Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual page 244

Ignition is switched on
This driver message is displayed and a buz-
zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on.
WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces,
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as the exhaust gases are poisonous.
CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and
extreme load conditions until the engine
has reached its normal operating tempera-
ture, otherwise this can damage the en-
gine.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by idling it. You
should drive off as soon as you start the en-
gine. This will help avoid unnecessary ex-
haust emissions.
Note
If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to
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the position , move the steering wheel to
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both sides to release the steering lock.
When starting from cold, the engine may
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be a little noisy for the first few seconds un-
til oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic
1) Depending upon country.
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Driving
valve lifters. This is quite normal, and no
cause for concern.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected and
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reconnected, the key must remain in the
position for around 5 seconds before
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starting up.
Vehicles with automatic transmission,de-
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pending on the country, after switching off
the ignition, you can only remove the igni-
tion key if the selector lever is in position
"P" (parking lock). Next, the selector lever
is locked.
Switching off the engine with the
key
Switching off the engine
Stop the vehicle.
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Turn the ignition key to position
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Fig. 240.
Engaging the steering wheel lock
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the se-
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lector lever is in position P .
Remove the key from the ignition in posi-
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tion Fig. 240 .
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Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
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gage.
Possible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged.
WARNING
Never switch the engine off until the vehi-
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cle is stationary. The brake servo and pow-
er steering functions will not be completely
covered under warranty. More force may
also be needed to turn the steering wheel
or to brake. As you cannot steer and brake
in the normal manner, there is a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury.
Never remove the key from the ignition if
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the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the
steering could suddenly lock, making it im-
possible to steer the vehicle: risk of acci-
dent!
Always take the key with you when you
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leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
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tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the
engine or use power-operated equipment
(e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running under high
load for a long time, there is a risk of heat