Seat Ateca (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving

Speed range

The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
programmed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph)
approx. and faster.

By selecting the speed limiter

The speed limitation can be interrupted at
any time by depressing the accelerator ped-
al fully, beyond the point of resistance. As
soon as the saved speed is exceeded, the
green indicator light flashes and an audible
warning signal sounds. The speed is stored.

The limiter is reactivated automatically after
returning to less than the set speed.

Status display

When the speed limiter is switched on, the in-
strument cluster display shows the saved
speed and the system status:



It lights up grey

The speed limiter is switched on but regulation is not
active.



It lights up green

The speed limiter is switched on and active.

WARNING

After use, always switch off the speed limit-
er to prevent the speed being regulated
against your wishes.

●

The speed limiter does not relieve the

driver of their responsibility to drive at the
appropriate speed. Do not drive at high
speed if not necessary.

●

Using the speed limiter under adverse

weather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. aquaplaning,
snow, ice, leaves, etc. Only use the speed
limiter when the status of the road and the
weather conditions allow it.

Operating the speed limiter

Fig. 165

On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons to operate the speed limiter.

Connecting

●

Press the



button.

It does not take effect yet.

Start regulation

●

When the vehicle is moving, press the but-

ton



The current speed is saved as a limit speed.

Adjusting the speed

The programmed speed can be set:

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

Interrupting the adjustment

●

Press the



button.

The speed is stored.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the



button.

The limiter will re-activate as soon as the ve-
hicle is moving at a speed lower than the
saved one.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button



The speed limiter switches off and the speed
is deleted.









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Driver assistance systems

Switch to cruise control (GRA) or adaptive
cruise control (ACC)

●

Press the



button.

●

Observe the corresponding message on

the instrument cluster display.

The speed limiter is switched off.

Troubleshooting

The speed limiter is not active.

The control lamp switches on yellow.

●

Malfunctions Switch off the speed limiter

and go to a specialist workshop.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-
edly

●

You have switched off the Electronic Stabili-

zation Control (ESC).

●

The brakes have overheated. Wait for the

brakes to cool down and check the operation
again.

●

If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.

For safety reasons, the speed limiter only
switches off fully whenever the driver stops
pressing the accelerator pedal or switches
the system off manually.





Emergency brake assistance
system (Front Assist)

Introduction

Fig. 166

On the instrument panel display: ad-

vance warning indications.

The objective of the system is to prevent
head-on collisions against objects that may
be in the vehicle’s path or minimise the con-
sequences of such impacts.

Depending on several factors and how criti-
cal the situation is, the system operates in a
staggered manner. First it warns the driver,
and if the driver’s reaction does not occur or
is insufficient, it activates independent emer-
gency braking.

The function is intended to prevent collisions
with parked vehicles or vehicles in the same
lane travelling in the same direction, or with
pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path or

travelling in the same lane and direction.

may not activate in other hazard situations

›››

Front Assist is enabled between 4 km/h (2.5
mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph). Depending
on a range of conditions, some of the func-
tions described below are omitted to optimize
the behaviour of the system.

Front Assist is a driving assistance function
that can never replace the driver’s atten-
tion.

Safety distance warning

If the system detects that you are driving too
close to the vehicle in front, it will warn the
driver with this indication on the instrument
panel display



The timing of the warning varies according to
other factors: driver behaviour and speed.

Advance warning

If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it alerts the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel display

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Fig. 166

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

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Driving

Critical warning

If the driver fails to react to the

advance

warning

, the system may actively intervene

in the brakes and generate a brief jolt to warn
the driver of the imminent danger of a colli-
sion.

Automatic braking

If the driver also fails to react to the

critical

warning

, the system may initiate independ-

ent emergency braking by progressively in-
creasing the braking in accordance with how
critical the situation is.

Driver emergency brake assistance sys-
tem

The system may detect that the driver is not
braking hard enough to avoid the collision. In
this case, it will increase the braking intensity.

The system cannot prevent a collision, al-
though it can significantly minimise the con-
sequences by reducing the speed and the
force of the impact.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

›››

in Con-

trol and warning lamps on page 84

WARNING

Front Assist cannot change the laws of
physics or replace the driver in terms of

keeping control of the vehicle and reacting
to a possible emergency situation.

WARNING

Following a Front Assist emergency warn-
ing, pay immediate attention to the situa-
tion and try to avoid the collision as appli-
cable.

●

If the Front Assist does not work as de-

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

●

Always adapt your speed and distance

away from the vehicle in front of you at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-

dents and serious injuries.

●

In complex driving situations, Front Assist

may issue warnings and intervene in brak-
ing unnecessarily.

●

If the operation of the Front Assist is im-

paired by dirt or because the radar sensor
has lost its settings, the system may issue
unnecessary warnings and intervene inop-
portunely in the braking.

●

The Front Assist does not react to animals

or vehicles crossing your path or ap-
proaching head-on down the same lane.

●

The Front Assist does not react to pedes-

trians walking head-on in the same lane.

●

The driver must always be ready to take

over the control of the vehicle.

Note

●

When Front Assist is connected, the indi-

cations of other functions on the screen
may be hidden.

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking,

the brake pedal is “harder”.

●

Automatic interventions by the Front As-

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

●

The Front Assist may brake the vehicle

until it stops completely. However, the
brake system does not halt the vehicle per-
manently. Use the foot brake!

●

If the Front Assist does not work as de-

scribed in this chapter (e.g. in intervenes
several times unnecessarily), switch it off.

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Driver assistance systems

Operation of the emergency brake
assistance system (Front Assist)

Fig. 167

On the instrument panel display:

Front Assist deactivated indication.

The Front Assist is active whenever the igni-
tion is switched on.

When the Front Assist is switched off, so too
are the

advance warning

and the

distance

warning

functions.

SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist
activated. Exceptions

›››

page 239, Deacti-

vating Front Assist temporarily in the fol-
lowing situations

Switching the Front Assist on and off

With the ignition switched on, the Front Assist
can be deactivated or activated as follows:

●

Select the corresponding menu option us-

ing the button for the driver assistance sys-
tems

›››

page 82

●

OR:

in the infotainment system with the

function button



> Assistants

›››

page 89

When the Front Assist is deactivated, the indi-
cation



›››

Fig. 167

will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

Activating or deactivating the pre-warning
(advance warning)

The

advance warning

can be switched on or

off in the infotainment system using the func-
tion button



> Assistants

›››

page 89

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.

SEAT recommends keeping advance warning
active.

Depending on the vehicle’s infotainment sys-
tem the

advance warning

function may be

adapted in the following modes:

●

Advance

●

Medium

●

Delayed

●

Deactivated

SEAT recommends driving with the function in
“Medium” mode.

Switching distance warning on and off

The distance warning can be switched on or
off in the infotainment system using the func-
tion button



> Assistants

›››

page 89

The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.

SEAT recommends keeping the distance
warning active.

Deactivating Front Assist tempora-
rily in the following situations

In the following situations the Front Assist
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 receives a violent im-

pact.

●

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

●

If the radar sensor is temporarily covered

by an accessory.

●

When the vehicle is going to be loaded onto

transportation.

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Driving

System limitations

Fig. 168

On the instrument panel display: ini-

tial system self-calibration indication.

Front Assist has certain limitations inherent to
the system. Thus, in certain circumstances,
some of the reactions may be inappropriate
from the driver's standpoint. So pay attention
in order to intervene if necessary.

The following conditions may cause the
Front Assist not to react or to do so too
late:

●

In the first few instants of driving after

switching on the ignition, due to the system’s
initial auto-calibration. During this period, a
status icon

›››

Fig. 168

is displayed.

●

If the Front Assist is switched off or dam-

aged.

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

●

On taking tight bends or complex paths.

●

Pressing the accelerator all the way down.

●

If the ASR has been disconnected or the

ESC activated in

Sport

mode

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page 265

●

If the ESC is controlling.

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

trically connected trailer are damaged.

●

If there are metal objects, e.g. guard rails or

sheets used in road works.

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

●

In case of snow or heavy rain.

●

In case of narrow vehicles, such as motor-

bikes.

●

Misaligned vehicles.

●

Vehicles crossing the other's path.

●

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc-

tion.

●

Loads and accessories of other vehicles

that protrude over the sides, backwards or
over the top.

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains
a constant speed set by the driver. When
approaching another vehicle in front, the

ACC detects it and adapts the speed au-
tomatically, maintaining a distance set by
the driver.

Does my vehicle have ACC?

Your vehicle has ACC if it has a configuration
menu in the infotainment system

›››

page 89

and if it has the ACC function buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel

›››

Fig. 169

Speed range

ACC regulates speeds between 30 km/h (20
mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph).

If the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gear-
box, the ACC can bring the vehicle to a
standstill if a vehicle in front of it stops.

If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox,
you must pay attention to speed and gear
changes. The ACC is deactivated if the
speed is too low (less than 30 km/h) of the
engine RPM is too low or high.

Driver intervention prompt

ACC is subject to certain limitations in-
herent to the system. This means that
the driver will have to control the speed
and distance from other vehicles in cer-
tain situations. In this case, the instru-
ment cluster display

will tell you to in-

tervene

by applying the brake, and an

audio warning will be played.



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Radar sensors

The ACC uses the front radar technology.
Read its maintenance instructions and infor-
mation about its limitations

›››

page 230

WARNING

The ACC’s technology cannot overcome
the system's inherent limitations or change
the laws of physics. If used negligently or
involuntarily, it may cause serious acci-
dents and injuries. The system is not a re-
placement for driver awareness.

●

Always be prepared to brake or acceler-

ate.

●

If you press the accelerator pedal the

ACC will stop working. Therefore, it will not
brake or request any braking intervention.

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

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

●

Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, or

on roads that are steep, with lots of curves
or slippery.

●

Never use ACC when driving off-road or

on unpaved roads.

●

The system does not react to stationary

obstacles (such as a traffic jam queue). Re-
act soon enough to avoid a hazardous sit-
uation.

●

The system does not react to people, ani-

mals or vehicles that are crossing or ap-
proaching in the opposite direction.

●

If you are driving with a spare wheel fit-

ted, the ACC system could automatically
switch off. Switch off the system when
starting off.

●

Brake immediately if the ACC does not

slow down enough.

●

Brake immediately when a driver inter-

vention instruction is displayed on the in-
strument cluster screen.

●

If the vehicle continues to move involun-

tarily after a driver intervention prompt,
brake the vehicle.

Note

If the ACC does not work as described in
this chapter, do not use it until it has been
checked by a specialised workshop. Visit-
ing a SEAT dealership is recommended.

ACC operation

Fig. 169

On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons to operate the ACC

Connecting

●

Press the



button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

The ACC does not regulate anything yet
(standby).

Start regulation

Activating the ACC system automatically ac-
tivates the ESC and the ASR.

●

To start regulation, press the button



›››

Fig. 169

The ACC sets the current speed, or the clos-
est speed within the valid range (30-210
km/h), as the cruise speed.

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With manual transmission, the gear lever
must be in any gear except first and reverse,
and the speed must be higher than approxi-
mately 30 km/h (18 mph). On vehicles with
automatic transmission, the gear lever must
be in the

position.

Depending on the driving situation, the fol-
lowing indicator lamps come on:



It lights up green

ACC connected, no vehicle detected in front.



It lights up green

ACC connected, vehicle detected in front.

When the ACC is in standby, the indicator
lamps light up in grey.

Setting speed

To program the speed, press the





›››

Fig. 169

buttons to the desired speed. The

speed is adjusted at intervals of 10 km/h (5
mph).

When the ACC is active, the button



can be

pressed to increase the desired speed by 1
km/h (1 mph). You can then press



to de-

crease it by 1 km/h (1 mph).

Setting your distance level

The distance can be set to one of five levels,
from very short to very long:

●

Press the button



and then the button





›››

Fig. 169

●

Alternatively, press the button



as many

times as necessary to set the desired dis-
tance.

Keep in mind each country’s regulations on
minimum braking distances.

Suspend regulation (standby)

●

Briefly press the button



on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel or press the brake pedal.

The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed
and distance are saved.

If the ESC ASR

›››

page 265

is disconnected,

the ACC is automatically suspended.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the



button. The ACC regulates to

the last speed and distance setting.

●

OR:

Press the



button to use the current

speed.

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button



. The set speed

is cleared.

Exceeding the speed regulated by the
ACC

While driving with the ACC switched on, the
driver can increase speed by pressing the

accelerator pedal. ACC regulation is suspen-
ded until you release the accelerator pedal

›››

Set the default distance setting

In the Infotainment system, you can pre-se-
lect the distance level when connecting the
ACC from:

●

Very short, Short, Medium, Long and Very

long using the Infotainment system:



> Driv-

er assistance > ACC

›››

page 89

Changing the driving profile

In vehicles with SEAT Drive Profile

, the driving

profile selected can have an influence on the
ACC’s acceleration and braking behaviour

›››

page 225

In vehicles without SEAT Drive Profile

, the be-

haviour of the ACC can also be affected if
any of the following drive profiles are selec-
ted in the infotainment system in

Drive assist

ACC settings will be the same as those in the
SEAT Drive Profile.

WARNING

Before driving off, check that the road is
clear. The radar sensor may not detect ob-
stacles on the road. This could cause an
accident and serious injuries. If necessary,
apply the brake.

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CAUTION

If you increase speed using the accelerator
pedal, the ACC may not be able to safely
adjust the speed of the distance due to the
limitations of the system.

●

Be prepared to react if required by the

situation.

Status display

Fig. 170

On the instrument panel display: ACC

active.

Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if
the distance to the vehicle is adjusted.
Selected distance level 2.

This information can be displayed on the
central panel of the

Assists

view, or in the left

hand information profile

›››

page 66

. If these

views are not selected, it will be automatical-
ly displayed in the lower central part of the
instrument cluster in a simplified manner.

The set speed will be displayed next to the
function status indicator described in

›››

page 241, Start regulation

Special driving situations

Fig. 171

On the instrument panel display: ACC

active, vehicle detected in an outer lane.

Be aware of the limitations and warnings de-
scribed at the beginning of this chapter.

›››

in Introduction on page 241

Avoid undertaking on the right

If a vehicle is detected in the left lane that is
travelling at a speed slower than that set by
the driver, it will brake the vehicle within the
comfort limits of the system to avoid passing
it on the right

›››

Fig. 171

You can cancel this regulation by changing
the set speed or by pressing the accelerator
pedal.

The function works at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.

Overtaking

When the turn signal is switched on for over-
taking, the ACC reduces the distance from
the vehicle in front to help with the overtaking
manoeuvre. The set cruising speed will not be
exceeded.

The function works at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.

Stop&Go function

Valid for: vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill
(0 km/h) if the vehicle in front stops.

Or on the left, in countries that drive on the left

hand side of the road.

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The ACC remains active and the message

ACC ready to start

is displayed on the in-

strument cluster for a few seconds. You can
extend or reactivate this warning by pressing
the button



or, depending on your vehicle’s

equipment, by grabbing the steering wheel.
During this time, the vehicle will move off
again if the vehicle in front moves forwards.

To move off when the message

ACC ready

to start

is not longer displayed, once the

vehicle in front has moved off:

●

Press the accelerator pedal.

●

OR:

press the button





on the multi-

function steering wheel.

The ACC is deactivated while stopped in the
following cases:

●

If the vehicle stops for several minutes.

●

If a door is opened.

WARNING

If the message

ACC ready to start

is dis-

played on the instrument cluster display
and the vehicle in front moves off, your ve-
hicle will move off automatically. In this
case, any obstacles in the road may not be
detected. This may cause serious acci-
dents and injuries.

●

Always check the road before moving off,

and apply the vehicle brakes yourself if
necessary.

ACC system limitations

Fig. 172



Vehicle on a bend.



Motorcyclist

ahead, out of range of the radar sensor.

Fig. 173



Vehicle changing lanes.



One ve-

hicle turning and another stationary.

The limits of the ACC system mean that it is
not appropriate in all situations

›››

in Intro-

duction on page 241

SEAT does not recommend using the function
in the following cases

›››

●

Heavy rain, snow or fog.

●

When going through tunnels.

●

In sections with roadworks.

●

On routes with curves, e.g. on mountain

roads.

●

On off-road routes.

●

In covered car parks.

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●

On roads with embedded metal objects

such as train or tram tracks.

●

On roads with loose gravel.

Pay special attention when using ACC in the
following situations:

On curves

The ACC may not detect the vehicle in front
on a curve, or may regulate the distance from
vehicles in other lanes

›››

Fig. 172



Vehicles outside the sensor zone

In the following situations the ACC may not
react, or may react slowly or inappropriately:

●

Vehicles that are not aligned while driving

or that are outside the sensor's detection
area, such as motorcycles

›››

Fig. 172



●

Vehicles that move into your lane, a short

distance from your vehicle

›››

Fig. 173



●

Vehicles with loads or accessories that pro-

trude from the sides, rear or roof.

Objects that are not detected

The ACC function only detects and reacts to
vehicles moving in the same direction. There-
fore it does not detect:

●

People

●

Animals

●

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

or crossing the road.

●

Other stationary obstacles

The ACC does not react to stationary vehi-
cles. If, for example, a vehicle detected by the
ACC turns or moves over and there is a sta-
tionary vehicle in front of it, the ACC will not
react to the second vehicle

›››

Fig. 173



WARNING

Using the ACC in the above situations can
cause serious accidents and injuries, and
you could break the law.

Troubleshooting

ACC not available

The indicator lamp lights up yellow:

●

The radar sensor is dirty or adjusted incor-

rectly. Take into account the warnings descri-
bed at the beginning of this chapter

›››

page 231

●

There is a fault or a defect. Turn off the vehi-

cle's ignition and turn it on again after a few
minutes.

●

If the problem persists, consult a special-

ised workshop.



The ACC does not work as expected

●

Make sure that the conditions are met for

the radar sensor to operate properly

›››

page 231

●

If the brakes overheat, regulation stops au-

tomatically. Wait for them to cool down and
check the operation again.

●

Unusual noises during automatic ACC

braking are normal and do not indicate any
anomalies.

The following conditions may lead the
ACC not to react:

●

The accelerator or brake is depressed.

●

No gear is engaged or the vehicle is in gear

●

The vehicle is reversing.

●

ESC is operating.

●

The driver is not wearing his/her seat belt.

●

A vehicle or trailer brake light is faulty.

●

The RPM is too high or too low.

●

The parking brake is applied.

●

Driving on an excessive slope.

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Proactive speed adjustment

Introduction

The proactive speed adjustment adapts the
speed to the speed limitations detected and
to the road layout (curves, crossings, round-
abouts, etc.).

Proactive speed adjustment is an additional
function of the ACC

›››

page 240

and uses

the traffic signal detection system

›››

page 73

and the navigation data of the in-

fotainment system.

Proactive speed adjustment is available de-
pending on the equipment, although not in all
countries.

WARNING

The proactive speed adjustment smart
technology cannot overcome the limits im-
posed by the laws of physics and it only
works within the limits of the system. Never
allow the enhanced convenience of this
function induce you to take any risk that
compromises safety. If used negligently or
involuntarily, it may cause serious acci-
dents and injuries. The system is not a re-
placement for driver awareness.

●

Always adapt your speed to suit visibility,

weather, road and traffic conditions.

●

Always pay attention to traffic and al-

ways keep the vehicle environment in mind.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself. If the traffic sign recognition sys-
tem is not working properly or the naviga-
tion data is not updated, the speed may
change unexpectedly and suddenly or may
not be suitable for the current traffic situa-
tion. In addition, the speed adjusted by the
system may not suit your driving style.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself. If you drive without any active gui-
ded route, if you leave the route calculated
by the navigation system or if the position
of the vehicle cannot be determined cor-
rectly because the GPS does not provide
accurate data, the speed may change un-
expectedly and suddenly or may not adapt
to the current traffic situation.

●

Always use up to date navigation data.

●

Always take into account the maximum

permitted speed. In the case of speed limi-
tations that are not included in the naviga-
tion data, the maximum permitted speed
may be exceeded.

Note

Also note the information related to the
ACC relevant to safety

›››

page 240

Limitations of the proactive speed
adjustment

In addition to the limitations of the traffic sig-
nal detection system

›››

page 73

and of the

limitations of the ACC, proactive speed ad-
justment has the following limitations inherent
to the system:

●

Proactive speed adjustment only recogni-

ses traffic signals that show a speed limita-
tion. The proactive speed adjustment does
not take into account, above all, the rules on
priority of passage or traffic lights.

●

On roads that are not included in the navi-

gation data, or that are included with little
accuracy, proactive speed adjustment is not
available.

●

If a speed limitation is notified based on the

navigation data without it being detected by
the traffic signal detection system, the indica-
ted speed will be adjusted to the speed that
was saved the last time.

●

Proactive speed adjustment is not available

for speed limitations below approx. 20 km/h
(approx. 15 mph). In this case, a relevant mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel
screen.

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Activating the proactive speed ad-
justment

In the infotainment system, in the assist serv-
ices menu, you can individually adjust the
type of incident the vehicle should react to

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page 89

●

Response to road layout.

●

Reaction at permitted speeds.

Driving with the proactive speed
adjustment

●

Connect the ACC

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page 241

●

Set the distance and speed.

●

Activate the proactive speed adjustment.

As soon as the system recognises a speed
limitation or a relevant road layout during the
route, a warning will appear on the instru-
ment panel display. This warning will indicate
the reason and the speed to which the vehi-
cle will adjust due to said limitation.

Adjustment due to a speed limitation.

Adjustment due to a road layout.

In the event of adjustment due to a speed lim-
itation, the detected speed will be saved as
the new desired speed. In the event of adjust-





ment due to the road layout, the vehicle will
accelerate again after leaving the reason for
the adjustment behind and the speed will be
adjustment to that which has been saved.

The speeds indicated for curves depend on
the driving profile

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Interrupting speed adjustment

●

During the warning, press the button



●

During the adjustment, press the button



Adjust the announced speed

The announced speed can only be adjusted
in the event of adjustment due to a speed lim-
itation.

Multifunction steering wheel:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is
adjusting
- 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is
adjusting
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

If you adjust the indicated speed excessively,
the proactive speed adjustment is interrup-
ted.

Note

●

When a speed limitation is recognised,

the proactive speed adjustment also





+
–

adapts the saved speed even if the ACC is
switched off. However, it will not adjust.

●

If the speed of travel considerably ex-

ceeds the speed limit detected by the traf-
fic signal detection system, a relevant
warning is displayed in the instrument pan-
el display.

●

In the event of joining a highway without

speed limitation, the recommended speed
is automatically saved as the desired
speed. If a higher speed has previously
been saved for a motorway without a
speed limit, this is used instead of the rec-
ommended speed.

Troubleshooting

A message is displayed indicating that
proactive speed adjustment is not current-
ly available or not in your country.

●

If this message is displayed for a long time

and proactive speed adjustment is available
in your country, contact a specialised work-
shop.

Note

Depending on the anomaly in question, ad-
ditional information may be displayed in

Vehicle status

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Driving

Lane Assist

Introduction

The Lane Assist System helps the driver
stay in his/her lane within the physical lim-
its of the system. This function is not suita-
ble and is not designed to keep the vehicle
automatically in the lane.

Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane Assist system detects the limits (lane
lines) dividing the lanes in which the vehicle is
travelling. If the vehicle gets too close to the
detected lane limits, the system alerts the
driver through a corrective motion of the
steering wheel. The driver can cancel the
steering corrective action at any time.

No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system
understands that a lane change is required.

System limits

Use the Lane Assist system only on large,
well-maintained motorways and highways.

The system is not available under the follow-
ing conditions:

●

The driving speed allowed is below approx.

55 km/h (30 mph).

●

The system has not detected any lane

lines.

●

On tight bends.

●

Temporarily in very sporty driving situations.

WARNING

The intelligent technology in the Lane As-
sist system cannot change the limits im-
posed by the laws of physics and by the
very nature of the system. Careless or un-
controlled use of the Lane Assist system
may cause accidents and injury. The sys-
tem is not a replacement for driver aware-
ness or manoeuvres when driving.

●

Always adapt your speed and the dis-

tance to the vehicles ahead in line with visi-
bility, weather conditions, the condition of
the road and the traffic situation.

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so it can be turned at any time. The
responsibility of staying in the lane is al-
ways the driver's.

●

The Lane Assist system does not detect

all road markings. The road surfaces, road
structures or objects in poor condition can
be incorrectly detected as road markings
under certain circumstances by the Lane
Assist system. Immediately counter any un-
wanted intervention of the system.

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary if
the traffic situation permits.

●

In the following situations there may be

undesired interventions of the system or it
may be that the system does not intervene

at all. In these situations, special attention
is required from the driver and, where ap-
propriate, the temporary deactivation of
the lane assist warning system:

–

In very sporty driving situations.

–

In adverse weather conditions and
roads in poor condition.

–

When passing through areas undergo-
ing works.

–

Before gradient changes of grade and
river beds.

●

Always observe the vehicle surroundings

carefully and drive proactively.

●

When the area of vision of the camera

becomes dirty, covered or is damaged, the
Lane Assist system function can be affec-
ted.

Control lamp



It lights up green

Lane Assist system active and available.



It lights up yellow

The Lane Assist system intervening with a rectifica-
tion of the steering.

Some control and warning lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to

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check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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in Con-

trol and warning lamps on page 84

Driving with the Lane Assist System

Fig. 174

On the instrument panel display: indi-

cations of the Lane Assist System.

Lane line detected. The system inter-
venes assisting on the represented side.
Lane line detected. The system does not
intervene.

Switching the lane assist system on or off

In some countries, the Lane Assist System is
always activated when the ignition is switch-
ed on. The connection status is shown in the

Driver assistance

menu of the Infotainment

system or the driver assistance systems menu
after pressing the corresponding button. The
Lane Assist system can be activated and de-
activated in these menus.

The Lane Assist system is ready to actively in-
tervene as of approximately 60 km/h (35
mph) and if it has detected the lane limits
(system status: active). The control lamp



emits a green light. When the system inter-
venes by rectifying the direction, the control
lamp



emits a yellow light.

If the control lamp of the instrument panel
display is off, it means that the Lane Assist
system is connected but not ready to inter-
vene or it is disconnected.

When you activate a turn signal, the system
temporarily goes into a passive state in order
to allow manual lane change.

An energetic rotation or rectification of the
steering wheel by the driver causes the sys-
tem to temporarily switch to a passive state.

Driver intervention prompt

If the steering is not corrected manually, the
system prompts the driver through an indica-
tion on the instrument panel display and
acoustic warnings.

If no reaction is obtained from the driver, the
system switches to a passive state.

Regardless of the steering manoeuvres,
through an indication on the instrument panel

display and acoustic warnings, the driver is
also prompted to drive through the centre of
the lane if the steering correction lasts more
than reasonable.

Steering wheel vibration

The following situations may result in a steer-
ing wheel vibration:

●

The lane ceases to be recognised during a

sudden intervention in the direction of the
system.

It is also possible to select steering wheel vi-
bration in the

Assistants

menu of the infotain-

ment system. In this case, when a vehicle with
Lane Assist switched on crosses over a detec-
ted lane marking, the steering wheel will vi-
brate.

Troubleshooting

Error message, the system disconnects

●

Clean the windscreen.

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●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

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

System behaviour is different than expec-
ted

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera reg-

ularly and make sure it is free of dirt, snow
and ice.

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●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

●

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

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

●

Do not mount objects on the steering

wheel.

In the event of doubts or queries, go to a spe-
cialised workshop.

Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

Introduction

The driving assist (Travel Assist) combines
adaptive cruise control (ACC) and adap-
tive lane guidance. Within the limitations
of the system, the vehicle can maintain a
distance from the vehicle in front that is
preselected by the driver and remain in
the preferred position within the lane.

Travel Assist uses the same sensors as Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Assist.
Therefore, carefully read the information
about the ACC

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page 240

and the Lane

Assist

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page 248

and take into account the

limitations of the systems and the indications
given in the information.

Speed range

Travel Assist adjusts at speeds between ap-
prox. 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph) and approx.
210 km/h (approx. 130 mph); in the case of
the adaptive lane guidance function, be-
tween 0 km/h (0 mph) and approx. 250 km/h
(approx. 155 mph).

Driving with Travel Assist

Travel Assist automatically controls the ac-
celerator pedal, the brakes and the steering.
In addition, Travel Assist may, within its limita-
tions, decelerate the vehicle until it stops be-
hind another that stops and automatically
starts again.

You can override assisted adjustment at all
times.

How to know if the vehicle is fitted with
Travel Assist

The vehicle is fitted with Travel Assist if the
multifunction steering wheel has the button



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Fig. 177

Driver intervention prompt

If you remove your hands from the steering
wheel, after a few seconds the system asks
you to take over the steering with an indica-
tion on the instrument panel display and
acoustic warnings.

WARNING

The Travel Assist smart technology cannot
overcome the limits imposed by the laws of
physics and it only works within the limits of
the system. If Travel assist is used negli-
gently or involuntarily, it may cause serious
accidents and injuries. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.

●

Bear in mind the system limitations and

the indications regarding the control of the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane
Assist.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

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

●

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.

●

Do not use Travel Assist offroad or on

roads where the surface is not firm. Travel
Assist has been designed for use on paved
roads only.

●

Travel Assist does not react to people or

animal or vehicles crossing your path or
which approach you head-on in the same
lane.

●

Brake immediately if Travel Assist does

not slow down enough.

●

Brake immediately when a braking mes-

sage is displayed on the instrument panel
screen.

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●

Brake when, after an indication to brake,

the vehicle rolls without it being desired.

●

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at

all times, to ensure you have control over
the steering at all times. The driver is al-
ways responsible for keeping the vehicle in
its own lane.

●

If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-

ing. The system could interpret this as no
driving activity.

●

If driver intervention is requested on the

instrument panel display, immediately re-
sume control of the vehicle.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself.

Indications on the instrument panel
display

Fig. 175

On the instrument panel display: indi-

cation with active adjustment.

Fig. 176

On the instrument panel display: con-

trol lamps.

Displays on the screen

›››

Fig. 175

The adaptive lane guidance function is
active.
Distance set.

In addition, depending on the equipment,
control lamps indicate the status of the sys-
tem on the instrument panel display:

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Fig. 176

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-
trol and adaptive lane guidance function
are active.
Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-
trol active and adaptive lane guidance
function passive.
Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-
trol passive and adaptive lane guidance
function active.

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-
trol and adaptive lane guidance function
are passive.
Inactive Travel Assist.

Depending on the equipment, more details
may be displayed on the instrument cluster,
such as dashed lines or other vehicles on the
road.

Operating Travel Assist

Fig. 177

Left side of the multifunction steering

wheel: buttons for operating Travel Assist.

Connecting

●

Press the



button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

The control lamp



will light up green. The

following warning is also displayed on the in-
strument panel screen: The Travel Assist
maintains the current speed and the preset

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