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owners manual Seat Leon - year of production: 2012 - Seat Leon III 3 owners manual EN
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Intelligent technology 223
Multi-collision brake
Note
In an accident, the multi-collision brake can help the driver by braking to
● The ABS and ASR will only operate correctly if the four wheels have iden-
avoid the risk of skidding during the accident, which could lead to further
tical tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
collisions.
system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.
The multi-collision brake works for front, side or rear accidents, when the
● The regulating processes of the systems can make noises when they in-
airbag control unit records its activation level and the accident takes place
tervene.
at a speed of over 10 km/h (6 mph). The ESC automatically brakes the vehi-
● If the warning lamp lights up, or alternatively, there could be a
cle, as long as the accident has not damaged the ESC, the brake hydraulics
fault ⇒ page 69.
or the on-board network.
The following actions control automatic braking during the accident:
● When the driver presses the accelerator. The automatic braking does notSwitching on/off the ESC and ASR
take place.
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is
● When the braking pressure through pressing the brake pedal is greater
started. The ESC cannot be deactivated.
than the system’s braking pressure. The vehicle will brake manually.
● Multi-collision braking will not be available if ESC is malfunctioning.
ESC in “Sport Mode”
Sport mode is activated through the Easy Connect system menu ⇒ page 79.
WARNING
The ability of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle is limited; the traction control
system (ASR) becomes disabled ⇒ .
● The ESC, ABS, ASR, EDL, electronic self-locking differential or selec-
tive torque control systems cannot exceed the limits imposed by the laws
The control lamp will light up. For vehicles with a driver information sys-
of physics. Always bear this in mind, especially on wet or slippery roads.
tem*, the driver will be shown the electronic stability control (ESC) option:
If you notice the systems cutting in, you should reduce your speed imme-
sport. Warning! Limited stability.
diately to suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not be encouraged to
take risks by the presence of more safety systems. If you do, an accident
In the following exceptional circumstances enabling the ESC Sport mode to
may occur.
improve the traction of the wheels is tenable:
● Please remember that the accident risk always increases if you drive
● “Swing” the vehicle to unblock it.
fast, especially in corners or on a slippery road, or if you follow too close
behind the vehicle in front of you. The ESC, ABS, brake assist, EDL, elec-● Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
tronic self-locking and selective torque control systems cannot prevent
Disable ESC Sport mode
accidents: risk of accidents!
Through the Easy Connect system ⇒ page 79. The warning lamp will
● Accelerate with caution on slippery surfaces (for example, icy or
switch off. For vehicles with a driver information system*, the driver will be
snow-covered). Despite the control systems, the driven wheels could
shown the electronic stability control (ESC) option: on.
spin, affecting the stability of the vehicle: risk of accident!
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