trailer Seat Leon 5D 2013 Owner's manual
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Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Running in the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Driving through flooded roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Installation of exhaust gas filtration systems . . . 230
Economic and ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Retrofitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Care of vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Care of the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Windscreen washer reservoir and wiper blades . 262
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Accessories and modifications to the vehicle 272
Accessories, replacement parts and repairs . . . . 272
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Radio transmitters and business equipment . . . 272
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Towing and tow-starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Changing bulbs in headlight unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Changing bulb for front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel) . . . . . . 299
Changing tail light bulbs (on rear lid) . . . . . . . . . 301
Changing number plate light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . 303
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Filling capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
4Table of Contents
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
To familiarise yourself with the gear-change indicator, we recommend driv-
ing in the normal way to start with. A gear change will be recommended if
the gear you are in is not the most economical choice.
If no gear-change is recommended, you are already in the most economical
gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ⇒ Fig. 41 mean:
● Change to a higher gear: The suggested gear appears to the right of
the current gear when a higher gear is recommended.
● Change to a lower gear: The suggested gear appears to the left of the
current gear when a lower gear is recommended.
The gear recommendation may occasionally skip a gear (2nd 4th).
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode ⇒ page 178
The following display symbols mean:
● Shifting up a gear
● Shifting down a gear
CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help save fuel. It is not intended to
recommend the right gear for all driving situations. In certain situations, on-
ly the driver can choose the correct gear (for instance when overtaking, driv-
ing up a steep gradient or towing a trailer).
Note
The display disappears from the instrument panel when you press the
clutch pedal. Control lamps
Control and warning lamps
The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings, ⇒ , faults ⇒ or certain functions. Some control and warning lamps come on when the ig-
nition is switched on, and switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the
instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be
advising of the need for action ⇒ page 61, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning
lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also
heard.
Red symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Central warning lamp: additional information
on the instrument panel display–
Symbol on the instrument panel display:
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indication: door(s), rear
lid or bonnet open or not properly closed.⇒ page 87
⇒ page 100
⇒ page 251
Parking brake on.⇒ page 166
⇒ page 224
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or there is a fault
in the brake system.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
On the instrument panel display: a)
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low.⇒ page 120
Fuel tank almost empty.⇒ page 248
Flashing on the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the oil level detection. Control manual-
ly.
⇒ page 253Lit up on the instrument panel display: a)
Engine oil level insufficient.
Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.
⇒ page 31OFF Front passenger front airbag is off ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG ).
ON Front passenger front airbag is on ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG ).
Lane Assist is switched on, but not active.⇒ page 207
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the gearbox.⇒ page 182
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display.
Other control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Left or right turn signal.⇒ page 109
Hazard warning lights on.⇒ page 113
Trailer turn signals⇒ page 234
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
lights: Press the foot brake!
flashes: The selector lever locking button has
not engaged.⇒ page 173
The vehicle is stopped by engine braking.
lights: Cruise control operating.
⇒ page 184lights: Speed limiter switched on and active.flashes: The speed set by the speed limiter has
been exceeded.
Lane Assist is switched on and active.⇒ page 207
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 109
On the instrument panel display:
Light Assist switched on.
On the instrument panel display:
Immobiliser active.
On the instrument panel display:
Service interval display.⇒ page 65
On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to
the original telephone device.
⇒ Book-
let Bluetooth
System
On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa-
ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.
On the instrument panel display:
Ice warning. The outside temperature is lower
than +4 °C (+39 °F).⇒ page 64
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96Opening and closing
● The rear lid is opened.
● When the ignition is switched on with a non-authorised key.
● When the vehicle battery is disconnected.
● Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring
⇒ page 97).
● When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with anti-tow system
⇒ page 97).
● When the vehicle is raised (in vehicles with anti-tow system
⇒ page 97).
● When the vehicle is transported on a ferry or by rail (vehicles with an an-
ti-tow system or vehicle interior monitoring ⇒ page 97).
● When a trailer connected to the anti-theft alarm system is disconnected.
How to turn OFF the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button on the key or turn on the igni-
tion with a valid key.
Note
● The alarm will be triggered once more when anybody enters the same
zone of surveillance or any other zone. If, for example, after opening a door,
the rear lid is also opened.
● The anti-theft alarm
is not activated when the vehicle is locked from
the inside using the central locking button.
● If the driver door is unlocked mechanically with the key, only the driver
door is unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. Only when the igni-
tion has been turned on will the other doors be available - but not unlocked
- and the central lock button activated.
● If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the anti-theft alarm will not
operate correctly. Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow system*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm* which detects unauthorized vehicle entry by means
of ultrasound.
Activation
– It is automatically switched on when the anti-theft alarm is acti-
vated.
Deactivation
– Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically 1)
or by press-
ing the
button on the remote control.
– Press the button
on the remote control twice. The volumetric
sensor and tilt sensors will be deactivated. The alarm system re-
mains activated.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-tow system are automatically
switched on again next time the vehicle is locked.
The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow sensor (tilt sensor) are auto-
matically switched on when the anti-theft alarm is switched on. In order to
activate it, all the doors and the rear lid must be closed.
If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-tow sys-
tem, it must be done each time that the vehicle is locked; if not, they will be
automatically switched on.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-tow system should be switched
off if animals are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise, their movements
1)
The time period from when the door is opened until the key is inserted in the contact
should not exceed 15 sec., otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of
the lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
● Information system ⇒ page 73
● Changing bulbs ⇒ page 293
WARNING
If the headlights are regulated too high and the main beam is not used
correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This
could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or headlight flasher when it can dazzle oth-
er drivers.
Control lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution
Driving light totally or partially
faulty.
Replace the corresponding
bulb ⇒ page 293.
If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi-
cle should be taken to a speci-
alised workshop if necessary.
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 111.
Fog lights switched on
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice
as fast when a vehicle or trailer
turn signal is faulty.If necessary, check the vehicle
and trailer lighting.
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 110.
Light Assist on.⇒ page 114
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
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Lights and visibility
Note
● The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the 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 switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on.
Turning lights on and off
Fig. 65 Dash panel:
Light switch
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
Turn the light switch to the required position ⇒ Fig. 65:
Symbolif the ignition is switched offwhen the ignition is on
Fog lights, dipped beam and
side lights off.Light off, or daytime driving light
on.
The “Coming home” and
“Leaving home” guide lights
may be switched on.Automatic control of dipped
beam and daytime driving light.
Symbolif the ignition is switched offwhen the ignition is on
Side light on.Side light on.
Dipped beam off; if necessa-
ry, the side light comes on for
a time.Dipped beam switched on.
Fog lights
The warning lamps
or also show, on the light switch or instrument
panel, when the fog lights are on.
● Switching on the fog lights : pull the light switch to the first position,
from positions , or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : pull the light switch completely from
position , or .
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .
Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been
switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is open, an audible warn-
ing signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off the
lights.
● When the parking light is on ⇒ page 110.
● When the light switch is in position or .
WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see
you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility
is poor.
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Lights and visibility
Vehicle with halo-
gen headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the daytime running
lights (DRL), the rear side lights and the licence plate
lights are switched on.
Vehicle with full-
LED headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the dipped beams,
the daytime running lights (DRL), the rear side lights
and the licence plate lights are switched on.
Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activated when the rotary light
switch is in position and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” lights go out after the delay period (default:
30 sec.).
● When the vehicle is locked using the remote control.
● When the light control is switched into a position other than .
● With the ignition is switched on.
Headlight range control, lighting of the instrument panel
and controls
Fig. 67 Next to the
steering wheel: Head-
light range control Lighting of the instrument panel and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the instrument panel and controls can
be adjusted in the Easy Connect system, using the button
and the func-
tion button SETUP ⇒ page 82.
Headlight range control
The headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 67 is modified according to the value of
the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers ⇒
.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ⇒ Fig. 67:
ValueVehicle load status a)–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer
and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and
maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range con-
trol. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the vehicle
load status when the headlights are switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
In vehicles with the daytime driving light, the instrument panel lighting
switches on in dark conditions (for example, when passing through a tun-
nel). This reminds the driver to manually switch on the dipped beam, so
that the vehicle rear lights also switch on ⇒ page 112.
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Driving
countries with general speed limits, or if a particular speed should not be
exceeded when winter tyres are fitted etc.
Note
● Please bear in mind that, even with the speed warning function, it is still
important to keep an eye on the vehicle speed with the speedometer and to
observe the legal speed limits.
● The speed limit warning function in the version for several countries
warns you at a speed of 120 km/h (80 mph). This is a factory-set speed lim-
it.
Setting speed limit warning
You can use the radio or the Easy Connect* to set, alter or
cancel the speed limit warning.
Vehicles with radio
– Select: SETUP
button > control button
Driver assistant > Speed
warning.
Vehicles with Easy Connect
– Select: Systems control button or Vehicle systems > Driver assis-
tant > Speed warning.
The warning limit can be set from 30 to 240 km/h (20 to 150 mph). The ad-
justment is done in 10 km/h (mph) intervals. Start-Stop system*
Description and operation
The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and reduce CO 2 emissions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automatically switch off when the vehi-
cle stops, when stopping at traffic lights for example. The ignition remains
switched on during the stopping phase. The engine automatically switches
back on when required.
As soon as the ignition is switched on, the Start-Stop function is automati-
cally activated.
Basic requirements for the Start-Stop mode
● The driver door must be closed.
● The driver must have their seat belt fastened.
● The bonnet must be closed.
● The vehicle must have travelled at more than 4 km/h since the last stop.
● The vehicle cannot be towing a trailer.
WARNING
● Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary. The brake
servo and power steering functions will not be completely covered under
warranty. More force may also be needed to turn the steering wheel or to
brake. As you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner, there is a
greater risk of accidents and serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion.
Otherwise, the steering could lock making it impossible to steer the vehi-
cle.
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Driving
Moving off uphill in vehicles with Hill start assistant*
– Once you have engaged a gear, release the footbrake and press
the accelerator ⇒ page 168, Hill driving assistant*.
Driving down hills: In some situations (on mountain roads or when towing a
trailer or caravan) it can be advantageous to switch temporarily to the man-
ual gearbox programme so that the gear ratios can be selected manually to
suit the driving conditions ⇒
.
On level ground it is sufficient to move the selector lever to position P. On
slopes, first engage the parking brake and then put the selection lever into
the P position. This avoids overloading the locking mechanism and it will be
easier to move the selector lever from position P.
WARNING
● As a driver you should never leave your vehicle if the engine is run-
ning and a gear is engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle while the
engine is running, you must apply the handbrake and engage the parking
lock P.
● If the engine is running and a gear is engaged (D/S or R) or the vehi-
cle is in tiptronic mode, you will need to hold the car with the footbrake.
Otherwise, the car will creep forwards as the power transmission is not
fully interrupted even when the engine is idling.
● Take care not to accidentally press the accelerator pedal when the ve-
hicle is stopped. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately
(in some cases even if the parking brake is engaged) resulting in the risk
of an accident.
● While you are selecting a gear and the vehicle is stopped with the en-
gine running, do not accelerate. Failure to do so could result in an acci-
dent.
● Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving: this could result
in an accident!
WARNING (Continued)
● Before you drive down a steep gradient, reduce your speed and use
tiptronic to select a low gear.
● Never allow the brake to rub and do not use the brake pedal too often
or for long periods. Constant braking causes overheating in the brakes.
This could significantly reduce braking power, increase braking distance
or even result in the total failure of the brake system.
● To avoid rolling back on gradients always hold the vehicle with the
footbrake or handbrake if you have to stop.
CAUTION
● If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do not attempt to stop it from roll-
ing by depressing the accelerator when a gear has been selected. This
could cause overheating and damage the automatic gearbox. Apply the
handbrake firmly or press the brake pedal in order to prevent the vehicle
from rolling back.
● If you allow the car to roll with the selector lever in position N with the
engine switched off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged as it will not be
lubricated.
● In certain driving situations or traffic conditions, such as frequently
starting, prolonged “creeping” of the vehicle or traffic jams with continuous
stoppages, the gearbox could overheat causing damage! If the warning
lamp lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as possible and wait for the
gearbox to cool ⇒ page 181.
● In certain driving situations or traffic conditions, such as frequently
starting, prolonged “creeping” of the vehicle or traffic jams with continuous
stoppages, the gearbox could overheat causing damage! If the warning
lamp lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as possible and wait for the
gearbox to cool ⇒ page 182.
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194Driver assistance systems
Programming speed and switching on control
● To store the current speed press the button SET
⇒ Fig. 133.
● Automatic gearbox: to switch on stationary vehicle control, step on the
brake pedal.
Switching off the adaptive cruise control
● Move the lever to position 0
until it engages. The text
ACC: off will be
displayed.
Altering speed
● To increase or decrease speed, gradually briefly press the lever up/down
⇒ Fig. 133.
Any change in the stored speed is shown on the bottom left of the instru-
ment panel display.
Adjusting the distance level
The distance according to the speed of the vehicle in front can be adjusted
to 5 levels on the Easy Connect system ⇒ page 80.
When the road is wet a greater distance from the vehicle in front should be
selected than when the road is dry.
The following distances can be preselected:
● Very short
● Short
● Media
● Long
● Very long
The Easy Connect system can be used to adjust the level of distance appli-
cable when the ACC is switched on by means of the button
and the func-
tion buttons and Driver Assistance ⇒ page 80. Setting the driving programme
In vehicles with driving mode selection (SEAT Drive Mode), the profile selec-
ted may influence acceleration behaviour
⇒ page 211.
The following driving programmes can be selected:
● Normal
● Sport
● Eco
In vehicles without SEAT Drive Mode, acceleration behaviour can be influ-
enced by selecting a driving programme on the Easy Connect system using
button
and the function buttons and Driver Assistance ⇒ page 80.
The following conditions may cause the ACC not to react:
● If the accelerator is pressed down.
● If there is no gear selected
● If the ESC is controlling.
● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
● If several brake lights on the vehicle or trailer have electrical faults.
● If the vehicle is reversing.
● If you are driving at a speed above approx. 160 km/h (100 mph).
WARNING
There is danger of a rear-end collision if the minimum distance from the
vehicle ahead is exceeded and the speed difference between both vehi-
cles is so great that speed reduction by the ACC is insufficient. In this
case, brake immediately with the brake pedal.
● The ACC might not detect all situations correctly.