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WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehicle
could move off suddenly, especially if it is in gear, resulting in an accident
and serious injury.
WARNING
Cold start sprays could explode or cause a sudden increase in the engine
speed.
xNever use start boosters.
Caution
xAn attempt to start the engine while driving or starting the engine imme-
diately after turning it off can cause damage to the engine or starter motor.
xWhen the engine is cold, avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and do
not make the engine work hard.
xDo not push or tow start the engine. Sunburnt fuel could damage the cata-
lytic converter.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start driving immediately if the visi-
bility is OK. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and
reduces emissions.
Note
For example, if the key battery is very worn or flat, the engine cannot be
started with the starter button. In this case, remove the ignition button from
the lock and insert the key.
Note
Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched off
temporarily when the engine starts.
Note
When the engine is started cold, there may be strong vibrations for a few
moments for technical reasons. This is quite normal, and no cause for
concern.
Note
At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F), smoke may be given off below the
vehicle when the additional heater is connected.
Stopping the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
StepVehicles without KESSYVehicles with KESSY
1.Stopping the vehicle completely Ÿ.
2.Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 4 has been com-
pleted.
3.In automatic gearboxes, put the selector lever in position P.
4.Connect the electronic parking brake Ÿpage 210.

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WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving. You may lose
control of the vehicle and there is a risk of serious accident.
xThe airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off.
xThe brake servo does not work when the engine is not running. To stop,
the brake pedal must be pressed with more force.
xAs the power steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than normally.
xIf the key is removed from the ignition, the steering may lock and it will
not be possible to steer the vehicle.
Caution
If the engine has been driven at high speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when turned off. To avoid engine damage, allow the engine to
run for approximately two minutes in neutral before switching it off.
Note
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the key can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.
Note
After stopping the engine, the engine compartment fan may continue running
for a few minutes, even when the ignition has been switched off or the key
removed. The radiator fan is automatically switched off.
Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being started with an unauthorised
key and the vehicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a built-in chip. It automatically deactivates the immobi-
lizer when the key is inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated again automatically as soon as
you remove the key from the ignition lock. In vehicles with the KESSY system,
the key should remain outside the vehicle Ÿpage 86.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used with a genuine SEAT key with the
correct code. Coded keys can be obtained from your Authorised Service
Centre Ÿpage 78.
If an unauthorised key is used, the message SAFE or Immobiliser active is
displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle cannot be started in this case
Note
The correct operation of the vehicle is only guaranteed when original SEAT
keys are used.
5.
Turn the key in the ignition lock
to position Ÿpage 196, fig. 134
.Briefly press the starter button
Ÿpage 197, fig. 135. If it is not
possible to switch off the engine,
use the emergency disconnec-
tion Ÿpage 197.
6.With a manual gearbox, put the vehicle in first or reverse gear.
7.
Remove the starter button from
the lock to disconnect all electri-
cal components and activate the
electronic lock on the steering
column.
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xPress button . At the same time, press the brake pedal hard or gently
press the accelerator pedal with the engine switched on.
xThe control lamps G on the button and H on the instrument panel go
out.
Automatic release of the electronic parking brake on starting the engine
The electronic parking brake is automatically released when the vehicle starts
moving, if the driver's door is closed and the driver is wearing his/her seat
belt. In vehicles with a manual gearbox the clutch pedal should also be
pressed to the floor before starting the engine so that the system recognises
that the parking brake should be released.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function if the vehicle cannot be stopped
with the brake pedal Ÿ!
xPull button hard to stop the vehicle. The warning display will be
accompanied by the corresponding warning chime.
xTo stop the braking process, release the button or press the accelerator.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the electronic parking brake may result in serious acci-
dent.
xNever use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle except in an
emergency. The braking distance is considerably longer, because braking
is only applied to the rear wheels. Always use the foot brake.
xNever accelerate from the engine compartment with the engine running
and a gear or a gear range engaged. The vehicle could move, even if the
parking brake is applied.
Note
In vehicles with a manual gearbox: When the clutch pedal is released and the
accelerator pressed at the same time, the electronic parking brake is auto-
matically released.
Note
If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be possible to disconnect the electronic
parking brake. Use the jump-start Ÿpage 371.
Note
When the electronic parking brake is applied or released, noises may be
heard.
Note
If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long while, the system
sometimes performs automatic and audible checks while the vehicle is at a
standstill.
Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal requirements should be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence given.
xPark the vehicle on a suitable surface Ÿ.
xPress and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
xConnect the electronic parking brake Ÿpage 212.
xFor an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P.
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Auto Hold function*
The control lamp on the button switches on when the Auto Hold function is
on.
When the Auto Hold function is on, it helps the driver if they must regularly
stop the vehicle or if they must stop with the engine running for prolonged
periods, for example, on hills, before a traffic light or in traffic jams with
continuous stopping and starting.
The Auto Hold function automatically prevents the vehicle from rolling away
accidentally when at a standstill, without the driver having to keep his/her
foot on the brake pedal.
When the system that detects that the vehicle has stopped, the Auto Hold
keeps the vehicle at a standstill. The brake pedal can be released.
If the driver presses the brake pedal briefly or presses the accelerator to start
off, the Auto Hold function releases the brake once more. The vehicle moves
according to the gradient.If any of the conditions necessary for the Auto Hold function change while the
vehicle stopped, the system is turned off as is the indicator on the button
Ÿfig. 146. The electronic parking brake engages where necessary to park
the vehicle safely Ÿ.
Conditions for keeping the vehicle at a standstill with Auto Hold:
xThe driver's door must be closed.
xThe driver's seat belt must be buckled.
xThe engine must be running.
xThe TCS system must be switched on Ÿpage 210.
Switching Auto Hold on and off manually
Press the button Ÿ. The control lamp on the button switches
off when the Auto Hold function is switched off.
Permanent Auto Hold connection
The Auto Hold function must be switched on every time the engine is started.
However, to switch the Auto Hold function on permanently, the mark must be
switched on in the Settings menu, Autohold submenu Ÿpage 70.
Auto Hold works automatically under the following conditions:
Fig. 146 Detailed view of
the centre console: Auto
Hold button.
All points must be fulfilled simultaneously Ÿ:
manual gearboxAutomatic gearbox
1.If the vehicle is stopped using the brake pedal on a flat or slope.
2.The engine must be running smoothly.
3.On a slope, the 1st gear is
engaged uphill or the reverse gear
is engaged for a downhill. The
clutch must be held down.A gear for driving is selected from
R, D or S.
Upon accelerating and pressing in
the clutch simultaneously, the
brake releases gradually.Upon accelerating, the brake
releases gradually.
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WARNING
The Auto Hold technology is limited by the laws of physics. The improved
comfort provided by Auto Hold should never prompt you to take risks.
xNever leave the vehicle running and with the Auto Hold function
switched on.
xAuto Hold cannot always stop the vehicle uphill and downhill (for
example, if the ground is slippery or frozen).
Caution
Before entering an automatic car wash, always switch the Auto Hold function
off, as it could be damaged when the electronic parking brake automatically
engages.
Start-Stop Function*
In Start-Stop mode, the engine is automatically switched off when the vehicle
is at a standstill. The engine restarts automatically when required.
The function is enabled automatically whenever the ignition is switched on.
The instrument panel displays information on the current status.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
xWhen the vehicle is at a standstill, leave it in neutral and take your foot off
the clutch. The engine switches off.
xSimply depress the clutch pedal to move off again.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
xWhen the vehicle is at a standstill, depress the brake or keep it pressed
down. The engine switches off.
xThe engine will start again as soon as you release the brake pedal.
xWith the gear lever set to P, the engine will not start until a range of gears
is selected or the accelerator pedal is depressed.
manual gearboxAutomatic gearbox
1.If one of the conditions mentioned in table on page 222 changes.
2.If the engine is not running regularly or if there is a malfunction.
3.When changing to idle speed.If the selector lever is placed in
neutral (N).
4.If the engine is turned off or stalls.If the engine is switched off.
5.If the driver accelerates while
pressing the clutch in.If the vehicle is accelerated.
6.When one of the wheels has mini-
mal contact with the ground (for
example, on uneven ground).
Fig. 147 Detailed view of
the centre console: Start-
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Important conditions for the engine to automatically switch off
xThe driver seat belt must be buckled.
xThe driver door must be closed.
xThe bonnet must be closed.
xThe factory-fitted towing bracket must not be electrically connected to a
trailer.
xA minimum engine temperature has been reached.
xThe vehicle has moved since the last stop.
xIn vehicles with Climatronic: The temperature inside the vehicle is within
the preset temperature range.
xThe temperature set is neither very high nor very low.
xThe air conditioning defrost function is not switched on.
xIn vehicles with Climatronic: the blower has not been manually set to a
high speed.
xThe power level of the vehicle's battery is sufficient.
xThe vehicle's battery temperature is neither too high nor too low.
xThe vehicle is not on a steep gradient or slope.
xThe front wheels are not overly turned.
xThe heated windscreen is not switched on.
xReverse gear is not engaged.
xThe park assist system is not switched on.
Conditions for automatically restarting the engine
The engine may automatically restart under the following conditions:
xIf the vehicle interior is too hot or too cold.
xIf the vehicle moves.
xIf the vehicle's battery voltage drops.
Conditions requiring the key to restart the engine
The engine must be started using the key under the following conditions:
xIf the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
xIf the driver's door is opened.
xIf the bonnet is opened.
xIn vehicles with a manual gearbox: If a gear has been selected.
Switching Start-Stop mode on and off manually
xPress the button on the centre console Ÿpage 223, fig. 147.
xThe button will light up when the Start-Stop function is switched off.
The engine will start immediately if the vehicle is in Stop mode when it is
switched off manually.
WARNING
The brake servo and the power steering do not work when the engine is
switched off.
xNever allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off.
Caution
Using the Start-Stop function for a long period at very high outdoor tempera-
tures could damage the vehicle's battery.
Note
In some cases, you may have to restart the vehicle using the key. Observe the
corresponding message on the instrument panel display.
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xParking perpendicular to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no
more than 20 km/h and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
xThe best parking results will be achieved if you position the vehicle as
parallel as possible to the line of parked cars or the kerb.
xWhen a suitable parking place is displayed on the instrument panel, stop
and select reverse gear.
xFollow the instructions given on the instrument panel display
xThen, release the steering wheel when the warning signal sounds Ÿ:
The system will move the steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
xObserve the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
xThe park assist system is only responsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
xFollow the instructions given by the park assist system until the
manoeuvre is completed.
xThe park assist system steers the vehicle forwards and backwards until it
is in a straight position in the parking space.
xThe manoeuvre is complete when the corresponding indication is given
on the instrument panel display.
Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the
following:
xPress button .
xDriving faster than 7 km/h.
xThe driver moves the steering wheel.
xThe parking manoeuvre has not been completed after six minutes since
the park assist system was activated.
xA sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding door
and press the button again.
xThere is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
xThe TCS system is switched off or the TCS or ESP is working.
WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly by itself when parking using the park
assist system. Placing your hand between the steering wheel spokes could
lead to injuries.
Note
The park assist system has its limitations. For example, it is not possible to
park on tight bends using the park assist system.
Note
Even if the park assist system recognises that there is not enough space for
parking the vehicle, the display screen on the instrument panel will still
display this place. In this case, the parking manoeuvre should not be
requested.
Note
Changing gears between forward and reverse gears before indicated (that is,
before the signal from the parking sensor system) the parking results may not
be ideal.
Note
For parallel parking (parallel to the road), a sound will tell the driver when
they must change from forward gears to reverse; the signal from the parking
sensor system does not indicate changes of direction.
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Note
The park assist can also be activated afterwards, if you pass close to a parallel
parking space at a maximum of 40 km an hour or close to be perpendicular
parking space at about 20 km an hour then press the button .
Note
The progress bar on the screen of the instrument panel shows a display of the
relative distance to be covered.
Note
When the Park Assist system is turning the steering wheel of the stopped
vehicle the symbol K is also displayed. Press on the brake pedal so that the
steering can turn with the vehicle at a standstill and thus reduce the number
of manoeuvres.
Note
A suitable parking space length is at least 1.1 m greater than the length of the
vehicle.
Note
If the results of the park assist system are not as good after changing the
wheels, the system must memorise the perimeter of the new wheels. This
process is performed automatically while the vehicle is in motion. To help this
process, turn slowly (at less than 20 km/h), e.g. in an empty car park.
Leaving a parking space using the Park Assist system
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xSwitch on the engine.
xPress button . When the function is enabled, the button Ÿpage 230,
fig. 152 will light up.
xApply the turn signal indicator for the side on which you want to leave the
parking space.
xSelect reverse gear.
xFollow the instructions given by the park assist system.
xWhen the next indication appears, release the steering wheel Ÿ in
“Parking using the park assist system” on page 230: The system will move
the steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
xObserve the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
xThe park assist system is only responsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
xWhen it is possible to leave the parking space, the Park Assist system will
stop. Take control of the steering and when traffic conditions permit, leave
the parking space.
Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the
following:
xDriving faster than 7 km/h.
xThe driver moves the steering wheel.
xA sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding door
and press the button again.
xThere is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
xThe TCS system is switched off or the TCS or ESP is working.
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