Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual

Driver assistance systems
Additional information related to the auto-
m atic
g
earbox
The engine stops when the selector lever is in
the positions P, D, N and S, in addition to
when in manual mode. With the selector lev-
er in position P, the engine will also remain
switched off when you take your foot off the
brake pedal. In order to start the engine up
again the accelerator must be pressed, or an-
other gear engaged or the brake released.
If the selector lever is placed in position R
during the stopping phase, the engine will
start up again.
Change from position D to P to prevent the
engine from accidentally starting when
changing and passing by position R.
Additional information about vehicles with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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. Note
● In v ehic

les with an automatic gearbox, you
can control whether the engine should switch
off or not by reducing or increasing the brake
force applied. While the vehicle remains stop-
ped, the engine will not stop if the brake ped-
al is slightly pressed, in traffic jams with fre-
quent stopping and starting for example. As soon as strong pressure is applied to the
brak
e ped

al, the engine will stop.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, during
the stop
ping phases the brake pedal must re-
main depressed to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
● If the engine “stalls” in vehicles with man-
ual g
earbox, it can be directly started up
again by immediately pressing the clutch
pedal. General notes
The system can interrupt the Start-Stop mode
fr
equently
f

or different reasons.
The engine does not switch off
Before the stopping phase, the system veri-
fies whether certain conditions are met. The
engine does not switch off, in the following
situations for example:
● The engine has not yet reached the mini-
mum required t
emperature for the Start-Stop
mode.
● The interior temperature selected for the air
conditioner ha
s not yet been reached.
● The interior temperature is very high/low.
● Defrost function button activated
›› ›

 page 51.
● The parking aid* is switched on. ●
The batt er

y is very low.
● The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing turned.
● If

there is a danger of misting.
● After engaging reverse gear.
● In case of a very steep gradient.
The indication 
is shown on the instrument
panel display, and in addition, the driver in-
formation system* shows, .
The engine starts by itself
During a stopping phase the normal Start-
Stop mode can be interrupted in the follow-
ing situations: The engine restarts by itself
without involvement from the driver.
● The interior temperature differs from the
value select
ed on the air conditioner.
● Defrost function button activated
›››
 page 51.
● The brake has been pressed several times
consec
utively.
● The battery is too low.
● High power consumption. Note
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, if the
select or l

ever is placed in position D, N or S
after engaging reverse gear, the vehicle must
be driven at a speed faster than 10 km/h (6 » 209
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mph) for the system to return to conditions in
which the en
gine c
an be stopped.Manually switching on/off the Start-
Stop sy
s

tem Fig. 184
Centre console: Start-Stop system
b utt
on. If you do not wish to use the system, you can
sw
it
c

h it off manually.
– To manually switch on/off the Start-Stop
syst

em, press the  button. The button
symbol remains lit up yellow when the sys-
tem is switched off. Note
The system is automatically switched on each
time the engine i s

deliberately stopped dur-
ing a stopping phase. The engine will start
automatically. Driver messages on the instrument
p
anel
di

splay Start-Stop system deactivated.
Start the engine manually
This driv

er message is displayed when cer-
tain conditions are not met during the stop-
ping phase and the Start-Stop system cannot
restart the engine. The engine must be star-
ted manually.
Start-Stop system: Fault! Func-
tion not available There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault
repaired.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) De s

cription and operation 3 V
alid for vehicles: 4Drive
Hi
ll Descent Control limits the speed on steep
descents by automatically braking all four
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. After starting the descent of a slope below
30 km/h (18 mph), speed i
s

limited to a min-
imum 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 inter-
rupted and, if necessary, it is then reactiva-
ted.
Even so, it is imperative that the surface
guarantees sufficient adhesion. For this rea-
son, the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its
function when, for example, descending a
slope with a frozen or slippery surface.
Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message .
Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes
if the following conditions are met:
● The vehicle engine is running.
● The Offroad driving profile has been selec-
ted ›

›› page 242. Driving at a speed below 30
km/h (18 mph) (the message  is shown on
the dash panel display).
● The slope of the descent is at least 10%
when driving f
orward and 9% when driving in
reverse.
● The brake and the accelerator are not
pres
sed.
Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-
ing the brake and the accelerator or if the
slope is below 5%. The function may be
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disconnected manually in the Easy Connect
sy s
t
em by pressing the  button and the
HDC function button
››
›

 Fig. 42.
Control lamps
››› in Warning and control lamps on
p ag
e 119

. 
It lights up white
Hill Descent Control is active.

It lights up grey
Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is switched
on, but is not adjusting.
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
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
and contr o
l lamps on page 119. WARNING
Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an acci-
dent c ou

ld occur and cause injury.
● Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary
syst
em that in some situations may not suffi-
ciently brake the vehicle when going down a
slope. ●
The speed of the

vehicle may increase de-
spite the intervention of Hill Descent Control. Auto Hold Function
De s

cription and operation Fig. 185
In the lower part of the centre con-
so l
e: Aut

o Hold function button. The control light of the 
› ›
›
Fig. 185 button
remains on when the Auto Hold function is
connected.
Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-
sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-
ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-
od of time with the engine running, for exam-
ple, when going up a slope, when stopped at
traffic lights or in heavy traffic with intermit-
tent stops. When connected, the Auto Hold function au-
tomatic

ally prevents the vehicle from rolling
when stationary without pressing the brake
pedal.
After detecting that the vehicle is stationary
and the brake pedal has been released, the
Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The
driver can lift their foot off the brake pedal.
When the driver touches the accelerator ped-
al or accelerates slightly to continue driving,
the Auto Hold function releases the brake.
The vehicle moves according to the slope of
the road.
If the vehicle is stationary and one of the con-
ditions required by the Auto Hold function is
impaired, it disconnects itself and the but-
ton's control light goes out ››› Fig. 185. The
electronic parking brake connects automati-
cally, if necessary, to park the vehicle safe-
ly ››› .
C ondition
s

for keeping the vehicle stationary
with the Auto Hold function
● The driver door must be closed.
● The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
● The engine is running.
Switc
hing the Auto Hold function on and off
Press the button  ››› . The control lamp on
the b utt
on g

oes out when the Auto Hold func-
tion is switched off. »
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Automatically engaging and disengaging the
Aut o Ho
l
d function
If the Auto Hold function was switched on
with the  button before disengaging the ig-
nition, the function will remain on after the
ignition is re-engaged.
If the Auto Hold function was not switched
on, it will automatically remain off next time
the ignition is engaged.
The Auto Hold function is automatically
switched on if the following conditions are
met:
All conditions must be met at the same time
››› :
Manual gearboxAutomatic gearbox
1.The vehicle is kept stationary with the brake ped-
al on a flat surface or on a slope.
2.The engine rotates “correctly”.
Upon pressing the
clutch and accelerating
at the same time, the
brake releases gradu-
ally.Upon accelerating, the
brake releases gradu-
ally. The Auto Hold function is automatically
t
urned off
if

the following conditions are
met:
Manual gearboxAutomatic gearbox
1.
If any of the conditions mentioned on
››› page 211, Conditions for keeping the vehicle
stationary with the Auto Hold function are no lon- ger met.
2.If the engine is running irregularly or an anomalyis detected.
3.If the engine is turnedoff or stalls.If the engine is switch- ed off.
4.The clutch and the ac-
celerator are pressed at the same time.If the accelerator is pressed.
5.
If any of the tyres hasonly minimal contact
with the ground, e.g. in the case of axle articu- lation. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
Auto Ho l

d function cannot defy the laws of
physics; it only works within the limits of the
system. The greater convenience provided by
the Auto Hold function should never tempt
you to take any risk that may compromise
safety.
● Never leave the vehicle running and with
the Auto Hol
d function switched on. ●
The Auto Ho l

d function cannot always keep
the vehicle stationary uphill or downhill or
stop it sufficiently, for example, on slippery
or frozen surfaces. Note
Before entering a car wash, always switch off
the Aut o Hol

d function, because if the elec-
tronic parking brake is automatically connec-
ted, it may cause damage. Cruise control system (CCS)*
Oper ation Fig. 186
Instrument panel display: CCS status
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Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 page 44
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
o

l lamp
When the warning lamp  is lit, cruise con-
trol is active.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few 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. 186:
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.
A B
C
D WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and sev

ere 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 dis
tance 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 unpav
ed roads.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the v
ehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise
contro
l system, turn it off every time you fin-
ish using it.
● It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the pr
evailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
● When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot
maintain a c
onstant 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 contr o
l lamps on page 119. Operating the cruise control system*
Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 44
The value indicated in the table in brackets
(in mph, miles per hour) only refers to instru-
ment panels with indications in miles.
Changing gear in CCS mode
The CCS 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 w

orking order of the CCS.
● If you press and maintain the accelerator
pedal f
or a certain time, driving faster than
the stored speed.
● If the dynamic driving control systems in-
terv
ene (e.g. ASR or ESC).
● If the airbag is triggered.
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Speed limiter Di s
p
lay messages and warning and
control lamp Fig. 187
On the instrument panel display:
me s
s

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

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

s ››› Fig. 187:
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.
A B The speed limiter is switched off. The to-
t
al
mi

leage is displayed.
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
to pr ev

ent the speed being regulated against
your wishes.
● The speed limiter does not relieve the driv-
er of their re
sponsibility to drive at the appro-
priate speed. Do not drive at high speed if not
necessary.
● Using the speed limiter with adverse
weather c
onditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. because of C
aquaplaning, snow, ice, leaves, etc. You
shoul
d u

se the speed limiter function only
when traffic, road and weather conditions al-
low it to be used safely.
● When driving 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 contr o
l lamps on page 119. Note
● Differ 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
cruise c
ontrol 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-
cally 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
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Operate the speed limiter Fig. 188
On the left of the steering column:
contr o
l and buttons to operate the speed lim-
iter. Fig. 189
On the left of the steering column:
third l ev
er for operating the speed limiter.
FunctionPosition of the turn signal lever ››› Fig. 188 or the third lever
››› Fig. 189Effect
Switching on the speed limiterMove controller 1 of the turn signal lever to the  position and press but-
ton 2 or move the third lever forward and press button 2.The system switches on. The last set speed of the speed lim-
iter is stored. It does not take effect yet.
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).
Activating 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.
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››› Fig. 188 or the third lever
››› Fig. 189Effect
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 move
the third lever into position  to increase the speed in small incre-
ments 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 press 1 on the third lever 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 reduce the speed continuously in increments of 10 km/h
(5 mph) and set it.
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 values shown in the table in brackets, in
mph, ar
e di
s

played 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 214 and an acoustic warning may
sound. In thi s 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. 188 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 o

vertaking, 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 .
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Switch the speed limiter off temporarily by
pr e
s
sing 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 aff
ect the working order of the limiter.
● If the airbag is triggered. CAUTION
For automatic switching off due to system
fai lur

es, for security reasons, the limiter is
only completely switched off when the driver
stops pressing the accelerator at some point
or consciously switches off the system. Emergency brake assist system
(Fr
ont
As

sist)*
Topic introduction Fig. 190
On the instrument panel display:
pr e-w
arnin

g messages. The objective of the emergency brake assist
sy
s
t

em is to prevent head-on collisions
against objects that may be in the vehicle’s
path or minimise the consequences of such
impacts.
Within the limitations imposed by the envi-
ronmental conditions and by the system it-
self, the function acts in staggered fashion,
depending on how critical the situation is. In-
itially it warns the driver, and if the driver’s
reaction does not occur or is insufficient, it
activates an independent emergency brak-
ing. The function is intended to prevent collisions
with park

ed vehicles or vehicles in the same
lane travelling in the same direction, or with
pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path. It
may fail to activate in other danger situa-
tions.
The Front Assist function is active within a
range of speeds between 4 km/h (2.5 mph)
and 250 km/h (156 mph). Depending on
speed, traffic conditions and driver behav-
iour, some of the sub-functions described be-
low are omitted in order to optimise the sys-
tem’s general behaviour.
The Front Assist is a driving assistance func-
tion that can never replace the driver’s atten-
tion.
Safety distance warning
If the system detects a situation of danger
because the vehicle is too close to the vehi-
cle ahead, it will warn the driver by means of
an indication on the instrument panel display
 .
The timing of the warning varies depending
on driver behaviour and the traffic situation.
Advance warning
If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it may alert the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel display
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The warning moment varies depending on
the tr affic
s
ituation and driver behaviour. At
the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a
possible emergency braking ››› .
C ritic
a

l warning
If the driver fails to react to the pre-warning
(advance warning), the system may actively
intervene in the brakes and generate a brief
jolt to warn the driver of the imminent danger
of a collision.
Automatic braking
If the driver also fails to react to the critical
warning, the system may initiate independ-
ent emergency braking by progressively in-
creasing the braking effect in accordance
with how critical the situation is.
Driver emergency brake assist system
Faced with an imminent collision, the system
may detect that the driver is not braking hard
enough to avoid the collision. In this case, it
will automatically increase the braking effect.
Due to certain driving circumstances and the
limitations of its operation, there are some
cases in which the system cannot prevent a
collision, although it can significantly mini-
mise the consequences by reducing the
speed and the force of the impact. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
and contr o
l lamps on page 119. WARNING
The Front Assist system cannot change the
la w

s of physics or replace the driver in terms
of keeping control of the vehicle and reacting
to a possible emergency situation. WARNING
Following a Front Assist emergency warning,
pa y

immediate attention to the situation and
try to avoid the collision by braking or by
dodging the obstacle, as applicable.
● If the Front Assist does not work as descri-
bed in this c
hapter (e.g. it repeatedly inter-
venes unnecessarily), switch it off.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-
dents and seriou
s injuries.
● In complex driving situations, occasionally
the Front As
sist may issue warnings and in-
tervene in braking unnecessarily, for example
at traffic islands.
● If the operation of the Front Assist is im-
paired, f
or example, by dirt or because the ra-
dar sensor has lost its settings, the system
may issue unnecessary warnings and inter-
vene inopportunely in the braking. ●
The Front As

sist does not react to animals
or vehicles crossing your path or approaching
head-on down the same lane.
● The Front Assist does not react to pedes-
trians
walking in the same direction or ap-
proaching head-on down the same lane.
● The driver must always be ready to take
over the c
ontrol of the vehicle.
● When the Front Assist causes a braking,
the brake ped
al is “harder”.
● Automatic interventions by the Front Assist
on the brake
s may be interrupted by pressing
the clutch, accelerator or moving the wheel. Note
● When the Front As

sist is connected, the in-
dications on the instrument panel screen may
be concealed by warnings from other func-
tions, such as an incoming call.
● When the Front Assist causes a braking,
the brake ped
al is “harder”.
● Automatic interventions by the Front Assist
on the brake
s may be interrupted by pressing
the clutch, accelerator or moving the wheel.
● The Front Assist may brake the vehicle until
it st
ops completely. However, the brake sys-
tem does not halt the vehicle permanently.
Use the foot brake!
● If the Front Assist does not work as descri-
bed in this c
hapter (e.g. in intervenes several
times unnecessarily), switch it off. Have the
system checked by a specialised workshop.
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