2013 Seat Altea Freetrack Owner's Manual

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Driving
● Be especially careful when manoeuvring into a corner between two per-
pendicular walls. Carefully watch the approach of the wall to the side of the
vehicle (using the mirrors).
● The

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Switching off the cruise control system
–Either push the switch  B
 to the right to 
OFF or turn the ignition
off when the vehicle is stationary.
When the cruise control is on and a speed

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Driving
Setting a lower speed
– Press the lower part  SET/– of the rocker switch  A
 to reduce the
speed. The vehicle will automatically reduce its speed for as
long as you keep the switch pre

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Complete system deactivation*
Fig. 152  Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er: switch and rocker
switch for the cruise con-
trol
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The system is completel

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Intelligent technology
Practical Tips Intelligent technology
Brakes Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you apply to the brake pedal. It
works  only when the engine is running .
If

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WARNING
● The risk of accident is higher if you drive too fast, if you do not keep
your distance to the vehicle in front, and when the road surface is slip-
pery or wet. Th

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Intelligent technology
The ASR automatically switches on when the engine is started. If necessary,
it may be turned on or off pushing the button on the centre console.
When the ASR is switched off

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC*)
The ESC reduces the risk of skidding by braking the wheels individually.
The system uses the steering wheel angle and road speed to calcul