2017 Seat Ateca ESP

Driver assistance systems
The pedestrian monitoring system, including
the a dv
ance warning, is automatically con-
nected when the ignition is switched on
››› page 165.
SEAT recommends always having the pedes-
trian monitoring system connected. The ex-
ceptions set out for the Front Assist system
are equally valid for the pedestrian monitor-
ing system ››› page 210.
Switching the pedestrian monitoring system
on and off
With the ignition on, the pedestrian monitor-
ing system can be switched on and off as fol-
lows:
● Switch the system on and off in the info-
tainment
system using the  button and
the Set
up and
Driv
er a
ssistance function but-
t on
s ›››
 page 26.
When the pedestrian protection system is
switched off, the dash panel display shows a
message indicating this ››› Fig. 188 . The
pedestrian monitoring system is switched off
with the Front Assist function. WARNING
The technology in the pedestrian monitoring
sy s

tem 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
w

ith the brake pedal or swerve to avoid the
pedestrian, depending on traffic conditions.
● The pedestrian monitoring system alone
cannot
avoid accidents or serious injury.
● In complex driving situations, the pedes-
trian monit
oring 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 e
xample, 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
ov
er the control of the vehicle. Note
● When the v

ehicle is braked via the pedes-
trian monitoring system, the brake pedal be-
comes stiffer.
● Automatic interventions by the pedestrian
monitorin
g system on the brakes may be in-
terrupted by pressing the accelerator or mov-
ing the wheel.
● If the pedestrian monitoring system does
not w
ork 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. Lane Assist system*
Intr oduction WARNING
The intelligent technology in the Lane Assist
sy s

tem cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist system may cause accidents
and injury. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the
vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so it
can be turned at any time.
● The Lane Assist system does not detect all
ro

ad markings. The road surfaces, road struc-
tures or objects in poor condition can be in-
correctly detected as road markings under
certain circumstances by the Lane Assist sys-
tem. In such situations, switch the Lane As-
sist system off immediately.
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument
panel and act as is necessary.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
rou
ndings.
● When the area of vision of the camera be-
come
s dirty, covered or is damaged, the Lane
Assist system function can be affected. » 213
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
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.
216

Operation
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

Driver assistance systems
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. »
221
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driver assistance systems
Open the Assistants menu.
●  BSD
●  P arking 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

detector 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 The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
c
hoo

se between four profiles or modes, Eco,
Normal , Sport and Individual , that
modify the behaviour of various vehicle func-
tions, providing different driving experiences. In addition, the 4Drive version features the
Offroad and Snow profi

les.
The Individual profile can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles have a fixed configuration.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hic
l

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 the Eco profile is
selected, the Start-Stop function is automati-
cally 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 profile activates the in-
ertia function, enabling consumption to be
further reduced.
In manual gearbox vehicles, the Eco profile
causes the gear change recommendation in-
dications that appear on the dash panel to
vary, facilitating more efficient driving. »
225
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Address
The po w
er steering varies its driving modes
and adapts to the profile selected, thus offer-
ing the best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in Eco mode, especially restricting fuel con-
sumption.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
The acceleration gradient of the adaptive
cruise control varies according to the active
driving profile ››› page 197.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
In the Offroad and Snow driving profiles,
the electronic stability Control (ESC)
››› page 173 adjusts to adapt to the terrain.
In addition, hill descent control (HDC) is acti-
vated in the Offroad profile ››› page 190. Adjusting driving profile Fig. 197
Centre console: Driving Experience
b utt

on. 

› ›
›
table on page 2
You can select the Eco, Normal , Sport, In-
dividual , Offroad1)
and Snow 1)
profiles in
the following way:
● Turn the Driving Experience button until the
r equir

ed profile lights up on the Easy Con-
nect system display as well as on the Driving
Experience button ››› Fig. 197.
● OR: select the required profile on the
t

ouch-screen of the Easy Connect system, in
the menu that opens up on turning the
Driving Experience button. The features of each profile can be seen by
pre

ssing the Profile information button of the
Easy Connect system display.
In the Individual profile it is possible to
configure the characteristics of the vehicle
using the Profile setup button of the Easy
Connect system display.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display
provides information about the active profile
if it is different than Normal. The selector
identifies the profile chosen by means of a
red LED light.
Driving profileCharacteristics
Eco
Places the vehicle in a particularly low
state of consumption, facilitating a fuel-
saving driving style that is respectful to
the environment.
NormalOffers a balanced driving experience,
suitable for everyday use.
SportProvides a complete dynamic perform-
ance in the vehicle, enabling the user a
more sporty driving style.
Individ- ualIt allows you to personalise the configura-
tion. The functions that can be adjusted
depend on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle. 1)
Only for 4Drive models.
226

Driver assistance systems
Indication on display Fig. 198
On the instrument panel display: ex-
amp l
es of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs. The traffic signs detected by the system are
di
s

played on the dash panel display
››› Fig. 198 and, depending on the navigation
system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-
ment system as well ›››
 page 26.
Traffic sign de-
tection system
messagesCause and solution
There are no
traffic signs
availableThe system is booting up.
OR ELSE: the camera has not rec-
ognised any obligation or pro-
hibition signs.
Error: Detec- tion of traffic
signsThere is a fault in the system.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Speed warningcurrently un-
available.The speed warning function of
the traffic sign detection system
is faulty.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Detection oftraffic signs:
Clean the wind-
screen!The windscreen is dirty in the
camera area.
Clean the windscreen.
Detection of
traffic signs:
Limited at the
momentThe navigation system is not
transmitting any data.
Check that the navigation sys-
tem's maps are up-to-date.
OR ELSE: the vehicle is currently
in a region that is not included
in the navigation system's map.
No data availa- bleThe traffic sign detection system
does not work in the current
country. WARNING
If messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall
in tr affic

and cause accidents and severe inju-
ries.
● Never ignore the messages displayed.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a saf
e place. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s pondin

g text messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Operation
The traffic sign detection system does not
w
ork

in all countries ›››
page 228, Countries
in which it works . Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.
Activating and deactivating traffic sign dis-
play on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated on the infotainment system by means
of the button  and the function buttons
Set up and
Driv
er As
sistance .
Di s
play of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the »
229
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
interior rear-view mirror records the traffic
s ign
s in front of the vehicle. After checking
and evaluating the information from the cam-
era, the navigation system and the current
vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs
are displayed ››› Fig. 198 B in conjunction
with their corresponding additional signs.
The sign that is currently valid for the
driver is shown in the left side of the
screen For example, a maximum speed
limit of 130 km/h (100 mph)
››› Fig. 198 A.
A sign valid only in certain circum-
stances, e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) is
shown second, together with the addi-
tional rain sign.
If the windscreen wiper is
working while you are driving, the signal
with the additional rain sign will be
shown first, on the left, as it is the one
that is applicable at the time.
A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.
No overtaking at certain times, will be
displayed third ››› Fig. 198 C.
Speed warning
If the system detects that the permitted
speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver
with a “gong” and visually with a message
on the dash panel display.
The speed warning can be adjusted or deacti-
vated completely on the infotainment system First:
Second:
Additional sign:
Third: using the
 button and the
Set
up and
Driv er As
sistance function buttons
› ›
›  page 26. The speed is adjusted in
steps of 5 km/h (3 mph) within a range of be-
tween 0 km/h (mph) and 20 km (12 mph)
above the maximum speed permitted.
Trailer mode
In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory and a trailer that is
electrically connected to the vehicle, it is pos-
sible to activate or deactivate the display of
specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,
such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions. Activation or deactivation is performed
on the infotainment system by means of the
button  and the function buttons
Set
up and
Driv
er As
sistance
› ››
 page 26.
For trailer mode, the display of speed limits
applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal
provisions can be adjusted. The speed is ad-
justed in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a
range of between 60 km/h (40 mph) and
130 km (80 mph). If it is adjusted to a speed
greater than that which is permitted in the
country in question for driving with a trailer,
the system automatically displays the usual
speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h
(50 mph).
If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-
vated, the system displays the speed limits
as if there were no trailer hitched. Limited operation
The traffic

sign detection system has certain
limitations. The following cases may lead the
system to operate with limitations or not at
all:
● In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow,
rain, f
og or intense mist.
● In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-
on traffic
or by the sun.
● When driving at high speeds.
● If the camera is covered or dirty.
● If the traffic signs are out of the camera's
field of
vision.
● If the traffic signs are partially or totally
co
vered, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other ve-
hicles.
● In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil
the re
gulations.
● In the case of damaged or bent traffic
sign
s.
● In the case of variable messages on over-
hea
d or gantry signs (LED-based variable traf-
fic signs or other lighting units).
● If the maps on the navigation system are
not up-t
o-date.
● In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles
that
depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on
lorries.
230