engine Seat Arona 2020 User Guide

Operation
the air, the cooling system will automatically
s wit
ch on.
Heat ed r
ear windo
w 
This only works when the engine is running
and switches off automatically after a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.
It should be switched off as soon as the glass
is demisted. By saving electrical power you
can also save fuel.
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic temporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.
Air recirculation 

Driving
Driving
St ar
t and driving
St ar
ting and st
opping the
engine
Ignition lock Fig. 208
Ignition key positions. Key positions

Start and driving
Ignition and start button* Fig. 209
In the lower part of the centre con-
sol e: st art butt
on. The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Driv
e). To do so
, ther
e must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front
or rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access

Driving
approximately two minutes in neutral be-
fore swit
ching it off
.Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
f an may run on for up to 10 minut es, e

ven 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. Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons fr
om driving the v
ehicle
.
Inside the k

ey there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
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 the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE , the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code. Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used. Emergency starting function
Fig. 210
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency st art. If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency st
art-up will be r
equir

ed. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Start and driving
needs to be started manually, the start but-
t on fl
ashes t o indicat
e this sit
uation.
Start-Stop system* Control lamps 
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active. i
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is not available or has been
disconnected. Instructions for the driver on the instru-
ment panel displ
ay
Start-Stop system deactivated.
Start the engine manually
This indication f or the driver sho
ws that the
St

art-Stop system cannot start the engine
again.
Start-Stop system Fault! Function
not available There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicle to a workshop t

o have the fault re-
paired.
Description and operation Fig. 211
Related video The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and r
educe CO
2 emissions.
In St art-St
op 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.
In this scenario, the light of the    button stays lit
1)
.
When the ignition is s wit
ched on, the St art
-
St

op function is automatically activated.
In the Easy Connect system you can find
more information about the Start-Stop sys-
tem: press the button    > View > Ve- hicle status . Vehicles with a manual gearbox

Start and driving
applied to the brake pedal, the engine will
stop.

Driving
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s wit
ched on. It
shoul d go out once the engine is st
art
ed.WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

Driving
engage a lower gear when the engine works
“irr egul
arly”. F
or the first 1000 km or
600 mil
es, please note:

Start and driving
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical w ear and pollu-
t ant emissions ar e al
so especially high during
this initial w
arm-up phase. It is therefore best
to drive off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.
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.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
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.
Check tyre pressure
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures

Driving
The control lamps light up together when the
ignition is s wit
ched on and shoul d t
urn off af
-
ter approximately 2 seconds. This is the time
taken for the function check.
Brake assist systems Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
The ESC helps to improv
e saf

ety. It reduces
the tendency to skid and improves the stabili-
ty and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC
detects critical handling situations, such as
vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheelspin
on the driving wheels. It stabilises the vehicle
by braking individual wheels or by reducing
the engine torque. The warning lamp will
flash on the instrument panel when the ESC is
intervening !.
The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the
traction control system (ASR), electronic dif-
ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque control
(XDS).
ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by
changing the torque.
The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin
is desirable