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204 Driver assistance systems
WARNING
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they light up and the corre-
sponding messages may result in an accident and injury.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or on-screen messages.
Note
When the Front Assist is connected, the instrument panel display messages
pertaining to other functions may be hidden, such as an incoming call.
Radar sensor
Fig. 139 On the front
bumper: radar sensor.
On the front bumper there is a radar sensor to detect traffic conditions
⇒ Fig. 139
1
. This sensor can detect vehicles driving ahead at a distance
of up to approx. 120 m.
The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired by dirt, such as mud or snow,
or by environmental influences, such as rain or water mist. In this case the
Front Assist Monitoring system does not work. The following message is
shown in the instrument panel display: Front Assist: Sensor without visibili-
ty!. If necessary, clean the radar sensor ⇒
.
When the radar sensor works properly again, the Front Assist will be auto-
matically available again. The message will disappear from the instrument
panel display.
Front Assist operation may be affected by a heavy reverse reflection of the
radar signal. This may occur, for example, in a closed car park or due to the
presence of metal objects (e.g. rails on the road or the panels used on work
sites).
The area ahead of and around the radar sensor should not be covered with
adhesives, additional headlights or the like, as this may have a negative ef-
fect on Front Assist operation.
If structural modifications are made to the vehicle, e.g., if the suspension is
lowered or the front spoiler is modified, Front Assist operation may be affec-
ted. This is why structural modifications should only be assigned to special-
ised workshops. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.
If the front part of the vehicle is repaired incorrectly, the radar sensor might
lose its setting and Front Assist operation would be affected. This is why re-
pair jobs should only be assigned to specialised workshops. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.
CAUTION
If you have the impression that the radar sensor is damaged or has lost its
setting, disconnect the Front Assist. This will prevent possible damage. In
this case have it adjusted.
● The sensor may lose its settings if it is knocked, for example, during a
parking manoeuvre. This may compromise the system's efficacy or lead it to
switch off.
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