Seat Toledo. Service Manual - part 11

Driving

rise in temperature causes the soot on the fil-
ter to burn. On completion of the cleaning
the warning lamp will switch off.

If the lamp  does not turn off, or the three
lamps turn on (particulate filter , fault in
the emission control system  and glow
plugs ), drive the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired at the
earliest opportunity.

WARNING

●

Always drive according to the road weather

conditions, the terrain and traffic.

●

The particulate filter attains very high tem-

peratures. Therefore, do not park the vehicle
in places where the exhaust pipe could come
into contact with dry grass or with highly-
flammable materials. Risk of fire!

CAUTION

While the warning lamp  is lit up, the fuel
consumption is high, and in certain condi-
tions, the engine power is reduced.

Note

●

In order for the particulate filter to burn off

soot in a correct manner, avoid carrying out
frequent short journeys.

●

Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count

can considerably reduce the useful life of the
particulate filter. The specialised service pro-

vides information about the countries where
fuel with a high sulphur content is used.

Engine management* 

This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
agement system for petrol engines.

The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.

If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible and have the engine checked.

Emission control system* 

Control lamp  flashes:
When there is misfiring that can damage the
catalytic converter. Reduce speed and drive
carefully to the nearest specialised workshop
to have the engine checked.

The control lamp  lights up:
If a fault has developed during driving which
has reduced the quality of the exhaust gas
(e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and

drive carefully to the nearest specialised
workshop to have the engine checked.

Engine pre-heating/fault system* 

The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glow plugs are preheating the diesel engine.

The control lamp  lights up
If the control lamp  lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs
are preheating. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.

Control lamp  flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.

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Driving tips

Driving through flooded roads

Fig. 180 

Driving through water.

To prevent the vehicle from being damaged
when driving through water (i.e. flooded
roads), please observe the following:

●

Determine the depth of the water before

entering. Water can reach a maximum height
of below the door sill 

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●

Drive at a maximum pace of walking speed.

Driving at a higher speed can cause a wave
in front of the vehicle, which can cause water
to enter the engine air intake system or other
parts of the vehicle.

●

Never stop in the water, never reverse and

never stop the engine.

●

Before driving through water deactivate the

Start-Stop system 

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WARNING

●

Driving through water, dirt and mud can re-

duce braking capability and prolong the brak-
ing distance – Risk of accident!

●

Do not carry out any sudden or strong brak-

ing manoeuvres after driving through water.

●

Clean and dry the brakes as soon as possi-

ble after driving through water by breaking
intermittently. Carry out braking in order to
dry the brakes and clean the brake discs only
if traffic so permits. Do not put other drivers
at risk.

CAUTION

●

In the event of driving through water, parts

of the vehicle can be seriously damaged,
such as the engine, gearbox, catalytic con-
verter, suspension or the electrical system.

●

Oncoming vehicles that drive through wa-

ter can cause waves that exceed your vehi-
cle's permitted level for driving through wa-
ter.

●

There may be pot-holes mud or rocks under

the water that can hinder or prevent driving
through water.

●

Do not drive through salt water. The salt

can cause rust. All components that are ex-
posed to salt water must be rinsed immedi-
ately with fresh water.

Note

After driving through water we recommend
that you contact a specialised service for an
inspection.

Preventing damage to the vehicle

In order to prevent damage to the vehicle,
take special care:

●

on roads that are in poor condition,

●

when mounting kerbs,

●

when approaching very steep ramps, etc.,

●

with the parts of the vehicle situated on the

lower part of the vehicle, i.e. the spoiler, the
exhaust pipe.

This applies especially to vehicles with a very
low suspension (sport) and when the vehicle
is fully loaded.

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Driver assistance systems

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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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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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.

●

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 Parking Aid is

ignored, 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.

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●

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.

●

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

0.90 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

information on page 167

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formation on page 167

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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 disconnected immediately.

Parking system plus*

Fig. 181 

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 195

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The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:

1.20 m
0.90 m
1.60 m
0.90 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).

Parking Aid Operation

Fig. 182 

Centre console: parking aid button.

A

B

C

D

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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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 

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.

Automatic activation

Fig. 183 

Miniature indication of automatic ac-

tivation

When the Parking System Plus is switched on
automatically, a miniature of the vehicle will

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be displayed and the segments will be
shown on the left side of the screen

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Fig. 183

.

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: 

CAR

 button > 

Settings

 > 

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. 184 

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.

Moreover, with the SEAT Media System
Plus/Navi System radios, a yellow trail indi-
cates the vehicle's expected journey 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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White segments:

Yellow segments:

Red segments:

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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 continuous warning can
be heard for several seconds (additionally, in
the case of Parking system Plus, the LED of
the  button flashes), there is a fault in the
system.

Parking System Plus*
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. 181

. 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.

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, when the selector lever is
turned to position 

R or when the button  is

pressed.

Parking System Plus
The distance to possible obstacles at the rear
of the vehicle will not be displayed on the
screen and nor will it be indicated 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.

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.

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●

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
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. 185 

On the rear bumper: location of the

rear assist camera

A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver
during reverse parking or manoeuvring

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Fig. 185

. The camera image is viewed to-

gether with orientation lines projected by the
system on the Infotainment system screen.
The bottom of the screen displays part of the
bumper corresponding to the number plate
area that will be used as reference 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.

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●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If necessary, switch on the Infotainment

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.

Parking and manoeuvring with the
rear assist

Fig. 186 

Display on the Infotainment 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.

In combination with the Parking System Plus

››› 

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, the camera image will cease to

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

R position, and the optical

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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. 186

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.

1

2

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.

cruise speed (Cruise control)*

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 31

3

4

The cruise control system allows you to drive
at a constant speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or
higher without having to press the accelera-
tor. However, the speed is only maintained
within the margin permitted by the engine
power and the braking effect of the engine.

The  warning lamp lights up on the general
instrument panel if cruise control is switched
on.

WARNING

●

For safety reasons the cruise control sys-

tem must not be used in dense traffic or
where roads conditions are poor (e.g. due to
ice, aquaplaning, loose grit, snow). – Risk of
accident!

●

The programmed speed can only be re-es-

tablished if it is not too high for current traf-
fic conditions.

●

Always switch the cruise control system off

after using it in order to avoid involuntary
use.

CAUTION

●

The cruise control cannot maintain a con-

stant speed when the vehicle is moving
downhill. The vehicle tends to accelerate un-
der its own weight. Therefore, shift down or

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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use the brake pedal in good time to slow the
vehicle.

Note

●

In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the

cruise control system cannot be switched on
if the selector lever is in position P, N or R.

●

In vehicles with a manual gearbox, the

cruise control cannot be switched on if first
gear or reverse gear is engaged.

Setting the speed

Fig. 187 

Turn signal and main beam head-

light lever: cruise control buttons.

Setting speed

–

Move knob 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 187

 to the 

ON posi-

tion.

–

Briefly press rocker switch 

2

 in 

SET posi-

tion when you have reached the speed you
wish to set.

On releasing rocker switch 

2

 from 

SET, the

current speed is stored and will remain con-
stant without having to press the accelerator
pedal.

Adjust the stored speed

Increasing speed by pressing the accelerator
pedal

–

Press the accelerator to increase the speed
of the vehicle.

–

Release the accelerator and the previously
programmed speed will be resumed.

If, when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle
exceeds the programmed speed by more
than 10 km/h (6 mph) for more than 3 mi-
nutes, the set speed will be deleted. The
speed will have to be stored again.

Increasing speed by pressing switch 

2

–

Press rocker switch 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 187

››› 

page 175

 in 

RES.

–

If the button is held down in the 

RES posi-

tion, the speed increases continuously. Re-
lease the switch when the required speed
is reached. The speed is stored.

Setting a lower speed

–

The set speed can be 

reduced by pressing

switch 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 187

 

››› 

page 175

 in 

SET.

–

If the button is held down in the 

SET posi-

tion, the speed decreases continuously. Re-
lease the switch when the required speed
is reached. The speed is stored.

–

On releasing the switch at speeds of less
than 30 km/h (19 mph), no speed will be
set and the memory will be deleted. The ve-
hicle must be moving at a speed of over
30 km/h (19 mph) and switch 

2

 pressed

again to 

SET for it to be set.

The speed can be reduced by pressing the
brake pedal, which temporarily switches off
the cruise control.

Temporary deactivation of cruise con-
trol

Cruise control 

is switched off temporarily by

pressing switch 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 187

 

››› 

page 175

 in

CANCEL or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal.

The set speed is stored.

To 

recover the set speed, briefly press switch

2

 in 

RES once you have released the brake

or clutch pedal.

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Turning off the cruise control system

–

Move knob 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 187

 

››› 

page 175

 to

OFF.

Monitoring system Front As-
sist*

Introduction

The Front Assist Monitoring system helps to
prevent rear collisions.

The Front Assist can warn the driver of colli-
sion hazards, prepare the vehicle for emer-
gency braking in case of danger, assist the
driver on braking and cause automatic brak-
ing.

The Front Assist is not a replacement for
driver awareness.

Distance warning
If the system detects that safety is endan-
gered by the proximity of the vehicle in front,
it may warn the driver by means of a message
on the instrument panel when driving at a
speed of between approximately 60 km/h
(37 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph)

››› 

Fig. 188

.

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

Advance warning
If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it may warn the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel when driving at
a speed of between approximately 30 km/h
(18 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph)

››› 

Fig. 188

.

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

››› 

.

Critical warning
If the driver fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may actively intervene in
the brakes when driving at a speed of be-
tween approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) and
210 km/h (130 mph), generating a brief jolt
to warn of the imminent collision.

Automatic braking
If the driver also fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may brake the vehicle
automatically, by progressively increasing
braking effect driving at a speed of between
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) and 210 km/h
(130 mph). By reducing speed in case of a
possible collision, the system may contribute
to reducing the consequences of an accident.

Front assist
If the Front Assist notices that the driver is
not braking sufficiently in case of a collision
hazard, the system can increase braking ef-
fect and thus avert the collision when driving
at a speed of between approximately 5 km/h
(3 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). Front as-
sist only acts while the brake pedal is press-
ed down hard.

WARNING

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

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

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

●

The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-

dents and serious injuries.

●

In complex driving situations, the Front As-

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

●

If the operation of the Front Assist is im-

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

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●

During driving, the Front Assist does not re-

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

●

The driver must always be ready to take

over the control of the vehicle.

Note

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking,

the brake pedal is “harder”.

●

Automatic interventions by the Front Assist

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

●

If the Front Assist does not work as descri-

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

On-screen warning lamps and mes-
sages

Fig. 188 

On the instrument panel display:

Warning indications.

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

.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in Warning

and control lamps on page 98

.

Note

When the Front Assist is connected, the indi-
cations on the instrument panel screen may
be concealed by warnings from other func-
tions, such as an incoming call.

Radar sensor

Fig. 189 

On the front bumper: radar sensor.

A radar sensor is installed on the front bump-
er to determine the traffic situation

››› 

Fig. 189 

1

. This sensor can detect vehi-

cles in front up to a distance of approximately
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 ra-

dar sensor 

››› 

.

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.

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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 monitoring
system

Fig. 190 

On the instrument panel display:

Front Assist switched off message.

Fig. 191 

On the turn signal and main beam

headlight lever: button for the driver assis-
tance systems

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.

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

››› 

page 179,

Switching the Front Assist Monitoring 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 

››› 

Fig. 191

.

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Driver assistance systems

●

OR: switch the system on or off in the Easy

Connect system with the button 



 and the

function buttons 



 and 

Driver Assist

››› 



page 21

.

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. 190

.

Switching the advance warning function on
or off
The pre-warning function can be switched on
or off in the Easy Connect system with the
button 



 and the function buttons 



 and

Driver Assist

 

››› 



page 21

.

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.

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 function can be activa-
ted or deactivated in the Easy Connect sys-
tem with the button 



 and the function but-

tons 



 and 

Driver Assist

 

››› 



page 21

.

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.

Switching the Front Assist Monitoring
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
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.

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●

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. 192 

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 pre-warn-
ing function can be switched on or off in the

Easy Connect system with the button 



 and

the function buttons 



 and 

Driver Assist

››› 



page 21

.

The City Emergency braking function picks
up, at speeds between 5 km/h (3 mph) and
30 km/h (19 mph) approximately, the traffic
situation in front of the vehicle up to a dis-
tance of about 10 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. 192

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.

●

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.

●

During driving, the City Emergency braking

function does not react to people or animals
or vehicles crossing your path or which ap-
proach you 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

1)

The symbol on the instrument panels with colour

display is in colour.

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