2017 Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

Driver assistance systems
The system is operational, the highligh-
t ed line A indicates that there was a
ri sk
of involuntarily crossing the lane
line and that the steering is being adjus-
ted to correct the angle ››› Fig. 190 C.
The two lines A light up simultaneously
when both l ane line

s are recognised and
the Lane Assist function is active
››› Fig. 190 D.
Control lamps 
Blinks or lights up yellow: Lane Assist
active but not available.
The system can not accurately recognise the lane.
Please see page 216, the Lane Assist system is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow). 
Blinks or lights up green:
Lane Assist system active and available.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. –
–
Operation Fig. 191
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the Lane As s

ist system camera. Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane As
s

ist system detects the possible
lines dividing the lanes. When the vehicle in-
voluntarily approaches a dividing line it has
detected, the system notifies the driver with
a corrective steering movement . This move-
ment can be over-regulated at any time.
No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system
understands that a lane change is required.
Steering wheel vibration
The following situations can cause vibration
in the steering wheel and require the driver
to take active control of driving:
● When the limits of the very nature of the
sys
tem are reached. ●
When the max
imum rotational torque dur-
ing the corrective steering movement is not
enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane.
● When no lane is detected during the correc-
tive s
teering movement.
Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
Through the Easy Connect system
● Push the Easy Connect button CAR ●
Push the Set
up function button
● Press the function button Driv
er a
ssistance to
open the menu.
OR: thr ough the driving assist
b
utton
on the turn signal level*.
The Lane centring guide is activa-
ted/deactivated in the Easy Connect system
using the CAR button and the button on the
Set up function
››
›
page 108.
Self-deactivation: the Lane Assist system can
be automatically deactivated if there is a sys-
tem malfunction. The control lamp disap-
pears.
Hands-Off Function
In the absence of steering wheel activity the
system alerts the driver with acoustic signals
and a text message on the dash panel asking
to actively take over the steering. »
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If the driver does not react to this, the system
al so al
erts the driver with a little shaking mo-
tion through the brakes and, if the vehicle
has it, activates the Emergency Assist func-
tion ››› page 218.
In vehicles without Emergency Assist, the
adaptive lane guidance function will be disa-
bled after the corresponding warnings to the
driver.
The lane assist system is active but it is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow)
● When driving at speeds below 65 km/h (38
mph).
● When the Lane Assist system does not de-
tect
the dividing lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event warnings indicating road
works, and snow, dirt, moisture or reflec-
tions.
● When the radius of a curve is too small.
● When no road markings can be seen.
● When the distance to the next marking to
too gr
eat.
● When the system does not detect any clear
and active s
teering movement during a long
period of time.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic
drivin
g styles.
● If a turn signal is activated.
● With the stability control system (ESC) in
Spor
t mode or switched off. Side Assist PLUS
If the

vehicle is also equipped with Side As-
sist and the system is switched on, the driver
is alerted when changing lanes during a pos-
sible critical situation (level of information,
warning level) through a corrective steering
wheel intervention. This occurs even if the
turn signal is activated in the corresponding
direction. If the driver over-regulates the
steering wheel intervention, an additional
warning is given through a vibration in the
steering wheel. Note
● Bef

ore starting a journey, verify that the
field of vision of the camera is not covered
››› Fig. 191.
● Always keep the field of vision of the cam-
era c
lean. Switching off the Lane Assist system
in the f
o

llowing situations Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
sw
it

ch it off in the following situations:
● When more attention is required of the
driver
● When driv

ing in a sporty style
● In unfavourable weather conditions
● On roads in poor condition ●
In are
as of road works
Traffic Jam Assist De
scription and operation 

› ›
›
table on page 2
Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the
car within its lane and to move in convoy in
case of traffic congestion or slow traffic.
Traffic Jam Assist is an additional function of
Lane Assist ›››
page 213 and combines Lane
Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ›››
page 197. Therefore, it is essential
that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them.
Operation of Traffic Jam Assist
At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traffic
Jam Assist can maintain a (temporary) dis-
tance preset by the driver with respect to the
vehicle ahead and help stay within the lane
››› .
T o do thi

s, the system automatically controls
the acceleration, brakes and steering, and
slows down the vehicle if necessary until it
stops fully before a vehicle that has stopped,
before moving off again automatically.
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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
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time. The driver is always responsible for
k
eepin
g the vehicle in its own lane.
● Always be prepared to take charge of driv-
ing (ac
celerating or braking) yourself. Note
● If

Traffic Jam Assist does not work as de-
scribed in this chapter, stop using it and con-
tact a specialised workshop.
● If the system is faulty, take it to a special-
ised w
orkshop and have it checked. Emergency Assist
D e

scription and operation Emergency Assist detects whether there is in-
activ
ity

by the driver and can automatically
keep the car within the lane and stop it alto-
gether if necessary. This way the system can
actively help avoid an accident.
Emergency Assist is an additional function of
Lane Assist ››› page 213 and combines Lane
Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ››› page 197. Therefore, it is essential
that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them. Operation of Emergency Assist
Emerg

ency Assist detects when the driver
ceases to perform any activity and repeatedly
requests that he/she regain active control of
the vehicle, through the use of optical and
acoustic warnings and by applying the
brakes.
If the driver continues to do nothing, the sys-
tem automatically takes over the accelerator,
brakes and steering in order to brake the ve-
hicle and keep it in its lane ››› . If the re-
m ainin

g braking distance is sufficient, if nec-
essary the system slows down the vehicle un-
til it stops completely and automatically
switches on the electronic parking brake
››› page 170.
When the Emergency Assist is actively adjust-
ing, the hazard warning lights come on
››› page 135 and the vehicle makes slight zig-
zag movements in the lane in order to warn
other drivers.
Switching the Emergency Assist on and off
The Emergency Assist is switched on auto-
matically when the Lane Assist is switched on
››› page 213.
Technical requirements for using the Emer-
gency Assist ● The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be
swit
ched on ››› page 197. ●
The Lane Ass
ist must be switched on
››› page 213.
● The selector lever must be at the D/S pos
i-
tion or in the Tiptronic selection track.
● The system must have detected a lane sep-
aration line on both s
ides of the vehicle
››› Fig. 190.
The following conditions may cause the
Emergency Assist not to react or to switch off
automatically:
● If the driver accelerates, brakes or moves
the st
eering wheel.
● If any of the conditions mentioned in
››

› page 218, Technical requirements for us-
ing the Emergency Assist are not fulfilled.
● 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. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
Emer g

ency Assist cannot overcome the limits
imposed by the laws of physics; it only works
within the limits of the system. The driver is
responsible for driving the vehicle.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehic
le in front of you at all times to suit the218

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visibility, weather, road and traffic
c
ondition
s.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be r
eady to intervene in the steering at any
time.
● The Emergency Assist alone cannot always
avoid ac
cidents or serious injuries.
● If the operation of the Emergency Assist is
impair
ed, for example if the radar sensor of
the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the Lane
Assist camera are covered or have lost their
settings, the system may intervene inoppor-
tunely in braking or in steering.
● The Emergency Assist does not react to
peopl
e or animal or vehicles crossing your
path or which approach you head-on in the
same lane. WARNING
If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
t u

nely, serious accidents and injuries may oc-
cur.
● If the Emergency Assist does not operate
properly
, switch off the Lane Assist
››› page 213. Doing so will also switch off the
Emergency Assist.
● Have the system checked by a specialised
work
shop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this. Note
● Aut om

atic interventions by the Emergency
Assist on the brakes may be interrupted by
pressing the accelerator or brake or by mov-
ing the wheel.
● Hazard warning lights that come on auto-
matic
ally can be switched off by pressing the
accelerator or the break, moving the steering
wheel or pressing the hazard warning light
switch.
● If this occurs, the Emergency Assist may
decel
erate the vehicle until it comes to a com-
plete stop.
● When the Emergency Assist is activated, it
is

only available again after the ignition has
been switched off and back on again. 219
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Blind spot detector (BSD) with
p ark
ing assistance (RCTA)*
Introduction 

› ›
›
table on page 2
The blind spot detector (BSD) helps to detect
the traffic situation behind the vehicle.
The integrated parking assistant (RTA) helps
the driver when backing out of a parallel
parking spot and in manoeuvring.
The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
b lind s

pot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tance (RCTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind
spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
alert are used negligently or involuntarily.
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 visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be r
eady to intervene in the steering at any
time. ●
Pa

y attention to the control lamps that may
come on in the external rear view mirrors and
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.
● The blind spot assistant could react to any
spec
ial constructions that might be present
on the sides of the vehicle: e.g. high or irreg-
ular dividers. This may cause erroneous warn-
ings.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cr

oss traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
rou
ndings.
● Never use the blind spot detector or the
park
ing assistant if the radar sensors are
dirty.
● The external rear view mirror control lamps
ma
y have limited functionality due to solar
radiation. CAUTION
● The r a

dar sensors on the rear bumper may
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least possibly hav-
ing its functionality diminished.
● In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work
properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it. ●
The r e

ar bumper should only be painted
with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used. Note
If the blind spot detector with parking assis-
t ant

does not work as described in this chap-
ter, do not use it and contact a specialised
workshop. Control lamps
Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:

Lights up
Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.
Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.

Flashes
The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the
blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle
›››
.
For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist
››› page 213, a warning to switch lanes will also appear
even though the turn signal has not been engaged
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Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition i
s switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
If there are no indications from the control
lamp in the external rear view mirror, this
means that the blind spot detector has not
detected any other vehicles in the area ››› .
If the dip

ped beam 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
me s

sages 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.
● C

arry out the necessary operations. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin

g text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Blind spot detector (BSD)
Fig. 192
In the exterior mirrors: indication of
the b lind s

pot detector. Fig. 193
Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-
sor z

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

eas behind the vehicle
››› Fig. 193. 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. 192 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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In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or
w indo
ws with tinted film, the indications of
the external mirrors may not be seen clearly
or correctly.
Keep the external mirrors clean and free of
snow and ice, and do not cover them with ad-
hesives or other similar materials.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located on the left and
right of the bumper and are not visible from the outside
››› Fig. 193 . The sensors have a
range of approx. 20 metres behind the vehi-
cle, including the blind spots to the left and
right of the vehicle. The range to the sides of
the vehicle is a bit larger than the width of a
lane.
The lane width is not detected individually,
but is rather pre-configured in the system.
Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be-
tween two lanes, the indications may be in-
correct. Furthermore, the system can detect vehicles driving in the lane next to you (if
there ar
e any), and can also detect stationary
objects such as dividers, and thus give an in-
correct indication.
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