Start Assist Systems - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

Start assist systems

Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
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Braking, stopping and parking
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WARNING
The intelligent technology in the start assist systems cannot change the
laws of physics. The improved comfort provided by start assist systems
should not prompt you to take risks.
Unintentional movements of the vehicle could cause serious injury.
The start assist systems are not a replacement for driver awareness.
Always try to adapt the speed of the vehicle and your style of driving to
the condition of the ground or the road and to weather and traffic condi-
tions.
The start assist system cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all condi-
tions on a gradient or cause it to brake on steep downhill gradients, e.g. if
the road is slippery or icy.
Safety First
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Operating instructions
Auto Hold function*
The control lamp on the button switches on when the Auto Hold function is
on.
When the Auto Hold function is on, it helps the driver if they must regularly
stop the vehicle or if they must stop with the engine running for prolonged
periods, for example, on hills, before a traffic light or in traffic jams with
continuous stopping and starting.
The Auto Hold function automatically prevents the vehicle from rolling away
accidentally when at a standstill, without the driver having to keep his/her
foot on the brake pedal.
When the system detects that the vehicle has stopped, the Auto Hold keeps
the vehicle at a standstill. The brake pedal can be released.
If the driver presses the brake pedal briefly or presses the accelerator to start
off, the Auto Hold function releases the brake once more. The vehicle moves
according to the gradient.
Practical tips
Driving
Fig. 137 Detailed view of
the centre console:
Auto Hold button.
Technical Data
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