sound in the front
area.

Rear volume*
Volume in the rear area.

Rear sound settings/sharpness*
Frequency (tone) of the sound in the rear
area.

Adjust volume
With the parking aid switched on, the active
audio/video source volume will be reduced
to the intensity of the selected setting.

Error messages

When the Parking Aid is activated or when it
is switched on, if a message reporting a Park-

ing aid error is displayed on the instrument
panel, there is a fault in the system.

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, next time that parking
aid is engaged in reverse, it will not be indi-
cated.

If there is a fault in the parking aid system a
message will appear on the instrument panel
indicating the error. In addition the  key
LED will blink.

If there is a fault in a sensor, the symbol  is
displayed on the Easy Connect display in
front of/behind the vehicle. If a rear sensor is
faulty, only the obstacles in the areas 

A

 and

B

 are displayed 

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Fig. 208

. If a front sensor

is faulty, only the obstacles in the areas 

C

and 

D

 are displayed.

Have the fault corrected by a specialised
workshop without delay.

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Driving with a trailer

Fig. 212 

ParkPilot display on the screen with

trailer attached.

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory, when the trailer is
connected electrically, the Parking Aid rear
sensors will not be activated when reverse
gear is engaged, when the selector lever is
turned to position 

R or when the button  is

pressed.

The distance to possible obstacles at the rear
of the vehicle and at its sides will not be dis-
played on the screen and will not be indica-
ted by means of audible sound signals.

The Easy Connect system screen will only dis-
play objects detected at the front, and the ve-
hicle's trajectory will be hidden.

Parking aid (ParkPilot)*

Description

Various systems are available to help you
when parking or manoeuvring in tight
spaces, depending on the equipment fitted
on your vehicle.

The 

rear parking aid is an audible assistant

that warns of obstacles located behind the
vehicle.

There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you
are alerted by audible warnings and visually
on the Easy Connect system.

If the Top View Camera* system is installed,
the rear parking aid will give an audible
warning about objects near the rear of the ve-
hicle, and the Top View Camera* image will
be available on the Easy Connect screen, giv-
ing a real image of the objects around the
car.

Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and
the like, as this could affect the system's op-
eration. Cleaning instructions 

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The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:

side area

0.60 m

central area

1.60 m

As you approach the obstacle, the time inter-
val between the audible warnings will be re-
duced. When you reach around 0.30 m the
warning will be constant: Do not continue to
move forward (or backward) 

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If you maintain separation from the obstacle,
the volume of the warning begins to reduce
after four seconds (does not affect the tone
of the constant warning).

Activating/Deactivating
When engaging reverse gear, the parking aid
is automatically switched on. This is con-
firmed with a short warning.

On disengaging reverse gear, the parking aid
system is switched off.

WARNING

●

Always pay attention, also when looking

straight ahead, to traffic and the vehicle sur-
roundings. The assistance systems are not a
replacement for driver awareness. When in-
serting or removing the vehicle from a park-
ing space, or when performing similar ma-
noeuvres the driver always assumes the re-
sponsibility.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.

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The ultrasound sensors have blind spots in

which obstacles and people are not regis-
tered. Pay special attention to children and
animals.

●

Always keep visual control of the vehicle

surroundings: use the mirrors for additional
help.

CAUTION

Parking Aid functions may be negatively af-
fected by different factors that may lead to
damage to the vehicle or its immediate sur-
rounds:

●

Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

–

Objects such as chains, trailer draw bars,
fences, posts and thin trees.

–

Objects that are located above the sen-
sors, such as protrusions in a wall.

–

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect these objects
or people wearing such clothes correctly.

●

Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected

by external sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.

●

Please note that low obstacles detected by

the system may no longer be registered by

the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. In
certain circumstances, objects such as high
kerbs that could damage the bottom of the
vehicle are not detected either.

●

If the first warning from the ParkPilot is ig-

nored, the vehicle could suffer considerable
damage.

●

The knocks or damage on the radiator

grille, bumper, wheel arch and vehicle under-
body can adjust the orientation of the sen-
sors. This can affect the parking aid function.
In this case, have the function checked by a
specialised workshop.

Note

●

In certain situations, the system can give a

warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area, e.g:

–

with rough or cobbled floors or ground
with long grass;

–

with external ultrasound sources, such as
cleaning vehicles or other vehicles equip-
ped with ultrasound systems;

–

in downpours, intense snow, hail or
dense exhaust gases,

–

if the number plate is not perfectly se-
cured to the bumper surface,

–

or in locations such as the brow of a hill.

●

In order to guarantee good system opera-

tion, keep the ultrasound sensors clean, free

of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other objects.

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.

●

Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,

such as a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.

●

In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-

tem, it is advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.

●

The volume and tone of the warnings can

be modified, in addition to the indications

››› 

page 250

.

●

In vehicles without an infotainment system,

these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.

●

Please observe information on towing a

trailer 

››› 

page 251

.

●

The display on the Easy Connect screen

shows a slight time delay.

Parking Aid operation

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audible sounds remain active)

●

Press a button on the main menu of the fac-

tory-assembled infotainment system.

●

OR: Press the 

BACK

 function button.

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Parking Aid connection

●

Engage reverse (for manual gears) or set

the selector lever to 

R (for automatic gears).

Parking Aid disconnection

●

Place the selector level in position 

P, N or D

(for automatic gearboxes) or disengage re-
verse (for manual gearboxes). If you set the
lever to 

N or D, the system will remain active

for approximately 8 seconds before switching
off, except with Top View Camera*, when it
will be switched off immediately after engag-
ing reverse.

Temporary suppression of sound in Parking
Aid

●

Press the  function button. If you have the

Top View Camera* system installed, you can-
not use the temporary suppression of sound
in Parking Aid.

Switch from reduced to full-screen view if the
rear assist is fitted (Rear View Camera
“RVC”)

●

Press the car icon in the reduced view.

If necessary, switch to the rear-assist image
(Rear View Camera “RVC”)

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

OR: press the 

RVC

 function icon.

Segments of the visual indication

Fig. 213 

Parking Aid display on the Easy Con-

nect system screen.

The distance to the obstacles can be estima-
ted with the help of the segments at the rear
of the vehicle.

The optical indication of the segments works
as follows:

they are displayed if the

obstacle is not in the vehicle's direction
of travel, even when the electric parking
brake is activated.

obstacles located in the

vehicle's trajectory and which are more
than 30 cm away from the vehicle are
displayed in yellow.

obstacles that are less than

30 cm away from the vehicle are dis-
played in red.

White segments:

Yellow segments:

Red segments:

Whenever the obstacle is located in the vehi-
cle’s direction of travel, the corresponding
audible warning will sound.

As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the
segments are displayed closer to the vehicle.
When the penultimate segment is displayed,
this means that the vehicle has reached the
collision zone. In the collision zone, the ob-
stacles are represented in red, including
those out of the path. Do not continue to re-
verse 

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 in Description on page 248

, 

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in Description on page 249

 !

If your vehicle is equipped with Top View
Camera*
Segments are not displayed when the vehicle
is equipped with Top View Camera*.

The PDC system will give an audible warning
for objects that are near the rear of the vehi-
cle, and the Top View Camera* image will be
available on the screen, giving a real image
of the objects around the car.

Adjusting the display and audible
warnings

The settings for the display and audible
warnings are controlled via the Easy Con-
nect*.

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Rear volume*
Volume in the rear area.

Rear sound settings/sharpness*
Frequency (tone) of the sound in the rear
area.

Adjust volume
With the parking aid switched on, the active
audio/video source volume will be reduced
to the intensity of the selected setting.

Error messages

When the Parking Aid is activated or when it
is switched on, if a message reporting a Park-
ing aid error is displayed on the instrument
panel, there is a fault in the system.

If the fault disappears before disconnecting
the ignition, next time that parking aid is en-
gaged in reverse it will not be indicated.

If there is a fault in a sensor, the  symbol is
displayed on the Easy Connect display.

Have the fault corrected by a specialised
workshop without delay.

Towing bracket

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory, when the trailer is
connected electrically, the Parking Aid rear
sensors will not be activated when reverse
gear is engaged (manual gears) nor when the
selector lever is turned to position 

R (auto-

matic gears).

Area view system (Top View
Camera)*

Introduction



 

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table on page 2

Using 4 cameras, the system generates a rep-
resentation that is shown on the infotain-
ment system display. The cameras are loca-
ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors
and the rear lid.

The functions and representations of the
Area View system may vary depending on
whether or not the vehicle has ParkPilot.

WARNING

The image from the cameras does not make it
possible to calculate the distance to the ob-
stacles (people, vehicles, etc.) precisely, so

using them could cause serious accidents
and injury.

●

The camera lenses augment and distort the

visual field and the objects on the screen are
seen differently and imprecisely.

●

Certain objects may not be shown or may

not be shown very clearly, for example, posts
or thin rails, due to the screen resolution or if
light conditions are insufficient.

●

The cameras have blind spots in which ob-

stacles and people are not registered.

●

The camera lens must be kept free, without

snow or ice, and should not be covered.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into the
area view system (Top View Camera*) system
cannot overcome the limits imposed by the
laws of physics and it only works within the
limits of the system. The greater convenience
provided by the Area View system should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety. If used negligently or in-
voluntarily, it may cause serious accidents
and injuries. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the cameras do not capture small

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children, animals and certain objects in all
situations.

●

The use of a number plate may interfere in

the views shown on the screen, since the
cameras' field of vision may be reduced.

●

The system will probably be unable to rep-

resent all areas clearly.

CAUTION

●

The camera images are only two-dimen-

sional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, objects
that jut out or holes on the road, for example,
are more difficult to detect or may not be
seen at all.

●

In certain circumstances, the camera does

not capture objects such as beams, fences,
posts or thin trees, which could damage the
vehicle.

●

The system displays the auxiliary lines and

boxes regardless of the vehicle's environ-
ment, no objects are detected. The driver is
responsible for determining that the vehicle
will fit in the parking space.

CAUTION

In order to guarantee good system operation,
keep the cameras clean, free of snow or ice,
and do not cover them with adhesives or oth-
er objects.

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

clean the camera lenses.

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice

or snow from the camera lenses. Doing so
could damage the lenses.

Area View system

Fig. 214 

Display of the Area View system: aer-

ial view.

There are four different views to choose from:

Key to the 

Fig. 214

:

Symbol

Meaning

A

Front camera area

B

Right camera area

C

Rear camera area

D

Left camera area



Exit the current display.

Key to the 

Fig. 214

:

Symbol

Meaning



Three-dimensional views



Depending on the equipment: connect-
ing and disconnecting the ParkPilot
sound.



Setting the display: brightness, contrast
and colour.

The aerial view is generated by combining
the images from all the cameras 

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Fig. 214

. The aerial view can be selected

by pressing the vehicle in the area.

Select the corresponding view by pressing
the different areas 

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Fig. 214

 

A

 to 

D

 of the

aerial view or the reduced aerial view.

Conditions necessary for the use of the Area
View system

●

The doors and the rear lid must be closed.

●

The image must be reliable and clear. For

this reason, for example, the camera lens
must be clean.

●

The area around the vehicle must be clearly

and totally visible.

●

The area for parking or manoeuvring

should be a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should 

not be loaded very

heavily at the rear.

●

The driver must be used to the system.

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●

There should be no damage to the vehicle

in the camera area. If the position or installa-
tion angle of the cameras have been
changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the
system should be checked by a specialised
workshop.

Camera image view

●

Aerial view (bird's eye view): to obtain a

panoramic view of the vehicle , three-di-
mensional views, from different camera posi-
tions.

●

Front Camera (front view): to observe traffic

ahead of the vehicle (vehicles crossing) ,
for front parallel parking , when approach-
ing an obstacle and in off-road driving .

●

Side cameras (side view): to view the area

close to the sides of the vehicle, both on the
left  and on the right , or a combination of
both sides .

●

Rear camera (rear view): To observe traffic

behind the vehicle (vehicles crossing) , for
reverse perpendicular parking , for reverse
parallel parking  and for hitching a trailer
to the vehicle .

The selected view is displayed on the right
side of the screen. The reduced aerial view
shown on the right side displays the view
framed in yellow. In addition, the right mar-
gin of the screen displays the menu options
possible and the views (the so-called

“modes”) of the camera in question. The ac-
tive view (mode) at the time is highlighted.

The reduced aerial view can be hidden by
pressing the  symbol to thus display the se-
lected view full-screen.

Instructions for use

Fig. 215 

Centre console: button for activat-

ing/deactivating the Area View system man-
ually in combination with the parking aid sys-
tem () or else with the rear ParkPilot system
().

Connecting and disconnecting the Area View
system

Manual con-
nection of the
display:

Press the  button 

››› 

Fig. 215

 once.

The infotainment system screen dis-
plays the aerial view 

››› 

Fig. 214

. If

you press the  button when driving
above 15 km/h (9 mph), the image
will not be displayed.

Automatic con-
nection of the
display:

Select reverse gear.

The view of the image of the vehicle's
rear camera is shown in parallel park-
ing mode with the reduced aerial
view.

Manual discon-
nection of the
display:

Press the  button 

››› 

Fig. 215

again.

OR: press a button on the factory-
equipped infotainment system, for
example the 

RADIO

 button.

OR: press the 



 function button.

Automatic dis-
connection of
the display:

Drive forward at more than approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).

OR: switch the ignition off. The Area
View system menu disappears imme-
diately.

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Special characteristics

Examples of optical illusions caused by the
cameras:

The images on the area view system cameras are only
two-dimensional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, it is dif-
ficult or impossible to make out on-screen any holes
there may be on the ground, objects jutting out from the
ground or parts protruding from other vehicles.

Situations in which the objects or other vehicles appear
to be further away or closer than they really are:

– On moving from a horizontal plane to a slope.

Examples of optical illusions caused by the
cameras:

– On moving from a slope to a horizontal plane.

– If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

– If the vehicle approaches protruding objects. These
objects may be outside the cameras' angle of visibility.

Trailer mode
The Area View system conceals, in the rear
camera area, all the auxiliary guiding lines

when the factory-fitted towing bracket is con-
nected electrically to a trailer 

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.

Note

In order to become familiar with the system
and its functions, SEAT recommends that you
practice handling the Area View system in an
area where there is not too much traffic or in
a car park.

Menus of the area view system (modes)

Fig. 216 

Display on the Area View system

screen:  Front camera: off-road view  Rear
camera: off-road view

Key to the 

Fig. 216

:

Symbol

Meaning



Depending on the equipment: connect-
ing and disconnecting the ParkPilot
sound.

Key to the 

Fig. 216

:

Symbol

Meaning



Showing the reduced display.



Hiding the reduced display.

Key to the 

Fig. 216

:

Symbol

Meaning



Exiting the Area View system screen:

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Key to the 

Fig. 216

:

Symbol

Meaning



Setting the display: brightness, contrast
and colour.

Aerial views (bird's eye view)

View

On-screen display of all cameras

Main

mode



The vehicle and its immediate vicinity
seen from above are shown. Depending
on the equipment, the ParkPilot's path
may also be displayed.

Three-di-

mensional

views



The vehicle and its vicinity seen
from above are shown.



The vehicle and its vicinity seen
from above are shown oblique-
ly.



The vehicle and its vicinity seen
obliquely are shown.

Swipe the infotainment system display with
your finger in the direction of the arrows to
change the angle of vision in the three-di-
mensional views of the vehicle and its vicini-
ty.

Front camera views (front view)

View

On-screen display of the front
camera

Cross traffic

at the front



Left area of the screen: street to the left.

Central area of the screen: area directly
in front of the vehicle.

Right area of the screen: street to the
right.

Parallel park-

ing



The area in front of the vehicle is
shown. Orientation lines are shown to
give guidance.

Off-road



The area directly in front of the vehicle
seen from above is shown. For example,
on a slope, in order to see the area di-
rectly in front of the vehicle. The red line
is shown at a distance of approx. 0.4 m
from the vehicle.

Side camera views (side view)

View

On-screen display of the side
cameras

Right and left

sides



The areas located directly to the side of
the vehicle seen from above are repre-
sented in order to navigate possible ob-
stacles more precisely. The orange aux-
iliary lines are shown at a distance of
approx. 0.4 m from the vehicle.

View

On-screen display of the side
cameras

Left side



The area directly next to the vehicle, on
the driver's or front passenger's side, is
displayed, and the blind spots all along
the vehicle can be seen. The orange
auxiliary line is shown at a distance of
approx. 0.4 m from the vehicle.

Right side



Rear camera views (rear view)

View

On-screen display of the rear
camera

Parallel park-

ing



The area behind the vehicle is shown.
Auxiliary lines are shown to give guid-
ance.

Parallel park-

ing



The vehicle's initial position on initiat-
ing this function will be a decisive fac-
tor in determining the place where the
manoeuvre executed by the assistant
will end.

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View

On-screen display of the rear
camera

Off-road or

hitching a

trailer func-

tion



The vehicle's rear is presented. The red
auxiliary line establishes the safety dis-
tance.

Green and red semicircular auxiliary
lines are displayed in vehicles with a
factory-fitted towing bracket. The auxili-
ary lines indicate the distance from the
towing bracket. The distance between
the auxiliary lines (green and red) is ap-
prox. 0.3 m. The orange auxiliary line in-
dicates, depending on the turn of the
steering wheel, the pre-calculated di-
rection of the towing bracket.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing
bracket, the distance from the red auxil-
iary line to the vehicle is approx. 0.4 m.
No other auxiliary line is displayed.

Cross traffic

at the rear



Left area of the screen: street to the left.

Central area of the screen: area directly
behind the vehicle.

Right area of the screen: street to the
right.

Rear Assist (Rear View Cam-
era)*

Operating and safety warnings

WARNING

●

The Rear Assist does not make it possible

to precisely calculate the distance from ob-
stacles (people, vehicles, etc.) and nor can it
overcome the system's own limits, hence us-
ing it may cause serious accidents and inju-
ries if used negligently or without due care.
The driver should be aware of his/her sur-
roundings at all times to ensure safe driving.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

field of vision and displays the objects on the
screen in a different, vague manner. The per-
ception of distances is also distorted by this
effect.

●

Some objects may, due to the resolution of

the display screen - not be displayed in a sat-
isfactory manner or may not be displayed at
all. Take special care with thin posts, fences,
railings or trees that might not be displayed
on screen and could damage the vehicle.

●

The rear assist has blind spots where it is

not possible to represent people or objects
(small children, animals and certain objects
cannot be detected in its field of vision). Mon-
itor the vehicle's surrounding area at all
times.

●

Keep the camera lens clean, free of ice and

snow, and do not cover it.

●

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness. Supervise the parking operation
at all times, as well as the vehicle's surround-
ing area. Adapt your speed and driving style
at all times to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images on the rear assist screen are

only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of spatial
depth, protruding parts or holes in the road,
for example, are more difficult to detect or
may not be seen at all.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation of

the orientation lines displayed. The width
represented by the lines diminishes with ve-
hicle load. Pay special attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings when the inside of the ve-
hicle of the luggage compartment is carrying
a heavy load.

●

In the following situations, the objects or

other vehicles shown in the navigation sys-
tem display appear to be further away or
closer than they really are: Pay special atten-
tion:

–

On moving from a horizontal plane to a
slope.

–

On moving from a slope to a horizontal
plane.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the
rear.

–

When the vehicle approaches objects
that are not on the ground surface or are

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jutting out from it. These objects may al-
so be outside the camera's angle of vi-
sion when reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if you are not yet familiar
with the system.

●

Rear assist will not be available if the vehi-

cle's rear lid is open.

Instructions for use

Fig. 217 

In the rear lid handle: location of the

rear assist camera

A camera installed in the rear lid handle as-
sists the driver in reverse parking or manoeu-
vring 

››› 

Fig. 217

. The camera image is viewed

together with orientation lines projected by
the system on the Easy Connect system
screen. The bottom of the screen displays

part of the bumper corresponding to the
number plate area that will be used as refer-
ence by the driver.

Rear assist settings:
Rear assist offers the user the possibility to
change the image's brightness, contrast and
colour settings.

To change these settings:

●

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

●

Apply the parking brake.

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If necessary, switch on the Easy Connect

system.

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

Press the  function button displayed on

the right of the image.

●

Make the desired adjustments on the menu

by pressing the 

–

/

+

 function buttons or by

moving the corresponding scroll button.

Necessary conditions for parking and ma-
noeuvring with the rear assist
The system should not be used in the follow-
ing cases:

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or

is distorted, for example low visibility or dirty
lens.

●

If the area behind the vehicle is not dis-

played very clearly or is incomplete.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

If the position and installation angle of the

camera have been changed, e.g. after a rear-
end collision. Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.

Familiarising yourself with the system
To familiarise yourself with the system, the
orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec-
ommends practising parking and manoeu-
vring with the rear assist in a place without
too much traffic or in a car park when there
are good weather and visibility conditions.

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

●

Moisten the lens using a normal alcohol-

based glass cleaning product 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 cleaning products to

clean the camera lens.

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice

or snow from the camera lens. Doing so could
damage the camera.

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Parking and manoeuvring with the
rear assist

Fig. 218 

Display on the Easy Connect system

screen: orientation lines.

Switching the system on and off

●

The rear assist will switch on when the igni-

tion is on or the engine running, on engaging
reverse gear (manual gearbox) or on chang-
ing the selector lever to the 

R position (auto-

matic gearbox).

●

The system switches off 8 seconds after

disengaging reverse gear (manual gearbox)
or removing the selector lever from the 

R po-

sition (automatic gearbox). The system will
also disconnect immediately after the igni-
tion is switched off.

●

The camera will stop transmitting images

above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-
verse engaged.

In combination with the Parking System Plus

››› 

page 248

, the camera image will cease to

be transmitted immediately when reverse
gear is disengaged or when the selector lever
is moved from the 

R position, and the optical

information provided by the Parking Aid sys-
tem will be displayed.

Also in combination with the system, the rear
assist image can also be concealed:

●

By pressing one of the Infotainment system

buttons on the display.

●

OR: By pressing the miniature vehicle that

appears on the left of the screen (which
switches to the full-screen mode of the Park-
ing System Plus's optical system).

If you wish to display the rear assist image
again:

●

Disengage reverse, or change the selector

lever's position, engage reverse again or
move the selector lever to position 

R.

●

OR: Press the 

RVC

 function button

1)

Meaning of the orientation lines

››› 

Fig. 218

Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the
approximate width of the vehicle plus the
rear view mirrors) on the road surface.
End of the side lines: the area marked in
green ends approximately 2 m behind
the vehicle on the road surface.
Intermediate line: indicates a distance of
approximately 1 m behind the vehicle on
the road surface.
Red horizontal line: indicates a safe dis-
tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear
of the vehicle on the road surface.

Parking manoeuvre

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

space and engage reverse gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector to the 

R posi-

tion (automatic gearbox).

●

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

so that the side orientation lines lead to-
wards the parking space.

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

that the side orientation lines run parallel to
it.

1

2

3

4

1)

WARNING: the 

RVC

 function button will only be ac-

tivated and available when the reverse gear is en-
gaged or the selector lever is set to position 

R.

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Towing bracket device*

Towing bracket device*

Trailer mode

Introduction

Take into account country-specific regula-
tions about driving with a trailer and the use
of a towing bracket.

The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the correspond-
ing technical equipment. This additional load
has an effect on the useful life, fuel con-
sumption and vehicle performance and in
some cases can reduce the service intervals.

Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration
from the driver.

In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on
both the vehicle 

and the trailer.

Maximum vertical load technically permissi-
ble on the coupling
The maximum vertical load technically per-
mitted from the trailer draw bar on the towing
bracket's tow hitch is 

80 kg.

Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the

Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special characteristics need to be taken into
account.

If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain
off for the rest of the journey 

››› 

.

Vehicles with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the 

Eco driving profile is not recommen-

ded. You are advised to select another of the
available driving profiles before beginning to
drive with a trailer.

WARNING

Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.

WARNING

Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.

●

Only use the towing bracket if it is in a per-

fect state of repair and is properly secured.

●

Never modify or repair the towing bracket

in any way.

●

In order to reduce the danger of injury in

the event of rear-end collisions and to avoid

injury to pedestrians and cyclists when park-
ing the vehicle, cover or remove the tow hitch
when you are not using a trailer.

●

Never fit a towing bracket “with weight dis-

tribution” or “load compensation”. The vehi-
cle has not been designed for this type of
towing bracket. The towing bracket could fail
and the trailer could be released from the ve-
hicle.

WARNING

Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy
or large objects can affect driving properties
and even cause an accident.

●

Always secure the load properly using belts

or straps that are suitable and in good condi-
tion.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity are

more likely to overturn than those with a low
one.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Take great care when overtaking.

●

Reduce speed immediately if you notice

that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Never drive at more than 80 km/h (50 mph)

when towing a trailer (or at more than
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional circum-
stances). This also applies in countries where
driving at higher speeds is permitted. Take

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into account the speed limit for vehicles with
trailers in the corresponding country, as it
could be less than the speed limit for vehi-
cles without a trailer.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

WARNING

If the towing bracket has been retrofitted by a
non-SEAT workshop, the Start-Stop system
must be disconnected manually whenever
driving with a trailer. Otherwise the brake
system could be damaged and could conse-
quently cause a serious accident or injury.

●

Always disconnect the Start-Stop system

manually when using a towing bracket that
has not been fitted by a SEAT workshop.

Note

●

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, al-

ways deactivate the anti-theft alarm

››› 

page 116

. Otherwise, the tilt sensor could

cause the alarm to go off.

●

Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's

first 1000 km 

››› 

page 188

.

●

SEAT recommends that, if possible, the tow

hitch be disassembled or covered when it is
not going to be used. In the event of a rear-
end collision, the damage to the vehicle
could be greater if the bracket is fitted.

●

Some retrofitted towing brackets cover the

rear towing eye. In these cases, the towing

eye should not be used for tow-starting or for
towing other vehicles. For this reason, if the
vehicle has been retrofitted with a towing
bracket, always keep the tow hitch in the ve-
hicle when you disassemble it.

Control lamp



The tow hitch is not securely locked in
position.

Check that the towing bracket is locked 

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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.

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.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

CAUTION

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

Technical requirements

Vehicles that are 

factory-equipped with a

towing bracket fulfil all the technical and le-
gal requirements for driving with a trailer.

If the 

vehicle is retrofitted with a towing

bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for
the maximum authorised load of the trailer
that is to be towed may be fitted. The towing
bracket must be suitable for the vehicle and
the trailer and must be properly secured to
the vehicle's chassis. Only use a towing
bracket that has been authorised by SEAT for
this vehicle. Always check and take into ac-
count the towing bracket manufacturer's in-
structions. Never fit a towing bracket “with
weight distribution” or “load compensation”.

Towing bracket fitted on the bumper
Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bum-
per's function. Do not make modifications or
repairs to the exhaust system or the brake
system. Make regular checks to ensure that
the towing bracket is secure.

Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer increases the load on
the engine and cooling system. The cooling
system should have sufficient coolant and be
prepared for the additional effort involved in
driving with a trailer.

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