2017 Seat Ateca parking sensors

Operation
Driving with a trailer Fig. 210
ParkPilot display on the screen with
tr ai
ler attached. In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
dev
ic

e from the factory, when the trailer is
connected electrically, the Parking Aid rear
sensors will not be activated when reverse
gear is engaged, when the selector lever is
turned to position R or when the button  is
pressed.
The distance to possible obstacles at the rear
of the vehicle and at its sides will not be dis-
played on the screen and will not be indica-
ted by means of audible sound signals.
The Easy Connect system screen will only dis-
play objects detected at the front, and the ve-
hicle's trajectory will be hidden. Parking aid (ParkPilot)*
De
scription Various systems are available to help you
when p
ark

ing or manoeuvring in tight
spaces, depending on the equipment fitted
on your vehicle.
The rear parking aid is an audible assistant
that warns of obstacles located behind the
vehicle.
There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you
are alerted by audible warnings and visually
on the Easy Connect system.
If the Area View system is installed, the rear
parking aid will issue an audible warning
about objects near the rear of the vehicle,
and the Area View image will be available on
the Easy Connect screen, giving a real image
of the objects around the car.
Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and
the like, as this could affect the system's op-
eration. Cleaning instructions ›››
page 268.
The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:
side area0.60 m
central area1.60 m As you approach the obstacle, the time inter-
v
al

between the audible warnings will be re-
duced. When you reach around 0.30 m the
warning will be constant: Do not continue to
move forward (or backward) ››› ,
››› !
If

you maintain separation from the obstacle,
the volume of the warning begins to reduce
after four seconds (does not affect the tone
of the constant warning).
Activating/Deactivating
When engaging reverse gear, the parking aid
is automatically switched on. This is con-
firmed with a short warning.
On disengaging reverse gear, the parking aid
system is switched off. WARNING
● Alw

ays pay attention, also when looking
straight ahead, to traffic and the vehicle sur-
roundings. The assistance systems are not a
replacement for driver awareness. When in-
serting or removing the vehicle from a park-
ing space, or when performing similar ma-
noeuvres the driver always assumes the re-
sponsibility.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times
to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions. 244

Driver assistance systems
●
The u ltr
asound sensors have blind spots in
which obstacles and people are not regis-
tered. Pay special attention to children and
animals.
● Always keep visual control of the vehicle
surr
oundings: use the mirrors for additional
help. CAUTION
Parking Aid functions may be negatively af-
f ect

ed by different factors that may lead to
damage to the vehicle or its immediate sur-
rounds:
● Under certain circumstances, the system
does
not detect or display certain objects:
– Objects such as chains, trailer draw bars,
fences, posts and thin trees.
– Objects that are located above the sen-
sors, such as protrusions in a wall.
– Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not r
eflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect these objects
or people wearing such clothes correctly.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by
external sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● Please note that low obstacles detected by
the sys
tem may no longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
sy
s

tem will not give any further warning. In
certain circumstances, objects such as high
kerbs that could damage the bottom of the
vehicle are not detected either.
● If the first warning from the ParkPilot is ig-
nored, the
vehicle could suffer considerable
damage.
● The knocks or damage on the radiator
gril
le, bumper, wheel arch and vehicle under-
body can adjust the orientation of the sen-
sors. This can affect the parking aid function.
In this case, have the function checked by a
specialised workshop. Note
● In c er

tain situations, the system can give a
warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area, e.g:
–with rough or cobbled floors or ground
with long grass;
– with external ultrasound sources, such as
cleaning vehicles or other vehicles equip-
ped with ultrasound systems;
– in downpours, intense snow, hail or
dense exhaust gases,
– if the number plate is not perfectly se-
cured to the bumper surface,
– or in locations such as the brow of a hill.
● In order to guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the u
ltrasound sensors clean, free of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
a
dhe

sives or other objects.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment t
o clean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.
● Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,
suc
h as a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.
● In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-
tem, it
is advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can
be modified, in ad
dition to the indications
››› page 246.
● In vehicles without
an infotainment system,
these parameters can be modified in a SEAT
Official Service or in a specialised workshop.
● Please observe information on towing a
trai
ler ››› page 247.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen
show
s a slight time delay. Parking Aid operation
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audib
l

e sounds remain active)
● Press a button on the main menu of the fac-
t or

y-assembled infotainment system.
● OR: Pr ess the BACK f
unction button. »
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Driver assistance systems
Rear sound settings/sharpness*
Fr equency
(tone) of the sound in the rear
area.
Adjust volume
With the parking aid switched on, the active
audio/video source volume will be reduced
to the intensity of the selected setting.
Error messages When the Parking Aid is activated or when it
i
s

switched on, if a message reporting a Park-
ing aid error is displayed on the instrument
panel, there is a fault in the system.
If the fault disappears before disconnecting
the ignition, next time that parking aid is en-
gaged in reverse it will not be indicated.
If there is a fault in a sensor, the  symbol is
displayed on the Easy Connect display.
Have the fault corrected by a specialised
workshop without delay.
Towing bracket In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
dev
ic

e from the factory, when the trailer is
connected electrically, the Parking Aid rear
sensors will not be activated when reverse
gear is engaged (manual gears) nor when the selector lever is turned to position
R (auto-
m
atic gears).
Area View* Introduction 

› ›
›
table on page 2
Using 4 cameras, the system generates a rep-
resentation that is shown on the infotain-
ment system display. The cameras are loca-
ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors
and the rear lid.
The functions and representations of the
Area View system may vary depending on
whether or not the vehicle has ParkPilot. WARNING
The image from the cameras does not make it
po s

sible to calculate the distance to the ob-
stacles (people, vehicles, etc.) precisely, so
using them could cause serious accidents
and injury.
● The camera lenses augment and distort the
vi

sual field and the objects on the screen are
seen differently and imprecisely.
● Certain objects may not be shown or may
not be sho
wn very clearly, for example, posts
or thin rails, due to the screen resolution or if
light conditions are insufficient. ●
The c amer

as have blind spots in which ob-
stacles and people are not registered.
● The camera lens must be kept free, without
sno
w or ice, and should not be covered. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
Ar e

a View system cannot overcome the limits
imposed by the laws of physics and it only
works within the limits of the system. The
greater convenience provided by the Area
View system should never tempt you to take
any risk that may compromise safety. If used
negligently or involuntarily, it may cause se-
rious accidents and injuries. 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.
● Do not be distracted from the traffic by
lookin
g at the screen.
● Monitor the area around the vehicle at all
times, s
ince the cameras do not capture small
children, animals and certain objects in all
situations.
● The use of a number plate may interfere in
the v
iews shown on the screen, since the
cameras' field of vision may be reduced.
● The system will probably be unable to rep-
re

sent all areas clearly. » 247
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Care and maintenance
Automatic car washes
B ef
ore going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing
the windows and roof. If the vehicle has spe-
cial accessories such as spoilers or a roof
rack or two-way radio aerial, etc., it is advisa-
ble to consult the car wash tunnel operator.
It is best to use a car wash without revolving
bristles if possible.
Washing the vehicle with a high pressure
cleaner
When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This applies
particularly to the operating pressure and the
spraying distance. Do not hold the nozzle too
close to soft materials such as rubber hoses
or seals. The same applies to the parking aid
sensors*, which are located in the rear bump-
er.
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a direct stream or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
Washing the car by hand
When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as
well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge,
glove or brush using only slight pressure.
You should start on the roof and work down. Special car
soap should only be used for very
persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.
Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned
last. Use a second sponge for this. WARNING
● The v

ehicle should only be washed with the
ignition switched off. Failure to follow this in-
struction could result in an accident.
● Do not clean the underside of chassis, the
ins
ide of wheel arches or wheel trims without
protecting your hands and arms. You may cut
yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. Other-
wise, there is a risk of sustaining cuts.
● When washing the car during the winter
sea
son: water and ice in the brake system
can reduce braking effectiveness: risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
● Do not w

ash the vehicle in direct sunlight –
otherwise the paint can be damaged.
● Do not use sponges, abrasive household
spon
ges or similar to clean insect remains.
This could damage the surface.
● Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from
the hea
dlights at regular intervals, for in-
stance when filling the fuel tank. The head-
lights should only be washed with water, do not wipe them with a dry cloth or sponge. It
i
s

best to use soapy water.
● Never wash tyres with a jet that sprays the
wat
er out in a direct stream. This could dam-
age the tyres even if the spray is kept at a
distance and only used for a very short time.
● Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car w
ash, please make sure to retract the ex-
terior mirrors to prevent them from being
damaged. Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors must not be folded in or out by hand,
always use the electrical power control. CAUTION
● Bef

ore washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please proceed as follows to lock
the wiper arms so that they are not moved to-
wards the top of the windscreen:
–the bonnet must be closed.
– switch the ignition on and off.
– press the windscreen wiper lever forward
briefly (windscreen washer function).
This will lock the wiper arms. For the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special
w a

sh bays. These areas are prepared to pre-
vent oily water from getting into the public
drains. In some places, washing vehicles out-
side the areas intended for this purpose is
prohibited. 267
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Index
Parking Aid adju
sting the display and audible warn-
ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, 246
automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, 247
sensors and camera: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
visual indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242, 246
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239, 244
Parking assistance parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
see Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
surroundings warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Parking assistance (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Parking assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Parking assistant (RTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
automatic release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Parking distance warning system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239, 244
Parking (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
ParkPilot see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239, 244
Particulate filter (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 63, 64, 65
Passenger door manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Pedestrian Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Pedestrian protection see Pedestrian Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . 212 Petrol
ad ditives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Plastic parts: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268, 270
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Positioning seat belts during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Power sockets trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Power steering see Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Pre-heating system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Preheating the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Press & Drive starter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Puncture action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
R Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 209
Radio-operated remote control see Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Radio display: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 control of the function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
RCTA see Parking assistance (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Rear
hea drests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
special characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Rear Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear bulbs in the side panel disassemble the rear light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 see also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Rear lights in the rear lid disassemble de bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Rear seat backrest folding down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
folding down and lifting the backrest . . . . . . . 146
lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear seat passengers see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 63, 64, 65
Rear shelf storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Rear View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear view mirror anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rear view mirrors adjusting the exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . 141
Refuelling opening fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Remote control key unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Remote control (auxiliary heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Removing and installing head restraints . . . . . . 143
Repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
317