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Operation
Switching the Front Assist monitoring
system on and off
With the ignition switched on, the Front As-
sist can be switched on and off as follows:
●
Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the button for the driver assist systems
››› page 73
.
●
OR: switch the system on or off in the Easy
C
onnect
system with the button
and the
function buttons
and
Driver Assist
›››
page 17
.
When the Fr
ont
Assist monitoring system is
switched off, the instrument panel will inform
that it has been switched off with the follow-
ing indicator ››› Fig. 160.
Switching the pre-warning function on or off
The pre-warning function can be switched on
or off in the Easy Connect system with the
button
and the function buttons
and
Driver Assist
›››
page 17.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the pre-warning
function switched on at all times.
Switching distance warning on and off
If the safe distance with regard to the vehicle
in front is exceeded, the relevant warning will
appear on the instrument panel display
. In this case, increase the safe dis-
tance.
The distance warning function can be activa-
ted or deactivated in the Easy Connect sys-
tem with the button
and the function but-
tons
and
Driver Assist
›››
page 17.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the distance
warning switched on at all times.
Switching the Front Assist Monitoring
System off in the following situations
In the following situations the Front Assist
Monitoring System should be deactivated
due to the system's limitations ››› :
●
When the vehicle is to be towed.
●
If the vehicle is on a test bed.
●
When the radar sensor is damaged.
●
If the radar sensor takes a heavy knock, for
example in a rear collision.
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If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.
●
If the radar sensor is covered temporarily
with some kind of accessory, such as an ad-
ditional headlight or the like.
●
When the vehicle is to be loaded on a lorry,
ferry or train.
WARNING
If the Front Assist is not switched off in the
situations described, serious accidents and
injuries may occur.
●
Switch off the Front Assist in critical situa-
tions.
System limitations
The Front Assist Monitoring System has cer-
tain physical limitations inherent in the sys-
tem. Thus, in certain circumstances some of
the system's reactions may be inopportune
or be delayed from the driver's standpoint.
So pay attention in order to intervene if nec-
essary.
The following conditions may cause the Front
Assist Monitoring System not to react or do
so too late:
●
On taking tight bends.
●
Pressing the accelerator all the way down.
●
If the Front Assist is switched off or dam-
aged.
●
If the ASR has been manually disconnec-
ted.
●
If the ESC is controlling.
●
If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-
trically connected trailer are damaged.
●
If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
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