2016 Seat Ateca technical data

Driver assistance systems
visibility, weather, road and traffic
c
ondition
s.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be r
eady to intervene in the steering at any
time.
● The Emergency Assist alone cannot always
avoid ac
cidents or serious injuries.
● If the operation of the Emergency Assist is
impair
ed, for example if the radar sensor of
the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the Lane
Assist camera are covered or have lost their
settings, the system may intervene inoppor-
tunely in braking or in steering.
● The Emergency Assist does not react to
peopl
e or animal or vehicles crossing your
path or which approach you head-on in the
same lane. WARNING
If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
t u

nely, serious accidents and injuries may oc-
cur.
● If the Emergency Assist does not operate
properly
, switch off the Lane Assist
››› page 213. Doing so will also switch off the
Emergency Assist.
● Have the system checked by a specialised
work
shop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this. Note
● Aut om

atic interventions by the Emergency
Assist on the brakes may be interrupted by
pressing the accelerator or brake or by mov-
ing the wheel.
● Hazard warning lights that come on auto-
matic
ally can be switched off by pressing the
accelerator or the break, moving the steering
wheel or pressing the hazard warning light
switch.
● If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may
decel
erate the vehicle until it comes to a com-
plete stop.
● When the Emergency Assist is activated, it
is

only available again after the ignition has
been switched off and back on again. 219
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Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition i
s switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
If there are no indications from the control
lamp in the external rear view mirror, this
means that the blind spot detector has not
detected any other vehicles in the area ››› .
If the dip

ped beam is on, then the control
lamps in the external rear view mirrors will be
dimmed (night mode). WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
me s

sages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
● C

arry out the necessary operations. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin

g text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Blind spot detector (BSD)
Fig. 192
In the exterior mirrors: indication of
the b lind s

pot detector. Fig. 193
Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-
sor z

ones. The blind spot detector uses radar sensors to
monit
or the ar

eas behind the vehicle
››› Fig. 193. The system does this by measur-
ing the vehicle's distance from other vehicles
and its speed differential. The blind spot de-
tector will not work at speeds of less than ap-
prox. 15 km/h (9 mph). The system uses opti-
cal signals in the external rear view mirrors to
notify the driver.
Indication in the external rear view mirrors
The control lamp (expanded view) provides
an indication in the corresponding external
mirror ››› Fig. 192 regarding the traffic situa-
tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp of the left-hand ex-
ternal mirror indicates the traffic situation to
the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of
the right-hand external mirror indicates the
traffic situation to the right of the vehicle. »
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Driving situations Fig. 194
Schematic diagram:  Pa ssing sit-
uation with traffic behind the vehicle.  Indi-
cation from the blind spot detector in the left-
hand external mirror. Fig. 195
Schematic diagram:  Situation of
p

assing and then moving into the right-hand
lane.  Indication from the blind spot detec- tor in the right-hand external mirror. In the following situations, an indication will
be di
s

played in the external mirror ››› Fig. 194
 (arrow) or ››› Fig. 195  (arrow):
● When being overtaken by another vehicle
››

› Fig. 194  .
● When overtaking another vehicle
››

› Fig. 195  with a speed differential of ap-
prox. 10 km/h (6 mph). If the vehicle is pass- ing at a considerably higher speed, no indi-
cation w

ill be displayed.
The faster the vehicle approaches, the sooner
an indication will be displayed in the external
mirror, because the blind spot detector takes
into account the speed differential with other
vehicles. Thus even though the distance from
the other vehicle is identical, the indication
will appear sooner in some cases and later in
others. Physical limitations inherent to the system
In some sit
uations the blind spot detector
may not interpret the traffic situation correct-
ly. E.g. in the following situations:
● on tight bends;
● in the case of lanes with different widths;
● at the top of slopes;
● in adverse weather conditions; »
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Open the Assistants menu.
●  BSD
●  P arking Assist.
If
the verification box on the control panel is
checked , the functionality will be automat-
ically activated at ignition.
When the blind spot detector is ready to op-
erate, the indications in the external mirrors
will turn on briefly as confirmation.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.
If the blind spot detector was automatically
deactivated, it will only be possible to restart
the system after turning the vehicle off and
restarting it.
Automatic deactivation of the blind spot de-
tector (BSD)
The radar sensors of the blind spot detector
with rear cross traffic alert will be automati-
cally deactivated when, among other rea-
sons, one of the sensors is detected to be
permanently covered. This may be the case if,
for example, there is a layer of snow or ice in
front of one of the sensors.
The relevant text message will appear in the
dash panel display. Trailer mode
The Blind spot

detector and the rear cross
traffic alert will be automatically deactivated
and it will be impossible to activate them if
the tow hitch is electrically connected to a
trailer or other similar object.
As soon as the driver starts to drive with a
trailer connected electrically to the vehicle, a
message will appear on the instrument panel
display indicating that the blind spot detec-
tor and the rear cross traffic alert are deacti-
vated. Once the trailer has been unhitched
from the vehicle, if you want to use the blind
spot detector and the rear cross traffic alert,
you will have to reactivate them in the corre-
sponding menu.
If the towing hitch is not factory equipped,
then the blind spot detector and the rear
cross traffic alert will have to be deactivated
manually when driving with a trailer.
SEAT Drive Profile*
Introduction The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
c
hoo

se between four profiles or modes, Eco,
Normal , Sport and Individual , that
modify the behaviour of various vehicle func-
tions, providing different driving experiences. In addition, the 4Drive version features the
Offroad and Snow profi

les.
The Individual profile can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles have a fixed configuration.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hic
l

e, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the en-
gine responds more spontaneously or more
in harmony with the movements of the accel-
erator. Additionally, when the Eco profile is
selected, the Start-Stop function is automati-
cally activated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change points are modified to position
them in lower or higher engine speed ranges.
Additionally, the Eco profile activates the in-
ertia function, enabling consumption to be
further reduced.
In manual gearbox vehicles, the Eco profile
causes the gear change recommendation in-
dications that appear on the dash panel to
vary, facilitating more efficient driving. »
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Driver assistance systemsDriving
profileCharacteristics
Offroad a)It adjusts the vehicle's parameters in or-
der to maintain optimal off-road driving.
Snowa)It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour for driv-
ing on slippery road surfaces, optimising
grip and manoeuvrability.
a)
Only for 4Drive models. WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion t o a

ll traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident. Note
● When the v

ehicle is switched off it will al-
ways store the driving profile that was selec-
ted when the ignition key was removed, ex-
cept in the following cases:
– When the vehicle is restarted after using
the Sport profile, the engine and the
gearbox will not restart in the sportiest
setting so as to reduce fuel consumption.
To return the engine and the gearbox to
their sportiest position, select the Sport
driving profile again.
– When the vehicle is restarted after using
the Offroad or Snow settings, the sys-
tem is always activated in the Normal
profile. ●
Your s

peed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
● The Eco profile is not recommended when
t

owing a vehicle. Kick-down
The Kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
c
el

eration to be reached.
If the Eco* profile has been selected in the
SEAT Drive Profile ››› page 226 and the
accelerator is pressed beyond a hard point,
the engine power is automatically controlled
to give your vehicle maximum acceleration. WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
per y

or wet, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding. 227
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Indication on display Fig. 198
On the instrument panel display: ex-
amp l
es of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs. The traffic signs detected by the system are
di
s

played on the dash panel display
››› Fig. 198 and, depending on the navigation
system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-
ment system as well ›››
 page 26.
Traffic sign de-
tection system
messagesCause and solution
There are no
traffic signs
availableThe system is booting up.
OR ELSE: the camera has not rec-
ognised any obligation or pro-
hibition signs.
Error: Detec- tion of traffic
signsThere is a fault in the system.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Speed warningcurrently un-
available.The speed warning function of
the traffic sign detection system
is faulty.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Detection oftraffic signs:
Clean the wind-
screen!The windscreen is dirty in the
camera area.
Clean the windscreen.
Detection of
traffic signs:
Limited at the
momentThe navigation system is not
transmitting any data.
Check that the navigation sys-
tem's maps are up-to-date.
OR ELSE: the vehicle is currently
in a region that is not included
in the navigation system's map.
No data availa- bleThe traffic sign detection system
does not work in the current
country. WARNING
If messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall
in tr affic

and cause accidents and severe inju-
ries.
● Never ignore the messages displayed.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a saf
e place. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin

g text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Operation
The traffic sign detection system does not
w
ork

in all countries ›››
page 228, Countries
in which it works . Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.
Activating and deactivating traffic sign dis-
play on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated on the infotainment system by means
of the button  and the function buttons
Set up and
Driv
er As
sistance .
Di s
play of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the »
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Fatigue detection (break rec-
ommend ation)*
Intr
oduction The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driv
in

g behaviour shows signs of
fatigue. WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
det ection sy

stem tempt you into taking any
risks when driving. Take regular breaks, suffi-
cient in length when making long journeys.
● The driver always assumes the responsibil-
ity of
driving to their full capacity.
● Never drive if you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of
the driver in a
ll circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section ››› page 231, System
limitations.
● In some situations, the system may incor-
rectly
interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the ef-
fect
called microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument
panel and act as is necessary. Note
● Fatigue det

ection has been developed for
driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
chec
ked by a specialised workshop. Function and operation
Fig. 199
On the instrument panel display: fa-
tigue det ection symbo

l. Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
h
av

iour of the driver when starting a journey,
making a calculation of tiredness. This is
constantly compared 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 display ››› Fig. 199. The
message on the instrument panel display is shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-
pending on the c

ase, is repeated. The system
stores the last message displayed.
The message on the instrument panel display
can be switched off by pressing the  button on the windscreen wiper lever or the
b
utt

on  on the multi function steering
wheel
›
››  page 29.
The message can be recalled to the instru-
ment panel display using the multifunction
display ›››
 page 29.
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
Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-
vated in the Easy Connect system with the
button  and the function button

  ›››
pag
e 108. A mark indicates that the ad-
justment has been activated.
System limitations
The Fatigue detection has certain limitations
inherent to the system. The following condi-
tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-
vent it from functioning.
● At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)
● At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph) »
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with the operation of the Park Assist system
and c
au
se damage.
● The Park Assist system uses as a reference
park
ed vehicles, curbs and other objects.
Make sure that the tyres and wheels are not
damaged while parking. If necessary, oppor-
tunely interrupt the parking manoeuvre to
avoid damaging the vehicle.
● The ultrasound sensors on the bumper may
be dam
aged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment t
o clean the ultrasound sensors, do not
apply it directly unless very briefly and al-
ways from a distance of more than 10 cm.
● A registration plate or plate holder on the
front
with larger than the space for the regis-
tration plate, or a registration plate that is
curved or warped can cause:
– false detections,
– loss of sensor visibility,
– cancellation of the parking manoeuvre or
defective parking.
● If one of the ultrasonic sensors is damaged,
the are
a corresponding to that group of sen-
sors (front or rear) is deactivated and cannot
be activated until the fault is corrected. How-
ever, you can still use the sensors of the oth-
er bumper as per usual. If there is a fault in
the system, consult a specialist workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this. Note
● In or der t

o guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the ultrasound sensors of the
bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do not
cover them with adhesives or other objects.
● Certain sources of noise, such as rough as-
pha
lt or paving stones and the noise of other
vehicles can induce the Park Assist system or
ParkPilot to give erroneous warnings.
● In order to become familiar with the system
and its
functions, SEAT recommends that you
practice operating the Park Assist system in
an area where there is not too much traffic or
in a car park. Description of the Park Assist system
Fig. 200
At the top of the centre console: but-
t on t

o switch on the Park Assist system. The components of Park Assist system are
the u
ltr

asonic sensors located in the front and rear bumpers, the

› ››
Fig. 200
button
to switch the system on and off and the mes-
sages on the instrument panel display.
Prematurely stopping or automatically inter-
rupting the manoeuvres for parking or exit-
ing a parking space
Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for
parking or exiting a parking space in any of
the following cases:
● Button  is pressed.
● The speed exceeds approximately 7 km/h
(4 mph).
● The driver takes hold of the steering wheel.
● The parking manoeuvre does not end with-
in ap pr

oximately 6 minutes following activa-
tion of the automatic steering.
● There is a fault in the system (the system is
tempor
arily unavailable).
● ASR is switched off.
● ASR or ESC intervene with regulation.
● The driver door is opened.
To r
estart the manoeuvre it is necessary that
none of these things occur and that button  is pressed again.
»
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