Driving
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
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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.
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Restart the engine and drive slowly for a short
distance. Contact a specialist workshop if the
control lamp remains on.
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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.
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Turn the steering wheel slightly from one side
to the other.
ing), turning slightly to avoid skidding ›››
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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.
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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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