cruise control Seat Ateca 2017 User Guide

Driver assistance systems
Cruise control system (CCS)* Oper ation Fig. 171
Instrument panel display: CCS status
indic ation
s Read the additional information carefully
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The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed from 20 km/h (15
mph).
The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by ceas-
ing to accelerate, not by actively braking the
vehicle ››› .
C ontr

ol lamp
When the warning lamp  is lit, cruise con-
trol is active. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a f

ew seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
Displayed on the CCS screen
Status Fig. 171:
CCS temporarily switched off. The set
speed is displayed in small or darkened
figures.
System error. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is
empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is
displayed in large figures. WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dent s

and severe injuries if it is not possible
to drive at a constant speed maintaining the
safety distance.
● Do not use the cruise control in heavy traf-
fic, if the di
stance from the vehicle in front is
insufficient, on steep roads, with several
bends or in slippery circumstances (snow,
ice, rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
● Never use the CCS when driving off-road or
on unp
aved roads. A
B
C
D ●
Alw

ays adapt your speed and the distance
to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise
contr
ol system, turn it off every time you fin-
ish using it.
● It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high f
or the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
● When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot
maint
ain a constant speed. The vehicle tends
to accelerate under its own weight. Select a
lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. Operating the cruise control system*
Read the additional information carefully
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The value indicated in the table in brackets
(in mph, miles per hour) only refers to instru-
ment panels with indications in miles. »
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Changing gear in CCS mode
The C C
S decelerates as soon as the clutch
pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-
cally after a gear is engaged.
Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.
Automatic off
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:
● If the system detects a fault that could af-
fect
the working order of the CCS.
● If you press and maintain the accelerator
pedal
for a certain time, driving faster than
the stored speed.
● If the dynamic driving control systems in-
ter
vene (e.g. ASR or ESC).
● If the airbag is triggered. Speed limiter
Dis
play messages and warning and
control lamp Fig. 172
On the instrument panel display:
me s

sages on the status of the speed limiter. The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
s peed indiv

idually programmed upwards of
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) driving in
forwards gears ››› Display messages on the speed limiter
St
at

us ››› Fig. 172:
The speed limiter is active. The last
speed set is displayed in large figures.
The speed limiter is not active. The last
speed set is displayed in small or dark-
ened figures.
The speed limiter is switched off. The to-
tal mileage is displayed.
A B
C Warning and control lamp

Lights up green
The speed limiter is switched on and active.

Flashes green
The speed set by the speed limiter has been exceeded.

Lights up
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the speed limiter
are active.
Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly
when the ignition i

s switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds. WARNING
After use, always switch off the speed limiter
t o pr

event the speed being regulated against
your wishes.
● The speed limiter does not relieve the driv-
er of their r
esponsibility to drive at the appro-
priate speed. Do not drive at high speed if not
necessary.
● Using the speed limiter with adverse
we
ather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. because of
aquaplaning, snow, ice, leaves, etc. You
should use the speed limiter function only
when traffic, road and weather conditions al-
low it to be used safely. 194

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●
When driv in
g downhill, the speed limiter
cannot limit the vehicle speed. Its speed will
increase due to its own weight. In this case,
select a lower gear or use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›
›
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. Note
● Diff er

ent versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary.
● If when switching the ignition off, the
crui
se control system (CCS), the adaptive
cruise control (ACC) or the speed limiter were
switched on, then the cruise control system or the adaptive cruise control will automati-
c
a

lly switch themselves on when the ignition
is back on. However, no speed will be stored.
The last set speed of the speed limiter will be
stored. Operate the speed limiter
Fig. 173
On the left of the steering column:
c ontr

ol and buttons to operate the speed lim-
iter. Fig. 174
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l
ever for operating the speed limiter.
FunctionPosition of the turn signal lever ››› Fig. 173 or the third lever
››› Fig. 174Effect
Switching on the speed limiterPress button 2 on the turn signal lever or button 2 on the third leverThe system switches on. The last set speed of the speed lim-
iter is stored. It does not take effect yet.» 195
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OperationFunctionPosition of the turn signal lever
››› Fig. 173 or the third lever
››› Fig. 174Effect
Switching between the speed limiter and
cruise control (CCS) or the adaptive cruise
control (ACC) (with the speed limiter
switched on)
Press button 2 on the turn signal lever or button 2 on the third leverIt switches between the speed limiter and the CCS or the
adaptive cruise control (ACC).
Switching on the speed limiterPress button 3 on the turn signal lever or button  1 on the third lever.The current speed is stored as the maximum speed and the
limiter is switched on.
Temporarily switching off the speed limit-
er limitationPlace control 1 of the turn signal lever in position  or move the third
lever into position .The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored.
Temporarily switch off the speed limiter
limitation pressing down the accelerator
(kick-down)Press down on the accelerator beyond the point of resistance (e.g. to over-
take). Surpassing the set speed switches the speed limiter off temporarily.The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored. The limiter is reactivated automatically after return-
ing to less than the set speed.
Switching the speed limiter on againPress button 3 on the turn signal lever or move the third lever into posi-
tion .The speed is limited to the set speed as soon as the speed
you are driving at is lower than the speed set as maximum.
Increasing the set speed of the limiter
Briefly press button 3 on the turn signal lever in the area  or press 1 on the third lever to increase the speed in small increments of
1 km/h (1 mph) and set it.
The speed is limited to the set valuePress  on the third lever to increase the speed in increments of
10 km/h (5 mph) and set it.
Hold down button 3 on the turn signal lever in the area  or hold
down  to increase continuously in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph)
and set it.
Reducing the set speed of the limiter
Briefly press button 3 on the turn signal lever in the area  or move
the third lever into position  to reduce the speed in small increments
of 1 km/h (1 mph) and set it.
The speed is limited to the set valuePress  on the third lever to reduce the speed in increments of
10 km/h (5 mph) and set it.
Hold down button 3 on the turn signal lever in the area  or hold
down  to increase continuously in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph)
and set it. 196

Driver assistance systemsFunctionPosition of the turn signal lever
››› Fig. 173 or the third lever
››› Fig. 174Effect
Switching off the speed limiterMove control 1 of the turn signal lever into position  or the third lever
into position .The system switches off. The set speed will be stored. The values shown in the table in brackets, in
mph, ar
e di

splayed only in instrument panels
with indications in miles.
Going down slopes with the speed limiter
If the set speed of the speed limiter is excee-
ded while driving downhill, soon afterwards
the warning and control lamps flash 
››› page 194 and an acoustic warning may
sound. In this case, use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle or, if necessary, select a low-
er gear.
Switching off temporarily
If you wish to temporarily switch off the
speed limiter, e.g. to overtake, move control
››› Fig. 173 1 of the turn signal lever into po-
s ition 

 or the third lever into pressure
point  or press button 2 on any lever.
Af t

er overtaking, the speed limiter can be
switched on with the previously set speed by
pressing button 3 on the turn signal lever in
the ar e

a  or by moving the third lever in-
to pressure point . Switch the speed limiter off temporarily by
pre

ssing down the accelerator (kick-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.
To confirm it being switched off an acoustic
signal sound once. While the limiter is off,
the warning and control lamp  flashes.
When the accelerator is no longer pressed
down and the speed is reduced below the set
value, the limiter switches on again. The con-
trol lamp  will light up and remain lit.
Automatic off
The speed limiter is automatically switched
off:
● If the system detects a fault that could neg-
atively
affect the working order of the limiter.
● If the airbag is triggered. CAUTION
For automatic switching off due to system
f ai

lures, for security reasons, the limiter is
only completely switched off when the driver stops pressing the accelerator at some point
or c
on

sciously switches off the system. Adaptive Cruise Control ACC*
Intr oduction Fig. 175
Detection area. 

›
›
›
table on page 2
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an exten-
sion of the normal cruise control system
(CCS) ››› .
The A C

C function allows the driver to estab-
lish a cruise speed of between 30 and 210 »
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Indications on the display, warning
and c ontr
ol lamps Fig. 176
On the instrument panel display: (A)
A C

C temporarily inactive, vehicle detected in
front, temporary distance adjusted. (B) ACC
active, vehicle detected in front, temporary
distance adjusted. Status display
Indic
ation

s on the display ››› Fig. 176:
Vehicle in front, the ACC is inactive.
1 Distance margin selected, the ACC is in-
activ
e.
V

ehicle detected in front. The ACC is ac-
tive.
Adjustment of the temporary distance
from the vehicle in front with a program-
med speed.
Temporary distance adjustment from the
vehicle in front with a programmed
speed.
Warning and control lamps
››› in Warning and control lamps on
p ag

e 107. 
The speed reduction by the ACC to
maintain the distance from the vehi-
cle in front is not sufficient.
Brake! apply the foot brake! Driver intervention prompt.

The ACC is not currently available.
a)
With the vehicle stationary, switch off the engine and
start it up again. Check the SEAT badge area on the front
››› Fig. 177 (in case it is dirty or icy or it has been hit). If
it is still unavailable, refer to a specialised workshop to
have the system inspected.
a) The symbol on the instrument panels with colour display is in
colour.
2 3
4
5 The ACC is active.
No vehicle is detected in front. The programmed speed
remains constant.

If the symbol is white: the ACC is ac-
tive.
A vehicle in front has been detected. The ACC adjusts
speed and distance from the vehicle in front.

If the symbol is grey: the ACC is not
active.
The system is switched on, but is not adjusting.


The ACC and the speed limiter are active.


The ACC and the cruise control system (CCS) are active.

It lights up green
The ACC is active.
Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly
when the ignition i

s switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds. »
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WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›› › in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. Note
When the ACC is connected, the indications
on the in s

trument panel screen may be con-
cealed by warnings from other functions,
such as an incoming call. Radar sensor
Fig. 177
On the front behind the SEAT badge:
r a

dar sensor. On the front behind the SEAT badge, a radar
sen
sor h

as been installed to capture the traf-
fic situation ›››
Fig. 177. This sensor can de-
tect vehicles in front up to a distance of ap-
proximately 120 m. The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired
by

dirt, mud or snow, or by environmental in-
fluences 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! If
necessary, clean the SEAT badge area ››› .
When the r a

dar sensor begins to operate
properly again, the ACC will automatically be
available again. The message on the instru-
ment panel screen will switch off and the ACC
will be reactivated again.
ACC operation may be affected by a strong ra-
dar reverse reflection. This may occur, for ex-
ample, in a closed car park or due to the
presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails on the
road or sheets used in road works).
The area in front of and around the radar sen-
sor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect ACC operation.
If structural modifications are made to the ve-
hicle, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered or the front spoiler is modified, ACC op-
eration may be affected. So structural modifi-
cations should only be made by specialised
workshops. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this purpose.
If work is done incorrectly on the front of the
vehicle, the radar sensor could be damaged
or lose its settings, and ACC operation may
be affected. So repair work should only be made by specialised workshops. SEAT recom-
mends

visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose. CAUTION
If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor i s

damaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the ACC. This will avoid possible
damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.
● The sensor may become damaged or lose
its
settings when knocked, for example, dur-
ing a parking manoeuvre. This may compro-
mise the system's efficacy or disconnect it.
● Repairs to the radar sensor require special-
is

t knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.
● Clean away the snow with a brush and the
ice pr
eferably with a solvent-free de-icer
spray. 200

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Operating the Adaptive Cruise Control
A C
C Fig. 178
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l

ever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control. Fig. 179
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l

ever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control. When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
c
onnect

ed, the green control lamp  will
light up on the instrument panel, and the
programmed speed and ACC status will be
displayed ››› Fig. 176.
Conditions for the adaptive cruise control to
be activated ● The selector lever must be at the D or S po-
sition or in the tiptr
onic selection track. In
manual gearbox any forward gear must be
engaged, except the 1st gear.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, if there is
no progr
ammed speed, drive at least at
30 km/h (18 mph).
Speed control
When the ACC is connected, speed can be
programmed and adjusted. The programmed
speed must be different from the speed at
which the vehicle travels if the distance is be-
ing adjusted at the time.
What functions can be operated?
If you activate the ACC the current speed can
be programmed as the “control speed”.
During driving, control can be operated at
any time and the speed also modified. The following settings can also be adjusted:
●
Distance.
● Driving Programme.
● Driving style.
Activ
ating/Deactivating
Any speed 1)
between 30 and 210 km/h (19
and 150 mph) can be adjusted.
Activating the ACC
● Pull the lever to position 1
› ›
›
Fig. 178.
ACC standby will be shown on the instrument
panel display.
Programme speed and activate control
● Press the SET
› ›
›
Fig. 179 button to pro-
gramme current speed.
● Automatic gearbox: apply the brake pedal
to activ
ate control with the vehicle stationary.
Deactivating the ACC
● Move the lever to position 0 until it en-
g ag

es. The text ACC: off appears.
Altering speed
● To increase or reduce speed step by step,
pre
ss the lever up/down briefly ›››
Fig. 179. »1)
Different speed limits apply in each country and
depend on the u nit

indicated on the speedometer. 201
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Any modification to the programmed speed
i s
shown on the bottom left part of the instru-
ment panel display.
Adjusting distance level
The distance according to speed with regard
to the vehicle in front can be controlled on
the Easy Connect system on 5 levels
›››  page 26.
In wet road conditions, you should always set
a larger distance with regard to the vehicle in
front than when driving in dry conditions.
The following distances can be preselected:
● Very short
● Short
● Media
● Long
● Very long
In the Ea
sy Connect system the distance that
must be set when connecting the ACC may be
adjusted using the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
Adjusting the driving programme
In vehicles with driving profile selection
(SEAT Drive Profile), the profile selected can
influence acceleration behaviour
››› page 225. The following driving programmes items can
be select

ed:
● Normal
● Sport
● Eco
● Convenience
In v
ehicles without the driving profile selec-
tion function, acceleration behaviour can be
influenced by selecting a driving programme
on the Easy Connect system using the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function buttons
››
›
 page 26.
The following conditions may lead the ACC
not to react:
● If the accelerator is pressed.
● If there is no gear engaged.
● If the ESC is controlling.
● If the driver is not wearing his/her seat
belt.
● If

several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-
trical
ly connected trailer are damaged.
● If the vehicle is reversing.
● Driving faster than 210 km/h (150 mph). WARNING
There is a danger of rear collision when the
minimum di s

tance to the vehicle in front is
exceeded and the speed difference between both vehicles is so great that a speed reduc-
tion b
y

the ACC will not suffice. In this case
the brake pedal should be applied immedi-
ately.
● The ACC may not be able to detect all situa-
tions
properly.
● “Stepping” on the accelerator may cause
the AC
C not to intervene in braking. Driver
braking will have priority over intervention by
the speed control or adaptive cruise control.
● Always be ready to use the brakes!
● Observe country-specific provisions gov-
erning o
bligatory minimum distances be-
tween vehicles. Note
● The pr ogr

ammed speed is erased once the
ignition or the ACC are switched off.
● When the traction control system (ASR) is
deactiv
ated during acceleration or else the
ESC is activated in Sport* Mode
( ››› page 108), the ACC switches off automati-
cally.
● In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the
engine sw
itches off automatically during the
ACC stopping phase and restarts automatical-
ly to begin driving. Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic
g
e

arbox, the ACC can brake the vehicle until
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it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it
s t
ops.
The ACC will still be available for a few sec-
onds. The vehicle will restart by itself if the
vehicle in front moves (traffic jam assistant).
Disconnection criteria
The ACC will switch off if the driver applies
the brake pedal or the driver's door is
opened.
Restarting the vehicle with the ACC manually
The ACC can be activated again by moving
the lever to position 2
› ›
›
Fig. 180. CAUTION
● If

your vehicle with ACC does not start up
as expected, you can drive off by briefly step-
ping on the accelerator.
● The Start-Stop system usually acts if you
are driv
ing with ACC. Interrupting control
Fig. 180
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l

ever for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control. Important: the ACC is active.
Int
erruptin

g control during driving
● Move the lever to the position 3 . The
ACC
s

tandby message is displayed to the driver.
or
● Brake.
● To resume the programmed speed, turn the
lev
er to position 2 .
Int errupt
speed control with the vehicle sta-
tionary
Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
● Move the lever to the position 3 . The
ACC
s

tandby message is displayed to the driver. ●
To r
esume control, apply the brake and turn
the lever to position 2 .
WARNING
It is dangerous to activate control and resume
the pr ogr

ammed speed if the road, traffic or
weather conditions do not permit this. Risk of
accident! Setting the distance
Fig. 181
Control lever: setting the distance. ●
To display the distance currently program-
med, briefly pr

ess the rocking button
››› Fig. 181.
● To increase/reduce the distance one level,
pre
ss the rocking button again towards the
left/right. The instrument panel display
modifies the distance between both vehicles.
If the vehicle approaches another vehicle de-
tected in front of it, the ACC reduces the »
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