2017 Seat Ateca power steering

Driving
●
Electric
al components with a high power
consumption are switched off temporarily
when the engine starts.
● When starting with a cold engine, noise
lev
els may briefly increase. This is quite nor-
mal, and no cause for concern.
● When the outside temperature is below
+5°C (+41°F), if
the engine is diesel, some
smoke may appear under the vehicle when the fuel-operated auxiliary heater is on. Stopping the engine
3
V
alid for vehicles: with Keyless Access
StepSwitch off the engine with the starter
button ››› page 167.
1.Stop the vehicle completely ››› .
2.Press and hold the brake pedal until the step
4 is performed.
3.If you are driving an automatic vehicle, place
the selector lever in position P.
4.Connect the electronic parking brake
››› page 170.
5.
Briefly press the start-up button ››› Fig. 164.
The START ENGINE STOP button blinks again. If
the engine fails to switch off, perform an emer-
gency disconnect ››› page 167.
6.If the vehicle is equipped with a manual gear-
box, put it into 1st or reverse. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
i s

moving. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle, accidents and serious injury.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work
when the ignition is switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off.
Therefore, you need to press the
break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.
● Power steering does not work when the en-
gine is
not running. You need more strength
to steer when the engine is switched off.
● If the ignition is switched off, the steering
co
lumn could be locked, making it impossible
to control the vehicle. CAUTION
If the engine is made to work hard for a long
time, it m

ay overheat after being switched
off. To prevent damage to the engine before
switching it off, leave it idle for approx. 2 mi-
nutes in neutral. Note
After switching off the engine, the cooling fan
m a

y continue to operate in the engine com-
partment for a few more minutes, even with
the ignition off. The radiator fan is automati-
cally switched off. “My Beat” Function
For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the “M
y

Beat” function. This feature provides
an additional indication of the vehicle igni-
tion system.
When accessing the vehicle, e.g. by opening
the doors with the remote control, the START ENGINE STOP button flashes, calling at-
t ention t

o the relevant starter system button.
Upon switching the ignition on/off, the light
of the START ENGINE STOP button flashes. With
the en gine sw

itched off, after a few seconds,
the STOP ENGINE START button stops flashing
and g oe

s out.
With the engine running, the START ENGINE STOP button light stays on, indi-
c atin

g that the engine is running. Upon
switching the ignition off with the START ENGINE STOP button, it starts flashing
ag ain.
In

vehicles with the Start-Stop system , the
“My Beat” function also offers additional in-
formation:
● When the engine stops during the Stop
pha
se, the light of the START ENGINE STOP but-
t on s
tays on, since, even though the engine
is off, the Start-Stop system is active.
● When the engine cannot be stated again
with the
Start-Stop system, ›››
page 188, and
needs to be started manually, the »
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Operation
●
Do not s
top in the water, drive in reverse, or
stop the engine in any situation.
● Note that vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction m
ay splash water that could exceed
the maximum permitted water height for your
vehicle.
● Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion). Driver assistance systems
St ar

t-Stop System*
Description and operation The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and re-
duc
e C

O2 emissions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops, when
stopping at traffic lights for example. The ig-
nition remains switched on during the stop-
ping phase. The engine automatically
switches back on when required. In this sit-
uation the light of the START ENGINE STOP but-
t on s

tays on.
As soon as the ignition is switched on, the
Start-Stop function is automatically activa-
ted.
Basic requirements for the Start-Stop mode
● The driver door must be closed.
● The driver must have their seat belt fas-
tened.
● The bonnet

must be closed.
● The engine must have reached a minimum
serv
ice temperature.
● The reverse gear must not be engaged.
● The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope. WARNING
● Nev er sw

itch the engine off until the vehi-
cle is stationary. The brake servo and power
steering functions will not be completely cov-
ered under warranty. More force may also be
needed to turn the steering wheel or to brake.
As you cannot steer and brake in the normal
manner, there is a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the v
ehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could lock making it impossible to steer
the vehicle.
● To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-
Stop sy
stem is switched off when working in
the engine compartment ››› page 190. CAUTION
The Start-Stop system must always be
sw it

ched off when driving through flooded
areas ››› page 190. Stopping/Starting the engine
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
– When the vehicle is stopped, put it into
neutr al

and release the clutch pedal. The
engine will switch off. The warning lamp 
will appear on the instrument panel dis-
play.
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Driver assistance systems
– When the c lut
ch pedal is pressed the en-
gine will start up again. The warning lamp
will switch off.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
– Use the foot brake to bring the vehicle to a
st
op and keep the brake pedal pressed
down with your foot. The engine will switch
off. The warning lamp  will appear in the
display.
– When you take your foot off the brake pedal
the engine w

ill start up again. The warning
lamp will switch off.
Additional information related to the auto-
matic gearbox
The engine stops when the selector lever is in
the positions P, D, N and S, in addition to
when in manual mode. With the selector lev-
er in position P, the engine will also remain
switched off when you take your foot off the
brake pedal. In order to start the engine up
again the accelerator must be pressed, or an-
other gear engaged or the brake released.
If the selector lever is placed in position R
during the stopping phase, the engine will
start up again.
Change from position D to P to prevent the
engine from accidentally starting when
changing and passing by position R. Note
● You c

an control whether the engine should
switch off or not by reducing or increasing the
brake force applied. While the vehicle re-
mains stopped, the engine will not stop if the
brake pedal is slightly pressed, in traffic jams
with frequent stopping and starting for exam-
ple. As soon as strong pressure is applied to
the brake pedal, the engine will stop.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, during
the st
opping phases the brake pedal must re-
main depressed to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
● If the engine “stalls” in vehicles with man-
ual
gearbox, it can be directly started up
again by immediately pressing the clutch
pedal. General notes
The system can interrupt the Start-Stop mode
fr
equently

for different reasons.
The engine does not switch off
Before the stopping phase, the system veri-
fies whether certain conditions are met. The
engine does not switch off, in the following
situations for example:
● The engine has not yet reached the mini-
mum requir
ed temperature for the Start-Stop
mode. ●
The interior t
emperature selected for the air
conditioner has not yet been reached.
● The interior temperature is very high/low.
● Defrost function button activated
››

›  page 42.
● The parking aid* is switched on.
● The battery is very low.
● The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing t
urned.
● If there is a danger of misting.
● After engaging reverse gear.
● In case of a very steep gradient.
The indication  i
s shown on the instrument
panel display, and in addition, the driver in-
formation system* shows, .
The engine starts by itself
During a stopping phase the normal Start-
Stop mode can be interrupted in the follow-
ing situations: The engine restarts by itself
without involvement from the driver.
● The interior temperature differs from the
value sel
ected on the air conditioner.
● Defrost function button activated
››

›  page 42.
● The brake has been pressed several times
con
secutively.
● The battery is too low.
● High power consumption. »
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Towing bracket device*
If the system detects that the trailer is sway-
in g, it
intervenes automatically with the driv-
er steering recommendation to reduce the
swaying of the trailer.
Requirements for the stabilisation of the
towing vehicle and trailer
● The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing br
acket or has been retro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.
● The ESC and ASR are active. The control
lamp
 or  is not lit up on the instrument
panel.
● The trailer is electrically connected to the
to
wing vehicle through the trailer power
socket.
● The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(appr
ox. 37 mph).
● The maximum vertical load technically per-
mis
sible is being utilised on the coupling de-
vice.
● The trailer has a rigid draw bar.
● If the trailer has brakes, it must be equip-
ped with a mec
hanical overrun brake. WARNING
The enhanced security provided by the elec-
tric s

tability control of the towing vehicle and
trailer should not lead you to take any risks
that could compromise your safety. ●
Ad apt

your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
● Accelerate with caution when the road is
slip
pery.
● When adjusting any settings, stop acceler-
ating. WARNING
The electric stability control for the towing
v ehic

le and trailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.
● When the ESC is switched off, the stabilisa-
tion of the t
owing vehicle and trailer is also
switched off.
● The stability system does not always detect
light and u
nstable trailers, so it may not sta-
bilise these correctly.
● When driving on slippery surfaces with
poor grip, the tr
ailer can even interfere with
the stability system.
● Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
even w
ithout having previously swayed.
● If a trailer is not attached, but the trailer
pow
er socket is connected (e.g. installation
of a bicycle rack with lights), repeated auto-
matic braking may occur in extreme driving
conditions. Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 219
Limits and attachment points for ret-
r ofittin

g a towing bracket. » 263
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Intelligent technology
The retract function may not operate properly
in v
ery dirty belts. Make sure that the inertia
reel seat belts are completely dry before al-
lowing them to retract. CAUTION
● Do not r

emove the seat belts from the vehi-
cle to clean them.
● Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the
seat
belts, as this can damage the webbing.
Ensure that the seat belts do not come into
contact with corrosive fluids.
● If you find any damage to the belt webbing,
belt fittin
gs, the belt retractor or the buckle,
the belt in question must be replaced by a
specialised workshop. Intelligent technology
El ectr

omechanical steering Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driv
er when s

teering.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and turning angle.
If the power steering should fail at any time
or the engine is switched off (for instance
when being towed), the car can still be
steered. However, more effort than normal
will be required to turn the steering wheel.
Driver warning lamps and messages  (in red) Faulty steering! To
park the vehicle
If the warning lamp remains on and the driver
indication appears, the power steering could
be faulty.
Do not continue driving. Seek specialist as-
sistance.  (in yellow) Steering: System
fault! You may continue driving.
If the warning lamp comes on, the steering
could react with more difficultly or more sen-
sitivity than normal. In addition, when driving
in a straight line the steering wheel may be
off-centre. Drive slowly to a specialised workshop and
h
av

e the fault repaired.
 (in yellow) Steering lock:
fault! Go to an Official Service
The electronic steering lock is malfunction-
ing.
Go to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible and have the fault repaired. WARNING
Take it immediately to a specialised work-
shop and h av

e the fault repaired: risk of acci-
dent! Note
If the lamp  (in red) or el
se  (in yellow)
lights up briefly, you may continue driving. Four-wheel drive
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V
alid for vehicles: with four-wheel drive
On four-wheel drive models, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see ›››
page 173. »
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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
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