wheel Seat Leon 5D 2016 User Guide

The essentials
● Oper ation with
the
multi-function steering
wheel*: Move with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Driving data and enter w
ith
OK . Turn the
thumbwheel to the right until the Conven-
ience consumers 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 31.
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. 36

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 advance warning first appears 20
days before the date established for the cor-
responding 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. 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. 120
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  button
and S
ETUP function button in the Easy Con-
nect sy
s

tem ›››
 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. 120
4 .
● Switch ignition back on.
● Release the 4
› ››
 Fig. 120
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 Dealer. 38

The essentials
Fluid Level control Fi l
lin
g capacities
Tank level
Petrol and diesel
engines50 l, of which, approx. 7 l reserveVehicles with all-wheel-drive :
55 l, of which, approx. 8.5 l re- serve
Natural gas en-
ginea)approx. 15 kg
a)
The capacity depends on the efficacy and characteristics of
the natural gas pumps. The capacity indicated is based on a
minimum loading pressure of 200 bar.
Capacity of the windscreen washer fluid container
Versions without
headlight washer
systemapprox. 3 litres
Versions with
headlight washer
systemapprox. 5 litres Fuel
Fig. 58
Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached. The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and loc
k
ed aut

omatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
● Open the fuel tank flap by pressing on the
left
side.
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Place it in the space on the hinge of the
open flap ››

› Fig. 58.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as
it will go.
● Close the lid. 
››› in Filling up on page 257
›››
page 256 Oil
Fig. 59
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 60
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi

ller cap 50

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 running 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
Rear lightsType
Retro fog lightH21W
Reverse lightsP21W LL
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W LL
Retro fog lightH21W
Reverse lightsP21W LL
The remaining functions work with LEDs 
›››
page 93 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 afe 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 y
ou are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your vehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit ›››

 page 85
and the spare wheel* ready
›››  page 278.
● 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. 55

The essentials
Changing a wheel V ehic
l
e tool kit Fig. 68
Underneath the floor panel of the lug-
g ag
e c

ompartment: vehicle tool kit. An adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
T
o
wline anc

horage
Box spanner for wheel bolts*
Crank handle for jack
Jack*
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
ers*/wheel bolt cap clip.

››› in What to do first on page 55
››› page 85 1
2
3
4
5
6 Wheel covers*
Fig. 69
Remove the wheel cover. The wheel covers must be removed for access
t
o the wheel
bo

lts.
Removing ● Remove the wheel cover using the wire
hook ››

› Fig. 69.
● Hook this into one of the cut-outs of the
wheel co
ver.
Fitting
● Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by
pres
sing it firmly.
● Put pressure on the point of the cut-out for
the valv
e.
● Next fit the rest of the wheel cover. Wheel bolt caps*
Fig. 70
Wheel: wheel bolts with caps. Removal
● Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools) over the
c ap u
nti

l it clicks into place ››› Fig. 70.
● Remove the cap with the plastic clip. 57

The essentials
Anti-theft wheel bolts Fig. 71
Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and
a d
apt
er. ●
Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.
● Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)
ont o the anti-thef
t

wheel bolt and push it on
as far as it will go.
● Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto
the adapt
er as far as it will go.
● Remove the wheel bolt ›››
page 58 . Note
Make a note of the code number of the anti-
theft wheel

bolt and keep it in a safe place,
but not in your vehicle. If you need a new
adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi-
cial Service, indicating the code number. Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 72
Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts. ●
Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto
the wheel bo
lt

as far as it will go. An adapter
is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-
theft wheel bolts ››› page 58.
● Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn
to the lef
t ››› Fig. 72 (arrow). To apply the re-
quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the
end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel
bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot
on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip. WARNING
Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be-
for e r

aising the vehicle with the jack*. If not,
an accident may occur. Lifting the vehicle
Fig. 73
Crossbar: marks. Fig. 74
Strut: mounting the jack on the vehi-
c l
e. ●
Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm
gr ou
nd. If
necessary use a large, strong
board or similar support. If the surface is slip-
pery (for example tiles) place the jack on a
rubber mat or similar to prevent it from slip-
ping ››› .
58

The essentials
● Find the s up
por
t point on the strut (sunken
area) closest to the wheel to be changed
››› Fig. 73.
● Turn the jack*, located below the strut sup-
port point, t
o raise it until tab 1
› ››
Fig. 74
is
below the housing provided.
● Align the jack* so that tab 1 “grips” onto
the hou s
in

g provided on the strut and the
mobile base 2 is resting on the ground. The
b a
se p

late 2 should fall vertically with re-
s pect
t
o the support point 1 .
● Continue turning the jack* until the wheel
i s
s

lightly lifted off the ground. WARNING
● Mak e s

ure that the jack* remains stable. If
the surface is slippery or soft, the jack* could
slip or sink, respectively, with the resultant
risk of injury.
● Only raise the vehicle with the jack* sup-
plied by
the manufacturer. Other vehicles
could slip, with the consequent risk of injury.
● Only mount the jack* on the support points
designed f
or this purpose on the strut, and
always align the jack correctly. If you do not,
the jack* could slip as it does not have an ad-
equate grip on the vehicle: risk of injury!
● The height of the parked vehicle can
chan
ge as a result of variations in tempera-
ture and loading. CAUTION
The vehicle must not be raised on the cross-
bar . On

ly place the jack* on the points de-
signed for this purpose on the strut. Other-
wise, the vehicle may be damaged. Removing and fitting a wheel
Change the wheel after loosening the wheel
bolts
and r

aising the vehicle with the jack.
Taking off the wheel ● Unscrew the wheel bolts using the box
sp anner and p

lace them on a clean surface.
● Take off the wheel.
Putting on the s
pare wheel
When fitting tyres with a compulsory rotation
direction, observe the instructions in
››› page 59.
● Mount the wheel.
● Screw on the wheel bolts in position and
tighten them loosely
with a box spanner.
● Carefully lower the vehicle using the jack*.
● Tighten the wheel bolts in diagonal pairs
usin
g the wheel brace.
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn
easily. Before fitting the spare wheel, inspect
the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa- ces. These surfaces must be clean before fit-
ting the wheel.
T

yres with compulsory direction of ro-
tation A directional tread pattern can be identified
by
the arr

ows on the sidewall that point in
the direction of rotation. Always observe the
direction of rotation indicated when fitting
the wheel to guarantee optimum properties
of this type of tyres with regard to grip,
noises, wear and aquaplaning.
If it is absolutely necessary to fit the spare
tyre* against the direction of rotation, drive
with care as this means the tyre does not of-
fer optimum driving properties. This is of par-
ticular importance when the road surface is
wet.
To return to directional tread tires, replace
the punctured tyre as soon as possible and
restore the obligatory direction of rotation of
all tyres.
Subsequent work ●
Alloy wheels: rep
l
ace the wheel bolt caps.
● Plate wheels: rep l
ace the wheel hubcap
››› page 57. » 59

The essentials
● Ret
urn al
l tools to their proper storing loca-
tion.
● If the replaced wheel does not fit in the
spar
e wheel housing, store it safely in the
luggage compartment ›››
 page 151.
● Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-
ted tyr
e as soon as possible.
● In vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure indi-
cator
, adjust the pressure and store the read-
ing in the radio/Easy Connect system*
›››  page 275.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts c
hecked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench (it should be 120 Nm). Mean-
while, drive carefully.
● Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as
poss
ible.
Snow chains Use Snow chains should only be used on the
fr
on
t

wheels.
Check that they are correctly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions. Keep your speed
below 50 km/h (30 mph). If there is a danger of being trapped despite
havin

g mounted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC
›››  page 178, Switching on/off the ESC
and ASR.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
195/65 R15Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/55 R16Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
225/45 R17Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/40 R18Chains with links of maximum 9 mm Remove wheel covers and any integral trim
rin
g bef
or

e fitting snow chains.
Remove the chains when roads are free of
snow. Driving characteristics worsen, and the
wheels become damaged quickly and may
even be rendered unusable. Emergency towing of the vehi-
cle
T

owing Fig. 75
Right side of the front bumper: tow-
line anc hor
ag

e screwed in. Fig. 76
Right side of the rear bumper: towline
anc hor
ag

e screwed in. 60

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 85.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 75 o ››› Fig. 76 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 88
››› page 88 Tow-starting
If the engine will not start, first try starting it
us
in

g the battery of another vehicle
››› page 61. 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. » 61

Safety
● belt t
en
sioners 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. 82
The proper distance between driver
and s t
eerin

g wheel Fig. 83
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. 82.
– Move the driver's seat forwards or back-
ward

s so that you are able to press the ac-
celerator, 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. 83.
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that

your back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 71.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the

vehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver's seat ››› page 143. WARNING
● An incorr ect

sitting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries. 66