Manual Gearbox - Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual

Disable the ESC "Snow" mode
Turn the Driving Experience button to select a
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different driving mode
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated only
when traffic conditions and the ability of the
driver allow it. Danger of skidding!
With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
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function will be limited to allow for a sportier
drive. The driving wheels could spin and the
vehicle could skid.
WARNING
You should only activate the Offroad Mode or
disable the ASR if the experience of the driver
and traffic conditions allow it. Danger of skid-
ding!
With the Offroad mode activated, the stabi-
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lisation function is limited. In particular, if
the road is too smooth and slippery, the driv-
ing wheels could spin and the vehicle could
skid.
Note
If the ASR is disconnected or the ESC's Sport
mode is selected, cruise control* will be
switched off.
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Manual gearbox

page 226. Changing gear
Read the additional information carefully
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In some countries the clutch pedal must be
fully pressed down for the engine to start.
Selecting reverse gear
● Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle
is stopped.
Changing down gears
While driving, changing down a gear must al-
ways be done gradually, i.e. to the gear di-
rectly below and when the engine speed is
not too high
passing one or various gears at high speeds
or at high engine speeds can damage the
clutch and the gearbox, even if the clutch
pedal remains depressed
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will
start to move as soon as a gear is engaged
and the clutch released. This is also the case
with the electronic parking brake switched
on.
● Never engage reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is moving.
Operation
page 40
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. Changing down while by-
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WARNING
If the gear is changed down inappropriately
by selecting a gear that is too low, you may
lose control of the vehicle, causing an acci-
dent and serious injuries.
CAUTION
When travelling at high speeds or at high en-
gine speeds, selecting a gear that is too low
can cause considerable damage to the clutch
and the gearbox. This can also occur if the
clutch pedal is pressed and held and it does
not engage.
CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature
wear, please observe the following:
● Do not rest your hand on the gear lever
while driving. The pressure applied by your
hand is transmitted to the gearbox selector
forks.
Always ensure that the vehicle is complete-
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ly stopped before engaging the reverse gear.
● Always press the clutch to the floor when
changing gears.
● Never hold the vehicle "on the clutch" on
hills with the engine on.