Get Operation Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2020)

Operation

Fig. 124 Instruments and controls.

100

Controls and displays

18

19

9

Control lever for:

Depending on the equipment:

Operation

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Windscreen wipers and washer . . . 152

Wipe and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

USB/AUX-IN input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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Connectivity Box/Wireless Charg-

er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Controls and displays

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Storage compartment

10

11

According to features: radio or dis-

play for Easy Connect (navigation,

radio, TV/video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Depending on the equipment, but-

tons for:

General instrument panel

Depending on equipment fitted,

gear lever or selector lever for:

1

Door release lever

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Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

2

3

Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Electric control to adjust exterior

mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

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SEAT driving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

20

21

Electronic parking brake switch . . . . . 240

Auto Hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Start-up push button (Keyless Ac-

cess closing and start-up sys-

tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Driver's seat heating control . . . . . . . . 157

Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-

less Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustable steering column. . . . . . . . . .

Storage compartment

Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

4

5

Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Control lever for:

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Park assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

22

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Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

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Turn signals and main beam

headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Tyre pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

23

24

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Airbag off display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78

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Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

12

Depending on the equipment, glove

compartment with: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

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Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . 269

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

24

21

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CD player* and/or SD card* . . . . . 205

6

7

Depending on equipment fitted:

13

14

15

16

Tyre pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

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Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Front passenger airbag switch . . . . . .

Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front passenger seat heating con-

trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Depending on the equipment, con-

trols for:

78

22

Steering wheel with horn and

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Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

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On-board computer controls . . . . . 120

Controls for radio, telephone,

navigation and speech dialogue

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

17

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Heating and ventilation system or

manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . .

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Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-

shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . 252

45

42

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Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

101

Operation

After switching the engine on with a 12-volt

battery that is heavily discharged or newly

changed some system settings (such as the

time, the date, the personalised comfort set-

tings and the programming) might be altered

or deleted. Check and correct these settings

once the battery is sufficiently charged.

Note

Instruments and warn-

ing/control lamps

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Some of the equipment listed in this sec-

tion is only fitted on certain models or are

optional extras.

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Dashboard

The arrangement of switches and con-

trols on right-hand drive models* may be

slightly different from the layout shown in

Introduction

page 100. However, the symbols used to

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WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury.

identify the controls are the same.

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Do not operate the instrument panel con-

trols when driving.

Fig. 125 Related video:

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To reduce the risk of accident and injury,

Dash panel

only make adjustments to the instructions

on the screen of the instrument panel and

to the instructions on the screen of the Info-

tainment system when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument

panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT

Cockpit).

102

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Analogue instrument panel

Fig. 126 Instrument panel, on dash panel.

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3

4

5

6

Details of the instruments Fig. 126:

Engine coolant temperature display

page 118 or natural gas gauge in

Adjuster button and display.

Speedometer.

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1

Revolution counter (with the engine run-

ning, in hundreds of revolutions per mi-

vehicles with natural gas engine (CNG)

page 118

Fuel gauge page 117.

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nute) page 116.

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Displays on the screen page 106.

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103

Operation

Digital instrument panel (SEAT Digital Cockpit)

Fig. 127 SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument

panel (classic view).

Details of the instruments:

The Digital SEAT Cockpit is an instrument

panel digital with monochrome screen in col-

our high resolution. It has a 3 or 4 views, de-

pending on the version, accessible using the

button  of the multifunction steering

wheel. By selecting different information pro-

files, indications other than the classic circu-

lar instruments can be displayed, such as

navigation data, multimedia information or

travel data.

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Semicircular watches

1

Engine coolant temperature display

page 118

Revolution counter. Revolutions per mi-

nute the engine is running page 116.

Gear engaged or position of the selec-

tor lever currently selected

All views will display information on the

screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehi-

cle status, navigation¹⁾and driving aids¹⁾.

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3

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In Classic View and Semicircular watches it is

possible to customise the information dis-

played under Information Profiles

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5

6

7

8

Screen display page 106

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Fig. 127

.

Speedometer

Information profiles

The 3 views are:

Digital speed display

With the option INSTRUMENT PANEL(Infotain-

ment button  /  > Vehicle function

button > View > Instrument cluster)

you can choose between the different

Fuel gauge page 117.

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Classic View

Digital maps (no information profiles)

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Information Profile page 104.

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1)

Depending on the version.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

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display options of the information that ap-

pears in the Digital SEAT Cockpit.

Information about the final destination.

Navigation system in the SEAT

Digital Cockpit*

Digital display of the remaining travelling

time, distance to the destination and the esti-

mated time of arrival.

Classic View

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Operating range. Digital display of the re-

The revolutions per minute and speedometer

needles appear along the entire length

maining range.

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Fig. 127.

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Travel time.

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Route guidance.

Journey. Digital display of the distance

View 1, 2, 3 or AUTOMATIC*¹⁾

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Personalisation of the information that ap-

pears in the Digital SEAT Cockpit. Only 2 of

these items of information can be displayed

at the same time, but the user chooses which

to display, and in what order, by moving the

finger vertically over the dials.

travelled.

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Assistance systems. Graphic representa-

tion of different assistance systems.

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Fig. 128 Infotainment system: map transfer

Traffic signs. Display of traffic signs detec-

button

ted.

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Navigation. Graphical representation of

Depending on the features, the SEAT Digital

Cockpit can display a detailed map. To do

this, select the Navigationoption in the

menu menu on the instrument panel

Depending on the version, the Views can be

memorised by exiting the menu or keeping

the Viewbutton pressed.

the navigation with arrows.

It may vary based on the features, the num-

ber and the contents of the selectable infor-

mation profiles..

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Consumption. Graphic representation of

page 108.

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the current consumption and digital display

of the average consumption.

Depending on the features or the navigation

map, it can be shown in the Digital SEAT

Cockpit or on the Infotainment system or on

both at the same time. If it is displayed only in

the Infotainment system, the SEAT Digital

Cockpit will only display the arrows for ma-

noeuvres.

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Audio. Digital display of the current audio

playback.

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Altitude. Digital display of the current alti-

tude above sea level.

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Compass. Digital display of the compass.

1)

Pre-set information depending on the “Driving

mode” selected.

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Operation

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Transfer of navigation map

Display of travel data (multifunction dis-

Selector lever positions (dual-clutch

DSG^®

play) and menus for different settings

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)

Using the map transfer key Fig. 128, the

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page 108

map is transferred from the Infotainment sys-

tem to the Digital SEAT Cockpit and vice ver-

sa.

The current position of the selector lever is

shown on the side of the lever and on the in-

strument panel display. When the lever is in

the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position, in

some cases, the gear engaged in each case

is shown on the instrument panel display.

Service interval display page 119

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Speed warning page 108

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Using the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel, in the Navigationmenu,

you can transfer the map back to the Info-

tainment System.

Speed warning for winter tyres

Start-Stop system status display

page 265

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Outside temperature display

Signs detected by the traffic signal detec-

tion system page 112

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management (ACT^®) page 259

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If the outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +4°C (+39°F), the “ice crystal

symbol”  on the outside temperature dis-

play also lights up. This symbol remains lit un-

til the outside temperature exceeds +6°C

Indication of the status of active cylinder

Display indications

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Possible indications on the instrument

panel display

Low consumption driving 

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Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Driver assistance system display

page 265

(+43°F)

.

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Different pieces of information can be dis-

played on the screen of the instrument panel,

depending on the features of the vehicle.

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When the vehicle is stationary, when the aux-

iliary heater is switched on or when driving at

very low speeds, the outside temperature in-

dicated may be higher than the actual tem-

perature due to the heat produced by the en-

gine.

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Copyright

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Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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Warning and information messages

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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Odometer

When the vehicle is unlocked and while driv-

ing, the instrument panel display shows if any

of the doors, the bonnet or rear lid are

opened and, in some cases, it is also indica-

ted by an audible warning. The display may

vary according to the type of instrument pan-

el fitted.

Time page 114

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The margin of measurement ranges from

-45°C (-49°F) to +76°C (+169°F).

Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

tem

Driving recommendation

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Indications of the phone

While driving, the instrument panel of certain

vehicles may indicate a gear recommenda-

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Outside temperature

Indications of the compass

Selector lever positions

tion for saving fuel page 257.

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Gear-change recommendation

page 257

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Odometer

cates the direction in which you are driving

with a symbol, e.g. NW for Northwest.

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At outside temperatures above +4°C

(+39°F), there may be ice even when the

“ice crystal symbol” is not on.

The odometer registers the total distance

travelled by the car.

When the Infotainment system is on and there

is no route guidance active, the graphic rep-

resentation of a compass is also shown.

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The outside temperature sensor takes a

The partial odometer (trip) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset

to zero.

guideline measurement.

Low consumption driving*

Note

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

Depending on the equipment, when driving,

the  display appears on the instrument

panel when the vehicle is in low consumption

status due to active cylinder management

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There are different instrument panels and

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Briefly press the button 0.0/SET

to reset the trip recorder to 0.

Fig. 126

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therefore the versions and instructions on

the display may vary. In the case of dis-

plays without warning or information texts,

faults are indicated exclusively by the con-

trol warning lamps.

4

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4

Keep the button 0.0/SET

pressed for

(ACT^®)* page 259.

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about 3 seconds and the previous value will

be displayed.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

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Some indications on the instrument panel

Vehicles with digital instrument panel:

screen may be concealed by a sudden

event, e.g. an incoming call.

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel:

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Set the odometer to zero via the Infotain-

●

Switch the ignition on, but do not start the

●

ment system or the multifunction steering

wheel page 108.

Depending on the equipment, some set-

engine.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

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4

Hold the button 0.0/SET

Fig. 126

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down for more than 15 seconds to display the

identifying letters of the vehicle engine.

Speed warning for winter tyres

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If there are several warnings at the same

If the maximum speed set is exceeded, this is

displayed on the instrument panel

time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-

bols will stay on until you remove the

cause.

Copyright

page 108.

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Legal text about the property rights and

copyrights of the instrument cluster.

The speed warning can be adjusted on the

Infotainment system: using button  / 

and the Vehicle > SETTINGS > Driver

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If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

WARNING

^››› ^{page 35 button.}

Assistance

Even when the outside temperature is high-

er than freezing temperature, some roads

and bridges could be frozen.

Compass indication

Depending on the equipment, when the igni-

tion is on, the instrument panel display indi-

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The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

there may be a risk of freezing.

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Operation

Open the Service menu

Setting the clock

Instrument panel menus

To open up the Servicemenu, select the

Driving rangeinformation profile while in

the Travel datamenu, and keep the  key

pressed on the multifunction steering wheel

for approximately 4 seconds. When it is re-

leased, the Servicemenu will be displayed.

Now you can browse through the menu using

the keys on the multifunction steering wheel

as usual.

Select the Timemenu and set the correct

time by turning the right thumbwheel of the

multifunction steering wheel.

The number of menus and information items

available will depend on the vehicle’s elec-

tronics and features.

A specialised workshop can programme or

modify additional functions, according to the

vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting

a SEAT dealership for this.

Journey data display (multifunc-

tion display)

The display of the travel data (multifunction

display) shows different values about the

journey and the consumption.

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is stationary.

Restart the service interval display

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Driving data page 108

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Select the Servicemenu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument

panel.

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Assistance systems.

Change from one display to another

■

Lane Assist On/Off page 284

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Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel:

■

Front Assist On/Off page 271

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press the rocker switch  on the wind-

Restart the oil service

ACC (only display) page 275

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screen wiper lever page 121.

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Select the Restore Oil servicemenu and

follow the instructions on the instrument pan-

el display.

■

Navigation.

Audio.

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

●

Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunc-

Telephone.

tion steering wheel page 122.

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Vehicle status page 110

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Restart journey data

Lap timer* page 115

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Select the Reset tripmenu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display

to reset the value.

Changing memory (vehicles with ana-

logue instrument cluster)

Press the  button on the windscreen

wiper lever or the  button of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel.

Service Menu

3 Applies to vehicles with Active Info Display

(Digital SEAT Cockpit)

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Select the menu Engine code. The identify-

ing letters of the engine will be shown on the

instrument cluster display at the bottom left.

Changing memory (vehicles with digital

instrument cluster)

In the Service menu various settings can be

adjusted depending on the features.

While in Travel data > General infor-

mationpress  on the multi-function

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Select the instructions

steering wheel to switch between the 3 mem-

ories¹⁾:

Distance travelledDistance covered in

km (m) after switching on the ignition.

In the Infotainment system, in the menu Vehi-

cle settings, you can display different travel

Average speedThe average speed will be

shown after driving for approximately

100 metres.

Since start The memory is deleted if the

journey is interrupted for more than 2

hours.

Since refuellingDisplay and storage of

the journey data and the consumption

values collected. When refuelling, the

memory is deleted.

Long-term This memory contains travel data

up to a maximum of 19 hours and 59 mi-

nutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes, or up

to a maximum of 1999.9 km or

data

^››› ^{page 35.}

Current fuel consumptionThe current

fuel consumption display operates

throughout the journey, in litres/100 km;

and with the engine running and the ve-

hicle stopped, in litres/hour.

Average fuel consumptionThe average

fuel consumption is displayed after driv-

ing for approximately 300 metres.

Travelling timeThis indicates the hours

(h) and minutes (min) since the ignition

was switched on.

Operating rangeApproximate distance in

km that can still be travelled if the same

driving style is maintained.

Adblue Autonomyor Autonomy Approxi-

mate distance in km that can still be

travelled with the current level of the

AdBlue^®tank with the same driving style.

The indication appears from a range of

less than 2,400 km and cannot be de-

activated.²⁾

Digital speedCurrent speed displayed in

digital format.

Convenience consumersDisplays a list of

the connected comfort systems that in-

crease energy consumption, e.g. air

conditioning.

Set a speed warning

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9999.9 km. When one of these values is

exceeded (varies depending on the ver-

sion of the instrument panel), the memo-

ry is deleted.

Select the display Speed warning at

---km/hor Speed warning at ---mph.

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Press the button  on the windscreen

wiper lever or the button  on the multifunc-

tion steering wheel to store the current speed

and activate the warning.

Delete journey data presets

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Select the memory that you wish to erase.

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Activate: adjust to the desired speed within

5 seconds using the rocker switch  on the

windscreen wiper lever or by turning the

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel. Next, press the button  or 

again or wait several seconds. The speed is

stored and the warning activated.

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Hold the  button of the multifunction

steering wheel or the  button of the multi-

function wheel pressed down for about 2

seconds.

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1)

This will show all data on the display at the

same time: distance travelled, average con-

sumption, average speed and autonomy.

2)

Not available in all countries.

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Operation

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Deactivate: press button  or button

Existing faults can also be checked manually.

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

 . The stored speed is deleted.

To do so, open the menu Vehicle statusor

Vehicle page 108.

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The warning can be adjusted for speeds be-

tween 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h

(155 mph).

Priority 1 warning (red). The symbol lights

up or flashes (in part accompanied by

audible warnings).  Stop driving! Dan-

ger! Check the fault and eliminate the

cause. If necessary, seek professional

assistance.

Priority 2 warning (yellow). The symbol

lights up or flashes (in part accompa-

nied by audible warnings). Operating

faults or the lack of operating fluids can

cause damage to the vehicle or a fault.

Check the faulty function as soon as

possible. If necessary, seek professional

assistance.

Fatigue detection (break recom-

mendation)*

Display Oil temperature

The engine reaches its operating tempera-

ture when, under normal driving conditions,

the oil temperature is between 80°Cand

120ºC. If the engine is under a lot of stress

and the outside temperature is high, the en-

gine oil temperature can increase. This does

not present any problem as long as the warn-

ing lamps  or  page 325 do not ap-

pear on the display.

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Information message. It provides informa-

tion about processes in the vehicle.

Warning and information messages

(Vehicle status)

Fig. 129 On the screen of the instrument pan-

el: fatigue detection.

Note

The system runs a check on certain compo-

nents and functions when the ignition is

switched on and while the vehicle is moving.

Faults displayed on the instrument panel as

red and yellow warning symbols accompa-

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Depending on the equipment, some set-

The Fatigue detection informs the driver when

their driving behaviour shows signs of fatigue.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

Function and operation

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If there are several warnings at the same

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-

haviour of the driver when starting a journey,

making a calculation of tiredness. This is con-

stantly compared with the current driving be-

haviour. If the system detects that the driver is

tired, an audible warning is given with a

nied with messages and

^››› ^{page 39, de-}

time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-

bols will stay on until you remove the

cause.

pending on the case, even an audible warn-

ing. The representation of the messages and

symbols may vary depending on the version

of the instrument panel.

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If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

sound and an optic warning is shown with a

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

System limitations

symbol and complementary message on the

WARNING

instrument panel display Fig. 129. The

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The Fatigue detection has certain limitations

inherent to the system. The following condi-

tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-

vent it from functioning.

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fati-

gue detection system tempt you into taking

any risks when driving. Take regular breaks,

sufficient in length when making long jour-

neys.

message on the instrument panel display is

shown for approximately 5 seconds, and de-

pending on the case, is repeated. The system

stores the last message displayed.

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At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

The message on the instrument panel display

can be switched off by pressing the 

button on the windscreen wiper lever or the

button  on the multi function steering

●

The driver always assumes the responsi-

bility of driving to their full capacity.

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At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

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When cornering

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Never drive if you are tired.

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On roads in poor condition

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The system does not detect the tiredness

wheel page 120.

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of the driver in all circumstances. Consult

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In unfavourable weather conditions

The message can be recalled to the instru-

the information in the section page 111,

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When a sporty driving style is employed

System limitations.

ment panel display using the multifunction

●

In the event of a serious distraction to the

display page 108.

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In some situations, the system may incor-

rectly interpret an intended driving ma-

noeuvre as driver tiredness.

driver

Conditions of operation

Fatigue detection will be restored when the

vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,

when the ignition is switched off or when the

driver has unbuckled their seat belt and

opened the door.

●

No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

Driving behaviour is only calculated on

speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to

around 200 km/h (125 mph).

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Switching on and off

In the event of slow driving during a long peri-

od of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the sys-

tem automatically re-establishes the tired-

ness calculation. When driving at a faster

speed the driving behaviour will be recalcula-

ted.

Note

Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-

vated in the Easy Connect system with the

 /  button and the Vehicle > SETTINGS

●

Fatigue detection has been developed

for driving on motorways and well paved

roads only.

^››› ^{page 35. A mark}

function button

indicates that the adjustment has been acti-

vated.

●

If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

111

Operation

Traffic sign detection system*¹⁾

Within its limitations, the system also displays

additional signals, such as time-specific pro-

hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers

Message

Cause and solution

Error: Detec-

There is a fault in the sys-

tion of traffic tem.

page 301 or limitations that only apply in

›››

signs

Have the system checked

the event of rain. Even on journeys without

signs, the system may display any applicable

speed limits.

by a specialised workshop.

Speed warning

currently un-

available.

The speed warning function

of the traffic sign detection

system is faulty.

The traffic sign detection system does not

work in all countries. Keep this in mind when

travelling abroad.

Have the system checked

by a specialised workshop.

Detection of

traffic signs:

The windscreen is dirty in

the camera area.

Indication on the display

Clean the wind- Clean the windscreen.

In Germany, on motorways and vehicle

roads, besides speed limits and overtaking

provisions the system also displays the end of

prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the

time in other countries is always shown.

screen!

Detection of

traffic signs:

Limited at the

moment

No data transfer by the navi-

gation system.

Check whether the naviga-

tion system has current

maps.

The traffic signs detected by the system are

displayed on the dash panel display

OR: the vehicle is currently

in a region that is not inclu-

ded in the navigation sys-

tem's map.

Fig. 130 and, depending on the navigation

›››

system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-

ment system as well

^››› ^{page 35.}

Fig. 130 On the instrument panel display: ex-

amples of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-

tions with their respective additional signs.

No data availa- The traffic sign detection

Traffic sign detection system messages

ble

system does not work in the

current country.

Message

Cause and solution

The traffic sign detection system records the

standard traffic signs in front of the vehicle

with a camera located on the base of the in-

terior mirror and provides information about

speed limits and overtaking prohibitions.

There are no

traffic signs

available

The system is starting up.

OR: the camera has not rec-

ognised any obligation or

prohibition signs.

Activating and deactivating traffic sign

display on the instrument panel

The permanent display of traffic signs on the

instrument panel can be activated or

1)

System available depending on the country.

112

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Speed warning

deactivated using the Infotainment button

 /  and then the Vehicle > SETTINGS

> Driver Assistancebutton.

country in question for driving with a trailer,

the system automatically displays the usual

speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h

(50 mph).

If the system detects that the permitted

speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver

with a “gong” and visually with a message on

the dash panel display.

Display of traffic signs

If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-

vated, the system displays the speed limits as

if there were no trailer hitched.

When the traffic sign detection system is con-

nected, a camera located on the base of the

interior rear-view mirror records the traffic

signs in front of the vehicle. After checking

and evaluating the information from the cam-

era, the navigation system and the current

vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs are

The speed warning can be adjusted or deac-

tivated completely via the Infotainment but-

ton  /  and then the Vehicle > SET-

TINGS > Driver Assistance

^››› ^{page 35 button. The speed is adjusted}

in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph) within a range of

between 0 km/h (mph) and 20 km/h (12 mph)

above the maximum speed permitted.

Limited operation

The traffic sign detection system has certain

limitations. The following cases may lead the

system to operate with limitations or not at

all:

displayed Fig. 130 B in conjunction with

›››

their corresponding additional signs.

●

In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow,

Trailer mode

First: The sign that is currently valid for the

driver is shown in the left side of the

screen For example, a maximum speed

rain, fog or intense mist.

●

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket

device from the factory and a trailer that is

electrically connected to the vehicle, it is

possible to activate or deactivate the display

of specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,

such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-

tions. Activation or deactivation is performed

via the Infotainment button  /  and then

the Vehicle > SETTINGS > Driver As-

In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-

on traffic or by the sun.

●

limit of 130km/h(100mph) Fig. 130 A.

›››

When driving at high speeds.

If the camera is covered or dirty.

If the traffic signs are out of the camera's

Second: A sign valid only in certain circum-

stances, e.g. 100km/h(60mph) is shown

second, together with the additional rain

sign.

Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is

working while you are driving, the signal

with the additional rain sign will be

shown first, on the left, as it is the one

that is applicable at the time.

●

field of vision.

●

If the traffic signs are partially or totally

covered, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other vehi-

cles.

^››› ^{page 35 button.}

sistance

For trailer mode, the display of speed limits

applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal

provisions can be adjusted. The speed is ad-

justed in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a

range of between 60 km/h (40 mph) and

130 km/h (80 mph). If it is adjusted to a speed

greater than that which is permitted in the

●

In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil

the regulations.

●

Third: A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.

No overtaking at certain times, will be

In the case of damaged or bent traffic

»

signs.

displayed third Fig. 130 C.

›››

113

Operation

●

In the case of variable messages on over-

tion system may differ from the actual cur-

rent traffic situation.

Note

head or gantry signs (LED-based variable

traffic signs or other lighting units).

●

The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

tion system may cause the system to show

traffic signs incorrectly.

●

The system may not detect or correctly

●

If the maps on the navigation system are

show all the traffic signs.

not up-to-date.

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

system, the traffic sign detection system is

only partly available.

In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles

priority over the recommendations and dis-

plays provided by the system.

that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on

lorries.

●

Failure to heed the control lamps and

corresponding text messages when they

light up may result in damage to the vehi-

cle.

WARNING

If messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

The technology in the traffic sign detection

system cannot change the limits imposed

by the laws of physics and only works with-

in the system's limits. Do not let the extra

convenience afforded by the traffic sign

detection system tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

●

Never ignore the messages displayed.

Time

●

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

Setting the time on the infotainment sys-

tem

Press the infotainment  /  button.

Note

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

In order not to compromise the system's

operation, please take the following points

into account:

●

Press the Vehicle > SETTINGSbutton.

●

Select the menu option Date and timeto

●

Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and

set the time

^››› ^{page 35.}

●

Regularly clean the area of vision of the

camera and keep it in a clean state, without

snow or ice.

fog may lead to the system failing to dis-

play traffic signs or not displaying them

correctly.

Setting the time on analogue the instru-

ment panel

●

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

●

If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-

ered or damaged, system operation may

be impaired.

To set the time (for all vehicle clocks), press

and hold the button 0.0/SET on the instru-

●

Always replace damaged or worn blades

when required to avoid lines on the cam-

era's field of vision.

ment panel until the Timeis displayed.

●

Release the button 0.0/SET . The time is dis-

played on the instrument panel display and

the hours field is highlighted.

WARNING

●

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-

sion.

The driving recommendations and traffic

indications shown on the traffic sign detec-

114

Instruments and warning/control lamps

●

Afterwards, press the button 0.0/SET until

It allows you to manually time lap times on a

racing circuit, memorise them and compare

them to the vehicle's previous best times.

Menu “Stop”

the desired time is displayed. To scroll quick-

ly, hold the button 0.0/SET .

The timer begins when the vehicle

sets off.

Since

start

●

When they have finished setting the hour,

The following menus can be displayed:

If the vehicle is already moving, the

timer begins once the vehicle has

stopped.

wait until the minute field is marked on the in-

strument panel display.

●

Stop

Lap

●

Immediately after, press the button 0.0/SET

Statis-

tics

The Statisticsmenu is dis-

as many times as required until the correct

minute is displayed. To scroll quickly, hold the

button 0.0/SET .

played on the screen.

Pause

Partial time

Statistics

Menu “Lap”

●

Release the button 0.0/SET in order to fin-

The timer of the current lap stops

and a new lap starts immediately.

The time for the lap you have just

completed is included in the statis-

tics.

ish setting the time.

Change from one menu to another

New lap

Adjusting the time in the SEAT Digital

Cockpit

●

Vehicles without multifunction steering

wheel: press the rocker switch  on the

windscreen wiper lever page 121.

●

›››

While on the Driving datamenu select

For approx. 5 seconds a partial time

is displayed. The timer continues in

parallel.

Range(Infotainment button  > View >

Driving data > Range).

Partial

time

●

Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:

turn the right thumbwheel page 122.

›››

●

Press the button  on the multifunction

The current lap timer will be inter-

rupted. The lap does not end. The

Pausemenu is displayed.

Menu “Stop”

steering wheel until the Service menu is dis-

played on the instrument panel display

›››

●

Stop

The timer starts.

page 108.

Select the menu Time.

Adjust the correct time by turning the right

If there are existing laps and they

are included in the statistics, it will

begin with the number of laps in

Menu “Pause”

●

Start

question.

Continue

The interrupted timer continues.

thumbwheel of the multifunction steering

wheel.

It is only possible to begin with a

new first lap if the statistics have

been reset first in the Statistics

menu.

A new timer starts. The halted lap

ends and is included in the statis-

tics.

New lap

The timer of the current lap ends

and is cancelled. It is not included in

the statistics.

Timer*

Interr.

lap

»

You can access the timer via the selection

menu page 108.

›››

115

Operation

WARNING

CAUTION

Menu “Pause”

●

Do your best to avoid handling the timer

while driving.

To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

The current timer ends. The lap is in-

cluded in the statistics.

End

counter needle should only remain in the

red zone for a short period of time.

●

Only set the timer or consult statistics

●

when the vehicle is stationary.

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

Menu “Partial time”

and heavy acceleration and do not make

the engine work hard.

●

While driving, do not handle the timer in

For approx. 5 seconds a partial time

complicated driving situations.

Partial

time

is displayed. The timer continues in

parallel.

For the sake of the environment

The timer of the current lap stops

and a new lap starts immediately.

The time for the lap you have just

completed is included in the statis-

tics.

Revolution counter

Changing up a gear early will help you to

save fuel and minimise emissions and en-

gine noise.

New lap

Stop

The rev counter indicates the number of en-

gine revolutions per minute.

Together with the gear-change indicator, the

rev counter offers you the possibility of using

the engine of your vehicle at a suitable

speed.

The current lap timer will be inter-

rupted. The lap does not end. The

Pausemenu is displayed.

Menu “Statistics”

The beginning of the red zone of the rev

counter indicates the maximum speed in any

gear after running-in and with the engine hot.

However, it is advisable to change up a gear

or move the selector lever to D (or lift your

foot off the accelerator) before the needle

View of the latest lap times:

– total time

– best lap time

– worst lap time

– average lap duration

A maximum of 10 laps is possible,

and a total duration of 99 hours,

59 minutes and 59 seconds.

If one of the 2 limits is reached, you

will have to reset the statistics in or-

der to begin a new timer.

reaches the red zone

.

›››

We recommend that you avoid high revs and

that you follow the recommendations on the

gear-change indicator. Consult the addition-

al information in page 257, Choosing the

›››

Back

This returns to the previous menu.

ideal gear.

Resetting

to zero

All the memorised statistical data

are reset.

116

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Control lamps

Fuel level indicator

switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregu-

lar supply thereof.

It lights up, and in addition, the



●

Always refuel when there is only one

lower diode lights up in red

quarter of fuel in tank to prevent the vehicle

to stop due to lack of fuel.

Fuel tank almost empty. The fuel reserve level has

been reached

. Refuel as soon as possible.

›››

When the fuel level is very low, the lower diode flash-

es in red.

CAUTION

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An

irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring

and unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust

system. The catalytic converter or the par-

ticulate filter may get damaged!

It lights up yellow



Presence of water in the diesel.

Switch off the engine and request the assistance of

specialised personnel.

Fig. 131 Analogue instrument panel: fuel

gauge

Note

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to

the fuel pump symbol points out towards

the side of the vehicle with the fuel tank

flap.

The fuel range is displayed on the instrument

panel.

You can consult the tank capacity of your ve-

hicle in the

^››› ^{page 47 section.}

WARNING

When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

Fig. 132 Digital instrument panel: fuel gauge.

●

If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could

reach the engine irregularly, particularly

when driving up or down slopes.

●

The steering system and the driver assis-

tance systems and brakes do not work

when the engine is running irregularly or

117

Operation

Things to note

Natural Gas Level Gauge (GNC)

If the vehicle is left parked for a long time im-

mediately after refuelling, the natural gas lev-

el indicator may not accurately indicate the

same level shown after refuelling when the

vehicle is started up again. This is not due to a

leak in the system, but to a drop in pressure in

the gas tank for technical reasons after a

cooling phase just after refuelling.

3 Valid in vehicles equipped with natural gas en-

gine (CNG)

Fig. 135 Digital instrument panel: engine cool-

ant temperature display.

Engine coolant temperature dis-

play

Fig. 134, Fig. 135:

›››

A

›››

Cool zone. The engine has not reached

operating temperature yet. Avoid high en-

gine speeds and stressing the engine if it

has not reached operating temperature.

Fig. 133 Analogue instrument panel: natural

gas gauge

Control lamp

B

Normal zone. At high outside tempera-

tures and when making the engine work

hard, the diodes may continue lighting up

and reach the upper zone. This is no

cause for concern, provided the control

lamp does not light up 

Warning area. When the engine is work-

ing hard, especially at high outside tem-

peratures, the diodes may light up in the

warning area.

1

It lights up green Fig. 133

›››



The vehicle is running with natural gas.

The warning lamp turns off when the natural gas runs

out. The engine changes to operate with petrol.

It lights up, and in addition, the

C



Fig. 134 Analogue instrument panel: engine

lower diode lights up in red

coolant temperature display.

The fuel reserve level has been reached.

When the fuel level is very low, the lower diode flash-

es in red.

The coolant temperature gauge only works

when the ignition is switched on.

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

118

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Control and warning lamp

It lights up red

and individual driving styles are considered.

The advance warning first appears 20 days

before the date established for the corre-

sponding service. The kilometres (miles) re-

maining until the next service are always

rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles) and

the time is given in complete days. The cur-

rent service message cannot be viewed until

500 km after the last service. Prior to this, on-

ly lines are visible on the display.

●

The front spoiler also ensures proper dis-

tribution of the cooling air when the vehicle

is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can

reduce the cooling effect, which could

cause the engine to overheat. Seek spe-

cialist assistance.



 Do not keep driving!

Engine coolant level too low, coolant temperature too

high

Flashes red



Service intervals

Fault in the engine coolant system.

The service interval indication appears on the

instrument panel display and the Infotain-

ment system.

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

Check the engine coolant level

page 327.

Inspection reminder

If a service or an inspection has to be carried

out soon, a service reminder will be dis-

played when the ignition is switched on.

●

There are different versions of instrument

panels and infotainment systems, so the ver-

sions and instructions on the screens may

vary.

›››

●

If the warning lamp does not switch off even

if the coolant level is correct, request assis-

tance from specialised personnel.

The figure displayed are the kilometres that

can still be travelled or the time until the next

service.

SEAT distinguishes between services with en-

gine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and

services without engine oil change (e.g. In-

spection).

CAUTION

Service due

●

To ensure a long useful life for the engine,

When the time for a service or an inspec-

tion comes, an audible warning will be emit-

ted when the ignition is switched on and the

fixed key symbol  may appear on the in-

strument panel for a few seconds, along with

one of the following messages:

avoid high revs, driving at high speed and

making the engine work hard for approxi-

mately the first 15 minutes when the engine

is cold. The phase until the engine is warm

also depends on the outside temperature. If

necessary, use the engine oil temperature*

In vehicles with Services established by

time or mileage, the service intervals are al-

ready pre-defined.

In vehicles with LongLife Service, the inter-

vals are determined individually. Thanks to

technological progress, maintenance work

has been greatly reduced. Because of the

technology used by SEAT, with this service

you only need to change the oil when the ve-

hicle so requires. To calculate this variation

(max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use

page 110 as a guide.

›››

●

Service now!

Additional lights and other accessories in

front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef-

fect of the coolant. At high outside temper-

atures and high engine loads, there is a risk

of the engine overheating.

Request an inspection.

Oil service required!

Oil service and inspection re-

»

quired!

119

Operation

Inspection of compressed natural gas

tanks (CNG) reminder

Vehicles with digital instrument panel

screen wiper lever, or OK on the multifunc-

●

The date of the service can only be read

tion steering wheel.

through the Service menu page 108.

›››

When less than 90 days for the review of the

compressed natural gas tanks (CNG), when

the ignition is switched on, the instrument

panel display will a reminder for review of

the gas tanks and an audible warning will be

emitted.

●

In vehicles with the LongLife system in

which the battery has been disconnected

for a long period of time, it is not possible to

calculate the date of the next service.

Therefore the service interval display may

not be correct. In this case, bear in mind the

maximum service intervals permitted

Resetting service interval display

If the service was not carried out by a SEAT

dealership, the display can be reset as fol-

lows:

As approaches the service date of inspection

of the gas tanks, the message and the audi-

ble warning will stop modify accordingly.

page 342.

›››

●

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel

If you reset the display manually, the next

service interval will be indicated as in vehi-

cles with fixed service intervals. For this

reason we recommend that the service in-

terval display be reset by a SEAT author-

ised Dealer.

●

Switch off the ignition, press and hold but-

ton 0.0/SET .

●

Check a service warning

Switch ignition back on.

●

Release the button 0.0/SET and press it

With the ignition switched on, the engine off

and the vehicle at a standstill, the current

service notification can be read:

again for the next 20 seconds.

●

If the period of 48 months for an inspec-

Vehicles with digital instrument panel

tion at a specialised workshop of com-

pressed natural gas tanks (CNG) is excee-

ded, the vehicle may not working in this

mode.

Check the date of the current service on the

infotainment system

●

The service interval display can only be re-

set through the Service menu page 108.

›››

●

Press the infotainment  /  button.

Do not restart the indicator between the

service intervals, otherwise the information

displayed will be incorrect.

●

Press the Vehicle > SETTINGS

^››› ^{page 35 button.}

●

Select the Service menu option to display

Using the instrument panel

If the oil change service is reset manually, the

service interval display changes to a fixed

service interval, also in vehicles with Flexible

oil change service.

information about the services.

Introduction

Vehicles with analogue instrument panel

●

Press and hold the button 0.0/SET for more

With the ignition switched on, it is possible to

read the different functions of the display by

scrolling through the menus.

than 5 seconds to consult the service mes-

sage.

Note

●

The service message disappears after a

few seconds, when the engine is started or

when OK/RESET is pressed on the wind-

120

Instruments and warning/control lamps

●

In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,

the multifunction display can only be

To open the menu or the informative display

Operation with the windscreen wip-

er lever

1

shown, press button

until the menu or the informative display

opens automatically.

or wait a few seconds

operated with the steering wheel buttons.

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is at a standstill.

Changing menu settings

●

In the menu displayed, press the upper or

WARNING

Distracting the driver in any way can lead

to an accident and cause injuries.

2

lower part of the rocker switch

quired menu option is checked. The option

appears framed.

until the re-

●

Never use the menus on the instrument

panel display while the vehicle is in motion.

●

1

Press button

to make the required modi-

fications. A mark indicates that the system or

function is activated.

Note

Fig. 136 Windscreen wipers lever: control but-

tons.

After loading or changing the 12-volt bat-

tery, check the system settings. If the pow-

er supply is interrupted, the system settings

might be incorrect or deleted.

Back to menu selection

Select Backon the corresponding menu to

exit.

As long as a priority 1 page 102 warning is

›››

active, it will not be possible to access any

menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and

Note

1

hidden with the button Fig. 136

.

›››

If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

Select a menu or an informative display

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

1

press button ; if necessary, several times.

●

To display the menus page 108 or to re-

›››

turn to the selection of menus from a menu or

from an informative display, hold down the

rocker button

2

.

●

To change from one menu to another, press

the upper or lower part of the rocker switch.

121

Operation

wait a few seconds until the menu or the in-

formative display opens automatically.

Using the multifunction steering

wheel

Key for the driving assistance sys-

tems*

Changing menu settings

●

In the menu displayed, turn the right thumb-

wheel of the multifunction steering wheel

Fig. 137 until the desired option of the

›››

menu is highlighted. The option appears

framed.

●

Press the button 

Fig. 137 to make the

›››

required modifications. A mark indicates that

the system or function is activated.

Fig. 137 Right side of multifunction steering

wheel: buttons to the menus and informative in-

dications on the instrument panel.

Back to menu selection

Press the button  or 

Fig. 137.

›››

Note

As long as a priority 1 page 110 warning is

›››

active, it will not be possible to access any

menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and

hidden with the button  of the multifunction

If when switching on the ignition warnings

are shown about existing faults, it might not

be possible to change the settings or show

the information as described. In this case,

go to a specialised workshop and request a

repair.

Fig. 138 On the turn light and main beam lev-

er: key for driver assistance systems (depend-

ing on the version).

steering wheel Fig. 137.

›››

Select a menu or an informative display

With the turn signal and main beam headlight

lever button, you can activate or deactivate

the driver assistance systems displayed in the

Assistance systemsmenu.

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

press the button 

several times.

Fig. 137; if necessary,

›››

Activate or deactivate a driver assistance

system

●

To change menus, use buttons  

or  

●

Fig. 137.

›››

●

1

2

Press Fig. 138

or

briefly to open

›››

To open the menu or the information dis-

Fig. 137 or

the Driving aidsmenu.

played, press the button 

›››

122

Instruments and warning/control lamps

●

Select the driver assistance system and ac-

tions. Some control and warning lamps come

on when the ignition is switched on, and

switch off when the engine starts running, or

while driving.

●

A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-

tivate or deactivate it page 120. A mark in-

dicates that driver assistance system is

switched on.

›››

dent for the driver and for other road users.

If necessary, switch on the hazard warning

lamps and put out the warning triangle to

advise other drivers.

●

Afterwards, mark or confirm the selection

Depending on the model, additional text

messages may be viewed on the instrument

panel display. These may be purely informa-

tive or they may be advising of the need for

●

with button  on the windscreen wiper

lever or button  on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel.

Before opening the bonnet, switch off the

engine and allow it to cool.

●

In any vehicle, the engine compartment is

a hazardous area and could cause severe

injuries page 322.

›››

action page 102, Dashboard.

›››

The driver assistance systems can also be

switched on and off in the infotainment sys-

tem, in the menu Vehicle settings

^››› ^{page 35.}

Depending upon the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-

times a symbol may be displayed on the in-

strument panel.

CAUTION

Failure to heed the control lamps and text

messages when they appear may result in

faults in the vehicle.

When certain control and warning lamps are

lit, an audible warning is also heard.

Control lamps

WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ig-

nored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or

may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Control and warning lamps

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 39.}

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or text

The control and warning lamps are indicators

of warnings,

messages.

, faults

or certain func-

›››

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-

ble.

●

Park the vehicle away from traffic and

ensure that there are no highly flammable

materials under the vehicle that could

come into contact with the exhaust system

(e.g. dry grass, fuel).

123

Operation

Multifunction steering wheel*

Operating the audio, telephone and navigation system with voice control

Fig. 139 Controls on the steering wheel.

The steering wheel includes a multifunction

module from where it is possible to control

the audio, telephone and radio/navigation

functions without needing to distract the driv-

er.

Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument panel.

Button

Radio

Media (except AUX)

AUX

Telephone*

Navigation*

Turn announcement volume

up/down. You do not need to be in

navigation mode but there has to

be an announcement active

when you adjust the volume.

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (radio).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (media).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (media).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in tele-

phone mode.

A

Turn

A

Mute the current navigation an-

nouncement.

Mute volume.

Mute incoming call.

Press

Enable/disable voice control.^b)

a)

B

This function can be used from any mode, in the case of an active call.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Media (except AUX) AUX Telephone*

Button

Radio

Navigation*

- Short press: Switch to the

Search for the previous/next previous/next song.

station^c)

- Hold down: Fast re-

wind/forward^d)

– No active call: Radio/Me-

dia functions (except AUX)

– Active call: no function

No function for the other modes

(navigation, assistants, vehicle

status, lap timer,* travel data).

C

D

/

No function

.

a)

Change menu on instrument panel.^b)

E

F

/

Coloured instrument panel: change to the previous menu.

Monochrome Instrument panel: switch to the previous function.

G

– There is no active call: Re-

cent calls list.

Coloured instrument panel:

– Active route: access the view to

halt guidance to destination.

– No active route: list of most re-

cent destinations.

H

List of stations available (on- next track (only if the instru-

– Active call: go to the call

options list (call in standby,

hang up, mute microphone,

private number, etc.).

No function

Turn^e)

ly if the instrument panel is

in audio menu).

ment panel is in audio

menu).

H

Press

Acts on the instrument panel or confirms the instrument panel menu option depending on the menu option.

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

According to the vehicle's equipment package.

This function can be used from any mode (audio, media, navigation, assistants, vehicle status, timer*, travel data).

This action can be performed when you are listening to the radio; there is no need to be in audio-radio mode.

These actions can be performed when you are listening to media; there is no need to be in audio-radio mode.

In CUPRA versions the timer options can be accessed.

Applies to vehicles with digital instrument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit).

Button

Radio

Media (except AUX)

AUX

Telephone*

Navigation*

Turn announcement volume

up/down. You do not need to be in

navigation mode but there has to

be an announcement active

when you adjust the volume.

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (radio).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (media).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in audio

mode (media).

Turn volume up/down. You

do not need to be in tele-

phone mode.

A

Turn

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125

Operation

Button

Radio

Media (except AUX)

AUX

Telephone*

Navigation*

A

Mute the current navigation an-

nouncement.

Mute volume.

Mute incoming call.

Press

Enable/disable voice control^b)

.

a)

B

This function can be used from any mode, except with an active call.

- Short press: Switch to the

– No active call: Radio/Me-

dia functions (except AUX)

– Active call: no function

No function for the other modes

(navigation, assistants, vehicle

status, lap timer,* travel data).

Search for the previous/next previous/next song.

C

D

/

No function

station^c)

.

- Hold down: Fast re-

wind/forward^d)

Change menu on instrument panel.^b)

.

a)

E

F

/

Short press^b): change views Classic Info / Digital Maps / Semi-circular clocks / Sport (exclusive Cupra).

Long press^b): access settings of “Individual Profiles”.

G

– Navi System Plus: Zoom in/out

(with and without active route).

– Navi System: If there is a map on

the Digital Scorecard: Zoom in-

out (with and without active

route). If there is no map on the

Digital Scorecard: the map is

transferred from the Infotainment

System display to the Digital

Scorecard (with and without ac-

tive route).

– There is no active call: Re-

cent calls list.

H

Turn

List of sources available (au- List of sources available (au-

– Active call: go to the call

options list (call in standby,

hang up, mute microphone,

private number, etc.).

No function

dio/media).

H

Press

Auto/Manual Zoom Zoom if the

map on the DigitScorecard.

No function

a)

b)

c)

d)

According to the vehicle's equipment package.

This function can be used from any mode (audio, media, navigation, assistants, vehicle status, timer*, travel data).

This action can be performed when you are listening to the radio; there is no need to be in audio-radio mode.

These actions can be performed when you are listening to media; there is no need to be in audio-radio mode.

126

Opening and closing

The vehicle is unlocked again when the igni-

tion key is removed. Alternatively, the vehicle

can also be unlocked via the central locking

switch or by pulling one of the inside door

handles. The Auto Lock function can be

switched on and off on the sound system or

the alarm from being triggered accidentally

page 137.

Opening and closing

›››

Central locking system

Turn signals

The turn signals will flash twice when the ve-

hicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle

is locked.

Description

on the Easy Connect* system page 130.

›››

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 15}

In the event of an accident in which the air-

bags inflate, the doors will be automatically

unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.

If it does not flash, this indicates that one of

the doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is not

closed correctly.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via

the central locking system. There are several

methods, depending on the vehicle equip-

ment:

Anti-theft alarm system*

Accidental lock-out

If the anti-theft alarm system senses interfer-

ence with the vehicle it triggers an audible

and visible alarm.

The central locking system prevents you from

being locked out of the vehicle in the follow-

ing situations:

●

key with remote control page 129,

›››

●

lock on driver door (emergency opening

^››› ^{page 15) or}

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically

switched on when locking the vehicle. It

switches off when the vehicle is unlocked

from a distance.

●

If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot

●

interior central locking switch page 130.

›››

be locked with the central locking switch

›››

page 130.

Unlocking one side of the vehicle only

Lock the vehicle with the remote control key,

when all the doors and the rear lid have been

closed. This prevents the accidental locking

of the vehicle.

When the driver door is unlocked with the key,

you should switch on the ignition within 15

seconds. Otherwise the alarm will be trig-

gered. On some export versions, the alarm is

triggered immediately when you open a door.

When you lock the vehicle with the key, the

doors and the rear lid are locked. When you

open the door, you can either unlock only the

driver door, or all the vehicle doors. To select

the required option, use Easy Connect*

WARNING

To deactivate the alarm, press the  button

on the remote control key, or switch on the ig-

nition. After a certain time, the alarm will au-

tomatically switch off.

page 130.

›››

Do not leave anyone (especially children)

in the vehicle if it is locked from the outside

and the anti-theft security system* is ena-

bled, as the doors and windows cannot

then be opened from the inside. Locked

doors could delay assistance in an emer-

gency, potentially putting lives at risk.

Auto Lock*

The Auto Lock function locks the doors and

the rear lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed

of about 15 km/h (9 mph).

Switch off the vehicle interior monitoring and

tow-away protection if you wish to prevent

»

127

Operation

a longer period the control lamp flashes sev-

eral times, such as in convenience opening.

Note

●

Never leave any valuable items in the ve-

hicle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is

not a safe.

If the vehicle key control lamp does not light

up when the button is pressed, replace the

key's battery page 134.

›››

●

If the diode on the driver door sill lights

up for about 30 seconds when the vehicle

is locked, the central locking system or an-

ti-theft alarm* is not working properly. You

should have the fault repaired at a SEAT

Official Service or specialised workshop.

Unfolding and folding the key shaft

1

Press button

Fig. 140 or Fig. 141 to

›››

unlock and unfold the key shaft.

1

Fig. 141 Vehicle key with alarm button.

To fold the shaft away, press button

and

●

The vehicle interior monitoring of the an-

fold the key shaft in until it locks in place.

ti-theft alarm* system will only function as

intended if the windows and the sunroof*

are closed.

Vehicle key

Alarm button*

With the vehicle key the vehicle may be

locked or unlocked remotely page 127.

›››

2

Only press alarm button

in the event of an

emergency! When the alarm button is press-

ed, the vehicle horn is heard and the turn sig-

nals are switched on for a short time. When

the alarm button is pressed again, the alarm

is switched off.

The vehicle key includes an emitter and bat-

tery. The receiver is in the interior of the vehi-

cle. The range of the vehicle key with remote

control and new battery is several metres

around the vehicle.

Car key

If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle

using the remote control key, this should be

Spare key

To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,

the vehicle chassis number is required.

re-synchronised page 135 or the battery

›››

changed page 134.

›››

Each new key contains a microchip which

must be coded with the data from the vehicle

electronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not

work if it does not contain a microchip or the

microchip has not been encoded. This is also

true for keys which are specially cut for the

vehicle.

Different keys belonging to the vehicle may

be used.

Control lamp on the vehicle key

Fig. 140 Vehicle key

When a button on the vehicle key is pressed,

the control lamp flashes Fig. 140 (arrow)

›››

once briefly, but if the button is held down for

128

Opening and closing

The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be

obtained from a SEAT Official Service, a spe-

cialised workshop or an approved key service

qualified to create this kind of key.

●

tection against overloading. The vehicle is

then unlocked. Lock it if necessary.

Other functions of the remote control key

page 139, Convenience opening and

›››

closing.

New keys or spare keys must be synchronised

Unlocking/Locking by remote con-

trol

before use page 135.

›››

Selective unlocking system

CAUTION

The selective unlocking system allows you to

only unlock the driver door and the fuel tank

flap. All other doors and the rear lid remain

locked.

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 15}

All of the vehicle keys contain electronic

components. Protect them from damage,

impacts and humidity.

The vehicle will be locked again automatical-

ly if you do not open one of the doors or the

rear lid within 30 seconds after unlocking the

car. This function prevents the vehicle from

remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is

pressed by mistake. This does not apply if you

press the  button for at least one second.

Unlocking the driver door and tank flap

Note

–

Press (once) the  button on the remote

●

Only use the key button when you require

control key or turn the key once in the

the corresponding function. Pushing the

button unnecessarily could accidentally

unlock the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is

also possible even when you are outside

the radius of action.

opening direction.

In vehicles with a security central locking

feature (selective unlocking of side doors)

Unlocking all the doors, the rear lid and

the tank flap simultaneously.

page 129, when the  button is pressed

›››

●

–

Within 5 seconds, press (twice) the  but-

Key operation can be greatly influenced

once, only the driver door and the fuel tank

flap are unlocked. When the button is pressed

a second time, all the vehicle doors are un-

locked.

by overlapping radio signals close to the

vehicle working in the same range of fre-

quencies, for example, radio transmitters or

mobile telephones.

ton on the remote control key, or turn the

key twice within 5 seconds in the opening

direction.

The anti-theft security system* and the anti-

theft alarm* are immediately disabled if you

unlock only the driver door, without unlocking

the other doors.

●

Obstacles between the remote control

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

scription on page 127.

and the vehicle, bad weather conditions

and discharged batteries can considerably

reduce the range of the remote control.

in De-

›››

●

If the buttons of the vehicle key are

In vehicles with Easy Connect*, you can pro-

gramme the security central locking system

Note

pressed Fig. 140 or Fig. 141 or one of

›››

the central locking buttons page 130 is

›››

directly page 130.

›››

●

Do not use the remote control key until

the vehicle is visible.

pressed repeatedly in short succession, the

central locking briefly disconnects as pro-

129

Operation

●

vehicle. In allthe options, the fuel tank flap is

also unlocked.

You can open the doors individually from

Adjusting the central locking

the inside by pulling the inside door handle.

You can use Easy Connect* to select which

doors are unlocked with the central locking

system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*

system, you can select whether the vehicle

automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”

programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h

(9 mph).

●

In the event of an accident in which the air-

With the Driversetting, when you press the

 button on the remote control key once, only

the driver door is unlocked. If that button is

pressed twice, the rest of the doors and the

rear lid will be unlocked.

bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will

be automatically unlocked to facilitate ac-

cess and assistance.

WARNING

In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the

key in the door lock, in the direction of open-

ing, twice within 2 seconds.

●

The central locking switch also operates

when the ignition is switched off and auto-

matically locks all the vehicle doors when

the  button is pressed.

Programming the unlocking of the doors

(vehicles with Easy Connect)

If the  button is pressed, all the vehicle

doors are locked. At the same time, a confir-

mation signal* is heard.

–

Select: button  /  and button Vehi-

●

The central locking switch does not oper-

cle > SETTINGS > Opening and clos-

ing > Central locking > Unlocking

doors.

ate if the vehicle is locked from the outside

and the anti-theft security system is

switched on.

Auto Lock while driving

●

Locked doors could delay assistance in

If you select on, all the vehicle doors are

locked at speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).

Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with

Easy Connect)

an emergency, potentially putting lives at

risk. Do not leave anyone, especially chil-

dren, in the vehicle.

–

Select: button  /  and button Vehi-

cle > SETTINGS > Opening and clos-

ing > Central locking > Locking

while driving.

Central locking switch

Note

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 15}

Your vehicle will lock automatically when it

reaches a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)

Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with

radio)

(Auto Lock) page 127. You can unlock the

›››

Please note the following when using the

central locking switch to lock your vehicle:

vehicle again using the  button on the

central locking switch.

–

Select: button SETUP > control key  Cen-

tral locking > Lock while driving.

●

It is not possible to open the doors or the

rear lid from the outside (for safety reasons,

Unlocking doors

e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).

You can choose to unlock allthe doors or

only the driver doorwhen you unlock the

●

The LED in the central locking switch lights

up when all the doors are closed and locked.

130

Opening and closing

Once the doors have been locked, they can-

not be opened again immediately. This will

enable you to check that the doors are prop-

erly closed.

Related video Keyless Access

If you wish, when unlocking, you can unlock

only the corresponding door or the entire ve-

hicle. The necessary adjustments can be per-

formed in vehicles with a driver information

Fig. 142 Technology

system

^››› ^{page 35.}

Fig. 144 Locking and ignition system without

General information

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

with Keyless Access*

A

Keyless Access: sensor surface

for unlock-

If a valid key is in the proximity of the car

ing inside the door handle and sensor surface

Fig. 143, the Keyless Access locking and

›››

B

for locking on the exterior of the handle.

starting system gives the key entry as soon as

one of the sensor surfaces on the front door

handles is touched. The following features

are then available without having to use the

vehicle key actively:

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle

may have the Keyless Access system.

Keyless Access is a key-free locking and igni-

tion system to unlock and lock the vehicle

without actively using its key. To do this, all

that is required is to have a valid vehicle key in

the detection area where you are attempting

●

Keyless Entry: unlocking the vehicle using

the handles of the front doors or the soft-

touch/handle on the rear lid.

to access the vehicle Fig. 143 and to touch

›››

●

Keyless Exit: locking the vehicle using the

one of the sensor surfaces on the door han-

sensor of the driver or passenger door han-

dle.

dles Fig. 144

.

›››

Fig. 143 Keyless Access locking and ignition

system: In the proximity of the car.

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked via

the front doors only. When doing so, the re-

mote control key must be no further than ap-

prox. 1.5 m away from the door handle.

●

Press & Drive: keyless starting of the engine

with the starter button page 235.

›››

The central locking and locking systems op-

erate in the same way as a normal locking

and unlocking system. Only the controls

change.

It does not matter where you carry the key,

for instance whether it is in your jacket pocket

or in a briefcase.

»

131

Operation

●

B

Unlocking the vehicle is confirmed with a

double flash of the indicator lights; locking by

a single flash.

Touch (once) the locking sensor surface

What happens when locking the vehicle

with a second key

(arrow) on one of the front door handles. The

door that is used must be closed.

If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and

it is locked from the outside with a second ve-

hicle key, the key inside the vehicle is blocked

If the vehicle is locked and then all doors and

the rear lid are closed leaving the last key

used inside the vehicle and none outside, the

vehicle will not lock immediately. All the ve-

hicle's indicator lights will flash four times.

The vehicle will lock after a few seconds if

you do not open any door or the rear lid.

In vehicles with a safety system

“Safelock”: closing and locking the doors

(Keyless-Exit)

●

for engine ignition page 235. In order to

›››

enable engine ignition, press the  button on

the key inside the vehicle.

Switch the ignition off.

Close the driver's door.

Automatically disabling sensors

B

Touch (once) the sensor surface

(arrow)

If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a

long period of time, the proximity sensors on

the passenger doors are automatically disa-

bled.

The vehicle will lock again after a few sec-

onds if you unlock the vehicle but fail to open

any door or boot hatch.

on one of the front door handles. The vehicle

locks with the “Safelock” security system

page 134. The door that is used must be

›››

closed.

Unlocking and opening the doors (Key-

less-Entry)

●

If one of the sensor surfaces on the door han-

dles is often activated in an unusual manner

with the vehicle locked (e.g. by the branches

of a bush rubbing against it), all proximity

sensors are disabled for a certain period of

time.

B

Touch (twice) the sensor surface

(arrow)

of one of the front door handles to lock the

vehicle without activating the “Safelock” se-

curity system page 134.

●

Grip one of the front door handles. In doing

A

›››

this, the sensor surface Fig. 144

on the handle is touched and the vehicle un-

locks.

(arrow)

›››

Unlocking and locking the boot hatch

●

Open the door.

When the vehicle is locked, the rear lid auto-

matically unlocks on opening if there is a val-

Sensors will again be enabled:

On vehicles with selective opening or info-

tainment system configuration, pulling the

door handle twice will unlock all doors.

●

After a time.

OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the but-

id vehicle key in the proximity Fig. 143.

›››

Open or close the rear lid normally.

ton  on the key.

After closing, the hatch locks automatically. If

the complete vehicle is unlocked, the rear lid

will not lock automatically after closing it.

●

OR: if the boot is opened.

In vehicles without safety system

“Safelock”: closing and locking the doors

(Keyless-Exit)

●

OR: if the vehicle is unlocked manually with

the key.

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Close the driver's door.

132

Opening and closing

B

Keyless Access temporary disconnection

function*

surface

(arrow) of the door handle until

operation of the Keyless Access system.

Contact a specialised workshop. SEAT rec-

ommends visiting a SEAT dealership for

this.

the windows and roof have closed.

You can deactivate the vehicle's Keyless Ac-

cess unlocking for a locking and unlocking

cycle.

The doors opened by touching the sensor

surface of the door handle depend on the

settings that have been activated in the info-

tainment system with the  /  button

and the Vehicle > SETTINGS > Opening

and closing.

●

Depending on the function set on the in-

fotainment system for the mirrors, the exte-

rior mirrors will unfold and the surround

lighting will come on when unlocking the

vehicle using the sensor surface on the

driver and passenger door handles

●

Move the gear lever to position P (if the ve-

hicle has automatic gearbox), since other-

wise the vehicle cannot be locked.

●

Close the door.

CAUTION

page 154.

›››

●

Push the central locking button  on the re-

The sensor surfaces on the door handles

could engage if hit with a water jet or high

pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle

key in the proximity. If at least one of the

electric windows is open and the sensor

If there is no valid key inside the vehicle

or the system fails to detect one, a warning

will display on the dash panel screen. This

could happen if any other radio frequency

signal interferes with the key signal (e.g.

from a mobile device accessory) or if the

key is covered by another object (e.g. an

aluminium case).

mote control and touch the locking sensor

surface of the driver door handle

B

Fig. 144

within the following 5 seconds.

›››

Do not grasp the door handle; otherwise the

vehicle will not unlock. Deactivation is also

possible if the vehicle is locked through the

driver’s door lock.

B

surface

(arrow) on one of the handles is

activated continuously, all windows will

close.

●

To check that the function has been deacti-

●

If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a

Note

vated, wait at least 10 seconds, grip and pull

on the door handle. The door should not

open.

layer of salt, the correct functioning of the

sensors on the door handles may be affec-

ted. In this case, clean the vehicle.

●

If the vehicle battery has little or no

charge, or the vehicle key battery is almost

or entirely out of charge, you will probably

not be able to lock or unlock the vehicle

with the Keyless Access system. The vehi-

cle can be unlocked or locked manually

●

If the vehicle is equipped with an auto-

The next time the door can only be unlocked

via the remote control or the lock cylinder.

The next time the door is locked/unlocked,

Keyless Access will be active again.

matic gearbox, it may only be locked in the

gear stick is in position P.

●

To improve the safety of your vehicle, the

page 85.

›››

●

remote control of the system is equipped

with a position sensor. If this remote control

does not detect movement for a certain

length of time, the system will conclude

that the vehicle cannot be opened (e.g. on

a night table) so it will be disabled.

To control the proper locking of the vehi-

cle, the release function is disabled for ap-

prox. 2 seconds.

Convenience functions

To close all the electric windows and the sun-

roof using the convenience function, keep a

finger for a few seconds on the locking sensor

●

If the message Keyless access system

faultyis displayed on the screen of the

dash panel, abnormalities may occur in the

133

Operation

Changing the battery

Anti-theft security system (Safe-

lock)*

Replacing the battery

●

Unfold the vehicle key blade page 128.

›››

●

Remove the cover from the back of the ve-

The following message is displayed on the in-

strument panel to remind the driver that when

the vehicle is closed from the outside, the an-

ti-theft security system is switched on.  Do

not forget the Safelock. Please see

Instruction Manual. The vehicle cannot

be opened from inside. This makes it more dif-

ficult for unauthorised persons to break into

hicle key Fig. 145 in the direction of the ar-

row

›››

.

›››

●

Extract the battery from the compartment

using a suitable thin object Fig. 146.

›››

●

Place the new battery in the compartment

as shown Fig. 146, pressing in the opposite

direction to that shown by the arrow

›››

.

›››

the vehicle

in Description on page 127.

›››

●

Fit the cover as shown Fig. 145, pressing

›››

Fig. 145 Vehicle key: opening the battery com-

it onto the vehicle key casing in the opposite

direction to that shown by the arrow until it

clicks into place.

The anti-theft security system can be switch-

ed off each time the vehicle is locked:

partment.

●

Turn the key a second time to the lock posi-

tion, in the door lock, within two seconds. If

CAUTION

necessary, remove the protective cover on

●

If the battery is not changed correctly,

the driver door handle

^››› ^{page 15}

the vehicle key may be damaged.

●

OR: Press the  button on the remote con-

trol key for a second time within 2 seconds.

●

Use of unsuitable batteries may damage

the vehicle key. For this reason, always re-

place the dead battery with another of the

same voltage, size and specifications.

The flashing frequency of the diode in the

door sill immediately confirms the process.

Initially, the diode flashes in a fast sequence

for a brief period, then it stops for approxi-

mately 30 seconds and, lastly continues

flashing slowly.

●

When fitting the battery, check that the

polarity is correct.

Fig. 146 Vehicle key: removing the battery.

For the sake of the environment

Please dispose of your used batteries cor-

rectly and with respect for the environ-

ment.

SEAT recommends you ask a specialised

workshop to replace the battery.

The battery is located to the rear of the vehi-

cle key, under a cover.

134

Opening and closing

Childproof lock

Deactivating the childproof lock

Synchronising the vehicle key

–

Unlock the vehicle and open the door

whose childproof lock you want to deacti-

vate.

If the  button is pressed frequently outside

of the vehicle range, it is possible that the ve-

hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked us-

ing the key. In this case, the key must be re-

synchronised as described below:

–

With the door open, rotate the groove in the

door using the ignition key, anti-clockwise

for the left hand side doors Fig. 147 and

›››

●

Unfold the vehicle key blade page 128.

›››

clockwise for the right hand side doors.

●

If necessary, remove the cover from the

Once the childproof lock is activated, the

door can only be opened from the outside.

The childproof lock can be activated or de-

activated by inserting the key in the groove

when the door is open, as described above.

driver door lever

^››› ^{page 15.}

●

Press the  button on the vehicle key. For

this, it must remain with the vehicle.

Open the vehicle within one minute using

the key blade. The key has been synchron-

ised.

Fig. 147 Childproof lock on the left hand side

door.

●

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors

from being opened from the inside. This sys-

tem prevents minors from opening a door ac-

cidentally while the vehicle is running.

●

If necessary, fit the cap.

Anti-theft alarm system*

Description

This function is independent of the vehicle

electronic opening and locking systems. It

only affects rear doors. It can only be activa-

ted and deactivated manually, as described

below:

The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to

break into the vehicle or steal it.

The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned

on when the vehicle is locked with the key.

Activating the childproof lock

●

The turn signal light will flash twice on

opening and deactivating the alarm.

The turn signal light will flash once on clos-

ing and activating the alarm.

–

Unlock the vehicle and open the door in

which you wish to activate the childproof

lock.

●

»

–

With the door open, rotate the groove in the

door using the ignition key, clockwise for

the left hand side doors Fig. 147 and an-

›››

ti-clockwise for the right hand side doors.

135

Operation

When does the system trigger an alarm?

How to turn OFF the alarm

●

The alarm is triggered immediately if one

of the battery cables is disconnected while

the alarm system is active.

The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for

about 30 seconds accompanied by sound

and optical (flashing) warning signals and

will be repeated about ten times when the

vehicle is locked and the following unauthor-

ised actions are attempted:

Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button

on the key or turn on the ignition with a valid

key.

Note

Vehicle interior monitoring and an-

ti-tow system*

●

After 28 days, the indicator light will be

switched off to prevent the battery from ex-

hausting if the vehicle has been left parked

for a long period of time. The alarm system

remains activated.

●

Opening a door that is mechanically un-

It is a monitoring or control function incorpo-

rated in the anti-theft alarm* which detects

unauthorised vehicle entry by means of ultra-

sound.

locked using the vehicle key without switching

on the ignition in the next 15 seconds (in cer-

tain markets, such as the Netherlands, there is

no 15 second waiting time and the alarm is

activated immediately on opening the door).

●

If, after the audible warning goes off, an-

other monitored area is accessed (e.g. the

rear lid is opened after a door has been

opened), the alarm is triggered again.

Activation

●

A door is opened.

–

It is automatically switched on when the

anti-theft alarm is activated.

●

The bonnet is opened.

●

The anti-theft alarm is not activated

when the vehicle is locked from within using

the central locking button .

●

The rear lid is opened.

●

Deactivation

When the ignition is switched on with a non-

●

If the driver door is unlocked mechanical-

authorised key.

–

Open the vehicle with the key, either me-

ly with the key, only the driver door is un-

locked, the rest of the doors remain locked.

Only when the ignition has been turned on

will the other doors be available - but not

unlocked - and the central locking button

will be activated.

●

When the vehicle battery is disconnected.

chanically or by pressing the  button on

the remote control. The time period from

when the door is opened until the key is in-

serted in the contact should not exceed 15

seconds, otherwise the alarm will be trig-

gered.

●

Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles

with interior monitoring page 137).

●

›››

When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with

anti-tow system page 137).

●

›››

●

If the vehicle battery is run down or flat

When the vehicle is raised (in vehicles with

then the anti-theft alarm will not operate

correctly.

–

Press the  button on the remote control

anti-tow system page 137).

●

›››

twice. The volumetric sensor and tilt sen-

sors will be deactivated. The alarm system

remains activated.

When the vehicle is transported on a ferry

●

Vehicle monitoring remains active even if

or by rail (vehicles with an anti-tow system or

vehicle interior monitoring page 137).

the battery is disconnected or not working

for any reason.

›››

●

When a trailer connected to the anti-theft

alarm system is disconnected.

136

Opening and closing

●

The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-

tow system are automatically switched on

again next time the vehicle is locked.

Movement of objects inside the vehicle,

Deactivating the vehicle interior

monitoring and anti-tow system*

such as loose papers, items hanging from the

rear vision mirror (air fresheners), etc.

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be

triggered if movements are detected in the in-

terior (e.g. by animals) or if the vehicle's incli-

nation is changed (e.g. during transport). You

can prevent the alarm from being triggered

accidentally by switching off the vehicle inte-

rior monitoring and/or tow-away protection.

The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow

sensor (tilt sensor) are automatically switch-

ed on when the anti-theft alarm is switched

on. In order to activate it, all the doors and

the rear lid must be closed.

Note

●

If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is

activated without the volumetric sensor

function, relocking will activate the alarm

with all its functions, except the volumetric

sensor. This function is reactivated when

the alarm is switched on again, unless it is

deliberately switched off.

If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior

monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must

be done each time that the vehicle is locked;

if not, they will be automatically switched on.

●

To switch off the interior monitoring and

tow-away protection, switch off the ignition

and, using the Infotainment system, select: In-

fotainment button  /  and then the Ve-

hicle > SETTINGS > Opening and clos-

ing > Central locking > Vehicle in-

terior monitoringbutton.

●

If the alarm has been triggered by the

volumetric sensor, this will be indicated by

a flashing of the warning lamp on the driver

door when the vehicle is opened. The flash

is different to the flash indicating the alarm

is activated.

The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-

tow system should be switched off if animals

are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise,

their movements will trigger the alarm) or

when, for example, the vehicle is transported

or has to be towed with only one axle on the

ground.

●

The vibration of a mobile phone left in-

●

When the vehicle is locked now, the vehicle

side the vehicle may cause the vehicle in-

terior monitoring alarm to trigger, as both

sensors react to movements and shakes in-

side the vehicle.

interior monitoring and the tow-away protec-

tion are switched off until the next time the

door is opened.

False alarms

Interior monitoring will only operate correctly

if the vehicle is completely closed. Please ob-

serve related legal requirements.

If the anti-theft security system (Safelock)*

●

If on activating the alarm, any door or the

page 134 is switched off, the vehicle interi-

›››

rear lid is open, only the alarm will be acti-

vated. The vehicle interior monitoring and

the anti-tow system will only be activated

once all the doors are closed (including the

rear lid).

or monitoring and the tow-away protection

are automatically switched off.

The following cases may cause a false

alarm:

WARNING

●

Open windows (partially or fully).

Observe the safety warnings

scription on page 127.

in De-

›››

●

Panoramic/tilting sunroof open (partially or

completely).

137

Operation

●

Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of

Rear lid (luggage compart-

ment)

Controls for the windows

accident or injury.

●

The rear lid must not be opened when the

Opening and closing the electric

windows*

reverse or rear fog lights are lit. This may

damage the tail lights.

Rear lid automatic locking

●

Do not close the rear lid by pushing it

Where the vehicle has been locked by press-

ing the  button on the remote control with

the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-

matically when closed.

down with your hand on the rear window.

The glass could smash. Risk of injury!

●

Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing

it. If not, it may open unexpectedly while

driving.

The automatic rear lid locking time extension

function can be activated. Where this func-

tion is activated and once the rear lid has

been unlocked by pressing the  button on

●

Closing the rear lid without observing

and ensuring it is clear could cause serious

injury to you and to third parties. Make sure

that no one is in the path of the rear lid.

the remote control key page 129, the rear

›››

lid can be re-opened for a certain length of

time.

●

Never drive with the rear lid open or half-

closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into

the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poi-

soning!

Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-

ing time extension function can be activated

or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Serv-

ice, which will provide all the necessary infor-

mation.

Fig. 148 Detail of the driver door: controls for

the windows.

●

If you only open the rear lid, do not leave

the key inside. The vehicle cannot be

opened if the key is left inside.

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 18}

Before the vehicle locks automatically, there

is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.

Therefore, we recommend you always lock

the vehicle by pressing the  button on the

remote control or by using the central locking

button.

The front and rear electric windows can be

operated by using the controls on the driver

door. The other doors each have a switch for

their own window.

Always close the windows fully if you park the

vehicle or leave it unattended

.

›››

WARNING

You can use the electric windows for approx.

10 minutes after switching off the ignition if

Observe the safety warnings

duction on page 85.

in Intro-

›››

138

Opening and closing

neither the driver door nor the front passen-

ger door has been opened and the key has

not been removed from the ignition.

there is an obstruction, the automatic closing

will stop working for 10 seconds.

obstacle for assistance in an emergency

situation.

●

If the window is still obstructed, the window

●

Therefore always take the key with you

will stop at this point.

when you leave the vehicle.

Safety switch *

●

If there is no obvious reason why the win-

The electric windows will work until the

5

The safety switch Fig. 148

on the driver

›››

ignition has been switched off and one of

the front doors has been opened.

dow cannot be closed, try to close it again by

pulling the tab within ten seconds. The win-

dow closes with maximum force. The roll-

back function is now deactivated.

door can be used to disable the electric win-

dow buttons on the rear doors.

●

If necessary, use the safety switch to dis-

able the rear electric windows. Make sure

that they have been disabled.

●

Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear

●

If more than 10 seconds pass, the window

doors are activated.

will open fully when you operate one of the

buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.

●

Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear

Note

doors are deactivated.

If the window is not able to close because it

is stiff or because of an obstruction, the

window will automatically open again

WARNING

The safety control symbol  lights up in yel-

low if the buttons on the rear doors are

switched off.

Observe the safety warnings

in Open-

›››

ing and closing the electric windows* on

page 139.

page 139. If this happens, check why the

›››

window could not be closed before at-

tempting to close it again.

WARNING

●

The roll-back function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body getting

pinched against the window frame. Risk of

accident.

Observe the safety warnings

duction on page 85.

in Intro-

›››

Roll-back function

●

Incorrect use of the electric windows can

result in injury.

The roll-back function reduces the risk of in-

jury when the electric windows close.

●

Never close the rear lid without observing

Convenience opening and closing

and ensuring it is clear, to do otherwise

could cause serious injury to you and third

parties. Make sure that no one is in the path

of a window.

●

If a window is obstructed when closing au-

Use the convenience opening/closing func-

tion to easily open/close all the windows and

the sliding/tilting sunroof* from the outside.

tomatically, the window stops at this point

and lowers immediately

.

›››

●

If the ignition is switched on, the electric

●

Next, check why the window does not close

before attempting it again.

equipment could be activated with risk of

injury, for example, in the electric windows.

Convenience open function

– Press and hold the  button on the remote

control key until all the windows and the

●

If you try within the following 10 seconds

and the window closes again with difficulty or

●

The doors can be locked using the re-

mote control key. This could become an

»

139

Operation

–

sliding/tilting sunroof* have reached the

desired position, or

Release the switch and then lift it again for 1

second. This will re-enable the automatic

function.

windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof*

when pressing the button to close them.

The windows stop moving as soon as the

button is released.

–

First unlock the vehicle using the  button

on the remote control key and then keep

the key in the driver door lock until all the

windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof*

have reached the required position.

If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage,

the window will open (or close) until you re-

lease the button. If you push or lift the button

briefly to the second stage, the window will

open (one-touch opening) or close (one-

touch closing) automatically. If you operate

the button while the window is opening or

closing, it stops at this position.

One-touch opening and closing*

One-touch opening and closing means you

do not have to hold down the button.

Convenience close function

–

Press and hold button  on the remote

control key until all the windows and the

1

2

3

4

Buttons Fig. 148

,

and

have

›››

sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed

, or

›››

two positions for opening windows and two

for closing them. This makes it easier to open

and close windows to the desired position.

–

Keep the key in the driver door in the "lock"

position until all the windows and the slid-

ing/tilting sunroof* are closed.

Panoramic sliding sunroof*

One-touch closing

Opening or closing the panoramic

sliding sunroof

–

Pull up the window button briefly up to the

second position. The window closes fully.

Programming convenience opening in the

Easy Connect*

–

Select:  /  and function button SET-

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 19}

One-touch opening

TINGS > Opening and closing > Cen-

tral locking > Opening the window

by holding down buttonor Front win-

dow on/offor Roof on/off*.

–

Push down the window button briefly up to

the second position. The window opens

fully.

The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work

with the ignition on. It can be opened or

closed for a few minutes after the ignition has

been switched off, provided the driver door

and the front passenger door are not

opened.

WARNING

Resetting one-touch opening and closing

●

Take care when closing the sliding/tilting

The automatic open and close function will

not work if the battery has been temporarily

disconnected. The function can be restored

as follows:

sunroof* and windows. There is a risk of

suffering injury.

WARNING

●

For safety reasons, you should only use

Careless or uncontrolled use of the panor-

amic sliding sunroof can cause serious inju-

ries.

the remote control open and close func-

tions within about 2 metres of the vehicle.

To avoid injuries, always keep an eye on the

–

Close the window as far as it will go by lift-

ing and holding the electric window switch.

140

Opening and closing

Opening and closing the sun blind*

3 Valid for vehicles: with sun blinds

Convenience closing or opening of

the panoramic sliding sunroof*

●

Only open or close the panoramic sliding

sunroof and the sun blind* when nobody is

in the way.

●

The panoramic sliding sunroof can be op-

erated for up to about ten minutes after the

ignition has been switched off, provided the

driver door and the front passenger door

are not opened.

CAUTION

Check that when the rear lid is opened it

does not bump against loads carried on the

roof. When a roof carrier is fitted, DO NOT

open the panoramic roof*.

Fig. 149 On the interior roof lining: switches for

Fig. 150 Driver door lever: sensor surfaces.

the sun blind.

The panoramic sliding sunroof can be

opened and closed with the convenience

function, just like the windows:

Note

Function

Action

●

Leaves and other loose objects that ac-

Opening com-

pletely (auto-

matic function)

cumulate on the sun roof rails should be

regularly cleaned away either by hand or

with a vacuum.

1

Press button Fig. 149

›››

briefly.

Using the door lock*

●

Hold the key in the door lock of the driver

●

1

2

Stop automatic

operation

Press button

briefly.

or button

In case of a fault in the operation of the

door in either the unlocking or locking posi-

tion to open or close the roof in the tilted po-

sition. Release the key to interrupt this func-

tion.

panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-trap

function will not operate correctly. Contact

a specialised workshop.

1

To set the inter-

Press button

un-

mediate position til the correct position is set.

Closing com-

Using the remote control

2

pletely (auto-

Press the button

briefly.

matic function)

●

Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed

to open/close the roof. If you release the but-

ton is the opening/closing will stop.

Once the ignition has been switched off, you

can still open or close the sun blind for a few

minutes provided the driver door and the

front passenger door are not opened.

»

141

Operation

Using the Keyless Access* system (only

closing)

Closing without the roll-back function

Note

●

The switch should be in the “closed posi-

The anti-trap function is activated if the

windows and the panoramic sliding sunroof

are closed from the outside of the vehicle

using the ignition key for convenience clos-

●

1

Press and hold the locking sensor surface

tion”

.

^››› ^{page 19}

B

Fig. 150

on the door handle to close the

›››

●

Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five sec-

sunroof. If you release the sensor surface, the

closing movement stops.

onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull

ing page 139.

›››

the control all the way back

^››› ^{page 19}

5

(arrow ) until the panoramic sliding sunroof

WARNING

closes fully.

If the sunroof is used carelessly or without

paying due attention, it can cause serious

injury.

●

Sun blind: Within five seconds of triggering

the anti-trap function, press button

2

Fig. 149

until the sun blind closes fully.

›››

●

The panoramic sliding sunroof and sun

blind close without the anti-trap function.

Roll-back function of the panoram-

ic sliding sunroof and the sun

blind*

●

If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot

be closed, visit a specialised workshop.

WARNING

The anti-trap function reduces the risk of in-

jury when opening and closing the panoram-

Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or

sun blind without the anti-trap function can

cause serious injuries.

ic sliding sunroof and sun blind

. When it

›››

encounters an obstacle while closing, it rolls

back and opens again.

●

Always close the panoramic sliding sun-

roof carefully.

●

Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof

●

Nobody should be in the way of the pan-

or the sun blind does not close.

●

oramic sliding sunroof or sun blind, espe-

cially when they are closed without the an-

ti-trap function.

Try and close them again.

If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind

●

The anti-trap function does not prevent

is still obstructed, it will stop at the corre-

sponding position. Close it without the anti-

trap function.

fingers or other parts of the body getting

pinched against the window frame and

causing injury.

142

Lights and visibility

Several warning and control lamps light up

for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on, signalling that the function is being

verified. They will switch off after a few sec-

onds.

WARNING

Lights and visibility

The side lights or daytime running lights

are not bright enough to illuminate the road

ahead and to ensure that other road users

are able to see you.

Lights

Control lamps

●

Always use your dipped beam head

lights if it is raining or if visibility is poor.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

›››

It lights up



trol and warning lamps on page 123.

WARNING

Driving light totally or partially faulty.

Fault in the cornering light system.

If the headlights are set too high and not

used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or

distracting other road users. This could re-

sult in a serious accident.

Side light and dipped beam head-

light

It lights up



●

Always make sure that the headlights are

Rear fog light switched on page 146.

›››

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 32}

correctly adjusted.

It lights up



The driver is personally responsible for the

correct use and adjustment of the lights in all

situations.

Note

Left or right turn signal.

The legal requirements regarding the use

of vehicle lights in each country must be

observed.

The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a turn

signal is faulty.

Audible warnings to advise the driver that

the lights have not been switched off

Hazard warning lights on page 148.

›››

If the key is not in the ignition and the driver

door is open, an audible warning signal is

heard in the following cases: this will remind

you to turn the light off.

It lights up



Daytime running lights

Trailer turn signals

The daytime running lights consist of individu-

al lights, integrated in the front headlights.

With the daylight driving lights on, only these

It lights up



●

When the parking light is on page 144.

›››

Main beam on or flasher on page 144.

›››

lights switch on

.

›››

●

When the light switch is in position  or .

The daytime running lights switch on every

time the ignition is switched on, if the switch is

It lights up



»

The Light Assist system is on page 145.

›››

143

Operation

in positions  or , according to the level of

Convenience turn signals

Note

exterior lighting.

For the one-touch signalling, when the igni-

tion is switched on, move the lever as far as

possible upwards or downwards and release

the lever. The turn signal will flash three times.

●

If the convenience turn signals are oper-

When the light switch is in position , a light

sensor automatically switches dipped beam

on and off (including the control and instru-

ment lighting) or the daytime running lights

depending on the level of exterior lighting.

ating (three flashes) and the other conven-

ience turn signals are switched on, the ac-

tive part stops flashing and only flashes

once in the new part selected.

One-touch signalling is activated and deacti-

vated in the Easy Connect system via the  /

 button and the function button Vehicle

> SETTINGS > Lights > One-touch sig-

●

The turn signal only works when the igni-

tion is switched on. The hazard warning

lights also work when the ignition is switch-

ed off.

WARNING

●

Never drive with daytime lights if the road

nalling

^››› ^{page 35.}

●

If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the

is not well lit due to weather or lighting

conditions. Daytime lights do not provide

enough light to illuminate the road properly

or be seen by other road users.

In vehicles that do not have the correspond-

ing menu, this function can be deactivated in

a specialised workshop.

control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn

signals) and the vehicle turn signal will

flash at double speed.

●

The main beam headlights can only be

On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,

WARNING

switched on if the dipped beam headlights

are already on.

when activating the daytime running light

the rear lights are not switched on. A vehi-

cle which does not have the rear lights on

may not be visible to other drivers in the

darkness, in the case of heavy rain or in

conditions of poor visibility.

Improper or lack of use of the turn signals,

or forgetting to deactivate them can con-

fuse other road users. This could result in a

serious accident.

●

In cold or damp weather conditions, the

headlights, tail lights and turn signals may

mist up inside temporarily. This is normal

and in no way effects the useful life of the

vehicle lighting system.

●

Always give warning when you are going

to change lane, overtake or when turning,

activating the turn signal in good time.

●

As soon as you have finished changing

Turn signal and main beam lever

lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn

signal off.

Automatic dipped beam control

*

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 33}

WARNING

Incorrect use of the headlights may cause

accidents and serious injury, as the main

beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.

The automatic dipped beam control is merely

intended as an aid and is not able to recog-

nise all driving situations.

Push the lever all the way down to turn off the

corresponding function.

When the light switch is in position , the

vehicle lights and the instrument panel and

144

Lights and visibility

switch lighting switch on and off automatical-

ly in the following situations in Daytime

When the system is activated and the cam-

era detects other vehicles that may be daz-

zled, the main beam is automatically switch-

ed off. Otherwise, the main beam is automati-

cally switched on.

the headlights in time or from turning off alto-

gether:

›››

running lights on page 144:

●

In poorly lit towns with highly reflective

signs.

Automatic switch-

ing on

Automatic switch-

ing off

●

Other insufficiently lit road users (such as

The main beam assist generally detects illu-

minated areas and deactivates the main

beam when passing through a town, for ex-

ample.

pedestrians or cyclists).

The photo sensor de-

When adequate lighting

●

On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)

tects darkness, for exam- is detected.

ple, when driving through

a tunnel.

and when oncoming vehicles are partially

obscured.

Switching the main beam assist on and off

●

When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-

The rain sensor detects

rain and activates the

windscreen wipers.

When the windscreen

wipers have been inac-

tive for a few minutes.

cles (such as a truck) can see over a guard

rail in the centre of the road.

Func-

tion

Use

●

If the camera is damaged or the power

WARNING

If the road is not well lit and other road

users cannot see the vehicle well enough

or at all, accidents may occur.

– Switch the ignition on and turn the light

switch to position .

supply is cut off.

●

In fog, snow and heavy rain.

With dust and sand turbulence.

With loose gravel in the field of vision of the

– From the base position, move the main

Activate:

●

beam and turn signal lever forwards

page 144. When the warning lamp 

›››



●

The automatic dipped beam control

is displayed on the instrument panel dis-

play, the main beam assist is switched

on.

camera.

●

() only switches on the dipped beam

when there are no changes in brightness,

and not, for example when it is foggy.

When the field of vision of the camera is

misted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,

ice, etc.

– Turn the light switch to a different posi-

tion to  page 143.

›››

– OR: with main beam on, move the turn

signal and main beam lever backwards.

– OR: move the turn signal and main

beam lever forward to manually enable

the main beam. The main beam assist

will then be deactivated.

WARNING

Deacti-

vate:

Main beam assist (Light Assist)*

The convenience features of the main

beam assist should not encourage the tak-

ing of risks. The system is not a replace-

ment for driver concentration.

The main beam assist acts within the limits of

the system and depending on environmental

and traffic conditions. Once switched on, the

system is activated as of a speed of about 60

km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated below

●

You are always in control of the main

Malfunctions

beam and adapting it to the light, visibility

and traffic conditions.

about 30 km/h (18 mph)

.

›››

»

The following conditions may prevent the

main beam headlight control from turning off

145

Operation

Fog lights

Fog lights with cornering light func-

tion*

●

It is possible that the main beam head-

light control does not recognise all driving

situations and is limited under certain cir-

cumstances.

The cornering light function is an additional

function to the dipped beam headlights to

improve lighting of the side of the road when

taking a sharp turn at low speed.

●

When the field of vision of the camera is

dirty, covered or damaged, operation of

the main beam control may be affected.

This also applies when changes are made

to the vehicle lighting system, for example,

if additional headlights are installed.

The cornering light function works when the

dipped beam headlights are already on and

it is enabled when driving at speeds below

approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

CAUTION

Fig. 151 Instrument console: light panel.

To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-

tem, take the following points into consid-

eration:

Forward gear

●

If the steering wheel is turned to the right or

the right-hand turn signal switched on, the

right-hand fog lamp is gradually switched on.

If the steering wheel is turned to the left or

the left-hand turn signal switched on, the left-

hand fog lamp is gradually switched on.

The warning lamps  or  also show, on the

light switch or instrument panel, when the fog

lights are on.

●

Clean the field of vision of the camera

regularly and make sure it is free of snow

and ice.

●

Turn on the fog lights* ; pull the light

●

1

switch to the first point Fig. 151 , from

›››

Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

●

positions ,  or .

●

After the turn, the cornering light function is

gradually switched off.

Check that the windscreen is not dam-

●

Turn on the rear fog light : completely pull

the light switch

.

To switch off the fog lights, press the light

switch or turn it to position .

aged in the area of the field of vision of the

camera.

2

from position ,  or

Reverse gear

●

When engaging the reverse gear, both fog

lights turn on.

Note

Main beam and headlight flasher can be

turned on and off manually at any time with

the turn signal and main beam lever

›››

Note

The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind

you. You should use the rear fog light only

when visibility is very poor.

Function “Coming home”

page 144.

This function may be connected/disconnec-

ted through the radio menu. The “Coming

146

Lights and visibility

●

Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time

may also be set (default: 30 sec).

Activate the headlight flashers for approxi-

Vehicle

In the “Leaving Home” function, the

daytime running lights (DRL), the rear

mately 1 second.

●

with halo-

gen head- side lights and the licence plate lights

Activated for any position of the rotary light

lights

are switched on.

Vehicle

In the “Coming Home” function, the

daytime running lights (DRL), the rear

switch.

●

with halo-

Vehicle

In the “Leaving Home” function, the

dipped beams, the daytime running

When the car door is opened, the “Coming

gen head- side lights and the licence plate lights

with full-

lights

are turned on.

Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are

turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door

is opened.

LED head- lights (DRL), the rear side lights and

lights

the licence plate lights are switched

on.

Vehicle

In the “Coming Home” function, the

dipped beams and the daytime run-

with full-

LED head- ning lights (DRL), the rear side lights

lights

and the licence plate lights are

switched on.

Deactivation

●

Activation

If no door has been closed, they go out au-

●

When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-

mote control.

tomatically after 60 seconds.

●

Automatic* activation of “Coming Home”

After the last door has been closed, the

●

The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-

For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-

ry light switch in position ).

headlights will be switched off after the

“Coming Home” delay (as established in the

radio menu) has elapsed.

ted when the rotary light switch is in position

 and the light sensor detects darkness.

●

Switch off the engine and remove the key

●

On turning the light switch to position 

^››› ^{page 32.}

Deactivation

from the ignition with the rotary light switch in

position 

^››› ^{page 32.}

●

When the “Leaving Home” delay period

●

When the ignition is switched on (when

●

The automatic “Coming Home” function is

only active when the light sensor detects

darkness.

ends (default: 30 sec).

starting the engine).

●

When the vehicle is locked using the remote

control.

●

When the car door is opened, the “Coming

●

When the light control is switched into a po-

Function “Leaving Home”

Home” lighting comes on.

sition other than .

●

With the ignition is switched on.

The “Leaving Home” function is only available

for vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-

ry light switch in position ).

Manual “Coming Home” activation

For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-

ry light switch without position ).

This function may be connected/disconnec-

ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving

Home” function switch-off delay may also be

set (default: 30 sec).

●

Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition.

147

Operation

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the at-

tention of other road users to your vehicle.

Hazard warning lights 

could come into contact with highly inflam-

mable materials, for example dry grass or

spilt petrol. This could start a fire.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

Note

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the

hazard warning lights are switched on. The

two turn signal turn signal lamps   and the

turn signal lamp in the switch  will flash at

the same time. The simultaneous hazard

warning lights also work when the ignition is

switched off.

●

The battery will run down if the hazard

warning lights are left on for a long time,

even if the ignition is switched off.

●

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant stat-

utory requirements.

Fig. 152 Dashboard: switch for hazard warning

lights.

Emergency braking warning

Parking lights 

If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-

ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50

mph), the brake light flashes several times per

second to warn the vehicles driving behind. If

you continue braking, the hazard warning

lights will come on automatically when the

vehicle comes to a standstill. They switch off

automatically when the vehicle starts to

move again.

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 33}

When the parking light is switched on, (right

or left turn signal), the front side light and the

rear light on the corresponding side of the ve-

hicle stay lit. The parking lights can only be

activated with the ignition switched off and

the turn signal and main beam lever in the

central position, before being triggered.

The hazard warning lights are used to draw

the attention of other road users to your vehi-

cle in emergencies.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

WARNING

The risk of an accident increases if your

vehicle breaks down. Always use the haz-

ard warning lights and a warning triangle to

draw the attention of other road users to

your stationary vehicle.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

Parking light on both sides

●

warning lights

.

›››

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

With the ignition switched off and the light

switch in position , when locking the vehicle

from the outside, the parking lights on both

sides of the vehicle light up. In doing so, only

the side lights of both headlights light up, and

additionally the tail lights will do so partially.

5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear;

for an automatic gearbox, move the gear

lever to P.

●

Due to the high temperatures that the

catalytic converter can reach, never park

in an area where the catalytic converter

148

Lights and visibility

designated points of the light distribution. This

is known as “Tourist light”.

cle load status. This offers the driver optimum

visibility and the headlights do not dazzle on-

Motorway light*

coming drivers

.

›››

The motorway light is available on vehicles

equipped with full-LED lights.

The light distribution that the halogen and

full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range

have allows the specific “tourist light” values

to be met without the need for stickers or

changes in the settings.

The headlights can only be adjusted when

the dipped beam is switched on.

The function is connected/disconnected via

the corresponding Easy Connect system

menu.

To reset, turn switch Fig. 153:

›››

Value Vehicle load status^a)

●

Activation: when going above 110 km/h

Note

(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-

ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-

er's visibility distance.

Two front occupants, luggage compart-

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If

you are planning a long stay in a country

that drives on the other side, you should

take the vehicle to an Authorised Technical

Service to change the headlights.





ment empty

All seats occupied, luggage compart-

ment empty

●

Deactivation: when reducing the speed of

the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dipped

beam returns to its normal position.

All seats occupied, luggage compart-

ment full. With trailer and minimum

drawbar load.





Headlight range control

Driver only, luggage compartment full

With trailer and maximum drawbar load.

Driving abroad

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is

asymmetric: the side of the road on which

you are driving is lit more intensely.

a)

If the vehicle load does not correspond to those

shown in the table, it is possible to select intermediary

positions.

When a car that is manufactured in a country

that drives on the right travels to a country

that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-

mally necessary to cover part of the head-

light bulbs with stickers or to change the ad-

justment of the headlights to avoid dazzling

other drivers.

OR:

Using the Easy Connect system, by means of

the  /  button and the function button

Vehicle > SETTINGS > Lights > Head-

light height adjustment

^››› ^{page 35.}

Fig. 153 Next to the steering wheel: regulator

headlight range control.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain

light values that must be complied with for

Two front occupants, luggage com-

Setting 0

»

partment empty

The lights range control adapts according to

the value of the headlight beam and the vehi-

149

Operation

Lighting of the instrument panel,

screens and controls

Interior and reading lights¹⁾

All seats occupied, luggage compart-

ment empty

Setting 1

Setting 2

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 34}

All seats occupied, luggage compart-

ment full. With trailer and minimum

drawbar load.

Depending on the model, the lighting of the

instrument panel and controls can be adjus-

ted in the Easy Connect system, using the

 /  button and the Vehicle > SET-

Glove compartment and luggage com-

partment lighting*

Driver only, luggage compartment full

Driving with trailer and minimum

drawbar load.

Setting 3

TINGSfunction button

^››› ^{page 35.}

When opening and closing the glove com-

partment on the front passenger side and the

rear lid, the respective light will automatically

switch on and off.

With the ignition on and without light activa-

tion, the analogue instrument panel lighting

remains activated in daytime light conditions.

The lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-

minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving

through a tunnel without the  function ac-

tive, the instrument panel lighting may even

switch off. The objective of this function is to

provide the driver with a visual indication that

he or she should activate the dipped beam.

Dynamic headlight range control

The control is not mounted in vehicles with

dynamic headlight range control. The head-

light range is automatically adjusted accord-

ing to the vehicle load status when they are

switched on.

Footwell lighting*

The lights in the footwell area below the dash

(driver and front passenger sides) will switch

on when the doors are opened and will de-

crease in intensity while driving. This bright-

ness can be adjusted using the Easy Connect

system, by means of the  /  button and

the function button Vehicle > SETTINGS >

Lights > Interior lighting

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean

that the headlights dazzle and distract oth-

er drivers. This could result in a serious ac-

cident.

If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in-

strument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit), the

following message will appear Turn on the

lightson the instrument panel.

^››› ^{page 35).}

●

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

status so that it does not blind other driv-

ers.

1)

Depending on the features fitted in the vehicle,

LEDs can be used for the following interior lights:

front vanity mirror light, rear vanity mirror light,

footwell light, sun blind and glove compartment

light.

150

Lights and visibility

Ambient light*

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror

cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed

back up.

Visibility

The ambient light lights up the area of the

centre console, the footwell area and, de-

pending on the version, the front door panels.

Sun visors

WARNING

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

The ambient lighting in the door panels may

change colour. The brightness and colour

can be adjusted using the Easy Connect sys-

tem, by means of the  /  button and

the function button Vehicle > SETTINGS >

Lights > Interior lighting

●

Always store sun blinds and visors in their

housing when not in use.

Note

^››› ^{page 35).}

The light above the sun visor automatically

switches off after a few minutes in certain

conditions. This prevents the battery from

discharging.

Note

The reading lights switch off when the vehi-

cle is locked using a key or after several mi-

nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.

This prevents the battery from discharging.

Fig. 154 Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-

senger sun visors:

Sun blind*

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

●

Lower the sun visor towards the wind-

screen.

●

The sun visor can be pulled out of its

mounting and turned towards the door

1

Fig. 154

.

›››

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, longi-

tudinally backwards.

Vanity mirror light

There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on

the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is

»

Fig. 155 Rear window: sun blind.

2

opened

a light comes on.

151

Operation

Rear window sun blind*

●

In icy conditions, always check that the

Windscreen wipers performance in differ-

ent situations

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-

fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it

may help to leave the vehicle parked with

the wipers in service position

–

Pull out the visor and hook it into the hooks

in the centre of the top of the door frame

The air conditioner comes on

for approximately 30 seconds

Fig. 155.

›››

During automatic

wipe

in air recirculation mode to pre-

vent the smell of the wind-

screen washer fluid entering

the inside the vehicle.

^››› ^{page 61.}

Windscreen wiper and win-

dow wiper systems

Note

●

The windscreen and window wipers only

Intervals between wipes de-

pend on the vehicle's speed.

The higher the vehicle speed

the shorter the intervals.

For the interval

wipe

function when the ignition is switched on

and the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are

closed.

Window wiper lever

●

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 34}

The interval wipe speed varies according

Heated windscreen washer jets

to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle

is moving, the more often the windscreen is

cleaned.

The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does

not thaw the water in the washer hoses.

When the ignition is switched on the heated

windscreen washer jets automatically adjust

the heat depending on the ambient tempera-

ture.

CAUTION

●

The rear wiper is automatically switched

If the ignition is switched off with the wind-

screen wipers active, they complete their

wipe before returning to the rest position.

Ice, snow and other obstacles on the wind-

screen may damage the wiper and the

windscreen wiper motor.

on when the windscreen wiper is on and the

car is in reverse gear.

Headlight wash/wipe system

Windscreen wiper functions

●

If necessary, remove snow and ice from

The headlight washers/wipers clean the

headlight lenses.

the windscreen wipers before starting your

journey.

Windscreen wipers performance in differ-

ent situations

After the ignition is switched on, the first and

every fifth time the windscreen washer is

switched on, the headlights are also washed.

Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should

be pulled towards the steering wheel when

the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any

encrusted dirt (such as insects) should be

cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).

●

Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip-

The activated position provi-

If the vehicle is at a

ers from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-

icer spray for this operation.

sionally changes to the previ-

standstill

ous position.

●

Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the

windscreen wipers while dry can cause

damage.

152

Lights and visibility

To ensure the headlight washers work cor-

rectly in winter, any snow which has got into

the bumper jet supports should be cleaned

away. If necessary, remove snow with an an-

ti-icing spray.

Rain sensor modified behaviour

Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-

ings on the sensitive surface Fig. 157 of the

›››

rain sensor include:

●

Damaged wipers: a film of water on the

Note

damaged blades may lengthen the activa-

tion time, reduce the washing intervals or re-

sult in a fast and continuous wipe.

The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-

cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper

will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its

path. Remove the obstacle and switch the

wiper back on again.

●

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

Fig. 157 Rain sensor sensitive surface

the windscreen wiper.

●

Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the

windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the

the roads may cause an extra long wipe

when the windscreen is almost dry.

amount of rain

. The sensitivity of the rain

›››

Rain sensor*

●

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

sensor can be adjusted manually. Manual

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or

make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

wipe page 152.

›››

Move the lever to the required position

Fig. 156:

›››

●

Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain

sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the re-

duction in the sensitive surface area and

adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the

sensor will vary with the size of the damage

caused by the stone.

0

1

Rain sensor off.

Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-

sary.

A

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

–

Set control to the right: high sensitivity.

–

Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

Fig. 156 Windscreen wipers lever: adjust the

WARNING

A

rain sensor

.

When the ignition is switched off and then

back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts

operating again when the windscreen wipers

are in position

at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain

to switch on the wipers.

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers man-

ually when water on the windscreen ob-

structs visibility.

1

and the vehicle is travelling

»

153

Operation

Adjusting the exterior rear-view

mirrors

Note

be rinsed with large quantities of water. If

necessary, get medial help.

●

Clean the sensitive surface of the rain

sensor regularly and check the blades for

damage Fig. 157 (arrow).

›››

CAUTION

●

To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur-

faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon

as possible.

mend a window cleaner containing alco-

hol.

Mirror

Note

●

If the light incident in the interior rear vi-

Anti-dazzle rear view mirror

sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun

blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror

with automatic setting will not operate per-

fectly.

Fig. 158 Driver door: control for the exterior

mirror.

Your vehicle is fitted with an interior rear vision

mirror with a manual or automatic* control

for anti-dazzle position.

Read the additional information carefully

●

page 21

When the interior lights are on or reverse

›››



gear engaged, the mirrors do not darken

with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle

position.

Interior rear vision mirror with manual set-

ting for anti-dazzle position

Synchronized regulation of the exterior

mirrors

●

Position the small lever of the lower edge of

●

In the Settings - Conveniencemenu,

the mirror to face towards the rear.

select whether or not the exterior mirrors

should move in synchronisation.

WARNING

1)

●

Turn the knob to position L .

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This could cause irritation to

the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you

come into contact with this liquid, it must

●

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The

right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the

same time (synchronised).

1)

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

154

Lights and visibility

1)

●

If necessary, correct the right-hand rear-

Select the R position on the control.

mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles

behind you when changing lane, you could

misjudge the distance. Risk of accident!

view mirror: rotate the control to position R¹⁾.

●

Select reverse gear.

In the Easy Connect system the exterior

Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so

that you can see, for example, the kerb area

well.

mirrors can be adjusted using the  / 

button and the Vehicle > SETTINGSfunc-

tion button.

CAUTION

●

Release the reverse gear.

If one of the mirror housings is knocked

out of position (e.g. when parking), the mir-

rors must first be fully retracted with the

electric control. Do not readjust the mirror

housing by hand, as this will interfere with

the mirror adjuster function.

●

The adjusted position for the rear view mir-

Tilt function for front passenger exterior

mirror*

ror is stored.

When parking backwards, and in order to be

able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-

ror can be automatically tilted towards the

passenger to provide a better view of the

kerb. The control must be in the position R¹⁾

for this feature to be operational.

Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the

vehicle*

●

Before washing the vehicle in an auto-

The Easy Connect system, the  /  but-

ton and the function buttons Vehicles >

SETTINGS > Mirrors and windscreen

wiperscan be used to have the exterior mir-

rors fold in when the vehicle is parked and

matic car wash, please make sure to re-

tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them

from being damaged. Electrically retracta-

ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or

out by hand. Always use the electrical

power control.

The mirror returns to its original position as

soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h

(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-

turns to its original position if the position of

the control is adjusted.

locked

^››› ^{page 35.}

When the vehicle is locked with the remote

control, the exterior mirrors are retracted au-

tomatically. When the vehicle is opened with

the remote control, the exterior mirrors are

deployed automatically.

Note

If the electrical adjustment should fail to

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjus-

ted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of

the mirror glass.

Storing the rear view mirror settings for the

tilt function

●

Switch the ignition on.

WARNING

●

Access the Easy Connect system, button

Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors

give a larger field of vision. However, they

make objects look smaller and further

away than they really are. If you use these

 /  and the Vehicle > SETTINGS >

Rear view mirrors and windscreen

wipersbutton and select lower while re-

versing

^››› ^{page 35.}

1)

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

155

Operation

Electric driver's seat adjustment*

Adjusting the front head restraints

Seats and head restraints

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 20}

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 20}

Adjusting the seats and

headrests

Adjust the head restraint

page 20 so

›››



WARNING

that as far as possible the top of the head re-

straint is level with the top of your head. When

this is not possible, try to get as close as pos-

sible to this position.

●

If the electric front seats are used negli-

Manual adjustment of the seats

gently or without paying due attention, it

can cause serious injury.

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 19}

●

The front seats can also be electrically

adjusted when the ignition is switched off.

Never leave a child or any other person

who may need help in the vehicle.

WARNING

Adjustment of the rear head re-

straints

The safe driving chapter contains impor-

tant information, tips, suggestions and

warnings that you should read and observe

for your own safety and the safety of your

●

In the event of an emergency, electrical

adjustment can be stopped by pressing

any control.

passengers page 63.

›››

CAUTION

WARNING

To avoid damaging the electrical compo-

nents of the front seats, please refrain from

kneeling on the seat or applying sharp

pressure at a single point to the seat cush-

ion and backrest.

●

Adjust the front seats only when the vehi-

cle is stationary. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

●

Be careful when adjusting the seat

height. Careless or uncontrolled adjust-

ment can cause injuries.

Note

Fig. 159 Rear centre head restraint: release

point.

●

It may not be possible to electrically ad-

●

The front seat backrests must not be re-

just the seat if the vehicle battery is very

low.

clined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts and

the airbag system might not protect as

they should, with the subsequent danger of

injury.

When transporting people in the back seat,

place the head restraints of the occupied

seats at a minimum of the next socket up

●

If the engine is started while the seats are

being electrically adjusted, the adjustment

will stop.

.

›››

156

Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

should not be possible to remove the head

restraint from the backrest.

Seat heating

–

To set the head restraint higher, grasp the

sides with both hands and move it upwards,

until you see it engage.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

.

›››

–

To set the head restraint lower down, press

WARNING

1

the

Fig. 159 button and move it

›››

●

downwards.

Please observe the general notes

page 68.

›››

●

Removing the head restraint

Remove the rear head restraints only

when it is necessary for the placement of a

To remove the head restraint, the corre-

sponding backrest must be partially folded

forward.

Fig. 160 On the centre console: front seats

child seat page 80. After removing a

›››

heating switch

child seat, remount the head restraint im-

mediately. Travelling with the head re-

straints removed or improperly adjusted in-

creases the risk of severe injuries.

The seat cushions can be heated electrically

when the ignition is switched on. The backrest

is also heated in some versions.

–

Unlock the backrest page 160.

›››

–

Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-

rives to the top.

The seat heating should not be engaged in

any of the following conditions:

1

Press button

Fig. 159, while simulta-

›››

Seat functions

Introduction

WARNING

2

neously pressing on the security hole

Fig. 159 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

●

The seat is unoccupied.

The seat has a covering.

There is a child seat installed in the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-

er than +25°C (+77°F).

›››

mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head

restraint.

●

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

●

.

›››

Inappropriate use of the seat functions can

cause severe injuries.

●

Fitting the head restraint

●

Assume the proper sitting position before

your trip and remain in it throughout. This

also applies to the other occupants.

To mount the external head restraints, the

corresponding backrest must be partially fol-

ded forward.

Activate

Press the button  or . Seat heating is

switched on fully.

●

Always keep hands, fingers, feet and oth-

»

er parts of the body away from the operat-

ing radius and the adjustment of seats.

–

Unlock the backrest page 160.

›››

–

Insert the head restraint bars into the

guides until they perceptibly engage. It

157

Operation

Adjusting the heating output

The armrest can be moved backwards and

forwards.

●

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Press the button  or  repeatedly until the

desired temperature is reached.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heating elements

Folding down the passenger seat

backrest*

Deactivating

of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on

the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single

point on the seat cushion or backrest.

Press the button  or  until all the warning

lamps switch off.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

WARNING

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can

damage the seat heating.

People who, because of medications, para-

lysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)

cannot perceive pain or temperature, or

have a limited perception thereof, may suf-

fer burns to the back, buttocks or legs

when using seat heating, an occurrence

that may entail a very lengthy recovery pe-

riod or from which it may not be possible to

recover fully. Seek medical advice if you

have doubts regarding your health.

●

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

Fig. 161 Front passenger seat: lever for folding

down the backrest.

●

People with limited pain and temperature

The front passenger seat can be folded down

to increase the storage space.

thresholds must never use seat heating.

Front centre armrest

WARNING

●

1

Pull lever

Fig. 161 and push the seat

›››

The centre armrest can be adjusted to vari-

ous levels.

2

backrest

until the backrest is horizontal.

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely affect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

WARNING

When the front passenger seat is folded

down it cannot be occupied.

Adjusting the centre armrest

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

–

To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the

starting position so that it is engaged.

using the seat heater.

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

–

To return the armrest to the starting posi-

tion, remove the armrest from the upper

fixed position and lower it.

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

158

Seats and head restraints

When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-

body else can travel in the corresponding

seats (not even a child).

Folding down and lifting the rear

seat backrest

WARNING

Serious injuries can be caused if the rear

seat backrest is lowered or lifted without

due care and attention.

Folding the backrest forwards

●

Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

●

Place the side seat belts in the trim clip

Fig. 162.

›››

●

Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

Lower the head restraint properly

page 156.

›››

●

When lowering or lifting the rear seat

backrest, keep your hands, fingers, feet

and other body parts out of its path.

1

Push the unlock button Fig. 163

in the

›››

direction of the arrow and at the same time

fold down the backrest.

●

For the rear seat belts to offer the neces-

sary protection all the parts of the rear

backrest must be properly engaged. This is

particularly important in the case of the

centre rear seat. If someone is seated in a

seat whose backrest is not properly engag-

ed they will fly forward, along with the

backrest, during an accident or a sudden

driving or braking manoeuvre.

●

The rear seat backrest is not engaged

Fig. 162 Clip to support the seat belt.

2

when the red marking of the button

ble.

is visi-

Converting the table to a seat

●

Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the

lock until it engages

●

.

›››

●

It should not be possible to see the red

2

A red signal on the button

warns that

2

the backrest is not engaged. Always check

that the red marking is not visible when the

backrest is in the upright position.

mark of the unlock button

.

●

The backrest must be properly engaged.

●

When the rear seat backrest is lowered or

WARNING

Fig. 163 On the rear seat backrest: release

is not properly engaged nobody else can

travel in the corresponding seats (not even

a child).

The safe driving chapter contains impor-

tant information, tips, suggestions and

warnings that you should read and observe

for your own safety and the safety of your

1

2

button ; red mark

.

The rear seat backrest is split and each part

be lowered separately to extend the luggage

compartment.

CAUTION

passengers page 63.

›››

Serious damage can be caused to the vehi-

cle and other objects if the rear seat

»

159

Operation

part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-

matically down and forwards.

backrest is lowered or lifted without due

care and attention.

Transport and practical

equipment

●

If this occurs, close the rear lid.

●

Before lowering the rear seat backrest,

always adjust the front seats so that nei-

ther the head restraints nor the cushions of

the rear backrest can hit them.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when

Storage compartments

2

the red marking of the button Fig. 163

is

›››

visible.

Storage areas under the front

seats*

Lowering the rear seat backrest

with the remote release lever

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 165 Storage compartment under the front

seats.

There is a storage compartment with a cover

under each front seat.

Fig. 164 In the trunk: levers for remote release

1

2

of the left part

seat backrest.

and right part

of the rear

The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-

dle of the cover Fig. 165.

›››

●

Lower the head restraint properly.

Open the rear lid.

To close the drawer, press the cover until it

locks into position.

●

Pull the remote release lever of the left part

1

2

Fig. 164

or right part

of the backrest

›››

in the direction of the arrow. The released

160

Transport and practical equipment

Drink holders

WARNING

The drawers will hold a maximum weight

of 1.5 kg.

WARNING

The folding trays may not be folded down

whilst the vehicle is in motion and anyone is

seated on the second row of seats. There is

a risk of injury during a sudden braking ma-

noeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed

and properly secured whilst the vehicle is

in motion.

●

Do not drive with the drawer cover open.

There is an injury risk for passengers if the

cargo is released in case of sudden braking

or an accident.

●

Do not put hot drinks in the drink holders.

During normal or sudden driving manoeu-

vres, sudden braking or an accident, the

hot drink could be spilled. Danger of scald-

ing.

Folding table*

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 167 Centre console: drinks holder.

Front drink holders

CAUTION

–

Place drinks in the holder Fig. 167.

›››

When driving, do not leave open cans in the

cup holders. The drink might be spilt on

braking, for example, and could damage

the vehicle.

Placement of two drinks is possible. There is

also the possibility of placing larger plastic

bottles in the trims of the doors.

WARNING

●

Do not place any hot drinks in the drink

holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot

drinks could spill and cause burns, which

may cause an accident.

Fig. 166 Left-hand front seat: folding table.

Depending on the model version, at the rear

of the front seats, there may be “plane-style”

folding tables for passengers in the rear

seats.

●

Do not use hard china cups or glasses.

These could cause injury in the event of an

accident.

–

To open the tray, open it up in the direction

CAUTION

of the arrow Fig. 166.

›››

You should avoid putting open drinks con-

tainers in the drink holders. The drinks

»

161

Operation

●

could otherwise spill over and cause dam-

age to e.g. the electrical equipment or the

seat covers.

WARNING

The coat hooks should only be used for

lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

The cover of the glove compartment should

always be closed while driving. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in an ac-

cident.

●

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up

the clothing, as this could interfere with the

function of the head-protection airbags.

Glove compartment

Other storage compartments

You will find more object holders, compart-

ments and supports in other parts of the vehi-

cle:

●

In the top of the glove compartment in vehi-

cles that do not have a CD reader. The load

of the compartment should not exceed 1.2 kg.

●

In the centre console under the centre arm-

rest*.

Fig. 168 Glove compartment

●

In the driver side panel there is a removable

Opening/closing

box for access to fuses and relays. The load

of the compartment should not exceed 0.2

kg.

–

To open the glove compartment, pull the

handle in the direction of the arrow.

●

Coat hooks in the door frames

Other storage compartments are found in

.

›››

–

To close the glove compartment, move the

cover upwards until it engages.

●

the rear seat, to the left and the right of the

seats.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD

player is located in the glove compartment.

Separate operating instructions are enclosed

for this equipment in the corresponding In-

struction Manual.

WARNING

●

Please make sure that any items of cloth-

ing hanging from the coat hooks do not ob-

struct your view to the rear.

162

Transport and practical equipment

USB power sockets

Power sockets

Depending on the equipment and the coun-

try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-

tions exclusively for charging or as a power

socket.

These USB ports are located at the rear of

the console, between the front seats

Fig. 169 . These connectors can work at

›››

a maximum power of up to 10.5 W per port.

They are not intended for file playback.

Fig. 170 Detailed view of the side trim in the

boot: 12-volt power socket (applies only to the

LEON ST model).

WARNING

The power socket works only when the igni-

tion is on. Improper use may cause serious

injury or even fire. Children should there-

fore not be left in the vehicle unattended if

the button is also left behind. Otherwise

there is a possibility that they may be in-

jured.

In the centre console

–

Remove the connector located in the cen-

tre console from the power socket

Fig. 169 .

›››

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

into the power socket.

CAUTION

Always use the correct type of plugs to

avoid damaging the sockets.

In the luggage compartment (applies only

to the LEON ST model)

Fig. 169  Centre console: front 12 volt power

socket.  Rear of the centre console: USB

sockets.

–

Lift the power socket cover Fig. 170.

›››

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

Note

into the power socket.

●

The use of electrical appliances with the

engine switched off will cause a battery

discharge.

Electrical equipment can be connected to

the 12 volt power socket. The appliances con-

nected to each power socket must not ex-

ceed a power rating of 120 Watt.

●

Should the connected appliance over-

heat, immediately switch it off and discon-

nect it from the socket.

»

163

Operation

●

Before switching the ignition on or off, un-

Always stow objects in the luggage com-

there are no adults or children in the vehi-

cle.

plug the appliances from the USB ports to

protect them from any damage caused by

fluctuations in voltage.

partment and secure them on the fastening

rings.

●

Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-

Note

jects.

●

Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce

During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,

fogging of the windows. Used air escapes

through ventilation slits in the side trim of

the luggage compartment. Ensure that the

ventilation slots are never covered.

loose objects can be thrown forward, injur-

ing vehicle occupants or passers-by. This

increased risk of injury will be further in-

creased if a loose object is struck by an in-

flating airbag. If this happens, objects may

shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-

jury.

Storing objects

Loading the luggage compartment

●

Straps for securing the load to the fas-

tening rings are commercially available

from accessory shops.

All luggage and other loose objects must be

safely secured in the luggage compartment.

Unsecured objects which shift back and forth

could impair the driving safety or driving

characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the

centre of gravity.

●

Please note that the centre of gravity

may shift when transporting heavy objects;

this may affect vehicle handling and lead

to an accident. Therefore, it is essential to

adjust your speed and driving style ac-

cordingly, to avoid accidents.

–

Distribute the load evenly in the luggage

compartment.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

–

Place heavy objects as far forward as pos-

sible in the luggage compartment.

allowed maximum weight. If said weights

are exceeded, the driving characteristics of

the vehicle may change, leading to acci-

dents, injuries and damage to the vehicle.

–

Place the heavy objects first.

–

Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening

rings page 170.

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended, es-

›››

pecially when the rear lid is open. Children

could climb into the luggage compartment,

closing the door behind them; they will be

trapped and run the risk of death.

WARNING

●

Loose luggage and other objects in the

luggage compartment could cause serious

injuries.

●

Never allow children to play in or around

the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors

and the rear lid when you leave the vehicle.

Before you lock the vehicle, make sure that

164

Transport and practical equipment

Removing

Luggage compartment shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON

Retractable rear shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

●

B

Detach the cord loops Fig. 171

from

›››

A

their hooks

.

●

Remove the rear shelf from the side sup-

ports Fig. 172 by pulling it upwards and

then take it out.

›››

●

If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored

under the luggage compartment variable

floor page 166

›››

Fitting

●

Insert the cover horizontally so that the “re-

cess” fits onto the axis of the supports

›››

●

Fig. 171 In the boot: removing and installing

Fig. 172 and press down until it engages.

the shelf.

B

Hook the loops Fig. 171

to the rear lid

›››

.

›››

WARNING

●

The luggage compartment cover must

always be fixed properly (risk of accident).

●

The luggage compartment cover should

not be used as a storage shelf. Articles

placed on this cover could cause injury to

vehicle occupants in an accident or if the

brakes are applied suddenly.

Fig. 173 In the luggage compartment: extend

»

and retract the shelf.

Fig. 172 In the boot: removing and installing

the shelf.

The luggage compartment cover blocks the

view into the luggage compartment.

165

Operation

●

The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-

Storing the rear shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON

gage compartment variable floor when the

latter is in the top position (except for vehicles

equipped with natural gas engine CNG)

›››

page 167.

Fitting the shelf

●

Place the rear shelf in the housing provided

in the left side cover.

●

Engage the support of the rear shelf

Fig. 174 In the luggage compartment: remove

1

Fig. 174

in the right housing.

›››

●

the shelf.

1

Check that the support Fig. 174

is

›››

properly engaged.

Extending the shelf

Fig. 175 In the boot: covers for storing the rear

●

Pull evenly on the rear shelf using its handle

shelf.

WARNING

1

Fig. 173

 in a backwards direction un-

›››

Animals, loose or unsecured or objects car-

ried on the rear shelf can cause serious in-

jury in case of sudden manoeuvring or

braking or in case of an accident.

til it audibly clicks into place.

Retracting the rear shelf

●

Press on the handle of the rear shelf in the

●

Do not leave hard, sharp or heavy ob-

jects or in bags on the rear shelf.

direction of the arrow to release it Fig. 173

.

›››

●

Never carry animals on the rear shelf.

The shelf will automatically move towards

the end and will retract completely.

CAUTION

To retract the rear shelf, press on its handle

in a downwards only direction; if you press

it upwards it may lead to its axles breaking.

Removing the shelf

Fig. 176 In the boot: fitting the rear shelf.

●

1

Press the rear shelf support Fig. 174

in

›››

The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-

gage compartment variable floor.

the direction of the arrow.

●

Remove the rear shelf through the support

and upwards.

●

Remove the left and right covers Fig. 175.

›››

166

Transport and practical equipment

●

Press the rear shelf until it engages in its

Use of the net partition behind the

rear seat*

housing Fig. 176.

●

›››

Put the left and right covers in their original

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

position.

Storing the rear shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 178 In the boot: space to store the retract-

able shelf.

The retractable shelf can be stored under the

luggage compartment variable floor.

Fig. 179 In the boot: securing the partition net.

●

A

Remove covers Fig. 177

left and right.

›››

Press the head of the retractable shelf in

the direction of the arrow until it engages in

its housing Fig. 178.

›››

Fig. 177 In the boot: space to store the retract-

●

Put the left and right covers in their original

able shelf.

position.

Fig. 180 In the boot: removing the partition

net.

Pulling out and securing the net partition

●

2

Pull up handle Fig. 179

to remove the

›››

»

4

net from the casing

.

167

Operation

●

3

Hook in the net partition on the right side

Use of the net partition with the

rear seat backrests lowered

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

WARNING

Always secure objects, even when the

net partition is properly assembled.

(magnified image).

●

Hook in the net partition in the left side

1

housing

pulling the rod.

●

There should be nobody behind the as-

sembled partition when the vehicle is mov-

ing.

The net partition is properly assembled when

the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the

corresponding housings

3

1

and

.

CAUTION

Incorrect handling of the net partition

could cause damage.

Retracting the net partition

●

3

Unhook the rod from the housings

.

and

1

●

Do not “release” the net partition when

lowering it, as the net and other vehicle

parts could be damaged. Roll down the net

partition by hand.

●

4

Roll up the net into the casing

lowering it

with your hand.

Fig. 181 Assembling the net partition in the

rear seat backrests.

Removing the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

Press the left or right release catch

●

1

Fig. 180 in the direction of the arrow

.

›››

●

Remove the casing from the support in the

2

direction of the arrow Fig. 180

.

›››

Fitting the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

●

Fit the casing in the right and left supports.

Press the casing into the left and right sup-

ports in the opposite direction to the arrow

›››

Fig. 182 In the boot: net partition hooked into

2

Fig. 180

until it engages.

the rear seat backrests.

The red markings on the release buttons

should no longer be visible.

168

Transport and practical equipment

Removing the net partition

Fitting the net partition

parts could be damaged. Roll down the net

partition by hand.

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm

in the opposite direction to the arrow

›››

●

Remove the net partition from the side sup-

2

Fig. 181

.

ports.

●

Remove the casing from the rails by pulling

in the opposite direction to the arrows

Tailboard for transporting long

items*

●

Place the net casing in the rail slots in the

1

direction of the arrows Fig. 181

●

.

›››

1

Fig. 181

.

›››

●

Push the casing towards the left side of the

Lift the rear seat backrests.

2

vehicle in the direction of arrow Fig. 181

and as far as it will go.

›››

WARNING

●

Check that the net is secure.

During a sudden driving or braking ma-

noeuvre, or in the event of an accident, ob-

jects could be flung though the interior and

cause serious or fatal injuries.

Pulling out and securing the net partition

●

2

Pull up handle Fig. 182

to remove the

›››

4

net from the casing Fig. 182

●

.

›››

●

Always secure objects, even when the

Hook in the net partition on the right side

net partition is properly assembled.

3

Fig. 182

(magnified image).

›››

●

There should be nobody behind the as-

Fig. 183 On the rear seat backrest: opening

sembled partition when the vehicle is mov-

ing.

Hook in the net partition in the left side

the tailboard.

1

housing Fig. 182

pulling the rod.

›››

The net partition is properly assembled when

the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the

WARNING

The rear seat backrests should only be lif-

ted again once the net partition has been

disassembled.

3

corresponding housings Fig. 182

and

›››

1

.

Retracting the net partition

CAUTION

Incorrect handling of the net partition

could cause damage.

●

Remove the rod from the housings in the

trims of the roof side members.

●

4

Roll up the net into the casing Fig. 182

›››

●

Do not “release” the net partition when

lowering it, as the net and other vehicle

lowering it with your hand.

»

Fig. 184 In the boot: opening the tailboard.

169

Operation

On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,

there is a tailboard for transporting long items

in the interior, such as skis.

Note

The tailboard can also be opened from the

luggage compartment. To do so, press the

release lever down, in the direction of the

arrow, and the cover upwards Fig. 184.

›››

To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects

should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before

they are inserted through the tailboard.

When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-

el in the centre rear seat.

Fastening rings*

Opening the tailboard

Fig. 186 In the boot: fastening rings (LEON ST

model).

●

Lower the centre armrest.

●

Pull the release lever in the direction of the

In the front and rear part of the luggage com-

partment there are fastening rings to secure

arrow and push the tailboard cover

›››

●

1

Fig. 183

down and forwards.

the luggage Fig. 186.

›››

Open the rear lid.

Insert the long objects through the gap

In order to use the fastening rings, they must

●

be lifted beforehand¹⁾.

from the luggage compartment.

●

Secure the objects with the seat belt.

Close the rear lid.

WARNING

Fig. 185 In the boot: fastening rings (LEON

model except versions with spare wheel and

CNG).

●

If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining

straps are used, they could break in the

event of braking or an accident. Objects

could then be launched across the passen-

ger compartment and cause serious or fa-

tal injuries.

Closing the tailboard

●

Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The

red mark on the luggage compartment side

should never be visible.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

●

Close the rear lid.

Lift the centre armrest if necessary.

●

Belts and retaining straps should be se-

curely fastened to the fastening rings.

1)

Valid only for the LEON ST model.

170

Transport and practical equipment

In the front and rear part of the luggage com-

partment there are fastening rings to secure

Retaining hooks

●

Objects in the luggage compartment

that are unsecured could move suddenly

and modify the handling of the vehicle.

the luggage Fig. 185 and Fig. 186.

›››

●

Secure all objects, little and large.

WARNING

●

Never exceed the maximum tensile load

Never use the retaining hooks as fastening

rings. In case of sudden braking or an acci-

dent, the hooks could break.

of the fastening ring when securing objects.

●

Never secure a child seat to the fastening

rings.

CAUTION

Note

Each hook is designed for a maximum load

of 2.5 kg.

●

The maximum tensile load that the fas-

tening rings can support is 3.5 kN.

Fig. 187 In the boot: retaining hooks (LEON).

●

Belts and securing systems for the ap-

propriate load can be obtained from speci-

alised dealerships. SEAT recommends visit-

ing a SEAT dealership for this.

●

The fastening rings are rendered unusa-

ble for versions with spare wheel and CNG.

Fig. 188 In the boot: retaining hooks (LEON

ST).

At the rear of the luggage compartment, on

the left and right, there are fixed retaining

hooks Fig. 188.

›››

The retaining hooks have been designed to

secure light shopping bags.

171

Operation

Hooking the net bag into the luggage

compartment floor

Net bag*

●

Always secure the net hooks properly so

that they do not suddenly release from the

fastening rings when hooking or unhooking

them.

●

As applicable, lift the front fastening rings

2

Fig. 189

.

›››

●

On hooking or unhooking them, protect

Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings

your eyes and face in case the hooks are

released suddenly.

2

. The bag zip should be facing up-

›››

wards.

●

Always hook up the net bag hooks in the

●

Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings

.

described order. If a hook is unexpectedly

released the risk of injury is increased.

1

Hook the net bag next to the load thresh-

old

Fig. 189 In the boot: net bag hooked up at

floor level (LEON ST model).

●

Secure the short net hooks to the fastening

1

rings Fig. 190

. The bag zip should

›››

be facing upwards.

●

2

Secure the straps in the bag hooks

.

Removing the net bag

The hooked up net bag is taut

.

›››

●

Remove the hooks and the net bag straps

from the fastening rings and from the bag

hooks.

●

Store the net bag in the luggage compart-

1

2

Fig. 190 In the boot: rings

and hooks

for

ment.

securing the net bag (LEON ST model).

WARNING

The luggage compartment prevents light

luggage from moving. The net bag has a zip

and can be used to store small objects.

To secure the elastic net bag on the fasten-

ing rings it must be stretched out. Once

hooked up it is taut. If the net bag is hooked

up or unhooked incorrectly the hooks could

cause injuries.

The net bag can be hooked up to the lug-

gage compartment in different ways.

172

Transport and practical equipment

●

Lift the variable floor using handle

Luggage compartment variable

floor

1

Fig. 191 , pull it back and push the back-

›››

rest of the rear seat until the movable part of

the floor is resting on it.

3 Applies to the model: LEON

●

Rest the floor on its housings Fig. 192 (ar-

›››

rows).

Luggage compartment variable

floor

Fig. 194 Variable boot floor: tilted grooves.

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Variable floor in high position

●

1

Lift the floor using handle Fig. 193

›››

and pull it back until the front of the floor has

fully passed the supports

Fig. 191 Boot: variable floor

2

.

●

Move the floor forward over the supports as

far as the rear seat backrest and then lower

1

the floor with the handle

.

Variable floor in low position

●

1

Lift the floor using handle Fig. 193

›››

Fig. 193 Variable boot floor: position.

and pull it back until the front of the floor has

fully passed the supports

2

.

●

Now match the front part with the lower

grooves of the supports and slide the floor

forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and

lower the floor at the same time with the han-

Fig. 192 Boot: variable floor

Variable floor in the tilted position

»

1

dle

.

When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-

cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.

173

Operation

●

Variable floor in the tilted position

When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.

When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-

CAUTION

When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-

cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.

●

The maximum weight that can be loaded

on the luggage compartment variable floor

in the top position is 150 kg.

mum height, for example, in some garages.

●

Lift the variable floor using handle

WARNING

●

Do not let the luggage compartment

1

Fig. 193

and pull it back until the front

›››

When heavy or bulky loads are transported

on the roof carrier system, car driving per-

formance is affected, as the centre of grav-

ity shifts and there is greater wind resist-

ance.

floor fall when closing it. Always carefully

guide it downward in a controlled manner.

Otherwise, the lining and the floor of the

boot could be damaged.

of the floor has fully passed the tilted grooves

3

Fig. 194

.

›››

●

Run the floor through these grooves with

1

the help of handle

rest and until the floor is resting in the

grooves.

as the rear seat back-

●

Always secure the load properly using

Note

belts or retaining straps that are suitable

and in a good condition.

SEAT recommends the use of straps to se-

cure objects to retaining rings.

WARNING

●

Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a

During a sudden driving or braking ma-

noeuvre, or in the event of an accident, ob-

jects could be flung though the interior and

cause serious or fatal injuries.

negative effect on aerodynamics, the cen-

tre of gravity and driving performance.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

Roof carrier

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

●

Always secure objects, even when the

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

Introduction

luggage compartment floor is properly lif-

ted.

The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-

mise aerodynamics. For this reason, cross

bars or conventional roof carrier systems

cannot be secured to the roof water drains.

●

Only objects that do not protrude more

CAUTION

than 2/3 the height of the floor may be car-

ried between the rear seat and the raised

luggage compartment floor.

●

Remove the cross bars and the roof carri-

er system before entering a car wash.

As the roof water drains are integrated in the

roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-

proved cross bars and roof carrier systems

can be used.

●

Vehicle height is increased by the instal-

Only objects that do not weigh than ap-

lation of cross bars or a roof carrier system

and the load secured on them. For this pur-

pose, check that your vehicle's height does

not surpass the headspace limit, for exam-

ple, for underpasses or for entering garage

doors.

proximately 7.5 kg may be carried between

the rear seat and the raised luggage com-

partment floor.

Cases in which cross bars and the roof

carrier system should be disassembled.

●

When they are not used.

174

Transport and practical equipment

LEON ST model

●

Cross bars, a roof carrier system and the

load secured on them should not interfere

with the roof aerial or hamper the path of

The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-

ings. The attachment points can be seen on

bottom of the roof railing Fig. 196.

the panoramic sun roof page 140 and

›››

the rear lid.

●

On opening the rear lid make sure that it

WARNING

does not knock into the roof load.

Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-

bars and the roof carrier system may cause

the whole system to detach from the roof

and cause an accident and injuries.

For the sake of the environment

When cross bars and a roof carrier system

are installed, the increased air resistance

means that the vehicle uses more fuel.

Fig. 196 Leon ST: attachment points for the

●

Always take the manufacturer assembly

instructions into account.

roof railings for the roof carrier system.

●

Use only crossbars and the roof carrier

The crossbars are the basis of a series of

special roof carrier systems. For safety rea-

sons, special fixtures must be used to safely

transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards

or boats on the roof. Suitable accessories

can be acquired at SEAT dealerships.

system when they are in perfect condition

and are properly secured.

Attach the cross bars and the roof

carrier system

●

Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier

system properly.

●

Check threaded joints and attachments

travelling and if necessary tighten them af-

ter you have travelled a short distance.

When making long trips, check the threa-

ded joints whenever you stop for a rest.

Always secure the crossbars and the roof

carrier system properly. Always take the as-

sembly instructions that come with the cross-

bars and the roof carrier system in question

into account.

●

Always fit the special roof carrier sys-

tems correctly for wheels, skis and surf-

boards, etc.

LEON model

●

Do not modify or repair the crossbars or

1

The front and rear attachment points

and

»

roof carrier system.

2

are only visible when the doors are open

Fig. 195 Leon: attachment points for the roof

Fig. 195.

›››

railings for the roof carrier system.

175

Operation

Distributing a load

Distribute loads uniformly and secure them

correctly

●

Note

Secure the load properly.

Always read the assembly instructions that

come with the crossbars and the roof carri-

er system carefully and keep them in the

vehicle.

.

›››

Check attachments

Once the cross bars and roof carrier system

have been installed, check the bolted con-

nections and attachments after a short jour-

ney and subsequently with a certain frequen-

cy.

Loading the roof carrier system

The load can only be secured if the crossbars

and the roof carrier system are properly in-

WARNING

stalled

.

›››

Exceeding the maximum authorised roof

load can result in accidents and considera-

ble vehicle damage.

Maximum authorised roof load

The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.

This figure comes from the combined weight

of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load

●

Never exceed the maximum authorised

load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-

hicle's maximum authorised weight.

itself on the roof

.

›››

●

Never exceed the load capacity of the

Always check the weight of the roof carrier

system, the cross bars and the weight of the

load to be transported and weigh them if

necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-

thorised roof load.

cross bars and the roof carrier system,

even if the maximum authorised roof load

has not been reached.

●

Secure heavy items as far forward as

possible and distribute the vehicle load

uniformly.

If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier

with a lower weight rating, you will not be

able to carry the maximum authorised roof

load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-

mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is

listed in the fitting instructions.

WARNING

If the load is loose or not secured, it could

fall from the roof carrier system or cause

accidents and injuries.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

176

Air conditioning

WARNING

Reduced visibility through the windows in-

creases the risk of serious accidents.

CAUTION

Switch the air conditioner off if you think

it may be broken. This will avoid additional

damage. Have the air conditioner checked

by a specialised workshop.

Air conditioning

●

Heating, ventilation and

cooling

●

Always ensure that all windows are free

of ice and snow, and that they are not fog-

ged, so as to maintain good visibility of ev-

erything outside.

●

Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-

cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT

recommends visiting a SEAT Official Serv-

ice.

Introduction

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

Read the additional information carefully

^››› ^{page 42}

frost windows as quickly as possible is only

available when the engine has reached its

normal running temperature. Only drive

when you have good visibility.

Note

Viewing Climatronic information

●

When the cooling system is turned off, air

●

Always ensure that you use the heating

On the screen of Climatronic control unit and

on the screen of the factory-fitted Easy Con-

nect system, the theoretical values of the

temperature zones are shown.

coming from the outside will not be dried.

To prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT

recommends leaving the cooling system

(compressor) turned on. To do this, press

the  button. The button lamp should light

up.

system, fresh air system, air conditioner

and the heated rear window to maintain

good visibility to the outside.

●

Never leave the air recirculation on for a

The unit of temperature measurement can be

changed in the Easy Connect system.

long period of time. If the cooling system is

switched off and air recirculation mode

switched on, the windows can mist over

very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

frost windows as quickly as possible is only

available when the engine has reached its

normal running temperature.

Dust and pollen filter

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

The dust and pollen filter with its activated

charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier

against impurities in the air taken into the ve-

hicle interior.

●

Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to

ensure heating and cooling are not im-

paired, and to prevent the windows from

misting over.

WARNING

Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and

reduce driver concentration possibly re-

sulting in a serious accident.

The dust and pollen filter must be changed

regularly so that air conditioner performance

is not adversely affected.

●

Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or

If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to

use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-

tion, the filter must be changed more fre-

quently than stated in the Service Schedule.

use the air recirculation for long periods of

time; the air in the vehicle interior will not

be refreshed.

177

Operation

In the Easy Connect system it is also possible

to perform various adjustments to the Clima-

Operating the Climatronic through

the Easy Connect* system

3 Applies to vehicles with a Media System

Touch/Colour.

Function button: function

The air conditioning settings submenu

tronic Fig. 197.

›››

is opened. The following settings can

also be adjusted:

Open the air conditionermenu

Air conditioning profile.:

Adjust the power of the fan in AUTO

mode. You can choose between low,

medium and high.

●

In the Easy Connect system it is also possible

to perform various adjustments to the Clima-

tronic.

Press the  button on the Climatronic

control panel.

SETTINGS

On the top of the screen you can see and

change the current settings, such as, for ex-

ample, the temperature set for the driver side

and for that of passenger. Temperatures up to

+22°C (+72°F) are shown with blue arrows,

and temperatures over +22°C (+72°F) with red

arrows.

Automatic air recircula-

Open the air conditionermenu

tion: Switching automatic air recir-

●

Press the  button on the Climatronic

culation on and off page 180.

›››

control panel.

BACK: Close the submenu.

●

OR: press the  button in Easy Connect.

With the rotating switch select the air con-

ditionermenu and open it.

To switch a function on or off, or to select a

submenu, you must press the corresponding

function button.

Operating the Climatronic through

the Easy Connect* system

3 Applies to vehicles with Media System

Plus/Navi System/Navi System Plus.

On the touch screen you can see and

change the current settings, for example, the

temperature set for the driver and passenger

sides, the air distribution and the fan speed.

Function button: function

OFF

Climatronic is switched off.

Climatronic is switched on.

To switch a function on or off, or to select a

submenu, you must press the corresponding

function button.

ON

Synchronise driver and front passen-

ger temperatures.

SYNC

Function button: function

Switch off and switch on the Clima-

OFF

tronic.

Synchronise driver and front passen-

SYNC

ger temperatures.

Fig. 197 Easy Connect screen: air conditioner

menu.

178

Air conditioning

●

The air conditioner operates most effectively

with the windows and the panoramic sliding

sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has

heated up after standing in the sun for some

time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-

ly by opening the windows and the panoram-

ic sliding sunroof briefly.

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

Function button: function

proximately +3°C (+38°F).

●

The air conditioning settings submenu

The air conditioner compressor has been

is opened. The following settings can

also be adjusted:

temporarily switched off because the engine

coolant temperature is too high.

Air conditioning profile.:

Adjust the power of the fan in AUTO

mode. You can choose between low,

medium and high.

●

Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air

conditioner checked by a specialised work-

shop.

Climatronic: change the temperature unit

on the screen of the factory-fitted info-

tainment system

Automatic air recircula-

Special characteristics

tion: Switching automatic air recir-

culation on and off page 180.

›››

If the humidity and temperature outside the

vehicle are high, condensation can drip off

the evaporator in the cooling system and

form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is

normal and does not indicate a leak!

SETTINGS

The temperature display can be changed

from Celsius to Fahrenheit on the screen of

the Infotainment system using the Infotain-

ment button  /  and the SETTINGS >

Unitsbutton.

Automatic supplementary

heater: Activate/deactivate the au-

tomatic activation of the auxiliary

heater for colder countries (only for

engines with auxiliary heater). With

the option deactivated, depending on

the outside temperature the heating

may need more time than normal to

reach a comfortable temperature.

Note

The cooling system cannot be activated

After starting the engine, any residual hu-

midity in the air conditioner could mist over

the windscreen. Switch on the defrost func-

tion as soon as possible to clear the wind-

screen of condensation.

If the air conditioning system cannot be

switched on, this may be caused by the fol-

lowing:

BACK: Close the submenu.

●

The engine is not running.

●

The fan is switched off.

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

Air conditioning user instructions

●

The interior cooling system only works when

the engine is running and fan is switched on.

179

Operation

Air outlets

Fig. 198 On the dash panel air vents.

Air vents

When the outside temperature is very high,

selecting manual air recirculation mode for a

short period refreshes the vehicle interior

more quickly.

Note

To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-

lation in the vehicle interior, air vents

Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen-

sitive objects should never be placed in

front of the air outlets as they may be dam-

aged or made unsuitable for use by the air

coming from the air vents.

1

Fig. 198

should remain open.

›››

For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is

switched off when the button  is pressed

or the air distributor turned to .

●

Turn the corresponding thumbwheel (de-

tail) in the required direction to open and

close the air vents. When the thumbwheel is

in the  position, the corresponding air vent is

closed.

Switching the manual air recirculation

mode on and off 

Air recirculation mode

●

Change the air direction using the ventila-

Basic points

Activate: press the  button until the warn-

ing lamp lights up.

tion grille lever.

Air recirculation:

There are other additional, non-adjustable air

Deactivate: press the  button until the

warning lamp goes off.

2

Manual recirculation

vents in the dash panel , in the footwell and



in the rear area of the interior.

Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient

air from entering the interior.

180

Air conditioning

Functioning mode of automatic air recircu-

lation (air conditioning menu)

●

If the cooling system is switched off and

air recirculation mode switched on, the

windows can mist over very quickly, con-

siderably limiting visibility.

With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-

tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin in-

terior is enabled. If the system detects a high

concentration of hazardous substances in the

ambient air, air recirculation mode is switched

on automatically. When the level of impurities

drops to within a normal range, recirculation

mode is switched off.

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

CAUTION

Do not smoke when air recirculation is

switched on in vehicles with an air condi-

tioner. The smoke taken in could lie on the

cooling system vaporiser and on the acti-

vated charcoal cartridge of the dust and

pollen filter, leading to a permanently un-

pleasant smell.

The system is unable to detect unpleasant

smells.

The air recirculation will not connect auto-

matically in versions without humidity sensor

and in the following external conditions:

●

The outside temperature is lower than +3°C

Note

(+38°F).

Climatronic: air recirculation mode is acti-

vated to prevent exhaust gas or unpleasant

odours from entering the vehicle interior

when it is in reverse and while the automat-

ic windscreen wiper is working.

●

The cooling system is switched off and the

outside temperature is below +10°C (+50°F).

●

The cooling system is switched off, the out-

side temperature is below +15°C (+59°F) and

the windscreen wipers are switched on.

Activation/deactivation of automatic air recir-

culation is done in the air conditioner menu,

under Configuration.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

duction on page 177.

in Intro-

›››

181

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