Seat Tarraco 2020 Owner's Manual page 260

If the gearbox operates with the backup
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programme, take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired
without delay.
Launch-control program
3 Value for vehicles: diesel with power of more
than 125 kW, and petrol of more than 140 kW.
The Launch-control programme enables
maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Condition: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines.
To use the Launch-control you must discon-
nect the anti-slip regulation (ASR) through the
Easy Connect system menu
warning lamp will stay switched on or will
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flash slowly depending on whether or not the
vehicle has a driver information system*.
On vehicles with the driver information sys-
tem, the ESC lamp lights up permanently and
the corresponding text message Stability
1)
Vehicles without a driver information system:
the warning lamp flashes slowly. Vehicles with a
driver information system: the warning lamp re-
mains on.
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control deactivated
on the instrument panel to indicate the deac-
tivation status.
With the engine running, switch off traction
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control (ASR)
Press the brake pedal with your left foot
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and hold it down for at least one second.
Turn the selector lever to position S or Tip-
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tronic, or else select the sport driving mode
from the SEAT Drive Profile*
With your right foot, press the accelerator
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down to the full throttle or kick-down position.
The engine speed will stabilise at about
3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about
2,000 rpm (diesel engine).
Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
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vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
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Always adapt your driving style to the
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traffic conditions.
Only use the Launch control programme
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when road and traffic conditions permit,
and make sure your manner of driving and
accelerating the vehicle does not incon-
venience or endanger other road users.
Driving
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Make sure that the ESC remains switched
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on. Please note that when the ASR and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to
spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Risk
of accident!
After moving off, the ESC "sport" mode
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should be deactivated by briefly pressing
the button.
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Note
After using the Launch control pro-
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gramme, the temperature in the gearbox
may have increased considerably. In this
case, the programme could be disabled for
several minutes. The programme can be
used again after the cooling phase.
Accelerating with the launch control pro-
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gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased
wear and tear.
Downhill assistant*
Downhill speed control is activated when the
lever is in the D/S position and the brake is
applied. An appropriate lower gear is engag-
ed.