Start and driving
SEAT Drive Profiles* Intr oduction The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose betw
een the E c o, N o r m a l, S p o r t and
, n d i v i d u a l pr
ofiles, which modify the be-
haviour of several vehicle functions, providing
different driving experiences.
The , n d i v i d u a l profile can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles have a fixed configuration.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicl
e
, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the E c o profile
is selected, the Start-stop function is activa-
ted.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The
E c o profile activates the Inertia function,
thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use function when the selector lever is not in the S
position, depending on how the accel
erator
pedal is released ››› page 203
. When the ve-
hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the E c o profile
changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.
“Dual Ride” suspension*
The “Dual Ride” suspension sets the suspen-
sion to comfortable in the E c o and N o r m a l
profiles, and to sport in the S p o r t profile. In
the , n d i v i d u a l profile the suspension can
be switched between N o r m a l or S p o r t, de-
pending on personal preference.
In the event of a fault in the “Dual Ride” sus-
pension, the following message is displayed
on the instrument panel screen F a u l t
s h o c k a b s o r b e r r e g u l a t i o n .
Steering
Power steering becomes harder in the S p o r t profile to enable a sportier driving style.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in the Eco profile, especially restricting fuel
consumption. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
The ACC’s accel
eration and braking mode
varies according to the driving profile
››› page 222.
Setting the driving profile Fig. 145
Next to the gear lever: MODE button. You can select from N o r m a l
, S p o r t, E c o and
, n d i v i d u a l .
Y ou can sel
ect the required profile either by
repeatedly pressing the selection button
››› Fig. 145, or by using the touch screen, in
the menu that opens when the aforemen-
tioned button is pressed.
An icon on the touch screen provides infor-
mation about the active profile.
The illumination of the button
Wheels
pressure of 4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre
pr essur
e label ››› Fig. 193
.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre
wear.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However, certain circumstances may lead to
imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-
brations in the steering wheel.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced,
as they otherwise cause excessive wear on
steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must
also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted
or if a tyre is repaired.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-
cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the
vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you
should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Of-
ficial Service. WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and
t yr
es may lead to sudden tyre pressure los-
ses, to tread separation or even to a blow-
out.
Accessories and modifications to the vehicle
Any r etro-fitted equipment which has a di-
r ect effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is
driven, such as a cruise control system or
electronically-controlled suspension, must
be approved for use in your vehicle and bear
the e mark (the European Union's authorisa-
tion symbol).
If any additional electrical devices are fit-
ted which do not serve to control the vehicle
itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the & sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in
the European Union). WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone hold-
ers or cup hol ders, shoul
d never be fitted
on the covers, or within the working range
of the airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger
of injury if the airbag is triggered in an acci-
dent. Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components, softw
ar
e, wiring or data transfer
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning.
You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership
cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by modifications and/or work per-
formed incorrectly. For this reason we recommend asking official
SEAT service centres t
o do any necessary
work using genuine SEAT parts®. WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or
other w ork on your v
ehicle can lead to mal-
functions and cause accidents. Radio telephones and office equip-
ment
Radio transmitters (fixed installation)
Any r
etr
ofit installations of radio transmitters
in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT
generally authorises in-vehicle installations
of approved types of radio transmitters provi-
ded that:
