Driving
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Use the engine brake on downhills by
Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,
Driver assistance systems
changing to the gear that is best suited for
the gradient. Fuel consumption will be
“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.
or stop the engine.
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Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
General notes
Safety advice
WARNING
tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
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Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
Driving on flooded roads
sion) page 358.
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To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, take the following into ac-
count:
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Responsibility for driving rests with the
driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.
Trips abroad
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With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured
that lead-free petrol is available throughout
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The water should never come above the
lower edge of the bodywork.
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Use the drive assist systems only when
the journey page 320, Fuel types. Seek
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Drive at pedestrian speed.
conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.
WARNING
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In some countries, it is possible that your
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp page 270.
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In order for drive assist systems to react
vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.
correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the
notes on sensors and cameras in this chap-
ter.
SEAT importers and distributors will provide
information about the technical preparation
that your vehicle requires and also about
necessary maintenance and repair possibili-
ties.
CAUTION
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Driving through flooded areas may dam-
Note
age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.
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Keep in mind the specific rules of each
country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-
sponsible for always complying with the
specific regulations of each country.
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Whenever driving through water, the
Start-Stop system must be switched off
CAUTION
page 223.
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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.
Note
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Check the depth of the water before en-
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The area in front of and around the radar
tering the flooded zone.
sensor should not be covered with
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