Driver Assistance Systems; General Notes - Seat Leon 5D Owner's Manual

WARNING
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiveness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp
CAUTION
Driving through flooded areas may dam-
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age vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission or electrical system.
Whenever driving through water, the
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Start-Stop system* must be switched off
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page 219.
Note
Check the depth of the water before en-
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tering the flooded zone.
Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,
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or stop the engine.
Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
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tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
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sion) page 352.
Trips abroad
With petrol vehicles, it should be ensured
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that lead-free petrol is available throughout
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the journey page 316, Fuel
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information about service station networks
selling unleaded fuel.
In some countries, it is possible that your
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vehicle is not sold and some spare parts may
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page 269.
not be available or the technical services
may only be able to make limited repairs.
SEAT importers and distributors will provide
information about the technical preparation
that your vehicle requires and also about
necessary maintenance and repair possibili-
ties.
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.
types. Seek
Driving

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