Seat Leon Owner's Manual page 152

Climatronic automatic air recirculation
mode
With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-
tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin in-
terior is enabled. If the system detects a high
concentration of hazardous substances in the
ambient air, air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically. When the level of impurities
drops to within a normal range, recirculation
mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
Automatic air recirculation is activated and
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deactivated in the Air conditioning settings
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menu page 146.
Front seat heating*
With the engine on, the front seat cushion and
backrest can be heated electrically.
Control seat heating
Press the icon on the Climabar to view
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the seat heating menu.
Press the left or right seat icon to connect
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the seat heating to maximum power.
Press the left or right seat icon repeatedly
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until the desired level is adjusted.
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Operation
To switch off seat heating, press the corre-
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sponding seat icon several times until no LED
is on.
If the ignition is switched on again in approx.
the next 10 minutes, the driver seat heating is
automatically turned on to the level set the
last time.
Cases in which the heat seating should
not be switched on
Do not switch the seat heating on if any of the
following conditions are met:
The seat is not occupied.
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The seat has a cover.
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A child seat has been installed on the seat.
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The seat cushion is wet or damp.
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The outdoor or indoor temperature is great-
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er than +25°C (77°F).
WARNING
People who cannot perceive pain or tem-
perature because of medications, paralysis
or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes) or have
a limited perception of these, may suffer
burns to the back, buttocks or legs when
using seat heating.
People with limited pain and temperature
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thresholds must never use seat heating.
If an abnormality in the device's temper-
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ature control is detected, have it checked
by a specialist workshop.
WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can
adversely affect the operation of the seat
heating, increasing the risk of burns.
Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
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using the seat heater.
Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is
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wet or damp.
Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
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on the seat.
Do not spill liquid on the seat.
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CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements
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of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on
the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single
point on the seat cushion or backrest.
Liquids, sharps objects and insulating
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materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can
damage the seat heating.
In the event of smells, switch off the seat
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heating immediately and have it inspected
by a specialised workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only
when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-
sary fuel waste.