2019 Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

Start and driving
Engaging gears with the tiptronic
mode* Fig. 245
Centre console: changing gear with
tiptr onic Fig. 246
Steering wheel: automatic gearbox
l e v
ers The tiptronic gives the driver the option to
change gears manually. Changing gear manually with the selector
l
e
v

er
It is possible to change to tiptronic mode,
both when the vehicle is stopped and while
driving.

Driving
the selector lever to the desired position, for
inst ance
D

Start and driving
warning lamp

Driving

Start and driving

Driving
Gear-change recommenda-
tion Choosing the ideal gear Fig. 247
Instrument panel: gear-change indi-
cat or (manual gearbo x).While driving, and depending on vehicle
equipment, the instrument panel displ
ay may
sho w a r
ecommendation with the gear num-
ber that would be advisable to save fuel.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the
selector lever must be in the tiptronic position

Start and driving
In cit y traffic you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in v ery tight t
urns.
On the road or on the motorway, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.
Power-assisted steering
Power-assisted steering helps the driver in
critical situations. It recommends the rotation
direction of the steering wheel to perform a
corrective manoeuvre (counter-steering),
thereby causing a small turn of the wheel in
the correct direction to avoid skidding

Driving
During its first few hours of running, the inter-
nal friction in the engine is gr eat
er than l
ater
on when all the moving parts have bedded
down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
influences the future engine performance.
Subsequently, also drive at a moderate rate,
especially when the engine is still cold: this
will lead to less engine wear and tear and will
prolong its useful life.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs “smoothly”. If
the engine revs too much, cut fuel injection to
protect the engine.
Environmental compatibility Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of mat
erial
s and manuf

ac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage re-
cycling