Seat Leon 5D 2010 SOUND SYSTEM 2.0
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SEAT SOUND SYSTEM 2.0OWNER’S MANUALInglés  5P0012006DS (02.10)  (GT9)
5P0012006DS
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ForewordThis Instruction Manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with 
your vehicle.
Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value.
For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and parts changes.
If selling the vehicle, give all of the onboard documentation to the new owner, as it should be kept with the 
vehicle.
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Contents
2ContentsGeneral information
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Important Information
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Introduction
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Before using the unit for the first time
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Safety notes
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Unit overview
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General operating information
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Audio mode
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Radio
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TP function (Traffic Programme)
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Media mode
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AUX mode* (external audio sources)
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MEDIA-IN multi-media interface*
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Settings menus
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Sound and system settings
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Abbreviations
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Abbreviations
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Index
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General information3
General informationThis manual contains information, recommendations, advice and warnings 
related to your radio system. The other publications in the vehicle documen-
tation contain further information of which you should be aware for your own 
safety and for that of your passengers.
Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times. 
This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another 
person.
This manual contains a description of the equipment  supplied with the 
vehicle at the time of press. Some of the units described herein will not be 
available until a later date or is only available in certain markets.
The  illustrations  are intended as a general guide and may vary from the 
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
Directions and positions  of components (e.g. right, left, front, rear) are 
always relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle unless otherwise 
stated.
The equipment marked with an asterisk * is only supplied as standard in 
certain model versions, is optional in others or is only available in specific 
countries.
® Registered trademarks are marked  ®. The absence of this symbol does 
not constitute a waiver of the rights concerning any proprietary name.
The section is continued on the following page.
This shows the  end of the section .WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contai n safety information. They warn you 
of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury.
Caution
Texts preceded by this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of 
damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol refer to relevant points concerning environ-
mental protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information.
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Important Information5
Important InformationImportant Information. Traffic safetyTravelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various functions when the traffic situation 
really permits this.
WARNING
•Before starting the trip, you should familiarise yourself with the 
different radio functions.•High audio volume may represent a danger to you and to others.•Adjust the volume in a way that you can distinguish surrounding noise, 
for example, horns and sirens, etc.•Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a 
passenger.Note
Separate the radio navigation card and keep it in a safe place, but never 
within the vehicle. If the radio is lost with the code, go to a SEAT Dealer, who 
will help you.
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Introduction
6IntroductionBefore using the unit for the first timeSafety notes
WARNING
Using the radio system while the vehicle is in motion can distract you from 
the road and lead to accidents.•Observe legal requirements.•Always drive carefully and responsibly.•Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from 
outside the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly secured 
could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking 
manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.•While the vehicle is in motion, always secure external devices properly 
outside the airbag deployment zones.WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.•Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source or 
connect a new audio source.•Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connecting a 
new audio source  ⇒page 11.WARNING
Opening a CD/DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible laser 
radiation.•Have CD/DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This 
will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it 
provides:
Observe the basic safety notes 
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Familiarise yourself with the unit overview.
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Use suitable data media for Media mode.
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Caution
•When inserting and removing CDs, always hold them at right angles to the 
front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the drive may lead 
to scratching  ⇒page 20.•Inserting a second CD while a CD is already inside or being ejected could 
damage the CD player in the unit. Always wait until the CD has been ejected!Caution
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data media 
can damage the CD player.•Only clean 12-cm standard CDs should be used!
− Do not stick stickers or other items to the CDs. Stickers may peel off and 
damage the drive.
− Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs).
− Do not insert DVD-Plus discs, Dual Discs or Flip Discs, as these are 
thicker than normal CDs.
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Introduction
8Unit overview
  Rotary/push knob
− Press  to switch on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Turn  to adjust the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 
− Switches to Radio mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Changes the frequencies in Radio mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 
− Switches to Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  −
Selects another media source in Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Changes sound settings and volume distribution . . . . . . . . 
CD slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
  CD eject button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Function buttons:  The current function of each button is 
displayed above it on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 Display additional functions.
Fig. 1  Overview of the controls.
A1
10
11
A2
RADIO
12
12
A3
MEDIA
33 33
A4
SOUND
33
A5
20
A6
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A7
EJECT
20
A8
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A9
MENU
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Introduction9
−Display additional functions for radio mode ( SCAN, AUTOST. , 
TEXT )  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Display the  SETUP function button in any menu to open the 
unit settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Setting knob:  The function of this knob depends on the mode 
that is currently active.
− Radio mode:  Press  to start and stop the scan function 
(SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Radio mode:  Turn  to tune to a station manually . . . . . . . . . . 
− Media mode:  Turn  to change track  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Media mode:  Press  to start and stop the scan function 
(SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− SOUND menu:  Turn  to adjust a sound or volume setting . . . 
− System settings(SETUP):  Turn  to adjust a setting  . . . . . . . . 
Rocker switch:  
− In Media mode , briefly press  to the right or left to change 
folder or playlist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 Traffic Programme : Switch on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rocker switch:  
− Radio mode:  Press  to the right or left to browse through the 
available or stored stations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Media mode:  To change track,  press briefly to the right or 
left  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Media mode:  For fast-forward or rewind  press and hold to the 
right or left  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
34
A10
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A11
FOLDER 
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A12
TP
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A13
SEEK / TRACK 
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