Get Driving -> Starting and stopping the engine Guide for Seat Arona 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

Starting and Dstroivpipnging the engine

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

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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.

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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:

Ignition o. Key can be removed from the

vehicle.

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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

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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.

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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.

Note

In vehicles with the Keyless Access system, the

engine can also be started with the key in the

luggage compartment.

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If it is dicult to turn the ignition key to the

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.

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If the vehicle battery is disconnected and

reconnected, the key must remain in the po-

sition

for around 5 seconds before start-

Switching the ignition on/oꢀ

ing up.

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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”

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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.

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Never leave any key inside the vehicle

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Vehicles with start buttons

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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.

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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

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When the engine stops during the Stop

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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.

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If the following indication appears on the

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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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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

position ››› Fig. 82

damaged if you try to start the engine while

driving or if you restart it immediately after

switching it oꢀ.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Bring the vehicle to a full stop ›››

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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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Emergency starting function

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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.

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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.

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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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