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Driving
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Starting and stopping the engine
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Power steering does not work when the en-
gine is not running. Y
ou need more strength
to steer when the engine is switched o.
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If the ignition is switched o, the steering
column could be locked, making it impossi-
ble to control the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could suddenly lock, making it impossible
to steer the vehicle: risk of accident!
WARNING
Always take the key with you when you leave
the v
ehicle. This is particularly important if
there are children in the vehicle, as they
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the
electric windows), which could cause inju-
ries.
NOTICE
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If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop
system switches o the engine, the ignition
remains switched on. Make sure that the ig-
nition is switched o before leaving the vehi-
cle, otherwise the battery could discharge.
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If the engine has been driven at high speed
for a prolonged period of time, it may over-
heat when turned o. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run for approxi-
mately two minutes in neutral before switch-
ing it o.
Note
After the engine is switched o the r
adiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even
if the ignition is switched o. It is also pos-
sible that the fan turns itself on once more
if the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure to
solar radiation.
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser helps to prevent the
engine from being started with an unauthorised
key and, consequently, the vehicle being put in
motion.
The vehicle key has an integrated chip which
automatically deactivates the electronic immo-
biliser if there is a valid key inside the passenger
compartment.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically ac-
tivated when there is no longer a valid key in-
side the vehicle.
For this reason, the engine can only be started
with a properly coded Original SEAT key. This
type of keys can be purchased from a SEAT
dealer.
NOTICE
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured
if genuine SEAT k
eys are used.
Emergency starting function
Fig.84 On the right of the st
eering column:
emergency start.
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency start-up will be required. The rel-
evant message will appear in the dash panel
display. This may happen when, for example,
the vehicle key battery is very low.
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Immediately after pushing the starter button,
keep the key next to the right trim of the steer-
ing column ›››Fig.84, as close as possible to
the Kessy logo.
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The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatically.
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