2018 Seat Ateca steering

Driving
Driving down hills: in some s it
uation s (on
mountain roads or when towing a trailer or
caravan) it can be advantageous to switch
temporarily to the manual gearbox pro-
gramme so that the gear ratios can be selec-
ted manually to suit the driving conditions
››› .
On l ev
el

ground it is sufficient to move the
selector lever to position P. On slopes, first
engage the parking brake and then put the
selection lever into the P position. This
avoids overloading the locking mechanism
and it will be easier to move the selector lev-
er from position P. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Selector
lev er po
sitions on page 194.
● Never allow the brake to rub and do not use
the brake ped
al too often or for long periods.
Constant braking causes overheating in the
brakes. This could significantly reduce brak-
ing power, increase braking distance or even
result in the total failure of the brake system.
● To avoid rolling back on gradients always
hold the
vehicle with the footbrake or hand-
brake if you have to stop. CAUTION
● If y

ou stop the vehicle on a gradient, do not
attempt to stop it from rolling by depressing
the accelerator when a gear has been selec-
ted. This could cause overheating and dam- age the automatic gearbox. Apply the hand-
brak
e firm

ly or press the brake pedal in order
to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
● If you allow the car to roll with the selector
lever in po
sition N with the engine switched
off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged as it will not be lubricated.
● In certain driving situations or traffic condi-
tions, suc
h as frequently starting, prolonged
“creeping” of the vehicle or traffic jams with
continuous stoppages, the gearbox could
overheat causing damage! If the warning
lamp  lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and wait for the gearbox to cool
››› page 200. Kick-down feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
c
el
er

ation to be reached.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down past the point of resistance at full throt-
tle, the gearbox will shift down to a lower
gear, depending on road speed and engine
speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is
delayed until the engine reaches maximum
rpm. 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
re
s

ult in skidding. Launch control program
3 Valid for vehicles: with Launch-Control/6-Speed
D SG w

ith diesel engines superior to 125 kW and pet-
rol engines superior to 140 kW.
The Launch control programme enables maxi-
mum acceleration.
Important: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines. To use the
launch-control you must disconnect the anti-
slip regulation (ASR) through the Easy Con-
nect system menu ››› page 120. The warning
lamp  will stay switched on or will flash
slowly depending on whether or not the vehi-
cle has a driver information system*.
On vehicles with the driver information sys-
tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and
the corresponding text message Stability
control deactivated (temporary) ap-
pears on the instrument panel to indicate the
deactivation status. »
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Gearbox malfunctions  Gearbox: Fault! Stop the ve-
hicle and place the lever in the
position P.
Ther e is
a fault in the gearbox. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place and do not continue driv-
ing. Seek specialist assistance.
 Gearbox: System fault! You
may continue driving.
Have the fault corrected by a specialised
workshop without delay.  Gearbox: System fault! You
can continue driving with re-
strictions. Reverse gear disa‐
bled
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop
and have the fault repaired without delay.  Gearbox: System fault! You
can continue driving in D until
switching off the engine
Stop the vehicle in a safe place well away
from moving traffic. Seek specialist assis-
tance.  Gearbox: too hot. Adapt your
driving accordingly
Continue driving at moderate speeds. When
the warning lamp switches off, you can con-
tinue driving in a normal manner.  Gearbox: press the brake and
engage a gear again.
If the fau

lt was caused by a gearbox with a
high temperature, this driver message will be
displayed when the gearbox has cooled
again.
Address Electromec
hanical steering Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driv
er when s
t

eering.
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 warnin

g 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
have 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 hav e the f

ault repaired: risk of acci-
dent! Note
If the lamp  (in red) or el se
 (in yellow)
lights up briefly, you may continue driving. 200

Operation
Driver assistance systems
St ar
t
-Stop System*
Description and operation The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and re-
duce C
O
2 emi

ssions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping; for example when stopping at traf-
fic lights. The ignition remains switched on
during the stopping phase. The engine auto-
matically switches back on when required. In
this situation, the light of the START ENGINE STOP button stays on
1)
.
As soon a
s

the ignition is switched on, the
Start-Stop function is automatically activa-
ted.
Further information about the Start-Stop sys-
tem can be found in the Easy Connect sys-
tem: by pressing the  button in the Vehi-
cle status menu.
B a
s

ic requirements for the Start-Stop mode
● The driver door must be closed.
● The driver must have their seat belt fas-
tened. ●
The bonnet mus
t be closed.
● The engine must have reached a minimum
servic
e temperature.
● The reverse gear must not be engaged.
● The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope. WARNING
● Never sw it

ch 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 vehic
le 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 sys
tem is switched off when working in
the engine compartment ››› page 210. CAUTION
The Start-Stop system must always be
swit c

hed off when driving through flooded
areas ››› page 210. Stopping/Starting the engine
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
– Before stopping the vehicle or when it is
stop

ped, put it into neutral and release the
clutch pedal. The engine will switch off. The
warning lamp  will appear on the instru-
ment panel display. The engine may stop
before the vehicle comes to a halt in the
deceleration phase (at 7 km/h).
– When the clutch pedal is pressed the en-
gine wil

l start up again. The warning lamp
will switch off.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox – Use the foot brake to bring the vehicle to a
stop and k

eep the brake pedal pressed
down with your foot. The engine will switch
off. The warning lamp  will appear in the
display. The engine may stop before the ve-
hicle comes to a halt in the deceleration
phase (at 7 km/h or 2 km/h, depending on
the vehicle’s gearbox).
– When you take your foot off the brake pedal
the engine wi

ll start up again. The warning
lamp will switch off. In vehicles with the Au-
to Hold* system, when the system is active,
the engine will not start if you remove your
foot from the brake pedal. The car starts
when you press the accelerator pedal. 1)
Only in vehicles with Keyless Access.
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Driver assistance systems
Additional information related to the auto-
m atic
g
earbox
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.
Additional information about vehicles with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will
start up again in certain operating conditions
if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle
ahead drives off again. Note
● In v ehic

les with an automatic gearbox, you
can control whether the engine should switch
off or not by reducing or increasing the brake
force applied. While the vehicle remains stop-
ped, the engine will not stop if the brake ped-
al is slightly pressed, in traffic jams with fre-
quent stopping and starting for example. As soon as strong pressure is applied to the
brak
e ped

al, the engine will stop.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, during
the stop
ping phases the brake pedal must re-
main depressed to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
● If the engine “stalls” in vehicles with man-
ual g
earbox, 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
f

or 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 required t
emperature for the Start-Stop
mode.
● The interior temperature selected for the air
conditioner ha
s not yet been reached.
● The interior temperature is very high/low.
● Defrost function button activated
›› ›

 page 51.
● The parking aid* is switched on. ●
The batt er

y is very low.
● The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing turned.
● If

there is a danger of misting.
● After engaging reverse gear.
● In case of a very steep gradient.
The indication 
is 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 select
ed on the air conditioner.
● Defrost function button activated
›››
 page 51.
● The brake has been pressed several times
consec
utively.
● The battery is too low.
● High power consumption. Note
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, if the
select or l

ever is placed in position D, N or S
after engaging reverse gear, the vehicle must
be driven at a speed faster than 10 km/h (6 » 209
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Operate the speed limiter Fig. 188
On the left of the steering column:
contr o
l and buttons to operate the speed lim-
iter. Fig. 189
On the left of the steering column:
third l ev
er for operating the speed limiter.
FunctionPosition of the turn signal lever ››› Fig. 188 or the third lever
››› Fig. 189Effect
Switching on the speed limiterMove controller 1 of the turn signal lever to the  position and press but-
ton 2 or move the third lever forward and press button 2.The system switches on. The last set speed of the speed lim-
iter is stored. It does not take effect yet.
Switching between the speed limiter and
cruise control (CCS) or the adaptive cruise
control (ACC) (with the speed limiter
switched on)
Press button 2 on the turn signal lever or button 2 on the third leverIt switches between the speed limiter and the CCS or the
adaptive cruise control (ACC).
Activating the speed limiterPress button 3 on the turn signal lever or button  1 on the third lever.The current speed is stored as the maximum speed and the
limiter is switched on.
Temporarily switching off the speed limit-
er limitationPlace control 1 of the turn signal lever in position  or move the third
lever into position .The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored.
Temporarily switch off the speed limiter
limitation pressing down the accelerator
(kick-down)Press down on the accelerator beyond the point of resistance (e.g. to over-
take). Surpassing the set speed switches the speed limiter off temporarily.The limiter is switched off temporarily. The speed will be
stored. The limiter is reactivated automatically after return-
ing to less than the set speed.
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presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails on the
r o
a
d or sheets used in road works).
The area in front of and around the radar sen-
sor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect ACC operation.
If the front of the vehicle is not properly re-
paired or structural modifications are made
to it, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered, ACC operation may be affected. In this
scenario, SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership. CAUTION
If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor is d

amaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the ACC. This will avoid possible
damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.
● The sensor may become damaged or lose
its settin
gs when knocked, for example, dur-
ing a parking manoeuvre. This may compro-
mise the system's efficacy or disconnect it.
● Repairs to the radar sensor require special-
ist
knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.
● Clean away the snow with a brush and the
ice pref
erably with a solvent-free de-icer
spray. Operating the Adaptive Cruise Control
A
C
C Fig. 197
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l
ev

er for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control. Fig. 198
On the left of the steering column:
thir d l
ev

er for operating the Adaptive Cruise
Control. When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
c
onnect
ed, the gr

een control lamp  will
light up on the instrument panel, and the programmed speed and ACC status will be
disp

layed ››› Fig. 195.
What ACC settings are possible? ● Setting your speed ›››
page 224.
● Setting your distance ›››
page 225.
● Connecting and activating the ACC
›››
page 225.
● Disconnecting and deactivating the ACC
›››
page 225.
● Adjusting the default distance level at the
star
t of your journey ››› page 225.
● Adjusting the driving profile ›››
page 225.
● Conditions in which the ACC does not react
›››
page 225.
Setting speed
To set your speed, move the third lever loca-
ted in position 1 upwards or downwards un-
ti l
the de

sired speed is shown on the instru-
ment panel display. The speed adjustment is
made at 10 km/h (6 mph) intervals.
Once you are driving , if you wish to set the
current speed as the vehicle’s cruise speed
and activate the ACC, press the  button
››› Fig. 198. If you wish to increase or reduce
speed by intervals of 1 km/h (0.6 mph),
move the lever to position 2
›
››

Fig. 197 or
press the  button, respectively.
The set speed can be changed when the ve-
hicle is stopped or during driving, as you like.
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not available rem
ain s on for quite a long
time it means that there is a fault. Contact a
specialised workshop. SEAT recommends vis-
iting a SEAT dealership. WARNING
If you do not heed the Press the brake
mes s

age, the vehicle may initiate an involun-
tary movement and could crash into the vehi-
cle ahead. In any event, before driving off,
check that the road is clear. The radar sensor
may not detect obstacles on the road. This
could cause an accident and serious injuries.
If necessary, apply the brake. Lane Assist system*
Intr oduction Fig. 202
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the Lane As s
i

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

st 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 . The purpose
is not only to warn the driver, but also to
keep the vehicle inside the lane. 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. Indications on the display and lamps Fig. 203
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As
s

ist system display
(example 1). 230

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Fig. 204
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As
s
ist system display
(example 2). Status display
The sy s
t

em is active, but not available,
either because the minimum speed has
not been reached or because the lane
lines are not recognised ››› Fig. 203 A.
The system is active and available, both
lane lines are recognised. The steering
angle is not being corrected at this mo-
ment ››› Fig. 203 B.
–
– The system is operational, the highligh-
ted 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. 204 C.
The two highlighted lines A light up si-
mu lt
aneou

sly when both lane lines are
recognised and the Lane Assist function
is active ››› Fig. 204 D.
Control lamps 
It lights up yellow: Lane Assist active
but not available.
The system can not accurately recognise the lane.
Please see page 232, the Lane Assist system is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow). 
It lights up green
Lane Assist system active and available.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
and contr o
l lamps on page 119. Operating mode
Steering wheel vibration
The f
ol

lowing situations can cause vibration
in the steering wheel and require the driver
to take active control of driving: –
– ●
When the steerin
g angle assist value re-
quired to keep the vehicle in the lane is high-
er than the system’s maximum operating val-
ue.
● If the system ceases to display the lane
lines whi
le assisting with steering.
Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
Through the Easy Connect system
● Press the Easy Connect button  ●
Press the S
ET
TINGS function button
● Press the function button Driv
er a
s
sistance to
open the menu.
OR: U s
in
g the Driving Assist button on
the turn signal lever* ›››
 page 37.
Lane Assist with lane centring guide
The Lane Centring Guide function is in-
tended to keep the vehicle in the centre of
the lane.
If the driver has a tendency to veer slightly off
centre in the lane, the system adapts to driv-
er preferences.
The Lane Centring Guide function is ac-
tivated/deactivated in the Easy Connect sys-
tem using the  button and the
S
ET
TINGS function button
›
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