warning lights Seat Leon SC 2017 Owner's Guide

Operation
Adjusting the central locking You can use Easy Connect* to select which
doors
ar
e unlocked with the central locking
system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*
system, you can select whether the vehicle
automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”
programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h
(9 mph).
Programming the unlocking of the doors (ve-
hicles with Easy Connect)
– Select:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Opening and closing > Cen-
tral locking > Unlocking doors .
Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select:  button > SETTINGS
fu
nction
b

utton > Opening and closing > Cen-
tral locking > Locking while
driving .
Programming the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button

Central locking > Locking while
driving .
Un loc
k

ing doors
You can choose to unlock all the doors or
only the driver door when you unlock the vehicle. In all
the options, the fuel
tank flap
is also unlocked.
With the Driver setting, when you press the
 button on the remote control key once, on-
ly the driver door is unlocked. If that button is
pressed twice, the rest of the doors and the
rear lid will be unlocked.
In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the
key in the door lock, in the direction of open-
ing, twice within 2 seconds.
If the  button is pressed, all the vehicle
doors are locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock while driving
If you select on, all the vehicle doors are
locked at speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).
Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 15
Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
rear lid fr
om the outside (for safety reasons,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all the door
s are closed and locked. ●
You can open the door
s individually from
the inside by pulling the inside door handle.
● In the event of an accident in which the air-
bags
inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance. WARNING
● The centr a

l locking switch also operates
when the ignition is switched off and auto-
matically locks all the vehicle doors when the
 button is pressed.
● The central locking switch does not operate
if the v
ehicle is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
● Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency
, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone, especially children, in
the vehicle. Note
Your vehicle will lock automatically when it
re ac

hes a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)
(Auto Lock) ››› page 125. You can unlock the
vehicle again using the  button on the cen-
tral locking switch. 128

Operation
●
Alw a
ys close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
rever
se or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it m
ay open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensurin
g it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Controls for the windows
Openin g and c
lo

sing of the electric
windows* Fig. 140
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w

s (5-door vehicle with front and
rear electric windows). Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 18
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
Y ou c
an u

se the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition. Safety switch
* (only in 5-door
vehicles)
The safety switch ››› Fig. 140 5 on the driver
door c an be u
sed t

o disable the electric win-
dow buttons on the rear doors.
● Safety switch not pressed : button
s on rear
doors are activated.
● Safety switch pressed : button
s on rear
doors are deactivated.
The safety control symbol  lights up in yel-
low if the buttons on the rear doors are
switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 97
.
● Incorrect use of the electric windows can
res
ult in injury.
● Never close the rear lid without observing
and ensurin
g it is clear, to do otherwise could
cause serious injury to you and third parties.
Make sure that no one is in the path of a win-
dow.
● The engine may accidentally be started and
be out of c
ontrol.
● If the ignition is switched on, the electric
equipment cou
ld be activated with risk of in-
jury, for example, in the electric windows.
● The doors can be locked using the remote
contro
l key. This could become an obstacle
for assistance in an emergency situation. 136

Operation
●
Nobody shou
ld be in the way of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially
when they are closed without the anti-trap
function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers
or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the win-
do ws

and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 137. Lights and visibility
Light s
Side light and dip

ped beam headlight Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 30
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ››
›

page 141.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is
raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
used c orr

ectly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly
adjusted. Note
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehic l

e lights in each country must be ob-
served. Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights consist of individ-
ual
lights, int
e

grated in the front headlights.
With the daylight driving lights on, only these
lights switch on ››› .
The d a
ytime ru

nning lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.
When the light switch is in position , a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime running
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting.
140

Lights and visibility
WARNING
● Never driv e w
ith daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, in the case
of heavy rain or in conditions of poor visibili-
ty. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 31
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the one-touch signalling, when the igni-
tion is switched on, move the lever as far as
possible upwards or downwards and release
the lever. The turn signal will flash three
times.
One-touch signalling is activated and deacti-
vated in the Easy Connect system via the button and the function button SETTINGS >
Lights > One-touch signalling
› ›
›

 page 33. In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this

function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g

etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s

and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off. ●
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 141:
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.» 141
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

OperationAutomatic 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*
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The m
ain be
am a

ssist 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 areas and deactivates the main beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.
Sw

itching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionUse
Activate:

– 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 141. 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 po-
sition to
 ››› page 140.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the
signal 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.
● Other in

sufficiently lit road users (such as
pedestri
ans 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-
ces.
● When the field 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 142

Lights and visibility
vehicle lighting system, for example, if addi-
tiona
l
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 141. Fog lights
Fig. 142
Dash panel: light control. 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 ››› Fig. 142 1 ,
fr om po
s
itions ,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
pl

etely pull the light switch 2 from position
,  or  .
● To sw
itch off the fog lights, press the light
switc
h or turn it to position . Note
The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind
you. Y

ou should use the rear fog light only
when visibility is very poor. For this reason, if
you exceed approximately 60 km/h (38 mph),
the instrument panel will display the follow-
ing warming: Switch off the fog light! 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.
Function “Coming home” This function may be connected/disconnec-
t
ed thr
ough the r

adio menu. The “Coming
Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec). »1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
with f u

ll-LED headlights and bulb fog lights. 143
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibility
Hazard warning lights Fig. 143
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 page 31
The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from movin
g traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights
››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut
om

atic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P. 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other ro
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again. WARNING
● The risk of

an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
al
s, f

or example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b atter

y will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
 When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef
t

turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
sw
it
c

h in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially.
145
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibilitySetting 3Driver only, luggage compartment full
Driving with trailer and minimum draw-
bar load.
Dynamic headlight range control
The contr
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. 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. Lighting of the instrument panel,
s
c
r

eens and controls Depending on the model, the lighting of the
in
s
trument

panel and controls can be adjus-
ted in the Easy Connect system, using the button and the SETTINGS
fu
nction b
utton
›››  page 33. 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.
Interior and reading lights 1) Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 32
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-
cre

ase in intensity while driving. This bright-
ness can be adjusted using the Easy Connect
system, by means of the  button and the
f u
nction b

utton SETTINGS > Lights >
Interior lighting ›››
 page 33).
Ambient light*
The ambient light lights up the area of the
centre console, the footwell area and, de-
pending on the version, the front door pan-
els.
The ambient lighting in the door panels may
change colour. Brightness and colour can be
adjusted using the Easy Connect system, by
means of the  button and the function
b utt
on

SETTINGS > Lights > Interior
lighting ›››
 page 33). 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. 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, sun blind and glove compartment light. 147
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibility
Interior rear vision mirror with manual set-
tin g f
or anti-d
azzle position
● Position the small lever of the lower edge
of the mirror t
o face towards the rear. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar

vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This could cause irritation to the
skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must be
rinsed with large quantities of water. If neces-
sary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar

vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as possi-
ble. Note
● If the light inc

ident in the interior rear vi-
sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun
blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with
automatic setting will not operate perfectly.
● When the interior lights are on or reverse
gear en
gaged, the mirrors do not darken with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle posi-
tion.
Adjusting the exterior rear-view mir-
ror
s Fig. 149
Driver door: control for the exterior
mirr or
. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 21
Synchronized regulation of the exterior mir-
rors
● In the Settings - Convenience menu,
select whether or not
the exterior mirrors
should move in synchronisation.
● Turn the knob to position L 1)
. ●
Adjust
the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment ma
y need correcting. turn the control to
position R 1)
.
● In the Easy Connect system the exterior mir-
rors
can be adjusted using the  button
and the S
ET
TINGS function button.
Ti lt
f

unction for front passenger exterior mir-
ror*
When parking backwards, and in order to be
able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-
ror can be automatically tilted towards the
passenger to provide a better view of the
kerb. The control must be in the position R1)
for this feature to be operational.
The mirror returns to its original position as
soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h
(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-
turns to its original position if the position of
the control is adjusted.
Storing the rear view mirror settings for the
tilt function
● Switch the ignition on.
● Access the Easy Connect system, Menu,
 , function Rear view mirrors and
»1)
Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-
rical .
151
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Air conditioning
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air fr om ent
erin
g the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button  is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to .
Switching the manual air recirculation mode
on and off 
To switch system on: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp lights up.
To switch system off: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp goes off.
Functioning mode of automatic air recircula-
tion (air conditioning menu)
With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-
tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin
interior is enabled. If the system detects a
high concentration of hazardous substances
in the ambient air, air recirculation mode is
switched on automatically. When the level of
impurities drops to within a normal range, re-
circulation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells. The air recirculation will
not connect aut o-
matically in versions without humidity sensor
and in the following external conditions:
● The outside temperature is lower than +3°C
(+38°F).
● The cooling system is switched off and the
outside temper
ature is below +10°C (+50°F).
● The cooling system is switched off, the out-
side temper
ature is below +15°C (+59°F) and
the windscreen wipers are switched on.
Activation/deactivation of automatic air recir-
culation is done in the air conditioner menu,
under Configuration. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 173
.
● If the cooling system is switched off and air
recir
culation mode switched on, the windows
can mist over very quickly, considerably limit-
ing visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. CAUTION
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
swit c

hed on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil- ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell
. Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode is activa-
t ed t o pr

event exhaust gas or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle interior
when it is in reverse and while the automatic
windscreen wiper is working. 177Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety