Operation
Address
The po w
er steering varies its driving modes
and adapts to the profile selected, thus offer-
ing the best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in Eco mode, especially restricting fuel con-
sumption.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
The acceleration gradient of the adaptive
cruise control varies according to the active
driving profile ››› page 197.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
In the Offroad and Snow driving profiles,
the electronic stability Control (ESC)
››› page 173 adjusts to adapt to the terrain.
In addition, hill descent control (HDC) is acti-
vated in the Offroad profile ››› page 190. Adjusting driving profile Fig. 197
Centre console: Driving Experience
b utt
on.
› ›
›
table on page 2
You can select the Eco, Normal , Sport, In-
dividual , Offroad1)
and Snow 1)
profiles in
the following way:
● Turn the Driving Experience button until the
r equir
ed profile lights up on the Easy Con-
nect system display as well as on the Driving
Experience button ››› Fig. 197.
● OR: select the required profile on the
t
ouch-screen of the Easy Connect system, in
the menu that opens up on turning the
Driving Experience button. The features of each profile can be seen by
pre
ssing the Profile information button of the
Easy Connect system display.
In the Individual profile it is possible to
configure the characteristics of the vehicle
using the Profile setup button of the Easy
Connect system display.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display
provides information about the active profile
if it is different than Normal. The selector
identifies the profile chosen by means of a
red LED light.
Driving profileCharacteristics
Eco
Places the vehicle in a particularly low
state of consumption, facilitating a fuel-
saving driving style that is respectful to
the environment.
NormalOffers a balanced driving experience,
suitable for everyday use.
SportProvides a complete dynamic perform-
ance in the vehicle, enabling the user a
more sporty driving style.
Individ- ualIt allows you to personalise the configura-
tion. The functions that can be adjusted
depend on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle. 1)
Only for 4Drive models.
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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
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
Using winter tyres with V-rating
Pl e
ase note that the generally applicable
240 km/h (149 mph) speed for winter tyres
with the letter V is subject to technical re-
strictions; the maximum permissible speed
for your vehicle may be significantly lower .
The maximum speed limit for these tyres de-
pends directly on the maximum axle weights
for your car and on the listed weight rating of
the tyres being used.
It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to
check the maximum speed which is permissi-
ble for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on
the basis of this information. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum speed permitted for
the w int
er tyres fitted on your car can cause
tyre failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle – risk of accident. For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon
a s
possible after the winter period; they give
better handling on roads which are free of
snow and ice. Summer tyres perform with
less rolling noise, tyre wear and – most im-
portant – reduce fuel consumption. 300
Technical data
Vehicle data sticker
The v
ehicle data sticker is under the carpet
trim in the luggage compartment, in the
spare wheel well. A sticker with the vehicle
data is attached to the inside cover of the
Maintenance Programme.
The following information is provided on the
vehicle data sticker: ››› Fig. 230
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number)
Vehicle type, model, capacity, engine
type, finish, engine power and gearbox
type
Engine code, gearbox code, external
paint code and internal equipment code
Optional extras and PR numbers
Identifying letters
The identifying letters of the engine can be
viewed on the instrument panel when the en-
gine is switched off and the ignition is on.
● Hold down the 0.0/SET
4
› ›
›
Fig. 115 but-
ton for more than 15 seconds. 1 2
3
4 Information on fuel consump-
tion
Fuel
consumption Approved consumption values are derived
fr
om me
asurements performed or supervised
by certified EU laboratories, according to the
legislation in force at the time (for more infor-
mation, see the Publications Office of the Eu-
ropean Union on the EUR-Lex website: © Eu-
ropean Union, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/) and
apply to the specified vehicle characteristics.
The values relating to fuel consumption and
CO 2 emissions can be found in the documen-
tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi-
cle at the time of purchase.
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions depend
on the equipment/features of each individual
vehicle, as well as on the driving style, road
conditions, traffic conditions, environmental
conditions, load or number of passengers. Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned her e, c
onsumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
f
uel
tank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle ››› .
WARNING
● Ple
ase note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gro
ss vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, which could
lead to accidents, injuries and damage to the
vehicle. 302
Index
closing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
c oo
lant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 286
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 285
opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Engine fault control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 284 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284, 286
Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Environment ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Environmental tips Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 265 ESC
electr onic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . 173
multi-collision brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Exhaust gas purification system catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Exhaust pipe: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Exhaust purification system (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . 279
Exiting a parking space with Park Assist . . . . . . 238
Exterior lighting changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Exterior mirrors adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Exterior rear view mirrors exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
F Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Fatigue detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fluid Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fog light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Four-wheel drive snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Four wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 75
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Front assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Front
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
City Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . 211
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
on-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
temporarily switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
see also Front Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Front Assist monitoring system malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
on-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Front Assist Monitoring system City Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . 211
radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Front Assist Monitoring System system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Front Assist system temporarily switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Front passenger front airbag control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 78
Front seat manual adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 277 consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fuel consumption Switching off using inertia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
why does fuel consumption increase? . . . . . . 186
Fuel tank cap opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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