Cupra FORMENTOR User Manual

Driving
Parking lock manual release mechanism
If, in the e
v
ent of a power failure (e.g. the 12-
volt vehicle battery is drained), the vehicle
must be towed and the parking lock can be
released manually. In this case, you should
seek professional assistance.
Kick-down
The kick-down system provides maximum
acceleration when the gear selector lever is
in the positions D, S or in the Tiptronic
mode.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of
the maximum acceleration of the vehicle
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.
The up
shift t
o the next higher gear is delayed
until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
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in Selec-
tor le
ver positions on page 218.
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Never allow the brake to rub and do not
use the brake pedal too often or for long
periods, as the brakes can overheat. This
reduces the braking power, increases the
braking distance or even causes a brake
system fault.
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If you ha
ve to stop on a hill, keep the ve-
hicle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal
or parking brake.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or wet, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which
could result in skidding.
CAUTION
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If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do
not attempt to stop it from rolling by de-
pressing the accelerator when a gear has
been selected. This could cause overheat-
ing and damage the automatic gearbox.
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If you allow the vehicle to roll with the
lever in position N and the engine off, the
automatic gearbox will be damaged by lack
of lubrication.
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In certain driving situations or traffic con-
ditions, the gears could overheat and be
damaged! If the warning lamp  lights up,
stop the vehicle as soon as you can and wait
for the gearbox to cool
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page 222 .
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If the gearbox operates with the backup
programme, take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired
without delay.
Launch-control program*
3 Value for vehicles: diesel with power of more
than 125 kW
, and petrol of more than 140 kW.
The Launch-control programme enables
maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Condition: the engine must have reached
operating temperature and the steering
wheel must not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is dif-
ferent on petrol and diesel engines.
To use the Launch-control you must discon-
nect the traction control (TCS) or activate
the ESC Sport or ESC OFF mode, using the
Infotainment system menu: press the func-
tion button  > Assistants > ESC menu. The
warning lamp  will remain on.
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Press the brake pedal with your left foot
and hold it down f
or at least one second.
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Turn the selector lever to position S or Tip-
tronic, or select the Sport or Cupra Drive
Profile*
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page 225 .
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With your right foot, press the accelerator
down to the full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. The engine speed will stabilise at about
3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about
2,000 rpm (diesel engine).
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Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
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Cupra FORMENTOR Specifications

General

Brand	Cupra
Model	FORMENTOR
Category	Automobile
Language	English