turn signal Seat Leon 5D 2014 User Guide

Opening and closing
Programming the central locking
system You can use Easy Connect* to select which
doors are unlocked with the central locking
system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*
system, you can select whether the vehicle
automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”
programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h
(10 mph).
Programming the unlocking of the doors
(vehicles with Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehicle
systems > Vehicle settings > Central locking >
Unlocking doors.
Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button

Central locking > Locking while driving
.
Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems
or Vehicle
systems > Vehicle settings
> Locking while
driving .
Unlocking doors You can choose to unlock all
the doors or only the driver door
when you
unlock the vehicle. In all
the options, the fuel
tank flap is also unlocked. With the Driver setting, when you press the
 button on the remote control key only the
door on the driver's side is unlocked. If that
button is pressed twice, the rest of the doors
and the rear lid will be unlocked.
In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the
key in the door lock, in the direction of open-
ing, twice within 2 seconds.
If the button  is pressed, all the vehicle
doors are locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock/Locking while driving. If you select
on, all the vehicle doors are locked at speeds above 15 km/h (10 mph).
Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 9
Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
rear lid from the outside
(for safety reasons,
e.
g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all the doors are closed and locked.
● You can open the doors individually from
the inside by pulling the inside door handle. ●
In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance. WARNING
● The central locking switch also operates
when the ignition is switched off and auto-
matically locks all the vehicle doors when the
button  is pressed.
● The central locking switch does not operate
if the vehicle is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
● Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone, especially children, in
the vehicle. Note
The doors and the tailgate are locked auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h (Auto Lock) ››› page 82. You
can unlock the vehicle again using button  on the central locking switch.
Anti-theft security system (Safelock)*
The following message is displayed on the in-
strument panel to remind the driver that
when the vehicle is closed from the outside,
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
 Do not forget the Safelock. Please see »
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Opening and closing
Synchronising the vehicle key If the button
 is pressed frequently outside
of the vehicle range, it is possible that the ve-
hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked us-
ing the key. In this case, the key must be re-
synchronised as described below:
● Unfold the vehicle key shaft ››› page 83.
● If necessary, remove the cover from the
driver door lever ››› page 227.
● Press the button  on the vehicle key. For
this, it must remain with the vehicle.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using
the key shift. The key has been synchronised.
● If necessary, fit the cap.
Childproof lock 3 Applies to vehicles with 5 doors:
Fig. 95
Childproof lock on the left hand side
door. The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. This sys-
tem prevents minors from opening a door ac-
cidentally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle
electronic opening and locking systems. It
only affects rear doors. It can only be activa-
ted and deactivated manually, as described
below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in
which you wish to activate the childproof
lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door using the ignition key, clockwise
for the left hand side doors ››› Fig. 95 and
anti-c loc
kwise for the right hand side
doors.
Deactivating the childproof lock – Unlock the vehicle and open the door
whose childproof lock you want to deacti-
vate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door using the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the left hand side doors ››› Fig. 95
and clockwise for the right hand side
doors.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the
door can only be opened from the outside. The childproof lock can be activated or deac-
tivated by inserting the key in the groove
when the door is open, as described above.
Anti-theft alarm system* Description The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to
break into the vehicle or steal it.
The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned
on when the vehicle is locked with the key.
● The turn signal light will flash twice on
opening and deactivating the alarm.
● The turn signal light will flash once on clos-
ing and activating the alarm.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for
about 30 seconds accompanied by sound
and optical (flashing) warning signals and
will be repeated about ten times when the
vehicle is locked and the following unauthor-
ised actions are attempted:
● Opening a door that is mechanically un-
locked using the vehicle key without switch-
ing on the ignition in the next 15 seconds (in
certain markets, such as the Netherlands,
there is no 15 second waiting time and the »
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● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof
or the sun blind does not close.
● Try and close them again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind is still obstructed, it will stop at the cor-
responding position. Close it without the an-
ti-trap function.
Closing without the roll-back function
● The switch should be in the “closed posi-
tion” ›››
 page 11
1 .
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five sec-
onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull
the control all the way back ›››
 page 11
(arrow 5 ) until the panoramic sliding sun-
roof closes fully.
● Sun blind: Within five seconds of triggering
the anti-tr ap f
unction, press button ››› Fig. 98
2 until the sun blind closes fully.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof and sun
blind close without the anti-trap function.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot
be closed, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof
carefully. ●
Nobody should be in the way of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially
when they are closed without the anti-trap
function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the win-
dows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 91
. Lights and visibility
Lights Side light and dipped beam headlight Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
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 warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ›››
page 95.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
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●
Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and 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. Daytime driving light
The daytime driving lights consist of individu-
al lights, integrated in the front headlights.
With the daylight driving lights on, only these
lights switch on
››› .
The daytime driving lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.
When the light switch is in position , a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime driving
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting. WARNING
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driving light. A vehicle 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 visibili-
ty. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Setup function button
››› page 81 . In
v ehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
forgetting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
change lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cidents and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● 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.
● 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
sw
itched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. » 95
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Note
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. Automatic dipped beam control
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations
››› in Daytime
driving light on page 95:Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The main beam assist operates, within the
limits of the system and depending on the
environmental and traffic conditions, as of a
speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) when it switches
on automatically, and is then deactivated
again below 30 km/h (18 mph)
››› . This is
managed via a camera situated on the base
of the interior mirror.
The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated areas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample. Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionAction
Acti-
vate:

– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
››› page 95. When the warning lamp
 is dis-
played on the instrument panel display, the
main beam assist is switched on.
To
switch
system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: turn the light switch to a different posi-
tion to
 ››› page 94.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the sig-
nal lever forwards to manually switch the
main beam on. The main beam assist will then
be deactivated. Malfunctions
The following conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off
the headlights in time or from turning off al-
together:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
signs.
● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as
pedestrians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncoming vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
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Lights and visibility
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cles (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.
● If the camera is damaged or the power sup-
ply is cut off.
● In fog, snow and heavy rain.
● With dust and sand turbulence.
● With loose gravel in the field of vision of
the camera.
● When the field of vision of the camera is
misted up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc. WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam
assist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.
● You are always in control of the main beam
and adapting it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
● It is possible that the main beam headlight
control does not recognise all driving situa-
tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ces.
● 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 vehi- cle lighting system, for example, if additional
headlights are installed.
CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
tem, take the following points into considera-
tion:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-
larly and make sure it is free of snow and ice.
● Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-
era.
● Check that the windscreen is not damaged
in the area of the field of vision of the camera. Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be
turned on and off manually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 95. Fog lights
The warning lamps
 or  also show, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on. ●
Switching on front fog lights* : pull the
light switch to the first point 1 , from posi-
tions ,
 or .
● Switching on the rear fog light 
: com-
pletely pull the light switch 2 from position
 ,

or .
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light
switch or turn it to position 
.
Cornering lights* 1) When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the cornering lights are activated automati-
cally. The cornering lights may be integrated
in the fog lights and are switched on only at
speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle switch on,
in order to better illuminate the area for park-
ing.
Coming home “function” This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Coming
Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec).
»1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
with full-LED headlights. 97
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Hazard warning lights Fig. 99
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
ing lights. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
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.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P
. 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other road users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the t

urn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle is braked 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 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. WARNING
● The risk of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Never park where the catalytic converter
could come into contact with inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry
grass or spilt petrol. This could start a fire!
Note
● 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 statu-
tory requirements. Parking light
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 vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
switch in position 
, when locking the vehi-
cle 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.
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Note
The system is automatically switched on each
time the engine is deliberately stopped dur-
ing a stopping phase. The engine will start
automatically. Driver messages on the instrument
panel display
Start-Stop system deactivated. Start the
engine manually
This driver message is displayed when cer-
tain conditions are not met during the stop-
ping phase and the Start-Stop system cannot
restart the engine. The engine must be star-
ted manually.
Start-Stop system: Fault! Function not available
There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault
repaired.
Cruise control system (CCS)* How it works The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed from 20 km/h (15
mph). The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by ceas-
ing to accelerate, not by actively braking the
vehicle
››› .
WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and severe injuries if it is not possible
to drive at a constant speed maintaining the
safety distance.
● Do not use the cruise control in heavy traf-
fic, if the distance from the vehicle in front is
insufficient, on steep roads, with several
bends or in slippery circumstances (snow,
ice, rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
● Never use the CCS when driving off-road or
on unpaved roads.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise
control system, turn it off every time you fin-
ish using it.
● It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
● When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. The vehicle tends
to accelerate under its own weight. Select a
lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle. Warning and control lamp
Fig. 148
Instrument panel display: CCS status
indications Control lamp
When the warning lamp  is lit, cruise con-
trol is active.
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.
Displayed on the CCS screen
Status

Fig. 148:
CCS temporarily switched off. The set
speed is displayed in small figures.
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Operation
Deceleration until the vehicle has stopped
(only vehicles with automatic gearbox)
If the vehicle in front slows down and stops,
the ACC will also slow down and halt the ve-
hicle. After approximately 3 seconds the sys-
tem will inform the driver that he or she
should take control of the vehicle by means
of an audible and visual warning on the in-
strument panel.
Starting driving after a stopping phase (only
vehicles with automatic gearbox)
After a stopping phase the ACC may begin
driving automatically when the vehicle in
front drives off.
Overtaking
When the turn signal lights up before the ve-
hicle begins an overtaking manoeuvre, the
ACC accelerates the vehicle automatically
and thus reduces the distance from the vehi-
cle in front.
When the vehicle enters the overtaking lane,
if the ACC does not detect another vehicle in
front, it accelerates until it reaches the pro-
grammed speed and maintains it.
System acceleration can be interrupted at
any time by pressing the brake or moving the
third lever backwards ›››
page 154. Driving through a bend
On entering or exiting bends, the radar sen-
sor may no longer determine the vehicle in
front or react to a vehicle in the adjacent lane
››› Fig. 156
A. In these situations the vehicle
may brake unnecessarily or fail to react to re-
act to the vehicle in front. In this case, the
driver has to intervene by accelerating or in-
terrupting the braking process by applying
the brake or pushing the third lever back-
wards ››› page 154.
Drivin

g in tunnels
When driving through tunnels the radar sen-
sor may be limited. Switch off the ACC in tun-
nels.
Narrow or misaligned vehicles
The radar sensor can only detect narrow or
misaligned vehicles when they are within
range ››› Fig. 156
B. This applies particularly
to narrow vehicles such as motorbikes. In
these cases, you should brake as necessary.
Vehicles with special loads and accessories
Special loads and accessories of other vehi-
cles that jut out over the sides, backwards or
over the top may be out of the ACC's range.
Switch off the ACC when driving behind vehi-
cles with special loads and accessories or
when overtaking them. In these cases, you
should brake as necessary. Other vehicles changing lanes
Vehicles changing lanes a short distance
away from your own can only be detected
when they are within range of the sensors.
Consequently, the ACC will take longer to re-
act
››› Fig. 157 C
. In these cases, you should
brake as necessary.
Stationary vehicles
The ACC does not detect stationary objects
while driving, such as traffic tails or damaged
vehicles.
If a vehicle detected by the ACC turns or
moves over and there is a stationary vehicle
in front of it, the ACC will not react to it
››› Fig. 157 D
. In these cases, you should
brake as necessary.
Vehicles driving in the opposite direction
and vehicles crossing your path
The ACC does not react to vehicles approach-
ing from the opposite direction or vehicles
crossing your path.
Metal objects
Metal objects, e.g. rails on the road or sheets
used in road works, can confuse the radar
sensor and cause the ACC to react wrongly.
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Operating mode Fig. 164
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the Lane Assist system camera. Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane Assist system detects the possible
lines dividing the lanes. When the vehicle in-
voluntarily approaches a dividing line it has
detected, the system notifies the driver with
a
corrective steering movement
.
Thi s move-
ment can be over-regulated at any time.
No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system
understands that a lane change is required.
Steering wheel vibration
The following situations cause vibration in
the steering wheel and require the driver to
take active control of driving:
● When the limits of the very nature of the
system are reached. ●
When the maximum rotational torque dur-
ing the corrective steering movement is not
enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane.
● When no lane is detected during the correc-
tive steering movement.
Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
Through the Easy Connect system
● Push the Easy Connect button CAR ●
Push the Setup function button
● Press the function button driver assistance to
open the menu.
Alternatively: through the driv
in
g assist but-
ton on the turn signal level*.
The Lane centring guide is activated/deactiva- ted in the Easy Connect system using the CAR button and the button on the
Setup function
››› page 81 .
Self -de

activation:
the Lane Assist system can
be automatically deactivated if there is a sys-
tem malfunction. The control lamp disap-
pears.
Hands-Off Function
● If the driver does not exert any physical ac-
tion on the steering wheel for approximately
10 to 12 sec. the function deactivates.
● Visual and audible warnings on the instru-
ment panel. ●
The function switches off 2 seconds after
the warning.
The lane assist system is active but it is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow)
● When driving at speeds below 65 km/h (38
mph).
● When the Lane Assist system does not de-
tect the dividing lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event warnings indicating road
works, and snow, dirt, moisture or reflec-
tions.
● When the radius of a curve is too small.
● When no road markings can be seen.
● When the distance to the next marking to
too great.
● When the system does not detect any clear
and active steering movement during a long
period of time.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic
driving styles.
● If a turn signal is activated.
● With the stability control system (ESC) in
Sport mode or switched off. Note
● Before starting a journey, verify that the
field of vision of the camera is not covered
››› Fig. 164.
● Alw

ays keep the field of vision of the cam-
era clean. 168