2016 Seat Ateca display

Driver assistance systems
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
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
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.
–
–
214

Driver assistance systems
Traffic Jam Assist is designed only for use on
mot or
ways and wide roads. Therefore, never
use it in city traffic.
Switching Traffic Jam Assist on and off
If Lane Assist is on, ››› page 213 Traffic Jam
Assist is switched on and off in the infotain-
ment system using the  button and the
Set up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26.
It is activated by switching on Lane Assist
and the lane centring guide in the infotain-
ment system. If the lane centring guide is not
active, the Traffic Jam Assist system is not ac-
tive
Traffic Jam Assist may be disconnected using
the button for driver assistance systems to-
gether with Lane Assist ›››
 page 30.
Technical requirements for using Traffic Jam
Assist
● Lane Assist must be activated ››
› page 213,
Lane Assist system*.
● Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be con-
nected and activ
e ››› page 197.
● The selector lever must be in the D/S pos
i-
tion or in the Tiptronic selection track.
● The speed must be below 60 km/h
(38 mph).
● The lane centring guide must be active
››

› page 215. Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane As-
si

st control light turns yellow)
● If any of the conditions mentioned on
pag
e 217, Technical requirements for using
Traffic Jam Assist are no longer met.
● If any of the conditions required for opera-
tion of the Lane As
sist are not met
››› page 213.
● If any of the conditions necessary for the
ad
aptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no
longer fulfilled ››› page 197.
Situations in which Traffic Jam Assist must
be switched off
Due to the limitations of the system, Traffic
Jam Assist must always be switched off in the
following situations:
● When more attention is required by the
driver
.
● When driving in a very sporty style.
● In adverse weather conditions, e.g. in case
of s
now or heavy rain.
● When driving on roads in poor condition.
● In sections with roadworks.
● In city journeys. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into Traf-
fic Jam As

sist cannot defy the laws of phys-
ics; it only works within the limits of the sys- tem. Accidents and severe injury may occur if
T
r

affic Jam Assist is used negligently or invol-
untarily. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehic
le in front of you at all times to suit the
visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.
● Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in city jour-
neys.
● Do not

use Traffic Jam Assist if there is poor
vi

sibility, for example, in case of snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel, or on steep or slippery
sections or flooded roads.
● Do not use Traffic Jam Assist offroad or on
ro

ads where the surface is not firm. Traffic
Jam Assist has been designed for use on
paved roads only.
● Traffic Jam Assist does not react to people
or anima
ls or vehicles crossing your path or
that approach you head-on down the same
lane.
● If Traffic Jam Assist does not reduce speed
suffic
iently, brake the vehicle immediately by
applying the pedal.
● If the vehicle continues to move when you
wi
sh it to stop after a driver intervention
prompt, brake the vehicle by applying the
pedal.
● If driver intervention is requested on the
d

ash panel display, immediately resume con-
trol of the vehicle.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be r
eady to intervene in the steering at any » 217
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driver assistance systems
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; »
223
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
● in the c a
se of special constructions to the
side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di-
viders.
Parking assistant (RTA) Fig. 196
Schematic representation of the rear
c r

oss traffic alert: monitored zone around the
vehicle being parked. The parking assistant uses the radar sensors
on the r
e

ar bumper ››› Fig. 193 to monitor the
traffic crossing behind the vehicle as it backs
out of a parallel parking space or as it is be-
ing manoeuvred, for example in very low visi-
bility conditions.
If the system detects that someone else on
the road is approaching the rear of the vehi-
cle ››› Fig. 196, an acoustic alarm is heard. ●
The acou
stic alarm comes from the same
acoustic indicator used by the ParkPilot.
In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is
also informed by means of a visual signal on
the radio screen. This signal is displayed in
the form of a red strip at the back of the im-
age of the vehicle on the radio screen. This
strip displays the side of the vehicle towards
which traffic is approaching.
Automatic braking to reduce damages
If the rear cross traffic alert detects that
someone else on the road is approaching the
rear of the vehicle and the driver does not
step on the brake, the system will engage the
brakes automatically.
The parking system helps the driver by auto-
matically engaging the brakes to reduce any
damage. The system will brake automatically
if the vehicle is reversing at a speed of ap-
proximately 1-12 km (1-7 mph). Once it has
detected that the vehicle has stopped, the
system will keep the vehicle stopped for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
After automatically braking to reduce dam-
age, the system will not be able to automati-
cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
You can interrupt the automatic braking by
stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or the
brake pedal in order to regain control of the
vehicle. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
r e

ar cross traffic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
parking assistant function should not tempt
you into taking any risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.
● The system should never be used in limited
vi

sibility conditions or complicated traffic,
e.g., in high-traffic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.
● Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's
surr
oundings, since the system often fails to
detect things such as bicycles or pedestrians.
● The rear cross traffic alert itself will not
brak
e the vehicle to a complete stop. Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
w
ith p

arking assistant (RTA) Activating and deactivating the blind spot
det
ect

or (BSD) with parking assistant (RTA)
The blind spot detector with parking assis-
tant can be switched on and off by accessing
the Assistance systems menu on the
dash panel display using the steering wheel
controls. If the vehicle is equipped with a
multifunction camera, it can also be ac-
cessed by means of the driver assistance sys-
tems key located on the main beam head-
light lever.
224

Driver assistance systems
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. »
225
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

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.
226

Operation
Traffic sign detection system* Intr oduction The traffic sign detection system records the
s
t
andard traffic signs in front of the vehicle
with a camera located on the base of the in-
terior mirror and provides information about
speed limits and overtaking prohibitions.
Within its limitations, the system also dis-
plays additional signals, such as time-specif-
ic prohibitions, signs for vehicles towing trail-
ers ›››
page 255 or limitations that only apply
in the event of rain. Even on journeys without signs, the system may display any applicable
speed limits.
In Germany, on motorways and vehicle roads,
besides speed limits and overtaking provi-
sions the system also displays the end of
prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the
time in other countries is always shown.
Countries in which it works
When this instruction manual went to print,
the traffic sign detection system was operat-
ing in the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the
Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Po-
land, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slova- kia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
T
urk

ey, the United Kingdom and the Vatican
City. WARNING
The technology in the traffic sign detection
sy s

tem cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and only works within the
system's limits. Do not let the extra conven-
ience afforded by the traffic sign detection
system tempt you into taking any risks when
driving. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to suit
vi

sibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.
● Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog
ma
y lead to the system failing to display traf-
fic signs or not displaying them correctly.
● If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-
ered or d
amaged, system operation may be
impaired. WARNING
The driving recommendations and traffic indi-
c ation

s shown on the traffic sign detection
system may differ from the actual current
traffic situation.
● The system may not detect or correctly
show a
ll the traffic signs.
● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have
priority o
ver the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the system. Note
In order not to compromise the system's op-
er ation, p

lease take the following points 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 field of vision of the cam-
era.
● A

lways replace damaged or worn blades
when requir
ed to avoid lines on the camera's
field of vision.
● Check that the windscreen is not damaged
in the are
a of the camera's field of vision. Note
● The u se of

outdated maps on the naviga-
tion system may cause the system to show
traffic signs incorrectly.
● In the waypoints mode of the navigation
sys
tem, the traffic sign detection system is
only partly available. 228