Cupra BORN 2024 - Page 153

Driving
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Connecting and disconnecting the drive system
OR: leave the vehicle when it is stopped and
the electroNic parking brake is applied.
The ignition will also switch o when the ve-
hicle is stopped, the brake pedal is not de-
pressed, the electronic parking brake applied
and the driver releases the seat belt on his/her
seat.
Automatic ignition disconnection
If the driver leaves the ignition on but walks
away from the vehicle, taking the vehicle key
with him/her, the ignition switches o auto-
matically after a certain period of time. If the
front bonnet is opened while the ignition is
switched on, it does not switch o automati-
cally. The electronic parking brake is applied
automatically when you leave the vehicle.
If no valid key is detected in the vehicle interior
after the ignition has been switched o, the
system cannot be switched on again without
a valid key. A message to this eect will be dis-
played in the digital cockpit.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle
could result in serious injury.
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If the gear selector is operated while the
ignition is switched on, the drive system
switches on immediately under certain cir-
cumstances ›››page151.
WARNING
If the vehicle keys are used negligently or
without proper attention, accidents and seri-
ous injuries can occur.
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Never leave any key inside the vehicle when
exiting. Otherwise, a child or unauthorised
person could lock the vehicle, switch on the
drive system or the ignition and operate the
electrical equipment, such as the windows.
NOTICE
The ignition and drive system can only be
switched on if there is a valid vehicle key in-
side the vehicle.
Connecting the drive system
Requirements for connecting the drive sys-
tem
The drive system can be connected when the
following conditions are met:
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The level of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery is suicient.
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There is no charging cable plugged in.
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The temperature of the high-voltage battery
is within the operating range.
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There is a valid key inside the vehicle.
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The seat belt is fastened.
Connecting the drive system
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Depress the brake pedal and select a gear
position ›››page154. Visual and audio in-
dications are given when the drive system
switches on.
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If it is not possible to connect the drive sys-
tem, repeat the procedure. If necessary, per-
form an emergency start ›››page153.
Automatic connection of the drive system
The vehicle's ignition can be switched on with-
out pressing the start button by automatic
driver detection.
1.
Enter the vehicle.
The air conditioning and infotainment sys-
tem are available.
2.
Press the brake pedal.
The Digital Cockpit shows : the vehicle
is stationary in a parked status.
3.
Select D or R on the gear selector
The Digital Cockpit shows and an au-
dible signal sounds: vehicle ready to drive.
Recognise whether the drive system is on or
o
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When the drive system is switched on, the
Digital Cockpit shows the speed display .
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When the drive system is inactive, the Digital
Cockpit displays an image of the vehicle.