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Driver assistance systems

The ESC system is always active and cannot

be switched off. The ESC switch only switches

the ASR off.

WARNING

Driver assistance systems

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Do not forget that the electronic stability

control ESC cannot defy the laws of physics.

This should be kept in mind, particularly on

slippery and wet roads and when towing a

trailer.

Braking and stability systems

The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin

is desirable ››› page 141.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*

For example:

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Always adapt your driving style to suit the

condition of the roads and the traffic situa-

tion. The greater safety provided by the ESC

should not encourage you to run any risks.

●

When driving with snow chains.

When driving in deep snow or on loose sur-

faces.

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When the vehicle is stuck, to rock it back-

CAUTION

wards and forwards.

●

To ensure that the ESC works correctly, all

Press the button to switch the ASR back on

when you no longer need wheel spin.

four wheels must be fitted with the same

tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of

the tyres can cause the system to reduce en-

gine power when this is not desired.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*

Fig. 140 Detailed view of the dash panel: ESC

switch.

●

Any modifications made to the vehicle (for

The ESC reduces the risk of skidding by brak-

ing the wheels individually.

example, to the engine, brake system, run-

ning gear or to the combination of wheels

and tyres) may affect the operation of the

ABS, EDL, ESC and ASR.

This Electronic Stability System reduces the

risk of skidding and improves the vehicle's

stability and ability to hold the road.

The system uses the steering wheel angle

and road speed to calculate the changes of

direction desired by the driver, and constant-

ly compares them with the actual behaviour

of the vehicle. When irregularities occur, for

example, if the vehicle begins to skid, the

ESC brakes the appropriate wheel automati-

cally.

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) contains

the electronic differential lock (EDL) and the

traction control system (ASR). The ESC works

together with the ABS. Both control lamps

will light up if the ESC or ABS systems are

faulty.

Electronic differential lock (EDL)*

EDL helps the vehicle to start moving, accel-

erate and climb a gradient in slippery condi-

tions where this may otherwise be difficult or

even impossible.

The forces acting on the braked wheel bring

the vehicle back to a stable condition. If the

vehicle tends to oversteer (the rear end

slides out), the system will act on the front

wheel on the outside of the turn.

The ESC system is started automatically

when the engine is started.

It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the speed

of the driven wheels. In case of an EDL fault,

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Operation

the warning light for ABS lights up

››› page 59.

a standstill, the hazard warning lights will

then come on and the brake lights will re-

main on permanently from that moment. The

warning lights will automatically switch off

when the vehicle begins to move again or

when the "warning" light button is pressed.

CAUTION

Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the en-

gine, the brake system, running gear or any

components affecting the wheels and tyres)

could affect the efficiency of the EDL

››› page 155.

At speeds of up to approximately 80 km/h

(50 mph), it is able to balance out differences

in the speed of the driven wheels of approxi-

mately 100 rpm/min caused by a partially

slippery road surface. It does this by braking

the wheel which has lost traction and distrib-

uting more driving force to the other driven

wheel via the differential.

WARNING

●

The risk of accident is higher if you drive

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)*

too fast, if you do not keep your distance from

the vehicle in front, and when the road sur-

face is slippery or wet. The increased acci-

dent risk cannot be reduced by the brake as-

sist system.

The function (Hydraulic Brake Assist HBA) is

only included in vehicles with ESC.

To prevent the disc brake of the braking

wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts out au-

tomatically if subjected to excessive loads.

The vehicle will continue to function normally

without EDL. For this reason, the driver is not

informed that the EDL has been switched off.

In an emergency, most drivers brake in time,

but not with maximum force. This results in

unnecessarily long braking distances.

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The brake assist system cannot defy the

laws of physics. Slippery and wet roads are

dangerous even with the brake assist system!

Therefore, it is essential that you adjust your

speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.

Do not let the extra safety features tempt you

into taking any risks when driving.

This is when the brake assist system comes

into action. When pressing the brake pedal

rapidly, the assistant interprets it as an emer-

gency. It very quickly builds up the full brake

pressure so that the ABS can be activated

more quickly and efficiently, thus reducing

braking distance.

The EDL will switch on again automatically

when the brake has cooled down.

WARNING

●

When accelerating on a slippery surface,

for example on ice and snow, press the accel-

erator carefully. Despite EDL, the driven

wheels may start to spin. This could impair

the vehicle's stability.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake ped-

al, since the brake assist system switches off

automatically as soon as you release the

brake.

The anti-lock brake (ABS) system prevents

the wheels from locking during braking and

is an important part of the vehicle's active

safety system.

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Always adapt your driving style to suit road

conditions and the traffic situation. Do not let

the extra safety afforded by EDL tempt you in-

to taking any risks when driving, this can

cause accidents.

Automatic hazard warning lights activation

How the ABS works

The brake lights flash automatically to indi-

cate that the vehicle is braking suddenly or in

an emergency situation. If the emergency

braking continues until the vehicle comes to

If one of the wheels turns too slowly in rela-

tion to the vehicle's speed, and is close to

locking, the system will reduce the braking

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pressure to this wheel. The driver is made

aware of this control process by a pulsating

of the brake pedal and audible noise. This is

a deliberate warning to the driver that one or

more of the wheels is tending to lock and the

ABS control function has intervened. In this

situation it is important to keep the brake

pedal fully depressed so the ABS can regu-

late the brake application. Do not “pump”.

When driving in deep snow or on soft ter-

rain.

Traction control system (ASR)*

The traction control system prevents the driv-

en wheels from spinning when the vehicle is

accelerating. This system always includes

ABS.

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When the vehicle is bogged-down, to free it

“by rocking it.”

The ASR should be switched on again as

soon as possible.

Description and operation of the traction

control system during acceleration (ASR

WARNING

●

Remember that not even the ASR can defy

On front-wheel drive vehicles, the ASR sys-

tem intervenes, reducing engine power and

preventing the driven wheels from slipping

during acceleration. The system works in the

entire speed range in conjunction with ABS.

If a failure occurs in the ABS, the ASR will al-

so stop working.

If you brake hard on a slippery road surface,

the best possible control is retained as the

wheels do not lock.

the laws of physics. This should be kept in

mind, particularly on slippery and wet roads

and when towing a trailer.

However, ABS will not necessarily guarantee

shorter braking distances in all conditions.

Braking distance could even be further if you

brake on gravel or on fresh snow on a slip-

pery surface.

●

Always adapt your driving style to suit the

condition of the roads and the traffic situa-

tion. The greater safety provided by the ASR

should not encourage you to run any risks.

TCS helps the car to start moving, accelerate

and climb a gradient in slippery conditions

where this may otherwise be difficult or even

impossible.

CAUTION

WARNING

●

To ensure that the ASR works correctly,

●

The anti-lock brake system cannot defy the

identical tyres should be fitted on all four

wheels. Any differences in the rolling radius

of the tyres can cause the system to reduce

engine power when this is not desired.

laws of physics. Slippery and wet roads are

dangerous even with ABS! If you notice that

the ABS is working (to counteract locked

wheels under braking), you should reduce

speed immediately to suit the road and traffic

conditions. Do not let the extra safety fea-

tures tempt you into taking any risks when

driving.

The ASR automatically switches on when the

engine is started. If necessary, it may be

turned on or off by briefly pressing the ESC

button on the centre console.

●

Any modifications made to the vehicle (for

example, to the engine, brake system, run-

ning gear or to the combination of wheels

and tyres) may affect the operation of the

ABS and ASR.

When the ASR is off, the warning lamp lights

up . The ASR should normally be left on.

Only in exceptional circumstances, when

wheel spin is required, can they be turned off

using the ESC button, for example:

●

The effectiveness of ABS is also determined

by the tyres fitted ››› page 176.

●

If the running gear or brake system is modi-

●

With compact temporary spare wheel.

When using the snow chains.

fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be se-

verely limited.

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Operation

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If the brake servo is not functioning, e.g. due

to a malfunction, or if the vehicle is being

towed, you will have to press the brake pedal

considerably harder to make up for the lack

of servo assistance.

The instrument panel display shows infor-

mation about the status of the Start-Stop

function ››› Fig. 142.

XDS*

When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-

tial mechanism allows the outer wheel to turn

at a higher speed than the inner wheel. In

this way, the wheel that is turning faster (out-

er wheel) receives less drive torque than the

inner wheel. This may mean that in certain

situations the torque delivered to the inner

wheel is too high, causing the wheels to

spin. On the other hand, the outer wheel is

receiving a lower drive torque than it could

transmit. This causes an overall loss of lateral

grip on the front axle, resulting in understeer

or “lengthening” of the trajectory.

Start-Stop function conditions

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The driver seat belt must be buckled.

The bonnet must be closed.

WARNING

The braking distance can also be affected by

external factors.

The engine must be at operating tempera-

ture.

●

Never let the vehicle coast with the engine

●

The steering wheel must be straight.

The vehicle must be on flat ground.

The vehicle must not be in reverse.

A trailer must not be connected.

switched off. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in an accident. The braking dis-

tance is increased considerably when the

brake servo is not active.

●

If the brake servo is not working, for exam-

The temperature of the interior must be

A/C

ple when the vehicle is being towed, you will

have to press the brake pedal considerably

harder than normal.

The XDS system can detect and correct this

effect via the sensors and signals of the ESC.

within the comfort limits (

be selected).

button should

Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside

wheel and counter the excess driving torque

of that wheel. This means that the driver's

desired trajectory is much more precise,

●

The windscreen de-mist function must be

off.

●

If in an increase in airflow is not requested.

The temperature must not be set to HI or

Start-Stop System*

●

The XDS system works in combination with

the ESC and is always active, even when ASR

traction control is disconnected.

LO.

Description and operation

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The driver door must be closed.

The Start-Stop function stops the engine

when the vehicle is stopped and starts it au-

tomatically when required.

●

The diesel particulate filter must not be in

regeneration mode, for diesel engines.

Brake servo

●

The battery charge must not be low for the

next start.

–

When the vehicle is stopped, put it in neu-

tral and release the clutch pedal. The en-

gine will stop.

The brake servo increases the pressure you

apply to the brake pedal. It works only when

the engine is running.

●

Battery temperature must be between -1 °C

(+30 °F) and +55 °C (+131 °F).

–

When the clutch pedal is pressed, the en-

gine starts again.

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Start-Stop function interruption

Activating and deactivating the Start-

Stop function

●

The brake servo does not work with the en-

gine off. You need more force to stop the vehi-

cle.

In the following situations, the Start-Stop

function will be interrupted and the engine

will automatically start:

●

Power steering does not work when the en-

gine is not running. That is why it is much

more difficult to turn the steering wheel.

●

The vehicle starts moving.

The brake pedal is pressed several times in

●

Turn off the Start-Stop system when driving

a row.

through water (fording streams, etc.).

●

The battery has been discharged excessive-

ly.

Note

●

The Start-Stop System is manually deacti-

vated.

●

For vehicles with the Start-Stop function

and a manual gearbox, when the engine is

started, the clutch must be pressed.

●

The windscreen de-mist function is turned

on.

Fig. 141 The Start-Stop function button.

●

When the conditions for the Start-Stop

function are not fulfilled, the instrument pan-

el displays the Start-Stop indicator dimmed.

Every time the ignition is switched on, the

Start-Stop function is automatically activa-

ted.

●

The temperature of the interior exceeds the

A/C

comfort limits (

button).

●

If the steering wheel is turned more than

●

If the airflow is increased by more than 3

270°, it will not be possible to start the vehi-

cle again. To start the vehicle, straighten the

steering wheel so that it is turned less than

270°.

presses.

Manually deactivating the Start-Stop

function

●

Temperature setting HI or LO is selected.

●

The engine coolant temperature is insuffi-



–

Press the

››› Fig. 141 button located on

cient.

the centre console. When the Start-Stop

function is switched off, the warning lamp

comes on.

●

The alternator is faulty, for example the V-

belt has ruptured.

●

If any of the conditions described in the

–

If the Start-Stop function is operating then

the engine starts immediately.

previous section are not fulfilled.

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WARNING

Never allow the vehicle to move with the en-

gine off for any reason. You could lose control

of your vehicle. This could cause an accident

and serious injury.

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Operation

Switching the Start-Stop function on

manually

When the engine is turned off by the Start-

Stop function, this is displayed on the instru-

ment panel.

●

Some objects may, due to the resolution of

the display screen - not be displayed in a sat-

isfactory manner or may not be displayed at

all. Take special care with thin posts, fences,

railings or trees that might not be displayed

on screen and could damage the vehicle.



–

Press the

››› Fig. 141 button located on

the centre console. The warning lamp will

switch off.

If the Start-Stop system is not switched on,

the  warning lamp will appear on the instru-

ment panel.

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The rear assist has blind spots where it is

not possible to represent people or objects

(small children, animals and certain objects

cannot be detected in its field of vision). Mon-

itor the vehicle's surrounding area at all

times.

Note

Driver messages

There are different versions of the dash pan-

el; the display of indications on the screen

may differ.

●

Keep the camera lens clean, free of ice and

snow, and do not cover it.

●

The system is not a replacement for driver

Rear Assist

awareness. Supervise the parking operation

at all times, as well as the vehicle's surround-

ing area. Adapt your speed and driving style

at all times to suit visibility, weather, road

and traffic conditions.

Operating and safety warnings

WARNING

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The Rear Assist does not make it possible

to precisely calculate the distance from ob-

stacles (people, vehicles, etc.) and nor can it

overcome the system's own limits, hence us-

ing it may cause serious accidents and inju-

ries if used negligently or without due care.

The driver should be aware of his/her sur-

roundings at all times to ensure safe driving.

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The images on the rear assist screen are

only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of spatial

depth, protruding parts or holes in the road,

for example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation of

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

the orientation lines displayed. The width

represented by the lines diminishes with ve-

hicle load. Pay special attention to the vehi-

cle's surroundings when the inside of the ve-

hicle of the luggage compartment is carrying

a heavy load.

field of vision and displays the objects on the

screen in a different, vague manner. The per-

ception of distances is also distorted by this

effect.

Fig. 142 Display on the instrument panel dur-

ing Start-Stop function operation.

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Instructions for use

●

If the area behind the vehicle is not dis-

played very clearly or is incomplete.

●

In the following situations, the objects or

other vehicles shown in the navigation sys-

tem display appear to be further away or

closer than they really are: Pay special atten-

tion:

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

If the position and installation angle of the

camera have been changed, e.g. after a rear-

end collision. Have the system checked by a

specialised workshop.

–

On moving from a horizontal plane to a

slope.

On moving from a slope to a horizontal

plane.

Familiarising yourself with the system

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the

rear.

To familiarise yourself with the system, the

orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec-

ommends practising parking and manoeu-

vring with the rear assist in a place without

too much traffic or in a car park when there

are good weather and visibility conditions.

When the vehicle approaches objects

that are not on the ground surface or are

jutting out from it. These objects may al-

so be outside the camera's angle of vi-

sion when reversing.

Fig. 143 On the rear bumper: location of the

rear assist camera

A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver

during reverse parking or manoeuvring

Cleaning the camera lens

››› Fig. 143. The picture on the camera is dis-

played together with orientation lines projec-

ted by the system on the display on the left of

the interior rear view mirror. The bottom of

the screen displays part of the bumper corre-

sponding to the registration plate area that

will be used as reference by the driver.

Note

Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow

and ice:

It is important to take great care and pay spe-

cial attention if you are not yet familiar with

the system.

●

Moisten the lens using a normal alcohol-

based glass cleaning product and clean the

lens with a dry cloth.

●

Remove snow using a small brush.

Use de-icing spray to remove any ice.

Necessary conditions for parking and

manoeuvring with the

The system should not be used in the follow-

ing cases:

CAUTION

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

clean the camera lens.

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice

or snow from the camera lens. Doing so could

damage the camera.

is distorted, for example low visibility or dirty

lens.

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2

3

4

Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the

approximate width of the vehicle plus the

rear view mirrors) on the road surface.

Parking and manoeuvring with the

rear assist

Parking aid*

General information

End of the side lines: the area marked in

green ends approximately 2 m behind

the vehicle on the road surface.

Various aid systems are in place to help in

parking and manoeuvring depending on the

vehicle’s equipment:

Intermediate line: indicates a distance of

approximately 1 m behind the vehicle on

the road surface.

The rear parking aid is an audible aid that

warns against obstacles behind the vehicle

››› page 147.

Red horizontal line: indicates a safe dis-

tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear

of the vehicle on the road surface.

The front parking aid is an audible aid that

warns against obstacles both behind and in

front of the vehicle ››› page 148.

Fig. 144 View of the left side of the interior

rear view mirror on the display: orientation

lines.

Parking manoeuvre

Apart from the acoustic signals, when the ve-

hicle is equipped with a portable navigator

(PND), this visually displays information re-

garding front and/or rear areas.

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

space and engage reverse gear (manual

gearbox) or move the selector to the R posi-

tion (automatic gearbox).

Switching the system on and off

●

The rear assist will switch on when the igni-

●

tion is on or the engine running, on engaging

reverse gear (manual gearbox) or on chang-

ing the selector lever to the R position (auto-

matic gearbox).

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

WARNING

so that the side orientation lines lead to-

wards the parking space.

●

The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

stacles may not be detected.

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

●

Always look out for small children and ani-

●

The system switches off 8 seconds after

that the side orientation lines run parallel to

it.

mals because the system will not always de-

tect them. Pay attention when reversing to

avoid accidents.

disengaging reverse gear (manual gearbox)

or removing the selector lever from the R po-

sition (automatic gearbox). The system will

also disconnect immediately after the igni-

tion is switched off.

●

The parking aid is not a replacement for

driver awareness. The driver must take full re-

sponsibility for parking and other manoeu-

vres.

Meaning of the orientation lines

››› Fig. 144

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Models with a factory-fitted towing bracket:

when the vehicle is less than 0.35 m away

the warning tone will sound continuously.

The driver should then not reverse any fur-

ther.

If there is no ready signal or no acoustic

warning signal, then the parking aid loud-

speaker is faulty and may not warn of obsta-

cles. To ensure that the system works proper-

ly, the sensors must be kept clean and free of

ice and snow.

Rear parking aid

The parking aid system will use an audible

warning to indicate of the approach of any

object towards the rear of the vehicle.

The warning tone volume decreases by 30%

3 seconds after it the system is triggered if

the detected obstacle stays at a constant dis-

tance from the vehicle.

Description

CAUTION

The acoustic parking aid system will measure

the distance between the rear of the vehicle

and any possible obstacle using four ultra-

sonic sensors located on the rear bumper.

The measuring range of the sensors starts

approximately and depending on the nature

of the obstacle at a distance of:

●

Please note that low obstacles detected by

the system may no longer be registered by

the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Cer-

tain kinds of obstacles, such as wire fences,

chains, thin posts or trailer draw bars, high

kerbs or painted railings, etc., may not al-

ways be detected by the system, so there is a

risk of damaging the vehicle in such cases.

Provided that it is not in continuous mode,

the tone on the parking aid system stops

when it detects a wall parallel to the vehicle.

Trailer towing

●

side of the rear bumper: 0.6 m

middle of the rear bumper: 1.6 m

For vehicles factory-fitted with a towing bar,

the parking aid system will not be activated

by the engagement of the reverse gear when

pulling a trailer, as the trailer's electric con-

nector will be plugged into the vehicle.

●

In some case, obstacles with edges and

bumps may not be detected immediately by

the system due to their geometry. Take spe-

cial care with this type of obstacle (corners,

rectangular objects, etc.), as they can cause

damage to the vehicle.

Activation

The system is activated by engagement of

the reverse gear. A brief audible warning con-

firms the activation and correct function of

the system.

Possible faults

If a continuous beep sounds for some sec-

onds when the reverse gear is engaged, this

indicates that there is a fault in the parking

aid system. If the fault continues until the ig-

nition is turned off, the audible warning of

the fault will not be emitted every time the

system is reactivated (by engaging the re-

verse gear). Thus, the system ready indica-

tion will not sound either. Have the fault re-

paired by technical services as soon as possi-

ble.

●

Be especially careful when manoeuvring in-

to a corner between two perpendicular walls.

Pay special attention to the side distance

from the wall using the mirrors.

Reverse gear

The distance warning will begin as soon as

an obstacle is detected by the system. The

frequency of the bleeps emitted by the sys-

tem will increase rapidly as the vehicle ap-

proaches the obstacle. After a distance lower

than approximately 30 cm, a continuous sig-

nal sounds (stop signal). The driver should

not reverse any further.

●

The parking aid system does not replace

use of the mirrors for manoeuvres.

●

External ultra-sonic sources (pneumatic

drills, construction machinery, other vehicles

with PDC) may interfere with the operation of

the system.

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the segments around the vehicle. The white

segments represent obstacles located be-

tween 30 cm and 160 cm from the vehicle’s

rear. As the vehicle approaches an obstacle,

the segments are displayed closer to the ve-

hicle. The red segments represent obstacles

located at less than 30 cm from the front

bumper. At this point the driver should not

reverse any further.

Engage the reverse gear (a brief, sharp

●

Periodic cleaning of the sensors, take care

acoustic signal confirms activation and the

correct operation of the system) or

not to damage or scratch them. When clean-

ing with high pressure washers or steam

cleaners, the sensors should be sprayed for

only a very short period and from a distance

of more than 10 cm.

●

Push the central console button  (a brief

confirmation signal will sound and the but-

ton’s LED will light up).

●

If the licence plate (especially the front

one) is bent in such a way that it noticeably

juts out from the bumper, false alarms may

sound for the area in front of the vehicle.

Disconnection

The system may be deactivated in the follow-

ing ways:

Front parking aid

Description

●

Drive forwards at more than approx.

10 km/h (6 mph) or

Rear parking aid with navigator view

●

Press the  button, or

The acoustic parking aid system measures

the distance between the vehicle and any

possible obstacle using 8 ultrasonic sensors

(4 of which are located on the rear bumper

and 4 of which are located on the front

bumper).

Switch the ignition off.

Manoeuvres

The distance warning will begin as soon as

an obstacle is detected in the system's field

of detection (front and rear). The frequency of

the bleeps emitted by the system will in-

crease rapidly as the vehicle approaches the

obstacle. Two speakers, one in the front and

one in the rear, indicate the location of the

obstacle ( front and rear, respectively).

The measuring range of the sensors starts

approximately and depending on the nature

of the obstacle at a distance of:

Fig. 145 Parking aid view on the navigation

screen.

●

side of the front bumper: 0.6 m

middle of the front bumper: 1.2 m

side of the rear bumper: 0.6 m

middle of the rear bumper: 1.6 m

After a distance lower than approximately 30

cm, a continuous signal sounds (stop signal).

At this point the driver should halt the vehi-

cle.

When the parking aid system has been acti-

vated, the navigation view screen is also si-

multaneously activated (if one of the doors or

the rear lid is open, it must be closed before

the on-screen information can be viewed).

Activation

Models with a factory-fitted towing bracket:

when the vehicle is less than 0.35 m away

the warning tone will sound continuously.

The system may be activated in the following

ways:

The distance of separation from the obstacle

can be estimated ››› Fig. 145 with the help of

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The driver should then not reverse any fur-

ther.

speaker is faulty and may not warn of obsta-

cles. To ensure that the system works proper-

ly, the sensors must be kept clean and free of

ice and snow.

cleaners, the sensors should be sprayed for

only a very short period and from a distance

of more than 10 cm.

The warning tone volume decreases by 30%

3 seconds after it is triggered if the detected

obstacle stays at a constant distance from

the vehicle.

●

If the licence plate (especially the front

one) is bent in such a way that it noticeably

juts out from the bumper, false alarms may

sound for the area in front of the vehicle.

CAUTION

●

Please note that low obstacles detected by

Provided that it is not in continuous mode,

the tone on the parking aid system stops

when it detects a wall parallel to the vehicle.

the system may no longer be registered by

the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Cer-

tain kinds of obstacles, such as wire fences,

chains, thin posts or trailer draw bars, high

kerbs or painted railings, etc., may not al-

ways be detected by the system, so there is a

risk of damaging the vehicle in such cases.

Front parking aid with navigator view

Trailer towing

For vehicles factory-fitted with a towing bar,

the parking aid system will not be activated

by the engagement of the reverse gear when

pulling a trailer, as the trailer's electric con-

nector will be plugged into the vehicle.

●

In some cases, obstacles with uniform

edges and bumps may not be detected imme-

diately by the system due to their geometry.

Take special care with this type of obstacle

(corners, rectangular objects, etc.), as they

can cause damage to the vehicle.

Possible faults

If a continuous, sharp beep sounds for a few

seconds, there is a fault in the parking aid

system.

●

Be especially careful when manoeuvring in-

Fig. 146 Parking aid view on the navigation

screen.

to a corner between two perpendicular walls.

Pay special attention to the side distance

from the wall using the mirrors.

If the fault continues until the ignition is

turned off, the audible warning of the fault

will not be emitted every time the system is

reactivated (by engaging the reverse gear or

pressing the button). Thus, the system

ready indication will not sound either. Have

the fault repaired by technical services as

soon as possible.

When the parking aid system has been acti-

vated, the navigation view screen is also si-

multaneously activated (if one of the doors or

the rear lid is open, it must be closed before

the on-screen information can be viewed).

●

The parking aid system does not replace

use of the mirrors for manoeuvres.

●

External ultra-sonic sources (e.g. pneumat-

ic drills, construction machinery or other ve-

hicles equipped with PND) may interfere with

the operation of the system.

The distance of separation from the obstacle

can be estimated ››› Fig. 146 with the help of

the segments around the vehicle. At the

front, the white segments indicate obstacles

located between 30 cm and 120 cm from the

●

Periodic cleaning of the sensors, take care

If there is no ready signal or no acoustic

warning signal, then the parking aid loud-

not to damage or scratch them. When clean-

ing with high pressure washers or steam

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Operation

front of the vehicle. At the rear, these indi-

cate obstacles located between 30 cm and

160 cm from the vehicle’s rear. As the vehicle

approaches an obstacle, the segments are

displayed closer to the vehicle. The red seg-

ments represent obstacles located at less

than 30 cm from the bumper. At this point

the driver should not move forward/reverse

any further.

Switching on the cruise control system

●

Always switch the cruise control system off

after using it in order to avoid involuntary

use.

A

–

Move the control ››› Fig. 147

to ON.

to the left

●

It is dangerous to use a set speed which is

too high for the current road, traffic or weath-

er conditions. Risk of accident.

Switching off the cruise control system

A

–

Move the control

to the right to OFF or

turn the ignition off when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

Note

The cruise control cannot maintain a constant

speed when descending downhill. It will in-

crease due to its own weight. Use the foot

brake to slow the vehicle.

When the cruise control is on and a speed is

programmed, the indicator  on the instru-

ment panel* is lit.

Cruise speed* (cruise control

system - CCS)

If the cruise control system is switched off,

the  symbol is switched off. The system will

also be switched off fully when the 1st gear

is engaged.*

Switching the cruise control system

on and off

Description

The CCS is able to maintain the set speed in

the range from approx. 30 km/h (19 mph) to

180 km/h (112 mph).

Setting speed*

Once the speed setting has been saved, you

may take your foot off the accelerator.

WARNING

It could be dangerous to use the cruise con-

trol system if it is not possible to drive at con-

stant speed.

●

Do not use the cruise control system when

Fig. 147 Turn signal and main beam head-

light lever: switch and rocker switch for the

cruise control.

driving in dense traffic, on roads with lots of

bends or on roads with poor conditions (with

ice, slippery surfaces, loose grit or gravel), as

this could cause an accident.

Fig. 148 Turn signal and main beam head-

light lever: switch and rocker switch for the

cruise control.

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Driver assistance systems

●

–

Press the lower part SET of the rocker

than 10 km/h (6 mph) for longer than 5 mi-

nutes. The speed will have to be stored

again.

if the vehicle is accelerated to over

180 km/h (112 mph),

B

switch ››› Fig. 148

once briefly when you

have reached the speed you wish to set.

●

A

when the lever

is moved in the direction

of OFF without fully being engaged.

Cruise control is switched off if you reduce

speed by depressing the brake pedal. Reacti-

vate the control by pressing once on the up-

per part of the rocker switch RES+ ››› Fig. 148

When you release the rocker switch, the cur-

rent speed is set and held constant.

To resume cruise control, release the brake or

clutch pedal or reduce the vehicle speed to

less than 180 km/h (112 mph) and press

once on the upper part of the rocker switch

B

.

Adjusting set speed*

RES ››› Fig. 149

.

The speed can be altered without touching

the accelerator or the brake.

Switching off cruise control

temporarily*

Completely switching off the system

Vehicles with a manual gearbox

Setting a higher speed

–

Press the upper part RES of the rocker

B

switch ››› Fig. 148

to increase the speed.

The system is completely turned off by mov-

The vehicle will continue to accelerate as

long as you keep the rocker switch pressed.

When you release the switch, the new

speed is stored.

A

ing the control

››› Fig. 149 all the way to

the right hand side (OFF engaged), or when

the vehicle is stationary, switching off the ig-

nition.

Setting a lower speed

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox

–

Press the lower part of the rocker switch

To completely disengage the system, the se-

lector lever must be placed in one of the fol-

lowing positions: P, N, R or 1 or with the vehi-

cle stopped and the ignition turned off.

B

SET– ››› Fig. 148

to reduce the speed.

Fig. 149 Turn signal and main beam head-

light lever: switch and rocker switch for the

cruise control.

The vehicle will automatically reduce its

speed for as long as you keep the switch

pressed. When you release the switch, the

new speed is stored.

The cruise control system will be switched off

in the following situations:

When you increase speed with the accelera-

tor and then release the pedal, the system

will automatically restore the set speed. This

will not be the case, however, if the vehicle

speed exceeds the stored speed by more

●

if the brake pedal is depressed,

if the clutch pedal is depressed,

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