warning Seat Leon SC 2013 Owner's manual

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In the centre console
–Remove the connector located in the centre console of the pow-
er socket ⇒ Fig. 87.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the power socket.
In the luggage compartment (valid only for the Leon ST model)
– Lift the power socket cover ⇒ Fig. 88.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the power socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt power socket. The ap-
pliances connected to each power socket must not exceed a power rating of
120 Watt.
WARNING
The power socket works only when the ignition is on. Improper use may
cause serious injury or even fire. Children should therefore not be left in
the vehicle, unattended, if the button is also left behind. Otherwise there
is a possibility that they may be injured.
CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge. Luggage compartment
General notes
WARNING
The Safe driving chapter contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions and warnings that you should read and observe for your own safety
and the safety of your passengers ⇒ page 7.
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Applies to the model: LEON / LEON SC
Increase capacity of luggage compartment
The backrests can be folded forward individually or togeth-
er.
Fig. 89 Clip to support
the seat belt
Fig. 90 Backrest release
lever Folding the backrest forwards
–
Place the side seat belts in the trim clip ⇒ Fig. 89.
– Slide the head restraint(s) downwards ⇒ page 132.
– Press the release lever ⇒ Fig. 90 A
in the direction of the ar-
row.
– Fold the backrest forwards.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Move the backrest until it engages properly ⇒ 
. The red mark-
ing on the tab ⇒ Fig. 90 B should no longer be visible when
the backrest is properly secured.
WARNING
● Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
● The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward through the inte-
rior during sudden braking.
CAUTION
● With the backrest inclined there is a danger of damaging the rear head
restraints when adjusting the front seats backwards.
● When folding the backrest forwards, make sure to place the side seat
belts in the trim clip to prevent them from being damaged by becoming
trapped in the backrest lock. 
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Applies to the model: LEON ST
Folding down and lifting the rear seat backrest
Fig. 91 In the rear seat
backrest: release tab 1;
red marking 2
Fig. 92 In the luggage
compartment: distance
unlocking levers of left
part 1 and right part 2 of
the rear backrest
The rear seat backrest is divided and each part can be folded down sepa-
rately to extend the boot. When the rear seat backrest is folded down, nobody is allowed to travel in
the corresponding seats (not even a child).
Folding down the rear seat backrest with the release tab
●
Push the head restraint down as far as it will go.
● Push the release tab ⇒ Fig. 91 1
forwards and at the same time fold
down the backrest.
● The rear backrest is released when the red mark of button 2
can be
seen.
Fold down the rear seat backrest with the distance unlocking lever
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go.
● Open the rear lid.
● Pull on the distance unlocking lever of the left part ⇒ Fig. 92 1
or right
2 of the backrest in the direction of the arrow. The unlocked part of the
rear backrest is folded down automatically forwards.
● As applicable, close the rear lid.
The rear backrest is released when the red mark on button ⇒ Fig. 91 2
can
be seen.
Folding up the rear seat backrest
● Lift the backrest and press it firmly in the lock until it engages properly
⇒ 
.
● It should not be possible to see the red mark of the release tab 2.
● The backrest has to be properly engaged.
WARNING
If the rear seat backrest is folded down or lifted carelessly it may cause
serious injury.
● Never fold down or lift the rear seat backrest while driving. 

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WARNING (Continued)
● On lifting the rear seat backrest, avoid trapping or damaging the seat
belt.
● On folding down or lifting the rear seat backrest, always keep your
hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of its path.
● For the safety belts to offer the necessary protection, all the parts of
the rear backrest should always be properly engaged. This is particularly
important in the case of the rear centre seat. Anyone sitting in a seat
whose backrest is not properly engaged could fly forward, together with
the backrest in the event of a sudden braking, a brusque manoeuvre or
an accident.
● A red mark on the button 2
warns that the backrest is not engaged.
Always check that the red marking is not visible when the backrest is in
the upright position.
● When the rear seat backrest is folded down or not properly engaged,
nobody is allowed to travel in the corresponding seats (not even a child).
CAUTION
If the rear seat backrest is folded down or lifted carelessly it may cause
damage to the vehicle or other objects.
● Before folding the rear seat backrest, adjust the front seats so that nei-
ther the head restraints nor the padding of the rear backrest hit them. Applies to the model: LEON / LEON SC
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover blocks the view into the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 93 Rear lid open
with the luggage com-
partment cover
Removing
– Remove the straps A
and unfasten the cover of the support Bby pressing upwards in the direction of arrow 1.
Fitting
– Insert the cover horizontally so that it coincides with the “plate”
on the axis of the supports B
and press down until it engages.
– Attach the straps to the rear lid A
⇒ .
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WARNING
● The luggage compartment cover must always be fixed properly (risk
of accident).
● The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage
shelf. Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Retractable rear shelf
Fig. 94 In the luggage
compartment: closing the
rear shelf
Fig. 95 In the luggage
compartment: removing
the rear shelf
opening the rear shelf
● Press the handle of the rear shelf ( press) until it is released
⇒ Fig. 94
1
. The shelf will slide automatically to the end until it is totally retracted.
Closing the rear shelf
● Pull backwards and evenly on the rear shelf.
Removing the rear shelf
● Press the rear shelf support
⇒ Fig. 95 1
in the direction of the arrow.
● Pull the rear shelf upwards through the support.
● In versions with side covers (without nets) the rear shelf can be stored
under the luggage compartment variable floor, although it must be in the
top position ⇒ page 141.
Mounting the rear shelf
● Place the rear shelf in the housing provided for in the left side trim.
● Fit the rear shelf support
⇒ Fig. 95 1
into the right housing.
● Check that the support
⇒ Fig. 95 1 has engaged properly.
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WARNING
If animals or other vehicles or stationary objects are carried incorrectly
on the rear shelf, they could cause serious injuries in case of sudden
braking or brusque manoeuvre or an accident.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects loose on the rear shelf.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Storing the rear shelf
Fig. 96 In the luggage
compartment: housing
for storing the rear shelf.
Fig. 97 In the luggage
compartment: housing
for storing the rear shelf.
The rear shelf can be stored under the luggage compartment's variable
floor.
● Remove the covers
⇒ Fig. 96 A
left and right.
● Press the head of the rear shelf in the direction of the arrow until it en-
gages in the housing provided ⇒ Fig. 97.
● Put the left and right covers back in their original position. 
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Use of the net partition behind the rear seat*
Fig. 98 In the luggage
compartment: pulling out
and securing the net par-
tition
Fig. 99 In the luggage
compartment: removing
the net partition Pulling out and securing the net partition
●
Pull up on the tab ⇒ Fig. 98 2
to remove the net from the casing 4.
● Secure the net partition on the right 3 (magnified image).
● Secure the net partition in the housing of the left side 1 by pulling the
bar.
The net partition is secured properly when the T-shaped ends are securely
fitted into the corresponding housings 3
and 1.
Retracting the net partition
● Remove the bars from the housings 3
and 1.
● Roll away the net in casing 4 by lowering it with your hand.
Removing the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Press the left or right release button ⇒ Fig. 99 in the direction of the ar-
row A
.
● Remove the support casing in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Place the casing in the left and right supports.
● Press the housing in the left and right supports in the direction of arrow
B
until it engages ⇒ Fig. 99.
The red markings on the release tabs must not be seen.
WARNING
● Always secure objects, even when the net partition is properly fitted.
● When the vehicle is moving, nobody should be allowed to remain be-
hind the fitted net partition. 

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Retracting the net partition
● Remove the bar from the housings in the trims of the roof side member.
● Roll away the net in casing 4
by lowering it with your hand.
Removing the net partition
● Pull on the casing of the net approx. 5 cm in the opposite direction of
the arrow ⇒ Fig. 100 B
.
● Remove the casing from the securing tracks in the opposite direction of
the arrows A
.
● Lift the backrests of the rear seat.
WARNING
During a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident, objects could be
launched across the passenger compartment and cause serious or fatal
injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the net partition is properly fitted.
● When the vehicle is moving, nobody should be allowed to remain be-
hind the fitted net partition.
WARNING
The rear seat backrests can only be lifted again if the net partition has
been lifted first.
CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition may cause damage.
● Do not “release” the partition net on lowering it; otherwise the net and
other parts of the vehicle might be damaged. Roll down the net partition by
hand. Applies to the model: LEON ST
Tailboard for carrying long objects
Fig. 102 On the rear
seat backrest: tailboard
opening.
Fig. 103 In the luggage
compartment: tailboard
opening.
On the rear seat, behind the central armrest, there is a tailboard for trans-
porting long objects inside the vehicle, such as skis. 

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In order to use the fastening rings, they must be lifted beforehand 1)
.
WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining straps are used, they could
break in the event of braking or an accident. Objects could then be
launched across the passenger compartment and cause serious or fatal
injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that are suitable and in a good
condition.
● Fasten the belts and straps to the fastening rings safely.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that are unsecured could move
suddenly and modify the handling of the vehicle.
● Secure all objects, small and light.
● The maximum tensile load of the fastening ring should never be ex-
ceeded for securing objects.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings.
Note
● The maximum tensile load that the fastening rings can support is 3.5
kN.
● Belts and securing systems for the appropriate load can be obtained
from specialised dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this. Retaining hooks
Fig. 106 In the luggage
compartment: retaining
hooks (LEON / LEON SC
model).
Fig. 107 In the luggage
compartment: retaining
hooks (LEON ST model).
At the rear of the luggage compartment, to the left and right there are fixed
hooks for hanging bags ⇒ Fig. 107. 
1)
Valid only in the LEON ST model.

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The retaining hooks have been designed to hold light shopping bags.
At the front and rear of the luggage compartment there are fastening rings
for securing luggage ⇒  Fig. 104, ⇒ Fig. 105.
WARNING
Never use retaining hooks as fastening rings. In the event of sudden
braking or an accident, the hooks could break.
CAUTION
Each hook is designed for a maximum load of 2.5 kg. 
Net bag*
Fig. 108 In the luggage
compartment: net bag
fastened flush with the
floor (LEON ST model).
Fig. 109 In the luggage
compartment: rings 1
and hooks 2 to fasten
the net bag (LEON ST
model).
The luggage compartment net bag prevents light luggage from moving.
Small objects can be stowed in the net bag, which has a zip.
The net bag can be fastened to the luggage compartment in different ways.
Fastening the net bag into the luggage compartment floor
● In this case lift the front fastening rings
⇒ Fig. 108 2
.
● Secure the net hooks on the fastening rings 2
⇒ . The bag's zip
should be facing upwards.
● Secure the net hooks in the fastening rings 1
.
Fasten the net bag next to the load threshold
● Secure the short net hooks in the fastening rings
⇒ Fig. 109 1

⇒ .
The bag's zip should be facing upwards.
● Secure the straps to the hooks for hanging bags 2
.
Removing the net bag
The fastened net bag is taut ⇒ 
. 
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