>> Because this is a general manual for the LEON The section is continued on the follow- range, some of the equipment and functions ing page. This manual is divided into six large parts,...
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Foreword This Instruction Manual and its correspond- You can access the information in this man- WARNING ing supplements should be read carefully to ual using: Read and always observe safety informa- familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Thematic table of contents that follows the tion concerning the passenger's front air- ●...
The essentials How it works Locking and unlocking the vehicle using the Unlocking and locking the driver's door ››› ● Locking: press the Fig. 1 button. Unlocking and locking Locking the vehicle without activating the ● ››› anti-theft system: Press the Fig.
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The essentials Special Characteristics If the central locking system should fail to The rear lid opening system operates electri- work at any time, doors with no lock cylinder cally. It is activated by using the handle on The anti-theft alarm will remain active when ●...
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The essentials Manual release of the rear lid Manual release of the rear lid Bonnet 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST Release lever in the driver's footwell Fig. 8 area. Luggage compartment: access to man- Fig.
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The essentials Buttons on the driver door ● The bonnet can be opened. Release the bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de- Window on the front left door signed for this in the bonnet. Window on the front right door Window on the rear left door (only 5-door ...
Seat up/down: Press the button Forward/back: pull the lever and move up/down. To adjust the front of the seat the seat forwards or backwards. cushion, press the front of the button Raising/lowering: pull/push the lever.
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The lap part of the seat belt lies across the pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat belt lies flat and fits comfortably on the pel- vis.
Fig. 19 lever down, move the steering wheel to the desired posi- In conjunction with the seat belts, the front tion and lift the lever back up until it locks. airbag system gives the front occupants ad- ditional protection for the head and chest in...
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The essentials ››› the event of a severe frontal collision ● Insert the key blade into the slot provided Front airbags on page in the deactivation switch. ● Approximately ¾ of the length of the key Their special design allows the controlled es- blade remains inserted (the maximum).
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››› cushions of the driver seat Fig. 25 and the front passenger seat as well as in the back- rest of the side rear seats*. The locations are Fig. 27 Location of head-protection airbags. identified by the text “AIRBAG” in the upper...
The essentials Child seats ››› in Important information regarding the front passenger's airbag on page 83 Important information regarding the ››› page 82 front passenger's airbag Airbag stickers - version 2: on the Fig. 29 front passenger's sun visor and on the rear frame of the front passenger's door .
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To adjust the passenger seat to accommo- marked with a U in the table below. date a child's seat and get the seat belt in a perfect position, adjust the passenger back- If the front passenger seat lacks a height ad- rest as far forward as possible.
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In some vehicles, the rings regarding sizes A to F is indicated on the la- are secured to the seat frame and, in others, bel on child seats with “universal” or “semi- »...
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The essentials Vehicle Isofix positions Weight group Size class Electrical equipment Mounting direction Rear side seats ISO/L1 Backward-facing Baby carrier ISO/L2 Backward-facing Group 0 to 10 kg ISO/R1 Backward-facing ISO/R1 Backward-facing Group 0+ to 13 kg ISO/R2 Backward-facing ISO/R3 Backward-facing ISO/R2 Backward-facing ISO/R3...
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You are obliged to follow the seat manufac- Child seats with the Top Tether system come Securing the retainer strap turer's instructions. with a strap for securing the seat to the vehi- Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ● ● Remove the protective caps of the “ISOFIX”...
The essentials Start-Stop System* ● Push the lock and release it from the an- press the locking key on the selector lever choring support. and release it again. When you stop and release the clutch pedal, ● Unlocking the steering wheel: Put the key the Start-Stop system* turns off the engine.
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The essentials Turn signal and main beam lever Hazard warning lights Sym- Ignition switched Ignition is switched on Fog lights, dipped Light off or daytime beam and side lights driving light on. off. The “Coming home” Automatic control of and “Leaving home”...
The essentials Interior lights Knob Function More the lever to the required position: Windscreen wipers interval wipe. Turning the reading light on and off ››› Using the control Fig. 39 adjust the interval (vehicles without rain sensor), or ...
The essentials Easy Connect CAR menu settings (Setup) Fig. 40 Easy Connect: Main menu Fig. 41 Easy Connect: CAR menu To select the settings menus, press the Easy ● Press the system's button and then When you press the menu button, the last se- ...
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The essentials Menu Submenu Possible setting Description Activation/deactivation: Gear programme, temporary distance from the vehicle in front (dis- ››› ACC (adaptive cruise control) page 196 tance level) Front Assist (ambient traffic ››› page 207 Activation/deactivation: monitoring system, advance warning, distance warning display monitoring system) City emergency braking func- ›››...
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Distance, speed, temperature, volume, consumption – ››› – Chassis number, date of next SEAT service inspection, date of next oil change service page 37 Service All settings can be reset: driver assistance, parking and manoeuvring, lights, rear view mir- Factory settings –...
A specialised workshop will be able to pro- gramme or modify additional functions, ac- WARNING cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec- ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
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The essentials Enabling the main menu Making changes according to the menu in the Assist systems menu ››› page 191. Switch the ignition on. With the rocker switch on the windscreen ● ● wiper lever or the thumbwheel of the multi- ●...
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The essentials outside temperature as a result of the heat ● Change to a higher gear: the suggested Menu Function produced by the engine. gear appears to the right of the current gear when a higher gear is recommended. Station display on the radio.
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The essentials Bonnet, rear lid and doors open Illustra- Priority 2 warning (yellow symbols) ››› Key to Fig. 46 tion Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings. Do not continue driving! A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct The bonnet is open or is not properly ›››...
The essentials Driving data Personalising the displays Menu Function In the Easy Connect system you can adjust Display and storage of the values for Memory which of the possible displays of the MFD can the journey and the consumption from be shown on the instrument panel display when the ignition is switched on to The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-...
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The essentials Engine oil temperature display Menu Function Menu Function Vehicles without multifunction steering Distance Distance covered in km (m) after Coolant tem- Digital display of the current temper- covered switching on the ignition. perature wheel ature of the liquid coolant. gauge ›››...
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The essentials Timer* ● Operation with the multi-function steering Menu “Stop” wheel*: Move with the buttons Driving data and enter with OK. Turn the You can access the timer via the selection The timer begins when the vehicle sets ››› Since off.
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Driver assistant > Speed warning . has been greatly reduced. Because of the Only set the timer or consult statistics ● » technology used by SEAT, with this service when the vehicle is stationary.
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Vehicles with text messages: Service in Resetting service interval display will be shown on the --- km or --- days If the service was not carried out by a SEAT instrument panel display. dealership, the display can be reset as fol- lows:...
The essentials Cruise control Operation of the turn signal lever Operation using the third lever Switching on the CCS: Move switch Switching on the CCS: move the third lever ● ● ››› ››› Operating the cruise control system Fig. 47 to .
– information on the instrument pan- – el display el display ››› Driver or passenger has not fas- page tened seat belt. Parking brake on. ››› page Use the foot brake! Do not continue driving! ›››...
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Engine coolant level too low, ››› page coolant temperature too high ››› page Fuel tank almost empty. Flashing: Fault in the engine » coolant system. ››› page Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.
The essentials ››› Do not continue driving! Mobile telephone is connected Book- Front passenger front airbag is ››› page Engine oil pressure too low. If via Bluetooth to the original tele- let Radio disabled ( ...
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The essentials Automatic gearbox* Manual release of the selector lever ● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot right down. ● Move the gearbox lever to the required po- sition. ● Release the clutch. Selecting reverse gear ● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot right down.
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The essentials Releasing the selector lever If the power supply should ever fail (e.g. dis- cle could otherwise start to move inadver- charged battery) and the vehicle has to be tently after shifting the selector lever out of Using a screwdriver, press and hold the yel- ●...
The essentials Air conditioning How does Climatronic* work? In the centre console: Climatronic con- Fig. 55 trols To switch a specific function on, press the ap- The LED on each control lights up to indicate propriate button. Press the button again to that the respective function of a control has switch off the function.
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Air recirculation Seat heating buttons Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system. Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri- ...
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The essentials How does the manual air conditioning work*? In the centre console: Manual air condi- Fig. 56 tioning controls To switch a specific function on, press the ap- The LED on each control lights up to indicate propriate button. Press the button again to that the respective function of a control has switch off the function.
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Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes. Air recirculation Seat heating buttons Maximum cooling power. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically to the ...
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Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes ››› Air recirculation page 166 Seat heating buttons ››› in Introduction on page 163 ›››...
The essentials Fluid Level control Fuel ››› in Filling up on page 257 Filling capacities ››› page 256 Tank level 50 l, of which, approx. 7 l reserve Petrol and diesel Vehicles with all-wheel-drive: engines 55 l, of which, approx. 8.5 l re- serve Natural gas en- approx.
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The essentials Coolant The level is measured using the dipstick loca- Engine type Specification ted in the engine compartment ››› page 262. Diesel. Particulate Filter VW 507 00 Engines (DPF). The oil should leave a mark between zones With or without flexible .
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The level should be between the and To top up, mix water with a product recom- up coolant on page 267. marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni- mended by SEAT. cal Service. In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze. ›››...
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The essentials maintenance. It is checked as part of the In- spection Service. ››› in Important safety warnings for handling a vehicle battery on page 270 ››› page 269...
The essentials Emergencies Underneath the instrument panel Replacing a blown fuse The fuse box is located behind the storage ››› compartment Fig. Fuses In the engine compartment Fuse location Press the locking tabs to release the fuse box ››› cover Fig.
The essentials ● Replace the cover again or close the fuse ● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from Rear lights Type box lid. your vehicle. Retro fog light H21W ››› ● Have the vehicle tool kit page 85 and the spare wheel* ready Reverse lights...
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The essentials Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc- ● Remove the lid from the filling tube ● Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the ››› Fig. 67 and screw the open end of the valve. ture kit tube into the tyre valve. ●...
The essentials Changing a wheel Wheel covers* Wheel bolt caps* Vehicle tool kit Wheel: wheel bolts with caps. Remove the wheel cover. Fig. 70 Fig. 69 Removal The wheel covers must be removed for access Underneath the floor panel of the lug- Fig.
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Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm ● Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be- adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi- ground. If necessary use a large, strong fore raising the vehicle with the jack*. If not, cial Service, indicating the code number.
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The essentials ● Find the support point on the strut (sunken ces. These surfaces must be clean before fit- CAUTION area) closest to the wheel to be changed ting the wheel. The vehicle must not be raised on the cross- ›››...
The essentials Emergency towing of the vehi- ● Return all tools to their proper storing loca- If there is a danger of being trapped despite tion. having mounted the chains, it is best to disa- ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC ●...
The essentials Towline anchorages Tow-starting Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope. Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho- When towing on an unpaved road, there is al- If the engine will not start, first try starting it rages.
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The essentials Jump leads must comply with standard DIN 5. Connect the other end of the black jump 72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc- lead to a solid metal component bolted tions). The wire cross section must be at least to the engine block or to the engine block 25 mm for petrol engines and at least itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
The essentials Changing the wiper blades Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient Do not attach the negative cable from the ● metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi- other vehicle to parts of the fuel system or to nals. the brake line. Windscreen wipers service position The non-insulated parts of the battery If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-...
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The essentials Changing the windscreen and rear Cleaning windscreen wiper blades ● Replace the wiper arm on the rear window. window wiper blades Raise the wiper arms. ● ››› in Changing the windscreen and ● Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt rear window wiper blades on page 88 from the windscreen wiper blades.
Safety first! with the pedals. Never drive when your driving ability is im- – paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs). Adjust front seat, head restraint and mir- – WARNING rors properly according to your size. Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
Fig. the event of an accident. However, these safety systems can only be effective if you Move the seat backrest to an upright posi- – tion so that your back rests completely and your passengers are sitting in a correct position and use this equipment properly.
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Safe driving Adjusting the steering wheel position Move the seat backrest to an upright posi- – Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at ● tion so that your back rests completely least 25 cm distance between the centre of Read the additional information carefully against it.
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››› ling dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An ››› Fasten your seat belt securely page –...
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Safe driving Correct adjustment of rear head re- Properly adjusted head restraints are an im- WARNING portant part of passenger protection and can straints ● Any incorrect sitting position increases the reduce the risk of injuries in most accident risk of severe injuries. Sitting in an incorrect situations.
● Do not swap the centre rear head restraint the vehicle. with either of the outer seat rear head re- straints. Risk of injury in case of an accident! Wear suitable footwear Always wear shoes which support your feet...
The control lamp illuminates to remind the amount of people in your vehicle. driver to fasten his seat belt. When a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened ● Every vehicle occupant must properly fas- or unfastened, the seat belt status is dis-...
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Always keep both feet in the footwell in ● minor frontal or side collisions, rear-end colli- front of your seat as long as the vehicle is in Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants sions, rollovers or accidents in which the air- motion.
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Seat belts Head-on collisions and the laws of called “kinetic energy” is created both in the The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be ● passengers and inside the vehicle. physics blocked with paper or other objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging se- The amount of “kinetic energy”...
››› page ● Always engage the retractor lock when you which are also available to you. are securing a child seat in group 0, 0+ or 1 ››› page Releasing the seat belt ››› ●...
The belt tensioners may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong cir- tance between yourself and the front airbag. Why is it so important to wear a seat cumstances. This way, the front airbags can completely...
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66, Correct position Key-operated switch for front passenger air- ● If you are not wearing a seat belt, or if you ● passengers. lean forward or to the side while travelling or If a fault has occurred in the airbag system, ●...
Front side airbag on the side of the acci- ● It is also important not to attach any ob- dent. If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean ● jects such as cup holders or telephone forward, or are not seated correctly while the ●...
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(such as removal of ment are fitted inside the door panels. the front seat) should only be performed by a ● The built-in coat hooks should be used only Occupants of the outer seats must never ●...
To ensure the correct operation of ● a child seat is required in the front passen- Fault in airbag the side and curtain airbags neither the ger seat with the child facing in the opposite...
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Insert the key into the slot of the switch for – ● Never mount a child seat in the front pas- deactivating the front passenger airbag ››› senger seat or remove the mounted child Fig.
For safety rea- trol lamp will light up for several seconds, sons, the child seat should be installed in the...
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Child Seat Instruction Manual to- In an accident, the child could be flung ● If a child seat is secured to the front pas- gether with the on-board documentation. through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in- senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-...
Child seats that have been tested and ap- crash. proved under the ECE R44 standard bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle ● Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the Child seats luggage compartment.
Self-help Emergencies ● In the event of cuts or perforations in the Note tyre greater than 4 mm. The jack does not generally require any main- ● If you have been driving with very low pres- tenance. If required, it should be greased us- Self-help sure or a completely flat tyre.
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The sealant is not in a A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph” good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con- SEAT dealerships. tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance. Filler tube with cap...
Self-help CAUTION Seek specialist assistance. WARNING ● Switch off the air compressor after a maxi- Getting in the way of the doors and the rear mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over- lid is dangerous and can lead to serious in- heating! Before switching on the air compres- jury.
Emergencies they should be changed if they are damaged, the Keyless Access system, the steering CAUTION ››› or cleaned if they are dirty wheel could lock up. ● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the Damaged wiper blades should be replaced wiper arms, only leave them in the service WARNING immediately.
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Self-help Anchoring the front tow line ● Keep the clutch pressed down. Switch on the hazard warning lights of both ● vehicles. However, observe any regulations Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn- ● to the contrary. ing lights. The tow rope must not be twisted.
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Emergencies Vehicles with towline anchorage Towing vehicles with a manual gear- kit. The towline anchorage should always be kept in the vehicle. On the right of the rear bumper there is a cov- er which covers a threaded hole. Towing is relatively straightforward. Take the towline anchorage out of the vehi- –...
Fuses and bulbs Fuses and bulbs is not running, the gearbox oil pump does Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only ● not work and the gearbox is not adequately replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper- lubricated for higher speeds or longer distan- age (same colour and markings) and size.
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Emergencies Vehicle fuses Opening and closing the fuse box situated Consumers/Amps below the dash panel Driving mode. ››› ● Opening: fold the cover down Fig. 100. Air conditioner fan Closing: push back the cover it in until it ● clicks into place. KESSY To open the engine compartment fuse box Connectivity Box...
These should Trailer Horn only be changed by a specialised workshop. ● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap- Electric driver's seat Fuel pump control unit 5/15/20 pear in the following tables. Rear window wiper Engine control unit Some of the equipment listed in the tables ●...
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Emergencies If you choose to change the engine compart- WARNING Before changing a bulb, make sure you ● ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a have the correct new bulb. ● Take particular care when working on com- ››› dangerous area in Work in the engine ●...
Fuses and bulbs ››› Change the front bulbs Turn signal bulb Remove connector Fig. 103 from the – bulb. ››› Dipped headlight bulb Unclip the retainer spring Fig. 103 – pressing inwards to the right. Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so –...
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Emergencies Fog light bulb* Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb Raise the bonnet. – – holder and turning it anti-clockwise at the ››› Move the loop Fig. 107 in the direc- – 3 Valid only for versions with incandescent bulbs same time.
Fuses and bulbs The table corresponds to a right-hand traffic Note vehicle. The position of lights may vary ac- ● Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light cording to the country. bulbs, have them replaced at a Technical Service or specialised workshop. ●...
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Emergencies Rear bulbs (in the side panel) CAUTION Take care when removing the rear light unit to make sure there is no damage to the paint- work or any of its components. Note Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear light unit, to avoid any scratches.
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Fuses and bulbs Rear lights bulbs (in the rear lid) Reinstall the bulb holder making sure that – ››› locking clips Fig. 113 are properly clipped. Replace the cover of the rear lid lining. – Rear LED light bulb (in the rear lid) Position of the bulbs in the bulb Fig.
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Emergencies The rear lid must be open to change the Note bulbs. Depending on how equipped the vehicle is, Remove the rear lid cover in the direction – the number plate lights may be LEDs. LEDs ››› indicated Fig. 115. have an estimated life that exceeds than that of the car.
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Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 119...
Operation ››› A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed The arrangement of switches and controls page 102. However, the symbols used to ● ● if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted on right-hand drive models* may be slightly identify the controls are the same. radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi- different from the layout shown in gation system.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps engine hot. However, it is advisable to For the sake of the environment scale for more than a very brief period, other- change up a gear or move the selector wise there is a risk of engine damage. Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con- lever to D (or lift your foot off the acceler- sumption and noise.
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Operation ››› ● Second speed display page ● To continue setting the time, press the up- This option cannot be deactivated in models per or lower part of the button . Hold but- destined for countries in which the second ›››...
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Instruments and warning/control lamps Identifying letters on engine (MKB) used to measure short trips. The last digit of When several warnings are active at the ● the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 ››› same time, the symbols are shown succes- Hold the button Fig.
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Operation Normal temperature The green warning lamp switches off when moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re- the natural gas is exhausted. The engine duce the cooling effect, which could cause If in normal operations, the diodes light up changes to operate with petrol.
Instruments and warning/control lamps lights up in red and the control lamp ap- panel display. These may be purely informa- CAUTION ››› pears page 104. When the fuel level is very tive or they may be advising of the need for Failure to heed the control lamps and text ›››...
Operation Introduction to the Easy Function buttons in the Page vehicle settings Connect system* menu ››› System settings (CAR)* ESC system page 176 ››› Tyres page 275 CAR menu ››› Driver assistance table on page 27 Read the additional information carefully ›››...
Communications and multimedia Communications and multi- media Steering wheel controls* General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction module from where it is possible to control the audio, telephone and radio/navigation functions without needing to distract the driver. There are two versions of the multifunction module: Audio system + telephone without voice ●...
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Operation Operating the telephone and audio system without voice control (MID) Fig. 124 Controls on the steering wheel. Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone Navigation Turn: Turn volume up/down Turn: Turn volume up/down Turn: Turn volume up/down Turn: Turn volume up/down Turn: Turn volume up/down Press: Mute Press: Mute...
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Communications and multimedia Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone Navigation Turn: Changes menu or memory Turn: Next/previous preset Turn: Next/previous song Turn: No function Turn: Acts on the MFD on instrument panel Press: Acts on the MFD Press: Acts on the MFD Press: Acts on the MFD Press: Confirm Press: Operates on instrument...
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Operation Button Radio Media (except AUX) Telephone Navigation Short press: switch to the previ- Radio/media functionality (ex- Search for last station ous song No function No function cept AUX ) Hold down: quick rewind Short press: switch to the next Radio/media functionality (ex- Search for the next station song...
Communications and multimedia Multimedia Connectivity Box* Note Your mobile device must support the Qi wire- USB/AUX-INPort less inductive charging interface standard for proper operation. Fig. 127 Centre console: Connectivity Box Depending on the special features and the Centre console: USB/AUX-IN input. Fig.
Operation Opening and closing The vehicle is unlocked again when the igni- the alarm from being triggered accidentally ››› tion key is removed. Alternatively, the vehicle page 126. can also be unlocked via the central locking Central locking system switch or by pulling one of the inside door Turn signals handles.
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››› ››› Press button Fig. 128 Fig. 129 should have the fault repaired at a SEAT Offi- unlock and unfold the key shaft. cial Service or specialised workshop. Vehicle key with alarm button To fold the shaft away, press button Fig.
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The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be against overloading. The vehicle is then un- Other functions of the remote control key ● obtained from a SEAT Official Service, a spe- ››› locked. Lock it if necessary. page 128, Convenience opening/closing.
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Opening and closing Programming the central locking sys- With the Driver setting, when you press the ● In the event of an accident in which the air- button on the remote control key only the bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will ...
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Operation Unlocking and locking the vehicle Depending on the equipment, the vehicle handles is touched. The following features may have the Keyless Access system. are then available without having to use the with Keyless Access* vehicle key actively: Keyless Access is a key-free locking and igni- tion system to unlock and lock the vehicle Keyless-Entry: unlocking the vehicle using ●...
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Opening and closing Unlocking and opening the doors (Keyless- the vehicle without activating the “Safe” se- sensors are disabled for a certain period of ››› Entry) curity system page 122. time. ● Hold one of the front door handles. In do- Sensors will again be enabled: Unlocking and locking the rear lid ›››...
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Vehicle key: opening the battery tact a specialised workshop. SEAT recom- Fig. 132 makes it more difficult for unauthorised per- compartment mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this. ››› sons to break into the vehicle in De- ● Depending on the function set on the info- scription on page 116.
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Opening and closing Childproof lock The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- For the sake of the environment cle key, under a cover. 3 Applies to vehicles with 5 doors: Please dispose of your used batteries correct- ly and with respect for the environment.
Operation anti-clockwise for the right hand side ● The turn signal light will flash once on clos- ● When the vehicle is transported on a ferry doors. ing and activating the alarm. or by rail (vehicles with an anti-tow system or ›››...
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Opening and closing Press the button on the remote control ● Panoramic/tilting sunroof open (partially or – If the vehicle battery is run down or flat ● twice. The volumetric sensor and tilt sen- completely). then the anti-theft alarm will not operate cor- sors will be deactivated.
The vehicle cannot be opened interior monitoring and the tow-away pro- or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service, if the key is left inside. tection are switched off until the next time which will provide all the necessary informa- the door is opened.
Opening and closing Electric windows Safety switch * (only in 5-door vehicles) Therefore always take the key with you ● when you leave the vehicle. Safety switch on the driver door can be Opening and closing of the electric used to disable the electric window buttons ●...
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Operation ● If the window is still obstructed, the win- First unlock the vehicle using button – ing the button to close them. The windows dow will stop at this point. the remote control key and then keep the stop moving as soon as the button is re- key in the driver door lock until all the win- leased.
Opening and closing Opening and closing the sun blind* Release the switch and then lift it again for – Only open or close the panoramic sliding ● 1 second. This will re-enable the automatic sunroof and the sun blind* when nobody is in 3 Valid for vehicles: with sun blinds function.
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Operation Convenience closing of the panoramic ● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof Nobody should be in the way of the panor- ● or the sun blind does not close. sliding sunroof amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially when they are closed without the anti-trap ●...
Lights and visibility Lights and visibility Always use your dipped beam head lights if WARNING ● it is raining or if visibility is poor. ● Never drive with daytime lights if the road Lights is not well lit due to weather or lighting con- ditions.
Operation In vehicles that do not have the correspond- If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the Automatic switching Automatic switching ● ing menu, this function can be deactivated in control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn a specialised workshop. signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash The rain sensor detects When the windscreen wip- at double speed.
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Lights and visibility The main beam assist generally detects illu- ● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as When the field of vision of the camera is ● minated areas and deactivates the main pedestrians or cyclists). dirty, covered or damaged, operation of the beam when passing through a town, for ex- main beam control may be affected.
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Operation Fog lights Note Vehicle with In the “Coming Home” function, the day- halogen time running lights (DRL), the rear side The rear fog light can dazzle drivers behind headlights lights and the licence plate lights are you. You should use the rear fog light only turned on.
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Lights and visibility Hazard warning lights ● Activated for any position of the rotary light Vehicle with In the “Leaving Home” function, the day- switch. halogen time running lights (DRL), the rear side headlights lights and the licence plate lights are ●...
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Operation Motorway light* 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- into contact with highly inflammable materi- tion of other road users to your vehicle. als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This The motorway light is available on vehicles could start a fire.
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Lights and visibility Lighting of the instrument panel, screens The light distribution that the halogen and Using the radio menu (see Easy Connect full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range and controls* > Adjusting Lights > Headlamp ››› have allows the specific “tourist light” values...
Operation Footwell lighting* Visibility is to provide the driver with a visual indica- tion that he or she should activate the The lights in the footwell area below the dash dipped beam. (driver and front passenger sides) will switch Sun visors on when the doors are opened and will de- WARNING crease in intensity while driving.
Ice, snow and other obstacles on the wind- There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST screen may damage the wiper and the wind- the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is screen wiper motor.
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Operation Windscreen wiper functions Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any Windscreen wiper performance in different sit- incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be uations cleaned regularly (e.g.
Lights and visibility Rain sensor modified behaviour Note CAUTION Possible causes of faults and mistaken read- ● Clean the sensitive surface of the rain sen- In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle ››› ings on the sensitive surface Fig. 144 sor regularly and check the blades for dam- rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid the rain sensor include:...
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Operation Adjusting the exterior rear view mir- ● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust- ● Select reverse gear. ment may need correcting. turn the control to rors Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror ● position R so that you can see, for example, the kerb ●...
● Adjust the front seats only when the vehi- ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mir- cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc- a single point to the seat cushion and back- ror glass.
Move the backrest until it engages properly – WARNING ››› Rear centre head restraint: release Fig. 146 Inappropriate use of the seat functions can point. cause severe injuries. Fitting the head restraint ● Assume the proper sitting position before To mount the external head restraints, the When transporting people in the back seat, your trip and remain in it throughout.
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Activate ● Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is wet or damp. To return the armrest to the starting posi- – Press the button or . Seat heating is tion, remove the armrest from the upper ●...
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Folding the backrest forwards The armrest can be moved backwards and forwards. backrest Place the side seat belts in the trim clip – ››› Fig. 149. 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC Slide the head restraint(s) downwards –...
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When folding the backrest forwards, make ● The rear seat backrest is not engaged when sure to place the side seat belts in the trim ››› the red marking of the button Fig. 151 clip to prevent them from being damaged by is visible.
Operation Transport and practical For the rear seat belts to offer the necessa- Do not drive with the drawer cover open. ● ● ry protection all the parts of the rear backrest There is an injury risk for passengers if the equipment must be properly engaged.
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Drink holders otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g. The cover of the glove compartment should the electrical equipment or the seat covers. always be closed while driving. Failure to fol- low this instruction could result in an acci- dent.
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Coat hooks in the door frames In the luggage compartment (applies only to Other storage compartments are found in ● the LEON ST model) the rear seat, to the left and the right of the ››› Lift the power socket cover Fig. 158.
2 ● Please note that the centre of gravity may 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC shift when transporting heavy objects; this All luggage and other loose objects must be may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac- safely secured in the luggage compartment.
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Operation Retractable rear shelf The luggage compartment cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment. 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST Removing ››› Unhook the loops Fig. 159 from their ● hooks Remove the shelf from the side supports ●...
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Fig. 164. 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC latter is in the top position (except for vehi- ● Put the left and right covers in their original cles equipped with natural gas engine CNG) position.
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Operation Storing the rear shelf ● Press the head of the rear shelf in the direc- tion of the arrow until it engages in its hous- 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST ››› Fig. 166. ● Put the left and right covers in their original position.
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Fold the rear seat backrests forward. ● ● Place the net casing in the rail slots in the ● Press the left or right release catch 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST ››› Fig. 169 direction of the arrows ››› Fig. 168 in the direction of the arrow ●...
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WARNING ● Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The red mark on the luggage compartment side The rear seat backrests should only be lifted should never be visible. again once the net partition has been disas- sembled. Close the rear lid.
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Fig. 173 In the luggage compartment: fasten- ● Always use belts or retaining straps that ing rings (LEON/LEON SC model except ver- are suitable and in a good condition. sions with spare wheel and CNG). ● Belts and retaining straps should be se- curely fastened to the fastening rings.
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Fig. 177 In the luggage compartment: net At the rear of the luggage compartment, on bag hooked up at floor level (LEON ST model). ● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings the left and right, there are fixed retaining ›››...
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Lift the variable floor using handle ››› Fig. 179 , pull it back and push the Secure the short net hooks to the fastening ● 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC backrest of the rear seat until the movable ››› ››› rings Fig. 178 .
Move the floor forward over the supports as Always secure objects, even when the lug- ● far as the rear seat backrest and then lower gage compartment floor is properly lifted. 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST the floor with the handle ●...
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Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier As the roof water drains are integrated in the system before entering a car wash. roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap- Vehicle height is increased by the installa- ● proved cross bars and roof carrier systems tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and can be used.
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184. Loading the roof carrier system WARNING The load can only be secured if the crossbars Leon ST: attachment points for the Fig. 184 and the roof carrier system are properly in- Incorrect attachment and use of the cross- roof railings for the roof carrier system.
Air conditioning Distributing a load Air conditioning WARNING Distribute loads uniformly and secure them Reduced visibility through the windows in- ››› correctly Heating, ventilation and cool- creases the risk of serious accidents. Always ensure that all windows are free of ●...
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● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe- to perform various adjustments to the Clima- opened. It is possible to make the following cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec- tronic. adjustments: ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Function button...
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Air conditioning The cooling system cannot be activated and for that of passenger. Temperatures up Function Function to +22 °C (+72 °F) are shown with blue ar- button If the air conditioning system cannot be rows, and temperatures over +22 °C (+72 °F) switched on, this may be caused by the fol- with red arrows.
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Operation Air outlets On the dash panel: air vents Fig. 185 Air vents When the outside temperature is very high, Note selecting manual air recirculation mode for a To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti- Food, medicine and other heat or cold sensi- short period refreshes the vehicle interior lation in the vehicle interior, air vents tive objects should never be placed in front of...
Driving Functioning mode of automatic air recircula- Driving If the cooling system is switched off and air ● tion (air conditioning menu) recirculation mode switched on, the windows can mist over very quickly, considerably limit- With the automatic air recirculation mode ac- Ignition lock ing visibility.
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Operation light up for about one second. This means Select N or P WARNING that the engine starts immediately. This message appears if you try to start or ● Never run the engine in confined spaces, as stop the engine when the selector lever of If the engine does not immediately start up, the exhaust gases are poisonous.
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Driving Vehicles with automatic gearbox: after As you cannot steer and brake in the normal If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop ● ● switching off the ignition, you can only re- manner, there is a greater risk of accidents system* switches off the engine, the ignition move the ignition key if the selector lever is and serious injury.
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The driver's seat belt is not fastened, screen of the dash panel. ● trim of the steering column.
Driving If during the STOP phase you press the WARNING Electrical components with a high power ● ● button, the ignition is consumption are switched off temporarily START ENGINE STOP Never leave the vehicle with the engine run- switched off and the button flashes. when the engine starts.
Operation “My Beat” Function button flashes to indicate START ENGINE STOP WARNING this fact. Never switch off the engine while the vehicle For vehicles with a convenience key there is is moving. This could cause loss of control of the “My Beat” function. This feature provides the vehicle, accidents and serious injury.
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To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally er's door is closed and the driver's seat belt The selector lever is in the D/S or R posi- moving when parking it, first apply the elec- ●...
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Operation Releasing the handbrake When the electronic parking brake is ap- CAUTION ● plied or released, noises may be heard. Pull the lever up slightly and press the re- – Always apply the handbrake before you leave lease knob in the direction of the arrow ●...
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Driving ● Secure the vehicle as usual by applying the more pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid when there is a lot of salt on the road in win- handbrake firmly and putting it in 1st gear. overloading the brakes while running them ter.
Operation Brake servo gation*. ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle Note by changing the torque. The brake servo increases the pressure you ● If the brake servo is out of action, for exam- apply to the brake pedal. It works only when ple when the car is being towed, you will Anti-lock brake system (ABS) the engine is running.
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Driving To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside ● Multi-collision braking will not be available from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati- wheel and counter the excess driving torque if ESC is malfunctioning.
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Operation Activate ASR Then switch the ASR and ESC function back The regulating processes of the systems ● can make noises when they intervene. ››› The Easy Connect system menu page 110 is used to switch on the ASR. The traction ●...
Driving Manual gearbox ● being on a ramp or hill/slope, ability allow you to do so safely: risk of skidding! doors closed, ● Changing gear ● With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising ● vehicle completely stationary, function will be limited to allow for a sportier engine running and foot on the brake, ●...
Operation Automatic gearbox/DSG auto- P – Parking lock WARNING When the selector lever is in this position, matic gearbox* If the gear is changed down inappropriately the driven wheels are locked mechanically. by selecting a gear that is too low, you may The parking lock must be engaged only when lose control of the vehicle, causing an acci- Introduction...
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Driving The selected driving mode is shown on the foot brake when the engine is running. This is lever will be locked. If this should happen the instrument panel display. ››› because an automatic gearbox still transmits manual release can be used page power even at idling speed, and the vehicle In normal mode (D), the gearbox automatical-...
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Operation Changing gears in tiptronic mode* reminder for the driver, with the lever in posi- is in position P. While the key is not in the ig- tions P or N the following message will be nition, the selector lever is locked in position shown on the display: When stationary, apply footbrake Note...
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Driving Changing gear manually with the selector When accelerating, the gearbox automatical- Release the brake and press the accelerator – ››› lever ly shifts up into the next gear shortly before the maximum engine speed is reached. It is possible to change to tiptronic mode, Stopping briefly both when the vehicle is stopped and while If you select a lower gear, the automatic gear-...
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Operation Once you have engaged a gear press the When the accelerator pedal is pressed right – ing power, increase braking distance or even accelerator carefully and disengage the down past the point of resistance at full throt- result in the total failure of the brake system. handbrake.
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function attempts to maintain the speed at ing mode from the SEAT Drive Profile* ton. which the vehicle was travelling when the ››› page 219.
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Important: selector lever must be in position workshop and have the fault repaired without D, gradients below 12 %. ● If other users drive your vehicle, warn them delay. about inertia mode. Select, in SEAT Drive Profile*, Eco mode – ››› page 219. Note Clutch Take your foot off the accelerator.
Have the fault corrected by a specialised the design, choice of materials and manufac- Running-in the engine workshop without delay. ture of your new SEAT. Gearbox: System fault! You A new vehicle should be run in over a dis- Constructive measures to encourage recy- can continue driving with re- tance of 1500 km (1000 miles).
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Operation Economical and environmentally- ● Use of compatible plastics in the same part lights are red). This takes advantage of the if its components are not easily separated. engine braking effect, reducing wear on the friendly driving brakes and tyres. Emissions and fuel con- ●...
When an engine has reached (2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will re- the seat heating*. operating temperature, and depending on turn to a normal level. the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off...
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Operation Catalytic converter The control lamp lights up: (automatic gearbox: gear S). Maintain the en- gine speed at approximately 2,000 rpm. The If a fault has developed during driving which 3 Applies to vehicles with petrol engine rise in temperature causes the soot on the fil- has reduced the quality of the exhaust gas ter to burn.
Driving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle components such as the en- ● The driver door must be closed. gine, transmission, running gear or electrical ● The driver must have their seat belt fas- system. tened. ● Whenever driving through water, the Start- ●...
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Operation When the clutch pedal is pressed the en- – WARNING Note gine will start up again. The warning lamp ● Never switch the engine off until the vehi- ● You can control whether the engine should will switch off. cle is stationary.
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Driver assistance systems ● The interior temperature selected for the air ● The brake has been pressed several times To manually switch on/off the Start-Stop – conditioner has not yet been reached. consecutively. system, press the button . The button ...
The driver door must be closed. ● Once connected, the Auto Hold function as- The engine rotates “correctly”. ● The driver's seat belt must be fastened. sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station- The engine is running. Upon pressing the Upon accelerating, the ●...
Driver assistance systems The Auto Hold function is automatically Read the additional information carefully The Auto Hold function cannot always keep ● ››› turned off if the following conditions are page 39 the vehicle stationary uphill or downhill or met: stop it sufficiently, for example, on slippery The cruise control system (CCS) is able to...
Operation Operating the cruise control system* Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* WARNING Use of the cruise control could cause acci- Read the additional information carefully Introduction dents and severe injuries if it is not possible ››› page 39 to drive at a constant speed maintaining the safety distance.
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SEAT recom- ● Never use the ACC when driving off-road or mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur- on unpaved roads. The ACC has been de- pose. signed for use on paved roads only.
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Operation Indications on the display, warning Distance margin selected, the ACC is in- The ACC is active. active. and control lamps No vehicle is detected in front. The programmed speed Vehicle detected in front. The ACC is ac- remains constant. tive.
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(e.g. rails on the ist knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom- road or sheets used in road works). mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur- pose. The area in front of and around the radar sen-...
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Operation Operating the Adaptive Cruise Control When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is The following settings can also be adjusted: connected, the green control lamp will Distance. ● light up on the instrument panel, and the programmed speed and ACC status will be ●...
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If the ESC is controlling. ● deactivated during acceleration or else the ● Very long ● If the driver is not wearing his/her seat ESC is activated in Sport* Mode ››› belt. page 110), the ACC switches off automati- You can use the Easy Connect system to ad- cally.
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Operation Interrupting control it stops completely if a vehicle in front of it ● To resume control, apply the brake and turn stops. the lever to position The ACC will still be available for a few sec- WARNING onds. The vehicle will restart by itself if the It is dangerous to activate control and resume vehicle in front moves (traffic jam assistant).
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Driver assistance systems ACC: speed limit speed accordingly and then controls the ad- example, to leaves, snow, heavy fog or dirt. justed distance. If the vehicle detected in Clean the sensor. The message for the driver is displayed if, in front accelerates, the adaptive cruise control vehicles with manual gearbox, the current will also accelerate up to the target speed...
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Operation Function to avoid overtaking on the Deactivating the Adaptive Cruise Con- Note wrong side trol ACC temporarily in certain situa- If you do not switch off the ACC in the afore- tions mentioned situations, you may commit a le- gal offence.
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Driver assistance systems Special driving situations Overtaking When the turn signal lights up before the ve- hicle begins an overtaking manoeuvre, the ACC accelerates the vehicle automatically and thus reduces the distance from the vehi- cle in front. When the vehicle enters the overtaking lane, if the ACC does not detect another vehicle in front, it accelerates until it reaches the pro- grammed speed and maintains it.
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If laser sensor operation is impaired, due to time it means that there is a fault. Contact a Other vehicles changing lanes specialised workshop. SEAT recommends vis- heavy rain, spray, snow or mud, the ACC is Vehicles changing lanes a short distance deactivated temporarily.
Driver assistance systems Front Assist system including The warning moment varies depending on contribute to reducing the consequences of the traffic situation and driver behaviour. an accident. City emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring* Advance warning Front assist If the system detects a possible collision with If the Front Assist notices that the driver is Introduction the vehicle in front, it may warn the driver by...
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The radar sensor's visibility may be impaired SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership. . by dirt, mud or snow, or by environmental in- fluences such as rain or mist. In this case the...
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(e.g. rails ist knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom- on the road or sheets used in road works). mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur- Activating and deactivating Front Assist pose. The area in front of and around the radar sen-...
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Pressing the accelerator all the way down. ● If the vehicle is on a test bed. If the Front Assist is switched off or dam- ● SEAT recommends driving with the function ● When the radar sensor is damaged. aged. in “Medium” mode.
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Driver assistance systems ● Special loads and accessories of other ve- The City Emergency braking function picks The City Emergency braking function alone ● hicles that jut out over the sides, backwards up, at speeds between approximately 4 km/h cannot prevent accidents or serious injury. or over the top.
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167. ly with the brake pedal or swerve to avoid the pedestrian, depending on traffic conditions. SEAT recommends always having the pedes- The pedestrian monitoring system alone ● trian monitoring system connected. The ex- cannot avoid accidents or serious injury.
● Please observe the indications on the in- checked. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT strument panel and act as is necessary. dealership for this. Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur- ●...
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Operation Indications on the display and lamps – The system is operational, the highligh- ted line indicates that there was a risk of involuntarily crossing the lane line and that the steering is being adjus- ››› ted to correct the angle Fig.
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Driver assistance systems Operation ● When the maximum rotational torque dur- motion through the brakes and, if the vehicle ing the corrective steering movement is not has it, activates the Emergency Assist func- ››› enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane. tion page 217.
Operation Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the function buttons SETUP Driver assistance Note ››› car within its lane and to move in convoy in page ● Before starting a journey, verify that the case of traffic congestion or slow traffic. It is activated by switching on Lane Assist field of vision of the camera is not covered ›››...
Driver assistance systems ● If any of the conditions required for opera- visibility, weather, road and traffic condi- Note tion of the Lane Assist are not met tions. ● If Traffic Jam Assist does not work as de- ››› page 213.
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Lane Assist is switched on ● Have the system checked by a specialised Emergency Assist cannot overcome the limits ››› workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT page 213. imposed by the laws of physics; it only works dealership for this.
In the Leon Cupra model the four profiles are Comfort , Sport , Cupra and Individual . Dynamic chassis control (DCC) Electronic self-locking differential The Individual profile can be configured ›››...
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Profile settings Individ- Setting driving mode button. The functions that can be adjusted depend on the equipment fitted in the ve- 3 Applies to the model: Leon Cupra hicle. Centre console: MODE button. Fig. 215 It permits more relaxed and comfortable...
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If the eco * page 220 mode has been se- It gives the vehicle a decidedly sportier lected in SEAT Drive Profile*, and the acceler- Cupra nature, and makes for maximum perform- ance. ator is pressed beyond a hard point, the en-...
Operation Traffic sign detection system system tempt you into taking any risks when Do not cover the field of vision of the cam- ● driving. The system is not a replacement for era. driver awareness. Introduction ● Check that the windscreen is not damaged Adapt your speed and driving style to suit in the area of the camera's field of vision.
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Driver assistance systems Indication on display Traffic sign de- Cause and solution Note tection system Failure to heed the control lamps and corre- messages sponding text messages when they light up may result in damage to the vehicle. There are no The system is booting up.
Operation Trailer mode Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is The system does not detect the tiredness of ● working while you are driving, the signal the driver in all circumstances. Consult the in- In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket with the additional rain sign will be ›››...
display page when the ignition is switched off or when the driver has unbuckled their seat belt and opened the door. Conditions of operation Driving behaviour is only calculated on In the event of slow driving during a long pe-...
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In certain situations, the system can give a system, these parameters can be modified in sors, such as protrusions in a wall. warning even though there is no obstacle in a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised the detected area, e.g: workshop.
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Driver assistance systems ››› information on page 226, in General in- There are sensors integrated in the front and Please observe information on towing a ● formation on page 226 rear bumpers. When they detect an obstacle, ››› trailer page 230.
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Operation Parking Aid operation Automatic connection of Parking Aid ● OR: depending on the equipment, if the ve- hicle rolls back Engage reverse gear or turn the selector ● ● OR: press the car icon in reduced view. lever to position R. OR: depending on the equipment, if the ve- ●...
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Driver assistance systems Automatic activation Segments of the visual indication ● OR: accelerate above 10 km/h (6 mph) be- fore reducing speed below this number again. OR: place the selector lever in position P ● and then move it from this position. OR: switch on and off the automatic activa- ●...
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Operation Front volume* Parking System Plus* Moreover, with the SEAT Media System Plus/Navi System radios, a yellow trail indi- Volume in the front and rear area. If there is a fault in the parking aid system a cates the vehicle's expected journey based message will appear on the instrument panel on the steering wheel angle.
Driver assistance systems Temporary suppression of emergency brak- The Easy Connect system screen will only dis- all. Take special care with thin posts, fences, play objects detected at the front, and the ve- railings or trees that might not be displayed hicle's trajectory will be hidden.
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Familiarising yourself with the system To change these settings: To familiarise yourself with the system, the orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec- Park the vehicle in a safe place. ● ommends practising parking and manoeu- ●...
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Driver assistance systems Parking and manoeuvring with the too much traffic or in a car park when there ● The camera will stop transmitting images are good weather and visibility conditions. above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re- rear assist verse engaged.
Note The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi- green ends approximately 2 m behind Towing the vehicle with the detachable ball cle, be it factory-fitted or a genuine SEAT ac- the vehicle on the road surface. ››› joint page...
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Towing bracket device Depending on the country or version, the Before assembling it, place the detachable Note towing bracket device's detachable ball joint ball in the standby position with the follow- Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you is located: ing two steps.
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Operation Standby position Thus adjusted, the detachable ball is ready ing following the direction of arrow until it ››› for installation. engages audibly Lever turns automatically in the direction CAUTION of arrow upwards, and the release bolt The key cannot be removed or turned in the moves outwards (the red and green part will standby position.
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Towing bracket device Assembling the detachable ball - Step Checking proper attachment ● Remove the key in the direction of arrow ● Place cover in the lock in the direction ››› ››› Fig. 231 of arrow ● Check that the detachable ball is secure ›››...
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Operation Removing the detachable ball - Step 1 time press lever in the direction of arrow WARNING as far as it will go. Never remove the detachable ball joint when the trailer is hitched. In this position, the detachable ball is loose and will fall/drop freely downwards.
Towing bracket device Trailer towing duced by 10% for every further 1000 m (or When operating the lever, do not apply too ● part thereof). The gross combination weight much pressure (for example, do not stand on is the actual weight of the laden vehicle plus it)! What do you need to bear in mind the actual weight of the laden trailer.
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Operation Exterior mirrors Hitching and connecting the trailer ››› Key of the Schematic diagram Fig. 236: Check whether you can see enough of the Meaning road behind the trailer with the standard rear vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you Unassigned should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
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Towing bracket device Trailer maximum electricity consumption Ball coupling of towing bracket de- Driving with a trailer vice* Brake lights (total) 84 Watts The ball coupling is provided with instruc- Turn signal, on each side 42 Watts tions on fitting and removing the ball cou- Side lights (total) 100 Watts pling of the towing bracket.
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Operation Safety lug ● The trailer is connected electrically to the Note towing vehicle by the trailer connector. ››› The safety lug Fig. 237 is used to hook ● If there is any fault in the trailer's lighting, ● The electrical system of the vehicle and the up the trailer's retainer cable.
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1040 mm down the vehicle. 317 mm Reheating LEON/LEON SC LEON ST At very high temperatures and during pro- 319 mm 596 mm longed slopes, driving in a low gear and high...
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Note ● SEAT recommends that the towing hooks be fitted at a specialised workshop. Consult your SEAT dealer in case additional modifica- tions to your vehicle are necessary. Due to the specific design of the exhaust, ● the fitting of a conventional towing hook is not recommended for some sportier versions.
We therefore recommend that all work should If any additional electrical devices are fitted be performed by a SEAT Official Service using which do not serve to control the vehicle it- ® genuine SEAT parts Accessories, replacement parts and...
Advice A SEAT Official Service and specialised work- WARNING WARNING shop will be able to inform you about options Mobile telephones or radio equipment which ● Cleaning products and other materials used for installing and operating radio transmitters is operated inside the vehicle without a prop- for car care can be damaging to your health if with a higher transmitting power.
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Care and maintenance Automatic car washes ● Do not polish the stickers. CAUTION Do not use dirty cloths or sponges. Before going through a car wash, be sure to ● ● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight – take the usual precautions such as closing ●...
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When you clean the vehicle with a pressure ● lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be washer: SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning brought back by putting on wax. Stay a suitable distance from the sensors products which have been tested for use on –...
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Wax residue can only Carbon parts be removed with a special cleaner. Your SEAT Official Service will be able to provide you The carbon parts on your vehicle have a pain- Wheels with more detailed information.
Plastic parts and leatherette can be cleaned Cleaning stains with a damp cloth. If this is not sufficient, SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning Treat drink stains (such as coffee or fruit plastic parts and leatherette should only be products that have been tested and ap- juice, etc.) with a cleaning solution for deli-...
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However, this means that the typical on the surface of the leather. Open Velcro fasteners on clothes can damage natural characteristics of the surface are less the seat upholstery. Make sure they are apparent, though this does not affect quality. Note closed.
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– er or penetrate into the seams. your vehicle, we recommend that you contact work inwards. your SEAT Official Service. Our representa- Then wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. – Dry the clean area with a soft cloth. tives will be happy to advise you and tell you –...
For cleaning, use a mild solution of soap – and water. Driver warning lamps and messages Check the condition of the seat belts at reg- – (in red) Faulty steering! To ular intervals. ...
The Off-roader? distribution of power is controlled automati- Note Your SEAT is not an off-road vehicle: it does cally according to your driving style and the not have enough ground clearance to be ›››...
Intelligent technology Dynamic power management distribution of electrical energy. This signifi- still has good acceleration in these cantly improves reliability when starting the conditions. Risk of accident! While the vehicle is moving, this function dis- engine, and also prolongs the useful life of tributes the available power to the various ●...
If you notice, for instance, tain circumstances. These functions will be that the seat heating* or the rear window The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is giv- restored when you switch on the ignition and...
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Checking and refilling levels WARNING Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the Note – luggage compartment. Fuel vapour is ex- Fuel is highly flammable and can cause seri- Diesel vehicles are fitted with a protective de- plosive. Risk of fatal accident! ous burns and other injuries.
Advice Before refuelling, the engine and the igni- ● If you wish to finish refuelling in advance, do not know, ask a qualified employee at the tion, mobile telephone and heating must be press the button on the pump to stop the petrol station to do the refuelling.
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Group Fuel Additives for petrol engines”. gine. These additives can be bought at SEAT deal- We recommend you use super plus 98 octane ● In those countries where unleaded petrol is ers, where information on how to use them petrol.
Advice is equipped with a particulate filter, the sul- Gas type H has a superior heating power and Programme. We recommend having this done phur content of the fuel must be below 50 inferior nitrogen and carbon dioxide content by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed parts per million.
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Checking and refilling levels ● Move away from the vehicle or switch off objects that may cause sparks or a fire. ● If you continue to smell gas, do not contin- ue driving! ● Seek specialist assistance. Have the fault repaired.
Advice Engine compartment Checking levels Diagram for the location of the various elements. Fig. 240 Overview From time to time, the levels of the different gine compartment of the vehicle is a poten- ››› fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never tially hazardous area You will find further explanations, instruc- fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious...
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Checking and refilling levels Take care not to cause short circuits in the CAUTION WARNING ● electrical system, especially when working When topping up fluids make sure the correct Never open the bonnet if you see steam or on the battery. fluid is put into the correct filler opening, oth- drips of coolant being released from the en- If working inside the engine compartment,...
Advice ››› Engine oil this means that your vehicle has the LongLife (whatever comes first) Booklet Mainte- service programmed. If it lists the codes QI1, nance Programme. QI2, QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service is General notes ● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine dependent on time/distance travelled.
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Checking and refilling levels Checking engine oil level Topping up engine oil Depending on how you drive and the condi- tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con- sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil consumption is likely to be higher for the first 5,000 km.
Advice CAUTION WARNING Use a suitable container when draining the ● used oil. It must be large enough to hold all If the oil level is above the area do not Only change the engine oil yourself if you the engine oil. start the engine.
Seek specialist assistance. A warn- safe place out of reach of children. Failure to SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing comply could result in poisoning. ing light on the instrument panel display severe damage to the engine and the engine »...
52 nance Programme. We recommend you have Check the water level in the windscreen it replaced at a SEAT Official Service, during WARNING washer reservoir regularly and top up as re- an Inspection Service.
During the winter, the starting power may be ● Do not mix cleaning products recommen- functions will require resetting after the bat- reduced, and if necessary, the battery should ded by SEAT with other products. This could tery is reconnected. ››› in Important safety warn- be charged...
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Advice ››› Note the warnings in Important safety – WARNING WARNING warnings for handling a vehicle battery on When repairing or working on the electrical ● Never charge a battery that has frozen: re- ››› page 270 system, proceed as follows: place battery! Failure to do so may lead to an Switch off all electrical devices.
Sulphuric acid could be spilt! wheel trims, we recommend that you consult New tyres with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice New tyres do not give maximum grip straight regarding current techniques. away and should therefore be “run in” by...
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If you notice excessive tyre wear, you Adjust tyre pressure to the load being car- – mum value indicated on the sticker on the in- should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Offi- ried by the vehicle. side of the fuel tank flap. cial Service.
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Wheels Changing wheels The original tyres on your vehicle have WARNING 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators” running Always adapt the tyre pressure accordingly ● across the tread. Depending on the manufac- when the vehicle load changes. turer, there will be 6 to 8 of them spaced at ●...
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Speed index facture, it is advisable to consult a SEAT Of- obtain the appropriate manufacturer's certif- ficial Service before purchasing them. icate from the tyre retailer to confirm that The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyres are suitable for your vehicle.
● to find out whether wheels or tyres of differ- sure warning. WARNING ent sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT ● Only replace used tyres with those author- can be fitted, and to find out about the com- Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres...
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Advice Tyre monitoring indicator control of the vehicle and a serious or fatal Tyre pressures which are too high or too ● accident. low reduce the useful life of the tyre, affect- If a light appears ing vehicle performance. ● If the warning lamp ...
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Wheels Tyre monitoring indicator Calibrating the tyre monitoring indica- ● Tyre pressure is manually changed Tyre pressure is insufficient ● ● Tyre structure is damaged The vehicle is unbalanced because of a ● load The wheels on an axle are subject to a ●...
Have the tyres checked, and if necessary, re- fuel tank flap. With the wheels under very heavy loads, the placed as soon as possible at a SEAT Official Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph) tyre pressure must be increased to the total ●...
The performance of winter tyres is also se- in the direction of the backrest and then pull it upwards to remove it. LEON ST mod- Please note that the maximum permissible verely impaired by ageing, even if the tread is –...
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Maximum speed limit ››› page 273 It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to check the maximum speed which is permissi- 160 km/h (100 mph) ble for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on the basis of this information.
Technical specifications Technical data Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifi- cations section Technical specifications Kilowatt, engine power measurement. Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine power. Important Revolutions per minute - engine speed. The information in the vehicle documentation Newton metres, unit of engine torque. always takes precedence over the informa- tion in this Instruction Manual.
Technical data spare wheel well. A sticker with the vehicle legislation in force at the time (for more infor- WARNING data is attached to the inside cover of the mation, see the Publications Office of the Eu- ● Please note that the centre of gravity may Maintenance Programme.
Technical specifications Drawbar loads Wheels Wheel bolts The maximum permitted drawbar load on the After the wheels have been changed, the ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex- Tyre pressure, snow chains, wheel tightening torque of the wheel bolts should ceed 80 kg.
Fuel 63 (86)/4,300-5,300 160/1,400-3,500 4/1,197 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 178 (V) 178 (V) 178 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 11.9...
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Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 81 (110)/4,600-5,600 175/1,400-4,000 4/1,197 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON SC LEON ST Outputs and weights Manual Start-Stop Manual Start-Stop Manual Start-Stop Top speed (km/h)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 81 (110)/5,800 155/3,800-4,000 4/1,598 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights manual automatic manual automatic manual...
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 85 (115)/5,000-5,500 200/2,000-3,500 3/999 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights manual automatic manual automatic manual...
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 92 (125)/5,000-6,000 200/1,400-4,000 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON ST Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC LEON ST X-PERIENCE Top speed (km/h) 203 (V&VI) 203 (V&VI) 203 (V&VI)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 250/1,500-3,500 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights manual automatic manual automatic manual...
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 250/1,500-3,500 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST Outputs and weights manual automatic manual automatic automatic Top speed (km/h) 215 (V&VI)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 132 (180)/5,100-6,200 250/1,250-5,000 4/1,798 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON SC LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights Without Without...
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No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 132 (180)/4,500-6,200 280/1,350-4,500 4/1,798 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON ST Outputs and weights X-PERIENCE 4WD Top speed (km/h) 221 (V&VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Maximum authorised weight (kg)
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No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 213 (290)/5,900-6,400 350/1,700-5,800 4/1,984 Super 98 RON/Super 95 RON Slight power loss. Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC LEON ST automatic automatic automatic Top speed (km/h) 250 (VI) 250 (VI) 250 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 221 (300)/5,500-6,200 380/1,800-5,500 4/1,984 Super 98 RON/Super 95 RON Slight power loss. Outputs and weights LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic...
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No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Super 95 RON/Nor- 81 (110)/4,800-6,000 200/1,500-3,500 4/1,395 mal 91 RON Slight power loss. Outputs and weights LEON LEON LEON ST LEON ST manual automatic manual automatic Top speed (km/h) 194 (V) 194 (VII) 194 (VI) 194 (VII)
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Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 66 (90)/2,750-4,800 230/1,400-2,750 4/1,598 51 CN Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 180 (IV) 180 (V) 180 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 12.6...
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 77 (105)/3,000-4,000 250/1,500-2,750 4/1,598 51 CN LEON LEON LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Top speed (km/h) 191 (V) 191 (VI)
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Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 81 (110)/3,250-4,000 250/1,500-3,000 4/1,598 51 CN LEON ST LEON LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights X-PERIENCE Ecomotive Ecomotive...
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Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 81 (110)/3,250-4,500 250/1,500-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Outputs and weights LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 189 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 10.7 Maximum authorised weight (kg) 1,910...
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Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 85 (115)/3,250-4,000 250/1,500-3,250 4/1,598 51 CN LEON ST LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights X-PERIENCE...
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Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 105 (143)/3,500-4,000 320/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC Top speed (km/h) 211 (V) 211 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Maximum authorised weight (kg)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 110 (150)/3,500-4,000 340/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN LEON ST LEON ST LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Outputs and weights...
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Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 130 (177)/3,600-4,000 350/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Outputs and weights LEON LEON SC Top speed (km/h) 220 (VI) 220 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Maximum authorised weight (kg)
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Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 135 (184)/3,500-4,000 380/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Outputs and weights LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic...
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SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to under- stand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.
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