steering Seat Leon 5D 2014 User Guide

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possible to brace oneself with one's hands.
In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers
are thrown forward and will make violent con-
tact with the steering wheel, dash panel,
windscreen or whatever else is in the way
››› Fig. 62 .
It i
s also important for rear passengers to
wear seat belts properly, as they could other-
wise be thrown forward violently through the
vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in
the rear seats who do not use seat belts en-
danger not only themselves but also the front
occupants ››› Fig. 63. How t
o properly adjust your
seatbelt
Fastening and unfastening the seat
belt Fig. 64
Positioning and removing the seat
belt buckle. Fig. 65
Position of seat belt during pregnan-
cy. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 13
.
F a

sten your seat belt
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if
the seat belt is not positioned correctly.
● Adjust the seat and head restraint correctly.
● To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch
plate and pull it slowly across your chest and
lap.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropriate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click
››› Fig. 64 A.
● Pu

ll the belt to ensure that the latch plate is
securely engaged in the buckle.
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such as the properties of the object the vehi-
cle hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle
speed, etc.
Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti-
vation.
The control unit analyses the collision trajec-
tory and activates the respective restraint
system.
If the deceleration rate is below the prede-
fined reference value in the control unit the
airbags will not be triggered, even though
the accident may cause extensive damage to
the car.
The following airbags are triggered in
serious head-on collisions
● Driver airbag.
● Front passenger front airbag
● Knee airbag for the driver.
The following airbags are triggered in
serious side-on collisions
● Front side airbag on the side of the acci-
dent.
● Rear side airbag on the side of the acci-
dent.
● Curtain (head) airbag on the side of the ac-
cident. In an accident with airbag activation:
●
the interior lights switch on (if the interior
light switch is in the courtesy light position);
● the hazard warning lights switch on;
● all doors are unlocked;
● the fuel supply to the engine is cut. Airbag overview
Front airbags Fig. 66
Driver airbag located in steering
wheel. 50

Airbag system
Fig. 67
Front passenger airbag located in
dash panel. The front airbag for the driver is located in
the steering wheel
››› Fig. 66 and the airbag
f or the fr
ont passenger is located in the dash
panel ››› Fig. 67. Airbags are identified by the
wor

d “AIRBAG”.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering
wheel and dashboard respectively when the
driver and front passenger airbags are de-
ployed ››› Fig. 66 ››› Fig. 67
. The airbag covers
rem
ain connected to the steering wheel or
the dash panel. In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the front occupants ad-
ditional protection for the head and chest in
the event of a severe frontal collision
››› .
The special design of the airbag allows the
controlled escape of the propellant gas when
an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus,
the head and chest are surrounded and pro-
tected by the airbag. After the collision, the
airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility. WARNING
● The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● It is also important not to attach any ob-
jects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in any way. Types of front passenger front airbag
systems
There are two different SEAT front passenger
front airbag systems:
A
Characteristics of the front passenger front airbag that
can only be disabled in a specialised workshop
.
– Control lamp  on the instrument panel.
– Front passenger front airbag on the dash panel.
Name: airbag system.
B
Characteristics of the front passenger front airbag that
can be disabled manually ››› page 55.
– Control lamp  on the instrument panel.
– Control lamp on the instrument panel  
  .
– Control lamp on the instrument panel  
  .
– Key-operated switch in the glove compartment on the
front passenger side of the dashboard.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dashboard.
Name: airbag system with front passenger front airbag
disabling. 51
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Airbag system
countries, due to divergent legal require-
ments, facing in the direction of travel)
››› page 58 ;
● de s
pite the driver seat being in the correct
position, a minimum distance of 25 cm can-
not be maintained between the centre of the
steering wheel and the driver's torso,
● installation of special devices is required in
the steering wheel area due to a physical dis-
ability,
● if you have special seats installed (e.g. an
orthopaedic seat without side airbags).
The front passenger front airbag can be disa-
bled using the switch ››› page 55.
We recommend that you contact an author-
ised SEAT dealer for the disabling of other air-
bags.
Airbag system control
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.
If an airbag was disabled using a diagnostics
system:
● the airbag system warning lamp  illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition for
about 4 seconds, and then flashes for about
12 seconds. If the airbag has been disabled with the air-
bag switch on the side of the dash panel:
●
the airbag control lamp  will illuminate
for about
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
● The airbag is disabled, signalled with the
warning lamp
  which lights up with the
word      placed in the cen-
tre part of the dash panel ››› Fig. 74. WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
the airbag may not trigger correctly, may fail
to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly,
leading to severe or fatal injuries.
● Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.
● Never mount a child seat in the front pas-
senger seat or remove the mounted child
seat! The front passenger front airbag may
deploy during an accident in spite of the
fault. CAUTION
Always pay attention to any lit control lamps
and to the corresponding descriptions and in-
structions to avoid damage to the vehicle. Note
● Follow the current legislation in your coun-
try regarding the disabling of airbags. ●
At your authorised SEAT dealer you can find
information on which vehicle airbags can be
disabled. Front passenger front airbag switch
Fig. 74
Front passenger front airbag switch. Fig. 75
Warning lamp for disabling the front
passenger airbag. » 55
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Controls and displays
Operation
Controls and displays Overview Door handle
Central locking switch
. . . . . . . . . . . .85
Electric control to adjust exterior
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Control lever for:
– Turn signals and main beam
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
– Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
– Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
– Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . .150
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . .150
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
– On-board computer controls . . . .72
– Controls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .135
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Control lever for:
– Windscreen wipers and washer . .102
– Wipe and wash system . . . . . . . . . .102
– On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Depending on equipment fitted: ra-
dio or display for Easy Connect
(navigation, radio, TV/video) . . . . . .81
Depending on the equipment, but-
tons for:
– SEAT driving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
– Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
– Park assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
– Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . .99
– Airbag off display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Depending on the equipment,
glove compartment with: . . . . . . . . .112
– CD player* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
– Multimedia interface* ››› Book-
let Radio
Tyre pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Front passenger airbag switch . . . .55
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . .50
Passenger seat heating control . . . .108
Storage compartment
Depending on equipment fitted,
gear lever or selector lever for:
– Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Depending on the equipment, con-
trols for: – Heating and ventilation system or
manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .29, 28
– Automatic air conditioner . . . . . . .26
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driver seat heating control . . . . . . . .108
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . .14
Storage compartment
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .100
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Note
● Some of the equipment listed in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted
radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi-
gation system.
● The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand drive models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown in ››› page 64.
However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same. 19
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Operation
are preheating. When the warning lamp goes
off, the engine should be started straight
away.
Control lamp  flashes
If a f
ault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash 
. Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked. Driver information system
Information system Introduction With the ignition switched on, it is possible
to read the different functions of the display
by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,
the multifunction display can only be operat-
ed with the steering wheel buttons.
The number of menus displayed on the in-
strument panel will vary according to the ve-
hicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised workshop will be able to pro-
gramme or modify additional functions, ac-
cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service.
Some menu options can only be read when
the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it
will not be possible to read the menus. Some
warning messages can be confirmed and
made to disappear with the windscreen wiper
lever button or the multifunction steering
wheel button.
The information system also provides the fol-
lowing information and displays (depending
on the vehicle's equipment):Driving data
››› page 76
■ Vehicle status
■ MFD from departure
■ MFD from refuelling
■ MFD total calculation
Assist systems ››› table on page 74
■ Activate/deactivate Lane Assist
■ Reverse (optional)
Navigation › ››
Book
let Navigation system
Audio
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Naviga-
tion system
Telephone
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Book-
let Navigation system
Vehicle
››› table on page 74 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trols when driving. 72

Driver information system
Operating the instrument panel
menus Fig. 87
Windscreen wiper lever: control but-
tons. Fig. 88
Right side of multifunction steering
wheel: control buttons. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 19
The driver information system is controlled
with the multifunction steering wheel buttons ›››
Fig. 88 or with the windscreen wiper lever
› ›
› Fig. 87 (if the vehicle is not equipped with
multif
unction steering wheel).
Enabling the main menu ● Switch the ignition on.
● If a message or vehicle pictogram appears,
press button ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen
wiper lever or button  on the multifunction
steering wheel ››› Fig. 88.
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev-
er: to display the main screen
›
›
› page 74 or
to return to the main menu from another
menu hold down the rocker button ››› Fig. 87
2 .
● If managed from the multifunction steering
wheel: the main menu list is not displayed.
T o g

o from point to point in the main menu,
press button 
 or
  several times
››› Fig. 88 .
Sel ect

a submenu
● Press the rocker switch ››› Fig. 87 2 on the
windscreen wiper lever up or down or turn
the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 until the desired option ap-
pe ar

s marked on the menu.
● The selected option is displayed between
two horizontal lines. In addition, a triangle is
displayed on the right: 
● To consult the submenu option, press but-
ton ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiperlever or button
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
M ak

ing changes according to the menu
● With the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or the thumbwheel of the multi-
function steering wheel, make the desired
changes. To increase or decrease the values
more quickly, turn the thumbwheel faster.
● Mark or confirm the selection with button
››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiper lever
or button  on the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
B utt

on for the driving assistance
systems* Fig. 89
On the turn signal and main beam
headlight lever: button for the driving assis-
tance systems » 73
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Assist systems submenuAssist
systems
menuFunction
Lane As-
sist*Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
››› page 168.
Tiredness
detection*Switching the tiredness detection on or off
(pause recommendation) ››› page 172. Driving data
Presets The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-
ent values for the journey and the consump-
tion.
Changing between display modes on the
MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: Press the rocker switch  on the
windscreen wiper lever ›››
Fig. 87 .
● Vehicle

s with a multifunction steering
wheel: turn the thumbwheel ››
› Fig. 88.
Mu
ltifunction display memory
The multifunction display is equipped with
three memories that work automatically: MFD
from departure, MFD from refuelling, MFD to- tal calculation. On the screen display, you
can read which memory is currently dis-
played.
To change between memories with the igni-
tion on and the memory shown, press the
button
 on the windscreen wiper lever
or you can also change between memories
using the button  on the multifunction
steering wheel.
MenuFunction
MFD from
depar-
ture
Display and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption from when the
ignition is switched on to when it is switch-
ed off.
If the journey is continued in less than 2
hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stor-
ed in the memory. The memory will auto-
matically be deleted if the journey is inter-
rupted for more than 2 hours.
MFD from
refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption. By refuelling,
the memory will be erased automatically.
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a specif-
ic number of partial trips, up to a total of 19
hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59
minutes, or 1999.9 km or 9999 km, de-
pending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits a)
, the
memory is automatically erased and starts
to count from 0 again.
a) It varies according to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the  button of the multifunction
steering wheel or the  button of the multi-
function wheel pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds.
Personalising the displays
In the Easy Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button  and the function button
Setup
››› page 81 .
Dat a s

ummary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption display
operates throughout the journey, in li-
tres/100 km; and with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stopped, in li-
tres/hour.
Average fuel
consumption a)
After turning on the ignition, average
fuel consumption in litres/100 km will
be displayed after travelling about 100
metres. Otherwise horizontal lines are
displayed. The value shown is updated
approximately every 5 seconds.
ACT®
*: Depending on the equipment,
number of active cylinders. 76

Driver information systemMenuFunction
Operating
range
a)
Approximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel remain-
ing in the tank, assuming the same
style of driving is maintained. This is
calculated using the current fuel con-
sumption.
Journey dura-
tionThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
Distance cov-
eredDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
CNG quality
Whenever you refuel the quality of the
natural gas is automatically verified
and is displayed when the ignition is
switched on. The display is made in a
percentage of between 70% and
100%. The greater the percentage dis-
played the lower the consumption may
be.
Average speed
The average speed will be shown after
a distance of about 100 metres has
been travelled. Otherwise horizontal
lines are displayed. The value shown is
updated approximately every 5 sec-
onds.
Digital display
of speedCurrent speed displayed in digital for-
mat.
Speed warn-
ing at --- km/h
or Speed warning at ---
mphIf the stored speed is exceeded (be-
tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 19 -
155 mph), an audible warning is given
together with a visual warning.
MenuFunction
Oil tempera-
tureUpdated engine oil temperature digital
display
Coolant tem-
perature
gaugeDigital display of the current tempera-
ture of the liquid coolant.
a) In vehicles with a natural gas engine, range and average con-
sumption refer only to data or natural gas consumption. If you
are in “petrol mode”, the information of both data only appears
on the dash panel and not on the multifunction screen.
Storing a speed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at --- km/h
(--- mph)
● 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.
● If necessary, adjust the desired speed with-
in 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.
● To deactivate it press the button 

 or
the button  . The stored speed is deleted.Engine oil temperature display Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
– To view the temperature, press the rocker
button ››› Fig. 87 2 until the main menu
comes up. Enter into Journey data. With the
button 2 move to the oil temperature
gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
– To display the engine oil temperature, enter
the submenu Journey data and turn the
thumbwheel until the oil temperature dis-
play appears.
The engine reaches its operating temperature
when in normal driving conditions, the oil
temperature is between 80°C (180°F)
and
120°C (250°F) . If the engine is required to
work hard and the outside temperature is
high, the engine oil temperature can in-
crease. This does not present any problems
as long as the warning lamps  ›››
 ta-
ble on page 23 or  ››
›
 table on page 23
do not appear on the display.
Additional electrical appliances 3 Not available in vehicles equipped with natural
gas engine (CNG).
– Operation with the windscreen wiper lev-
er*: Press the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 87 2 »
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until the main menu appears. Enter into the
section Journey data
.
W ith the rocker
switch, move to the display Convenience ap-
pliances.
– Operation with the multifunction steering
wheel*: Move with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Journey data and enter with OK
. Turn the
thumb

wheel to the right until the Conven-
ience appliances display appears.
In addition, a scale will inform you of the cur-
rent sum of all the additional appliances.
Saving tips Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in
certain conditions that contribute to in-
creased consumption. Following these tips
could reduce the fuel consumption of your
vehicle. The displays appear automatically
and will only be shown with the efficiency
programme. After a time, the saving tips will
disappear automatically.
– If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately
after it appears, press any button on the
windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction
steering wheel*. Note
● If you hide a saving tip, it will reappear af-
ter you switch the ignition on again. ●
The saving tips do not appear in all situa-
tions, but rather with a large separation of
time. Timer*
If you have the corresponding equipment you
can access the timer via the selection menu
››› page 74.
The timer al lo

ws you to manually time lap
times on a racing circuit, memorise them and
compare then to the vehicle's previous best
times.
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap
● Pause
● Partial time
● Statistics
Change from one menu to another ● Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: press the rocker switch  in the
windscreen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
press  or
 .
Menu “Stop”
Start
The timer starts.
If there are existing laps and they are in-
cluded in the statistics, it will begin with
the number of laps in question.
It is only possible to begin with a new first
lap if the statistics have been reset first in
the Statistics menu.
Since start
The timer begins when the vehicle sets
off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the timer
begins once the vehicle has stopped.
StatisticsThe Statistics menu is displayed on the
screen.
Menu “Lap”
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Pause”
ContinueThe interrupted timer continues.
New lapA new timer starts. The halted lap ends
and is included in the statistics. 78