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Driver assistance systems
Start-Stop function conditions
● The driver seat belt must be buckled.
● The bonnet must be closed.
● The engine must be at operating tempera-
t ur
e.
● The s t
eering wheel must be straight.
● The vehicle must be on flat ground.
● The vehicle must not be in reverse.
● A trailer must not be connected.
● The temperature of the interior must be
within the comfor
 t limits (A/C  button should
be sel ect
ed).
● The w ind
screen de-mist function must be
off.
● If in an incr
ease in airflow is  not request
 ed.
● The temperature must not be set to  HI or
LO .
● The driver door must be closed.
● The diesel particulate filter must not be in
regener
 ation mode, for diesel engines.
● The battery charge must not be low for the
next st
 art.
● Battery temperature must be between -1 °C
(+30 °F) and +55 °C (+131 °F).
Star
t-Stop function interruption
In the following situations, the Start-Stop
function will be interrupted and the engine
will automatically start: ●
The vehicl
 e starts moving.
● The brake pedal is pressed several times in
a row.
● The b
attery has been discharged excessive-
ly.
● The Star
t-Stop System is manually deacti-
vated.
● The wind
screen de-mist function is turned
on.
● The temperature of the interior exceeds the
comfort
  limits ( A/C  button).
● If the airflow is increased by more than 3
pr e
sse
s.
● Temperature setting HI  or LO is select
 ed.
● The engine coolant temperature is insuffi-
cient.
● The altern
ator is faulty, for example the V-
belt has
  ruptured.
● If any of the conditions described in the
previous
  section are not fulfilled.
When the engine is turned off by the Start-
Stop function, this is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
If the Start-Stop system is not switched on,
the  warning lamp will appear on the instru-
ment panel. WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to move with the en-
gine off for an y
 reason. You could lose control
of your vehicle. This could cause an accident
and serious injury.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. You need mor
 e force to stop the vehi-
cle.
● Power steering does not work when the en-
gine is not ru
 nning. That is why it is much
more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
● Turn off the Start-Stop system when driving
through water (f
 ording streams, etc.). Note
● For v ehic
les with the Start-Stop function
and a manual gearbox, when the engine is
started, the clutch must be pressed.
● When the conditions for the Start-Stop
function are not
  fulfilled, the instrument pan-
el displays the Start-Stop indicator dimmed.
● If the steering wheel is turned more than
270°, it wil
 l not be possible to start the vehi-
cle again. To start the vehicle, straighten the
steering wheel so that it is turned less than
270°.
● There are different versions of the dash
panel; the disp
 lay of indications on the
screen may differ. 173
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Operation
Activating and deactivating the Start-
St op f
unction Fig. 174 
The Start-Stop function button. Every time the ignition is switched on, the
St
ar
t-
Stop function is automatically activa-
ted.
Manually deactivating the Start-Stop func-
tion
– Press the    
› ›
›  Fig. 174  b
utton located on
the centre console. When the Start-Stop
function is switched off, the warning lamp
comes on.
– If the Start-Stop function is operating then
the engine star
ts immediately. Switching the Start-Stop function on manual-
ly
– Press the    
› ›› 
Fig. 174
 butt
on located on
the centre console. The warning lamp will
switch off.
Fatigue detection (break rec-
ommendation)* Introduction 
 
›››  t
 able on page 2
The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driving behaviour shows signs of
fatigue. WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
detection sys t
em 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 drivin
 g to their full capacity.
● Never drive if you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of
the driver in all
  circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section  ››› page 175, System
limitations. ●
In some situation s, the sy
stem may incor-
rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the ef-
fect ca
 lled microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument panel
  and act as is necessary. Note
● Fatigue detection h a
s been developed for
driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
checked b
 y a specialised workshop. Function and operation
Fig. 175 
On the instrument panel display: fa-
tigue det ection symbo
l. Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
h
av
iour of  the driv
er when starting a journey,
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Driver assistance systems
The “SEAT Drive Profile” system modifies the
s u
spen
sion system's characteristics and
power steering behaviour.
you can choose between 2 different settings
with different characteristics.
CONVEN-
IENCEBalanced setting, suitable, e.g. for day-to-
day use.
SPORTThis gives the vehicle sporty characteristics
and is suitable for a sporty driving style. Settings can be changed when the vehicle is
station
ar
y or in movement. When a “SEAT
Drive Profile” setting is changed it is activa-
ted immediately.
Selecting the system setting
● If necessary, switch on the ignition.
● To select  SPORT mode, press the  
  ››› 
Fig. 183 button u nti
l it lights up.
The CONVENIENCE mode is active when the    button is not lit. The set mode remains
sel ect
ed af t
er the ignition is switched off.
CUPRA vehicle version
The modes of operation for the CUPRA are
Normal and Sport rather than Comfort and
Sport. The vehicle always starts up in  Nor-
mal. The last selection does not remain once
the vehicle is turned off. WARNING
Adjusting the “SEAT Drive Profile” modifies
driving pr oper
ties. The “SEAT Drive Profile”
system should never encourage you to take
risks.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to s
 uit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mess ag
es 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.
● Stop the v
ehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe pl
 ace. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
sponding t e
xt messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Note
If the “SEAT Drive Profile” system presents a
fault, the  
 symbol appears on the instrument
panel, with the message Fault: Damping
setting . Indication on the display and warning
l
amp 
There is a fault in the “SEAT Drive Pro-
file” suspension.
See a specialised workshop immediately and have the
“SEAT Drive Profile” suspension checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does not light up again after
the engine is restarted and the vehicle has travelled a
short distance, you do not need to take it to a special-
ised workshop. Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly
 when the ignition i
s sw
itched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mess ag
es 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. WARNING
Changing the “SEAT Drive Profile” settings
while the  v
ehicle is in motion can distract you
from the road and lead to accidents. » 185
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