Seat Ibiza (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving

Wet roads or road salt

In certain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times.

At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activated, the brake pads will briefly touch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.

The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.

Corrosion

There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.

If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed

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Fault in the brake system

If the brake pedal travel should ever increase

suddenly

, this may mean that one of the two

brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to
the nearest specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-
member that you will have to apply more
pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
longer stopping distances.

Low brake fluid level

Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.

Brake servo

The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running.

WARNING

Any anomaly in the brake system can in-
crease the braking distance, with the re-
sulting risk of an accident.

●

New brake pads and discs must be run in

and do not have the correct friction during
the first 200 km (124 miles). This reduced
braking capacity may be offset by pressing
on the brake pedal a little harder.

●

If you are driving on roads which have

been salted, braking effectiveness may be
decreased.

●

Brakes can overheat if used excessively

on slopes. Before driving down a long steep
slope, it is advisable to reduce speed and
change down into a lower gear or range.
Therefore, using the engine brake relieves
the brakes.

●

Gentle continuous braking causes the

brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.

●

Apply the brakes heavily to clean the

brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-
tion. Do not put other road users in danger:
there is risk of causing an accident.

●

Ensure the vehicle does not move while in

neutral, when the engine is stopped. The
braking distance is increased considerably
when the brake servo is not active.

●

If the brake is subjected to high stresses,

vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys-
tem's pipes. This reduces the efficiency of
the brakes.

●

Non-standard or damaged front spoilers

could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please read the relevant in-
structions.

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CAUTION

●

Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving

your foot on the pedal when it is not neces-
sary to brake. This overheats the brakes, re-
sulting in longer stopping distances and
greater wear.

●

Before driving down a long, steep gradi-

ent, it is advisable to reduce speed and se-
lect a lower gear. This makes use of engine
braking and relieves the brakes. If you still
have to use the brakes, it is better to brake
firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes
continuously.

Note

●

If the brake servo is out of action, for ex-

ample when the car is being towed, you will
have to press the brake pedal considerably
harder than normal to make up for the lack
of servo assistance.

●

If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-

cessories such as a front spoiler or wheel
covers, it is important that the flow of air to
the front wheels is not obstructed, other-
wise the brakes can overheat.

Handbrake

Fig. 165

Handbrake between the front seats.

The handbrake should be applied firmly to
prevent the vehicle from accidentally moving.
Apply the handbrake when you leave your
vehicle and when you park.

Applying the handbrake

–

Pull the handbrake lever up

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Fig. 165

Releasing the handbrake

–

Pull the lever up slightly and press the re-
lease knob in the direction of the arrow

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Fig. 165

and guide the handbrake lever

down fully

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Always pull the handbrake

all the way up

, to

avoid driving off while the brake is on

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WARNING

●

Never use the handbrake to stop the vehi-

cle when it is in motion. The braking dis-
tance is considerably longer, because
braking is only applied to the rear wheels.
Risk of accident!

●

Failure to fully lower the handbrake lever

can affect the operation of the system, and
can also cause heating and wear of the
rear brakes.

CAUTION

Always apply the handbrake before you
leave the vehicle. In addition, engage first
or rear gear in the gradient function, or set
the selection lever to P.

Hill driving assistant

Valid for vehicles: with ESC

The hill driving assistant helps the driver to
move off and upward on a hill, both forwards
and backwards, when the vehicle is station-
ary.

The system maintains brake pressure for ap-
proximately two seconds after the foot is tak-
en off the brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle
from moving when it is started. During these 2
seconds, the driver has enough time to re-
lease the clutch pedal and accelerate with-
out the vehicle moving and without having to

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use the handbrake, making start-up easier,
more comfortable and safer.

These are the basic operation conditions:

●

being on a ramp or hill/slope,

●

driver door closed,

●

vehicle completely stationary,

●

engine running and foot on the brake,

●

having a gear engaged or being in neutral

for a manual gearbox, or with the selector
lever at positions

D/S

for an automatic

gearbox.

WARNING

●

If you do not start the vehicle immediate-

ly after taking your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle may roll back under certain
conditions. Depress the brake pedal or use
the hand brake immediately.

●

If the engine stalls, depress the brake

pedal or use the hand brake immediately.

●

When following a line of traffic uphill, if

you want to prevent the vehicle from rolling
back when starting off, hold the brake ped-
al down for a few seconds before starting
off.

Note

The Official Service or a specialist work-
shop can tell you if your vehicle is equip-
ped with this system.

Stabilisation and brake as-
sistance systems

Control lamps



It lights up

Fault in the ESC or ABS, or disconnection caused by
the system.

The ESC works in combination with the ABS. If the
ABS fails, the lamp also lights up.



Flashes

ESC or ASR activated.



It lights up

ASR manually deactivated.

: ESC in Sport mode

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

It lights up

ABS faulty or does not work.

WARNING

When the ignition is switched on, the status
of the brake system and the brake assist
functions is automatically checked. The
control lights on the instrument cluster
light up briefly and then turn off again. If a
warning light stays on permanently, there

is a fault. Seek qualified technical assis-
tance immediately.

Brake assist systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces
the tendency to skid and improves the stabili-
ty and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC
detects critical handling situations, such as
vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheelspin
on the driving wheels. It stabilises the vehicle
by braking individual wheels or by reducing
the engine torque. The warning lamp will
flash on the instrument panel when the ESC is
intervening



The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the
traction control system (ASR), electronic dif-
ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque control
(XDS).

ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by
changing the torque.

The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin
is desirable

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS prevents the wheels from locking up un-
der braking until the vehicle has reached a
virtual standstill. You can continue to steer the

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vehicle even when the brakes are on full.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and do not
pump the brakes. You will feel the brake pedal
pulsate while the ABS is working.

If the running gear or brake system is modi-
fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be se-
verely limited.

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

The brake assist system can reduce the re-
quired braking distance. The braking force is
automatically boosted if you press the brake
pedal quickly in an emergency. You must
keep pressing the brake pedal until the dan-
ger has passed.

Traction control system (ASR)

In the event of wheelspin, the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match
the amount of grip available. This helps the
car to start moving, accelerate or climb a
gradient.

Electronic differential lock (EDL)

When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes
the spinning wheel and directs the power to
the other driven wheel. This function is active
up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).

To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati-
cally if subjected to excessive loads. The ve-
hicle can still be driven. The EDL will switch on

again automatically when the brake has
cooled down.

Tractor-trailer sway mitigation

If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control
the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.
When the swaying of the trailer is felt by the
vehicle and detected by the ESC, it will auto-
matically brake the towing vehicle within the
limits of the system and mitigate the sway.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available
in all countries

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Electronic engine torque management
(XDS)

When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
tial allows the outer wheel to turn at a higher
speed than the inner wheel. In this way, the
wheel that is turning faster (outer wheel) re-
ceives less drive torque than the inner wheel.
This may mean that in certain situations the
torque delivered to the inner wheel is too
high, causing the wheels to spin. On the other
hand, the outer wheel is receiving a lower
drive torque than it could transmit. This can
cause a loss of grip on the drive axle, in this
case the front axle, which results in under-
steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.

The XDS can detect and correct this effect
via the sensors and signals of the ESC.

Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside
wheel and counter the excess driving torque

of that wheel. This means that the requested
trajectory is much more precise.

XDS works in combination with the ESC and is
always active, even when ASR is disconnec-
ted, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis-
connected.

Multi-collision brake

The multi-collision brake consists of automat-
ic braking activated by the Airbag control
unit. It is activated when, in the event of an
accident, the Airbag control unit detects de-
celerations above the activation level, and
braking is managed by the ESC system.

In the event of an accident, the multi-collision
brake can help the driver by braking to avoid
the risk of skidding during the accident and
causing other collisions.

The following actions control automatic brak-
ing during the accident:

●

When the driver presses the accelerator,

the automatic braking does not take place.

●

When the braking pressure through press-

ing the brake pedal is greater than the sys-
tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake
automatically.

●

Multi-collision braking will not be available

if there is an anomaly in the ESC system.

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WARNING

Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.

●

The ESC, ABS, ASR, EDS and the electron-

ic torque control system cannot exceed the
limits imposed by the laws of physics. Al-
ways bear this in mind, especially on wet or
slippery roads. If you notice the systems
cutting in, you should reduce your speed
immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not be encouraged to take
risks by the presence of more safety sys-
tems. If you do, an accident may occur.

●

Please remember that the accident risk

always increases if you drive fast, espe-
cially in corners or on a slippery road, or if
you follow too close behind the vehicle in
front of you. The ESC, ABS, brake assist,
EDS and the electronic torque control sys-
tem cannot prevent accidents: risk of acci-
dents!

●

Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-

faces (for example, icy or snow-covered).
Despite the control systems, the driven
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of
the vehicle: risk of accident!

Note

●

The ABS and ASR will only operate cor-

rectly if the four wheels have identical
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius

of the tyres can cause the system to re-
duce engine power when this is not desired.

●

The regulating processes of the systems

can make noises due to their operation.

●

If the warning lamp





lights up,

there could be a fault

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●

Any modifications made to the vehicle

(for example, to the engine, brake system,
running gear or to the combination of
wheels and tyres) may affect the operation
of the ABS, ASR and EDS.

Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC and ASR

The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is started, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.

The ASR function should only be switched off
in situations in which traction is insufficient.

Depending on the finishes and versions, there
is the possibility of disconnecting only the
ASR or activating the ESC in “Sport” mode.

Disconnecting and connecting the ASR

●

The ASR can be switched off and on using

the infotainment system

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. In vehi-

cles with a driver information system the cor-
responding indication will be displayed.

When the ASR is disconnected, the control
warning light



lights up on the instrument

cluster.

Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode

●

In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be discon-

nected and connected using the infotainment
system

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. In vehicles with a driver

information system the corresponding indica-
tion will be displayed.

When “Sport” mode is turned on, ESC inter-
ventions to stabilise the vehicle, and anti-slip
regulation (ASR) are limited. In addition, the



control lamp lights up on the instrument pan-
el.

WARNING

The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!

●

With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising

function will be limited to allow for a sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.

Note

If the ASR is disconnected or the Sport
mode is selected, cruise control will be
switched off.

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Parking

To park the vehicle

When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.

Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:

●

Park the vehicle on a suitable surface

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●

Apply the handbrake

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●

For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-

tor lever to position

●

Switch the engine off and remove the key

from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.

●

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear

on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.

●

When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with

you.

Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines

Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.

●

On slopes, turn the front wheels so that

they are against the edge of the kerb.

●

Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of

the road.

WARNING

●

Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot

exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.

●

Do not leave passengers inside a closed

vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.

●

Children should not be left alone in the

vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.

●

Depending on weather conditions, it may

become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.

Note

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
key can only be removed from the ignition
when the lever is in position P.

Help with parking and ma-
noeuvring

Parking aid parking and ma-
noeuvring (ParkPilot)

Introduction

These assist systems help you when parking
and manoeuvring:

–

Park assist plus

. It is an assistant that gives

a visual and audio warning of obstacles de-
tected in

front

and

behind

the vehicle

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–

Rear parking aid

. An audio assistant that

warns about obstacles detected

behind

the

vehicle

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WARNING

●

Always pay attention, by looking directly,

to traffic and the area around the vehicle.
Assistance systems are not a replacement
for driver awareness. Responsibility always
lies with the driver.

●

The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

stacles and people are not detected. Pay
special attention to children and animals.

●

Always keep visual control of the sur-

roundings: use the mirrors for additional
help.

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CAUTION

Parking distance warning system functions
can be affected by different factors that
can cause damage:

●

Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

–

Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,
posts and thin trees.

–

Objects that are located above the
sensors, such as protrusions in a wall.

–

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and gar-

ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-
sors' signals. The system cannot detect
these objects or people wearing such
clothes correctly.

●

Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

nal sound sources. This may prevent them
from detecting people or objects.

●

If the system warns you of the proximity

of a low obstacle, please note that after
being detected by the system, the obstacle
in question may disappear from the meas-
urement sensors as the vehicle moves clos-
er, and the system will no longer warn of its
presence. In certain circumstances, ob-
jects such as high kerbs that could damage
the underside of the vehicle are not detec-
ted.

●

If the parking distance warning system is

ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-
ble damage.

●

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

●

The display on the Infotainment system

screen shows a slight time delay.

●

In certain situations, the system can give

a warning even though there is no obstacle
in the detected area:

–

Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces
with long grass.

–

External ultrasound sources, such as
other vehicles equipped with ultra-
sound systems.

–

Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex-
haust gases.

–

If the number plate is not properly se-
cured to the surface of the bumper.

–

Gradient changes.

●

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.

●

We recommend that you practice park-

ing in an area without traffic.

●

The volume and tone of the signals and

indications can be changed

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●

In vehicles

without

an infotainment sys-

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

●

Please observe information on towing a

trailer

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Parking System Plus

Description

Fig. 166

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

Parking aid plus

assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles
detected in front of and behind the vehicle.

The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When an
obstacle is detected, it is indicated by audible
signals and in the Infotainment system

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Fig. 166

When moving close to an obstacle, it is possi-
ble to know if the obstacle is in front of the ve-
hicle or behind it by choosing different
sounds.

The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:

1.20 m

0.60 m
1.60 m
0.60 m

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency
of the audible signals will increase. The signal
will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:
Stop!

If the separation is maintained, the warning
volume is reduced after about 4 seconds.

Parking Aid operation

Fig. 167

Centre console: parking aid button

(depending on the version).

Manually connecting and disconnecting
the parking aid

●

Press the



button

once

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid dis-
play (the audible sounds remain active)

●

Press the

BACK



function button.

Automatic connection of Parking Aid

●

Select reverse gear.

●

: If you drive forward at a speed of less

than 15 km/h (9 mph) and an obstacle is en-
countered, it is detected when it is approx.
less than 95 cm. away. If the automatic con-
nection is activated, a reduced view is shown.

●

: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx
depending on whether or not an obstacle is
detected)

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

●

Move the selector lever to position

●

: drive forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph) or

faster.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-
ing Aid

●

Press the



function button.

Change from reduced view to full view

●

Select reverse gear.

●

: press the car icon on the reduced view.

●

: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx

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depending on whether or not an obstacle is
detected).

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear
View Camera “RVC”)

●

Select reverse gear.

●

press the

RVC

function button.

A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up when the sys-
tem is switched on.

Automatic activation

When the

Plus Parking Aid

connects auto-

matically, a diagram of the vehicle and the
segments will appear on screen.

It only operates every time the speed is re-
duced below 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first
time.

If it is switched off using the



button, one of

the following actions must be taken for it to
reactivate automatically:

●

Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

●

: drive forward at over 15 km/h (9 mph)

approx.

●

: move the lever into position

and pack

again.

●

: switch the automatic activation on and

off in the Infotainment system.

Automatic activation of the park assist can be
switched on and off in the infotainment sys-
tem

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●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Select: Infotainment button



> Settings

> Parking and manoeuvring

●

Select

Automatic activation

. If the box

is checked



, the function is connected.

●

, in the

Park distance control

function,

select

Settings > Automatic activa-

tion

If activated automatically, an audible sound
warning will only be given when obstacles in
front are at a distance of less than 50 cm. ap-
prox.

CAUTION

The automatic connection of the Parking
Aid only works when you are driving slowly.
If driving style is not adapted to the circum-
stances, an accident and serious injury or
damage may be caused.

Visual indication segments

Fig. 168

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

The optical indication of the segments works
as follows:

White segments:

the obstacle is more

than approx. 30 cm away from the path
or in the direction opposite to travel.

Yellow segments:

the obstacles lie on

the vehicle’s path and are at a distance
of less than approx. 30 cm away.

Red segments:

obstacles are less than

approx. 30 cm away.

The Media System Plus or Navi System will
display the expected path, depending on
how the steering wheel is turned.

If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way,
the corresponding audible warning will
sound.

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When the penultimate segment is displayed,
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In
the collision zone, the obstacles are repre-
sented in red, including those out of the path.
Stop the vehicle!

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Setting the indications and audio
signals

The indications and audio signal settings are
in the infotainment system

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Automatic activation



–



off

Front volume

Volume in the front and rear area.

Front sound settings/sharpness

Sound tone in the front area.

Rear volume

Volume in the rear area.

Rear sound settings/sharpness

Sound tone in the rear area.

Adjust volume

When the parking aid is switched on, the vol-
ume of the audio source will be reduced, de-
pending on the selected option.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message appears on the
instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a
fault.

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated
next time the parking aid is connected.

If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in
the areas

and

are displayed

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Fig. 166

. If a front sensor is faulty, only the

obstacles in the areas

and

will be dis-

played. Symbol



is displayed.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-
alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Trailer mode

On vehicles with a factory-fitted trailer hitch,
when the trailer is connected, the rear sen-
sors will not activate when reverse gear is en-
gaged or button



is pressed. Therefore, any

objects behind or to the side of the vehicle
will not be indicated on the screen and no
audio signals will sound.

The screen will only display objects detected
at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will
be hidden.

Rear parking aid

Description

The

rear parking aid

is an audible assistant

that warns of obstacles located

behind

the

vehicle.

There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you
are alerted by audible and visible warnings
on the Infotainment system.

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

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The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:

0.60 m

1.60 m

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency
of the audible signals will increase. The signal
will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:
Stop!

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in Introduction on page 242

Side area:
Central area:

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If the separation is maintained, the warning
volume is reduced after about 4 seconds.

Parking Aid operation

Parking Aid connection

●

Select reverse gear.

Parking Aid disconnection

●

Place the selector level in position

(for automatic gearboxes) or disengage re-
verse (for manual gearboxes).

Setting the indications and audio signals

The indications and audio signal settings are
in the infotainment system

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●

Rear volume

: volume in the rear area.

●

Rear sound settings/treble

: sound

tone in the rear area.

●

Lower volume

: when the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source
will be reduced, depending on the selected
option.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message appears on the
instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a
fault.

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated
next time the parking aid is connected.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-
alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Towing device

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory, when the trailer is
connected, the parking aid will not be activa-
ted when reverse gear is engaged.

Reverse Assist (Rear View
Camera)

Operating and safety warnings

WARNING

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

ble to precisely calculate the distance from
obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-
tem's own limits, hence its negligent use
may cause serious accidents and injuries if
used without due care. The driver should be
aware of his/her surroundings at all times
to ensure safe driving.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts

the field of view and displays the objects
on the screen in a way that is different from

reality. Distance perception is also distor-
ted.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

ditions, some items may be blurry or not
displayed at all. Take care with thin posts,
fences, railings or trees that might not be
seen on the screen and could damage the
vehicle.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the
vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-
noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area
at all times.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional.

Protruding objects or holes in the road, for
example, are more difficult to detect or
may not be seen at all.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation

of the guide lines

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Fig. 169

. The width rep-

resented by the lines decreases with vehi-
cle load. Pay special attention to the sur-
roundings when the inside of the vehicle of
the luggage compartment are loaded.

●

In the following situations, objects or oth-

er vehicles appear to be further away or
closer than they actually are. Pay special
attention:

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope
and vice-versa.

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Help with parking and manoeuvring

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

–

When the vehicle approaches objects
that are not on the ground surface or
that protrude from it. These objects
may be outside the camera angle when
reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar
with the system.

●

Reverse assist will not be available if the

rear lid is open.

Usage instructions

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

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The camera image is viewed together with
orientation lines projected on the Infotain-
ment system screen. Part of the bumper can
be seen at the bottom, which can be used by
the driver as a reference point.

Rear assist settings

Rear assist offers the user the possibility to
change the image's

brightness

contrast

and

colour

settings.

To change these settings:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place without

switching off the ignition or the infotainment
system.

●

Apply the parking brake.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Press the



function button displayed on

the screen.

●

Make the desired adjustments on the menu

by pressing the

–

function buttons or by

moving the scroll button.

Requirements for parking and manoeu-
vring with the rear assist

The system should not be used in the follow-
ing cases:

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or

is distorted, or if the lens is dirty.

●

If the area behind the vehicle is incomplete.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

●

If the position of the camera has changed

after a rear-end collision. Have the system
checked by a specialised workshop.

Familiarising yourself with the system

To familiarise yourself with the system, the
orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec-
ommends practising in a place without too
much traffic or in a car park when there are
good weather and visibility conditions.

Parking and manoeuvring with re-
verse assist

Fig. 169

Display on the Infotainment system

screen.: guide lines.

Meaning of the orientation lines

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Fig. 169

Lateral lines:

extension of the vehicle

(approximately in its total width) on the
road.

End of the side lines:

approx. 2 m behind

the vehicle on the road.

Intermediate line:

approx. 1 m behind the

vehicle on the road.

Horizontal red line:

a safe distance of

approx. 40 cm at the rear of the vehicle
on the road.

Switching the system on and off

●

Reverse assist is connected by a contact

when engaging reverse gear.

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●

The system switches off 8 seconds after

disengaging reverse gear and immediately
after removing the contact.

●

The camera will stop transmitting images

above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-
verse engaged.

In combination with the parking aid plus sys-
tem

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, the camera image will no

longer be displayed when reverse gear is dis-
engaged, and the system will display the op-
tical information provided by the parking aid
system.

It is also possible to hide the reverse assist im-
age:

●

By pressing one of the Infotainment system

buttons on the display.

●

: by clicking on the miniature vehicle

shown on the screen.

If you wish to display the rear assist image
again:

●

Disengage and re-engage reverse gear.

●

OR:

Press the

RVC

function button

Parking manoeuvre

●

Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se-

lect reverse gear.

●

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

so that the side lines lead towards the park-
ing space.

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

that the side lines run parallel to it.

Towing bracket device

Trailer mode

Introduction

Take into account country-specific regula-
tions about driving with a trailer and the use
of a towing bracket.

The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has
an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.

Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration
from the driver.

In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle

and

the trailer.

Maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted on the coupling device

The

maximum

technically permitted vertical

load of the tow bar on the hitch of the towing
device is

50 kg

The RVC button will only be displayed when re-

verse gear is engaged.

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Vehicles with the Start-Stop system

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the
Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special characteristics need to be taken into
account.

If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain
off for the rest of the journey

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Vehicles with driving profile selection

If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the

Eco

driving profile is not recommen-

ded. You are advised to select another of the
available driving profiles before beginning to
drive with a trailer.

Trailer weight/drawbar load

Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.

The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for

altitudes

up to 1000 m above

sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-
gine performance and the ability to climb
slopes, the tow load decreases proportional-
ly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer com-

bination must be reduced by 10% for every
1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate
the trailer with the maximum

authorised

drawbar load

on the ball joint of the towing

bracket, but

do not exceed

the specified lim-

it.

WARNING

Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.

WARNING

Undue use of the towing bracket may
cause injury and accidents.

●

Only use the towing bracket if it is in a

perfect state of repair and is properly se-
cured.

●

Never modify or repair the towing bracket

in any way.

●

In order to reduce the danger of injury in

the event of rear-end collisions and to
avoid injury to pedestrians and cyclists
when parking the vehicle, cover or remove
the tow hook when you are not using a trail-
er.

●

According to EU regulation 2021_535 it is

not permitted to install a towing device that
completely or partially covers the rear
number plate.

●

Never fit a towing bracket “with weight

distribution” or “load compensation”. The
vehicle has not been designed for this type

of towing bracket. The towing bracket
could fail and the trailer could be released
from the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or large objects can affect driving
properties and even cause an accident.

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or straps that are suitable and in
good condition.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity are

more likely to overturn than those with a
low one.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Take great care when overtaking.

●

Reduce speed immediately if you notice

that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Never drive at more than 80 km/h

(50 mph) when towing a trailer (or at more
than 100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional cir-
cumstances). This also applies in countries
where driving at higher speeds is permit-
ted. Take into account the speed limit for
vehicles with trailers in the corresponding
country, as it could be less than the speed
limit for vehicles without a trailer.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

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WARNING

If the towing bracket has been retrofitted
by a non-SEAT workshop, the Start-Stop
system must be disconnected manually
whenever driving with a trailer. Otherwise
the brake system could be damaged and
could consequently cause a serious acci-
dent or injury.

●

Always disconnect the Start-Stop system

manually when using a towing bracket that
has not been fitted by a SEAT workshop.

Note

●

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, al-

ways deactivate the anti-theft alarm

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page 96

. Otherwise, the tilt sensor could

cause the alarm to go off.

●

Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's

first 1000 km

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page 208

●

If a removable and retractable tow hook

is fitted, it should not be mounted when not
in use. In the event of a rear-end collision,
the damage to the vehicle could be greater
if the tow hook is fitted.

●

Some retrofitted towing brackets cover

the rear towing eye. In these cases, the
towing eye should not be used for tow-
starting or for towing other vehicles. For
this reason, if the vehicle has been retrofit-
ted with a towing bracket, always keep the
tow hook in the vehicle when you remove it.

Technical requirements

Vehicles that are

factory

-fitted with a towing

bracket meet all the technical and legal re-
quirements for driving with a trailer

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If the

vehicle is retrofitted

with a towing

bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for
the maximum authorised load of the trailer
that is to be towed may be fitted. The towing
bracket must be suitable for the vehicle and
the trailer and must be properly secured to
the vehicle's chassis. Only use a towing
bracket that has been authorised by SEAT for
this vehicle. Always check and take into ac-
count the towing bracket manufacturer's in-
structions. Never fit a towing bracket “with
weight distribution” or “load compensation”.

Towing bracket fitted on the bumper

Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bum-
per's function. Do not make modifications or
repairs to the exhaust system or the brake
system. Make regular checks to ensure that
the towing bracket is secure.

Engine cooling system

Driving with a trailer increases the load on the
engine and cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem should have sufficient coolant and be

prepared for the additional effort involved in
driving with a trailer.

Trailer brakes

If the trailer has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake sys-
tem to the vehicle's brake system.

Tow cable

Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer

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Trailer tail lights

The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations

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page 251

Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.

Exterior mirrors

If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the coun-
try in question. The exterior mirrors should be
adjusted before you start driving and must
provide a sufficient field of vision at the rear.

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Trailer maximum electricity consumption

Never exceed the values indicated!

Brake lights (total)

84 Watts

Turn signal (on each side)

42 watts

Side lights (on each side)

50 Watts

Reverse lights (in total)

42 Watts

Rear fog light

42 Watts

WARNING

If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one, the trailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injury.

CAUTION

●

If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-

rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.

●

If the trailer absorbs excessive electric

current, the vehicle's electronic system
may be damaged.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

tem directly to the electrical connections
of the tail lights or any other power sour-
ces. Only use the connections intended for
providing electric current to the trailer.

Hitching and connecting a trailer

Fig. 170

Schematic representation: assign-

ment of the pins of the trailer's electrical sock-

et.

Meaning

Left turn signal

Rear fog light

Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Right turn signal

Rear light, right

Brake lights

Rear light, left

Reverse lights

Permanent live

Live charge cable

Earth for pin 10

Meaning

Unassigned

Earth for pin 9

Power socket for trailer

The vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power
socket for the connection between the trailer
and the vehicle. With the engine running,
electrical devices on the trailer receive power
from the electrical connection (pin 9 and pin
10 of the trailer power socket).

If the system detects that a trailer has been
connected, the consumers on the trailer will
receive electricity through this connection
(pins 9 and 10). Pin 9 has a permanent live.
This powers, for example, the trailer's interior
lighting. Electrical devices such as a fridge in
a caravan

only

receive electrical power if the

engine is running (through pin 10).

To avoid overloading the electrical system,
you cannot connect the ground wires of pin
3 , pin 11 or pin 13 to each other.

If the trailer has a

7-contact connector

, you

will need to use an adapter cable. In this case
the function corresponding to pin 10 will not
be available.

Tow cable

The tow rope must always be securely fixed
to the towing vehicle and loose enough so

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