Blind Spot Detector (Bsd) With Parking Assistance (Rcta) - Seat Arona Owner's Manual

Blind spot detector (BSD) with
parking assistance (RCTA)*
Introduction
The blind spot detector (BSD) helps to detect
the traffic situation behind the vehicle.
The integrated parking assistant (RCTA) helps
the driver when backing out of a parallel
parking spot and in manoeuvring.
The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tance (RCTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind
spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
alert are used negligently or involuntarily.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be ready to intervene in the steering at any
time.
● Pay attention to the control lamps that may
come on in the external rear view mirrors and
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Operation
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.
● The blind spot assistant could react to any
special constructions that might be present
on the sides of the vehicle: e.g. high or irreg-
ular dividers. This may cause erroneous warn-
ings.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cross traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundings.
● Never use the blind spot detector or the
parking assistant if the radar sensors are
dirty.
● The external rear view mirror control lamps
may have limited functionality due to solar
radiation.
CAUTION
The radar sensors on the rear bumper may
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be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least possibly hav-
ing its functionality diminished.
In order to ensure that the radar sensors
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work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.
The rear bumper should only be painted
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with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used.
Note
If the blind spot detector with parking assis-
tant does not work as described in this chap-
ter, do not use it and contact a specialised
workshop.
Control lamps
Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:

Lights up
Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.
Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.
 Flashes
The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the
blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in the
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direction of the detected vehicle .
Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
If there are no indications from the control
lamp in the external rear view mirror, this