2017 Seat Arona ESP

Operation
If the system detects a possible collision with
a v
ehic
le in front of it, the vehicle prepares
for a possible emergency braking ››› .
If the driv
er f

ails 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. 190 1)
. WARNING
The smart technology included in the City
Emerg ency

braking function cannot defy the
laws of physics. The driver is always respon-
sible for braking in time.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The City Emergency braking function alone
cannot pr
event accidents or serious injury. ●
In comp l

ex driving situations, the City
Emergency 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 fu
nction 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.
● During driving, the City Emergency braking
function doe
s not react to people or animals
or vehicles crossing your path or which ap-
proach you head-on in the same lane. Note
● When the City Emer

gency braking function
causes a braking, the brake pedal is “hard-
er”.
● Automatic interventions on the brakes by
the City Emer
gency braking function may be
interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
tor or moving the wheel.
● The City Emergency braking function can
brake the
vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake! ●
If sev er

al inopportune intervenes occur,
switch 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 C
ity Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically. Pedestrian Monitoring*
2) Fig. 191
On the instrument panel display: 
Adv anc
e w

arning message.  Pedestrian
Monitoring deactivated. 1)
The symbol on the instrument panels with colour
dis p

lay is in colour.
2) Depending on the vehicle equipment, pedestrian
monitoring i
s not available in all countries.
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The pedestrian monitoring function can help
pr ev
ent
accidents involving pedestrians or
mitigate the consequences of an accident.
The function warns of danger of collision,
prepares the vehicle for emergency braking,
assists in the braking and brakes automati-
cally.
If the function detects a possible collision
with a pedestrian, it warns the driver with an
acoustic signal and a message on the instru-
ment panel display ››› Fig. 191.
The pedestrian monitoring system, including
the advance warning, turns on automatically
when the ignition is switched on ››› page 168.
SEAT recommends always having the pedes-
trian monitoring function turned on. The ex-
ceptions set out for the Front Assist system
are equally valid for the pedestrian monitor-
ing system ››› page 207.
Switching the pedestrian monitoring system
on and off
With the ignition on, the pedestrian monitor-
ing function can be switched on and off as
follows: ● Switch the system on and off by deactivat-
ing the Front
Assist function in the Easy Con-
nect system using the  button and the
S ET
TINGS and
Driv
er a
s
sistance function but-
t on
s
›››
 page 33. When the pedestrian protection system is
switc

hed off, the instrument panel display in-
dicates this ››› Fig. 191 . WARNING
The technology in the pedestrian monitoring
sys t

em 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 with the brake pedal or swerve to avoid the
pedestrian, depending on traffic conditions.
● The pedestrian monitoring system alone
cannot av
oid accidents or serious injury.
● In complex driving situations, the pedes-
trian monitorin
g 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 ex
ample, 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
over the c
ontrol of the vehicle. Note
● When the v ehic

le is braked via the pedes-
trian monitoring system, the brake pedal be-
comes stiffer. ●
Autom atic

interventions by the pedestrian
monitoring system on the brakes may be in-
terrupted by pressing the accelerator or mov-
ing the wheel.
● If the pedestrian monitoring system does
not work
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. Adaptive Cruise Control ACC*
R el
at

ed video Fig. 192
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means that the blind spot detector has not
det ect
ed an
y other vehicles in the area ››› .
If the dip
ped be
am is on, then the control
lamps in the external rear view mirrors will be
dimmed (night mode). WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s

ages 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.
● Carr

y out the necessary operations. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
spondin g t

ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Blind spot detector (BSD)
Fig. 201
In the exterior mirrors: indication of
the b lind s
pot

detector. Fig. 202
Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-
sor z one

s. The blind spot detector uses radar sensors to
monit
or the ar
e

as behind the vehicle
››› Fig. 202. The system does this by measur-
ing the vehicle's distance from other vehicles
and its speed differential. The blind spot de-
tector will not work at speeds of less than ap-
prox. 15 km/h (9 mph). The system uses opti-
cal signals in the external rear view mirrors to
notify the driver.
Indication in the external rear view mirrors
The control lamp (expanded view) provides
an indication in the corresponding external
mirror ››› Fig. 201 regarding the traffic situa-
tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp of the left-hand ex-
ternal mirror indicates the traffic situation to
the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp of
the right-hand external mirror indicates the
traffic situation to the right of the vehicle. »
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Open the Assistants menu.
●  Blind s pot
●  Ex
it 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 det

ector 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 SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
c
hoo
se betw

een four profiles or modes, Nor-
mal , Sport , Eco and Individual , that
modify the behaviour of various vehicle func-
tions, providing different driving experiences. The Individual
profil
e can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles are fixed.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicl
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 Eco mode is selec-
ted, the Start-stop function is automatically
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 mode activates the In-
ertia function, enabling consumption to be
further reduced.
In manual gearbox vehicles, Eco mode cau-
ses the gear change recommendation indica-
tions that appear on the instrument panel to
vary, facilitating more efficient driving.
“Dual Ride” suspension
The “Dual Ride” suspension features a com-
fortable suspension in the Eco and Normal»
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profiles, suitable for daily use. Contrasting
w ith thi
s
it features a sporty suspension in
the Sport profile, suitable for a sporty driv-
ing style. In the Individual profile the sus-
pension can be switched between Normal or
Sport , depending on personal preference.
In the event of a fault in the “Dual Ride” sus-
pension, the following message is displayed
on the instrument panel screen Fault:
damping setting .
Address
Power steering becomes more robust in Sport mode to enable a sportier driving
style.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in eco mode, especially restricting fuel con-
sumption.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
According to the active driving profile, the ac-
celeration gradient of the adaptive cruise
control varies. Setting driving mode
Fig. 206
Next to the gearbox lever: MODE but-
t on. You can select from
Normal, Sport, Eco
and Individual .
Y ou c
an sel

ect the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button MODE
››› Fig. 206, or on the touch screen, in the
menu that opens when the above button is
pressed.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display
informs about the active mode.
The MODE button light remains lit up yellow
when the active mode is different to Normal.
Driving pro-
fileCharacteristics
NormalOffers a balanced driving experience,
suitable for everyday use.
Driving pro-fileCharacteristics
SportProvides a complete dynamic perform-
ance in the vehicle, enabling the user a
more sporty driving style.
Eco
Places the vehicle in a particularly low
state of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is respect-
ful to the environment.
Individual
Enables some configurations to be
modified by pressing the Profile
settings button. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the equip-
ment fitted in the vehicle. WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion to a l

l traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident. Note
● When the v ehic

le is switched off it will al-
ways store the driving profile that was selec-
ted when the ignition key was removed. Nev-
ertheless, when the engine is restarted, the
engine and the gear will not restart in the set-
ting selected. For engine and gear to revert to
the desired position, select the correspond-
ing drive profile again or press the Easy Con-
nect system button repeatedly. 226

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●
Your s peed and driv
ing style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
● The eco mode is not
available when towing
a trailer. Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
cel
er

ation to be reached.
If the eco* ››› page 226 mode has been se-
lected in SEAT Drive Profile*, and the acceler-
ator is pressed beyond a hard point, the en-
gine power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration. WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or w

et, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding. Fatigue detection (break rec-
ommend
ation)*
R el

ated video Fig. 207
Safety Introduction
The Fatigue detection informs the driver
when their driv
in
g beh

aviour shows signs of
fatigue. WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fatigue
detection sy s

tem 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 driv
ing to their full capacity.
● Never drive if you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of
the driver in al
l circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section ››› page 228, System
limitations. ●
In some sit uation

s, the system may incor-
rectly interpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the ef-
fect c
alled microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument p
anel and act as is necessary. Note
● Fatigue det ection h

as been developed for
driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
check
ed by a specialised workshop. Function and operation
Fig. 208
On the instrument panel display: fa-
tigue det ection symbo
l

. Fatigue detection determines the driving be-
h
av
iour of

the driver when starting a journey, »
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Driver assistance systems
may compromise safety. The system is not a
rep
l
acement for driver awareness.
● Any accidental movement of the vehicle
coul
d result in serious injury.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times t
o suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not refl
ect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by e
xternal sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● The ultrasound sensors have blind spots in
which ob
stacles and people are not regis-
tered.
● Monitor the area around the vehicle at all
times, sinc
e the ultrasound sensors do not
detect small children, animals or certain ob-
jects in all situations. WARNING
Quick turns of the steering wheel when park-
ing or e x

iting a parking space with Park As-
sist can cause serious injury.
● Do not hold the steering wheel during ma-
noeuvre
s to park or exit a parking space until
the system requests it. Doing so disables the
system during the manoeuvre, resulting in
the parking being cancelled. CAUTION
● In cer t

ain circumstances, the ultrasonic
sensors do not detect objects such as trailer
tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees, or
an open (or opening) rear lid, which could
damage the vehicle.
● Retrofitting of certain accessories to the ve-
hicle, s
uch as a bicycle rack, may interfere
with the operation of the Park Assist system
and cause damage.
● The Park Assist system uses as a reference
parked
vehicles, curbs and other objects.
Make sure that the tyres and wheels are not
damaged while parking. If necessary, oppor-
tunely interrupt the parking manoeuvre to
avoid damaging the vehicle.
● The ultrasound sensors on the bumper may
be damag
ed or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment to c
lean the ultrasound sensors, do not
apply it directly unless very briefly and al-
ways from a distance of more than 10 cm.
● A registration plate or plate holder on the
front w
ith larger than the space for the regis-
tration plate, or a registration plate that is
curved or warped can cause:
–false detections,
– loss of sensor visibility.
– cancellation of the parking manoeuvre or
defective parking. ●
If one of the u

ltrasonic sensors is damaged,
the area corresponding to that group of sen-
sors (front or rear) is deactivated and cannot
be activated until the fault is corrected. How-
ever, you can still use the sensors of the oth-
er bumper as per usual. If there is a fault in
the system, consult a specialist workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this. Note
● In or der t o guar

antee good system opera-
tion, keep the ultrasound sensors of the
bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do not
cover them with adhesives or other objects.
● Certain sources of noise, such as rough as-
phalt
or paving stones and the noise of other
vehicles can induce the Park Assist system or
ParkPilot to give erroneous warnings.
● In order to become familiar with the system
and its f
unctions, SEAT recommends that you
practice operating the Park Assist system in
an area where there is not too much traffic or
in a car park. 229
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Selecting a parking mode Fig. 210
Overview of reduced displays for park-
ing mode s:
 Parallel parking in reverse.  Per-
pendicular parking in reverse.  Perpendicular
parking forwards. Fig. 211
On the instrument panel display:
dis p

laying the Park Assist system with re-
duced display. Selecting a parking mode with Park Assist
w
ith prior s
t

ep in front of the space
After activating the Park Assist system and
after detecting a parking space, the display
on the instrument panel proposes a parking
mode. The Park Assist system selects the
parking mode automatically. The selected mode is shown on the instrument panel dis-
pla

y ››› Fig. 211. The reduced display of other
possible parking modes is also shown
››› Fig. 210. If the mode selected by the sys-
tem does not correspond to the desired
mode, you can select another mode by press-
ing button 
› ››
Fig. 209
.
Action
1.The necessary conditions to park with Park Assist
have to be met ››› page 233.
2.
Press button .
A control lamp on the button  lights up when
the system is switched on. Additionally, the se-
lected parking mode is shown on the instrument
panel display and the reduced display shows an-
other parking mode it can be changed to.
Action
3.
Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards
the side of the road where you are parking. The
instrument panel displays the side correspond-
ing to the road. By default, if the turn signal is
not on, it parks on the right in the direction of
traffic.
4.
If necessary, press the  button again to
change parking mode.
Once you have switched to all possible parking
modes, if the  button is pressed again, the
system switches off.
5.Press the  button again to switch the system
back on.
6.Follow the instructions displayed on the instru-
ment panel while paying attention to traffic and
drive the vehicle past the parking space.
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