Get Driving -> Start and driving Guide for Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

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the version, on the multi-function steering

wheel.

Automatic deactivation of the ignition on

vehicles with the Start-Stop system

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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. 154 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 100, or manually page 118 .

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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

1)

Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

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WARNING

an additional indication of the vehicle igni-

tion system.

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If the indication is displayed on the in-

strument panel display “Start-Stop system

deactivated: Start the engine manually”;

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

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

.

Fig. 154 flashes to draw attention to it.

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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

Starting the engine

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-

out due care, this may cause accidents and

serious injury.

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Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed

in this position until the engine starts.

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.

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Never leave any key inside the vehicle

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Press the starter button Fig. 154 ; do not

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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.

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-

cating that the engine is running¹⁾

.

Note

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Once the engine starts, release the start-

up button.

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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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If the engine does not start, stop and wait

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,

perform an emergency start page 213 .

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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.

WARNING

phase, the light of the start button stays on,

as the Start-Stop system remains active even

though the engine is off.

Do not keep the engine running in confined

spaces, as there is a risk of poisoning.

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If during the STOP phase you press the

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

ed off and the push-button flashes¹⁾

●

The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

When the engine cannot be started again

oxide, an odourless and colourless poison-

ous gas that can cause loss of conscious-

ness and death.

with the Start-Stop system, page 217 , and

.

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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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WARNING

Note

trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-

jury.

●

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.

Electrical components with a high power

●

The airbags and belt tensioners do not

consumption are switched off temporarily

when the engine starts.

work when the ignition is switched off.

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The brake servo does not work with the

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When starting with a cold engine, noise

engine off. Therefore, you need to press

the break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.

levels may briefly increase. This is quite

normal, and no cause for concern.

●

WARNING

Power steering does not work when the

engine is not running. You need more

strength to steer when the engine is switch-

ed off.

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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If the ignition is switched off, the steering

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Bring the vehicle to a full stop

.

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column could be locked, making it impossi-

ble to control the vehicle.

Switch on the parking lock by pressing but-

CAUTION

ton P.

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The starter motor or the engine may be

●

Apply the electronic parking brake.

damaged if you try to restart the engine im-

mediately after switching it off.

WARNING

Briefly press the start-up button

Fig. 154.

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.

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When the engine is cold, you should

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avoid high engine speeds, driving at full

throttle and over-loading the engine, as

this could cause engine damage.

Car wash function (hybrid vehicles)

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.

For the sake of the environment

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.

CAUTION

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If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-

Stop system switches off the engine, the ig-

nition remains switched on. Make sure that

the ignition is switched off before leaving

the vehicle, otherwise the battery could

discharge.

WARNING

Never switch off the engine while the vehi-

cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-

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The ignition connects and the engine

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If the engine has been driven at high

Note

starts automatically.

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.

Instructions for the driver on the

instrument panel display

Emergency starting function

Note

Press the brake

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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This message appears on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start

the engine without having the brake pedal

pressed.

Press the brake to engage a gear

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This indication is displayed when starting

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.

Electronic immobilizer

Fig. 155 In the centre console: emergency

start.

The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-

thorised persons from driving the vehicle.

Move the selector lever to P; the

vehicle can move; the doors can only

be locked in P

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:

In the key there is a chip that automatically

deactivates the electronic immobiliser.

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For safety reasons, this driver message ap-

The electronic immobiliser is automatically

activated when the key is outside the vehicle.

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.

If the following message is shown on the in-

strument panel display: SAFE, the vehicle

cannot be started.

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Immediately after pushing the start button,

place the key in the drink holder of the cen-

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tre console Fig. 155 , as close as possible

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to the Kessy logo.

The engine can only be started using a genu-

ine CUPRA key with its correct code.

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Ignition is switched on

The high voltage battery has a sufficient

Detecting the drive system

charge level.

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This driver message is displayed and a buz-

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:

zer is sounded when the driver door is

opened with the ignition switched on.

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There is no charging cable plugged in.

The temperature of the high-voltage bat-

tery is within the operating range.

●

There is a valid remote control key in the

vehicle.

Driving with electric drive

Switching on the drive system

●

The power display on the instrument clus-

ter displays  page 80 .

Switching on the hybrid drive sys-

tem

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Press the ignition and start button once.

The ignition must be switched on.

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The display light on the instrument cluster

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

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

terior lighting is on.

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Press the brake pedal and keep it 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.

Set the gear selector switch to position N

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The indicator lamp on the instrument clus-

ter switches on .

or activate the parking lock P.

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Press the ignition and start button

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An audio signal is heard.

Fig. 154 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 .

Switching on the drive system in very low

outside temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low (ap-

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

voltage battery may freeze and stop working.

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

drive system.

To access driving with the electric drive in

the infotainment system:

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

up, cancel and repeat the operation.

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 > Vehicle > Exterior > Electric

drive.

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If the vehicle has been locked with the re-

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

As soon as the temperature of the high-volt-

age has increase enough, the drive system

can be switched on again.

Requirements for switching on the drive

system

The drive system can be switched on when

the following conditions are met:

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.

page 213.

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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.

Note

Operating mode selection

A click is heard when the drive system is

turned on. This is completely normal and

does not mean there is a problem.

Operating mode selection

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Drive: Fault! The electric drive is not



working properly. Visit a workshop

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.

Vehicle sound

The warning lamp lights up yellow.

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

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

Drive slowly to a specialised workshop to

have the fault repaired.

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.

Drive: Warning! Power is limited.



Check the manual

Operating mode selection

The warning lamp lights up yellow.

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Switch on the drive system page 214 .

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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.

Press button  on the control panel of the

upper centre console.

WARNING

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Press the E-Mode or Hybrid function but-

During electric driving, the auditory per-

ception of the vehicle by other road users

may be much lower. This is especially true

in traffic-restricted areas and when ma-

noeuvring or reversing. Accident hazard!

ton in the infotainment system.

Further information about the operating

mode can be found in .

Vehicle sound: Fault! Pedestrians can-

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not hear the vehicle. Visit a workshop

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The warning lamp lights up yellow.

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.

Troubleshooting

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Drive: Fault! Stop the vehicle safely



The warning lamp lights up red.

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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.

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

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.

In this operating mode, the electric motor

and the combustion engine share the work

of driving the vehicle.

All of the following conditions must be met

for E-MODE to be activated:

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.

page 302 .

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The high voltage battery has a sufficient

charge level.

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.

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The vehicle speed is lower than 130 km/h

(80 mph).

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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.



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.

Press the function button  and use the

The combustion engine starts when a kick-

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

remains activated.

symbols , and  to control the battery

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charge:

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



Pressing this symbol selects a higher

theoretical charge level. The vehicle

tries to reach that new theoretical high-

voltage battery charge level while driv-

Hybrid  (use the battery's charge)¹⁾

This is the operating mode that allows you to

save most fuel.

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The displayed symbol varies depending on the

active operating mode and the charge level of

the high-voltage battery.

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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.

The E-MODE operating mode  (driving in

electric mode) cannot be used temporarily

because one or more conditions are not

met.

Instructions for the driver on the instru-

ment panel display

Start-Stop system deactivated. Start

the engine manually

●

The conditions must be met to use the E-

This indication for the driver shows that

MODE operating mode page 215 .

the Start-Stop system cannot start the en-

gine again.

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Show the active operating mode

The operating mode active at any given time

is displayed on the instrument cluster dis-

play, e.g. .

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function

not available

Start-Stop system

●

There is a fault in the Start-Stop system.

WARNING

Control lamps

Take the vehicle to a workshop to have the

fault repaired.

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.

Description and operation

Note

The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel

and reduce CO₂emissions.

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.

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.

Troubleshooting

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

The E-MODE operating mode is not



available

button stays lit¹⁾

.

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-

Stop function is automatically activated.

The indicator lamp lights up in white.

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1)

Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

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Stopping and starting the engine

The engine does not turn off for various

reasons

With a trailer attached.

●

In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

Brake until the vehicle has come to a

time, the vehicle will not stop any more.

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).¹⁾

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:

●

When the battery charge level is low.

While the particle filter is regenerating.

. is displayed on the instrument cluster

screen; it is also displayed in the driver infor-

mation system, .

●

The engine has not yet reached the re-

quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

●

The temperature selected on the climate

control has not been reached.

●

When you take your foot off the brake

The engine starts by itself

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pedal the engine will start up again. The

warning lamp will switch off. With the Auto

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.

The interior temperature is very high/low.

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.

Defrost function button activated

page 154.

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Park assist is switched on.

The battery is very low.

●

The interior temperature differs from the

temperature selected on the climate control.

The steering wheel is overly turned or is

Basic requirements for the Start-Stop

mode

being turned.

●

Defrost function button activated

page 154.

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If there is a danger of misting.

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The driver door must be closed.

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The bonnet must be closed.

The brake has been pressed several times

●

After engaging reverse gear.

consecutively.

In case of a very steep gradient.

●

The battery is too low.

●

In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

●

High power consumption.

The engine has reached operating tem-

time, the engine will not stop any more.

perature.

●

The vehicle rolls forward or backward with

the engine off.

●

With ESC disabled.

●

The reverse gear must not be engaged.

After emergency braking or loss of adhe-

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

●

ESC deactivated.

sion.

slope.

1)

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

km/h.

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●

- The accelerator pedal is ignored.

The steering wheel is slightly turned.

When the air conditioning is activated.

Manually connecting and discon-

necting the Start-Stop system

●

To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Stop system is switched off when working in

the engine compartment page 219 .

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CAUTION

Additional information related to the au-

tomatic gearbox

The Start-Stop system must always be

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

start the engine up again the accelerator

must be pressed, or another gear engaged

or the brake released.

areas page 231 .

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Note

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You can control whether the engine

should switch off or not by reducing or in-

creasing the brake force applied. While the

vehicle remains stopped, the engine will

not stop if the brake pedal is slightly press-

ed, in traffic jams with frequent stopping

and starting for example. As soon as strong

pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the

engine will stop.

If the selector lever is placed in R while stop-

ped, the engine will start up again.

Fig. 156 On the Infotainment system

screen.: Start-Stop system connected. 

View in the main menu.  View with the

Infotainment system off.

Additional information about vehicles with

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

●

When stopped, the brake pedal must be

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.

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle

does not move.

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

disconnect it manually through the Infotain-

ment system:

●

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 condition

to stop the engine.

●

Select  > Assistants > Smart Assistants.

WARNING

When the symbol  appears orange

●

Never switch the engine off until the ve-

Fig. 156 the system is activated and will

stop and start. When the symbol  appears

in white the system is disconnected.

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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.

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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.

Selector lever positions

Note

The system switches on every time the en-

gine is turned off voluntarily.

– Neutral



In this position, the gear is in neutral.

DSG automatic transmis-

sion

Press the brake pedal to move the lever from

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

speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)

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Introduction

– Permanent forward drive position



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.

Fig. 157 In the centre console: selector

lever.

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.

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-

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).

dividual profile page 226 ).

›››

The Tiptronic system allows the driver to

change gears manually page 221, Chang-

›››

– Parking lock



ing gear in Tiptronic mode.

When the P button is pressed, the drive

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.

wheels are locked. Only press P when the ve-

hicle is stationary

.

›››

Control lamps

To press the P button you must press the

brake pedal simultaneously.

It lights up green



Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-

tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch

The brake is not pressed.

To select a gear range, press the brake pedal.

– Reverse gear



Reverse gear must be engaged only when

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is

tiptronic mode page 221 , to adapt the

›››

gears to suit the road conditions.

idling

.

›››

220

Start and driving

Tiptronic gives the driver the option to

change gears manually.

WARNING

this case, you should seek professional as-

sistance.

●

Take care not to press the accelerator

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.

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.

Note

●

If a gear has been selected, the vehicle

does not move forwards or back. Proceed

to the next mode:

●

Never move the lever to R position when

driving. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in an accident or failure.

–

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.

Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel

paddles

●

With lever in any position, the foot brake

must be depressed whenever the engine is

running. This is because an automatic gear-

box still transmits power even at idling

speed.

The gear shift paddles can be used when the

selector lever is in the D/S position.

–

If the vehicle still does not move in the

required direction, there is a system

malfunction. Seek specialist assistance

and have the system checked.

●

+

Press the gearshift paddle

to select a

higher gear Fig. 158 .

●

›››

While you are selecting a gear and the ve-

hicle is stopped with the engine running, do

not accelerate. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

●

–

Press the gearshift paddle

lower gear.

●

To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-

●

As a driver you should never leave your

hand gear shirt paddle towards the steering

wheel for approximately 1 second.

Changing gear in Tiptronic mode

vehicle if the engine is running and a gear is

engaged. Switch on the electronic parking

brake and select the parking lock (P).

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 the lever is moved accidentally to N

when driving, release the accelerator and

let the engine speed drop to idling before

selecting gear range D or S again.

CAUTION

●

If the power supply is interrupted while

●

When accelerating, if a higher gear is not

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

selected, it will automatically change short-

ly before reaching the maximum permitted

RPM.

Fig. 158 Steering wheel: automatic trans-

mission levers

»

221

Driving

Stopping on a downhill

Parking lock manual release mechanism

●

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

tem will not change until it detects that the

engine will not reach its maximum RPM.

Always apply the brake pedal firmly to pre-

vent the vehicle from moving; if necessary,

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.

apply the electronic parking brake

.

›››

Do not accelerate while a range of gears is

engaged to prevent the car from rolling

Driving with an automatic gear-

box

downhill

.

›››

Kick-down

The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-

cally as the vehicle moves.

The kick-down device provides maximum

acceleration when the gear selector lever is

in the positions D, S or in Tiptronic mode.

Starting off uphill with the Auto Hold func-

tion

●

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).

Once you have engaged a gear, take your

foot off the brake pedal and gently press the

accelerator.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed right

down, the automatic gearbox will shift down

to a lower gear, depending on road speed

and engine speed. This takes advantage of

the maximum acceleration of the vehicle

Driving down hills

Starting off uphill without the Auto Hold

function

Under certain circumstances it may be ad-

vantageous to use the Tiptronic mode to se-

lect the gear manually according to driving

.

›››

●

Pull on the electronic parking brake but-

ton.

The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed

conditions

.

›››

until the engine reaches maximum rpm.

●

Once you have engaged a gear, gently

press the accelerator and pull on the elec-

tronic parking brake button.

Stop/Park

WARNING

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

Observe the safety warnings

in Selec-

›››

Back-up programme

tor lever positions on page 221.

ton Fig. 157 . On slopes the parking brake

›››

should first be applied and then press the P

●

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.

button.

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.

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.

●

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

hicle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal

or parking brake.

222

Start and driving

Condition: the engine must have reached

operating temperature and the steering

wheel must not be turned.

WARNING

accelerating the vehicle does not incon-

venience or endanger other road users.

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.

●

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.

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.

CAUTION

●

After moving off, you should activate the

●

If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do

TCS or deactivate the ESC “sport” mode

again using the Infotainment system: func-

tion button  > Assistants.

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.

●

Press the brake pedal with your left foot

and hold it down for at least one second.

Note

●

If you allow the vehicle to roll with the

●

After using the Launch control pro-

lever in position N and the engine off, the

automatic gearbox will be damaged due to

a lack of lubrication.

●

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-

gramme places a heavy load on all parts of

the vehicle. This can result in increased

wear and tear.

for the gearbox to cool page 224 .

›››

If the gearbox operates with the backup

●

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.

downhill assistant

WARNING

●

Always adapt your driving style to the

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.

Launch-control program

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

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223

Driving

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.

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

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

●

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 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.

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.

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

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.

Downhill speed control is deactivated as

soon as the road levels out again or you press

the accelerator pedal.

Note

●

The operation of the inertia mode in

Stopping inertia mode

On vehicles with a cruise control system

combination with hybrid engines (MHEV

and PHEV) can cause the combustion en-

gine to switch off.

page 235, downhill speed control is acti-

vated when you set a cruising speed.

›››

●

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

WARNING

disconnected on gradients steeper than

15%.

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!

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

›››

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

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 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

224

Start and 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 315.

›››

●

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 221 .

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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Driving

Control lamp

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.

Steering

It lights up red



Information relating to different

vehicle processes.

Faulty steering.

WARNING

Do not continue driving, stop the vehicle as soon as

possible and in a safe manner.

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have

the fault repaired as soon as possible.

Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-

es.

Electro-mechanical power steering adapts

electronically to the speed of the car, torque

and steering angle.

●

If the warning lamps and the correspond-

ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic, causing serious damage or

accidents and injuries.

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.

It lights up yellow



Limited steering operation.

Drive carefully to a specialised workshop to have the

steering checked.

If the warning light does not come on again after re-

starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is

not necessary to check the steering.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

Progressive steering

Driving modes (Drive Pro-

file)

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may

or may not incorporate a progressive steer-

ing system.

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

nected.

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

In city traffic you do not need to turn so

much on parking, manoeuvring or in very

tight turns.

Introduction

It flashes yellow



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.

The steering column is jammed.

When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-

tions.

On the road or on the motorway, progressive

steering transmits, for example, in bends, a

sportier, more direct and noticeably more

dynamic driving sensation.

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.

The Individual profile can be configured ac-

cording to personal preferences. The other

profiles have a fixed configuration.

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Adaptive chassis control (DCC)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Description

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 driving profile, the per-

formance of the ACC varies, to allow more

sporty acceleration and braking or a more

respectful fuel consumption.

Depending on the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, the Drive Profile can operate on the

following functions:

Engine

PreCrash system

Depending on the profile selected, the en-

gine responds more quickly or smoothly to

the accelerator being pressed.

The PreCrash system adapts according to

the selected configuration. The Cupra driv-

ing profile has specific settings to adapt it to

driving characteristics page 24 .

›››

The behaviour of the transmission is modi-

fied, 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.

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

ing message is displayed on the instrument

screen Fault: shock absorber regula-

tion

Setting the driving profile

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

Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

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.

can cause it to switch on page 224 .

›››

Steering

Engine sound

The power steering varies its driving modes

and adapts to the profile selected, thus of-

fering the best behaviour for each situation.

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

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.

Fig. 159 Multifunction steering wheel: but-

ton to change the driving profile.

Air conditioning

There are several ways to select a driving

profile using the Infotainment System:

Climatronic can operate in Eco mode, espe-

cially restricting fuel consumption.

●

Press the function button  > Drive Pro-

file, available profiles will be displayed.

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227

Driving

●

OR: Press the function button  > Vehicle

Driving pro-

file

Driving tips

Characteristics

settings > Drive Profile, available profiles will

be displayed.

Running in

It represents the vehicle's default

behaviour, suitable for dynamic

driving.

●

OR: Press the function button , slide your



Sport

finger horizontally across the screen to Drive

Profile. Press on  to change the driving pro-

file or double press on the icon to show the

available profiles.

Please observe the instructions for running-

in new components.

It gives the vehicle a decidedly

sportier nature, and makes for

maximum performance.



Cupra

Running-in the engine

●

OR: With the Infotainment System turned

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.

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

Fig. 159 to change the driving profile.

›››

WARNING

Press and hold the CUPRA button to access

the Cupra profile directly. Press and hold

again to return to the previous profile.

How the vehicle is driven for the first

When operating the Drive Profile, pay at-

tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could

cause an accident.

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-

gine speeds. Always engage a lower gear

when the engine works “irregularly”. For the

first 1000 km or 600 miles, please note:

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

Note

●

When the engine is switched off it will

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.

page 88.

›››

Driving pro-

Characteristics

file

●

Do not use full throttle.

It permits more relaxed and com-

fortable driving, for example for

long motorway journeys. Its main

characteristic is the soft suspen-

sion setting (DCC).

Do not force the engine above two thirds

●

Your speed and driving style must always

of its maximum speed.



Comfort

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic

conditions.

●

Do not tow a trailer.

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600

to 1000 miles), gradually increase power

228

Start and driving

until reaching the maximum speed and high

engine speeds.

important to observe certain safety points

tions. Do not let the extra safety features

tempt you into taking any risks when driv-

ing. Risk of accident!

.

›››

Running in new tyres and brake pads

Winter tyres

●

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!

Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

page 333.

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.

›››

●

Information about brakes page 264 .

›››

For the sake of the environment

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

engine will be increased and the engine oil

consumption reduced.

●

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!

Snow chains

On roads where snow chains are mandatory,

this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive

page 338.

›››

Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

Changing tyres

On four-wheel drive models, the engine

power is distributed to all four wheels

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four

tyres must have the same rolling circumfer-

ence. Also avoid using tyres with varying

General notes

tread depths page 333 .

Economical and environmentally

friendly driving

›››

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

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.

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.

road conditions. Also see page 269 .

›››

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

WARNING

»

●

Even with four-wheel drive, you should

always adjust your speed to suit the condi-

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Driving

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

Reduce idling time

in order to minimise fuel consumption and

emissions.

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.

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

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.

page 71.

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.

›››

Check tyre pressure

Foresight when driving

Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the

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.

correct pressures page 335 to save fuel. If

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the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-

tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater

rolling resistance, under-inflation also in-

creases tyre wear and impairs handling.

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.

Do not use winter tyres all year round as

they increase fuel consumption by up to

10%.

Changing gear to save energy

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

Regular maintenance

An effective way of saving is to change in ad-

vance to a higher gear.

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.

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Accelerate gradually and without reaching

the “kick-down” position.

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.

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.

Avoid short journeys

The engine and catalytic converter need to

reach their optimal operating temperature

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Start and driving

Save electrical energy

Driving on flooded roads

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Avoid driving through salt water (corro-

sion) page 346 .

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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.

To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on

flooded roads, take the following into ac-

count:

Trips abroad

●

The water should never come above the

lower edge of the bodywork.

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With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured

that lead-free petrol is available throughout

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Drive at pedestrian speed.

the journey page 313, Fuel types . Seek

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information about service station networks

selling unleaded fuel.

Plug-in hybrid drive: brake early and evenly

to take advantage of energy recovery.

WARNING

After driving through flooded zones, brak-

ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake

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In some countries, it is possible that your

Note

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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If you have the Start-Stop system, it is

recommended that it should not be discon-

nected.

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.

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Driving through flooded areas may dam-

●

It is recommended that you close the

age vehicle components such as the en-

gine, transmission or electrical system.

windows when driving at more than

60 km/h (37 mph).

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Whenever driving through water, the

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Do not drive with your foot resting on the

Start-Stop system must be switched off

page 217.

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the

plate slip. This causes wear and can damage

the clutch plate.

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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

●

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.

●

Check the depth of the water before en-

tering the flooded zone.

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Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,

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Use the engine brake on downhills by

or stop the engine.

changing to the gear that is best suited for

the gradient. Fuel consumption will be

“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.

●

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-

tion cause waves that could exceed your

vehicle's critical height.

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