2016 Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

Driver assistance systems
Trailer mode
When driv in
g with trailer the ACC controls
less dynamically.
Overheated brakes
If the brakes overheat, for example after
abrupt braking or in long and steep slopes,
the ACC may be deactivated temporarily. The
relevant text message will appear in the dash
panel display. In this case, adaptive cruise
control cannot be activated.
Adaptive cruise control can be reactivated
once brake temperature has cooled suffi-
ciently. The message will disappear from the
instrument panel display. If the message ACC
not available remains on for quite a long
time it means that there is a fault. Contact a
specialised workshop. SEAT recommends vis-
iting a SEAT dealership. WARNING
If the message ACC ready to start ap-
pe ar

s on the instrument panel display and
the vehicle in front starts up, the vehicle will
start up automatically. In this case the radar
sensor may not detect obstacles on the road.
This could cause an accident and serious in-
juries.
● Before driving off, check that the road is
cl

ear. If necessary, apply the brake. Front Assist system including
C
ity

emergency braking and
pedestrian monitoring*
Introduction The Front Assist system including City emer-
g
ency

braking and pedestrian monitoring can
help avoid collisions.
The Front Assist system may warn the driver,
within the constraints of the system, of im-
pending collisions, prepare the vehicle for
emergency braking in case of danger, provide
support during braking and apply automatic
braking.
The City emergency braking and pedestrian
monitoring functions are an integral part of
the Front Assist system.
The Front Assist is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
Distance warning
If the system detects that safety is endan-
gered by the proximity of the vehicle in front,
it may warn the driver by means of a message
on the instrument panel when driving at a
speed of between approximately 60 km/h
(37 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph)
››› Fig. 184.
The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour. Advance warning
If
the sy

stem detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it may warn the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel when driving at
a speed of between approximately 30 km/h
(18 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph)
››› Fig. 184.
The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour. At
the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a
possible emergency braking ››› .
C ritic

al warning
If the driver fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may actively intervene in
the brakes when driving at a speed of be-
tween approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) and
250 km/h (156 mph), generating a brief jolt
to warn of the imminent collision.
Automatic braking
If the driver also fails to react to the advance
warning, the system may brake the vehicle
automatically, by progressively increasing
braking effect driving at a speed of between
approximately 4 km/h (2.5 mph) and
250 km/h (156 mph). By reducing speed in
case of a possible collision, the system may
contribute to reducing the consequences of
an accident. »
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Operation
Front assist
If the Fr
ont Assist notices that the driver is
not braking sufficiently in case of a collision
hazard, the system can increase braking ef-
fect and thus avert the collision when driving
at a speed of between approximately 4 km/h
(2.5 mph) and 250 km/h (156 mph). Front
assist only acts while the brake pedal is
pressed down hard. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the Front Assist
c annot

change the laws of physics. The driver
is always responsible for braking in time. If
the Front Assist issues a warning, then, de-
pending on the traffic circumstances, you
must brake immediately or dodge the obsta-
cle.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehic
le in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-
dents
and serious injuries.
● In complex driving situations, the Front As-
si

st may issue unnecessary warnings and in-
tervene unnecessarily in braking, such as in
traffic islands.
● If the operation of the Front Assist is im-
pair
ed, for example, by dirt or because the ra-
dar sensor has lost its settings, the system
may issue unnecessary warnings and inter-
vene inopportunely in the braking. ●
Front

Assist does not react to animals or ve-
hicles crossing your path or approaching
head-on down the same lane.
● The driver must always be ready to take
ov
er the control of the vehicle. Note
● When the Fr ont

Assist causes a braking,
the brake pedal is “harder”.
● Automatic interventions by the Front Assist
on the brak
es may be interrupted by pressing
the clutch, accelerator or moving the wheel.
● If the Front Assist does not work as descri-
bed in this
chapter (e.g. in intervenes several
times unnecessarily), switch it off. Have the
system checked by a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership. On-screen warning lamps and mes-
s
ag

es Fig. 184
On the instrument panel display:
W arnin

g indications. Distance warning
If
the s

afe distance with regard to the vehicle
in front is exceeded, the relevant warning will
appear on the instrument panel display
. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. Note
When the Front Assist is connected, the indi-
c ation

s on the instrument panel screen may
be concealed by warnings from other func-
tions, such as an incoming call. 208

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Radar sensor Fig. 185
On the front behind the SEAT badge:
r a
dar sensor. On the front behind the SEAT badge, a radar
sen
sor h

as been installed to capture the traf-
fic situation ››› Fig. 185. This sensor can de-
tect vehicles in front up to a distance of ap-
proximately 120 m.
The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired
by dirt, mud or snow, or by environmental in-
fluences such as rain or mist. In this case the
Front Assist monitoring system does not
work. The instrument panel displays the fol-
lowing message: Front Assist: No sensor vision! If necessary, clean the
SEAT badge area ››› .
When the r a

dar sensor begins to operate
properly again, the Front Assist will automati-
cally be available again. The message will
disappear from the instrument panel display. Front Assist operation may be affected by a
str

ong radar reverse reflection. This may oc-
cur, for example, in a closed car park or due
to the presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails
on the road or sheets used in road works).
The area in front of and around the radar sen-
sor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect Front Assist operation.
If structural modifications are made to the ve-
hicle, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered or the front spoiler is modified, Front As-
sist operation may be affected. So structural
modifications should only be made by speci-
alised workshops. SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership for this purpose.
If work is done incorrectly on the front of the
vehicle, the radar sensor could be damaged
or lose its settings, and Front Assist opera-
tion may be affected. So repair work should
only be made by specialised workshops.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this purpose. CAUTION
If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor i s

damaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the Front Assist. This will avoid pos-
sible damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.
● The sensor may become damaged or lose
its
settings when knocked, for example, dur- ing a parking manoeuvre. This may compro-
mi
se the sy

stem's efficacy or disconnect it.
● Repairs to the radar sensor require special-
is

t knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.
● Clean away the snow with a brush and the
ice pr
eferably with a solvent-free de-icer
spray. Operating the Front Assist
Fig. 186
On the instrument panel display:
Fr ont

Assist switched off message. The Front Assist monitoring system is active
whenev
er the ignition i

s switched on.
When the Front Assist is switched off, so too
are the advance warning function (pre warn-
ing) and the distance warning. »
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Operation
SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist al-
w a
ys switched on. Exceptions ››› page 210,
Temporarily switching the Front Assist sys-
tem off in the following situations .
Switching the Front Assist monitoring sys-
tem on and off
With the ignition switched on, the Front As-
sist can be switched on and off as follows:
● Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the b
utton for the driver assistance sys-
tems ›››
 page 30.
● OR: switch the system on and off in Easy
C

onnect using the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
When the Front Assist monitoring system is
switched off, the instrument panel will inform
that it has been switched off with the follow-
ing indicator  ››› Fig. 186.
Switching the advance warning function on
or off
The advance warning function may be switch-
ed on and off in the Easy Connect system us-
ing the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv er a

ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on. SEAT recommends keeping the advance
warnin

g function switched on at all times.
Depending on the infotainment system in-
stalled in the vehicle, the advance warning
function may be adjusted as follows:
● Ready
● Medium
● Delayed
● Deactivated
SEA
T recommends driving with the function
in “Medium” mode.
Switching distance warning on and off
If the safe distance with regard to the vehicle
in front is exceeded, the relevant warning will
appear on the instrument panel display
. In this case, increase the safe dis-
tance.
The distance warning may be switched on
and off in the Easy Connect system using
the  button and the
Set
up and
Driv er a

ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the distance
warning switched on at all times. Temporarily switching the Front Assist
sys

tem off in the following situations In the following situations the Front Assist
Monit
orin

g System should be deactivated
due to the system's limitations ››› :
● When the vehicle is to be towed.
● If the vehicle is on a test bed.
● When the radar sensor is damaged.
● If the radar sensor takes a heavy knock, for
e x

ample in a rear collision.
● If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.
● If the radar sensor is covered temporarily
w ith some k

ind of accessory, such as an ad-
ditional headlight or the like.
● When the vehicle is to be loaded on a lorry,
ferr
y or train. WARNING
If the Front Assist is not switched off in the
s it

uations described, serious accidents and
injuries may occur.
● Switch off the Front Assist in critical situa-
tions. System limitations
The Front Assist Monitoring System has cer-
t
ain ph

ysical limitations inherent in the sys-
tem. Thus, in certain circumstances some of
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the system's reactions may be inopportune
or be del a
yed from the driver's standpoint.
So pay attention in order to intervene if nec-
essary.
The following conditions may cause the Front
Assist Monitoring System not to react or do
so too late:
● On taking tight bends.
● Pressing the accelerator all the way down.
● If the Front Assist is switched off or dam-
aged.
● If

the ASR has been manually disconnec-
ted.
● If

the ESC is controlling.
● If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-
trical
ly connected trailer are damaged.
● If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
● If there are metal objects, e.g. rails on the
ro
ad or sheets used in road works.
● If the vehicle is reversing.
● If the vehicle over-accelerates.
● In case of snow or heavy rain.
● In case of narrow vehicles, such as motor-
bik
es.
● Misaligned vehicles.
● Vehicles crossing the other's path. ●
Vehic
les approaching in the opposite direc-
tion.
● Special loads and accessories of other ve-
hicl
es that jut out over the sides, backwards
or over the top.
City Emergency braking function Fig. 187
On the instrument panel display: ad-
v anc

e warning message The City Emergency braking function is part
of
the Fr

ont Assist monitoring and is active
whenever the system is switched on.
Depending on the equipment, the City emer-
gency braking function may be switched on
and off in the Easy Connect system using
the  button and the
Set
up andDriver assistance function buttons
› ›

›  page 26.
The City Emergency braking function picks
up, at speeds between 4 km/h (2.5 mph) and
30 km/h (19 mph) approximately, the traffic
situation in front of the vehicle up to a dis-
tance of about 15 m.
If the system detects a possible collision with
a vehicle in front of it, the vehicle prepares
for a possible emergency braking ››› .
If the driv

er fails to react to a possible colli-
sion, the system may brake the vehicle auto-
matically, by progressively increasing braking
effect driving to reduce speed in the event of
a collision. The system can thus help to re-
duce the consequences of an accident.
Status display
Automatic deceleration by means of the City
Emergency braking function is displayed on
the instrument panel by means of the ad-
vance warning ››› Fig. 187 1)
. WARNING
The smart technology included in the City
Emer g

ency braking function cannot defy the
laws of physics. The driver is always respon-
sible for braking in time. »1)
The symbol on the instrument panels with colour
di s

play is in colour. 211
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●
Ad apt
your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The City Emergency braking function alone
cannot
prevent accidents or serious injury.
● In complex driving situations, the City
Emerg
ency braking function may issue unnec-
essary warnings and intervene inopportunely
in braking, such as in work areas or if there
are metal rails.
● If the operation of the City Emergency brak-
ing f
unction is impaired, for example, by dirt
or because the radar sensor has lost its set-
tings, the system may issue unnecessary
warnings and intervene inopportunely in the
braking.
● The City emergency braking function only
re

acts to people if the vehicle has a pedes-
trian-monitoring system. The system does
not react to animals or vehicles crossing your
path or approaching head-on in the same
lane. Note
● When the C ity

Emergency braking function
causes a braking, the brake pedal is “hard-
er”.
● Automatic interventions on the brakes by
the City
Emergency braking function may be interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
t
or or mo

ving the wheel.
● The City Emergency braking function can
brak
e the vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake!
● If several inopportune intervenes occur,
swit
ch off the Front Assist and with it the City
Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe-
cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership.
● If numerous unnecessary interventions oc-
cur
, the City Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically. Pedestrian Monitoring*
1) Fig. 188
On the instrument panel display: 
Adv anc
e warning message.  Pedestrian
Monitoring deactivated. The pedestrian monitoring system can help
pr
ev

ent accidents involving pedestrians or
reduce the consequences of an accident.
The system warns of danger of collision, pre-
pares the vehicle for emergency braking, as-
sists in the braking and brakes automatically.
If the system detects a possible collision with
a pedestrian, it warns the driver with an
acoustic signal and a message on the dash
panel display ››› Fig. 188. 1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, pedestrian
monit orin

g is not available in all countries.
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The pedestrian monitoring system, including
the a dv
ance warning, is automatically con-
nected when the ignition is switched on
››› page 165.
SEAT recommends always having the pedes-
trian monitoring system connected. The ex-
ceptions set out for the Front Assist system
are equally valid for the pedestrian monitor-
ing system ››› page 210.
Switching the pedestrian monitoring system
on and off
With the ignition on, the pedestrian monitor-
ing system can be switched on and off as fol-
lows:
● Switch the system on and off in the info-
tainment
system using the  button and
the Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function but-
t on
s ›››
 page 26.
When the pedestrian protection system is
switched off, the dash panel display shows a
message indicating this ››› Fig. 188 . The
pedestrian monitoring system is switched off
with the Front Assist function. WARNING
The technology in the pedestrian monitoring
sy s

tem cannot defy the laws of physics and
only works within the system's limits. The
driver is always responsible for braking in
time. If the pedestrian monitoring system is- sues a warning, brake the vehicle immediate-
ly
w

ith the brake pedal or swerve to avoid the
pedestrian, depending on traffic conditions.
● The pedestrian monitoring system alone
cannot
avoid accidents or serious injury.
● In complex driving situations, the pedes-
trian monit
oring system may issue unneces-
sary warnings and intervene unnecessarily in
braking, such as in main roads with turnings.
● If the operation of the system is impaired,
for e
xample, because the radar sensor and
camera are covered or have lost their set-
tings, the system may issue unnecessary
warnings and intervene inopportunely in the
braking.
● The driver must always be ready to take
ov
er the control of the vehicle. Note
● When the v

ehicle is braked via the pedes-
trian monitoring system, the brake pedal be-
comes stiffer.
● Automatic interventions by the pedestrian
monitorin
g system on the brakes may be in-
terrupted by pressing the accelerator or mov-
ing the wheel.
● If the pedestrian monitoring system does
not w
ork as described in this chapter (e.g. if
it intervening unnecessarily several times),
switch if off, contact a specialist workshop
immediately and request to have the system
checked. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this. Lane Assist system*
Intr oduction WARNING
The intelligent technology in the Lane Assist
sy s

tem cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist system may cause accidents
and injury. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the
vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so it
can be turned at any time.
● The Lane Assist system does not detect all
ro

ad markings. The road surfaces, road struc-
tures or objects in poor condition can be in-
correctly detected as road markings under
certain circumstances by the Lane Assist sys-
tem. In such situations, switch the Lane As-
sist system off immediately.
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument
panel and act as is necessary.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
rou
ndings.
● When the area of vision of the camera be-
come
s dirty, covered or is damaged, the Lane
Assist system function can be affected. » 213
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CAUTION
In order to avoid influencing the operation of
the sy s
tem, the following points must be tak-
en into account:
● Regularly clean the area of vision of the
camer
a and keep it in a clean state, without
snow or ice.
● Do not cover the area of vision of the cam-
era.
● Chec

k that the area of vision of the wind-
sc
reen camera is not damaged. Note
● The Lane As s

ist system has been exclusive-
ly developed for driving on paved roads only.
● If the Lane Assist system does not work as
des
cribed in this chapter, do not use it and
contact a specialised workshop.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
chec
ked by a specialised workshop. Indications on the display and lamps
Fig. 189
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As

sist system display
(example 1). Fig. 190
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As

sist system display
(example 2). Status display
The sy s

tem is active, but not available,
either because the minimum speed has
not been reached or because the lane
lines are not recognised ››› Fig. 189 A.
The system is active and available, both
lane lines are recognised. The steering
angle is not being corrected at this mo-
ment ››› Fig. 189 B.
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