Seat Arona (2022 year). Manual in english - page 4

Emergencies

●

Before changing a bulb, make sure you

have the correct new bulb.

●

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb

with your bare hands, use a cloth or paper
towel instead, since the fingerprints left on
the glass will vaporise as a result of the
heat generated by the bulb, they will be
deposited on the reflector and will impair
its surface.

●

Depending on the level of equipment fit-

ted in the vehicle, LEDs may be used for
part or all of the interior and/or exterior
lighting. LEDs have an estimated life that
exceeds than that of the car. If an LED light
fails, go to an authorised workshop for its
replacement.

Tail light bulbs located in the body-
work

Fig. 51 

Luggage compartment: access to the

bolt securing the tail light unit.

Fig. 52 

Retaining tabs on reverse side of tail

light.

Follow the steps indicated:

–

Check which of the bulbs is defective.

–

Open the rear lid.

–

Remove the lid, levering the flat side of a
screwdriver into the recess 

››› 

Fig. 51 

1

.

–

Remove the bulb connector 

2

.

–

Unscrew the light securing bolt 

3

 by hand

or using a screwdriver.

–

Remove the light from the body, gently pull-
ing it toward you, and place on a clean,
smooth surface.

–

Remove the bulb holder unlocking the re-
taining tabs 

››› 

Fig. 52 

A

.

–

Change the damaged bulb.

–

To refit follow the steps in reverse order, tak-
ing special care when fitting the bulb hold-
er. The securing tabs must click into place.

CAUTION

Take care when removing the rear light unit
to make sure there is no damage to the
paintwork or any of its components.

Note

●

Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to

place under the glass on the rear light unit,
to avoid any scratches.

●

For LED lights, you can only change the

turn signal and reverse light bulbs.

60

Fuses and bulbs

Tail lights bulbs located in the rear
lid

Fig. 53 

Rear lid open: remove the cover.

Fig. 54 

Remove the bulb holder.

Follow the steps indicated:

–

Check which of the bulbs is defective.

–

Open the rear lid.

–

Remove the rear lid cover in the direction
indicated 

››› 

Fig. 53

.

–

Remove the bulb connector 

››› 

Fig. 54 

1

.

–

Remove the bulb holder unlocking the re-
taining tabs 

A

.

–

Change the damaged bulb.

–

Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from
the glass part of the bulb.

–

Check that the new bulb works properly.

–

Carry out the same actions in reverse order
for assembly and pay special attention to
placing the bulb holder, ensuring that the
tabs are properly secured.

Note

For LED lights, you can only change the turn
signal and reverse light bulbs.

number plate light

Note

Number plate lights use LED technology.
LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds
than that of the car. If a light with LEDs fails,
go to an authorised workshop for replace-
ment.

Side turn signals

Fig. 55 

Turn signal integrated in the rear view

mirror

The side turn signals are LEDS and are inte-
grated in the rear view mirrors.

In case of failure, go to an authorised work-
shop to have it replaced.

Additional brake light

Taking into account that it consists of LED
bulbs, the change should be made at a tech-
nical service centre.

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Emergencies

Interior light and front reading
lights

Fig. 56 

Front reading light.

To remove the glass

–

Insert a fine screwdriver between the cas-
ing and the glass 

››› 

Fig. 56

.

–

Carefully remove the glass, levering it to
avoid possible damage.

To replace the bulbs

–

Pull the bulbs outwards.

–

To remove the central bulb, hold and press
to one side.

Assembly

–

Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gen-
tly on the outer edge of the side light.

–

First fit the glass with the fastening tabs
over the frame of the switch. Next press the

front part until the two long tabs click on
the support.

Note

In LED courtesy lights it is not possible to
replace the light sources. If the light does
not work, take the vehicle to an official
Service.

Luggage compartment lighting

Fig. 57 

Boot light.

Fig. 58 

Boot light.

–

Extract the bulb by pressing on its inside
edge using the flat side of a screwdriver

››› 

Fig. 57

.

–

Disconnect the cable.

–

Press the bulb sideways and remove it from
its housing 

››› 

Fig. 58

.

–

Change the bulb.

–

Connect the cable again.

–

Refit the bulb and press it in until it engages.

62

Operation

Fig. 59 

Instruments and controls.

64

Controls and displays

Operation

Controls and displays

Interior view

Overview

Electric window controls

 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109

Interior door handle
Control for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123

Air vents
Turn signal and main beam lever

 . . . .

113

Steering wheel with horn and

–

Driver airbag

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

–

On-board computer controls

 . . . . .

84

–

Controls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

93

–

Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox)

 . . . . . . . . .

199

Instrument panel and warning
lamps:

–

Instruments

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66

–

Control and warning lamps

 . . . . . . .

86

Lever for:

–

Windscreen wipers and washer

 . . .

120

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

–

Wipe and wash system*

 . . . . . . . . . . .

120

–

Multi-function display control

 . . . . .

72

Infotainment system:
Hazard warning lights

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Glove compartment

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

134

Front passenger airbag

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Front passenger airbag disconnec-
tion switch

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Switches for:

–

Heating and ventilation

 . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

–

Air conditioning

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

–

Climatronic

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

138

Front passenger seat heating con-
trol

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142

Gear lever

–

Manual gearbox

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

196

–

Automatic gearbox

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

197

Depending on the equipment, but-
tons for:

–

Central locking

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99

–

Start-Stop operation button

 . . . . . . .

193

–

SEAT Drive Profile

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

204

–

Park assist system

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

240

Handbrake lever

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

236

Start-up push button (Keyless Ac-
cess closing and start-up sys-
tem)

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

Depending on the equipment:

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

–

USB port

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

188

–

Connectivity Box/Wireless Charg-
er

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

187

Driver's seat heating control

 . . . . . . . .

142

Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
less Access)

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

Steering column adjustment lev-
er

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Fuse housing

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55

Lever for unlocking the bonnet

 . . . . . .

277

Light range control

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

118

Light switch

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

111

Note

●

Some of the equipment listed in this sec-

tion is only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.

●

The arrangement of controls on right-

hand drive models may be slightly different
from the layout shown in 

››› 

page 64

. How-

ever, the symbols used to identify the con-
trols are the same.

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

65

Operation

Instruments and warn-
ing/control lamps

Instrument panel

Introduction

The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument
panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT
Cockpit).

After switching the engine on with a 12-volt
battery that is heavily discharged or newly
changed some system settings (such as the
time, the date, the personalised comfort set-
tings and the programming) might be altered
or deleted. Check and correct these settings
once the battery is sufficiently charged.

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,
with the risk of injury.

●

Do not operate the instrument panel con-

trols when driving.

●

To reduce the risk of accident and injury,

only make adjustments to the instructions

on the screen of the instrument panel and
to the instructions on the screen of the Info-
tainment system when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Analogue instrument panel

Fig. 60 

Instrument panel, on dash panel.

Details of the instruments 

››› 

Fig. 60

:

Revolution counter

 (with the engine run-

ning, in hundreds of revolutions per mi-
nute) 

››› 

page 79

.

1

Engine coolant temperature display

››› 

page 82

 or 

natural gas gauge

 in ve-

hicles with natural gas engine (CNG)

››› 

page 81

Displays on the screen

 

››› 

page 69

.

2

3

Adjuster button and display.
Speedometer.
Fuel gauge

 

››› 

page 79

.

4

5

6

67

Operation

Digital dashboard (SEAT Digital Cockpit)

Fig. 61 

SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

Details of the instruments:

Engine coolant temperature display

››› 

page 82

Revolution counter

. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running 

››› 

page 79

.

Gear engaged or position of the selec-
tor lever currently selected
Screen display

 

››› 

page 69

Speedometer
Digital speed display
Fuel gauge

 

››› 

page 79

.

Information Profile

 

››› 

page 68

.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

The Digital SEAT Cockpit is an instrument
panel digital with monochrome screen in col-
our high resolution. It has a 3 views accessi-
ble using the button 



 of the multifunction

steering wheel. By selecting different infor-
mation profiles, indications other than the
classic circular instruments can be displayed,
such as navigation data, multimedia informa-
tion or travel data.

The 3 views are:

●

Classic

●

Dynamic

●

Navigation

All views will display information on the
screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehi-
cle status, navigation

1)

 and driving aids

1)

.

In all views the information displayed in 

Infor-

mation profiles

 can be customised

››› 

Fig. 61 

8

.

Information profiles

Using the 

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

 option, you

can choose between the different options for
displaying the information to be displayed in
the SEAT Digital Cockpit (select 



 > View >

Instrument cluster

 

OR:

 



 > Interior

1)

Depending on the version.

68

Instruments and warning/control lamps

settings > Infotainment > Instrument
cluster

).

Classic View

The revolutions per minute and speedometer
needles appear along the entire length

››› 

Fig. 61

.

View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC

1)

Personalisation of the information that ap-
pears in the Digital SEAT Cockpit. Only 2 of
these items of information can be displayed
at the same time, but the user chooses which
to display, and in what order, by moving the
finger vertically over the dials.

Depending on the version, the Views can be
memorised by exiting the menu or keeping
the 

View

 button pressed.

●

Consumption

. Graphic representation of

the current consumption and digital display
of the average consumption.

●

Audio

. Digital display of the current audio

playback.

●

Altitude

. Digital display of the current alti-

tude above sea level.

●

Compass

. Digital display of the compass.

●

Information about the final destination

.

Digital display of the remaining travelling
time, distance to the destination and the esti-
mated time of arrival.

●

Operating range

. Digital display of the re-

maining range.

●

Travel time

.

●

Route guidance

.

●

Journey

. Digital display of the distance

travelled.

●

Assist systems

. Graphic representation of

different assistance systems.

●

Traffic signs

. Display of traffic signs detec-

ted.

●

Navigation

. Graphical representation of

the navigation with arrows.

It may vary based on the features, the num-
ber and the contents of the selectable infor-
mation profiles.

Navigation map in the SEAT Digital
Cockpit

Depending on the features, the SEAT Digital
Cockpit can display a detailed map. To do

this, select the 

Navigation

 option in the

menu on the instrument panel 

››› 

page 71

.

Depending on the features or the navigation
map, it can be shown in the Digital SEAT
Cockpit or on the Infotainment system or on
both at the same time. If it is displayed only in
the Infotainment system, the SEAT Digital
Cockpit will only display the arrows for ma-
noeuvres.

Transfer of navigation map

The map is transferred from the Infotainment
system to the Digital SEAT Cockpit and vice
versa using the map transfer key.

Using the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, in the 

Navigation

 menu,

you can transfer the map back to the Info-
tainment System.

Status display

Possible indications on the instrument
panel display

Different pieces of information can be dis-
played on the screen of the instrument panel,
depending on the features of the vehicle.

●

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

»

1)

Pre-set information depending on the selected

“Driving mode”.

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Operation

●

Warning and information messages

●

Odometer

●

Time 

››› 

page 79

●

Radio, media and navigation system indi-

cations

●

Indications of the phone

●

Outside temperature

●

Indications of the compass

●

Selector lever positions

●

Gear-change recommendation

››› 

page 203

●

Display of travel data (multifunction dis-

play) and menus for different settings

››› 

page 71

●

Service interval display 

››› 

page 82

●

Speed warning 

››› 

page 72

●

Speed warning for winter tyres

●

Start-Stop system status display

››› 

page 193

●

Signs detected by the traffic signal detec-

tion system 

››› 

page 75

●

Active cylinder management (ACT®) status

indication 

››› 

page 206

●

Low consumption driving  



●

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

●

Driver assistance system display

››› 

page 209

●

Copyright

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

When the vehicle is unlocked and while driv-
ing, the instrument panel display shows if any
of the doors, the bonnet or rear lid are
opened and, in some cases, it is also indica-
ted by an audible warning. The display may
vary according to the type of instrument pan-
el fitted.

Selector lever positions (DSG® dual clutch
gearbox)

The current position of the selector lever is
shown on the side of the lever and on the in-
strument panel display. When the lever is in
the 

D/S

 position or in the Tiptronic position, in

some cases, the gear engaged in each case
is shown on the instrument panel display .

Outside temperature indicator

If the outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal
symbol” 



 on the outside temperature dis-

play also lights up. This symbol remains lit un-
til the outside temperature exceeds +6 °C
(+43 °F) 

››› 

.

When the vehicle is stationary, when the aux-
iliary heater is switched on or when driving at
very low speeds, the outside temperature in-
dicated may be higher than the actual tem-
perature due to the heat produced by the en-
gine.

The margin of measurement ranges from
-45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F).

Gear-change recommendation

While driving, the instrument panel of certain
vehicles may indicate a gear recommenda-
tion for saving fuel 

››› 

page 203

.

Odometer

The 

odometer

 registers the total distance

travelled by the car.

The 

partial odometer

 (

trip

) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset
to zero.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

●

Briefly press the button 





 

››› 

Fig. 60

 

4

to reset the trip recorder to 0.

●

Keep the button 





 

4

 pressed for

about 3 seconds and the previous value will
be displayed.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

●

Set the odometer to zero via the Infotain-

ment system or the multifunction steering
wheel 

››› 

page 72

.

Speed warning for winter tyres

If the maximum speed set is exceeded, this is
displayed on the instrument panel

››› 

page 71

.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

The speed warning can be set in the infotain-
ment system using the infotainment button 



> Settings > Tyres

; 

OR

 



 > Exterior

settings > tyres

 

››› 

page 92

.

Indications of the compass

Depending on the equipment, when the igni-
tion is on, the instrument panel display indi-
cates the direction in which you are driving
with a symbol, e.g. NW for Northwest.

When the Infotainment system is on and there
is no route guidance active, the graphic rep-
resentation of a compass is also shown.

Low consumption driving 



Depending on the equipment, when the vehi-
cle is moving 



 is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster display when the vehicle is in an
economical consumption status due to active
cylinder management (ACT®) 

››› 

page 206

.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

●

Switch the ignition on, but do not start the

engine.

●

Hold the button 





 

››› 

Fig. 60 

4

 down

for more than 15 seconds to display the iden-
tifying letters of the vehicle engine (MKB).

Copyright

Legal text about the property rights and
copyrights of the instrument cluster.

WARNING

Even when the outside temperature is high-
er than freezing temperature, some roads
and bridges could be frozen.

●

The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

there may be a risk of freezing.

●

At outside temperatures above +4 °C

(+39 °F), there may be ice even when the
“ice crystal symbol” is not on.

●

The outside temperature sensor takes a

guideline measurement.

Note

●

There are different instrument panels and

therefore the versions and instructions on
the display may vary. In the case of dis-
plays without warning or information texts,
faults are indicated exclusively by the con-
trol warning lamps.

●

Some indications on the instrument panel

screen may be concealed by a sudden
event, e.g. an incoming call.

●

Depending on the equipment, some set-

tings and instructions can be carried out or
displayed on the infotainment system as
well.

●

If there are several warnings at the same

time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-
bols will stay on until you remove the
cause.

●

If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not
be possible to change the settings or show
the information as described. In this case,
go to a specialised workshop and request a
repair.

Instrument panel menus

The number of menus and information items
available will depend on the vehicle’s elec-
tronics and features.

A specialised workshop can programme or
modify additional functions, according to the
vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership for this.

Some menu options can only be read when
the vehicle is stationary.

■

Driving data

 

››› 

page 72

■

Assistance systems

■

Front Assist On/Off 

››› 

page 216

■

ACC (only display) 

››› 

page 219

■

Lane Assist On/Off 

››› 

page 224

■

Side Assist On/Off 

››› 

page 229

■

Navigation

■

Audio

■

Telephone

»

71

Operation

■

Vehicle status

 

››› 

page 73

Service Menu

3

 Applies to vehicles with Active Info Display

(Digital SEAT Cockpit)

In the Service menu various settings can be
adjusted depending on the features.

Open the Service menu

To open up the 

Service

 menu, select the

Range

 information profile while in the 

Driv-

ing data

 menu, and keep the 



 key press-

ed on the multifunction steering wheel for ap-
proximately 4 seconds. When it is released,
the 

Service

 menu will be displayed. Now

you can browse through the menu using the
keys on the multifunction steering wheel as
usual.

Restart the service interval display

Select the 

Service

 menu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument
panel.

Restart the oil service

Select the 

Restore Oil service

 menu and

follow the instructions on the instrument pan-
el display.

Restart journey data

Select the 

Reset trip

 menu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display
to reset the value.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Select the menu 

Engine code

. The identify-

ing letters of the engine will be shown on the
instrument cluster display at the bottom left.

Setting the clock

Select the 

Time

 menu and set the correct

time by turning the right thumbwheel of the
multifunction steering wheel.

Driving data indicator (multifunc-
tion display)

The display of the travel data (multifunction
display) shows different values about the
journey and the consumption.

Change from one display to another

●

Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel 

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page 84

.

Changing memory

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

●

Press the 



 button on the windscreen

wiper lever or the 



 button of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel.

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

●

While in 

Travel data > General infor-

mation

 press 



 on the multi-function steer-

ing wheel to switch between the 3 memo-
ries

1)

:

Since start:

 The memory is deleted if

the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.

Since refuelling:

 Display and stor-

age of the journey data and the con-
sumption values collected. When refuel-
ling, the memory is deleted.

Long-term:

 This memory contains trav-

el data up to a maximum of 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes,
or up to a maximum of 1999.9 km or
9999.9 km. When one of these values is

–

–

–

1)

This will show all data on the display at the

same time: distance travelled, average con-
sumption, average speed and autonomy.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

exceeded (varies depending on the ver-
sion of the instrument panel), the memo-
ry is deleted.

Delete journey data presets

●

Select the memory that you wish to erase.

●

Hold the 



 button of the multifunction

steering wheel or the 



 button of the multi-

function wheel pressed down for about 2
seconds.

Select the instructions

In the Infotainment system, in the menu Vehi-
cle settings, you can display different travel
data 

››› 

page 88

.

Current consumption:

 The current

fuel consumption display operates
throughout the journey, in litres/100 km;
and with the engine running and the ve-
hicle stopped, in litres/hour.

Average consumption:

 The average

fuel consumption is displayed after driv-
ing for approximately 300 metres.

Travelling time:

 This indicates the

hours (h) and minutes (min) since the ig-
nition was switched on.

Range:

 Approximate distance in km that

can still be travelled if the same driving
style is maintained.

Distance:

 Distance covered in km (m)

after switching on the ignition.

–

–

–

–

–

Average speed:

 The average speed

will be shown after driving for approxi-
mately 100 metres.

Digital speed display:

 Current

speed displayed in digital format.

Eco tips:

 Recommendations messag-

es are shown to reduce consumption
through good driving practices, e.g. 

Air

conditioning on: close the win-
dow.

Setting a speed warning

●

Select the display 

Warning at ---

 

km/h

or 

Speed warning at ---

 

mph

.

●

Press the button 



 on the windscreen

wiper lever or the button 



 on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel to store the current speed
and activate the warning.

●

Activate:

 adjust to the desired speed within

5 seconds using the rocker switch 



 on the

windscreen wiper lever or by turning the
thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel. Next, press the button 



 or 



again or wait several seconds. The speed is
stored and the warning activated.

●

Deactivate:

 press button 



 or button



. The stored speed is deleted.

The warning can be adjusted for speeds be-
tween 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h
(155 mph).

–

–

–

Display 

Oil temperature

The engine reaches its operating tempera-
ture when, under normal driving conditions,
the oil temperature is between 

80°C

 (176°F)

and 

120°C

 (248°F). If a great effort is required

from the engine and the outside temperature
is high, the engine oil temperature may in-
crease. This does not present any problem as
long as the warning lamps 



 or 



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 do not appear on the display.

Warning and information messages
(Vehicle status)

The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults displayed on the instrument panel as
red and yellow warning symbols accompa-
nied with messages and, depending on the
case, even an audible warning 

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.

The representation of the messages and
symbols may vary depending on the version
of the instrument panel.

Existing faults can also be checked manually.
To do so, open the menu 

Vehicle status

 or

Vehicle

 

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.

Priority 1 warning (red)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-
companied by audible warnings). 



 

Stop

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Operation

driving!

 Danger! Check the fault and elimi-

nate the cause. If necessary, seek professio-
nal assistance.

Priority 2 warning (yellow)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-
companied by audible warnings). Operating
faults or the lack of operating fluids can
cause damage to the vehicle or a fault.
Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If necessary, seek professional assistance.

Information message

It provides information about processes in the
vehicle.

Driver alert system (break recom-
mendation)

Fig. 62 

On the instrument panel display: driver

alert system symbol.

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

Function and operation

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
haviour of the driver when starting a journey,
making a calculation of tiredness. This is con-
stantly compared with the current driving be-
haviour. If the system detects that the driver 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 

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Fig. 62

. The mes-

sage 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

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.

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

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.

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 infotainment system using the
function button 



 > Driver assistance > Fa-

tigue detector

 

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. A mark indi-

cates that the adjustment has been activa-
ted.

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 peri-
od of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the sys-
tem automatically re-establishes the tired-
ness calculation. When driving at a faster

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-
ted.

WARNING

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fati-
gue detection system tempt you into taking
any risks when driving. Take regular breaks,
sufficient in length when making long jour-
neys.

●

The driver always assumes the responsi-

bility 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 information in the section 

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page 74,

System limitations

.

●

In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving ma-
noeuvre 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.

Road signs detection system

1)

Fig. 63 

On the instrument panel display: ex-

amples of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-

tions with their respective additional signs.

The traffic sign detection system records the
standard traffic signs in front of the vehicle
with a camera located on the base of the in-
terior mirror and provides information about
speed limits and overtaking prohibitions.

Within its limitations, the system also displays
additional signals, such as time-specific pro-
hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers

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 or limitations that only apply in

the event of rain. Even on journeys without
signs, the system may display any applicable
speed limits.

The traffic sign detection system does not
work in all countries. Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.

Shown on the display

In Germany, on motorways and vehicle
roads, besides speed limits and overtaking
provisions the system also displays the end of
prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the
time in other countries is always shown.

The traffic signs detected by the system are
displayed on the dash panel display

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Fig. 63

 and, depending on the navigation

system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-
ment system as well 

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1)

System available depending on the country.

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