lights Seat Tarraco 2020 Owner's Guide

Start and driving
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.
St eering assist
This help assists the driv
er in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding ››› .
WARNING
Steering assist helps the driver in critical
sit uations. The driv

er is the person who has
to control the vehicle's steering at all times. Control lamp
v
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving, st op the v

ehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible. v
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Driv e car

efully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
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.
OR: The 12-v olt batt
ery was disconnected and re-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph). v
It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When st opped, t

urn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.
OR: The st eering column does not unlock or lock.
T
urn off the ignition and turn it on again. Consider the
messages shown on the instrument panel display.
Do not continue driving if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance. The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s
wit

ched on. It
should go out once the engine is started. WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

Driving
adhesives, additional headlights or similar
it
ems, as this coul
d have a negative impact
on the operation of the assistants. If the ve-
hicle is not properly repaired or structural
modifications are made to it, the operation
of the assistants may be affected.

Driver assistance systems
unavailable or ACC unavailable warning
lights come on.

Driving
Brake blending 1)
The br ak
e energy recuperation can generate
a braking effect. This braking effect depends
on the selected driving programme and the
level of charge of the high-voltage battery.
If the braking effect caused by the recupera-
tion is very intense, the vehicle’s brake lights
with turn on. The electric engine, when oper-
ating as an alternator, can generate braking
torque on the front wheels based on the RPM
and the temperature and charge level of the
high-voltage battery.
These variable parameters cause fluctuating
electric decelerations which are hydraulical-
ly compensated according to the driver’s de-
sires. This function is called “brake blending”
and it combines mechanical braking with the
engine brake effect. WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
gr ound can r

esult in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.

Help with parking and manoeuvring
Determine the length of the trailer's draw-
bar
In or der f
or the trailer manoeuvre assistant to
determine the length of the trailer’s drawbar,
drive the vehicle-trailer set through some
turning manoeuvres or curves. The more pre-
cisely the length of the drawbar is deter-
mined, the wider the angles that will be avail-
able when manoeuvring. The assistant subdi-
vides the maximum available end stops of the
angle indicator into four levels: approx. 30°,
45°, 60° and 75°. Note
For technical reasons, the trailer manoeu-
vr e assist

ant cannot always correctly de-
tect trailers with LED technology taillights. Operating
Fig. 212
Rotary exterior mirror controls.: adjust
the tr ail

er angle. Fig. 213
Instrument panel display: engage re-
v erse gear Key of the Fig. 2
12

,
››› Fig. 213
:
Rotary exterior mirror controls.
Trailer orientation to the left
Trailer orientation to the right
Move the vehicle in the direction of the
towing device.
Actual trailer position
Target trailer position
Angle indicator zero position
Manoeuvre with the tow vehicle and trailer
set
The system requirements must be met
››› page 296.

Driving
Technical requirements Vehicles that are f
act ory-mounted with a
towing device meet all the technical and le-
gal requirements for driving with a trailer
››› page 313.
If the vehicle is retrofitted with a towing
bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for
the maximum authorised load of the trailer
that is to be towed may be fitted. The towing
bracket must be suitable for the vehicle and
the trailer and must be properly secured to
the vehicle's chassis. Only use a towing
bracket that has been authorised by SEAT for
this vehicle. Always check and take into ac-
count the towing bracket manufacturer's in-
structions.
Towing bracket fitted on the bumper
Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bum-
per's function. Do not make modifications or
repairs to the exhaust system or the brake
system. Make regular checks to ensure that
the towing bracket is secure.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer increases the load on the
engine and cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem should have sufficient coolant and be
prepared for the additional effort involved in
driving with a trailer. Trailer brakes
If the tr
ail

er has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake sys-
tem to the vehicle's brake system.
Tow cable
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer ››› page 309
.
Trailer tail lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations ››› page 309
.
Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the coun-
try in question. The exterior mirrors should be
adjusted before you start driving and must
provide a sufficient field of vision at the rear.
Trailer maximum electricity consumption
Never exceed the values indicated! Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Central
America Brake lights (total)
84 Watts
Turn signal (on each side) 42 Watts
Side lights (on each side) 50 Watts
Reverse lights (in total) 42 Watts
Rear fog light 42 Watts Australia
Brake lights (total)
108 Watts
Turn signal (on each side) 54 Watts
Side lights (on each side) 100 Watts
Reverse lights (in total) 54 Watts
Rear fog light 54 Watts WARNING
If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one , the tr

ailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injury. CAUTION

Practical tips
Charging process display  V
alid for: hybrid vehicles Fig. 228
Behind the cover of the battery
char ging sock
et: charging process display Fig. 229
On the inside of the cover of the bat-
t ery char

ging socket: sticker with information
on the charging process display. The charging process indicator is an LED
› ›

› Fig. 228
1 located on the charging sock-
et that sho ws the st
atus of the charging proc-
ess.
A sticker on the battery charging cover pro-
vides information on the meaning of the LEDs
››› Fig. 229.
charging process displays:
Green LED ››› Fig. 229
:
Always on: Charge completed success-
fully.
Turn signals: The high-voltage battery is
charging.
1 2 Short flashes: Programmed charging is
activ
e

. The charging process has not yet
started.
Yellow LED ››› Fig. 229
:
Turn signals: The parking lock P has not
been enabled.
Briefly lights up: The charging connector
has been plugged into the charging sock-
et and the vehicle has detected it.
Always on: No electrical network has
been detected. Arrange an inspection of
the power supply and network. Seek pro-
fessional assistance.
Red LED ››› Fig. 229
:
Turn signals: Error in the charging system.
The charging process cannot start or has
paused.
Always on: The charging connector has
not been locked. Unplug the charging
connector and plug it back in to the
charging socket, making sure it is proper-
ly inserted. If the problem persists, check
the compatibility of the cable or ask a
professional for help. Note
If the charging process display permanent-
ly indicat es an err

or in the power supply or
vehicle’s charging system, you should seek
professional assistance. 3
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Practical tips
b
It lights up yellow
The AdBlue reserve is low.
R efill AdBlue within the ne
xt kilometres (or miles) that
are indicated

Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
The 12 volt battery is a subject to wear. A
r eduction in batt
ery power can mean that
some important safety systems, such as
power steering, braking intervention, lights
or airbag systems, operate with limitations
or stop working entirely. This may cause
serious accidents and injuries. To avoid
this, it is necessary to take the following
safety measure:

Vehicle maintenance
Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil
, make-
up, etc. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolv ed grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cloth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Special stain remove: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
bl
e, apply neutral soap solution
afterwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Natural leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coff
ee, tea,
blood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: st
ain remover suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil

, make-
up, etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitabl
e stain remover for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Stain remover suitable for
leather Problem Solution
Care Apply preservative cream regu-
larly t

o protect from sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Carbon fibre parts Problem Solution
Dirt Clean like plastic parts Take special care with...
Headlights/tail lights