Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual page 118

Within its limitations, the system also displays
additional signals, such as time-specific pro-
hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers
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page 330 or limitations that only apply in
the event of rain. Even on journeys without
signs, the system may display any applicable
speed limits.
The traffic sign detection system does not
work in all countries. Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.
Indication on the display
In Germany, on motorways and vehicle
roads, besides speed limits and overtaking
provisions the system also displays the end of
prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the
time in other countries is always shown.
The traffic signs detected by the system are
displayed on the dash panel display
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Fig. 127 and, depending on the navigation
system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-
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ment system as well 
Traffic sign detection system messages
Message Cause and solution
The system is starting up.
There are no
OR: the camera has not rec-
traffic signs
ognised any obligation or pro-
available
hibition signs.
There is a fault in the system.
Error: Detec-
Have the system checked by a
tion of traf-
specialised workshop.
fic signs
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Message
Speed warning
currently un-
available.
Detection of
traffic
signs: Clean
the wind-
screen!
Detection of
traffic
signs: Limi-
ted at the
moment
No data
available
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Activating and deactivating traffic sign
display on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated in the infotainment system using the
> SETTINGS> Driver Assistance

function buttons
Display of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the
Operation
Cause and solution
The speed warning function of
the traffic sign detection sys-
tem is faulty.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
The windscreen is dirty in the
camera area.
Clean the windscreen.
No data transfer by the navi-
gation system.
Check whether the navigation
system has current maps.
OR: the vehicle is currently in a
region that is not included in
the navigation system's map.
The traffic sign detection sys-
tem does not work in the cur-
rent country.
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interior rear-view mirror records the traffic
signs in front of the vehicle. After checking
and evaluating the information from the cam-
era, the navigation system and the current
vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs are
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displayed Fig. 127 B in conjunction with
their corresponding additional signs.
First: The sign that is currently valid for the
driver is shown in the left side of the
screen For example, a maximum speed
limit of 130 km/h ( 100 mph )
Second: A sign valid only in certain circum-
stances, e.g. 100 km/h ( 60 mph ) is shown
second, together with the additional rain
sign.
Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is
working while you are driving, the signal
with the additional rain sign will be
shown first, on the left, as it is the one
that is applicable at the time.
Third: A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.
No overtaking at certain times, will be
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displayed third Fig. 127
Speed warning
If the system detects that the permitted
speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver
with a "gong" and visually with a message on
the dash panel display.
The speed warning can be adjusted or deac-
tivated completely in the infotainment system
using the > SETTINGS > Driver

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Fig. 127 A.
C.