Seat Leon Owner's Manual page 228

System limitations
On the instrument panel display: ini-
Fig. 159
tial system self-calibration indication.
Front Assist has certain limitations inherent to
the system. Thus, in certain circumstances,
some of the reactions may be inappropriate
from the driver's standpoint. So pay attention
in order to intervene if necessary.
The following conditions may cause the
Front Assist not to react or to do so too
late:
In the first few instants of driving after
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switching on the ignition, due to the system's
initial auto-calibration. During this phase, the
instrument panel screen will display the fol-
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lowing indication Fig.
Unrecognised objects
Vehicles travelling outside the reach of the
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sensors at close range from your own vehicle.
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Vehicles that suddenly change to the lane
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on which your vehicle is travelling.
Pedestrians that cannot be recognised be-
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cause they are partially or totally hidden.
Objects such as walls, posts, fences, trees
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or garage doors.
Loads and accessories of other vehicles
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that protrude over the sides, backwards or
over the top.
Vehicles that cross or approach in the op-
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posite direction.
In the case of pedestrians or cyclists stand-
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ing or approaching in the opposite direction.
Operating limitations:
In the following situations, the Front Assist
may work late or in an undesirable manner.
The following icon is displayed
in the instrument panel, accompanied by the
message Front Assist with limita-
tions
If the Front Assist or the front camera are
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disabled or broken.
If the radar sensor or the front camera are
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159. dirty or covered.
On taking tight bends or complex paths.
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When pressing the accelerator firmly or at
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full throttle.
If the TCS has been disconnected or the
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ESC is activated in Sport
Driving
(in yellow)
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If the ESC is adjusting or is broken.
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If several brake lights of the vehicle or elec-
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trically connected trailer are damaged.
If there are metal objects, e.g. guard rails or
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sheets used in road works.
If the vehicle is reversing.
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If you are driving through a parking lot.
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In case of snow or heavy rain.
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In case of dazzling sun or total darkness.
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Entrances and exits of tunnels.
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In complex driving situations (such as traffic
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islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc), Front
Assist may issue warnings and intervene in
braking in an unnecessary manner.
Manual activation and deactiva-
tion of the function
On the instrument panel display:
Fig. 160
Front Assist deactivated indication.
mode.