2019 Seat Tarraco ignition

Safety
 x
It lights up on the dash panel
Front passenger front airbag activated.
The control lamp turns off automatically 60 seconds after the ignition is swit
ched onSeveral warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
v erified. They will s

witch off after a few sec-
onds.
If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system
control lamp T remains on or flashes, it indi-
cates a malfunction in the airbag and seat
belt tensioner system

Operation
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut
omatic gearbo x, mo
ve the gear
l e
ver to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at- tention of other road users to your vehicle.
7.

Always take the vehicle key with you when
you leave the vehicle.
All turn signal

s flash simultaneously when the
hazard warning lights are switched on. The
two turn signal turn signal lamps   and the
turn signal lamp in the switch  will flash at
the same time. The simultaneous hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is
switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times per
second to warn the vehicles driving behind. If
you continue braking, the hazard warning
lights will come on automatically when the
vehicle comes to a standstill. They switch off
automatically when the vehicle starts to
move again. WARNING

Operation
ignition. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
Visibility
Windscr een wiper and r
ear
windo w wiper syst
ems
Windo w w
asher l
ever Fig. 101
Operating the windscreen wiper and
r ear wiper . More the lever to the required position:
0 
Windscreen wipers off.
1 
Wiper intervals.
Use control

Visibility
Mirrors Int erior mirr
or anti-dazzl e functionRear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-
zle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated ev
ery
time the ignition is s
witched on.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyt e flu-
id may l

eak. This could cause irritation to
the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must
be rinsed with large quantities of water. If
necessary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyt e flu-
id may l

eak. This liquid attacks plastic sur- faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon
as possible.
Note

Introduction
The unit will switch off automatically when
the k ey is r
emov
ed fr om the ignition or when
the on/off butt on is pr
essed (depending on
the equipment fitted or the vehicle). If the In-
fotainment system is switched on again, it will
switch off automatically after approximately
30 minutes (switch-off delay). Note

Driving
Driving
St ar
t and driving
St ar
ting and st opping the
engine
Ignition and st ar
t buttonFig. 240
In the lower part of the centre con-
sol e: st
art butt on. The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Driv
e). To do so
, there must be a v
alid
k

ey inside the vehicle in the area of the front
or rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access

Start and driving
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, ev en if
the ignition is s
witched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation. Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons fr
om driving the v
ehicle
.
Inside the k ey ther
e is a chip that deactiv

ates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to
be outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE , the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code. Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used. Emergency starting function
Fig. 241
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency st art. If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency st
art-up will be r
equired. The
r el

evant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Driving
Gear change: selector lever in the
drive position!
This driv er message is displ
ayed when the
sel ect
or le
v
er is not in the position P when the
driver door is opened. Additionally, a buzzing
sound is emitted. Put the selector lever in po-
sition P, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
Ignition is switched on
This driver message is displayed and a buz-
zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on.
“My Beat” function Fig. 242
Related video For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the “My Beat” function. This f
eat
ure pr
ovides
an additional indication of the v ehicl

e ignition
system.
When entering the vehicle, the start button