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– To switch to tiptronic mode, move the selector lever from posi-
tion D/S to the right. As soon as the change is made, the selec-
tor lever will be shown in the position G (i.e. G4 means that 4th
gear is engaged) on the instrument panel display.
– Move the selector lever forwards +
to select a higher gear
⇒ Fig. 123.
– Move the selector lever backwards -
to select a lower gear.
Changing gear manually with the gearshift paddles*
The gearshift paddles can be used when the selector lever is in the
position D/S or G.
– Press the gearshift paddle +
to select a higher gear
⇒ Fig. 124.
– Press the gearshift paddle -
to select a lower gear.
– With the selector lever in position D/S, if no paddle is operated
during a short period of time, the gearbox control system
switches back to automatic mode. To switch to permanent man-
ual gear change using the gearshift paddles, move the selector
lever from position D/S to the right.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the next gear
shortly before the maximum engine speed is reached.
If you select a lower gear, the automatic gearbox will not shift down until
there is no risk of overrevving the engine.
When the kick-down feature is used, the gearbox shifts down to a lower
gear, depending on road speed and engine speed. Kick-down feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum acceleration to be
reached.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of resist-
ance at full throttle, the gearbox will shift down to a lower gear, depending
on road speed and engine speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is de-
layed until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery or wet, the kick-down fea-
ture could cause the driving wheels to spin, which could result in skid-
ding.

Launch Control Programme 1)
The Launch control programme enables maximum accelera-
tion.
Important: the engine must have reached operating temperature
and the steering wheel must not be turned.
The engine speed for “launch control” is different in petrol and die-
sel engines. To use the launch-control you must disconnect the an-
ti-slip regulation (ASR) through the Easy Connect system in the
menu ⇒ page 79. The warning lamp  will stay switched on or will 
1)
Valid for vehicles: with Launch Control/6-Speed DSG with diesel engines superior to 125
kW and petrol engines superior to 140 kW.
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– Select Eco mode ⇒ page 211 once in SEAT Drive Mode*.
– Take your foot off the accelerator.
The driver message Inertia will be displayed. At speeds higher
than 20 km/h (12 mph), the gearbox will automatically disengage
and the vehicle will roll freely, without the effect of the engine
brake. While the vehicle rolls, the engine runs at idling speed.
Stopping inertia mode
– Press the brake or the accelerator pedal.
To make use of the braking force and switch off the engine again,
simply press the brake pedal briefly.
Applying both the inertia mode (= prolonged section with less energy) and
the switching off using inertia (= shorter section without the need for fuel)
facilitates improved fuel consumption and emission balance.
WARNING
● If the inertia mode has been switched on, take into account, when ap-
proaching an obstacle and releasing the accelerator pedal, that the vehi-
cle will not decelerate in the usual manner: risk of accident!
● When using inertia mode while travelling down hills, the vehicle can
increase speed: risk of accident!
● If other users drive your vehicle, warn them about inertia mode.
Note
● Inertia mode is only available in eco driving mode (SEAT Drive Mode*).
● The driver message Inertia is only displayed with the current consump-
tion. In inertia mode the gear will no longer be displayed (for example: “E”
will appear in place of “E7”).
● On downhill sections with gradients above 15 %, the inertia mode will
automatically be switched off temporarily. 
Backup programme
A backup programme is in place if a fault should occur in the
control system.
If all the positions of the selector lever are shown over a light background
on the instrument panel display, there is a system fault and the automatic
gearbox will operate in with the backup programme. When the backup pro-
gramme is activated, it is possible to drive the vehicle, however, at low
speeds and within a selected range of gears. In some cases driving in re-
verse gear may not be possible .
CAUTION
If the gearbox operates with the backup programme, take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop and have the fault repaired without delay. 
Clutch
 Clutch overheated! Stop the vehicle!
The clutch has overheated and could be damaged. In order to prevent the
temperature from increasing again and so that the clutch is cooled, stop the 
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certain degree of practical skill. We therefore advise you to obtain
professional assistance.
A screwdriver will be needed to carry out the manual release. Use
the flat part of the screwdriver blade ⇒ page 274.
Removing the cover from the selector lever
– Apply the handbrake  ⇒ 
to ensure that the car does not
move.
– Carefully pull the corners of the selector lever boot and fold up
the selector lever boot (inside out) by hand.
Releasing the selector lever
– Using a screwdriver, press and hold the yellow unlocking tab
sideways ⇒ Fig. 125.
– Now press the interlock button on the selector lever A
and
move the selector lever to position N.
– After carrying out the manual release, attach the selector lever
boot on the gearbox console again.
If the power supply should ever fail (discharged battery, etc.) and the vehi-
cle has to be pushed or towed, the selector lever must first be moved to po-
sition N. This is possible after operating the manual release mechanism.
WARNING
The selector lever may be moved out of position P only when the hand-
brake is firmly applied. If this does not work, secure the vehicle with the
brake pedal. On a slope the vehicle could otherwise start to move inad-
vertently after shifting the selector lever out of position P - accident risk!

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Control lamp
lights upPossible cause
Cruise control is active
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
Displayed on the CCS screen
Status Fig. 126: CCS temporarily switched off. The set speed is displayed in small fig-
ures.
System error. Contact a specialised workshop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is displayed in large figures.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle. 
A
BCD
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effectPosition of the switch, operating the switch on the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 127, or
by using the third lever ⇒ Fig. 128Action
Increasing the stored
speed (during CCS setting)
Depending on equipment fitted:
– briefly press the button 3 on the turn signal lever in the
RES
zone– or briefly move the third lever to the RESUME position to increase speed by
1 km/h (1 mph)
– or move the third lever upwards with SPEED+ to increase the speed by 10 km/h
(10 mph) and store it
– or continuously press the button 3
on the turn signal lever in the
RES
zone– or move the third lever upwards with SPEED+ continuously
– or move the third lever to the RESUME position and hold it to continuously in-
crease the speed and store it.
The vehicle accelerates actively until it rea-
ches the new stored speed.
Increasing the stored
speedWhen the CCS is in the ON position, but DEACTIVATED, the speed setting can be
increased with SPEED+ by 10 km/h (10 mph).The vehicle accelerates actively until it rea-
ches the new stored speed.
Reducing the stored speed
(during CCS setting)
Depending on equipment fitted:
– briefly press the button 3 on the turn signal lever in the
SET zone to reduce
speed by 1km/h (1mph)
– or briefly move the third lever to the SET position to reduce the speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph)
– or move the third lever downwards with SPEED– to reduce the speed by 10 km/
h (10 mph) and store it
– or continuously press the button 3
on the turn signals lever in the
SET
zone– or press and hold the button SET on the third lever to reduce speed contin-
uously
– or move the third lever downwards ( SPEED–) continuously and store it.
Speed is reduced without braking, by inter-
rupting the accelerator until reaching the
new stored speed.
Setting a lower speedWhen the CCS is in the ON position, but DEACTIVATED, the speed setting can be
reduced with SPEED– by 10 km/h (10 mph).The system is switched off. The stored speed
is deleted.
Switching off the CCSMove the switch 1 to the OFF position.
OR: move the third lever to the OFF position.Speed is reduced without intervening in the
braking system, by interrupting the accelera-
tor until reaching the new stored speed.
The value indicated in the table in brackets (in mph, miles per hour) only
refers to instrument panels with indications in miles. Changing gear in CCS mode
The CCS decelerates as soon as the clutch pedal is pressed, intervening
again automatically after a gear is engaged.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
Introduction
Fig. 129 Detection area
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an extension of vehicle cruise control (GRA)
⇒ 
.
The ACC function allows the driver to establish a cruising speed between 30
and 160 km/h (18 and 100 mph), as well as the time distance from the ve-
hicle ahead. The ACC function will adapt to the vehicle's adaptive cruise
speed at all times, maintaining a safety distance from the vehicle ahead.
The ACC function is based on a radar sensor that can measure the distance
to vehicles ahead.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic gearbox, the ACC may brake it un-
til it stops completely if the vehicle ahead stops.
Request for driver intervention
During driving, the ACC is subject to certain limitations inherent in the sys-
tem. In other words, in certain circumstances the actual driver will have to
control speed and distance with regard to other vehicles. In this case, the instrument panel display
will tell the driver to intervene by
pressing the brake pedal, and a warning sound will go off ⇒ page 191.
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 73
● Easy Connect system ⇒ page 79
● Cruise control system (CCS) ⇒ page 184
● Front Assist ⇒ page 202
● Lane Assist ⇒ page 207
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 272
WARNING
The intelligent technology in the ACC cannot overcome the system's own
limitations or change the laws of physics. If used negligently or uninten-
tionally it may cause a serious accident and serious injury. The system is
not a replacement for driver awareness.
● Always adapt speed and safety distance to the vehicle ahead accord-
ing to visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● Do not use the ACC in conditions of poor visibility, on steep roads,
with several bends or in slippery circumstances such as snow, ice, rain or
loose gravel or on flooded roads.
● Never use the ACC when driving off-road or on unpaved roads. The
ACC has only been designed for use on paved roads.
● The ACC does not react on approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
the end of a traffic jam or a broken-down vehicle or a vehicle stopped at
traffic lights.
● The ACC does not react during driving to people or animals or vehi-
cles changing lane or approaching in the opposite direction in the same
lane.
● If the ACC does not reduce speed enough, apply the foot brake imme-
diately. 
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Warning and control lamps
Lights upPossible cause ⇒ Solution

A speed reduction by the ACC to
maintain distance with the ve-
hicle ahead is not enough.Brake! Use the foot brake!
Driver intervention necessary:
 The ACC is not currently availa-
blea)
.
With the vehicle stationary,
switch the engine off and back
on again. Check the radar sen-
sor visually (in case it is dirty,
has ice or has been knocked).
If it is still unavailable, refer to
a specialised workshop to
have the system inspected.

The ACC is active. No vehicle is
detected ahead. The set speed
remains constant.–

If the symbol is white: the ACC
is active. A vehicle in front has
been detected. The ACC adjusts
the speed and the distance
from the vehicle ahead.
–If the symbol is grey: the ACC is
not active. The system is
switched on, but it is not con-
trolling.
The ACC is active.–
a) The symbol is in colour on the instrument panel with colour display.
Some warning and control lamps will light up briefly when the ignition is
switched on to check certain functions. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they light up and the corre-
sponding messages may result in damage to the vehicle and serious in-
jury.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or messages.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps when they light up and the corresponding
messages may result in damage to the vehicle.
Note
When the ACC is connected, the instrument panel display messages may be
hidden by messages pertaining to other functions, such as an incoming
call. 
Radar sensor
Fig. 131 On the front
bumper: radar sensor. 
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Using the adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Fig. 132 On the left of
the steering column:
Third lever for using the
adaptive cruise control.
Fig. 133 On the left of
the steering column:
Third lever for using the
adaptive cruise control.
When the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched on, the green control
lamp  comes on and the display shows the set speed and ACC status
⇒  Fig. 130. Conditions for the adaptive cruise control to be switched on
●
The selector lever should be turned to position D or S, or in the Tiptronic
selection gear. In case of manual gearbox, any forward gear should be en-
gaged, except first gear.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, if there is no set speed, you should
drive at less than 30 km/h (18 mph).
Speed control
When the ACC is switched on, speed can be programmed and adjusted. The
set speed may differ from the vehicle's actual speed if the distance is cur-
rently being controlled.
What functions can be used?
If you switch on adaptive cruise control you can programme the current
speed as “control speed”.
While driving, the control can be interrupted at any time and the speed
modified as well.
The following settings can also be made:
● Distance
● Driving programme
● Driving mode
Activating/Deactivating
Any speed can be set 1)
from 30 to 160 km/h (19 and 100 mph).
Switching on adaptive cruise control
● Pull the lever to position 1
⇒ Fig. 132. ACC standby
will appear on the
instrument panel display. 
1)
Speed limits are different in each country and depend on the unit shown on the speedome-
ter.
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