Get Driving -> Start and driving Guide for Seat Ateca SUV 2020

Start and driving

Locking and unlocking the steering wheel

standstill. Otherwise, the steering could be

immediately blocked- Risk of accident!

Driving

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Lock the steering wheel: remove the key

from the ignition and turn the wheel until it

locks. Depending on the country, in vehicles

with automatic transmission, in order to re-

move the key, move the gear shift to the P po-

sition. If necessary, press the gear shift block-

ing key and release it.

Start and driving

Note

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If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to

2

the position , move the steering wheel to

both sides to release the steering lock.

Starting and stopping the

engine

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If the vehicle battery is disconnected and

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Unlock the steering wheel: put the key into

reconnected, the key must remain in the

position

starting up.

the ignition and turn it at the same time as the

steering wheel in the direction indicated by

the arrow. If it is not possible to turn the steer-

ing wheel, it may be because it is locked.

Ignition lock

2

for around 5 seconds before

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Vehicles with automatic transmission,de-

pending on the country, after switching off

the ignition, you can only remove the igni-

tion key if the selector lever is in position

“P” (parking lock). Next, the selector lever

is locked.

Start-Stop system*

If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop

system* switches off the engine, the ignition

remains switched on.

Automatic transmission: before leaving the

vehicle, make sure that the ignition is switch-

ed off and the selector lever is in position P.

Fig. 238 Ignition key positions.

WARNING

Always remove the key from the ignition

when leaving the vehicle, even if only for a

short period. This is especially important if

children or disabled people are left alone

in the vehicle. They could accidentally

start the engine or operate electrical

equipment, resulting in an accident.

Key positions Fig. 238

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1

Ignition off. Key can be removed from the

vehicle.

2

3

Ignition is switched on. Preheating occurs

in diesel vehicles .

Starting the engine.

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The ignition key must NOT be removed

from the lock until the vehicle comes to a

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Driving

The start button text START ENGINE STOP flash-

es like a heartbeat when the system is ready

for the ignition to be turned on or off.

onds to restart it. A warning will display on the

dash panel screen.

Ignition and start button*

After this interval, it will not be possible to

start the engine without a valid key inside the

vehicle.

Automatic ignition disconnection

If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the key

with them but leaving the ignition on, the igni-

tion does not switch off automatically. The ig-

nition is switched off by pressing the lock but-

ton on the remote control  or by pressing

the sensor surface on the door lever

WARNING

When switching on the ignition, do not

press the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise

the engine could start immediately.

Fig. 95.

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WARNING

Fig. 239 In the lower part of the centre con-

sole: start button.

If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-

out due care, this may cause accidents and

serious injury.

Automatic deactivation of the ignition on

vehicles with the Start-Stop system

The engine can be started with a start button

(Press & Drive). To do so, there must be a valid

key inside the vehicle in the area of the front

or rear seats, or on the centre console.

The ignition is switched off automatically

when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-

matic engine shutdown is active, if:

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Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when you leave it. Otherwise, a child or un-

authorised person could lock the vehicle,

start the engine or connect the ignition and

operate any of the electrical equipment.

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The driver's seat belt is not fastened,

In vehicles with the Keyless Access

page 97 system, the engine can also be

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the driver does not step on any pedal,

started with the key in the luggage compart-

ment.

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the driver door is opened.

Note

After automatically turning off the ignition, if

the dipped beam  is on, the side light re-

mains on for approx. 30 minutes (if there is

enough charge in the battery). If the driver

locks the vehicle or manually turns off the

light, the side light goes out.

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Before leaving the vehicle, always dis-

Opening the driver's door when exiting the

vehicle activates the electronic lock on the

steering column if the ignition is disabled.

connect the ignition and, if appropriate,

take into account the instructions on the

screen of the dash panel.

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If the vehicle is stationary for a long time

Switching the ignition on/off manually

with the engine off and the ignition on, the

vehicle battery might be discharged and it

might not be possible to start the engine.

If you only want to switch on the ignition

(without starting the engine), briefly press the

start button once without pressing the brake

Engine restart feature

If no key is detected inside the vehicle after

the engine stops, you will only have 5 sec-

pedal or the clutch pedal

.

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Start and driving

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If the engine does not start, stop and wait

Starting a diesel engine after having run

out of fuel

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In vehicles with diesel engines, wait until

for around 1 minute to try again.

the warning light  page 245 goes off

before starting the engine.

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If the fuel tank has been completely run dry, it

may take longer than normal (up to one mi-

nute) to start a diesel engine after refuelling.

This is because the fuel system must elimi-

nate air first.

Vehicles with start buttons

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If during the STOP phase you press the

START ENGINE STOP button, the ignition is

switched off and the button flashes.

Press and hold the brake pedal until the en-

gine starts.

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If the indication is displayed on the in-

Press the starter button Fig. 239; do not

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strument panel display “Start-Stop system

deactivated: Start the engine manually”,

the START ENGINE STOP button will blink.

press the accelerator. There needs to be a

valid key inside the vehicle for the engine to

start. After starting the engine, the lighting of

the START ENGINE STOP button changes to

steady lighting, indicating that the engine has

started.

WARNING

Do not keep the engine running in confined

spaces, as there is a danger of poisoning.

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The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

Starting the engine

oxide, an odourless and colourless poison-

ous gas that can cause loss of conscious-

ness and death.

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Once the engine starts, release the start-up

Before starting the engine

button.

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Vehicles with manual gearboxes: put the

If the engine does not start, stop and wait

gear lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal

and keep it it in this position until the engine

starts.

WARNING

for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,

perform an emergency start page 247.

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Do not get out of the vehicle with the en-

gine running, especially if a gear is engag-

ed. The vehicle could then suddenly move

or something strange could happen that

would cause damage, fire or serious injury.

Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer

than usual to start on cold days. During pre-

heating, the warning lamp  remains lit. To

avoid unnecessary discharging of the bat-

tery, do not use any other major electrical

equipment while the glow plugs are pre-

heating.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission: put

the lever in position P or N.

Vehicles with ignition locks

WARNING

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2

Turn the key to position Fig. 238 . Pre-

heating occurs in diesel vehicles .

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Never use cold start sprays, they could ex-

plode or cause the engine to run at high

revs. Doing this risks injury.

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Keep turning the key to position

The preheating time depends on the coolant

and exterior temperatures. With the engine at

operating temperature, or at outside temper-

atures above +8°C, the warning lamp  will

light up for about one second. This means

that the engine starts immediately.

3

Fig. 238

without stepping on the accel-

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erator.

CAUTION

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Once the engine starts, release the key.

When it is released, the key returns to position

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The starter motor or the engine may be

damaged if you try to start the engine while

2

.

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Driving

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With manual transmission, press the clutch

driving or if you restart it immediately after

switching it off.

strength to steer when the engine is switch-

ed off.

all the way down. If the vehicle is automatic,

set the selector lever to the P position.

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When the engine is cold, you should

If the ignition is switched off, the steering

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Apply the electronic parking brake.

avoid high engine speeds, driving at full

throttle and over-loading the engine. Risk

of engine damage.

column could be locked, making it impossi-

ble to control the vehicle.

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Vehicles with ignition locks: Turn the key to

●

1

position Fig. 238

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.

Never remove the key from the ignition if

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the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the

steering could suddenly lock, making it im-

possible to steer the vehicle: risk of acci-

dent!

Vehicles with start buttons: Briefly press the

For the sake of the environment

start-up button Fig. 239.

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Do not warm-up the engine by running the

engine with the vehicle stationary. Start off

immediately, driving gently. This helps the

engine reach operating temperature faster

and reduces emissions.

Emergency disconnection

If the engine does not switch off after briefly

pressing the starter button, an emergency

disconnect will be required:

WARNING

Always take the key with you when you

leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-

tant if there are children in the vehicle, as

they might otherwise be able to start the

engine or use power-operated equipment

(e.g. the electric windows), which could

cause injuries.

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Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-

Note

onds or press it once for more than 1 sec-

ond

page 244.

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Electrical components with a high power

in Ignition and start button* on

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consumption are switched off temporarily

when the engine starts.

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When starting with a cold engine, noise

WARNING

levels may briefly increase. This is quite

normal, and no cause for concern.

CAUTION

Never switch off the engine while the vehi-

cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-

trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-

jury.

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If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-

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When the outside temperature is below

Stop system* switches off the engine, the

ignition remains switched on. Make sure

that the ignition is switched off before leav-

ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could

discharge.

+5 °C (+41 °F), if the engine is diesel, some

smoke may appear under the vehicle when

the fuel-operated auxiliary heater is on.

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The airbags and belt tensioners do not

work when the ignition is switched off.

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The brake servo does not work with the

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If the engine has been driven at high

engine off. Therefore, you need to press the

break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.

Turning off the engine

speed for a prolonged period of time, it

may overheat when turned off. To avoid en-

gine damage, allow the engine to run for

approximately two minutes in neutral be-

fore switching it off.

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Power steering does not work when the

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Bring the vehicle to a full stop

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engine is not running. You need more

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Start and driving

Instructions for the driver on the in-

strument panel display

Note

After the engine is switched off the radiator

fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if

the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-

ble that the fan turns itself on once more if

the coolant temperature increases due to

the heat accumulated in the engine com-

partment or due to its prolonged exposure

to solar radiation.

A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-

ed if genuine SEAT keys are used.

Press the clutch

This message appears on vehicles with a

manual gearbox if the driver tries to start the

engine without having the clutch pedal

pressed. The engine will only start if you press

the clutch pedal.

Emergency starting function

Press the brake

Electronic immobilizer

This message appears on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start

the engine without having the brake pedal

pressed.

The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-

thorised persons from driving the vehicle.

Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates

the electronic immobiliser automatically

when the key is inserted into the ignition.

Select

N or P

This message appears if you try to start or

stop the engine when the selector lever of the

automatic gearbox is not in position P or N.

The engine can only be started and stopped

in those positions.

Fig. 240 On the right of the steering column:

emergency start.

The electronic immobiliser will be activated

again automatically as soon as you pull the

key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with

the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to

be outside the vehicle.

If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,

an emergency start-up will be required. The

relevant message will appear in the dash

panel display. This may happen when, for ex-

ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Engage position P; the vehicle can

move; doors can only close in po-

sition P.

If the following message is shown on the in-

strument panel display: SAFE, the vehicle

cannot be started.

For safety reasons, this driver message ap-

pears and an audible warning sounds if the

selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not

in position P after you switch off the ignition.

Move the selector lever to the P position, oth-

erwise the vehicle could move.

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Immediately after pushing the starter but-

ton, keep the key next to the right trim of the

The engine can only be started using a genu-

ine SEAT key with its correct code.

steering column Fig. 240, as close as pos-

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sible to the Kessy logo.

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The ignition connects and the engine starts

automatically.

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Driving

Gear change: selector lever in the

drive position!

user starts the engine with the start button

button and the lighting changes from flashing

to fixed will depend on specific engine size

characteristics. When the start button is used

to stop the engine, the button starts flashing

again.

It lights up

.

The Start-Stop system is not available or has been

disconnected.

This driver message is displayed when the

selector lever is not in the position P when the

driver door is opened. Additionally, a buzzing

sound is emitted. Put the selector lever in po-

sition P, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.

Instructions for the driver on the instru-

ment panel display

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the

“My Beat” function also offers additional in-

formation:

Start-Stop system deactivated.

Start the engine manually

Ignition is switched on

This driver message is displayed and a buz-

zer is sounded when the driver door is

opened with the ignition switched on.

This indication for the driver shows that the

Start-Stop system cannot start the engine

again.

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When the engine stops during the Stop

phase, the light of the start button button

stays on, as the Start-Stop system remains

active even though the engine is off.

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function

not available

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When the engine cannot be started again

“My Beat” function

with the Start-Stop system, page 248, and

needs to be started manually, the start but-

ton flashes to indicate this situation.

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There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take

the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault re-

paired.

For vehicles with a convenience key there is

the “My Beat” function. This feature provides

an additional indication of the vehicle ignition

system.

When entering the vehicle, the start button

Description and operation

Start-Stop system*

Fig. 239 flashes to draw attention to it.

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The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel

and reduce CO₂emissions.

Control lamps

When the ignition is on/off, the engine start

button flashes. With the ignition is switched

off, the start button goes off after a few sec-

onds.

In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-

cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is

stopping. The ignition remains switched on.

The engine automatically switches back on

when required.

It lights up



The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-

gine shutdown is active.

With the engine running, the start button light

stays on, indicating that the engine is running.

The time elapsed between the moment the

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In this scenario, the light of the   

When you take your foot off the brake ped-

The temperature selected on the climate

button stays lit¹⁾.

al the engine will start up again. The warning

lamp will switch off. In vehicles with the Auto

Hold* system, when the system is active, the

engine will not start if you remove your foot

from the brake pedal. The car starts when

you press the accelerator pedal.

control has not been reached.

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The interior temperature is very high/low.

Defrost function button activated

page 150.

The parking aid* is switched on.

The battery is very low.

The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-

Stop function is automatically activated.

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In the Easy Connect system you can find

more information about the Start-Stop sys-

tem: press the button  > View

status.

> Vehicle

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Basic requirements for the Start-Stop

mode

ing turned.

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Vehicles with a manual gearbox

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The driver door must be closed.

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The bonnet must be closed.

The engine has reached operating temper-

If there is a danger of misting.

After engaging reverse gear.

In case of a very steep gradient.

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When the vehicle or when it is stopped, put

it into neutral and release the clutch pedal.

The engine will switch off. The warning lamp

 will light up. The engine can be stopped

before stopping completely (approximately 7

km/h).

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. is shown on the instrument panel display,

as well as on the driver information system*

.

ature.

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The reverse gear must not be engaged.

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

●

When the clutch pedal is pressed the en-

●

gine will start up again. The warning lamp will

switch off.

slope.

The engine starts by itself

When stopped, the normal system mode may

be interrupted in the following situations. The

engine restarts by itself without involvement

from the driver.

The engine does not turn off for various

reasons

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox

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Brake until it is stopped, and keep your foot

Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-

fies whether certain conditions are met. The

engine does not switch off, in the following

situations for example:

on the brake pedal or activate the Auto Hold*

system so that the vehicle remains braked.

The engine will switch off. The warning lamp

 will appear in the display. The engine can

be stopped before stopping completely (ap-

proximately 7 or 2 km/h depending on the ve-

hicle's gearbox).

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The interior temperature differs from the

temperature selected on the climate control.

●

Defrost function button activated

page 150.

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The engine has not yet reached the re-

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quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

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The brake has been pressed several times

consecutively.

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1)

Only in vehicles with Keyless Access.

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Driving

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The battery is too low.

High power consumption.

ing wheel or to brake. You could suffer an

accident and even serious injuries.

direction must be reached for the system to

be in a status to stop the engine.

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To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Additional information related to the auto-

matic gearbox

Stop system is switched off when working

in the engine compartment page 250.

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Manually connecting and discon-

necting the Start-Stop system

The engine stops when the selector lever is in

the positions P, D, N and S in addition to when

in Tiptronic mode. With the selector lever in P,

the engine will also remain switched off when

you take your foot off the brake pedal. In or-

der to start the engine up again the accelera-

tor must be pressed, or another gear engag-

ed or the brake released.

CAUTION

The Start-Stop system must always be

switched off when driving through flooded

areas page 266.

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Note

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In vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

If the selector lever is placed in R while stop-

ped, the engine will start up again.

you can control whether the engine should

switch off or not by reducing or increasing

the brake force applied. While the vehicle

remains stopped, the engine will not stop if

the brake pedal is slightly pressed, in traffic

jams with frequent stopping and starting

for example. As soon as strong pressure is

applied to the brake pedal, the engine will

stop.

Change from D to P to prevent the engine

from accidentally starting when passing

through R.

Fig. 241 Centre console: Start-stop system

button.

Additional information about vehicles with

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

If you do not wish to use the system, you can

switch it off manually.

In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will

start up again in certain operating conditions

if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle

ahead drives off again.

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When stopped, the brake pedal must be

●

To manually switch on/off the Start-Stop

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle

does not move.

system, press the  button Fig. 241.

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The button symbol  remains lit up yellow

when the system is switched off.

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If the engine “stalls” with a manual gear-

box, it can be directly started up again by

immediately pressing the clutch pedal.

WARNING

●

Note

Never switch the engine off until the vehi-

●

With an automatic gearbox, if the lever is

cle is stationary. The operation of the brake

and steering will not be fully guaranteed.

More force will be needed to turn the steer-

placed in position D, N or S after engaging

reverse gear, 10 km/h (6 mph) in a forwards

The system switches on every time the en-

gine is turned off voluntarily.

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With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it

CAUTION

Manual gearbox

downwards, move it to the left as far as it will

go and then forwards to select reverse

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When travelling at high speeds or at high

engine speeds, selecting a gear that is too

low can cause considerable damage to the

clutch and the gearbox. This can also oc-

cur if the clutch pedal is pressed and held

and it does not engage.

Changing gears

R

Fig. 242

.

Release the clutch.

Changing down gears

While driving, changing down a gear must al-

ways be done gradually, i.e. to the gear di-

rectly below and when the engine speed is

CAUTION

To prevent damage and avoid premature

wear, please observe the following:

not too high

. Changing down while by-

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passing one or various gears at high speeds

or at high engine speeds can damage the

clutch and the gearbox, even if the clutch

●

Do not rest your hand on the gear lever

while driving. The pressure applied by your

hand is transmitted to the gearbox selector

forks.

pedal remains depressed

.

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Fig. 242 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed

manual gearbox.

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Do not leave your foot on the clutch ped-

WARNING

al; although the pressure may seem insig-

nificant, it can cause the premature wear of

the clutch plate. Use the foot rest when you

do not need to change gear.

The position of the gears is indicated on the

When the engine is running, the vehicle will

start to move as soon as a gear is engaged

and the clutch released. This also happens

if the electronic parking brake is switched

on.

gearbox lever Fig. 242.

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●

Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot

right down.

Move the gearbox lever to the required po-

sition.

●

Always ensure that the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped before engaging the re-

verse gear.

●

Never engage reverse gear when the ve-

hicle is moving.

●

Always press the clutch to the floor when

●

Release the clutch.

changing gears.

●

WARNING

Never hold the vehicle “on the clutch” on

Selecting reverse gear

hills with the engine on.

If the gear is changed down inappropriate-

ly by selecting a gear that is too low, you

may lose control of the vehicle, causing an

accident and serious injuries.

Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is

stopped.

●

Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot

right down.

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Driving

To move the lever to position R, the lock but-

ton must be pressed and held while pressing

the brake pedal at the same time. The reverse

lights come on when the lever is in the R posi-

tion with the ignition on.

Selector lever positions

Automatic gearbox/DSG au-

tomatic gearbox*

Introduction

– Neutral

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronical-

ly controlled manual gearbox. Torque be-

tween the engine and the gearbox is trans-

mitted via two independent clutches. They

replace the torque converter found on con-

ventional automatic gearboxes and allow for

smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the ve-

hicle.



With the lever in this position, the gear is in

neutral.

Press the brake pedal to move the lever from

N to D/S when the vehicle is stationary or at

speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)

.

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Fig. 243 Selector lever lock.

– Permanent forward drive position



The selector lever position is shown when the

corresponding sign lights up. With the selec-

tor lever in the manual gearbox positions M, D

and S, the engaged gear is also shown on the

display.

The Tiptronic system allows the driver to

The lever in the D/S position enables the

gears to be operated in normal mode (D) or

sport mode (S). To select Sport mode S,

move the lever backwards. Pushing the lever

again will select normal mode D. The selec-

ted driving mode is shown on the instrument

panel display.

change gears manually page 254,

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Changing gear in Tiptronic mode*.

Control lamps

– Parking lock



When the lever is put in this position, the drive

wheels are locked. The lever must only be put

in P when the vehicle is stationary

It lights up green



In normal mode (D), the gearbox selects the

best gear ratio. This depends on the engine

load, the road speed and the dynamic gear

control programme (DCP).

The brake is not pressed.

.

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To select a gear range, press the brake pedal.

To put the lever in P or take it out of P , the

locking button must be pressed and held and

the brake pedal pressed simultaneously.

Flashes green



Sport mode (S) should be selected for a

sporty driving style. This setting makes use of

the engine's maximum power output. When

accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea-

ble.

The selector lever locking button is not engaged.

The vehicle is prevented from moving forwards. En-

gage the selector lever lock.

– Reverse gear



Reverse gear must be engaged only when

the vehicle is stationary and the engine is

idling

.

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Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-

tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch

position P. While the key is not in the ignition,

the selector lever is locked in position P.

ble to move the lever. If this should happen

the manual release can be used

tiptronic mode page 254, to adapt the

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page 258.

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WARNING

gears to suit the road conditions.

●

Take care not to press the accelerator

Note

Selector lever lock

pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The ve-

hicle could start moving immediately (in

some cases even if the parking brake is en-

gaged) resulting in the risk of an accident.

●

If the lever lock does not engage, there is

a fault. The transmission is interrupted to

prevent the vehicle from accidentally mov-

ing. Follow the procedure below in order for

the lever lock to engage again:

In P or N, the lever lock prevents a gear range

from being engaged, and prevents the vehi-

cle from moving off accidentally.

●

Never move the lever to R or P when driv-

To release the gear lever lock, press and hold

the brake pedal with the ignition on. At the

same time, press the lever lock in the direc-

ing. Failure to follow this instruction could

result in an accident or failure.

–

With a 6-speed gearbox: press the

brake pedal and release it again.

●

With lever in any position (except P), the

tion of the arrow Fig. 243.

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–

With a 7-speed gearbox: press the

brake pedal. Move the lever to posi-

tion P or N and subsequently engage a

gear.

foot brake must be pushed down whenever

the engine is running. This is because an

automatic gearbox still transmits power

even at idling speed.

As a reminder to the driver, when the lever is

in positions P or N the following indication will

be shown on the screen:

●

Despite a gear being engaged, the vehi-

cle does not move forwards or back. Pro-

ceed to the next mode:

●

While you are selecting a gear and the

When stationary, apply footbrake

vehicle is stopped with the engine running,

do not accelerate. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

while selecting

a gear.

–

The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly

through position N (e.g. when shifting from R

to D). This makes it possible, for instance, to

“rock the vehicle backwards and forwards” if

it is stuck in snow or mud. The lever lock en-

gages automatically if the brake pedal is not

pressed and the lever is in position N for more

than about one second at a speed of less

than 5 km/h (3 mph).

When the vehicle does not move in the

required direction, the system may not

have the gear range correctly engag-

ed. Press the brake pedal and engage

the gear range again.

●

As a driver you should never leave your

vehicle if the engine is running and a gear is

engaged. Switch on the electronic parking

brake and select the parking lock (P).

–

If the vehicle still does not move in the

required direction, there is a system

malfunction. Seek specialist assistance

and have the system checked.

Note

●

If the lever is moved accidentally to N

when driving, release the accelerator and

let the engine speed drop to idling before

selecting gear range D or S again.

Safety interlock for ignition key

Once the ignition has been turned off, the key

may be removed only if the gear selector is in

●

Should the power supply to the lever be

interrupted in position P, it will not be possi-

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Driving

system is not changing gear automatically

due to a traffic situation.

If the paddles are not operated for some time

and the lever is not in the Tiptronic selection

position, it will automatically exit from Tip-

tronic mode.

Changing gear in Tiptronic mode*

Using Tiptronic with the selector lever

It is possible to change to Tiptronic mode,

both when the vehicle is stopped and while

driving.

CAUTION

●

When accelerating, if a higher gear is not

selected, it will automatically change

shortly before reaching the maximum per-

mitted RPM.

●

Starting from the D/S position, move the

lever to the right. The instrument panel will

show whether the lever is in manual or Tip-

tronic mode (e.g. M4).

●

Also, if a lower gear is selected, the sys-

tem will not change until it detects that the

engine will not reach its maximum RPM.

●

+

›››

–

Fig. 244 Lever in the Tiptronic position

Push the lever forwards

or backwards

to move up or down a gear Fig. 244.

●

To exit Tiptronic mode, move the lever to the

left.

Driving with an automatic gearbox

The gearbox changes gear ratios automati-

cally as the vehicle moves.

Using Tiptronic with the steering wheel

paddles*

The engine can only start with the selector

lever in position P or N. At low temperatures,

below -10 °C (+14 °F), the engine can only

start with the selector lever in position P.

The gearshift paddles can be used when the

selector lever is in the D/S or M (Tiptronic)

positions.

●

+

Press the gearshift paddle

to select a

Fig. 245 Steering wheel: automatic transmis-

higher gear Fig. 245.

●

›››

Driving down hills

sion levers

–

Press the gearshift paddle

to select a

Under certain circumstances it may be ad-

vantageous to use the Tiptronic mode to se-

lect the gear manually according to driving

lower gear.

Tiptronic gives the driver the option to

change gears manually.

●

To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right-

hand lever towards the steering wheel for ap-

proximately 1 second or move the lever to the

left.

conditions

.

›››

When you change to the Tiptronic pro-

gramme, the vehicle remains in the currently

selected gear. This is possible as long as the

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Start and driving

●

Stop/Park

Once you have engaged a gear, gently

periods, as the brakes can overheat. This

reduces the braking power, increases the

braking distance or even causes a brake

system fault.

press the accelerator and pull on the elec-

tronic parking brake button.

On level ground, just use the lever to engage

position P. On slopes you should first apply

the parking brake and then set the lever to P.

This makes it easier to remove the lever from

position P when starting.

Back-up programme

●

If you have to stop on a hill, keep the vehi-

cle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal or

parking brake.

If all the positions of the lever are shown over

a light background on the instrument panel

display, there is a system fault and the auto-

matic gearbox will operate in with the backup

programme. It is still possible to drive the ve-

hicle, however, at low speeds and within a se-

lected range of gears. Driving in reverse

gear may not be possible.

If the driver door is opened and the lever is

not in position P, the vehicle could move. The

following warning is displayed on the instru-

ment panel:  Gear change: selector

lever in the drive position!.Addi-

tionally, a buzzer will sound.

WARNING

Please note that if the road surface is slip-

pery or wet, the kick-down feature could

cause the driving wheels to spin, which

could result in skidding.

Stopping on a downhill

Kick-down

CAUTION

Always apply the brake pedal firmly to pre-

The kick-down system provides maximum ac-

celeration when the gear selector lever is in

the positions D, S or in the Tiptronic position.

vent the vehicle from moving; if necessary,

●

If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do

apply the electronic parking brake

.

›››

not attempt to stop it from rolling by de-

pressing the accelerator when a gear has

been selected. This could cause overheat-

ing and damage the automatic gearbox.

Do not accelerate while a range of gears is

When the accelerator pedal is pressed right

down, the automatic gearbox will shift down

to a lower gear, depending on road speed

and engine speed. This takes advantage of

the maximum acceleration of the vehicle

engaged to prevent the car from rolling

downhill

.

›››

●

If you allow the vehicle to roll with the

lever in position N and the engine off, the

automatic gearbox will be damaged by

lack of lubrication.

Starting off uphill with the Auto Hold func-

tion

.

›››

●

Once you have engaged a gear, take your

●

In certain driving situations or traffic con-

The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed

until the engine reaches maximum rpm.

foot off the brake pedal and gently press the

accelerator.

ditions, the gears could overheat and be

damaged! If the warning lamp  lights up,

stop the vehicle as soon as you can and

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

tor lever positions on page 253.

Starting off uphill without the Auto Hold

function

»

wait for the gearbox to cool page 258.

›››

in Selec-

›››

●

Pull on the electronic parking brake button.

●

Never allow the brake to rub and do not

use the brake pedal too often or for long

255

Driving

control deactivated(temporary) appears

on the instrument panel to indicate the deac-

tivation status.

●

If the gearbox operates with the backup

Make sure that the ESC remains switched

programme, take the vehicle to a special-

ised workshop and have the fault repaired

without delay.

on. Please note that when the ASR and ESC

are deactivated, the wheels may start to

spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk

of accident!

●

With the engine running, switch off traction

control (ASR) page 302¹⁾.

●

›››

●

After moving off, the ESC “sport” mode

Press the brake pedal with your left foot

should be deactivated by briefly pressing

the   button.

Launch-control program

3 Value for vehicles: diesel with power of more

than 125 kW, and petrol of more than 140 kW.

and hold it down for at least one second.

●

Turn the selector lever to position S or Tip-

tronic, or else select the sportdriving mode

from the SEAT Drive Profile* page 261.

Note

›››

The Launch-control programme enables

maximum acceleration from a standstill.

●

After using the Launch control pro-

●

With your right foot, press the accelerator

gramme, the temperature in the gearbox

may have increased considerably. In this

case, the programme could be disabled for

several minutes. The programme can be

used again after the cooling phase.

down to the full throttle or kick-down position.

The engine speed will stabilise at about

3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about

2,000 rpm (diesel engine).

Condition: the engine must have reached op-

erating temperature and the steering wheel

must not be turned.

The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-

ent on petrol and diesel engines.

●

Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The

Accelerating with the launch control pro-

gramme places a heavy load on all parts of

the vehicle. This can result in increased

wear and tear.

vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.

To use the Launch-control you must discon-

nect the anti-slip regulation (ASR) through the

Easy Connect system menu page 89. The

warning lamp  will stay switched on or will

flash slowly depending on whether or not the

vehicle has a driver information system*.

WARNING

›››

●

Always adapt your driving style to the

traffic conditions.

Downhill assistant*

●

Only use the Launch control programme

when road and traffic conditions permit,

and make sure your manner of driving and

accelerating the vehicle does not incon-

venience or endanger other road users.

Downhill speed control is activated when the

lever is in the D/S position and the brake is

applied. An appropriate lower gear is engag-

ed.

On vehicles with the driver information sys-

tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and

the corresponding text message Stability

1)

Vehicles without a driver information system:

the warning lamp flashes slowly. Vehicles with a

driver information system: the warning lamp re-

mains on.

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Start and driving

The assistant attempts to maintain the speed

at which the vehicle was travelling when the

brake was applied, within logical limits. It may

be necessary to correct the speed by press-

ing the brake.

Activation of the inertia mode

smoothness with which the foot is removed

from the accelerator.

Condition: lever in position D, slopes of less

than 12% and speeds between 20 and 130

km / h (12 and 80 mph).

WARNING

●

If the inertia mode has been switched on,

●

Gently take your foot off the accelerator.

take into account, when approaching an

obstacle, that the vehicle will not deceler-

ate in the usual manner: risk of accident!

The assistant can only change down as far

as 3rd gear. It is possible that on very steep

slopes you have to switch to tiptronic mode

and change down to 2nd or 1st gear to take

advantage of engine braking and take the

load off the brake system.

The indication will be shown on the instru-

ment cluster , the engaged gear and cur-

rent consumption will disappear and the

word Inertiawill appear.

●

When using inertia mode while travelling

down hills, the vehicle can increase speed:

risk of accident!

The gears will automatically disengage and

the vehicle will roll freely, without the effect of

the engine brake. While the vehicle rolls, the

engine runs at idling speed.

●

If other users drive your vehicle, warn

Downhill speed control is deactivated as

soon as the road levels out again or you press

the accelerator pedal.

them about inertia mode.

Note

On vehicles with cruise control system*

●

The driver message Inertiais only dis-

Stopping inertia mode

page 267, downhill speed control is acti-

›››

played with the current consumption. In in-

ertia mode the gear will no longer be dis-

played (for example “D” or “E” will appear

instead of “D7” or “E7”).

vated when you set a cruising speed.

●

Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.

To take advantage of the engine's inertia

mode, simply remove your foot from the ac-

celerator.

WARNING

The downhill speed control cannot defy the

laws of physics. Therefore, speed cannot

be maintained constant in all situations. Al-

ways be prepared to use the brakes!

●

The inertia mode will be automatically

disconnected on gradients steeper than

15%.

Applying both the inertia mode (= prolonged

section with less energy) and inertia discon-

nection (= shorter section without the need

for fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption

and emission balance.

●

In the case of the TDI and 2.0l TSI en-

gines, the inertia mode will only work in the

Ecodriving mode.

Inertia mode

If the vehicle has SEAT Drive Profile

The inertia mode allows you to travel certain

distances without using the accelerator,

which saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the in-

ertia mode to “let” the vehicle “roll”.

page 261, the inertia mode can be activa-

›››

ted in Normal, Eco and Individual modes. In

Eco mode, it is activated whenever the oper-

ating conditions are met, regardless of the

257

Driving

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop

and have the fault repaired.

Indications on the instrument panel

display

Manual release of the selector lev-

er



Gearbox: System fault! You can

Clutch

continue driving in until

D

switching off the engine



Clutch overheating! Please stop!

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Seek special-

ist assistance.

The clutch has overheated and could be

damaged. Stop and wait for the gearbox to

cool with the engine at idling speed and the

selector lever in position P. When the warning

lamp and the driver message switch off, have

the fault corrected by a specialised work-

shop without delay. If they do not turn off, do

not continue driving. Seek specialist assis-

tance.



Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your

driving accordingly

Continue driving at moderate speeds. When

the warning lamp switches off, you can con-

tinue driving in a normal manner.

Fig. 246 Gear selector lever: manual release



Gearbox: press the brake and en-

from the parking position.

gage gear again.

a

Faults in the gearbox

In the event of a power failure when starting

(e.g. discharged battery), the lever will remain

locked in position P. To move it to position N to

move the vehicle, there is an emergency re-

lease device under the centre console, on the

right side. Releasing the selector lever re-

quires a certain degree of practical skill.

If the warning was caused by the tempera-

ture of the gearbox, this driver message will

be displayed when the gearbox has cooled

again.



Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehicle

and place the lever in the posi-

tion P.

There is a fault in the gearbox. Stop the vehi-

cle in a safe place and do not continue driv-

ing. Seek specialist assistance.

Removing the cover from the selector lev-

er



Gearbox: System fault! You may

continue driving.

●

Apply the electronic parking brake 

Carefully pull the corners of the selector

.

›››

Have the fault corrected by a specialised

workshop without delay.

●

lever boot and twist it upwards over the lever

handle.



Gearbox: System fault! You can

continue driving with restric-

tions. Reverse gear disabled

258

Start and driving

Releasing the selector lever

Display

Meaning

Gear-change recommenda-

tion

●

Using the flat part of a screwdriver, press

Optimum gear.



the yellow tab sideways and keep it pressed

down Fig. 246.

›››

Changing to a higher gear is rec-

ommended.

  

  

Selecting the optimal gear

●

Press the lock button on the selector lev-

er and move it to position N.

Changing to a lower gear is rec-

ommended.

●

After completing the emergency release,

reattach the selector lever boot to the gear-

box console.

Information regarding the “cleanliness” of

the particulate filter

WARNING

When the exhaust system detects that the

particulate filter is close to saturation, this

system’s self-cleaning function recommends

the optimal gear for that function

Do not move the lever from position P if the

parking brake is not firmly engaged. If you

still think the car could move, press the

brake pedal. Danger! The vehicle could

move in an unforeseen way and cause an

accident or serious injury.

page 341.

›››

Fig. 247 Instrument panel: gear-change indi-

cator (manual gearbox).

WARNING

The gear change recommendation is an

auxiliary function and in no case should be

a substitute for careful driving.

Depending on the equipment on the instru-

ment panel screen, a recommendation is

shown with the gear that should be engaged

to optimise consumption.

●

Responsibility for selecting the correct

gear, depending on the circumstances,

rests solely with the driver.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the

lever must be in Tiptronic mode page 254.

›››

For the sake of the environment

Selecting the correct gear can help to save

fuel.

No recommendation will appear if the opti-

mal gear is engaged. The current gear will be

displayed.

Note

The recommended gear indication turns off

when the clutch pedal is pressed or when

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259

Driving

●

wheels, both when moving forward and in re-

verse. As the anti-lock brake system remains

active, it prevents the wheels from locking. In

vehicles with manual transmission, the Hill

Descent Control adapts the theoretical

speed without slowing the engine below its

idling speed.

The slope of the descent is at least 10%

the lever is removed from the tiptronic posi-

tion.

when driving forward and 9% when driving in

reverse.

●

The brake and the accelerator are not

pressed.

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-

ing the brake and the accelerator or if the

slope is below 5%. The function may be dis-

connected manually in the Easy Connect

system by pressing the  > HDCbutton.

Control lamps

3 Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive

After starting the descent of a slope below

30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-

mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of

30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the

driver may increase or decrease the speed

within the limit by pressing the accelerator or

the brake. At this point the function is interrup-

ted and, if necessary, it is then reactivated.

It lights up white



WARNING

Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an

accident could occur and cause injury.

Hill Descent Control is active.

It lights up grey



●

Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary

Even so, it is imperative that the surface guar-

antees sufficient adhesion. For this reason,

the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its func-

tion when, for example, descending a slope

with a frozen or slippery surface.

Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is

switched on, but is not adjusting.

system that in some situations may not suf-

ficiently brake the vehicle when going

down a slope.

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.

●

The speed of the vehicle may increase

despite the intervention of Hill Descent

Control.

Hill Descent Control is available when the

dash panel display shows the message .

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes

if the following conditions are met:

in Con-

›››

Steering

●

The vehicle engine is running.

Information relating to different ve-

hicle processes.

●

The Offroad driving profile has been selec-

ted page 261. Driving at a speed below

›››

Description and operation

30 km/h (18 mph) (the message  is shown

Electro-mechanical power steering adapts

electronically to the speed of the car, torque

and steering angle.

on the instrument panel).

Hill Descent Control limits the speed on steep

descents by automatically braking all four

260

Start and driving

Control lamp

Even if the power steering fails or the engine

is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate

the steering wheel as long as the key remains

in the ignition lock, but more force must be

applied.

The control lamp should light up for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched on. It

should go out once the engine is started.

It lights up red



Faulty steering.

WARNING

Do not continue driving, stop the vehicle as soon as

possible and in a safe manner.

Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-

es.

Progressive steering

Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have

the fault repaired as soon as possible.

Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or

may not incorporate a progressive steering

system.

●

If the warning lamps and the correspond-

ing messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic, causing serious damage or

accidents and injuries.

It lights up yellow



In city traffic you do not need to turn so much

on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.

Limited steering operation.

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

Drive carefully to a specialised workshop to have the

steering checked.

and in a safe place.

On the road or on the motorway, progressive

steering transmits, for example, in bends, a

sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-

namic driving sensation.

If the warning light does not come on again after re-

starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is

not necessary to check the steering.

SEAT Driving modes (SEAT

Drive Profile)*

OR: The 12-volt battery was disconnected and re-

connected.

Steering assist

Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph).

This help assists the driver in critical situa-

tions. It recommends turning the steering

wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre

(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid

Introduction

It flashes yellow



The steering column is jammed.

When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both direc-

tions.

skidding

.

›››

WARNING

OR: The steering column does not unlock or lock.

Remove the key from the ignition switch and recon-

nect it. Consider the messages shown on the instru-

ment panel display.

Steering assist helps the driver in critical

situations. The driver is the person who has

to control the vehicle's steering at all times.

Fig. 248 Related video

Do not continue driving if the steering column re-

mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek

specialist assistance.

The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to

choose between the Eco, Normal, Sportand

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261

Driving

Individualprofiles and modes, which modi-

fy the behaviour of various vehicle functions,

providing different driving experiences.

al is released page 257. When the vehicle

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

›››

is turned on again, the function is activated

by default to reduce consumption.

The ACC’s acceleration and braking mode

varies according to the driving profile

page 276.

›››

In addition, the 4Drive version features the

Offroadand Snowprofiles.

With a manual gearbox, the Ecomode

changes the gear changes recommenda-

tions to facilitate more efficient driving.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Individualprofile can be configured

according to personal preferences. The other

profiles have a fixed configuration.

In the Offroadand Snowdriving profiles, the

Dynamic chassis control (DCC)

electronic stability Control (ESC)

page 300 adjusts to adapt to the terrain.

›››

DCC continuously adapts the shock absorb-

ers to the condition of the road and current

driving conditions, according to the pre-set

programme.

In addition, hill descent control (HDC) is acti-

Description

vated in the Offroadprofile page 260.

›››

Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-

hicle, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the

following functions:

In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-

ing message is displayed on the instrument

screen Fault: shock absorber regula-

tion

Setting the driving profile

Engine

Steering

Depending on the profile selected, the engine

responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-

celerator being pressed. When Ecomode is

selected, the Start-stop function is activated.

The power steering varies its driving modes

and adapts to the profile selected, thus offer-

ing the best behaviour for each situation.

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

gear change timing is changed to put the

changes at higher or lower revolutions. Eco

mode activates the Inertia function, thereby

reducing consumption. The rest of the driving

modes will activate the inertia use function

when the selector lever is not in the S posi-

tion, depending on how the accelerator ped-

Air conditioning

In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate

in eco mode, especially restricting fuel con-

sumption.

Fig. 249 Centre console: Driving Experience

button.

You can select the Eco, Normal, Sport, Indi-

vidual, Offroad¹⁾and Snow¹⁾

.

1)

Only for 4Drive models.

262

Start and driving

The desired mode can be selected as follows:

thumbwheel (Driving Experience Button) or

on the Easy Connect display.

Driving pro-

Characteristics

file

●

Turn the Driving Experience button until the

●

When the vehicle is restarted after using

required profile lights up on the Easy Connect

system display as well as on the Driving Ex-

perience button Fig. 249.

Provides a complete dynamic

performance in the vehicle, ena-

bling the user a more sporty driv-

ing style.

the Offroador Snowsettings, the system is

always activated in the Normalprofile.



Sport

›››

●

Your speed and driving style must always

●

OR: select the required profile on the touch-

be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-

fic conditions.

screen of the Easy Connect system, in the

menu that opens up on turning the Driving

Experience button.

It allows you to personalise the

configuration. The functions that

can be adjusted depend on the

equipment fitted in the vehicle.



Individual

●

The Ecoprofile is not recommended when

towing a vehicle.

The features of each profile can be seen by

pressing the Profile informationfunction

button.

It adjusts the vehicle's parame-

ters in order to maintain optimal

off-road driving.



Offroad^a)

Driving tips

In the Individualprofile it is possible to con-

figure the characteristics of the vehicle using

the Profile setupfunction button.

It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour

for driving on slippery road sur-

faces, optimising grip and ma-

noeuvrability.



Running in

Snow^a)

An icon on the touchscreen provides informa-

tion about the active profile if it is different

than Normal. The selector identifies the pro-

file chosen by means of a red LED light.

Please observe the instructions for running-in

new components.

a)

Only for 4Drive models.

WARNING

Running-in the engine

When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-

tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could

cause an accident.

A new engine must be driven through a run-in

period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000

miles). During its first few hours of running, the

internal friction in the engine is greater than

later on when all the moving parts have bed-

ded down.

Driving pro-

Characteristics

file

Places the vehicle in a low state

of consumption, facilitating a

Note



fuel-saving driving style that is

●

When the engine is switched off it will

respectful to the environment.

store the driving profile that was selected

when the ignition was turned off. When re-

starting, the engine and gearbox start up in

their normal mode. For engine and gear to

revert to the desired mode, select the cor-

responding drive profile again rotating the

How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km

(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-

formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it

should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-

cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce

Offers a balanced driving experi-

ence, suitable for everyday use.



Normal

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263

Driving

engine wear and increase its useful life. Never

drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always

engage a lower gear when the engine works

“irregularly”. For the first 1000 km or

600 miles, please note:

General notes

ence. Also avoid using tyres with varying

tread depths page 358.

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On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine

power is distributed to all four wheels. The

distribution of power is controlled automati-

cally according to your driving style and the

Off-roader?

If your SEAT vehicle is not an off-roader: it

does not have enough ground clearance to

be used as such. It is therefore best to avoid

rough tracks and uneven terrain as much as

possible.

road conditions. Also see page 300.

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Do not use full throttle.

The four-wheel drive is specially designed to

complement the superior engine power. This

combination gives the vehicle exceptional

handling and performance capabilities, both

on normal roads and in more difficult condi-

tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or per-

haps especially for this reason), it is important

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Do not force the engine above two thirds of

its maximum speed.

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Do not tow a trailer.

WARNING

Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600

to 1000 miles), gradually increase power

until reaching the maximum speed and high

engine speeds.

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Even with four-wheel drive, you should al-

ways adjust your speed to suit the condi-

tions. Do not let the extra safety features

tempt you into taking any risks when driv-

ing. Risk of accident!

to observe certain safety points

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Winter tyres

Running in new tyres and brake pads

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The braking capability of your vehicle is

Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will

have plenty of traction in winter conditions,

even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,

we still recommend that winter tyres or all-

season tyres be fitted on all four wheels to

give even better braking response.

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Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres

limited by the tyres' grip. It is therefore no

different from a car without four-wheel

drive. So do not be tempted to drive too fast

on firm or slippery roads just because the

vehicle still has good acceleration in these

conditions. Risk of accident!

page 358.

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Information about brakes page 296.

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For the sake of the environment

If the engine is run in gently, the life of the

engine will be increased and the engine oil

consumption reduced.

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On wet roads bear in mind that the front

Snow chains

wheels may start to “aquaplane” and lose

contact with the road if the car is driven too

fast. If this should happen, there will be no

sudden increase in engine speed to warn

the driver, as occurs with a front-wheel

drive car. For this reason you should always

choose a driving speed suitable for the

road conditions. Risk of accident!

On roads where snow chains are mandatory,

this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive

page 362.

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Four-wheel drive (4Drive)

3 Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive

Changing tyres

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four

tyres must have the same rolling circumfer-

On four-wheel drive models, the engine pow-

er is distributed to all four wheels

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Start and driving

Changing gear to save energy

The engine takes a long time to warm up

when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-

tant emissions are also especially high during

this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best

to drive off immediately after starting the en-

gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.

Economical and environmentally

friendly driving

An effective way of saving is to change in ad-

vance to a higher gear.

Fuel consumption, environmental pollution

and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all

depend largely on driving style. Consumption

can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-

cient driving type. The following section gives

you some tips on lessening the impact on the

environment and reducing your operating

costs at the same time.

Manual transmission: shift up from first to

second gear as soon as possible. Choosing

the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the

highest possible gear appropriate for the

driving situation (the engine should continue

functioning with cyclical regularity).

Regular maintenance

Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even

before the engine is started. A well-serviced

engine gives you the benefit of improved fuel

efficiency as well as maximum reliability and

an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced

engine can consume up to 10% more fuel

than necessary.

Automatic transmission: accelerate gradu-

ally and without reaching the “kick-down”

position.

Active cylinder management (ACT^®)*

Depending on vehicle equipment, the active

cylinder management (ACT^®) may deacti-

vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-

ing situation does not require too much pow-

er. The number of active cylinders can be

seen on the instrument panel display.

Avoid driving at high speed

Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,

whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-

sion of harmful gases and noise pollution

multiply as speed is increased. Driving at

moderate speeds will help to save fuel.

Avoid short journeys

The engine and catalytic converter need to

reach their optimal operating temperature

in order to minimise fuel consumption and

emissions.

page 72.

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Foresight when driving

Reduce idling time

A cold engine consumes a disproportionate

amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-

ing temperature after about four kilometres

(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return

to a normal level.

If you think ahead when driving, you will need

to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take

advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-

ever possible, with a gear engaged. This

takes advantage of the engine braking effect,

reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-

sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.

In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is

automatically reduced. In vehicles without

the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off

the engine, for example, at level crossings

and at traffic lights that remain red for long

periods of time. When an engine has reached

operating temperature, and depending on

the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off

for a minimum of about 5 seconds already

saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-

ry for restarting.

Check tyre pressure

Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the

correct pressures page 359 to save fuel. If

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the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-

tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater

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Driving

rolling resistance, under-inflation also increa-

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It is recommended that you close the

CAUTION

ses tyre wear and impairs handling.

windows when driving at more than

60 km/h (37 mph).

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Driving through flooded areas may dam-

age vehicle components such as the en-

gine, transmission or electrical system.

Do not use winter tyres all year round as

they increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.

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Do not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, as the pressure can make the

plate slip. This causes wear and can dam-

age the clutch plate.

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Whenever driving through water, the

Avoid carrying unnecessary loads

Start-Stop system* must be switched off

page 248.

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Given that every kilo of extra weight will in-

crease the fuel consumption, it is advisable

make sure that no unnecessary loads are be-

ing transported.

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Do not ride the clutch on a hill, use the

brake. The fuel consumption will be lower

and you will prevent the clutch plate from

being damaged.

Note

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Check the depth of the water before en-

tering the flooded zone.

Since the luggage rack increases the aero-

dynamic drag of the vehicle, you should re-

move it when not needed. At speeds of

100-120 km/h (62-75 mph), this will save 12%

of fuel.

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Use the engine brake on downhills by

changing to the gear that is best suited for

the gradient. Fuel consumption will be

“zero” and the brakes will not suffer.

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Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,

or stop the engine.

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Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-

tion cause waves that could exceed your

vehicle's critical height.

Save electrical energy

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Driving on flooded roads

Avoid driving through salt water (corro-

sion) page 369.

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The engine drives the alternator, thereby

generating electricity. This implies that any

increase in power consumption also increa-

ses fuel consumption! For this reason, switch

off any unneeded electrical devices. Devices

that use a lot of electricity includes the blow-

er at a high setting, the rear window heating

To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on

flooded roads, take the following into ac-

count:

Trips abroad

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The water should never come above the

lower edge of the bodywork.

Drive at pedestrian speed.

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With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured

that lead-free petrol is available throughout

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or the seat heating* page 226.

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the journey page 336, Fuel types. Seek

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information about service station networks

selling unleaded fuel.

WARNING

Note

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After driving through flooded zones, brak-

ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake

discs or pads are damp page 296.

If you have the Start-Stop system, it is

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In some countries, it is possible that your

recommended that it should not be discon-

nected.

vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may

not be available or the technical services

may only be able to make limited repairs.

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Driver assistance systems

SEAT importers and distributors will provide

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

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