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Driver assistance systems

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information about the technical preparation

that your vehicle requires and also about

necessary maintenance and repair possibili-

ties.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

Driver assistance systems

in Con-

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Cruise control system

(CCS)*

CAUTION

Introduction

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age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower

quality fuel, an inadequate service or the

non-availability of genuine spare parts.

Fig. 250 Dash panel

Control lamp

It lights up green



The Cruise Control System (GRA) is switched on and

active.

Fig. 251 Instrument panel display: GRA status

indications.

OR: The Adaptive Cruise Control system (CCS) is

The cruise control system (CCS) is able to

maintain the set speed from 20 km/h (15

mph).

switched on and active.

OR: the speed limiter is switched on and active.

The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by

The control lamps light up when the ignition is

switched on and should turn off after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for

the function check.

ceasing to accelerate, not by actively braking

the vehicle

.

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Status display

GRA status Fig. 251

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Driving

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A

CCS temporarily switched off. The set

speed is displayed in small or darkened

figures.

System error. Contact a specialised

workshop.

CCS switched on. The speed memory is

empty.

The CCS is switched on. The set speed is

displayed in large figures.

If the brake pedal is pressed.

If the airbag is triggered.

If the lever is taken out of the D/S position.

Operating the cruise control

B

C

D

WARNING

Use of GRA could cause accidents and se-

vere injuries if it is not possible to drive at a

constant speed maintaining the safety dis-

tance.

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Do not use GRA in heavy traffic, if the dis-

Changing gear in CCS mode

tance from the vehicle in front is insuffi-

cient, on steep roads, with several bends or

in slippery circumstances or on flooded

roads.

The CCS decelerates as soon as the clutch

pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-

cally after a gear is engaged.

Fig. 252 On the turn signal lever: controls for

operating the GRA.

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Never use the CCS when driving off-road

Connecting

or on unpaved roads.

Travelling down hills with the CCS

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1

Move the control Fig. 252

to .

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Adapt your speed and the distance to the

If the CCS cannot maintain a constant vehi-

cle speed downhill, brake and change down

a gear if necessary. The GRA is temporarily

disabled by pressing the brake.

vehicles ahead in line with visibility, weath-

er, the condition of the road and the traffic

situation.

If no speed has been programmed, the sys-

tem will not control it.

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To avoid unexpected operation of the

Activating the cruise control

cruise control system, turn it off every time

you finish using it.

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2

Press button Fig. 252

in area .

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Automatic off

The GRA disconnects automatically or is

temporarily interrupted:

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It is dangerous to use a set speed which is

The current speed is stored and the cruise

control is activated.

too high for other conditions.

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If driving down a steep gradient, the GRA

●

If the system detects a fault that could af-

Temporarily interrupting

cannot maintain a constant speed. The

speed can increase. In this case, brake and

change down a gear.

fect the working order of the CCS.

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1

Move the control Fig. 252

to  or

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If you press and maintain the accelerator

step on the brake.

pedal for a certain time, driving faster than

the stored speed.

The cruise control system is switched off tem-

porarily. The speed is stored.

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If the dynamic driving control systems inter-

vene, ASR, ESC, etc.

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Driver assistance systems

Reinstating the cruise control

Introduction

Speed limiter

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2

Press button Fig. 252

in area .

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Control lamp

Cruise control is activated at the stored

speed.

It lights up green



Adjusting the speed

The speed limiter is switched on and active.

While the GRA is set, the stored speed can be

2

adjusted with button Fig. 252

:

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Flashes green



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To increase in increments of 1 km/h (1 mph)

The speed set by the speed limiter has been excee-

ded.

2

briefly press button Fig. 252

.

in the area

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Fig. 253 On the instrument panel display: indi-

cations of the speed limited status.

It lights up

●

To increase the speed without interruption,



2

keep button Fig. 252

the area .

pressed down in

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The adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the speed limit-

er is active.

The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a

programmed speed, from 30 km/h (19 mph)

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To reduce in increments of 1 km/h (1 mph)

approx. and faster.

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The control lamps light up when the ignition is

switched on and should turn off after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for

the function check.

2

briefly press button Fig. 252

.

in the area

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Depending on the equipment, the speed limi-

ted can be operated using the lever of the

●

To reduce the speed without interruption,

turn signals page 271 or by the third lever

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2

keep button Fig. 252

the area .

pressed down in

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page 271.

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WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

Display messages on the speed limiter

Status Fig. 253:

The vehicle adapts the current speed by ac-

celerating or stopping accelerating. The vehi-

cle does not brake actively.

in Con-

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A

The speed limiter is active. The last speed

set is displayed in large figures.

Switching off

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B

The speed limiter is not active. The last

speed set is displayed in small or dark-

ened figures.

1

Move control Fig. 252

to .

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The system is disconnected and the memo-

rised speed is deleted.

C

The speed limiter is switched off. The total

mileage is displayed.

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Driving

Switching between the speed limiter and

GRA or ACC (while the speed limiter is

connected)

value, the limiter switches on again. The con-

CAUTION

trol lamp  lights up and remains lit.

For automatic switching off due to system

failures, for security reasons, the limiter is

only completely switched off when the

driver stops pressing the accelerator or

consciously switches it off.

Automatic off

To change between the driving assistance

2

systems, press button  Fig. 254 , then

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The speed limiter is automatically switched

off:

select with the right thumbwheel on the multi-

function steering wheel in the instrument

panel menu and press the thumbwheel to

confirm your selection.

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If the system detects a fault that could neg-

Note

atively affect the working order of the limiter.

●

Different versions of the instrument panel

are available and therefore the versions

and instructions on the display may vary.

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If the airbag is triggered.

It switches between the speed limiter and

cruise control (GRA) or the adaptive cruise

control (ACC).

WARNING

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If the cruise control (GRA), the adaptive

After use, switch off the speed limiter to

prevent the speed being regulated without

it being required.

cruise control (ACC) or the speed limiter

are connected when the ignition is switch-

ed off, the assistants will switch it when the

ignition is switched on, but only the speed

limiter will maintain the last programmed

speed.

Going down slopes with the speed limiter

If the programmed speed is exceeded while

driving downhill, after a short time the control

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The speed limiter does not relieve the

driver of their responsibility to drive at the

appropriate speed. Do not drive at high

speed if not necessary.

warning lamp  page 269 flashes and an

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audible warning may sound. Brake and

change down a gear.

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Using the speed limiter in adverse weath-

er conditions is dangerous and can cause

serious accidents. Use the speed limiter

only when the condition of the road surface

and the weather and traffic conditions al-

low it.

Temporarily deactivate by pressing the

accelerator down

If the accelerator is pressed right down (kick-

down) and the set speed is exceeded be-

cause driver wishes to do so, the limiter is

temporarily disabled.

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When driving on a steep gradient, the

speed limiter cannot limit the vehicle’s

speed. This can increase. In this case, brake

and change down a gear.

To confirm it being switched off an acoustic

signal sound once. While cruise control is off,

the control lamp flashes .

When the accelerator is no longer pressed

down and the speed is reduced below the set

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Driver assistance systems

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Briefly press area  to increase speed in

Operating the speed limiter with

the turn signal lever

Operating the speed limiter with

the third lever

small increments of 1 km/h (1 mph).

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Press and hold the area  to continu-

ously increase speed in increments of 10

km/h (5 mph).

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Briefly press area  to decrease speed

in small increments of 1 km/h (1 mph).

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Press and hold area  to continuously

decrease speed in increments of 10 km/h (5

mph).

The speed is limited to the set value.

Fig. 254 On the turn signal lever: buttons to

Switching off the speed limiter

Fig. 255 On the left of the steering column:

operate the speed limiter.

buttons to operate the speed limiter.

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1

Move control Fig. 254

to position .

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Connecting

The system switches off.

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1

Move control Fig. 254

to position 

Move the lever towards the steering wheel

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2

and press button

.

Switching off temporarily

to position .

If you want to temporarily deactivate the

speed limiter, e.g. for overtaking, move the

The last programmed speed is stored. It does

not take effect yet.

The last programmed speed is stored. It does

not take effect yet.

1

control Fig. 254

to position  or

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2

press button

.

Activating the speed limiter

After overtaking, the speed limiter can be ac-

tivated with the previously programmed

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3

While driving, press button Fig. 254

in

While driving, press button  Fig. 255

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1

the area .

.

3

speed by pressing button Fig. 254

in

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The current speed is stored as the maximum

speed.

the area .

The current speed is stored as the maximum

speed.

Setting the programmed speed

»

You can set the speed using button

The programmed speed can be set:

3

Fig. 254

:

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Driving

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Move the lever to the pressure point 

culating on the same lane and in the same di-

Emergency brake assistance

system (Front Assist)*

to increase speed in small increments of 1

km/h (1 mph).

rection. It may not activate in other hazard

situations

.

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Move the lever upwards  to increase in

Front Assist is active between 4 km/h (2.5

mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph). Depending

on a range of conditions, some of the func-

tions described below are omitted to optimize

the behaviour of the system.

Introduction

increments of 10 km/h (5 mph).

●

1

Press the button  Fig. 255

to re-

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duce speed in small increments of 1 km/h (1

mph).

●

Move the lever downwards  to reduce

Front Assist is a driving assistance function

that can never replace the driver’s atten-

tion.

in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph).

To change the programmed speed without

interruption, keep the lever pressed in the di-

rection 

limited to the set value.

Safety distance warning

+

-

or  . The speed is

If the system detects that you are driving too

close to the vehicle in front, it will warn the

driver with this indication on the instrument

panel display .

Fig. 256 On the instrument panel display: ad-

Switching off the speed limiter

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vance warning indications.

Move the lever to position .

The timing of the warning varies depending

on driver behaviour and the traffic situation.

The objective of the system is to prevent

head-on collisions against objects that may

be in the vehicle’s path or minimise the con-

sequences of such impacts.

The system switches off.

Switching off temporarily

Advance warning

If you want to temporarily deactivate the

speed limiter, e.g. for overtaking, move the

lever to the pressure point  or press but-

If the system detects a possible collision with

the vehicle in front, it alerts the driver by

means of an audible warning and an indica-

tion on the instrument panel display

Depending on several factors and how criti-

cal the situation is, the system operates in a

staggered manner. First it warns the driver,

and if the driver’s reaction does not occur or

is insufficient, it activates independent emer-

gency braking.

2

ton Fig. 255

.

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Fig. 256.

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After overtaking, the speed limiter can be ac-

tivated with the previously programmed

speed by moving the lever to the pressure

point .

The warning moment varies depending on

the traffic situation and driver behaviour. At

the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a

The function is intended to prevent collisions

with parked vehicles or vehicles in the same

lane travelling in the same direction, or with

pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path or cir-

possible emergency braking

.

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Driver assistance systems

Critical warning

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keeping control of the vehicle and reacting

to a possible emergency situation.

The Front Assist does not react to pedes-

trians walking head-on in the same lane.

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If the driver fails to react to the advance

warning, the system may actively intervene

in the brakes and generate a brief jolt to warn

the driver of the imminent danger of a colli-

sion.

The driver must always be ready to take

over the control of the vehicle.

WARNING

Following a Front Assist emergency warn-

ing, pay immediate attention to the situa-

tion and try to avoid the collision as appli-

cable.

Note

●

When Front Assist is connected, the indi-

Automatic braking

cations of other functions on the screen

may be hidden.

If the driver also fails to react to the critical

warning, the system may initiate independ-

ent emergency braking by progressively in-

creasing the braking in accordance with how

critical the situation is.

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If the Front Assist does not work as de-

scribed in this chapter (e.g. it repeatedly

intervenes unnecessarily), switch it off.

Have the system checked by a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a

SEAT dealership.

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When the Front Assist causes a braking,

the brake pedal is “harder”.

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Automatic interventions by the Front As-

sist on the brakes may be interrupted by

pressing the clutch, accelerator or moving

the wheel.

Driver emergency brake assistance sys-

tem

●

Always adapt your speed and distance

away from the vehicle in front of you at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

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The Front Assist may brake the vehicle

The system may detect that the driver is not

braking hard enough to avoid the collision. In

this case, it will increase the braking intensity.

until it stops completely. However, the

brake system does not halt the vehicle per-

manently. Use the foot brake!

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The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-

dents and serious injuries.

●

If the Front Assist does not work as de-

The system cannot prevent a collision, al-

though it can significantly minimise the con-

sequences by reducing the speed and the

force of the impact.

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In complex driving situations, Front Assist

scribed in this chapter (e.g. in intervenes

several times unnecessarily), switch it off.

may issue warnings and intervene in brak-

ing unnecessarily.

●

If the operation of the Front Assist is im-

paired by dirt or because the radar sensor

has lost its settings, the system may issue

unnecessary warnings and intervene inop-

portunely in the braking.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

in Con-

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The Front Assist does not react to animals

WARNING

Front Assist cannot change the laws of

physics or replace the driver in terms of

or vehicles crossing your path or ap-

proaching head-on down the same lane.

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Driving

to the presence of metallic objects (e.g.

guard rails or sheets used in road works).

Radar sensors

Operation of the emergency brake

assistance system (Front Assist)

The area in front of and around the radar

sensor should not be covered with adhesives,

additional or similar headlights, as this may

negatively affect Front Assist operation.

If the front of the vehicle is not properly re-

paired or structural modifications are made

to it, Front Assist operation may be affected.

SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership

for this purpose.

Fig. 257 On the front behind the SEAT badge:

CAUTION

radar sensors.

Fig. 258 On the instrument panel display:

If you have the feeling that the radar sensor

is damaged or has lost its settings, discon-

nect the Front Assist. This will avoid possi-

ble dangerous situations caused by the in-

adequate operation of the system. If this

occurs have it adjusted.

Front Assist deactivated indication.

A radar sensor is fitted on the front, behind

the SEAT badge Fig. 257.

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The Front Assist is active whenever the igni-

tion is switched on.

The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired

by dirt, or by environmental influences such

as rain or mist. In this case, the Front Assist

does not work. The instrument panel displays

the following message: Front Assist: No

sensor vision!Clean the radar sensor

When the Front Assist is switched off, so too

are the advance warning and the distance

warning functions.

●

The sensor may not be adjusted correct-

ly if it receives an impact. This may com-

promise the system's efficacy or discon-

nect it.

SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist

activated. Exceptions page 275, Deacti-

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.

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Repairs to the radar sensor require spe-

vating Front Assist temporarily in the fol-

When the radar sensor begins to operate

properly again, the Front Assist will be availa-

ble again. The message will disappear from

the screen.

cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT

recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for

this purpose.

lowing situations.

Switching the Front Assist on and off

●

Clean away the snow with a brush and

With the ignition switched on, the Front Assist

can be deactivated or activated as follows:

the ice preferably with a solvent-free de-

icer spray.

Front Assist operation may be affected by a

strong radar reverse reflection. This may oc-

cur, for example, in a closed car park or due

●

Select the corresponding menu option us-

ing the button for the driver assistance sys-

tems page 86.

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Driver assistance systems

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OR: using the Easy Connect system with

the button  > SETTINGS Driver as-

sistance page 89.

Switching distance warning on and off

System limitations

>

The distance warning can be activated or

deactivated in the Easy Connect system us-

›››

ing button  > SETTINGS

sistance page 89.

> Driver as-

When the Front Assist is deactivated, the indi-

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cation  Fig. 258 will be shown on the in-

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strument panel.

The system will store the setting for the next

time the ignition is switched on.

Activating or deactivating the pre-warning

(advance warning)

SEAT recommends keeping the distance

warning active.

The advance warning can be activated or

deactivated in the Easy Connect system us-

ing button  > SETTINGS

> Driver as-

Fig. 259 On the instrument panel display: ini-

Deactivating Front Assist tempora-

rily in the following situations

sistance page 89.

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tial system self-calibration indication.

The system will store the setting for the next

time the ignition is switched on.

Front Assist has certain limitations inherent to

the system. Thus, in certain circumstances,

some of the reactions may be inappropriate

from the driver's standpoint. So pay attention

in order to intervene if necessary.

In the following situations the Front Assist

should be deactivated due to the system's

limitations:

SEAT recommends keeping advance warning

active.

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When the vehicle is to be towed.

Depending on the vehicle’s infotainment sys-

tem the advance warning function may be

adapted in the following modes:

●

If the vehicle is on a test bed.

The following conditions may cause the

Front Assist not to react or to do so too

late:

●

When the radar sensor is damaged.

●

Advance

Medium

Delayed

Deactivated

●

If the radar sensor receives a violent im-

pact.

●

In the first few instants of driving after

●

switching on the ignition, due to the system’s

initial auto-calibration. During this period, a

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

●

If the radar sensor is temporarily covered

●

status icon Fig. 259is displayed.

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by an accessory.

●

SEAT recommends driving with the function in

“Medium” mode.

If the Front Assist is switched off or dam-

●

When the vehicle is going to be loaded onto

aged.

transportation.

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

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On taking tight bends or complex paths.

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Driving

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Pressing the accelerator all the way down.

If the ASR has been disconnected or the

The ACC adapts the cruising speed of the

vehicle, keeping a safe distance away from

the vehicle in front, if there is one, depending

on speed.

ACC - Adaptive Cruise Con-

trol*

ESC activated in Sport mode page 302.

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If the ESC is controlling.

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

Introduction

When driving behind another vehicle, the

ACC reduces speed until it is the same as

that of the vehicle ahead and maintains the

set distance between the vehicles. If the vehi-

cle ahead accelerates, the ACC also accel-

erates the vehicle, going no higher than the

programmed target speed.

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trically connected trailer are damaged.

●

If there are metal objects, e.g. guard rails or

sheets used in road works.

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

In case of snow or heavy rain.

In case of narrow vehicles, such as motor-

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Fig. 260 Related video

If the vehicle is equipped with automatic

gearbox, the ACC can brake the vehicle until

it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it

stops.

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bikes.

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Misaligned vehicles.

Vehicles crossing the other's path.

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc-

●

The distance programmed should be in-

creased when the road surface is wet.

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tion.

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Loads and accessories of other vehicles

Driver intervention prompt

that protrude over the sides, backwards or

over the top.

ACC is subject to certain limitations inherent

to the system. In other words, in certain cir-

cumstances the driver will have to adjust the

speed and the distance from other vehicles.

Fig. 261 Detection area.

In this case, the instrument panel screen will

warn you to intervene by applying the brake

and a warning tone will be heard

The ACC is an extension of the vehicle’s

cruise control function (GRA)

.

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It allows the driver to set a cruise speed be-

tween 30 km/h (20 mph) and 210 km/h (130

mph), and select the desired distance from

the previous in front.

page 277.

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WARNING

The ACC’s technology cannot overcome

the system's inherent limitations or change

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ACC is not currently available^a)

.

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the laws of physics. If used negligently or

involuntarily, it may cause serious acci-

dents and injuries. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

If the instrument panel screen displays a



driver intervention prompt, adjust the dis-

tance.

While the vehicle is stationary, switch off the engine

and start it again. Check the area of the SEAT em-

●

The driver should be ready to accelerate

blem on the front Fig. 263. If it is still unavailable,

›››

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

or brake at all times.

refer to a specialised workshop to have the system

inspected.

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

Note

a)

The symbol on the instrument panels with colour

display is in colour.

●

If the ACC does not work as described in

●

Do not use ACC in poor visibility, or on

this chapter, do not use it until it has been

checked by a specialised workshop. SEAT

recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for

this purpose.

roads that are steep, with lots of curves or

slippery.

The ACC is active.



No vehicle is detected in front. The programmed

speed remains constant.

●

Never use ACC when driving off-road or

on unpaved roads. The ACC has been de-

signed for use on paved roads only.

●

Maximum speed with the ACC activated

is limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).

●

If the symbol is white: the ACC is

●

ACC does not react when approaching a



When the ACC is switched on, strange

active.

fixed obstacle, such as the end of a traffic

jam, a damaged vehicle or a vehicle stop-

ped at the traffic lights.

noises may be heard during braking,

caused by the braking system.

A vehicle in front has been detected. The ACC ad-

justs speed and distance from the vehicle in front.

●

The ACC only reacts to people if a pe-

destrian monitoring system is available.

The system does not react to animals or

vehicles crossing your path or approaching

head-on down the same lane.

If the symbol is grey: ACC is inac-

Symbols on the instrument panel

display and control lamps

3 Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument

panel



tive (Standby)

The system is switched on, but is not adjusting.

●

If the ACC does not reduce speed suffi-

ciently, brake the vehicle immediately.

The lamp lights up green



●

If you are driving with a spare wheel fit-

The speed reduction by the ACC

The ACC is active.

ted, the ACC system could automatically

switch off. Switch off the system when

starting off.

to maintain the distance from the

vehicle in front is not sufficient.



Some control and warning lamps will light up

briefly when the ignition is switched on to

check certain functions. They will switch off

after a few seconds.

Brake! apply the foot brake! Driver intervention

●

If the vehicle continues to move involun-

prompt.

tarily after a driver intervention prompt,

brake the vehicle.

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Driving

2

3

Distance from the vehicle ahead. ACC is

not active and is not regulating your dis-

tance.

Vehicle ahead detected. ACC is active

and is regulating your speed.

Distance level 2 set by the driver.

ACC is active and is regulating your dis-

tance based on speed.

A radar sensor is fitted on the front, behind

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

the SEAT badge Fig. 263.

›››

in Con-

›››

The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired

by dirt, or by environmental influences such

as rain or mist. In this case the adaptive cruise

control (ACC) does not work. The instrument

panel displays the following message: ACC:

No sensor vision!Clean the SEAT badge

4

5

Status display

area

.

›››

6

Speed programmed with the ACC

When the radar sensor begins to operate

properly, the ACC will become available. The

message on the screen will switch off and the

ACC may be reactivated.

Note

When the ACC is connected, the indica-

tions on the instrument panel screen may

be concealed by warnings from other func-

tions, such as an incoming call.

ACC operation may be affected by a strong

radar reverse reflection. This may occur, for

example, in a closed car park or due to the

presence of metallic objects (e.g. guard rails

or sheets used in road works).

Radar sensors

The area in front of and around the radar

sensor should not be covered with adhesives,

additional or similar headlights, as this may

negatively affect ACC operation.

If the front of the vehicle is not properly re-

paired or structural modifications are made

to it, ACC operation may be affected. In this

scenario, SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT

dealership.

Fig. 262 On the instrument panel display: 

ACC inactive (Standby).  ACC active.

CAUTION

Fig. 263 On the front behind the SEAT badge:

Indications on the display Fig. 262:

›››

If you have the sensation that the radar

sensor is damaged or has lost its settings,

radar sensors.

1

Vehicle ahead detected. ACC is not ac-

tive and is not regulating your speed.

278

Driver assistance systems

Connecting and activating the ACC

disconnect the ACC. This way you can

avoid possible damage. If this occurs have

it adjusted.

To connect and activate the ACC, the posi-

tion of the gearbox lever, the vehicle speed

and the position of the third level of the ACC

must all be taken into account.

●

The sensor may not be adjusted correct-

ly if it receives an impact. This may com-

promise the system's efficacy or discon-

nect it.

●

With manual transmission, the gear lever

must be in any gear except first. With auto-

matic transmission, the gear lever must be in

position D or S. Speed must be higher than

30 km/h (18 mph) approx.

●

Repairs to the radar sensor require spe-

cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT

recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for

this purpose.

Fig. 265 On the left of the steering column:

operating the ACC with the third lever.

●

To activate the ACC, move the third lever to

●

Clean away the snow with a brush and

1

position  Fig. 264 . At this time, the

ACC is not active and there is no program-

med speed.

›››

the ice preferably with a solvent-free de-

icer spray.

When the ACC is connected, the green con-

trol lamp  will light up on the instrument

panel, and the programmed speed and ACC

●

B

Next, press button  Fig. 265

or

›››

status will be displayed Fig. 262.

›››

move the lever to position 

ACC operation

2

Fig. 264 . At this moment the ACC is ac-

›››

What ACC settings are possible?

tivated and the current speed and distance

are programmed. The picture in the box will

●

Connecting and activating the ACC

page 279.

›››

change to Active mode Fig. 262 .

›››

●

Setting your speed page 279.

›››

While ACC is active, the vehicle travels at a

set speed and distance from the vehicle

ahead. Both speed and distance can be

changed at any time.

●

Setting your distance page 280.

›››

●

Disconnecting and deactivating the ACC

page 280.

›››

●

Adjusting the default distance level at the

Setting speed

start of your journey page 280.

›››

●

+

To set the speed, move the third lever up

●

Adjusting the driving profile page 280.

›››

Fig. 264 On the left of the steering column:

–

or down

to the desired speed

operating the ACC with the third lever.

●

Conditions in which the ACC does not re-

6

Fig. 262 . The speed adjustment is

›››

act page 280.

›››

»

made at 10 km/h (6 mph) intervals.

279

Driving

●

If you wish to increase speed by intervals of

1 km/h (0.6 mph), move the lever to position

Adjusting the default distance level at the

start of your journey

The following conditions may lead the

ACC not to react:

2

 Fig. 264 , or to decrease it press

button  Fig. 265

›››

●

In wet road conditions, you should always set

a larger distance with regard to the vehicle in

front than when driving in dry conditions

If the accelerator is pressed.

B

.

›››

●

If there is no gear engaged.

The set speed can be changed when the ve-

hicle is stopped or during driving.

●

If the ESC is controlling.

.

›››

●

If the driver is not wearing his/her seat belt.

In the Easy Connect system, you can pre-se-

lect the distance level when connecting the

ACC to: Very short, Short, Medium, Long and

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-

Setting your distance level

●

trically connected trailer are damaged.

To increase or reduce the distance, press

●

Very long using button  > SETTINGS

>

If the vehicle is reversing.

A

button

to the right or left Fig. 265.

›››

Driver assistance page 89.

›››

●

Driving faster than 210 km/h (130 mph).

The instrument panel display modifies the se-

4

lected distance Fig. 262 . There are 5

›››

Changing the driving profile

Driver messages

distance levels to choose from. SEAT recom-

mends level 3. The set distance can be

In vehicles with SEAT Drive Profile, the driving

profile selected can have an influence on the

ACC’s acceleration and braking behaviour



ACC not available

changed when the vehicle is stopped or while

●

The system cannot continue to guarantee

driving

.

›››

safe vehicle detection and is deactivated.

The sensor has lost its setting or is damaged.

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

and have the fault repaired.

page 261.

›››

In vehicles without SEAT Drive Profile, the be-

haviour of the ACC can also be affected if

any of the following drive profiles are selec-

ted in the Easy Connect system:

Disconnecting and deactivating the ACC

●

To disconnect the ACC move the lever to

0

position  (fixed) Fig. 264 . An ACC de-

›››



ACC and Front Assist: currently

activatedmessage appears and the func-

not available. No sensor vision

tion is totally deactivated.

●

Normal

●

This message is displayed if the radar sen-

●

Sport

sor's visibility is impaired by leaves, snow,

dense fog or dirt. Clean the SEAT badge

›››

If you do not wish to disconnect the ACC, just

to switch it temporarily to inactive mode

(Standby), move the third lever to position

●

Eco

Convenience

Fig. 263.

3



or press the brake pedal.



ACC: currently not available.

In this case you must access the ACC set-

tings using button  > SETTINGS Driver

assistance

ACC page 89.

It will also switch to inactive mode (Standby)

if the vehicle is stopped and the driver door is

opened.

Gradient too steep

>

●

The maximum road slope has been excee-

>

›››

ded, hence safe ACC operation cannot be

280

Driver assistance systems

guaranteed. The ACC cannot be switched

on.



ACC: available as of the 2nd gear

braking will have priority over intervention

by the speed control or adaptive cruise

control.

●

The ACC is operational as of the 2nd gear

(manual gearbox).



ACC: only available in D, S or M

●

Always be ready to use the brakes!

●

Select the D/S or M position on the selector

 ACC: engine speed

●

Observe country-specific provisions gov-

lever.

●

This indication is displayed if, when the

ACC accelerates or brakes, the driver does

not shift up or down a gear in time, which

means exceeding or not reaching the permit-

ted RPM. The ACC switches itself off. A buzzer

warning is heard.

erning obligatory minimum distances be-

tween vehicles.



ACC: parking brake applied

●

It is dangerous to activate control and re-

●

The ACC is deactivated if the parking brake

is applied. The ACC is available once again

after the parking brake is released.

sume the programmed speed if the road,

traffic or weather conditions do not permit

this. Risk of accident!



ACC: currently not available. In-



ACC: clutch applied

tervention of stability control

Note

●

Vehicles with manual transmission: pressing

the clutch pedal for longer exits cruise con-

trol.

●

The indication is displayed when the elec-

●

The programmed speed is erased once

the ignition or the ACC are switched off.

tronic stability control (ESC) intervenes. In this

case, the ACC is automatically switched off.

●

When the traction control system (ASR) is

Door open

deactivated during acceleration or else the

ESC is activated in Sport* Mode



ACC: Take action!

●

Vehicles with automatic transmission: the

●

The indication is displayed if, when the ve-

hicle starts up on a hill with a slight slope, the

vehicle rolls back even although the ACC is

activated. Apply the brake to stop the vehicle

from moving/colliding with another vehicle.

ACC cannot be activated with the vehicle

stationary and the door open.

(

›››

page 89), the ACC switches off auto-

matically.

●

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system,

WARNING

the engine switches off during the ACC

stopping phase and restarts for moving off.

There is a danger of rear collision when the

distance to the vehicle in front is reduced

and the speed difference between both ve-

hicles is so great that a speed reduction by

the ACC is not sufficient. In this case, brake

immediately!



ACC: speed limit

●

The indication is displayed in vehicles with

manual gearboxes if the current speed is too

low for the ACC mode. The speed limiter

switches off if the speed falls below 20 km/h

(12 mph).

●

The ACC may not be able to detect all

situations properly.

●

Stepping on the accelerator may cause

the ACC not to intervene in braking. Driver

281

Driving

Function to prevent overtaking on

the right

Deactivating the ACC temporarily

in certain situations

Special driving recommendations

In the following situations the ACC should be

deactivated due to the system's limitations

:

›››

●

When overtaking, on closed curves or

mountain roads, roundabouts, slip roads or

roadwork sections, preventing the system

from accelerating to reach the programmed

speed.

●

When going through a tunnel, as operation

could be affected.

Fig. 266 On the instrument panel display:

ACC active, vehicle detected in an outer lane.

●

When other vehicles are going slower in the

left lane. In this case, slower vehicles will be

overtaken on the right.

The ACC has a function to prevent overtaking

on the right.

Fig. 267  Vehicle on a bend.  Motorcyclist

●

In case of heavy rain, snow or fog, the vehi-

ahead, out of range of the radar sensor.

If another vehicle is driving more slowly to the

left of the vehicle, it is shown on the display

cle in front may not be detected.

Fig. 266.

WARNING

›››

If the ACC does not switch off in the situa-

tions described, serious accidents and inju-

ries may occur.

The system brakes the vehicle to avoid over-

taking on the right, and will avoid overtaking

based on speed. The driver can interrupt the

intervention of the ACC by pressing the ac-

celerator. At low speeds the function is inac-

tive, for greater comfort in a traffic jam or in

city traffic.

●

Always switch off the ACC in critical sit-

uations.

Note

If you do not switch off the ACC in the

aforementioned situations, you may com-

mit a legal offence.

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Driver assistance systems

Overtaking

Narrow or misaligned vehicles

When the turn signal lights up before the ve-

hicle starts to overtake, the ACC accelerates

the vehicle automatically and thus reduces

the distance from the vehicle in front.

The radar sensor can only detect narrow ve-

hicles or vehicles that circulate out of align-

ment when they enter its range Fig. 267 .

›››

In these cases, you should brake as necessa-

ry.

When the vehicle moves to the overtaking

lane, if the ACC does not detect another ve-

hicle in front, it accelerates until it reaches the

programmed speed.

Vehicles with special loads and accesso-

ries

Special loads and accessories of other vehi-

cles that jut out over the sides, backwards or

over the top may be out of the ACC's range.

SEAT recommends disconnecting it.

System acceleration can be interrupted at

any time by pressing the brake or moving the

3

third lever to position  Fig. 264

.

›››

Driving through a bend

Other vehicles changing lanes

Fig. 268  Vehicle changing lanes.  One

When entering or leaving some curves, the

radar sensor may cease to sense the vehicle

driving in front of it, or react to a vehicle in the

Vehicles changing lanes a short distance

away from your own can only be detected

when they are within range of the sensors. As

a consequence, the ACC will take longer to

vehicle turning and another stationary.

The ACC has certain limitations inherent to

the system. Certain reactions, under certain

circumstances, may be unexpected or come

late from the driver's point of view. So pay at-

tention in order to intervene if necessary.

adjacent lane Fig. 267 . The vehicle may

›››

brake unnecessarily or stop reacting to the

vehicle in front. In this case, the driver has to

intervene by accelerating or interrupting

braking by applying the brake or pushing the

react Fig. 268 . Brake yourself as neces-

›››

sary.

Stationary vehicles

The following situations require maximum at-

tention:

3

third lever to position  Fig. 264

.

›››

The ACC does not detect stationary objects

while driving, such as traffic tails or damaged

vehicles.

Driving in tunnels

Starting driving after a stopping phase

(only with automatic transmission)

When driving through tunnels the radar sen-

sor may be limited. Switch off the ACC in tun-

nels.

If a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or

moves over and there is a stationary vehicle

in front of it, the ACC will not react to it

After a stopping phase, the ACC may begin

driving when the vehicle in front moves off

.

»

›››

Fig. 268 . Brake yourself as necessary.

›››

283

Driving

Vehicles driving in the opposite direction

and vehicles crossing your path

Overheated brakes

Lane Assist*

If the brakes overheat, for example on long

and steep descents, the ACC may be deacti-

vated temporarily. A message will be dis-

played stating this. In this case, adaptive

cruise control cannot be activated.

The ACC does not react to vehicles ap-

proaching from the opposite direction or ve-

hicles crossing your path.

Introduction

Metal objects

Cruise control may be reactivated once the

brake temperature has dropped. The mes-

sage will disappear. If the message ACC not

availableremains on for quite a long time it

means that there is a fault. Contact a speci-

alised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a

SEAT dealership.

Metal objects, e.g. guard rails or sheets used

in road works, can confuse the radar sensor

and cause the ACC to react wrongly.

Factors that may affect how the radar

sensor operates

If laser sensor operation is impaired, due to

heavy rain snow or mud, the ACC is deactiva-

ted temporarily. A message will be displayed

stating this. If necessary clean the SEAT

WARNING

Fig. 269 On the windscreen: field of vision of

the Lane Assist system.

If you do not pay attention to the Press

the brakemessage, the vehicle may move

and crash into the vehicle ahead. Before

driving off again, check that the road is

clear. The radar sensor may not detect ob-

stacles on the road. This could cause an

accident and serious injuries. If necessary,

apply the brake.

Using the camera located in the windscreen,

the Lane Assist system detects the possible

lines dividing the lanes. When the vehicle in-

voluntarily approaches a dividing line it has

detected, the system notifies the driver with a

corrective steering movement. The purpose is

not only to warn the driver, but also to keep

the vehicle inside the lane. This movement

can be over-regulated at any time.

badge Fig. 263.

›››

When the radar sensor begins to operate

properly, the ACC will become available. The

message will turn off and the ACC may be

reactivated.

ACC operation may be affected by a strong

radar reverse reflection, for example in a

closed car park. SEAT recommends discon-

necting it.

No warning is produced with the turn signals

activated, given that the Lane Assist system

understands that a lane change is required.

Trailer mode

When driving with trailer the ACC controls

less dynamically.

284

Driver assistance systems

Control lamp

Indications on the instrument panel

display

It lights up yellow

^or



Lane Assist system active but not available.

The system cannot accurately recognize the lane.

See page 286, The lane assist system is active

but it is not available (the control lamp is lit up

yellow).

It lights up green

^or



Lane Assist system active and available.

It lights up yellow

 or







Error in the lane departure warning system. Take the

vehicle to a specialised workshop to repair the fault.

Some control and warning lamps will light up

briefly when the ignition is switched on to

check certain functions. They will switch off

after a few seconds.

Fig. 271 On the instrument panel display: Indi-

cation on the Lane Assist system display (ex-

ample 2).

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

Fig. 270 On the instrument panel display: Indi-

cation on the Lane Assist system display (ex-

ample 1).

Status display

in Con-

›››

–

Fig. 270 : The system is active, but not

available, either because the minimum

speed has not been reached or because

the lane lines are not recognised.

–

Fig. 270 : The system is active and

available, both lane lines are recognised.

The steering angle is not being correc-

ted at this moment.

»

285

Driving

–

Fig. 271 : The system is operational,

Lane Assist with lane centring guide

The lane assist system is active but it is not

available (the control lamp is lit up yellow)

1

the highlighted line

indicates that

The Lane Centring Guidefunction is inten-

ded to keep the vehicle in the centre of the

lane.

there was a risk of involuntarily crossing

the lane line and that the steering is be-

ing adjusted to correct the angle.

●

When driving at speeds below 65 km/h (38

mph).

●

When the Lane Assist system does not de-

If the driver has a tendency to veer slightly off

centre in the lane, the system adapts to driver

preferences.

1

Fig. 271 : The two highlighted lines

tect the dividing lines of the road. For exam-

ple, in the event warnings indicating road

works, and snow, dirt, moisture or reflections.

2

and

light up simultaneously when

both lane lines are recognised and the

Lane Assist function is activated.

●

The Lane Centring Guidefunction is ac-

●

When the radius of a curve is too small.

tivated/deactivated in the Easy Connect sys-

●

When no road markings can be seen.

tem using the button  > SETTINGS

●

page 89.

›››

When the distance to the next marking to

Operating mode

too great.

Automatic deactivation: the Lane Assist sys-

tem can be automatically deactivated if

there is a system malfunction. The control

lamp disappears.

Steering wheel vibration

●

When the system does not detect any clear

The following situations can cause vibration

in the steering wheel and require the driver to

take active control of driving:

and active steering movement during a long

period of time.

●

Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic

driving styles.

Hands-Off Function

●

When the steering angle assist value re-

●

If a turn signal is activated.

quired to keep the vehicle in the lane is higher

than the system’s maximum operating value.

In the absence of steering wheel activity the

system alerts the driver with acoustic signals

and a text message on the dash panel asking

to actively take over the steering.

●

With the stability control system (ESC) in

Sport mode or switched off.

●

If the system ceases to display the lane

lines while assisting with steering.

BSD Plus (Lane Assist with Blind Spot As-

sist)*

If the driver does not react to this, the system

also alerts the driver with a little shaking mo-

tion through the brakes and, if the vehicle has

it, activates the Emergency Assist function

Switching the Lane Assist system on or off

●

The BSD Plus function is achieved by activat-

ing the Lane Assist and BSD functions

Select the corresponding menu option us-

ing the button for the driver assistance sys-

tems page 86.

page 289.

page 290. In this case, the Lane Assist

›››

function expands its functions in the following

way:

●

OR: by using the Easy Connect system with

In vehicles without Emergency Assist, the

adaptive lane guidance function will be disa-

bled after the corresponding warnings to the

driver.

button  > SETTINGS

tance page 89.

> Driver assis-

›››

If the driver tries to change lane and there is a

vehicle in the blind spot:

286

Driver assistance systems

●

The  lamp flashes in the corresponding

bility, weather conditions, the condition of

the road and the traffic situation.

Note

rear-view mirror even though the turn signal

has not been activated.

●

The lane departure warning system has

been exclusively developed for driving on

paved roads only.

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

●

The steering wheel vibrates to warn the

wheel so it can be turned at any time.

driver of the risk of collision.

●

The Lane Assist system does not detect

●

If the Lane Assist system does not work as

described in this chapter, do not use it and

contact a specialised workshop.

torque is applied to correct the steering

all road markings. The road surfaces, road

structures or objects in poor condition can

be incorrectly detected as road markings

under certain circumstances by the Lane

Assist system. In such situations, switch the

Lane Assist system off immediately.

and return the vehicle to its lane.

●

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Switching off the Lane Assist system in the

following situations

Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,

switch it off in the following situations:

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Traffic Jam Assist

●

When more attention is required of the driv-

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

er

Description and operation

●

When the area of vision of the camera

When driving in a sporty style

In unfavourable weather conditions

On roads in poor condition

In areas of road works

becomes dirty, covered or is damaged, the

Lane Assist system function can be affec-

ted.

CAUTION

WARNING

In order to avoid influencing the operation

of the system, the following points must be

taken into account:

Fig. 272 Related video

The intelligent technology in the Lane As-

sist system cannot change the limits im-

posed by the laws of physics and by the

very nature of the system. Careless or un-

controlled use of the Lane Assist system

may cause accidents and injury. The sys-

tem is not a replacement for driver aware-

ness.

Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the

car within its lane and to move in convoy in

case of traffic congestion or slow traffic.

●

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without

snow or ice Fig. 269.

›››

Traffic Jam Assist is an additional function of

●

Do not cover the area of vision of the

Lane Assist page 284 and combines Lane

›››

camera.

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control

●

(ACC) page 276. Therefore, it is essential

Check that the area of vision of the wind-

screen camera is not damaged.

›››

●

Always adapt your speed and the dis-

tance to the vehicles ahead in line with visi-

»

that you read these two chapters carefully

287

Driving

and note the limitations of the systems and

the information about them.

Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane

Assist control light turns yellow)

system. Accidents and severe injury may

occur if Traffic Jam Assist is used negli-

gently or involuntarily. The system is not a

replacement for driver awareness.

●

If any of the conditions mentioned on

Operation of Traffic Jam Assist

page 288, T e chnical requirements for us-

ing T raffic Jam Assist are no longer met.

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traffic

Jam Assist can maintain a (temporary) dis-

tance preset by the driver with respect to the

vehicle ahead and help stay within the lane

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-

ditions.

●

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

›››

●

page 284.

If any of the conditions necessary for the

●

.

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in city jour-

›››

neys.

To do this, the system automatically controls

the accelerator, brakes and steering, and

slows the vehicle, stopping it fully if neces-

sary, when faced with a vehicle in front that

has stopped. It automatically moves off again

when the vehicle ahead moves.

adaptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no

longer fulfilled page 276.

●

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist if there is

›››

poor visibility, for example, in case of snow,

ice, rain or loose gravel, or on steep or slip-

pery sections or flooded roads.

Situations where traffic jam assist has to

be disconnected

●

Do not use Traffic Jam Assist offroad or

Due to the limitations of the system, Traffic

Jam Assist must always be switched off in the

following situations:

on roads where the surface is not firm. Traf-

fic Jam Assist has been designed for use on

paved roads only.

Traffic Jam Assist is designed only for use on

motorways and wide roads. Therefore, never

use it in city traffic.

●

Traffic Jam Assist does not react to peo-

●

When more attention is required by the

ple or animals or vehicles crossing your

path or that approach you head-on down

the same lane.

driver.

Technical requirements for using Traffic

Jam Assist

●

When driving in a very sporty style.

●

In adverse weather conditions, e.g. in case

●

Lane assist must be activated: button  >

●

If Traffic Jam Assist does not reduce

of snow or heavy rain.

SETTINGS

>

Driver assistance

>

Lane

speed sufficiently, brake the vehicle imme-

diately by applying the pedal.

assist system page 89.

›››

●

When driving on roads in poor condition.

●

If the vehicle continues to move when you

●

Adaptive lane guidance must be activated:

●

In sections with roadworks.

wish it to stop after a driver intervention

prompt, brake the vehicle by applying the

pedal.

button  > SETTINGS

>

Driver assis-

●

In city journeys.

tance

> Lane assist system

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be

WARNING

●

If driver intervention is requested on the

connected and active page 279.

●

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The smart technology incorporated into

Traffic Jam Assist cannot defy the laws of

physics; it only works within the limits of the

dash panel display, immediately resume

control of the vehicle.

The speed must be below 60 km/h

(38 mph).

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Operation of Emergency Assist

●

The selector lever must be in the D/S posi-

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

tion or in the Tiptronic selector gate.

●

to be ready to intervene in the steering at

any time. The driver is always responsible

for keeping the vehicle in its own lane.

Emergency Assist detects when the driver

ceases to perform any activity and repeated-

ly requests that he/she regain active control

of the vehicle, through the use of optical and

acoustic warnings and by applying the

brakes.

The system must have detected a lane

separation line on both sides of the vehicle

Fig. 271.

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●

Always be prepared to take charge of

driving (accelerating or braking) yourself.

The following conditions may cause the

Emergency Assist not to react or to switch

off automatically:

Note

If the driver continues to do nothing, the sys-

tem automatically takes over the accelerator,

brakes and steering in order to brake the ve-

●

If Traffic Jam Assist does not work as de-

●

If the driver accelerates, brakes or moves

scribed in this chapter, stop using it and

contact a specialised workshop.

the steering wheel.

●

hicle and keep it in its lane

. When the

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emergency assistant is actively regulating,

If any of the conditions mentioned in

page 289, T e chnical requirements for

●

If the system is faulty, take it to a special-

the hazard lights turn on page 123.

›››

ised workshop and have it checked.

using the Emergency Assist are not fulfilled.

If the remaining braking distance is sufficient,

if necessary the system slows down the vehi-

cle until it stops completely and automati-

cally switches on the electronic parking

●

If any of the conditions required for opera-

tion of the Lane Assist are not met

›››

●

Emergency Assist

page 284.

If any of the conditions necessary for the

brake page 297.

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Description and operation

adaptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no

longer fulfilled page 276.

Connecting and disconnecting Emergen-

cy Assist

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Emergency Assist detects whether there is in-

activity by the driver and can automatically

keep the car within the lane and stop it alto-

gether if necessary. This way the system can

actively help avoid an accident.

WARNING

The Emergency Assist is switched on auto-

matically when the Lane Assist is switched on

The smart technology incorporated into

the Emergency Assist cannot overcome the

limits imposed by the laws of physics; it on-

ly works within the limits of the system. The

driver is responsible for driving the vehicle.

page 284.

›››

Emergency Assist is an additional function of

Technical requirements for using the Emer-

gency Assist

Lane Assist page 284 and combines Lane

›››

Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

●

The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be

(ACC) page 276. Therefore, it is essential

›››

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-

ditions.

switched on page 276.

●

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that you read these two chapters carefully

and note the limitations of the systems and

the information about them.

The Lane Assist must be switched on

page 284.

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Driving

The integrated parking assistant (RCTA) helps

the driver when backing out of a parallel

parking spot and in manoeuvring.

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

by pressing the accelerator or brake or by

moving the wheel.

to be ready to intervene in the steering at

any time.

●

Hazard warning lights that come on auto-

●

The Emergency Assist alone cannot al-

matically can be switched off by pressing

the accelerator or the break, moving the

steering wheel or pressing the hazard

warning light switch.

The blind spot detector has been developed

for driving on paved roads.

ways avoid accidents or serious injuries.

●

If the operation of the Emergency Assist

WARNING

is impaired, for example if the radar sensor

of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the

Lane Assist camera are covered or have

lost their settings, the system may inter-

vene inopportunely in braking or in steer-

ing.

●

If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may

The smart technology incorporated into

the blind spot detector (BSD) with parking

assistance (RCTA) included cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics; it only works within the limits of the

system. Accidents and severe injury may

occur if the blind spot detection system or

the rear cross traffic alert are used negli-

gently or involuntarily. The system is not a

replacement for driver awareness.

decelerate the vehicle until it comes to a

complete stop.

●

When the Emergency Assist is activated,

it is only available again after the ignition

has been switched off and back on again.

●

The Emergency Assist does not react to

people or animal or vehicles crossing your

path or which approach you head-on in the

same lane.

Using the blind spot detector

(BSD) with parking assistant

(RCTA)*

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

WARNING

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-

tunely, serious accidents and injuries may

occur.

●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

Introduction

●

If the Emergency Assist does not operate

to be ready to intervene in the steering at

any time.

properly, switch off the Lane Assist

page 284. Doing so will also switch off

›››

●

Pay attention to the control lamps that

the Emergency Assist.

may come on in the external rear view mir-

rors and on the instrument panel, and fol-

low any instructions they may give.

●

Have the system checked by a special-

ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a

SEAT dealership for this.

●

The blind spot assistant could react to

Fig. 273 Related video

any special constructions that might be

present on the sides of the vehicle: e.g. high

or irregular dividers. This may cause erro-

neous warnings.

Note

The blind spot detector (BSD) helps to detect

the traffic situation behind the vehicle.

●

Automatic interventions by the Emergen-

cy Assist on the brakes may be interrupted

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Driver assistance systems

If the dipped beam is on, then the control

lamps in the external rear view mirrors will be

dimmed (night mode).

●

Never use the blind spot detector with

chapter, stop using it and contact a speci-

alised workshop.

rear cross traffic alert on unpaved roads.

The blind spot detector with rear cross traf-

fic alert has been designed for use on

paved roads.

WARNING

Control lamps

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

If the warning lamps and the corresponding

messages are ignored when they light up,

the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause

accidents and severe injuries.

roundings.

●

Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:

Never use the blind spot detector or the

It lights up



parking assistant if the radar sensors are

dirty.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or mes-

It lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is ac-

tivated and ready to operate.

sages.

●

The external rear view mirror control

●

lamps may have limited functionality due

to solar radiation.

Carry out the necessary operations.

It lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehi-

cle in the blind spot.

CAUTION

The radar sensors on the rear bumper

Flashes

Failure to heed the control lamps and cor-

responding text messages when they light

up may result in damage to the vehicle.



●

The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the

blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in

may be damaged or shifted in the event of

a collision, for example, when entering or

exiting a parking space. This may result in

the system disconnecting itself, or at least

possibly having its functionality diminished.

the direction of the detected vehicle

.

›››

For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist

page 284, a warning to switch lanes will also ap-

›››

pear even though the turn signal has not been en-

gaged (blind spot detector “Plus”).

●

In order to ensure that the radar sensors

work properly, keep the rear bumper free of

snow and ice and do not cover it.

The control lamps light up when the ignition is

switched on and should turn off after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for

the function check.

●

The rear bumper should only be painted

with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind

spot detector's functions may be limited or

work incorrectly if other paints are used.

If there are no indications from the control

lamp in the external rear view mirror, this

means that the blind spot detector has not

Note

If the blind spot detector with parking as-

sistant does not work as described in this

detected any other vehicles in the area

.

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Driving

the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of

the right-hand external mirror indicates the

traffic situation to the right of the vehicle.

Blind spot detector (BSD)

In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or

windows with tinted film, the indications of the

external mirrors may not be seen clearly or

correctly.

Keep the external mirrors clean and free of

snow and ice, and do not cover them with ad-

hesives or other similar materials.

Fig. 275 Rear view of the vehicle: radar sensor

zones.

Radar sensors

The blind spot detector uses radar sensors to

monitor the areas behind the vehicle

The radar sensors are located on the left and

right of the bumper and are not visible from

Fig. 275. The system does this by measur-

›››

the outside Fig. 275. The sensors monitor

›››

ing the vehicle's distance from other vehicles

and its speed differential. The blind spot de-

tector will not work at speeds of less than ap-

prox. 15 km/h (9 mph). The system uses opti-

cal signals in the external rear view mirrors to

notify the driver.

both the blind spot and traffic behind the ve-

hicle Fig. 276, Fig. 277. The range to the

›››

sides of the vehicle is a bit larger than the

width of a lane.

The lane width is not detected individually,

but is rather pre-configured in the system.

Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be-

tween two lanes, the indications may be in-

correct. Furthermore, the system can detect

vehicles driving in the lane next to you (if

there are any), and can also detect station-

ary objects such as dividers, and thus give an

incorrect indication.

Fig. 274 In the exterior mirrors: blind spot de-

Indication on the exterior mirror

tector indication.

The control lamp (expanded view) provides

an indication in the corresponding external

mirror Fig. 274 regarding the traffic situa-

›››

tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be

critical. The control lamp of the left-hand ex-

ternal mirror indicates the traffic situation to

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Driver assistance systems

Driving situations

Fig. 276 Schematic representation:  Passing

situation with traffic behind the vehicle.  Indi-

cation from the blind spot detector in the left-

hand external mirror.

Fig. 277 Schematic representation:  Situa-

tion of passing and then moving into the right-

hand lane.  Indication from the blind spot de-

tector in the right-hand external mirror.

In the following situations, an indication will

erably higher speed, no indication will be dis-

played.

Physical limitations inherent to the system

be displayed in the external mirror Fig. 276

›››

In some situations the blind spot detector

may not interpret the traffic situation correct-

ly. E.g. in the following situations:

 (arrow) or Fig. 277  (arrow):

›››

The faster the vehicle approaches, the soon-

er an indication will be displayed in the exter-

nal mirror, because the blind spot detector

takes into account the speed differential with

other vehicles. Thus even though the distance

from the other vehicle is identical, the indica-

tion will appear sooner in some cases and

later in others.

●

When being overtaken by another vehicle

Fig. 276 .

›››

●

on tight bends;

When passing another vehicle Fig. 277

›››

●

in the case of lanes with different widths;

 with a speed differential of approx. 10 km/h

(6 mph). If the vehicle is passing at a consid-

●

at the top of slopes;

●

»

in adverse weather conditions;

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Driving

●

in the case of special constructions to the

If the system detects that someone else on

the road is approaching the rear of the vehi-

You can interrupt the automatic braking by

stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or

the brake pedal in order to regain control of

the vehicle.

side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular divid-

ers.

cle Fig. 278, an acoustic alarm is heard.

›››

In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is

also informed by means of a visual signal on

infotainment system display. This signal is dis-

played in the form of a red strip at the back of

the image of the vehicle on the infotainment

system screen. This strip displays the side of

the vehicle towards which traffic is approach-

ing.¹⁾

WARNING

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

The smart technology incorporated into

the rear cross traffic alert cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics; it only works within the limits of the

system. The parking assistant function

should not tempt you into taking any risks.

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness.

Automatic braking to reduce damages

If the rear cross traffic alert detects that

someone else on the road is approaching the

rear of the vehicle and the driver does not

step on the brake, the system will engage the

brakes automatically.

●

The system should never be used in limi-

ted visibility conditions or complicated

traffic, e.g., in high-traffic areas or when

crossing multiple lanes.

●

Be sure to always be aware of the vehi-

Fig. 278 Schematic representation of the rear

cross traffic alert assistant: zone monitored

around the vehicle while leaving a parking

space.

cle's surroundings, since the system often

fails to detect things such as bicycles or

pedestrians.

The parking system helps the driver by auto-

matically engaging the brakes to reduce any

damage. The automatic intervention on the

brakes takes place when driving in reverse at

approx. 1-12 km/h (1-7 mph. After detecting

that the vehicle is stationary, the system

keeps it that way for around 2 seconds.

●

The rear cross traffic alert itself will not

brake the vehicle to a complete stop.

The parking assistant uses the radar sensors

on the rear bumper Fig. 275 to monitor the

›››

traffic crossing behind the vehicle as it backs

out of a parallel parking space or as it is be-

ing manoeuvred, for example in very low visi-

bility conditions.

After automatically braking to reduce dam-

age, the system will not be able to automati-

cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

1)

It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped

with a parking system.

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Braking and parking

Automatic deactivation of the blind spot

detector (BSD)

Using the blind spot detector (BSD)

with parking assistant (RCTA)

Braking and parking

The radar sensors of the blind spot detector

with rear cross traffic alert will be automati-

cally deactivated when, among other rea-

sons, one of the sensors is detected to be

permanently covered. This may be the case

if, for example, there is a layer of snow or ice

in front of one of the sensors.

Braking system

Activating and deactivating the blind spot

detector (BSD) with parking assistant

(RCTA)

Control lamps

The blind spot detector with parking assistant

can be switched on and off by accessing the

Assistance systemsmenu on the dash

panel display using the steering wheel con-

trols. If the vehicle is equipped with a multi-

function camera, it can also be accessed by

means of the driver assistance systems key

located on the main beam headlight lever.

It lights up red



Brake fluid level too low page 350 or fault in the

›››

The relevant text message will appear in the

dash panel display.

brake system.

 Do not carry on driving!

Trailer mode

It lights up red



The Blind spot detector and the rear cross

traffic alert will be automatically deactivated

and it will be impossible to activate them if

the tow hitch is electrically connected to a

trailer or other similar object.

Electronic parking brake page 297.

›››

Open the Assistantsmenu.

The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-

leased.

●

 Blind spot

 Exit Assist

●

It lights up green



As soon as the driver starts to drive with a

trailer connected electrically to the vehicle, a

message will appear on the instrument panel

display indicating that the blind spot detector

and the rear cross traffic alert are deactiva-

ted. Once the trailer has been unhitched from

the vehicle, if you want to use the blind spot

detector and the rear cross traffic alert, you

will have to reactivate them in the corre-

sponding menu.

If the verification box on the control panel is

checked , the functionality will be automat-

ically activated at ignition.

Auto Hold function activated page 299.

›››

It lights up yellow



When the blind spot detector is ready to op-

erate, the indications in the external mirrors

will turn on briefly as confirmation.

Front brake pads worn.

Contact a specialised workshop immediately.

When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-

ment in the system will remain active.

WARNING

●

If the brake warning lamp  does not go

If the blind spot detector was automatically

deactivated, it will only be possible to restart

the system after turning the vehicle off and

restarting it.

out or if it lights up when driving, the brake

fluid level in the reservoir is too lo so there

If the towing hitch is not factory equipped,

then the blind spot detector and the rear

cross traffic alert will have to be deactivated

manually when driving with a trailer.

is a risk of an accident page 350, Brake

›››

fluid. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on.

Obtain technical assistance.

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