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If the DCC has a fault, the instrument panel display shows the message
Fault: Damping control.
Steering
Power steering becomes more robust in sport mode to enable a more sporty
driving style.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate in eco mode, especially re-
stricting fuel consumption.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting guides located in the interior front door panels of the
Leon FR change colour from white to red when sport mode is activated. 
Setting driving mode
You can select from Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual.
Fig. 144 Centre console:
MODE button The required mode can be selected on the touch screen, in the menu that
opens when the
MODE button is pressed.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display informs about the active mode.
The MODE button light remains lit up yellow when the active mode is differ- ent to normal.
Driving pro-
fileCharacteristics
NormalOffers a balanced driving experience, suitable for everyday
use.
SportProvides a complete dynamic performance in the vehicle, en-
abling the user a more sporty driving style.
EcoPlaces the vehicle in a particularly low state of consumption,
facilitating a fuel-saving driving style that is respectful to the
environment.
IndividualEnables some configurations to be modified by pressing the
Profile settings button. The functions that can be adjusted
depend on the equipment fitted in the vehicle.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Mode, pay attention to all traffic. Doing oth-
erwise could cause an accident.
Note
● The vehicle will start in the mode that was selected at the moment it was
switched off.
● Changing modes can alter vehicle handling. The SEAT Drive Mode func-
tion does not allow configurations that compromise safety under any cir-
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● Your speed and driving style must always be adjusted to visibility,
weather, and traffic conditions.
● The eco mode is not available when towing a trailer. 
Tiredness detection (break
recommendation)* Introduction
The Tiredness detection informs the driver when their driving behaviour
shows signs of fatigue.
Additional information and warnings:
● Easy Connect system ⇒ page 79
● Accessories, change a part, repairs and adjustments (information stored
in the control units) ⇒ page 272
WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Tiredness detection system tempt
you into taking any risks when driving. Take regular breaks, sufficient in
length when making long journeys.
● The driver always assumes the responsibility of driving to their full
capacity.
● Never drive if you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of the driver in all circum-
stances. Consult the information in the section ⇒ page 214, System limi-
tations.
WARNING (Continued)
● In some situations the system may incorrectly interpret an intended
driving manoeuvre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the effect called microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the instrument panel and act as is
necessary.
Note
● Tiredness detection has been developed for driving on motorways and
well paved roads only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it checked by a specialised work-
shop. 
Function and operation
Fig. 145 On the instru-
ment panel display:
Tiredness detection sym-
bol
Tiredness detection determines the driving behaviour of the driver when
starting a journey, making a calculation of tiredness. This is constantly com-
pared with the current driving behaviour. If the system detects that the driv-
er is tired, an audible warning is given with a sound and an optic warning is
shown with a symbol and complementary message on the instrument panel 
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display ⇒ Fig. 145. The message on the instrument panel display is shown
for about 5 seconds, and depending on the case, is repeated. The system
stores the last message displayed.
The message on the instrument panel display can be switched off by press-
ing the 
button on the windscreen wiper lever or the button  on the
multi function steering wheel ⇒ page 73.
The message can be recalled to the instrument panel display using the mul-
tifunction display ⇒ page 73.
Conditions of operation
Driving behaviour is only calculated on speeds above about 65 km/h (40
mph) up to around 200 km/h (125 mph).
Switching on and off
Tiredness detection can be activated or deactivated in the Easy Connect
system with the button 
and the function button 
 ⇒ page 79. A mark
indicates that the adjustment has been activated.
System limitations
The Tiredness detection has certain limitations inherent to the system. The
following conditions can limit the Tiredness detection or prevent it from
functioning.
● At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)
● At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)
● When cornering
● On roads in poor condition
● In unfavourable weather conditions
● When a sporty driving style is employed
● In the event of a serious distraction to the driver
Tiredness detection will be restored when the vehicle is stopped for more
than 15 minutes, when the ignition is switched off or when the driver has
unbuckled their seat belt and opened the door. In the event of slow driving during a long period of time (below 65 km/h (40
mph) the system automatically re-establishes the tiredness calculation.
When driving at a faster speed the driving behaviour will be recalculated.

Tyre monitoring systems Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 73
● Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ page 238
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 265
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 272
WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres may lead to sudden tyre
pressure losses, to tread separation or even to a blow-out.
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure they are maintained at the
pressures indicated. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause overheat-
ing, resulting in tread detachment or even burst tyres.
● Tyre pressure should be that indicated on the label when the tyres are
cold at all times ⇒ page 307.
● Regularly check the cold inflation pressure of the tyres. If necessary,
change the tyre pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are cold.
● Regularly check your tyres for damage and wear.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
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For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel consumption and tyre wear.
Note
● Driving for the first time with new tyres at a high speed can cause them
to slightly expand, which could then produce an air pressure warning.
● Only replace used tyres with those authorised by SEAT for the corre-
sponding type vehicle.
● Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring system. Regularly check your
tyres to ensure that the tyre pressure is correct and that the tyres are not
damaged due to puncture, cuts, tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects
from the tyres only when they have not pierced the tyres. 
Tyre monitor indicator warning lamp
lights upPossible causeSolution

The pressure in one or more
tyres has clearly reduced in
comparison to the tyre pres-
sure set by the driver or the
tyre has structural damage.
Additionally, an audible warn-
ing can be heard and a text
message can be seen on the
instrument panel display. Stop the vehicle! Reduce
speed immediately! Stop the
vehicle safely as soon as pos-
sible. Avoid sudden manoeu-
vres and braking! Check all
tyres and pressures. Replace
any damaged tyres.
flashesPossible causeSolution

System malfunction. The con-
trol lamp flashes for about one
minute and then lights up per-
manently.
If the tyre pressure is correct,
switch the ignition off and on
again. If the control lamp re-
mains lit up, the tyre monitor-
ing indicator can be calibra-
ted. Have the system reviewed
by a specialised workshop.
Several warning and control lamps light up for a few seconds when the igni-
tion is switched on while the function is verified. They will switch off after a
few seconds.
WARNING
When the tyres are inflated at different pressures or at a pressure that is
too low then a tyre may be damaged resulting in a loss of control of the
vehicle and a serious or fatal accident.
● If the warning lamp  lights up, stop immediately and check the
tyres.
● If the tyres are inflated at different pressures or if a tyre pressure is
too low, this will increase tyre wear, negatively affecting vehicle stability
and increasing braking distances.
● If tyres are inflated at different pressures or a tyre pressure is too low,
a tyre may be damaged and burst resulting in a loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
● The driver is responsible for ensuring that all of the vehicle tyres are
correctly inflated to the right pressure. The recommended tyre pressure
is indicated on the label ⇒ page 307.
● The tyre monitoring system can only operate correctly if all of the
tyres are inflated to the correct pressure when cold. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● Driving with tyres at the wrong pressure can cause them damage and
result in an accident. Ensure that the tyre pressures of all the tyres corre-
spond to the vehicle load.
● Before starting a journey, always inflate tyres to the correct pressure.
● Tyres with insufficient pressure are subjected to more flexing. Due to
this, the tyre could become excessively hot, causing tread separation
and also tyre blow-out.
● With an overloaded vehicle at high speed, the tyres can overheat and
burst resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
● Tyre pressures which are too high or too low reduce the useful life of
the tyre, affecting vehicle performance.
● If a tyre has not been punctured then it does not have to be changed
immediately; drive to the nearest specialised workshop at a moderate
speed and have the tyre checked and inflated to the correct pressure.
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.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle.
Note
● If excessively low tyre pressure is detected with the ignition on, an audi-
ble warning will sound. In the event that there is a fault in the system, an
audible warning will sound.
● Driving on dirt tracks for a long period of time or driving in a sporty style
can temporarily deactivate the TPMS. The control lamp shows a fault, but
disappears when road conditions or the driving style change. 
Tyre monitoring indicator
Fig. 146 Instrument
panel: warning of loss of
tyre pressure
The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel revolutions and, with this infor-
mation, the tread of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If the rolling circum-
ference of one or more wheels has changed, the tyre monitoring indicator
will indicate this on the instrument panel through a warning lamp and a
warning to the driver ⇒ Fig. 146. When only one specific tyre is affected, its
position within the vehicle will be indicated.  Loss of pressure: Check left tyre pressure! 

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During parking, the parking system plus assists you visually and audibly
about obstacles detected in front and behind the vehicle ⇒ page 219.
WARNING
● Always pay attention (also when looking straight ahead) to traffic and
the vehicle surroundings. The assistance systems are not a replacement
for driver awareness. When inserting or removing the vehicle from a park-
ing space, or when performing similar manoeuvres the driver always as-
sumes the responsibility.
● Take into account that the system is not always in conditions to rec-
ognise or represent certain surfaces, such as dress fabric: Risk of causing
an accident!
● The sensors and cameras have blind spots, making the detection of
people and objects impossible. Pay special attention to children and ani-
mals: Risk of causing an accident!
● Always keep visual control of the vehicle surroundings: use the rear
vision mirrors for additional help.
CAUTION
● Under certain circumstances, the system does not detect or display cer-
tain objects:
–Objects such as snow chains, trailer draw bars, bars or fences
– Objects that are located above the sensors, such as protrusions in a
wall.
– Objects with certain surfaces or structures, such as wire mesh fences
or powder snow.
● When the vehicle approaches a low obstacle, it could disappear from
the angle of measurement. In this case, take into account that the system
will no longer warn about this obstacle.
● The knocks or damage on the radiator grille, bumper, wheel arch and ve-
hicle underbody can adjust the orientation of the sensors. This can affect
the parking aid function. Have the function checked by a specialised work-
shop.
Note
● In certain situations, the system can give a warning even though there is
no obstacle in the detected area, e.g:
–for roads with certain surfaces, or with long grass
– for external ultrasound sources, such as cleaning vehicles
– In downpours, intense snow or dense exhaust gases
● In order to familiarise yourself with the system, it is advised that you
practice parking in an area or car park that is free from traffic. There must be
good weather and light conditions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can be modified, in addition to the
indications ⇒ page 221.
● In vehicles without a driver information system, these parameters can be
modified in a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised workshop.
● Please observe information on towing a trailer ⇒  page 221.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen shows a slight time delay.
● To ensure that the parking aid works properly, the sensors must be kept
clean and free of ice and snow. 
Rear parking aid*
The rear parking aid is an audible assistant. Description
There are sensors integrated in the rear bumper. When the sensors detect
an obstacle, you are alerted by audible warnings.
Make sure that the sensors are not covered by adhesives, residues and the
like, given that this could affect the system operation. Cleaning instructions
⇒ page 239.
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rearside0.90 mcentre1.60 m
As you approach the obstacle, the time interval between the audible warn-
ings will be reduced. When you reach around 0.30 m the warning will be
constant: Do not continue to move forward (or backward) ⇒ 
in General
information on page 218, ⇒  in General information on page 218 !
If you maintain separation from the obstacle, the volume of the warning be-
gins to reduce after four seconds (does not affect the tone of the constant
warning).
Activate
When engaging reverse gear, the parking aid is automatically switched on.
This is confirmed with a short warning. 
Parking system plus*
Parking system plus assists you audibly and visually when
parking.
Fig. 148 Represented
area
There are sensors integrated in the front and rear bumpers. When the sen-
sors detect an obstacle, audible and visual warnings are given. Make sure that the sensors are not covered by adhesives, residues and the
like, given that this could affect the system operation. Cleaning instructions
⇒ page 239.
The approximate measurement range of the sensors is:
1.20 m
0.90 m
1.60 m
0.90 m
As you approach the obstacle, the time interval between the audible warn-
ings will be reduced.
If you maintain separation from the obstacle, the volume of the warning be-
gins to reduce after four seconds (does not affect the tone of the constant
warning). 
Activating/Deactivating
Fig. 149 Centre console:
parking aid button 
A
BCD
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Adjusting the display and audible warnings
The settings for the display and audible warnings are con-
trolled via the Easy Connect*.
Requirements: the parking aid must be switched on.
– Select: button CAR
> control button Car* Systems > Driver assis-
tant > Parking aid ⇒  page 81.
Automatic activation 1)
 on – activates the Automatic activation option ⇒ page 220
 off – deactivates the Automatic activation option ⇒ page 220.
Front volume
Volume in the front and rear area.
Front sound settings
Frequency (tone) of the sound in the front area.
Rear volume
Volume in the rear area
Rear sound settings
Frequency (tone) of the sound in the rear area.
Adjust volume
With the parking aid switched on, the active audio/video source volume will
be reduced to the intensity of the selected setting.
You will hear a short test tone from the corresponding speaker each time
you make a new setting. Error messages
When the parking aid is activated or when switching it on, if a continuous
warning can be heard over several seconds (additionally, in the case of
Parking system plus the LED of the
 button flashes), there is a fault in the
system. If the fault does not disappear before switching off the ignition, the
next time the parking aid is switched on by engaging reverse gear the fault
will only be indicated with the flashing LED on the  button.
Parking system plus*
If there is a fault in a sensor, the symbol  is displayed on the Easy Con-
nect display in front of/behind the vehicle. If a rear sensor is faulty, only the
obstacles in the areas A
and B are displayed ⇒ Fig. 148. If a front sensor
is faulty, only the obstacles in the areas C and D are displayed.
Have the fault corrected by a specialised workshop without delay. 
Towing bracket
If the trailer power socket is occupied, the rear parking aid sensors will not
activate when reverse gear is engaged, or when the button  is pressed.
This function may not be covered under warranty if the towing bracket is not
factory-fitted. This causes the following limitations:
Parking system plus*
There will be no warning about the presence of obstacles in the rear area.
The monitoring in the front area remains active. The optical display changes
to towing mode. 
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