Assistant systems
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ACC - Adaptive Cruise
Control
Introduction
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains a
constant speed set by the driver. When ap-
proaching another vehicle in front, the ACC
detects it and adapts the speed automatically,
maintaining a distance set by the driver.
Does my vehicle have ACC?
Your vehicle has ACC if it has a configuration
menu in the infotainment system.
Speed range
You can set a speed between 20 km/h
(15 mph) and the maximum speed of the vehi-
cle. The ACC can bring the vehicle to a stand-
still if a vehicle in front stops.
Driving with ACC
You can override the ACC at any time. Brak-
ing interrupts the ACC. If you accelerate, reg-
ulation is interrupted during acceleration and
then resumed.
Driver intervention prompt
ACC is subject to certain limitations in-
herent to the system. This means that the
driver will have to control the speed and
distance from other vehicles in certain sit-
uations. In this case, the instrument clus-
ter display
will tell you to intervene
by
applying the brake, and an audio warning
will be played.
Radar sensors
The ACC uses the front radar technology. Read
its maintenance instructions and information
about its limitations
.
WARNING
The ACC’s technology cannot overcome the
system's inherent limitations or change the
laws of physics. If used negligently or invol-
untarily, it may cause serious accidents and
injuries. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
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Always be prepared to brake or accelerate.
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If you press the accelerator pedal the ACC
will stop working. Therefore, it will not brake
or request any braking intervention.
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Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
•
Do not use the ACC in poor visibility, or on
roads that are steep, with lots of curves or
slippery.
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Never use ACC when driving off-road or on
unpaved roads.
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The system may not react in time to
stationary obstacles (such as a traffic jam
queue), particularly at high speeds. React
soon enough to avoid a hazardous situation.
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The system may not react to stopped vehi-
cles in the same lane. You must react early
enough yourself in this case.
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The system does not react to people, an-
imals or vehicles that are crossing or ap-
proaching in the opposite direction.
•
If you are driving with a spare wheel fitted,
the ACC system could automatically switch
off. Switch off the system when starting off.
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Brake immediately if the ACC does not slow
down enough.
•
Brake immediately when a driver interven-
tion instruction is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster screen.
•
If the vehicle continues to move involun-
tarily after a driver intervention prompt,
brake the vehicle.
•
The brake pedal may move downwards dur-
ing braking. Be careful not to position your
foot under the pedal.
Note
If the ACC does not work as described in
this chapter, do not use it until it has been
checked by a specialised workshop. CUPRA
recommends visiting a specialised CUPRA
dealer or any SEAT dealership.
