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the version, on the multi-function steering

wheel.

Automatic deactivation of the ignition on

vehicles with the Start-Stop system

Driving

The ignition is switched off automatically

when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-

matic engine shutdown is active, if:

Opening the driver's door when exiting the

vehicle activates the electronic lock on the

steering column if the ignition is disabled.

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Starting and stopping the

engine

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The driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the driver does not step on any pedal,

the driver door is opened.

Switching the ignition on/off

If you only want to switch on the ignition

(without starting the engine), briefly press

the start button once without pressing the

Ignition and start button

After automatically turning off the ignition, if

the dipped beam  is on, the side light re-

mains on for approx. 30 minutes (if there is

enough charge in the battery). If the driver

locks the vehicle or manually turns off the

light, the side light goes out.

brake pedal or the clutch pedal

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The    push-button text flashes

like a heartbeat when the system is ready for

the ignition to be turned on or off¹⁾

.

Automatic ignition disconnection

Switching off the ignition when leaving the

vehicle, with hybrid drive

When the vehicle detects that there is no

driver once the engine has stopped, after a

certain time the ignition is switched off auto-

matically. If at that time the dipped beam

headlights are on, the side lights will stay on

for approx. 30 minutes. The side lights can

be turned off by blocking the vehicle

When the ignition is not switched off in E-

MODE operating mode, a certain amount of

time after the journey is complete it switches

off automatically to prevent draining the 12-

volt vehicle battery.

Fig. 141 Starter button

The engine can be started with a start button

(Press & Drive). For this there must be a valid

key inside the passenger compartment.

page 97, or manually page 115 .

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“My Beat” function¹⁾

For vehicles with a convenience key there is

the “My Beat” function. This feature provides

The    button is found at the bot-

tom of the centre console or, depending on

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Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

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an additional indication of the vehicle igni-

tion system.

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WARNING

If during the STOP phase you press the

   button, the ignition is switch-

ed off and the push-button flashes¹⁾

When switching on the ignition, do not

press the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise

the engine could start immediately.

.

When entering the vehicle, the start button

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If the indication is displayed on the in-

Fig. 141 flashes to draw attention to it.

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strument panel display “Start-Stop system

deactivated: Start the engine manually”;

the    button will flash¹⁾

When the ignition is on/off, the engine start

button flashes. With the ignition is switched

off, the start button goes off after a few sec-

onds.

WARNING

.

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-

out due care, this may cause accidents and

serious injury.

With the engine running, the start button

light stays on, indicating that the engine is

running. The time elapsed between the mo-

ment the user starts the engine with the start

button and the lighting changes from flash-

ing to fixed will depend on specific engine

size characteristics. When the start button is

used to stop the engine, the button starts

flashing again.

Starting the engine

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Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when you leave it. Otherwise, a child or un-

authorised person could lock the vehicle,

start the engine or connect the ignition and

operate any of the electrical equipment.

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Vehicles with manual transmission: put the

gear lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal

and keep it pressed in this position until the

engine starts.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Note

press the brake pedal and keep it pressed in

this position until the engine starts.

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Before leaving the vehicle, always discon-

nect the ignition and, if appropriate, take

into account the instructions on the screen

of the dash panel.

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the

“My Beat” function also offers additional in-

formation:

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Press the starter button Fig. 141 ; do not

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press the accelerator. There needs to be a

valid key inside the vehicle for the engine to

start. After starting the engine, the lighting of

the  button remains fixed indi-

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If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

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When the engine stops during the Stop

with the engine off and the ignition on, the

vehicle battery might be discharged and it

might not be possible to start the engine.

phase, the light of the start button stays on,

as the Start-Stop system remains active even

though the engine is off.

cating that the engine is running¹⁾

.

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Once the engine starts, release the start-

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In vehicles with diesel engines, wait until

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When the engine cannot be started again

up button.

the warning light  page 208 goes off

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before starting the engine.

with the Start-Stop system, page 215 , and

needs to be started manually, the start but-

ton flashes to indicate this situation.

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1)

Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

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If the engine does not start, stop and wait

ous gas that can cause loss of conscious-

ness and death.

Note

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,

perform an emergency start page 210 .

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Electrical components with a high power

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consumption are switched off temporarily

when the engine starts.

WARNING

Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer

than usual to start on cold days. During pre-

heating, the warning lamp  remains lit. To

avoid unnecessary discharging of the bat-

tery, do not use any other major electrical

equipment while the glow plugs are pre-

heating.

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When starting with a cold engine, noise

Do not get out of the vehicle with the en-

gine running, especially if a gear is engag-

ed. The vehicle could then suddenly move

or something strange could happen that

would cause damage, fire or serious injury.

levels may briefly increase. This is quite

normal, and no cause for concern.

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When the outside temperature is below

+5 °C (+41 °F), if the engine is diesel, some

smoke may appear under the vehicle when

the fuel-operated auxiliary heater is on.

WARNING

The preheating time depends on the coolant

and exterior temperatures. With the engine

at operating temperature, or at outside tem-

peratures above +8°C, the warning lamp 

will light up for about one second. This

means that you can start the engine almost

immediately.

Never use cold start sprays, they could ex-

plode or cause the engine to run at high

revs. Doing this risks injury.

Turning off the engine

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Bring the vehicle to a full stop

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CAUTION

With manual transmission, press the clutch

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The starter motor or the engine may be

all the way down. If fitted with an automatic

gearbox, activate the parking lock by press-

ing button P.

damaged if you try to restart the engine im-

mediately after switching it off.

Starting a diesel engine after having run

out of fuel

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When the engine is cold, you should

If the fuel tank of a diesel vehicle was run un-

til completely empty, after refuelling it can

last longer than normal to start the engine,

even up to a minute. This is because the fuel

system must eliminate air first.

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Apply the electronic parking brake.

avoid high engine speeds, driving at full

throttle and over-loading the engine, as

this could cause engine damage.

Briefly press the start-up button

Fig. 141.

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Car wash function (hybrid vehicles)

For the sake of the environment

When the ignition is turned off with gear N

activated, the vehicle can roll for the next 30

minutes. After that time, if the vehicle is

stopped the parking lock P activates auto-

matically. The corresponding warning mes-

sage is displayed on the instrument cluster

display one minute before this happens.

WARNING

Do not warm-up the engine by running the

engine with the vehicle stationary. Start off

immediately, driving gently. This helps the

engine reach operating temperature faster

and reduces emissions.

Do not keep the engine running in confined

spaces, as there is a risk of poisoning.

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The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, an odourless and colourless poison-

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The engine can only be started using a genu-

ine CUPRA key with its correct code.

WARNING

the vehicle, otherwise the battery could

discharge.

Never switch off the engine while the vehi-

cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-

trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-

jury.

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If the engine has been driven at high

Note

speed for a prolonged period of time, it

may overheat when switched off. To avoid

damage, allow the engine to run for ap-

proximately two minutes in neutral before

switching it off.

A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-

ed if genuine CUPRA keys are used.

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The airbags and belt tensioners do not

work when the ignition is switched off.

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The brake servo does not work with the

Emergency starting function

engine off. Therefore, you need to press

the break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.

Note

After the engine is switched off the radiator

fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if

the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-

ble that the fan turns itself on once more if

the coolant temperature increases due to

the heat accumulated in the engine com-

partment or due to its prolonged exposure

to solar radiation.

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Power steering does not work when the

engine is not running. You need more

strength to steer when the engine is switch-

ed off.

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If the ignition is switched off, the steering

column could be locked, making it impossi-

ble to control the vehicle.

WARNING

Always take the key with you when you

leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-

tant if there are children in the vehicle, as

they might otherwise be able to start the

engine or use power-operated equipment

(e.g. the electric windows), which could

cause injuries.

Electronic immobilizer

Fig. 142 In the centre console: emergency

start.

The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-

thorised persons from driving the vehicle.

In the key there is a chip that automatically

deactivates the electronic immobiliser.

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,

an emergency start-up will be required. The

relevant message will appear in the dash

panel display. This may happen when, for ex-

ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

The electronic immobiliser is automatically

activated when the key is outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

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If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-

If the following message is shown on the in-

strument panel display: SAFE, the vehicle

cannot be started.

Stop system switches off the engine, the ig-

nition remains switched on. Make sure that

the ignition is switched off before leaving

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Immediately after pushing the start button,

Move the selector lever to P; the

vehicle can move; the doors can only

be locked in P

To access driving with the electric drive in

the infotainment system:

place the key in the drink holder of the cen-

tre console Fig. 142 , as close as possible

to the Kessy logo.

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 > Vehicle > Exterior > Electric

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For safety reasons, this driver message ap-

drive.

pears and an audible warning sounds if the

parking lock button P is not pressed after

switching off the engine. Press button P oth-

erwise the vehicle could move.

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The ignition connects and the engine

Requirements for switching on the drive

system

starts automatically.

The drive system can be switched on when

the following conditions are met:

Instructions for the driver on the

instrument panel display

Ignition is switched on

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This driver message is displayed and a buz-

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The high voltage battery has a sufficient

charge level.

zer is sounded when the driver door is

opened with the ignition switched on.

Depress the clutch

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There is no charging cable plugged in.

The temperature of the high-voltage bat-

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This indication is displayed on vehicles with

a manual gearbox when the driver does not

depress the clutch pedal when starting the

engine. The engine can only be started if the

clutch pedal is depressed.

tery is within the operating range.

Driving with electric drive

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There is a valid remote control key in the

vehicle.

Switching on the hybrid drive sys-

tem

Press the brake

Switching on the drive system

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This message appears on vehicles with an

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Press the ignition and start button once.

The ignition must be switched on.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start

the engine without having the brake pedal

pressed.

Switching on the hybrid drive activates the

vehicle's propulsion system. When the vehi-

cle’s drive system is switched on, the electric

drive is activated. The combustion engine

starts automatically when the charge level of

the high-voltage battery is not sufficient to

run with the electric drive, or if high drive

power is required.

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Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

Set the gear selector switch to position N

Press the brake to engage a gear

or activate the parking lock P.

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This indication is displayed when starting

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Press the ignition and start button

or stopping the engine if the automatic

transmission selector lever is in position D or

R and the brake pedal is not depressed. The

engine can only be started and stopped in

these positions.

Fig. 141 until indicator lamp  lights up

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on the instrument cluster. Do not press the

accelerator. Release the ignition and start

button when the indicator lamp  lights

up on the instrument cluster. The mark on

the power display changes from  to .

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If the indicator lamp  does not light

up, cancel and repeat the operation.

In this case it's not possible to switch on the

drive system.

in traffic-restricted areas and when ma-

noeuvring or reversing. Accident hazard!

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If the vehicle has been locked with the re-

As soon as the temperature of the high-volt-

age has increase enough, the drive system

can be switched on again.

mote control key, the ignition and start but-

ton is deactivated. If you are inside the vehi-

cle and have to start the engine, first unlock

the vehicle or perform an emergency start

Troubleshooting

To ensure that the drive system can be

switched on, even in very low outside tem-

peratures, CUPRA recommends parking the

vehicle in a place protected from the cold.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

page 210.

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Drive: Fault! Stop the vehicle safely



The warning lamp lights up red.

Detecting the drive system

There is a fault in the vehicle’s drive system.

The vehicle's drive system is no longer availa-

ble. Park the vehicle in a safe place as soon

as possible. Seek professional assistance.

With the electric drive, the motor makes no

noticeable noise when the drive system is

switched on or while driving. Therefore, you

cannot defect that the vehicle's drive system

is on by engine noise. Instead, the following

characteristics show that the vehicle is ready

to drive:

Note

A click is heard when the drive system is

turned on. This is completely normal and

does not mean there is a problem.

Drive: Fault! The electric drive is not



working properly. Visit a workshop

Vehicle sound

The warning lamp lights up yellow.

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The power display on the instrument clus-

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

ter displays  page 77 .

There is a fault in the vehicle’s drive system.

Drive slowly to a specialised workshop to

have the fault repaired.

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The electric drive makes much less noise

than a combustion engine. In the versions

for some countries, artificial vehicle sound is

generated to allow the vehicle to be heard

better from the outside. At higher speeds,

when the noise produced by the tyres and

the wind increases, the vehicle's sound auto-

matically fades out.

The display light on the instrument cluster

is on, regardless of whether the vehicle’s ex-

terior lighting is on.

Drive: Warning! Power is limited.



Check the manual

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The indicator lamp on the instrument clus-

ter switches on .

The warning lamp lights up yellow.

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An audio signal is heard.

Performance limited. The high-voltage bat-

tery may not be sufficiently charged or may

have reached its operating temperature limit,

for example in very cold outside tempera-

tures.

Switching on the drive system in very low

outside temperatures

WARNING

If the outside temperature is very low (ap-

proximately -27°C (-16°F) or lower), the high-

voltage battery may freeze and stop working.

During electric driving, the auditory per-

ception of the vehicle by other road users

may be much lower. This is especially true

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Vehicle sound: Fault! Pedestrians can-

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not hear the vehicle. Visit a workshop

Press button  on the control panel of the

The combustion engine starts when a kick-

down occurs in E-MODE. However, E-MODE

remains activated.

upper centre console.

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Press the E-Mode or Hybrid function but-

The warning lamp lights up yellow.

ton in the infotainment system.

Hybrid  (use the battery's charge)¹⁾

There is a vehicle sound fault. Drive with ut-

most care, as other road users may not be

able to hear the electric vehicle. Go immedi-

ately to a specialised workshop to have the

fault repaired.

Further information about the operating

mode can be found in .

This is the operating mode that allows you to

save most fuel.

E-MODE  (electric driving)¹⁾

The operating mode control unit tries to

make the most of the battery charge. For this

purpose, with active directions the naviga-

tion data are also accessed.

In the E-MODE electric driving mode, the ve-

hicle basically drives in electric only mode.

To the extent possible, the vehicle's com-

bustion engine is not used.

Operating mode selection

In this operating mode, the electric motor

and the combustion engine share the work

of driving the vehicle.

Operating mode selection

All of the following conditions must be met

for E-MODE to be activated:

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

In hybrid operating mode, the power from

the battery charge is used optimally. If route

guidance is activated, the vehicle may au-

tonomously recharge the high-voltage bat-

tery using the combustion engine.

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The high voltage battery has a sufficient

charge level.

The vehicle has different operating modes

so that it can always be optimally adjusted to

every situation while driving. Once the drive

system has been turned on, and provided

that all of the operating conditions required

for this purpose have been met, the E-

MODE operating mode is always activated in

the first instance for electric driving.

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The vehicle speed is lower than 130 km/h

(80 mph).

●

The high voltage battery temperature is

Manual control of the battery charge

above -10°C.

Manual control of the battery charge is only

possible in Hybrid operating mode. The op-

tion selected by the user is only valid until the

ignition is switched off or the vehicle is

switched to Hybrid mode or E-MODE.

If, while driving in E-MODE mode, the neces-

sary conditions are no longer met, the com-

bustion engine starts and electric driving is

suspended. In this case, the display  lights

up on the instrument cluster display.

Operating mode selection

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Switch on the drive system page 211 .

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1)

The displayed symbol varies depending on the

active operating mode and the charge level of

the high-voltage battery.

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Driving

The Intelligent Hybrid App allows the user

to save electrical energy until reaching home

(charging point) with just “one click”. If this

option is not selected, the maximum amount

of electrical energy will be consumed until

the selected destination is reached. If the

user has no active route, the function will of-

fer the activation of a predictive route and

BMA mode from the widget itself with just

one click.

Press the function button  and use the

Troubleshooting

symbols , and  to control the battery

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The E-MODE operating mode is not



available

charge:



Pressing this symbol selects a higher

theoretical charge level. The vehicle

tries to reach that new theoretical high-

voltage battery charge level while driv-

ing. The vehicle is powered by the com-

bustion engine. If the combustion en-

gine has “excess” power, it is used to

charge the high-voltage battery. This

option increases fuel consumption. CU-

PRA therefore recommends using the

charging socket to charge the high-volt-

age battery, whenever possible

The indicator lamp lights up in white.

The E-MODE operating mode  (driving in

electric mode) cannot be used temporarily

because one or more conditions are not

met.

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The conditions must be met to use the E-

MODE operating mode page 213 .

Show the active operating mode

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The operating mode active at any given time

is displayed on the instrument cluster dis-

play, e.g. .

Start-Stop system

page 306 .

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WARNING

The high-voltage battery charge level is

kept at around the current level while

driving. If you accelerate harder or in-

crease the vehicle speed, the combus-

tion engine starts up. When permitted

by the driver’s demand for acceleration

and the vehicle speed, the vehicle

switches back to electric mode.

Control lamps

Switching to a different operating mode

while driving can distract you from traffic

conditions and cause accidents.

=

It lights up



The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-

gine shutdown is active.

Note

Information about the operating mode that

is currently active is displayed on the in-

strument cluster display, along with the

charge level of the high-voltage battery.

It lights up

.

The Start-Stop system is not available or has been dis-

connected.



Pressing this symbol selects a lower the-

oretical charge level. The vehicle only

uses the battery's charge when it is

above the selected theoretical charge

level. The rest is kept until the end of

the journey.

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Instructions for the driver on the instru-

ment panel display

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-

Stop function is automatically activated.

Hold system, the engine will not start if you

remove your foot from the brake pedal. The

car starts when you press the accelerator

pedal.

Start-Stop system deactivated. Start

the engine manually

Vehicles with a manual gearbox

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When the vehicle is stopped, put it into

●

This indication for the driver shows that

Basic requirements for the Start-Stop

mode

neutral and release the clutch pedal. The en-

gine will stop. The warning lamp  will light

up. The engine may be stopped before the

vehicle comes to a standstill (approximately 7

km/h).

the Start-Stop system cannot start the en-

gine again.

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The driver door must be closed.

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The bonnet must be closed.

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function

not available

●

There is a fault in the Start-Stop system.

When you depress the clutch pedal, the

The engine has reached operating tem-

Take the vehicle to a workshop to have the

fault repaired.

engine will start again. The indicator lamp

goes out.

perature.

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The reverse gear must not be engaged.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

slope.

Description and operation

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Brake until the vehicle has come to a

standstill, and keep your foot on the brake

pedal or activate the Auto Hold system so

that the vehicle remains braked. The engine

will stop. The warning lamp  will appear in

the display. The engine can be stopped be-

fore stopping completely (approximately 7 or

2 km/h depending on the vehicle's gear-

box).²⁾

The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel

and reduce CO₂emissions.

The engine does not turn off for various

reasons

Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-

fies whether certain conditions are met. The

engine does not switch off, in the following

situations for example:

In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automat-

ically switch off when the vehicle stops or is

stopping. The ignition remains switched on.

The engine automatically switches back on

when required.

●

The engine has not yet reached the re-

quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

●

When you take your foot off the brake

In this scenario, the light of the   

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pedal the engine will start up again. The

warning lamp will switch off. With the Auto

button stays lit¹⁾

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1)

Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

2)

In the mHEV version (semi-hybrid), above 20

km/h.

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The temperature selected on the climate

control has not been reached.

The engine starts by itself

start the engine up again the accelerator

must be pressed, or another gear engaged

or the brake released.

When stopped, the normal system mode

may be interrupted in the following situa-

tions. The engine restarts by itself without in-

volvement from the driver.

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The interior temperature is very high/low.

If the selector lever is placed in R while stop-

ped, the engine will start up again.

Defrost function button activated

page 147.

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Park assist is switched on.

●

The interior temperature differs from the

temperature selected on the climate control.

Additional information about vehicles with

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The battery is very low.

●

Defrost function button activated

The steering wheel is overly turned or is

In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will

start up again in certain operating conditions

if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle

ahead drives off again.

page 147.

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being turned.

The brake has been pressed several times

consecutively.

●

If there is a danger of misting.

After engaging reverse gear.

In case of a very steep gradient.

●

The battery is too low.

WARNING

High power consumption.

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In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

●

Never switch the engine off until the ve-

●

The vehicle rolls forward or backward with

time, the engine will not stop any more.

hicle is stationary. The operation of the

brake and steering will not be fully guaran-

teed. More force will be needed to turn the

steering wheel or to brake. You could suffer

an accident and even serious injuries.

the engine off.

●

With ESC disabled.

●

ESC deactivated.

After emergency braking or loss of adhe-

The accelerator pedal (automatic trans-

sion.

mission), or the clutch (manual transmission)

is pressed.

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With a trailer attached.

●

To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Stop system is switched off when working in

In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

●

The steering wheel is slightly turned.

When the air conditioning is activated.

the engine compartment page 217 .

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time, the vehicle will not stop any more.

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When the battery charge level is low.

While the particle filter is regenerating.

CAUTION

Additional information related to the au-

tomatic gearbox

The Start-Stop system must always be

. is displayed on the instrument cluster

screen; it is also displayed in the driver infor-

mation system, .

switched off when driving through flooded

The engine stops when the selector lever is

in D, N and S, as well as in Tiptronic mode.

When the parking lock button P is activated,

the engine will also remain off when you re-

move your foot from the brake. In order to

areas page 231 .

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Note

●

You can control whether the engine

should switch off or not by reducing or

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Manually connecting and discon-

necting the Start-Stop system

increasing the brake force applied. While

the vehicle remains stopped, the engine

will not stop if the brake pedal is slightly

pressed, in traffic jams with frequent stop-

ping and starting for example. As soon as

strong pressure is applied to the brake ped-

al, the engine will stop.

Note

The system switches on every time the en-

gine is turned off voluntarily.

Manual gearbox

●

When stopped, the brake pedal must be

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle

does not move.

Changing gears

●

If the engine “stalls” with a manual gear-

box, it can be directly started up again by

immediately pressing the clutch pedal.

●

With an automatic gearbox, if the lever is

placed in position D, N or S after engaging

reverse gear, 10 km/h (6 mph) in a forwards

direction must be reached for the system to

be in a status to stop the engine.

Fig. 143 On the Infotainment system

screen.: Start-Stop system connected. 

View in the main menu.  View with the

Infotainment system off.

If you do not want to use the system, you can

disconnect it manually through the Infotain-

ment system:

Fig. 144 Diagram of a 6-speed manual

gearbox.

●

Select  > Assistants > Smart Assistants.

Gear positions are indicated on the gear lev-

er Fig. 144 .

›››

When the symbol  appears orange

Fig. 143 the system is activated and will

stop and start. When the symbol  appears

in white the system is disconnected.

›››

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as

far as it will go.

●

Move the gear lever to the desired posi-

tion.

●

»

Release the clutch.

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Driving

Engaging reverse gear

WARNING

DSG automatic transmis-

sion

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is

stopped.

Changing down through the gears incor-

rectly by selecting a gear that is too low can

lead to loss of control of the vehicle and

cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as

far as it will go.

Introduction

Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni-

cally controlled manual gearbox. Torque be-

tween the engine and the gearbox is trans-

mitted via two independent clutches. They

replace the torque converter found on con-

ventional automatic gearboxes and allow for

smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the

vehicle.

●

With the gear lever in neutral, push it

CAUTION

down, move it all the way to the left and then

forwards to select reverse gear Fig. 144

Engaging a gear that is too low when driving

at high speed or at high engine RPM can

cause considerable damage to the clutch

and gearbox. This can happen even if the

clutch pedal is kept depressed and the gear

is not engaged.

›››

R

.

●

Release the clutch.

Changing to lower gears

When driving, you should always change

down through the gears progressively, i.e. to

the gear immediately below when engine

The Tiptronic system allows the driver to

CAUTION

change gears manually page 220, Chang-

›››

ing gear in Tiptronic mode.

Consider the following to avoid damage

and premature wear:

RPM is not tool high

. Skipping one or

›››

several gears when changing down through

the gears at high speed or high RPM can

cause damage to the clutch and gearbox,

●

Do not rest your hand on the gear lever

while driving. The pressure exerted by the

hand is transmitted to the gearbox forks.

Control lamps

even if the clutch is depressed

.

›››

●

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal;

It lights up green



Even if the pressure seems insignificant, it

can cause premature wear of the clutch

disc. Use the footrest when not changing

gears.

WARNING

The brake is not pressed.

To select a gear range, press the brake pedal.

If the engine is running, the vehicle starts

moving as soon as a gear is engaged and

the clutch pedal is released. This also hap-

pens if the electronic parking brake is

switched on.

●

Make sure the vehicle is completely stop-

ped before engaging reverse gear.

●

When changing gears, always fully de-

●

Never engage reverse gear while the ve-

press the clutch.

hicle is in motion.

●

Do not “ride” the clutch with the engine

running when the vehicle is stopped on an

uphill slope.

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– Reverse gear

Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-

tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch



Selector lever positions

Reverse gear must be engaged only when

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is

tiptronic mode page 220 , to adapt the

›››

gears to suit the road conditions.

idling

.

›››

To engage reverse gear R, you must press the

brake pedal simultaneously. The reverse

lights switch on when the reverse gear R is

selected and the ignition is on.

WARNING

●

Take care not to press the accelerator

pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The ve-

hicle could start moving immediately (in

some cases even if the parking brake is en-

gaged) resulting in the risk of an accident.

– Neutral



In this position, the gear is in neutral.

●

Never move the lever to R position when

driving. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in an accident or failure.

Fig. 145 In the centre console: selector

lever.

Press the brake pedal to move the lever from

N to D/S when the vehicle is stationary or at

●

With lever in any position, the foot brake

speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)

.

›››

The selector lever position is shown when

the corresponding sign lights up. The engag-

ed gear is also displayed on the screen in

manual shift positions M, D, S and E (when

the ECO engine setting is selected in the In-

must be depressed whenever the engine is

running. This is because an automatic gear-

box still transmits power even at idling

speed.

– Permanent forward drive position



The D/S position enables the gears to be

operated in normal mode (D) or sport mode

(S). To select Sport mode S, move the lever

backwards. Pushing the lever again will select

normal mode D. The selected driving mode

is displayed on the instrument panel screen.

●

While you are selecting a gear and the ve-

dividual profile page 226 ).

›››

hicle is stopped with the engine running, do

not accelerate. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

In certain versions, S+ or M+ is also displayed

on the screen when the Drift or CUPRA pro-

●

As a driver you should never leave your

file is selected page 226 . S+ and M+ are

›››

vehicle if the engine is running and a gear is

engaged. Switch on the electronic parking

brake and select the parking lock (P).

In normal mode (D), the gearbox selects the

best gear ratio. This depends on the engine

load, the road speed and the dynamic gear

control programme (DCP).

more extreme shift modes than the conven-

tional Sport (S) mode.

– Parking lock



Note

When the P button is pressed, the drive

wheels are locked. Only press P when the ve-

Sport mode (S) should be selected for a

sporty driving style. This setting makes use of

the engine's maximum power output. When

accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea-

ble.

●

If the lever is moved accidentally to N

hicle is stationary

.

when driving, release the accelerator and

let the engine speed drop to idling before

selecting gear range D or S again.

›››

To press the P button you must press the

brake pedal simultaneously.

»

219

Driving

●

To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-

Changing gear in Tiptronic mode

●

If the power supply is interrupted while

hand gear shirt paddle towards the steering

wheel for approximately 1 second.

the P parking lock is active, it will not be

possible to move the lever. If this should

happen the manual release can be used. In

this case, you should seek professional as-

sistance.

To keep Tiptronic mode permanently switch-

ed on, move the selector lever to the S posi-

tion. If the selector lever is in position D and

the gear shift paddles are not operated for

some time, the Tiptronic mode will automat-

ically be switched off.

Note

●

If a gear has been selected, the vehicle

does not move forwards or back. Proceed

to the next mode:

CAUTION

–

When the vehicle does not move in the

required direction, the system may not

have the gear range correctly engaged.

Press the brake pedal and engage the

gear range again.

●

When accelerating, if a higher gear is not

Fig. 146 Steering wheel: automatic trans-

mission levers

selected, it will automatically change short-

ly before reaching the maximum permitted

RPM.

Tiptronic gives the driver the option to

change gears manually.

●

Also, if a lower gear is selected, the sys-

–

If the vehicle still does not move in the

required direction, there is a system

malfunction. Seek specialist assistance

and have the system checked.

tem will not change until it detects that the

engine will not reach its maximum RPM.

When you change to the Tiptronic pro-

gramme, the vehicle remains in the currently

selected gear. This is possible as long as the

system is not changing gear automatically

due to a traffic situation.

Driving with an automatic gear-

box

Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel

paddles

The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-

cally as the vehicle moves.

The gear shift paddles can be used when the

The engine can only be started with the lever

in the N position and the P button must be lit

up (the parking lock remains active).

selector lever is in the D/S position.

●

+

Press the gearshift paddle

to select a

higher gear Fig. 146 .

›››

●

–

Press the gearshift paddle

Driving down hills

lower gear.

Under certain circumstances it may be ad-

vantageous to use the Tiptronic mode to

220

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select the gear manually according to driving

Starting off uphill without the Auto Hold

function

and engine speed. This takes advantage of

the maximum acceleration of the vehicle

conditions

.

›››

.

›››

●

Pull on the electronic parking brake but-

ton.

Stop/Park

The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed

To park on flat ground, just press the P but-

until the engine reaches maximum rpm.

●

Once you have engaged a gear, gently

ton Fig. 145 . On slopes the parking brake

›››

press the accelerator and pull on the elec-

tronic parking brake button.

should first be applied and then press the P

WARNING

button.

Observe the safety warnings

in Selec-

›››

Back-up programme

tor lever positions on page 219.

If the driver door is opened and the P button

has not been activated, the vehicle could

move. The following warning is displayed on

the instrument panel:  Gear change:

selector lever in the drive posi-

tion!. Additionally, a buzzer will sound.

●

Never allow the brake to rub and do not

If all the positions of the lever are shown over

a light background on the instrument clus-

ter, there is a system fault and the automatic

gearbox will operate with the backup pro-

gramme. It is still possible to drive the vehi-

cle, however, at low speeds and within a se-

lected range of gears. Driving in reverse

gear may not be possible.

use the brake pedal too often or for long

periods, as the brakes can overheat. This

reduces the braking power, increases the

braking distance or even causes a brake

system fault.

●

Stopping on a downhill

If you have to stop on a hill, keep the ve-

hicle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal

or parking brake.

Always apply the brake pedal firmly to pre-

vent the vehicle from moving; if necessary,

Parking lock manual release mechanism

apply the electronic parking brake

.

›››

WARNING

If, in the event of a power failure (e.g. the 12-

volt vehicle battery is drained), the vehicle

must be towed and the parking lock can be

released manually. In this case, you should

seek professional assistance.

Do not accelerate while a range of gears is

engaged to prevent the car from rolling

Please note that if the road surface is slip-

pery or wet, the kick-down feature could

cause the driving wheels to spin, which

could result in skidding.

downhill

.

›››

Starting off uphill with the Auto Hold func-

tion

Kick-down

CAUTION

●

Once you have engaged a gear, take your

The kick-down device provides maximum

acceleration when the gear selector lever is

in the positions D, S or in Tiptronic mode.

●

If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do

foot off the brake pedal and gently press the

accelerator.

not attempt to stop it from rolling by de-

pressing the accelerator when a gear has

been selected. This could cause overheat-

ing and damage the automatic gearbox.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed right

down, the automatic gearbox will shift down

to a lower gear, depending on road speed

»

221

Driving

●

Press the brake pedal with your left foot

●

If you allow the vehicle to roll with the

Note

and hold it down for at least one second.

lever in position N and the engine off, the

automatic gearbox will be damaged due to

a lack of lubrication.

●

After using the Launch control pro-

●

Set the selector lever to position S or Tip-

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.

tronic, or select the Sport or Cupra Drive

Profile page 226 .

●

In certain driving situations or traffic con-

›››

ditions, the gears could overheat and be

damaged! If the warning lamp  lights up,

stop the vehicle as soon as you can and wait

●

With your right foot, press the accelerator

down to the full throttle or kick-down posi-

tion. The engine speed will stabilise at about

3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about

2,000 rpm (diesel engine).

●

Accelerating with the launch control pro-

for the gearbox to cool page 223 .

›››

If the gearbox operates with the backup

gramme places a heavy load on all parts of

the vehicle. This can result in increased

wear and tear.

●

programme, take the vehicle to a special-

ised workshop and have the fault repaired

without delay.

●

Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The

vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.

WARNING

downhill assistant

●

Always adapt your driving style to the

Launch-control program

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.

traffic conditions.

●

Only use the Launch control programme

The Launch-control programme enables

maximum acceleration from a standstill.

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.

Condition: the engine must have reached

operating temperature and the steering

wheel must not be turned.

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.

●

Make sure that the ESC remains switched

on. Please note that when the TCS and ESC

are deactivated, the wheels may start to

spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk of

accident!

The engine speed for Launch-control is dif-

ferent on petrol and diesel engines.

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.

To use the Launch-control you must discon-

nect the traction control (TCS) or activate

the ESC Sport or ESC OFF mode, using the

Infotainment system menu: press the func-

tion button  > Assistants > ESC Menu. The

warning lamp  will remain on.

●

After moving off, you should activate the

TCS or deactivate the ESC “sport” mode

again using the Infotainment system: func-

tion button  > Assistants.

222

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Downhill speed control is deactivated as

soon as the road levels out again or you press

the accelerator pedal.

Activation of the inertia mode

how smoothly you remove your foot from

the accelerator.

Condition: lever in position D, slopes of less

than 12% and speeds between 20 and 130

km/h (12 and 80 mph).

WARNING

On vehicles with a cruise control system

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

page 236, downhill speed control is acti-

vated when you set a cruising speed.

›››

●

Gently take your foot off the accelerator.

take into account, when approaching an

obstacle, that the vehicle will not deceler-

ate in the usual manner: risk of accident!

The indication will be shown on the instru-

ment panel , the engaged gear and cur-

rent consumption will disappear and the

word Inertia will appear.

WARNING

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

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!

down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:

risk of accident!

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.

●

If other users drive your vehicle, warn

them about inertia mode.

Note

Hill Hold Control (HHC)

●

The operation of the inertia mode in

Stopping inertia mode

When driving up a slope or driving in Off-

road with the lever in position D/S, stopping

the vehicle switches on the hill hold control.

combination with hybrid engines (MHEV

and PHEV) can cause the combustion en-

gine to switch off.

●

Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.

To take advantage of the engine's inertia

mode, simply remove your foot from the ac-

celerator.

●

The inertia mode will be automatically

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.

disconnected on gradients steeper than

15%.

Applying both the inertia mode (= pro-

longed section with less energy) and inertia

disconnection (= shorter section without

the need for fuel) facilitates improved fuel

consumption and emission balance.

Indications on the instrument

panel display

Inertia mode

With Drive Profile page 226 , the inertia

›››

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”.

Clutch

mode can be activated in the Comfort or In-

dividual profiles. If the engine is set to Eco in

the Individual profile, it activates when the

operating conditions are met, regardless of

 Clutch overheating! Please stop!

●

The clutch has overheated and could be

damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to

»

cool with the engine idling and press the P

223

Driving

parking lock button. When the warning lamp

and the driver message turn off, go to a spe-

cialised workshop to get the fault repaired. If

they do not turn off, do not continue driving.

Seek specialist assistance.

 Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your

driving accordingly

Display

Meaning

Optimum gear.

●



Continue driving at moderate speeds.

When the warning lamp switches off, you

can continue driving in a normal manner.

Changing to a higher gear is recom-

mended.

  

  

Changing to a lower gear is recom-

mended.

 Gearbox: press the brake and en-

gage a gear again.

Faults in the gearbox

 Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehicle

and place the lever in the position

P.

●

If the warning was caused by the tempera-

Information regarding the “cleanliness” of

the particulate filter

ture of the gearbox, this driver message will

be displayed when the gearbox has cooled

again.

●

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

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

hicle in a safe place and do not continue

driving. Seek specialist assistance.

 Gearbox: System fault! You may

continue driving.

Gear-change recommen-

dation

page 321.

›››

●

Have the fault corrected by a specialised

WARNING

workshop without delay.

Selecting the optimal gear

The gear change recommendation is an

auxiliary function and in no case should be

a substitute for careful driving.

 Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving with restrictions.

Reverse gear disabled

Depending on the equipment on the instru-

ment panel screen, a recommendation is

shown with the gear that should be engaged

to optimise consumption.

●

Responsibility for selecting the correct

●

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

gear, depending on the circumstances,

rests solely with the driver.

and have the fault repaired.

Displayed only when driving in Tiptronic

 Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving in D until switch-

ing off the engine

mode page 220 .

For the sake of the environment

›››

Selecting the correct gear can help to save

fuel.

No recommendation will appear if the opti-

mal gear is engaged. The current gear will be

displayed.

●

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Seek spe-

cialist assistance.

Note

The recommended gear display turns off

when you are no longer in tiptronic mode.

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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 inter-

rupted and, if necessary, it is then reactiva-

ted.

switched off manually in the infotainment

system using the  > HDC function button.

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Control lamps

WARNING

Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an ac-

cident could occur and cause injury.

It lights up white



Hill Descent Control is active.

●

Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary

Even so, it is imperative that the surface

guarantees sufficient adhesion. For this rea-

son, the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its

function when, for example, descending a

slope with a frozen or slippery surface.

system that in some situations may not suf-

ficiently brake the vehicle when going

down a slope.

It lights up grey



Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is switch-

ed on, but is not adjusting.

●

The speed of the vehicle may increase

despite the intervention of Hill Descent

Control.

Hill Descent Control is available when the

dash panel display shows the message .

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.

Hill Descent Control automatically inter-

venes if the following conditions are met:

Steering

WARNING

●

The vehicle engine is running.

Information relating to different

vehicle processes.

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

The Offroad driving profile has been se-

›››

trol and warning lamps on page 84.

lected page 226 . Driving at a speed below

30 km/h (18 mph) (the message  is shown

on the instrument panel).

›››

Electro-mechanical power steering adapts

electronically to the speed of the car, torque

and steering angle.

●

The slope of the descent is at least 10%

Description and operation

when driving forward and 9% when driving in

reverse.

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.

Hill Descent Control limits the speed on

steep descents by automatically braking all

four wheels, both when moving forward and

in reverse. As the anti-lock brake system re-

mains active, it prevents the wheels from

locking.

●

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

After starting the descent of a slope below

30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-

225

Driving

Progressive steering

●

If the warning lamps and the correspond-

It lights up yellow



ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic, causing serious damage or

accidents and injuries.

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may

or may not incorporate a progressive steer-

ing system.

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.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

In city traffic you do not need to turn so

much on parking, manoeuvring or in very

tight turns.

and in a safe place.

OR: The 12-volt battery was disconnected and recon-

nected.

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

On the road or on the motorway, progressive

steering transmits, for example, in bends, a

sportier, more direct and noticeably more

dynamic driving sensation.

Driving modes (Drive Pro-

file)

It flashes yellow



Introduction

The steering column is jammed.

When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-

tions.

Control lamp

The Drive Profile enables the driver to

choose between the Comfort, Sport, Cupra

and Individual, profiles, which modify the

behaviour of several vehicle functions, pro-

viding different driving experiences.

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 spe-

cialist assistance.

It lights up red



Faulty steering.

Do not continue driving, stop the vehicle as soon as

possible and in a safe manner.

In addition, the 4Drive version features the

Offroad¹⁾and Snow profiles.

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have

the fault repaired as soon as possible.

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.

The Individual profile can be configured ac-

cording to personal preferences.

The VZ5 version exclusively features the

Drift profile.

WARNING

Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-

es.

1)

Not available for PHEV hybrid vehicles.

226

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engine and intake noise, as well as the noise

from the exhaust system. The configuration

is preset for each profile and can be modi-

fied in the Individual profile.

Air conditioning

Description

Climatronic can operate in Eco mode, espe-

cially restricting fuel consumption.

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, the Drive Profile can operate on the

following functions:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Adaptive chassis control (DCC)

Depending on the driving profile, the per-

formance of the ACC varies, to allow more

sporty acceleration and braking or a more

respectful fuel consumption.

Engine

The DCC continuously adapts the damping

of the suspension system to the characteris-

tics of the road surface and the driving situa-

tion (speed, acceleration and steering wheel

angle) according to the selected driving pro-

file. The vehicle's dynamic behaviour is also

adapted to improve grip on curves and turn-

ing capacity. Within the Individual profile

you can also adjust the DCC level in a cus-

tomised manner.

Depending on the profile selected, the en-

gine responds more quickly or smoothly to

the accelerator being pressed.

PreCrash system

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

behaviour of the transmission is modified,

whenever a gear is changed up and down,

and at other times. The idle level may also

change according to the selected profile and

selector lever position.

The PreCrash system adapts according to

the selected configuration. The Sport and

Offroad driving profiles have specific set-

tings to adapt them to driving and terrain

characteristics page 22 .

›››

In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-

ing message is displayed on the instrument

screen Fault: shock absorber regula-

tion

The Inertia Mode function can also be

switched on by selecting the Comfort pro-

file, or from the Individual profile by putting

the engine into ECO mode. This allows fuel

consumption to be reduced. Other factors

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

automatically braking all four wheels, both

when moving forward and in reverse

Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

can cause it to switch on page 223 .

›››

Modify the transmission to adjust the vehi-

cle’s traction capacity to the road surface.

The acceleration capacity from a standstill

will also be modified.

With manual transmission, the ECO profile

changes the gear change recommendations

to facilitate more efficient driving.

page 225.

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Hill Start Assist

Engine sound

It is possible to activate or deactivate this as-

Steering

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sistant in the Offroad profile page 223 .

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Depending on the equipment and the selec-

ted profile, it modifies the acoustic sensation

in the vehicle's interior and the outside

sound levels. It acts on several components

of the vehicle to strengthen or weaken the

The power steering varies its driving modes

and adapts to the profile selected, thus of-

fering the best behaviour for each situation.

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Driving

Torque splitter (only the VZ5 version)

file or double press on the icon to show the

available profiles.

Driving pro-

file

Characteristics

This distributes torque as appropriate be-

tween the rear wheels, giving more traction

on corners.

●

OR: With the Infotainment System turned

It allows you to personalise the

configuration. The functions that

can be adjusted depend on the

equipment fitted in the vehicle.

off, by pressing on the Drive Profile icon, the

available driving profiles will be displayed.



Individual

●

OR: briefly press the CUPRA button on the

left hand side of the steering wheel

Setting the driving profile

Maintains optimal off-road driving

by allowing the personalisation of

the vehicle’s configuration param-

eters.

Fig. 147 to change the driving profile.

Press and hold the CUPRA button to access

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

Offroad^b)

the Cupra profile directly.

The icon of the selected profile is displayed

at all times in the upper central part of the

instrument panel and on the Infotainment

System screen when it is turned off

Configures the vehicle to enable a

controlled oversteer experience.



Drift^c)

a)

b)

c)

Available in the VZ version.

Only for 4Drive models.

page 85.

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Only available in the VZ5 version.

Driving pro-

Characteristics

file

WARNING

Fig. 147 Multifunction steering wheel: but-

ton to change the driving profile.

When operating the Drive Profile, pay at-

tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could

cause an accident.

It permits more relaxed and com-

fortable driving, for example for

long motorway journeys. Its main



Comfort

There are several ways to select a driving

profile using the Infotainment System:

characteristic is the soft suspen-

sion setting (DCC).

Note

●

Press the function button  > Drive Pro-

file, available profiles will be displayed.

It represents the vehicle's default

behaviour, suitable for dynamic

driving.

●

When the engine is switched off it will



Sport

store the driving profile that was selected

when the ignition was turned off. When re-

starting, the engine and the gearbox will

start in their Comfort mode. To return the

engine and gear to your desired mode, re-

select the corresponding driving profile.

●

OR: Press the function button  > Vehicle

settings > Drive Profile, available profiles will

be displayed.

It gives the vehicle a decidedly

sportier nature, and makes for

maximum performance.



Cupra^a)

●

OR: Press the function button , slide your

finger horizontally across the screen to Drive

Profile. Press on  to change the driving pro-

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Start and driving

gine speeds. Always engage a lower gear

when the engine works “irregularly”. For the

first 1000 km or 600 miles, please note:

General notes

●

In the VZ5 version, when you switch the

ignition off and on again, the Comfort

driving profile is activated by default.

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

●

When the vehicle is restarted after using

●

Do not use full throttle.

the Offroad profile, the system is always ac-

tivated in the Comfort profile.

Do not force the engine above two thirds

road conditions. Also see page 269 .

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of its maximum speed.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

The four-wheel drive is specially designed to

complement the superior engine power.

This combination gives the vehicle excep-

tional handling and performance capabili-

ties, both on normal roads and in more diffi-

cult conditions, such as snow and ice. Even

so (or perhaps especially for this reason), it is

important to observe certain safety points

●

Do not tow a trailer.

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic

conditions.

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600

to 1000 miles), gradually increase power

until reaching the maximum speed and high

engine speeds.

Driving tips

Running in new tyres and brake pads

Running in

.

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●

Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

page 340.

Please observe the instructions for running-

in new components.

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●

Winter tyres

Information about brakes page 264 .

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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.

Running-in the engine

For the sake of the environment

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 bedded down.

If the engine is run in gently, the life of the

engine will be increased and the engine oil

consumption reduced.

Snow chains

Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

On roads where snow chains are mandatory,

this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive

How the vehicle is driven for the first

On four-wheel drive models, the engine

power is distributed to all four wheels

1500 km (1000 miles) influences the future

engine performance. Throughout the life of

the vehicle, it should be driven at a moderate

speed (especially when the engine is cold)

this will reduce engine wear and increase its

useful life. Never drive at extremely low en-

page 345.

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Changing tyres

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four

tyres must have the same rolling

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Driving

circumference. Also avoid using tyres with

Changing gear to save energy

Economical and environmentally

friendly driving

varying tread depths page 340 .

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An effective way of saving is to change in ad-

vance to a higher gear.

Off-roader?

Fuel consumption, environmental pollution

and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all

depend largely on driving style. Consump-

tion can be reduced between 10-15% with

an efficient driving type. The following sec-

tion gives you some tips on lessening the im-

pact on the environment and reducing your

operating costs at the same time.

Manual gearbox: change from first to sec-

ond gear as soon as possible. Choosing the

correct gear saves fuel. Select the highest

possible gear suitable for the driving situa-

tion (the engine should continue to run with

cyclical regularity).

Your CUPRA 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.

Automatic transmission: accelerate gradu-

ally and without reaching the “kick-down”

position.

WARNING

●

Even with four-wheel drive, you should

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

always 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!

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

power. The number of active cylinders can

be seen on the instrument panel display.

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.

●

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!

page 67.

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Foresight when driving

Reduce idling time

If you think ahead when driving, you will

need to brake less and thus accelerate less.

Take advantage of the inertia of the vehicle

whenever possible, with a gear engaged.

This takes advantage of the engine braking

effect, reducing wear on the brakes and

tyres. Emissions and fuel consumption will

drop to zero.

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

periods of time. When an engine has

reached operating temperature, and de-

pending on the cylinder capacity, keeping it

switched off for a minimum of about 5 sec-

onds already saves more than the amount of

fuel necessary for restarting.

●

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!

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Start and driving

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.

tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater

rolling resistance, under-inflation also in-

creases tyre wear and impairs handling.

Note

●

If you have the Start-Stop system, it is

recommended that it should not be discon-

nected.

Do not use winter tyres all year round as

they increase fuel consumption by up to

10%.

●

It is recommended that you close the

windows when driving at more than

60 km/h (37 mph).

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

●

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

Regular maintenance

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the

plate slip. This causes wear and can damage

the clutch plate.

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.

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 serv-

iced engine can consume up to 10% more

fuel than necessary.

●

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.

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.

●

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.

Avoid short journeys

The engine and catalytic converter need to

reach their optimal operating temperature

in order to minimise fuel consumption and

emissions.

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.

Driving on flooded roads

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 re-

turn to a normal level.

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.

Plug-in hybrid drive: brake early and evenly

Check tyre pressure

●

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Drive at pedestrian speed.

to take advantage of energy recovery.

Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the

correct pressures page 342 to save fuel. If

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the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-

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Driving

information about service station networks

selling unleaded fuel.

WARNING

Driver assistance sys-

tems

After driving through flooded zones, brak-

ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake

●

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.

discs or pads are damp page 264 .

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General notes

Safety advice

WARNING

CAUTION

CUPRA distributors and importers will pro-

vide information about the technical prepa-

ration that your vehicle requires and also

about necessary maintenance and repair

possibilities.

●

Driving through flooded areas may dam-

age vehicle components such as the en-

gine, transmission or electrical system.

●

Whenever driving through water, the

●

Responsibility for driving rests with the

Start-Stop system must be switched off

driver at all times. The driver assistance

systems are not a replacement for driver

attention. Focus all your attention on driv-

ing and be prepared to intervene at all

times.

page 214.

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CAUTION

CUPRA does not accept liability for any

damage to the vehicle due to the use of a

lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or

the non-availability of genuine spare parts.

Note

●

Check the depth of the water before en-

●

Use the driver assistance systems only

tering the flooded zone.

when conditions allow. The driving style

must always be suitable for the weather,

visibility, road and traffic conditions.

●

Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,

or stop the engine.

●

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-

●

In order for driver assistance systems to

tion cause waves that could exceed your

vehicle's critical height.

react correctly, sensors and cameras must

operate without limitations. Please read

the notes on sensors and cameras in this

chapter.

●

Avoid driving through salt water (corro-

sion) page 353 .

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Note

Trips abroad

●

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,

●

With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured

that lead-free petrol is available throughout

the journey page 317, Fuel types . Seek

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Driver assistance systems

wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-

sponsible for always complying with the

specific regulations of each country.

cumstances. As a driver, you must be pre-

pared to act at all times.

Driver assistance sensors

and cameras

●

The area in front of and around the radar

Note

Front radar

sensor should not be covered with adhe-

sives, additional headlights or similar items,

as this could have a negative impact on the

operation of the assistants. If the vehicle is

not properly repaired or structural modifi-

cations are made to it, the operation of the

assistants may be affected.

●

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.

●

The repair and adjustment of sensors and

●

When the towing mode is selected, some

cameras requires special knowledge and

tools. It is recommended to visit a CUPRA

dealership for this purpose.

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.

Fig. 148 On the front bumper: radar sen-

sors.

System limits

WARNING

●

Driver assistance systems can not over-

come the laws of physics. Depending on

the circumstances, a collision may not be

avoidable.

●

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 driver assis-

Fig. 149 Detection area.

tance systems (e.g. interventions in the

steering or brakes) may be insufficient or

may never occur, depending on the cir-

A radar sensor may be fitted to the front

bumper of the vehicle Fig. 148 . The front

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radar detects any objects in its detection

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Driving

zone Fig. 149 and provides support for

the following functions:

detects lane boundaries (lines) to provide

support for the following functions:

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●

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).

●

Front Assist page 240 .

Lane Assist page 252 .

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Travel Assist page 254 .

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page 244.

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Emergency assist page 256 .

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●

The sensor may not be adjusted correctly

The radar can have a range of up to 120m

(400ft) depending on road and weather

conditions.

if it receives an impact. This may compro-

mise the system's efficacy or disconnect it.

If you have the feeling that the radar sensor

is damaged or adjusted incorrectly, switch

off the Front Assist and ACC functions to

avoid any damage. If this occurs have it ad-

justed.

CAUTION

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-

tems, take the following points into consid-

eration:

WARNING

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera

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 instru-

ment panel displays the following message:

No sensor vision! And the Front Assist

unavailable or ACC unavailable warning

lights come on.

regularly and make sure it is free of snow

and ice.

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

Front camera

●

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

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

sion.

●

Clean the sensor area on the bumper as

indicated in page 355, Cleaning the exte-

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rior . When the radar sensor starts correctly

detecting again, the message disappears

from the screen and the functions become

available again.

CAUTION

Fig. 150 On the windscreen: field of vision

of the Lane Assist system.

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or poorly adjus-

ted, the Front Assist system may give un-

necessary warnings and apply the brakes

inappropriately.

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle

may be fitted with a front camera on the

front windscreen Fig. 150 . This camera

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Driver assistance systems

●

Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

page 259.

Rear radar

●

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.

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) page 261 .

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●

Door opening warning (Exit Assist)

●

Never use the lane departure warning,

page 262.

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the rear cross traffic alert or the door

opening warning if the radar sensors are

dirty.

Automatic deactivation of supported

functions

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.

Ultrasound sensors

Fig. 151 Rear view of the vehicle: radar

sensor zones.

The bumpers are fitted with ultrasound sen-

sors to perform the following functions:

●

Park Assist page 274 .

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The relevant text message will appear in the

dash panel display.

Parking aid Plus page 282 .

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Rear parking aid page 285 .

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CAUTION

●

CAUTION

The radar sensors on the rear bumper

may be damaged or shifted in the event of a

collision, for example, when entering or ex-

iting a parking space. This may result in the

system disconnecting itself, or at least pos-

sibly having its functionality diminished.

●

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.

Fig. 152 Sensor detection zones

●

In order to ensure that the radar sensors

work properly, keep the rear bumper free

of snow and ice and do not cover it.

●

A number plate or number plate holder

The radar sensors are located on the left and

right of the bumper and are not visible from

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.

●

The rear bumper should only be painted

the outside Fig. 151 . The sensors monitor

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with paint authorised by CUPRA. The lane

departure warning's functions may be limi-

ted or work incorrectly if other paints are

used.

both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve-

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hicle Fig. 152 .

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They support the following functions:

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Driving

●

Area View page 286

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Note

Cruise control system (CCS)

Rear View Camera page 288 .

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●

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.

Introduction

WARNING

The cruise control system (GRA) helps main-

tain a constant speed set by you.

The use of a number plate may interfere in

the views shown on the screen, since the

cameras' field of vision may be reduced.

●

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.

Speed range

CAUTION

The cruise control system is available when

driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-

prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

●

In order to guarantee good system opera-

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-

vertising, may interfere with the operation

of the Park Assist.

tion, keep the cameras clean, free of snow

or ice, and do not cover them with adhe-

sives or other objects. The camera can be

cleaned by operating the windscreen wiper.

Temporarily switching off the cruise con-

trol

●

The vehicle is fitted with a cleaning sys-

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.

Area View system

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.

Status display

When the cruise control system is switched

on, the instrument cluster display shows the

saved speed and the system status:

●

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.

It lights up grey



The cruise control system is switched on, but regula-

tion is not active.

Fig. 153 In the rear lid handle: location of

the reverse assist camera.

It lights up green



Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, it

can be fitted with 1 or 4 cameras that provide

support to the following functions:

The cruise control system is switched on and regula-

tion is active.

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Driver assistance systems

If there is no speed saved, the instrument

cluster display shows  instead of speed.

Start regulation

the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-

ditions.

●

When the vehicle is moving, press the but-

ton .

●

After use, always switch off the speed

Changing gears

limiter to prevent the speed being regula-

ted against your wishes.

The cruise control system saves and regu-

lates the current speed.

As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed,

regulation is suspended and resumes once

the gear change has been made.

●

It is dangerous to use a set speed which is

too high for the prevailing road, traffic or

weather conditions.

Adjusting the speed

Driving down slopes

While the GRA is set, the stored speed can

be adjusted:

Shift into a low gear before descending a

long hill. This makes use of engine braking

and relieves the brakes.

Operating the cruise control

 + 1 km/h (1 mph)

 - 1 km/h (1 mph)





+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

Driving down slopes

Shift into a low gear before descending a

long hill. This makes use of engine braking

and relieves the brakes.

The vehicle adapts the current speed by ac-

celerating or stopping accelerating.

WARNING

Interrupting the adjustment

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.

●

Briefly press the button  on the multi-

function steering wheel or press the brake

pedal.

Fig. 154 On the multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to operate the speed limit-

er.

●

Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is

The speed is stored.

bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in

slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,

rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

Connecting

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the  button.

●

Press the  button.

●

Only use the cruise control system on

paved roads with a firm surface.

There is no speed saved and regulation is not

yet operating.

The cruise control system resumes the saved

speed and regulates it.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

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the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

237

Driving

●

Switching off

A brake assistance system has intervened,

Status display

e.g. TCS or ESC.

●

Press and hold the button .

When the speed limiter is switched on, the

instrument cluster display shows the saved

speed and the system status:

●

Front Assist has braked the vehicle.

The cruise control system switches off and

the saved speed is deleted.

If the fault continues, disconnect the

Emergency Assist and consult a specialised

workshop.

It lights up grey



Switching off the speed limiter

The speed limiter is switched on but regulation is not

active.

●

Press the  button.

Select the speed limiter on the instrument

Speed limiter

cluster display.

It lights up green



The cruise control system is switched off.

Introduction

The speed limiter is switched on and active.

The speed limited helps the driver not to ex-

ceed a set speed.

Driving down slopes

Problems and solutions

Shift into a low gear before descending a

long hill. This makes use of engine braking

and relieves the brakes.

Speed range

Temporarily switching off the cruise



control

The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a

programmed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph)

approx. and faster.

WARNING

The control lamp switches on yellow.

After use, always switch off the speed limit-

er to prevent the speed being regulated

against your wishes.

●

Abnormal operation. Switch off the cruise

control system and take the vehicle to a spe-

cialist workshop.

By selecting the speed limiter

The speed limitation can be interrupted at

any time by depressing the accelerator pedal

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 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.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-

edly

●

If the clutch pedal is pressed for a long

time.

●

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.

●

The vehicle has exceeded the saved speed

for a long time.

The limiter is reactivated automatically after

returning to less than the set speed.

●

No forward gear has been selected.

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

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

The control lamp switches on yellow.

Operating the speed limiter

●

Malfunctions Switch off the speed limiter

Interrupting the adjustment

and go to a specialist workshop.

●

Press the  button.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-

edly

The speed is stored.

●

You have switched off the Electronic Stabi-

lization Control (ESC).

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the  button.

●

The brakes have overheated. Wait for the

The limiter will re-activate as soon as the ve-

hicle is moving at a speed lower than the

saved one.

brakes to cool down and check the opera-

tion again.

Fig. 155 On the multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to operate the speed limit-

er.

●

If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.

Switching off

For safety reasons, the speed limiter only

switches off fully whenever the driver stops

pressing the accelerator pedal or switches

the system off manually.

●

Press and hold the button .

Connecting

●

The speed limiter switches off and the speed

is deleted.

Press the  button.

It does not take effect yet.

Switch to cruise control (GRA) or adaptive

cruise control (ACC)

Not possible to start regulation

Start regulation

●

The selected driving profile does not allow

●

When the vehicle is moving, press the but-

●

Press the  button.

regulation to start. Select another profile and

repeat the procedure.

ton .

Observe the corresponding message on

the instrument cluster display.

The current speed is saved as a limit speed.

The speed limiter is switched off.

Adjusting the speed

The programmed speed can be set:

Problems and solutions

 + 1 km/h (1 mph)

 - 1 km/h (1 mph)

  ^{The speed limiter is not active.}



+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

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Driving

The system can be cancelled if the accelera-

tor pedal is pressed or the steering wheel is

turned firmly.

Warning levels and brake assist

emergency brake assis-

tance system (Front Assist)

Depending on the equipment and the coun-

try, the Front Assist also includes the follow-

ing functions:

Introduction

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.

●

Pedestrian protection page 241

›››

Cyclist protection page 241

›››

Dodge assist page 241

›››

The function is designed to avoid collisions

against:

Fig. 156 On the instrument panel display:

advance warning indications.

Turn assist page 242

›››

WARNING

●

Parked vehicles.

Front Assist is active between 5 km/h (3

mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph). Depending

on different conditions (vehicle speed,

speed and type of object recognised, etc.),

some of the stages described below are

omitted to optimise the performance of the

system.

●

Front Assist is a driving assistance func-

tion that can never replace the driver’s at-

tention.

Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists that are

travelling in the same lane and direction.

●

Pedestrians and cyclists who transversely

●

Front Assist cannot change the laws of

cross the vehicle path.

physics or replace the driver in terms of

keeping control of the vehicle and reacting

to a possible emergency situation.

The Front Assist records the mentioned ob-

jects by means of a camera on the top of the

windscreen and a radar sensor on the front

●

Safety distance warning

Following a Front Assist emergency warn-

of the vehicle page 233 .

ing, pay immediate attention to the situa-

tion and try to avoid the collision where ap-

propriate.

›››

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 .

Depending on several factors and how criti-

cal the situation is, the system operates in a

staggered manner.

The timing of the warning varies depending

on driver behaviour, vehicle speed and rela-

tive speed between both.

First informing the driver, and if there is no or

insufficient reaction, then activating an au-

tonomous emergency braking or an evasive

manoeuvre as indicated by the conditions

that will be discussed in the following points.

The safety distance warning is active be-

tween approx. 65 km/h (40 mph) and 250

km/h (155 mph).

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Advance warning

Driver emergency braking assistance sys-

tem

Pedestrian and cyclist recognition technolo-

gy cannot exceed the physically prescribed

limits and works exclusively within the sys-

tem’s limits. The responsibility for braking al-

ways depends on the driver.

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 

If the driver, after the critical warning, starts

braking but the system detects that the

brake is not being applied with sufficient

force, the braking intensity will be increased.

This brake assist only occurs if the pedal is

pressed firmly.

Fig. 156.

›››

The pedestrian and cyclist recognition can

cause undesired warnings and braking inter-

ventions, e.g. with a hidden radar sensor or a

dirty camera field of vision.

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

duction on page 240.

WARNING

in Intro-

›››

Be ready to take charge of the vehicle at any

time.

●

The system cannot prevent a collision, al-

though it can significantly minimise the

consequences by reducing the speed and

the force of the impact.

When Front Assist is connected, the indica-

tions of other functions on the screen may

be hidden.

The pedestrian and cyclist recognition oper-

ating speed range is lower than that of the

Front Assist.

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking,

the brake pedal is “harder”.

Critical warning

●

Automatic interventions by the Front As-

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.

Dodge assist

sist on the brakes may be interrupted by

pressing the accelerator or moving the

steering wheel.

Dodge assist helps the driver avoid an obsta-

cle in critical conditions.

●

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!

Once the Front Assist has activated a critical

warning, if the driver intends on dodging the

object, the dodge assist will help correct the

trajectory. The driver must start and finish

the manoeuvre, as this is an assistance sys-

tem and not an autonomous one.

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 the

criticality of the situation.

Pedestrian and cyclist recogni-

tion

Front Assist is active between approx. 30

km/h (20 mph) and 150 km/h (90 mph).

»

The system recognises pedestrians and cy-

clists who travel in the same lane and direc-

tion and pedestrians and cyclists who trans-

versely cross the vehicle's path.

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Driving

●

Limitations

Vehicles that suddenly change to the lane

on which your vehicle is travelling.

System limitations

This system does not react to objects that

cross transversely or to animals. The basic

limitations of the Front Assist must also be

●

Pedestrians that cannot be recognised be-

cause they are partially or totally hidden.

taken into account page 242 .

›››

●

Objects such as walls, posts, fences, trees

or garage doors.

●

Loads and accessories of other vehicles

Turn assist

that protrude over the sides, backwards or

over the top.

Turn assist can avoid a collision with a vehicle

approaching in the opposite direction, by

braking the vehicle itself when the intention

is to turn.

●

Other vehicles crossing the vehicle’s path.

Fig. 157 On the instrument panel display:

initial system self-calibration indication.

In the case of pedestrians or cyclists stand-

ing or approaching in the opposite direction.

Front Assist has certain limitations inherent

to the system. Thus, in certain circumstan-

ces, some of the reactions may be inappro-

priate from the driver's standpoint. So pay

attention in order to intervene if necessary.

This system is active up to 15 km/h (9 mph).

Operating limitations:

In the following situations, the Front Assist

may work late or in an undesirable manner.

The following icon is displayed  (in yellow)

in the instrument panel, accompanied by the

message Front Assist with limita-

tions.

Limitations

The turn-off assist function is available if you

have indicated your intention to turn by acti-

vating the turn signal, you have turned the

steering wheel and the turning path has star-

ted.

The following conditions may cause the

Front Assist not to react or to do so too

late:

●

If the Front Assist or the front camera are

disabled or broken.

●

It only reacts to vehicles that are in the path

of the vehicle (not to animals, people, etc.).

In the first few instants of driving after

switching on the ignition, due to the system’s

initial auto-calibration. During this phase, the

instrument panel screen will display the fol-

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

dirty or covered.

The basic limitations of the Front Assist must

also be taken into account page 242 .

›››

lowing indication Fig. 157 .

›››

●

On taking tight bends or complex paths.

When pressing the accelerator firmly or at

Unrecognised objects

full throttle.

●

Vehicles travelling outside the reach of the

●

If the TCS has been disconnected or the

ESC is activated in Sport page 272 mode.

sensors at close range from your own vehi-

cle.

›››

●

If the ESC is adjusting or is broken.

242

Driver assistance systems

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

trically connected trailer are damaged.

the ignition, the Front Assist may not be

available for a short period of time while the

system starts. During this phase, the instru-

ment panel screen will display the following

the function button  > Assistants > Smart

Assistants > Front Assist page 89 .

›››

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

The system will store the setting for the next

time the ignition is switched on.

In case of snow or heavy rain.

indication Fig. 157 .

›››

In case of dazzling sun or total darkness.

Entrances and exits of tunnels.

In complex driving situations (such as traf-

CUPRA recommends keeping advance warn-

ing active.

When the Front Assist is disabled, so too are

the advance warning and the distance warn-

ing functions. CUPRA recommends leaving

the Front Assist activated except in the situa-

Depending on the vehicle’s infotainment

system the advance warning function may

be adapted in the following modes:

fic islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc),

Front Assist may issue warnings and inter-

vene in braking in an unnecessary manner.

tions presented in page 244 .

›››

●

Advance

Medium

Switching the Front Assist on and off

For more details, see section page 232 .

›››

With the ignition switched on, the Front As-

sist can be deactivated or activated as fol-

lows:

Delayed

Deactivated

Manual activation and deactiva-

tion of the function

●

Select the corresponding menu option us-

CUPRA recommends driving with the func-

tion in “Medium” mode.

ing the button for the driver assistance sys-

tems page 81 .

›››

●

OR: using the Infotainment system: press

Switching distance warning on and off

the function button  > Assistants > Smart

The safety distance warning can be activated

or deactivated in the infotainment system

using the function button  > Assistants >

Assistants > Front Assist page 89 .

›››

When the Front Assist is deactivated, the in-

Smart Assistants > Front Assist page 89 .

dication Fig. 158 will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

›››

The system will store the setting for the next

time the ignition is switched on.

Each time the ignition is switched on, the

Front Assist will reappear as active.

Fig. 158 On the instrument panel display:

Front Assist deactivated indication.

CUPRA recommends having the safety dis-

tance warning activated except in the excep-

Activating or deactivating the pre-warning

(advance warning)

»

Front Assist indicators appear on the instru-

ment panel display.

tions described in section page 244 .

›››

The advance warning can be activated or

deactivated in the infotainment system using

The Front Assist is active whenever the igni-

tion is switched on. At the time of starting

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Driving

●

Activate or deactivate the dodge and turn

assistant

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

Speed range

temporarily covered by an accessory.

ACC regulates speeds between 30 km/h (20

mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph).¹⁾

●

When the vehicle is going to be loaded on-

to transportation.

The dodge and turn assistance systems can

be activated or deactivated in the infotain-

ment system using the function button  >

Assistants > Smart Assistants > Front Assist

The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill

if a vehicle in front stops. If your vehicle is fit-

ted with a manual gearbox, you should pay

attention to gear changes. The ACC could

switch off if the RPM gets too high or low.

●

If the windscreen is damaged in an area

that covers the vision of the front camera.

page 89.

›››

The system will store the setting for the next

time the ignition is switched on.

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol

Driver intervention prompt

CUPRA recommends having the dodge and

turn assistance systems activated except in

the exceptions described in section

ACC is subject to certain limitations in-



herent to the system. This means that

Introduction

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.

page 244.

›››

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 auto-

matically, maintaining a distance set by

the driver.

Deactivating Front Assist temporarily in

the following situations

In the following situations the Front Assist

should be deactivated due to the system's

limitations:

Radar sensors

●

When the vehicle is to be towed.

If the vehicle is on a test bed.

The ACC uses the front radar technology.

Read its maintenance instructions and infor-

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

mation about its limitations page 232 .

›››

If the radar sensor or the front camera are

›››

faulty.

WARNING

●

If the radar sensor or the front camera

have suffered a violent blow.

multifunction steering wheel Fig. 159 .

›››

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

●

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

1)

When E-Mode is activated in hybrid vehicles,

the ACC speed range may vary.

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ACC operation

●

accidents and injuries. The system is not a

replacement for driver awareness.

Brake immediately if the ACC does not

slow down enough.

●

Always be prepared to brake or acceler-

Brake immediately when a driver inter-

ate.

vention instruction is displayed on the in-

strument cluster screen.

●

If you press the accelerator pedal the

●

ACC will stop working. Therefore, it will not

brake or request any braking intervention.

If the vehicle continues to move involun-

tarily after a driver intervention prompt,

brake the vehicle.

●

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.

The brake pedal may move downwards

during braking. Be careful not to position

your foot under the pedal.

●

Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, or

Fig. 159 On the multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to operate the ACC

on roads that are steep, with lots of curves

or slippery.

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. CUPRA

recommends visiting a specialised CUPRA

dealer or any SEAT dealership.

●

Never use ACC when driving off-road or

Connecting

on unpaved roads.

●

Press the  button on the multifunction

●

The system may not react in time to sta-

steering wheel.

tionary obstacles (such as a traffic jam

queue), particularly at high speeds. React

soon enough to avoid a hazardous situa-

tion.

The ACC does not regulate anything yet

(standby).

●

The system may not react to stopped ve-

Start regulation

hicles in the same lane. You must react ear-

ly enough yourself in this case.

Activating the ACC system automatically ac-

tivates the ESC and ASR.

●

The system does not react to people, ani-

mals or vehicles that are crossing or ap-

proaching in the opposite direction.

●

To start regulation, press the button 

Fig. 159.

›››

●

If you are driving with a spare wheel fit-

The ACC sets the current speed, or the clos-

est speed within the valid range (30-210

km/h), as the cruise speed.

ted, the ACC system could automatically

switch off. Switch off the system when

starting off.

»

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Driving

●

Depending on the driving situation, the fol-

lowing indicator lamps come on:

Keep in mind each country’s regulations on

minimum braking distances.

Very short, Short, Medium, Long and Very

long using the Infotainment system:  > As-

sistants > Smart Assistants > ACC

page 89.

It lights up green

Suspend regulation (standby)

›››



●

Briefly press the button  on the multi-

ACC connected, no vehicle detected in front.

Changing the driving profile

function steering wheel or press the brake

pedal.

In vehicles with Drive Profile, the driving pro-

file selected can have an influence on the

ACC’s acceleration and braking behaviour

It lights up green



The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed

and distance are saved.

ACC connected, vehicle detected in front.

page 226.

›››

When the ACC is in standby, the indicator

lamps light up grey.

On vehicles with a Drift driving profile, ACC

will be deactivated when this is selected and

ACC regulation cannot be started until an-

other profile is selected.

Reinstating the cruise control

●

Press the  button.

Setting speed

The ACC regulates to the last speed and dis-

tance setting.

To program the speed, press the  or 

Fig. 159 buttons to the desired speed. The

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

mph).

In vehicles without Drive Profile, the behav-

iour of the ACC can also be affected if any of

the following drive profiles are selected in

the infotainment system in Driver assis-

tance. ACC settings will be the same as

those in the Drive Profile.

›››

Switching off

●

Press and hold the button . The set

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).

speed is cleared.

Exceeding the speed regulated by the ACC

WARNING

While driving with the ACC switched on, the

driver can increase speed by pressing the ac-

celerator pedal. ACC regulation is suspen-

ded until you release the accelerator pedal

Before driving off, check that the road is

clear. The radar sensor may not detect ob-

stacles on the road. This could cause an ac-

cident and serious injuries. If necessary,

apply the brake.

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 

or  Fig. 159 .

Set the default distance setting

›››

CAUTION

In the Infotainment system, you can pre-se-

lect the distance level when connecting the

ACC from:

●

Alternatively, press the button  as many

If you increase speed using the accelerator

pedal, the ACC may not be able to safely

times as necessary to set the desired dis-

tance.

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Driver assistance systems

of the instrument cluster in a simplified man-

ner.

Avoid undertaking on the right¹⁾

adjust the speed of the distance due to the

limitations of the system.

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

●

Be prepared to react if required by the

The set speed will be displayed next to the

function status indicator described in

situation.

page 245, Start regulation.

›››

it on the right Fig. 161 .

›››

Status display

You can cancel this regulation by changing

the set speed or by pressing the accelerator

pedal.

Special driving situations

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 overtak-

ing manoeuvre. The set cruising speed will

not be exceeded.

Fig. 160 On the instrument panel display:

ACC active.

Fig. 161 On the instrument panel display:

ACC active, vehicle detected in an outer

lane.

The function works at speeds over 80 km/h

(50 mph). It may not be available in certain

countries.

1

Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if

the distance to the vehicle is adjusted.

Be aware of the limitations and warnings de-

scribed at the beginning of this chapter.

2

Selected distance level 2.

Stop&Go function

in Introduction on page 244.

›››

This information can be displayed on the

central panel of the Assists view, or in the

The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill

(0 km/h) if the vehicle in front stops. With

manual gearboxes you will need to keep the

left hand information profile page 65 . If

›››

»

these views are not selected, it will be auto-

matically displayed in the lower central part

1)

Or on the left, in countries that drive on the

left hand side of the road.

247

Driving

clutch pedal depressed to allow the car to

come to a complete stop.

●

Always check the road before moving off,

and apply the vehicle brakes yourself if

necessary.

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 vehi-

cle’s equipment, by grabbing the steering

wheel. During this time, the vehicle will move

off again if the vehicle in front moves for-

wards.

ACC system limitations

To move off when the message ACC ready

to start is not longer displayed, once the

vehicle in front has moved off:

Fig. 163  Vehicle changing lanes.  One

vehicle turning and another stationary.

●

Briefly depress the accelerator pedal (and

gently lift the clutch pedal on vehicles with

manual gearboxes).

The limits of the ACC system mean that it is

not appropriate in all situations

troduction on page 244.

in In-

›››

The ACC is deactivated while stopped in the

following cases:

CUPRA does not recommend using the

function in the following cases

●

If the vehicle stops for several minutes.

If a door is opened.

:

›››

Fig. 162  Vehicle on a bend.  Motorcy-

clist ahead, out of range of the radar sen-

sor.

●

Heavy rain, snow or fog.

WARNING

When going through tunnels.

In sections with roadworks.

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 accidents

and injuries.

On routes with curves, e.g. on mountain

roads.

●

On off-road routes.

In covered car parks.

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Driver assistance systems

●

On roads with embedded metal objects

such as train or tram tracks.

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

The ACC does not work as expected

or crossing the road.

●

Make sure that the conditions are met for

●

On roads with loose gravel.

Other stationary obstacles

the radar sensor to operate properly

page 233.

›››

●

Pay special attention when using ACC in the

following situations:

The ACC may not react to stationary vehi-

cles. If, for example, a vehicle detected by

the ACC turns or moves over and there is a

stationary vehicle in front of it, the ACC will

If the brakes overheat, regulation stops au-

tomatically. Wait for them to cool down and

check the operation again.

On curves

●

Unusual noises during automatic ACC

not react to the second vehicle Fig. 163

.

›››

The ACC may not detect the vehicle in front

on a curve, or may regulate the distance

braking are normal and do not indicate any

anomalies.

from vehicles in other lanes Fig. 162 .

›››

WARNING

The following conditions may lead the ACC

not to react:

Using the ACC in the above situations can

cause serious accidents and injuries, and

you could break the law.

Vehicles outside the sensor zone

In the following situations the ACC may not

react, or may react slowly or inappropriately:

●

The accelerator or brake is depressed.

No gear is engaged or the vehicle is in gear

●

Vehicles that are not aligned while driving

R.

or that are outside the sensor's detection

Problems and solutions

●

The vehicle is reversing.

area, such as motorcycles Fig. 162 

›››

ESC is operating.

ACC not available

●

Vehicles that move into your lane, a short



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.

distance from your vehicle Fig. 163 .

›››

The indicator lamp lights up yellow:

●

Vehicles with loads or accessories that

protrude from the sides, rear or roof.

●

The radar sensor is dirty or adjusted incor-

rectly. Take into account the warnings de-

scribed at the beginning of this chapter

Objects that are not detected

page 233

›››

The ACC function only detects and reacts to

vehicles moving in the same direction.

Therefore it does not detect:

●

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

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

minutes.

●

People

●

If the problem persists, consult a special-

ised workshop.

Animals

249

Driving

Limitations of the proactive

speed adjustment

●

Always pay attention to traffic and always

Proactive speed adjust-

ment

keep the vehicle environment in mind.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

In addition to the limitations of the traffic sig-

yourself. If the traffic signal detection sys-

tem is not working properly or the naviga-

tion data is not up to date, the speed may

change unexpectedly and suddenly or may

not suit the current traffic situation. In ad-

dition, the speed adjusted by the system

may not suit your driving style.

Introduction

nal detection system page 73 and of the

›››

limitations of the ACC, proactive speed ad-

justment has the following limitations inher-

ent to the system:

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 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.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

Proactive speed adjustment is an additional

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.

function of the ACC page 244 and uses

›››

the traffic signal detection system page 73

›››

and the navigation data of the infotainment

system.

●

On roads that are not included in the navi-

gation data, or that are included with little

accuracy, proactive speed adjustment is not

available.

Proactive speed adjustment is available de-

pending on the equipment, although not in

all countries.

●

If a speed limitation is notified based on

●

Always use up-to-date navigation data.

the navigation data without it being detected

by the traffic signal detection system, the in-

dicated speed will be adjusted to the speed

that was saved the last time.

WARNING

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.

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.

●

Proactive speed adjustment is not available

for speed limitations below approx. 20 km/h

(approx. 15 mph). In this case, a relevant

message is displayed on the instrument pan-

el screen.

Note

Also note the information related to the

ACC relevant to safety page 244 .

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●

Always adapt your speed to suit visibility,

weather, road and traffic conditions.

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Driver assistance systems

justment 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.

Activating the proactive speed

adjustment

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.

In the infotainment system, in the assist serv-

ices menu, you can individually adjust the

type of incident the vehicle should react to

The speeds indicated for curves depend on

the driving profile page 226 .

›››

●

If the speed of travel considerably ex-

page 89:

›››

ceeds the speed limit detected by the traf-

fic signal detection system, a relevant warn-

ing is displayed in the instrument panel dis-

play.

Interrupting speed adjustment

●

Response to road layout.

●

During the warning, press the button .

●

Reaction at permitted speeds.

During the adjustment, press the button

●

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 recommended speed.

Driving with the proactive speed

adjustment

Adjust the announced speed

The announced speed can only be adjusted

in the event of adjustment due to a speed

limitation.

●

Connect the ACC page 245 .

›››

Set distance and speed.

Activate the proactive speed adjustment.

Multifunction steering wheel:

Problems and solutions

 + 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is

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.

adjusting

A message is displayed indicating that pro-

active speed adjustment is not currently

available or not in your country.

 - 1 km/h (1 mph), only while the ACC is

adjusting

●

If this message is displayed for a long time

+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

+

and proactive speed adjustment is available

in your country, contact a specialised work-

shop.

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

–

Adjustment due to a speed limitation.



If you adjust the indicated speed excessively,

the proactive speed adjustment is interrup-

ted.

Adjustment due to a road layout.



Note

Depending on the anomaly in question, ad-

ditional information may be displayed in

In the event of adjustment due to a speed

limitation, the detected speed will be saved

as the new desired speed. In the event of ad-

Vehicle status page 88 .

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●

On tight bends.

Temporarily in very sporty driving situa-

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:

Lane Assist

tions.

Introduction

WARNING

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.

–

In very sporty driving situations.

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 uncon-

trolled use of the Lane Assist system may

cause accidents and injury. The system is

not a replacement for driver awareness or

manoeuvres when driving.

In adverse weather conditions and

roads in poor condition.

–

When passing through areas undergo-

ing works.

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.

Before gradient changes of grade and

river beds.

●

Always observe the vehicle surroundings

●

Always adapt your speed and the distance

carefully and drive proactively.

to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,

weather conditions, the condition of the

road and the traffic situation.

●

When the area of vision of the camera

becomes dirty, covered or is damaged, the

Lane Assist system function can be affec-

ted.

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

No warning is produced with the turn signals

activated, given that the Lane Assist system

understands that a lane change is required.

wheel so it can be turned at any time. The

responsibility of staying in the lane is always

the driver's.

Control lamp

●

The Lane Assist system does not detect

System limits

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.

It lights up green

Use the Lane Assist system only on large,

well-maintained motorways and highways.



Lane Assist system active and available.

The system is not available under the follow-

ing conditions:

It lights up yellow



●

Please observe the indications on the in-

●

The driving speed allowed is below approx.

55 km/h (30 mph).

The Lane Assist system intervening with a rectification

of the steering.

strument panel and act as is necessary if

the traffic situation permits.

●

The system has not detected any lane

lines.

●

In the following situations there may be

undesired interventions of the system or it

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2

Lane line detected. The system does not

intervene.

Driver intervention prompt





It lights up yellow

If the steering is not corrected manually, the

system prompts the driver through an indi-

cation on the instrument panel display and

acoustic warnings.

Switching the lane assist system on or off

Lane Assist system

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 but-

ton. The Lane Assist system can be activated

and deactivated in these menus.

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.

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.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

›››

trol and warning lamps on page 84.

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.

Steering wheel vibration

Driving with the Lane Assist Sys-

tem

The following situations may result in a steer-

ing wheel vibration:

●

The lane ceases to be recognised during a

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.

sudden intervention in the direction of the

system.

It is also possible to select steering wheel vi-

bration in the Assistants menu of the info-

tainment system. In this case, when a vehicle

with Lane Assist switched on crosses over a

detected lane marking, the steering wheel

will vibrate.

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.

Fig. 164 On the instrument panel display:

indications of the Lane Assist System.

1

Lane line detected. The system inter-

venes assisting on the represented side.

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Driving

distance from the vehicle in front that is

preselected by the driver and remain in

the preferred position within the lane.

How to know if the vehicle is fitted with

Travel Assist

Troubleshooting

Error message, the system disconnects

The vehicle is fitted with Travel Assist if the

multifunction steering wheel has the button

●

Clean the windscreen. page 353

Travel Assist uses the same sensors as Adap-

tive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Assist.

Therefore, carefully read the information

›››



Fig. 167 .

›››

Check that the windscreen is not damaged

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

Driver intervention prompt

about the ACC page 244 and the Lane

›››

Assist page 252 and take into account the

›››

System behaviour is different than expec-

ted

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.

limitations of the systems and the indications

given in the information.

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera reg-

ularly and make sure it is free of dirt, snow

and ice.

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).

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-

era.

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.

●

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.

Driving with Travel Assist

In the event of doubts or queries, go to a

specialised workshop.

Travel Assist automatically controls the ac-

celerator pedal, the brakes and the steering.

In addition, Travel Assist may, within its limi-

tations, decelerate the vehicle until it stops

behind another that stops and automatically

starts again.

●

Bear in mind the system limitations and

the indications regarding the control of the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane

Assist.

Driving Assist (Travel 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.

Introduction

You can override assisted adjustment at all

times.

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

●

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.

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2

Distance set.

Indications on the instrument

panel display

●

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.

In addition, depending on the equipment,

control lamps indicate the status of the sys-

tem on the instrument panel display:

●

Travel Assist does not react to people or

animal or vehicles crossing your path or

which approach you head-on in the same

lane.

Fig. 166

›››

A

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-

trol and adaptive lane guidance func-

tion are active.

●

Brake immediately if Travel Assist does

not slow down enough.

B

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-

trol active and adaptive lane guidance

function passive.

●

Brake immediately when a braking mes-

sage is displayed on the instrument panel

screen.

C

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-

trol passive and adaptive lane guidance

function active.

Fig. 165 On the instrument panel display:

indication with active adjustment.

●

Brake when, after an indication to brake,

the vehicle rolls without it being desired.

●

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at

D

Travel Assist active, adaptive cruise con-

trol and adaptive lane guidance func-

tion are passive.

all times, to ensure you have control over

the steering at all times. The driver is always

responsible for keeping the vehicle in its

own lane.

E

Inactive Travel Assist.

●

If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-

Depending on the equipment, more details

may be displayed on the instrument cluster,

such as dashed lines or other vehicles on the

road.

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.

Fig. 166 On the instrument panel display:

control lamps.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself.

Displays on the screen

Fig. 165

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1

The adaptive lane guidance function is

active.

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Driving

●

The set distance remains saved.

The system limits have been reached. Take

Operating Travel Assist

hold of the steering wheel and take control

of the vehicle.

Making other adjustments

For all else, Travel Assist is operated like the

Travel Assist disconnects automatically

ACC page 245 .

›››

Vehicles without Emergency Assist: You have

released the steering wheel for a long peri-

od.

Problems and solutions

●

Abnormal operation. Contact a specialised

Travel Assist is not available or does



not work as expected

workshop.

The control lamp switches on yellow. A rele-

vant warning is also displayed on the instru-

ment panel screen.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpect-

edly

Fig. 167 Left side of the multifunction

steering wheel: buttons for operating Trav-

el Assist.

Vehicles without lane departure warning:

You have turned on the turn signal.

●

There is a fault in the sensors. Check the

Connecting

causes and solutions described in

›››

●

Press the  button on the multifunction

page 233.

steering wheel.

The system limits are exceeded.

Emergency Assist

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

distance from the vehicle in front. At the

same time, if it detects road markings it

keeps the vehicle in the lane by moving the

steering wheel.

●

If the fault continues, consult a specialised

workshop.

How it works

Take the wheel



Emergency Assist can detect whether

there is inactivity by the driver and can au-

tomatically keep the car within the lane

and stop it altogether if necessary. This

way the system can actively help avoid an

accident or reduce its consequences.

The warning lamp comes on white or red,

depending on the urgency of the interven-

tion. A message is also displayed.

●

You released the steering wheel for a few

Interrupting the adjustment

seconds. Take hold of the steering wheel and

take control of the vehicle.

Emergency Assist uses the same sensors as

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-

sist. Therefore, carefully read the informa-

●

Briefly press the button  on the multi-

function steering wheel or press the brake

pedal.

tion about the ACC page 244 and the

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Driver assistance systems

Connecting and disconnecting

●

Lane Assist page 252 and take into ac-

count the limitations of the systems and the

indications given in the information.

There is a fault or defect. Turn the drive

system off and on again.

›››

Emergency Assist can be connected and dis-

connected in the infotainment system, in the

●

If the fault continues, disconnect the

Emergency Assist and consult a specialised

workshop.

assist services menu page 89 .

›››

If the Emergency Assist detects that the driv-

er does not perform any activity, it requests

that the driver take control of the vehicle. To

do this, it emits optical and acoustic warn-

ings and causes braking jolts. The seat belt is

tightened (depending on the equipment).

The system slows down the vehicle and

keeps it in its lane.

When connected, the Emergency Assist is

only activated if the following requirements

are met:

WARNING

The smart technology fitted into the Emer-

gency Assist cannot overcome the limits

imposed by the laws of physics; it only

works within the limits of the system. The

driver is responsible for driving the vehicle.

●

The Travel Assist or the Lane Assist are

switched on.

●

The system has detected a road lane mark-

ing on both sides of the vehicle.

You can cancel the adjustment at any time

by moving the steering wheel, over-acceler-

ating or braking.

●

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.

Troubleshooting

Emergency Assist not available

While the emergency assistant is in opera-

tion, other road users are warned as follows:



●

The Emergency Assist cannot always

The control lamp switches on yellow. A rele-

vant warning is also displayed on the instru-

ment panel screen.

avoid accidents or serious injuries by itself.

●

The hazard warning lights are switched on

soon after.

●

If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-

ing. The system could interpret this as no

driving activity.

●

The horn sounds (depending on the

●

The field of vision of the camera is dirty.

Clean the windscreen.

speed).

●

If the radar sensor or the camera are cov-

ered or have been altered or damaged, the

system may intervene on the brakes or on

the direction in an inappropriate manner.

The following happens as soon as the vehicle

stops:

●

The visibility of the camera is diminished

due to weather factors, e.g. snow, or deter-

gent residue or some coating. Clean the

windscreen.

●

All doors are unlocked.

●

The Emergency Assist does not react to

people or animal or vehicles crossing your

path or which approach you head-on in the

same lane.

The interior lighting comes on.

●

The visibility of the camera is diminished

Depending on the equipment, an emer-

due to accessories or adhesives. Leave the

area around the camera’s field of vision free.

»

gency call (eCall) is made.

●

The electronic parking brake and gear shift

position P are engaged.

●

The camera has been altered or damaged,

e.g. because of damage caused to the wind-

screen. Check for visible damage.

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WARNING

or involuntarily. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

Lane departure warning

(Side Assist) with rear cross

traffic alert (RCTA) and

door opening warning (Exit

Assist)

If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inop-

portunely, serious accidents and injuries

may occur.

●

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.

●

If the vehicle behaves differently than ex-

pected, interrupt the intervention of the

Emergency Assist by over-accelerating,

braking or moving the steering wheel.

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

to be ready to intervene in the steering at

any time.

●

Introduction

Do not use Travel Assist or Lane Assist.

●

Pay attention to the indicator lamps that

Have the system checked by a specialised

workshop.

may come on in the external rear view mir-

rors and on the instrument cluster, and fol-

low any instructions they may give.

The lane departure warning (LCA) helps

detect traffic that is at the rear of the vehi-

cle.

Note

●

The lane departure warning could react

The rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) helps

the driver when backing out of a parallel

parking spot and when manoeuvring.

●

Automatic interventions by the Emergen-

to any special constructions that might be

present to the sides of the vehicle, e.g. high

or irregular dividers. This may cause erro-

neous warnings.

cy Assist on the brakes may be interrupted

by pressing the accelerator or brake or by

moving the wheel.

The door opening warning (EWA) alerts

the occupant of a possible danger ap-

proaching from behind when opening or

when any of the vehicle’s doors are open.

●

Hazard warning lights that come on auto-

●

Never use the lane departure warning on

matically can be switched off by pressing

the accelerator or the break, moving the

steering wheel or pressing the hazard

warning light switch.

unpaved roads. The lane departure warning

has been designed for use on paved roads.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

WARNING

roundings.

●

If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may

The smart technology incorporated into

the lane departure warning (LCA) with rear

cross traffic alert (RCTA) and the door

opening warning included cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics; it only works within the limits of the

system. Accidents and severe injury may

occur if the lane departure warning or the

rear cross traffic alert are used negligently

●

The control lamps of the lane departure

decelerate the vehicle until it comes to a

complete stop.

warning may have limited functionality due

to solar radiation.

●

When the Emergency Assist is activated,

it is only available again after the ignition

has been switched off and back on again.

Note

If the lane departure warning with rear

cross traffic alert does not work as descri-

bed in this chapter, stop using it and con-

tact a specialised workshop.

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Control lamp

the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause ac-

cidents and severe injuries.

It lights up

It lights up continuously: the lane departure warning

has detected a vehicle in the blind spot.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or mes-

sages.

●

Carry out the necessary operations.

CAUTION

Flashes

A vehicle has been detected in the adjacent lane and

the turn signal has been engaged in the direction of

the detected vehicle

.

›››

Failure to heed the control lamps and cor-

responding text messages when they light

up may result in damage to the vehicle.

For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist

page 252, a warning to switch lanes will also appear

even though the turn signal has not been engaged

›››

(Lane Assist “Plus” page 260 ).

Fig. 168 Control lamp of the lane depar-

ture warning.

›››

Lane departure warning (Side As-

sist)

The control lamps light up when the ignition

is switched on and should turn off after ap-

proximately 2 seconds. This is the time taken

for the function check.

The lane departure warning uses radar sen-

sors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle

If there are no indications from the control

lamp of the lane departure warning, this

means that the lane departure warning has

not detected any other vehicles at the rear

page 7. The system does this by measur-

›››

ing the vehicle's distance from other vehicles

and its speed differential. The lane departure

warning will not work at speeds of less than

approx. 15 km/h (9 mph).

area

.

›››

When the exterior lighting is low, the intensi-

ty with which the control lamps come on is

dimmed. The user can modify the intensity

of the control lamps with up to 5 levels in the

infotainment system menu.

The lane width is not detected individually,

but is rather pre-configured in the system.

Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be-

tween two lanes, the indications may be in-

correct. Furthermore, the system can detect

vehicles driving in the lane next to you (if

there are any), and can also detect stationary

objects such as dividers, and thus give an in-

correct indication.

Fig. 169 Control lamp of the lane depar-

ture warning.

It lights up

WARNING

It turns on once briefly: the lane departure warning is

activated and ready to operate, i.e. when activating the

system.

If the warning lamps and the corresponding

messages are ignored when they light up,

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Driving situations

Light indication

The control lamp provides an indication on

the corresponding side regarding the traffic

situation behind the vehicle, if it is deemed

to be critical. The control lamp of the left-

hand side Fig. 168 indicates the traffic sit-

›››

uation to the rear left of the vehicle, and the

control lamp of the right-hand side

Fig. 169, indicates the traffic situation to

the rear right of the vehicle.

›››

Keep the warning lamps zone of the lane de-

parture warning free of objects, adhesives or

the likes that may interfere with your visibility.

Lane assist Plus.

The Lane Assist Plus function can be used by

Fig. 171 Schematic representation:  Sit-

uation of an overtaking in the centre lane

and then moving into the right-hand lane.

 Indication of the lane departure warning

in the control lamp on the right side.

activating the Lane Assist page 252 and

›››

Side Assist functions. In this case its func-

Fig. 170 Schematic representation: 

Passing situation with traffic behind the ve-

hicle.  Indication of the lane departure

warning in the control lamp on the left

side.

tions are expanded as described below.

If the driver initiates a lane change manoeu-

vre in a potential critical situation:

In the following situations, an indication will

●

be displayed in the control lamp Fig. 170

The lamp flashes in the corresponding

›››

 (arrow) or Fig. 171  (arrow):

rear-view mirror even though the turn signal

has not been activated.

›››

●

When being overtaken by another vehicle

●

The steering wheel vibrates to warn the

driver of the risk of collision.

Fig. 170 .

›››

●

When passing another vehicle Fig. 171

 with a speed differential of approx.

›››

●

torque is applied to correct the steering

and return the vehicle to its lane.

10 km/h (6 mph). If the vehicle is passing at a

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considerably higher speed, no indication will

be displayed.

displayed in the form of a red or yellow strip

at the back of the image of the vehicle on

the infotainment system screen. This strip

displays the side of the vehicle towards which

traffic is approaching in transverse direc-

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

The faster the vehicle approaches, the soon-

er an indication will be displayed in the con-

trol lamp, because the lane departure warn-

ing takes into account the speed differential

with other vehicles. Thus even though the

distance from the other vehicle is identical,

the indication will appear sooner in some ca-

ses and later in others.

tion¹⁾

.

Automatic braking to reduce damages

If the rear cross traffic alert detects that

someone else on the road is approaching

the rear of the vehicle and the driver does

not step on the brake, the system will engage

the brakes automatically.

Physical limitations inherent to the system

Fig. 172 Schematic representation of the

rear cross traffic alert assistant: zone moni-

tored around the vehicle while leaving a

parking space.

In some situations the lane departure warn-

ing may not interpret the traffic situation

correctly. I.e. in the following situations:

The parking system helps the driver by auto-

matically engaging the brakes to reduce any

damage. The automatic intervention on the

brakes takes place when driving in reverse at

approx. 1-12 km/h (1-7 mph). After detecting

that the vehicle is stationary, the system

keeps it that way for around 2 seconds.

●

on tight bends;

Park Assist uses the radar sensors on the rear

bumper page 233 to monitor the traffic

›››

in the case of lanes with different widths;

in areas with significant gradient changes;

in adverse weather conditions;

crossing behind the vehicle as it backs out of

a parallel parking space or as it is being man-

oeuvred, for example in very low visibility

conditions.

After automatically braking to reduce dam-

age, the system will not be able to automati-

cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

in the case of special constructions to the

side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di-

viders.

When the system detects a relevant vehicle

on the road that is approaching the rear of

the vehicle Fig. 172 , an acoustic alarm

may sound if the relevance so requires it.

›››

You can interrupt the automatic braking by

stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or

the brake pedal in order to regain control of

the vehicle.

In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is

also informed by means of a visual signal on

infotainment system display. This signal is

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1)

It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped

with a parking system.

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Driving

sors page 233 . It detects moving objects

that approach from behind, such as cars

›››

Door opening warning (Exit As-

sist)

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into

the rear cross traffic alert cannot overcome

the limits imposed by the laws of physics; it

only works within the limits of the system.

The parking assistant function should not

tempt you into taking any risks. The system

is not a replacement for driver awareness.

Fig. 173.

›››

If a critical situation is detected when the

door is opened, it will be alerted by an

acoustic signal on the door speaker of the

corresponding side Fig. 174 . Additionally,

›››

the control lamp of the lane departure warn-

ing of the corresponding door will flash. If

the door has already been opened and an-

other road user has been detected in a criti-

cal situation, the control lamp of the lane

departure warning on the corresponding

side will light up permanently.

●

The system should never be used in limi-

ted visibility conditions or complicated

traffic, e.g., in high-traffic areas or when

crossing multiple lanes.

●

Be sure to always be aware of the vehi-

cle's surroundings, since the system often

fails to detect things such as bicycles or pe-

destrians.

Fig. 173 Graphic example

The brightness of the door opening warning

indication cannot be adjusted.

●

The rear cross traffic alert itself will not

When you want to access the vehicle for the

first time, with the doors closed and locked,

the function will be available 3 minutes after

the first opening of any of the doors. The

function will continue to be available as long

as the vehicle has the ignition connected

and is not moving.

brake the vehicle to a complete stop.

After switching off the ignition, the function

will remain available for approximately 3 mi-

nutes. After that time, the control lamps will

light up indicating the deactivation of the

function.

Fig. 174 Door: warning lamp

The door opening warning (Exit Assist) warns

occupants of a possible collision when

opening the door when the vehicle is sta-

tionary. The system monitors, within the lim-

its of the system itself, the rear and side envi-

ronment of the vehicle using the rear sen-

WARNING

●

Always pay close attention to the traffic

and the surroundings of the vehicle. The

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Driver assistance systems

If the verification box on the instrument pan-

el or the infotainment system is checked ,

the functionality will be automatically activa-

ted when switching on the ignition.

Managing the assist systems

door opening warning (Exit Assist) cannot

replace the necessary attention to be paid

by the vehicle’s occupants. The responsi-

bility for opening the doors and exiting the

vehicle always lies with the occupants of

the same.

Enabling and disabling the assist systems

Side Assist, Exit Assist and the Rear Cross

Traffic Alert (RCTA) can also be switched on

and off from the Assistants menu of the in-

fotainment system.

When the lane departure warning is ready to

operate, the indications in the control lamps

will turn on briefly as confirmation.

●

The door opening warning (Exit Assist)

operates continuously as long as the vehi-

cle ignition is on. Otherwise, the system is

deactivated and the lamps light up briefly.

Exit Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

can also be found in the Park Assist Settings

menu.

When the vehicle is restarted, the last ad-

justment in the system will remain active.

●

It is possible that the traffic situation is

Trailer mode

not interpreted correctly and you cannot

be aware of all the objects that are ap-

proaching, such as pedestrians. Always vis-

ually monitor the traffic and the area sur-

rounding the vehicle.

Side Assist and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA) can also be switched off and on in the

instrument cluster Assistants menu

The lane departure warning, the rear cross

traffic alert and the door opening warning

will be automatically deactivated and will be

prevented from reactivating if the factory-

mounted tow hook is electrically connected

to a trailer or other similar device.

page 69.

›››

Open the Assistants menu in the infotain-

ment system.

WARNING

●

 Side Assist

The door opening warning (Exit Assist) is

subject to system limits and cannot warn of

an imminent collision in all cases:

As soon as the driver starts to drive with a

trailer connected electrically to the vehicle, a

message will appear on the instrument panel

display indicating that the lane departure

warning, the rear cross traffic alert and the

door opening warning are deactivated. Once

the vehicle trailer has been disengaged, the

lane departure warning, the rear cross traffic

alert and the door opening warning will re-

turn to the initial state prior to the moment

the trailer was electrically connected.

 Door opening warning

 Rear cross traffic alert

●

If your vehicle is too deep in the parking

Open the Park Assist > Settings menu in the

infotainment system.

space and the adjacent vehicles hide it.

●

In certain circumstances, objects or peo-

●

 Door opening warning

 Rear cross traffic alert

ple who approach, e.g. on a bicycle or

scooter, are not detected.

●

The system does not react to stopped ob-

Open the Assistants menu on the instru-

ment cluster

jects.

●

 Side Assist

If the towing hook is not factory-mounted,

then the lane departure warning, the rear

cross traffic alert and the door opening

●

 Rear cross traffic alert

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263

Driving

warning will have to be deactivated manually

when driving with a trailer.

fluid level in the reservoir is too lo so there

Braking and parking

is a risk of an accident page 331, Brake

›››

fluid. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on.

Obtain technical assistance.

Braking system

●

If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-

Control lamps

gether with the ABS lamp  this could be

due to an ABS fault. When this function

fails, the rear wheels can lock up. Under

certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi-

cle may skid, with the danger of losing con-

trol. Stop and seek technical assistance.

It lights up red



Brake fluid level too low page 331 or fault in the

›››

brake system.



Do not carry on driving!

●

If the  lamp lights up, alone or accom-

panied by a warning message on the instru-

ment panel display, please go immediately

to a specialised workshop to check the

brake pads and to replace them if they are

worn.

It lights up red



Electronic parking brake page 266 .

›››

The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-

leased.

It lights up yellow



Information about the brakes

Front brake pads worn.

Contact a specialised workshop immediately.

New brake pads

For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200

miles), new brake pads have not yet reached

their maximum braking capacity, and need

to be “run in” first. However, you can com-

pensate for the slightly reduced braking ef-

fect by applying more pressure on the brake

pedal. Avoid overloading the brakes while

running them in.

WARNING

●

When the ignition is switched on, the sta-

tus 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 assistance

immediately.

●

If the brake warning lamp  does not go

out or if it lights up when driving, the brake

264

Braking and parking

Wear

Corrosion

Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)

The rate of wear on the brake pads depends

a great deal on how you drive and the condi-

tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is

a particular problem in urban traffic and

short stretches, or with very sporty driving.

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.

The electromechanical brake servo only

works when the ignition is switched on and

optimises the force of the foot by increasing

the pressure that the driver exerts on the

brake pedal.

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

Depending on the speed, the braking force

and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-

perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be

produced when braking.

If the electromechanical brake servo is not

working, the brake pedal must be pressed

harder, as the braking distance increases due

to the lack of assistance from the servo

brake.

a few times at a moderately high speed

.

›››

Fault in the brake system

Wet roads or road salt

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.

WARNING

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.

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.

At high speed and with the windscreen wip-

ers activated, the brake pads will briefly

touch the brake discs. This takes place, al-

though unnoticeable to the driver, at regular

intervals to improve the response time of the

brakes when they are wet.

Low brake fluid level

●

If you are driving on roads which have

Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if

the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid

level is monitored electronically.

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.

Brake servo

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 win-

ter. The layer of salt that accumulates on the

discs and pads can be removed by gently ap-

plying the brakes a few times.

The brake servo increases the pressure you

apply to the brake pedal. It works only when

the engine is running.

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265

Driving

Applying the electronic parking brake

●

Gentle continuous braking causes the

firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes

continuously.

brakes to overheat and the braking dis-

tance will increase. Apply and then release

the brakes alternately.

The electronic parking brake can be activa-

ted whenever the vehicle is at a standstill,

even when the ignition is switched off. Acti-

vate it whenever you leave or park the vehi-

cle.

Note

●

Apply the brakes heavily to clean the

●

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

brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-

tion. Do not put other road users in danger:

there is risk of causing an accident.

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.

●

Pull and hold the  Fig. 175 button.

›››

●

The parking brake is activated when the

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.

control light of button Fig. 175 and the

›››

●

If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-

red  control lamp on the instrument panel

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.

is always on.

●

If the brake is subjected to high stresses,

●

Release the button.

vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys-

tem's pipes. This reduces the efficiency of

the brakes.

Disconnecting the electronic parking

brake

●

Non-standard or damaged front spoilers

●

Switch the ignition on.

Electronic parking brake (EPB)

could restrict the airflow to the brakes and

cause them to overheat. Before purchasing

accessories please read the relevant in-

structions.

Press the button  Fig. 175 . At the

›››

same time step hard on the brake pedal or, if

the engine is running, press the accelerator

pedal slightly.

●

The control lamp of button Fig. 175 (ar-

CAUTION

›››

row) and the red  control lamp on the in-

strument panel go out.

●

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.

Automatic release of the electronic park-

ing brake upon moving off

●

Before driving down a long, steep gradi-

The electronic parking brake is automatically

switched off when starting if, after the driv-

er's door is closed and the driver's seat belt

fastened, any of the following situations take

place:

Fig. 175 In the lower part of the centre

console: electronic parking brake button

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

The electronic parking brake replaces the

handbrake

.

›››

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Braking and parking

●

In vehicles with automatic gearboxes: a

Automatic activation of the electronic

parking brake when turning the ignition

off

●

Never use the electronic parking brake to

gear is engaged or changed to another and

the accelerator is pressed gently.

stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.

Braking distances can be considerably lon-

ger, since, under certain circumstances,

only the rear wheels brake. Always use the

foot brake.

●

In vehicles with manual gearboxes: the

In vehicles with manual transmission, the

electronic parking brake is activated auto-

matically when turning the ignition off. This

function can be deactivated through the In-

clutch pedal is pressed fully before starting

off and the accelerator is pressed gently.

●

Never accelerate from the engine when a

●

To facilitate certain manoeuvres there are

gear range or a gear is engaged and the en-

gine is running. The vehicle could move,

even if the electronic parking brake is acti-

vated.

fotainment system page 89 .

›››

exceptions that allow the automatic parking

brake to be released without the driver's seat

belt being fastened.

Emergency brake function

Only use the emergency brake function if

you are unable to stop the vehicle with the

●

When the electronic parking brake is

The parking brake can be prevented from

being automatically released by continuously

switched on or off, there is a slight move-

ment of the brake pedal. Be careful not to

position your foot under the pedal.

foot brake

.

›››

pulling up the  Fig. 175 switch when

›››

starting off.

●

Pull and hold the  Fig. 175 button in

›››

this position to forcefully brake the vehicle.

At the same time, an acoustic warning can

be heard.

The electronic parking brake is not discon-

nected until the  button is released. This

can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is

CAUTION

To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally

moving when parking it, first apply the

electronic parking brake and then remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

●

towed page 291 .

To stop the braking process, release the

›››

 button or press the accelerator.

Automatic activation of the electronic

parking brake when exiting the vehicle in-

correctly

When the ESC “Sport” or ESC OFF mode is

selected, ESC will reactivate to assist the

driver during braking. Depending on the

model version, the ESC will either switch

back to its previous disconnected state or

will remain on.

Note

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

electronic parking brake is activated auto-

matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly

if:

●

In vehicles with manual transmission,

when you release the clutch pedal and ac-

celerate at the same time, the electronic

parking brake is automatically disconnec-

ted.

WARNING

●

The selector lever is in the D/S or R or is in

tiptronic mode.

●

If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be

The improper use of the electronic parking

brake can cause accidents and serious in-

jury.

possible to disconnect the electronic park-

●

AND: the vehicle is stationary.

AND: the driver door is open.

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ing brake. Use the jump-start page 52 .

›››

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Driving

When connected, the Auto Hold function

automatically prevents the vehicle from roll-

ing when stationary without pressing the

brake pedal.

Switching the Auto Hold function on and

off

●

When the electronic parking brake is ap-

plied or released, noises may be heard.

Press the Auto Hold button

trol lamp on the button goes out when the

. The con-

●

›››

The system performs automatic and au-

dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-

cle if some time elapses without the elec-

tronic parking brake being used.

Auto Hold function is switched off.

After detecting that the vehicle is stationary

and the brake pedal has been released, the

Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The

driver can lift their foot off the brake pedal.

Automatically engaging and disengaging

the Auto Hold function

Auto Hold Function

If the Auto Hold function was switched on via

the Auto Hold button before switching the

ignition off, the function will remain on the

following time the ignition is switched on.

When the driver touches the accelerator

pedal or accelerates slightly to continue driv-

ing, the Auto Hold function releases the

brake. The vehicle moves according to the

slope of the road.

If the Auto Hold function was not switched

on, it will automatically remain off next time

the ignition is engaged.

If the vehicle is stationary and one of the

conditions required by the Auto Hold func-

tion is impaired, it disconnects itself and the

The Auto Hold function connects auto-

matically if the following conditions are

met (all points must be met at the same

button's control light goes out Fig. 176 .

›››

The electronic parking brake connects auto-

matically, if necessary, to park the vehicle

time

):

›››

safely

.

›››

Fig. 176 In the lower part of the centre

console: Auto Hold function button.

1. The vehicle is kept stationary with the

brake pedal on a flat surface or on a

slope.

Conditions for keeping the vehicle station-

ary with the Auto Hold function

The indicator lamp of the Auto Hold

2. The engine rotates “correctly”.

Fig. 176 button remains on when the Au-

to Hold function is connected.

●

›››

The driver door must be closed.

●

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The engine is running.

The Auto Hold function is automatically

turned off if the following conditions are

met:

Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-

sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-

ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-

od of time with the engine running, for ex-

ample, when going up a slope, when stop-

ped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic with in-

termittent stops.

1. If any of the conditions mentioned on

page 268, Conditions for keeping

›››

the vehicle stationary with the Au-

to Hold function are no longer met.

268

Braking and parking

2. If the engine is running irregularly or an

anomaly is detected.

electronic parking brake is automatically

connected, it may cause damage.

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 assistance

immediately.

3. If the engine stalls.

4. Manual gearbox: If the clutch and the

accelerator are pressed at the same

time.

Stabilisation and brake as-

sistance systems

Automatic gearbox: If the accelerator is

pressed

Control lamps

5. Automatic gearbox: If any of the tyres

has only minimal contact with the

ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula-

tion.

It lights up



Brake assist systems

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.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

WARNING

The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces

the tendency to skid and improves the stabil-

ity and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC

detects critical handling situations, such as

vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheel-

spin on the driving wheels. It stabilises the

vehicle by braking individual wheels or by re-

ducing the engine torque. The warning lamp

will flash on the instrument panel when the

ESC is intervening .

The smart technology incorporated into

the Auto Hold function cannot defy the

laws of physics; it only works within the lim-

its of the system. The greater convenience

provided by the Auto Hold function should

never tempt you to take any risk that may

compromise safety.

Flashes



ESC or TCS activated.

It lights up



●

Never leave the vehicle running and with

TCS manually deactivated.

the Auto Hold function switched on.

Or: ESC in Sport mode page 272 .

●

›››

The Auto Hold function cannot always

The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system

(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the

traction control system (TCS), electronic dif-

ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque con-

trol (XDS) and the tractor-trailer sway mitiga-

tion.

keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-

hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on

slippery or frozen surfaces.

Or: ESC manually deactivated page 272 .

›››

It lights up



Note

ABS faulty or does not work.

Before entering a car wash, always switch

off the Auto Hold function, because if the

ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by chang-

ing the torque.

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269

Driving

The TCS can be deactivated when wheel spin

the other driven wheel. This function is ac-

tive up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).

case the front axle, which results in under-

steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.

is desirable page 272 .

›››

To prevent the disc brake of the braked

wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts out

automatically if subjected to excessive loads.

The vehicle can still be driven. The EDL will

switch on again automatically when the

brake has cooled down.

The XDS can detect and correct this effect

via the sensors and signals of the ESC.

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 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.

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 TCS is switched

off, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis-

connected.

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

If the running gear or brake system is modi-

fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be

severely limited.

Multi-collision brake

The multi-collision brake consists of auto-

matic 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.

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.

in all countries page 297 .

›››

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 oth-

er 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

In the event of an accident, the multi-colli-

sion brake can help the driver by braking to

avoid the risk of skidding during the accident

and causing other collisions.

Traction control (TCS)

In the event of the wheels spinning, the TCS

reduces the engine torque to adapt to the

road condition. This helps the car to start

moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.

The following actions control automatic

braking during the accident:

●

When the driver presses the accelerator,

the automatic braking does not take place.

Electronic differential lock (EDL)

When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes

the spinning wheel and directs the power to

270

Braking and parking

●

When the braking pressure through press-

to the lack of assistance from the servo

brake.

Always 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.

ing the brake pedal is greater than the sys-

tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake

automatically.

Brake blending¹⁾

●

Multi-collision braking will not be available

The brake energy recuperation can generate

a braking effect. This braking effect depends

on the selected driving programme and the

level of charge of the high-voltage battery.

if there is an anomaly in the ESC system.

●

Please remember that the accident risk

Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)

always increases if you drive fast, especially

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 system can-

not prevent accidents: risk of accidents!

With the ignition switched on, the electro-

mechanical brake servo supports the force

of the foot by increasing the pressure that

the driver exerts on the brake pedal. When

the brakes are applied by the driver assist

systems, such as those regulated by the ACC

(adaptive cruise control) or emergency brak-

ing, the brake pedal may move downwards.

After disconnecting the ignition, the assis-

tance of the brake servo is progressively re-

duced. Once stopped, immobilise the vehi-

cle to prevent it from moving. Please follow

If the braking effect caused by the recupera-

tion is very intense, the vehicle’s brake lights

with turn on. The electric engine, when op-

erating as an alternator, can generate brak-

ing torque on the front wheels based on the

RPM and the temperature and charge level

of the high-voltage battery.

●

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!

These variable parameters cause fluctuating

electric decelerations which are hydraulically

compensated according to the driver’s de-

sires. This function is called “brake blending”

and it combines mechanical braking with the

engine brake effect.

Note

the parking instructions page 273 .

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The ABS and TCS will only operate cor-

If the electromechanical brake servo does

not work, the red symbol  indicating failure

in the brake system appears in the instru-

ment panel. When braking with the faulty

electromechanical brake servo, vibration of

the brake pedal may occur.

rectly if the four wheels have identical

tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius

of the tyres can cause the system to reduce

engine power when this is not desired.

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 regulating processes of the systems

can make noises due to their operation.

If the electromechanical brake servo is not

working, the brake pedal must be pressed

harder, as the braking distance increases due

●

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

If the warning lamp  or  lights up,

»

ic torque control systems cannot exceed

the limits imposed by the laws of physics.

there could be a fault page 82 .

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Valid for hybrid vehicles

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the TCS or activating the ESC in “Sport”

mode.

tion, the  control lamp lights up on the in-

strument panel.

●

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, TCS and EDS.

Disconnecting and connecting the TCS

Disconnecting and connecting the ESC

●

The TCS can be switched on and off by

In some versions of the model, the electron-

ic stability programme (ESC) can also be

switched off.

briefly pressing the  button on the centre

console Fig. 177 .

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Connecting and disconnecting

the ESC and TCS

●

OR: in the infotainment system, press the

●

The ESC can be switched on and off by

function button  > Assistants > ESC Menu

briefly pressing the  button on the centre

page 89. In vehicles with a driver informa-

tion system the corresponding indication will

be displayed.

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console Fig. 177 .

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●

OR: in the infotainment system press  >

Assistants > ESC Menu page 89 . In vehi-

›››

When the TCS is disconnected the control

lamp  lights up on the instrument panel.

cles with a driver information system the cor-

responding indication will be displayed.

When the ESC is disconnected the control

warning lamp  lights up on the instrument

panel.

Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in

“Sport” mode

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In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be switched

off and on by briefly pressing the  button on

ESC in “Offroad” mode

the centre console Fig. 177 .

›››

Fig. 177 In the lower part of the centre

console: button to switch the ESC off/on

Select the Offroad profile to switch it on

●

OR: in the infotainment system, press the

page 228. The interventions of the ASR,

as well as of the EDS and the ABS system

adapt to irregular terrain.

›››

function button  > Assistants > ESC Menu

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 TCS systems.

page 89. In vehicles with a driver informa-

tion system the corresponding indication will

be displayed.

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In the following exceptional situations it may

make sense to activate the Offroad mode to

allow the wheels to spin:

When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-

ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,

and the traction control (TCS) interventions

are limited. In vehicles with 4-wheel drive,

the TCS is disconnected completely . In addi-

The TCS function should only be switched

off in situations in which traction is insuffi-

cient.

●

When “swinging” the vehicle to get it un-

stuck.

Depending on the finishes and versions,

there is the possibility of disconnecting only

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Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.

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When driving on rough terrain with much

On slopes, turn the front wheels so that

they are against the edge of the kerb.

mode when the brake pedal is released (de-

pending on the model version).

of the car's weight is lifted off the wheels

(axle articulation).

●

Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre

of the road.

●

Steep descents with braking on unpaved

terrain.

Parking

WARNING

For your safety we recommend that you turn

off the Offroad mode when it is not abso-

lutely necessary.

●

Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot

To park the vehicle

exhaust system could ignite inflammable

materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,

spilt fuel or flammable materials.

When parking your vehicle, all legal require-

ments should be observed.

To disconnect the “Offroad” mode, select a

different driving mode.

●

Do not leave passengers inside a closed

vehicle, they may not be able to open doors

or windows. Locked doors hinder the possi-

bility of a rescue.

Always note the following points when park-

ing the vehicle:

WARNING

The ESC Sport mode should be activated

only when traffic conditions and the ability

of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!

●

Park the vehicle on a suitable surface

.

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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.

Connect the electronic parking brake

page 266.

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With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising

function will be limited or fully deactivated

(depending on the model version) for

sportier driving. The driving wheels could

spin and the vehicle could skid.

With an automatic gearbox, switch on the

●

Depending on weather conditions, it may

parking lock by pressing the P button.

become extremely hot or cold inside the

vehicle. This can be fatal.

●

Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.

Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage

the steering lock.

●

If the ESC is deactivated, the vehicle sta-

bilisation function is not available.

●

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear

on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse

gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.

Note

●

If the TCS or ESC is switched off or

●

When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with

“Sport” mode is selected, the cruise control

system switches off.

you.

●

In ESC OFF mode, the ESC will be tempo-

Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines

rarily reactivated to assist the driver during

braking and will then switch back to passive

Before switching off the engine, rotate the

steering wheel so that if the vehicle should

move, it will be held by the kerb.

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WARNING

Help with parking and

manoeuvring

The technology used in the park assist sys-

tem involves a series of limitations inherent

in the actual system and in the use of ultra-

sonic sensors. The use of Park Assist should

never tempt you to take any risk that may

compromise safety. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

Quick turns of the steering wheel when

parking or exiting a parking space with Park

Assist can cause serious injury.

●

Assisted parking system

(Park Assist)

Do not hold the steering wheel during

manoeuvres to park or exit a parking space

until the system requests it. Doing so disa-

bles the system during the manoeuvre, re-

sulting in the parking being cancelled.

●

Introduction

Any accidental movement of the vehicle

could result in serious injury.

The parking assist system is an additional

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

CAUTION

function of the ParkPilot page 281 and

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times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

●

In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

helps the driver find a suitable parking space

from among the following types:

sensors do not detect objects such as trail-

er tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees,

or an open (or opening) rear lid, which

could damage the vehicle.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-

nals. The system cannot detect, at least

correctly, these objects or people wearing

such clothes.

●

park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-

dicular and parallel spaces,

●

Retrofitting of certain accessories to the

●

park driving forwards in suitable perpen-

dicular spaces,

vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter-

fere with the operation of the Park Assist

system and cause damage.

●

Ultrasound sensor signals may be affec-

●

exit a parking space driving forwards from a

parallel space,

ted by external sound sources. In certain

circumstances this may prevent them from

detecting people or objects.

●

The Park Assist system uses as a refer-

●

park in a suitable space driving forward on

ence parked vehicles, curbs and other ob-

jects. Make sure that the tyres and wheels

are not damaged while parking. If necessa-

ry, opportunely interrupt the parking ma-

noeuvre to avoid damaging the vehicle.

●

The ultrasound sensors may have blind

angle partially entering into the selected

parking space. The system will centre the ve-

hicle in said parking space.

spots in which obstacles and people are not

detected.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-

tory infotainment system, the front, rear and

side areas are represented, and the position

of obstacles is shown relative to the vehicle.

times, since the ultrasound sensors do not

detect small children, animals or certain

objects in all situations.

●

The ultrasound sensors on the bumper

may be damaged or shifted in the event of a

collision, for example, when entering or ex-

iting a parking space.

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system and its use

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do

requires special attention by the driver

.

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more than once, the Park Assist system

switches off.

●

not apply it directly unless very briefly and

always from a distance of more than 10 cm.

To become familiar with the system and

its functions, CUPRA recommends that you

practice operating the Park Assist system in

an area where there is not too much traffic

or in a car park.

●

A registration plate or plate holder on the

Requirements for leaving the parking

space (only for parallel parking)

front with larger than the space for the reg-

istration plate, or a registration plate that is

curved or warped can cause:

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switch-

ed on page 272 .

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False detections.

Description of the parking assist

system

●

Space length: length of the vehicle + 0.5

–

The sensors to lose visibility.

metres.

Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

●

Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

The components of the Park Assist system

are the ultrasonic sensors located in the

front and rear bumpers, the  to switch the

system on and off and the messages on the

instrument cluster display.

(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.

●

If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-

aged, the area corresponding to that group

of sensors (front or rear) is deactivated and

cannot be activated until the fault is cor-

rected. However, you can still use the sen-

sors of the other bumper as per usual. If

there is a fault in the system, consult a spe-

cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom-

mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer

or any SEAT dealership.

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-

terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or

exiting a parking space

Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for

parking or exiting a parking space in any of

the following cases:

Prerequisites for parking

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switch-

ed on page 272 .

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●

Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

●

Speed when passing next to the parking

space: do not exceed approx. 50 km/h (31

mph).

Note

tem.

●

In order to guarantee good system opera-

When exceeding a speed of approximately

7 km/h (4 mph) more than once.

●

Keep a distance between 0.5 and 2.0 me-

tres when driving past the parking space.

tion, keep the ultrasound sensors of the

bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do

not cover them with adhesives or other ob-

jects.

●

The driver takes control of the steering

wheel.

●

Space length (parallel parking): vehicle

length + 0.8 meters.

●

The parking manoeuvre does not end

●

Space width (angle parking): vehicle width

+ 0.8 meters.

●

Certain sources of noise, such as rough

within 6 minutes from the activation of auto-

matic steering.

asphalt or paving stones and the noise of

other vehicles can induce the Park Assist

system or ParkPilot to give erroneous warn-

ings. The presence of metal objects can al-

so affect the manoeuvre.

●

Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

●

There is a fault in the system (the system is

(4 mph) when parking. The vehicle will per-

form an automatic braking only once if this

speed is exceeded. If you exceed the speed

»

temporarily unavailable).

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●

The TCS is disconnected.

Trailer mode

Selecting a parking type

TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.

The driver door is opened.

The Park Assist system cannot be switched

on if the factory-fitted towing bracket

page 291 is electrically connected to a

trailer.

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To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that

none of these things occur and that the 

button on the infotainment system is pressed

again.

After changing a wheel

If, after changing a wheel, the vehicle stops

entering and exiting parking spaces correct-

ly, the circumference of the new wheel may

be different and the system may need to

adapt to it. The adaptation is automatic and

takes place during driving. Making turns

slowly and in both directions (20 km/h [12

mph]) for a few minutes may contribute to

Special characteristics

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system. For exam-

ple, it is therefore not possible to enter or ex-

it a parking space on sharp bends.

Fig. 178 On the instrument panel display:

view of the parking assist system with re-

duced view.

While entering or exiting a parking space, a

brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to

change between forward and reverse gears

(depending on the case). In successive ma-

noeuvres, the assistant tells the driver to

change gears, at the latest, when the contin-

uous audible signal is given (object present

at a distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.

this adaptation process

tion on page 274.

in Introduc-

›››

When the Park Assist system turns the steer-

ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the in-

strument panel also displays the symbol .

Keep the brake pedal depressed while the

symbol remains on the dash panel display to

turn the wheels with the vehicle stopped.

This way, the system will require fewer ma-

noeuvres to complete the parking action.

Fig. 179 On the Infotainment system

screen.: indication of parking modes.

Park assist has 5 parking modes:

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







Reverse parallel parking.

Reverse angle parking.

Forward angle parking.

When the system is connected, the symbol

 on the Infotainment System screen is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected park-

ing type is shown on the instrument panel

display. You can change the type of parking

on the infotainment system display.

the system itself will drive out of the parking

space before starting parking in a similar way

to type .

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first: “Help me”.

Special case of driving forwards into a type

 parking bay without driving past first



Forward parking in a parking bay without

driving past first.

●

If there are more spaces available, another

●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 275 .

space can be selected by clicking on it on

the infotainment system display.

›››

●

Move forward towards the parking space

Selecting a parking type after passing in

front of the space

●

Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

while paying attention to traffic and stop the

vehicle with the front part partially inside the

parking space.

strument panel while paying attention to

traffic and drive the vehicle past the parking

space.

After activating the Park Assist system and

after detecting a parking space, the display

on the instrument panel proposes a parking

type. The Park Assist system selects the

parking type automatically. The selected

type is shown on the instrument panel dis-

●

Press button  once in the infotainment

system,  > Assistants > Parking > Park as-

sist system.

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first (type )

●

When the system is connected, the symbol

With this type of parking , press button 

so that the system resolves the parking that

has already been started. The system will on-

ly switch on if sufficient progress has been

made with the manoeuvre (the side sensor

must be able to detect the reference vehi-

cle). If it is impossible to successfully com-

plete the manoeuvre that has been started,

 on the Infotainment System screen is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected park-

ing mode is shown on the instrument panel

display without reduced display.

play Fig. 178 and on the Infotainment Sys-

tem screen.

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●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 275 .

›››

●

Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

›››

●

Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

duction on page 274.

tem.

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 180 On the instrument panel display:

parallel parking.  Finding a parking space.

 Parking position.  Manoeuvring.

Fig. 181 On the instrument panel display:

angle parking.  Finding a parking space. 

Parking position.  Manoeuvring.

1

Message to move forwards

Your vehicle

The necessary conditions have to be met to

“appropriate” if the display on the instru-

4

park with Park Assist page 275 and the

ment panel shows the message to park

.

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2

3

parking mode must be selected page 276 .

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●

Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause,

Parking space detected

Message to park

engage reverse gear, or press the button 

in the infotainment system,  > Assistants >

Parking > Park assist system.

Parking

4

5

6

●

Look at the display on the instrument pan-

Message to press the brake pedal

Progress bar

el to see if the space has been detected as

“appropriate” and if the correct position for

●

Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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duction on page 274.

parking has been reached Fig. 180 

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or Fig. 181 . The space is considered

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●

Please note the following message: Inter-

sponding message is displayed on the instru-

ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic

signal sounds.

Leaving a parking space with the

parking assist system (only for

parallel parking)

vention in active direction. Watch

your surroundings!. While you keep

watch around you, carefully start accelerat-

ing up to no more than 7 km/h (4 mph). Dur-

ing the parking manoeuvre, the system only

takes charge of the steering. You, as the

driver, have to accelerate, engage the

clutch if necessary, change gears and

brake.

Progress bars

The progress bar

6

Fig. 180

and Fig. 181

on the

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screen of the instrument panel displays the

relative distance to be covered. The greater

the distance, the fuller the progress bar.

When driving forward, the content of the

progress bar decreases upwards, and when

reversing, it decreases downwards.

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the indication

to move forward appears on the instrument

panel display Fig. 180  or Fig. 181 ;

OR: reverse until the Park Assist finish-

ed message appears on the instrument pan-

›››

Note

Fig. 182 On the instrument panel display:

exit a parallel parking space.

If the manoeuvre is terminated premature-

ly during parking, the result may not be the

best.

6

el display. The progress bar

distance to cover page 279 .

indicates the

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1

Your vehicle in reverse gear

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

2

Message giving the proposed manoeuvre

to exit the parking space

sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: until the symbol  goes out on

the instrument panel screen.

3

Progress bar to indicate the distance left

to cover

●

Select first gear.

Move forward until the continuous ParkPi-

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

lot signal sounds; OR: move forward until the

reverse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it centres

it in the space Fig. 180  or Fig. 181 .

The necessary conditions to exit a parking

space with Park Assist have to be met

page 275.

›››

●

Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem. When the system is connected, the

symbol  on the Infotainment System

screen is highlighted.

●

For best results, wait at the end of each

manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has

finished turning the steering wheel. The

parking manoeuvre ends when a corre-

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●

Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-

The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-

Automatic braking to reduce damages

wards the road you will enter when exiting

the parking space.

responding message is displayed on the in-

strument panel and, in some cases, an

acoustic signal sounds. Take charge of the

steering with the turning angle set by the

Park Assist system.

Depending on certain conditions, the Park

Assist system can automatically brake the ve-

hicle when faced with an obstacle, briefly ac-

tioning and holding down the brake ped-

●

Engage the reverse gear, or press the but-

ton  in the infotainment system.

al

. Following this the driver must press

›››

●

Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

›››

●

Paying attention to the traffic, exit the

the brake pedal.

duction on page 274. Please note the fol-

lowing message: Automatic steering en-

abled Pay attention to your sur-

roundings. While you keep watch around

you, carefully start accelerating up to no

more than 7 km/h (4 mph). When exiting the

parking space, the system only takes charge

of the steering. You, as the driver, have to

accelerate, engage the clutch if necessary,

change gears and brake.

parking space.

Automatic braking intervention to reduce

damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin-

ishing.

Automatic operation of the

brakes by the parking assist sys-

tem

WARNING

The automatic braking intervention by Park

Assist should never tempt you to take any

risk that may compromise safety. The sys-

tem is not a replacement for driver aware-

ness.

Park Assist helps the driver by automatically

braking in certain situations.

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

The driver is always responsible for braking in

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument

panel display shows the forward indication.

●

The Park Assist system is subject to cer-

time

.

›››

tain limitations inherent to the system. In

certain situations, the automatic braking

intervention may only work in a limited way

or not work at all.

3

The progress bar Fig. 182

indicates the

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Automatic braking intervention to avoid

exceeding the speed limit

distance to cover page 279 .

›››

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

To avoid exceeding the allowed speed of ap-

prox. 7 km/h (4 mph) when entering or leav-

ing a parking space, the brakes may activate

automatically. After automatically activating

the brakes, the manoeuvres to enter or exit a

parking space may continue.

●

sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: press the brake pedal until the

symbol  goes out on the instrument cluster

screen.

Always be ready to use the brakes your-

self!

●

The automatic braking intervention will

end after approximately 1.5 seconds. After-

wards, brake the vehicle yourself.

●

Move forward until the continuous ParkPi-

lot signal sounds; OR: move forward until the

reverse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it can exit

the space.

The brakes are only automatically activated

once for each attempt to enter or exit a

parking space. If the speed of approximately

7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded again, the cor-

responding operation is halted.

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CAUTION

●

Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

Parking aid parking and

manoeuvring (ParkPilot)

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.

Parking distance warning system functions

can be affected by different factors that

can cause damage:

Introduction

●

Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

These assist systems help you when parking

and manoeuvring:

●

A number plate or number plate holder

–

Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

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.

–

Plus Parking Aid page 282 . It is an assis-

tant that gives a visual and audio warning

›››

Objects that are located above the sen-

sors, such as protrusions in a wall.

of obstacles detected in front and behind

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-

der snow.

the vehicle page 282 .

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Note

–

Rear Parking Aid page 285 . An audio

and visual assistant that warns of obstacles

›››

●

The display on the Infotainment system

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

screen shows a slight time delay.

located behind the vehicle page 285 .

›››

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-

nals. The system cannot detect these ob-

jects or people wearing such clothes cor-

rectly.

●

In certain situations, the system can give

a warning even though there is no obstacle

in the detected area:

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.

–

Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces

with long grass.

●

Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

nal sound sources. This may prevent them

from detecting people or objects.

–

External ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultra-

sound systems.

●

If the system warns you of the proximity

●

The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

of a low obstacle, please note that after be-

ing detected by the system, the obstacle in

question may disappear from the measure-

ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer,

and the system will no longer warn of its

presence. In certain circumstances, objects

such as high kerbs that could damage the

underside of the vehicle are not detected.

stacles and people are not detected. Pay

special attention to children and animals.

–

Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex-

haust gases.

●

Always keep visual control of the sur-

If the number plate is not properly se-

cured to the surface of the bumper.

roundings: use the mirrors for additional

help.

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 the parking distance warning system is

ignored, the vehicle could suffer consider-

able damage.

»

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Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles

detected in front of and behind the vehicle.

Parking Aid operation

●

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.

Manually connecting and disconnecting

the parking aid

The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When

an obstacle is detected, it is indicated by au-

dible signals and in the Infotainment system

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

●

Press the function button  > Assistants >

Parking > Park distance control.

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-

vertising, may interfere with the operation

of the Park Assist.

Fig. 183.

›››

Automatic connection of Parking Aid

When moving close to an obstacle, it is pos-

sible to know if the obstacle is in front of the

vehicle or behind it by choosing different

sounds.

●

We recommend that you practice parking

●

Select reverse gear.

in an area without traffic.

OR: if you drive forward at a speed of less

●

The volume and tone of the signals and

than 15 km/h (9 mph) and you encounter an

obstacle, it is detected when it is optically

approx. less than 95 cm. away, or acoustical-

ly approx. 50 cm. away. If the automatic con-

nection is activated, a reduced display is

shown.

indications can be changed page 285 .

›››

Please observe information on towing a

The approximate measurement range of the

sensors is:

●

trailer page 285 .

›››

A

1.20 m

B

0.60 m

●

OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

Parking System Plus

C

1.60 m

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm ap-

prox depending on whether or not an obsta-

cle is detected)

D

0.60 m

Description

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

Stop!

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

●

Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

OR: press the parking lock button P.

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-

ing Aid

●

Press the  function button.

OR: activate the electronic parking brake.

Fig. 183 Parking aid view on the Infotain-

ment system display.

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Change from reduced view to full view

It only operates every time the speed is re-

duced below 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first

time.

front are at a distance of less than 50 cm. ap-

prox.

●

Engage the reverse gear if your vehicle is

equipped with a reversing camera.

CAUTION

If disabled using the button  in the info-

tainment system ( > Assistants > Parking >

Park distance control) to be automatically

activated again, one of the following actions

must be taken:

●

OR: press the car icon on the reduced

view.

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.

●

OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm ap-

prox depending on whether or not an obsta-

cle is detected).

●

Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear

View Camera “RVC”)

●

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

approx.

Visual indication segments

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR: activate or deactivate the parking lock

button P

●

OR: press the RVC button on the Infotain-

ment System screen¹⁾

.

●

OR: switch the automatic activation on and

off in the Infotainment system.

A short confirmation signal will be heard and

the button symbol will light up when the sys-

tem is switched on.

The automatic activation of the parking aid

can be switched on and off in the Infotain-

ment system page 85 page 89 :

›››

Automatic activation

●

Switch the ignition on.

Press the function button  > Assistants >

Fig. 184 Parking aid view on the Infotain-

ment system display.

When the Plus Parking Aid connects auto-

matically, a diagram of the vehicle and the

segments will appear on screen. This func-

tion will be available unless the user has de-

activated it.

Parking > Park distance control.

●

Select Automatic activation. If the box is

The optical indication of the segments works

as follows:

checked, the function is connected.

»

If activated automatically, an audible sound

warning will only be given when obstacles in

1)

The RVC button will only be displayed when

reverse gear is engaged.

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–

White and segments: the obstacle is

more than approx. 30 cm away from the

path or in the direction opposite to trav-

el. They are also displayed when the

electronic parking brake is activated.

 > Assistants > Parking > Park distance

control:

Trailer mode

On vehicles with a factory-mounted trailer

hook, when the trailer is connected, the rear

sensors will not activate when reverse gear is

engaged or button  is pressed in the Info-

tainment system ( > Assistants > Parking >

Park distance control). Therefore, any ob-

jects behind or to the side of the vehicle will

not be indicated on the screen and no audio

signals will sound.

Setup

Automatic activa-

On/off

–

Yellow segments: the obstacles lie on

the vehicle’s path and are at a distance

of less than approx. 30 cm away.

tion

Volume in the front and rear

area.

Front volume

Red segments: obstacles are less than

approx. 30 cm away.

Rear volume

Volume in the rear area.

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of

the audio source will be re-

duced, depending on the se-

lected option.

A wake will indicate the anticipated forward

or backward trajectory, depending on the

engaged gear.

The screen will only display objects detected

at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will

be hidden.

Adjust volume

If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way,

the corresponding audible warning will

sound.

Manoeuvre braking function

Error messages

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

The emergency braking function is used to

minimise damage in the event of a collision.

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a

fault.

Depending on the equipment, if the Parking

Aid is active, the braking while manoeuvring

function activates emergency braking when

it detects an obstacle in the vehicle’s path

that could cause a collision, driving forwards

or in reverse.

path). Stop the vehicle!

in Introduction

›››

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

on page 281,

page 281 !

in Introduction on

›››

If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

Setting the indications and audio

signals

A

B

the areas

and

are displayed Fig. 183 .

The function will not brake if the Parking Aid

is activated automatically. For the system to

operate, manoeuvring speed must be be-

tween 2.5-7 km/h (1.5-4 mph) for the front

area and between 1.5-7 km/h (1-4 mph) for

the rear.

›››

If a front sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

C

D

the areas

and

will be displayed. Symbol

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button

 is displayed.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a spe-

cialised workshop to have the fault repaired.

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Following an intervention, the braking while

manoeuvring function will be inactive in the

same direction of travel for 5 metres. Once

the gear is changed, or the selector lever’s

position is changed, the function will be ac-

tive again. The Parking Aid’s limitations ap-

ply.

are alerted by audible and visible warnings on

the Infotainment system.

 > Assistants > Parking > Parking assis-

tant.

Make particularly sure that the sensors are

not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and

the like, as this could affect the system's op-

Settings

Rear volume

Volume in the rear area.

eration. Cleaning instructions page 355 .

›››

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of

the audio source will be re-

duced, depending on the se-

lected option.

The approximate measurement range of the

rear sensors is:

The braking while manoeuvring function is

set in the Infotainment system: function but-

ton  > Assistants > Parking > Park dis-

tance control.

Adjust volume

●

Side area: 0.60 m

Central area: 1.60 m

Error messages

Temporary suppression of emergency

braking

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument panel in Parking assist, there is a

fault.

●

When the function is deactivated with the

Stop!

in Introduction on page 281,

›››

Braking while manoeuvring button that ap-

pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info-

tainment system.

in Introduction on page 281!

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

›››

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

●

Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or

We recommend taking the vehicle to a spe-

cialised workshop to have the fault repaired.

bonnet are opened.

Parking Aid connection

●

Select reverse gear.

Towing device

Rear parking aid

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.

Parking Aid disconnection

●

Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

Description

OR: use the selector lever to select N or D,

The rear parking aid is an optical and audi-

ble assistant that warns of obstacles located

behind the vehicle.

or press the parking lock button P.

Setting the indications and audio signals

There are sensors integrated in the rear

bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button

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WARNING

fences, posts or thin trees, which could

damage the vehicle.

Peripheral view system (Top

View Camera)

The smart technology incorporated into

the Top View Camera system cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics and it only works within the limits of

the system. The greater convenience provi-

ded by the Area View system should never

tempt you to take any risk that may com-

promise safety. If used negligently or invol-

untarily, it may cause serious accidents and

injuries. The system is not a replacement

for driver awareness.

●

The system displays the auxiliary lines

and boxes regardless of the vehicle's envi-

ronment, no objects are detected. The

driver is responsible for determining that

the vehicle will fit in the parking space.

Introduction

Using 4 cameras, the system generates a

representation that is shown on the infotain-

ment system display. The cameras are loca-

ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors

and the rear lid.

Area View system

The functions and representations of the

Area View system may vary depending on

whether or not the vehicle has ParkPilot.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

WARNING

looking at the screen.

The image from the cameras does not

make it possible to calculate the distance to

the obstacles (people, vehicles, etc.) pre-

cisely, so using them could cause serious

accidents and injury.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the cameras do not capture

small children, animals and certain objects

in all situations.

●

The system will probably be unable to

●

The camera lenses augment and distort

Fig. 185 Viewing the top view system: aer-

ial view.

represent all areas clearly.

the visual field and the objects on the

screen are seen differently and imprecisely.

There are four different views to choose

from:

●

CAUTION

Certain objects may not be shown or may

not be shown very clearly, for example,

posts or thin rails, due to the screen resolu-

tion or if light conditions are insufficient.

●

The camera images are only two-dimen-

sional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, ob-

jects that jut out or holes on the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

A

Front camera area

B

Right camera area

●

The cameras have blind spots in which

C

Rear camera area

obstacles and people are not registered.

D

●

Left camera area

In certain circumstances, the camera

does not capture objects such as beams,

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●

Function buttons Fig. 185:

There should be no damage to the vehicle

in the camera area. If the position or installa-

tion angle of the cameras have been

changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the

system should be checked by a specialised

workshop.

connected electrically to a trailer

page 291.

›››

Exit the current display.



Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

Note



To become familiar with the system and its

functions, CUPRA recommends that you

practice handling the Area View system in

an area where there is not too much traffic

or in a car park.

Depending on the equipment: con-



necting and disconnecting the ParkPilot

Special characteristics

sound.

The images on the area view system cameras

are only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of

spatial depth, it is difficult or impossible to

make out on-screen any holes there may be

on the ground, objects jutting out from the

ground or parts protruding from other vehi-

cles.

The aerial view is generated by combining

the images from all the cameras 

Fig. 185. The aerial view can be selected

by pressing the vehicle in the area.

›››

Connecting and disconnecting

Select the corresponding view by pressing

Connect the reverse assist

A

D

the different areas Fig. 185

to

of the

›››

●

Select reverse gear.

aerial view or the reduced aerial view.

Situations in which the objects or other vehi-

cles appear to be further away or closer than

they really are:

OR: in the infotainment system select  >

Assistants > Parking > Park distance

control.

Conditions necessary for the use of the

Area View system

●

On moving from a horizontal plane to a

slope.

●

The doors and the rear lid must be closed.

The image must be reliable and clear. For

Disconnect the reverse assist

●

Drive forwards at over 15 km/h (9 mph) ap-

●

On moving from a slope to a horizontal

plane.

this reason, for example, the camera lens

must be clean.

proximately.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

The area around the vehicle must be clear-

ly and totally visible.

If the vehicle approaches protruding ob-

Views of the peripheral vision sys-

tem (modes)

jects. These objects may be outside the

cameras' angle of visibility.

●

The area for parking or manoeuvring

should be a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should not be loaded very

heavily at the rear.

Depending on the equipment: con-



Trailer mode

necting and disconnecting the ParkPilot

The Area View system conceals, in the rear

camera area, all the auxiliary guiding lines

when the factory-fitted towing bracket is

sound.

●

The driver must be used to the system.

»

Exiting the Area View system screen:



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Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

from above are represented in order to

navigate possible obstacles more pre-

cisely.

Reverse Assist (Rear View

Camera)



To select the camera you want to use, press

the thumbnail on the left side of the screen.

Once activated it will be highlighted in or-

ange. You can switch between views in the

menu bar at the bottom of the screen. The

selected view will be highlighted in orange.

Rear camera views (rear view)

Operating and safety warnings

Angle parking. The area behind the ve-



WARNING

hicle is shown. Auxiliary lines are shown

to give guidance.

●

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.

Assistance function for hitching a trailer.



The red lines are indicate a distance of ap-

prox. 40 cm away from the vehicle.

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing

device, this function can be used to

move the vehicle close to a tow bar.

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotain-

ment system.

Aerial views (bird's eye view)

Main mode:

The vehicle and its immediate vicinity



●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

Green lines: distance to the trailer hitch.

The distance between the lines is ap-

prox. 0.30 m

seen from above are shown. Depending

field of view and displays the objects on the

screen in a way that is different from reality.

Distance perception is also distorted.

on the equipment, the ParkPilot's path

may also be displayed.

Yellow line: pre-calculated direction of

the trailer hitch depending on how the

steering wheel is turned.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

Front camera views (front view)

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.

Cross traffic. This visualization helps to



Cross traffic. This visualization helps to



monitor traffic to the left, front and right

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where it

cannot see people or objects. Monitor the

vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

Angle parking. The area in front of the



vehicle is shown. Orientation lines are

shown to give guidance.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-

noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area

at all times.

Side camera views (side view)

Right and left sides. The areas located



directly to the side of the vehicle seen

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Introduction

Disconnect the reverse assist

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

Drive forward at least 15 km/h (9 mph).

A camera installed in the rear lid handle as-

sists the driver with reverse parking or ma-

●

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.

noeuvring page 236 .

›››

Shown on the display

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.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation

The system’s functions and representations

may vary depending on the equipment.

of the guide lines. The width represented

by the lines decreases with vehicle load.

Pay special attention to the surroundings

when the inside of the vehicle of the lug-

gage compartment are loaded.

The assistant's image view changes when the

factory-fitted tow hitch is electronically con-

nected to a trailer page 298 .

›››

Reverse assist modes

●

In the following situations, objects or

Depending on the equipment, the following

modes are available:

Reverse assist functions and symbols

other vehicles appear to be further away or

closer than they actually are. Pay special

attention:

When the reverse assist is connected, you

can make adjustments using the function

buttons. Some adjustments are equipment-

dependent.

●

Angle parking: reverse parking perpendic-

ular to the road.

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

●

Assistance function for hitching a trailer:

helps to hitch a trailer.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

Exit the current display



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.

●

Cross traffic: traffic is monitored in a trans-

 ^{Switch to angle parking}

page 290

›››

verse direction.

Switch to the trailer hitching assistance

function



Connecting and disconnecting

 ^{Switch to cross traffic}

Note

Connect the reverse assist

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast

and colour.



●

It is important to take great care and pay

●

Select reverse gear.

special attention if the driver is not familiar

with the system.

page 281

 ^{Switch to park assist}

›››

OR: in the infotainment system select  >

Assistants > Parking > Park distance con-

»

●

Display/hide the parking aid view

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

|

trol.

pear when the rear lid is open.

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●

Guide lines

Parking space width: vehicle width +

Key to the Fig. 186:

0.15 m (without counting the mirrors).







Finding a parking space

Green horizontal lines: extension of the vehi-

cle.

Go to the selected parking space

To display a real image, the following require-

ments must be met:

Centre the vehicle inside the parking

space

Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the

steering angle.

●

The luggage compartment rear door is

closed.

1

2

3

4

Road

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

Parking space

●

The surroundings are on a flat surface.

The vehicle should not be loaded very

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing de-

vice, this function can be used to move the

vehicle close to a tow bar.

Lateral boundary of the parking space

Rear boundary of the parking space

heavily at the rear.

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotainment

system.

Parking

Parallel parking

●

In the infotainment system select  > As-

Green lines: distance to the tow hitch. The

distance between the lines is approx. 0.30 m.

sistants > Parking > Park distance control

before passing in front of the selected park-

ing space.

Yellow line: pre-calculated direction of the

trailer hitch, depending on how the steering

wheel is turned.

●

With reverse assist connected and in work-

ing order, press the function button .

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

Cross traffic

2

space Fig. 186

.

›››

This visualization helps to monitor traffic be-

hind the vehicle and can be used, for exam-

ple, when exiting garages or narrow exits.

●

Reverse while turning the steering wheel so

that the yellow lines enter the parking space.

The green and yellow lines must match the

3

side boundary lines

.

●

Stop the vehicle when the red line has

Requirements

4

reached the rear boundary

.

To park with reverse assist, the following re-

quirements must be met:

Fig. 186 Display on the Infotainment sys-

tem screen.: parking with reverse assist.

●

Do not exceed a speed of approx. 15 km/h

(9 mph).

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Possible solution

Problems and solutions

Towing bracket device

●

Temporarily disconnect the system.

The system behaves differently than ex-

pected

Check if one of the causes indicated above

Trailer mode

has occurred.

There can be several causes:

●

Once the source of the problem has been

Introduction

●

The camera is dirty page 355 . In addi-

›››

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

tion to dirt and snow, camera visibility can be

reduced by detergent residue or any type of

coating.

●

Take into account country-specific regula-

tions about driving with a trailer and the use

of a towing bracket.

If the system still behaves unpredictably,

have it checked by a specialised workshop.

●

The system requirements must be met

The vehicle has been developed primarily for

carrying people, although it can also be used

to tow a trailer if fitted with the correspond-

ing technical equipment. This additional load

has an effect on the useful life, fuel con-

sumption and vehicle performance and in

some cases can reduce the service intervals.

page 290.

›››

●

The camera is covered with water.

●

The factory-fitted towing bracket must not

be electrically connected to a trailer

page 298.

›››

●

The vehicle has some type of damage in

the camera area, e.g. due to a parking im-

pact.

Driving with a trailer requires more force

from the vehicle, and thus more concentra-

tion from the driver.

●

The field of view of the camera is blocked

by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier system.

In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on

●

Changes have been made to the paint in

both the vehicle and the trailer.

the camera area, or structural modifications

have been made to a component such as

the running gear.

Maximum vertical load technically permit-

ted on the coupling device

The maximum vertical load technically per-

mitted from the trailer draw bar on the tow-

ing bracket's tow ball is 80 kg.

Camera with no visibility, fault message,

the system disconnects

●

Clean the camera or remove possible ad-

hesives or accessories from it page 355 .

›››

Vehicles with the Start-Stop system

●

Check for visible damage.

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing

bracket or one that is retrofitted by CUPRA,

»

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the Start-Stop system operates as normal.

No special characteristics need to be taken

into account.

the trailer with the maximum authorised

drawbar load on the ball joint of the towing

bracket, but do not exceed the specified

limit.

WARNING

Driving with a trailer and transporting

heavy or large objects can affect driving

properties and even cause an accident.

If the system does not recognise the trailer

or the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted

by CUPRA, the Start-Stop system must be

disconnected by pressing the corresponding

button in the lower part of the centre con-

sole before driving with the trailer, and it

should remain off for the rest of the jour-

●

Always secure the load properly using

WARNING

belts or straps that are suitable and in good

condition.

Never use the trailer to transport people,

since it would put their life in danger and is

also prohibited.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

ney

.

›››

WARNING

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity are

Undue use of the towing bracket may cause

injury and accidents.

more likely to overturn than those with a

low one.

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.

●

Only use the towing bracket if it is in a

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

Take great care when overtaking.

perfect state of repair and is properly se-

cured.

Reduce speed immediately if you notice

●

Never modify or repair the towing bracket

that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.

in any way.

●

Never drive at more than 80 km/h

●

In order to reduce the danger of injury in

(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.

Trailer weight/drawbar load

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.

Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If

you do not load the trailer up to the maxi-

mum permitted trailer weight, you can then

climb correspondingly steeper slopes.

●

Never fit a towing bracket “with weight

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

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.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

WARNING

If the towing bracket has been retrofitted

by a non-CUPRA workshop, the Start-Stop

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Trailer brakes

Technical requirements

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.

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.

Vehicles that are factory-mounted with a

towing device meet all the technical and le-

gal requirements for driving with a trailer

page 298.

›››

●

Always disconnect the Start-Stop system

manually when using a towing bracket that

has not been fitted by a CUPRA workshop.

Tow cable

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 CUPRA

for this vehicle. Always check and take into

account the towing bracket manufacturer's

instructions.

Always use a cable between the vehicle and

the trailer page 294 .

›››

Note

●

Trailer tail lights

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, al-

ways deactivate the anti-theft alarm

The trailer's rear lights should comply with

the statutory safety regulations page 294 .

page 95. Otherwise, the tilt sensor could

›››

cause the alarm to go off.

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. To do so, CUPRA recommends

going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any

SEAT dealership.

●

Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's

first 1000 km page 229 .

›››

CUPRA recommends that, if possible, the

●

tow hook be removed or covered when it is

not going to be used. In the event of a rear-

end collision, the damage to the vehicle

could be greater if the tow hook is fitted.

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

bumper's function. Do not make modifica-

tions or repairs to the exhaust system or the

brake system. Make regular checks to ensure

that the towing bracket is secure.

●

Some retrofitted towing brackets cover

Exterior mirrors

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.

If you cannot see the area behind the trailer

with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehi-

cle, additional mirrors will have to be instal-

led in accordance with the regulations of the

country in question. The exterior mirrors

should be adjusted before you start driving

and must provide a sufficient field of vision at

the rear.

Engine cooling system

Driving with a trailer increases the load on

the engine and cooling system. The cooling

system should have sufficient coolant and be

prepared for the additional effort involved in

driving with a trailer.

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Hitching and connecting a trailer

WARNING

12

Meaning

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.

Unassigned

Earth for pin 9

13

Power socket for trailer

CAUTION

The vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power

socket for the connection between the trail-

er and the vehicle. With the engine running,

electrical devices on the trailer receive pow-

er from the electrical connection (pin 9 and

pin 10 of the trailer power socket).

●

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

Fig. 187 Schematic representation: assign-

ment of the pins of the trailer's electrical

socket.

current, the vehicle's electronic system

may be damaged.

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).

●

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.

1

Meaning

Left turn signal

Rear fog light

2

3

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

Right turn signal

Rear light, right

Brake lights

4

To avoid overloading the electrical system,

you cannot connect the ground wires of pin

3, pin 11 or pin 13.

5

6

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.

7

Rear light, left

8

Reverse lights

9

Permanent live

Live charge cable

Earth for pin 10

Tow cable

10

11

The tow rope must always be securely fixed

to the towing vehicle and loose enough so

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that the vehicle can handle turns smoothly.

However, make sure that the cable does not

rub on the ground while driving.

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, always

turn off the anti-theft alarm. Otherwise, the

tilt sensor could cause the alarm to go off.

ure of the lighting system, and consequent-

ly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

Never connect the pins of the trailer

power socket to each other.

Trailer tail lights

Trailers with LED tail lights

●

Make sure any work on bent pins is car-

Always check the trailer's rear lights to en-

sure they are working correctly and that they

comply with the relevant safety regulations. If

you connect the trailer to the factory-moun-

ted system, when you turn on the rear fog

lamp, the fog lamp of the towing vehicle will

turn off to turn on the trailer fog lamp.

For technical reasons, trailers fitted with LED

rear lights cannot be connected to the anti-

theft alarm system.

ried out by a specialised workshop.

CAUTION

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm does

not go off when the electrical connection

with the trailer is cut if it has rear lights with

light-emitting diodes.

Do not leave the trailer connected to the

vehicle when parked; place it on its support

wheel or its supports. If the vehicle rises or

falls due, for example, to a variation of the

load or a burst tyre, increased pressure will

be placed on the towing bracket and the

trailer, and both the vehicle and the trailer

can be damaged.

Include in the anti-theft alarm

WARNING

The trailer is included in the anti-theft sys-

tem if the following conditions are met:

If the cables are improperly or incorrectly

connected, it may lead to an excessive

amount of current supplied to the trailer,

which can cause abnormalities in the entire

vehicle electronic system, as well as acci-

dents and serious injuries.

●

If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an

anti-theft alarm and towing bracket.

Note

●

In case of anomalies in the electrical sys-

●

If the trailer is electrically connected to the

tems of the vehicle or trailer, as well as in

the anti-theft alarm system, have them in-

spected by a specialised workshop.

towing vehicle through the trailer power

socket.

●

Ensure that any repairs that need to be

carried out on the electrical system are

carried out by a specialised workshop.

●

If the electrical systems of the vehicle and

●

If the trailer accessories consume energy

trailer are in perfect condition and have no

faults or damage.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

through the power socket to the trailer and

the engine is turned off, the battery will

discharge.

tem directly to the electrical connections

of the tail lights or any other power sour-

ces.

●

If the vehicle is locked with the key and the

anti-theft alarm is activated.

●

If the vehicle battery is running low, the

electrical connection with the trailer will be

automatically cut.

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-

gered if the electrical connection with the

trailer is cut off.

WARNING

Contact between the pins of the trailer

power socket can cause short circuits,

overloading of the electrical system or fail-

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Gross combination weight of the towing

vehicle and trailer

Trailer loading

WARNING

If the maximum permissible axle weight,

the maximum load technically permissible

on the coupling point, the maximum au-

thorised vehicle weight or the gross combi-

nation weight of the towing vehicle and

trailer are exceeded, accidents and serious

injuries may occur.

Technically permissible maximum trailer

weight and vertical load on the coupling

device

The gross combination weight is the actual

weight of the loaded vehicle plus the actual

weight of the loaded trailer.

The technically permissible maximum trailer

weight is the weight that the vehicle can tow

In some countries trailers are classified into

distinct categories. CUPRA recommends ob-

taining information from a specialised work-

shop regarding which type of trailer is most

suitable for your vehicle.

. The vertical load on the coupling is ex-

erted vertically from above on the hook of

the towing bracket.

›››

●

Never exceed the values indicated!

The actual weight on the front and rear

axles must never exceed the maximum

permissible axle weight. The weight on the

front and rear axles must never exceed the

maximum permissible weight.

The information on the maximum trailer

weight and vertical load on the coupling de-

vice contained in the type plate of the towing

bracket are experimental values only. The

correct figures for your specific model,

which may be lower than these figures, are

given in the vehicle documentation. The in-

formation in the vehicle documentation

takes precedence at all times.

Trailer loading

The weight of the towing vehicle and trailer

must be balanced. In order to do this, the

load must be as close as possible to the max-

imum vertical load technically permissible on

the coupling point, and it must be evenly dis-

tributed between the back and front of the

trailer:

WARNING

A shift in weight could jeopardize the sta-

bility and security of the towing vehicle and

trailer, which could lead to accidents and

serious injuries.

To promote safety while driving, CUPRA rec-

ommends making the most of the maximum

vertical load technically permissible on the

●

Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy

●

Always load the trailer correctly.

objects are as near to the axle as possible or

above it.

●

Always secure the load properly using

coupling device page 291 . An insufficient

›››

belts or straps that are suitable and in good

condition.

●

Secure the trailer load properly.

vertical load has a negative influence on the

behaviour of both the vehicle and trailer.

Tyre pressure

The vertical load increases the weight on the

rear axle, reducing the vehicle's carrying ca-

pacity.

Set the tyre pressure of the trailer tyres in ac-

cordance with the trailer manufacturer's rec-

ommendations.

Driving with a trailer

Adjusting the headlights

When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres of the

towing vehicle with the maximum allowable

The front part of the vehicle may be raised

when the trailer is connected and the light

may dazzle the rest of the traffic.

pressure page 342 .

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●

Specific features of driving with a trailer

Press the  button once to disconnect the

●

Accelerate with particular care and cau-

electronic parking brake page 266 .

›››

tion. Avoid sudden braking and manoeu-

vres.

●

If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake

●

If the vehicle is fitted with a manual trans-

mission, depress the clutch pedal fully.

gently at first and then rapidly. This will pre-

vent the jerking that can be caused by the

locking of trailer wheels.

●

Take great care when overtaking. Reduce

speed immediately if you notice that the

trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Engage first gear or set the gear selector

switch to the D/S position.

●

Due to the gross combination weight of

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

the towing vehicle and trailer, the braking

distance increases.

●

Pull out the  button and hold it in that

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

position to immobilise the towing vehicle and

trailer with the electronic parking brake.

●

Take into account the speed limit for ve-

●

When going down a slope, engage a lower

hicles with a trailer, as it could be lower

than for vehicles without a trailer.

gear (with a manual gearbox, or use the au-

tomatic gearbox's tiptronic mode) to use en-

gine braking. Otherwise, the braking system

could overheat and even fail.

●

Release the brake pedal.

Move off slowly. To do this, release the

clutch pedal slowly if your vehicle has a man-

ual gearbox.

Stabilisation of the towing vehicle

and trailer combination

●

The trailer weight, as well as the gross

●

Do not release the  button until the en-

combination weight of the towing vehicle

and trailer, change the centre of gravity and

the properties of the vehicle.

gine has sufficient power to start driving.

The stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer

combination is an additional function of the

electronic stability control (ESC).

WARNING

●

If the towing vehicle is empty and the trail-

If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may

lead to loss of control of the vehicle and se-

rious injury.

er is loaded, then the load distribution is in-

correct. Under these conditions, drive slowly

and with extra caution.

If the system detects that the trailer is weav-

ing, it intervenes to reduce the swaying of

the trailer.

●

Driving with a trailer and transporting

heavy or large objects will change the vehi-

cle handling and braking distances.

Hill starts with a trailer

Vehicle and trailer combination stabilisa-

tion requirements

Depending on the slope of the hill and the

combination weight of the towing vehicle

and trailer, the vehicle might start rolling

backwards slightly when you first start up.

●

Always drive cautiously and carefully.

Brake earlier than usual.

●

The vehicle is factory-equipped with a

towing bracket or has been retro-fitted with

a compatible towing bracket.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions. Slow down, especially

when driving down hills or slopes.

For hill-starting with a trailer, do the follow-

ing:

●

The ESC and the TCS are switched on. The

control lamp  or  is not lit up on the in-

strument cluster.

●

Press and hold the brake pedal.

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Driving

●

The trailer is connected to the towing vehi-

cle through the trailer power socket.

●

The stability system does not always de-

Electrically unlocking trail-

er hook

tect light trailers, so it may not stabilise

these correctly.

●

The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h

(approx. 37 mph).

●

When driving on surfaces with poor grip,

Description

the trailer can even interfere with the sta-

●

The maximum vertical load technically

bility system.

permissible is not being exceeded on the

coupling device.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity can

tip over without having previously weaved.

●

The trailer has a rigid draw bar.

●

If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-

If the trailer has brakes, it must be equip-

tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g.

installation of a bicycle rack with lights), re-

peated automatic braking may occur in ex-

treme driving conditions.

ped with a mechanical overrun brake.

WARNING

The enhanced safety provided by the elec-

tric stability control of the vehicle and trail-

er should not lead you to take any risks that

could compromise your safety.

Fig. 188 On the left side of the luggage

compartment: button for unlocking the

tow hook.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

The towing bracket’s hook is located in the

bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking

cannot be removed.

●

Accelerate with caution when the road is

slippery.

●

When adjusting any settings, stop accel-

There should be no person, animal or object

erating.

in the path of the tow hook

.

›››

WARNING

Unlocking the tow hook and removing it

The electric stability control for the vehicle

and trailer may not correctly detect all driv-

ing conditions.

●

Stop the vehicle and connect the electron-

ic parking brake page 266 .

›››

●

Switch off the engine.

Open the rear lid.

●

When the ESC is switched off, the stabili-

sation of the towing vehicle and trailer is al-

so switched off.

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●

Pull the Fig. 188 button briefly. The tow

tow hook has not been attached properly or

›››

●

If the ball has a diameter of less than 49

hook unlocks electrically and automatically

turns outwards. The button's control lamp

flashes.

is damaged

.

›››

mm at any one point, do not use the towing

bracket under any circumstances.

●

If the warning lamp Fig. 188  remains

›››

on with the rear lid open, the tow hook is

correctly in place both when extracted and

when covered.

●

Finish remove the tow hook by hand until

CAUTION

you feel and hear that it has engaged and the

control lamp on the button stays on.

If you clean the vehicle with high-pressure

or steam devices, do not point the jet di-

rectly towards the retractable tow hook or

the trailer power socket, as this may dam-

age the joints or remove the grease neces-

sary for lubrication.

The control light of the lamp switches off ap-

proximately 1 minute after closing the read

lid.

●

Close the rear lid.

Hitching and connecting a trailer

page 294.

›››

WARNING

Retracting the tow hook

Undue use of the towing bracket may cause

injury and accidents.

Note

●

Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic

parking brake.

At extremely low temperatures, the tow

hook may be impossible to operate. In this

case, place the vehicle in a warmer location

(for example, a garage).

●

Only use the tow hook if it is properly en-

gaged.

●

Switch off the engine.

●

Always ensure that no person, animal or

Unhook the trailer and interrupt the elec-

object is to be found in the path of the tow

hook.

trical connection between it and the vehicle.

If you are using an adapter, remove it from

the trailer's power socket.

●

Never use a tool or instrument while the

Fitting a bicycle carrier on the re-

tractable towbar

tow hook is moving.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Never press the Fig. 188 button when

›››

Pull the Fig. 188 button briefly. The tow

›››

there is a trailer hooked to the vehicle or

when a carrier system or other accessories

are mounted on the tow hook.

hook unlocks electrically.

The maximum allowed weight of the carrier

system, including the load, is 75 kg. The car-

rier system should not protrude more than

700 mm backwards from the spherical head.

Only carrier systems on which up to 3 bikes

can be mounted are allowed. Heavier bicy-

cles must be mounted as close to the vehicle

as possible (tow hook).

●

Turn the tow hook under the bumper with

your hand until you feel and hear that it en-

gages and the control lamp on the button re-

mains on continuously.

●

If the tow hook is not attached properly,

do not use it. Instead, go to a specialised

workshop and have the towing bracket

checked.

●

Close the rear lid.

●

If you detect any fault in the electrical

»

system or in the towing bracket, contact a

specialised workshop and ask them to

check it.

The control lamp 

●

If the warning light on the button

Fig. 188  flashes, this means that the

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CUPRA recommends that towing brackets be

retrofitted at a specialised workshop. For ex-

ample, it may very well be necessary to ad-

just the cooling system or mount thermal

protection plates. To do so, CUPRA recom-

mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer

or any SEAT dealership.

WARNING

Retrofitting a towing brack-

et

The incorrect use of the tow hitch with a bi-

cycle rack mounted on the tow hook can

cause accidents and injury.

Description

●

Never exceed the maximum weight or

the limits indicated above.

●

The bicycle rack may not be mounted to

If a towing bracket is retrofitted, the distance

specifications should always be kept in mind.

the neck of the hook below the ball be-

cause, due to the shape of the neck and

depending on the rack model, the rack

could be incorrectly mounted on the vehi-

cle.

The distance between the centre of the ball

C

head and the road Fig. 189

must never

›››

be less than that indicated. This also applies

when the vehicle is fully loaded, including

the technically permissible maximum vertical

load on the coupling device.

●

Always read and take the manufacturer

assembly instructions into account.

CAUTION

Distance measurements (measurements

If the maximum weight and limits indicated

above are exceeded, the vehicle may suffer

considerable damage.

can vary depending on the different chassis

combinations) Fig. 189 :

›››

A

Mounting points on the vehicle

●

Never exceed the values indicated!

B

65 mm (minimum)

C

350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)

Note

D

1,043 mm

CUPRA recommends removing, as far as

possible, all removable parts of the bicycles

before setting off. These parts include, for

example, baskets and saddlebags, child

seats or batteries. This improves aerody-

namics and the centre of gravity of the rack

system.

E

414 mm

F

634 mm

G

959 mm

WARNING

Fig. 189 Limits and attachment points for

retrofitting a towing bracket.

If the cables are improperly or incorrectly

connected, this may lead to malfunctions in

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the entire vehicle electronic system, as well

as to accidents and serious injuries.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

tem to the electrical connections of the tail

lights or any other unsuitable power sour-

ces. Only use suitable connectors to con-

nect the trailer.

●

The towing bracket should be retrofitted

only at a specialised workshop.

WARNING

If the towing bracket is badly fitted or un-

suitable, the trailer may separate from the

vehicle while driving. This could cause seri-

ous accidents and fatal injuries.

Note

●

Only use towing brackets that have been

approved by CUPRA for the model in ques-

tion.

●

In some versions, the fitting of a conven-

tional towing hook solution is not recom-

mended. Please consult your Technical

Service.

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