Get Driving Guide for Seat Arona 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

DrivinDgrinivdinicgations

WARNING

Information regarding the “cleanliness” of

Driving

the particulate ﬁlter

●

Restricting pedal operation can lead to

When the exhaust system detects that the par-

ticulate ﬁlter is close to saturation, this system’s

self-cleaning function recommends the optimal

gear for that function ››› page 248.

critical situations while driving.

Driving indications

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Never lay or ﬁt ﬂoor mats or other ﬂoor

coverings over the original ﬂoor mats. This

would reduce the pedal area and could ob-

struct the pedals. Risk of accident.

Pedals

●

Ensure that you can always press the accel-

erator, brake and clutch pedals unimpaired to

the ﬂoor.

WARNING

●

Never place objects in the driver footwell.

An object could move into the pedal area

The gear change recommendation is an aux-

iliary function and in no case should be a

substitute for careful driving.

and impair pedal operation.

●

Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired

to their initial positions.

●

Ensure that the ﬂoor mats are securely fas-

tened during the trip and do not obstruct the

pedals ›››

●

Responsibility for selecting the correct

Selecting the optimal gear

gear, depending on the circumstances, rests

solely with the driver.

.

Depending on the equipment on the instrument

panel screen, a recommendation is shown with

the gear that should be engaged to optimise

consumption.

Only use ﬂoor mats which leave the pedals

clear and which are secured to prevent them

from slipping. You can obtain suitable ﬂoor mats

from a specialised dealership. Fasteners for

ﬂoor mats are ﬁtted in the footwells.

For the sake of the environment

Selecting the correct gear can help to save

fuel.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, it is

only displayed when driving in Tiptronic mode

››› page 121.

Note

Wear suitable footwear

No recommendation will appear if the optimal

gear is engaged. The current gear will be dis-

played.

Always wear shoes which support your feet

properly and give you a good feeling for the

pedals.

The recommended gear display turns oꢀ

when you are no longer in tiptronic mode.

Display

Meaning

Economical and environmentally

friendly driving

3

Optimum gear.

4

5

1

Changing to a higher gear is rec-

ommended.

Fuel consumption, environmental pollution and

wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all depend

largely on driving style. Consumption can be

reduced between 10-15% with an ecient driv-

2

Changing to a lower gear is rec-

ommended.

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Driving

ing type. The following section gives you some

tips on lessening the impact on the environment

and reducing your operating costs at the same

time.

Automatic transmission: accelerate gradually

and without reaching the “kick-down” position.

an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced en-

gine can consume up to 10% more fuel than

necessary.

Avoid driving at high speed

Avoid short journeys

Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,

whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emission

of harmful gases and noise pollution multiply as

speed is increased. Driving at moderate speeds

will help to save fuel.

Active cylinder management (ACT®)

The engine and catalytic converter need to

reach their optimal operating temperature in

order to minimise fuel consumption and emis-

sions.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the active

cylinder management (ACT®) may deactivate

some of the engine cylinders if the driving sit-

uation does not require too much power. The

number of active cylinders can be seen on the

instrument panel display ››› page 16.

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 return to a

normal level.

Reduce idling time

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is

automatically reduced. In vehicles without the

Start-Stop system it is worth switching o the

engine, for example, at level crossings and at

trac lights that remain red for long periods of

time. When an engine has reached operating

temperature, and depending on the cylinder

capacity, keeping it switched o for a minimum

of about 5 seconds already saves more than

the amount of fuel necessary for restarting.

Foresight when driving

If you think ahead when driving, you will need

to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take ad-

vantage of the inertia of the vehicle whenever

possible, with a gear engaged. This takes ad-

vantage of the engine braking eect, reducing

wear on the brakes and tyres. Emissions and

fuel consumption will drop to zero.

Check tyre pressure

Always make sure the tyres are inﬂated to the

correct pressures ››› page 286 to save fuel. If

the pressure is below half bar, fuel consumption

may increase by 5%. Due to the greater rolling

resistance, under-inﬂation also increases tyre

wear and impairs handling.

The engine takes a long time to warm up when

it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollutant emis-

sions are also especially high during this initial

warm-up phase. It is therefore best to drive

o immediately after starting the engine. Avoid

running the engine at high speed.

Changing gear to save energy

Do not use winter tyres all year round as they

increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.

An eective way of saving is to change in ad-

vance to a higher gear.

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

Manual gearbox: change from ﬁrst to second

gear as soon as possible. Choosing the cor-

rect gear saves fuel. Select the highest possi-

ble gear suitable for the driving situation (the

engine should continue to run with cyclical reg-

ularity).

Given that every kilo of extra weight will in-

crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable

make sure that no unnecessary loads are being

transported.

Regular maintenance

Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even be-

fore the engine is started. A well-serviced en-

gine gives you the beneﬁt of improved fuel

eciency as well as maximum reliability and

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DrivinDgrinivdinicgations

Since the luggage rack increases the aerody-

namic drag of the vehicle, you should remove

it when not needed. At speeds of 100-120 km/h

(62-75 mph), this will save 12% of fuel.

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Use the engine brake on downhills by

Driving with the rear lid open

changing to the gear that is best suited for

the gradient. Fuel consumption will be “zero”

and the brakes will not suꢀer.

Driving with the rear lid open is particularly

dangerous. Secure all objects and the open

rear lid correctly and take any necessary

measures.

Save electrical energy

Driving with a loaded vehicle

Driving with the rear lid open increases the aer-

odynamic drag of the vehicle, along with fuel

consumption. It is therefore recommended that

you do not drive with the rear lid open.

The engine drives the alternator, thereby gen-

erating electricity. This implies that any in-

crease in power consumption also increases

fuel consumption! For this reason, switch o 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.

In order to achieve appropriate driving charac-

teristics when the vehicle is loaded, please note

the following:

●

Place all luggage securely ››› page 226.

WARNING

Accelerate with particular care and precau-

tion.

Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open can

cause serious injury.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

Brake earlier than usual.

●

Always drive with the rear lid closed.

Note

Place all objects securely inside the lug-

If applicable, please note the information

about the roof rack ››› page 229.

●

If you have the Start-Stop system, it is rec-

gage compartment. Otherwise, loose ob-

jects could fall out of the luggage compart-

ment and injure road users driving behind.

ommended that it should not be disconnec-

ted.

WARNING

●

It is recommended that you close the win-

●

Always drive carefully and with special

dows when driving at more than 60 km/h

care and anticipation.

Loads that move around could seriously

threaten the vehicle's stability and safety,

extend the braking distance during hard or

emergency braking and lead to serious acci-

dents and injuries.

(37 mph).

●

Avoid braking and sudden manoeuvres, as

●

Do not drive with your foot resting on the

the open rear lid could move uncontrollably.

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the

plate slip. This causes wear and can damage

the clutch plate.

●

When transporting objects that protrude

from the luggage compartment, mark them

accordingly to warn other road users. Please

bear in mind all legal provisions.

●

Secure the load correctly to prevent it from

moving around.

●

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.

●

Secure heavy objects with suitable lashing

●

Never use the rear lid to support or secure

straps or tie-down belts.

objects protruding from the luggage com-

partment.

●

Ensure that the rear seat backrests are se-

curely engaged.

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Driving

pecially when the engine is cold) this will re-

duce engine wear and increase its useful life.

Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.

Always engage a lower gear when the engine

works “irregularly”. For the ﬁrst 1000 km or

600 miles, please note:

●

If a luggage rack is ﬁtted on the rear lid, re-

WARNING

move it and the load when you have to drive

After driving through ﬂooded zones, braking

eꢀectiveness can decrease if the brake discs

or pads are damp ››› page 128.

with the rear lid open.

NOTICE

Note

●

An open rear lid changes the height and, in

some cases, the length of the vehicle.

Do not use full throttle.

Do not force the engine above two thirds of its

●

Driving through ﬂooded areas may se-

maximum speed.

verely damage vehicle components such as

the engine, drive train or electrical system.

Note

●

Do not tow a trailer.

●

Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion)

Depending on the country, it may be forbid-

den to drive with the rear lid open. Please

observe the legal regulations of the country

in question.

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600 to

1000 miles), gradually increase power until

reaching the maximum speed and high engine

speeds.

››› page 304.

●

Whenever driving through water, the

Start-Stop system must be switched oꢀ

››› page 116.

Running in new tyres and brake pads

Driving on ﬂooded roads

●

Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

Running in

To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on

ﬂooded roads, take the following into account:

››› page 285.

Please observe the instructions for running-in

new components.

●

Information about brakes ››› page 128.

●

Water should never come above the lower

For the sake of the environment

edge of the bodywork.

Running-in the engine

●

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

engine will be increased and the engine oil

consumption reduced.

Drive at pedestrian speed.

A new engine must be driven through a

run-in period during its ﬁrst 1500 kilometres

(1000 miles). During its ﬁrst few hours of run-

ning, the internal friction in the engine is greater

than later on when all the moving parts have

bedded down.

Never stop the vehicle in the water, drive in

reverse or stop the engine.

●

Vehicles driving in the opposite direction form

waves that can raise the water level so high

that your vehicle will not be able to cross the

water safely.

O-roader?

Your SEAT vehicle is not an o-roader: in fact,

the ground clearance is not enough to be used

as such. Avoid consequently rough tracks and

uneven terrain.

How the vehicle is driven for the ﬁrst 1500 km

(1000 miles) inﬂuences the future engine per-

formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle,

it should be driven at a moderate speed (es-

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Starting and Dstroivpipnging the engine

2

3

SEAT importers and distributors will provide in-

formation about the technical preparation that

your vehicle requires and also about necessary

maintenance and repair possibilities.

Ignition is switched on.

Starting the engine.

Trips abroad

The vehicle has been manufactured for a spe-

ciﬁc country and meets the approval regula-

tions in force in that country at the time it was

manufactured.

Locking and unlocking the steering wheel

●

Lock the steering wheel: remove the key from

the ignition and turn the wheel until it locks. De-

pending on the country, in vehicles with auto-

matic transmission, in order to remove the key,

move the gear shift to the Pposition. If neces-

sary, press the gear shift blocking key and re-

lease it.

NOTICE

If you are going to use the vehicle abroad tem-

porarily or for a short period of time, please

observe the relevant instructions.

SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-

age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower

quality fuel, an inadequate service or the

non-availability of genuine spare parts.

Some countries have special safety regulations

and provisions that the vehicle may not com-

ply with. Before travelling abroad, SEAT recom-

mends that you seek information from one of

your dealers about the legal provisions in force

in your destination country.

●

Unlock the steering wheel: put the key into

the ignition and turn it at the same time as the

steering wheel in the direction indicated by the

arrow. If it is not possible to turn the steering

wheel, it may be because it is locked.

Starting and stopping the

engine

If you are going to sell the vehicle in another

country or use it there for a longer period of

time, please observe the legal regulations in

force in the country in question.

Ignition lock

Start-Stop system

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop sys-

tem switches o the engine, the ignition remains

switched on.

In some cases it may be necessary to install or

remove certain equipment at a later date, and

to deactivate certain functions. Sets and types

of services may also be aected. In particular,

this can occur if the vehicle is to be used in an-

other climatic region for a long period of time.

Automatic transmission: before leaving the vehi-

cle, make sure that the ignition is switched o

and the selector lever is in position P.

Due to the dierent frequency bands around

the world, the factory-ﬁtted infotainment sys-

tem may not work in another country.

Fig. 82 Ignition lock

With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured that

lead-free petrol is available throughout the

journey. Seek information about service station

networks selling unleaded fuel.

Key positions:

1

Ignition o. Key can be removed from the

vehicle.

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Driving

The starter button text

like a heartbeat when the system is preset for

ﬂashes

Switching the ignition on/o

WARNING

●

Always remove the key from the ignition

switching the ignition on and o.

when leaving the vehicle, even if only for a

short period. This is especially important if

children or disabled people are left alone

in the vehicle. They could accidentally start

the engine or operate electrical equipment,

resulting in an accident.

Automatic ignition disconnection

If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the key

with them but leaving the ignition on, the igni-

tion does not switch o automatically. The igni-

tion is switched o by pressing the lock button

on the remote control or by pressing the sen-

sor surface on the door lever. ››› page 66

●

The ignition key must NOT be removed from

the lock until the vehicle comes to a stand-

still. Otherwise, the steering could be imme-

diately locked, causing an accident risk.

Fig. 83 In the lower part of the centre console:

start button.

Automatic deactivation of the ignition on ve-

hicles with the Start-Stop system

NOTICE

The ignition is switched o automatically when

the vehicle is stopped and the automatic en-

gine shutdown is active, if:

Always remove the ignition key when leaving

the vehicle, as it may discharge the battery if

it is kept in for a long period of time.

The engine can be started with a start button

(Press & Drive). To do so, there must be a valid

key inside the vehicle in the area of the front or

rear seats, or on the centre console.

●

The driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the driver does not step on any pedal,

the driver door is opened.

Note

In vehicles with the Keyless Access system, the

engine can also be started with the key in the

luggage compartment.

●

If it is dicult to turn the ignition key to the

2

position , move the steering wheel to both

After automatically turning o the ignition, if the

dipped beam is on, the side light remains

on for approx. 30 minutes (if the battery has

enough charge). If the driver locks the vehicle

or manually turns o the light, the side light

goes out.

Opening the driver's door when exiting the ve-

hicle activates the electronic lock on the steer-

ing column if the ignition is disabled.

sides to release the steering lock.

●

If the vehicle battery is disconnected and

reconnected, the key must remain in the po-

2

sition

for around 5 seconds before start-

Switching the ignition on/oꢀ

ing up.

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission: de-

If you only want to switch on the ignition (with-

out starting the engine), brieﬂy press the start

button once without pressing the brake pedal

or the clutch pedal ››› page 113.

Engine restart feature

pending on the country, after switching oꢀ

the ignition, you can only remove the ignition

key if the selector lever is in position P (park-

ing lock). Next, the selector lever is locked.

If no key is detected inside the vehicle after the

engine stops, you will only have 5 seconds to

restart it. A warning will display on the dash

panel screen.

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Starting and Dstroivpipnging the engine

After this interval, it will not be possible to start

the engine without a valid key inside the vehicle.

Starting the engine

WARNING

When switching on the ignition, do not press

the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise the en-

gine could start immediately.

Before starting the engine

Function “My Beat”

●

Vehicles with manual gearboxes: put the gear

lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal and keep

it in this position until the engine starts.

For vehicles with a convenience key there is the

“My Beat” function. This feature provides an ad-

ditional indication of the vehicle ignition system.

WARNING

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission: put the

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-

out due care, this may cause accidents and

serious injury.

lever in position P or N.

When entering the vehicle, the start button

››› Fig. 83 ﬂashes to draw attention to it.

Vehicles with ignition locks

When the ignition is on/o, the engine start but-

ton ﬂashes.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

●

2

Turn the key to position ››› Fig. 82

.

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.

3

With the ignition is switched o, the start button

goes o after a few seconds.

Keep turning the key to position ››› Fig. 82

without pressing the accelerator.

●

Once the engine starts, release the key. When

With the engine running, the start button light

stays on, indicating that the engine is running.

The time elapsed between the moment the

user starts the engine with the start button and

the lighting changes from ﬂashing to ﬁxed will

depend on speciﬁc engine size characteristics.

When the start button is used to stop the en-

gine, the button starts ﬂashing again.

2

it is released, the key returns to position

.

Note

●

If the engine does not start, stop and wait for

around 1 minute to try again.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, always discon-

nect the ignition and, if appropriate, take into

account the instructions on the screen of the

dash panel.

Vehicles with start buttons

●

Press and hold the brake pedal until the en-

●

gine starts.

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the

“My Beat” function also oers additional infor-

mation:

with the engine oꢀ and the ignition on, the

vehicle battery might be discharged and it

might not be possible to start the engine.

●

Press the start button ››› Fig. 83 without

pressing the accelerator. There must be a

valid key in the vehicle for the engine to start.

After starting the engine, the lighting of the

button changes to permanently

●

When the engine stops during the Stop

●

If during the STOP phase you press the

button, the ignition is switched

phase, the light of the start button stays on,

as the Start-Stop system remains active even

though the engine is o.

oꢀ and the push-button ﬂashes.

on to indicate that the engine is running.

●

If the following indication appears on the

●

Once the engine starts, release the start but-

●

When the engine cannot be started again

instrument cluster display: “Start-Stop

system deactivated: Start the en-

gine manually”; the button

will ﬂash.

ton.

with the Start-Stop system ››› page 116 and

needs to be started manually, the start button

ﬂashes to indicate this situation.

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Driving

●

If the engine does not start, stop and wait

Apply the parking brake.

NOTICE

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,

perform an emergency start ››› page 115.

Vehicles with ignition locks: Turn the key to

●

The starter motor or the engine may be

1

position ››› Fig. 82

.

damaged if you try to start the engine while

driving or if you restart it immediately after

switching it oꢀ.

●

Vehicles with start buttons: Brieﬂy press the

WARNING

start button ››› Fig. 82.

Do not keep the engine running in conﬁned

●

When the engine is cold, you should avoid

spaces, as there is a danger of poisoning.

Emergency shutdown

high engine speeds, driving at full throttle

and over-loading the engine. Risk of engine

damage.

●

The exhaust gases contain carbon monox-

If the engine does not switch o after brieﬂy

pressing the start button, an emergency shut-

down must be carried out:

ide, an odourless and colourless poisonous

gas that can cause loss of consciousness

and death.

For the sake of the environment

●

Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-

onds or press it once for more than 1 sec-

ond ››› on page 113.

Do not warm-up the engine by running the

engine with the vehicle stationary. Start oꢀ

immediately, driving gently. This helps the

engine reach operating temperature faster

and reduces emissions.

WARNING

Do not get out of the vehicle with the en-

gine running, especially if a gear is engaged.

The vehicle could then suddenly move or

something strange could happen that would

cause damage, ﬁre or serious injury.

WARNING

Never switch oꢀ the engine while the vehicle

is in motion. This could cause loss of control

of the vehicle, accidents and serious injury.

Note

●

Electrical components with a high power

●

The airbags and seatbelt pretensioners do

WARNING

consumption are switched oꢀ temporarily

not work when the ignition is switched oꢀ.

when the engine starts.

Never use cold start sprays, they could ex-

plode or cause the engine to run at high revs.

Doing this risks injury.

●

The brake servo does not work when the

●

When starting with a cold engine, noise

engine is switched oꢀ. Therefore, when the

engine is switched oꢀ, the brake pedal has to

be pressed harder to stop the vehicle.

levels may brieﬂy increase. This is quite nor-

mal, and no cause for concern.

●

The power steering does not work when the

engine is switched oꢀ. When the engine is

switched oꢀ, more force is required to turn

the steering wheel.

Turning o the engine

●

Bring the vehicle to a full stop ›››

.

●

If the ignition is switched oꢀ, the steering

With manual transmission, press the clutch all

column lock may activate, leaving the vehi-

the way down. If the vehicle is automatic, set

cle impossible to control.

the selector lever to the P position.

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Starting and Dstroivpipnging the engine

Emergency starting function

●

Never remove the key from the ignition

Note

while the vehicle is in motion. This could lock

the steering and make it impossible to con-

trol the vehicle. Accident risk!

After stopping the engine, the radiator fan

may continue to run for up to 10 minutes,

even with the ignition switched oꢀ. It may

also start up again if the coolant tempera-

ture rises due to heat building-up under the

engine compartment or if the engine gets

even hotter due to prolonged exposure to

sunlight.

WARNING

Always take the key with you when leaving

the vehicle. This is particularly important 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 inju-

ries.

Electronic immobilizer

Fig. 84 On the right of the steering column:

emergency start.

The electronic immobiliser helps to prevent the

engine from being started with an unauthorised

key and, consequently, the vehicle being put in

motion.

NOTICE

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,

an emergency start-up will be required. The rel-

evant message will appear in the dash panel

display. This may happen when, for example,

the vehicle key battery is very low.

●

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop

The vehicle key has an integrated chip which

automatically deactivates the electronic immo-

biliser if there is a valid key inside the passenger

compartment.

system switches oꢀ the engine, the ignition

remains switched on. Before leaving the vehi-

cle, make sure that the ignition is switched

oꢀ, otherwise the battery will discharge.

●

● Immediately after pushing the starter button,

keep the key next to the right trim of the steer-

ing column ››› Fig. 84, as close as possible to

the Kessy logo.

If the vehicle has been driven at high en-

The electronic immobiliser is automatically ac-

tivated when there is no longer a valid key in-

side the vehicle.

gine speed for a long period of time, the

engine may overheat when switched oꢀ. To

avoid damaging the engine, let it run for

about two minutes in neutral before stopping

it.

For this reason, the engine can only be started

with a properly coded Original SEAT key. This

type of keys can be purchased from a SEAT

dealer.

●

The ignition connects and the engine starts

automatically.

NOTICE

A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured

if genuine SEAT keys are used.

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the display. The engine may be stopped before

the vehicle comes to a standstill (approximately

7 km/h).

The engine does not turn oꢀ for various rea-

Start-Stop system

sons

Description and operation

Before stopping the vehicle, the system veriﬁes

whether certain conditions are met. The engine

does not switch o, in the following situations

for example:

●

When you depress the clutch pedal, the en-

gine will start again. The indicator lamp goes

out.

The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel

and reduce CO₂emissions.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-

cally switch o 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 required

●

Brake until the vehicle stops and keep your

foot on the brake pedal. The engine will stop.

The warning lamp will appear on the dis-

temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

●

The temperature selected on the climate

control has not been reached.

play. The engine can be stopped before stop-

ping completely (approximately 7 or 2 km/h de-

pending on the vehicle's gearbox).

●

The interior temperature is very high/low.

In this scenario, the light of the

button remains lit.¹⁾

De-icing function button

Park assist is switched on.

The battery is very low.

activated.

●

When you take your foot o the brake pedal

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-Stop

function is automatically activated.

the engine will start up again. The indicator

lamp goes out.

The steering wheel is overly turned or is being

turned.

Basic requirements for the start/stop mode

Control lamps

●

If there is a danger of misting.

After engaging reverse gear.

●

The driver door must be closed.

The Start-Stop system is available, the

automatic engine shutdown is active.

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The bonnet must be closed.

In case of a very steep gradient.

The Start-Stop system is not available or

has been disconnected.

is displayed on the instrument cluster

screen; it is also displayed in the driver informa-

tion system,

The engine has reached operating tempera-

ture.

.

●

Stopping and starting the engine

The reverse gear must not be engaged.

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

The engine starts by itself

Vehicles with a manual gearbox:

slope.

When stopped, the normal system mode may

be interrupted in the following situations. The

engine restarts without the driver's intervention.

●

When the vehicle is stopped, put it into neu-

tral and release the clutch pedal. The engine

will stop. The warning lamp

will light up on

1)

Only in vehicles with Keyless Access.

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WARNING

●

The interior temperature diers from the tem-

●

If the lever is placed in position D, N or S

perature selected on the climate control.

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.

●

Never switch the engine oꢀ until the vehi-

●

Defrost function button activated

.

cle is stationary. The operation of the brake

and steering will not be fully guaranteed.

More force will be needed to turn the steer-

ing wheel or to brake. You could suꢀer an

accident and even serious injuries.

The brake is pressed several times in a row.

The battery is not charged enough.

High electricity consumption.

Manually connecting and discon-

necting the Start-Stop system

●

To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Additional information related to the auto-

matic gearbox

Stop system is switched oꢀ when working in

the engine compartment ››› page 117.

The engine stops when the selector lever is in D,

N and S, as well as in Tiptronic mode. With the

selector lever in P, the engine will also remain

switched o when you take your foot o the

brake pedal.

NOTICE

The Start-Stop system must always be

switched oꢀ when driving through ﬂooded

areas ››› page 110.

In order to start the engine up again the ac-

celerator must be pressed, or another gear en-

gaged or the brake released.

Note

If the selector lever is placed in R while stopped,

the engine will start up again.

●

In vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

Fig. 85 Centre console: Start-Stop system

button.

you can control whether the engine should

switch oꢀ or not by reducing or increasing

the brake force applied. While the vehicle re-

mains stopped, the engine will not stop if the

brake pedal is slightly pressed, in trac jams

with frequent stopping and starting for exam-

ple. As soon as strong pressure is applied to

the brake pedal, the engine will stop.

Change from D to P to prevent the engine from

accidentally starting when passing through R.

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

switch it o manually:

Additional information about vehicles with

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

●

To manually switch on/o the Start-Stop sys-

tem, press the button ››› Fig. 85

The button symbol remains lit up in yellow

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 o again.

●

When stopped, the brake pedal must be

when the system is switched o.

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle does

not move.

Note

●

If the engine “stalls” with a manual gear-

The system switches on every time the en-

box, it can be directly started up again by

gine is turned oꢀ voluntarily.

immediately pressing the clutch pedal.

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Driving

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as far

Troubleshooting

Manual gearbox

as it will go.

Indications for the driver on the instrument

cluster screen

●

With the gear lever in neutral, push it down,

Changing gears

move it all the way to the left and then forwards

R

to select reverse gear ››› Fig. 86

.

Start-Stop system deactivated.

Start the engine manually

●

Release the clutch.

●

This indication shows that the Start-Stop sys-

Changing to lower gears

tem cannot restart the engine.

When driving, you should always change down

through the gears progressively, i.e. to the gear

immediately below when engine 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, even if the clutch is de-

This happens for 2 reasons: if the driver's door

has been opened or if the driver has unbuckled

the seat belt.

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function

not available

●

There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take

Fig. 86 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed

manual gearbox.

the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault re-

paired.

pressed ›››

.

Gear positions are indicated on the gear lever

››› Fig. 86.

WARNING

If the engine is running, the vehicle starts

moving as soon as a gear is engaged and the

clutch pedal is released. This also happens if

the electronic parking brake is switched on.

●

Depress the clutch and keep your foot as far

as it will go.

●

Move the gear lever to the desired position.

Release the clutch.

●

Never engage reverse gear while the vehi-

cle is in motion.

Engaging reverse gear

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is

stopped.

WARNING

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.

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The selector lever position is shown when the

corresponding sign lights up. With the selector

lever in the manual gearbox positions M, D and

S, the engaged gear is also shown on the dis-

play.

NOTICE

DSG automatic transmis-

sion

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.

Introduction

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically

controlled manual gearbox. Torque between

the engine and the gearbox is transmitted via

two independent clutches. They replace the

torque converter found on conventional auto-

matic gearboxes and allow for smooth, uninter-

rupted acceleration of the vehicle.

- Parking lock

When the lever is put in this position, the drive

wheels are locked. The lever should only be put

NOTICE

in P when the vehicle is stationary ›››

.

Consider the following to avoid damage and

premature wear:

To put the lever in P or take it out of P , the

locking button must be pressed and held and

the brake pedal pressed simultaneously.

●

Do not rest your hand on the gear lever

The Tiptronic system allows the driver to

change gears manually ››› page 121, Chang-

ing gear in Tiptronic mode.

while driving. The pressure exerted by the

hand is transmitted to the gearbox forks.

– Reverse gear

●

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal;

even if the pressure seems insigniﬁcant, it

can cause premature wear of the clutch disc.

Use the footrest when not changing gears.

Reverse gear must be engaged only when the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling

Gear selector positions

›››

.

●

Make sure the vehicle is completely stop-

To move the lever to position R, the lock button

must be pressed and held while pressing the

brake pedal at the same time. The reverse lights

come on when the lever is in the R position with

the ignition on.

ped before engaging reverse gear.

●

When changing gears, always fully de-

press the clutch.

●

Do not “ride” the clutch with the engine

running when the vehicle is stopped on an

uphill slope.

– Neutral

In this position, the gear is in neutral.

Press the brake pedal to move the lever from

Fig. 87 Selector lever lock.

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

speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph) ›››

.

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Driving

When stationary, apply foot brake

while selecting a gear.

●

– Permanent forward drive position

Do not accelerate while selecting a gear,

with the car stationary and the engine run-

ning. Failure to follow this instruction could

result in an accident.

The lever in 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 shown on the instrument panel display.

The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly

through position N (e.g. when shifting from R to

D). This means, for example, that a stuck vehicle

can be assisted by “swinging it”. The lever lock

engages automatically if the brake pedal is not

pressed and the lever is in position N for more

than about one second at a speed of less than

5 km/h (3 mph).

●

The driver must never leave the vehicle

while the engine is running and with a gear

engaged. Apply the 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, speed and the dynamic regulation pro-

gram (DRP).

Note

●

If the lever is moved accidentally to N when

Ignition key removal lock

driving, release the accelerator and let the

engine speed drop to idling before selecting

gear range D or S again.

Sport mode (S) should be selected for a sporty

driving style. This setting makes use of the en-

gine's maximum power output. When acceler-

ating, gear shifting operations are perceptible.

Once the ignition has been turned o, the key

may be removed only if the gear selector is in

position P. While the key is not in the ignition, the

selector lever is locked in position P.

●

Should the power supply to the lever be in-

terrupted in position P, it will not be possible

to move the lever. If this should happen the

manual release can be used ››› page 123.

Under certain circumstances (e.g. on mountain

roads) it can be advantageous to switch tip-

tronic mode ››› page 121, to adapt the gears

to suit the road conditions.

WARNING

●

Take care not to press the accelerator

pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The vehi-

cle could start moving immediately (in some

cases even if the parking brake is engaged)

resulting in the risk of an accident.

Note

Selector lever lock

●

If the lever lock does not engage, there is a

In P or N, the lever lock prevents a gear range

from being engaged, and prevents the vehicle

from moving o accidentally.

fault. The transmission is interrupted to pre-

vent the vehicle from moving accidentally.

Follow the procedure below in order for the

lever lock to engage again:

●

Never move the lever to R or P when driving.

Failure to follow this instruction could result

To release the gear lever lock, press and hold

the brake pedal with the ignition on. At the

same time, press the lever lock in the direction

of the arrow ››› Fig. 87.

in an accident or failure.

–

With 6-speed gearbox: depress and re-

●

With the lever in any position (except P),

lease the brake pedal.

the foot brake must be pushed down when-

ever the engine is running. This is because an

automatic gearbox still transmits power even

at idling speed.

–

With 7-speed gearbox: depress the brake

pedal. Move the lever to position P or N and

As a reminder to the driver, when the lever is in

positions P or N the following indication will be

shown on the screen:

subsequently engage a gear.

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●

Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel pad-

dles

If a gear has been selected, the vehicle

does not move forwards or back. Proceed to

the next mode:

The gearshift paddles can be used when the

selector lever is in the D/S or M (Tiptronic) posi-

tions.

–

If the vehicle does not move in the de-

sired direction, the gear ratio may not be

correctly engaged by the system. Depress

the brake pedal and reselect the gear

range.

●

+

Press the

gear shift paddle to change up

a gear ››› Fig. 89.

●

–

Press the

gear shift paddle to change

–

If the vehicle still does not move in the

desired direction, there is a system failure.

Seek specialist help and have the system

checked.

down a gear.

●

To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-hand

Fig. 89 Steering wheel: automatic gearbox

levers

lever towards the steering wheel for approxi-

mately 1 second or move the lever to the left.

Tiptronic gives the driver the option to change

gears manually.

If the paddles are not operated for some time

and the lever is not in the Tiptronic selection

position, it will automatically exit from Tiptronic

mode.

Changing gear in Tiptronic mode

When you change to the Tiptronic programme,

the vehicle remains in the currently selected

gear. This is possible as long as the system is

not changing gear automatically due to a traf-

ﬁc situation.

NOTICE

●

When accelerating, if a higher gear is

not selected, it will automatically change

shortly before reaching the maximum per-

mitted RPM.

Using Tiptronic with the selector lever

It is possible to change to Tiptronic mode, both

when the vehicle is stopped and while driving.

●

Also, if a lower gear is selected, the system

●

will not change until it detects that the en-

Starting from the D/S position, move the lever

Fig. 88 Lever in the Tiptronic position

gine will not reach its maximum RPM.

to the right. The instrument panel will show

whether the lever is in manual or Tiptronic

mode (e.g. M4).

Driving with an automatic gearbox

●

+

–

Move the lever forwards

or backwards

to change up or down a gear ››› Fig. 88.

Shifting to a higher or lower gear is automatic.

●

To exit Tiptronic mode, move the lever to the

left.

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Driving

The engine can only start with the selector

lever in position P or N. At low temperatures

(below -10 °C), the engine can only start with

the selector lever in position P.

Hill starts

●

In certain driving situations or trac condi-

tions, the gears could overheat and be dam-

aged! If the warning lamp lights up, stop

the vehicle as soon as you can and wait for

the gearbox to cool ››› page 123.

●

Apply the parking brake.

Once you have engaged a gear, accelerate

carefully and release the parking brake.

Driving downhill

●

If the gearbox operates in emergency

WARNING

mode, have the fault repaired by a specialist

Under certain circumstances it may be advan-

tageous to use the Tiptronic mode to select the

gear manually according to driving conditions

workshop without delay.

Observe the safety warnings ›››

selector positions on page 120.

in Gear

›››

.

Kick-down

●

Never allow the brake to rub and do not use

the brake pedal too often or for long periods,

as the brakes can overheat. This reduces

the braking power, increases the braking dis-

tance or even causes a brake system fault.

The kick-down device provides maximum ac-

celeration when the gear selector lever is in the

positions D, S or in Tiptronic mode.

Stop/Park

On level ground, just use the lever to engage

position P. On slopes you should ﬁrst apply the

parking brake and then set the lever to P. This

makes it easier to remove the lever from posi-

tion P when starting.

When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed,

the automatic transmission shifts to a lower

gear, depending on speed and engine speed.

This uses the vehicle's maximum acceleration

●

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

cle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal or

parking brake.

If the driver door is opened and the lever is not

in position P, the vehicle could move. The fol-

lowing warning is displayed on the instrument

›››

.

NOTICE

The shift to the next higher gear will not take

place until the preset maximum engine RPM is

reached.

●

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

panel:

Gear change: Selector lever

slope, do not try to avoid shifting into gear

and depressing the accelerator. This could

overheat and damage the automatic gear-

box.

in the drive position!. A buzzing sound

is also heard.

WARNING

Please note that if the road surface is slip-

pery or wet, the kickdown feature could

cause the driving wheels to spin, which could

result in skidding.

Stopping on a downhill

●

If you allow the vehicle to roll with the lever

in position N and the engine oꢀ, the auto-

matic gearbox will be damaged by lack of

lubrication.

Always press the brake pedal ﬁrmly to prevent

the vehicle from moving; if necessary, apply the

parking brake ›››

.

Do not accelerate while a range of gears is en-

gaged to prevent the car from rolling downhill

›››

.

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If the vehicle has SEAT Drive Proﬁle

››› page 126, the inertia mode can be acti-

vated in Normal, Eco and Individual modes.

In Eco mode, it is activated whenever the op-

erating conditions are met, regardless of the

smoothness with which the foot is removed

from the accelerator.

Inertia mode

Note

In the case of the 1.6l TDI engine, the inertia

mode will only work with the Eco driving pro-

ﬁle.

The inertia mode allows you to travel certain

distances without using the accelerator, which

saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the inertia

mode to let the vehicle roll.

Troubleshooting

Activation of the inertia mode

Condition: lever in position D, slopes of

less than 12% and speeds between 20 and

130 km/h (12 and 80 mph).

WARNING

The engine will not start.

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

The indicator lamp lights up green.

take into account, when approaching an ob-

stacle, that the vehicle will not decelerate in

the usual manner: risk of accident!

The brake is not depressed, e.g. when trying to

change the gear selector lever.

●

Gently take your foot o the accelerator.

The indication will be shown on the instrument

panel , the engaged gear and current con-

sumption will disappear and the word Inertia

will appear.

●

To select a gear range, press the brake

pedal.

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:

risk of accident!

Selector lever lock

●

If other users drive your vehicle, warn them

The gears will automatically disengage and the

vehicle will roll freely, without the eect of the

engine brake. While the vehicle rolls, the engine

runs at idling speed.

about inertia mode.

The control lamp ﬂashes green.

The selector lever locking button is not en-

gaged. The vehicle is prevented from moving

forwards. Engage the selector lever lock.

NOTICE

The driver message Inertia is only displayed

with the current consumption. In inertia mode

the gear will no longer be displayed (for ex-

ample D or E will appear instead of D7 or E7).

Stopping inertia mode

●

Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.

Indications on the instrument cluster display:

To take advantage of the engine's inertia mode,

simply remove your foot from the accelerator.

Clutch

Applying both the inertia mode (= prolonged

section with less energy) and inertia discon-

nection (= shorter section without the need for

fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption and

emission balance.

NOTICE

Clutch overheated! Please stop!

The inertia mode will be automatically dis-

connected on gradients steeper than 15%.

●

The clutch has overheated and could be

damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to

cool with the engine at idling speed and the

selector lever in position P. When the warning

lamp and the driver message switch o, have

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Driving

the fault corrected by a specialised workshop

without delay. If they do not turn o, do not

continue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

to move the vehicle, there is an emergency re-

lease device under the centre console, on the

right side. The release operation is not straight-

forward.

Gearbox: press the brake and

engage a gear again

●

If the warning was caused by the temperature

of the gearbox, this driver message will be dis-

played when the gearbox has cooled again.

Faults in the gearbox

Removing the cover from the selector lever:

●

Apply the parking brake ›››

.

Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehi-

cle and place the lever in the P

Emergency mode

Carefully pull the corners of the selector lever

boot and twist it upwards over the lever handle.

●

There is an anomaly in the gearbox. Stop

If all the gear positions are shown over a light

background on the instrument cluster, there is

a system fault and the automatic gearbox will

operate with the backup programme. It is still

possible to drive the vehicle, however, at low

speeds and within a selected range of gears.

Driving in reverse gear may not be possible.

the vehicle in a safe place and do not continue

driving. Seek specialist assistance.

Releasing the selector lever:

●

Using the ﬂat part of a screwdriver, press the

yellow tab sideways and keep it pressed down

Gearbox: System fault! You may

continue driving

››› Fig. 90.

●

Press the lock button on the selector

●

Have the fault corrected by a specialised

lever and move it to position N.

workshop without delay.

●

Manual release of the selector lever

After completing the emergency release, re-

Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving with restrictions.

Reverse gear disabled

attach the selector lever boot to the gearbox

console.

WARNING

●

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

and have the fault repaired.

Do not move the lever from position P if the

parking brake is not ﬁrmly engaged. If you

still think the car could move, press the brake

pedal. Danger! The vehicle could move in an

unforeseen way and cause an accident or

serious injury.

Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving in D until switch-

ing off the engine

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Seek special-

ist assistance.

Fig. 90 Selector lever: manual release in the

parking position.

Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your

driving accordingly

●

Continue driving slowly. When the warning

In the event of a power failure when starting

(e.g. discharged battery), the lever will remain

locked in position P. To move it to position N

lamp goes out, you can continue driving nor-

mally.

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SDterievriningg

thus manually change down to 2nd or 1st gear

to take advantage of engine braking and take

the load o the brake system.

WARNING

Driving on slopes

●

If you do not start the vehicle immediately

Hill start assist

after taking your foot oꢀ the brake pedal,

the vehicle may roll back under certain con-

ditions. Press the brake pedal or apply the

parking brake immediately.

Downhill speed control is deactivated as soon

as the road levels out again or you press the

accelerator pedal.

The hill start assist helps the driver to move o

and upward on a hill, both forwards and back-

wards, when the vehicle is stationary.

On vehicles with a cruise control system

››› page 137, downhill speed control is activa-

ted when you set a cruising speed.

●

If the engine stalls, press the brake pedal

The system maintains brake pressure for ap-

proximately two seconds after the foot is taken

o the brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from

moving when it is started. During these 2 sec-

onds, the driver has enough time to release

the clutch pedal and accelerate without the

vehicle moving and without having to use the

parking brake, making moving o easier, more

comfortable and safer.

or apply the parking brake immediately.

●

When following a line of trac uphill, if you

want to prevent the vehicle from rolling back

when starting oꢀ, hold the brake pedal down

for a few seconds beforehand.

WARNING

The downhill speed control cannot defy the

laws of physics. Therefore, speed cannot be

maintained constant in all situations. Always

be prepared to use the brakes!

Note

Your ocial service or a specialist workshop

can tell you whether your vehicle is equipped

with this system.

Its operating conditions are:

Steering

●

vehicle on a slope,

driver's door closed,

Information relating to dierent vehi-

downhill assistant

vehicle at a full stop,

cle processes.

engine running and brake depressed,

Downhill speed control is activated when the

gear lever is in the D/S position and the brake is

applied. An appropriate lower gear is engaged.

To make the vehicle more dicult to steal, al-

ways lock the steering before leaving the it.

having a gear engaged or in neutral for a

manual gearbox, or with the selector lever at

positions D/S or R for an automatic gearbox.

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 pressing

the brake.

Steering

On vehicles with electromechanical steering,

the power steering automatically adjusts ac-

cording to the driving speed, the steering wheel

torque and the orientation of the wheels. The

power steering only works when the engine is

running.

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

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If the power steering does not work properly or

does not work at all, you will have to use much

more strength than usual to turn the steering

wheel.

There is a fault in the power steering.

SEAT Drive Proﬁles

●

Stop driving! Seek specialist assistance.

Do not allow the vehicle to be towed on its

Introduction

own wheels.

The driver can use the drive proﬁles to adapt

various features of the vehicle's systems to

the current driving situation, the desired driving

comfort and an economical driving style. Some

of the systems that can be adapted are the

suspension, steering, engine and air condition-

ing.

Progressive steering

Steering fault

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or

may not incorporate a progressive steering sys-

tem.

The control lamp lights up or ﬂashes yellow.

The steering is stier or reacts more sensitively

than usual.

In city trac you do not need to turn so much

on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.

The control lamp lights up and remains lit:

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, various

drive proﬁles can be selected. The degree of in-

ﬂuence of the vehicle's systems on the dierent

drive proﬁles depends on the vehicle’s equip-

ment.

On roads or motorway, progressive steering

transmits, for example, in bends, a sportier,

more direct and noticeably more dynamic driv-

ing sensation.

●

Restart the engine and drive slowly for a short

distance. Contact a specialist workshop if the

control lamp remains on.

●

OR: the 12-volt battery was disconnected

and reconnected. Drive slowly for a short dis-

tance.

Steering assist

Engine

This help assists the driver in critical situations. It

recommends turning the steering wheel to per-

form a corrective manoeuvre (counter-steer-

The control lamp ﬂashes:

Depending on the proﬁle selected, the engine

responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-

celerator being pressed. When the Eco proﬁle is

selected, the Start-stop function is activated.

●

Turn the steering wheel slightly from one side

to the other.

ing), turning slightly to avoid skidding ›››

.

●

Turn o the ignition and turn it on again.

WARNING

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

gear change timing is changed to put the

changes at higher or lower revolutions. The Eco

proﬁle activates the Inertia function, thereby

reducing consumption. The rest of the driving

proﬁles will activate the inertia use function

when the selector lever is not in the S position,

depending on how the accelerator pedal is re-

leased ››› page 123. When the vehicle is turned

on again, the function is activated by default to

reduce consumption.

Consider the warnings shown on the instru-

Steering assist helps the driver in critical sit-

uations. The driver is the person who has to

control the vehicle's steering at all times.

ment cluster display.

●

If the control lamp continues ﬂashing after

the ignition has been switched on, do not con-

tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

Troubleshooting

Steering fault

The warning lamp lights up red.

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With manual transmission, the Eco proﬁle

changes the gear change recommendations to

facilitate more ecient driving.

Selecting a driving proﬁle

WARNING

Adjusting the driving proﬁle while driving can

distract attention from trac and cause ac-

cidents.

“Dual Ride” suspension

●

Always drive as carefully and responsibly

The “Dual Ride” suspension sets the suspension

to comfortable in the Eco and Normal proﬁles,

and to sport in the Sport proﬁle. In the Indi-

vidual proﬁle the suspension can be switched

between Normal or Sport, depending on per-

sonal preference.

as possible.

Characteristics of driving proﬁles

An icon on the infotainment system display in-

forms about the active proﬁle.

In the event of a fault in the “Dual Ride” sus-

pension, the following message is displayed on

the instrument panel screen: Fault: damping

adjustment.

Fig. 91 Next to the gearbox lever: MODE

button.

The button lighting

comes on when the ac-

tive proﬁle is anything other than Normal.

The drive proﬁle can be selected when the igni-

tion is switched on and the vehicle is stationary

Driving pro- Characteristics

Steering

ﬁle

or moving ›››

.

Power steering becomes harder in the Sport

proﬁle to enable a sportier driving style.

The desired proﬁle can be selected by succes-

sively pressing the selection button ››› Fig. 91.

Places the vehicle in a low state

of consumption, facilitating a

fuel-saving driving style that is re-

spectful to the environment.

Air conditioning

Kick-down

In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate in

the Eco proﬁle, especially restricting fuel con-

sumption.

Oers a balanced driving experi-

ence, suitable for everyday use.

Normal

The kick-down feature allows maximum accel-

eration ››› page 121.

If the Ecoproﬁle has been selected in the SEAT

Drive Proﬁle, and the accelerator is pressed

beyond a hard point, the engine power is auto-

matically controlled to give your vehicle maxi-

mum acceleration.

Provides a complete dynamic

performance in the vehicle, ena-

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The ACC’s acceleration and braking mode

varies according to the driving proﬁle

››› page 141.

Sport

bling the user a more sporty driv-

ing style.

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Driving

in the brake pads, the emergency braking

distance is longer than after they have been

run in. During the run-in, avoid sharp braking

and situations that place a lot of demand on

the brakes, e.g. driving too close to another ve-

hicle.

Driving pro- Characteristics

WARNING

ﬁle

Driving with worn brake pads or a defective

brake system can lead to accidents and seri-

ous injuries.

It allows you to personalise the

conﬁguration. The functions that

can be adjusted depend on the

equipment ﬁtted in the vehicle.

Individual

●

If you suspect that the brake pads are worn

or that the brake system is faulty, have the

brake pads checked immediately by a spe-

cialist workshop and replaced if they are

worn.

Brake pad wear depends to a large extent on

the conditions in which the vehicle is used, and

driving style. If the vehicle is frequently used in

city trac and for short distances, or for sporty

driving, brake pad thickness should be checked

regularly at a specialist workshop.

WARNING

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and trac

conditions.

WARNING

Driving with wet brakes, e.g. after driving

through water, in heavy rain or after washing

the vehicle, braking performance may be af-

fected by wet brake discs, or even frozen discs

in winter. The driver should be ready to brake

harder.

The braking performance of new brake pads

is not optimal.

Note

●

During the ﬁrst 300 km, new brake pads do

not provide maximum braking power and still

have to “settle”. This can be counteracted by

applying more pressure to the brake pedal.

●

Regardless of the driving proﬁle selected

when the ignition is switched oꢀ, all systems

will start up with the Normal proﬁle. Use the

button

to select another driving proﬁle.

If the brake discs and pads have a layer

of salt on them, the braking performance is

reduced and the braking distance increases.

When driving on salted roads without braking

for some time, the layer of salt should be re-

moved by carefully applying the brakes a few

●

When brake pads are new, drive with extra

care to reduce the risk of accidents, serious

injury or loss of control of the vehicle.

●

Your speed and driving style must always

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and trac

conditions.

●

Only perform hard braking to clean the

brake system when permitted by the trac

situation. Do not endanger the occupants of

other vehicles. Accident hazard!

●

Use of the Eco proﬁle is not recommended

when driving with a trailer.

times ›››

.

Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the

brake pads increase if the vehicle is left unused

for a long time, if it is not driven for many kilo-

metres. If corrosion is present, it is recommen-

ded to clean the discs and pads by braking

hard several times while driving at high speed.

Make sure that you do not endanger any other

●

When running in new brake pads, do not

drive too close to other vehicles or cause sit-

uations that would require the brakes to be

applied heavily.

Braking system

Information about the brakes

During the ﬁrst 200 to 300 km, new brake

pads do not provide maximum braking power

and still have to “settle” ››› . When running

vehicles or road users ›››

.

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Brake aDsrsiivsitnsgystems

WARNING

●

Inform a specialist workshop and request a

WARNING

brake system inspection.

When the brakes overheat, their braking per-

formance drops and the braking distance in-

creases.

When braking manoeuvres are started auto-

matically, the brake pedal may move auto-

matically in the application direction. Do not

put your foot under the brake pedal. Risk of

injury!

Brake assist systems

●

When driving downhill, particular demand

is placed on the brakes and they heat up

Information relating to brake assist

systems

very quickly.

●

Before a long steep slope, reduce speed

Note

Brake assist systems can help the driver in crit-

ical driving or braking situations. The driver is

and change down into a lower gear or range.

Therefore, using the engine brake relieves

the brakes.

Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your

foot on the pedal when it is not necessary

to brake. This can cause the brakes to over-

heat, resulting in increased brake travel and

wear. Please consider the important notes on

brake ﬂuid ››› page 272.

responsible for driving safely ›››

.

●

If you wish to retroﬁt a front spoiler, inte-

When the brake assist systems are regulating

the brakes, the brake pedal may move or make

noises. Even so, continue to brake with the nec-

essary force and control the trajectory of the

vehicle if necessary.

gral trim or other accessories, ensure that

the air inlet around the brakes is not reduced,

as otherwise the brake system could over-

heat. Please also note the information on

brake ﬂuid ››› page 272.

Note

Depending on the equipment, the ESC and TCS

settings may be changed in the vehicle.

Regularly check the thickness of the brake

pads visually through the holes in the rims

or from the underside of the vehicle. If nec-

essary, the wheels should be removed for

a more thorough inspection. SEAT recom-

mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.

WARNING

●

The ESC, ABS and TCS can only operate cor-

Wet, frozen or salt-covered brakes take lon-

ger to brake and increases the braking dis-

tance.

rectly if the four wheels are ﬁtted with the stipu-

lated tyres ›››

.

●

If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESC, TCS and

●

Test the brakes carefully.

EDS also cease to function.

Always dry the brakes and free them from

Troubleshooting

ice and salt by braking repeatedly, if permit-

ted by visibility, weather, road surface and

trac conditions.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding

and to improve stability in certain driving situa-

Defect in the brake system

The warning lamp lights up red. A message

may also be displayed.

tions ›››

.

Stop driving!

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Driving

XDS improves traction by applying the brakes

to improve cornering acceleration.

Traction control (TCS)

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

trac conditions. Never take any risk that

compromises safety.

The TCS reduces the driving force on skidding

wheels and adapts this force to suit the road

surface conditions. The TCS facilitates starting,

Multi-collision brake

●

Brake assist systems cannot prevent an ac-

acceleration and hill climbing ›››

.

The multi-collision brake automatically triggers

braking if the airbag control unit detects a colli-

sion in the event of an accident.

cident if you are driving too close to other

vehicles.

Electronic brake pressure distribution (EBV)

●

Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability

Automatic braking requirements:

Electronic brake force distribution (EBV) regu-

lates the braking force between the front and

rear axles. Excessive braking of the rear axle is

avoided and the vehicle remains stable during

the braking operation.

depends on tyre grip.

●

The driver is not pressing the accelerator

pedal.

WARNING

Trailer stabilisation¹⁾

The eciency of the ESC can be signiﬁcantly

reduced if components or systems that af-

fect the driving dynamics are not properly

maintained or are not working properly. This

can particularly occur if changes are made

to the suspension or unauthorised rim/tyre

combinations are used.

Note that the vehicle-trailer assembly generally

tends to snake. When the snaking of the trailer

is felt by the vehicle and detected by the ESC,

it will automatically brake the towing vehicle

within the limits of the system and stabiliser the

vehicle-trailer set ››› page 238.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS),

The ABS can prevent the wheels from locking

up under braking until shortly before the vehicle

comes to a stop, and helps the driver maintain

control of the steering and the vehicle ›››

.

●

Ensure that vehicle conversions and modi-

ﬁcations are only made by specialised work-

Brake assist (BAS)

WARNING

shops.

Brake assist (BAS) can help to reduce the brak-

ing distance. Brake Assist increases the pressure

exerted by the driver when the brake pedal is

depressed quickly in an emergency.

Smart brake assist technology cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of phys-

ics and only works within the limits of the sys-

tems. Driving at high speed on icy, slippery

or wed road surfaces can cause a loss of

control of the vehicle and serious injury to

the driver and passengers.

●

Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability

depends on tyre grip.

Electronic diꢀerential lock (EDS and XDS)

The EDS automatically brakes skidding wheels

and transmits the driving force to the other driv-

ing wheels.

1)

Depending on the version.

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