Seat Ateca Owner's Manual page 197

When stationary, apply footbrake
while selecting a gear.
Level lock only engages with the vehicle sta-
tionary and at speeds of up to 5 km/h
(3 mph). At speeds of over 5 km/h (3 mph)
the lever lock is automatically deactivated in
position N.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the
selector lever is moved quickly through posi-
tion N (e.g. when shifting from R to D). This
makes it possible, for instance, to rock the
vehicle "backwards and forwards" if it is
stuck. The selector lever lock engages auto-
matically if the brake pedal is not depressed
and the lever is in position N for more than
about two seconds.
Interlock button
The interlock button on the selector lever
handle prevents the driver from inadvertently
engaging certain gears. Press the button in
to disengage the selector lever lock.
Safety interlock for ignition key
Depending on the country, once the ignition
has been turned off, the key may be removed
only if the gear selector is in position P. While
the key is not in the ignition, the selector lev-
er is locked in position P.
Driving
Note
● If the selector lever lock does not engage,
there is a fault. The transmission is interrup-
ted to prevent the vehicle from accidentally
moving. Follow the procedure below in order
for the selector lever lock to engage again:
With a 6-speed gearbox: press the brake
–
pedal and release it again.
With a 7-speed gearbox: press the brake
–
pedal. Move the selector lever to posi-
tion P or N and subsequently engage a
gear.
● Despite a gear being engaged, the vehicle
does not move forwards or back. Proceed to
the next mode:
When the vehicle does not move in the
–
required direction, the system may not
have the gear range correctly engaged.
Press the brake pedal and engage the
gear range again.
If the vehicle still does not move in the
–
required direction, there is a system mal-
function. Seek specialist assistance and
have the system checked.
Engaging gears with the triptonic
mode*
Centre console: changing gear with
Fig. 182
tiptronic
Steering wheel: automatic gearbox
Fig. 183
levers
The tiptronic gives the driver the option to
change gears manually.
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