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

Operation

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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.

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Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-

Note

jects.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Distribute the load evenly in the luggage

compartment.

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Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

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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.

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Place the heavy objects first.

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Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening

rings page 170.

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Never leave your vehicle unattended, es-

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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

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Loose luggage and other objects in the

luggage compartment could cause serious

injuries.

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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

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Transport and practical equipment

Removing

Luggage compartment shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON

Retractable rear shelf

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

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B

Detach the cord loops Fig. 171

from

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A

their hooks

.

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Remove the rear shelf from the side sup-

ports Fig. 172 by pulling it upwards and

then take it out.

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If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored

under the luggage compartment variable

floor page 166

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Fitting

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Insert the cover horizontally so that the “re-

cess” fits onto the axis of the supports

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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

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.

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WARNING

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The luggage compartment cover must

always be fixed properly (risk of accident).

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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

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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.

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Operation

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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

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Place the rear shelf in the housing provided

in the left side cover.

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Engage the support of the rear shelf

Fig. 174 In the luggage compartment: remove

1

Fig. 174

in the right housing.

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the shelf.

1

Check that the support Fig. 174

is

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properly engaged.

Extending the shelf

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

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Pull evenly on the rear shelf using its handle

shelf.

WARNING

1

Fig. 173

 in a backwards direction un-

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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

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Press on the handle of the rear shelf in the

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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

.

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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.

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1

Press the rear shelf support Fig. 174

in

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The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-

gage compartment variable floor.

the direction of the arrow.

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Remove the rear shelf through the support

and upwards.

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Remove the left and right covers Fig. 175.

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Transport and practical equipment

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Press the rear shelf until it engages in its

Use of the net partition behind the

rear seat*

housing Fig. 176.

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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.

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A

Remove covers Fig. 177

left and right.

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Press the head of the retractable shelf in

the direction of the arrow until it engages in

its housing Fig. 178.

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

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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

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2

Pull up handle Fig. 179

to remove the

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»

4

net from the casing

.

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Operation

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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).

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Hook in the net partition in the left side

1

housing

pulling the rod.

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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

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3

Unhook the rod from the housings

.

and

1

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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.

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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

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Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

Press the left or right release catch

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1

Fig. 180 in the direction of the arrow

.

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Remove the casing from the support in the

2

direction of the arrow Fig. 180

.

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Fitting the net partition

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Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

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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

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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.

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Transport and practical equipment

Removing the net partition

Fitting the net partition

parts could be damaged. Roll down the net

partition by hand.

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Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm

in the opposite direction to the arrow

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Remove the net partition from the side sup-

2

Fig. 181

.

ports.

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Remove the casing from the rails by pulling

in the opposite direction to the arrows

Tailboard for transporting long

items*

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Place the net casing in the rail slots in the

1

direction of the arrows Fig. 181

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.

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1

Fig. 181

.

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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.

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WARNING

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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

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2

Pull up handle Fig. 182

to remove the

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4

net from the casing Fig. 182

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.

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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).

›››

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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.

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Remove the rod from the housings in the

trims of the roof side members.

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4

Roll up the net into the casing Fig. 182

›››

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Do not “release” the net partition when

lowering it, as the net and other vehicle

lowering it with your hand.

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Fig. 184 In the boot: opening the tailboard.

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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.

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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).

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Lower the centre armrest.

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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

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1

Fig. 183

down and forwards.

the luggage Fig. 186.

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Open the rear lid.

Insert the long objects through the gap

In order to use the fastening rings, they must

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be lifted beforehand¹⁾.

from the luggage compartment.

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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).

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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

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Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The

red mark on the luggage compartment side

should never be visible.

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Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

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Close the rear lid.

Lift the centre armrest if necessary.

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Belts and retaining straps should be se-

curely fastened to the fastening rings.

1)

Valid only for the LEON ST model.

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Transport and practical equipment

In the front and rear part of the luggage com-

partment there are fastening rings to secure

Retaining hooks

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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.

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Secure all objects, little and large.

WARNING

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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.

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Never secure a child seat to the fastening

rings.

CAUTION

Note

Each hook is designed for a maximum load

of 2.5 kg.

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The maximum tensile load that the fas-

tening rings can support is 3.5 kN.

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

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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.

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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.

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The retaining hooks have been designed to

secure light shopping bags.

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Operation

Hooking the net bag into the luggage

compartment floor

Net bag*

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Always secure the net hooks properly so

that they do not suddenly release from the

fastening rings when hooking or unhooking

them.

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As applicable, lift the front fastening rings

2

Fig. 189

.

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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.

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Always hook up the net bag hooks in the

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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).

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Secure the short net hooks to the fastening

1

rings Fig. 190

. The bag zip should

›››

be facing upwards.

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2

Secure the straps in the bag hooks

.

Removing the net bag

The hooked up net bag is taut

.

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Remove the hooks and the net bag straps

from the fastening rings and from the bag

hooks.

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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.

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Transport and practical equipment

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Lift the variable floor using handle

Luggage compartment variable

floor

1

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

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rest of the rear seat until the movable part of

the floor is resting on it.

3 Applies to the model: LEON

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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

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1

Lift the floor using handle Fig. 193

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and pull it back until the front of the floor has

fully passed the supports

Fig. 191 Boot: variable floor

2

.

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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

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1

Lift the floor using handle Fig. 193

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Fig. 193 Variable boot floor: position.

and pull it back until the front of the floor has

fully passed the supports

2

.

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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

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1

dle

.

When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-

cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.

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