display Seat Leon 5D 2017 Owner's manual

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The e s
senti
als . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Driver-side general instrument panel (left-
hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9
Driver-side general instrument panel (right-
hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger-side general instrument panel (left-
hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12
Passenger-side general instrument panel
(right-hand driv
e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Interior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Driver information System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gearbox lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fluid Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Action in the event of a puncture . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 69 How to jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Advice about driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Correct position of the vehicle occupants . . . . 75
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Why wear a seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 83
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Safety instructions about airbags . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Description and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Vehicle tool kit, anti-puncture kit* . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Manual unlocking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Changing the windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 97
Towing or tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Change the front bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Changing incandescent rear light bulbs . . . . . . 107
Side turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
General instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Instruments and warning/control lamps . . . . . 114
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Introduction to the Easy Connect system* . . . . 120
System settings (CAR)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Communications and multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Steering wheel controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Rear lid (luggage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Controls for the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Panoramic sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Windscreen wiper and window wiper sys-
tems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Mirr

or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Adjusting the seats and headrests . . . . . . . . . . 152
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 157
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Heating, ventilation and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
5

The essentials
Special Characteristics
● The anti-theft alarm will remain active when
v ehic
l
es are unlocked. However, the alarm
will not be triggered ›››
 page 125.
● After the driver door is opened, you have
15 seconds
to switch on the ignition. Once
this time has elapsed, the alarm is triggered.
● Switch the ignition on. The electronic im-
mobi
lizer recognises a valid vehicle key and
deactivates the anti-theft alarm system. Note
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the
vehic l

e is locked manually using the key
shaft ›››
 page 125. Emergency locking of doors without
door cylinder
Fig. 4
Locking the door manually. If the central locking system should fail to
w
ork
at

any time, doors with no lock cylinder
will have to be locked separately.
A mechanical locking device (only visible
when the door is open) is provided on the
front passenger door.
● Pull the cap out of the opening.
● Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it
to the right a
s far as it will go (if the door is
on the right side) or to the left (if the door is
on the left side).
Once the door has been closed it can no lon-
ger be opened from the outside. Pull the inte-
rior door handle once to unlock and open the
door.
Rear lid Fig. 5
Rear lid: opening from the outside. The rear lid opening system operates electri-
c
al
ly

. It is activated by using the handle on
the boot lid.
To lock/unlock, press the button  or button
 ››› Fig. 1 on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the rear lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if it
is opened while the vehicle is moving faster
than 6 km/h (4 mph)*.
Opening and closing ● Opening the rear lid: pull on the release
lever and lif
t it up ››› Fig. 5. The rear lid opens
automatically.
● Closing the rear lid: Hold it by one of the
handle
s on the interior lining and close it by
pushing gently.

››› in Rear lid automatic locking on
page 135
››› page 135
››› page 17, ››› page 17 16

The essentialsMenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Lights
Light assistDynamic Light Assist, Light Assist, motorway function, turning-on time, headlamp
range adjustment, automatic lights when raining, one-touch signalling, travel mode.›››
page 140
Vehicle interior lightingBrightness of instrument panel and controls››› page 147
Coming Home/Leaving Home functionSwitch-on time of the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions››› page 143
››› page 144
Driver assistance
ACC (adaptive cruise control)Activation and deactivation: default distance level, driving profiles.››› page 214
Front Assist (emergency brake as-
sist system)Activation and deactivation: Front Assist, advance warning, distance warning display››› page 210
Lane Assist (system warning you if
you leave the lane)Activation and deactivation of lane departure warning, adaptive lane guidance››› page 224
Detection of traffic signsDisplay on the instrument panel, activation and deactivation of the speed warning››› page 233
TrailerTrailer recognition (display of traffic signs for vehicles with trailer), use to calculate
the route, maximum speed for trailer››› page 246
Fatigue detectionActivation and deactivation››› page 236
Parking and ma-
noeuvring
ParkPilotAutomatic activation, front volume, front sound treble, rear volume, rear sound tre-
ble, adjust Infotainment volume››› page 237
Auto HoldSwitching on and off when starting off››› page 208
Electric parking brakeSwitching on and off automatically››› page 183
Braking while manoeuvring functionSwitching on and off››› page 242
Displaying the parking spaceSwitching on and off
Ambient lighting–Switching on and off, selecting brightness, colour, area or total››› page 147 34

The essentials
Driver information System Intr oduction With the ignition switched on, it is possible
to r
e
ad the different functions of the display
by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,
the multifunction display can only be operat-
ed with the steering wheel buttons.
The number of menus displayed on the in-
strument panel will vary according to the ve-
hicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised workshop will be able to pro-
gramme or modify additional functions, ac-
cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service.
Some menu options can only be read when
the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it
will not be possible to read the menus
››› page 41. Some warning messages can
be confirmed and made to disappear with the
windscreen wiper lever button or the multi-
function steering wheel button.
The information system also provides the fol-
lowing information and displays (depending
on the vehicle's equipment):
Driving data ›››
page 38
■ MFD from departure ■
MFD from r ef

uelling
■ MFD total calculation
Assist systems ››› page 40
Navigation ››› Booklet Navigation system
Audio ››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Naviga-
tion system
Telephone ››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet
Navigation system
Vehicle status ››› page 41 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of

injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trol
s when driving. Using the menus on the instrument
p
anel Fig. 43
Windscreen wiper lever: control but-
t on
s. Fig. 44
Right side of multifunction steering
wheel: c ontr
o

l buttons. The driver information system is controlled
w
ith the mu
ltif

unction steering wheel buttons
››› Fig. 44 or with the windscreen wiper lever
››› Fig. 43 (if the vehicle is not equipped with
multifunction steering wheel). 36

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 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 driver assistance sys-
tems* Fig. 45
On the turn signal and main beam
he a
dlight

lever: button for the driver 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 205.
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 36. A mark indi-
cates that driver assistance system is switch-
ed on.
Selection menu
MenuFunction
Driving
dataInformation and possible configura-
tions of the multifunction display (MFD)
››› page 38.
Assist
systemsInformation and possible configura-
tions of the driver assistance systems
››› page 40.
» 37

The essentialsMenuFunction
Navigation
Information instructions from the acti-
vated navigation system: when a route
guidance is activated, the turning ar-
rows and proximity bars are displayed.
The appearance is similar to the Easy
Connect system.
If route guidance is not activated, the
direction of travel (compass) and the
name of the street along which you are
driving are shown
››› Booklet Naviga-
tion system.
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode ››› Booklet
Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Telephone
Information and possible configura-
tions of the mobile phone preinstalla-
tion ››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Nav-
igation system.
Lap timer
In a racing circuit, measurement and
memorisation of lap times by the vehi-
cle and comparison with previously
measured best times ››› page 40.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or infor-
mation texts and other system compo-
nents, according to equipment
››› page 33. Driving data
The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-
ent
v

alues for the journey and the consump-
tion.
Changing between display modes on the
MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel:
Press the rocker switch  on the
wind s
creen wiper lever ››› Fig. 43.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering
wheel:
turn the wheel ››› Fig. 44.
Multifunction display memory
The multifunction display is equipped with
three memories that work automatically: MFD
from departure, MFD from refuelling and MFD
total calculation. On the screen display, you
can read which memory is currently dis-
played.
● Toggle between memories with the ignition
on and the memory di

splayed: Press the
 button on the windscreen wiper lever
or the  button of the multifunction steering
wheel .
MenuFunction
MFD from
departure
Display and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption from
when the ignition is switched on to
when it is switched off.
If the journey is continued in less than
2 hours after the ignition is switched
off, the new data is added to the data
already stored in the memory. The
memory will automatically be deleted if
the journey is interrupted for more than
2 hours.
MFD from refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption. By
refuelling, the memory will be erased
automatically.
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a
specific number of partial trips, up to a
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km or
9999 km, depending on the model of
instrument panel. On reaching either of
these limits a)
, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0
again.
a) It varies according to the instrument panel version.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the  button of the multifunction
s t
eerin

g wheel or the  button of the multi-
f u nction wheel
pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds. 38

The essentials
Personalising the displays
In the E a
sy
Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the  button and the
S
ET
TINGS function
b utt
on ›

››  page 120.
Data summary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption dis-
play operates throughout the jour-
ney, in litres/100 km; and with the
engine running and the vehicle
stopped, in litres/hour.
Average fuel consumption a)
After turning on the ignition, aver-
age fuel consumption in li-
tres/100 km will be displayed after
travelling about 100 metres. Other-
wise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approxi-
mately every 5 seconds.
ACT®
*: Depending on the equip-
ment, number of active cylinders.
Operating range a)
Approximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank, assuming the
same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current
fuel consumption.
Travelling
timeThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
MenuFunction
JourneyDistance 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
Coolant tem-
perature
gaugeDigital display of the current temper-
ature of the liquid coolant.
MenuFunction
Convenience consumersInformation about the vehicle’s
main convenience consumers. It is
displayed by means of a consump-
tion indicator bar.
Eco tipsTips on how to save fuel.
Reset data “when set-
ting off”Reset journey data when setting off.
Reset data
for “total
calculation”Reset travel journey to zero.
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. » 39

The essentials
● To sw
it
ch system off: press the but-
ton  or
 . The stored speed is de-
l et
ed.
Assist systems menu
MenuFunction
ACCDisplay of Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ››› page 214.
Front AssistSwitching the monitoring system
on and off ››› page 210.
Lane Assist *Switching the Lane Assist system
on or off ››› page 225.
Detection of
traffic signsDisplay of traffic signs
››› page 233:
Fatigue detec-
tion *Switching the fatigue detection
on or off (pause recommenda-
tion) ››› page 236. Timer*
You can access the timer via the selection
menu
››
›

page 37.
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
wheel:
press the rocker switch  in the
w ind
s
creen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
turn the wheel ›

›› Fig. 44.
Menu “Stop”
Start
The timer starts.
If there are existing laps and they are
included 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 re-
set first in the Statistics menu.
Since start
The timer begins when the vehicle
sets off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the
timer begins once the vehicle has
stopped.
StatisticsThe 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
included in the statistics.
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is
displayed. The timer continues in par-
allel.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrup-
ted. 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
statistics.
EndThe current timer ends. The lap is in-
cluded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
Partial
timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is
displayed. The timer continues in par-
allel.
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
included in the statistics. 40

The essentialsMenu “Partial time”
StopThe current lap timer will be interrup-
ted. 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 mi-
nutes and 59 seconds.
If one of the 2 limits is reached, you
will have to reset the statistics in order
to begin a new timer.
BackThis returns to the previous menu.
Resetting
to zeroAll the memorised statistical data are
reset. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
whil e driv

ing.
● Only set the timer or consult statistics
when the vehic
le is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complic
ated driving situations. Status display
Bonnet, r e
ar lid and door

s open Fig. 46
A: bonnet open; B: rear lid open; C:
fr ont
l

eft door open; D: rear right door open
(5-door vehicles only). When the ignition is switched on or when
driv
in
g, the bonnet, r

ear lid or doors that are
open will be indicated on the instrument pan-
el display, and, as applicable, this will be in-
dicated audibly. The display may vary accord-
ing to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Illustra- tionKey to ››› Fig. 46
A  Do not continue driving!
The bonnet is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 270.
B  Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 135.
C, D  Do not continue driving!
A vehicle door is open or is not properly
closed ››› page 125. 
›››
page 115 Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents
and f
u

nctions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols and
messages on the instrument panel display
( ›››
 page 119) and, in some cases, with
audible warnings. The display may vary ac-
cording to the type of instrument panel fitted. » 41

The essentialsPriority 1 warning (red symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
 Stop the vehicle!
It is dangerous ››› in Warning
and control lamps on page 119 !
Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessa-
ry, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Priority 2 warning (yellow symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct
levels may cause damage to the vehicle! ›››
in Warn-
ing and control lamps on page 119
Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If neces-
sary, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Informative text
Information relating to different vehicle processes. Gear-change indicator
Fig. 47
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. 47
mean:
●  Chan ge to a higher gear: the suggested
g

ear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended .
●  Change to a lower gear: the suggested
g

ear 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 dis
p

lay is only visible in tiptronic mode
›››  page 193.
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. 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 117

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