Seat Leon. Service Manual - part 14

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

›››

and combines Lane

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)

›››

. 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

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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.

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,

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Traffic Jam

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



button and the

SETUP

and

Driver assistance

function buttons

›››



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

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page 213,

Lane Assist system*

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be con-

nected and active

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page 216, Technical requirements for using
Traffic Jam Assist

●

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

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page 215

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

●

If any of the conditions mentioned on

are no longer met.

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●

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

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●

If any of the conditions necessary for the

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

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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
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

›››

and combines Lane

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)

›››

. 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.

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Operation

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

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page 172

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

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page 135

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

›››

Technical requirements for using the Emer-
gency Assist

●

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be

switched on

›››

●

The Lane Assist must be switched on

›››

page 218, Technical requirements for us-

●

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

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Fig. 213

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

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ing the Emergency Assist

are not fulfilled.

●

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

›››

●

If any of the conditions necessary for the

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

›››

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
visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

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

›››

. 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.

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●

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.

SEAT Drive Profile*

Introduction



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SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose between four profiles or modes,

Nor-

mal

Sport

Eco

and

Individual

, that

modify the behaviour of various vehicle func-
tions, providing different driving experiences.

In the FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped
with dynamic chassis control, the

Comfort

profile is also available.

In the Leon Cupra model the four profiles are

Comfort

Sport

Cupra

and

Individual

The

Individual

profile can be configured

according to personal preferences. The other
profiles are fixed.

Description

Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:

Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the en-
gine responds more spontaneously or more
in harmony with the movements of the accel-
erator. Additionally, when

Eco

mode is selec-

ted, the Start-stop function is automatically
activated.

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change points are modified to position
them in lower or higher engine speed ranges.
Additionally, the

Eco

mode activates the In-

ertia function, enabling consumption to be
further reduced.

In manual gearbox vehicles,

Eco

mode cau-

ses the gear change recommendation indica-
tions that appear on the instrument panel to
vary, facilitating more efficient driving.

Dynamic chassis control (DCC)

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DCC continuously adapts the shock absorb-
ers to the condition of the road and current
driving conditions, according to the pre-set
programme.

In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the instrument
screen

Fault: damping setting

Address
Power steering becomes more robust in

Sport

mode to enable a sportier driving

style. In the Leon Cupra the power steering
becomes more robust in

Cupra

mode.

Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in

eco

mode, especially restricting fuel con-

sumption.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

According to the active driving profile, the ac-
celeration gradient of the adaptive cruise
control varies.

Electronic self-locking differential

The self-locking differential adapts its behav-
iour depending on the driving profile chosen.

In the Leon Cupra model,

Eco mode is selected

through the

Individual profile.

Applies to the Leon Cupra model.

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Operation

Normal mode or Cupra mode can be selected
to prioritise improved traction in sport driv-
ing.

Setting driving mode

Fig. 215

Centre console: MODE button.

You can select from

Normal

Sport

Eco

and

Individual

You can select the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button

MODE

›››

Fig. 215

, or on the touch screen, in the

menu that opens when the above button is
pressed.

An icon on the Easy Connect system display
informs about the active mode.

The

MODE

button light remains lit up yellow

when the active mode is different to

Normal

Driving

profile

Characteristics

Normal

Offers a balanced driving experience, suit-
able for everyday use.

Sport

Provides a complete dynamic performance
in the vehicle, enabling the user a more
sporty driving style.

Eco

Places the vehicle in a particularly low
state of consumption, facilitating a fuel-
saving driving style that is respectful to
the environment.

Individ-

ual

Enables some configurations to be modi-
fied by pressing the

Profile settings

button. The functions that can be adjusted
depend on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle.

Conven-

ience

It permits more relaxed and comfortable
driving, for example for long motorway
journeys. Its main characteristic is the soft
suspension setting (DCC).

Only for FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped with dynamic

chassis control.

WARNING

When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion to all traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident.

Note

●

When the vehicle is switched off it will al-

ways store the driving profile that was selec-

ted when the ignition key was removed. Nev-
ertheless, when the engine is restarted the
engine and the gear will not restart in its
sportier mode in order to save fuel. For en-
gine and gear to revert to a sportier mode,
select the corresponding driving profile again
on the Easy Connect system screen.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.

●

The eco mode is not available when towing

a trailer.

Setting driving mode

Applies to the model: Leon Cupra

Fig. 216

Centre console: Cupra Drive Profile

button.



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You can select from

Convenience

Sport

Cupra

and

Individual

Cupra Drive Profile button
You can select the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button with the Cu-
pra logotype

›››

Fig. 216

, or on the touch

screen, in the menu that opens when the
above button is pressed.

An icon on the Easy Connect system display
informs about the active mode.

The light of the button with the Cupra logo-
type remains lit up only when the

Cupra

pro-

file is active.

Driving

profile

Characteristics

Conven-

ience

It permits more relaxed and comfortable
driving, for example for long motorway
journeys. Its main characteristic is the
soft suspension setting (DCC).

Sport

It represents the vehicle's default behav-
iour, suitable for dynamic driving.

Cupra

It gives the vehicle a decidedly sportier
nature, and makes for maximum perform-
ance.

Individ-

ual

Enables some configurations to be modi-
fied by pressing the

Profile settings

button. The functions that can be adjus-
ted depend on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle.

WARNING

When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion to all traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident.

Note

●

When the vehicle is switched off it will al-

ways store the driving profile that was selec-
ted when the ignition key was removed. Nev-
ertheless, when the engine is restarted the
engine and the gear will not restart in its
sportier mode in order to save fuel. For en-
gine and gear to revert to a sportier mode,
select the corresponding driving profile again
on the Easy Connect system screen.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.

Kick-down

The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
celeration to be reached.

If the

eco

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page 220

mode has been se-

lected in SEAT Drive Profile*, and the acceler-
ator is pressed beyond a hard point, the en-
gine power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration.

WARNING

Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or wet, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding.

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Operation

Traffic sign detection system

Introduction

The traffic sign detection system can help the
driver with information on speed limits or if
overtaking is prohibited at that moment.

The traffic signs and additional information
detected by the system are represented on
the instrument panel display and in the visu-
al presentation of the Infotainment system
(representation of the navigation system
map).

Countries in which it works
When this instruction manual went to print,
the traffic sign detection system was operat-
ing in the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lux-
embourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the
United Kingdom and the Vatican City.

WARNING

The technology in the traffic sign detection
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and only works within the
system's limits. Do not let the extra conven-
ience afforded by the traffic sign detection

system tempt you into taking any risks when
driving. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog

may lead to the system failing to display traf-
fic signs or not displaying them correctly.

●

If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-

ered or damaged, system operation may be
impaired.

WARNING

The driving recommendations and traffic indi-
cations shown on the traffic sign detection
system may differ from the actual current
traffic situation.

●

The system may not detect or correctly

show all the traffic signs.

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

priority over the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the system.

Note

In order not to compromise the system's op-
eration, please take the following points 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 field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

in the area of the camera's field of vision.

Note

●

The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

tion system may cause the system to show
traffic signs incorrectly.

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

system, the traffic sign detection system is
only partly available.

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Indication on display

Fig. 217

On the instrument panel display: ex-

amples of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs.

Speed limits or overtaking prohibitions with
their respective additional signs may be
shown on the instrument panel display

›››

and, depending on the navigation

system installed in a vehicle, also on the in-
fotainment system display

›››



Traffic sign de-
tection system
messages

Cause and solution

There are no
traffic signs
available

The system is booting up.
OR: the camera has not recog-
nised any obligation or prohibi-
tion signs.

Error: Detec-
tion of traffic
signs

There is a fault in the system.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.

Detection of
traffic signs:
Clean the wind-
screen!

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

Traffic sign
detection is
currently limi-
ted

The navigation system is not
transmitting any data.
Check that the navigation sys-
tem has up-to-date maps.
OR: The vehicle is currently in a
region that is not included in the
navigation system's map.

Function not
available

The traffic sign detection system
does not work in the current
country.

WARNING

If messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall
in traffic and cause accidents and severe inju-
ries.

●

Never ignore the messages displayed.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

Note

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

Operation

The traffic sign detection system does not
work in all countries

›››

page 222, Countries

in which it works

. Keep this in mind when

travelling abroad.

Display of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the
interior rear-view mirror records the traffic
signs in front of the vehicle. After checking
and evaluating the information from the cam-
era, the navigation system and the current
vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs
are displayed

›››

B in conjunction

with their corresponding additional signs.

The sign that is currently valid for the

driver is shown in the left side of the
screen For example, a maximum speed
limit of

130 km/h

(

100 mph

)

›››

A sign valid only in certain circum-

stances, e.g.

100 km/h

(

60 mph

) is

shown second, together with the addi-
tional rain sign.

First:

Second:

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Operation

If the windscreen wiper is

working while you are driving, the signal
with the additional rain sign will be
shown first, on the left, as it is the one
that is applicable at the time.

A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.

No overtaking at certain times, will be
displayed third

›››

Town or city entrance and exit signs activate
the display of current speed limits in the
country's cities or roads. If there is an addi-
tional speed limit sign next to the town or
city entrance and exit signs, this sign will al-
so be displayed.

Signs indicating the end of a speed limit or
the end of an overtaking prohibition are not
displayed.

No warning will be given if the speed limit
sign displayed is exceeded. The correspond-
ing legal provisions are applicable.

Activating and deactivating traffic sign dis-
play on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated on the infotainment system by means
of the



button and the function buttons

SETUP

and

Driver Assistance

Additional sign:

Third:

Trailer mode
In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory and a trailer that is
electrically connected to the vehicle, it is pos-
sible to activate or deactivate the display of
specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,
such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions. Activation or deactivation is performed
on the infotainment system by means of
the



button and the function buttons

SETUP

and

Driver Assistance

›››



Fatigue detection (break rec-
ommendation)*

Introduction



›››

information on page 226

The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driving behaviour shows signs of
fatigue.

WARNING

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
detection system tempt you into taking any
risks when driving. Take regular breaks, suffi-
cient in length when making long journeys.

●

The driver always assumes the responsibil-

ity of driving to their full capacity.

●

Never drive if you are tired.

●

The system does not detect the tiredness of

the driver in all circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section

›››

page 225, System

limitations

●

In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.

●

No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Note

●

Fatigue detection has been developed for

driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.

●

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

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Function and operation

Fig. 218

On the instrument panel display: fa-

tigue detection symbol.

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
haviour of the driver when starting a journey,
making a calculation of tiredness. This is
constantly compared with the current driving
behaviour. If the system detects that the driv-
er is tired, an audible warning is given with a
sound and an optic warning is shown with a
symbol and complementary message on the
instrument panel display

›››

Fig. 218

. The

message on the instrument panel display is
shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-
pending on the case, is repeated. The system
stores the last message displayed.

The message on the instrument panel display
can be switched off by pressing the



button on the windscreen wiper lever or the
button



on the multi function steering

wheel

›››



page 30

The message can be recalled to the instru-
ment panel display using the multifunction
display

›››



page 30

Conditions of operation
Driving behaviour is only calculated on
speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to
around 200 km/h (125 mph).

Switching on and off
Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-
vated in the Easy Connect system with the



button and the

SETUP

›››

page 110

func-

tion button. A mark indicates that the adjust-
ment has been activated.

System limitations
The Fatigue detection has certain limitations
inherent to the system. The following condi-
tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-
vent it from functioning.

●

At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

●

At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

●

When cornering

●

On roads in poor condition

●

In unfavourable weather conditions

●

When a sporty driving style is employed

●

In the event of a serious distraction to the

driver

Fatigue detection will be restored when the
vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,
when the ignition is switched off or when the
driver has unbuckled their seat belt and
opened the door.

In the event of slow driving during a long pe-
riod of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the
system automatically re-establishes the tired-
ness calculation. When driving at a faster
speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-
ted.

Parking aid

General information

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 about obstacles located behind
the vehicle

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page 227

During parking,

Parking System Plus assists

the driver by visually and audibly warning
them about obstacles detected in front and
behind the vehicle

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Operation

WARNING

●

Always pay attention, also when looking

straight ahead, to traffic and the vehicle
surroundings. 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.

●

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, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.

●

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.
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;

–

In downpours, intense snow or dense ex-
haust gases;

–

if the registration plate (front or rear) is
not properly affixed to the bumper sur-
face;

–

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

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In vehicles without a driver information

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

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Please observe information on towing a

trailer

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The display on the Easy Connect screen

shows a slight time delay.

Rear parking aid*

The rear Parking Aid assists the driver in
parking by means of audible warning
sounds.

Description
There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When the sensors detect an obsta-
cle, you are alerted by audible warnings.

Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues and the
like, as this could affect the system's opera-
tion. 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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in General

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in General in-

formation on page 226

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 disconnected immediately.

Parking system plus*

Fig. 219

Represented area.

Parking system plus assists you audibly and
visually when parking.

There are sensors integrated in the front and
rear bumpers. When they detect an obstacle,
you are alerted by audible warnings and visu-
ally on the Easy Connect system.

In the event of danger of a frontal collision,
the audible warnings come from the front of
the vehicle, and in the event of the danger of
a rear-end collision they come from the rear.

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

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page 248

The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:

1.20 m
0.60 m
1.60 m
0.60 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)!

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).

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Operation

Parking Aid operation

Fig. 220

Centre console: parking aid button.

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

●

OR: depending on the equipment, if the ve-

hicle rolls back

●

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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tivation

. The obstacle is detected as of a dis-

tance of approx. 95 cm if the automatic con-
nection is activated in the infotainment sys-
tem. A reduced display is shown.

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

●

Move the selector lever to position

●

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

●

OR: depending on the equipment, if the ve-

hicle rolls back

●

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

●

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.

With certain equipment, the system will be activa-

ted automatically when the vehicle reverses for a cer-
tain distance (about 10 cm if an obstacle is detected
in the rear area and about 20 cm if no obstacle is de-
tected in the rear area).

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Driver assistance systems

Automatic activation

Fig. 221

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. 221

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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