Assistant systems
Indicator lamps
Ultrasound sensors
Side Assist function not available
The bumpers are fitted with ultrasound sensors
to perform the following functions:
Rear Cross Trac Alert function not avail-
able.
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Park Assist ››› page 166.
Park assist plus ››› page 161.
Rear park assist ››› page 164.
NOTICE
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The radar sensors on the rear bumper may
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least possibly hav-
ing its functionality diminished.
NOTICE
Fig. 98 Sensor detection zones.
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Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel arch and vehicle underbody can mod-
ify the orientation of the sensors. This can af-
fect the parking aid function. Have the func-
tion checked by a specialised workshop.
The radar sensors are located on the left and
right of the bumper and are not visible from the
outside ››› Fig. 97. The sensors monitor both
the blind spot and trac behind the vehicle
››› Fig. 98.
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In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
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A number plate or number plate holder
snow and ice and do not cover it.
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.
They support the following functions:
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The rear bumper should only be painted
with paint authorised by SEAT. The lane de-
parture warning's functions may be limited or
work incorrectly if other paints are used.
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Side Assist ››› page 154.
Rear Cross Trac Alert ››› page 175.
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The visibility of radar sensors may be af-
Automatic deactivation of supported func-
tions
Note
fected due to leaves, snow, strong haze or
dirt, among others. Clean the area in front of
the sensors.
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In order to guarantee good operation, keep
The rear radar sensors deactivate automati-
cally when, among other reasons, one of the
sensors is detected to be permanently covered.
This may be the case if, for example, there is
a layer of snow or ice in front of one of the
sensors.
the sensors clean, free of snow and ice, and
do not cover them with stickers or other ob-
jects.
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Never use auto lane changing or the rear
cross trac alert if the radar sensors are
dirty.
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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
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Radar operation may also be aꢀected if
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.
objects such as bicycle racks or luggage
racks interfere with the visibility of the ra-
dars.
The relevant text message will appear in the
instrument panel display.
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