Start and driving
Setting the driving profile
There are several ways to select a driving
profile using the infotainment system:
●
Press the function button
> SEAT Drive
Profile, available profiles will be displayed.
●
OR: Press the function button
> Vehicle
settings > SEAT Drive Profile, available pro-
files will be displayed.
●
OR: Press the function button
, slide your
finger horizontally across the screen to SEAT
Drive Profile. Press on
to change the driv-
ing profile or double press on the icon to show
the available profiles.
●
OR: When the infotainment system is off,
pressing on the SEAT Drive Profile icon dis-
plays the available driving profiles.
The icon of the selected profile is displayed
at all times in the upper central part of the in-
strument panel and on the Infotainment Sys-
tem screen when it is turned off
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Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is
respectful to the environment.
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Convenience
a)
It permits more relaxed and
comfortable driving, for example
for long motorway journeys. Its
main characteristic is the soft
suspension setting (DCC).
Normal
Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for everyday use.
Sport
Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-
bling the user a more sporty driv-
ing style.
Individual
It allows you to personalise the
configuration. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicle.
a)
Only for models fitted with adaptive chassis control
(DCC).
Kick-down*
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
celeration
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If the Eco profile has been selected in the
SEAT Drive Profile*, and the accelerator is
pressed beyond a hard point, the engine
power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident.
Note
●
When the engine is switched off it will
store the driving profile that was selected
when the ignition was turned off. When re-
started, the engine and the gearbox will
start in their Normal mode. To return the en-
gine and gear to your desired mode, rese-
lect the corresponding driving profile.
●
Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
●
The Eco profile is not recommended
when towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
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