Seat LEON 2019 Owner's Manual page 298

Automatically engaging and disengaging
the Auto Hold function
If the Auto Hold function was switched on with
the button before disconnecting the igni-

tion, the function will remain on after the
ignition is re-connected.
If the Auto Hold function was not switched on,
it will automatically remain off next time the
ignition is engaged.
The Auto Hold function connects automat-
ically if the following conditions are met
(all points must be met at the same time
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):
1. The vehicle is kept stationary with the
brake pedal on a flat surface or on a
slope.
2. The engine rotates "correctly".
The Auto Hold function is automatically
turned off if the following conditions are
met:
1. If any of the conditions mentioned on
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page 295, Conditions for keeping
the vehicle stationary with the Au-
to Hold function are no longer met.
2. If the engine is running irregularly or an
anomaly is detected.
3. If the engine is turned off or stalls.
4. Manual gearbox: The clutch and the ac-
celerator are pressed at the same time.
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Driving
Automatic gearbox: If the accelerator is
pressed
5. Automatic gearbox: If any of the tyres
has only minimal contact with the
ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula-
tion.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into
the Auto Hold function cannot defy the
laws of physics; it only works within the lim-
its of the system. The greater convenience
provided by the Auto Hold function should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety.
Never leave the vehicle running and with
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the Auto Hold function switched on.
The Auto Hold function cannot always
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keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-
hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on
slippery or frozen surfaces.
Note
Before entering a car wash, always switch
off the Auto Hold function, because if the
electronic parking brake is automatically
connected, it may cause damage.
Hill driving assistant
3 Valid for vehicles without the Auto Hold func-
tion
The hill driving assistant helps the driver to
move off and upward on a hill, both forwards
and backwards, when the vehicle is station-
ary.
The system maintains brake pressure for ap-
proximately two seconds after the foot is tak-
en off the brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle
from moving when it is started. During these 2
seconds, the driver has enough time to re-
lease the clutch pedal and accelerate with-
out the vehicle moving and without having to
use the handbrake, making start-up easier,
more comfortable and safer.
These are the basic operation conditions:
being on a ramp or hill/slope,
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driver door closed,
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vehicle completely stationary,
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engine running and foot on the brake,
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having a gear engaged or being in neutral
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for a manual gearbox, or with the selector
lever at positions D/S or R for an automatic
gearbox.
WARNING
If you do not start the vehicle immediate-
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ly after taking your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle may roll back under certain