2016 Seat Ateca ESP

Driving
Note
● If the sel
ector lever lock does not engage,
there is a fault. The transmission is interrup-
ted to prevent the vehicle from accidentally
moving. Follow the procedure below in order
for the selector lever lock to engage again:
–With a 6-speed gearbox: press the brake
pedal and release it again.
– With a 7-speed gearbox: press the brake
pedal. Move the selector lever to posi-
tion P or N and subsequently engage a
gear.
● Despite a gear being engaged, the vehicle
does
not move forwards or back. Proceed to
the next mode:
– When the vehicle does not move in the
required direction, the system may not
have the gear range correctly engaged.
Press the brake pedal and engage the
gear range again.
– If the vehicle still does not move in the
required direction, there is a system mal-
function. Seek specialist assistance and
have the system checked. Changing gears in tiptronic mode*
Fig. 167
Centre console: changing gear with
tiptr onic Fig. 168
Steering wheel: automatic gearbox
l ev

ers The tiptronic gives the driver the option to
c
h

ange gears manually. Changing gear manually with the selector
lev

er
It is possible to change to tiptronic mode,
both when the vehicle is stopped and while
driving.
– To switch to tiptronic mode, move the se-
lect

or lever from position D/S to the right.
As soon as the change is made the selector
level will be shown in the position M on the
instrument panel display (for example M4
means that the fourth gear is engaged).
– Move the selector lever forwards + to se-
l ect

a higher gear ››› Fig. 167.
– Move the selector lever backwards – to
sel ect

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 M.
– Press the gearshift paddle + to select a
higher g e

ar ››› Fig. 168.
– Press the gearshift paddle – to select a
lo w

er gear.
– With the selector lever in position D/S, if no
pa

ddle is operated during a short period of
time, the gearbox control system switches
back to automatic mode. To switch to per-
manent manual gear change using the
gearshift paddles, move the selector lever
from position D/S to the right. »
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Driving
damage the automatic gearbox. Apply the
h
andbr
ake firmly or press the brake pedal in
order to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
● If you allow the car to roll with the selector
lev
er in position N with the engine switched
off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged
as it will not be lubricated.
● In certain driving situations or traffic condi-
tions, s
uch as frequently starting, prolonged
“creeping” of the vehicle or traffic jams with
continuous stoppages, the gearbox could
overheat causing damage! If the warning
lamp  lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and wait for the gearbox to cool
››› page 183. Kick-down feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
c
el

eration to be reached.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down past the point of resistance at full throt-
tle, the gearbox will shift down to a lower
gear, depending on road speed and engine
speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is
delayed until the engine reaches maximum
rpm. 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. Launch control programme
3
Valid for vehicles: with Launch-Control/6-Speed
D
SG with diesel engines superior to 125 kW and pet-
rol engines superior to 140 kW.
The Launch control programme enables maxi-
mum acceleration.
Important: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines. To use the
launch-control you must disconnect the anti-
slip regulation (ASR) through the Easy Con-
nect system menu ›››
page 108. The warning
lamp  will stay switched on or will flash
slowly depending on whether or not the vehi-
cle has a driver information system*.
On vehicles with the driver information sys-
tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and
the corresponding text message Stabilitycontrol deactivated
(tempor
ary) ap-
pears on the instrument panel to indicate the
deactivation status.
– When the engine is running, switch off the
traction c

ontrol (ASR) 1)
.
– Turn the selector lever to the position “S”
or tiptronic, or el

se select the sport driv-
ing mode from the SEAT Drive Profile*
››› page 225.
– Press the brake pedal firmly with your left
foot

and hold it down for at least one sec-
ond.
– With your right foot, press the accelerator
down t

o the full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. The engine speed will stabilise at
about 3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about
2,000 rpm (diesel engine).
– Take your left foot off the brake pedal. WARNING
● Alw

ays adapt your driving style to the traf-
fic conditions.
● Only use the launch control programme
when ro
ad and traffic conditions permit, and
make sure your manner of driving and accel-
erating the vehicle does not inconvenience or
endanger other road users. »1)
Vehicles without driver information system: the
w arnin

g lamp flashes slowly/Vehicles with driver in-
formation system: the warning lamp stays on. 181
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 Gearbox: press the brake and
engage a gear again.
If the f
ault was caused by a gearbox with a
high temperature, this driver message will be
displayed when the gearbox has cooled
again.
Run-in and economical driving Ru
nning-in the engine A new vehicle should be run in over a dis-
t
anc

e of 1500 km (1000 miles). For the first
1,000 km the engine speed should not ex-
ceed 2/3 of the maximum permissible engine
speed. In doing so, do not accelerate at full
throttle and do not drive with a trailer! From
1000 to 1500 km (600 to 1000 miles) you
can gradually increase the engine rpm and
road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the in-
ternal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500
km influences the future engine perform-
ance. Subsequently, also drive at a moderate
rate, especially when the engine is still cold:
this will lead to less engine wear and tear
and will prolong its useful life. You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed t

oo low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs “smoothly”.
If the engine revs too much, cut fuel injection
to protect the engine.
Environmental compatibility Environmental protection is a top priority in
the de
s

ign, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage recy-
cling
● Joints and connections designed for easy
di sm

antling
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
● Inc

reased use of single-grade materials.
● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
acc
ordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
● Use of recycled materials.
● Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its
components are not easily separated.
● Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originatin
g from renewable sources. ●
Reduction of
volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in plastic materials.
● Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on he
avy metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
valent chromium.
Manufacturing methods
● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
prot
ective wax for cavities.
● Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicl
e transport.
● Use of solvent-free adhesives.
● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
● R

ecycling and energy recovery from resi-
dues
(RDF).
● Improvement in the quality of waste water.
● Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat
(thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
● The use of water-soluble paints.
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Driving
Economical and environmentally-
friendly driv
ingFuel consumption, environmental pollution
and w
e

ar to the engine, brakes and tyres de-
pends largely on driving style. Fuel consump-
tion can be reduced by 10-15% with an eco-
nomical driving style and proper anticipation
of traffic conditions. The following section
gives you some tips on lessening the impact
on the environment and reducing your oper-
ating costs at the same time.
Active cylinder management (ACT ®
)*display
Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT ®
) may automati-
cally deactivate some of the engine cylinders
if the driving situation does not require too
much power. When it is switched off, no fuel
is injected into these cylinders, hence total
fuel consumption may be reduced. The num-
ber of active cylinders can be seen on the in-
strument panel display ›››
 page 30.
Foresight when driving
Acceleration causes the vehicle to consume
more fuel. If you think ahead when driving,
you will need to brake less and thus acceler-
ate less. Wherever possible, let the car roll
slowly to a stop, with a gear engaged (for in-
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red). This takes advantage of the
engine braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emissions and fuel con-
s
umption w

ill drop to zero due to the overrun
fuel cut-off.
Changing gear to save energy
An effective way of saving is to change in ad-
vance to a higher gear. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unneces-
sary amount of fuel.
Manual gearbox : shift up from first to second
gear as soon as possible. In any case, we rec-
ommend that you change to a higher gear
upon reaching 2,000 rpm. Choosing the right
gear enables fuel savings. Select the highest
possible gear appropriate for the driving sit-
uation (the engine should continue function-
ing with cyclical regularity).
Automatic gearbox : accelerate gradually and
without reaching the “kick-down” position.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed, whenever pos-
sible. Fuel consumption, emission of harmful
gases and noise pollution multiply dispropor-
tionately as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Reduce idling time
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling
is automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings and at traffic lights that remain red for long
periods
of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on
the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds already
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high dur-
ing this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore
best to drive off immediately after starting
the engine. Avoid running the engine at high
speed.
Regular maintenance
Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of improved fuel
efficiency as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal operating temperature in
order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres »
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Changing gear in CCS mode
The C C
S decelerates as soon as the clutch
pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-
cally after a gear is engaged.
Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.
Automatic off
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:
● If the system detects a fault that could af-
fect
the working order of the CCS.
● If you press and maintain the accelerator
pedal
for a certain time, driving faster than
the stored speed.
● If the dynamic driving control systems in-
ter
vene (e.g. ASR or ESC).
● If the airbag is triggered. Speed limiter
Dis
play messages and warning and
control lamp Fig. 172
On the instrument panel display:
me s

sages on the status of the speed limiter. The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
s peed indiv

idually programmed upwards of
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) driving in
forwards gears ››› Display messages on the speed limiter
St
at

us ››› Fig. 172:
The speed limiter is active. The last
speed set is displayed in large figures.
The speed limiter is not active. The last
speed set is displayed in small or dark-
ened figures.
The speed limiter is switched off. The to-
tal mileage is displayed.
A B
C Warning and control lamp

Lights up green
The speed limiter is switched on and active.

Flashes green
The speed set by the speed limiter has been exceeded.

Lights up
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the speed limiter
are active.
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. WARNING
After use, always switch off the speed limiter
t o pr

event the speed being regulated against
your wishes.
● The speed limiter does not relieve the driv-
er of their r
esponsibility to drive at the appro-
priate speed. Do not drive at high speed if not
necessary.
● Using the speed limiter with adverse
we
ather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. because of
aquaplaning, snow, ice, leaves, etc. You
should use the speed limiter function only
when traffic, road and weather conditions al-
low it to be used safely. 194

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

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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Driver assistance systems
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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