steering Seat Leon 5D 2015 User Guide

The essentialsMenuFunction
Distance
coveredDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
CNG quality
Whenever you refuel the quality of
the natural gas is automatically veri-
fied and is displayed when the igni-
tion is switched on. The display is
made in a percentage of between
70% and 100%. The greater the per-
centage displayed the lower the con-
sumption may be.
Average
speed
The average speed will be shown af-
ter a distance of about 100 metres
has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value
shown is updated approximately ev-
ery 5 seconds.
Digital dis- play of
speedCurrent speed displayed in digital
format.
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 warn-
ing.
Detection of
traffic
signsThe traffic signs detected are dis-
played.
Oil tempera- tureUpdated engine oil temperature dig-
ital display
MenuFunction
Coolant tem-perature
gaugeDigital display of the current temper-
ature 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 with the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at
--- km/h (---
mph)
● Press the button 

 on the windscreen
w iper l
ev
er or the button  on the multifunc-
tion s t
eerin
g wheel to store the current speed
and activate the warning.
● To switch system on: adjust to the desired
speed within 5 sec
onds using the rocker
switch  on the windscreen wiper lever or
b y
t

urning the thumbwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. Next, press the button  or
 again or wait several seconds.
The s peed i
s

stored and the warning activa-
ted.
● To switch system off: press the but-
ton  or
 . The stored speed is de-
l et
ed. En

gine oil temperature display Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
● Press the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 43 2 until
the main menu ap pe
ars. Enter into Journey
data . With the button 2 move to the oil
temper at

ure gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
● Enter the submenu Journey data and
turn the thumbwheel
until the oil tempera-
ture display 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 problem as
long as the warning lamps  ›››
table on
page 42 or  ›››
table on page 42 do not
appear on the display.
Additional electrical appliances ●
Operation with the windscreen wiper lever*:
Pr e
s

s the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 43 2 until the
m ain menu ap
pe
ars. Enter into the section
Journey data . With the rocker switch,
move to the display Convenience appli-
ances .36

The essentials
● Oper ation with
the
multi-function steering
wheel*: Move with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Journey data and enter w
ith
OK . Turn the
thumbwheel 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
c
ondition
s

that increase fuel consumption.
Follow them to reduce consumption. The indi-
cations appear automatically only with the ef-
ficiency programme. After a time, the 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 steer-
ing wheel*. Note
● If y

ou 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*
You can access the timer via the selection
menu
›››

page 32.
It allows you to manually time lap times on a
racing circuit, memorise them and compare
them to the vehicle's previous best times.
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap
● Pause
● Partial time
● Statistics
Chang
e from one menu to another
● Vehicles without multifunction steering
whee l:

press the rocker switch  in the
w ind
s
creen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
pres
s  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.
Menu “Stop”
Since
startThe timer begins when the vehicle sets
off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the timer
begins once the vehicle has stopped.
Statis-
ticsThe 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.
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.» 37

The essentials
you only need to change the oil when the ve-
hic l
e so r
equires. To calculate this change
(max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of
use and individual driving styles are consid-
ered. The pre-warning first appears 20 days
before the date established for the corre-
sponding service. The kilometres (miles) re-
maining 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. Prior 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.
Vehicles without text messages : a span-
ner  will be displayed on the instrument
panel plus an indication in km.
The kilometres indicated are the maximum
number of kilometres that can be travelled
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 is due.
Vehicles with text messages : Service in
--- km or --- days will be shown on the
instrument panel display. Service due
When the servic
e date is due, an audible
warning is given when the ignition is switch-
ed on and the spanner displayed on the
screen flashes for a few seconds .
Vehicles with text messages : Service now
will be shown on the instrument panel dis-
play.
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. 124
4 for more than 5 seconds to consult the serv-
ic
e me
s

sage.
When the service date has passed , a minus
sign is displayed in front of the number of kil-
ometres or days.
Vehicles with text messages : the following
message is displayed: Service --- km
(miles) or --- days ago .
The time can also be set via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
t

em ›››
 page 110.
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT
dealership, the display can be reset as fol-
lows: ●
Switc
h off the ignition, press and hold but-
ton ›››
 Fig. 124
4 .
● Switch ignition back on.
● Release THE 4
› ››
 Fig. 124
b
utton and
press it again for the next 20 seconds. Note
● The serv ic

e message disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK/RESET is pressed on the windscreen wiper
lev er

, or OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In v
ehicles with the LongLife system in
which the batt
ery 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
service intervals permitted in the ››› Book-
let Maintenance Programme.
● If you reset the display manually, the next
servic
e interval will be indicated as in vehi-
cles with fixed service intervals. For this rea-
son we recommend that the service interval
display be reset by a SEAT authorised service. 39

The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument
panelFig. 50
See position on page 9-10 Red warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–

Parking brake on.›››
page
166
››› page
181  
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake system. 
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
238 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
72 
Use the foot brake! Yellow warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–»
41

The essentials
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
178 
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated. 
ASR manually deactivated.
ESC in Sport mode or OFF

ABS faulty or does not work.

Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
128 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.– 
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
››› page
109
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management. 
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
109 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
238 
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
259 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
104 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
77 
Lane Assist is switched on, but not
active.›››
page
202 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
128
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
133 
Trailer turn signals›››
page
220 
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
167 
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
185
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded. 
green warning lamp: Lane Assist is
switched on and active.›››
page
202 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
128 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 51
See position on page 9-10  
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
116
››› page
123
››› page
246 
Ignition:  Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
250
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system. 42

The essentials
Towline anchorages
Att ac
h the b
ar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment,
next to the vehicle tools ›››
 page 86.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 76 o ››› Fig. 77 and tighten
it with the wheel brace.
Tow rope or tow bar
The tow bar offers increased safety and a
lower risk of damage.
The tow rope is recommended when there is
no tow bar. It must be elastic so that it does
not damage the vehicle.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● The tow rope must be taut before you drive
off.
● Rel

ease the clutch very carefully when start-
ing the v
ehicle (manual gearbox), or acceler-
ate gently (automatic gearbox).
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow. Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take c

are to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.

››› in General information on page 89
››› page 89 Tow-starting
If the engine will not start, first try starting it
us
in

g the battery of another vehicle
››› page 62. You should only attempt to tow-
start a vehicle if charging the battery does
not work. This is done by leveraging wheel
movement.
When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-
gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-
tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the
catalytic converter.
● Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.
● Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clut c

h.
● As soon as the engine has started, press
the clutc
h and move the gear lever to neutral.
How to jump start Jump lea
ds The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
c
r
o

ss section.
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. 62

Safe driving
● Belt
t
ensioners for the front seats
● Front airbags
● knee airbags,
● Side airbags in the front seat backrests
● Side airbags in the rear seat backrests*
● Head-protection airbags
● “ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in
the rear s
ide seats with the “ISOFIX” system,
● Height-adjustable front head restraints
● Rear head restraints with in-use position
and non-use pos
ition
● Adjustable steering column
The safety
equipment mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.
Safety is everyone's business! Correct position for passengers
Correct
sitting position for driver Fig. 83
The proper distance between driver
and s t
eerin

g wheel Fig. 84
Correct head restraint position for the
driv er
. For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev

ent of an accident, we recom- mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
dist

ance of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 83.
– Move the driver seat forwards or backwards
so that

you are able to press the accelera-
tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor
with your knees still slightly angled ››› .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the s
t

eering wheel.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is

at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› Fig. 84.
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that

your back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 72.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the

vehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver seat ››› page 140. WARNING
● An incorr ect

sitting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at
lea
st 25 cm distance between the centre of » 67
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Safety
the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel
››
› Fig. 83. If you are sitting closer than
25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maint
aining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● When driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both h
ands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock
position, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sud
den braking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optima
l protection. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 17. WARNING
● Never a dju

st the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.
● Move the lever up firmly so the steering
wheel pos
ition does not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!
● Make sure you are capable of reaching and
firmly ho
lding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it
points t
owards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest. Correct sitting position for front pas-
sen
g
er For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev

ent of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as po

ssible ››› .–
Mo v
e the se

at backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is

at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› page 70.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of

the front passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 72.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
››› page 81.
Adjusting the front passenger seat
››› page 140. WARNING
● An incorr ect

sitting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is
at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer
than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maint
aining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when
the vehic
le is moving; never rest them on the68

Seat belts
possible to brace oneself with one's hands.
In a fr ont
al
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. 90.
It is 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. 91. How to properly adjust your
seatbelt
F
astening and unfastening the seat
belt Fig. 92
Positioning and removing the seat
belt b
uc

kle. Fig. 93
Position of seat belt during pregnan-
cy . Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 16.
Fasten 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
plat
e and pull it slowly across your chest and
lap.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropri
ate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click
››› Fig. 92 A.
● Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is
securely
engaged in the buckle. »
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Airbag system
●
The side and he a
d airbags are managed
through sensors located in the interior of the
front doors. To ensure the correct operation of
the side and curtain airbags neither the
doors nor the door panels should be modified
in any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the
front door is damaged, the airbag system
may not work correctly. All work carried out
on the front door must be done in a special-
ised workshop. Deactivating airbags
D e
activ

ation of front airbag Fig. 94
Control lamp for disabling the front
p a
s

senger front airbag on the dash panel 
It lights up on the combi-in-
strument
Fault in airbag
system and seat belt tensioners.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.  
It lights up on the dash panel
Fault in the air-
bag system.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.
Front passenger
front airbag dis-
abled.Check whether the airbag should re-
main disabled.


It lights up on the dash panel
Front passenger
front airbag ena-
bled.The control lamp switches off about
60 seconds after the ignition is
turned on or after enabling of the
front passenger front airbag with the
key lock switch. Several warning and indication lamps light
up f
or a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds.
If the front passenger airbag is deactivated,
the lamp      does not re-
main lit, or if it is lit together with the control
lamp  on the dash panel, there may be a
fault in the airbag system ››› .The disabling of airbags is only carried out in
c
er
t

ain cases, i.e. if:
● a child seat is required in the front passen-
ger seat
with the child facing in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel (in some
countries, due to divergent legal require-
ments, facing in the direction of travel)
››› page 85;
● despite the driver seat being in the correct
position, a minimum di
stance 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 steerin
g 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 82.
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. »
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