ESP Seat Arona 2020 User Guide

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

Braking and parking
Information about the brakes New brake pads
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 t
o 200
mil
es), new brake pads have not yet reached
their maximum braking capacity, and need to
be “run in” first. However, you can compen-
sate for the slightly reduced braking effect by
applying more pressure on the brake pedal.
Avoid overloading the brakes while running
them in.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is a
particular problem in urban traffic and short
stretches, or with very sporty driving.
Depending on the speed, the braking force
and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-
perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be
produced when braking.
Wet roads or road salt
In certain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times. At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activated, the brak
e pads will briefly t

ouch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed

Driving
for driver awareness. Responsibility always
lies with the driver.

Towing bracket device*
Towing bracket device*
T r
ail er mode
Intr oduction Take into account country-specific regula-
tions about driving with a trailer and the use
of a to wing br
acket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has
an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration
from the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle and the trailer.
Maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted on the coupling device
The maximum technically permitted vertical
load of the trailer

Maintenance
Decoration slides Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Int erior cl
eaningWindows
Problem Solution
Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and
then dry with a clothCovers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Pl astic par

ts Problem Solution
Dirt Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt Neutral soap solution a)
, if pos-
sible solvent-fr
ee plastic clean-
er a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater Displ
ays/instrument panel Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal
display cleaner Control panels
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Seat belts Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, al-
low ed t

o dry before retracting a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
F abrics, ar

tificial, Alcantara leather Problem Solution
Particles of dirt
stuck to surfaces V
acuum cl
eaner
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, t ea,
bl

ood etc. Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution
a) Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et

c. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolved grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cl
oth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Special stain r
emo
ve: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
ble, apply neutral soap solution
aft
erwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Nat ur

al leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, tea, bl

ood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: stain remov
er suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et

c. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitable stain remo
ver for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Stain r
emo
ver suitable for
leather 336

Vehicle maintenance
Problem Solution
Care Apply preservative cream regu-
larly to protect fr
om sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Carbon fibr e par

tsProblem Solution
Dirt Clean like plastic partsTake special care with...
Headlights/tail lights