instrument panel Seat Leon 5D 2014 Owner's Guide

Driver information systemMenu “Pause”
Interr. lapThe timer of the current lap ends and is
cancelled. It is not included in the statis-
tics.
EndThe current timer ends. The lap is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
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.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The
Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Statistics”

View of the latest lap times:
– total time
– best lap time
– worst lap time
– average lap duration
A maximum of 10 laps is possible, and a
total duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds.
If one of the 2 limits is reached, you will
have to reset the statistics in order to be-
gin a new timer.
BackThis returns to the previous menu.
Menu “Statistics”
Resetting
to zeroAll the memorised statistical data are re-
set. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
while driving.
● Only set the timer or consult statistics
when the vehicle is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complicated driving situations. Speed warning function
Introduction The speed warning function will warn the
driver if a pre-set maximum speed is excee-
ded. The system gives an warning buzzer sig-
nal if the set speed is exceeded by about 3
km/h. The warning lamp
 and the driver
message Speed limit exceeded!
will be dis-
played simultaneously on the instrument
panel display. The warning lamp  switches
off when reducing speed below the stored
maximum limit.
You are recommended to store this speed
limit warning if you always wish to be re-
minded of a particular speed limit. This could
be when driving in 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 ver-
sion for several countries warns you at a
speed of 120 km/h (80 mph). This is a facto-
ry-set speed limit. 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 assistant
> Speed warning
.
The warning limit can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 150 mph). The adjustment
is done in 10 km/h (mph) intervals.
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Operation
Service interval display Service interval display The service interval indication appears on the
instrument panel display
››› Fig. 82 4 .
SEAT distinguishes between services with en-
gine oi l
change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without
engine oil change (e.g. In-
spection).
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pr e-defined.
In

vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Technical
progress has made it possible to considera-
bly reduce servicing requirements. The tech-
nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi-
cle only has an Oil Servicing when it is neces-
sary. To establish when the oil servicing is
due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions
of use and individual driving styles are con-
sidered. The service pre-warning first ap-
pears 20 days before the date established for
the corresponding service. The kilometres
(miles) remaining until the next service are
always rounded up to the nearest 100 km
(miles) and the time is given in complete
days. The current service message cannot be
viewed until 500 km after the last service. Pri-
or to this only lines are visible on the display. Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a
Service remind-
er is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages , a s
panner
is displayed on the instrument panel  with
a figure giv
en in km. The number of kilome-
tres shown is the maximum number that may
be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds, the display mode changes. A clock
symbol appears and the number of days until
the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages , Serv
ice in ---
km (miles) or --- days is displayed on the in- strument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition i
s switched on and
the spanner displayed on the screen flashes
for a few seconds . In
vehicles with text
messages, Service in --- km or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current
service notification
can be read:
Press and hold the button ››› Fig. 82 4 for
more than 5 seconds to consult the service
message. When the service date has past
, a minus sign
is displayed in front of the number of kilome-
tres or days. In vehicles with text messages
the following is displayed: Service --- km
(miles) or --- days ago .
The time can also be set via the  key and
Setup function button in the Easy Connect
system ››› page 81 .
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setting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT
dealership, the display can be reset as fol-
lows:
● To reset the service interval display, turn
the ignition off and press and hold the but-
ton ››› Fig. 82 4 .
● Switch the ignition back on.
● Release the button ››› Fig. 82 4 and press
the button 4 again for the next 20 seconds.
Note
● The service message disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK/RESET is pressed on the windscreen wiper
lever, or OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in
which the battery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor- rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum 80

Operation
To change the locking / unlocking status,
press the button  or the button
1›››
 page 9
on the remote control key.
A w arnin
g appears on the instrument panel
display if the rear lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if
the rear lid is open when the car is driven
faster than 6 km/h*. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Intro-
duction on page 227.
● Alw

ays close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
reverse or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with your hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key inside. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Tailgate automatic lock
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
ing the
 button on the remote control with
the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
The automatic tailgate locking time extension
function can be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the  button on
the remote control key ››› page 84, the rear lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service,
which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the  button on the
remote control or by using the central locking
button. Electric windows
Opening and closing of the electric
windows* Fig. 97
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the windows (5-door vehicle with front and
rear electric windows). Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 10
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
You can use the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition.
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Operation
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)
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Motorway lights* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped with full-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
●
Activation: when going above 110 km/h for
mor e th
an 30 seconds, the dipped beam rai-
ses slightly to increase the distance of visibil-
ity of the driver.
● Deactivation: when reducing the speed of
the c ar belo

w 100 km/h, the dipped beam re-
turns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
The light distribution that the halogen and
full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range
have allows the specific “tourist light” values
to be met without the need for stickers or
changes in the settings.
Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Headlight range control, lighting of
the instrument panel and controls
Fig. 100
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light range control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system, using the button
 and the function button
SETUP ›››
 page 17
.
He a

dlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 100 is
modified acc

ording to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum 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. 100 :
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All 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.
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Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function
is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the dip-
ped beam. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
status so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
1) Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 16
Glove compartment and luggage
compartment lighting*
When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the
rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.
Footwell lighting*
The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de-
crease in intensity while driving. The intensity
of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-
dio menu (see Easy Connect > Adjusting Light-
ing > Interior lighting ›››
 page 17).
Ambient light*
The ambient light in the door panel changes
colour (white or red) depending on the driv-
ing mode. The intensity of these lights can be
adjusted using the radio menu (see Easy Con-
nect > Adjusting Lights > Interior lighting
›››  page 17
). Note
The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cle is locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging. Visibility
Sun visors Fig. 101
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front
passenger sun visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
screen. »1)
Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the
vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
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OperationFunc-
tion
buttonFunction
OFFSwitch off and switch on the Climatronic.
SETTINGS
The air conditioning settings submenu is
opened. It is possible to make the following
adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to ad-
just the level of the fan in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to
switch on and off automatic air recircula-
tion ››› page 128.
BACK
 function button to close the sub-
menu. Adjust using the Easy Connect
system*
3 Applies to vehicles with a Media System Plus/Navi
System.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner
menu
● Press the Setup button.
On the top of the screen you can see and
change the current settings, such as, for ex-
ample, the temperature set for the driver side
and for that of passenger. Temperatures up to +22°C (+72°F) are shown with blue arrows,
and temperatures over +22°C (+72°F) with
red arrows.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
Function
buttonFunction
Air condi-
tioning pro- fileAdjust the fan level in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
OFFClimatronic is switched off.
ONClimatronic is switched on.
SETTINGS
The air conditioning settings submenu
is opened. It is possible to make the fol-
lowing adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to
adjust the level of the fan in AUTO
mode. You can choose between low, me-
dium and high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to switch on and off automatic air recir-
culation
››› page 128.
BACK
 function button to close the
submenu.
Automatic
supplemen-
tary heating
Activate/deactivate the automatic acti-
vation of the supplementary heating for
colder countries (only for engines with
supplementary heating). With the option
deactivated, depending on the outside
temperature the heating may need more
time than normal to reach a comfortable
temperature. Instructions for use of the air
conditioner
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine is running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.
Climatronic: change the temperature unit on
the screen of the radio or on the factory-
fitted navigation system
Changing the temperature display from Cel-
sius to Fahrenheit on radio or on the factory-
fitted navigation system is done using the
menu on the instrument panel
›››
page 72.
The cooling system cannot be activated
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:
● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +3°C (+38°F).
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Driving
Driving Ignition lock Switching on the ignition and starting
the engine with the key Fig. 141
Ignition key positions. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 14
Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer
than usual to start on cold days. Therefore
the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or the
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) must re-
main pressed until the engine starts up. Dur-
ing preheating, the warning lamp  remains
lit.
The preheating time depends on the coolant
and exterior temperatures. With the engine at
operating temperature, or at outside temper-
atures above +8°C, the warning lamp  will light up for about one second. This means
that the engine starts
immediately.
If the engine does not immediately start up,
interrupt the starting process and try again
after 30 seconds. To start the engine again,
return the key to position 1 .
Start-Stop System*
If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop
system* switches off the engine, the ignition
remains switched on.
Automatic gearbox: before leaving the vehi-
cle, make sure that the ignition is switched
off and the selector lever is in position P.
Driv er me
ssages on the instrument panel
display
Press the clutch
This message appears on vehicles with a
manual gearbox if the driver tries to start the
engine without having the clutch pedal
pressed. The engine will only start if you
press the clutch pedal.
Press the brake
This message appears on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start
the engine without having the brake pedal
pressed. Select N or P
This message appears if you try to start or
stop the engine when the selector lever of
the automatic gearbox is not in position P or
N. The engine can only start or stop in certain
po
sitions.
Engage position P; the vehicle can move; doors
can only close in position P.
For safety reasons, this driver message ap-
pears and an audible warning sounds if the
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not
in position P after you switch off the ignition.
P

ut the selector lever in position P, otherwise
the vehicle could roll away.
Gear change: selector lever in the drive
position! This driver message is displayed when the
selector lever is not in the position P when
the driver door i

s opened. Additionally, a
buzzer will sound. Put the selector lever in
position
P, otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.
Ignition is switched on
This driver message is displayed and a buz-
zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on. »
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remains switched on. Make sure that the igni-
tion is switched off before leaving the
vehicle, otherwise the battery could dis-
charge.
Braking and parking
Using the handbrake Fig. 142
Handbrake between the front seats. The handbrake should be applied firmly to
prevent the vehicle from accidentally rolling
away.
Always apply the handbrake when you leave
your vehicle and when you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
››› Fig. 142 . R
el easing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the re-
lease knob in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 142 and guide the handbrake lever
down f

ully ››› .
Always pull the handbrake all the way up, so
there is less risk of driving off with it still en-
gaged ››› .
The handbrake warning lamp  lights up
when the handbrake is applied and the igni-
tion switched on. The warning lamp turns off
when the handbrake is released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h (4 mph) with
the handbrake on, the following message*
will appear on the instrument panel display: HANDBRAKE ON. You will also hear an audible
warning. WARNING
● Never use the handbrake to stop the vehi-
cle when it is in motion. The braking distance
is considerably longer, because braking is
only applied to the rear wheels. Risk of acci-
dent!
● If the handbrake is only partially released,
this will cause the rear brakes to overheat,
which can impair the function of the brake
system and could lead to an accident. This al-
so causes premature wear on the rear brake
pads. CAUTION
Always apply the handbrake before you leave
the vehicle. Put it in 1st gear as well. Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly ap-
plied when the vehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
– Use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Put it in 1st gear.
– Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Never leave a vehicle key in the vehicle.
Additional notes on parking the vehicle on
gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle
rolls against the kerb if it started to roll. ● If the vehicle is parked facing downhill,
turn the front wheels so that they point to-
wards the kerb .
● If the vehicle is parked facing uphill
, turn
the fr ont

wheels so that they point away from
the kerb
. »
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