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When these conditions no longer exist, the as-

sistance is reactivated if it is switched on in the

assist system settings.

Driving with ACC

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol

You can override the ACC at any time. Braking

interrupts the ACC. If you accelerate, regulation

is interrupted during acceleration and then re-

sumed.

Eco-ecient driving assistance is available de-

pending on the equipment, although not in all

countries.

Introduction

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a

constant speed set by the driver. When ap-

proaching another vehicle in front, the ACC de-

tects it and adapts the speed automatically,

maintaining a distance set by the driver.

Driver intervention prompt

WARNING

ACC is subject to certain limitations inher-

ent to the system. This means that the

driver will have to control the speed and

distance from other vehicles in certain sit-

uations. In this case, the instrument cluster

display will tell you to intervene by ap-

plying the brake, and an audio warning will

be played.

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness.

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Adapt your speed and driving style at all

Does my vehicle have ACC?

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

trac conditions.

Your vehicle has ACC if it has the ACC func-

tion buttons on the multifunction steering wheel

››› page 80, or if it has the conﬁguration menu

in the infotainment system.

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Trac signs on the road and trac regula-

tions have priority over eco-driving notes.

Radar sensors

Note

The ACC uses the front radar technology. Read

its maintenance instructions and information

about its limitations ››› page 133.

Speed range

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The appearance of the symbols may vary

ACC regulates at speeds between 30 and

210 km/h (20 and 130 mph).

slightly depending on the equipment and

model. System updates may modify or ex-

pand the symbols.

If the vehicle is ﬁtted with an automatic gear-

box, the ACC can bring the vehicle to a stand-

still if a vehicle in front of it stops.

WARNING

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When the system is switched on, eco-ef-

The ACC’s technology cannot overcome the

system's inherent limitations or change the

laws of physics. If used negligently or invol-

untarily, it may cause serious accidents and

injuries. The system is not a replacement for

driver awareness.

ﬁcient driving assistance can also increase

recuperation without any indication being

displayed. This can occur in situations such

as when the accelerator pedal is released

when a vehicle is driving in front. In this case,

energy recuperation is adapted match the

speed of the vehicle in front without any indi-

cation being displayed.

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with a manual gearbox,

you must pay attention to speed and gear

changes. The ACC is deactivated if the speed is

too low (less than 30 km/h) of the engine RPM

is too low or high.

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Always be prepared to brake or accelerate.

If you press the accelerator pedal the ACC

will stop working. Therefore, it will not brake

or request any braking intervention.

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ACC operation

This information can be displayed on the cen-

tral panel of the Assistants view, or in the left

hand information proﬁle ››› page 16. If these

views are not selected, it will be automatically

displayed in the lower central part of the instru-

ment cluster in a simpliﬁed manner.

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Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-

bility, weather, road and trac conditions.

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Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, or on

roads that are steep, with lots of curves or

slippery.

The set speed will be displayed next to the

function status indicator.

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Never use ACC when driving oꢀ-road or on

unpaved roads.

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The system does not react in time to sta-

Connecting

tionary obstacles (such as a trac jam

queue). React soon enough to avoid a haz-

ardous situation.

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Press the

button on the multifunction

steering wheel ››› Fig. 104.

Fig. 103 On the instrument panel display: ACC

active.

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The system does not react to people, an-

The ACC does not regulate anything yet

(standby).

imals or vehicles that are crossing or ap-

proaching in the opposite direction.

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If you are driving with a spare wheel ﬁtted,

Start regulation

the ACC system could automatically switch

Activating the ACC system also automatically

activates the ESC and traction control (TCS).

oꢀ. Switch oꢀ the system when starting oꢀ.

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Brake immediately if the ACC does not

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To start regulation, press the button

slow down enough.

››› Fig. 104.

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Brake immediately when a driver interven-

The ACC sets the current speed, or the closest

speed within the valid range (30-210 km/h), as

the cruise speed.

tion instruction is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster screen.

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If the vehicle continues to move involuntar-

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the gear

lever must be in the D, S or M.

ily after a driver intervention prompt, brake

Fig. 104 On the multifunction steering wheel:

buttons for operating the ACC.

the vehicle.

With manual transmission: the gear lever must

be in any gear except ﬁrst and reverse, and the

speed must be higher than approximately 30

km/h (18 mph).

››› Fig. 103

Note

Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if the

If the ACC does not work as described in

this chapter, do not use it until it has been

checked by a specialised workshop. Visiting

a SEAT dealership is recommended.

distance to the vehicle is adjusted.

Depending on the driving situation, the follow-

ing indicator lamps come on:

Selected distance level 2.

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Suspend regulation (standby)

Lights up green

Changing the driving proﬁle

ACC connected, no vehicle detected in

front.

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In vehicles with the SEAT Drive Proﬁle, the se-

lected driving proﬁle can have an inﬂuence on

the ACC’s acceleration and braking behaviour

››› page 126.

Brieﬂy press the button

››› Fig. 104 or

press the brake pedal.

The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed and

distance are saved.

Lights up green

ACC connected, vehicle detected in

front.

In vehicles without SEAT Drive Proﬁle, the be-

haviour of the ACC can also be aected if any

of the following drive proﬁles are selected in

the infotainment system in Drive assist. ACC

settings will be the same as those in the SEAT

Drive Proﬁle.

If the ESC or TCS is switched o, the ACC is

automatically interrupted.

When the ACC is in standby, the indicator

lamps light up grey.

Reinstating the cruise control

Setting speed

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Press the

button. The ACC regulates to

the last speed and distance setting.

To program the speed, press the or

››› Fig. 104 buttons to the desired speed. The

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

mph).

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OR: Press the button

to regulate to the

WARNING

current speed.

Before driving oꢀ, 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, ap-

ply the brake.

Switching oꢀ

While the ACC is active, you can press the

button to increase the desired speed by 1 km/h

●

Press and hold the button . The set speed is

(1 mph). You can then press

by 1 km/h (1 mph).

to decrease it

cleared.

Exceeding the speed regulated by the ACC

NOTICE

Setting your distance level

While driving with the ACC switched on, the

driver can increase speed by pressing the ac-

celerator pedal. ACC regulation is suspended

If you increase speed using the accelerator

pedal, the ACC may not be able to safely

adjust the speed of the distance due to the

limitations of the system.

The distance can be set to one of ﬁve levels,

from very short to very long:

until you release the accelerator pedal ›››

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Press the button and then the button or

››› Fig. 104.

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Be prepared to react if required by the sit-

Set the default distance setting

uation.

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Alternatively, press the button as many

times as necessary to set the desired distance.

In the Infotainment system, you can pre-select

the distance level when connecting the ACC

from:

Keep in mind each country’s regulations on

minimum braking distances.

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Very short, Short, Medium, Long and Very long

using the Infotainment system: Driver assis-

tance > ACC ››› page 35.

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If the vehicle stops for several minutes.

If a door is opened.

Overtaking

Special driving situations

When the turn signal is switched on for over-

taking, the ACC reduces the distance from the

vehicle in front to help with the overtaking ma-

noeuvre. The set cruising speed will not be ex-

ceeded.

WARNING

If the message ACC ready to startis

displayed on the instrument cluster display

and the vehicle in front moves oꢀ, your vehi-

cle will move oꢀ automatically. In this case,

any obstacles in the road may not be detec-

ted. This may cause serious accidents and

injuries.

The function works at speeds over 80 km/h

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

countries.

Stop&Go function

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Always check the road before moving oꢀ,

Valid for vehicles with an automatic gearbox

Fig. 105 On the instrument cluster screen:

ACC active, vehicle detected on the left.

and apply the vehicle brakes yourself if nec-

essary.

The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill (0

km/h) if the vehicle in front stops.

Be aware of the limitations and warnings

described at the beginning of this chapter

››› page 141, Introduction.

The ACC remains active and the message ACC

ready to startis displayed on the instru-

ment cluster for a few seconds. During this time,

the vehicle will move o again if the vehicle in

front moves forwards.

ACC system limitations

The limits of the ACC system mean that it is not

appropriate in all situations.

Avoid undertaking on the right¹⁾

SEAT does not recommend using the function in

If the vehicle in front does not move o, the ve-

hicle can be kept at a standstill with the status

ACC ready to startby pressing the brake.

If a vehicle is detected in the left lane that is

travelling at a speed slower than that set by the

driver, it will brake the vehicle within the comfort

limits of the system to avoid passing it on the

right ››› Fig. 105.

the following cases ›››

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Heavy rain, snow or fog.

When going through tunnels.

On stretches of road with roadworks.

On routes with curves, e.g. on mountain roads.

On o-road routes.

The system can only keep the car stopped for

a few seconds. After this, the Brakewarning

will be displayed and an audio warning will be

played. Press the brake pedal. The vehicle may

start moving forward if you do not do this Acci-

dent hazard!

You can cancel this regulation by changing the

set speed or by pressing the accelerator pedal.

The function works at speeds over 80 km/h

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

countries.

In covered car parks.

The ACC is deactivated while stopped in the

following cases:

Or on the left, in countries that drive on the left hand side of the road.

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Vehicles outside the sensor zone

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On roads with embedded metal objects such

Objects that are not detected

as train or tram tracks.

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On roads with loose gravel.

Pay special attention when using ACC in the

following situations:

On curves

Fig. 107 Motorcyclist ahead out of range of the

Fig. 109 A vehicle turning and another

radar sensor.

stationary.

The ACC function only detects and reacts to

vehicles moving in the same direction. There-

fore it does not detect:

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People

Fig. 106 Vehicle on a bend.

Animals

The ACC may not detect the vehicle in front

on a curve, or may regulate the distance from

vehicles in other lanes ››› Fig. 106.

Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction or

crossing the road.

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Other stationary obstacles

Fig. 108 Vehicle changing lanes.

The ACC does not react to stationary vehicles.

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 not react to

the second vehicle ››› Fig. 109.

In the following situations the ACC may not re-

act, or may react slowly or inappropriately:

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Vehicles that are not aligned while driving or

that are outside the sensor's detection area,

such as motorcycles ››› Fig. 107.

WARNING

●

Vehicles that move into your lane, a short dis-

Using the ACC in the above situations can

cause serious accidents and injuries, and

you could break the law.

tance from your vehicle ››› Fig. 108.

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Vehicles with loads or accessories that pro-

trude from the sides, rear or roof.

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