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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Leon...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Detailed contents on a given page tain markets. 2. Operation General information on a given page Because this is a general manual for the LEON range, some of the equipment and functions 3. Tips Emergency information on a given page that are described in this manual are not in- 4.
  • Page 3 Foreword If selling the vehicle, give all of the on-board information, which is detailed in correspond- documentation to the new owner, as it ing chapters. should be kept with the vehicle. Alphabetical index with many terms and ● This Instruction Manual and its correspond- synonyms to help you find information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Checking and refilling levels ....Seat belts ......
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Compact temporary spare wheel ... . Winter service ......Emergencies .

  • Page 7: The Essentials

    The essentials Exterior view » Fig. 1...
  • Page 8 The essentials Fig. 2...

  • Page 9: Interior View

    The essentials Interior view » Left hand drive Fig. 3...
  • Page 10 The essentials Fig. 4 Right hand drive...

  • Page 11: How It Works

    The essentials How it works Unlocking and locking Rear lid ● Locking the vehicle without activating the ››› Fig. 5 anti-theft system: Press the  button for a second time for the next 2 seconds. Doors ››› Fig. 5 ● Unlocking: press the ...
  • Page 12 The essentials Bonnet ● The bonnet can be opened. Release the Window on the front right door bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de- Window on the rear left door (only 5-door signed for this in the bonnet. vehicles) Window on the right rear door (only 5- ...

  • Page 13: Before Driving

    The essentials Sunroof* To deactivate the front passenger front ● To tilt open: Push the switch to position ››› Fig. 12 . For an intermediate position, airbag: hold down the switch until you reach the de- ● Open the glove compartment on the front sired position.
  • Page 14 To lower it, repeat the same action, pressing the button on the side. Seat up/down: Press the button up/down. To adjust the front of the seat Fig. 14 ››› cushion, press the front of the button ...
  • Page 15 To adjust the mirror, turn it in the direction of right) to the direction desired. the arrows. The lap part of the seat belt lies across the Depending on the equipment fitted on  pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat the vehicle, the mirrors may be heated ›››...

  • Page 16: Starting The Vehicle

    The essentials Adjusting the steering wheel Starting the vehicle Turning on/switching off the ignition, glow plugs reheating Ignition lock ● Switch ignition on: Turn the key to the position. ● Switch ignition off. Turn the key to the position. ● Diesel vehicles : The glow plugs reheat when the ignition is switched on Starting the engine...

  • Page 17: Lights And Visibility

    The essentials Lights and visibility  Front fog lights: move the switch to the Left turn signal: Left-hand parking light first position, from positions ,  or . (ignition switched off). Main beam switched on: Control lamp  Light switch ...

  • Page 18: Interior Lights

    The essentials Windscreen wipers and window wiper ● The vehicle has broken down Knob Function blade When towing or being towed ● Switches door contact control on (central po- sition).  ››› in Hazard warning lights  The interior lights come on automatically page 99 when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is ...

  • Page 19: Easy Connect

    The essentials More the lever to the required position: More the lever to the required position: Interval wipe for rear window. The wiper The rear window wash function is activa-   will wipe the window approximately every ted by pressing the lever, and the rear six seconds.
  • Page 20 The essentials Menu Submenu Possible setting Description ››› page 143 ESC system – Activation of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESC) ››› Tyre pressure storing (Calibration) page 212 Tyre pressure monitoring Tyres ››› Winter tyres Activation and deactivation of the speed warning. Setting the speed warning value page 215 Activation/deactivation: Gear programme, temporary distance from the vehicle in front (dis- ›››...

  • Page 21: Driver Information System

    Distance, speed, temperature, volume, consumption – ››› – Chassis number, date of next SEAT service inspection, date of next oil change service page 80 Service All settings can be reset: driver assistance, parking and manoeuvring, lights, rear view mir- –...
  • Page 22 The essentials Windscreen wiper lever Information system menus* – Speed warning function ››› Press to select and confirm Fig. 29 : Activated navigation system in- ● Navigation ››› Press up or down to view the submenu formation display Booklet Navigation sys- ›››...

  • Page 23: Cruise Control

    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 ● ● ››› ››› Cruise control system operation Fig. 32 to . The system is on. If no to ...

  • Page 24: Warning Lamps

    – 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!  ›››...
  • Page 25 ››› page ››› page coolant temperature too high  Fuel tank almost empty.  Flashing: Fault in the engine ››› Fault in airbag system and seat page coolant system.  belt tensioners. ››› Do not continue driving! page  ...

  • Page 26: Gearbox Lever

    The essentials ›››  ››› page Freezing warning. The outside in Control and warning lamps on  ››› Fault in the battery. page  temperature is lower than +4°C page 71 (+39°F). ›››  Driving light totally or partially page ›››...
  • Page 27 The essentials Selecting reverse gear Automatic gearbox* Reverse gear Neutral (idling) Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot ● right down. Drive (forward) With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it ● +/– Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards upwards, move it to the left as far as it will go (+) to go up a gear or backwards (–) to ›››...

  • Page 28: Air Conditioning

    The essentials Air conditioning How does Climatronic* work? See Fig. 3 for positioning Fig. 39 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.
  • Page 29  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- ...
  • Page 30 The essentials How does the manual air conditioning* work? See Fig. 3 for positioning Fig. 40 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.
  • Page 31 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  ...
  • Page 32 Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes  ››› Air recirculation page 128   Seat heating buttons  ››› in Introduction on page 125  ›››...

  • Page 33: Level Control

    The essentials Level control The level is measured using the dipstick loca-  ››› in Filling the tank on page 193 ted in the engine compartment ›››  page 198. Fuel  ››› page 193 The oil should leave a mark between zones .
  • Page 34 The level should be between the  and  To top up, mix water with a product recom- when the level is below . marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni- mended by SEAT. cal Service. In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze. ...

  • Page 35: Action In The Event Of A Puncture

    The essentials Fuses Action in the event of a  ››› in Introduction on page 231 puncture  ››› page 231 With anti-puncture kit Battery The battery is located in the engine compart- ›››  ment page 198. It does not require maintenance.
  • Page 36 The essentials With spare wheel ● Remove the lid from the filling tube ● Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the ››› Fig. 50 and screw the open end of the valve. tube into the tyre valve. ● Repeat the inflation process. ●...

  • Page 37: Emergency Towing Of The Vehicle

    The essentials Emergency towing of the Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov- Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig- ers*/wheel bolt cap clip. nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen vehicle washer can work. Ensure that the steering ●...
  • Page 38 The essentials Screw the towline anchorage into the screw ››› ››› connection Fig. 53 Fig. 54 and tighten it with the wheel brace.  ››› in General information on page 225  ››› page 224...

  • Page 39: Safety

    Never drive when your driving ability is im- – paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs). Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi- – WARNING sion mirrors properly according to your Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

  • Page 40: Sitting Position For Vehicle Occupants

    ● Fig. 56 driver. can lead to severe injuries. Adjust the driver seat so that there is at ● For your own safety and to reduce the risk of least 25 cm distance between the centre of injury in the event of an accident, we recom-...
  • Page 41 If you are sitting closer driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct- than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect For your own safety and to reduce the risk of you properly.
  • Page 42 Always keep both feet in the footwell in Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect – – dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An front of the rear seat. sitting position in the vehicle while travel- incorrect sitting position exposes you to an ›››...
  • Page 43 Safe driving Correct adjustment of rear head reduce the risk of injuries in most accident WARNING situations. restraints ● Any incorrect sitting position increases the Adjust the head restraint so that its upper – risk of severe injuries. Sitting in an incorrect edge is, as far as possible, at the same lev- position exposes the vehicle occupants to se- vere injuries if airbags are triggered, by strik-...

  • Page 44: Pedal Area

    ● 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! Wearing suitable shoes Always wear shoes which support your feet...

  • Page 45: Seat Belts

    Never transport more than the permitted ● When a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened amount of people in your vehicle. or unfastened, the seat belt status is dis- Before starting the vehicle: Every vehicle occupant must properly fas- ●...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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 48: How To Properly Adjust Your Seatbelt

    Passengers in the rear seats who do not use seat belts en- danger not only themselves but also the front Position of seat belt during pregnan- Fig.

  • Page 49: Seat Belt Tensioners

    Always engage the retractor lock when you ● The relevant safety requirements must be ● are securing a child seat in group 0, 0+ or 1 ● Press the red button on the belt buckle observed when the vehicle or components of ›››...

  • Page 50: Airbag System

    Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the belt tensioners or seat Whether or not the airbags are triggered de- The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts. pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's ●...
  • Page 51 ››› seated correctly page 38, Sitting position If you are not wearing a seat belt, or if you ● for vehicle occupants. ● Control lamp to disconnect/connect the lean forward or to the side while travelling or front airbag.

  • Page 52: Airbag Overview

    Safety In an accident with airbag activation: Airbag overview such as the properties of the object the vehi- cle hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle the interior lights switch on (if the interior ● speed, etc. light switch is in the courtesy light position); Front airbags Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti- the hazard warning lights switch on;...
  • Page 53 Airbag system In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants ad- ditional protection for the head and chest in Characteristics of the front passenger front airbag that ››› can only be disabled in a specialised workshop.
  • Page 54 ● Never not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the knee airbag. Adjust the driver seat so that there is a dis- ● Illustration of completely inflated side Fig. 71 tance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between airbags on the left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 55 Head-protection airbags* WARNING the doors. This would impair the protection offered by the side airbags. If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean ● ● The built-in coat hooks should be used only forward, or are not seated correctly while the for lightweight clothing.

  • Page 56: Deactivating Airbags

    ● The side and head airbags are managed ● a child seat is required in the front passen- through sensors located in the interior of the ger seat with the child facing in the opposite front doors. To ensure the correct operation of...
  • Page 57 We recommend that you contact an author- ● Have the airbag system checked immedi- ised SEAT dealer for the disabling of other air- ately by a specialised workshop. Front passenger front airbag switch. Fig. 74 bags.

  • Page 58: Transporting Children Safety

    – Always switch off the ignition before disa- ● deactivating the front passenger airbag use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea- bling the front passenger airbag! Failure to do ››› Fig. 74. About 3/4 of the key should en-...
  • Page 59 Child Seat Instruction Manual to- gether with the on-board documentation. WARNING ● If a child seat is secured to the front pas- senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain- Important information regarding the On the rear frame of the passenger Fig.

  • Page 60: Child Seats

    ECE R44 standard bear the this can result in potentially fatal injuries to seats, the door child-proof lock should be ac- ››› test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle the child! tivated page with the test number below it).
  • Page 61 In some vehicles, the rings or information regarding size A to F is indica- are secured to the seat frame and, in others, ted on the label on the child seat with certifi- » they are secured to the rear floor. Access to...
  • Page 62 Forward-facing Suitable for ISOFIX universal child re- WARNING ● Ensure that the child seat is secured cor- straint systems approved for use in this rectly using the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* se- The retaining rings are designed only for ●...
  • Page 63 Child seats with the Top Tether system come please be sure to follow the manufacturer's with a strap for securing the seat to the vehi- instructions. Securing the Top Tether child restraint to the cle anchor point, located at the back of the anchor point situated on the rear of the Remove the protective caps of the “ISOFIX”...
  • Page 64 Push the lock and release it from the an- – choring support. WARNING An undue installation of the safety seat will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the ●...
  • Page 66 Operation Fig. 81 Instruments and controls.

  • Page 67: Operation

    ....Depending on the equipment, but- Driver seat heating control Central locking switch ..

  • Page 68: Instruments And Warning/Control Lamps

    Operation Instruments and warning/control lamps Instruments View of instrument panel Instrument panel, on dash panel Fig. 82 ››› Details of the instruments Fig. ator) before the needle reaches the red Speedometer. ››› zone ››› Fuel gauge page Rev counter (with the engine running, in Engine coolant temperature display hundreds of revolutions per minute).
  • Page 69 Instruments and warning/control lamps Displays on screen We recommend that you avoid high revs and CAUTION that you follow the recommendations on the To prevent damage to the engine, the rev ● gear-change indicator. Consult the additional counter needle should only remain in the red ›››...
  • Page 70 Operation Recommended gear (manual gearbox) ● Time. ● Keep the button pressed for about 3 seconds and the previous value will be dis- Navigation instructions. ● The recommended gear in order to save fuel played. is displayed on the instrument panel while ●...
  • Page 71 Instruments and warning/control lamps Low consumption driving status (ECO)* Odometer/trip recorder instructions on the display may vary. In the case of displays without warning or informa- Depending on the equipment, when driving, The odometer shows the total distance cov- tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by the “...
  • Page 72 Operation Engine cold The yellow control lamp  lights up when the Additional lights and other accessories in ● reserve level has been reached. front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect If only the diodes in the lower part of the of the coolant.

  • Page 73: Control Lamps

    Instruments and warning/control lamps ››› The display Fig. 82 only works when Depending on the model, additional text In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a ● the ignition is switched on. When the display messages may be viewed on the instrument hazardous area and could cause severe inju- reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode panel display.

  • Page 74: Driver Information System

    A specialised workshop will be able to pro- Vehicle table on page 74 gramme or modify additional functions, ac- cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec- WARNING ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
  • Page 75 Driver information system ››› Operating the instrument panel Fig. 88 or with the windscreen wiper lever lever or button on the multifunction steer-  ››› ››› Fig. 87 (if the vehicle is not equipped with ing wheel Fig. menus multifunction steering wheel). Making changes according to the menu Enabling the main menu With the rocker switch on the windscreen...

  • Page 76: Outside Temperature Display

    Operation With the turn signal and main beam head- risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the Menu Function light lever button, you can activate or deacti- temperature. At first this symbol flashes and vate the driver assistance systems displayed then it remains lit until the outside tempera- Information instructions from the activa- ›››...
  • Page 77 Driver information system Warning and information texts recommended if the gear you are in is not the In certain situations, only the driver can most economical choice. choose the correct gear (for instance when The system runs a check on certain compo- overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or If no gear-change is recommended, it means nents and functions when the ignition is...

  • Page 78: Driving Data

    Operation submenu Erasing a memory manually Assist systems tal calculation. On the screen display, you can read which memory is currently dis- Select the memory that you wish to erase. ● played. Assist ● Hold the button of the multifunction ...
  • Page 79 Driver information system Engine oil temperature display Menu Function Menu Function Vehicles without multifunction steering Approximate distance in km that can Oil tempera- Updated engine oil temperature digital still be travelled with the fuel remain- ture display wheel Operating ing in the tank, assuming the same To view the temperature, press the rocker –...
  • Page 80 Operation until the main menu appears. Enter into the The saving tips do not appear in all situa- Menu “Stop” ● section Journey data . With the rocker tions, but rather with a large separation of switch, move to the display Convenience ap- The timer starts.

  • Page 81: Speed Warning Function

    Driver information system speed limits, or if a particular speed should Menu “Pause” Menu “Statistics” not be exceeded when winter tyres are fitted etc. The timer of the current lap ends and is Resetting All the memorised statistical data are re- Interr.

  • Page 82: Service Interval Display

    A clock symbol appears and the number of days until If the service was not carried out by a SEAT In vehicles with Services established by time the next service appointment is due. dealership, the display can be reset as fol-...

  • Page 83: Introduction To The Easy Connect System

    Introduction to the Easy Connect system* Introduction to the Easy Pressing the menu button will always take ›››  service intervals permitted in the Book- you to the last menu used. let Maintenance Programme. Connect system* Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on closing those me- System Settings (CAR)* nus.

  • Page 84: Opening And Closing

    Operation Opening and closing Turn signals handles. The Auto Lock function can be switched on and off on the sound system or The turn signals will flash twice when the ve- ››› on the Easy Connect* system page hicle is unlocked and once when the vehicle Central locking system is locked.
  • Page 85 Press button Fig. 91 Fig. 92 to un- should have the fault repaired at a SEAT Offi- lock and unfold the key shaft. cial Service or specialised workshop. Vehicle key with alarm button To fold the shaft away, press button Fig.
  • Page 86 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 91, Convenience opening/closing.
  • Page 87 Opening and closing Programming the central locking 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 system ...
  • Page 88 Vehicle key: removing the battery Fig. 94 For the sake of the environment SEAT recommends you ask a specialised workshop to replace the battery. Please dispose of your used batteries correct- ly and with respect for the environment.

  • Page 89: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Opening and closing Synchronising the vehicle key The childproof lock prevents the rear doors The childproof lock can be activated or deac- from being opened from the inside. This sys- tivated by inserting the key in the groove If the button is pressed frequently outside tem prevents minors from opening a door ac- when the door is open, as described above.
  • Page 90 Operation Activation alarm is activated immediately on opening for a long period of time. The alarm system the door). remains activated. It is automatically switched on when the – ● A door is opened. anti-theft alarm is activated. ● If, after the audible warning goes off, an- other monitored area is accessed (e.g.

  • Page 91: Rear Lid (Luggage Compartment)

    Opening and closing their movements will trigger the alarm) or gered accidentally by switching off the vehi- The vibration of a mobile phone left inside ● when, for example, the vehicle is transported cle interior monitoring and/or tow-away pro- the vehicle may cause the vehicle interior or has to be towed with only one axle on the tection.

  • Page 92: Electric Windows

    Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of accident or injury. ing time extension function can be activated or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service, The rear lid must not be opened when the ● which will provide all the necessary informa- Fig.
  • Page 93 Opening and closing Safety switch * (only in 5-door vehicles) ● If the window is still obstructed, the win- Always take the key with you when you ● dow will stop at this point. leave the vehicle. Safety switch on the driver door can be ●...

  • Page 94: Panoramic Sliding Sunroof

    Operation First unlock the vehicle using button Release the switch and then lift it again for – –  stop moving as soon as the button is re- the remote control key and then keep the 1 second. This will re-enable the automatic leased.
  • Page 95 Opening and closing Opening and closing the sun blind* Convenience closing of the panoramic Only open or close the panoramic sliding ● sliding sunroof sunroof and the sun blind* when nobody is in 3 Valid for vehicles: with sun blinds the way.

  • Page 96: Lights And Visibility

    Operation Lights and visibility ● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof Nobody should be in the way of the panor- ● or the sun blind does not close. amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially when they are closed without the anti-trap ●...
  • Page 97 Lights and visibility In vehicles that do not have the correspond- Always use your dipped beam head lights if WARNING ● ing menu, this function can be deactivated in it is raining or if visibility is poor. ● Never drive with daytime lights if the road a specialised workshop.
  • Page 98 Operation Switching the main beam assist on and off Note WARNING In cold or damp weather conditions, the If the road is not well lit and other road users Func- Action headlights, tail lights and turn signals may cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all, tion mist up inside temporarily.
  • Page 99 Lights and visibility ● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi- ● Switching on front fog lights* : pull the cle lighting system, for example, if additional cles (such as a truck) can see over a guard light switch to the first point , from posi- headlights are installed.
  • Page 100 Operation ● When the car door is opened, the “Coming Vehicle with Vehicle with In the “Coming Home” function, the day- In the “Leaving Home” function, the dip- Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are halogen time running lights (DRL), the rear side full-LED ped beams, the daytime running lights turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door...

  • Page 101: Parking Light

    Lights and visibility Hazard warning lights 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-  materials under the vehicle, for example dry tion of other road users to your vehicle. grass or spilt petrol. This could start a fire! 7.
  • Page 102 The light distribution that the halogen and equipped with full-LED lights. strument panel and controls can be adjusted full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range in the Easy Connect system, using the button have allows the specific “tourist light” values...

  • Page 103: Visibility

    Lights and visibility Dynamic headlight range control Interior and reading lights Note The control is not mounted in vehicles with The reading lights switch off when the vehi- Read the additional information carefully dynamic headlight range control. The head- cle is locked using a key or after several mi- ›››...

  • Page 104: Windscreen Wiper And Window Wiper Systems

    The sun visor can be pulled out of its wipe before returning to the rest position. mounting and turned towards the door Ice, snow and other obstacles on the wind- 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST ››› Fig. 101 screen may damage the wiper and the wind- screen wiper motor.
  • Page 105 Lights and visibility 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.

  • Page 106: Rear Vision Mirror

    Operation 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. 104 sor regularly and check the blades for dam- rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid the rain sensor include: ›››...
  • Page 107 Lights and visibility Read the additional information carefully (10 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re- mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol- ›››  page 13 turns to its original position if the position of ded in automatically. When the vehicle is the control is adjusted.

  • Page 108: Seats And Head Restraints

    ● Adjust the front seats only when the vehi- ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc- a single point to the seat cushion and back- tion could result in an accident.

  • Page 109: Seat Functions

    Move the backrest until it engages properly – WARNING point. ››› Inappropriate use of the seat functions can When transporting people in the back seat, cause severe injuries. Fitting the head restraint place the head restraints of the occupied Assume the proper sitting position before ●...
  • Page 110 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 ●...
  • Page 111 Folding down and raising the back Folding the backrest forwards The armrest can be moved backwards and forwards. seat backrest Place the side seat belts in the trim clip – ››› Fig. 109. 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC Slide the head restraint(s) downwards –...
  • Page 112 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. 111 clip to prevent them from being damaged by is visible.

  • Page 113: Transport And Practical Equipment

    Transport and practical equipment Transport and practical For the rear seat seat belts to offer the nec- Do not drive with the drawer cover open. ● ● essary protection all the parts of the rear There is an injury risk for passengers if the equipment backrest must be properly engaged.
  • Page 114 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.
  • Page 115 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. 118.

  • Page 116: Storing Objects

    Luggage compartment cover if a loose object is struck by an inflating air- bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out- 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury. Loading the luggage compartment Please note that the centre of gravity may ●...
  • Page 117 Retractable rear shelf ried on the rear shelf can cause serious injury ing the rear shelf. in case of sudden manoeuvring or braking or 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST in case of an accident. Opening the rear shelf ●...
  • Page 118 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. 123. ● Put the left and right covers in their original position.
  • Page 119 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. 126 direction of the arrows ››› Fig. 125 in the direction of the arrow ●...
  • Page 120 To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm ● 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST they are inserted through the tailboard. in the opposite direction to the arrow ›››...
  • Page 121 Fig. 130 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.
  • Page 122 Fig. 134 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 ›››...
  • Page 123 Hook the net bag next to the load threshold Luggage compartment variable floor ● Move the floor forward over the supports as far as the rear seat backrest and then lower Secure the short net hooks to the fastening ● 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST the floor with the handle ›››...

  • Page 124: Roof Carrier

    SEAT-ap- Vehicle height is increased by the installa- ● ried between the rear seat and the raised lug- proved cross bars and roof carrier systems tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and gage compartment floor.
  • Page 125 ››› bottom of the roof railing Fig. 139. WARNING Leon ST: attachment points for the Fig. 139 Incorrect attachment and use of the cross- roof railings for the roof carrier system. bars and the roof carrier system may cause the whole system to detach from the roof and The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe- cause an accident and injuries.

  • Page 126: Air Conditioning

    Operation Distributing a load Air conditioning Note Distribute loads uniformly and secure them Always read the assembly instructions that ››› correctly Heating, ventilation and come with the crossbars and the roof carrier system carefully and keep them in the vehi- cooling Check attachments cle.
  • Page 127 Repairs to the air conditioner require spe- ● to perform various adjustments to the Clima- outside. cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec- tronic. ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. ● The maximum heat output required to de-...
  • Page 128 Operation Instructions for use of the air to +22°C (+72°F) are shown with blue arrows, Func- and temperatures over +22°C (+72°F) with conditioner tion Function red arrows. button The interior cooling system only works when To switch a function on or off, or to select a Switch off and switch on the Climatronic.
  • Page 129 Air conditioning Special Characteristics ● The air conditioner compressor has been Note temporarily switched off because the engine If the humidity and temperature outside the After starting the engine, any residual humid- coolant temperature is too high. vehicle are high, condensation can drip off ity in the air conditioner could mist over the ●...
  • Page 130 Operation Air recirculation impurities drops to within a normal range, re- CAUTION circulation mode is switched off. Do not smoke when air recirculation is Basic points The system is unable to detect unpleasant switched on in vehicles with an air condition- smells.

  • Page 131: Driving

    Driving Driving light up for about one second. This means Select N or P that the engine starts immediately. This message appears if you try to start or stop the engine when the selector lever of Ignition lock If the engine does not immediately start up, the automatic gearbox is not in position P or interrupt the starting process and try again N.
  • Page 132 Operation WARNING in position “P” (parking lock). Next, the se- Never remove the key from the ignition if ● lector lever is locked. the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer- ● Never run the engine in confined spaces, as ing could suddenly lock, making it impossible the exhaust gases are poisonous.

  • Page 133: Braking And Parking

    Driving Releasing the handbrake remains switched on. Make sure that the igni- CAUTION tion is switched off before leaving the Pull the lever up slightly and press the re- – Always apply the handbrake before you leave vehicle, otherwise the battery could dis- lease knob in the direction of the arrow the vehicle.

  • Page 134: Manual Gearbox

    Operation Selecting reverse gear ● Secure the vehicle as usual by applying the can cause considerable damage to the clutch handbrake firmly and putting it in 1st gear. and the gearbox. This can also occur if the Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle ●...
  • Page 135 Driving R – Reverse gear smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the The brake pedal must be pressed when mov- vehicle. ing the selector lever from D/S to N if the ve- Reverse gear must be engaged only when the hicle is stationary or at speeds below 5 km/h vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling The tiptronic system allows the driver to ›››...
  • Page 136 Operation Selector lever lock When stationary, apply footbrake while se- While you are selecting a gear and the vehi- ● lecting a gear. cle is stopped with the engine running, do not accelerate. Failure to follow this instruc- The selector lever lock only works if the vehi- tion could result in an accident.
  • Page 137 Driving Changing gears in tiptronic mode* Changing gear manually with the selector Note lever ● If the selector lever lock does not engage, It is possible to change to tiptronic mode, there is a fault. The transmission is interrup- both when the vehicle is stopped and while ted to prevent the vehicle from accidentally driving.
  • Page 138 Operation When accelerating, the gearbox automatical- Release the brake and press the accelerator Once you have engaged a gear press the – – ››› ly shifts up into the next gear shortly before accelerator carefully and disengage the the maximum engine speed is reached. handbrake.
  • Page 139 – off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged or tiptronic, or else select the sport driving as it will not be lubricated. mode from the SEAT Drive Profile* ● In certain driving situations or traffic condi- Launch Control Programme ›››...
  • Page 140 “sport” mode of the ESC should be deactiva- en that the downhill speed control can only ted again by briefly pressing the but- Select, in SEAT Drive Profile*, Eco mode change down to 3rd gear, on very steep de- – ...
  • Page 141 Reverse gear disa- Note workshop and have the fault repaired without bled delay. Inertia mode is only available in (SEAT ● Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop Drive Profile*) driving mode. and have the fault repaired without delay. ●...

  • Page 142: Run-In And Economical Driving

    Environmental protection is a top priority in the design, choice of materials and manufac- ● Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the ture of your new SEAT. Running in the engine protective wax for cavities. ● Use of plastic film as protection during ve-...
  • Page 143 Driving Exhaust gas filtration system matic gearbox: gear S). Maintain the engine WARNING speed at approximately 2,000 rpm. The rise After driving through water, mud, sludge, Catalytic converter in temperature causes the soot on the filter etc., the braking effect can be delayed slight- to burn.
  • Page 144 Operation Economical and environmentally brakes and tyres. Emissions and fuel con- and at traffic lights that remain red for long sumption will drop to zero due to the overrun periods of time. When an engine has reached friendly driving fuel cut-off. operating temperature, and depending on the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off Fuel consumption, environmental pollution...

  • Page 145: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems (2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will re- a high setting, the rear window heating or turn to a normal level. the seat heating*. Braking and stability systems Check tyre pressure Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ›››...
  • Page 146 Operation Brake assist system matically brake the towing vehicle within the The following actions control automatic brak- limits of the system and mitigate the sway. ing during the accident: The brake assist system can reduce the re- Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available quired braking distance.
  • Page 147 Driver assistance systems The ESC is switched on automatically when off. For vehicles with a driver information sys- Accelerate with caution on slippery surfa- ● the engine is started, and only works when tem*, the driver will be shown the electronic ces (for example, icy or snow-covered).
  • Page 148 Operation Stability programme (ESC), including the ASR braking capacity, and need to be “run in” The effectiveness of the brakes can also be function. first. However, you can compensate for the temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven slightly reduced braking effect by applying for some distance without using the brakes ●...
  • Page 149 Driver assistance systems Low brake fluid level making start-up easier, more comfortable and relieves the brakes. If you still have to and safer. use the brakes, it is better to brake firmly at Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if intervals than to apply the brakes continu- the brake fluid level is too low.

  • Page 150: Start-Stop System

    The driver door must be closed. Vehicles with a manual gearbox during the stopping phase, the engine will ● The driver must have their seat belt fas- When the vehicle is stopped, put it into – start up again. tened.
  • Page 151 Driver assistance systems ● The interior temperature selected for the air Note Note conditioner has not yet been reached. ● You can control whether the engine should In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, if the ● The interior temperature is very high/low. switch off or not by reducing or increasing the selector lever is placed in position D, N or S brake force applied.

  • Page 152: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Operation Warning and control lamp The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by ceas- Note ing to accelerate, not by actively braking the The system is automatically switched on each ››› vehicle time the engine is deliberately stopped dur- ing a stopping phase. The engine will start WARNING automatically.

  • Page 153: Adaptive Cruise Control Acc

    Driver assistance systems Automatic off System error. Contact a specialised work- The adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an exten- shop. sion of the normal cruise control system The cruise control system (CCS) is switched ››› (CCS) CCS switched on. The speed memory is off automatically or temporarily: empty.
  • Page 154 ● ist knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom- on unpaved roads. The ACC has been de- mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur- signed for use on paved roads only. pose. The ACC does not react on approaching a ●...
  • Page 155 Driver assistance systems Radar sensor Distance margin selected, the ACC is in- If the symbol is white: the ACC is ac-  active. tive. Vehicle detected in front. The ACC is ac- A vehicle in front has been detected. The ACC adjusts tive.
  • Page 156 (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-...
  • Page 157 Fig. 153. The following settings can also be adjusted: In vehicles with driving profile selection (SEAT Drive Profile), the profile selected can Any modification to the programmed speed Distance. ● influence acceleration behaviour is shown on the bottom left part of the instru- ›››...
  • Page 158 ››› ESC is activated in Sport* Mode ( page 81), Restarting the vehicle with the ACC manually If the driver is not wearing his/her seat ● the ACC switches off automatically. belt. The ACC can be activated again by moving ●...
  • Page 159 Driver assistance systems Interrupting control ● To resume control, apply the brake and turn If the vehicle approaches another vehicle de- the lever to position tected in front of it, the ACC reduces the speed accordingly and then controls the ad- WARNING justed distance.
  • Page 160 ACC is activated. Apply the brake the ACC cannot be activated because the to stop the vehicle from moving/colliding driver is not wearing the seat belt. This message will be displayed to the driver if with another vehicle.
  • Page 161 Driver assistance systems Special driving situations ● In case of heavy rain, snow or spray, as the vehicle in front might not be detected proper- ly or, in certain circumstances, might not be detected at all. WARNING If the ACC does not switch off in the situa- tions described, serious accidents and inju- ries may occur.
  • Page 162 Operation Deceleration until the vehicle has stopped Driving through a bend Other vehicles changing lanes (only vehicles with automatic gearbox) On entering or exiting bends, the radar sen- Vehicles changing lanes a short distance If the vehicle in front slows down and stops, sor may no longer determine the vehicle in away from your own can only be detected the ACC will also slow down and halt the ve-...

  • Page 163: Monitoring System Front Assist

    Factors that may affect how the radar sensor Distance warning it means that there is a fault. Contact a speci- operates alised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting If the system detects that safety is endan- a SEAT dealership. If laser sensor operation is impaired, due to...
  • Page 164 SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership. Note cle. When the Front Assist is connected, the indi- ●...
  • Page 165 Driver assistance systems Radar sensor to the presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur- on the road or sheets used in road works). pose. The area in front of and around the radar sen- ●...

  • Page 166: System Limitations

    OR: switch the system on or off in the Easy ● System limitations SEAT recommends keeping the distance Connect system with the button and the  warning switched on at all times. function buttons Driver Assist ...
  • Page 167 Driver assistance systems City Emergency braking function ● If there are metal objects, e.g. rails on the If the system detects a possible collision with road or sheets used in road works. a vehicle in front of it, the vehicle prepares ›››...

  • Page 168: Lane Assist System

    Front Assist and with it the City Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe- ● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur- cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting roundings. a SEAT dealership. ● When the area of vision of the camera be- ●...
  • Page 169 Driver assistance systems Indication on the display and warning – The system is operational, the highligh- ted line indicates that there was a lamps risk of involuntarily crossing the lane line and that the steering is being adjus- ››› ted to correct the angle Fig.
  • Page 170 Operation Operating mode ● When the maximum rotational torque dur- ● The function switches off 2 seconds after ing the corrective steering movement is not the warning. enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane. The lane assist system is active but it is not ●...

  • Page 171: Seat Driving Modes (Seat Drive Profile)

    Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system, ses the gear change recommendation indica- switch it off in the following situations: In the Leon Cupra model the four profiles are tions that appear on the instrument panel to Comfort , Sport , Cupra and Individual .
  • Page 172 Setting driving mode Driving Characteristics The ambient lighting guides located in the in- profile terior front door panels of the Leon FR and Offers a balanced driving experience, suit- the Leon Cupra change colour from white to Normal able for everyday use.
  • Page 173 Characteristics be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traffic profile Setting driving mode conditions. 3 Applies to the model: Leon Cupra It permits more relaxed and comfortable Conven- driving, for example for long motorway ience journeys. Its main characteristic is the Kick-down soft suspension setting (DCC).

  • Page 174: Tiredness Detection (Break Recommendation)

    Operation er is tired, an audible warning is given with a WARNING No warning is given in the event of the ef- ● sound and an optic warning is shown with a fect called microsleep! Please note that if the road surface is slip- symbol and complementary message on the ●...

  • Page 175: Parking Aid

    door.
  • Page 176 As you approach the obstacle, the time inter- a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised val between the audible warnings will be re- There are sensors integrated in the front and workshop.
  • Page 177 30 cm) at the same time as the corre- up yellow. sponding audible warning sounds. With certain equipment (Adaptive Cruise Con- SEAT Media System Plus/Navi System: trol - ACC), the system will be activated auto- yellow trail indicates the vehicle's ex- Centre console: parking aid button.
  • Page 178 Operation SEAT Media System Touch/Colour: In this vehicle. It only operates every time the speed ● Automatic activation. equipment, a visual display of the vehi- is reduced below approximately 10 km/h (6 When the function button check box is activa- cle’s trajectory is not available.

  • Page 179: Towing Bracket Device

    Towing bracket device Front volume Towing bracket device parking aid is switched on by engaging re- verse gear the fault will only be indicated Volume in the front and rear area. with the flashing LED on the  button. Trailer towing Front sound settings/sharpness Parking system plus* Frequency (tone) of the sound in the front...
  • Page 180 Operation Exterior mirrors Hitching and connecting the trailer to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer combination must be re- Check whether you can see enough of the duced by 10% for every further 1000 m (or road behind the trailer with the standard rear part thereof).
  • Page 181 Towing bracket device Trailer maximum electricity consumption ››› Key of the Schematic diagram Fig. 171: WARNING Brake lights (total) 84 Watts The towing bracket ball coupling must be Meaning stored securely in the luggage compartment Turn signal, on each side 42 Watts to prevent them being flung through the vehi- Unassigned...
  • Page 182 350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle) Reheating 1040 mm At very high temperatures and during pro- 317 mm longed slopes, driving in a low gear and high engine speed, always monitor the coolant LEON/LEON SC LEON ST ››› temperature gauge page 319 mm 596 mm...
  • Page 183 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.

  • Page 184: Advice

    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...

  • Page 185: Care And Cleaning

    Care and maintenance 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...
  • Page 186 Advice Automatic car washes Special car soap should only be used for very not wipe them with a dry cloth or sponge. It persistent dirt. is best to use soapy water. Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precautions such as closing Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of- ●...
  • Page 187 Polishing out. CAUTION Polishing is only necessary if the paint has SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning ● When you clean the vehicle with a pressure lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be washer: products which have been tested for use on brought back by putting on wax.
  • Page 188 Advice Carbon components Wheels 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- with more detailed information. The wheels require regular attention to pre- ted surface.

  • Page 189: Care Of The Vehicle Interior

    This solution should be applied SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning with a sponge. If the stains are difficult to re- products that have been tested and ap- proved for use on your vehicle.
  • Page 190 Open Velcro fasteners on clothes can damage ● Use a suitable impregnating cream with ul- the seat upholstery. Make sure they are tra-violet protection at regular intervals and Cleaning and care closed. after cleaning. The cream nourishes and...
  • Page 191 (about twice a year) with a special leather- Moisten a cloth with lukewarm water or di- – care product. Check the condition of the seat belts at reg- – » luted white spirits. ular intervals. Apply these products very sparingly.

  • Page 192: Intelligent Technology

    CAUTION the driver when steering. ing. ● Do not remove the seat belts from the vehi- Electro-mechanical power steering adapts cle to clean them. Go to a specialised workshop as soon as electronically to the speed of the car, torque possible and have the fault repaired.

  • Page 193: Four-Wheel Drive

    Off-roader? power is distributed to all four wheels. The starting Your SEAT is not an off-road vehicle: it does distribution of power is controlled automati- not have enough ground clearance to be cally according to your driving style and the The power management controls the distribu- used as such.
  • Page 194 Advice When the vehicle is parked for long periods The main functions incorporated in the power sume more electrical power than the alterna- management system are battery diagnosis, tor can supply, and thus maintains the maxi- If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of residual current management and dynamic mum possible battery power level.

  • Page 195: Checking And Refilling Levels

     page 31 filling, causing the fuel vapour to ignite. that the seat heating* or the rear window Danger of explosion. Always place the If the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor- heater is not working, they may have been canister on the ground to fill it.
  • Page 196 Advice Refuelling with natural gas ● Unlock the vehicle with the key or with the least 30 seconds before starting the engine. central locking button situated on the driv- When you then start the engine it may take  ››› er door page longer than normal (up to one minute) to...

  • Page 197: Fuel

    Checking and refilling levels Fuel Super unleaded 98 octane or super 95 WARNING octane unleaded petrol Natural gas is a highly explosive, easily flam- Types of petrol We recommend you use super plus 98 octane mable substance. Incorrect handling of the petrol.
  • Page 198 If your vehicle has a diesel engine and is ● You may use petrol with a high octane num- These additives can be bought at SEAT deal- equipped with a fuel filter with a water sepa- ber than the one recommended for your en-...
  • Page 199 Checking and refilling levels Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the result of Updated information relating to natural gas WARNING heavy cooling of natural gas. Therefore its quality is displayed on the instrument panel The vehicle is not prepared to use liquefied ›››...

  • Page 200: Bonnet

    Advice Bonnet Checking fluid levels Diagram for the location of the various elements. Fig. 174 Overview From time to time, the levels of the different WARNING fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never You will find further explanations, instruc- ●...
  • Page 201 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,...

  • Page 202: Engine Oil

    Advice ››› Engine oil service programmed. If it lists the codes QI1, comes first) Booklet Maintenance Pro- QI2, QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service is gramme. dependent on time/distance travelled. General notes ● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine ›››...
  • Page 203 Checking and refilling levels Oil properties Checking engine oil level 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 Engine type Specification consumption is likely to be higher for the first Petrol without flexible VW 502 00/VW 504 00 5,000 km.
  • Page 204 Advice Topping up engine oil  CAUTION When removing the oil drain plug with your ● fingers, keep your arm horizontal to help pre- If the oil level is above the area do not vent oil from running down your arm. start the engine.

  • Page 205: Cooling System

    If greater frost protection is required in very pansion tank. When the engine is cold, the SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing cold climates, the proportion of additive can coolant level should be between the marks.

  • Page 206: Brake Fluid

    ››› nal assistance nance Programme. We recommend you have CAUTION it replaced at a SEAT Official Service, during If there is still some coolant in the expan- – Do not top up the expansion tank with cool- an Inspection Service.

  • Page 207: Battery

    Do not mix cleaning products recommen- ● tank. tery is reconnected. ded by SEAT with other products. This could lead to flocculation and may block the wind- Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you Top-up quantities screen washer jets.
  • Page 208 Never reverse the polarity of the connections. All work on batteries requires specialist This could cause an electrical fire. knowledge. Please refer to a SEAT Official If the vehicle does not re- Service or a workshop specialising in batter- ●...
  • Page 209 Checking and refilling levels Replacing the battery exclusively to an earth on the bodywork The battery holder and clamps must always ● (–). be correctly secured. The new battery should have the same speci- Only use a charger which is compatible for ●...

  • Page 210: Wheels

    Cor- wheel trims, we recommend that you consult New tyres rect inflation pressures are very important, with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice New tyres do not give maximum grip straight especially at high speeds. regarding current techniques.
  • Page 211 If you notice excessive tyre wear, you should mum value indicated on the sticker on the in- side of the fuel tank flap. check wheel alignment at a SEAT Official Service. Do not forget the spare wheel when checking Fig. 177...
  • Page 212 Failure to follow this instruction could – result in an accident. tyres different to those installed in manu- facture, it is advisable to consult a SEAT Of- Especially in difficult driving conditions ● ficial Service before purchasing them. such as wet or icy roads. It is important that...
  • Page 213 6 years old. If you have no alterna- Height/width ratio in % tive, you should drive slowly and with extra If you use tyres that are approved by SEAT care at all times. you can be sure that the actual tyre dimen- Tyre construction: Radial sions will be correct for your vehicle.

  • Page 214: Tyre Monitoring Systems

    WARNING Only replace used tyres with those author- ● If flashing Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres ised by SEAT for the corresponding type vehi- may lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to cle.  System malfunction tread separation or even to a blow-out.
  • Page 215 Wheels 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- ing vehicle performance. ● If the warning lamp  lights up, stop im- mediately and check the tyres.

  • Page 216: Compact Temporary Spare Wheel

    ››› Have the tyres checked, and if necessary, re- bration page 243. placed as soon as possible at a SEAT Official Service or at a specialised workshop. Note Please note the following restrictions when The tyre monitoring indicator does not ●...

  • Page 217: Winter Service

    Also note that winter tyres are no longer ef- – WARNING pull it upwards to remove it. LEON ST mod- fective when the tread is worn down. el: lift and secure the floor storage com- ●...
  • Page 218 Keep your speed below 50 km/h. – 190 km/h It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to If there is a danger of being trapped de- – check the maximum speed which is permissi-...

  • Page 219: Emergencies

    Emergencies Emergencies Snow chains will improve braking ability as WARNING well as traction in winter conditions. ● Always observe the above steps and pro- For technical reasons snow chains may only Changing a wheel tect yourself and other road users. be used with the following wheel rim/tyre If you change the wheel on a slope, block ●...
  • Page 220 Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be- but not in your vehicle. If you need a new fore raising the vehicle with the jack*. If not, adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi- an accident may occur. cial Service, indicating the code number.
  • Page 221 Emergencies Raising the vehicle Find the support point on the strut (sunken – CAUTION area) closest to the wheel to be changed The vehicle must not be raised on the cross- ››› Fig. 186. The jack* support point is be- bar.

  • Page 222: Tyre Repair

    Advice After changing a wheel Tyre repair the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa- ces. These surfaces must be clean before fit- ting the wheel. On alloy wheels: replace the wheel bolt – Tools, anti-puncture kit* caps. CAUTION The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored On plate wheels: replace the wheel hubcap –...
  • Page 223 A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at ● If the wheel rim has been damaged. ● Replace the repaired tyre with the tire mo- SEAT dealerships. ● In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F). bility set as soon as possible. ●...
  • Page 224 Advice Contents of the tyre mobility system* Check after 10 minutes of driving Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres- sor may have a button). ››› Screw the inflator tube Fig. 188 again ON/OFF switch and check the pressure on the gauge 12 volt connector Bottle of sealant 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:...

  • Page 225: Jump Starting

    Emergencies Jump starting How to jump start: description 2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the vehicle ››› with the flat battery Fig. 189. Jump leads 3. Connect the other end of the red jump The jump lead must have a sufficient wire lead to the positive terminal in the ve-...

  • Page 226: Towing And Tow-Starting The Vehicle

    Advice 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat on battery). Failure to comply could result in Note battery and wait 2 or 3 minutes until the an explosion. The vehicles must not touch each other, oth- engine is “running”. ●...
  • Page 227 Emergencies Towline anchorage at the front of the Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle kit. The towline anchorage should always be and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope. kept in the vehicle. vehicle When towing on an unpaved road, there is al- ways a risk of overloading and damaging the anchorage points.
  • Page 228 Advice Vehicles with towline anchorage Tow-starting CAUTION On the right of the rear bumper there is a cov- Do not tow vehicles for more than 50 km. Risk As a general rule, tow-starting is not recom- er which covers a threaded hole. of damage to the catalytic converter.

  • Page 229: Emergency Locking And Unlocking

    Emergencies Emergency locking and ● Make sure the selector lever is in the N po- CAUTION sition. unlocking When opening and closing in an emergency, ● The vehicle must not be towed faster than carefully disassemble components and then 50 km/h (30 mph). reassemble them carefully to avoid damage Introduction to the vehicle.
  • Page 230 Manual release of the rear lid ● Insert the key shaft into the opening in the cover on the driver door handle from below lock cylinder 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC ››› Fig. 194 (arrow) then remove the cover up- wards.
  • Page 231 Manual release of the rear lid Manual release of the selector lever Releasing the selector lever Using a screwdriver, press and hold the yel- – 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST ››› low unlocking tab sideways Fig. 198. Now press the interlock button on the se- –...
  • Page 232 Advice Windscreen wipers service position ● Only hold the wiper arms at the point where the blade is fixed. CAUTION ● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms, only leave them in the service position. ● Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.

  • Page 233: Fuses And Bulbs

    Fuses and bulbs Cleaning windscreen wiper blades Fuses and bulbs WARNING Raising the wiper arms. ● Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility Fuses and increase the risk of accident and serious ● Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt injury.
  • Page 234 Advice Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same Take care not to cause short circuits in the Several components may run on a single ● ● amperage (same colour and markings) and electrical system. fuse. size. WARNING Identifying fuses situated below the driver- Vehicle fuses Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or side dash panel by colours...

  • Page 235: Bulbs

    Fuses and bulbs Replacing a blown fuse ● Press the locking tabs to release the fuse ● Replace the cover again or close the fuse ››› box cover Fig. 203. box lid. ● Then lift the cover out. CAUTION To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box. ●...
  • Page 236 Advice Full-LED headlight system* Rear bulb light Type Switch off the lights and the parking light ● before changing a bulb. Full-LED headlights handle all light functions Turn signal PY21W LL (daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped ● Take good care to avoid damaging any com- beam and route light) with light emitting di- ponents.

  • Page 237: Changing Bulbs In Headlight Unit

    Fuses and bulbs ››› Changing bulbs in headlight Turn signal bulb Remove connector Fig. 206 from the – bulb. unit ››› Unclip the retainer spring Fig. 206 – pressing inwards to the right. Dipped light bulb Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so –...

  • Page 238: Changing Bulb For Front Fog Light

    Advice Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb Raise the bonnet. – – holder and turning it anti-clockwise at the ››› Move the loop Fig. 210 in the direc- – same time. tion of the arrow and remove the cover. Installation involves all of the above steps –...

  • Page 239: Changing Tail Light Bulbs (On Side Panel)

    Fuses and bulbs ››› Fog light, FR version Pull the wheel housing Fig. 215 Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb – – ››› cess the 2 hidden screws Fig. 215 holder and turning it anti-clockwise at the the bumper. same time.
  • Page 240 Advice Removing tail light Remove the bulb holder Carefully loosen the screw located behind – the cover with a screwdriver, turning it anti- ››› clockwise (arrows) Fig. 217 Tilt the light in the direction of the arrows – until it comes out (positions ›››...

  • Page 241: Changing Tail Light Bulbs (On Rear Lid)

    Fuses and bulbs Changing tail light bulbs (on Remove the bulb holder Remove the bulb holder by turning it in the – ››› direction of arrow Fig. 221. rear lid) Overview of tail lights Changing bulbs Rear lights on tailgate Left side Side lights 2x W5W LL...
  • Page 242 Advice Note Note For LED pilots, you can only change the fog or Depending on how equipped the vehicle is, reverse bulb, on the left or right guide. the number plate lights may be LEDs. LEDs have an estimated life that exceeds than that of the car.

  • Page 243: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Abbreviations used in the Technical Vehicle identification data Specifications section Meaning Technical specifications brevia- tion Important Kilowatt, engine power measurement. The information in the vehicle documentation Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to always takes precedence over the informa- denote engine power.

  • Page 244: Information On Fuel Consumption

    Technical specifications VIN in the Easy Connect Vehicle type, model, capacity, engine Vehicle fuel consumption and CO emissions type, finish, engine power and gearbox appear on the vehicle data sticker in the Select: Function button > control but- – type spare wheel well, inside the boot and on the ton (Car) * Systems >...

  • Page 245: Towing A Trailer

    Technical specifications Towing a trailer Note WARNING In practice, and considering all the factors ● For safety reasons, do not exceed the 80 Trailer weights mentioned here, consumption values can dif- km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in fer from those calculated in the current Euro- countries where higher speeds are permitted.
  • Page 246 Technical specifications Note 195/65 R15 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm We recommend that you ask your Technical 205/55 R16 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm Service for information about appropriate 205/50 R17 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm wheel, tyre and snow chain size.

  • Page 247: Engine Specifications

    No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 63 (86)/4,300-5,300 160/1,400-3,500 4/1,197 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. Performance 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 11.8...
  • Page 248 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 77 (105)/4,500-5,500 175/1,400-4,000 4/1,197 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST Performance Manual Start-Stop Automatic Manual...
  • Page 249 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 Performance Manual Start-Stop Automatic Manual Start-Stop Automatic Manual...
  • Page 250 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 90 (122)/5,000-6,000 200/1,400-4,000 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON SC LEON ST Performance Start-Stop Start-Stop Start-Stop Top speed (km/h) 202 (V&VI) 202 (V&VI) 202 (V&VI)
  • Page 251 Fuel 92 (125)/5,000-6,000 200/1,400-4,000 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. Performance LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 203 (V&VI) 203 (V&VI) 203 (V&VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Weights (in kg)
  • Page 252 Power output in kW (PS) at rpm Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 103 (140)/4,500-6,000 250/1,500-3,500 4/1,395 Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON Slight power loss. LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Performance Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic...
  • Page 253 Power output in kW (PS) at rpm 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 SC LEON ST Performance manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic Top speed (km/h) 215 (V&VI)
  • Page 254 Power output in kW (PS) at rpm 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 ST LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Performance Without...
  • Page 255 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 Performance X-PERIENCE 4WD Top speed (km/h) 221 (V&VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Weights (in kg)
  • Page 256 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 195 (265)/5,350-6,600 350/1,700-5,300 4/1,984 Super 98 RON/Super 95 RON Slight power loss. Performance LEON LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST manual automatic automat- manual automatic automat-...
  • Page 257 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel 206 (280)/5,600-6,500 350/1,700-5,600 4/1,984 Super 98 RON/Super 95 RON Slight power loss. Performance LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic Top speed (km/h)
  • Page 258 Super 95 RON/Nor- 81 (110)/4,800-6,000 200/1,500-3,500 4/1,395 mal 91 RON Slight power loss. Performance LEON LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 194 (V) 194 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 10.9 Weights (in kg) Gross vehicle weight...
  • Page 259 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 66 (90)/2,750-4,800 230/1,400-2,750 4/1,598 51 CN Performance LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 178 (IV) 178 (IV) 178 (IV) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 12.6 12.4...
  • Page 260 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 77 (105)/3,000-4,000 250/1,750-2,750 4/1,598 51 CN LEON LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST Performance Manual Start-Stop Automatic Manual...
  • Page 261 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 77 (105)/3,000-4,000 250/1,750-2,750 4/1,598 51 CN LEON ST Performance manual gearbox Top speed (km/h) 187 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Weights (in kg)
  • Page 262 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 81 (110)/3,200-4,000 250/1,500-3,000 4/1,598 51 CN LEON LEON SC LEON ST LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST Performance Ecomo-...
  • Page 263 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 81 (110)/3,200-4,000 250/1,500-3,000 4/1,598 51 CN LEON ST Performance LEON ST X-PERIENCE 4WD Top speed (km/h) 187 (VI) 187 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 11.6...
  • Page 264 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 81 (110)/3,100-4,500 250/1,500-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Performance LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 189 (V) 189 (V) 189 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) 10.4 10.3...
  • Page 265 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 105 (143)/3,500-4,000 320/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN Performance LEON LEON SC LEON ST Top speed (km/h) 211 (V) 211 (V) 211 (V) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds) Weights (in kg)
  • Page 266 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 110 (150)/3,500-4,000 320/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN LEON LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST Performance Manual Start-Stop Automatic Manual...
  • Page 267 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) No. of cylinders/displacement (cm Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min. 110 (150)/3,500-4,000 320/1,750-3,000 4/1,968 51 CN LEON ST Performance LEON ST X-PERIENCE 4WD Top speed (km/h) 211 (VI) 208 (VI) Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)
  • Page 268 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 Performance LEON LEON LEON SC LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST LEON ST Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic Start-Stop Automatic...

  • Page 269: Dimensions

    Technical specifications Dimensions Dimensions Fig. 227 LEON LEON SC LEON ST LEON ST X-PERIENCE Front and rear projection (mm) 853/774 853/774 853/1,046 853/1,060 Wheelbase (mm) 2,636 2,601 2,636 2,630 Length (mm) 4,263 4,228 4,535 4,543 1,533/1,504 1,541/1,547 Front/rear track width (mm)

  • Page 270: Filling Capacities

    Technical specifications Filling capacities Tank level 50 l, of which, approx. 7 l reserve Petrol and diesel engines Vehicles with all-wheel-drive: 55 l, of which, approx. 8.5 l reserve Natural gas engine approx. 15 kg approx. 3 litres in versions without headlight washers Windscreen washer fluid container approx.

  • Page 271: Index

    Index Index front airbags ......50 Cruise control ......150 functioning .
  • Page 272 ......230 Bench seat ......110 Trims .
  • Page 273 Opening the bonnet ..... 199 Seat belt tensioners ..... . 47 Economic driving .
  • Page 274 Index Engine coolant ......203 Exhaust gas filtration system Front Assist monitoring system G 12 plus-plus ......203 Catalytic converter .
  • Page 275 Index Headrests ....... . 12 Adjustment ......107 Jack .
  • Page 276 Index Leather: Care ......188 Locking/Unlocking Manual gearbox ......132 Leaving Home .
  • Page 277 Parking light ......99 Rear seat backrest By remote control ......84 Parking (automatic gearbox) .
  • Page 278 Roof load ....... . 124 Seat belts ....... . 43 Special features technical data .
  • Page 279 Index Sun protection ......101 Things to note Transporting children ..... . . 56 Sunroof .
  • Page 280 Activation ......88 Why wear seat belts? ....43, 48 Vehicle key Window wiper .
  • Page 283 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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