User Manual - Page 258

For ATECA 2019.

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Driving
If the gearbox operates with the backup
pr
ogramme, take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired
without delay.
Launch-control program
3 Value for vehicles: diesel with power of more
than 125 kW, and petrol of more than 140 kW
.
The Launch-control programme enables
maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Condition: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines.
To use the Launch-control you must discon-
nect the anti-slip regulation (ASR) through the
Easy Connect system menu
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page 89. The
warning lamp will stay switched on or will
flash slowly depending on whether or not the
vehicle has a driver information system*.
On vehicles with the driver information sys-
tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and
the corresponding text message Stability
control deactivated (temporary) appears
on the instrument panel to indicate the deac-
tiv
ation status.
With the engine running, switch off traction
control (ASR)
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page 302
1)
.
Press the brake pedal with your left foot
and hold it down for at least one second.
Turn the selector lever to position S or Tip-
tronic, or else select the sport driving mode
from the SEAT Drive Profile*
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page 261.
With your right foot, press the accelerator
down to the full throttle or kick-down position.
The engine speed will stabilise at about
3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about
2,000 rpm (diesel engine).
Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
WARNING
Always adapt your driving style t
o the
traffic conditions.
Only use the Launch control programme
when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make sure your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not incon-
venience or endanger other road users.
Make sure that the ESC remains swit
ched
on. Please note that when the ASR and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to
spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk
of accident!
After moving off, the ESC “sport” mode
should be deactivated by briefly pressing
the  button.
Note
Aft
er using the Launch control pro-
gr
amme, the temperature in the gearbox
may have increased considerably. In this
case, the programme could be disabled for
several minutes. The programme can be
used again after the cooling phase.
Accelerating with the launch control pro-
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased
wear and tear.
Downhill assistant*
Downhill speed control is activated when the
l
e
v
er is in the
D/S
position and the brake is
applied. An appropriate lower gear is engag-
ed.
1)
Vehicles without a driver information system:
the warning lamp flashes slo
wly. Vehicles with a
driver information system: the warning lamp re-
mains on.
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