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Start and driving
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT k
eys are used.
Emergency starting function
Fig. 232 Emergency ignition in vehicles with
K
eyless Access.
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:
●
Immediately after pushing the starter but-
ton, keep the key next to the right trim of the
steering column
›››
Fig. 232, as close as pos-
sible to the Kessy logo.
●
The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatically.
Start-Stop system
Control lamps
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active.
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is not available or has been
disconnect
ed.
Description and operation
The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and r
educe CO
2
emissions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine automatically switches back on
when required.
When the ignition is switched on, the Start-
Stop function is automatically activated.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
●
When the vehicle is at a standstill, leave it in
neutral and take your foot off the clutch. The
engine switches off.
●
Simply depress the clutch pedal to move
off again.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
●
Brake until the vehicle has come to a stand-
still, and keep your foot on the brake pedal or
activate the Auto Hold system so that the ve-
hicle remains braked. The engine will stop.
The warning lamp will appear in the dis-
play. The engine can be stopped before
stopping completely (approximately 7 or 2
km/h depending on the vehicle's gearbox).
●
When you take your foot off the brake ped-
al the engine will start up again. The indicator
lamp goes out. In vehicles with the Auto Hold
system, when the system is active, the engine
will not start if you remove your foot from the
brake pedal. The car starts when you press
the accelerator pedal.
Basic requirements for the Start-Stop
mode
●
The driver door must be closed.
●
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
●
The bonnet must be closed.
●
The engine has reached operating temper-
ature.
●
The reverse gear must not be engaged.
●
The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope.
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