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About this manual
This manual contains a description of the
equipment supplied with the vehicle at the
time this manual was published. Some of the
units described herein will not be available
until a later date or are only available in cer -
tain markets.
Because this is a general manual for the LEON
range, some of the equipment and functions
that are described in this manual are not in-
cluded in all types or variants of the model;
they may vary or be modied depending on
the technical requirements and on the mar -
ket; this is in no way deceptive advertising.
The illustrations are intended as a general
guide and may vary from the equipment tted
in your vehicle in some details.
The steering indications (left, right, forward,
reverse) appearing in this manual refer to the
normal driving movements of the vehicle ex -
cept when otherwise indicated.
The audiovisual material only is intended to
help users to understand certain car function -
alities better. It does not replace the instruc -
tion manual. Please use the instruction manu-
al to obtain more comprehensive information
and indications.
The equipment marked with an aster -
isk* is tted as standard only in certain
versions, and is only supplied as op -
tional extras for some versions, or are
only offered in certain countries.
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WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain infor -
mation on safety. They warn you about possi -
ble dangers of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to
potential sources of damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol contain rele-
vant information concerning environmental
protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additio -
nal information.
This manual is divided into six large parts,
which are:
1. The essentials
2. Safety
3. Emergencies
4. Operation
5. Tips
6. Technical data
At the end of this manual, there is a detailed
alphabetical index that will help you quickly
nd the information you require.

The essentialsMenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Multifunction
display–
Current consumption, average consumption, volume to fill up, convenience equipment,
ECOAdvice, journey duration, distance travelled, digital speed display, average speed,
speeding warning, oil temperature, coolant temperature, restore data “from start”, restore
data “total calculation”
››› page 31
Date and time–Time source, set the time, automatic summer time setting, select time zone, time format, set
the date, date format–
Measurement units–Distance, speed, temperature, volume, consumption–
Service–Chassis number, date of next SEAT service inspection, date of next oil change service››› page 38
Factory settings–All settings can be reset: driver assistance, parking and manoeuvring, lights, rear view mir-
rors and windscreen wipers, opening and closing, multi-function display– 
››› in CAR menu (Setup) on page 110
›››
page 110 30

The essentials
Enabling the main menu
● Switch the ignition on.
● If a message or vehicle pictogram appears,
pr e
s
s button ››› Fig. 43 1 on the windscreen
w iper l
ev
er or button  on the multifunction
s t
eerin
g wheel ››› Fig. 44.
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev-
er: to dis
play the main screen ››› page 32 or
to return to the main menu from another
menu hold down the rocker button ››› Fig. 43
2 .
● If managed from the multifunction steering
whe e
l:

the main menu list is not displayed.
To go from point to point in the main menu,
press button 
 or
  several times
› ›
›

Fig. 44.
Select a submenu ● Press the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 43 2 on the
w ind
s
creen wiper lever up or down or turn
the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 44 until the desired option ap-
pears marked on the menu.
● The selected option is displayed between
two horizont
al lines. In addition, a triangle is
displayed on the right: 
● To consult the submenu option, press but-
ton ››

› Fig. 43 1 on the windscreen wiper
l ev
er or b
utton  on the multifunction steer-
in g wheel
›
›› Fig. 44. Making changes according to the menu
● With the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lev
er or the thumbwheel of the multi-
function steering wheel, make the desired
changes. To increase or decrease the values
more quickly, turn the thumbwheel faster.
● Mark or confirm the selection with button
›››
Fig. 43 1 on the windscreen wiper lever
or b utt
on  on the multifunction steering
wheel
›
›

› Fig. 44.
Button for the driving assistance sys-
tems* Fig. 45
On the turn signal and main beam
he a
dlight

lever: button for the driving assis-
tance systems With the turn signal and main beam head-
light
l
ev

er button, you can activate or deacti-
vate the driver assistance systems displayed in the Assist systems
menu
›››
 page 178.
Activate or deactivate a driver assistance
system ● Briefly press the button ›››
Fig. 45 in the di-
rection of the arrow to open the menu As-
sist systems .
● Select the driver assistance system and ac-
tivate or de
activate it ››› page 31. A mark indi-
cates that driver assistance system is switch-
ed on.
Menu
MenuFunction
DrivingdataInformation and possible configurations
of the multifunction display (MFD)
››› page 35, ››› page 110.
Assist
systemsInformation and possible configurations
of the driver assistance systems
››› page 110.
Naviga-
tion
Information instructions from the activa-
ted navigation system: when a route guid-
ance is activated, the turning arrows and
proximity bars are displayed. The appear-
ance is similar to the Easy Connect sys-
tem.
If route guidance is not activated, the di-
rection of travel (compass) and the name
of the street along which you are driving
are shown ››› Booklet Navigation system. 32

The essentialsMenuFunction
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode
››› Booklet Ra-
dio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Tele-
phoneInformation and possible configurations
of the mobile phone preinstallation
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation
system.
Lap tim-
erIn a racing circuit, measurement and
memorisation of lap times by the vehicle
and comparison with previously measured
best times ››› page 37.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
depending on the equipment
››› page 110. Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C
(+39°F), the “ic
e c
r

ystal” symbol (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed. At first, this
symbol flashes and then it remains lit until
the outside temperature rises above +6°C
(+43°F) ››› in Indications on the display on
p ag
e 106

.
When the vehicle is at a standstill or when
travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced b

y the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Gear-change indicator Fig. 46
Instrument panel: gear-change indica-
t or (m
anual

gearbox). A gear change will be recommended if the
g
e
ar

you are in is not the most economical
choice. If no gear-change is recommended, it
means that you are already in the most eco-
nomical gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ››› Fig. 46
mean: ●
 Chang
e to a higher gear: the suggested
gear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended .
●  Change to a lower gear: the suggested
ge
ar appears to the left of the current gear
when a lower gear is recommended .
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd  4th).
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode
›››  page 170.
The following display symbols mean:
●  Shiftin g up a gear
● 

Shifting down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
sav e f

uel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations.
In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer). Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when

you press the clutch pedal. 33

The essentialsMenu “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.
Reset-
ting to
zeroAll the memorised statistical data are re-
set. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
whil e driv

ing. ●
Only set

the timer or consult statistics
when the vehicle is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complic
ated driving situations. Speed warning device
The speed warning device warns the driver
when they h
av

e exceeded the pre-set speed
limit by 3 km/h. An audible warning is given
and the lamp  can be seen simultaneously
on the instrument panel, as well as a mes-
sage for the driver: speed warning ex- ceeded! The warning lamp  switches off
when reducing speed below the stored maxi-
mum limit.
Speed warning programming is recommen-
ded if you wish to be reminded of a maxi-
mum speed, such as when travelling in a
country with different speed limits or for a
maximum speed for winter tyres.
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 : pres
s the button SETUP > control button  Driver Assistant
>
Speed warning .
● Vehicles with Easy Connect : pres
s the but-
ton Systems or else Vehicle systems >
Driver assistant > Speed warning.The warning limit can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 150 mph).
The a

djustment
is done in 10 km/h (mph) intervals. Note
● Ple a

se 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 sev
eral countries warns you at a
speed of 120 km/h (80 mph). This is a facto-
ry-set speed limit. Service intervals
The service interval indication appears on the
in
s
trument

panel display ›››
 Fig. 124
3 .
S EA
T di
stinguishes between services with en-
gine oil 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
pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Thanks to
technological progress, maintenance work
has been greatly reduced. Because of the
technology used by SEAT, with this service 38

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
● Rep
l
ace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
Bulbs Bul
bs (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime driving light/side lightP21W SLL
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W LL
Full-LED main headlightsType
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear lightsType
Brake light/tail lightP21W LL
Side lights2x W5W LL
Turn signalPY21W LL
Retro fog lightH21W
Rear lightsType
Reverse lightsP21W LL
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W LL
Retro fog lightH21W
Reverse lightsP21W LL
The remaining functions work with LEDs 
›››
page 94 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh

at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af
e p

lace as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle. ●
Have the v
ehicle tool kit ›››
 page 86
and the spare wheel* ready
›››  page 262.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a

ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 56

Airbag system
WARNING
● Improper u se or r
epairs not carried out by
qualified mechanics increase the risk of se-
vere or fatal injuries. The belt tensioners may
fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong cir-
cumstances.
● Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or
inst
all parts of the belt tensioners or seat
belts.
● The seat belt tensioner, seat belt and auto-
matic r
etractor cannot be repaired.
● Any work on the belt tensioners and seat
belts, includin
g the removal and refitting of
system parts in conjunction with other repair
work, must be performed by a specialised
workshop only.
● The belt tensioners will only provide pro-
tection for one ac
cident and must be changed
if they have been activated. Airbag system
Brief intr
oduction
Wh

y is it so important to wear a seat
belt and to sit correctly? For the inflating airbags to achieve the best
prot
ection, the se

at belt must always be worn
properly and the correct sitting position must
be assumed.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat
belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's
overall passive safety system. Please bear in
mind that the airbag system can only work ef-
fectively when the vehicle occupants are
wearing their seat belts correctly and have
adjusted the head restraints properly. There-
fore, it is most important to properly wear the
seat belts at all times, not only because this
is required by law in most countries, but also
for your safety ›››
page 72, Why wear a seat
belt?.
The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds, so
if you are not properly seated when the air-
bag is triggered, you may sustain fatal inju-
ries. Therefore, it is essential that all vehicle
occupants assume a correct sitting position
while travelling.
Sharp braking before an accident may cause
a passenger not wearing a seat belt to be
thrown forward into the area of the deploying airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag may
inflict c
ritic

al or fatal injuries on the occu-
pant. This also applies to children.
Always maintain the greatest possible dis-
tance between yourself and the front airbag.
This way, the front airbags can completely
deploy when triggered, providing their maxi-
mum protection.
The most important factors that will trigger
an airbag are: the type of accident, the angle
of collision and the speed of the vehicle.
Whether or not the airbags are triggered de-
pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration
rate resulting from the collision and detected
by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration
occurring during the collision and measured
by the control unit remains below the speci-
fied reference values, the front, side and/or
curtain airbags will not be triggered. Take in-
to account that the visible damage in a vehi-
cle involved in an accident, no matter how
serious, is not a determining factor for the
airbags to have been triggered. WARNING
● We arin

g the seat belt incorrectly or assum-
ing an incorrect sitting position can lead to
critical or fatal injuries.
● All vehicle occupants, including children,
who are not pr
operly belted can sustain criti-
cal or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered.
Children up to 12 years old should always » 77
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Safety

Emergencies
Note
● In the v ehic
le, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the fo
llowing tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below pert
ain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect at
the time of printing, are subject to
change. Bulbs
Ch an
gin

g a bulbRead the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 56.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.
If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Work in the engine
c omp
ar

tment on page 246.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder. Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are diff

erent sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Rear bulb light
● LED rear light*
Ful
l-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak e p

articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure
yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
before c
hanging a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of u

sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Ple a

se check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the reflector and will impair its surface. 94

Instruments and warning/control lamps
CAUTION
● To pr ev
ent damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se.Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
o

lutions per minute ›››
Fig. 124 1 .
T og
ether w
ith the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al. We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that

you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in ›››
 page 33, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 124 to g o int
o the red zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimi

se emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument

panel display ›››
Fig. 124 3 , de-
pendin g on the
v
ehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›››
 page 34.
● Warning and information messages
›››
 page 34.
● Distance travelled ›››

page 107.
● Time ›››

page 106.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature ›››

 page 33. ●
Compa
ss ››› page 106.
● Shift lever position ›››
page 168.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
 page 33.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with differ
ent setting options ›››
 page 31.
● Service interval display ›››

 page 38.
● Second speed display ›››

 page 31.
● Speed warning function ›››

 page 38.
● Start-Stop system status display
›››
page 183.
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ››

› page 177
● Signs recognised by the traffic signal de-
tection sys
tem ››› page 208
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
›››
page 106
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
Dist
ance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ›››
Fig. 124 4 to re-
set the trip r
ec
order to 0. »
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