Seat Leon Sportstourer 2013 Owner's manual

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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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Applies to the model: LEON ST
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-
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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
Use of the net partition with the rear seat backrests folded
down
Fig. 100 Fitting the net
partition in the rear seat
backrests.
Fig. 101 In the luggage
compartment: net parti-
tion attached with the
backrests of the rear seat
folded down.
Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Remove the net partition from the side supports.
● Place the net casing in the recesses of the securing tracks in the direc-
tion of the arrows ⇒ Fig. 100 A
.
● Push the casing towards the left of the vehicle in the direction of the ar-
row B
as far as it will go.
● Check that the net is properly secured.
Pulling out and securing the net partition
● Pull upwards on the tab
⇒ Fig. 101 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 on
the bar.
The net partition is secured properly when the T-shaped ends are securely
fitted into the corresponding housings 3
and 1.
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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-
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To avoid soiling the inside, any dirty objects should be wrapped (in a blan-
ket, for example) before they are entered through the tailboard.
When the armrest is lowered, nobody is allowed to travel in the centre rear
seat.
Opening the tailboard
● Lower the centre armrest.
● Pull on the release lever in the direction of the arrow and fold the tail-
board cover ⇒  Fig. 102 1
completely forwards.
● Open the rear lid.
● Enter long objects through the gap from the luggage compartment.
● Fasten the objects securely with the safety belt.
● Close the rear lid.
Closing the tailboard
● Turn the tailboard cover clockwise until it engages. The red marking
should not be seen on the luggage compartment side.
● Close the rear lid.
● Fold up the centre armrest if necessary.
Note
The tailboard can also be opened from the luggage compartment. To do so,
press the release lever downwards, in the direction of the arrow, and the
cover forwards ⇒ Fig. 103. Fastening rings
Fig. 104 In the luggage
compartment: fastening
rings (LEON / LEON SC
model).
Fig. 105 In the luggage
compartment: fastening
rings (LEON ST model).
At the front and rear of the luggage compartment, there are fastening rings
for securing luggage ⇒ Fig. 105. 
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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)
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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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● Remove the hooks and the straps of the net bag from the fastening rings
and the hooks for hanging bags.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Draw out the elastic net bag to secure it to the fastening rings. Once fas-
tened it remains taut. If the elastic net bag is hooked up and unhooked
wrongly, its hooks may cause injuries.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas-
tening rings when hooking or unhooking them.
● When hooking or unhooking the hooks, protect your eyes and face to
prevent injury in case the hooks were suddenly released.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the described order. If a hook is
unexpectedly released, the risk of injury increases.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 110 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
positions
Fig. 111 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
tilted slots
Variable floor in the high position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has passed the supports B.
● Push the floor forwards over them until it engages with the rear seats
and then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the low position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has fully passed supports B.
● Match the front part with the slots in the bottom of the supports and
slide the floor forwards until it engages with the rear seat backrests and
then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the tilted position
With the variable floor in the tilted position you can access the spare
wheel /anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift up the variable floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards
on it until the front of the floor has passed the tilted slots ⇒ Fig. 111 C.
● Slide the floor through the slots with the help of handle A until it en-
gages with the rear seat backrests and the floor is resting in the slots. 