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

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

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Always use your dipped beam head

lights if it is raining or if visibility is poor.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

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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



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Always make sure that the headlights are

Rear fog light switched on page 146.

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Read the additional information carefully

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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.

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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



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When the parking light is on page 144.

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Main beam on or flasher on page 144.

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lights switch on

.

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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

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The Light Assist system is on page 145.

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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.

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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-

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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

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Never drive with daytime lights if the road

nalling

^››› ^{page 35.}

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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:

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running lights on page 144:

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In poorly lit towns with highly reflective

signs.

Automatic switch-

ing on

Automatic switch-

ing off

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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:

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beam and turn signal lever forwards

page 144. When the warning lamp 

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

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The automatic dipped beam control

is displayed on the instrument panel dis-

play, the main beam assist is switched

on.

camera.

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() 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.

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– 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

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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)

.

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The following conditions may prevent the

main beam headlight control from turning off

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Operation

Fog lights

Fog lights with cornering light func-

tion*

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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.

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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

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Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

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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

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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

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Lights and visibility

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.}

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When the “Leaving Home” delay period

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When the ignition is switched on (when

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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 .

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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).

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Switch off the engine and remove the key

from the ignition.

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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

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warning lights

.

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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.

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Due to the high temperatures that the

catalytic converter can reach, never park

in an area where the catalytic converter

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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

.

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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:

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Value Vehicle load status^a)

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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

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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.

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