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Start and driving
The desired mode can be selected as follows:
●
Turn the Driving Experience button until the
r
equir
ed pr
ofil
e lights up on the Easy Connect
syst
em display as well as on the Driving Ex-
perience button
›››
Fig. 249.
●
OR: select the required profile on the touch-
screen of the Easy Connect system, in the
menu that opens up on turning the Driving
Experience button.
The features of each profile can be seen by
pressing the Profile information function
button.
In the Individual profile it is possible to con-
figure the characteristics of the vehicle using
the Profile setup function button.
An icon on the touchscreen provides informa-
tion about the active profile if it is different
than Normal. The selector identifies the pro-
file chosen by means of a red LED light.
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Pl
aces the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving styl
e that is
respectful to the environment.
Normal
Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suitable for e
veryday use.
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Sport
Pro
vides a complete dynamic
perf
ormance in the vehicle, ena-
bling the user a mor
e sporty driv-
ing style.
Individual
It allows you to personalise the
configur
ation. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicl
e.
Offroad
a)
It adjusts the vehicle's parame-
ters in order to maintain optimal
off
-road driving.
Snow
a)
It adjusts the vehicle's behaviour
for driving on slippery road sur-
faces, optimising grip and ma-
noeuvr
ability.
a)
Only for 4Drive models.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident.
Note
●
When the engine is switched off it will
store the driving pr
ofile that was selected
when the ignition was turned off. When re-
starting, the engine and gearbox start up in
their normal mode. For engine and gear to
revert to the desired mode, select the cor-
responding drive profile again rotating the
thumbwheel (Driving Experience Button) or
on the Easy Connect display.
●
When the vehicle is rest
arted after using
the Offroad or Snow settings, the system is
always activated in the Normal profile.
●
Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
●
The Eco profile is not recommended when
towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
ne
w components.
Running-in the engine
A ne
w engine must be driv
en thr
ough a run-in
period during its first 1500 kil
ometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
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