Traffic Jam Assist - Seat Tarraco 2020 Owner's Manual

Note
The lane departure warning system has
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been exclusively developed for driving on
paved roads only.
If the Lane Assist system does not work as
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described in this chapter, do not use it and
contact a specialised workshop.
If there is a fault in the system, have it
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checked by a specialised workshop.

Traffic Jam Assist

Description and operation
Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the
car within its lane and to move in convoy in
case of traffic congestion or slow traffic.
Traffic Jam Assist is an additional function of
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Lane Assist page 286 and combines Lane
Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
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(ACC) page 277. Therefore, it is essential
that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them.
Operation of Traffic Jam Assist
At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traffic
Jam Assist can maintain a (temporary) dis-
tance preset by the driver with respect to the
Driver assistance systems
vehicle ahead and help stay within the lane
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To do this, the system automatically controls
the accelerator, brakes and steering, and
slows the vehicle, stopping it fully if neces-
sary, when faced with a vehicle in front that
has stopped. It automatically moves off again
when the vehicle ahead moves.
Traffic Jam Assist is designed only for use on
motorways and wide roads. Therefore, never
use it in city traffic.
Technical requirements for using Traffic
Jam Assist
Lane assist must be activated: button
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SETTINGS > Driver assistance > Lane
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page 82.
assist system
Adaptive lane guidance must be activated:
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Infotainment button
 > SETTINGS > Driv-
er assistance > Lane Assist
button, or: pressing and holding button Driv-
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ing assistance page 79.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be
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connected and active page
The speed must be below 60 km/h
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(38 mph).
Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane
Assist control light turns yellow)
If any of the conditions mentioned on
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page 289, Technical requirements for us-
ing Traffic Jam Assist
If any of the conditions required for opera-
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tion of the Lane Assist are not met
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page 286.
If any of the conditions necessary for the
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adaptive cruise control (ACC) to work are no
longer fulfilled
Situations where traffic jam assist has to
be disconnected
Due to the limitations of the system, Traffic
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Jam Assist must always be switched off in the
following situations:
When more attention is required by the
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driver.
function
When driving in a very sporty style.
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In adverse weather conditions, e.g. in case
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of snow or heavy rain.
280. When driving on roads in poor condition.
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In sections with roadworks.
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In city journeys.
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WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into
Traffic Jam Assist cannot defy the laws of
physics; it only works within the limits of the
are no longer met.
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