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With the help of this system, the ABS is activa-
t ed mor
e quickly and mor
e efficiently.
The brake assist function is deactivated auto-
matically when the brake pedal is released.
Hill hold control (HHC)*
The HHC system makes it easier to start the
vehicle on hills. The system maintains the
brake pressure created by pressing down on
the brake pedal for 2 seconds after it has
been released. Your foot can be removed
from the brake pedal and you can use the
accelerator pedal and move away on a hill
without having to use the handbrake. The
brake pressure drops as the accelerator ped-
al is pressed. If the vehicle cannot be started,
it will start to move backwards after 2 sec-
onds.
The HHC is activated on gradients of over 5%,
if the driver door is closed. It only works for
starting on hills, moving both forward and in
reverse. It is not activated during start-up
down hill.
Control lamp
If the control lamp ! flashes, the ESC is working.
If the ! warning lamp illuminates on ignition,
the ESC system may have switched off due to
technical reasons. Turn off the ignition and
turn it on again. Upon switching on the igni-
tion again, if the warning lamp has switched off, this means the ESC is functioning correct-
ly again.
If the !
warning lamp is illuminat
ed there is a
fault in the ESC.
The informative display indicates:
F a u l t : e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i t y c o n -
t r o l ( E S C )
or F a u l t : t r a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m
( A S R )
Go to a technical service. Note
If the battery is disconnected and connec-
ted again, the yell o
w warning lamp !
lights up when the ignition is switched on.
This warning lamp must switch off after
covering a short distance. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS system prevents the wheels locking
during br
aking. This helps the driv
er k
eep
control of the vehicle.
The driver is made aware of ABS assistance
by the pulsating of the brake pedal and a
characteristic noise.
Keep the brake pedal pressed down while the
ABS is working. The ABS will switch off when the brake pedal is released. Never brake in-
termittently whil
e the ABS is working!
Control lamp
If the warning lamp is illuminated, there is a fault in the ABS.
The informative display indicates:
A B S f a u l t
The brake system alone is operational in the
vehicle, without ABS.
Go to a technical service. WARNING
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The system is automatically switched on ev-
ery time the ignition is s wit
ched on.
The syst
em automatically switches off the
engine when the vehicle is stationary, e.g.
waiting at traffic lights.
The current status of the Start-Stop system is
displayed on the general instrument panel
display.
Automatic engine shut down (Stop phase)
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Driver assistance systems
to the presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails
on the r oad or sheets used in r
oad w
orks).
The area in front of and around the radar
sensor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect Front Assist 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 lowered,
Front Assist operation may be affected. SEAT
recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for
this purpose. CAUTION
If you have the sensation that the radar
sensor is damaged or has lost its settings, disconnect the Fr ont Assist. This will av
oid
possible dangerous situations caused by a
system malfunction. If this occurs have it
adjusted.
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Towing bracket device
Driving with a trailer Exterior mirrors
Check whether you can see enough of the
road behind the tr
ail
er with the standard rear
vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you
should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
Observe the relevant statutory requirements
of the country you are in.
Headlights
The front part of the vehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light
may dazzle the rest of the traffic.
Adapt the height of the headlights using the
headlight range adjuster
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reverse driving lights or other sources of
electrical curr
ent. CAUTION
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