Driver assistance systems
interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
tor or mov
ing the wheel.
●
The City Emergency braking function can
brake the vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake!
●
If several inopportune intervenes occur,
switch off the Front Assist and with it the City
Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe-
cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership.
●
If numerous unnecessary interventions oc-
cur, the City Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically.
Start-Stop System*
Oper
atin
g
Fig. 193 Instrument panel: Start-Stop system
b
utt
on
The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and re-
duc
e h
armf
ul and CO
2
emissions.
The system is automatically switched on ev-
ery time the ignition is switched on.
The system automatically switches off the en-
gine when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. wait-
ing at traffic lights.
The current status of the Start-Stop system is
displayed on the general instrument panel
display.
Automatic engine shut down (Stop phase)
–
Stop the vehicle (if necessary using the
handbrake).
–
Shift to neutral.
–
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine start up (Start phase)
–
Press the clutch.
Switching the Start-Stop system on and off
The Start-Stop system can be switched on
and off by pressing the
›
›
› Fig. 193
but-
ton.
The warning lamp in the button will light up
when the system is switched off.
If the vehicle is in Stop phase when the but-
ton is pressed, the engine will start immedi-
ately.
The Start-Stop system works under complex
driving conditions that are difficult to detect
without specialist technology. The set of nec-
essary conditions for the correct operating of
the Start-Stop system are indicated below.
Conditions for automatic engine shut down
(Stop phase)
●
Selector lever in neutral.
●
Clutch pedal not pressed.
●
Driver with seat belt fastened.
●
Driver door closed.
●
The bonnet closed.
●
Vehicle stationary.
●
The factory-fitted towing bracket is not elec-
trically connected to a trailer.
●
Engine at operating temperature.
●
Vehicle's battery sufficiently charged.
●
Vehicle not on a very steep slope
●
Engine speed below 1,200 rpm.
●
Vehicle battery temperature is neither too
high nor too low.
●
Sufficient brake system pressure.
●
Difference between outside temperature
and set interior temperature not too great
●
Vehicle speed since the last time the en-
gine started was above 3 km/h (2 mph).
●
Particulate filter not being cleaned
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