Start and driving
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine CUPRA key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine CUPRA keys are used.
Emergency starting function
Fig. 140
On the right of the steering column:
emergency start.
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:
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Immediately after pushing the starter but-
ton, keep the key next to the right trim of the
steering column
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Fig. 140 , as close as pos-
sible to the Kessy logo.
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The ignition connects and the engine
starts automatically.
Instructions for the driver on the in-
strument panel display
Press the brake
●
This message appears on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start
the engine without having the brake pedal
pressed.
Select N or P
●
This message appears if you try to start or
stop the engine when the selector lever of
the automatic gearbox is not in position P or
N. The engine can only be started and stop-
ped in those positions.
Engage position P; the vehicle can
move; doors can only close in posi-
tion P.
●
For safety reasons, this driver message ap-
pears and an audible warning sounds if the
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is
not in position P after you switch off the igni-
tion. Move the selector lever to the P posi-
tion, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
Gear change: selector lever in the
drive position!
●
This driver message is displayed when the
selector lever is not in the position P when
the driver door is opened. Additionally, a
buzzing sound is emitted. Put the selector
lever in position 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*
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Valid for: vehicles with the engine start button
on the centre console.
For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the “My Beat” function. This feature provides
an additional indication of the vehicle igni-
tion system.
When entering the vehicle, the start button
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Fig. 139 flashes to draw attention to it.
When the ignition is on/off, the engine start
button flashes. With the ignition is switched
off, the start button goes off after a few sec-
onds.
With the engine running, the start button
light stays on, indicating that the engine is
running. The time elapsed between the
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