Seat Ateca (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving

●

With the engine running, switch off traction

control (ASR)

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Press the brake pedal with your left foot

and hold it down for at least one second.

●

Set the selector lever to position

or Tip-

tronic, or select the

sport

driving profile from

the SEAT Drive Profile

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●

With your right foot, press the accelerator

down to the full throttle or kick-down position.
The engine speed will stabilise at about

3,200

rpm (petrol engine) or about

2,000

rpm (diesel engine).

●

Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The

vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.

WARNING

●

Always adapt your driving style to the

traffic conditions.

●

Only use the Launch control programme

when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make sure your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not incon-
venience or endanger other road users.

●

Make sure that the ESC remains switched

on. Please note that when the ASR and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to

spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk
of accident!

●

After moving off, the ESC “sport” mode

should be deactivated by briefly pressing
the





button.

Note

●

After using the Launch control pro-

gramme, the temperature in the gearbox
may have increased considerably. In this
case, the programme could be disabled for
several minutes. The programme can be
used again after the cooling phase.

●

Accelerating with the launch control pro-

gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased
wear and tear.

downhill assistant

Downhill speed control is activated when the
lever is in the

D/S

position and the brake is

applied. An appropriate lower gear is engag-
ed.

The assistant attempts to maintain the speed
at which the vehicle was travelling when the

brake was applied, within logical limits. It may
be necessary to correct the speed by press-
ing the brake.

The assistant can only change down as far
as 3rd gear. It is possible that on very steep
slopes you may have to switch to tiptronic
mode and thus manually change down to
2nd or 1st gear to take advantage of engine
braking and take the load off the brake sys-
tem.

Downhill speed control is deactivated as
soon as the road levels out again or you press
the accelerator pedal.

On vehicles with a cruise control system

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, downhill speed control is acti-

vated when you set a cruising speed.

WARNING

The downhill speed control cannot defy the
laws of physics. Therefore, speed cannot
be maintained constant in all situations. Al-
ways be prepared to use the brakes!

Vehicles without a driver information system:

the warning lamp flashes slowly. Vehicles with a
driver information system: the warning lamp re-
mains on.

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Hill Hold Control (HHC)

When driving up a slope or driving in

Offroad

with the lever in position

, stopping the

vehicle switches on the hill hold control.

When the brake pedal is released, the assis-
tant keeps the vehicle’s brakes applied for a
few seconds to give the driver time to press
the accelerator pedal and continue driving.

Inertia mode

The inertia mode allows you to travel certain
distances without using the accelerator,
which saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the in-
ertia mode to “let” the vehicle “roll”.

Activation of the inertia mode

Condition:

lever in position

, slopes of less

than 12% and speeds between 20 and 130
km / h (12 and 80 mph).

●

Gently take your foot off the accelerator.

The indication will be shown on the instru-
ment cluster



, the engaged gear and cur-

rent consumption will disappear and the
word

Inertia

will appear.

The gears will automatically disengage and
the vehicle will roll freely, without the effect of
the engine brake. While the vehicle rolls, the
engine runs at idling speed.

Stopping inertia mode

●

Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.

To take advantage of the engine's inertia
mode, simply remove your foot from the ac-
celerator.

Applying both the

inertia mode

(= prolonged

section with less energy) and

inertia discon-

nection

(= shorter section without the need

for fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption
and emission balance.

If the vehicle has

SEAT Drive Profile

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, the inertia mode can be activa-

ted in

Normal

Eco

and

Individual

modes. In

Eco

mode, it is activated whenever the oper-

ating conditions are met, regardless of the
smoothness with which the foot is removed
from the accelerator.

WARNING

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

take into account, when approaching an
obstacle, that the vehicle will not deceler-
ate in the usual manner: risk of accident!

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:
risk of accident!

●

If other users drive your vehicle, warn

them about inertia mode.

Note

●

The driver message

Inertia

is only dis-

played with the current consumption. In in-
ertia mode the gear will no longer be dis-
played (for example “D” or “E” will appear
instead of “D7” or “E7”).

●

The inertia mode will be automatically

disconnected on gradients steeper than
15%.

●

In the case of the TDI and 2.0l TSI en-

gines, the inertia mode will only work in the

Eco

driving mode.

Indications on the instrument panel
display

Clutch



Clutch overheating! Please stop!

●

The clutch has overheated and could be

damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to
cool with the engine at idling speed and the
selector lever in position

. When the warning

lamp and the driver message switch off, have
the fault corrected by a specialised work-
shop without delay. If they do not turn off, do
not continue driving. Seek specialist assis-
tance.

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Faults in the gearbox



Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehicle

and place the lever in the position
P.

●

There is a fault in the gearbox. Stop the ve-

hicle in a safe place and do not continue driv-
ing. Seek specialist assistance.



Gearbox: System fault! You may

continue driving.

●

Have the fault corrected by a specialised

workshop without delay.



Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving with restrictions.
Reverse gear disabled

●

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

and have the fault repaired.



Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving in D until switch-
ing off the engine

●

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Seek spe-

cialist assistance.



Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your

driving accordingly

●

Continue driving at moderate speeds.

When the warning lamp switches off, you can
continue driving in a normal manner.



Gearbox: press the brake and en-

gage a gear again.

●

If the warning was caused by the tempera-

ture of the gearbox, this driver message will
be displayed when the gearbox has cooled
again.

Manual release of the selector lev-
er

Fig. 156

Gear selector lever: manual release

from the parking position.

In the event of a power failure when starting
(e.g. discharged battery), the lever will remain
locked in position

. To move it to position

move the vehicle, there is an emergency re-
lease device under the centre console, on the
right side. Releasing the selector lever re-
quires a certain degree of practical skill.

Removing the cover from the selector lev-
er

●

Apply the electronic parking brake



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●

Carefully pull the corners of the selector

lever boot and twist it upwards over the lever
handle.

Releasing the selector lever

●

Using the flat part of a screwdriver, press

the yellow tab sideways and keep it pressed
down

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Fig. 156

●

Press the lock button on the selector lev-

er and move it to position

●

After completing the emergency release,

reattach the selector lever boot to the gear-
box console.

WARNING

Do not move the lever from position P if the
parking brake is not firmly engaged. If you
still think the car could move, press the
brake pedal. Danger! The vehicle could
move in an unforeseen way and cause an
accident or serious injury.

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Gear-change recommenda-
tion

Selecting the optimal gear

Depending on the equipment on the instru-
ment panel screen, a recommendation is
shown with the gear that should be engaged
to optimise consumption.

On vehicles with

automatic transmission

, the

lever must be in Tiptronic mode

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No recommendation will appear if the opti-
mal gear is engaged. The current gear will be
displayed.

Display

Meaning



Optimum gear.







Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.







Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.

Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter

When the exhaust system detects that the
particulate filter is close to saturation, this
system’s self-cleaning function recommends
the optimal gear for that function

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WARNING

The gear change recommendation is an
auxiliary function and in no case should be
a substitute for careful driving.

●

Responsibility for selecting the correct

gear, depending on the circumstances,
rests solely with the driver.

For the sake of the environment

Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.

Note

The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is or when the vehi-
cle is no longer in Tiptronic mode.

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Control lamps

Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive



It lights up white

Hill Descent Control is active.



It lights up grey

Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is

switched on, but is not adjusting.

Some control and warning lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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trol and warning lamps on page 84

Description and operation

Hill Descent Control limits the speed on steep
descents by automatically braking all four
wheels, both when moving forward and in re-
verse. As the anti-lock brake system remains
active, it prevents the wheels from locking. In
vehicles with manual transmission, the Hill
Descent Control adapts the theoretical
speed without slowing the engine below its
idling speed.

After starting the descent of a slope below
30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-
mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of
30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the
driver may increase or decrease the speed
within the limit by pressing the accelerator or
the brake. At this point the function is interrup-
ted and, if necessary, it is then reactivated.

Even so, it is imperative that the surface guar-
antees sufficient adhesion. For this reason,
the Hill Descent Control

will not

fulfil its

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function when, for example, descending a
slope with a frozen or slippery surface.

Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message



Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes
if the following conditions are met:

●

The vehicle engine is running.

●

The

Offroad

driving profile has been selec-

ted

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. Driving at a speed below

30 km/h (18 mph) (the message



is shown

on the instrument panel).

●

The slope of the descent is at least 10%

when driving forward and 9% when driving in
reverse.

●

The brake and the accelerator are not

pressed.

Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-
ing the brake and the accelerator or if the
slope is below 5%. The function can be
switched off manually in the infotainment
system using the



> HDC

function button.

WARNING

Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an
accident could occur and cause injury.

●

Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary

system that in some situations may not suf-
ficiently brake the vehicle when going
down a slope.

●

The speed of the vehicle may increase

despite the intervention of Hill Descent
Control.

Steering

Information relating to different ve-
hicle processes.

Electro-mechanical power steering adapts

electronically

to the speed of the car, torque

and steering angle.

Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition, but more force must be ap-
plied.

Progressive steering

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.

city traffic

you do not need to turn so much

on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.

On the

road

or on the

motorway

, progressive

steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.

Steering assist

This help assists the driver in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding

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WARNING

Steering assist helps the driver in critical
situations. The driver is the person who has
to control the vehicle's steering at all times.

Control lamp



It lights up red

Faulty steering.

Do not continue driving

, stop the vehicle as soon as

possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible.



It lights up yellow

Limited steering operation.
Drive carefully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-

starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is

not

necessary to check the steering.

OR:

The 12-volt battery was disconnected and re-

connected.

Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph).

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

It flashes yellow

The steering column is jammed.

When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.

OR:

The steering column does not unlock or lock.

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. Consider the
messages shown on the instrument panel display.

Do not continue driving

if the steering column re-

mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance.

The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.

WARNING

Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

●

If the warning lamps and the correspond-

ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may
stall in traffic, causing serious damage or
accidents and injuries.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

SEAT Drive Profiles

Introduction

The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose between the

Eco

Normal

Sport

and

Individual

profiles, which modify the behav-

iour of several vehicle functions, providing dif-
ferent driving experiences.

In addition, the 4Drive version features the

Offroad

and

Snow

profiles.

The

Individual

profile can be configured ac-

cording to personal preferences.

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 engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the

Eco

pro-

file is selected, the Start-stop function is acti-
vated.

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The

Eco

profile activates the Inertia function,

thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use
function when the selector lever is not in the

position, depending on how the accelerator
pedal is released

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. When the ve-

hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.

With manual transmission, the

Eco

profile

changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.

Dynamic chassis control (DCC)

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: shock absorber regula-

tion

Steering

The operation of the power steering is modi-
fied and adapted to the selected profile to of-
fer the best behaviour for each situation.

Air conditioning

The Climatronic can operate in

Eco

mode

with particularly limited consumption.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Depending on the driving profile, the perform-
ance of the ACC to allow adaptation to a
speed that is more sporty or fuel consump-
tion-friendly.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

In the

Offroad

and

Snow

driving profiles, the

electronic stability Control (ESC)

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adjusts to adapt to the terrain.

PreCrash system

The PreCrash system adapts according to
the selected configuration

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Hill descent control assistant

This assistant can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the

Offroad

profile. Hill Descent Con-

trol limits the speed on steep descents by au-
tomatically braking all four wheels, both
when moving forward and in reverse

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Hill Hold Control

This assistant can be turned on and off in the

Offroad

profile .

Parking assistants

The

Offroad

profile allows you to disable the

parking assistant to avoid warnings during
off-road driving.

Setting the driving profile

Fig. 157

Centre console: Driving Experience

button.

You can select the

Eco

Normal

Sport

Indi-

vidual

Offroad

and

Snow

Selecting the driving profile:

●

Turn the Driving Experience button to select

the desired driving profile

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The features of each profile can be seen by
pressing the

Profile information

function

button.

In the

Individual

profile it is possible to con-

figure the characteristics of the vehicle using
the

Profile setup

function button.

An icon on the touch screen provides infor-
mation about the active profile. The selector
displays the selected profile with a red LED.

Driving profiles

Driving pro-

file

Characteristics



Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a

fuel-saving driving style that is
respectful to the environment.



Normal

Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for everyday use.



Sport

Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-

bling the user a more sporty driv-

ing style.



Individual

It allows you to personalise the
configuration. The functions that

can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicle.



Offroad

Maintains optimal off-road driv-
ing by allowing the personalisa-

tion of the vehicle’s configuration
parameters.



Snow

It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour
for driving on slippery road sur-
faces, optimising grip and ma-
noeuvrability.

Only for 4Drive models.

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WARNING

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

Note

●

Regardless of the driving profile selected

when the ignition is switched off, all sys-
tems will start up Normal mode. To select a
different driving profile, Driving Experience
button or the infotainment system display.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.

●

The Eco profile is not recommended

when towing a vehicle.

Driving tips

Running in

Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.

Running-in the engine

A new engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than

later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.

How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
engine wear and increase its useful life. Never
drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always
engage a lower gear when the engine works
“irregularly”.

For the first 1000 km or

600 miles, please note:

●

Do not use full throttle.

●

Do not force the engine above two thirds of

its maximum speed.

●

Do not tow a trailer.

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600
to 1000 miles)

gradually

increase power

until reaching the maximum speed and high
engine speeds.

Running in new tyres and brake pads

●

Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

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●

Information about brakes

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For the sake of the environment

If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.

Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive

On four-wheel drive models, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels

General notes

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see

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The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power. This
combination gives the vehicle exceptional
handling and performance capabilities, both
on normal roads and in more difficult condi-
tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or per-
haps especially for this reason), it is important
to observe certain safety points

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Winter tyres

Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
we still recommend that winter tyres or all-
season tyres be fitted on all

four

wheels to

give even better

braking response

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Snow chains

On roads where snow chains are mandatory,
this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive

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Changing tyres

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four
tyres must have the same rolling circumfer-
ence. Also avoid using tyres with varying
tread depths

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Off-roader?

Your SEAT vehicle is not an off-roader: it does
not have enough ground clearance to be
used as such. It is therefore best to avoid
rough tracks and uneven terrain as much as
possible.

WARNING

●

Even with four-wheel drive, you should al-

ways adjust your speed to suit the condi-
tions. Do not let the extra safety features
tempt you into taking any risks when driv-
ing. Risk of accident!

●

The braking capability of your vehicle is

limited by the tyres' grip. It is therefore no
different from a car without four-wheel
drive. So do not be tempted to drive too fast
on firm or slippery roads just because the
vehicle still has good acceleration in these
conditions. Risk of accident!

●

On wet roads bear in mind that the front

wheels may start to “aquaplane” and lose

contact with the road if the car is driven too
fast. If this should happen, there will be no
sudden increase in engine speed to warn
the driver, as occurs with a front-wheel
drive car. For this reason you should always
choose a driving speed suitable for the
road conditions. Risk of accident!

Economical and environmentally
friendly driving

Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the
environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti-
vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-
ing situation does not require too much pow-
er. The number of active cylinders can be
seen on the instrument panel display.

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Foresight when driving

If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take

advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-
ever possible, with a

gear engaged

. This

takes advantage of the engine braking effect,
reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-
sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.

Changing gear to save energy

An effective way of saving is to change

in ad-

vance

to a higher gear.

Manual transmission

: shift up from first to

second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).

Automatic transmission

: accelerate gradu-

ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.

Avoid driving at high speed

Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution
multiply as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.

Reduce idling time

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings
and at traffic lights that remain red for long

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periods of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on
the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds already
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.

The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high during
this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best
to drive off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.

Regular maintenance

Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of

improved fuel

efficiency

as well as maximum reliability and

an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.

Avoid short journeys

The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal

operating temperature

in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.

A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level.

Check tyre pressure

Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures

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to save fuel. If

the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-
tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater
rolling resistance, under-inflation

also

increa-

ses tyre wear and impairs handling.

Do not use

winter tyres

all year round as

they increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

Given that every kilo of extra

weight

will in-

crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable
make sure that no unnecessary loads are be-
ing transported.

Since the luggage rack increases the

aero-

dynamic drag

of the vehicle, you should re-

move it when not needed. At speeds of
100-120 km/h (62-75 mph), this will save 12%
of fuel.

Save electrical energy

The engine drives the alternator, thereby
generating electricity. This implies that any
increase in power consumption also increa-
ses fuel consumption! For this reason, switch
off any unneeded electrical devices. Devices
that use a lot of electricity include the blower
at a high setting, the rear window heating or
the seat heating.

Note

●

If you have the Start-Stop system, it is

recommended that it should not be discon-
nected.

●

It is recommended that you close the

windows when driving at more than
60 km/h (37 mph).

●

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the
plate slip. This causes wear and can dam-
age the clutch plate.

●

Do not ride the clutch on a hill, use the

brake. The fuel consumption will be lower
and you will prevent the clutch plate from
being damaged.

●

Use the engine brake on downhills by

changing to the gear that is best suited for
the gradient. Fuel consumption will be
“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.

Driving on flooded roads

To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, take the following into ac-
count:

●

The water should never come above the

lower edge of the bodywork.

●

Drive at pedestrian speed.

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WARNING

After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp

›››

page 259

CAUTION

●

Driving through flooded areas may dam-

age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.

●

Whenever driving through water, the

Start-Stop system must be switched off

›››

page 212

Note

●

Check the depth of the water before en-

tering the flooded zone.

●

Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,

or stop the engine.

●

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-

tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.

●

Avoid driving through salt water (corro-

sion)

›››

page 335

Trips abroad

●

With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured

that lead-free petrol is available throughout
the journey

›››

page 301, Fuel types

. Seek

information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.

●

In some countries, it is possible that your

vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.

SEAT importers and distributors will provide
information about the technical preparation
that your vehicle requires and also about
necessary maintenance and repair possibili-
ties.

CAUTION

SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.

Driver assistance systems

General notes

Safety advice

WARNING

●

Responsibility for driving rests with the

driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.

●

Use the drive assist systems only when

conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.

●

In order for drive assist systems to react

correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the
notes on sensors and cameras in this chap-
ter.

Note

●

Keep in mind the specific rules of each

country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-
sponsible for always complying with the
specific regulations of each country.

●

The area in front of and around the radar

sensor should not be covered with

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adhesives, additional headlights or similar
items, as this could have a negative impact
on the operation of the assistants. If the ve-
hicle is not properly repaired or structural
modifications are made to it, the operation
of the assistants may be affected.

●

The repair and adjustment of sensors and

cameras requires special knowledge and
tools. It is recommended to visit a SEAT
dealership for this purpose.

System limits

WARNING

●

Drive assist systems can not overcome

the laws of physics. Depending on the cir-
cumstances, a collision may not be avoida-
ble.

●

Warnings, notices and indicator lamps

may not be displayed on time, or may be
displayed incorrectly, e.g. if a vehicle ap-
proaches too quickly.

●

Corrective interventions by drive assist

systems (e.g. interventions in the steering
or brakes) may be insufficient or may never
occur, depending on the circumstances. As
a driver, you must be prepared to act at all
times.

Note

●

Due to the system's detection limits in the

surroundings, the systems may not give
warnings or intervene on time, or they
might do so even if it is not desired. In addi-
tion, the auxiliary systems may incorrectly
interpret a manoeuvre and, as a result,
warn the driver in an unexpected manner.

●

When the towing mode is selected, some

assist systems may react with limitations,
in an unusual way or may not be available.
Keep in mind the instructions relating to the
towing mode.

Drive assist sensors and
cameras

Front radar

Fig. 158

On the front bumper: radar sensors.

Fig. 159

Detection area.

A radar sensor may be fitted to the front
bumper of the vehicle

›››

Fig. 158

. The front

radar detects any objects in its detection
zone

›››

Fig. 159

and provides support for the

following functions:

●

Front Assist

›››

page 237

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

›››

page 240

The radar can have a range of up to 120m
(400ft) depending on road and weather con-
ditions.

WARNING

The visibility of the radar sensor can be im-
paired by dirt or environmental influences
such as rain, fog, snow, mud, dust, insects
etc. In this case the Front Assist and ACC
functions may stop working. The instrument
panel displays the following message:

sensor vision!

And the Front Assist

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Driving

unavailable or ACC unavailable warning
lights come on.

●

Clean the sensor area on the bumper as

indicated in

›››

page 337, Cleaning the ex-

terior

. When the radar sensor starts cor-

rectly detecting again, the message disap-
pears from the screen and the functions
become available again.

CAUTION

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or poorly ad-

justed, the Front Assist system may give un-
necessary warnings and apply the brakes
inappropriately.

●

The operation of the radar can be affec-

ted by strong reflections of the emitted sig-
nal. This may occur, for example, in an en-
closed car park or due to the presence of
metallic objects (e.g. guard rails or sheets
used in road works).

●

The sensor may not be adjusted correct-

ly if it receives an impact. This may com-
promise the system's efficacy or discon-
nect it. If you have the feeling that the ra-
dar sensor is damaged or adjusted incor-
rectly, switch off the Front Assist and ACC
functions to avoid any damage. If this oc-
curs have it adjusted.

Front camera

Fig. 160

On the windscreen: field of vision of

the Lane Assist system.

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle
may be fitted with a front camera on the front
windscreen

›››

Fig. 160

. This camera detects

lane boundaries (lines) to provide support for
the following functions:

●

Lane Assist

›››

page 248

●

Travel Assist

›››

page 250

●

Emergency assist

›››

page 252

CAUTION

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tems, take the following points into consid-
eration:

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera

regularly and make sure it is free of snow
and ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

●

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-
sion.

Rear radar

Fig. 161

Rear view of the vehicle: radar sensor

zones.

Fig. 162

Sensor detection zones

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

›››

Fig. 161

. The sensors monitor

both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve-
hicle

›››

Fig. 162

They support the following functions:

●

Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

›››

page 255

●

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

›››

page 257

Automatic deactivation of supported func-
tions

The rear radar sensors deactivate automati-
cally when, among other reasons, one of the
sensors is detected to be permanently cov-
ered. This may be the case if, for example,
there is a layer of snow or ice over one of the
sensors.

The relevant text message will appear in the
dash panel display.

CAUTION

●

The radar sensors on the rear bumper

may be damaged or shifted in the event of
a collision, for example, when entering or
exiting a parking space. This may result in
the system disconnecting itself, or at least
possibly having its functionality diminished.

●

In order to ensure that the radar sensors

work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.

●

The rear bumper should only be painted

with paint authorised by SEAT. The lane de-
parture warning's functions may be limited
or work incorrectly if other paints are used.

●

The visibility of radar sensors may be af-

fected due to leaves, snow, strong haze or
dirt, among others. Clean the area in front
of the sensors.

●

Never use the lane departure warning,

the rear cross traffic alert or the door
opening warning if the radar sensors are
dirty.

Ultrasound sensors

The bumpers are fitted with ultrasound sen-
sors to perform the following functions:

●

Park Assist

›››

page 267

●

Parking aid Plus

›››

page 276

●

Rear parking aid

›››

page 279

CAUTION

●

Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

wheel arch and vehicle underbody can
modify the orientation of the sensors. This
can affect the parking aid function. Have
the function checked by a specialised
workshop.

●

A number plate or number plate holder

with dimensions that exceed the space for
the number plate, or a cured or deformed

number plate can cause false detections or
a loss of visibility for the sensors.

Note

●

In order to guarantee good operation,

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

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment for cleaning, do not apply it directly,
unless you do so very briefly, and always
keep a distance of more than 10 cm away.

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

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

Area View system

Fig. 163

In the rear lid handle: Area View sys-

tem

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Driving

Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, it
can be fitted with 1 or 4 cameras that provide
support to the following functions:

●

Area View

›››

page 283

●

Rear View Camera

›››

page 287

WARNING

The use of a number plate may interfere in
the views shown on the screen, since the
cameras' field of vision may be reduced.

CAUTION

●

In order to guarantee good system oper-

ation, keep the cameras clean, free of snow
or ice, and do not cover them with adhe-
sives or other objects.

●

The vehicle is fitted with a cleaning sys-

tem for the rear camera. To operate it, push
the wiper lever away from the steering
wheel (the camera will be cleaned at the
same time as the rear window). If the cam-
era is still dirty after using it, clean it man-
ually.

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

clean the camera lenses.

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove

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

Cruise control system (CCS)

Introduction

The cruise control system (GRA) helps main-
tain a constant speed set by you.

Speed range

The cruise control system is available when
driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-
prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).

Temporarily switching off the cruise con-
trol

The saved speed can be exceeded at any
time, e.g. for overtaking. The cruise control is
suspended during acceleration and is then
resumed with the saved speed.

Status display

When the cruise control system is switched
on, the instrument cluster display shows the
saved speed and the system status:



It lights up grey

The cruise control system is switched on, but regula-
tion is not active.



It lights up green

The cruise control system is switched on and regula-

tion is active.

If there is no speed saved, the instrument
cluster display shows



instead of speed.

Changing gears

As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed,
regulation is suspended and resumes once
the gear change has been made.

WARNING

If it is impossible to drive with sufficient
braking distance and at a constant speed,
using the cruise control system may cause
accidents and serious injuries may occur.

●

Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is

bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

●

Only use the cruise control system on

paved roads with a firm surface.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions.

●

After use, always switch off the speed

limiter to prevent the speed being regula-
ted against your wishes.

●

It is dangerous to use a set speed which is

too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.

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Driver assistance systems

Operating the cruise control

Fig. 164

On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons to operate the speed limiter.

Connecting

●

Press the



button.

There is no speed saved and regulation is not
yet operating.

Start regulation

●

When the vehicle is moving, press the but-

ton



The cruise control system saves and regu-
lates the current speed.

Adjusting the speed

While the GRA is set, the stored speed can be
adjusted:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)



- 1 km/h (1 mph)
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)

The cruise control system only operates the
acceleration,

it does not brake

the vehicle.

Interrupting the adjustment

●

Briefly press the button



on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel or press the brake pedal.

The speed is stored.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the



button.

The cruise control system resumes the saved
speed and regulates it.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button



The cruise control system switches off and
the saved speed is deleted.

Switching off the speed limiter

●

Press the



button.

●

Select the speed limiter on the instrument

cluster display.

The cruise control system is switched off.







Troubleshooting

Temporarily switching off the cruise
control

The control lamp switches on yellow.

●

Abnormal operation. Switch off the cruise

control system and take the vehicle to a spe-
cialist workshop.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-
edly

●

If the clutch pedal is pressed for a long

time.

●

The vehicle has exceeded the saved speed

for a long time.

●

No forward gear has been selected.

●

A brake assistance system has intervened,

e.g. TCS or ESC.

●

Front Assist has braked the vehicle.

●

If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer-

gency Assist and consult a specialised work-
shop.

Speed limiter

Introduction

The speed limited helps the driver not to ex-
ceed a set speed.



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