Gearbox Functioning; Standing Start Procedure - Seat Leon Cup Racer TCR 2016 User Manual

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Gearbox functioning

R - Reverse mode:
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It is possible to put on this R mode if the car is complete stopped and clutch pedal pressed.
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In case of clutch pressure sensor malfunction, it is also possible to use the steering wheel (P)
Safety brake signal button to put on or take out the R mode. IMPORTANT: the use of this button
is under user responsibility, a bad use of it may cause fatal damages on the gearbox.
N - Neutral mode:
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In N mode, it is possible to move the car pushing externally (pit lane use).
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To enter into this mode it is mandatory to press the clutch pedal.
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To exit from this mode it is necessary to be completely stopped and pressing the clutch pedal.
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It is also possible entering to and exiting from this mode using the steering wheel (P) Safety brake
signal button. IMPORTANT: the use of this button is under user responsibility, a bad use of it may
cause fatal damages on the gearbox.
D - Driving mode:
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It is possible to go from N to 1
pressed. Also possible using the steering wheel (P) Safety brake signal button. IMPORTANT: the
use of this button is under user responsibility, a bad use of it may cause fatal damages on the
gearbox.
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It is possible to put on Neutral mode at any moment only if the clutch pedal is pressed.
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It is not necessary to use the clutch while shifting on the track, only to start from standing position.
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Once the vehicle is moving use the steering wheel paddle-shift to upshift or downshift.
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The shifting is manual. When the engine reaches rpm limit (6800 rpm) the power is limited and to
stop the car is necessary to press the clutch pedal to avoid engine stalling.
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Downshifting is protected preventing the engine from over-revs. If there is a down-shift demand at
too high revs the gearbox will not do it.
Parking mode:
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Use the Neutral gearbox mode and lock manually the hand brake using the locking hook. The
gearbox will not be locked, only the car due to the rear brake pressure generated by the hand
brake pump.
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To unlock the car just remove the hand brake hook.
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To lock the transmission completely, stop the car on 1
2.5

Standing start procedure

Start rev limiter:
This system is automatically and only activated if wheels are absolutely stopped. The throttle pedal can be
fully pressed and engine speed will be limited at 4200 rpm until the car starts moving.
There are many ways to manage standing starts; following the SEAT Sport recommendation is explained.
Process:
1. After the grid formation lap, stop completely the car on the grid line pushing clutch and brake
pedals.
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2. 1 gear has to be engaged.
3. Use the hand brake to keep the car stopped and release the brake pedal.
4. When the red starting lights begin, maintaining the clutch pedal fully pressed, push gas pedal flat
out. Engine will limit at 4200 rpm.
5. Preload the car releasing the clutch slowly while you keep the car stopped with the hand brake.
6. When the red light turns off, release the hand brake and control the start with clutch and throttle
pedals. Once the car starts moving the rev limiter will disappear so be careful to avoid engine stall
and wheel spin.
Notes:
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Is possible to start at lower engine speed without using the start rev limiter, just get the desired
engine speed playing with the throttle pedal. Advisable no bellow of 3500 rpm.
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gear if the car is completely stopped and the clutch pedal is
st
or R gear.
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