instrument panel Seat Leon 5D 2015 Owner's Guide

Operation
●
Addition a
l lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the c
ooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel - Gas level
Fig. 126
Fuel gauge. Displays
2 and
6
› ›
› Fig. 124
only work
when the ignition is switched on. When the
display reaches the reserve mark, the lower
diode lights up in red and the control lamp 
appears ››› page 104. When the fuel level is
very low, the lower diode flashes in red. The yellow control lamp 
lights up when the
re
serve level has been reached.
The green warning lamp  lights up when the
vehicle is running in natural gas operating
mode.
The green warning lamp  switches off when
the natural gas is exhausted. The engine
changes to operate with petrol.
Problem: If the vehicle is left parked for a
long time immediately after refuelling, the
natural gas level indicator may not accurately
indicate the same level shown after refuelling
when the vehicle is started up again. This is
not due to a leak in the system, but to a drop
in pressure in the gas tank for technical rea-
sons after a cooling phase just after refuel-
ling.
Fuel level - Petrol/Diesel Fig. 127
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ››
Fig. 124
on ly works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 104. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
› ››
Fig. 124
.
The c

apacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
›››  page 51. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
re gu

lar fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
W arnin
g and indic

ation lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 41.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
›
or certain func-
tion s.
Some c
ontrol and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Depending on the model, additional text
me s
s
ages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ››› page 104, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v ehic

le may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mess
ages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and al
low it to cool. ●
In any

vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 246. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
me ss

ages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. Engine management*
 This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
ag
ement
sy

stem for petrol engines.
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehi-
cle and seek technical assistance.
Engine pre-heating/fault system* The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glo
w p
lug

s are preheating the diesel engine.
The control lamp  lights up
If the control lamp  lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs are preheating. When the warning lamp goes
off, the engine shou

ld be started straight
away.
Control lamp  flashes
If a fault 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. 109
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Communications and multimedia
Operating the audio system + telephone Fig. 129
Controls on the steering wheel.ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)
A TurnUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volume
A PressMutePauseMuteMuteMute
B
Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming call/switch to private/redial modeShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)
CSearch for last stationShort press:
switch to the pre-
vious song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
EChange menu on instrument panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel» 113
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Emergencies
Safety

OperationButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone
a)Navigation a)
FChange menu on instrument
panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel
GEnable/disable voice control a)Enable/disable voice controla)Enable/disable voice controla)No functionb)Enable/disable voice control
H TurnNext/previous preset station c)Next/previous songc)Acts upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is located
H Press
Acts on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu option
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) When a call is being made, radio/media functionality (except AUX).
c) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
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Operation
●
If a tr ai
ler 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 headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
● In cold or damp weather conditions, the
headlight
s, 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
int
ended a
s

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
ru nnin
g light

s on page 129:
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
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 sw
itches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*


››
›

table on page 2
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The main beam assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) ››› .
When the sy s
t

em is activated and the camera
detects other vehicles that may be dazzled,
the main beam is automatically switched off.
Otherwise, the main beam is automatically
switched on. The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated ar

eas 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 129. When the warning lamp
 is
displayed 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 128.
– 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 f
o
l

lowing 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.
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Lights and visibility
● Other in s
uffic
iently lit road users (such as
pedestrians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncoming
vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cle
s (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 i
s 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 fiel

d of vision of the camera is
mist
ed up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc. WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam
as s

ist 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 adaptin
g it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
● It is possible that the main beam headlight
contro
l does not recognise all driving situa- tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ce
s.
● When the fiel

d of vision of the camera is
dirty, c
overed 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-
t em, t ak

e the following points into considera-
tion:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-
larly and m
ake 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 m

anually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 129. Fog lights
The warning lamps
 or  also sho w
, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.
● Switching on front fog lights* : pul
l the
light switch to the first point 1 , from posi-
tions 
,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
pl

etely pull the light switch 2 from position
,  or  .
● T
o switch off the fog lights, press the light
swit c

h or turn it to position .
Cornering lights* 1) When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the c
ornerin
g 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. 1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
with f u

ll-LED headlights. 131
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Safety

Operation
Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f
ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h for
more than 30 seconds, the dipped beam rai-
ses slightly to increase the distance of visibil-
ity of the driver.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h, the dipped beam re-
turns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s
ide 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
ful

l-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 ar e p

lanning 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 in
s
trument

and control panel Fig. 140
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r
an

ge control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and c
ontr
o

ls*
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
S
ETUP ›››
 p
age 28.
He a

dlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 140 is
modified according 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 he a
dlights

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 140:
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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Lights and visibility
Dynamic headlight range control
The c ontr
o
l 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 hea dlight

s dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
1) 

›› ›

table on page 2
Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 26
Glove compartment and luggage compart-
ment 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 > Adjust-
ing Lighting > Interior lighting
›››  page 28).
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
Connect > Adjusting Lights > In-
terior lighting › ›
›

 page 28). Note
The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cl e i

s locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging. Visibility
Su n

visors Fig. 141
Sun visor »1)
Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the
vehic l

e, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
well light and sun visor light. 135
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Air conditioningFunc-
tion
buttonFunction
OFFSwitch off and switch on the Climatronic.
SETUP
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 163.
BACK
 function button to close the sub-
menu. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 App
lies to vehicles with a Media System Plus/Navi
S
ystem.
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 t op of
the s

creen 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 temperat

ures 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.
SETUP
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 163.
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. Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine i
s

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-fit-
ted 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 31.
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-
pro x

imately +3°C (+38°F). »
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Operation
Driving Ignition loc k
Sw it
ching the ignition on and starting
the engine with the key Fig. 185
Ignition key positions. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 24
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 en

gine 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 .
St ar
t

-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.
Driver messages 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 me

ssage 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
positions.
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.
Put 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 is 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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