Driver assistance systems
General notes
Safety advice
WARNING
Responsibility for driving rests with the
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driver at all times. The drive assist systems
are not a replacement for driver attention.
Focus all your attention on driving and be
prepared to intervene at all times.
Use the drive assist systems only when
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conditions allow. The driving style must al-
ways be suitable for the weather, visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
In order for drive assist systems to react
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correctly, sensors and cameras must oper-
ate without limitations. Please read the
notes on sensors and cameras in this chap-
ter.
Note
Keep in mind the specific rules of each
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country, especially when it comes to driv-
ing, formation of an emergency corridor,
braking distance, speed, parking position,
wheel position, etc. The driver is solely re-
sponsible for always complying with the
specific regulations of each country.
The area in front of and around the radar
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sensor should not be covered with adhe-
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Driving
sives, additional headlights or similar
items, as this could have a negative impact
on the operation of the assistants. If the ve-
hicle is not properly repaired or structural
modifications are made to it, the operation
of the assistants may be affected.
The repair and adjustment of sensors and
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cameras requires special knowledge and
tools. It is recommended to visit a SEAT
dealership for this purpose.
System limits
WARNING
Drive assist systems can not overcome
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the laws of physics. Depending on the cir-
cumstances, a collision may not be avoida-
ble.
Warnings, notices and indicator lamps
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may not be displayed on time, or may be
displayed incorrectly, e.g. if a vehicle ap-
proaches too quickly.
Corrective interventions by drive assist
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systems (e.g. interventions in the steering
or brakes) may be insufficient or may never
occur, depending on the circumstances. As
a driver, you must be prepared to act at all
times.
Note
Due to the system's detection limits in the
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surroundings, the systems may not give
warnings or intervene on time, or they
might do so even if it is not desired. In addi-
tion, the auxiliary systems may incorrectly
interpret a manoeuvre and, as a result,
warn the driver in an unexpected manner.
When the towing mode is selected, some
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assist systems may react with limitations,
in an unusual way or may not be available.
Keep in mind the instructions relating to the
towing mode.